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  • FA Cup: Manchester City zoom into final after beating Chelsea 1-0

    FA Cup: Manchester City zoom into final after beating Chelsea 1-0

    Manchester City on Saturday  booked their place in a second consecutive FA Cup final after defeating hard fighting  Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley.

    Both teams played out a goalless affair in the first half and were about ending 90 minute befoe Bernado Silva struck in the 84th minute.

    Jeremy Doku had dazzled on the left wing before sending a low cross that Chelsea goalie pushed with his left leg but the rebound fell to Bernado Silva who wasted no time to hit the ball and it landed at the back of the net to the Cityzens advantage.

    It was another devastating day at Wembley for Mauricio Pochettino as his side missed numerous opportunities to knock out the defending champions.

    But City march on in their quest to win one or two trophies this season and have already set up another Wembley final against Coventry City or Manchester United.

    However, on Sunday Championship side Coventry City will face Manchester United, with both teams searching for a place in the final against Manchester City.

    If the Red Devils triumph, they will set up a repeat of last year’s FA Cup final and another mouthwatering Manchester derby.

    But Coventry have pulled off some shocks to reach this stage and will be hoping to upset the odds in London.

  • EPL: Cole Palmer living up to expectation at Chelsea – Pochettino

    EPL: Cole Palmer living up to expectation at Chelsea – Pochettino

    Mauricio Pochettino,  the manager of Chelsea football club of England has revealed that he was not expecting Cole Palmer to have a big impact at Chelsea.

    It would be recalled that Palmer joined the Blues from Manchester City in a £42 million deal in August.

    The 21-year-old has now scored 20 Premier League goals and is joint-top scorer with former City teammate Erling Haaland.

    When asked if he’s surprised at how many goals Palmer has scored since moving to Stamford Bridge, Pochettino responded: “We believe they can perform but it is true he is performing in a very good way; maybe above expectation. I think it’s his first consistent season playing but we need to be careful because he is still young, he is growing, he needs to develop in different areas.

    “But of course, he is far away from what we expected from the beginning. I need to be honest.”

  • Cole Palmer very grateful to Man City – Pochettino

    Cole Palmer very grateful to Man City – Pochettino

    Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino believes there is much more to come from Cole Palmer.

    The attacking midfielder is having an outstanding season since joining the club from Manchester City.

    Palmer is top of the goalscoring and assists charts for the club this term.

    Pochettino stated in a press conference on how he can improve further: “To absorb the pressure of playing in the Premier League consistently. We were talking to the coaching staff, it’s about the demand in his private life.

    “Maybe he needs to pay attention in different things than before he didn’t pay attention. We need to be careful. We have experience of course to manage this kind of thing with a young kid to become a bigger star.”

    As they prepare to face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi final, Pochettino added: “He already played twice [vs Man City]. He is very grateful with Man City, with Pep Guardiola, he always talks very highly about them. He’s not this type of player to have something inside.

    “He understood perfectly that maybe for different reasons he wanted to prove himself at another club. Thank you to Manchester City for giving the opportunity for him to move to another club.”

    On Palmer’s quality, he finished: “That is a consequence of his shots and his teammates who pass him the ball in the right moment.

    “Honestly, always we never judged the players when we signed the players but it is true he is performing in a very good way. His first consistent season playing, also we need to be careful because he is young and he is growing and level up in different areas, his game.”

  • FA Cup: Lawrenson predicts Man City vs Chelsea, Coventry vs Man United

    FA Cup: Lawrenson predicts Man City vs Chelsea, Coventry vs Man United

    Mark Lawrenson a former Liverpool footballer  has predicted the outcome of this weekend’s FA Cup semi-final matches.

    Manchester City will face Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening, while Manchester United will clash with Coventry in the other FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.

    Providing his predictions, Lawrenson told Paddy Power: ‘Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea, Coventry 0-1 Manchester United.’

    The kick-off time for Manchester City vs Chelsea is 5:15 p.m., while the kick-off time for Manchester United vs Coventry is 3:30 p.m.

    Manchester City are the tournament’s defending champions and would be hoping that they retain the trophy they won last season.

    Meanwhile, the FA Cup remains the only hope for both Chelsea and United to win a title this season.

  • FA Cup: Manchester City’s Haaland set to miss semi final clash against Chelsea

    FA Cup: Manchester City’s Haaland set to miss semi final clash against Chelsea

    Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday due to injury.

    City coach Pep Guardiola has revealed.

    It would be recalled that Haaland was substituted before the start of extra time in City’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg defeat against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

    Guardiola said after the penalty shoot-out loss that the Norway striker asked to be withdrawn but did not give a reason why.

    The City boss has now confirmed Haaland suffered an injury against Real and suggested it was not certain his leading scorer would recover in time for the FA Cup holders’ clash with Chelsea.

    “We will see. It was a tough game, a lot of action, high intensity for both sides,” Guardiola told reporters on Friday.

    “Erling felt something, a muscular issue. That’s why he told me he could not continue.

    “The doctor said he had a little bit of niggles, a little problem, we will see how his evolution is in the next hours.”

    While Haaland remains unsure to be feature against Chelsea City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne should be involved against Chelsea after being taken off during extra time against Real due to fatigue.

    Given City’s hectic schedule, Guardiola conceded it is understandable that players are tired at this stage of the season.

    “It’s normal with the amount of games we are playing this season and the previous seasons and not much recovery, and extra time and high intensity.

    “We put a lot of pressure on our game and that’s why the fatigue is there. They are human beings. They are not machines. We are used to it,” he said.

    The agonising shoot-out defeat by Real ended City’s hopes of winning a Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup treble for a second consecutive season.

