Olivier Giroud
Preview: Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as Chelsea welcome fellow South London club Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge.
Mar 8, 12:22
Dennis Wise criticises Antonio Conte substitutions
Former Chelsea captain Dennis Wise questions Antonio Conte's tactics and substitutions during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 5, 15:47
Eden Hazard unsure over future role
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that he is unsure whether manager Antonio Conte plans to use him as a false nine again in the future.
Mar 5, 14:20
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea did not play to their qualities'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that his side 'did not play to their qualities' in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Mar 5, 10:51
Olivier Giroud: 'Chelsea are not in a crisis'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says that his side are not in a "crisis" following their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
Mar 5, 10:09
Bernardo Silva bags winner as Chelsea roll over for Manchester City
Bernardo Silva's goal 34 seconds after the restart earns Man City a 1-0 win over Chelsea and takes Pep Guardiola's side one step closer to the Premier League title.
Mar 4, 17:56
Olivier Giroud: 'I want to win the Premier League title'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud reveals that he would like to win the Premier League title with the Blues after missing out on the prize with Arsenal.
Feb 28, 14:15
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard: 'I prefer to play out wide'
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says that he prefers to play out wide rather than in the centre of a three-man attack.
Feb 22, 12:51
Lionel Messi strikes as Barcelona draw at Chelsea
Lionel Messi scores his first ever goal against Chelsea as Barcelona come from behind to draw 1-1 in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 first leg.
Feb 20, 21:38
Team News: Alvaro Morata, Olivier Giroud named on Chelsea bench for Barcelona clash
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte names both Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud on the bench for the first leg of the club's Champions League last-16 tie with Barcelona.
Feb 20, 18:51
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud: 'Future looked gloomy at Arsenal'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud reveals that he left Arsenal because the "future looked gloomy" at the Emirates.
Feb 20, 10:14
Olivier Giroud: 'I want to repay Antonio Conte'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says that he wants to repay the faith shown in him by manager Antonio Conte.
Feb 17, 11:19
Willian: 'Chelsea must carry on'
Chelsea winger Willian says that his side must "carry on" in similar fashion following their 4-0 FA Cup defeat of Hull City.
Feb 17, 11:09
Olivier Giroud "relieved" to open Chelsea account
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud says that he was "relieved" to open his account for the Blues on Friday night.
Feb 16, 22:26
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
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal have to prove squad is stronger'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims that his side are now stronger than at the start of the January transfer window, but admits that wins are needed to prove his point.
Feb 15, 17:25
Antonio Conte: 'Olivier Giroud competition good for Alvaro Morata'
Antonio Conte hopes that Alvaro Morata thrives from the competition for a Chelsea starting spot provided by January arrival Olivier Giroud.
Feb 15, 16:44
Jeremy Corbyn: 'Arsenal in a better place after Alexis Sanchez exit'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says that Arsenal are now in "a much better place" after selling Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United.
Feb 15, 13:40
Monchi: 'Chelsea failed to meet Edin Dzeko asking price'
Roma were willing to sell striker Edin Dzeko to Chelsea if the English champions met his full asking price, according to sporting director Monchi.
Feb 15, 11:55
Eden Hazard: 'Olivier Giroud a great target man for Chelsea'
Eden Hazard describes new teammate Olivier Giroud as a "great target man" who can bring the best out of Chelsea's other attacking talents.
Feb 14, 12:07
Olivier Giroud: 'I'm proud to be at Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says that he is "proud" to be at the club after moving from Arsenal in January.
Feb 14, 11:06
Alvaro Morata: 'I was wrong to play with pain'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata admits that he was wrong to play for the Blues while suffering from a back injury.
Feb 13, 16:47
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must be pleased for Olivier Giroud'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that the club "must be pleased" for striker Olivier Giroud, but added that the Frenchman needs to adapt to the team's style of play.
Feb 13, 15:05
Chelsea see off West Bromwich Albion to return to winning ways
Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea see off West Bromwich Albion 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to return to winning ways in the Premier League.
Feb 12, 21:54
Team News: Olivier Giroud starts for Chelsea, Alvaro Morata on bench
Olivier Giroud is given his first Chelsea start in the Premier League fixture with West Bromwich Albion, while Alvaro Morata is selected on the bench.
Feb 12, 19:02
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 3-0 triumph over West Bromwich Albion, as the champions returned to winning ways in the top flight.
Feb 12, 19:00
Gianfranco Zola: 'Antonio Conte is not the main problem at Chelsea'
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola claims that underfire manager Antonio Conte is "not the main problem" at the club amid speculation over his future.
Feb 12, 15:38
Alan Pardew: 'Chelsea have missed Diego Costa'
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew claims that Chelsea have struggled to replace Diego Costa since the striker's exit last summer.
Feb 12, 13:12
Borussia Dortmund want Michy Batshuayi on permanent deal?
Chelsea ace Michy Batshuayi has made such a strong impression during his loan spell with Borussia Dortmund that the German club reportedly intend to sign him permanently.
Feb 12, 12:30
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'I am a disaster with signings'
Antonio Conte admits that he has the ability to get the best out of players but struggles when it comes to initially persuading Chelsea chiefs to sign them.
Feb 12, 10:10
Michy Batshuayi promises to copy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goal celebration
Michy Batshuayi says that he will copy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal celebration if he scores for Borussia Dortmund this weekend.
Feb 10, 13:45
Preview: Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of West Bromwich Albion's trip to defending Premier League champions Chelsea.
Feb 9, 14:52
Mauricio Pochettino coy on Arsenal's January business
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino remains coy when asked whether Arsenal had strengthened or weakened their squad last month.
Feb 8, 14:13
Michy Batshuayi reacts to Chelsea's shock defeat to Watford
Michy Batshuayi reacts on Twitter to Chelsea's shock 4-1 defeat to Watford following his loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
Feb 5, 22:58
Ten-man Chelsea suffer heavy defeat at Watford
Champions Chelsea lose 4-1 away to Watford in the Premier League as the pressure on manager Antonio Conte continues to grow.
Feb 5, 21:57
Team News: Olivier Giroud on bench for Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte names January signing Olivier Giroud on the bench for the Premier League fixture at Watford.
Feb 5, 19:02
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea trying to build with youngsters'
Antonio Conte insists that Chelsea "are trying to build something important" with their younger players, rather than through "words or money".
Feb 5, 14:36
Antonio Conte: Chelsea "two or three players" short
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte intends to sign "two or three players" in the next transfer window, but acknowledges that the Blues must be "realistic" with their business.
Feb 4, 17:10
Olivier Giroud: 'France coach Didier Deschamps told me to leave Arsenal'
New Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud reveals how France manager Didier Deschamps advised him to leave Arsenal and move to a different club.
Feb 4, 12:09
Peter Crouch "surprised" at Chelsea links
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch admits that he was "surprised" to see his name linked with Chelsea in the January transfer window.
Feb 3, 18:25
