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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
David de Gea "very happy" at Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea insists that he is "very happy" at the club amid renewed speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.Feb 9, 16:32
Real Madrid 'to choose between David de Gea, Thibaut Courtois'
A report claims that Real Madrid have prioritised signing a new goalkeeper in the summer, with David de Gea and Thibaut Courtois their standout targets. Feb 9, 13:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois: 'Lack of European football no advantage'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois claims that his side do not have an unfair advantage in the title race due to a lack of European football this season.Feb 9, 13:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fdavid-de-gea.JPG "Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Zinedine Zidane 'rallies against David de Gea signing'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is reportedly in a disagreement with club president Florentino Perez over a £43m summer move for Manchester United keeper David de Gea.Feb 7, 20:46
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic: 'Not playing bugs me'
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic admits that it "bugs" him not to be playing regularly.Feb 7, 10:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fhugo-lloris.jpg "Hugo Lloris celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 4, 2017")
Report: Real Madrid turn attention to signing Hugo Lloris
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is reportedly wanted by Real Madrid, who are ready to admit defeat in attempting to sign Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea.Feb 6, 21:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Thibaut Courtois: 'Demanding boss Antonio Conte key to Chelsea success'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois hails the work of manager Antonio Conte, who he believes has helped get every player mentally focused on winning the title.Feb 6, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Feden-hazard_1.jpg "Eden Hazard is mobbed by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017")
Chelsea ease past Arsenal to move 12 points clear
Chelsea cruise to a 3-1 win over Arsenal to move 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.Feb 4, 14:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016")
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart 'undergoes talks with Chelsea'
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is currently on loan at Torino, reportedly undergoes talks with Chelsea ahead of a possible summer move to Stamford Bridge.Feb 1, 21:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fgeorginio-wijnaldum.jpg "Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates getting the equaliser during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on January 31, 2017")
Liverpool, Chelsea share the points at Anfield
Liverpool come from behind to draw 1-1 with Chelsea in Tuesday night's Premier League clash at Anfield.Jan 31, 21:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Team News: Sadio Mane back on Liverpool bench
Sadio Mane is named on the Liverpool bench for the visit of Premier League leaders Chelsea following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations.Jan 31, 19:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'No news on Branislav Ivanovic, Asmir Begovic'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that the futures of unsettled pair Branislav Ivanovic and Asmir Begovic are still unclear.Jan 30, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fcraig-gordon.jpg "Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with England at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Brendan Rodgers confirms Chelsea interest in Craig Gordon
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers confirms that the club have turned down an offer from Chelsea for goalkeeper Craig Gordon.Jan 29, 20:46
Salvatore Sirigu latest goalkeeper to be linked with Chelsea move
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, who is currently on loan with Sevilla, is Chelsea's new top target to replace Asmir Begovic.Jan 27, 22:54
Antonio Conte: 'Asmir Begovic can leave if replacement found'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reveals that he will let Asmir Begovic leave the club this month if "a suitable replacement" can be signed before the transfer window closes.Jan 27, 19:43
Celtic 'reject Chelsea bid for Craig Gordon'
Chelsea reportedly have a bid for Craig Gordon rejected by Celtic as they continue their search for a new back-up goalkeeper.Jan 26, 14:53
Chelsea to swap Thibaut Courtois for Alvaro Morata?
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly agrees to let Thibaut Courtois leave for Real Madrid in exchange for Alvaro Morata.Jan 25, 11:04
Antonio Conte to replace Thibaut Courtois with Diego Lopez?
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly considers 35-year-old goalkeeper Diego Lopez as a potential replacement for Thibaut Courtois.Jan 25, 10:22
Thibaut Courtois: 'Win over Hull City takes pressure off Chelsea'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes that his side's 2-0 win over Hull takes the pressure off heading into back-to-back games against Liverpool and Arsenal.Jan 24, 21:04
Report: Chelsea to seek replacement for Asmir Begovic before Bournemouth move
Chelsea will only sell Bournemouth target Asmir Begovic if they can find a replacement for the back-up goalkeeper, according to reports.Jan 24, 17:35
Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois: "I have never felt so good"
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that he is enjoying his best spell at the club since joining in 2011, amid suggestions that he wants to leave in the summer.Jan 24, 11:12
Report: Chelsea want Tim Krul as new deputy goalkeeper
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul is on Chelsea's radar as the Blues seek a replacement for wantaway stopper Asmir Begovic, according to reports.Jan 23, 22:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Chelsea extend lead at top of Premier League table with win over Hull City
Chelsea move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Hull City at Stamford Bridge.Jan 22, 18:30
Team News: Diego Costa back for Chelsea
Diego Costa returns to the Chelsea starting XI for the visit of Hull City.Jan 22, 15:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Thibaut Courtois: Diego Costa transfer rumours "not nice"
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes that reports linking Diego Costa with the Stamford Bridge exit have an ulterior motive.Jan 22, 12:19
Antonio Conte confirms Chelsea have received bid for Asmir Begovic
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that the club are considering an offer for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who has been linked with a move to Bournemouth.Jan 20, 14:01
Chelsea 'want £12m for Asmir Begovic'
Chelsea reportedly demand £12m from Bournemouth for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.Jan 20, 11:20
Thibaut Courtois 'planning Real Madrid move'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reportedly begun planning a move to Real Madrid this summer.Jan 20, 09:39
Thibaut Courtois: 'Pressure is on title rivals'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois claims that his side do not have as much pressure on their shoulders as their Premier League title rivals.Jan 16, 19:10
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea can easily replace Diego Costa'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident that his side already have enough quality in their ranks to adapt to life without Diego Costa should he leave this month.Jan 16, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdele-alli_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Dele Alli double helps Tottenham Hotspur end Chelsea's winning run
Two goals from Dele Alli helps Tottenham Hotspur to a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League, ending the 13-game winning run of the league leaders.Jan 4, 21:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fwillian-diego-costa.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring (apparently) with Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Chelsea work hard to equal top-flight record with victory over Stoke City
Chelsea battle to a 4-2 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge to make it a record-equalling 13 wins in succession in the top flight.Dec 31, 16:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante back for Chelsea
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante return to the fold as Chelsea welcome Stoke City.Dec 31, 14:07
Antonio Conte: 'Thibaut Courtois can become Chelsea's Gianluigi Buffon'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Thibaout Courtois can enjoy the same success in his career as legendary stopper Gianluigi Buffon.Dec 31, 11:58
Antonio Conte: 'Thibaut Courtois is not joining Real Madrid'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Thibaut Courtois will remain at Stamford Bridge, despite speculation linking the goalkeeper with Real Madrid.Dec 30, 13:37
Report: Real Madrid step up interest in Thibaut Courtois
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be the subject of a bid by Real Madrid once they get the all-clear to sign new players next summer, a report claims.Dec 30, 11:35
Thibaut Courtois: 'Fear of failure spurring Chelsea on'
Thibaut Courtois admits that Chelsea were not in the right state of mind early in the season, putting the improved form down to a fear of repeating last term's failure.Dec 27, 21:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fpedro.JPG "Pedro of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea cruise to 12th consecutive Premier League win by downing Bournemouth
Chelsea establish a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.Dec 26, 17:01
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois 'wants Real Madrid move'
A report claims that Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants to join Real Madrid at the end of the season.Dec 23, 10:52
Report: Real Madrid in Thibaut Courtois talks
A report claims that Real Madrid are in talks with Chelsea over the signing of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.Dec 21, 16:39
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