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Michael Ballack says the arrival of Juventus defender would be 'brilliant' for the Blues.

Antonio Conte admits Chelsea's defence is still a major problem.

Cesc Fabregas has made just one start in the Premier League this season.

Blues host Leicester City and Manchester United after the international break.

The 25-year-old picked up the knock in closing stages of the win over Hull City.

Chelsea have conceded 7 goals in their last 3 Premier League games.

29-year-old move to La Liga side to replace Arsenal new signing Shkodran Mustafi.

Impressive centre-back was the subject of multiple bids from Leicester during the summer transfer window.

35-year-old is still not yet ready to return from an ankle injury sustained against Swansea.

The Italian has held a series of meeting with the club's billionaire owner.

Terry has missed the last three games with an ankle injury.

The 21-year-old has scored four goals in the first eight games of the campaign.

Davies has fallen behind Danny Rose in the pecking order at White Hart Lane.

The Italian confessed to being concerned after their one-sided defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

The Blues suffered a 3-0 loss at the Emirates Stadium, only a week after going down at home to Liverpool.

Gunners beat the Blues 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium after goals from Sanchez, Walcott and Ozil.

Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil were on the scoresheet for Arsenal against Chelsea.

Alexis Sanchez was not authorised to take the penalty against Hull City.

Arsenal have not won against Chelsea in five years in the league.

Giroud came through an intense training session on Friday to prove fitness ahead of Chelsea clash.

Arsene Wenger will come up against Antonio Conte for the first time when Arsenal take on Chelsea.

Former Barcelona star hopes to start in the London derby after scoring a brace against Leicester City.

The Spaniard has largely been a peripheral figure under new boss Antonio Conte.

Veteran defender John Terry is recovering from an ankle injury he sustained earlier this month.

Robins boss Lee Johnson believes the 18-year-old is a "real handful" after netting nine goals in 11 games.

Arsenal's last league win over Chelsea was in October 2011.

21-year-old academy star made first-team debut during the 4-2 win over Leicester.

The experienced midfielder has yet to feature under Antonio Conte after a busy Olympic summer with Nigeria.

Spaniard scored a brace against Leicester City in the EFL Cup.

Fabregas not guaranteed a starting XI place for Chelsea's visit to Arsenal.