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Kai Havertz has labelled Reece James a ‘special player’ after the player’s goal and assist in Chelsea’s 4-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday. After an extended spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, James made appearances off the bench in the Carabao Cup final last week and FA Cup game against Luton in midweek. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the 22-year-old wing-back was handed his first start since his return to fitness at Turf Moor on Saturday and made a huge contribution to his team's win. After a goalless first half, James opened the scoring with a low strike into the corner, before Havertz scored through an header after a good cross from Christian Pulisic.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just minu...

Thomas Tuchel has slammed Chelsea’s fans for chanting the name of owner Roman Abramovich in the middle of a minute’s applause for victims of the war in Ukraine before the 4-0 win over Burnley. Premier League teams are making a show of solidarity with Ukraine in this weekend’s games after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the country, with a moment of ‘reflection and solidarity’ taking place before kick-off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But as the home supporters stood up for a minute’s applause at Turf Moor before Burnley’s game with Chelsea, the clapping was suddenly drowned out by Chelsea fans chanting the name of Abramovich. The Russian billionaire could face sanctions due to his alleged links to the Russian state – which he has den...

Gary Neville doubts any Manchester United player would get into the current Manchester City side, with Bruno Fernandes the closest to being able to challenge for a place in their team. The Red devils travel to the Etihad on Sunday for the second Manchester derby of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pep Guardiola's Man City are currently top of the Premier League, 19 points above the inconsistent Manchester United side. Neville says City’s squad is far superior to the one at Old Trafford and says only one United player – Fernandes – would be close to getting into Guardiola’s side.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes has enjoyed an outstanding first 24 months at Manchester United, scoring 35 goals and ...

Louis Saha has backed Derby manager Wayne Rooney to achieve ‘great things’ as a manager, while revealing that he shares a key character trait with Sir Alex Ferguson. Rooney is trying to keep Derby’s status as a Championship club intact despite their off-field issues which have seen them deducted 21 points this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As a player, the former England international achieved legendary status at Manchester United, winning a whole host of major honours under Ferguson. Former United striker Saha has revealed how Rooney and Ferguson both possess the key quality of ’empathy’.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘It’s a hard job for him at Derby but he’s a tough cookie,’ Saha told the Mirror of ...

Turkish businessman Muhsin Bayrak claims he has launched an offer to take over the ownership of Chelsea. Roman Abramovich unveiled his plans to sell Chelsea on Wednesday, just days after it was revealed that the club’s ‘stewardship and care’ had been given up to its foundation trustees amid possible anti-Russian sanctions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It comes after Russian military forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine under the orders of president Vladimir Putin, who Abramovich has reportedly held close ties with in the past. Abramovich – who has overseen 15 managers and 21 trophies across his 19-year-old reign – values the club at between £3-4bn and has vowed to donate all net proceeds from the sale to victims of the conflict in Ukrai...

Roman Abramovich’s ‘strange’ decision to sell Chelsea is ‘not good news’ for the London club, according to Tottenham boss Antonio Conte. Abramovich has made the ‘incredibly difficult’ decision to sell Premier League giants Chelsea amid the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues have won 19 trophies since the Russian billionaire bought the club in 2003 and Conte says it has been an ‘amazing period’ for the club. Conte was one of the 15 managers who worked under Abramovich at Chelsea and guided the London side to the Premier League title in 2017 and the FA Cup trophy the following campaign.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reacting to Abramovich’s decision to sell Chelsea, the Tottenham h...

N’Golo Kante has become the first Chelsea player to speak on Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell the club and says the players were ‘not prepared’ for the owner’s statement. Abramovich’s 19-year spell in charge of the Premier League team is coming to an end after the Russian billionaire put Chelsea up for sale. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have enjoyed huge success during Abramovich’s ownership, winning five league titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies, but are searching for a new owner. Abramovich’s decision to sell the London club comes amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 55-year-old is said to have close ties with Russia President Vladimir Putin, although he has denied this several times.      (adsbygoogle = window.ad...

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti would be open to taking the Manchester United job this summer and has long held a desire to take over the reins at the club, according to reports. United’s hierarchy are beginning to ramp up their efforts to sign a permanent manager, with the likes of Ajax manager Erik ten Hag and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino the two big names on their llist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But this week another name emerged, with ESPN claiming that Sir Alex Ferguson has recommended Ancelotti to the Red devils board. Now The Transfer Window Podcast claim that contact between Ancelotti and United was made over two weeks ago by new chief executive Richard Arnold.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The...

Chelsea’s new owners are open to keeping Marina Granovskaia after buying the London club from Roman Abramovich, according to reports. Abramovich has already confirmed that he wants to sell Chelsea and has said that the decision ‘is in best interest of the club’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Russian billionaire has faced a number of calls to be sanctioned by the UK Government for his alleged ties with Vladimir Putin, something which he has denied. Granovskaia, meanwhile, has been a key figurehead at Stamford Bridge for over a decade and is incharge of how the football side of the club operates, including player contracts, managerial appointments and dismissals, and transfers.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Acco...