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Premier League
Aug 15, 2016 at 8pm UK
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Diego Costa: 'I am unfairly targeted by referees in England'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa claims that he is unfairly targeted by referees in the Premier League.
Aug 16, 21:36
Adrian hits out at Diego Costa tackle
West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian hits out at Chelsea striker Diego Costa following his tackle in the season-opening match between the two sides.
Aug 16, 19:53
West Ham United's Slaven Bilic "not frustrated" by Diego Costa avoiding sending-off
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that he is "not frustrated" by the referee's decision not to send off Chelsea striker Diego Costa.
Aug 15, 23:15
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic: 'Chelsea were much better than us'
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic admits that Chelsea were "much better" than them in tonight's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 15, 23:03
West Ham United's Andre Ayew to undergo scan on thigh injury tomorrow
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that Andre Ayew will undergo a scan tomorrow on a thigh injury.
Aug 15, 22:53
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard can improve a lot'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Eden Hazard can "improve a lot", despite putting in an impressive performance against West Ham United.
Aug 15, 22:41
Chelsea's Antonio Conte: 'Referee right not to send off Diego Costa'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that referee Anthony Taylor was right not to send off Diego Costa following a lunge on West Ham keeper Adrian.
Aug 15, 22:35
Chelsea captain John Terry: 'Winning start was vital for us'
Chelsea captain John Terry has claimed that it was "vital" to start the season well after sealing a 2-1 victory over West Ham United.
Aug 15, 22:28
Chelsea's Eden Hazard: 'We played like tigers against West Ham United'
Eden Hazard says that Chelsea "played like tigers" in their opening-day 2-1 win over West Ham United.
Aug 15, 22:16
The Match
Match Report
Antonio Conte oversees his first Premier League win as Chelsea manager following a late strike from Diego Costa, which seals a 2-1 win over West Ham.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole provides live text commentary of the Premier League opener between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
N'Golo Kante is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for the visit of West Ham United, while the visitors integrate two new signings into their XI.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's opening fixture of the 2016-17 Premier League season at home to West Ham United on Monday evening.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up
Winston Reid: West Ham United chasing "perfect start" at Stamford Bridge
West Ham United defender Winston Reid admits that his side face a tough task against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but is hopeful of beginning the season in winning style.
Aug 15, 14:09
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea are title contenders'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects his side to challenge for the Premier League title during the upcoming campaign.
Aug 14, 23:26
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 39 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 35 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 33 |
| 4 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 31 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 28 |
| 7 | Manchester CityMan City | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 27 |
| 8 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 26 |
| 9 | Fulham | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 25 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 25 | 14 | 23 |
| 12 | Brentford | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 23 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 22 | -1 | 22 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 30 | -8 | 20 |
| 15 | Everton | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 16 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 16 |
| 17 | Leicester CityLeicester | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 37 | -16 | 14 |
| 18 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 40 | -13 | 12 |
| 19 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 32 | -16 | 12 |
| 20 | Southampton | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 36 | -25 | 6 |
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