Arsenal are ready to take Chelsea to FIFA over the selection of Michael Essien.
The Sunday Times says Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is ready to complain that Chelsea broke Fifa rules by playing Essien in a home win over Wolves on November 21. Wolves are also considering their position.
Under Fifa regulations Essien was ineligible for the game because he refused to turn up for Ghana’s friendly in Angola the previous Wednesday.
"Essien didn’t play for Ghana but he still played against us," said Wenger. "He was not entitled to do so."
As the story gained impetus last night, Wenger said: ‘We will investigate to see if there has been a breach of the regulations."