Chelsea player Marko Marin during his sides match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 25, 2012
Marko Marin heading for Russia?
A report in Russia claims that CSKA Moscow are close to securing a loan deal for Chelsea winger Marko Marin.
Jan 22, 14:21
Alain Traore
Live Commentary: Nigeria 1-1 Burkina Faso - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of this evening's Africa Cup of Nation's clash between Nigeria and Burkina Faso from Group C.
Jan 21, 17:30
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunday's London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal as the Blues look to improve their poor recent home form.
Jan 18, 13:58
Victor Moses celebrates scoring for Chelsea
Africa Cup of Nations preview: Nigeria
Sports Mole previews two-time winners Nigeria ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 17, 04:19
Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012
Michael Laudrup impressed by Juan Mata
Swansea City Michael Laudrup admits that Juan Mata is Chelsea's biggest threat ahead of tonight's League Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 9, 02:24
Chelsea's new striker Demba Ba warms up before the third round tie with Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez delighted with Demba Ba impact
Rafael Benitez admits Demba Ba enjoyed an impressive Chelsea debut after he scored twice in a 5-1 FA Cup win at Southampton this afternoon.
Jan 5, 17:38
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Match Analysis: Southampton 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 5-1 win away to Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup this afternoon as the Blues made a strong start to the defence of their trophy.
Jan 5, 17:35
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba brace helps Chelsea overcome Southampton
Demba Ba scores a double on his Chelsea debut to help the FA Cup holders record a come-from-behind win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
Jan 5, 16:54
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-5 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the all-Premier League FA Cup third-round clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Jan 5, 14:00
QPR players celebrate the goal of Shaun Wright-Phillips against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole casts its eye over arguably the shock of the season as QPR down Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 2, 22:15
QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips drives a shot into the bottom corner to open the scoring against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Queens Park Rangers stun Chelsea
QPR stun Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League to cause one of the upsets of the season.
Jan 2, 21:37
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea goalless with Queens Park Rangers
Chelsea and QPR are goalless following the first half of their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 2, 20:34
Ross Turnbull
Team News: Ross Turnbull replaces Petr Cech for Chelsea
Chelsea bring in five new faces for this evening's Premier League clash with Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 2, 19:01
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez hints at transfer activity
Rafael Benitez says that he could delve into the transfer window in order to strengthen Chelsea's squad.
Jan 2, 08:51
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Frank Lampard accepts squad rotation
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard accepts that he won't play every game for the club during the remainder of the season, but hopes to maintain a semi-regular berth.
Dec 31, 18:01
Victor Moses celebrates scoring for Chelsea
Victor Moses: 'No Nigeria regrets'
Victor Moses insists that he made the right to decision to turn down England and play for Nigeria at international level.
Dec 31, 15:00
Frank Lampard
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park, with both teams having recorded consecutive wins so far during the festive period.
Dec 28, 12:25
Chelsea fans call for the return of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2012
Mid-season report: Chelsea
Another season, another managerial shake-up at Chelsea. Sports Mole looks at the Blues' first half of the season under both Roberto Di Matteo and Rafael Benitez.
Dec 28, 07:00
Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Chelsea edge past Norwich City
Juan Mata scores the only goal of the match as Chelsea move closer to the top two with a 1-0 win over Norwich this afternoon.
Dec 26, 16:52
Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Half-Time Report: Juan Mata gives Chelsea lead
Juan Mata gives Chelsea a 1-0 lead at the halfway stage of their match against Norwich this afternoon.
Dec 26, 15:49
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton on the touchline during the match against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Chris Hughton talks up Chelsea
Chris Hughton admits that his Norwich City side will face a team with a lot of quality when they take on Chelsea.
Dec 24, 19:56
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: David Luiz starts in Chelsea midfield
Chelsea's David Luiz starts in the midfield for their encounter with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 23, 15:35
Peter Odemwingie
Peter Odemwingie left out of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations squad
Peter Odemwingie will not feature in the Africa Cup of Nations after being left out of the Nigeria squad.
Dec 22, 14:00
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during the match against Manchester City on November 28, 2012
Roberto Martinez: 'Player sales not to blame'
Roberto Martinez says that Wigan Athletic's bad form has nothing to do with selling players in the summer.
Dec 20, 08:45
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on December 19, 2012
Neil Warnock: 'It was a great cup tie'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock draws some positives from his side's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 19, 22:31
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard: 'Every trophy is a big deal'
Chelsea's Frank Lampard expresses his desire to reach Wembley in the League Cup.
Dec 19, 22:09
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Match Analysis: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Leeds United in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup.
Dec 19, 21:59
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Chelsea outclass Leeds United to reach Capital One Cup semi-finals
Chelsea come from behind to beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals at Elland Road.
Dec 19, 21:40
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Chelsea look to bounce back from their Club World Cup disappointment against Leeds United.
Dec 19, 18:45
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Corinthians
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Corinthians in today's FIFA World Club Cup final.
Dec 16, 13:01
Fernando Torres
Chelsea lose out in Japan
Chelsea spurn their chance to win the FIFA Club World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Brazilian side Corinthians in the final.
Dec 16, 12:22
Kyle Walker and James McCarthy
Roberto Martinez won't stop James McCarthy move
Roberto Martinez says that he would not block James McCarthy leaving Wigan Athletic for a bigger club.
Dec 11, 08:11
Chelsea players congratulate Juan Mata after a goal on December 8, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Rafael Benitez's first league win as Chelsea manager at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 17:32
Steven Fletcher
Team News: Steven Fletcher missing for Sunderland
Sunderland are without top scorer Steven Fletcher for the visit of Chelsea to the Stadium of Light, while Frank Lampard returns to the Blues bench after a calf injury.
Dec 8, 14:20
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 6-1 Nordsjaelland
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 6-1 win over FC Nordsjaelland on a Champions League night of mixed emotions for the Blues.
Dec 5, 22:32
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Team News: Andy Carroll misses Chelsea clash
West Ham United forward Andy Carroll is not selected for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Chelsea because of a knee injury.
Dec 1, 12:21
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Fulham
Sports Mole previews Rafael Benitez's second match in charge of Chelsea against Fulham on Wednesday night.
Nov 25, 19:59
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo at Chelsea: The highs and lows
Sports Mole reviews Roberto Di Matteo's short stint as manager of Chelsea.
Nov 21, 12:37
Roberto Di Matteo
Team News: Five changes for Chelsea against West Brom
Roberto di Matteo makes five changes to the side that drew with Liverpool last weekend for the trip to West Brom, with John Terry and Juan Mata notable absentees.
Nov 17, 14:52
The Hawthorns
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews West Bromwich Albion's clash with Chelsea at The Hawthorns.
Nov 15, 14:31