Liam Rosenior’s first major test as Chelsea manager is on the horizon, with the Blues playing host to the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday night. Rosenior has plenty of work to do to win over a sceptical Blues fanbase after Enzo Maresca departed west London at the start of the year,

Mikel Arteta said it is his "mission" to knock Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup and deliver Arsenal's first major trophy in almost six years.

Chelsea captain Reece James took part in training on Tuesday, but Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer remain doubtful for Wednesday's clash with Arsenal.

The January transfer window is rapidly approaching the halfway stage as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all battle to get some major mid-season deals over the line. Marc Guehi prefers Arsenal or Liverpool over Manchester City in a new twist,