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.

Chelsea beating Liverpool and Man City in race for Oxlade-Chamberlain

Chelsea are said to be favourites to sign Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer, beating out interest from Liverpool and Manchester City.

Pedro back in training after Ospina punch to the face

Chelsea forward Pedro Rodriguez has returned to training in a facial mask, weeks after getting clattered by Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina in a pre-season friendly.

Nicholas: Arsenal must reduce squad size

Charlie Nicholas has said that Arsenal must follow Chelsea's example and reduce their squad size. 

Arsenal’s Premier League opening record in the past decade

Arsenal have the seventh-best opening day record in the Premier League over the last 10 years.

Wenger tells Alexis he’s not joining Man City or Chelsea

Arsene Wenger has reportedly told Alexis Sanchez he won't be allowed to join Manchester City or Chelsea this summer.
Zech Medley

Zech Medley signs professional deal with Arsenal

Arsenal have bolstered their defensive ranks with a former Chelsea defender, confirming the signing on their official website.

Arsenal the cheapest side to police, West Ham the most expensive

Scotland Yard spent £6.7m on policing football matches last season, only recovering £361,000 from the clubs they were policing, according to the Evening Standard.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (R) and his players celebrate with the trophy after beating Chelsea in the FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 2, 2015. Arsenal won the game 1-0. AFP/Glyn Kirk

Arsenal and Chelsea’s Community Shield clash to be brought forward

The kick-off time for the 2017 Community Shield between Arsenal and Chelsea has been brought forward to accommodate the final of the Women's European Championships.

Koscielny cleared to play in the Community Shield despite suspension

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny will be able to play for the Gunners in Sunday’s Community Shield against Chelsea, having been cleared by the FA.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

Arsenal boosted ahead of Community Shield clash after Conte admission

Antonio Conte has admitted that his Chelsea side are 'tired' ahead of their Community Shield clash with Arsenal.

Courtois: ‘Arsenal will miss Alexis but they still have quality’

Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, believes that although Arsenal will miss Alexis Sanchez if he leaves this summer, it won't be the end of the world.

Chelsea ‘ready’ to face Arsenal says Courtois

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois insists that the Blues are 'ready' to face Arsenal in the Community Shield.
Arsenal fans

Arsenal fans deliver verdict after preseason and it’s not good

Arsenal have finished their six pre-season games before the Community Shield on 6 August, so what have Gooners made of it?

5 things we learned from Arsenal’s 2-1 loss against Sevilla

It might only be pre-season but it's never pleasant to lose, is it?

Chelsea’s China experience a warning to other clubs

Experts have claimed that controversy caused by Chelsea's Kennedy should serve as a warning for clubs visiting China.
Granit Xhaka

Arsenal could reportedly replace Oxlade-Chamberlain with Ross Barkley

Arsenal could bring in Everton's Ross Barkley if they lose Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain according to a recent report

Premier League spending on wages is up 12%, according to latest study

A recent Deloitte study has revealed that Premier League spending on wages is up by 12% - twice as much as the rise in the last two years.

Seaman: Arsenal must keep Alexis by any means

Arsenal legend, David Seaman, believes that the Gunners must do everything they can to keep hold of Alexis Sanchez.
Antonio Conte of Chelsea

Antonio Conte feels Tottenham get an easy ride from the media despite their failings

Antonio Conte has replied to Daniel Levy's recent comments over some Premier League clubs' 'unsustainable spending' by pointing out how Mauricio Pochettino's side have less expectations on their heads compared to other top teams.

Rodgers talks of Arsenal’s interest in Dembele

Brendan Rodgers has spoken about the speculation surrounding Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, revealing Arsenal are one of many sides linked.

Injuries cost Arsenal £16.2m in wages last season

Arsenal paid out £16.2m on injured players last season, one of the highest totals in the Premier League.

Arsenal fans aren’t happy as another Monaco player leaves while they struggle to sign...

Arsenal fans are unhappy after seeing yet another promising player leave Monaco for a Premier League rival, while they are yet to procure the signature of Thomas Lemar.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Has Wenger failed Oxlade-Chamberlain?

With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's future at Arsenal in severe doubt, has manager Arsene Wenger managed him as well as they could have?

Neumayr reveals why he chose Man Utd over Arsenal and Chelsea

German midfielder Markus Neumayr has revealed that he chose to join Manchester United over Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona. 
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Surprise as Stoke City enter the race for Oxlade-Chamberlain

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has reportedly been identified as a target for Stoke City, after links to Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 105: Chelsea fly in Arsenal’s bird’s nest soup

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Anita to discuss beating Bayern on penalties, being stuffed by Chelsea,...

Pedro suffers ‘multiple fractures’ after Ospina collision

Chelsea winger Pedro suffered 'multiple fractures' after his collision with David Ospina.

Chelsea miles away from completing Oxlade-Chamberlain deal

Chelsea are interested in signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but Arsenal have no intention of selling to a rival.

Real Madrid ‘agree fee’ for Mbappe

Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a £120m fee for Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe.

Chelsea get same response from Arsenal as Liverpool

Arsenal wouldn’t sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool and they aren’t going to sell him to Chelsea either after the west London side became heavily linked with him once again.

Pedro tweets from hospital bed after Ospina challenge

Chelsea’s Pedro tweeted from his hospital bed to show that he was ok after being absolutely clattered by David Ospina during their friendly game on Saturday.

5 things we learned from Arsenal’s uninspiring 3-0 loss to Chelsea

Apart from the fact that Arsenal need to go back to the drawing board on a number of issues ahead of the new season, what else did we learn from the Gunners' 3-0 pre-season loss against Chelsea?
N'Golo Kante

Kante has high hopes for Arsenal’s season

N'Golo Kante absolutely believes that Arsenal can win the Premier League next season.

Below par performances taint pre-season tour: player ratings v Chelsea

Although it was only a pre-season match, some form of cohesion would have been nice.

David Ospina continues his secret vendetta against Chelsea players

David Ospina clattered Chelsea's Pedro during a pre-season friendly on Saturday and fans from both sides are annoyed.

Arsenal fans frustrated after pre-season Chelsea thumping

Well that could have gone better...
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Chelsea open talks with Arsenal for the Ox

Chelsea are the surprise name being recently linked with Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with reports they are in talks over a summer transfer.

Chelsea man hails Arsenal transfer business this summer

After playing against him while at Paris Saint-Germain, David Luiz has applauded Arsenal for signing Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon this summer.

Wenger: There’s a lot of pride at stake

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal's pre-season clash against Chelsea on Saturday is far more than just a friendly.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Koscielny gives positive injury update: ‘I’m not 100% but I’m ok’

Laurent Koscielny has given a positive injury update ahead of Arsenal's pre-season clash against Chelsea at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Bejing.