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  • EPL: Chelsea drop from top four after Wolves defeat

    EPL: Chelsea drop from top four after Wolves defeat

    Frank Lampard says his Chelsea players may be suffering from fatigue after Wolves came from behind to beat the Blues with an added-time winner.

    Pedro Neto’s 95th-minute strike gave the hosts a dramatic victory at Molineux and stopped Lampard’s side going top of the Premier League.

    Daniel Podence had equalised in the second half after Olivier Giroud put the Blues ahead.

    The Portugal forward tiptoed through the Chelsea defence before wrong-footing goalkeeper Edouard Mendy with a shot that deflected in off Reece James.

    It came after a fierce Giroud volley from Ben Chilwell’s cross crept through Rui Patricio’s gloves to open the scoring for the visitors.

    Neto was denied a late penalty for the hosts after referee Stuart Attwell reviewed his original decision on the pitch-side monitor and judged the Wolves forward was not fouled by James.

    But the 20-year-old broke away in the 95th minute and fired a low strike into the far corner beyond Mendy to earn Wolves only their second win in six games.

    It is a second successive defeat for Chelsea after they were beaten at Everton on Saturday, another game in which they could have gone top of the table.

    “There could be some fatigue,” said Lampard, whose side have already played five games in December.

    “I hate to say it after a defeat because it feels like an excuse but even in the first 60 minutes when we were the better team, we didn’t have a zip about us.

    “We’ve travelled up to Everton, came back and then travelled to Wolves but everyone is in the same boat.

    “We have a couple of injuries in areas which means I can’t make too many changes so I understand that side of it.”

    BBC

  • Arsenal outcast Ozil confident of finding another EPL club

    Arsenal outcast Ozil confident of finding another EPL club

    Mesut Ozil is preparing to leave Arsenal.

    The Mirror says he expects to sit out the season before departing in June when his contract expires.

    Ozil is determined to resurrect his career and, as a free agent, is hoping there will be strong interest in him – and could even be an attractive signing for another Premier League club.

    He would be unlikely to get the same sort of money as he is on now but his quality and experience could still be an attractive proposition.

    Ozil has made it clear he wants to stay and fight for his place, does not want to leave in January and his £350,000-a-week contract includes loyalty bonuses and incentives for him staying.

  • Man United suffer double injury blow against West Ham

    Man United suffer double injury blow against West Ham

    Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said both Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial were substituted during Saturday’s 3-1 win over West Ham United because of muscle injuries.

    Uruguayan striker Cavani, who scored twice as a substitute against Southampton last weekend, was operating as the central striker against West Ham, but did not come out for the second half at London Stadium.

    French forward Martial was forced off the pitch after 62 minutes and was replaced by Juan Mata.

    Solskjaer confirmed both strikers will undergo scans ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League encounter with RB Leipzig, with United needing a draw to qualify for the last-16.

    “It is unfortunate… sometimes you get muscle injuries. We lost Anthony and Edinson,” Solskjaer told Sky Sports. “There’s a game already on Tuesday. But It’ll probably be (like this) this season.

    “Some games we have to do without players and I’m glad we’ve got the substitutions we have.”

    After Tomas Soucek put West Ham ahead, goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and substitute Marcus Rashford helped United clinch a fifth consecutive away victory in the league this season.

  • EPL: Chelsea move top after coming from behind to beat Leeds

    Chelsea went top of the Premier League as they came from behind to beat Leeds United in their first game in front of fans for nine months.

    Former Blues striker Patrick Bamford, who spent five years at Chelsea without making a senior appearance, gave Leeds an early lead at Stamford Bridge after getting between defender Kurt Zouma and keeper Edouard Mendy.

    Timo Werner then somehow managed to miss from point-blank range after Olivier Giroud’s flicked header from a corner, the Germany forward hitting the underside of the bar before Leeds cleared.

    However, Giroud marked his first league start of the season with his fifth goal of the week, the scorer of all four of Chelsea’s Champions League goals away to Sevilla in midweek poking home from five yards after Reece James’ cross.

    Chelsea, who welcomed 2,000 fans back to Stamford Bridge after coronavirus restrictions were eased, went ahead as Zouma headed in from Mason Mount’s corner before substitute Christian Pulisic added a late third.

    Chelsea, who started the day third, are one point clear at the top.

    BBC

  • Chelsea not even close to being title contenders – Hargreaves

    Chelsea not even close to being title contenders – Hargreaves

    Former England international Owen Hargreaves insists Chelsea should not be considered title contenders.

