Former Chelsea striker Costa set for first game back at Atletico

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is officially unveiled at Atletico Madrid and could play as early as this week.

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Chelsea 5-0 Stoke: Mark Hughes defends team selection

Mark Hughes says he rested several key players during the 5-0 defeat by Chelsea because of a two-day turnaround before their next game.

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Chelsea 5-0 Stoke: Victory caps great year - Antonio Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says his side must improve despite beating Stoke 5-0 to round off a "great year" for the Blues.

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Premier League results: Liverpool, Chelsea, Swansea & Bournemouth win

Chelsea hammer Stoke, Swansea claim a dramatic victory and Liverpool come from behind to win thanks to Mohamed Salah.

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Chelsea v Stoke City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City.

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Ronaldo ready to leave Real for 'realistic' £89m - gossip

Cristiano Ronaldo asks Real Madrid to set a selling price, Chelsea prepare for a fresh Ross Barkley bid, West Ham want Jonjo Shelvey, plus more.

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Chelsea: Premier League champions announce record £361m turnover

Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea announce a record £361.3m turnover for the 2017 financial year.

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Chelsea take legal action against Youtube urban explorers

Chelsea obtain an injunction preventing six individuals from accessing Stamford Bridge and Cobham after three incidents of trespass.

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Ex-world player of the year Weah elected president of Liberia

Former Chelsea, Manchester City and AC Milan striker George Weah will be the next president of Liberia.

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Andre Villas-Boas: Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager talks driving the Dakar Rally

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas tells Football Focus that his family connections and "great passion" for motor sports led him to compete in the 2018 Dakar Rally.

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Chelsea 2-0 Brighton: Antonio Conte says Chelsea have been unlucky this season

Antonio Conte says his side have not had as much luck as they did in their title-winning season after a 2-0 win over Brighton.

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Chelsea v Brighton (Tue)

Preview followed by live coverage of Boxing Day's Premier League game between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.

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What happened in the Premier League on Saturday?

Manchester City extend their record run of victories as Chelsea lose ground and Newcastle and Stoke get much-needed wins.

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Everton 0-0 Chelsea: Antonio Conte praises 'great effort' from Chelsea

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says his side's goalless draw at Everton is a "disappointment" but praises the "great effort" shown by his players.

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Everton 0-0 Chelsea: Sam Allardyce 'delighted' with 'terrific' point

Everton manager Sam Allardyce remains delighted after the Toffees extended his unbeaten run at the club after a 0-0 draw against Chelsea.

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Dogged Everton hold Chelsea to extend unbeaten run to six

Everton maintain their unbeaten run under new boss Sam Allardyce as they hold Chelsea to a goalless draw.

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Premier League predictions: Craig David takes on Mark Lawrenson

Singer-songwriter Craig David, who is a Southampton fan, takes on Mark Lawrenson in this week's Premier League predictions and sees wins for Man City, Chelsea and his beloved Saints.

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Morata booked for goal celebration & suspended for Everton game

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata will miss Saturday's trip to Everton after being booked in his side's 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

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Bristol City to play Man City in Carabao Cup semis

Bristol City will play Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, with Chelsea facing Arsenal in the other tie.

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Chelsea v Bournemouth (Wed) - team news & match facts

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Bournemouth.

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Anita Asante: Chelsea Ladies re-sign midfielder from Swedish side Rosengard

Women's Super League side Chelsea Ladies re-sign midfielder Anita Asante from Rosengard until 2020.

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Man City draw Chelsea in WSL Continental Cup semi-finals

Manchester City Women travel to Chelsea Ladies and Reading home to Arsenal in the WSL Continental Cup semi-finals.

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Man Utd chase £60m Sandro - Gossip

Manchester United to bid for Alex Sandro, Barcelona push for Antoine Griezmann deal, Chelsea ponder Wilfried Zaha bid, plus more.

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Chelsea Ladies, Arsenal Women & Man City Women reach last four

Chelsea Ladies, Arsenal Women and Manchester City Women all book their place in the Continental Tyres Cup semi-finals.

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Chelsea 1-0 Southampton: Mauricio Pellegrino pleased Saints competed until the end

Mauricio Pellegrino is pleased with the way his team "showed another face" and bounced back from their 4-1 home defeat in midweek to remain competitive against Chelsea, despite eventually losing 1-0 to the champions.

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Chelsea 1-0 Southampton: Antonio Conte believes his team 'dominated' the game

Antonio Conte says Chelsea dominated the game and were unlucky not to score more in their 1-0 victory over Southampton.

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What happened today in the Premier League?

Redemption for Christian Benteke, wins for Chelsea and Arsenal, plus Watford's disciplinary issues continue - catch up on all of Saturday's action.

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Chelsea v Southampton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Nemanja Matic thunderbolt sends Chelsea to FA Cup

Day 16 of BBC Sport's advent calendar, Nemanja Matic, then a Chelsea player, scores a thunderbolt to give the Blues a 4-2 lead against Tottenham the FA Cup semi-final.

