This club belongs in the Champions League', says relieved Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United's Champions League place was something like winning a trophy due to the difficulty of the Premier League after qualification was sealed with Thursday's 4-1 win over Chelsea.The victory moves the Dutchman's team into third place, two points ahead of Newcastle, ahead of Sunday's final league game, Fulham's visit to Old Trafford.
Manchester City cap title triumph with win over Chelsea thanks to Alvarez
Manchester City have never enjoyed a more dominant moment or a more tantalising one.A third Premier League title in a row and fifth in six seasons?Check.It had been sealed when Arsenal lost at Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening what happened on the pitch here felt incidental.It was a party in sky blue, beginning inside the Etihad when the Chelsea players lined up to give the champions a pre-match guard of honour and rolling all the way through to the pitch invasion from thousands of City supporters at full time.
TEAM NEWS Manchester City could again be without defender Nathan Ake due to a hamstring injury.Manager Pep Guardiola has no other injury concerns to contend with in his squad.Chelsea are missing Benoit Badiashile, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, N'Golo Kante and Mason Mount due to injury.
Frank Lampard doubles down on Chelsea's Erling Haaland transfer interest
Frank Lampard has again insisted that he wanted Chelsea to sign Erling Haaland during his initial spell as the club's permanent manager.Earlier this season when still at Everton, Lampard revealed that he made a play to bring Haaland to Stamford Bridge back in 2019, but the Blues were unsuccessful in their efforts.
TEAM NEWS Chelsea caretaker boss Frank Lampard is again without a host of players for what is his last match in charge.Benoit Badiashile, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Reece James are all out, while Mason Mount is a doubt.Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has confirmed Joelinton and Javier Manquillo will miss this game.
Manchester United vs Chelsea: Marcus Rashford fitness boost confirmed by Erik ten Hag
The Red Devils host the Blues at Old Trafford looking to secure Champions League qualification, with goals an issue of late after just five scored by Ten Hag's team in their last five games.But the return of Rashford will be a boost in that regard, after he sat out the trip to Bournemouth due to illness having battled a leg injury.
TEAM NEWS Chelsea are without Ben Chilwell, who injured his hamstring during the win over Bournemouth.Wesley Fofana is expected to return after his own hamstring issue but this game comes too soon for Marc Cucurella.Nottingham Forest defenders Serge Aurier and Renan Lodi are doubts after they were both taken off with injuries during the game against Southampton.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Chelsea have a rare chance to secure back-to-back wins this season when Nottingham Forest visit Stamford Bridge this weekend.Frank Lampard at long last ended his miserable record as the Blues' caretaker manager with a 3-1 victory at Bournemouth which confirmed that they are safe from relegation.The same cannot yet be said for Steve Cooper's Forest, who still have work to do to ensure they beat the drop.
'Won't get any easier' - NI's Premier League plight
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds; live text commentary, report and reaction on BBC Sport website & app
When Michael O'Neill was plotting a route to qualification for the Euro 2016 finals, he had a solid core of Premier League regulars at his disposal.Captain Steven Davis at Southampton, and the West Brom trio of Jonny Evans, Chris Brunt and Gareth McAuley, as well as Craig Cathcart at newly promoted Watford, were all mainstays of their teams.
Who is like prime Hoddle? Garth's Team of the Week
At the end of every round of fixtures, BBC football pundit Garth Crooks is on hand to give you his Team of the Week.Who has he picked this time?Take a look and then pick your own team below and share it on social media.As ever, Garth also has his say on the game's big talking points in the Crooks of the Matter.
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United: Premier League live
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Not long now: It's a filthy, dirty evening in North London, where the players of Tottenham and Manchester United are lined up in the tunnel of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Ferguson & Wenger join Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.Ferguson, 81, is the most successful manager in Premier League history with a record 13 titles.Wenger won three league titles during his 22-year spell in charge of the Gunners.
Mason Mount 'very likely' to leave Chelsea this summer as he hires new agent report
(Image credit: Robbie Jay Barratt AMA/Getty Images) Mason Mount is said to be 'very likely' to leave Chelsea (opens in new tab) this summer, after the midfielder reportedly hiring a new agent.Mount, 24, is about to enter the final 12 months of his deal at Stamford Bridge, and it seems that he will not be agreeing a new contract with the Blues.
