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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.

France's midfielder N'Golo Kante poses ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 Group H qualification football match between France and Iceland at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on March 25, 2019. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Brilliant news for Arsenal as key Chelsea star ruled out with injury

Chelsea will be without N'Golo Kante for the Europa League final on Wednesday evening after picking up a knee injury in training over the weekend.

N’Golo Kante a doubt for Europa League final after injury setback

N'Golo Kante is a doubt for the Europa League final after suffering an injury setback in training with Chelsea on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea criticised over Baku silence

Chelsea supporters are angry with the club's silence over the issues affecting fans wishing to travel to Baku for the Europa League final.
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Danny Welbeck travels to Baku for Europa League final: Plus full list of travellers

Danny Welbeck has joined the Arsenal squad travelling to Baku on Saturday for the Europa League final next week, after recovering from injury.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United ahead of the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester United and SL Benfica at Old Trafford on October 31, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho says sorry to Arsenal and Chelsea fans

Jose Mourinho has expressed his sympathy to Arsenal and Chelsea fans who are unable to attend the Europa League final in Baku while pointing out there is much more pressure on Arsenal to win the game than his old club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Arsenal fans celebrate during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal sell twice as many tickets for final than Chelsea

Arsenal will have around 4,000 fans in Baku while Chelsea were only able to sell approximately 2,000 tickets for the Arsehole of Nowhere Final.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

UEFA report stated Baku not capable of hosting Europa or Champions League final

UEFA's own report stated that Baku was not fit to host the Champions League or Europa League final, claiming that local university dormitories and campsites would be needed to house supporters.
Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech gestures on the pitch after the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. Arsenal won the game 4-1. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Petr Cech responds to rumours he’s set to rejoin Chelsea

Petr Cech says no decision has been made about his future amid reports he is set to join Chelsea this summer when he retires from playing football.
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£10m bonus for Arsenal players to beat Chelsea

Arsenal players will receive a bonus of up to £10m should they win the Europa League according to a Daily Mail exclusive on Tuesday morning.

Arsenal and Chelsea farce shows the future of football excludes fans

Fanzones. That's where UEFA want football fans. As far away as possible from the actual football where they might ruin the spectacle beamed around the world with their loutish, working-class behaviour.

Arsenal and Chelsea set to return half of their Europa League final allocations

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to return half of their ticket allocations for the Europa League final, with fans struggling to find affordable ways to attend the fixture.
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: The VAR red card review message is seen on the scoreboars during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Costa Rica and Serbia at Samara Arena on June 17, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

UEFA confirm four VAR officials will be in use for Europa League final

UEFA have confirmed that four VAR officials will be appointed to the 2018/19 Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea, the first time video technology has been used in the competition.

David Luiz admits he plans to stay with Chelsea next season

Chelsea centre-back David Luiz believes he's going to remain with the club next season, confirming that 'in five days' everyone will know his future.
BELGRADE, SERBIA - DECEMBER 11: Adrien Rabiot (L) of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Red Star Belgrade and Paris Saint-Germain at Rajko Mitic Stadium on December 11, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Real Madrid appear most likely options for Adrien Rabiot free transfer

Arsenal are on a shortlist of clubs in touch with Adrien Rabiot's entourage over a summer transfer, according to reports in France.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Arsenal fans would receive 7,000 tickets for Europa League final: 10% of stadium

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to receive just 7,000 tickets each if they reach the Europa League final, marginally over 10% of the 68,700 seater stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Petr Cech of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurat Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea prepare role for Petr Cech after his retirement this summer

Chelsea are planning to offer Petr Cech a role behind the scenes this summer, once the goalkeeper retires at the end of the campaign with Arsenal.
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Unai Emery, manager of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S.C. Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio San Paolo on April 18, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Who will finish top 4? Remaining fixtures and prediction

With three games to go, the Premier League top four race is still too close to call, so let's break down the remaining fixtures to try and predict who will come out on top.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur reacts with Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Arsenal try to lure man who found Dele Alli as new Sporting Director

Arsenal are one of a number of clubs who are seriously interested in bringing in RB Leipzig's Paul Mitchell to work as their new sporting director.
Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech gestures on the pitch after the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. Arsenal won the game 4-1. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Arsenal offer Petr Cech coaching role but face competition from Chelsea

Arsenal have offered a coaching role to retiring goalkeeper Petr Cech, but they're going to face competition from the 36-year-old's former club Chelsea.
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Mail on Sunday predict where Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester United & Chelsea will finish