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Saturday's gossip column - Ancelotti heading back to Chelsea

Ancelotti heading back to Chelsea, Blues want Monaco's Lemar in exchange for Batshuayi, Crystal Palace target Carrillo, plus more.

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Friday's gossip column - Man Utd enquire about Willian

Man Utd enquire about Chelsea's Willian, Mkhitaryan could leave Old Trafford, Man City want Southampton's Van Dijk, plus more.

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Pregnant Chelsea Ladies boss Hayes hopes twins arrive after season ends

Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes announces she is expecting twins at the end of the current Women's Super League season.

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Chelsea's £80 bid for Monaco forward - gossip

Chelsea eye Monaco forward, West Ham target Arsenal midfielder, Juventus defender may favour Chelsea over Red Devils, plus more.

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Chelsea expected to make changes against Huddersfield

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea.

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Champions League draw: Chelsea face Barcelona, Tottenham face Juventus

Chelsea draw Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League, as holders Real Madrid face Paris St-Germain.

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'I don't want to be centre of attention' - Clattenburg says Spurs comments misinterpreted

Mark Clattenburg says his comments about "allowing Tottenham to self-destruct" in a game he refereed at Chelsea in May 2016 have been misinterpreted.

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Premier League results: Tottenham score five, West Ham beat Chelsea

David Moyes records his first West Ham win at Chelsea's expense, Tottenham hammer Stoke and Swansea climb off the bottom of the table.

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'If you lose four games in 16 you're not in the race' - Chelsea boss Conte rules out title

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says his side are out of the Premier League title race after losing to West Ham.

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West Ham 1-0 Chelsea: David Moyes celebrates 'great achievement'

David Moyes salutes his team's 1-0 win over Chelsea as a "great achievement", after a Marko Arnautovic goal secured the Hammers' first win under Moyes's tenure.

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West Ham 1-0 Chelsea: Tiredness a factor in defeat - Antonio Conte

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says the Blues' current fixture pile-up was a factor in their 1-0 defeat away to West Ham United.

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Is Chelsea v Man City a WSL title decider?

It's too early to treat Chelsea and Manchester City's WSL meetings as title deciders, says City forward Georgia Stanway.

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Adrian set to start ahead of Hart for West Ham v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea.

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Continental Tyres Cup: Manchester City face Bristol City, Chelsea host Liverpool

The draw for the quarter-finals of the Continental Tyres Cup pits Chelsea Ladies against Liverpool Ladies.

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Batshuayi scores two for Chelsea U21s - a day after facing Atletico Madrid

Michy Batshuayi helps Chelsea Under-21's beat MK Dons 4-0 in the Checkatrade Trophy - less than a day after facing Atletico Madrid.

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Chelsea boss Conte fined £8,000 for sending-off

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is fined £8,000 by the Football Association after being sent off during his side's recent game at Swansea.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Arsenal beat Chelsea in FA Cup final

Day six of BBC Sport's advent calendar sees Arsenal win the FA Cup for a record 13th time, beating Chelsea in a thrilling final at Wembley.

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Messi turned down huge Man City offer - gossip

Lionel Messi turned down huge Manchester City offer, Everton in the hunt for Theo Walcott, Chelsea target Alex Sandro wants to leave Juventus, plus more.

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How Cesc Fabregas proved Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wrong

Cesc Fabregas says he did not 'give up and accept' his lack of opportunities when manager Antonio Conte first arrived at Chelsea.

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Clattenburg took a 'gamble too far' in Spurs game - Gallagher

"Maverick" Mark Clattenburg's handling of Tottenham's game at Chelsea in May 2016 was "a gamble too far", says ex-top-flight official Dermot Gallagher.

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Sterling delays talks on new City deal - gossip

Raheem Sterling delays contract talks, Eden Hazard stalls on Chelsea future, Arsenal willing to sell Theo Walcott, plus more.

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Luiz ruled out of Chelsea's tie with Atlético Madrid

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid.

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Five English teams in last 16? Who needs what in the Champions League

Manchester City, Chelsea and Spurs are through to the Champions League last 16, but which other teams are, and who has work to do?

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Tottenham will sell £45m Rose to Man United - gossip

Tottenham will sell Danny Rose to Manchester United for £45m, Everton keen on Steven N'Zonzi, Chelsea ready to let Thibaut Courtois leave for free, plus more.

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Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle: Antonio Conte praises Blues' response to rotation

Antonio Conte says his players' response to his squad rotation has been "positive" after their 3-1 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle: Rafa Benitez 'disappointed' after surrendering lead

Rafa Benitez says he is disappointed by Newcastle's defeat which he blames on "mistakes", after they surrendered a one-goal lead to lose 3-1 at Chelsea.

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Chelsea v Newcastle United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea manager suggests fixture conspiracy

Manager Antonio Conte suggests there is a fixture conspiracy against his Chelsea side ahead of Saturday's visit of Newcastle.

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