Ozil out, Alexis benched & Wilshere injured again but Arsenal show spirit at Chelsea

The under-strength Gunners dug in for a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final showdown with Chelea at Stamford Bridge Arsene Wenger made his debut in the press box at Stamford Bridge for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg and he certainly would have given his squad better player ratings for …

No goals & no variety: Chelsea's bore draw with Arsenal proves Conte needs a Plan B

The Blues failed to make their dominance pay once again in a 0-0 draw with a weakened Arsenal side, casting serious doubt on hopes of silverware Chelsea are now undefeated in nine matches but Wednesday night’s League Cup semi-final stalemate at home to Arsenal makes it three draws in a row for a side that …

Sanchez focused on Chelsea clash, says Wenger amid Man City report

While reports of an imminent move to the Etihad continue to grow, Alexis’ current boss insists he is still thinking about the Gunners Arsene Wenger explained his decision to leave Alexis Sanchez on the bench for Arsenal’s EFL Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea as “the decision of the day”. Chile forward Sanchez has been heavily …

Chelsea vs Arsenal team news: Alexis drops to bench, Morata starts for Blues

The London clubs go head-to-head in the first leg of their semi-final Carabao Cup tie at Stamford Bridge, with the Chilean making the matchday squad Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been named as a substitute for the Gunners’ Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Chelsea on Wednesday. The Chile international is closing in on a transfer …

Chelsea vs Arsenal: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & Carabao Cup semi-final preview

The Blues host the Gunners in the first leg of the semi-final and they will be hoping to beat them for the first time this season Chelsea and Arsenal lock horns once again as they look to strike the first blow in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City already have …

Conte insists 'I don't hate anyone' amid row with Mourinho

The Blues boss said he doesn’t have any hatred for his counterparts despite a week of verbal sparring in his press conferences Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has insisted he doesn’t hate anyone after a week of feuding with fellow Premier League bosses.  Conte has been at war with Jose Mourinho in his recent press conferences, while …

Chelsea wanted to sign Virgil van Dijk, admits Antonio Conte

Click:West Hollywood head spa The Blues boss has revealed that his club tried to sign the now Liverpool defender but that they missed out on their target Antonio Conte has taken the rare step of admitting that Chelsea missed out on a priority transfer target as Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk made his £75 million move from …

Hazard back but Arsenal clash too soon for Barkley's Chelsea debut, says Conte

The England midfielder must wait for his Chelsea debut as the Blues look towards familiar talisman Eden Hazard in the EFL Cup semi-final Eden Hazard is set to return for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal but new recruit Ross Barkley is not yet ready for first-team action, Antonio Conte says. Hazard sat out Saturday’s …

Conte has no regrets and 'won't forget' Mourinho row

The Chelsea coach refused to cede ground in his on-going row with his Manchester United counterpart, insisting he has no regrets over the comments Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has no regrets over his escalating feud with Jose Mourinho. Conte has become embroiled in a war of words with his Manchester United counterpart over the …