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Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
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
Chelsea's Antonio Conte and Cesar Azpilicueta celebrate after the 4-3 victory over Watford on May 15, 2017
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta: 'We are not letting Antonio Conte down'
Cesar Azpilicueta insists that the Chelsea players are not letting down manager Antonio Conte following back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.
Feb 6, 12:28
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois: 'We believe in Antonio Conte'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists that the players are in full support of manager Antonio Conte amid rumours over the Italian's future.
Feb 6, 10:10
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte responds to questions over Chelsea future following loss to Watford
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that his position as manager is the "same" following Monday night's 4-1 defeat to Watford.
Feb 5, 22:43
Troy Deeney of Watford scores a goal from the penalty spot against Chelsea on February 5, 2018
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
Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea is shown a second yellow card for this foul on Richarlison of Watford on February 5, 2018
Live Commentary: Watford 4-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Watford's 4-1 win over Chelsea, as the Hornets rallied late on to earn a rare victory in this fixture.
Feb 5, 19:00
Ethan Ampadu in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
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
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
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Can Chelsea build on display against Barcelona?
Chelsea impressed against Barcelona in their Champions League clash on Tuesday, but can Antonio Conte's side build on that display against Manchester United?
Jan 22, 09:19
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
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
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Preview: Chelsea vs. Leicester City – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Leicester City.
Jan 11, 16:28
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
Hector Bellerin scores the Gunners' equaliser during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Hector Bellerin rescues point for Arsenal against Chelsea in thriller
Arsenal and Chelsea play out an action-packed and enthralling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium as Hector Bellerin rescues a point in stoppage time.
Jan 3, 21:42
Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Team News: Mesut Ozil returns for Arsenal but no Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil overcomes a knee injury to make the starting lineup for the Premier League fixture with Chelsea.
Jan 3, 18:48
Alvaro Morata holds off Laurent Koscielny during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Ahead of the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 2, 16:15
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte defends Mark Hughes's decision to pick weakened Stoke City side
Antonio Conte defends Mark Hughes's decision to field a weakened Stoke City side in the 5-0 thrashing by Chelsea on Saturday.
Dec 31, 16:02
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Team News: Three changes for Chelsea against Stoke City
Antonio Conte makes three changes to his Chelsea side as the Blues welcome Stoke City this afternoon.
Dec 30, 14:03
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte happy with Chelsea display in win over Brighton & Hove Albion
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea put in "a good performance with good intensity" in their 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 18:01
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata help Chelsea past Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Stamford Bridge through second-half goals from Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata.
Dec 26, 17:01
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Vote for your Premier League central midfielder of the season so far
Vote for your central midfielders in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Sam Allardyce satisfied with point in Chelsea stalemate
Sam Allardyce hails Everton's "hard-earned" goalless draw with Chelsea and declared himself satisfied with a point in Saturday's Premier League meeting at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 14:54
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Chelsea frustrated by Everton in Goodison Park stalemate
Chelsea miss out on the chance to draw level on points with Manchester United in second, having being held to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 14:22
Everton striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017
Team News: Wayne Rooney misses out for Everton
Wayne Rooney is not named in Everton's 18-man squad for the Premier League fixture with Chelsea at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 11:33
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
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Preview: Chelsea vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Dec 14, 16:25
Willian scores from the spot during the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur on April 22, 2017
Willian has no plans to quit Stamford Bridge in January
Chelsea forward Willian declares himself "happy" at Stamford Bridge, despite starting fewer than half of his side's Premier League games this term.
Dec 13, 15:16
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Chelsea forward Willian: "We have to fight until the end"
Willian urges his Chelsea teammates to continue battling away in the hope of closing the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Dec 13, 13:20
Tiemoue Bakayoko celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Tiemoue Bakayoko produced his best display'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko gave his "best performance" of the season in the Blues' 3-1 win at Huddersfield Town.
Dec 13, 10:34
David Wagner watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
David Wagner: 'Huddersfield Town made it easy for Chelsea'
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner admits that his side made it too easy for Chelsea to score goals as the Blues ran out 3-1 winners at the John Smith's Stadium.
Dec 13, 10:23
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte unhappy with Chelsea conceding late goal at Huddersfield Town
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants his side to be defensively sound until the final whistle after conceding late on in their 3-1 win at Huddersfield Town.
Dec 12, 23:02
Pedro celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on October 21, 2017
Dominant Chelsea ease to victory over Huddersfield Town
Chelsea move level on points with Manchester United in second thanks to a 3-1 victory over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium.
Dec 12, 21:52
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Live Commentary: Huddersfield Town 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 3-1 win over Huddersfield Town, as the Blues returned to winning ways in a comfortable manner.
Dec 12, 19:00
Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
N'Golo Kante: 'Chelsea must help midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante says that his side have a responsibility to help Blues teammate Tiemoue Bakayoko as he continues to adapt to life in the Premier League.
Dec 11, 17:40
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview as Premier League champions Chelsea visit Huddersfield Town.
Dec 11, 14:24
West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Adrian retains West Ham United spot over Joe Hart
Adrian keeps his spot in the West Ham United XI for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea, while Winston Reid and Mark Noble return for the Hammers.
Dec 9, 11:32
West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017
Preview: West Ham United vs. Chelsea – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Chelsea.
Dec 7, 13:55
Fernando Torres gives the thumbs-up after leaving hospital on March 3, 2017
Team News: Fernando Torres starts against Chelsea
Alvaro Morata leads the Chelsea line as they welcome Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Dec 5, 19:00
A general view of a corner flag ahead of the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2015
Preview: Chelsea vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews Saturday lunchtime's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 30, 17:52
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