CHELSEA are ready to go gunning for the double by sending a full-strength side out against Arsenal in the FA Cup Final.
Arsene Wenger’s side have been ravaged by injury and suspension ahead of the capital showdown at Wembley on Saturday.
But Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has no such concerns – with all his Premier League winning stars fit and fighting for selection this weekend.
All the Blues title winners reported back from a short break fit and were training today as they finalise preparations to take on the Gunners.
Double Player of the year N’Golo Kante is showing no signs of the fitness worries that plagued him in the final few weeks of the league season.
While Diego Costa and Eden Hazard were both in good spirits as they began training at the club’s Cobham HQ today.
But despite the intense heat, boss Conte wrapped up warm in all-black tracksuit and baseball cap.
The squad were all in relaxed mood as they walked out for training, showing no signs of being under any pressure ahead of Saturday’s clash with their rivals from north London.
Costa and Brazilian David Luiz even took time out to greet and joke around with a collection of young Chelsea fans who had been allowed in to watch training.
Terry looked fully focused on the job as he prepares for his last ever match in a Chelsea shirt – although he may have to settle for a place on the bench at Wembley.
Diego Costa and David Luiz walk out for their training session
Manager Conte is expected to revert to his favoured three-man defence of Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz and Gary Cahill as he plots victory over Arsenal.
Former Gunners star Cesc Fabregas is hoping to get the nod against his old club, and he took part in warm-up drills in a group with fellow Spaniards Pedro and Marcos Alonso.
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