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Chelsea Football Club is a professional football club based in London, England. Founded in 1905, Chelsea currently compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club has won six Premier League titles, eight FA Cups, five League Cups, and four FA Community Shields, as well as a number of European and international competitions. Chelsea’s home ground is Stamford Bridge, which has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators.

Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 159: Here we go again

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen and Anita recap the week's Arsenal news, talking about the preseason games against Chelsea...
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Aaron Ramsey #8 of Arsenal looks during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Reports: Chelsea planning move for Ramsey before transfer deadline

Chelsea are planning a late move for Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey before the Premier League transfer deadline next Thursday, according to various reports.

‘Zinedine Guendouzi’: Arsenal fans get excited over another impressive performance from new signing

Arsenal fans have really taken to Matteo Guendouzi in the last few weeks, and their admiration grew even stronger after his impressive performance against Chelsea on Wednesday.
BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: A copy of the new tabloid sized The Guardian newspaper with its new masthead is pictured for sale on January 15, 2018 in Bristol, England. In a cost-cutting move, publisher Guardian News & Media has ditched the distinctive Berliner size after just over 12 years and outsourced the printing of the tabloid to Trinity Mirror. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Tottenham whinge about signings as Palace look to land German star: Around the papers

It's pretty quiet out there in Arsenal land, so here is a selection of the stories that caught my eye as I made my way around the media this morning.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea move on from Ramsey to trying to sign Kovacic

Chelsea have already moved on from their reported brief attempt to sign Aaron Ramsey, and are now pursuing Real Madrid's Matteo Kovacic, according to reports.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal puts on the captains armband during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Reports: Chelsea prepare £30m bid for Ramsey

Chelsea are 'ready' to make a £30m move for Aaron Ramsey this summer, with Arsenal wanting the situation sorted before the new season begins, according to reports.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Olivier Giroud of France and Steve Mandanda of France celebrate their World Cup victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final on March 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst / Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid meet with Chelsea about Olivier Giroud

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in bringing Olivier Giroud to Spain just six months after he left Arsenal.
Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech gestures on the pitch after the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. Arsenal won the game 4-1. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Di Marzio: Cech could go back to Chelsea

Chelsea are considering re-signing Petr Cech from Arsenal, as they face the prospect of losing Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid, according to reports.

Official: Fulham sign Arsenal-linked Seri

Fulham have announced the signing of OGC Nice midfielder Jean Seri, despite the player's links to FC Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal in the last year.

Chelsea set to fight off competition from Arsenal and Juventus to sign Golovin

Chelsea are set to make Aleksandr Golovin their first signing of the summer, fighting off competition from Arsenal and Juventus, according to reports.

Seri’s agent confirms his release clause but time is running out to activate it

Jean Michael Seri's agent has confirmed his client's release clause to Italian radio, but adds that Arsenal or Chelsea would need to move fast to activate it.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Nacho Monreal celebrates the own goal of Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s final pre-season friendlies confirmed

Arsenal's final pre-season friendlies are now set, with the club to play Chelsea on August 1st and Sevilla later in the week.

Arsenal considering second bid for David Luiz after first is rejected

Arsenal saw a €20m (£17.5m) bid for David Luiz rejected in recent weeks, but are considering making another, according to reports in France.

Arsenal hold talks with agent of Cristian Pavon

Arsenal have held talks with the agent of 22-year-old winger Cristian Pavon, according to reports in Argentina, but they face competition from London rival Chelsea.
Olympique Marseille v RB Leipzig - UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Leg Two

Sanson’s agent: Arsenal and Tottenham are looking at my client

Morgan Sanson's agent told the French media that following reports of three London clubs following his client, he can confirm Arsenal and Tottenham are interested, but not Chelsea.
Nice's Ivorian midfielder Jean Michael Seri (L) vies with Lokomotiv's Anton Miranchuk (L) during the UEFA Europa League football match between Nice and Lokomotiv Moscow on February 15, 2018, at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southeastern France. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

German media: Chelsea negotiations for Arsenal-linked Seri at an ‘advanced stage’

Chelsea's negotiations to sign 'Arsenal target' Jean Michael Seri from Nice are at an 'advanced stage', according to reports in Germany.
Olympique Marseille v RB Leipzig - UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Leg Two

Tulipier: Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all following Morgan Sanson

Arsenal are one of four clubs following Olympique Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, according to reports in France.

Arsenal join race to sign Kenedy from Chelsea

Arsenal have joined three other top European clubs in the race to sign Chelsea left wing-back Kenedy, according to reports.
Former Arsenal footballer, Fredrick Ljungberg of Sweden takes part in an interactive session with fans during the launch of Arsenal Football Club kits in Bangalore on August 12, 2014. Fredrick, who is the brand ambassador for Arsenal Soccer Schools, launched sports brand Puma's Arsenal Home, Away And Cup Kits for 2014/15 football season in India. AFP PHOTO/Manjunath KIRAN (Photo credit should read Manjunath Kiran/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s pre-season game against Chelsea cancelled

Arsenal’s pre-season friendly game against Chelsea, that was due to take place in Sweden, has been cancelled.

