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Hazard's penalty the difference as Chelsea win the Cup

Eden Hazard's first-half penalty proved decisive as Chelsea salvaged their season by beating Manchester United 1-0 in the FA Cup final in what is widely-expected to be manager Antonio Conte's swansong.

Soccer • 19 May 18

There is plenty of animosity between the Portuguese and his permanent successor as Chelsea head coach.

Conte and Mourinho feud adds edge to FA Cup final

Feud between Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho adds an edge to the FA Cup final.

Soccer • 15 May 18

Antonio Conte is refusing to look past the end of the current season with Chelsea

Conte sidesteps questions about his Chelsea future

Antonio Conte dodged questions on his Chelsea future ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Huddersfield, which could be his final home match as Blues head coach.

Soccer • 08 May 18

Real Madrid and Barcelona must shop, but is the quality out there?

Dunphy: Lots of cash, but where is the talent?

As the domestic season across Europe comes to an end, Eamon Dunphy believes there is no great depth of playing talent out there as the big clubs look to reinforce over the summer.

Soccer • 07 May 18

Olivier Giroud celebrates at the final whistle

Giroud header keeps Chelsea's top-four hopes alive

Chelsea boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification as Olivier Giroud's first half header earned a 1-0 win over Liverpool.

Soccer • 06 May 18

Arsene Wenger will leave Arsenal at the end of the season

7 contenders to replace Arsene Wenger

As Arsenal seek a first new manager in 22 years, we run the rule over a few likely contenders for one of the most attractive jobs in English football.

Soccer • 20 Apr 18

Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat to Spurs on Sunday.

Conte 'not worried' about immediate Chelsea future

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has no concerns over his immediate future at the club despite their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League suffering a critical blow with a home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Soccer • 02 Apr 18

'I'm very, very pleased, it was a tough period for him.'

Pochettino praises Alli's display after England snub

Mauricio Pochettino tipped "fighter" Dele Alli to win back England boss Gareth Southgate's trust after the Tottenham star's match-winning double at Chelsea.

Soccer • 03 Apr 18

Conte: 'We're having the season that we are deserving'

Chelsea deserve the season they are having and their struggles in the current campaign are down to the departure of experienced players over the past few years, manager Antonio Conte has said.

Soccer • 01 Apr 18

Chelsea's Champions League hopes are in the balance

It's beat Spurs or bust for Conte and Chelsea

Antonio Conte accepts Chelsea will face an uphill battle to qualify for the Champions League if they fail to beat Tottenham.

Soccer • 30 Mar 18

Antonio Conte's future at Chelsea is in doubt

Are Conte's days numbered at Chelsea?

The RTÉ Sport panel discussed Antonio Conte's future after Chelsea's loss at the Nou Camp.

Soccer • 15 Mar 18

Olivier Giroud insists that Antonio Conte has the backing of the Chelsea players

Crisis, what crisis? Giroud defends Chelsea and Conte

Olivier Giroud insists there is no crisis at Chelsea and manager Antonio Conte has not lost the dressing room.

Soccer • 05 Mar 18

Neville accused Conte's players of being "mannequins", while Redknapp called their approach "anti-football."

Conte bites back at Neville and Redknapp

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte bit back at criticism from pundits Jamie Redknapp and Gary Neville, insisting they were "stupid" to question his tactics in the 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Soccer • 04 Mar 18

'We need four victories to be champions, it is in our hands and if our behaviour is like today we will be champions.'

Pep: 'A win today is another step closer'

Pep Guardiola was thrilled with Man City's win over Chealsea which puts them 18 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, while Antonio Conte was left to mull over another Premier League defeat.

Soccer • 04 Mar 18

'It's very difficult at this moment to find the right words for the family.'

Antonio Conte leads tributes to Davide Astori

Antonio Conte and Gianluigi Buffon are among those to pay their respects to Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who passed away suddenly.

Soccer • 04 Mar 18

Antonio Conte: 'There is this risk to stay out of the Champions League.'

Conte admits top-four hopes are in the balance

Antonio Conte criticised his players for allowing a lead to slip away against Manchester United and accepted Chelsea may struggle to finish in the top four.

Soccer • 25 Feb 18

Romelu Lukaku scored Manchester United's first goal

Man United go second after Lukaku-inspired comeback

Romelu Lukaku inspired Manchester United to a comeback win against former club Chelsea as Jose Mourinho got the better of Antonio Conte.

Soccer • 25 Feb 18

Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte go head to head again this weekend

Conte eager to move on from row with Mourinho

Antonio Conte insists he is keen to move on from his bitter war of words with Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 24 Feb 18

Barcelona have been keeping Antonio Conte awake at night

Barcelona have been giving Conte sleepless nights

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said the prospect of facing Barcelona in the Champions League last 16 has given him sleepless nights as he prepares for tonight's clash.

Soccer • 20 Feb 18

Antonio Conte is demanding a big performance from Chelsea on Tuesday

Chelsea must be 'perfect' against Barcelona - Conte

Chelsea must play the "perfect game" to beat a formidable Barcelona in Tuesday's first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie, the manager of the Premier League club Antonio Conte has said.

Soccer • 19 Feb 18

Antonio Conte: 'it's very important to feel that people appreciate my work'

Conte determined to give the fans the best satisfaction

Antonio Conte thanked Chelsea's supporters for their backing after his team returned to form during Monday's 3-0 defeat of West Brom.

Soccer • 13 Feb 18

Antonio Conte does not believe that he needs to win a trophy to keep his job

Conte not convinced he needs to win a trophy

Antonio Conte has suggested he should not have to win silverware to save his job at Chelsea.

Soccer • 10 Feb 18

Antonio Conte is not ready to walk away from Chelsea just yet

Conte claims he wants to continue with Chelsea

Antonio Conte insists he wants to remain as Chelsea manager and feels there must be collective responsibility for recent poor results.

Soccer • 09 Feb 18

Antonio Conte's side suffered a heavy defeat last night

Conte not set for sack at Chelsea

Chelsea are not set to sack manager Antonio Conte following Monday night's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

Soccer • 07 Feb 18

Conte 'not worried' about prospect of Chelsea axe

Antonio Conte admitted Chelsea played with fear in their 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Watford but insists he is not worried about being sacked.

Soccer • 06 Feb 18