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 …

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 …

Constructing this Manchester City marks Guardiola's greatest achievement

He’s got no Messi and this is not a one-horse town like the Bundesliga, so Pep Guardiola has proven to his doubters that he is the best in the world You might look at John Stones’s mistake preceding the concession of Burnley’s goal in the FA Cup third round on Saturday and use it as …

Wenger hints at Evans interest but insists Arsenal can't compete with Man City

Click:凤楼 The West Brom centre-back has been linked with a switch to Emirates Stadium but the Gunners boss has suggested his side would be “second best” to City Arsene Wenger concedes Arsenal cannot compete financially with Manchester City, with both clubs having been strongly linked with a January move for Jonny Evans. As revealed by …

Guardiola's right – festive demands will 'kill' the players

Clubs were asked to play twice in 48 hours over the New Year period and are back in action this weekend for the FA Cup, making injuries inevitable Lifestyles of the rich and famous are more accessible than ever courtesy of Instagram. So, this winter, while you’re huddling in the snow and ice, waiting for …

'Manchester City are not normal' – Santa Cruz's hails Guardiola's 'historic' winning run

The former Blues striker admits those at the Etihad Stadium have achieved something quite remarkable, but has warned they have won nothing yet Manchester City’s run of 16 consecutive wins in the Premier League is “not normal” and will go down in history, according to former player Roque Santa Cruz. The Paraguay international joined City …