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.

Mesut Ozil proves to be dangerous pass-master v Chelsea

Despite not having the sharpest accuracy during Arsenal's 3-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday evening, Mesut Ozil was still one of our stand-out pass-masters.

Cazorla gives Chelsea pass-masterclass

Santi Cazorla was Arsenal v Chelsea's best pass-master and showed the Blues how you control a game.

Player focus: Theo ‘Big Game’ Walcott puts in another top performance v Chelsea

Theo Walcott loves a goal against Chelsea and Saturday evening was no different as he put in another brilliant performance to help secure a 3-0 win.

Player ratings: Everyone shines and life is great

What a match, finally a win against Chelsea, a clean sheet AND no cards!

Bellerin praises Arsenal’s massive win over Chelsea

Hector Bellerin has tweeted about Arsenal's 'massive result' against Chelsea after the Gunners thumped them 3-0.

Mesut Ozil: This is what Arsenal fans deserve

Mesut Ozil has already taken to Twitter to share a selfie of himself, Granit Xhaka, Lucas and Shkodran Mustafi in the dressing room at the Emirates, celebrating a brilliant win over Chelsea.

Result: Arsenal beat Chelsea for first time since 2011

Finally, Arsenal have beaten Chelsea at home and it wasn't a close affair by any means.
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Chelsea

Although Arsenal host Chelsea higher in the table on goal difference, the Gunners will need a positive result to really make their mark on the Premier League.
23 Oct 1999: (L to R) Marc Overmars and Ray Parlour congratulate Arsenal team mate Kwankwo Kanu. Picture: Graham Chadwick /Allsport

“I remember it like it was yesterday” – Kanu speaks about Chelsea hattrick

Former Arsenal star, Kanu, has opened up about his iconic hattrick against Chelsea, which he claims to remember like it was yesterday.
Per Mertesacker

Mertesacker: We need to respect dangerous Chelsea

Per Mertesacker has urged his Arsenal teammates to respect how dangerous Chelsea can be.

Mesut Ozil claims if Arsenal want to win title they must beat Chelsea

Mesut Ozil claims that if Arsenal want to win the Premier League, they must first beat their rivals, Chelsea.

Wenger admits Arsenal have hurdle to overcome against Chelsea

Arsene Wenger had admitted that Arsenal need to overcome a hurdle in order to beat Chelsea after finishing both clashes last season without 11 men on the pitch.
Helen Trantum column

Chelsea, Voldemort and the 10th circle of hell

"Remember who you are, what you are, and who you represent."

Everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal v Chelsea

It's Premier League time and this time, the arrival of Chelsea as Arsenal look to get their first win over their London rivals in the league in an eternity.
from Arsenal's opposition

Watch: Antonio Conte’s pre-Arsenal Chelsea press conference

Antonio Conte met with the press on Friday lunchtime ahead of his side’s trip to the Emirates.

Wenger picks out three Chelsea dangermen Arsenal must stop

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning ahead of his side’s game against Chelsea at the Emirates on Saturday.
Arsenal team news

Team news: Giroud faces fitness test, Ramsey still struggling

Arsene Wenger has met with the press ahead of Arsenal's game against Chelsea this weekend and it was a mixed bag of news in terms of injured players.

Ox: It’d be nice to keep 11 men on the pitch v Chelsea

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has urged his Arsenal teammates to not allow Chelsea mind games to get to them on Saturday so we can hopefully keep 11 men on the pitch this time.
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Is Xhaka way to beat Chelsea?

It is a thankless task writing about football, or any sport come to that.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (L) and Arsenal's French coach Arsene Wenger (R) arrive for a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on March 7, 2011 in Barcelona on the eve of their Champions League football match against FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE

Fabregas: ‘No matter what is said, Arsenal will always be special in my heart’

Cesc Fabregas is hoping that his display against Leicester will see him handed a start in Antonio Conte’s side when Chelsea rock up at the Emirates this weekend.
from Arsenal's opposition

Opposition watch: John Terry set to return for Arsenal clash

After injuring his ankle during Chelsea's draw against Swansea, John Terry is said to be recovering well and should be back in action for the Arsenal clash on Saturday.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: Former footballer Ian Wright speaks for the BT Sports prior to the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on April 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ian Wright confused over Fabregas banner – fans agree

Ian Wright seems confused over why Arsenal still have a Cesc Fabregas banner up on Ken Friar bridge when the midfielder now plays for Chelsea.
from Arsenal's opposition

Thibaut Courtios targets Arsenal win after Liverpool loss

Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has targeted a win against Arsenal in the Premier League at the weekend as the perfect way to bounce back from the Blues' disappointing loss to Liverpool.