    Chelsea have started the season strongly and find themselves third in the table ahead of their clash with Leeds on Saturday night.

    But quizzed on whether Chelsea are legitimate title contenders, Hargreaves told Premier League Productions: “I don’t think so.

    “I like Chelsea and I like what Frank Lampard is building, but I just think Liverpool and Manchester City are above them.

    “I don’t think it will even be close. I think it will be those two first and second and a bunch of other teams after that.

    “Frank has finally settled on this team but those teams [Liverpool and Man City] have been doing it for years and they both know their best teams.

    “Chelsea are probably the third-best team in England but I don’t think they’re good enough or consistent enough to compete with the two teams who have been doing it for far longer and have better players.”

  • EPL: Tottenham back on top after Chelsea draw

    EPL: Tottenham back on top after Chelsea draw

    Tottenham returned to the top of the Premier League despite being held by Chelsea in a highly-competitive yet goalless London stalemate.

    The eagerly-anticipated fixture between two teams in excellent form failed to produce a goal as both sides cancelled each other out at Stamford Bridge.

    Edouard Mendy kept out Serge Aurier’s ferocious strike while Steven Bergwijn scooped another Spurs chance over the bar.

    Chelsea were looking to celebrate Roman Abramovich’s 1,000th game as club owner with victory over a Spurs team managed by their former boss Jose Mourinho.

    The Blues struggled to carve out clear-cut chances although Hugo Lloris produced a great late save to deny Mason Mount.

    Spurs, replaced at the top by Liverpool on Saturday, return to the summit, level on 21 points with the Reds but with a superior goal difference.

    Chelsea are two points behind in third spot.

    BBC

  • Chelsea go top of Premier League

    Chelsea go top of Premier League

    Chelsea moved to the top of the Premier League table, if only for a few hours, after a solid win at Newcastle United, their fifth straight victory in all competitions.

    Federico Fernandez’s own goal set the Blues on their way, the Argentine defender poking the ball over his own line while under pressure from Ben Chilwell.

    But Abraham made sure of the points with a smart finish following Werner’s pass after Newcastle had threatened through Isaac Hayden and Joelinton. Sean Longstaff hit the bar for the home side towards the end.

    Chelsea, who started the day fifth, are top the table on goal difference ahead of Leicester, who are at Liverpool on Sunday.

    Aston Villa, who host Brighton at 15:00 GMT, could replace Chelsea at the summit with a big win, while Tottenham, who entertain Manchester City at 17:30, will move to the summit with a victory.

  • EPL clubs offered chance to sign Ahmed Musa

    EPL clubs offered chance to sign Ahmed Musa

    Premier League clubs are being offered the chance to sign Ahmed Musa.

    The Nigerian veteran is a free agent after being released by Al Nassr last month.

    According to TEAMtalk, Musa has interest throughout Europe, but would most likely be tempted to come to England.

    He is 28 and still feels he can offer a lot.

    Musa has history in England, as he signed for Leicester City three years ago.

    But he did not have a good time at the club, leaving 18 months later on loan to CSKA Moscow and eventually to the Saudi league.

    Musa managed 11 goals and provided 14 assists in 58 games for Al Nassr.

  • EPL: Liverpool bury pair of Jurgen Klopp glasses

    EPL: Liverpool bury pair of Jurgen Klopp glasses

    A pair of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s glasses have been buried in a steel time capsule due to be opened in 2070.

    To celebrate the opening of their new training centre, alongside manager Klopp’s distinctive spectacles, all to be unearthed in 50 years’ time, are a pair of boots signed by defender Virgil van Dijk, gloves from keeper Alisson and a tribute to the 96 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy.

    Liverpool departed former practice ground Melwood last week, having moved there in the 1950s after deciding training at Anfield damaged the quality of the pitch for match-days.

  • Thiago Silva opens up on differences between Serie A, Ligue 1 and EPL

    Thiago Silva opens up on differences between Serie A, Ligue 1 and EPL

    Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has been asked to compare the Premier League with Serie A and Ligue 1.

    The former PSG captain and AC Milan defender is in his first season in England at the age of 36.

    He said at a Brazil team media conference: “I had a big apprenticeship in Italy. In my opinion, this is one of the best schools for defenders.

    “Then there is the French championship, which is a little more physical and a little stronger. Even if PSG has a strong domination over its opponents, we played in a more exposed way because we had to take risks.

    “As for the English league, after the two matches that I played, it gives me a headache. It’s aerial play at all times, a very high pace of play.”