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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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal gives instruction to his team during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

FA asks Wenger to explain referee comments – again

The Football Association on Thursday asked Arsene Wenger to clarify remarks about penalties given against his side made before and after Arsenal's Premier League game with Chelsea.

The numbers behind Arsenal’s away form

Arsenal can compete with any side on home soil, but the Gunners are still struggling for the same consistency on the road this season.

The numbers behind Ozil’s excellent showing against Chelsea

Mesut Ozil continued his run of good form with a another fine display against Chelsea. The German was a stand-out performer in the 2-2 draw...

Mustafi: We should have been more concentrated

Shkodran Mustafi feels a lack of concentration let Arsenal down against Chelsea, and has urged his teammates to improve.

Wenger: The penalty decision was farcical

Arsene Wenger says the penalty decision was 'farcical', and he's fed up of the media letting referees off the hook no matter what happens.

Wilshere: I just want to be an Arsenal player

Jack Wilshere says he'll enjoy his goal against Chelsea when he re-watches at home, and has reiterated his desire to play for Arsenal.

Wenger will contest FA charge

Arsene Wenger has said he intends to contest his FA charge, and doesn't regret his comments made at referee Mike Dean.

Bellerin: I’m disappointed we didn’t win

Hector Bellerin is pleased Arsenal turned things round to earn a point against Chelsea, even if he's also disappointed they didn't win the match.

Holding: Mistakes at the back cost us

Rob Holding believes Arsenal should have beaten Chelsea on Wednesday evening, given the chances they created, but left with a point after mistakes were made in defence.

Licence to foul: Arsenal won’t get a kick out of their appointed referee

Arsenal's second clash with Chelsea in the space of a week will be refereed by Martin Atkinson.

Mesut masterclass & Super Jack: Arsenal player ratings v Chelsea

Arsenal may have only won a single point against Chelsea but they deserved all three... if you forget how we defended.

Arsenal salvage point after another controversial penalty decision v Chelsea

For once this season, Arsenal actually looked as if they wanted a victory but dodgy decisions from the referee and manager, and a lack of confidence, cost us three points.

Good news for Arsenal with Chelsea pulling out of Dembele deal

Chelsea have reportedly cooled their interest in Celtic striker, Moussa Dembele, potentially giving Arsenal more of a chance to sign the former Fulham star.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

Conte: Sanchez is one of the best strikers in the world

Antonio Conte is the latest manager to show an interest in Alexis Sanchez after being asked about the Chilean recently.

Nicholas selects Ozil and Lacazette for his combined XI with Chelsea

Charlie Nicholas thinks only Mesut Özil and Alexandre Lacazette are good enough to get in a combined XI with Chelsea, ahead of tonight's meeting.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Merson: I think Chelsea will pick off Arsenal

Paul Merson predicts a win for Chelsea over Arsenal this evening, believing the Gunners have serious problems with in-house division right now.

Arsenal’s four attackers who always underperform in this fixture

Arsenal's four attacking options all appear to underperform against Chelsea and it's concerning.

Head-to-head record with Chelsea shows Arsenal boast bragging rights

If you want to calm your nerves before the mid-week match between Arsenal and Chelsea, you might be interested to know that the Gunners actually have the better record.

Alexis transfer talk, Conte’s ‘passion’ & more: 5 things Arsenal fans can expect from...

Arsenal face Chelsea for the second time this season after drawing 0-0 at Stamford Bridge back in September and it's hard to know what to expect.

Scraping the barrel: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-2-1 line-up v Chelsea

Arsenal's first team players are dropping like flies, leaving Arsene Wenger's potential starting XI against Chelsea anyone's guess.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

Arsenal need to avoid meltdown without main men: Chelsea preview

Arsenal face Chelsea at the Emirates at a bad time... not that there's ever really a good time to face our London rivals.

Good news for Arsenal with lucky charm Taylor appointed for Chelsea clash

If there was such thing as a 'preferred' referee for Arsenal's Premier League clash against Chelsea on Wednesday, Anthony Taylor would be it.

Wenger: Luiz reports are wrong

Arsene Wenger has thrown cold water over reports that Arsenal want to sign Chelsea defender, David Luiz.

Should Arsenal return for Barkley?

With Everton midfielder, Ross Barkley, out of contract at the end of the season, we look at whether Arsenal should actually make a move for him.

Arsenal 2017 review: January/February/March

In true Arsenal style, after the busy festive period and back-to-back defeats to Everton and Manchester City in December, January went rapidly downhill.

Top 5 Arsenal goals of 2017

Olivier Giroud, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil all found the back of the net in 2017, but what were Arsenal's top five goals?

Ramsey ruled out of Chelsea clash

Aaron Ramsey has officially been ruled out for Arsenal's Premier League clash against Chelsea on January 3.

Chelsea interested in Lemar as Hazard fallback posing problems for Arsenal

Chelsea could try to strengthen their attack with Monaco's Thomas Lemar, according to reports.

Arsenal: Calendar Champions 2 out 5 years but not 2017

League leaders Manchester City would've already won the 2017 league if it was played in calendar format, owever, Arsenal would have two titles in the last five years.
Atletico Madrid's Belgian forward Yannick Ferreira Carrasco (R) celebrates after scoring a goal next to Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann (C) and Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward Fernando Torres (L) during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at San Siro Stadium in Milan, on May 28, 2016. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

Arsenal to ‘fight’ for Chelsea’s ‘priority target’ in January

Arsenal will rival Chelsea for the signing of Atletcio Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco, according to reports.

Leverkusen have no intention of selling Bailey

Bayer Leverkusen are not thinking about selling Leon Bailey, according to club general manager Jonas Boldt.

If Southampton are Liverpool’s feeder club, who are Arsenal’s?

Liverpool typically go to Southampton when they need a signing, but which club has Arsenal signed the most players from?

Chelsea and Arsenal fighting for highly-rated Bailey

Chelsea and Arsenal are in the race for £30m-rated winger Leon Bailey, as the 20-year-old continues to impress for Bayer Leverkusen.

Arsenal can make Gary Cahill eat his words in the Carabao Cup

Gary Cahill is confident Chelsea will progress in the Carabao Cup despite Arsenal's recent good record against them.

Flo doesn’t believe Luiz is leaving Chelsea

Former Chelsea striker Tore Andre Flo is dumbfounded by the current speculation surrounding David Luiz's reported £30m January move to Arsenal.
Olympique de Marseille's French midfielder Lassana Diarra warms up prior to the French Ligue 1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Guingamp at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on February 8, 2017. (BORIS HORVAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Most unlikely 2017 deal: Ex-Arsenal midfielder linked with PSG move

Paris Saint-Germain are planning a surprise move for former Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra, according to reports in France.

Arsenal draw Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final

Arsenal have been drawn an all-Premier League tie in the Carabao Cup semi-final, with the two-legged clash to take place next month.

Arsenal likely to miss out as Chelsea close in on Lemar

Chelsea are keen to sign Monaco's Thomas Lemar in January, with growing doubts about their current wide options, and no progress made on a move for Leon Bailey.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and West Ham United at Selhurst Park on October 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace set to reject all bids for Zaha in January

Crystal Palace plan to reject any offers for Wilfried Zaha in the winter window, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea reportedly all interested in the winger.

Terry: Having to mark Henry kept me up at night

Chelsea hero John Terry has revealed that the prospect of having to mark Thierry Henry used to keep him up the night before his side faced Arsenal.