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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.

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Referee Emily Heaslip speaks with Frida Maanum of Arsenal during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Meadow Park on May 05, 2023 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal injuries pile-up as final straight begins

Arsenal edge closer to Champions League qualification with victory over Leicester City, but multiple injuries cast a shadow over the win.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Odegaard hailed as “absolute bargain” after impressive season

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer hails Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as "an absolute bargain" following his stunning performances this season.
Fulham's Brazilian midfielder Willian reacts during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 3, 2023. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Winger never wants Brazil return after Arsenal move

Willian opens up about his challenging time at Arsenal, which led to his unexpected return to Brazil, and his current success with Fulham in the Premier League.
CINCINNATI, OHIO: Yunus Musah of the United States against Morocco at TQL Stadium on June 01, 2022. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Chelsea both track 20yo U.S. international

Arsenal and Chelsea are both tracking former Gunners' academy midfielder Yunus Musah, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

William Saliba injury update ahead of Chelsea clash

Arteta confirms William Saliba remains unavailable for Chelsea clash, with concerns about his return this season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, reacts prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on February 12, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Unai Emery on his ‘complete and beautiful’ time at Arsenal and Aston Villa ambitions

Unai Emery reflects on his Arsenal tenure and shares his ambitious goals for Aston Villa, including European football and a title challenge.
MADRID, SPAIN: Reece James of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023. (Photo by Flor Tan Jun/Getty Images)

2 key Chelsea players ruled out of Arsenal clash

Reece James and Mason Mount are set to miss Chelsea's visit to Arsenal next week, with both ruled out for much of the rest of the season.
Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND: Mason Mount of Chelsea applauds the fans after their side's defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Todd Boehly holds Mount talks amid serious Arsenal interest

Todd Boehly held a conversation with Mason Mount to try and convince him to stay last week, amid serious interest from Arsenal.
England's midfielder Mason Mount (R) celebrates scoring the team's second goal with England's midfielder Bukayo Saka during the UEFA Nations League group A3 football match between England and Germany at Wembley stadium in north London on September 26, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal hold talks with Chelsea midfielder over summer move

Arsenal have held talks with Chelsea's Mason Mount over a potential summer move, according to a report.
Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang waves to supporters as celebrates at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge in London on October 5, 2022. - Chelsea won 3 - 0 against AC Milan. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang’s return to Barcelona: Willing to make sacrifices

Aubameyang considers a return to Barça, but the club has outlined financial sacrifices he must make for the move to happen.
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 27: Xavi Simons of Netherlands stands for the national anthem prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group B match between Netherlands and Gibraltar at De Kuip on March 27, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Arsenal, Liverpool eyeing PSV’s Xavi Simons

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool reportedly show interest in PSV Eindhoven's talented Dutch midfielder, Xavi Simons, eyeing a potential transfer.
BATH, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: In this photo illustration the new £1 pound coin is seen on April 4, 2017 in Bath, England. Currency experts have warned that as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues, the value of the British pound, which has remained depressed against the US dollar and the euro since the UK voted to leave in the EU referendum, is likely to fluctuate. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s efficiency highlighted in Premier League wage bills comparison

A study of Premier League wage bills has shown Arsenal's efficient spending this season, outperforming rivals with a lower wage bill.
Chelsea's French midfielder N'Golo Kante vies with Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni Kroos (back) during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 12, 2023. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea player’s camp confirm Arsenal transfer enquiry

Arsenal have reportedly made an enquiry for N'Golo Kante, but the midfielder is likely to remain at Chelsea, according to the player's camp.
Arsenal transfers - Brazil's Vitor Roque kisses the trophy after winning the South American U-20 football championship after defeating Uruguay 2-0 in their final round match, at El Campin stadium in Bogota, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal advantage over Barcelona for Brazilian youngster

Arsenal are making progress with a potential move for Vitor Roque, amid setbacks for FC Barcelona in the race for the striker.
Arsenal season ticket prices, Arsenal box office LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Fans purchase tickets from the box office prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on November 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Inflated ticket prices for Arsenal’s final match reach £10,000

Arsenal fans face inflated ticket prices for the final match of the season, as the club warns against scams and deals with fixture changes.
WREXHAM, WALES - DECEMBER 09: King Charles III attends a celebration at St Giles’ Church to mark Wrexham becoming a City during his visit to Wrexham on December 09, 2022 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal Chelsea match rescheduled due to King’s Coronation

Arsenal and Chelsea's Premier League match rescheduled due to Metropolitan Police resources issue ahead of King Charles III's coronation.
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Declan Rice of West Ham United gestures to the crowd during warm-up ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Derby County and West Ham United at Pride Park on January 30, 2023 in Derby, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Declan Rice encouraged to choose Arsenal over Chelsea, Manchester United

Andy Carroll advises West Ham's Declan Rice to choose a move to Arsenal over Chelsea and Manchester United in the upcoming transfer window. Andy Carroll...
Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang attends a team training session at Chelsea's Cobham training facility in Stoke D'Abernon, southwest of London on March 6, 2023 on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg football match against Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang’s Chelsea struggles amid Barcelona hope

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has endured a tough season at Chelsea, with the forward hoping for a return to Barcelona amidst struggles for playing time.
Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang attends a team training session at Chelsea's Cobham training facility in Stoke D'Abernon, southwest of London on March 6, 2023 on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg football match against Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Press report ‘war’ between Chelsea and Barcelona over Aubameyang

