Summary

  • First-half goals ease Arsenal to victory

  • Sanchez punishes Cahill error for Gunners' first

  • Walcott finishes sublime move for the second

  • Ozil volleys in the third from Sanchez cross

  1. The Premier League Show: Antonio Conte interviewpublished at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2017

    Gary Lineker meets Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for The Premier League Show.

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  2. Ex-youth scout held over 'sex offences'published at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2017

    A former youth football scout has been arrested by police investigating allegations of historical sex abuse.

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  3. Sanchez & Ozil contract talks 'on hold'published at 15:44 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017

    Contract talks with Arsenal pair Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil will be put on hold until the summer, says boss Arsene Wenger.

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  4. Wenger 'an uncle who won't leave party'published at 22:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017

    Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is like "an uncle who doesn't want to leave the party", says former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton.

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  5. Arsenal deny approach for Tuchelpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017

    Arsenal deny they have approached Borussia Dortmund about appointing their manager Thomas Tuchel as a replacement for Arsene Wenger.

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  6. Football: 'He could be better' - Stoke boss critical of Chelsea striker published at 10:16 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017

    Matt Sandoz
    Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

    The Stoke City manager, Mark Hughes, has criticised the Chelsea striker Diego Costa's behaviour on the pitch, saying he "doesn't do himself any favours".

    
          Ryan Shawcross of Stoke City is tackled by Diego Costa of Chelsea
        Image source, Tony Marshall/Getty Images

    The striker had running battles with Ryan Shawcross and Bruno Martins Indi in Saturday's 2-1 defeat for the Potters.

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    He's an outstanding player, fantastic centre-forward. I can appreciate the skills that he has because I played many, many years in that position myself so I understand exactly what he's trying to do, but at times he doesn't do himself any favours and, at times, he could be better."

    Mark Hughes, Stoke City manager

  7. Arsene Wenger: Time to go at Arsenal?published at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2017

    BBC Sport looks at the future of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal after his side lost 3-1 away against West Brom - a fourth defeat in five league games.

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  8. Sanchez's ankle 'in terrible state'published at 19:05 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez's right ankle is in a "terrible state" and he may have ligament damage, says manager Arsene Wenger.

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  9. Chelsea are champions elect - Hughespublished at 17:57 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says his side deserved more from their 2-1 loss at home to Chelsea, but that the league title must be the Blues' now.

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  10. Season isn't finished yet - Contepublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says the Blues season "isn't finished" despite a 13-point lead in the Premier League after a 2-1 victory away at Stoke City.

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  11. Stoke City 1-2 Chelseapublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Gary Cahill makes up for conceding a penalty with a late winner as Premier League leaders Chelsea move 13 points clear.

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  12. Quality from Chelseapublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City 1-2 Chelsea

    Sue Smith
    Former England forward on Final Score

    Chelsea have got the quality to change things, like bringing Fabregas on for a bit more creativity. 

    Chelsea can get over the line, however it is. Whether it is a last minute header or a fantastic strike into the top corner. They have that ability that other teams lack. 

  13. 'That's what makes you champions'published at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City 1-2 Chelsea

    Dion Dublin
    Former Leicester and Man Utd forward on Final Score

    The passion from Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is outstanding. It transmits down to the players. 

    That's what makes you champions. 

  14. Wenger will reveal decision on his future 'very soon'published at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has made a decision on his future at the Gunners and will reveal whether he will stay or go "very soon".

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  15. 'Chelsea just manage to grind out results'published at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City 1-2 Chelsea

    Sue Smith
    Former England forward on Final Score

    I tell you what that's like a striker's finish. It falls to him in the box and he hits it into the top corner. 

    Chelsea just manage to grind out results. That's what have done all season and thats why they are where they are. 

  16. 'They fell asleep'published at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City 1-2 Chelsea

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger, BBC Radio 5 live

    You've got to say Stoke have defended so well today but as that corner came in they fell asleep.

    It's a slight deflection - you have got to feel sorry for Stoke. 

    They go mad in the dugout! 

  17. Postpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City 1-1 Chelsea

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger, BBC Radio 5 live

    Stoke are well organised, well drilled and one or two players look very comfortable in possession but, after the third or fourth pass, it seems to break down too easily. 

    I'm surprised Mark Hughes hasn't put a couple of subs on to freshen it up.   

  18. 'Stoke need to work on set-pieces'published at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City 1-1 Chelsea

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger, BBC Radio 5 live

    Mark Hughes and his team need to work on set pieces. 

    How many times do we see their corners and free kicks either hit the first man or go all the way over the last one?! 

  19. 'Luiz has looked brilliant'published at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Stoke City 1-1 Chelsea

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger, BBC Radio 5 live

    It's been all Chelsea this half. They are dominating. 

    David Luiz has looked brilliant today and there has not been any pressure on them since the whistle. 

  20. Wenger to clarify future plans 'soon'published at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2017

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will announce his plans "very soon" after reaching a decision over his future.

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