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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.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Willian of Chelsea FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou on March 14, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Willian offended by Chelsea’s approach as he prepares to join Arsenal

Willian is reportedly 'upset and offended' by how Chelsea went about his contract negotiations, with the forward receiving a 'take it or leave it' deal from Roman Abramovich's right-hand, Marina Granovskaia.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree 2-year deal with Willian despite Brazilian wanting 3

Arsenal have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal, with an option for a third, for Willian whom the media have been insisting would only sign a three-year deal somewhere.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: A close up view of Willian of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on July 22, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

What will Willian bring to Arsenal?

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Willian so what will Willian bring to Arsenal and does Mikel Arteta really want him or is this all more Kia Joorabchian games?
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Willian decides on Arsenal after multiple contract offers

Willian is choosing a move to Arsenal over Chelsea and other potential transfer options, according to reports in Brazil.

Arsenal offer Willian what he wants as he rejects Chelsea

Arsenal are the front runners to sign Chelsea winger Willian again after he rejected the FA Cup runners-up on their latest contract offer.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is seen during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Surprise as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Chelsea story drops on FA Cup final day

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tried to force through a move to Chelsea in January according to an EXCLUSIVE in Saturday's Daily Mail which is nice to hear the same day the two sides are set to meet in the FA Cup final.
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90 years ago: Arsenal’s first FA Cup final win

Today, thanks to Arsène Wenger's influence, Arsenal are FA Cups kings with 13 but Arsenal's first FA Cup came 90 years ago, in the 1929/30 season.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Said Benrahma of Brentford battles for possession with Semi Ajayi of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Brentford at The Hawthorns on December 21, 2019, in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Arsenal monitoring Benrahma ahead of summer window

Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Said Benrahma ahead of the summer transfer window, with Leicester City also viewing him as a top target.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall/Pool via Getty Images)

Arteta: Players need to earn their cup-final spot in training

Mikel Arteta says every player needs to earn their place in the squad for the FA Cup final through their performances in training this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea now favourites for Willian contract signature

Chelsea are now the favourites to sign Willian up to a new contract, with a deal possible before the end of the week after a breakthrough in negotiations.
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian waits to take a corner kick during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 8, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal optimistic about Willian free transfer signing

Arsenal are growing more optimistic about the potential free transfer of 31-year-old winger Willian from Chelsea, according to reports.
COBHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Willian of Chelsea walks out ahead of a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match against Bayern Munich at Chelsea Training Ground on February 24, 2020 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Willian reiterates desire for 3-year deal – regardless of club

Chelsea winger and reported Arsenal target Willian has reiterated his desire for a three-year contract, admitting he'll sign an extension without hesitation if he gets the offer.

Arsenal move is most likely scenario for Willian right now

Willian still seems most likely to move to Arsenal on a free transfer this summer, running down his Chelsea deal despite a recent upturn in form.
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Manchester City and Arsenal meet in a Premier League fixture on June 17,2020 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arteta calls on Arsenal board to make right moves in transfer market

As Arsenal get ready to take on Manchester City, Mikel Arteta made it clear if Arsenal stand still this summer it will mean falling even further behind their rivals, especially with Chelsea set to go on a spending spree again.
PERTH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 01: Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster looks on during the Scottish Cup Quarter final match between St Johnstone and Celtic at McDiarmid Park on March 01, 2020 in Perth, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal consider Fraser Forster to replace Emi Martinez

Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be considering a move for Southampton's Fraser Forster after the keeper impressed on loan with Celtic.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Ben Chilwell of Leicester City is pictured prior to the Premier League match between Leicester City and Aston Villa at The King Power Stadium on March 09, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Leicester want Kieran Tierney to replace Ben Chilwell

Chelsea are reportedly confident they can land former Arsenal target, Ben Chilwell, while Leicester apparently think they can tempt Kieran Tierney to the King Power to replace him.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Lampard held interest in Aubameyang before Werner move

Frank Lampard held an interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but Chelsea's imminent signing of Timo Werner seemingly puts an end to a potential move.

Silvana Flores moves to Chelsea

The young midfielder, Silvana Flores, has decided to leave the club following a successful season internationally that included a call-up to the senior Mexico team but no game time at all for the Arsenal first team.

Arsenal to compete with Spurs for Willian this summer

Arsenal are competing with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea this summer, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Scoring against Liverpool and Chelsea: Gabriel Martinelli and his most unexpected moments

In March's edition of Four Four Two, they had an exclusive interview with Gabriel Martinelli in which he talked Arsenal, his trials at United and Barcelona, as well as his most unexpected experiences since arriving in London.
DUNAJSKA LUZNA, SLOVAKIA - APRIL 09: Hannah Cain, Constance Schofield and Lauren Hemp (L-R) of England line up during the national anthem prior to the UEFA Women's Under19 Elite Round match between England and Germany on April 9, 2018 in Dunajska Luzna, Slovakia. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Do young English players get a chance to play in the FA WSL?

