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Arsene Wenger claims Chelsea's new owners WON'T be able to match Roman Abramovich's spending power... though the ex-Arsenal boss is confident the Blues will remain competitive after the Russian's exit

Arsene Wenger is confident Chelsea will remain competitive even if their new owners can't match the spending power of Roman Abramovich.

The Russian announced his intentions to sell the club after his country's invasion of Ukraine, and he has set a £3bn asking price for the Blues.

Chelsea have enjoyed much success since Abramovich took over the club in 2003, winning their first title in 2005 to dethrone Wenger's invincibles - with Arsenal yet to win a league since till this day.

Roman Abramovich is to sell Chelsea following his homeland Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Asked by beIN Sports whether Chelsea's new owners will be able to match Abramovich's spending power, he replied: 'You cannot.