Reaction
David Luiz: 'It's too early for Premier League title talk'
Defender David Luiz insists that it is "too soon" for Chelsea to be thinking about the Premier League title after they moved to the top of the standings on Sunday.
Nov 21, 10:21
Aitor Karanka excited by Adama Traore potential
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka tips 20-year-old winger Adama Traore for a bright future after a promising display during his side's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.
Nov 20, 22:01
Antonio Conte hails "fantastic" Diego Costa
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes Diego Costa as a "fantastic striker" following his match-winning display against Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
Nov 20, 21:51
Antonio Conte happy with "very important" Chelsea win
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hails his side's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough as a "very important" victory as the Blues climb to the top of the table.
Nov 20, 21:39
Aitor Karanka bemoans Middlesbrough error
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka claims that one mistake is to blame for their 1-0 defeat to new Premier League leaders Chelsea at the Riverside.
Nov 20, 20:36
Antonio Conte plays down Chelsea title favourites tag
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte plays down suggestions that his side are now title favourites after they moved top of the table with victory over Middlesbrough.
Nov 20, 20:18
The Match
Match Report
Diego Costa's 10th goal of the season fires Chelsea to a sixth consecutive clean sheet and victory, with their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough taking them top of the table.
Live Commentary
Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside as Diego Costa's goal fires Chelsea top of the table courtesy of a sixth successive win and clean sheet.
Team News
Diego Costa is fit to start Chelsea's meeting with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium, as Antonio Conte names an unchanged side.
Head to Head
Feb 27, 2013 7.45pm
Fifth Round
Middlesbrough
0-2
Chelsea
Jan 28, 2009 3pm
Mar 30, 2008 3pm
Oct 20, 2007 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Antonio Conte: 'Too early for title talk'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reiterates his belief that it is still too early to talk about the possibility of his side winning the Premier League title this season.
Nov 18, 21:17
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa in good condition'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Diego Costa and Eden Hazard are fit to face Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
Nov 18, 13:17
Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson relishing facing Diego Costa
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson says that he is relishing taking on Chelsea striker Diego Costa.
Nov 17, 19:58
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte 'to make late call on Diego Costa fitness'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly leave it late to make a decision on Diego Costa's fitness ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Middlesbrough.
Nov 15, 09:46
Kurt Zouma to return after international break?
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is reportedly pencilled in to make his return to the first team after the international break.
Nov 9, 13:55
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 23 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 56 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 23 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 44 | 21 | 23 | 47 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 47 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 41 |
| 5 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 41 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 40 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 40 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 37 |
| 9 | Fulham | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 34 |
| 11 | Brentford | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 31 |
| 12 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 32 | -4 | 29 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 27 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 44 | -16 | 27 |
| 15 | Everton | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 26 |
| 16 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 24 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Leicester CityLeicester | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 53 | -28 | 17 |
| 19 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 49 | -27 | 16 |
| 20 | Southampton | 24 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 54 | -36 | 9 |
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