Chelsea and Manchester United flew out to Moscow on Monday ahead of Wednesday's first ever all-English Champions League final.

The teams are set to arrive in the Russian capital at about 2200 local time (1900 BST), and will have a first training session on Tuesday afternoon.

Neither side have any injury worries, with recent doubts over Chelsea pair John Terry and Didier Drogba eased.

More than 40,000 English fans are expected to travel to watch the match.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Russia has declared the region a visa-free regime from 17 May to 25 May for all fans with a valid match ticket.

Although a small number of tickets remain, the Luzhniki Stadium should be a sell-out come kick-off at 1945 BST on Wednesday.
United will be aiming to secure only their second Champions League trophy, following the 2-1 defeat of Bayern Munich in 1999.

One man who missed that match through suspension was Man Utd star Paul Scholes, but manager Sir Alex Ferguson has promised the midfielder a place in his starting line-up.

"I know my team, I think, but I haven't enjoyed picking it. Some very good players will miss out and it's not easy to tell them that," said Ferguson.

"The whole squad has contributed to the season and some will be disappointed. But our form is good, we're undefeated in Europe this year, and we beat a very good team in the semi-final.

"That is a good indication of the quality of our team.
"We have a younger team than Chelsea, yes, but I don't know if that matters. We have a big-game temperament - that's what counts."

The match falls 50 years after the Munich air crash claimed the lives of 23 people, including eight United players, but Ferguson insists that will not affect the team.

"I think it affected us badly when we played Manchester City (and lost 2-1 on 10 Feb), but this time it's more of a carnival build-up and it won't weigh on us," he said.

"Fate is fate, I suppose, so we will see if it's meant to be."

Chelsea manager Avram Grant, meanwhile, leads the Blues into a Champions League final for the first time in the club's history - and insists there will be few surprises from either side.
"Everyone knows everyone, so tactically it's easy. I don't think Sir Alex will surprise me and I don't think I'll surprise him," he said.

"We know their weaknesses and strengths, and they know ours. Motivationally-speaking, it's easy too.

"We're in the final of the Champions League - a great achievement - but we want more.

"No-one gave us a chance of winning the title but we fought very well, won a lot of games in the last few months, and ran United close.

"Now we want to do better in Moscow."

Speculation remains that the final could be Grant's last as Chelsea manager, but the Israeli said last week: "What can I say? I will make it simple - I have a contract for four years and it is a contract between friends.

"If Chelsea don't want me, that's one thing, but whatever happens the future is very good for Chelsea, I promise you."