Gabriel isolating after coronavirus close contactDavid Luiz and Willian are also absent for the clash with the Gunners' London rivals due to illnessArsenalGabriel
Pires: Arteta in Arsenal 'ejection seat'The Gunners, typically considered a cornerstone of English football's "big six", lie in 15th in the top flight after eight losses in 14 gamesArsenalPremier League
Pulisic flattered by Hazard comparisonsThe United States international is aiming to remain free from injury and show his best form for the BluesPremier LeagueC. Pulisic
Arteta: Chelsea have strongest squad in Premier LeagueThe London rivals go head-to-head in a bumper fixture on Boxing Day but the two sides are in drastically contrasting formM. ArtetaPremier League
Chelsea's future to endless loans: The fall of Baba RahmanWhen the Ghana international signed for Chelsea in a hefty £23m move from Augsburg in 2015, he appeared to be spearheading a major revamp of the BluesA. BabaExclusive
Beating Chelsea the best medicine for Arsenal - ArtetaThe under-fire Gunners boss says it is taking "a lot of energy" to try and raise the spirits of his struggling sideArsenalPremier League
Lampard upset over Chelsea facing two games in 48 hoursThe manager feels disadvantaged by the league's decision to give them a short recovery time between fixtures at the end of DecemberPremier LeagueAston Villa
'It wasn't just me!' - Ashley Cole on how Chelsea stopped MessiIn picking his perfect player in terms of speed, skill and stamina, the ex-England full-back discusses superstars from Cristiano Ronaldo to RonaldinhoBarcelonaL. Messi
Football love letters: The science behind iconic stadium songsChants sung on matchdays are powerful in that they are able to unite fans far and wide, while also a force of support for teams - here's whyPremier LeagueLiverpool
‘Fully fit Pulisic & Ziyech could force Werner out’The former goalkeeper admits that a German frontman struggling to find a spark may be dropped when other attacking options are up to speedPremier LeagueC. Pulisic
‘Rice an upgrade on Fred & McTominay for Man Utd’The former Hammers striker says the versatile England international would be an asset for any team in the Premier League as transfer talk buildsManchester UnitedD. Rice
Azpilicueta eyes James’ place after ending two-month exileThe Spanish defender remains club captain at Stamford Bridge, but he has been restricted to Champions League outings of latePremier LeagueC. Azpilicueta
Death of football? Super League sets stage for UEFA vs FIFA warThe threat of a pan-European league has returned but will it really come to fruition or merely pave the way for an expanded Champions League?Champions LeaguePremier League
Ozil wishes he could help ArsenalThe former Germany international has not featured for the Gunners since MarchArsenalPremier League
Lampard backs Werner & Havertz to come goodThe Germany internationals have had problems since moving to Stamford Bridge but have the backing of their managerPremier LeagueK. Havertz
Lampard unfazed by Chelsea record against top sidesThe Blues are sat in fifth in the table, six points off the lead, and the manager wants to see improvementPremier LeagueArsenal
Will travel bans affect Premier League clubs in Europe?With seven English clubs, including Man Utd and Liverpool, scheduled to play in Europe in the coming months, the situation will be closely monitoredChampions LeagueEuropa League
Lampard delivers Ziyech, James & Chilwell fitness updatesThe Blues head coach has revealed how a prized trio are progressing in their respective recoveries from injuryH. ZiyechR. James
Bayern Munich resigned to losing Premier League-linked AlabaA club legend, who currently sits in the boardroom at Allianz Arena, has conceded that the Austrian could move onto pastures new in 2021TransfersBayern Munich
Arsenal have great quality and a class manager - LampardThe Blues head coach is wary of the threat Mikel Arteta's side will pose his team in this weekend's London derby clashPremier LeagueM. Arteta
Chelsea's great weakness has become their biggest strengthThe Blues are excelling at set-pieces in both boxes, having added key personnel in the playing ranks and a new coach to work alongside LampardPremier LeagueWest Ham United
‘Loaning out £71m flop Kepa will be a struggle’ The former Blues custodian concedes that, with many clubs tightening their belts, finding a taker for the Spaniard will be tricky in JanuaryK. ArrizabalagaPremier League
Emerson's agent adresses Chelsea exit rumours The Italy international is being strongly linked with a return to his homeland ahead of the January transfer windowTransfersWest Ham United
Lampard: The goals will come for WernerThe Germany international drew a blank as Chelsea beat West Ham 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, but his manager wasn't concernedPremier LeagueWest Ham United
Lampard: I couldn't play like Thiago Silva when I was 36The Brazil defender was on the scoresheet as the Blues beat West Ham 3-0 on MondayPremier LeagueWest Ham United
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