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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.

Arsenal get massive boost as Alexis trains

Despite fears that Alexis Sánchez wouldn't be fit to feature in today's FA Cup Final, Arsenal have been handed a major boost after he was pictured during their training session yesterday along with team-mates.
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Petit: “Allegri, Simeone and Jardim could replace Wenger at Arsenal”

Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup Final clash with Chelsea, former midfielder Emmanuel Petit had his say on who he'd like to win, what Arsenal need to do to challenge for honours once more and who should replace Wenger when he does eventually depart.

Head-to-head: History won’t decide Arsenal v Chelsea

Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup Final, we take a look at how Arsenal have fared against their London rivals.

Arsenal predicted 3-4-3 lineup v Chelsea: Holding on

Well, its the final game of the season and it's a massive one. So how will they line up against Antonio Conte's men?

One game, so many possibilities: Arsenal v Chelsea preview

After a forgettable 2016/17 campaign, Arsenal have a golden opportunity to finish the season in the best possible way, with a piece of silverware no less.

Arsenal struggling to get Mustafi fit for Chelsea

Arsenal appear to be struggling to get Shkodran Mustafi fit in time for the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday.

Extra armed police for Arsenal v Chelsea at Wembley

The FA have confirmed that there will be an increased amount of armed police for Arsenal's FA Cup final clash against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.

Ramsey on how Arsenal will prepare for FA Cup final

Aaron Ramsey has revealed that although Arsenal will be looking at how to nullify Chelsea's strength ahead of the FA Cup final on Saturday, the players will mostly be focusing on themselves.

Victor Moses: “We haven’t forgotten 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in September”

Chelsea's Victor Moses has warned the Gunners that ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Final that they have not forgotten the 3-0 defeat from September.

Luiz wary of Arsenal ahead of FA Cup clash

Chelsea defender David Luiz has admitted he is wary of the threats that Arsenal pose, with this weekend's FA Cup Final clash on the horizon.

Mertesacker reveals he motivated the players during their poor run of form this season

Per Mertesacker has revealed that he motivated the first-team players during their poor run of form from late January to March.

Ramsey on Koscielny: “He leads by example”

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey was full of praise for teammate Laurent Koscielny after the Frenchman came third in the Vitality Player of the Season poll, saying he leads by example on the pitch.

Moses: I’ve got no plan to stop Sanchez!

Victor Moses claims that he's got no plan for dealing with Alexis Sanchez during Chelsea's FA Cup final against Arsenal on Saturday.
Emmanuel Petit

Emmanuel Petit: Arsenal haven’t had good FA Cup preparation

Ex-Gunner, Emmanuel Petit, believes that Arsenal are under-prepared for their FA Cup final clash against another one of his former teams, Chelsea.

Morata to snub Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for AC Milan switch

Alvaro Morata is reportedly set to snub a number of Premier League clubs in order to join AC Milan this summer.

Arsenal keen on Gladbach’s Thorgan Hazard

Arsenal are allegedly interested in signing Eden Hazard's younger brother, Thorgan.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Merson on FA Cup final: Chelsea could cut through Arsenal like a knife through...

Former Gunner, Paul Merson, has admitted that he'll be 'shocked' if Arsenal manage to get a result against Chelsea during the FA Cup final this weekend.
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Kieran Gibbs an injury doubt ahead of FA Cup final

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Kieran Gibbs is an injury doubt for the FA Cup final on Saturday after missing out on the Everton game with a thigh problem.

Wenger to select Cech in goal for FA Cup final against Chelsea

Arsene Wenger looks likely to pick Petr Cech for Arsenal's FA Cup final clash against Chelsea on Saturday.

Wenger: I don’t know if Mertesacker will play in Fa Cup final

Arsene Wenger has admitted that he isn't all that sure that Per Mertesacker will start against Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday despite the BFG being one of Arsenal's only centre-backs available.

Arsenal miss out on Brazilian wonderkid Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Flamengo over the transfer of Arsenal-target Vinicius Junior. The 16-year-old striker will join Real Madrid in a...

Arsenal boosted by Sanchez’s breakdown in negotiations with Bayern

Alexis Sanchez's agent is purported to have met up with Bayern Munich to hash out a potential deal this summer, but there was believed to be a breakdown in negotiations which leave the transfer on rocky ground.

5 things Arsenal fans should expect from the FA Cup final against Chelsea

I'm not going to lie to you: I'm around 90% sure that Arsenal are going to lose to Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
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Injury League: Sunderland win, Arsenal finish 5th with at least 4 out for Chelsea...

Despite being relegated from the Premier League, Sunderland's season hasn't been a complete disaster - they've come top of the Injury League!

Wenger: “Arsenal will decide Sanchez’s future”

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed the club hold all the cards with Alexis Sanchez this summer, saying the Gunners will make the decision on the star’s future at the Emirates Stadium.

Wenger considering a formation change due to injury crisis

With three centre-backs set to be miss out on Arsenal's FA Cup final clash against Chelsea on Saturday, Arsene Wenger has hinted that his recently revamped formation could face yet another shuffle.
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Arsenal cancel FA Cup final screening and potential victory parade with national security threat...

With the nation’s security threat placed at critical, Arsenal have cancelled the screening of the FA Cup final at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and the London club won’t hold a victory parade if the win the trophy.

Wenger: I don’t know if FA Cup final is my last game as manager

Arsene Wenger was predictably vague when questioned over his Arsenal future during his pre-FA Cup final presser on Wednesday morning.

Wenger: I’m not interested in breaking FA Cup wins record

Arsene Wenger has the chance to make Arsenal the most successful team in FA Cup history on Saturday.

Keown: Wenger has to lose some of his control in the club

Martin Keown recently gave an exclusive interview to Arsenal Fan TV in which he spoke about the FA Cup final, Stan Kroenke, Alisher Usmanov, Arsene Wenger and more.

Bellerin on Koscielny suspension and mood going into FA Cup Final

Hector Bellerín has admitted this weekend's FA Cup Final against Chelsea will be made all the more difficult with Laurent Koscielny's suspension after a...

Conte trolls Arsenal by saying their favourites for FA Cup

Whether intentionally or not, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has begun his mind games by claiming that Arsenal will be more motivated to prevail in Saturday's FA Cup final and are the favourites.

Ox set to return to full training ahead of cup final, Alexis ok

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to return to full training this week, as he aims to prove his match fitness and earn a starting berth with the FA Cup Final up against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.

Marco Verratti’s agent issues a ‘hands off’ warning

Earlier this year Arsenal and Chelsea were both given a warning not to pursue Marco Verratti.

Chelsea lead see-saw race for £50m defender

The stories of Virgil Van Dijk leaving Southampton just keep popping up as the defender is once again linked with a Chelsea move.

Report: Arsenal to be offered Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez

According to a recent report in the Daily Star, Arsenal as well as Premier League champions Chelsea, are set to be offered the opportunity to sign Real Madrid's James Rodriguez this summer.

Chelsea ‘increasingly likely’ to pull off Alexis transfer

Chelsea are reportedly becoming 'increasingly likely' to pull off a move for Alexis Sanchez this summer.

Wenger: I will announce my Arsenal future after the FA Cup final

Arsene Wenger suggested his future could be decided after the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, with a board meeting planned with the club’s hierarchy.

Koscielny returns to training ahead of Everton game

Arsenal were given a big boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Everton with defender Laurent Koscielny returning to training.

Granit Xhaka second only to Chelsea man for pass stats this season

Granit Xhaka has completed the second most passes in the Premier League this season.