Chelsea and FC Barcelona are reportedly at 'war' over the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (33) according to press in England and Spain.
Southampton's Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia scores the equalising goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on August 30, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal want midfielder from relegation-threatened Southampton

Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing Romeo Lavia this summer, with the midfielder joining Moises Caicedo on Mikel Arteta's shortlist.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Arsenal handed boost by Champions League draw

Manchester City faces a challenging Champions League draw, which could indirectly benefit Arsenal in their Premier League title race.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Jorginho of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Jorginho’s agent explains his move from Chelsea to Arsenal

Jorginho's agent Joao Santos has explained how his client's move to Arsenal came about, with Chelsea's pursuit of Enzo Fernandez playing a role.
Ethan Nwaneri following his debut for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Arsenal ‘serious risk’ of losing Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal's midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is at risk of being snatched up by big-six rivals Chelsea and Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: David Datro Fofana of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 08, 2023. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal officials baffled by work permit rules after Chelsea move

Arsenal were reportedly among a number of clubs whose representatives were left baffled over Chelsea side-stepping the visa threshold for David Datro Fofana.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on January 21, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Mudryk unhappy at Chelsea says Shakhtar chief

Shakhtar Donetsk director of football Darijo Srna claims Mykhaylo Mudryk isn't in a good mood at Chelsea, joking that they'll buy him back after the war.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Katie McCabe of Arsenal takes a selfie with an Arsenal fan prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at The Academy Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Arsenal rejected £250k McCabe offer from Chelsea

Ireland women's football manager Vera Pauw revealed that Arsenal made the decision to reject a potential transfer offer from Chelsea for Katie McCabe.
Belgium's forward #09 Romelu Lukaku (L) speaks with Belgium's French assistant coach Thierry Henry (R) during a training session at the Salwa Training Site in Salwa Beach, southwest of Doha on November 30, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Croatia and Belgium. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry advised Lukaku not to sign for Chelsea

Thierry Henry, who was watching Inter Milan's win over Porto in the Champions League for CBS, revealed that he warned Romelu Lukaku not to join Chelsea, adding that the striker has no interest in returning to Stamford Bridge.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Jorginho of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Jorginho on signing for Arsenal and Manchester United’s title chances

Jorginho, Arsenal's matchwinner from the weekend's game against Aston Villa, has said that he couldn't ignore Mikel Arteta's call when it came, knowing that he was no longer in Chelsea's plans.
Chelsea's English head coach Graham Potter attends a team training session at Chelsea's Cobham training facility in Stoke D'Abernon, southwest of London on February 14, 2023 on the eve of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match against Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea want Potter to emulate Arteta at Arsenal

Chelsea Football Club's co-controlling owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, are reportedly backing under-pressure manager Graham Potter, as they look to replicate the success of Mikel Arteta's turnaround at Arsenal.
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Declan Rice of West Ham United gestures to the crowd during warm-up ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Derby County and West Ham United at Pride Park on January 30, 2023 in Derby, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal favourites to sign £80m midfielder ahead of Chelsea

Arsenal are currently considered the favourites to sign Declan Rice despite Chelsea's interest, according to a report.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, interacts with Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal following defeat after the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Chelsea in talks over Ukraine charity match

Arsenal and Chelsea are in talks with Football for Ukraine over a charity match in June, according to a report from David Ornstein.
France's forward Marcus Thuram gestures during a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 24, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea become interested in Arsenal target once again

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly still interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram, according to recent reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on October 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aubameyang Chelsea exit looms with Los Angeles FC talks

Chelsea and Los Angeles FC are reportedly in discussions over the transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to Relevo.
Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang waves to supporters as celebrates at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge in London on October 5, 2022. - Chelsea won 3 - 0 against AC Milan. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang close to MLS loan in Chelsea escape

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is close to leaving Chelsea for MLS side Los Angeles FC on loan, according to a report.
Willian Arsenal contract terminated - Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Willian reacts during the English Premier League football match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, central England, on January 2, 2021. (Photo by Rui Vieira / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by RUI VIEIRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Thiago tried to get Willian back to Chelsea from Arsenal

Thiago Silva has revealed that he tried to bring Willian back to Stamford Bridge during the Brazilian's difficult time at Arsenal but was sadly unsuccessful.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Graham Potter embraces Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea as they are substituted off during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Milan eye comeback deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

AC Milan are reportedly monitoring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a potential summer comeback for their former striker.
Ethan Nwaneri plays for Arsenal in their friendly against Watford (Photo via Arsenal.com)

2 big-six rivals push to sign Ethan Nwaneri

Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly interested in Arsenal's 15-year-old midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, who has yet to sign a professional contract.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on January 21, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Mudryk coach: 22yo better suited to Arsenal than Chelsea

The former youth coach of Ukrainian winger, Mykhailo Mudryk, believes that the 22-year-old would have been a better fit for Arsenal than Chelsea.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on October 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea exclude 2 former Gunners from Champions League squad

Chelsea have excluded former Arsenal players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Omari Hutchinson from their Champions League squad.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea shoots and misses whilst under pressure from David De Gea of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images )

Arsenal track Chelsea winger for summer move

Callum Hudson-Odoi is unlikely to stay at Bayer Leverkusen or Chelsea this summer, with Arsenal reportedly tracking his progress.