Jorginho’s agent: Arsenal and three other English clubs have called me

Arsenal are one of four English clubs to contact Napoli midfielder Jorginho's agent over the possibility of a transfer this summer, according to the agent himself.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Here’s why Arsenal will earn more PL money than Chelsea despite finishing sixth

Arsenal are set to earn more money from the Premier League than Chelsea this season, despite finishing seven points behind them in the table.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thierry Henry assistant manager of Belgium looks on prior to the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Keys: Henry missed Wenger’s farewell because he didn’t get the Arsenal job

Richard Keys claims Thierry Henry missed Arsene Wenger's final match as manager at the Emirates Stadium because he didn't get the job to replace his former boss.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United pats Hector Bellerin of Arsenal on the shoulder as he prepares to take a throw in during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on April 29, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona join Juventus in race for Bellerin

Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona are all joining Juventus in the race for Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin, according to reports in Spain.

Chelsea to make £30m move for Arsenal-linked Seri this summer

Chelsea are planning a £30m move for Arsenal target Jean-Michael Seri this summer, even though they aren't yet sure who will be managing the club next season.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

Massive twist as Luis Enrique finally makes decision between Arsenal and Chelsea

All week it has been reported that Luis Enrique is Arsenal’s preferred candidate for the soon-to-be vacant manager’s job and that the Spaniard wants to join the club but now we’re back to him wanting to join Chelsea instead.

Ancelotti will prioritise Arsenal job over Chelsea this summer

Carlo Ancelotti is apparently prioritising the chance to take over from Arsene Wenger this summer over rejoining Chelsea, according to reports.

Authorities investigate Costa for unpaid tax ahead of Arsenal clash

Diego Costa is under investigation for unpaid taxes during his first spell with Atletico Madrid back in 2014.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

Giroud: Chelsea are the best club in England in recent years

Former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, who moved across London to join Chelsea in January, now claims he joined the best club in England.

Arsenal match against Burnley moved

Arsenal’s match against Burnley has been moved from Saturday 5 May to Sunday 6 May with a 4.30pm kick-off while dates for Arsenal's youth cup finals have also been announced and Saturday night fixtures are set to increase.
Mohamed Elneny. Picture: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images

How common is it for Arsenal to actually win a red card appeal?

On Tuesday, Arsenal announced that they'd won their appeal against Mohamed Elneny's red card, but how common is it for the club to see their suspensions overturned?

Isco would prefer to join Manchester City over Arsenal

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco would rather join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City if he leaves Spain this summer, according to reports in the country.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal with Mesut Ozil and team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Which of the big-six clubs spend the most on wages?

After Tottenham Hotspur released their 2016/17 financial results, let's take a look at how the big-six clubs compare in terms of wages.

Bad news for Arsenal as Chelsea make ‘big offer’ for key target

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Napoli’s 26-year-old defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, for some time now, with reports really ratcheting up after Mislintat’s...
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal and United well behind other big-six clubs for length of player contracts

Arsenal and Manchester United are well behind the rest of the big-six when it comes to length of player contracts, and Arsene Wenger's side just barely make the top 50 in Europe.
Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey scores their third goal with this flick during the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / IKIMAGES / Ian KINGTON

Juventus plan £35m bid for star Arsenal midfielder this summer

Juventus will join Manchester United and Chelsea in trying to sign Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal this summer, as their pursuit of Emre Can continues to stall.
Dortmund's head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures prior the German First division Bundesliga football match between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen, in Dortmund, western Germany, on May 20, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN /

Bayern Munich CEO says Thomas Tuchel has signed agreement with new club, probably Chelsea

Bayern Munich’s CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, has told the media that Thomas Tuchel has already signed an agreement to manage his next club and if you follow the rumours it seems like he will be lining up at Stamford Bridge next season.

Özil is PL’s 2nd best chance creator this season behind surprising player

Mesut Özil is the second best chance creator in the Premier League this season, but surprisingly it's not Kevin De Bruyne who pips him to top spot.

Arsenal join Chelsea and Atletico in race to sign Gulacsi

Arsenal are joining Chelsea and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, according to reports.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

Giroud: After Aubameyang joined I had to leave Arsenal

Olivier Giroud says he had no choice but to leave Arsenal after Arsene Wenger decided to bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the winter window.

Wenger: I’m glad Walcott got good reception and hopefully so will Giroud

Arsene Wenger says he's glad that Arsenal fans gave Theo Walcott such a good reception on his return to North London, and expects the same when Olivier Giroud comes back.