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Arsenal allowed Olivier Giroud to join direct rivals Chelsea during the January transfer window after they signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Blues host the La Liga leaders at Stamford Bridge in the first leg on 20 February, with the return leg in Spain scheduled for 14 March.

Marcos Alonso and Ross Barkley both took part in training at Cobham today ahead of the first leg of Chelsea's Champions League last-16 tie against Barcelona.

Conte lauds Barcelona, who are on a club-record 31-game unbeaten run in La Liga, as "one of the best teams in the world".

Willian has scored 10 goals in all competitions for the Blues this season despite being on the bench a lot of the campaign.

Marcos Alonso will be ready to return to action when Barcelona visit Chelsea on Tuesday night, but Tiemoue Bakayoko is likely to miss the Champions League clash.

Antonio Conte addresses the media ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round clash against Hull City on Friday.

There are speculations surrounding Antonio Conte's long-term future at Chelsea after a series of poor results in January and earlier February.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will be available for the upcoming FA Cup fifth round against Hull City.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata insists he is fit for Monday's clash against West Bromwich Albion despite concern over his back injury.

Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 by Watford on 5 February – the club's second successive defeat by a three-goal margin after the 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth.

Chelsea have suffered defeats at the hands of AFC Bournemouth and Watford in the last two matches in the Premier League.

Chelsea could face competition from Arsenal in their attempts to appoint former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique as Antonio Conte's replacement.

Antonio Conte is still not sure when Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata will be available again due to an ongoing back injury.

Antonio Conte speaks to the press ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash against West Brom on Monday.

The departure of John Terry is being seen as a major reason for their current woes.

Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are sitting in third, fourth and fifth place respectively in the league table. The three teams are separated by a point.

Chelsea and Arsenal have struggled in the league as they sit in fourth and sixth place respectively, with five points separating the two clubs.

Chelsea have opened negotiations with former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique to replace Antonio Conte if they finally decide to sack the Italian boss.

Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 by Watford – the club's second successive defeat by a three-goal margin after the 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth.

Thibaut Courtois is in talks with Chelsea over signing a new deal but admits that his desire to move closer to his children could change his decision.

Conte's criticism of the powers that be at Stamford Bridge, combined with dreadful results suffered against Watford and Bournemouth, have left him on the brink in west London.

A second consecutive embarrassing defeat to Watford on Monday night appeared to leave Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the brink - so where has it all gone wrong for the Italian?

The Blues were thrashed 4-1 by Watford at Vicarage Road – the club's second successive defeat by a three-goal margin after the 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was left ruing his own mistakes after a heavy 4-1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road on Monday Night Football.

The lure of Italy's capital and North Rhine-Westphalia was not enough for Giroud, whose mind was made up after learning of Conte's desire to bring him to Chelsea.

Conte, 48, has expressed a wish to see out the remaining 18 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Manager Antonio Conte says he would prefer to bring in a couple of world-class players at the end of the season over making wholesale changes to his squad.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte addresses the press before his side's trip to Watford on Monday.

Chelsea completed the signings of midfielder Ross Barkley, striker Olivier Giroud and versatile star Emerson Palmieri in the January transfer window.