Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'No need for VAR with incident involving Willy Caballero'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that VAR was not required to determine whether Southampton had scored a legitimate goal against Chelsea in the FA Cup.
Apr 23, 16:56
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes 'disappointed' with lack of VAR in Chelsea defeat
Southampton manager Mark Hughes questions the lack of VAR use in his side's 2-0 loss to Chelsea after a couple of big calls went against his side.
Apr 22, 18:55
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton hard done by against Chelsea'
Mark Hughes is unhappy with two incidents in Southampton's FA Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday which he felt let the Blues off the hook.
Apr 22, 17:07
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Chelsea book FA Cup final against Manchester United with win over Southampton
Chelsea set up an FA Cup final clash with Manchester United courtesy of a comfortable 2-0 victory over Southampton in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 22, 15:51
Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo 'Willy' Caballero in action during the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero: 'Being backup has benefited me'
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero says that being backup at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City has benefited his career.
Apr 21, 12:46
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns to Chelsea starting XI for West Ham United clash
Thibaut Courtois returns in goal for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting with West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 8, 14:33
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides a full match preview of Chelsea's London derby against West Ham United, including team news and predicted lineups.
Apr 6, 16:37
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois in line for Chelsea return
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is in line to make a return for the Blues against West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.
Apr 6, 16:23
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Christian Eriksen goal killed our confidence'
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea deserved to go into half time with a two-goal lead against Tottenham Hotspur, rather than level at 1-1.
Apr 1, 18:32
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Dele Alli-inspired Tottenham Hotspur end Stamford Bridge hoodoo
Tottenham Hotspur earn their first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1990 thanks to a couple of Dele Alli goals in a 3-1 win.
Apr 1, 16:52
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in this weekend's huge Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 30, 13:30
Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte give instructions during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League trip to top-four rivals Chelsea.
Mar 30, 10:38
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
Argentina shake off resilient Italy with victory at the Etihad
Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini bag second-half goals to hand Argentina a 2-0 victory over Italy in their international friendly at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Mar 23, 21:37
Pedro celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on October 21, 2017
Extra-time Pedro winner over Leicester City sends Chelsea into semi-finals
Pedro scores an extra-time winner as Chelsea complete the FA Cup semi-final lineup with a with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium
Mar 18, 19:02
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Team News: Antonio Conte goes with Alvaro Morata up top
Antonio Conte brings in Alvaro Morata for Chelsea's FA Cup quarter-final tie with Leicester City, while Willy Caballero is selected in goal.
Mar 18, 15:33
Willian of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016
Willian shines as Chelsea thump Hull City in FA Cup fifth round
Willian scores a brace as Chelsea march into the sixth round of the FA Cup following a resounding 4-0 victory over visitors Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 16, 21:51
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Team News: Eden Hazard absent from Chelsea squad for FA Cup tie
Eden Hazard is not included in Chelsea's squad to face Hull City in the FA Cup, as Antonio Conte makes six changes to his starting lineup.
Feb 16, 19:04
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns to Chelsea starting XI for Bournemouth clash
Thibaut Courtois returns to the Chelsea starting XI ahead of Wednesday night's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 31, 18:48
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Michy Batshuayi nets twice as Chelsea beat Newcastle United in FA Cup
Michy Batshuayi nets twice as Chelsea coast into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory over Newcastle United in Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 28, 15:24
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Team News: Four changes for Chelsea against Newcastle United
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte makes four changes as the Blues take on Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 12:33
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka scores the winner in his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Arsenal down Chelsea to reach EFL Cup final
Arsenal book their place in the final of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-1 win over Chelsea in their semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 24, 21:54
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Brighton & Hove Albion deserved penalty against Chelsea'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher claims that Brighton & Hove Albion should have been awarded a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.
Jan 22, 16:06
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Chris Hughton: 'Referee missed two clear penalty calls'
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton suggests that Chelsea did not deserve to win by four goals in Saturday's clash at the Amex Stadium.
Jan 20, 20:50
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on December 9, 2017
Eden Hazard-inspired Chelsea blow away Brighton & Hove Albion
Man-of-the-match Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 at the Amex Stadium for their first Premier League win of 2018.
Jan 20, 14:24
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Team News: Thibaut Courtois misses out for Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois misses out through injury as the Blues face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
Jan 20, 11:33
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Chelsea through on pens after being pushed by Norwich City
Chelsea have two men sent off in extra time but battle away to a penalty shootout win over Norwich City, having been held 1-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 17, 22:48
David Luiz celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on January 31, 2017
Team News: David Luiz, Michy Batshuayi start for Chelsea
David Luiz and Michy Batshuayi are both handed starting roles in Chelsea's FA Cup third-round replay with Norwich City.
Jan 17, 18:48
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Norwich City hold Chelsea in FA Cup
Norwich City hold Chelsea to a goalless draw in Saturday evening's third-round FA Cup tie at Carrow Road.
Jan 6, 19:27
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Team News: David Luiz starts as Chelsea take on Norwich City in FA Cup
David Luiz starts for Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup third-round game away at Norwich City.
Jan 6, 16:34
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Alvaro Morata cruelly denies Bournemouth as Chelsea progress into semi-finals
Alvaro Morata scores in stoppage time, seconds after Bournemouth had levelled up the match, to earn Chelsea a 2-1 win in Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final tie.
Dec 20, 21:40
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Team News: Ethan Ampadu, Michy Batshuayi start for Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hands starts to both Ethan Ampadu and Michy Batshuayi for the EFL Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth.
Dec 20, 18:48
Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017
Report: Watford to pounce for former Chelsea target Adrian Semper
A report claims that Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Adrian Semper, formerly a target for Chelsea, could be on his way to Watford in a £2.65m deal during the winter window.
Nov 8, 18:08
Michy Batshuayi and Phil Jagielka in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Everton on October 25, 2017
Chelsea see off managerless Everton to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Antonio Rudiger scores his first goal for Chelsea to help the Blues into the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup at the expense of managerless Everton.
Oct 25, 20:40
Charly Musonda celebrates scoring the third during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Kenedy, Charly Musonda to face Everton'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte reveals that Kenedy and Charly Musonda will both feature for the Blues in the EFL Cup fixture with Everton.
Oct 23, 17:16
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson barks orders during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.
Sep 8, 14:44
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
Danny Drinkwater completes Chelsea move
Danny Drinkwater completes a move from Leicester City to Chelsea.
Sep 1, 00:34
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte "totally committed" to Chelsea
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he will remain "fully committed" to the club regardless of whether they make further additions to their squad this summer.
Aug 29, 13:44
Juventus's Alex Sandro and West Ham United's Martin Samuelson in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2016
Chelsea 'not giving up on Alex Sandro, want Juve star to lodge transfer request'
Chelsea are reportedly refusing to give up on signing Juventus star Alex Sandro after making a fresh enquiry.
Aug 16, 10:42
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
Paul Merson: 'Chelsea need to spend'
Chelsea desperately need to improve their squad in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, according to former Arsenal attacker Paul Merson.
Aug 12, 20:19
Alexandre Lacazette in Arsenal training gear in July 2017
Team News: Alexandre Lacazette leads Arsenal line in Community Shield
Alexandre Lacazette starts for Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield, but new Chelsea signings Antonio Rudiger and Alvaro Morata are only on the bench.
Aug 6, 12:04
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