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A downbeat Hugo Lloris during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 30, 13:30
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Barcelona
Ahead of Chelsea's Champions League trip to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at how Antonio Conte's side could line up at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 11:34
Eden Hazard and Gerard Pique in action during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Barcelona and Chelsea ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 10:39
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 21, 2017
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
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:26
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
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
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
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on February 5, 2018
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
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Chelsea's Antonio Conte: 'Victory over West Bromwich Albion boosts confidence'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that the 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion has given the team a boost in confidence.
Feb 12, 22:46
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at The Hawthorns on November 28, 2017
West Bromwich Albion keeper Ben Foster: 'It's been really difficult'
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster says that this season has been "really difficult" following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea.
Feb 12, 22:24
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Chris Sutton: 'Chelsea players are still backing Antonio Conte'
Chris Sutton thinks that the Chelsea players are fully behind manager Antonio Conte following Monday night's victory over West Bromwich Albion.
Feb 12, 22:10
Antonio Conte celebrates Willian's equaliser during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
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
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
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
Generic image of a locker room
Crystal Palace suspend academy director Gary Issott, begin investigation
Crystal Palace announce that they have suspended academy chief Gary Issott while they investigate "a disciplinary matter".
Feb 1, 20:08
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
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 gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Live Commentary: Brighton & Hove Albion 0-4 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 4-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion as Eden Hazard starred at the Amex Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Jan 20, 11:30
Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Chelsea held again as Leicester City claim Stamford Bridge point
Chelsea drop further points in the Premier League title race as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 13, 16:52
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
Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Arsenal hold Chelsea to stalemate in EFL Cup semi-final
Chelsea and Arsenal play out their third draw of the season as neither side is able to break the deadlock in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 10, 21:52
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
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 Rudiger celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Chelsea put five past sorry Stoke City
Chelsea end 2017 in style with a 5-0 thrashing of hapless Stoke City at Stamford Bridge, with five different players on the scoresheet for the Blues.
Dec 30, 16:55
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
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
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
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata absent for Chelsea at Huddersfield Town
Alvaro Morata misses out with a back problem as Chelsea visit Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Tuesday night.
Dec 12, 19:03
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Maribor on November 1, 2017
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah wins BBC African Footballer of the Year 2017
Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah is named the BBC's African Footballer of the Year 2017.
Dec 11, 20:15
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
Alvaro Morata comes up against Winston Reid during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on December 9, 2017
West Ham United shock Chelsea for first win under David Moyes
Marko Arnautovic finally opens his account for West Ham to earn David Moyes his first win as manager with a 1-0 upset over Chelsea at the London Stadium.
Dec 9, 14:26
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Chelsea finish as Group C runners-up with Atletico Madrid draw
Chelsea finish as runners-up to Roma in Group C after being held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid in Tuesday night's Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 21:40
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
Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea punished our mistakes'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that his side were made to pay for their mistakes in their 3-1 defeat at Chelsea.
Dec 2, 15:52
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Karl Darlow: 'Eden Hazard penalty annoyed me'
Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow admits to being "annoyed" by Eden Hazard's penalty in the Magpies' 3-1 loss to Chelsea but praises him for "a great penalty".
Dec 2, 15:30
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea start not good enough'
Antonio Conte admits that Chelsea's start "wasn't good enough" against Newcastle United on Saturday but was happy to see his side rally round for a 3-1 win.
Dec 2, 14:56
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Eden Hazard brace helps Chelsea past Newcastle United
Chelsea move level on points with second-placed Manchester United courtesy of a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 2, 14:22
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard recalled to Chelsea XI
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hands a recall to Eden Hazard for the Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 2, 11:33
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
Victor Moses in action for Chelsea on October 1, 2016
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Victor Moses needs time to build fitness'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Victor Moses needs "a bit of time" to regain his previous level after a spell on the sidelines.
Nov 28, 17:31
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1Leeds UnitedLeeds17105231121935
2Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd1711422491535
3Burnley179622161533
4Sunderland1796226121433
5Watford179262624229
6Middlesbrough178362920927
7West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom176921811727
8Blackburn RoversBlackburn167452017325
9Millwall166641914524
10Norwich CityNorwich175753125622
11Swansea CitySwansea176471615122
12Bristol City175752021-122
13Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds176472026-622
14Stoke CityStoke175661920-121
15Derby CountyDerby175572122-120
16Luton TownLuton175391829-1118
17Coventry CityCoventry174582225-317
18Oxford UnitedOxford Utd174581927-817
19Preston North EndPreston173861624-817
20Plymouth ArgylePlymouth174581834-1617
21Cardiff CityCardiff174491526-1116
22Hull City173681623-715
23Queens Park RangersQPR172871526-1114
24Portsmouth152671628-1212


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