Football rumours from the media
Ivan Rakitic is reportedly being eyed up by a Premier League club.
Feb 27, 06:12
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Chelsea's midweek Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole looks at how the out-of-form Blues could line up.
Feb 25, 15:25
Preview: Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a preview of the Premier League meeting between London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 25, 14:44
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain misses out for Chelsea in EFL Cup final
Gonzalo Higuain is left out of the Chelsea starting lineup for the EFL Cup final with Manchester City at Wembley.
Feb 24, 15:38
Live Commentary: EFL Cup final - Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City (Manchester City win 4-3 on pens)
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City win the 2019 EFL Cup with a penalty shootout win over Chelsea in Sunday's final at Wembley.
Feb 24, 15:30
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 18:25
Preview: EFL Cup final: Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and holders Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 23, 11:23
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how out-of-form Chelsea could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against holders Manchester City at Wembley.
Feb 22, 15:29
Manchester United knock out Chelsea to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Manchester United ease to a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in round five of the FA Cup, courtesy of first-half goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba.
Feb 18, 21:25
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Monday's FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 16, 13:55
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester United on Monday night, Sports Mole looks at how the 2018 winners could line up.
Feb 16, 12:46
Preview: Chelsea vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Monday's FA Cup fifth-round tie between holders Chelsea and Manchester United.
Feb 16, 12:27
Olivier Giroud 'hopeful of new Chelsea deal'
Olivier Giroud is reportedly keen on extending his contract with Chelsea before the end of the season.
Feb 15, 17:40
Chelsea 'confident of lowering Gonzalo Higuain fee'
Chelsea are confident of signing Gonzalo Higuain for less than Juventus's £32m asking price as the Italian giants need to free up some wages, according to a report.
Feb 15, 13:40
Chelsea to get cut-price deal for Gonzalo Higuain?
Juventus are reportedly happy to sell Gonzalo Higuain to Chelsea in a cut-price summer deal as they want to get the striker's £270,000-a-week wages off their books.
Feb 12, 23:59
How Chelsea could line up against Malmo
Ahead of Chelsea's trip to Malmo in the last 32 of the Europa League, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri may set out his side.
Feb 12, 15:01
Chelsea suffering the away-day blues in 2019
Four defeats from four matches, 13 goals conceded and none scored is the sum total of Chelsea's miserable away record in 2019 so far.
Feb 11, 12:37
Sergio Aguero nets another hat-trick as Manchester City blow away Chelsea
Sergio Aguero scores three and Raheem Sterling also nets a couple as Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League with a 6-0 win over Chelsea.
Feb 10, 17:52
Sarri wants Jorginho to be great dictator against Manchester City
The playmaker is key to Chelsea's style of play as they like to dominate possession.
Feb 9, 22:30
Preview: Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League showdown between champions Manchester City and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 8, 15:06
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League visit to face champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Feb 8, 11:38
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
Feb 8, 10:57
Premier League Team of the Week - Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Eden Hazard
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 25, including Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and five Chelsea players.
Feb 5, 08:51
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of their visit to champions Manchester City on Sunday.
Feb 4, 10:57
5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend
Manchester City and Chelsea bounce back as Tottenham maintain their challenge.
Feb 3, 18:31
Hazard confident Chelsea can spring another surprise against Manchester City
The Blues responded from the humiliating 4-0 loss at Bournemouth by beating Huddersfield 5-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Feb 3, 10:00
Eden Hazard: 'Gonzalo Higuain can score lots of goals for Chelsea'
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard describes Gonzalo Higuain as "a great striker" and backs his new teammate to score freely during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 2, 20:12
Sarri happy with Higuain and Hazard partnership
Chelsea duo scored twice each as Huddersfield were blown away at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 2, 18:22
Chelsea bounce back with five-star showing against Huddersfield Town
Gonzalo Higuain and Eden Hazard score a brace apiece as Chelsea respond to their thrashing by Bournemouth by beating Huddersfield Town 5-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 2, 16:55
Live Commentary: Chelsea 5-0 Huddersfield Town - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and bottom-of-the-table Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 2, 14:55
Chelsea 'will not sign Cesc Fabregas replacement tonight'
Chelsea will reportedly not be making any more signings before the transfer window closes at 11pm tonight.
Jan 31, 19:31
How Chelsea could line up against Huddersfield Town
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge, Sports Mole looks at how the hosts could line up.
Jan 31, 15:47
Preview: Chelsea vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Huddersfield Town.
Jan 31, 15:27
Premier League Team of the Week - Joshua King, Raul Jimenez, Aleksandar Mitrovic
Sports Mole picks its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 24, including four players apiece from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth.
Jan 31, 08:47
Chelsea in deadline-day swoop for Abdoulaye Doucoure?
Chelsea are reportedly planning a surprise deadline-day move for Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure.
Jan 31, 07:31
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 4-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Bournemouth thrash Chelsea by a 4-0 scoreline in Wednesday's Premier League clash on the South coast.
Jan 30, 18:45
West Ham United 'join Olivier Giroud race'
West Ham United are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud, who has less than six months left on his contract.
Jan 30, 18:02
5 of the best signings of the January transfer window so far
Gonzalo Higuain's arrival at Chelsea caused the biggest stir.
Jan 30, 17:00
Sarri hopes Hudson-Odoi remains loyal to Chelsea
The Blues have no intention of selling Hudson-Odoi now or in the summer.
Jan 29, 22:30
Callum Hudson-Odoi is not for sale, says Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri
Sarri has reiterated that the 18-year-old winger will not be sold before Thursday's deadline.
Jan 29, 14:17
