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Gyokeres: Arsenal can harness title nerves

Viktor Gyokeres has challenged his Arsenal team-mates to embrace the pressure of the Premier League title race, arguing that nerves are a sign of how much the squad cares about ending their trophy drought. The Swedish striker believes that the external noise regarding the Gunners' late-season mental fortitude can be transformed into a positive force.

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Arteta backs Merino for dramatic Arsenal return

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a surprisingly optimistic fitness update on Mikel Merino, suggesting the midfielder could still feature before the campaign concludes. Despite undergoing surgery on a broken foot, the Spanish international is being backed to make a rapid recovery and play a part in the Gunners' season run-in.

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Arteta fires warning to Arsenal academy graduates

Mikel Arteta has sent a clear message to Arsenal youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, warning that he will be ruthless regarding their futures at the Emirates Stadium. Despite the prestige of the Hale End academy, the Gunners boss insists that excellence is the only currency that matters as the club looks to balance the books this summer.

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Revealed: Martinelli's stance on Arsenal exit

Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly determined to remain at Arsenal this summer despite the club considering a potential sale of the Brazilian international. The 24-year-old has endured a difficult campaign at the Emirates Stadium but remains convinced he can play a major role in Mikel Arteta's long-term project.

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Paris Saint-Germain has become the first side in recent memory to shatter the so-called Champions League quarter-final curse. Whereas many heavyweights repeatedly faltered at this

As the tie shifts to the second leg, one question dominates the pre-match narrative: will there be any surprises? While the first 90 minutes provided plenty of talking points, football fans know that 180 minutes are required to tell the full story. History is littered with shock comebacks, late goals and unlikely heroes, so the prospect of an upset is never far away. Defenders of the status quo point to statistics, form guides and head-to-head records, yet the beautiful game has a knack of defying logic when the underdog smells an opportunity. With stakes rising and tactics refined, managers will be poring over every detail—from injury updates to travel schedules—in search of that decisive edge. Supporters, too, have a role to play: a sold-out stadium can turn a mere possibility into a roaring reality. In short, while predictions are plentiful, only the final whistle will reveal whether the second leg serves up the kind of drama that keeps purists awake long after the last kick.

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Unleash Dowman! Arsenal should start teen star in EPL run-in

Much has been made of Arsenal's quadruple charge being dashed and downgraded to a double dream over the last few weeks, but that's still nothing to be sniffed at. The Gunners have an excellent chance of claiming the two top prizes available to them, though they are in danger of limping across the finish line rather than marching over it with the authority of champions.

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Havertz hails 'best in world' Raya after Sporting CP heroics

Kai Havertz has labelled David Raya as the best goalkeeper in the world after the Spaniard's heroics kept Arsenal alive in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Despite Havertz netting a dramatic late winner in Lisbon, the forward insisted that his teammate remains one of the most underrated players in the game.

Frequently asked questions

Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.

Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.

Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.

The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.

Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.

Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.

Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.

Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.

Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.