We're approaching the business end of the season and thanks to Tottenham's standard end-of-season collapse, there are two Champions League spots up for grabs for the four teams battling it out.
KIEV, UKRAINE - MARCH 14: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Dynamo Kyiv and Chelsea at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on March 14, 2019 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud not happy being back-up at Chelsea, could move for free

Former Arsenal man, and fan favourite, Olivier Giroud is not happy being back up at Chelsea and could be available on a free transfer this summer.
Arsenal's Spanish coach Unai Emery attends the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg football match between Stade Rennais FC and Arsenal FC at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, northwestern France on March 7, 2019. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

Arsenal could finish 4th and still not qualify for Champions League

Arsenal could finish fourth in the Premier League and still not qualify for the Champions League, thanks to UEFA's limit on the number of clubs from one country qualifying.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London, on March 2, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Compared: Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester United’s remaining fixtures in top-4 race

Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are now in a four-way battle for two Champions League qualification places, so let's look at their respective remaining fixtures.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Yunus Musah of Arsenal during the match between Arsenal U18 and Northampton Town U18 at Meadow Park on December 12, 2018 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal u16s reach Premier League Cup final: Here’s how you can watch it

The Arsenal u16s have reached the final of the Premier League u16 Cup, and fans will be able to attend the match for free at Meadow Park next week.
Arsenal's Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan (L) celebrates with Arsenal's Swiss defender Stephan Lichtsteiner after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 24, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / AFP)

Why UEFA switched Arsenal’s tie against Rennes

When Arsenal were drawn against Rennes in the Europa League they were pulled out of the hat first so should have been playing the second game away from home, so why aren't they?
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal celebrates his team's first goal, an own goal scored by Zakhar Volkov of FC BATE during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 Second Leg match between Arsenal and BATE Borisov at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal predicted to finish 4th by statistical analysis

Arsenal are the most likely team to finish fourth this season, ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea, according to a prediction by GoalImpact.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri makes bizarre claims about Arsenal’s season

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has made a couple of bizarre claims about Arsenal's season, as he tries to distract from his own team's failings.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Away Form Will Determine Champions League Spot

Arsenal’s form away from the Emirates Stadium has knocked the club off the pace for a place in the Champions League next season.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Compared: Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United’s remaining fixtures in top-four race

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are neck and neck going into the final few months of the Premier League campaign, so let's take a look at their respective remaining fixtures.
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Top 6 sides holding secret meetings, have WhatsApp group

Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham have been holding 'secret' meetings in the exclusive dining rooms at Mosimann's in Belgravia and they even have a WhatsApp group according to a report in Monday's Daily Mail.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Unai Emery manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Can The Gunners Claim A Top Four Place?

By the end of the next matchday, Arsenal could quite easily be back in the top four, but will they come out on top in the race for the final Champions League place this season?

Report: Arsenal set to make emergency offer for Gary Cahill after double injury blow

Arsenal are set to make an emergency move for Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, after suffering a double injury blow in Friday's FA Cup clash with Manchester United.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal celebrates the win after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal prove they’re possibly, probably, not total morons

It’s been a lingering question about Arsenal for a number of years – are they just a collection of idiots, incapable of following basic instructions when they take to the football pitch? On Saturday we got a resounding answer – no!
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Episode 179: Not such a Blue Monday

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita discuss the smiting of Chelsea and the power of tactical flexibility. They also...
VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: Denis Suarez of Barcelona arrives for the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on October 7, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Denis Suarez ‘likes’ multiple posts about Arsenal’s win over Chelsea

Denis Suarez was clearly following Arsenal's victory over Chelsea on Saturday pretty closely, as his Instagram likes revealed after the game.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea and Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal embrace after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mail on Sunday Arsenal v Chelsea player ratings are hilarious

Laurent Koscielny was the stand-out player for Arsenal against Chelsea, scoring a goal and putting in a masterful display that earned him the Man of the Match award, so how come he only got a 6 in the Mail on Sunday's ratings when they gave Cesar Azpilicueta a 7?
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)

Olivier Giroud: If I score, I will respect everyone

Olivier Giroud expects a warm welcome from the Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and he insists he won't celebrate if he scores.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Unai Emery manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Unai Emery set to make 3 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Chelsea

Arsenal face Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, after heaping pressure on themselves with defeat to West Ham United last time out.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Petr Cech of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurat Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea to approach Cech about return

Chelsea want Petr Cech to return to the club when he retires from playing at the end of the season.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 3 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Chelsea

Arsenal face Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, after heaping pressure on themselves with defeat to West Ham United last time out.