    But they remain on course to repeat the domestic double and Guardiola is determined to ensure the Premier League leaders bounce back from their European frustration.

    “We don’t have another option. I don’t want us to feel sorry for ourselves.

  • EPL: Chelsea coach, Pochettino slams Jackson, Madueke for dragging penalty with Cole Palmer

    EPL: Chelsea coach, Pochettino slams Jackson, Madueke for dragging penalty with Cole Palmer

    Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has slammed Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke for dragging a penalty with Cole Palmer in their 6-0 drubbing of Everton on Monday night at Stamford Bridge.

    Pochetinno described the  heated exchange among Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke over a penalty in their 6-0 win over Everton was “a shame” and “a sad situation”.

    It would be recalled that the  trio bickered over who would take the spot kick, which Palmer eventually did to net his fourth of the game and put Chelsea 5-0 in front.

    As Conor Gallagher gave the ball to Palmer, Madueke and Jackson tried to snatch it off the 21-year-old, resulting in ugly scenes at Stamford Bridge.

  • Chelsea manager Pochettino explains Palmer substitution

    Chelsea manager Pochettino explains Palmer substitution

    Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that Cole Palmer is fit and healthy.

    The attacking midfielder was subbed off when they were 2-1 up against Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday.

    However, the Blues ended up conceding a late goal and drew 2-2 against the bottom team in the league.

    Asked about subbing Palmer due to injury, Pochettino responded: “No, no, no. I think he was tired.

    “My feeling was he was tired. 2-1 for us, Carney is another No.10 who can play there and do the job.

    “Yes, I think we are happy with him. We need to protect him. He got a knock against Manchester United and was a little bit more tired than normal, but we wanted to protect him after scoring the second goal.

    “Trying to avoid a problem for the future.”

  • Connection with Chelsea fans will improve – Pochettino

    Connection with Chelsea fans will improve – Pochettino

    Chelsea’s incredible win over Manchester United may help their manager connect with supporters.

    That is the view of the man himself, Mauricio Pochettino, as he spoke in the aftermath of the dramatic contest.

    The Blues were 3-2 down to United in added time, but won 4-3 after two late Cole Palmer goals.

    “The fans are so important in football,” Pochettino said to reporters.

    “I am so happy, not only for the three points or because our performance was better than Manchester United, but because this was my first time here at Stamford Bridge that I started to feel a connection with the fans.

    “That will be really helpful for us until the end of the season. That, for me, should be what’s really important.”

  • I took a big risk by joining Chelsea – Pochettino

    I took a big risk by joining Chelsea – Pochettino

    Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine manager of Chelsea football Club has revealed that he took a gamble on himself by accepting the job at Stamford Bridge.

    It would be recalled that Pochettino was appointed as the Blues’ permanent head coach last summer after he was sacked at Paris Saint-Germain.

    According to the Argentine who had job offers at Real Madrid and Manchester United, admits he knew the Chelsea job would be “a massive challenge”.

    He said: “I played with my reputation to come to Chelsea also, in a project that is to build a team with young, talented players with the potential to become top players.

    “We knew that was a massive challenge but I want to give the team the tools to win games, believe in ourselves, and build a very good relationship”.

    Chelsea’s 4-3 victory over United on Thursday, saw them climb up to 10th place with 43 points.

  • EPL: Liverpool beat Sheffield 3-1 to return to top of the log, Chelsea stun United 4-3 in comeback win

    EPL: Liverpool beat Sheffield 3-1 to return to top of the log, Chelsea stun United 4-3 in comeback win

    Liverpool are back on top of the Premier League  log after defeating visiting Sheffield united 3-1 at Anfield.

    Darwin Nunez, Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo ensured the Reds returned to the top of the summit after being pegged back by Arsenal two days ago.

    Nunez gave them a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute before the Blades equalised through an own goal by Bradley in the 58th minute.

    However, the Reds bounced back through a wonder goal from Mac Allister in the 76th minute, and Gakpo then sealed the victory with a late header.

    With eight games remaining in the season, Liverpool lead with 70 points. Arsenal are second with 68 points, while defending champions Manchester City are third with 67 points.

    Elsewhere, Chelsea on Thursday night defeated Manchester United 4-3 after trailing 3-2 for the largest percentage of the thrilling encounter.

    The Blues staged a last-gasp comeback to beat Manchester United 4-3 with Cole Palmer bagging a hat-trick to turn a madcap Premier League match on its head.
    Chelsea’s top scorer Palmer struck twice deep into added time at Stamford Bridge to save the Blues who were on the verge of a 3-2 home defeat.
    United remain in sixth spot and still 11 points behind fourth-placed Villa ,with a game in hand.
    When it seemed the match was headed for a draw Cole Palmer struct twice in the last one minute of the encounter to win the match for the Blues.
    Chelsea had raced into a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes with a strike by captain Conor Gallagher and a Palmer penalty.
    Goals by Alejandro Garnacho – after a Moises Caicedo error – and Bruno Fernandes before halftime and another in the 67th minutes by Garnacho turned the tide towards United, who are chasing qualification for next season’s Champions League.
    But with the Blues looking beaten, Diogo Dalot brought down Noni Madueke in the box and after a nail-biting VAR check, Palmer stroked home from the spot for the second time on the night to level the match at 3-3 in the 10th minute of added time.
    A minute later, he blasted a shot that deflected off United’s midfielder, Scott McTominay, into the net to claim his 16th league goal of the season and send the home fans into raptures.
    The victory took Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea up to 10th, five points behind United with a game in hand and still hoping to snatch a Europa League spot despite their stop-start season.