Chelsea

The charismatic manager who almost brought football home

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Terry Venables will forever be remembered as the manager who oversaw the summer that brought football home. The charismatic boss, who has died aged 80, enjoyed a colorful and controversial career, the undoubted highlight of which was bringing England within a penalty shoot-out of reaching the European Championship final on home soil in 1996 . … Read more

Darwin Núñez trades chaos for control, but needs an explanation that shows this

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The first touch is a bit heavy. Yet he retains possession of the ball and drives into the right channel at an undulating pace. Is tackled by Nathan Aké. Wiggles around theatrically on the turf for a while, grimaces and holds his ankle. Has a little argument with the referee. Chases a long ball as … Read more

Nicolas Jackson’s incredible journey to Chelsea

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Nicolas Jackson’s journey from Senegal to Stamford Bridge is an eye-opener – Jamie Lorriman Six years ago, Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was playing barefoot football in his hometown of Senegal and his life was so far removed from the wealth and glamor of the Premier League that he had never owned a pair of football … Read more

10 things to watch out for this weekend

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Haaland and Salah top the list for the weekend Is Erling Haaland fit? He thinks so. Which of these gladiator candidates will follow a higher line? Could there be sideline antics from Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp? And which of the Premier League leaders and second-placed side will come out on top? As far as … Read more

The Premier League must take the lead and change the rules on ‘soft’ penalties

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Harry Maguire (left) was awarded a penalty for handball in United’s defeat to FC Copenhagen this month – Getty Images/James Gill Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has called on the Premier League to take a stand against ‘soft’ penalties and raise the threshold for awarding penalties. Maguire survived a criminal case against him … Read more

The eight Premier League rebels blocked the ban on loan deals between affiliated clubs

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Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley leaves Premier League shareholders’ meeting on Tuesday – PA/Zac Goodwin A coalition of eight clubs, believed to be Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley, defeated a temporary Premier League ban on loans between clubs with the same owners. The Premier League asked … Read more