Reaction
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Oscar, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata can play together'
Roberto Di Matteo thinks that Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar can successfully play in the same Chelsea side, despite appearing to struggle to break down Stoke.
Sep 23, 06:18
Tony Pulis slams "laughable" Chelsea duo
Stoke manager Tony Pulis accuses Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic and Oscar of diving, labelling the duo as "laughable".
Sep 22, 20:26
Roberto Di Matteo explains John Terry, Frank Lampard omissions
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insists that John Terry and Frank Lampard were rested rather than dropped for today's match against Stoke City.
Sep 22, 19:44
Tony Pulis furious with David Luiz tackle
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis brands David Luiz's challenge on Michael Kightly as "disgraceful" following his side's 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 22, 18:24
Roberto Di Matteo pleased with Chelsea persistence
Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo is pleased with the patience that his side showed as a late goal gives them a 1-0 win over Stoke.
Sep 22, 18:10
Tony Pulis "proud" of Stoke City players
Tony Pulis believes that his players performed better than they ever have at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
Sep 22, 17:59
Michael Owen 'gutted' following Stoke City defeat
Michael Owen takes to Twitter to express his disappointment following Stoke City's last-gasp defeat at Chelsea.
Sep 22, 17:51
Ashley Cole "It was a battle"
Chelsea matchwinner Ashley Cole describes today's 1-0 win over Stoke City as a "battle" and stresses the psychological importance of establishing an early lead in the Premier League title race.
Sep 22, 17:24
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's narrow 1-0 win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
Gallery
Pictures from Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
Match Report
A late goal from Ashley Cole gives Chelsea a hard-earned win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Chelsea's Premier League encounter with Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
HT Report
Chelsea endure a frustrating opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge, as they struggle to break down a resilient Stoke City outfit.
Team News
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo rotates his squad for the visit of Stoke City in the Premier League this afternoon.
Preview
Chelsea take on Stoke City at Stamford Bridge this Saturday following their Champions League draw with Juventus earlier this week.
Head to Head
Aug 28, 2010 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis: 'Chelsea game will be tough'
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis admits that winning against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday with be "tough".
Sep 22, 04:44
Tony Pulis won't guarantee Michael Owen starting spot at Stoke City
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is adamant that Michael Owen has been offered no assurances over a place in his startling XI, despite press speculation.
Sep 22, 00:15
Tony Pulis eyes Chelsea shock
Tony Pulis believes that Stoke City have a chance of causing an upset when they take on Premier League leaders Chelsea this weekend.
Sep 21, 21:04
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 44 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 44 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 40 |
| 5 | Manchester CityMan City | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 38 |
| 6 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 38 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 37 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 36 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 34 |
| 10 | Fulham | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 33 |
| 11 | Brentford | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 39 | 1 | 28 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 27 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 26 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 26 |
| 15 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 45 | 35 | 10 | 24 |
| 16 | Everton | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 28 | -10 | 20 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 32 | 51 | -19 | 16 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 22 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 43 | -23 | 16 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 14 |
| 20 | Southampton | 22 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 50 | -35 | 6 |
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