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The defeat comes just five days after a 3-0 home humiliation to Bournemouth which saw the Blues boss face increased questions about his job security

The Cherries travelled to London sitting just two points above the dropzone, but three second-half goals in the space of 16 minutes from Callum Wilson, Junior Stanislas and Nathan Ake saw them leave with a surprise victory.

The Bundesliga club announced in a statement on their official website that they had agreed the “immediate transfer” of the Gabon international to the Gunners

The 23-year-old, who has been given the number 33 shirt at Stamford Bridge, arrives in England after two-and-a-half fruitful seasons in the Italian capital

But those individual deals were eclipsed by Brazilian forward Neymar’s move from FC Barcelona to Paris St Germain in a world-record transfer worth 222 million euros (£195.4 million)

The Blues have been on the lookout for attacking reinforcements this month and look to have landed a key target, following a day of talks with the Gunners

Chelsea remain hopeful of landing a deal for Roma striker Edin Dzeko, but are now looking at Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud and Tottenham’s Fernando Llorente as alternatives, Goal understands

The Blues have had a bumpy start to 2018, with their only win in 90 minutes coming against Brighton in the Premier League

It was the fourth time in the last five seasons that Arsenal would qualify for the final of a domestic cup final

Two goals inside the opening six minutes put us well in control against the Seagulls, with Eden Hazard giving us the lead after just three minutes, before the second was finished emphatically by Willian after a stunning team build-up.

The Blues have drawn their last two in the league to drop down to fourth position, but they will be confident of overcoming a Brighton team that are currently on a four-game winless run in the top flight

The Blues, reduced to nine men in the closing stages of extra time following dismissals for Pedro and Alvaro Morata, will now face Newcastle United at home next week

Just a second win in five home league games moves second-placed United three points ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea, while leaders Manchester City are now back within 12 points

Despite their strong run of late, Chelsea start the weekend 16 points behind leaders Manchester City

Clear chances were few and far between at both ends of the field in what was the second London derby between the two teams in the space of a week

Manager Antonio Conte had made nine changes from the 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the league on Wednesday, keeping only Gary Cahill and Tiemoue Bakayoko in the team

Mourinho made a pointed comment about match-fixing during the week, a reference to the four-month suspension Conte was handed in the 2012/2013 season

So, when I stand on the stage this week to open the CAF Awards, the winners will be very clear to me before the awards have even been handed out: the true winners will be every young person who sees that event; sees that the eyes of the world are on Africa and that a future for each one of them exists in which they can go beyond their school, their hobbies, their parents, and truly embrace their potential

Atletico had been unable to register new signings in last summer’s transfer window after being handed a ban by FIFA for irregularities in relation to the transfers of minors.

Manchester United’s dismal run of results in December had continued on Saturday with a third consecutive league draw