New duo backed to make the right impact at Chelsea by captain Cesar Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta has backed new recruits Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to steal a march on the new Premier League season.
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New Arsenal signing Willian expects title challenge under Mikel Arteta
Willian believes Mikel Arteta can turn Arsenal back into Premier League title contenders.
Willian swaps Chelsea for London rivals Arsenal
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazil winger Willian on a three-year deal.
Future Chelsea stars use augmented reality app to supplement training
Chelsea’s stars of tomorrow are already honing their skills by using the Blues’ groundbreaking new augmented reality mobile phone app.
Men and women will play Community Shield double header
Next season’s men’s and women’s Community Shield matches will be played as a behind-closed-doors double header at Wembley, the Football Association has announced.
Bruce Buck hails ‘very successful’ first season for Frank Lampard at Chelsea
Chelsea’s board believes Frank Lampard has enjoyed a “very successful” first season at the Stamford Bridge helm.
‘I leave with my head held high’ – Willian confirms Chelsea exit
Willian has announced the “time has now come” to leave Chelsea amid repeated reports of a free transfer switch to London rivals Arsenal.
Chelsea crash out as Robert Lewandowski inspires Bayern Munich
Robert Lewandowski struck his 52nd and 53rd goals of a stunning season and laid on two more as Bayern Munich saw off Chelsea 4-1 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic sidelined for around six weeks – Frank Lampard
Christian Pulisic faces a race against time to be fit for the new Premier League season.
Frank Lampard would wish Willian well if he leaves Chelsea
Frank Lampard insists he will have no hard feelings if Willian leaves Chelsea.
Kingsley Coman injured as Bayern Munich bid to finish job against Chelsea
Kingsley Coman will miss Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Chelsea due to a muscle injury.
Bruce Buck hopes other clubs follow Chelsea’s lead in the fight against racism
Chelsea chiefs are lobbying top clubs around Europe to follow their lead in the fight against racism.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Chelsea look to be thwarted in their attempts to bring in Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, according to the Sun. The paper says the Germany international is wanted by Frank Lampard as a replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga but Ter Stegen looks set to sign a new deal with Barca.
Pedro bids early farewell to Chelsea after undergoing surgery
Pedro has undergone surgery on his shoulder and will not play for Chelsea again.
Willian favours Arsenal move if he decides to leave Chelsea
Arsenal are favourites to sign Willian should the Brazil winger opt to leave Chelsea in the coming weeks.
Michael Hector determined to finally realise Premier League dream with Fulham
Fulham defender Michael Hector hopes to fulfil his Premier League dream as he finishes his topsy-turvy season with a Wembley play-off final.
Mikel Arteta hoping FA Cup win will help keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at club
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should stay at Arsenal to learn how to lift trophies, head coach Mikel Arteta said following Saturday’s FA Cup final win over 10-man Chelsea.
‘That’s why you need the president’, William jokes as Aubameyang drops trophy
The Duke of Cambridge joked that Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang required his assistance after he dropped the FA Cup trophy in front of his teammates.
How the players rated as Arsenal beat Chelsea in FA Cup final
Arsenal Emiliano Martinez: Made a smart early save from Mason Mount to settle any nerves, but given little chance with opening goal and was then not troubled much more as game went on. Showed a calm head during closing stages. 7/10
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang double helps Arsenal lift FA Cup
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang once again lit up Wembley as his brace ensured FA Cup final victory over 10-man Chelsea.
Frank Lampard: My Cech mate means Chelsea’s strength not restricted to the pitch
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea’s “real strength” at board level will boost the Blues’ continued summer recruitment drive.
Frank Lampard not targeting former team-mate David Luiz as Arsenal weakness
Frank Lampard insists Chelsea have not targeted erratic Arsenal defender David Luiz as any kind of FA Cup final weakness.
Frank Lampard tips Willian to make the right impression in the FA Cup final
Frank Lampard has backed fit-again Willian to produce another “fantastic” Chelsea performance in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Arsenal, even though his Stamford Bridge future remains unresolved.
Arsenal and Chelsea FA Cup wins in pictures
Arsenal and Chelsea go head-to-head at Wembley on Saturday in the 139th FA Cup final.
Frank Lampard and Mikel Arteta: Managers aiming to break trophy duck with FA Cup
Chelsea meet Arsenal in Saturday’s FA Cup final as two familiar London rivals go head to head for silverware once more.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Manchester United have inched closer to signing Jadon Sancho, with Borussia Dortmund willing to agree to an initial fee, The Independent reports. Dortmund are said to have agreed to a base fee of £60million, which would ultimately rise to more than £100m. The Bundesliga club had seemed ready to play hardball over the 20-year-old, but are now thought to favour a rapid resolution to the transfer as they prepare for next season. United are the clear front-runners, with Liverpool and Real Madrid having dropped off.
Chelsea reject claims over Marina Granovskaia conduct in Kai Havertz pursuit
Chelsea “vigorously deny” claims director Marina Granovskaia has attempted to compile a dossier of potential weaknesses in Bayer Leverkusen’s hierarchy to gain an upper hand in negotiations for Kai Havertz.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Manchester City’s hopes of signing David Alaba hinge on Bayern Munich offering him a more attractive package to stay at the German club, according to Bild. City and Paris St Germain have expressed interest in the 28-year-old left-back. Alaba’s agent is asking Bayern to boost his contract, which expires next year, to £18million a season.
On This Day in 2014: Romelu Lukaku joined Everton
Romelu Lukaku completed a permanent transfer to Everton from Chelsea on this day in 2014 for a club-record fee of £28million.
The route to an empty Wembley Stadium for FA Cup finalists Arsenal and Chelsea
The delayed 2020 FA Cup final takes place behind closed doors on Saturday as Arsenal face Chelsea at the Wembley Stadium.