Chelsea FC Archives: 01/2018

After Arsenal’s semi-final win against Chelsea on Wednesday night, we’ve outlined the statistics that show London is still most certainly red.

Granit Xhaka’s winner against Chelsea saw Arsenal book their place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, with Nacho Monreal delivering a man-of-the-match performance.

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal aren’t the favourites going into their League Cup tie against Chelsea, but points out that the Gunners will try and take advantage of playing at home.

Whether Arsenal beat Chelsea on Wednesday and make the League Cup final hinges entirely on the Gunners’ ability to deliver under pressure on home soil.

Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah, Chuba Akpom and Matt Macey were all in training ahead of Arsenal’s League Cup clash against Chelsea.

Arsene Wenger predicts that Arsenal’s League Cup clash against Chelsea on Wednesday will be far more ‘spectacular’ than the first leg at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are without Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck for the second leg of their League Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, research shows that Arsenal earn more money per fan than any other club in the world, and also charge the most for tickets.

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing up Michy Batshuayi as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s replacement, but Chelsea want their deal wrapped up before allowing Michy to leave.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte denies the Blues want to sign Alexis Sanchez this month, despite reports suggesting they were making a late effort for the Chilean’s signature.

Arsenal and Chelsea have both reportedly approached Watford over signing Richarlison.

Chelsea did little to take the spotlight away from manager Antonio Conte, linked with a post-season move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain this week, in…

Mike Dean awards more penalties to every big-six club other than Arsenal, with the exception of Liverpool, who he hardly ever referees.

Antonio Conte says Alexis Sanchez is available for around £20m this January, and claims buying the Chilean would be a ‘good investment’.

Thierry Henry believes Arsene Wenger had a plan in mind when he left Alexis Sanchez out of the starting line-up against Chelsea in the League Cup semis.

Former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise is convinced that Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez wouldn’t be interested in signing for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger has given his verdict on VAR after its usage during Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final meeting with Chelsea.

Arsene Wenger feels his side is in a good position in the Carabao Cup semi-final after the 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Arsene Wenger made the controversial decision to start Alex Iwobi in place of Alexis Sanchez against Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final, and he’s unwilling to tell us why.

Rob Holding thinks that Arsenal proved a point with their draw away to Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday, and hopes his side can nick a goal at the Emirates.