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Arsene Wenger is a legend at Arsenal.

“Nobody can interfere”- Arsene Wenger offers advise to Chelsea’s next permanent manager

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Referring to Chelsea, Arsene Wenger says managers should have control over player’s contract Arsene Wenger has asserted that the next Chelsea manager should have more authority over player signings and their contract renewals. Todd Boehly has signed new Blues players to long-term contracts since assuming control of Chelsea, including Enzo Fernandez and Mykhaylo Mudryk, which …

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Olivier Giroud with Frank Lampard during his time at Chelsea.

Former Chelsea striker explains the two things Tuchel brought back to the club after Lampard’s sacking

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Former Chelsea star Olivier Giroud aims a dig at Frank Lampard in Thomas Tuchel comparison According to TribalDootball (h/t The Express), former Chelsea star Olivier Giroud has given his verdict on former managers Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel. Lampard started the 2020/21 season at the helm at the Bridge. However, he was relieved of duties …

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“Should not have played”- Brazilian star reminisces about memorable UCL final with Chelsea

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David Luiz reminisces about his time at Chelsea Former Chelsea star David Luiz went on to reveal some secrets about his stay at the club (h/t Daily Mail). A free agent now after leaving Arsenal, the maverick Brazilian defender reminisced about his two stints with the Blues and also how he left under acrimonious circumstances. …

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“I’m sorry”: Chelsea star apologizes to former boss two years after Carabao Cup final kerfuffle

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Chelsea star Kepa Arrizabalaga apologizes to Maurizio Sarri over 2019 Carabao Cup final standoff Speaking to the Players’ Tribune (h/t Daily Star), Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has apologized to former boss Maurizio Sarri over their public stand-off during the 2019 Carabao Cup final. The Spaniard was then in his first season at the Bridge after …

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Avram Grant is linked with a shock return to Chelsea. (imago Images)

Abramovich considering surprise Stamford Bridge return for former Chelsea manager

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Roman Abramovich considers Avram Grant return to aid Lampard at Chelsea A report by TeamTalk (h/t Football.london) states that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is considering a surprising return for former Blues boss Avram Grant in a bid to assist Frank Lampard. The 65-year-old has recently been working as a football consultant in India. His last …

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Dennis Bergkamp training with the Netherlands national team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. (GETTY Images)

Former Chelsea boss reveals how close he came to signing this Arsenal legend

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Glenn Hoddle reveals Dennis Bergkamp could have joined Chelsea instead of Arsenal Speaking on The Glenn Hoddle Footy Show (h/t Chelsea FC website), former Chelsea manager Glenn Hoddle revealed that Dennis Bergkamp nearly joined Chelsea instead of Arsenal. Hoddle was the player/manager of Chelsea from 1993 until 1996. And now, he has revealed how close …

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Jose Mourinho had to be smuggled out of Stamford Bridge in the boot of a car after being sacked by Chelsea in 2015. (GETTY Images)

Report – How Mourinho escaped in the boot of a car after Chelsea sack in 2015

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Jose Mourinho had to hide in the boot of a car to escape London after being fire by Chelsea According to a report by The Athletic (h/t Mirror), Jose Mourinho had to undertake peculiar measures to escape the paparazzi after being fired by Chelsea. Chelsea hired the Portuguese manager for the second time, doing so …

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Frank Lampard has hailed the influence Carlo Ancelotti has had on his managerial career. (GETTY Images)

Lampard heaps the praise on rival boss for the impact he has had on his career

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Lampard claims Carlo Ancelotti is one of the biggest influences on his managerial career Talking in the pre-match interview of the game against Everton (h/t Sky Sports), Chelsea manager Frank Lampard praised Carlo Ancelotti and revealed that the Italian has been one of the biggest influences in his short managerial career. Chelsea travel to Goodison …

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Chelsea icon reveals he turned down Manchester United; talks about his new role at club

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Claude Makelele reveals that he turned down Manchester United and Inter Milan before joining Chelsea Speaking to FourFourTwo (h/t football.london), former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele opened about interest from Manchester United and Inter Milan in 2003 and the new role he now has at the club. Makelele joined Chelsea in 2003 but revealed that he …

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates with Frank Lampard as he scores their second goal during the FA Cup with Budweiser Final match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard admits that this Tottenham duo is a threat to his Premier League record

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Frank Lampard believes Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will break his and Drogba’s Premier League record Speaking in the pre-match press conference (h/t Metro) before the derby against Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admitted that it is only a matter of time before Son Heung-min and Harry Kane break his Premier League record. Didier …

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 02, 2016 in London, England.jd (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea star reveals his team’s desire to stop Tottenham from winning the title

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Cesar Azpilicueta speaks about Chelsea’s desire to be top dogs in London Speaking in an interview with the Telegraph (h/t Daily Mail), Cesar Azpilicueta spoke about Chelsea wanting to be the number one club in London and recalled their desire to stop Spurs from winning the league in 2016. Cesar Azpilicueta featured in the Chelsea …

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Chelsea new boy equals 16-year long record held by Blues legend

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Chelsea star Edouard Mendy matches Petr Cech record following Manchester United heroics According to The Metro, Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has matched a 16-year-old record set by Blues legend Petr Cech. The 28-year-old was the hero of the night as Chelsea drew 0-0 with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Mendy was alert to deny Marcus …

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Ballon d’Or winner reveals meeting with Chelsea owner Abramovich during his time at Tottenham

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Luka Modric opens up on how close he came to joining Chelsea According to The Guardian, Croatian superstar Luka Modric revealed that he could have joined Chelsea had things turned out differently in 2011. Currently at Real Madrid, the 34-year-old caught the eye of the Blues after excellent work for Tottenham Hotspur. Modric joined our …

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John Terry on why Chelsea would win the Premier League over Manchester City and Liverpool .

Chelsea News – John Terry Gives His Honest Opinion About Playing At Liverpool And Facing Thierry Henry

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Former Chelsea skipper John Terry has revealed why it was a “nightmare” playing at Anfield – but admits the Champions League semi-final of 2005 was the best atmosphere he has ever played in. Terry, 37, led Chelsea to the Premier League title last season- the club’s 5th in history- under the guidance of manager Antonio …

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Down memory lane… ‘The billion pound goal’

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It was dubbed as the ‘£20 million’ match before kickoff. The winner would be rewarded with Champions League football, and more importantly for Chelsea, some much needed finance; A far cry from the free-spending ways of today.  

Despite the squad being littered with stars such as Gianfranco Zola, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and the then baby faced Frank Lampard, it was Jesper Grønkjær that stole the show as we faced Liverpool.

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