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 dead-set against change to Premier League

On Tuesday, the motive behind a meeting between some of the Premier League's biggest teams was rumoured to be about forming a 'European super league'. Arsenal were quick...

Tottenham man talks about Leicester, media somehow manages to involve Arsenal

Spurs' Kyle Walker has spoken about what Chelsea's drop in form has done in terms of the Premier League, as well as Leicester's incredible...

Liverpool and Chelsea ‘fighting’ over Vermaelen

According to a report in the Spanish paper, Sport, Liverpool and Chelsea are fighting over Thomas Vermaelen after the player allegedly asked his agent...

John Terry: Arsenal’s nemesis

John Terry will not be offered a new deal by Chelsea at the end of this season. On hearing this news, my first reaction was...

Reports that Chelsea want Vermaelen wide of the mark

It's deadline day and a lot of nonsense will be flying around, so let's try and clear up some of it as we go...

Chelsea to challenge Arsenal for Chilwell – report

With Arsenal interested in young Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell, there are now reports that other clubs will make bids for him. The Gunners had...

Chelsea man linked with Arsenal move heads to Spain

In what is probably one of the least surprising things to happen this summer, Chelsea’s Charly Musonda, who has been heavily linked with a...
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Chelsea Inflicted Pain

The Lightning Seeds once wrote a song called Sugar Coated Icebergs. You may not remember it, hell, you may not even remember the Lightning Seeds....

Hill-Wood hits out at Chelsea ‘cheat’

Peter Hill-Wood has branded Diego Costa a ‘serial cheat’ in one of the most understated accusations of our times. The Chelsea man, who surely can’t...

Injuries once again threaten to break our hearts

With just two points from a possible nine, Arsenal's title challenge has faltered in the deep midwinter, and the usual questions have been raised...

Sky Sports pundit defends Mertesacker after sending off against Chelsea

Although the majority of the pundits in the Sky Sports studio after our 1-0 loss against Chelsea on Sunday supported the referee's decision to...

Thierry Henry: Chelsea always has the last laugh against Arsenal

Thierry Henry reacted just like every Arsenal fan after our loss against Chelsea on Sunday: with frustration. It was the perfect opportunity to get one over...

Watch: Hiddink – We should have scored more against Arsenal

Speaking after beating us 1-0 at the Emirates on Sunday, Guus Hiddink admitted that he thought Chelsea should have scored more. After being reduced to...

Watch: Wenger prickly with press after loss to Chelsea

After our 1-0 loss to Chelsea at home on Sunday, Arsene Wenger was understandably prickly with the press. Another heated affair was overshadowed slightly by...

Wenger denies Sunday’s loss proves Chelsea know how to beat Arsenal

Over the past decade or so, Arsenal have really struggled against Chelsea. No matter who their manager is our wins have been few and far...

Since 2013 every major decision v Arsenal has gone Chelsea’s way

It feels like the same old story, and that's because it is. We do something stupid, Chelsea take advantage, we don't beat them. Basically there...
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Arsenal haven’t scored against Chelsea since signing Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil signed for Arsenal in September 2013, eight months after the Gunners' most recent Premier League goal against Chelsea. Unbelievable, isn't it? One goal...

Flamini left frustrated by defeat and red card

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini has admitted the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday was a frustrating one but insists we have to move on. After...

Wenger demands ‘special performance’ from Arsenal against Chelsea

Arsene Wenger spoke to the media before kick-off against Chelsea on Sunday and admitted that Arsenal have to overcome the psychological hurdle that we have...

Chelsea captain urges Blues to keep good run going against Arsenal

John Terry has urged his Chelsea team-mates to keep their good run against Arsenal in the Premier League going on Sunday afternoon. The Blues have...

Failing to sign Petr Cech before could be a blessing in disguise

Arsene Wenger has tried to sign Petr Cech on three occasions. The first time, when Cech was just 19, was thwarted by work permit issues....

Arsenal v Chelsea: Pantomime season

Here we go again. Pantomime season has finished (I think - I'm not a big panto fan) just in time for this farcical Chelsea...

Walcott’s brilliant record against Chelsea

It started with his first ever goal for Arsenal. At just 17, Theo Walcott scored against Chelsea at the Millenium Stadium in the 2007...

Wenger wary of Willian as Chelsea come to town

If there is one Chelsea player who can be satisfied with his performances so far this season, it's Willian. The Brazilian has emerged as a...

Player Focus: How Petr Cech can prove Chelsea wrong

Twelve to fifteen points. That’s what Petr Cech would be worth to us this season according to a man who would know (on this subject...
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Infographic: Arsenal v Chelsea, everything you need to know

Sunday afternoon sees Chelsea visit the Emirates Stadium in an unfamiliar position. Last season's champions are just four points above the Premier League relegation zone...

Thierry Henry anxious about ‘mixed messages’ if Arsenal beat Chelsea

Ahead of our clash on Sunday with Chelsea, Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has pointed out that we could be damned if we do, damned...
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Cech vs Fabregas: A lesson in behaviour

It's funny how a player moving clubs can offend your sensibilities. This weekend, two excellent footballers face their former clubs, each on the opposing team...

Opponent watch: Hiddink confirms Diego Costa and Hazard are available

Chelsea have received two huge boosts ahead of Sunday's Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking to the media on Friday, Guus Hiddink confirmed...

Walcott: Chelsea game is unpredictable

Heading into the weekend, Arsenal are top of the league having lost just four times in the Premier League so far this season. One of...

Le Saux: Diego Costa should target Koscielny

Sometimes you hear something from a professional footballer and it's just a bit baffling. Opinions on Sky Sports, BT Sport and in the written media often...

Wenger on Čech and Arsenal’s experience

Sunday will see Petr Čech play at the Emirates Stadium against Chelsea for the first time. The goalkeeper spent a decade with Arsenal's London rivals...

Confirmed: Defender leaves Chelsea before Arsenal clash

Never sign players that your manager doesn't want. It seems fairly obvious, but apparently not to Chelsea. The Blues sealed a deadline day move for...

Wenger: Why would we share stadium we suffered for?

Among some more sensible journalism in Thursday morning's press conference, one question posed to Arsène Wenger was particularly ridiculous. Would Arsenal be willing to allow...

Wenger: Chelsea are still direct rivals

Chelsea may be languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table, but Sunday's game won't be a walk in the park for...

New commercial deals see Arsenal leapfrog Chelsea in money league

The 2016 Deloitte Football Money League has been released, assessing the amount clubs make from commercial deals, matchday revenue and broadcasting. With a huge broadcasting...

Which is the worst ground for Arsenal to visit?

Much has been made recently of Arsenal’s record at Stoke. We’ve faced them in the league eight times since they were promoted to the top...

Pato could sign for Chelsea before Sunday, no one cares

Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Corinthians to bring Alexandre Pato to Stamford Bridge and it could be completed before our match on Sunday. Pato,...
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Alexis and Ozil boost for Arsenal

Alexis and Mesut Özil's return to first team action could not be coming at a better time. For weeks now, the Arsenal starting XI, at least...

Čech looking to reach landmark only achieved by Manchester United legend

Leaving Leeds United for Manchester United in November 1992, maverick talent Eric Cantona sparked something of a revolution at Old Trafford. If he was not...