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Enzo Fernandez has admitted he hopes Chelsea can sign Joao Felix permanently in the summer, as he thinks he’s a “great player” and “gets on” with him which “helps on the field”. Fernandez and Felix were two of the biggest names to walk through the door at Stamford Bridge in January. Indeed, the former cost the Blues a British record transfer fee of £107million and Felix cost around £10million just to be loaned. The pair have both shown their class at moments so far in a Chelsea shirt, as well as a good bond with each other. Felix’s only goal…

Arsenal and Mikel Arteta traveled to Leicester City in dire need of a win after a difficult month, and with reigning Premier League winners Manchester City pouring on the pressure. Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table to five points, courtesy of a hard fought 1-0 away victory over Leicester City. Gabriel Martinelli slotted in the winner at the start of the second half, and took a whack while doing so, to secure a vital three points for Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal thought they had taken a vital lead in the first half when Leandro Trossard pounced on…

Marcus Rashford left Manchester United’s game against Barcelona hurt, and the Carabao Cup final is on Sunday. Rashford is an injury doubt Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is unsure if Marcus Rashford will be fit to start the League Cup final against Newcastle. Rashford sustained an ankle injury in the second half of United’s 2-1 Europa League play-off win over Barcelona on Thursday night and was substituted in the 88th minute. The 25-year-old has plundered 16 goals in his last 18 games and is United’s highest scorer this term with 24 goals and will be assessed over the next…

Unless your name is Robinho, then you’ve probably enjoyed yourself after signing for Manchester City for big money. The Citizens love to splash the cash, and are one of the biggest spenders in Europe. It’s no secret that a large part of their success is down to the transfers they have made since the takeover of Sheik Mansour. The likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Kyle Walker, and Ederson have all arrived for big fees, before going on to have the greatest success, winning trophy after trophy. The spending hasn’t slowed down, either, with Erling Haaland headlining their summer arrivals. Whether…

Mikel Arteta has named the Arsenal star who is giving him ‘big headaches’ and is ‘very close’ to starting more games. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke about one of his summer signings (Picture: Getty) The Gunners are top of the Premier League table, two points clear of Manchester City with a game in hand heading into Saturday’s clash at Leicester City. The north London side got back to winning ways last week with a 4-2 victory over Aston Villa after they went three top-flight games without a win prior to that. Ahead of their match against the Foxes, Arteta revealed that summer signing Fabio Vieira is getting close to starting more…

Mikel Arteta’s motivation for purportedly pushing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of Arsenal varies from Chelsea manager Graham Potter’s. Graham Potter’s comments on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang seemingly contrast with the reported reason for his Arsenal exit last January. Mikel Arteta pushed Aubameyang out of the door after stripping him of his club captaincy, and he has also found himself frozen out at Chelsea. The Blues’ frantic January transfer business has left the 33-year-old in the periphery of Potter’s squad. He hasn’t featured since the 0-0 draw at Liverpool on January 21, leading many to ponder whether his discipline issues at Arsenal have re-emerged in west London. However, when asked…

Man City won the match 3-1 thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland. Arsenal and Manchester City have both been handed fines by the Football Association. Manchester City and Arsenal have both been slapped with fines by the Football Association after their players ‘surrounded the match official’ during their recent Premier League fixture earlier this month. The FA issued a statement on Friday (February 24) in relation to the offences from the match on February 15, which the Blues won 3-1 thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland. It comes after the charges were…

The Blues boss explained the talks with Todd Boehly and the feeling of ‘crisis’ at the club Graham Potter of Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on February 24, 2023 in Cobham, England. Graham Potter joked that it was a ‘crisis meeting’ that made him late for the Chelsea press conference ahead of playing Tottenham on Sunday. The Blues manager has been under pressure after the damaging loss to Southampton and has felt the brunt of fan frustration in the week leading up the London derby. With one win in 10 games and currently working with the worst…

