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Chelsea must suffer ‘pain’ to progress, warns Graham Potter after Brighton thrashing

Chelsea must suffer ‘pain’ to progress, warns Graham Potter after Brighton thrashing

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Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has sent a warning to fans that the club must go through ‘a process of pain’ before they can challenge for the Premier League title. Potter made these remarks after Chelsea’s humbling 4-1 defeat at Brighton on Saturday afternoon. Carragher reacts to Ronaldo brutally snubbing Neville at Old Trafford Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted Reece James gives injury update & opens up on World Cup chances The London club were abysmal as they conceded three goals in the first-half on Potter’s return to the club, where he was heavily booed by Brighton supporters throughout the afternoon. It was Chelsea’s first defeat under Potter after a nine game unbeaten start at Stamford Bridge but it raised serious ...
Carragher reacts to Ronaldo brutally snubbing Neville at Old Trafford

Carragher reacts to Ronaldo brutally snubbing Neville at Old Trafford

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Gary Neville has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo after he didn't shake his hand in the build-up to Manchester United's game against West Ham United. The Portuguese star went over to greet Louis Saha, who was working for Sky Sports, before his team's game with the Hammers at Old Trafford. Ronaldo slams teammates’ dedication in evolution criticism & labels Man Utd return a ‘disaster’ ‘Very confusing!’ – Ian Wright slams Potter’s use of two Chelsea stars Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted Ronaldo also briefly spoke to former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp as he ran out with the rest of the squad to warm up. But, Ronaldo blanked Neville and didn't greet the former United player, who has previously been critical of the forwa...
Martin Keown blasts Graham Potter for ‘trying to be too clever’ after Brighton defeat

Martin Keown blasts Graham Potter for ‘trying to be too clever’ after Brighton defeat

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Martin Keown has accused Chelsea boss Graham Potter of ‘trying to be too clever’ after they were beaten by Brighton on Saturday afternoon. Potter’s superb unbeaten start came to an end on familiar turf as the Blues were hammered 4-1 by his former side. Ronaldo slams teammates’ dedication in evolution criticism & labels Man Utd return a ‘disaster’ ‘Very confusing!’ – Ian Wright slams Potter’s use of two Chelsea stars Rashford identifies the area Man Utd must improve in under Erik ten Hag Brighton raced into a three goal lead & although Chelsea threatened a comeback when Havertz reduced the deficit three minutes after the restart, the home side held on and even restored their three lead in injury time. It was a bad return to the Amex for Potter who spent three years...
Arteta gives Bukayo Saka injury update after World Cup scare in Forest beating

Arteta gives Bukayo Saka injury update after World Cup scare in Forest beating

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says he is hopeful that Bukayo Saka's injury picked up against Nottingham Forest will not rule him out of the World Cup. Saka started the game on Sunday at the Emirates after playing for half hour in the Europa League defeat to PSV Eindhoven on Thursday. Ronaldo slams teammates’ dedication in evolution criticism & labels Man Utd return a ‘disaster’ Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted Why Newcastle made six substitutions during Aston Villa thrashing The 21-year-old partnered Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus in Arsenal’s front three but his afternoon was over in 27 minutes after suffering with injury. Club doctor Gary O'Driscoll assessed Saka as he tried to continue the game after picking up...
Ronaldo slams teammates’ dedication in evolution criticism & labels Man Utd return a ‘disaster’

Ronaldo slams teammates’ dedication in evolution criticism & labels Man Utd return a ‘disaster’

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Cristiano Ronaldo has labelled his Manchester United return a ‘disaster’ as he says his teammates lack dedication and the club has failed to evolve. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021, scoring 27 goals in 51 games since, but his return has been rocky at best. Why Newcastle made six substitutions during Aston Villa thrashing Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted Neymar reacts to Antony showboating row as he sends message to Brazil team-mate The Portugal international tried to force an exit in the summer but found no possible suitors, and was recently dropped by Erik ten Hag after he left the stadium early in the win over Tottenham. And according to a new book, ‘Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATs, and the E...
Why Newcastle made six substitutions during Aston Villa thrashing

