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.

Chelsea step-up interest in Ross Barkley

Chelsea have joined Tottenham in the race for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, meaning Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may not be on his way to Stamford Bridge.

Premier League spending surpasses £1bn this summer

Premier League spending on transfers has already surpassed £1bn this summer, with 22 days remaining of the transfer window.

Wenger asked about Chelsea’s bid for Oxlade-Chamberlain

Arsene Wenger was asked about Chelsea's reported £25m bid for midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in today's press conference.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Chelsea stepping up their interest in Oxlade-Chamberlain

Chelsea are reportedly considering a £25m offer for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer, with the Blues looking to bolster their options after losing Nemanja Matic.

Arsenal could have seven players missing Friday’s Premier League opener with Leicester

Arsenal could reportedly be missing up to seven players for their opening day Premier League fixture against Leicester City on Friday evening.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 107: The winner takes it all

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by roving European correspondent Sylvain Jamet.

Arsenal could hijack Van Dijk’s move to Liverpool

Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk reportedly wants to move to Liverpool, despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Theo Walcott

Walcott: It’s going to be different for us this year

Theo Walcott has said that Arsenal aren't paying attention to their doubters and are ready for the new season.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: Former footballer Ian Wright speaks for the BT Sports prior to the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on April 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ian Wright says Arsenal should sign Diego Costa

Former Arsenal striker-turned-pundit Ian Wright believes the Gunners should sign Chelsea centre-forward Diego Costa this summer.

Souness: I don’t see Arsenal competing for the title

Graeme Souness has said that he doesn't see Arsenal challenging for the Premier League title this season.
David Seaman

Seaman: Arsenal can take apart most teams

David Seaman has praised Arsenal's performance in the Community Shield and believes the Gunners are capable of taking apart most teams.

Lemar saga could see Arsenal renew interest in Mahrez

Arsenal could reportedly be about to turn their attention back to Riyad Mahrez as their apparent move for Thomas Lemar stalls.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

Conte: Wenger is one of the best coaches in the world

Antonio Conte has called Arsene Wenger one of the best coaches in the world.

Mertesacker unsure if he’ll play against Leicester

Per Mertesacker has given an update on his head injury sustained in the Community Shield, revealing he may miss Arsenal's opening league game against Leicester City.

Was Batshuayi laughing at Chelsea? We explain the Community Shield video that’s gone viral

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi was caught laughing during the presentation of the Community Shield. 

Walcott: Kolasinac is an animal

Theo Walcott was impressed with Arsenal's newbies after their individual performances in the Community Shield against Chelsea.

Wenger gives Mertesacker update after bloody head injury

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Per Mertesacker is fine after his suffering what appeared to be a nasty head wound against Chelsea on Sunday.

Premier League’s top teams raise tour prices despite rise in TV money

Some of the Premier League's top teams have risked the wrath of their fans after increasing tour prices in spite of receiving massive TV pay-outs.

Are Arsenal ready for the new season?

After beating Chelsea 4-1 on penalties in the Community Shield, it's time to question whether we're ready for the new season yet.

8 things we learned from Arsenal’s Community Shield win over Chelsea

Another match at Wembley another win for Arsenal.

Kolasinac thanks Xhaka for assist after ‘great win’ over Chelsea

Sead Kolasinac was pleased to score his first Arsenal goal against Chelsea on Sunday.

Everton drop Ross Barkley asking price

Everton have dropped their asking price for midfielder Ross Barkley, according to reports.

Watch what Wenger, Conte, Xhaka & Cech had to say after Arsenal’s win over...

Arsene Wenger, Antonio Conte, Granit Xhaka and Petr Cech all gave interviews after Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-1 on penalties in the Community Shield.

Alexandre Lacazette v Chelsea analsyed

Alexandre Lacazette played 65 minutes in Arsenal's penalty shootout win over Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Ozil, Ramsey and Koscielny’s Community Shield absence explained

Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Laurent Koscielny were all noticeably absent from Arsenal's squad to face Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday.

Arsenal fans react to Chelsea result

Arsenal have won the Community Shield for the 15th time after beating Chelsea 4-1 on penalties at Wembley.

With performances like this he’ll win doubters over: Granit Xhaka v Chelsea

Granit Xhaka earned the man of the match award in a metronomic display against Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Kolasinac becomes new fan favourite with heroic performance v Chelsea

Sead Kolasinac is quickly becoming a new Arsenal fan favourite after his performance against Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Arsenal’s new boys excite as Gunners beat Chelsea on Community Shield penalties

Well that was one of the few penalty shoot-outs I've actually enjoyed.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

Chelsea manager thinks Arsenal can challenge for the title

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes Arsenal could be title contenders this season.

Arsène Wenger on why Chelsea won’t have it so easy this year

Arsène Wenger has told Chelsea that they won't have an easy ride defending their title, ahead of the Community Shield match at Wembley.
23 Oct 1999: (L to R) Marc Overmars and Ray Parlour congratulate Arsenal team mate Kwankwo Kanu. Picture: Graham Chadwick /Allsport

Arsenal’s 7 top moments against Chelsea

With Arsenal set to face Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday, we take a look back at some of the Gunners' best moments against their London rivals.

Absent Ramsey ‘should be’ fit enough for Chelsea

Arsene Wenger insists that Aaron Ramsey should be fit enough to face Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Arsenal celebrating their 2016/17 FA Cup victory

5 things to look out for when Arsenal play Chelsea

Arsenal face Chelsea on Sunday in the traditional curtain raiser for the new season, the Community Shield.

Chelsea manager aims to beat Arsenal to ‘first trophy of the season’

Antonio Conte has been talking to the media ahead of Chelsea's Community Shield match against Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Report: Chelsea take lead over Liverpool and City in Ox pursuit

Chelsea are reportedly 'beating' Liverpool and Manchester City to the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Rob Holding FA Cup final

Rob Holding revealed what he told Diego Costa during THAT FA Cup final altercation

Rob Holding truly cemented himself in Arsenal fans' hearts back in May when he wound up Diego Costa during the FA Cup final, but what did he say?

FA announce new penalty format for Community Shield

The FA have announced a new penalty format for the Community Shield match between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday, should the game be tied after 90 minutes.

Wenger gives verdict on Chelsea’s transfers

Arsene Wenger believes that despite making some changes to their first team this summer, Chelsea will still be one of the clubs fighting for the title next season.

Mertesacker hopes Chelsea are just as “easy” in the Community Shield

Per Mertesacker has revealed how 'easy' it was to start for Arsenal against Chelsea in the FA Cup final despite being sidelined for a whole season.