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Chelsea secure crucial 2-0 win against Sheffield United

Chelsea secured a crucial 2-0 win against Sheffield United on Saturday, after a winless run in their last four Premier League games. The win also marks Chelsea’s first back-to-back home league victories since October 2022, offering relief to Mauricio Pochettino amidst a challenging season. The first half saw a lackluster performance from Chelsea, managing just one shot on target. However, Palmer’s impactful contribution after the break transformed the game. Raheem Sterling’s forward ball resulted in Palmer converting a low ball from six yards, breaking the deadlock. Cole Palmer scored the opener for Chelsea – Getty image Soon after, Palmer turned provider, delivering a cross for Nicolas Jackson to tap home. Despite a puzzling VAR check for offside, Chelsea claimed the goal.

Chelsea land into bottom half in second consecutive loss against Everton

Chelsea found themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League table after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Everton. Abdoulaye Doucoure’s goal just before the hour mark and a stunning volley by Lewis Dobbin in added time secured the victory for the Toffees, lifting them four points clear of the relegation zone. Chelsea suffer second consecutive loss against Everton – Getty image The Goodison Park crowd celebrated the win, while Chelsea and their supporters were left disappointed. The defeat marks Chelsea’s second loss in their last five games, pushing them down to 12th place in the league standings. Reece James, Chelsea’s captain, suffered an injury and had to be substituted less than half an hour into the game. The early setback added to Chelsea’s woes, and despite having more shots on goal than Everton, they failed to capitalize on their opportunities.

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McTominay brace secures crucial win for Manchester United against Chelsea

Scott McTominay delivered a sensational performance with a brace against Chelsea, to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. His two goals come as a big relief for Ten Hag, who has constantly been under pressure this season, due to United’s inconsistency. Scott McTominay delivered two goals to hand United win over Chelsea – Getty image McTominay found the net in the 19th and 69th minutes, to cancel out a Cole Palmer equalizer just before halftime. The victory is especially crucial for Manchester United following their lackluster performance in the previous game against Newcastle, where they lost 1-0. Ten Hag’s decision to drop Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in the starting lineup paid off, as both have suffered criticism for their recent displays.

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Chelsea edge past Brighton 3-2 despite Gallagher’s Red Card

Chelsea secured a hard fought 3-2 victory against Brighton, after challenges that included a red card and VAR interventions. Mauricio Pochettino’s men faced ordeal early in the game when Conor Gallagher received his second yellow card in the first half, leaving them with ten men. However. VAR played a crucial role to Chelsea’s victory, with the on-field referee awarding Chelsea a penalty, after a tackle on Mykhailo Mudryk, by James Milner. The Blues £106 million signing Enzo Fernandez, capitalized on the penalty, to seal Chelsea’s lead. Chelsea played with ten men after Conor Gallagher’s red card – Getty image Fernandez had earlier in the game, scored his first ever Premier League goal for the club. Levi Colwill added a second goal for Chelsea, putting them 2-0 ahead before Brighton fought back. Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte scored an impressive goal, and Joao Pedro’s header in added time, added tension to the home team who struggled to hold on until the final whistle. Meanwhile, VAR again played a role when Brighton claimed a handball inside Chelsea’s area, but the decision was overturned after review. The victory marked Chelsea’s first home league win over Brighton since 2019 and only their second Premier League home win this season.

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Osimhen to Chelsea in doubt as Napoli President confirms advanced talks of contract extension

Chelsea pursuit of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen faces setback as president Aurelio De Laurentiis reveals advanced talks of contract extension. Following reports of Chelsea considering a swoop bid for Osimhen to address their goalscoring issues, Napoli are reportedly determined to keep the forward for future projects. The Nigerian striker played a vital role in Napoli’s Serie A title victory last season, making him a prime target for club’s across Europe, seeking attacking reinforcements. De Laurentiis, while speaking at an awards ceremony said, “For Osimhen, we are now at the signing stage which has been pending since the summer.”

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen – Getty image Chelsea’s interest in the 24-year-old striker grew due to their challenges in front of goal in the Premier League this season, despite substantial investments in attacking options. The struggles of summer signing Nicolas Jackson and the absence of Christopher Nkunku intensified the need for a more daring goalscorer. Napoli’s strong stance on Osimhen’s value, with a reported £120m price tag, had dismissed suitors in the summer, but Chelsea returned, with the willingness to make the huge investment. However, with contract talks progressing with the Naples club, Chelsea’s hopes of securing Osimhen in the upcoming transfer window face uncertainty. The striker’s agent reportedly engaged in discussions with Napoli’s leadership during the recent Champions League clash against Real Madrid, to explore the possibilities for an extension, increased salary, and new release clause for the Super Eagles star.