Chelsea woes continue as they set unwanted record after Wolves defeat
If playing on Christmas Eve afternoon wasn't bad enough, particularly for Chelsea's travelling fans, then the defeat against Wolves just about topped things off.
What next for Celtic with Postecoglou poised to leave - your views
Will Ange stay?Is Brendan coming back?What about Steve Clarke?We asked for your views on where Celtic should go next with manager Ange Postecoglou set to become the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur.Here are some of your responses.Don: Why can't we get our managers to stay?It's more ambitious to progress Celtic in Europe than get a top four in English Premier League.
Manchester City enjoy coronation but they cannot control their legacy | Jonathan Liew
The fans were warned not to invade the pitch.There was a message on the big screen a few minutes before the end, a reminder on the public address system that entering the playing surface was strictly illegal and would not be tolerated.There was a line of stewards and police officers poised like sprinters by the touchline, ready to secure the turf as soon as the game ended.
'I have had so many pinch-myself moments' - Jill Scott column
Former England midfielder Jill Scott, who won 161 caps for the Lionesses and appeared at 10 major international tournaments, retired from football last year after helping her side win Euro 2022 on home soil.She has since become a household name after winning ITV reality series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
"Consistency" - Frank Lampard believes manager changes at Chelsea cost him trophies
Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard believes the constant change of manager at the London club during his time there cost him trophies.Under the stewardship of former owner Roman Abramovich, Chelsea were known to be ruthless when it came to the expectations of their managers and that seems to have continued under Todd Boehly who has already had four different people in the dugout this campaign.
Football Daily | Cup final day is no longer unmissable, but this one means all in Manchester
Saturday, Wembley Way.The tribes will gather, demarcated by red and blue though Mancunian fashion by-laws dictate all adult males must wear white ankle socks below thigh-revealing shorts, should temperatures top 15 degrees.It's likely to be bad-tempered; it always is between these two, but rail strikes and lengthy motorway delays from Congleton downwards are hardly likely to ease the mood.
Manchester City's history with Chelsea dates back to 1907, but only recently has the duel between these two clubs been considered of utmost importance.City and Chelsea have been two distinct beneficiaries of the sport's evolution with foreign ownership playing such a major role in the development of the Premier League.
Chelsea agree terms with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as manager
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over as Chelsea's new head coach after extensive talks with the Stamford Bridge club.Chelsea have been looking for a new manager since firing Graham Potter last month.Pochettino will be the third permanent manager to work under the Todd Boehly-Clearlake capital ownership since they bought the club last year.
Chelsea manager saga finally at an end as Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal
It's perhaps taken a little longer than expected, but Chelsea are finally ready to unveil Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.The west Londoners have toiled through much of this season, mainly under the stewardship of Graham Potter and the current, disastrous and short reign of former midfielder, Frank Lampard.
According to a recent report from The Athletic, Chelsea will reveal their new permanent manager at some point this week.This season, it's safe to say, has been a turbulent one for Chelsea Football Club.In addition to incredibly poor results on the pitch, they've also been through four managers with Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Bruno Saltor and Frank Lampard all taking the helm.
'We're going to figure it out' - Todd Boehly breaks silence on disastrous start at Chelsea
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has broken his silence on Chelsea's disastrous 2022/23 campaign under his stewardship.The Blues have endured an embarrassing first season under the new ownership, going through three different managers in Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and now caretaker boss Frank Lampard.
Pundit cites lack of "foundations" as biggest issue at Chelsea
Pundit and former Premier League player Matthew Upson has claimed that there are bigger issues at Chelsea than the decision-making of caretaker manager Frank Lampard.The Blues were beaten 3-1 last night by Arsenal and have lost all four of their Premier League matches since Lampard took charge.Chelsea are 12th in the league and could still be relegated mathematically, but the likelihood of that happening is very, very unlikely.
