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Frank Lampard hits back at Mourinho over title claims

Frank Lampard hits back at Mourinho over title claims

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Frank Lampard has disagreed with Jose Mourinho’s claim that Tottenham are not in the Premier League title race after the Portuguese manager described his team as ‘just a pony’. Spurs remain top of the league after a goalless draw between the two teams at Stamford Bridge, with the blues edging the chances in a tight, tactical battle on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Tottenham maintained their position at the top of the table, Mourinho said afterwards that Chelsea were bigger contenders and his team were huge underdogs. ‘They are one of the biggest contenders, there is no doubt about that. I believe that for them it is not a problem at all to be two points behind us and Liverpool – and if Leicester win, I believe they are also with the sam...
Edinson Cavani facing three-match ban for ‘racist’ social media post

Edinson Cavani facing three-match ban for ‘racist’ social media post

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Manchester United striker Edinson could face a three-game ban if the Football Association deems that he used discriminatory language in an Instagram story shared from his account on Sunday after Southampton win. The FA has already confirmed it is investigating the post, which was published shortly after United’s 3-2 victory over Southampton, in which Cavani scored a brace after coming on as a substitute in the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the now deleted post – the words “gracias negrito!” are used to thank a follower congratulating Cavani on his performance in the their win over the Saints. And Social media postings are covered by FA Rule E3, and if a comment is believed to include a reference to an individual’s ethnic origin, colour, ...
Solskjaer warns Cavani to ‘learn’ after boots mix-up at half-time vs Southampton

Solskjaer warns Cavani to ‘learn’ after boots mix-up at half-time vs Southampton

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Edinson Cavani after the forward helped the club to a remarkable comeback against Southampton. The former PSG star scored his second of the match in injury time to give United all three points at St Mary’s, in what was a needed win for Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani also set-up Bruno Fernandes to get the ball rolling on a comeback but the striker was unable to enter the field immediately for the second half because of an issue with his boots. Cavani warmed-up during half-time but he decided to change his boots just as the second half was about to begin, meaning the Red devils were down to 10 men for the first moments of the second half. Solskjaer is probably the most f...
Man United transfer plans seized in damaging cyber attack

Man United transfer plans seized in damaging cyber attack

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Manchester United’s transfer plans have reportedly been seized in the cyber attack on the Premier League club. This includes other highly sensitive information at Old Trafford, the Red devils now fear their entire transfer strategy is in the hands of the hackers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Targets for the upcoming January transfer window - and several ones after that - could be exposed if the cyber attackers’ demands are not met. United’s scouting network - including classified stats, reports, videos and ratings on possible transfer targets right around the world - are likely to have been compromised. A week has now passed since it first emerged that the club's whole computer system had been brought crashing down by a suspected ransomware. The ...
Paul Merson tells Lampard to bench Chelsea summer signing for Tottenham clash

Paul Merson tells Lampard to bench Chelsea summer signing for Tottenham clash

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Arsenal legend Paul Merson has told Frank Lampard to bench Chelsea summer signing Kai Havertz for the Premier League game against Lomdon rivals Tottenham. The Blues will play Spurs on Sunday at the Stamford Bridge knowing a win could see them climb to the top of the Premier League table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Lampard has a number of decisions to make for the huge London derby, with Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic back in contention. Havertz, who was signed from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer window, is back available having missed up to a month of action after testing positive for Covid-19. However, Despite the availability of Havertz, Merson says Chelsea should stick with the players who have proved effective in recent weeks and leave ...
Klopp launches rant on BT Sport & blames the broadcaster for Milner’s injury

Klopp launches rant on BT Sport & blames the broadcaster for Milner’s injury

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has blasted British broadcasters yet again after James Milner limped off with a hamstring injury in their 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday. Before the game, Klopp said it was a "waste of time" attempting to persuade the football authorities and broadcast rights holders to review the games schedule after the Reds played early on Saturday after their Champions League defeat to Atalanta on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When quizzed by BT Sport whether Milner suffered a hamstring injury, Klopp said: "Yeah, congratulations. Hamstring. Surprise. And they had injuries as well because it's a tough time." "I'm not having a go at the broadcasters, I just say how it is. 12:30 [p.m. GMT] after Wednesday is really dangerous f...
Lampard reveals the debt he owes Abramovich following £200m spending spree 

Lampard reveals the debt he owes Abramovich following £200m spending spree 

Premier League
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will see the club take to the pitch for the 1000th time under his ownership against Tottenham on Sunday. The anniversary falls on the day that Chelsea host rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, a huge meeting between Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard was still a player for Chelsea when Abramovich first purchased the club in 2003 and was instrumental to the first years of success that the blues gained in the opening years of his tenure. The former Chelsea player was proud to be a part of that squad, and is also proud to be the manager during a year which has been overshadowed by coronavirus pandemic in which Abramovich has continued to invest in the team. “I was certainly proud of that...
Mourinho fires “pressure” jibe at Lampard ahead of Chelsea return

Mourinho fires “pressure” jibe at Lampard ahead of Chelsea return

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Jose Mourinho believes Frank Lampard doesn't face the same pressure that he did during his spells as Chelsea manager, despite being able to enjoy the same level of riches. Chelsea finished fourth under Lampard in his first campaign, with his achievement at the club lauded by many. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But despite the club spending a huge £250m on players this summer window, there appears to be little expectation on Lampard to guide Chelsea to a Premier League title win this campaign. Mourinho feels the same about another of his former teams, Manchester United, with Solskjaer also seemingly not expected to challenge for the league title. “What I felt is that was when I was in these clubs (Chelsea and United), there was huge pressure on me and...
Alexander-Arnold hails Reece James as ‘one of the best in the Premier League’

Alexander-Arnold hails Reece James as ‘one of the best in the Premier League’

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Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has conceded he’s been impressed with Reece James at Chelsea and believes the player is ‘up there with the best in the Premier League’. The 20-year-old has cemented his place in the Chelsea team ahead of Cesar Azpilicueta in recent weeks and has already been capped four times by England after making his senior debut just last month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); James and Alexander-Arnold are both in the running for the same spot in the England national team. And the Liverpool star says he welcomes the competition from his Chelsea the blues right-back. ‘I remember him always being good for Chelsea youth teams, remember watching him in the Youth Cup,’ Alexander-Arnold told the Evening Standard. ‘Chelsea is pro...
David Alaba’s agent to begin talks with Chelsea as he prepares to leave Bayern

David Alaba’s agent to begin talks with Chelsea as he prepares to leave Bayern

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Chelsea are set to open talks with the agent of of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba with a view to signing him on a free transfer. The club invested heavily in the team over the summer with the likes of Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz all arriving at a cost in excess of £200m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While that quintet have all had an impressive start to the campaign for Lampard’s new-look side, the impact of Thiago Silva has been credited with helping to boost Chelsea’s defensive improvement. He signed on a Bosman from PSG during the close season and Lampard is now looking at Alaba, who now appears destined to leave Bayern Munich after spending the last 10 years with the club. According to Bild reporter...
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