Is Chelsea vs Arsenal a derby match?

The Arsenal and Chelsea rivalry has been more recently considered an important derby, after Chelsea's rise to the top class of the Premier League in the 2000s, when the two started to compete constantly for the Premier League title.

Who are Chelsea derby rivals?

Fulham regards Chelsea as their major rivals, and Queens Park Rangers regard Chelsea as their major rivals, followed by Fulham.

What are the derbies in Premier League?

Remember, these are derby matches—games between two local teams. That means epic matchups such as Arsenal vs.
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So here are the top ten derby matches you have to watch this Premier League season.

1. Manchester Derby.
2. North London Derby. ...
3. North West Derby. ...
4. London Derby. ...
5. Merseyside Derby. ...
6. Tyne-Wear Derby. ...

What team is Chelsea rival?

Rivalries. Chelsea have long-standing rivalries with North London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. A strong rivalry with Leeds United dates back to several heated and controversial matches in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the 1970 FA Cup Final.

Who is Chelsea FC biggest rival?

- West Ham United. These London Clubs are literally known as Chelsea's biggest rivals because they are all from the same city.

Who are better Arsenal or Chelsea?

Overall, Arsenal have won more games in the rivalry's history, having won 80 times to Chelsea's 66, with 59 draws (as of 20 April 2022). Arsenal's record win was a 5–1 victory in a First Division match at Stamford Bridge on 29 November 1930.

Is Arsenal bigger than Chelsea?

The triumph was yet more bad news for Arsenal fans as their stronghold on being London's biggest club took another battering and in some people's eyes it was the final straw, Chelsea had officially become a bigger club than Arsenal.

Who is Chelsea's captain?

He won his first Premier League title in 2015. Azpilicueta was named club captain following the departure of Gary Cahill in 2019, having previously been vice-captain and worn the armband for that year's Europa League final victory.

Who is Arsenal's biggest rival?

The North London derby is the association football local rivalry in England between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, both of which are based in North London. Fans of both clubs consider the other to be their main rivals, and the derby is considered by many to be one of the most famous and fiercest derbies in the world.

What is Chelsea biggest defeat?

Chelsea's biggest away defeat is by six goals. It's happened three times in history - an 8-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 1953/1954 season, and 7-0 defeats to Leeds United (1967/68) and Nottingham Forest (1990/91).

What is a derby match?

The most competitive matches in the Premier League are often 'Derby' matches. A 'derby' is a match between local rivals. i.e. teams that are from the same city or the same part of the country. These local games have a special place in the hearts of fans and players.

Is Arsenal vs West Ham a derby?

Mark Noble captains West Ham United in his 129th and final London derby of his 18-year playing career as the Hammers take on Arsenal at London Stadium on Saturday.

What is the biggest derby in football?

Top Ten Football Derby Matches

• Lazio v Roma. ...
• CSKA Moscow v Spartak Moscow. ...
• Celtic v Rangers. ...
• Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur. ...
• Benfica v Sporting Lisbon. ...
• Fenerbahce v Galatasaray. ...
• Manchester United v Manchester City. ...
• Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid.

What team does Chelsea hate the most?

A recent poll revealed that the majority of Chelsea fans consider Arsenal as their main rivals.

What is the best derby in English football?

England's best football derbies

• The Dockers derby (West Ham United and Millwall)
• Tyne-Wear derby (Newcastle United and Sunderland) ...
• Birmingham Derby (Aston Villa and Birmingham City) ...
• London derby (Arsenal and Chelsea) ...
• South Wales derby (Swansea City and Cardiff City) ...
• A23 derby (Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion) ...

What is the biggest derby in England?

The North West Derby is without a doubt the most hotly contested derby in England. Both clubs have won it all, and are the most successful clubs in the country, with Manchester United recently becoming the undisputed better of the two.

Who is the biggest club in London?

The biggest football clubs in London

• Tottenham Hotspur.
• West Ham United. ...
• Crystal Palace. ...
• Fulham. ...
• QPR. ...
• Millwall. ...
• Brentford. ...
• Charlton Athletic. Charlton Athletic fans watching the action during the Sky Bet League One match at The Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster. ...

Has Arsenal been relegated?

Did you know? Arsenal have not been relegated since they last entered the top flight in 1919.

Which club beat Arsenal the most?

The team that Arsenal have played most in league competition is Manchester United, who they first met in the 1894–95 Football League season; the 83 defeats from 204 meetings is more than they have lost against any other club. Liverpool have drawn 52 league encounters with Arsenal, more than any other club.

Is La Liga better than Premier League?

As of 18th March, England has a coefficient of 18.928 points in 2020-21 ahead of Spain's 16.785 points. The average over the last five seasons sees the Premier League on top despite it being 95.140 points each. La Liga had been the best in the world according to UEFA.

Who is the most successful Chelsea captain?

Terry is Chelsea's most successful captain. During his 19 years with the club, he led them to five Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, one UEFA Europa League and one UEFA Champions League title.

Does Arsenal have more fans Chelsea?

A worldwide fan base of more than 113 million people has Arsenal sitting just behind Chelsea, third of all Premier League teams, though the Blues' business model runs in a completely different way.