Mikel Arteta faces a crisis of numbers for Wednesday's EFL Cup semifinal first leg at Chelsea with William Saliba at risk of joining three other defenders on the sidelines at Stamford Bridge. Saliba missed Arsenal's FA Cup third round trip to Portsmouth with what Arteta has now confirmed was a knock and,

A former fan favourite at Arsenal wants his son to remain a Blue, despite his own allegiances to the north London club

Liam Rosenior has identified five Chelsea players as “special talents”. Rosenior takes charge of his first game at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday when Chelsea play Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

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Chelsea captain Reece James took part in training on Tuesday, but Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer remain doubtful for Wednesday's clash with Arsenal.

Chelsea have benefitted from VAR errors more than any other Premier League side this season. The Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel meets every week to analyse refereeing decisions and their data has been revealed by BBC Sport.

A feisty London derby takes place in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi final on Wednesday as Chelsea and Arsenal go head to head at Stamford Bridge. And bookmaker Paddy Power are offering new