As the saying goes, you can't just throw money at a problem.Todd Boehly's Clearlake consortium have ploughed more than £600m into a Chelsea side that finished third last season.Clearly they expected something better than a campaign spent scrabbling around mid-table - the Blues are likely to set their record-lowest points after five defeats from five under Frank Lampard.
Chelsea fans finally get some good news from the club after horrendous season
It's been one of the worst seasons in recent memory for Chelsea Football Club, as they've stumbled from one disaster to another, each worse than the last.Todd Boehly came riding into town as the saviour of the club after Roman Abramovich sold up, but he's made poor decision after poor decision.Sacking Thomas Tuchel as it turned out for not allowing Boehly to bring his kids into the changing room during half-time, per talkSPORT was the first.
Frank Lampard says Chelsea's recent poor results reflects "the reality" of where the club is and it will take time to turn things around.New owner Todd Boehly has spent £600m on new players this season, only for performances to get worse.Lampard has lost all his six games in charge, with the midweek defeat at Arsenal leaving them on course for their lowest finish since 1996.
Video: Frank Lampard makes crazy decision in Chelsea training session
Just when you think that this Premier League season couldn't get any crazier for Chelsea, Frank Lampard goes and does something that has topped everything off.It's been a circus down at Stamford Bridge for a variety of reasons during the 2022/23 campaign, and the quicker it can be written off and moved on from the better for all concerned.
Video: Badiashile gives Chelsea a late lead against Bournemouth
May 6th 2023, 16:54 Chelsea have taken a late lead against Bournemouth with Badiashile scoring in the 82nd minute to make it 2-1.Frank Lampard is on his way towards the first win as Chelsea manager since his return to Stamford Bridge.Conor Gallagher gave Chelsea an early lead but the lead did not last long as Matias Vina scored a stunning goal to make it 1-1 just minutes later.
According to a recent report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea are hoping to raise some big funds during the summer transfer window.It's safe to say that this season hasn't panned out as many Chelsea fans would've hoped.The Blues just haven't been able to get going across all competitions and now, they're struggling to even make it into the top half of the Premier League table.
Thomas Tuchel reveals plans to add Chelsea coach to Bayern Munich setup
Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed he wants to add Chelsea coach Anthony Barry to his backroom staff.The German champions surprisingly and swiftly parted company with Julian Nagelsmann at the end of this week, replacing him with Tuchel following a quick round of negotiations.Tuchel was unveiled as Bayern's newest boss on Saturday, where he revealed that he plans on reuniting with Chelsea coach Barry in the near future.
TEAM NEWS Chelsea are without Raheem Sterling, who has a minor hamstring problem, but Reece James could come back into contention after missing the win against Leicester through illness.N'Golo Kante, who last played in August, has a chance of returning to the matchday squad.Thiago Silva, Mason Mount and Cesar Azpilicueta are again sidelined.
Mason Mount's stock with Chelsea fans may have fallen somewhat after a disappointing league campaign but there is little doubt that the England international is still one of the best academy graduates in recent memory.How much is Mason Mount worth now?Under Frank Lampard, a number of talented youngsters would progress into Chelsea's first team after promising spells in the Championship.
Chelsea midfielder says that he wants to be a part of Chelsea's future
Kante has been crucial to Chelsea's success since his arrival from Leicester in 2016 and when he has been injured, the Blues have suffered, none more so than this season.Injured in the second game of the campaign against Tottenham, everyone associated with Chelsea began to question whether the club should extend his contract that is set to expire this summer amid these injury worries.
Final decision imminent: Chelsea to announce new manager in coming days
Chelsea are reportedly close to completing their search for a new manager, with a decision to come in the next few days.Mauricio Pochettino remains the favourite for the Blues job, with a final decision and official announcement now looking fairly imminent, according to The Athletic.Chelsea are enduring a difficult season, though they finally got back to winning ways with a 3-1 win away to Bournemouth at the weekend a first win for Frank Lampard since he returned to the club as interim manager.
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Chelsea co-controlling owner Todd Boehly has pleaded for patience from the club's supporters but insisted they will "figure out" a path to long term success.Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their takeover of Chelsea almost a year ago and invested more than £600 million on players but find themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League nearing the end of a trophyless season.