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This guy is finished” – Chelsea fans criticize Jackson for demanding motivation from “p*rn star

Chelsea fans are disappointed with Nicolas Jackson for demanding “motivation” from Astrid Wett ahead of Brighton’s clash. A viral video on X early Saturday morning showed the OnlyFans influencer having a facetime conversation with the Blues striker, who asked her for motivation for the Saturday clash. “I need a motivation tonight,” Jackson said. In response, Wett told him, “You will win, I know you will,” adding that she will chat him up on Snapchat. Coming off a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Newcastle last week, Chelsea fans have expressed discontent about the player’s request from the out-of-favour Chelsea fan. Nicholas Jackson what motivation do you need from a porn star ????? 😭😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/uZJqvUmwBD — @_ KING MUDRYK 👑💙 (@_StephenLarh) December 2, 2023 Some reactions on X criticized Jackson for ignoring the advice of coach Mauricio Pochettino, for Wetts’. One supporter said, “Motivation wey coach dey give Nicholas Jackson no do am. He go dey ask p*rn star for motivation. ” Id*ot have you seen our league position, that’s enough motivation.” Meanwhile, another condemned Wett for divulging her conversation with the Senegalese striker.

Nicolas Jackson – Getty image “What does Astrid Wett stand to gain after posting her conversion with Nicholas Jackson you can’t trust these women footballers need to fix up.” Wett made headlines some days ago for a video she posted last week of a raunchy makeout session with Shrek, as well as for wearing halfcut Chelsea and Manchetser City jersey for the 4-4 encounter. The video got immediate reaction from Chelsea supporters who called for her ban from matches. Chelsea will hope to pick themselves up from their last away defeat when the meet Brighton, who they had earlier defeteated in the league cup.

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Newcastle stun Chelsea with quickfire goals in 4-1 win

Newcastle delivered a sensational performance, securing a 4-1 win over Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Saturday. After returning from injury, Alexander Isak, opened the scoring for the Magpies, only to be met with an outstanding free-kick from Raheem Sterling, leveling the score at half time. Newcastle beat Chelsea scoring two in 90 seconds – Getty image The turning point in the game came when Newcastle rattled the net twice in just 90 seconds, courtesy of goals from Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton. To compound Chelsea’s woes, captain Reece James received his marching orders with a red card, having taken two yellow cards during the intense clash.

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Chelsea, Man City, among eight Premier League clubs who rejected ban on same-party loans

Eight Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have blocked a proposed ban on same-party loans. The rejection now allows teams to sign players from related clubs on loan during the January transfer window. The proposed ban faced opposition from clubs that had affiliations or shared ownership structures. Newcastle, now owned by the Saudi-led consortium, was among the clubs against the ban, as their majority owners, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), also own several clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea and Manchester City are among eight EPL clubs who rejected the same-party ban – Getty image The vote required at least 14 out of the 20 Premier League clubs to pass the motion, but it fell short with only 12 clubs in favor of the ban. The opposing clubs included Sheffield United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, and Burnley. The motion for the rule change emerged following the PIF’s acquisition of four Saudi teams during the summer, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and competitive balance.

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Ian Maatsen hints on Chelsea exit amidst limited playing time

Chelsea young talent Ian Maatsen, has hinted openness to leaving Stamford Bridge if he continues to face limited playing time. The 21-year-old player who turned down a permanent move to Burnley on the summer transfer deadline day, enjoyed a successful loan spell with Vincent Kompany’s side last season. Despite rejecting the move, the left-footer has seen limited action at Chelsea, playing only 271 minutes this season. Acknowledging the challenge of accepting a reduced role, Maatsen remains hopeful and ready for opportunities, while hinting at the possibility of exploring other options.

Ian Maatsen – Getty image “I still think it’s possible to play more at Chelsea. Accepting (you won’t play) is difficult, as a young boy you always want more. “Meanwhile, I have to keep all options open. Maybe, I’ll have to make a difficult decision later on, but then Chelsea will also let me know,” he said. Maatson also said he draws confidence from Mauricio Pochettino’s words, and stays prepared for any chances that present itself.

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Mourinho eyes Chelsea Malang Sarr, Trevor Chalobah ahead of January transfer window

Jose Mourinho is reportedly eying out-of-favour Chelsea defenders, Trevoh Chalobah and Malang Sarr, as the January transfer window approaches. But Roma, Mourinho’s club may face competition, especially for Chalobah, who has attracted interest from Bayern Munich, Tottenham, and Newcastle United. The former Chelsea manager has a history of recruiting Chelsea talents for Roma, with players like Tammy Abraham and Romelu Lukaku making the move to the Italian capital. Chalobah, 22, has experienced a mix of success and setbacks, enjoying playing time under Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter but finding fewer opportunities under Mauricio Pochettino this season due to injury.

Trevor Chalobah – Getty image On the other hand, 22-year-old Sarr, who joined Chelsea from Nice in 2020, has struggled to secure a regular spot in the first team, and was also omitted by Pochettino from the Blues 25-man Premier League squad. Despite Roma’s challenging start to the Serie A campaign, currently sitting seventh with 18 points from 12 games, Mourinho seems determined to bolster his backline squad with these potential January signings.

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