Premier League

Ben Chilwell has conceded that it was 'very challenging' on his mental health to miss the World Cup through injury but he credited Reece James for helping him during the tough spell. The 26-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in November when Chelsea played with Dinamo Zagreb at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League group stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He pulled up clutching the back of his thigh in the fourth minute of added time before he was helped off the field. As a result, Chilwell missed the opportunity to represent England at the World Cup in Qatar. Speaking to the press ahead of England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, the defender explained how the injury affected him as well as how he was helped by James. Chilwell said: "Of course...

Ben Foster says Chelsea need to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga and claims the goalkeeper should have saved Everton’s late equaliser at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea looked on course to get their fourth consecutive win on Saturday after Kai Havertz restored the club's lead with a 76th-minute penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Everton's Ellis Simms scored his first goal for the club late on to earn Sean Dyche’s team a key point and frustrate the home supporters. Simms took on Koulibaly before beating Arrizabalaga from a tight angle, his strike squirming underneath the Chelsea keeper. Arrizabalaga has endured a tough spell at Stamford Bridge after his record-breaking £72m move from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 and Foster still doubts he has the pedigree t...

Patrice Evra claims he felt as though he was in “an interview with the FBI” as he revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to sign for Manchester United over Liverpool. Evra eventually won five Premier League titles, three League Cups and the UEFA Champions League in an outstanding eight-year spell at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The full-back had offers from some of the biggest teams in Europe after a breakthrough campaign with Monaco, including Liverpool. But the former France international chose to join United after he explained how he “felt something special” from Ferguson in his meeting with the United legend, joking that he thought he might “kill me” if he turned down his advances. “Sir Alex spoke with my agent and we me...

Chelsea are considering Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira as a possible replacement for Mason Mount, according to reports. Mount will have only one year remaining on his contract with Chelsea at the end of the campaign and the midfielder is yet to agree a new deal with the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues may look to cash in on Mount this summer rather than see him leave on a free transfer next year, while a transfer could be on the cards as the midfielder has appointed a new agent. Manchester United, Liverpool and Man City are all keeping tabs on Mount’s situation and are considering moves this summer transfer window According to ESPN, Chelsea are already looking at potential replacements for Mount with Pereira among the names bein...

Scott McTominay is open to joining Newcastle in the summer, according to reports, with three key figures at St. James’ Park driving the transfer. McTominay was linked with Newcastle in January. But, Erik ten Hag did not want to sanction any major exits from his Manchester United squad at the time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This season has seen McTominay’s chances limited. At the age of 26, he can’t afford for that to be the case for much longer. And according to a new update from the Daily Telegraph, the United midfielder is attracted by the idea of moving to Newcastle. Eddie Howe’s side have made huge progress on the pitch this campaign. They were recently beaten by the Red Devils in the Carabao Cup final, but are still competing for Europe...

Gabriel Martinelli told Mikel Arteta that he was ready to make amends for his midweek penalty miss - even after a sleepless night. The Brazilian star agonisingly saw his spot-kick saved as Arsenal crashed out of the UEFA Europa League at home to Sporting Lisbon through tense shootout in their round of 16 second leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Martinelli wanted to put things right as soon as possible, telling his manager to select him for Sunday's Premier League game with Crystal Palace. Arteta trusted him and was rewarded with a key performance, as Arsenal ran out 4-1 winners at the Emirates to forge an eight-point gap between them and Manchester City. Martinelli took less than half an hour to break the deadlock, vindicating Arteta's fait...

Chelsea are now ready to listen to offers for Edouard Mendy this summer window, according to reports. The Senegal international has not played any game for Chelsea since November and has been working his way back to fitness after undergoing surgery on a fractured finger in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The goalkeeper will still have two years left on his current contract at the end of the campaign but rejected Chelsea’s offer of a new deal this season. According to the Sunday Mirror, the Blues are looking to trim the squad at the end of the season and Mendy has been told that he can leave Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, Potter admitted after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday that he understands Gallagher’s frustrations over his la...

Graham Potter has criticised Chelsea forward Kai Havertz after he appeared to mock Jordan Pickford with his goal celebration against Everton. The Germany International scored for the Blues once again on Saturday to give them the lead against the Toffees in their 2-2 draw. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After scoring from the spot, Havertz looked towards Pickford and wagged his fingers with his hands to his ears, and also stuck his tongue out. But, speaking after the draw, Potter was not impressed with the player's celebration. He said: “When players score, they have something like an out-of-body experience. I didn’t score many myself so I wouldn’t know. “You should enjoy the celebration, I don’t think you need to involve the opponent. That wou...