Bukayo Saka has told Arsenal he wants to stay with the Premier League leaders closing in on securing their brilliant forward to a new contract worth a minimum £10million-a-year. Winger Bukayo Saka wants to commit his long-term future to Premier League leaders Arsenal Sportsmail understands significant progress towards an agreement has been made in recent weeks. Sources have indicated that Saka has made clear during recent discussions that his wish is to stay at the Emirates Stadium with important steps towards a positive conclusion now taken. The principles of an agreement are believed to be in place, with all parties now working on resolving smaller details…

Manchester City drew with RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 meeting on Wednesday. Manuel Akanji believes Manchester City need to be more clinical in front of goal. The past week has been an underwhelming one for City as they followed up their massive victory over Arsenal with two draws. They suffered similar issues against both Nottingham Forest and RB Leipzig. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead in an absolutely dominant first half and had plenty of chances to extend their lead and kill off the game. However, those squandered opportunities, including sitters from Erling Haaland, would prove to be…

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard’s diet and training mentality are holding him back. John Obi Mikel, who played for Chelsea for 11 seasons from 2006 to 2017, gave an interview to Dubai Eye radio station and reminisced about his time in London, where he played alongside Eden Hazard, amongst many others. The former Nigerian international, who retired from soccer in 2021, spoke about his day-to-day interactions with the Belgian attacker and wasn’t exactly complimentary: “Eden Hazard is the laziest soccer player I’ve ever seen… but on the day of the game he would win the man…

The duo met several times in London derbies, but now that they are both playing for Arsenal, Jorginho has revealed what the Swiss destroyer did immediately after arriving at the Emirates. Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has revealed that Granit Xhaka kindly footed a dinner bill shortly after he signed for the Gunners despite the previously frosty relationship between the pair. The Italian completed a deadline day move to the Emirates Stadium for £12m after leaving Chelsea. He has already enjoyed a positive impact in North London with his eye-catching shot in the closing moments against Aston Villa finding the net via Emi Martinez to secure a late…

Liverpool’s offensive tendencies have altered, thanks in part to Darwin Nunez. This has left Jürgen Klopp vulnerable in several places, but Mohamed Salah is on the case. Liverpool is having such an unusual season. Only five teams in the Premier League have scored more goals, just four have conceded fewer – which is weird in itself with the defensive horror shows frequently delivered – yet the team finds itself eighth in the table. Almost a quarter of its goals occurring in one match has undoubtedly distorted the picture. Nonetheless, every team has also faced Bournemouth and the Reds are ranked third for…

One week after playing one of the season’s best games at the Nou Camp, Man Utd and Barcelona did not disappoint at Old Trafford. Antony came off the bench to score the winner Erik Ten Hag’s substitutions made the difference as Man Utd came from behind to overcome Barcelona 2-1 and progress into the Round of 16. Daily Star Sport considers what Ten Hag got wrong and right: Systemic failure Ten Hag has got very little wrong since he took over the reins at Old Trafford. Unfortunately, this evening was one of the rare occasions. Ten Hag’s side appeared to…

Man Utd marched into the last-16 of the Europa League with a 2-1 win over Barcelona on Thursday evening. Fred reveals what Erik ten Hag told Man Utd players at half-time vs Barcelona “He said in the first half that we didn’t play like how we [normally] play,” Fred told BT Sport. “But in the second half we were much better, we started very well and scored early. “We had a good talk in half-time with the coach, we changed our minds at half-time and the second half went very well.” Fred, who got the nod to join Casemiro in midfield ahead…

Joao Cancelo has acknowledged to having a ‘difficult personality’ as he reiterated his assertion that his deadline-day departure from Manchester City was a mutual choice reached in a chat with manager Pep Guardiola. The Portuguese defender joined Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the season – with a £61million buy option – after falling out of favour at the Etihad. Cancelo, who has previously brandished claims that his exit came as a result of a row with Guardiola as a ‘complete lie’, said he wanted to leave because he felt he deserved to play more than Rico Lewis and Nathan Ake,…

