Tag: Chelsea FC

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.

Arsenal and Chelsea make approach for Richarlison

Arsenal and Chelsea have both reportedly approached Watford over signing Richarlison.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City is put under pressure by Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea stumble: Premier League roundup

Chelsea did little to take the spotlight away from manager Antonio Conte, linked with a post-season move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain this week,...
Mike Dean

Worse than you think: Mike Dean penalty stats ‘ridiculously stacked against’ Arsenal

Mike Dean awards more penalties to every big-six club other than Arsenal, with the exception of Liverpool, who he hardly ever referees.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal speaks with Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte explains Arsenal’s Alexis asking price, trying to sign him and why he’s...

Antonio Conte says Alexis Sanchez is available for around £20m this January, and claims buying the Chilean would be a 'good investment'.
Thierry Henry

Henry supports Wenger’s decision to leave Alexis on bench

Thierry Henry believes Arsene Wenger had a plan in mind when he left Alexis Sanchez out of the starting line-up against Chelsea in the League Cup semis.

Wise says Mahrez doesn’t want Arsenal move

Former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise is convinced that Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez wouldn't be interested in signing for Arsenal.

‘It’s frustrating’ – Arsene Wenger has qualms about VAR

Arsene Wenger has given his verdict on VAR after its usage during Arsenal's Carabao Cup semi-final meeting with Chelsea.

Wenger optimistic about League Cup semi-final

Arsene Wenger feels his side is in a good position in the Carabao Cup semi-final after the 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Wenger cagey over Alexis snub

Arsene Wenger made the controversial decision to start Alex Iwobi in place of Alexis Sanchez against Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final, and he's unwilling to tell us why.

Holding confident Arsenal can beat Chelsea in League Cup

Rob Holding thinks that Arsenal proved a point with their draw away to Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday, and hopes his side can nick a goal at the Emirates.

Arsene Wenger dips into Arsenal phrasebook to describe ‘intense, physical’ Chelsea tie

It feels like it's been a while since Arsene Wenger dipped into the Arsenal phrasebook, but the Frenchman is back with a vengeance after the Gunners' 0-0 League Cup draw against Chelsea.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal goes down injured during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and Crvena Zvezda at Emirates Stadium on November 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Wilshere ruled out of Bournemouth meeting through injury

Arsene Wenger has ruled Jack Wilshere out of Sunday's meeting with Bournemouth, after the Englishman picked up an ankle sprain, but the Arsenal manager hopes for his speedy return.
Ian Wright

‘People laugh at us’ – Wright furious with Wenger’s decision to play Iwobi

Like most Gooners, Ian Wright was pretty confused when he saw Alex Iwobi's name on Arsenal's team sheet on Wednesday night.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

‘I think he’ll finish the season at Arsenal’ – Conte gives verdict on Alexis...

Antonio Conte is probably the only person on this planet that doesn't reckon Alexis Sanchez is off to Manchester City this month.

Super Jack shines again: Arsenal player ratings v Chelsea

It wasn't the best performance but Arsenal's 0-0 League Cup draw at Stamford Bridge could have gone a lot worse.

Frustrated Arsenal fans chuffed with draw after dull derby v Chelsea

Unlike the Premier League match at the Emirates last week, Arsenals League Cup clash against Chelsea was rather dull.

Montemurro takes the positives from Chelsea defeat

Joe Montemurro believes there were plenty of positives to take from Arsenal Women's defeat to Chelsea, and hasn't given up on the title just yet.

Change of plan: Mavropanos to be in League Cup squad v Chelsea

Arsenal's new centre-back Konstantinos Mavropanos could be set to feature in the Gunners' League Cup clash against Chelsea on Wednesday evening.

Is Wenger using the League Cup to save his job?

After years of treating the League Cup as a means to blood new players, Arsene Wenger is forced to take the competition much more seriously.

Alexis to play against Chelsea despite Man City offer

Alexis Sanchez will start against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final this evening despite Manchester City closing in on the Chilean international.
Injury League

Arsenal remain 4th in Injury League despite further injury blows, Liverpool stay 3rd

Despite Arsenal seemingly losing more players to injury by the week, they've held fourth in the Injury League table.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on January 7, 2018 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Wenger: Sitting in the Chelsea crowd was an uncomfortable experience

Arsene Wenger says spending last season's match in the stands against Chelsea was an uncomfortable experience, and he needs to find a different place to sit this time.

Arsenal in three-way battle with Chelsea and Man Utd for Bailey

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly all interested in signing lightning-quick Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

4 reasons why Arsenal’s League Cup clash v Chelsea will be different to Premier...

Facing Chelsea twice in the space of a week is far from ideal but it should be entirely different to the 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bellerin, Wilshere recalled and attacking trio to return: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-2-1 line-up v Chelsea

After fielding a massively rotated starting XI against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, who will Arsene Wenger start in the League Cup against Chelsea?

Atkinson will referee Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash

Arsenal are having a nightmare time with referees at the moment, and it appears Martin Atkinson is the match official who will be braving Wednesday's meeting with Chelsea.

7 years of hurt for Arsenal at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea preview

Arsenal have to bounce back from their shock FA Cup exit at a ground where they haven't won since 2011.
Antonio Conte Arsene Wenger

Conte confirms Hazard return as Wenger rules out five players

Antonio Conte has confirmed that while Eden Hazard missed out on Chelsea's FA Cup draw against Norwich with a calf problem, the Belgian returns for Arsenal.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 129: We wanted to focus on the League…Cup

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Stephen bemoan embarrassment at Nottingham Forest and also make sense of the Chelsea game.

‘We’re not used to selling in January but things could happen’ – Boost for...

Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Monaco could sell Thomas Lemar this month, with coach Leonardo Jardim refusing to rule out a move.

Team news: No one returns for Chelsea, Mustafi & Xhaka face late tests

Arsene Wenger has delivered the latest Arsenal team news ahead of the Gunners' first League Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea on Wednesday.
Antonio Conte

Conte decision could see things go from bad to worse for Arsenal

Antonio Conte is expected to choose a full-strength Chelsea side to face Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.
Mike Dean

Arsenal paying the penalty: Worst record by far in top 7 for penalty awards

Arsenal are the only top seven side to give away more penalties than they're awarded since 2008/09, according to one Gunners supporter.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal really are the Kings of London: Here’s why

Arsenal have collected the most points from London derbies, and have the best overall Premier League record out of all the London teams.
Dominique Janssen

Janssen ‘very optimistic’ ahead of Chelsea clash

Dominique Janssen is feeling good about Arsenal's FA WSL clash against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea desperate to offload David Luiz but block Arsenal move

Chelsea are reportedly keen to offload David Luiz, even if it's only on loan, but they won't allow the 30-year-old to move to Arsenal.

He’s lying: ‘Human lie detector’ assesses Wenger’s recent answers about Lemar and Luiz

Every football fan seems to have become a body language expert since Mesut Ozil signed for Arsenal but the Express have actually contacted a real one - and they reckon Arsene Wenger has been telling porkies.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

Conte: Wenger was lucky with referee decisions

Antonio Conte believes that Arsenal have benefited from dubious refereeing as much as they've suffered from it.

Wenger set to be punished again by FA after ban and fine

Arsene Wenger will only be fined for his comments after the 2-2 draw with Chelsea, according to the Telegraph.
Arsenal money

Even Tottenham have spent more: Arsenal’s spending lowest in top 6

Arsenal have spent the least amount on new signings out of all the big-six sides since January 2016 - even Tottenham have spent more.