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The match is likely to be Chelsea star Eden Hazard’s (L) last match for the club before a rumoured move to Real Madrid. (Reuters)

Arsenal and Chelsea ready for Europa League battle

The buildup to the all-English clash has been marred by the controversy surrounding UEFA’s choice of venue

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey (R) he walks off to be substituted after sustaining an injury. (Reuters/Matthew Childs)

Emery confirms Ramsey has played last Arsenal game

Ramsey has already agreed to make a lucrative switch to Italian champion Juventus when his Arsenal contract expires at the end of the season

Chelsea fans spoil Cech’s departure

Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech was accused of being a traitor and a snake for leaving for the London rivals of Chelsea.

Fulham miss late penalty in 0-0 draw at Chelsea

Petr Cech earned what could prove to be a valuable point for Chelsea, saving Clint Dempsey’s last-minute penalty in a 0-0 draw with Fulham on Monday.

Turkey win thriller with three late goals

Turkey staged one of the greatest comebacks in a major tournament, scoring three times in the last 15 minutes to beat Czech Republic 3-2 on Sunday.

United walk tall in Europe

Manchester United were crowned kings of Europe for the third time on Wednesday when they beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a breathless all-English Champions League final had…

Chelsea’s Drogba sets up United showdown

Didier Drogba sent Chelsea to their first Champions League final and got revenge on Rafa Benitez as his double strike clinched a 3-2 win against Liverpool in Wednesday’s…

Benitez unrepentant over Drogba accusation

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez stoked up a row over Didier Drogba’s theatrics after refusing to retract his claims that the Chelsea striker is a diver. Benitez angered Chelsea…

Chelsea, Man United in league showdown

Saturday’s showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United could well decide who wins the English Premiership title. It could also be a rehearsal for the Champions League final.…

Grant eyes march on Moscow as Chelsea ride their luck

Avram Grant believes Chelsea are in pole position to reach their first Champions League final after his side escaped with a fortunate 1-1 draw in the semifinal first leg against…

Ruthless Chelsea book Cup date with Spurs

Chelsea will face London rivals Tottenham in next month’s League Cup final after crushing Everton’s dream of a first domestic final appearance in eight years on Wednesday. Joe…

Arsenal hope that history repeats itself

Arsenal have enjoyed Christmas Day at the top of the Premier League standings — and are hoping that history repeats itself and keeps them top at the end of the season. The club…

Villa out to ruin Chelsea’s Christmas

Chelsea have been warned by Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill that his side are out to do the double over them on Wednesday and dent their English Premier League title hopes. The…

Wenger expects four-horse race

Arsene Wenger has the destiny of the Premier League in his control but the Arsenal manager expects a four-way battle before he gets his hands on the title. Wenger’s side remain…

I knew I could do it, says Chelsea’s Grant

Avram Grant insists he never doubted he would silence the critics who claimed he had no chance at Chelsea. When Grant took charge in the aftermath of Jose Mourinho’s dramatic…

Liverpool upset in Champions League

AC Milan and Liverpool were upset in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Chelsea won 2-1 at Valencia with a late goal from Didier Drogba. Defending champion Milan lost at…

Milan, Madrid off to perfect start in Champions League

AC Milan opened the defence of their Champions League title with a 2-1 win over Benfica on Tuesday, while Chelsea and 10-man Liverpool had to settle for 1-1 draws. Nearly four…

Chelsea stunned by Villa

Jose Mourinho must be developing an intense hatred for visits to Villa Park after Martin O’Neill condemned Chelsea to yet another dose of Midlands misery. Debutant Zat Knight and…