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Chelsea News

Carlo Ancelotti has decided to stand by his skipper, John Terry, in a time when the defender's off the pitch indiscretions appear to have divided two nations after he was stripped of the England captaincy by Fabio Capello.

Chelsea will aim to kill off Arsenal's remaining title hopes on Sunday, despite the on-going John Terry saga.

John Terry has been sacked as England captain by manager Fabio Capello, the English Football Association have confirmed.

Ancelotti believes John Terry has the full backing of the Chelsea dressing room despite revelations about his private life.

Chelsea's transfer embargo was lifted after they were cleared of any wrongdoing over the transfer of Gael Kakuta.

Nicolas Anelka has refused to rule Arsenal out of the Barclays Premier League title race ahead of Sunday's showdown at Stamford Bridge.

Ancelotti, however, has revealed he will allow John Terry some time away from the team if he needs it after the Blues' 1-1 draw at Hull.

The Italian tactician also conceded his title-chasing side need to improve their defending from set pieces.

The good news for Ancelotti is that Didier Drogba is back, after he notched his 20th goal of the season to spare Chelsea's blushes against the Tigers.

Portugal's Deco has announced that he will retire from international football after this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

The French model at the centre of John Terry's alleged affair has been offered £250,000 to tell her side of the story.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has started mind games with Ancelotti by claiming he is so relaxed about this season's Premier League title race he has even forgotten when his major rivals are in action.

Arsenal News

Arsene Wenger has called upon Arsenal fans to keep their faith in his vision to bring success to the Emirates Stadium.

The Arsenal boss has challenged Arsenal not to make the same mistakes as they did in a crushing defeat to Manchester United.

Wenger maintains the John Terry saga will have no bearing on Arsenal's clash with Premier League title rivals Chelsea.

Samir Nasri feels Arsenal will blow any chance they have of winning the Premier League if they lose at Chelsea on Sunday.

Wenger refuses to be frustrated by Theo Walcott's lack of form as the Arsenal striker continues his return from injury.

Manuel Almunia is confident Arsenal can claw themselves back into the title race - starting at Chelsea on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Nicklas Bendtner believes he can only get better after coming through his own injury hell.

Andrey Arshavin has admitted it is getting harder to believe Arsenal can still win the Barclays Premier League.

Cesc Fabregas has disputed Arshavin's view and maintains Arsenal can prove their doubters wrong and become worthy challengers for the Premier League title.

Eduardo has been ruled out of Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.