Ex-Blues defender Mario Melchiot believes two players often played out of position at the Bridge may soon decide to look elsewhere for preferred roles Chelsea have been warned that Sarri-ball may be pushing Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante towards the exits, with Mario Melchiot suggesting that tactical tweaks could lead to high-profile departures. Two star …

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The resurgent Red Devils are full of confidence and will give Jurgen Klopp’s side a difficult game, says a man preparing to head for Old Trafford Georginio Wijnaldum expects Premier League title hopefuls Liverpool to have a difficult game against Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are enjoying “a new flow”. United are unbeaten …

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The in-demand Tottenham midfielder’s agent claims no further contract discussions are planned in north London until the end of the season Christian Eriksen “only wants to focus on football”, claims his agent, with the Tottenham playmaker set to see Real Madrid rumours rumble on as no further contract talks are planned at this stage. Having …

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Click:filling portable torch The Belgian midfielder says he has headed to China for a new challenge and has no desire to return to European football any time soon Marouane Fellaini insists his move from Manchester United to China was not driven by money, with there every chance he would still be at Old Trafford had …

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The Dutch defender admits he has developed his game at a rapid rate in recent years and it has presented him a shot at major honours this season Virgil van Dijk claims there was a time when he “wasn’t good enough to play centre-back”, but as the world’s most expensive defender, the £75 million ($98m) …

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The Blues produced goals when they really needed them to win 3-2 in Germany – and with 10 men to boot – but they also showed familiar vulnerabilities The manner of Manchester City’s late, dramatic and ultimately classy comeback against Schalke will have supporters dreaming of Champions League glory, even if we are several months …

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The Reds have four key Premier League games before the second leg in Bavaria and the Scotland international says they cannot lose focus Andy Robertson says Liverpool have already forgotten about their Champions League last-16 tie with Bayern Munich as they prepare to focus on winning their first Premier League title for 29 years. The …

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From midfield enforcers and teak tough defenders to elegant skill players – Goal takes a look at players who have received a litany of red cards Getty Images #1 Joey Barton Before he became Joey Barton the philosopher, he was Joey Barton the punisher. The former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder was sent off …

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The former Gunners goalkeeper believes that the Frenchman would be the perfect fit for the Blues should Maurizio Sarri be sacked Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would be “a great Chelsea manager” if he were to make a shock return to the Premier League, according to David Seaman. Wenger ended his 22-year spell with Arsenal …

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The former USMNT goalkeeper spoke highly of the ex-Atlanta United star’s talents following his move to St James’ Park Newcastle’s new signing Miguel Almiron has all the tools needed to become a top Premier League player, according to Brad Friedel. Friedel is currently the head coach of the New England Revolution and was impressed by what …

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