Changing managers late in the season is "strange" as new coaches do not have "magic dust" for struggling teams, says Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson.He and Hodgson are two of six Premier League managers who will finish the season on an interim basis."I don't quite know what the new manager is really expected to do," said Hodgson, who was appointed in March.
Chelsea urged to replace Frank Lampard with Blues Women's manager Emma Hayes
Chelsea have been surprisingly urged to replace Frank Lampard with the manager of their Women's team Emma Hayes.There's no doubt Hayes has been a huge success in the women's game, but we're yet to see a female head coach taking charge of a men's club in the Premier League.Still, talkSPORT host Andy Goldstein believes Hayes should be given the Chelsea job after the team's disastrous run under Lampard.
Arsenal vs Chelsea - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Two London rivals with drastically differing fortunes meet on Tuesday as Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League.While the Gunners may have lost their footing in the title race, they still find themselves in a position that every London team would kill for, not least a Chelsea side who have not yet mathematically secured their place in the Premier League next season.
Just days after a massive and potentially decisive game at the top of the Premier League, there is now one at the bottom.It isn't quite winner takes all, but it is close, as Leicester host Everton on Monday night in a huge fight for top-flight survival.The Foxes are 18th, one place and one point above the Toffees.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea are considering the possibility of allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer this summer, despite there being 12 months more on his contract.Having spent four years at Arsenal, the Gabonese striker left London in January 2022 and joined Barcelona, only to return to the UK capital and sign a two-year deal with Chelsea the following summer.
Chelsea interim coach Frank Lampard opens up on poor results (Video) - Soccer News
Chelsea failed to win any of their last seven matches in all competitions, drawing two and losing five.It's obviously a difficult puzzle for interim coach Frank Lampard to solve at this point.????️ "Low on confidence and low on performance."???? Frank Lampard outlines the issues within Chelsea as they search for their first win in eight games pic.twitter.com/BjgVao41li
Video: 'Too nice' - Frank Lampard criticises his Chelsea players for a lack of physicality against Arsenal | CaughtOffside
Another Chelsea game overseen by Frank Lampard and another Chelsea defeat, this time by Arsenal, and the Blues midfield legend was in no mood to mince his words after the game.The Gunners comprehensively outplayed their visitors in the first half, with Chelsea second to every ball and rarely closing down their opponent.
(Video) Odegaard and Jesus make it 2 and 3-0 against Chelsea
On 31 minutes, Odegaard finished superbly from inside the box and two minutes later, Jesus finished from close range after some pinball in the area.GOAL | Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea | Odegaardpic.twitter.com/A6tXdMLZQWVAR Tatico (@vartatico) May 2, 2023 GOAL | Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea | Gabriel Jesus ??pic.twitter.com/BN7bUOcfTd
Seven Solid Transfer Targets for Liverpool in Summer 2023!
The clouds of perturbance loom over Anfield.While the victory against Tottenham sure is pleasing, there were a few unmistakable errors that have been disturbing the reds throughout the season.All of Spurs' three goals were a result of Liverpool mentally collapsing in defense.Curtis Jones' impressive form has filled in a bit, but the cracks in the backline are crystal clear.
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Manchester City Football Club have seized control of the Premier League title and are now just two points behind leaders Arsenal FC with two games in hand.City have 7 league games remaining, and if they win them all they will finish with 94 points.Arsenal's maximum point haul after the loss at the Etihad is 90.
England goalkeeper Pickford agrees new Everton deal
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has agreed a new deal with Everton.The 28-year-old was approaching the last 12 months of his contract at Goodison Park and with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.Pickford joined Everton from Sunderland for £30m in 2017 and has made 222 appearances for the Merseyside club.
David Moyes says he "does not see a divided club" at West Ham as they prepare to face what could be a pivotal league game with Everton on Saturday.Both clubs are struggling and currently reside in the Premier League's bottom three, with 15 points from 19 games.Everton fans protested against the club's owners at Goodison Park last weekend, but Moyes does not see similar discord at his own club.