Olivier Giroud
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
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal owe Olivier Giroud a lot'
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal "owe" Olivier Giroud for his "exceptional" service to the club following the Frenchman's move to Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Feb 3, 15:42
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must assess Olivier Giroud fitness'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte suggests that Olivier Giroud is unlikely to feature in his starting lineup for the Premier League game at Watford on Monday night.
Feb 2, 14:18
Preview: Arsenal vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Everton with predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview.
Feb 2, 13:36
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla included in Europa League squad
Santi Cazorla is a surprise name in Arsenal's Europa League squad, while new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan is also included.
Feb 2, 12:25
Arsene Wenger: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal was complicated'
Arsene Wenger admits that it was "difficult" getting a deal over the line for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who he hints could start alongside Alexandre Lacazette.
Feb 2, 09:22
Roma striker Edin Dzeko "flattered" by Chelsea interest
Roma striker Edin Dzeko admits that he was "flattered" by Chelsea's interest but is happy staying in Italy.
Feb 1, 19:21
Olivier Giroud: 'Only club I wanted to sign for was Chelsea'
Olivier Giroud admits that he was only ever going to leave Arsenal to join Chelsea.
Feb 1, 17:49
Gianfranco Zola: 'Olivier Giroud will help Alvaro Morata at Chelsea'
Gianfranco Zola tips Olivier Giroud to be an asset for Alvaro Morata at Chelsea.
Feb 1, 17:00
Olivier Giroud thanks Arsenal fans for "unconditional support"
Olivier Giroud thanks Arsenal fans for "five-and-a-half amazing years" at the club, but adds that he is now "proud" to call himself a Chelsea player.
Jan 31, 20:21
Michael Zorc: 'Michy Batshuayi boasts extraordinary quality'
Michy Batshuayi proved at Chelsea that he is an "extraordinary" striker, according to Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc.
Jan 31, 19:45
Chelsea complete Olivier Giroud signing
Chelsea announce the signing of French forward Olivier Giroud from Arsenal on an 18-month contact.
Jan 31, 16:51
Borussia Dortmund confirm Michy Batshuayi loan deal
Borussia Dortmund sign Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea until end of the season.
Jan 31, 16:49
Roma confirm Edin Dzeko will stay at the club
Roma manager director Mauro Baldissoni confirms that Edin Dzeko will stay at the club this month after talks with Chelsea broke down.
Jan 31, 14:44
Olivier Giroud 'undergoing Chelsea medical'
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly undergoing a medical with London rivals Chelsea ahead of his proposed £18m move to Stamford Bridge.
Jan 31, 13:14
Michy Batshuayi 'agrees terms with Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla'
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi reportedly agrees terms with Borussia Dortmund over a loan deal, but also has the option to join Sevilla until the end of the season.
Jan 31, 12:09
Michy Batshuayi 'heads for Borussia Dortmund medical'
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi reportedly travels to Germany for a medical with Borussia Dortmund.
Jan 31, 09:00
Arsenal 'accidentally confirm Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing'
Arsenal allegedly confirm the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a video posted on the club's website.
Jan 31, 06:48
Arsene Wenger sheds light on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Olivier Giroud rumours
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future will be clearer on Wednesday and admitted that Olivier Giroud could be moving to Chelsea.
Jan 30, 22:59
Swansea City revival continues with Arsenal scalp
Sam Clucas nets twice as Swansea City recover from a goal down to beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 30, 21:38
