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Chelsea beat Leicester to boost top-four bid, Man City rocked by Brighton

Leicester's final match is at home to Tottenham, while Liverpool host Crystal Palace.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:19am

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Man City clinch 'hardest' Premier League title after Man Utd defeat

A coronavirus outbreak in the squad added to Guardiola's problems in December.

Published 12 May, 2021 10:31am

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Chelsea high on confidence after dramatic win over City: Tuchel

Tuchel will face Pep Guardiola's side again later this month when they play the Champions League final on May 29.

Updated 09 May, 2021 01:08pm

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Hazard apologised to me, the players and the club: Zidane

MADRID: Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday Eden Hazard had apologised to him, the players and the club for laughing...

Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am

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Tuchel salutes Chelsea's desire as Blues reach Champions League final

Chelsea face City again in the Premier League on Saturday and Tuchel won't look further ahead than that.

Published 06 May, 2021 10:39am

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Chelsea dominate Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final

Tuchel was growing increasingly frustrated with his side's inability to put the tie to bed, but could finally relax five minutes from time.

Published 06 May, 2021 10:26am

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Zidane in awe of his Real players as they target another final

He can also finally count on a fully fit Eden Hazard, who was in lively form in Saturday's 2-0 win over Osasuna and is in line to start at the ground which he called home for seven years before switching from Chelsea to Real in 2019.

Published 05 May, 2021 12:30pm

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Time running out for wasteful Werner to prove his worth

Havertz and Ziyech started the first leg on the bench, but Tuchel has remained loyal to Werner since taking charge in January despite his lack of goals.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:44am

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Chelsea to face Barcelona in Women’s Champions League final

PARIS: Pernille Harder scored a key late goal and Fran Kirby netted twice as Chelsea overturned a 2-1 first-leg...

Published 03 May, 2021 04:39am

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Chelsea will regain fans' trust after failed breakaway attempt: Tuchel

The ESL proposal collapsed on Wednesday as founding clubs withdrew one by one following a barrage of criticism from fans, governing bodies and even government officials who threatened to pass legislation to stop the league.
"They appreciate that very well and the people can read and can divide things from one another. The fans expressed their opinion, they were absolutely not happy.

Published 23 Apr, 2021 07:29pm

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Spurs may need more than League Cup win to keep Kane: Woodgate

Spurs came up short in the League Cup final in 2015 and the Champions League final in 2019 but Kane, 27, will have another shot at silverware when they face Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday.
"They have to (win trophies now) in terms of the stadium they have built and with the players they have got," Bournemouth manager Woodgate told British media.

Published 23 Apr, 2021 06:12pm

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UEFA chief wants to 'rebuild unity' after Super League debacle

"I said yesterday that it is admirable to admit a mistake and these clubs made a big mistake," Ceferin said in a statement.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:38pm

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Juventus, Manchester United shares jump on Super League plans

"The financial incentive for the clubs is plain to see, with a multi-billion dollar package at the heart of the scheme, albeit it would forever break the integrity of the club game," said Neil Wilson, chief market analyst at Markets.com.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 10:17am

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Ziyech targets 'special' finish for Chelsea

Morocco forward Ziyech bagged the winner for Chelsea with a cool finish from Timo Werner's pass.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:37pm

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Chelsea into Champions League semis for first time since 2014

Led by the astute Tuchel, who took Paris Saint-Germain to the Champions League final last season, that lofty ambition can't be ruled out.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:18am

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Chelsea's Tuchel won't be swayed by players' Euro 2020 hopes

Abraham, 23, is Chelsea's top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions, but has found himself marginalised since the arrival of German coach Tuchel in January.
"I cannot make a decision on the personal goals of players," Tuchel told a news conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:32pm

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Villa are in contention for Europe, says Liverpool's Klopp

Villa are ninth in the standings with a game in hand, seven points behind fifth-placed Chelsea -- who occupy the Europa League spot -- and five points behind seventh-placed Liverpool.
"Of course, they're serious rivals for European football. They are really good, they made some good signings," Klopp told reporters ahead of Saturday's home game against Villa.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:24pm

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Chelsea's Zouma wants strong reaction to West Brom thrashing

The Blues take on Porto in Seville in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday and Zouma admits they need an immediate response.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:00pm

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Porto's Pepe fit for Chelsea clash, coach Conceicao says

The veteran centre-back hurt a muscle and missed Portugal's games with Azerbaijan, Serbia and Luxembourg during the recent international break.
"Pepe's ready and fit to play," Conceicao told a news conference.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 07:24pm

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Chelsea reach FA Cup semi-finals

LONDON: Chelsea moved into the FA Cup semi-finals as Oliver Norwood’s own goal and a late Hakim Ziyech strike...

Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am

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Chelsea must find balance between attack and counter-pressing – Tuchel

We lack some precision in the final third and some goals, but we've never lacked the work-rate against the ball, touches in the box, shots.
"We'll never stop to think about how to create chances, offensive solutions, where to create spaces and to accelerate our attacks. But we also think about counter-pressing."

Published 19 Mar, 2021 09:01pm

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'Slapstick' errors have cost Liverpool, says Klopp

"It would mean a huge financial loss. In almost all clubs, I would be questioned in a situation like this," he said. "This is normal, I accept that.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 12:48pm

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Atletico look to Suarez for inspiration in Chelsea rescue mission

The Uruguayan's form has matched his team's, with a slight downturn in recent weeks perhaps inevitable after such an impressive first half of the season.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 10:05am

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Chelsea stumble in Champions League chase

LONDON: Chelsea gave the chasing pack in the race for a place in next season's Champions League hope with a 0-0 draw...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:29am

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Salah was feeling the intensity, Klopp says after Chelsea defeat

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said the Merseyside club must take action in the summer transfer window to address their goal-scoring problem.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 10:59am

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Chelsea's goal-shy Werner hopes to hit top gear

Werner has scored five league goals in 25 matches since signing from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for around 50 million euros ($60.23 million) in the close season.
The 24-year-old failed to score for 14 consecutive league games between November and February before finding the net in the 2-0 victory against Newcastle United this month.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 06:03pm