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At the age of 38, Thiago Silva has shown again this season that he is still amongst the best defenders in world football as the centre-back has been arguably the Blues' most consistent performer throughout a very tough campaign at the West London club.The Brazil international extended his stay at Stamford Bridge earlier this year, keeping him at the Premier League club until the summer of 2024.

Chelsea are enduring a dreadful campaign.Despite being taken over by American billionaire Todd Boehly last year and seeing their new owner splash over 600m in the last two transfer windows, the Londoners are arguably the worst they have ever been.Having made the decision to part ways with former boss Thomas Tuchel in favour of hiring then-Brighton boss Graham Potter, Boehly was determined to start his Chelsea tenure by making some big changes.

Tottenham have completed the signing of Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent deal from Juventus.The 23-year-old has now signed a five-year deal with the Premier League club, reportedly for a reduced fee of £25m.During his loan spell, Kulusevski scored seven goals in 57 appearances and helped Spurs secure Champions League qualification in 2021-22.

Brighton have completed the club record signing of Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Watford on a five-year deal.The 21-year-old, who joined the Hornets in 2020, moves to the Premier League club for a fee of just under £30m.Brighton agreed a deal on 5 May and Pedro was able to complete his switch once the summer transfer window opened.

Man United still have eyes on Aston Villa's goalkeeper, Emi Martinez.The hunt for a new goalkeeper, to either challenge or replace David de Gea, is leading Manchester United to search far and wide.David Raya and Diogo Costa seem to be the names atop most fans' lists, though neither come cheaply.Further shot-stoppers are now being linked with a potential Red Devils switch - including Emi Martinez.

Man United want to be kept in the loop in regard to the future of Brighton midfielder, Moises Caicedo.Last night, we covered the latest as Manchester United look to pursue Mason Mount.The Red Devils, and the player, are keen on the move.However, the club and Chelsea remain apart in valuation.Sky Sports News ran a similar story on Mount over the last 24 hours.

The 2023-24 Premier League fixtures are being released on Thursday at 09:00 BST - and you will get them on the BBC Sport website and app as soon as they are announced.Luton Town are set to discover their opponents for their first top-flight match since 1992, while Burnley and Sheffield United will find out who they kick off against as both return to the division after short stints in the Championship.

Newcastle have emerged as late contender to sign defender Kim Min-jae, 26, from Napoli, according to The Sun.The South Korea international, whose 42million release clause is triggered on July 1, had been reportedly close to signing for Manchester United.The Red Devils are also among a host of clubs tracking Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez, 19.

It is 176 days since the Glazer family said they were considering selling Manchester United.The process has been protracted, as you might expect for a potential £6bn transaction, one vocal bidder pulled out after the Glazers' decision to go to a third round."The bidding is turning into a farce," Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus said.

Dale Johnson, General Editor, ESPN FCMay 10, 2023, 05:37 AM ET


Manchester City rescued a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, but there was VAR controversy over the equalising goal.- How VAR decisions affected every Premier League club in 2022-23- VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guide
Possible ball out of play on De Bruyne goal
What happened: Manchester City equalised in the 67th minute when Kevin De Bruyne brilliantly fired into the net from the edge of the area, but Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and several players were adamant that Bernardo Silva had failed to keep the ball in play just before, and that the goal should have been disallowed by the VAR.

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Brighton will give newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City a guard of honour on Wednesday.Adam Webster is fit enough to return as a substitute for Albion but Robert Sanchez remains out of the squad.City defender Nathan Ake is not expected to be involved as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.

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Emmanuel Dennis could come back into contention for Nottingham Forest after missing two games with a minor injury.Gustavo Scarpa is nursing a calf problem but Danilo should be fit despite a recent hamstring issue.Gabriel Martinelli and Oleksandr Zinchenko will sit out Arsenal's final two matches of the season because of respective ankle and calf injuries.