In a significant indication about his future, Josko Gvardiol has revealed he wants to follow Christopher Nkunku ‘wherever’ he goes with RB Leipzig. Nkunku is reportedly heading to Chelsea this summer after agreeing to join the Blues when his release clause comes into play. ‘The signs are very, very clear that he’s moving to Chelsea,’ Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl told BILD about the forward’s proposed £53million move. And appears that Gvardiol, 21, is also willing to relocate after missing out on his own switch to Chelsea last summer. Speaking to The Times, the Leipzig defender discussed the uncertainty surrounding his failed transfer as well…

Liverpool have been linked with a shock move for Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka, whose contract with the Gunners expires in the summer of 2024. Bukayo Saka has reportedly agreed to sign a new contract with Arsenal The 21-year-old star will put pen to paper on a long-term deal at the Emirates after reaching a breakthrough in talks with the club, it’s been claimed. Saka’s current contract is due to expire in June 2024 after Arsenal triggered a one-year extension clause, but the Gunners have always been seeking to tie down one of manager Mikel Arteta’s most important players on fresh terms. According…

Robin van Persie, a former Netherlands international, spent eight years with Arsenal before joining rivals Man Utd during his prolific Premier League career. Robin van Persie was spotted at Carrington on Wednesday ahead of Man Utd’s clash against Barcelona the following day. The Red Devils take on Barcelona at Old Trafford in the second leg of their Europa League play-off. The first leg finished 2-2 and the winners of Thursday’s game will be regarded as one of the favourites to win UEFA’s secondary men’s club competition. Van Persie visited United’s training ground to conduct an interview with manager Erik ten Hag for BT Sport, which suggests he is still…

Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in January for a British record amount after helping Lionel Messi and Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar a month earlier. Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea on deadline day Enzo Fernandez has called Lionel Messi the “player I look up to” during one of his first interviews as Britain’s most expensive footballer. Fernandez, 22, joined Chelsea in a record £106.7million deal from Benfica last month after winning the World Cup with Argentina in December. The emerging midfielder was handed the Young Player Award for his outstanding performances in Qatar. Messi, 35, was Argentina’s captain at the World Cup and won the competition’s…

The Blues have the future of striker Romelu Lukaku to think about over the summer as well as their head coach Romelu Lukaku scored for Inter Milan as Chelsea question emerges. Thierry Henry has revealed the ideal next destination for Romelu Lukaku as multiple sliding doors await in the summer. The Belgian got back to goalscoring on Wednesday night in the Champions League but has had a torrid run of fitness since his summer loan. Chelsea can take solace in that he is no longer the club’s most expensive asset but a £97.5m striker on loan is hardly an ideal…

Manchester City manager hands the 21-year-old the Kevin De Bruyne role in 4-0 win over Leeds but says there is work to be done Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden will eventually evolve into another David Silva, the man who makes Manchester City tick in the final third of the pitch. The 21-year-old England star gave further evidence of his growing maturity by taking on the Kevin De Bruyne role in the vital 4-0 win at Leeds, and provided two assists and a crucial part in another goal. But with De Bruyne rested ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Real…

Erling Haaland, a Manchester City attacker, has made an exciting start to life at the Etihad Stadium and is surely more than earning the large salary built into his contract. Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland reportedly earns more than double that of teammate Kevin De Bruyne amid his stunning start to life at the Etihad Stadium. The reigning Premier League champions secured a mega-money deal for the Norwegian striker in the summer having paid the release clause written into his contract with former club Borussia Dortmund. City forked out a reported £51m for his signature and that certainly looks like a price worth paying with Haaland having enjoyed…

Mesut Ozil penned an emotional letter to the Arsenal fanbase after his transfer to Turkish club Fenerbahce was finalised on Sunday. Ozil stated that his bond with Arsenal would endure despite his move away from the club and that he would remain a “Gunner for life”. The 32-year-old made 254 appearances for the London club across almost eight years. During that time, he contributed 44 goals and 71 assists helping his side win the FA Cup four times. Ozil was announced as the club-record signing when he arrived from Real Madrid in a £42.30m deal back in 2013. While the midfielder got off…