With Arsenal looking at bringing in at least three new foreign players in the next window, are young English players getting a chance at the highest level or are they pushed away?
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London on March 3, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Willian wants to stay in London after completing season

Willian will extend his contract on a short-term basis to see out the Premier League season with Chelsea, but he's likely to move on to Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur afterwards.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Official: Chelsea extend Olivier Giroud’s contract

Olivier Giroud has agreed to remain at Chelsea despite it seeming like the former Arsenal favourite would be leaving the club this summer.
Barcelona's Brazilian goalkeeper Neto arrives to undergo coronavirus tests at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona on May 6, 2020. - Barcelona have confirmed their players will undergo coronavirus tests as La Liga's clubs begin restricted training ahead of the proposed resumption of the season next month. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Chelsea want unwanted Barcelona Brazilian

Arsenal are reportedly chasing Brazilian goalkeeper Neto once again after he was reportedly told he was surplus to requirements at Barcelona.

Willian considering 3-year offer from Arsenal

Willian is said to be 'inundated' with offers due to the fact his contract expires this summer and is mulling over a three-year deal from Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal looking at free transfer deals including Willian

Chelsea winger Willian is of interest to Arsenal this summer, as the club search for free transfer and swap deals in the pandemic-affected market.
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian waits to take a corner kick during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 8, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal are the current favourites to sign Willian on a free

Arsenal are the current favourites in the race to sign Willian from Chelsea on a free transfer this summer, according to reports.
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2019.

Chelsea extend Giroud contract and look to sign Mertens

Chelsea are extending the contract of Olivier Giroud and trying to sign Dries Mertens, according to reports, despite insubstantial links to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal transfers - Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard (L) congratulates Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount after the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London on March 3, 2020. - Chelsea won the match 2-0. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea players agree different wage cut to Arsenal without incentives

Chelsea players have agreed to take a 10% paycut without the need for incentives to help them reclaim the money at a later date.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 14: Kai Havertz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks dejected in defeat after the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park on September 14, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Kai Havertz wants Bayern move over Premier League clubs

Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Kai Havertz prefers a move to Bayern Munich over the various Premier League clubs after him.
Emile Smith Rowe on his debut for Huddersfield Town (Photo via Instagram)

Gallagher: Emile Smith Rowe is one of the best I’ve faced

Chelsea youngster and Swansea City loanee Conor Gallagher says Emile Smith Rowe is one of the best players he's ever come up against.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Willian confirms Chelsea contract extension talks are off

Willian says contract talks with Chelsea are now off, leaving him free to negotiate with any team as his deal expires this summer.
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Mason Mount escapes quarantine to play football with Declan Rice

Despite being told to quarantine himself after Callum Hudson-Odoi's Covid-19 positive result, Chelsea's Mason Mount was spotted playing football in a local park with West Ham's Declan Rice.
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2019.

Giroud claims Chelsea blocked him from joining Spurs

Olivier Giroud says Chelsea blocked him from joining Spurs in the January transfer window, among other possible transfers.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in Chelsea winger Willian on a free

Arsenal hold an interest in Chelsea's Willian on a free transfer this summer, with the winger refusing to extend his contract, according to reports.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Feyenoord look to extend Kökcü deal amid Arsenal interest

Feyenoord are trying to extend the contract of Orkun Kökcü amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, according to reports in the Netherlands.
Manchester United's English defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka (L) vies with Chelsea's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta (R) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on February 17, 2020.

Chelsea remove Manchester United fans for homophobic chanting

Chelsea ejected some Manchester United fans for singing 'that' Ashley Cole chant on Monday night.
Olivier Giroud of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Olivier Giroud offered pre-contract by Lazio

Former Arsenal forward and fan favourite, Olivier Giroud, has reportedly been offered a pre-contract by Lazio ahead of a free move in the summer.
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 14: Olivier Giroud of France celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier between France and Moldova on November 14, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Giroud open to joining Tottenham: Chelsea blocking move

Olivier Giroud is open to a move to Tottenham Hotspur this window, with the club offering him a 1.5-year contract, but Chelsea are blocking it as things stand.
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Episode 233: The kids really are all right

Matthew and Paul bask in the glow of the fightback at Stamford Bridge, and run the rule over winning at Bournemouth in the cup. They...