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Armel Bella-Kotchap will miss Southampton's final three games after being forced off with a hamstring injury against Nottingham Forest.Romain Perraud, Mohamed Salisu, Juan Larios and Tino Livramento remain sidelined, while Che Adams is a doubt.Saints will be relegated if they don't win, or if Nottingham Forest avoid defeat at Chelsea and Everton beat Manchester City on Sunday.

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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.

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Fulham winger Daniel James has trained but is still nursing a hamstring issue that has kept him out for two games.Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream remain long-term absentees.Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha may have played his last game for the club after sustaining a hamstring injury last weekend.

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Newcastle remain without Sean Longstaff, though he is making good progress in his recovery from a foot problem, according to boss Eddie Howe.Jacob Murphy is doubtful with a groin issue, while Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles are unavailable.Brighton trio Adam Webster, Joel Veltman and Solly March are still ruled out because of injury.

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Brentford have no new fitness concerns but remain without injured quartet Christian Norgaard, Keane Lewis-Potter, Pontus Jansson and Thomas Strakosha.Manager David Moyes may rest key players such as Michail Antonio with next week's second leg in mind.Vladimir Coufal and Gianluca Scamacca are still sidelined.

Raheem Sterling has said Chelsea's slump this season has been one of the low points of his career but believes the struggles could strengthen the Premier League club in the long run.Chelsea's 3-1 defeat by Arsenal on Tuesday left them 12th in the table, stumbling towards their worst campaign since the 1993-94 season despite huge expenditure on players, including Sterling's move from Manchester City for £47.5 million ($60m).

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Newcastle will continue to monitor Allan Saint-Maximin, who has resumed training after a hamstring injury and could come back into contention.Sean Longstaff is still nursing a foot issue and is doubtful for this match.Head coach Eddie Howe says there are also "a couple of little niggles but hopefully nothing major that will affect the team".

Tottenham Hotspur are determined to sign James Maddison from Premier League rivals Leicester City in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider .The report has claimed that Leicester could sell the England international attacking midfielder for £60 million, and that Tottenham are making a push for him.

Newcastle United are interested in signing Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan in the summer transfer window, according to .The report has claimed that the Premier League club scouted the defender in action for Milan against AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico in Rome in Serie A this past weekend.Tomori is open to leaving AC Milan for a club in the Premier League in the summer of 2023.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to hold talks with West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, as soon as the season ends.The Gunners are also considering a move for Crystal Palace's England defender Marc Guehi, 22.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid for a majority stake in Manchester United includes him wanting immediate control of transfers if a deal is agreed.

Leeds United say they have closed their "offices, ticket office, foundation offices and club shop at Elland Road" following police advice.The Premier League club say the move is "until further notice"."We apologise for any inconvenience and we will inform the public when normal service resumes," said a Leeds United statement.

A man who racially abused Brentford striker Ivan Toney on social media has been banned from every stadium in the country in the first banning order issued under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.Toney, who has been racially abused several times in the past, shared a screenshot of the message he received on Instagram in October after he scored twice in a 2-0 win over Brighton.

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Crystal Palace Under-21 head coach and former club captain Paddy McCarthy will manage the first team on Sunday following Patrick Vieira's sacking.Albert Sambi Lokonga is ineligible to face his parent club, Will Hughes and James McArthur remain doubts because of illness and goalkeeper Vicente Guaita might not be fit to return.

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Adam Webster is available for Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday despite twice pulling up injured during Saturday's draw against Leeds.Fellow defender Tariq Lamptey missed that match and will be assessed.Cheick Doucoure returns for Crystal Palace after serving a one-match suspension.Fellow midfielder Will Hughes should be available after illness ruled him out of the narrow weekend defeat by Manchester City.

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi says his team have "not yet understood" their potential after they were held to a frustrating Premier League draw against Crystal Palace.The result represented a missed opportunity for the Seagulls in their bid to qualify for European competition for the first time in their history.

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Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure serves a one-match ban on Saturday as a consequence of his red card against Aston Villa last week.Will Hughes was ill early in the week but trained on Friday and will be assessed.Phil Foden is available for Manchester City despite aggravating a foot problem against Newcastle.