Look: Thierry Henry trains Belgium national team for first time

Thierry Henry has given his first training session as the Belgium national team's assistant coach.

Brozovic’s agent: Inter want to sell him to Arsenal or Chelsea

According to Marcelo Brozovic's agent, Miroslav Bicanic, the Inter Milan midfielder is wanted by both Arsenal and Chelsea and the Serie A club is ready to let him go to either.

Inter Milan reportedly offer Icardi new contract… yawn

The most transparent 'transfer saga' of the summer could be about to end with - drum roll please - Mauro Icardi signing a new contract with Inter Milan. What a surprise. Not.
Ricardo Rodriguez

Chelsea ready to offer £22m for Ricardo Rodriguez – report

Remember Ricardo Rodriguez? The left-back we were heavily linked with at the beginning of the transfer window? Well, now Chelsea want him.

Mustafi to Arsenal latest – Bid reportedly submitted, journo claims Monday medical

Talks with Valencia over bringing centre-back, Shkodran Mustafi, to Arsenal appear to be coughing and spluttering over the finish line, if reports are to be believed.

‘We will see if there’s an offer’ – PSG boss on Matuidi

Back in early August Arsenal were linked with PSG's Blaise Matuidi, who was a Manchester United target at the time and now his manager, Unai Emery, has come out to insist he's one of the best players in the world. Okay.

Report: Icardi in London for Arsenal and Chelsea talks – again?!

Mauro Icardi and his agent are reportedly due in London for talks with Arsenal and Chelsea for about the 50th time this summer.

Chelsea contact Inter over Icardi, Napoli also linked – report

There are two opposing stories coming out of the Italian media regarding Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi.

Mahrez latest – Winger follows Arsenal player, Chelsea linked, Ranieri denies move

Although everyone's still talking about Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez to Arsenal and reporting on it, there's actually been very little change one way or the other.
arsenal news gossip recap roundup

Wednesday Arsenal recap: Wenger’s future, Paul Pogba, Mahrez bid + more

Wednesday was full of the usual fun - I mean that sarcastically, of course - and some news.

Chelsea set to ignore Frank de Boer and offer Oscar + cash for Icardi...

Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer Oscar plus cash for Arsenal target, Mauro Icardi, who is valued at €65m by Inter Milan.

Icardi update – meetings planned as Chelsea get interested and agent pushes hard

Although the press keep insisting Arsenal are trying to sign Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan it seems that Napoli may be the only club that are really doing anything about it.

Mustafi to Arsenal latest – Valencia reportedly on hunt for replacement, Chelsea linked

Shkodran Mustafi is one of the players Arsenal fans have pinned their hopes on this summer but apparently the Gunners are waiting for is for Valencia to find his replacement before submitted an offer.

Mustafi latest – Arsenal reportedly face competition from Chelsea and AC Milan

If reports are to be believed, Arsenal's transfer situation is getting a little desperate as now both Chelsea and AC Milan want Shkodran Mustafi. Sigh.

Chelsea set to sign Lukaku – report

Reports on Sunday claimed that Chelsea were moving closer to a deal to re-sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton, breaking Arsenal hearts.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (L) and Arsenal's French coach Arsene Wenger (R) arrive for a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on March 7, 2011 in Barcelona on the eve of their Champions League football match against FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE

Fabregas: Wenger is like my second father

Cesc Fabregas claims that Arsene Wenger is like his second father and, to be honest, his comments have annoyed me.

Is Manolas happy or unhappy?

According to reports in Italy, Kostas Manolas is ‘unhappy’ and wants to leave Roma which is unfortunate for him because the Italians do not want to sell.