Arsenal have effectively confirmed plans to implement safe standing at the Emirates Stadium by February, announcing their intention to utilise the system when Chelsea visit.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty

With the season reaching the halfway point, it’s interesting to now have a look at the stats and the data and see what conclusions we can draw about how Chelsea are getting on.Maresca’s Chelsea

Arsenal were confirmed as Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final opponents after victory over Crystal Palace on penalties.

Arsenal come into this game on the back of a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which saw them retain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Villa, meanwhile, needed a brace from substitute Ollie Watkins, to notch up a comeback 2-1 win away to Chelsea, thus extending their winning run to 11 games.

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Whether Chelsea will return with an improved offer is not yet clear. Saint-Étienne are hopeful of sparking a bidding war in the Premier League, where Arsenal and also Brentford are admirers.

Rayan Cherki's late winner at Nottingham Forest keeps Manchester City in touch with Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet is being ‘monitored’ by Chelsea ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. Jacquet was a target for Arsenal in the summer before the 20-year-old defender turned down the chance to join the Gunners back in August.

We analyse the talking points from Stamford Bridge as Aston Villa came from behind to extend their winning run to eight matches

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Darryl Bakola from Marseille. The teenager is in the final 18 months of his contract and has not signed a new deal.