Why Newcastle made six substitutions during Aston Villa thrashing

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Newcastle United made six substitutions in the 4-0 beating of Aston Villa and some fans on social media have been questioning why it was allowed. Howe made a trio of double changes from the 71st minute, just four minutes after Almiron scored Newcastle's fourth goal of the match. Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted ‘Henry Was Not On My Level’ – Samuel Eto’o throws shade at Arsenal legend Neymar reacts to Antony showboating row as he sends message to Brazil team-mate The Paraguayan star netted after Callum Wilson hit a double either side of the break and Joelinton scored the host's third. Villa had won 4-0 at home the week before, but Newcastle made light work of Aaron Danks' team at St. James' Park. Unai Emery has his work cut ou...
‘Very confusing!’ – Ian Wright slams Potter’s use of two Chelsea stars

‘Very confusing!’ – Ian Wright slams Potter’s use of two Chelsea stars

Premier League
Ian Wright has urged Graham Potter to restore Chelsea’s more orthodox full-backs to the starting lineup and says he was ‘very confused’ by the line-up in the 4-1 loss to Brighton. The west London side went behind after just five minutes to an early Leandro Trossard goal, while own goals from Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah gave the hosts a three-goal lead at the break. Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted Neymar reacts to Antony showboating row as he sends message to Brazil team-mate Kai Havertz pulled a goal back after the restart but Brighton defended well before Pascal Gross added gloss to the scoreline with a fourth goal in stoppage time. Potter decided to continue with Christian Pulisic and Raheem Sterling at wing-back, which ...
Thomas Tuchel opens up on premature Chelsea exit & reveals future plan

Thomas Tuchel opens up on premature Chelsea exit & reveals future plan

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Thomas Tuchel says his time at Chelsea came to an end ‘too early’ and has revealed that he is not listening to any potential job offers for now as he unwinds in India. He won the Champions League and Club World Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge – but was sacked by the club’s new owners at the start of September on their 100th day in charge. ‘Henry Was Not On My Level’ – Samuel Eto’o throws shade at Arsenal legend Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted Reece James gives injury update & opens up on World Cup chances While performances had dipped at the start of the campaign, Tuchel’s sack is believed to have owed predominantly to a breakdown in his relationship with Chelsea’s hierarchy. Graham Potter was appointed as his suc...
Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted

Brighton boss De Zerbi reveals the two Chelsea players he deliberately targeted

Premier League
Di Zerbi has praised Brighton’s performance in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Chelsea and revealed that he specifically targeted two players. The Seagulls played host to Graham Potter in something of a grudge match, with the new Chelsea manager booed and jeered by his one-time fans – who even chanted that he was ‘getting sacked in the morning’ as the goals went in. ‘Henry Was Not On My Level’ – Samuel Eto’o throws shade at Arsenal legend Neymar reacts to Antony showboating row as he sends message to Brazil team-mate Reece James gives injury update & opens up on World Cup chances Leandro Trossard put the hosts ahead after only five minutes before two own goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Chalobah meant Brighton went into break with a three-goal lead. Kai Havertz netted shortl...
Rashford identifies the area Man Utd must improve in under Erik ten Hag

Rashford identifies the area Man Utd must improve in under Erik ten Hag

Premier League
Marcus Rashford has said Manchester United must now start being more clinical in the final third to improve this campaign. United defeated FC Sheriff 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday but the goals have not flowed in the Premier League. ‘Henry Was Not On My Level’ – Samuel Eto’o throws shade at Arsenal legend Neymar reacts to Antony showboating row as he sends message to Brazil team-mate Scholes names the area of concern for Lisandro Martinez after Man Utd win United have scored just 16 goals across 11 league games this season and Erik ten Hag has bemoaned his side's wastefulness. Ten Hag has preferred to play Rashford down the middle, while there is a lack of goals from elsewhere in the team, with the attacking players solely carrying the burden of finding the back of...
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