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Eze scorcher & Rice beauty send Arsenal into UCL QFs

Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice fired Arsenal into the Champions League quarter-finals in sensational style with stunning goals as the Gunners saw off a stubborn Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at Emirates Stadium to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Bundesliga outfit. Eze's thunderous first-half strike sent Mikel Arteta's on their way and Rice put the seal on the victory with an excellent second after the interval to set up a meeting with Sporting CP in the final eight.

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Arsenal in talks to lower Vieira fee as exit nears

Arsenal have reportedly entered negotiations to significantly lower their asking price for Fabio Vieira as a permanent departure from north London edges closer. The Portuguese playmaker has enjoyed a revitalised spell on loan at Hamburg and has already reached a total agreement on personal terms to remain at the Bundesliga side.

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'it's just the start' - Odegaard backs Dowman after Arsenal heroics

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has hailed the impact of Max Dowman after the teenager’s record-breaking goal against Everton, insisting the youngster's composure comes as no surprise to those at the club. The Norwegian international, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, offered sage advice to the academy graduate as the Gunners continue their charge toward the Premier League title.

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Dowman's dad slams coach for taking credit in Arsenal wonderkid's rise

The father of Arsenal starlet Max Dowman has launched a stinging public attack on a youth coach for allegedly "cashing in" on his son's record-breaking success. Following Dowman’s historic goal against Everton, tensions boiled over on social media regarding who truly deserves credit for the 16-year-old’s development. The dispute has highlighted the intense scrutiny facing the Premier League’s youngest-ever goalscorer.

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Henry warns Arsenal over Dowman

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry revealed his physical reaction to seeing Max Dowman find the net, admitting the youngster's performance left him stunned. Dowman, aged just 16, scored his first ever Premier League goal after a remarkable solo run that saw him beat two Everton defenders before finishing past Jordan Pickford to seal a vital 2-0 win.

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Arteta tells Dowman his goal 'isn't relevant anymore'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged teenage sensation Max Dowman to remain grounded following his historic Premier League goal against Everton at the weekend. As the Gunners prepare to host Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow in their Champions League last-16 second leg, following a 1-1 draw in Germany, the coach insists past achievements matter little as focus turns to the future.

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Lineker likens Ngumoha to Mbappe & talks up Dowman talent

Gary Lineker has hailed the "enormous potential" of Premier League starlets Rio Ngumoha and Max Dowman, claiming the teenage duo represent the direct attacking profile England has long been "crying out" for. Following a historic weekend that saw Dowman break goalscoring records for Arsenal and Ngumoha shine for Liverpool, the former England captain expressed his excitement at the fearless approach shown by the next generation.

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Dowman & Ngumoha are too special for Tuchel to ignore

Thomas Tuchel will name his England squad for the March internationals on Friday, with the Three Lions reconvening for the final time before the end of the 2025-26 club season. This, effectively, will be the last chance for those on the fringes of the squad to impress without immediate fear of losing their World Cup place. But it will also be Tuchel's last opportunity to experiment with systems and players he thinks could help win the trophy.

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Man City, Liverpool & Arsenal monitoring Lewis Hall

Newcastle United are bracing themselves for a summer of heavy interest in Lewis Hall, with three Premier League rivals all firmly in the hunt. Scouts from Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal have reportedly been "closely monitoring" the defender as they weigh up big-money moves at the end of the season.

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Ex-Chelsea star Cole lined up for shock first managerial role

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is reportedly in talks to join Serie B side Cesena in his first senior managerial role after previously serving as England's assistant coach. Cole has also spent time working alongside Frank Lampard at Everton and Wayne Rooney with Birmingham City. The 45-year-old is now ready to step out on his own.

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Police investigate claims Barry's friends attacked at Arsenal

An ugly scene in the stands has overshadowed Everton's weekend trip to north London. Following a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, Toffees forward Thierno Barry took to social media to condemn an "unacceptable" attack on his friends in the away end, prompting a joint police investigation and vow from the club to take strict action.

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Dowman earns 'big' Messi comparison after making PL history

Chelsea legend John Terry was left in awe of Max Dowman’s impactful cameo against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. With Mikel Arteta’s side locked in a tense battle, the 16-year-old was introduced with just 16 minutes remaining and immediately changed the complexion of the game. He provided the spark for Viktor Gyokeres’ 89th-minute opener before scoring a stunning solo goal in stoppage time.

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Rodri admits Man City title hopes may be over

Manchester City’s pursuit of another Premier League crown took a devastating hit on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United. Despite dominating possession, the Blues failed to secure the three points needed to keep pace with a relentless Arsenal side who sit comfortably at the summit.

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‘It’s not over’ - Guardiola sends title warning to Arsenal

Manchester City’s hopes of recapturing the Premier League crown took a significant hit against West Ham, leaving them trailing Mikel Arteta's Arsenal by nine points. While City still hold a game in hand over the Gunners, the stalemate at London Stadium felt like a missed opportunity to pile pressure on title-chasing rivals. Despite the growing gap and City’s recent inconsistency, Pep Guardiola remains adamant that the race is still alive.

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Arteta reveals Dowman instructions in dramatic Arsenal win

Arsenal moved nine points clear at the Premier League summit following a late 2-0 win over Everton, but the talk of north London remains Max Dowman's sensational cameo. Given the freedom by Mikel Arteta to provide a game-winning spark, the 16-year-old bypassed title-race nerves to break down a stubborn Toffees side, forcing a mistake for Viktor Gyokeres' opener before adding a second himself.

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Gyokeres 'so happy' as Dowman breaks Arsenal record

Arsenal continues to lead the way at the top of the Premier League table after a hard-fought victory over Everton, but the headlines were stolen by 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman. The Hale End product became the youngest-ever goalscorer in the history of the competition after coming off the bench to seal a late win for Mikel Arteta’s side, much to the delight of his team-mate Viktor Gyokeres.

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Dowman can do it against the world's best, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta praised Max Dowman after the 16-year-old became the Premier League’s youngest scorer in a 2-0 win over Everton. The Spaniard revealed his "gut feeling" to play the wonderkid because he proves he can do it against 'the best in the world' every day in training. The historic win moves the Gunners 10 points clear at the top of the table.

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'Phenomenal' Dowman earns special praise for stunning Arsenal impact

The Emirates witnessed history as Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman became the youngest-ever Premier League scorer with a solo run to seal a 2-0 win against Everton. Ex-Chelsea star Pat Nevin hailed the historic feat as a "beautiful moment of football," claiming the teenager's phenomenal impact could define Arsenal’s entire title-winning season.

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.