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      AC Milan vs Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA travel to the San Siro as they look to push for qualification from Group E.The 3-0 victory over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge could prove to have been the turning point for the Blues as Graham Potter registered his first Champions League win.
      Pierre Kalulu of AC Milan celebrates with Theo Hernandez against JuventusCredit: Getty
      Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang waves to the crowd after scoring vs AC Milan
      The victory moved Chelsea up to second, sitting on four points, just one behind RB Salzburg.
      With Milan away, Dinamo Zagreb at home and Salzburg away to come, Potter will be hoping that he can secure qualification from the group and a victory in Italy will certainly help Chelsea in their pursuit for European glory.
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      What time does AC Milan vs Chelsea kick off?

      Chelsea travel to Italy on Tuesday, 11 October.
      The match gets underway from 8pm UK time.
      The game will take place at the San Siro, Milan.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      AC Milan vs Chelsea will be shown live on BT Sport 2.
      The match can also be live streamed on the BT Sport app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet devices.

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      Team News
      Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, who sustained a knee injury in the 3-0 victory over AC Milan in the reverse fixture.
      N’Golo Kante could also miss out, with Graham Potter revealing that he will not rush the midfielder back to action.
      Having chosen to make seven changes against Wolves, Chelsea could have a fairly healthy squad to select from at the San Siro.
      AC Milan, on the other hand, remain with a hefty injury list which saw a weakened side play at Stamford Bridge.
      Despite beating Juventus 2-0 on Saturday, Milan were still without goalkeeper Mike Maignan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Davide Calabria, Junior Messias, Alessandro Florenzi, Alexis Saelemakers and Simon Kjaer.
      Odds
      AC Milan – 21/10
      Draw – 12/5
      Chelsea – 13/10
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      Copenhagen vs Manchester City: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      COPENHAGEN’s goalkeeper will be having nightmares about facing ‘not human’ Erling Haaland as Manchester City travel to Denmark looking to steal three points.His first-half hattrick saw the Citizens come out on top, with the match finishing 5-0 as the Norwegian was rested for the second-half.
      Copenhagen were beaten 5-0 at the Etihad
      Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the second goal of the game against Copenhagen in the Champions League
      Pep Guardiola’s side are among the favourites to lift the Champions League this season as they look to make history, yet to lift the trophy.
      Sitting top of Group G, City are looking good to progress while Copenhagen sit bottom of the group and face elimination.
      What time does Copenhagen vs Manchester City kick off?

      Man City travel to Denmark on Tuesday, 11 October.
      The game will start from 5:45pm UK time.
      The match will take place at Copenhagen’s home stadium, Parken, in Denmark.

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      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The clash will be shown live on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action on the BT Sport app, which can be downloaded on your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team News
      Manchester City will be without Kyle Walker, who is facing a race to return in time for England’s World Cup campaign after sustaining a groin injury.
      John Stones and Kalvin Phillips will likely miss the clash, suffering with a hamstring and shoulder problem.
      Copenhagen’s Akinkunmi Amoo has been ruled out for the rest of the season, while Mamoudou Karamako will not return this month.
      Odds
      Copenhagen – 20/1
      Draw – 15/2
      Man City – 1/9
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      Rio Ferdinand hails Graham Potter for picking ‘seven young Englishmen’ in Chelsea’s win over AC Milan

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      RIO FERDINAND hailed Graham Potter for fielding “seven young English” stars in Chelsea’s win over AC Milan – although one of them is 27. The new Blues boss secured back-to-back victories with three unanswered goals at Stamford Bridge.
      Graham Potter fielded seven English players against AC MilanCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Raheem Sterling started the Champions League clashCredit: Alamy
      In-form Reece James, 22, rounded off the victory after another stunning performance at right-back.
      He linked up well with Mason Mount, 23, and Raheem Sterling, a relative veteran at 27, as Chelsea outplayed the Italian champions.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 26, and Ben Chilwell, 25, started and played the full 90 minutes.
      And then Potter sent on Conor Gallagher, 22, and Trevoh Chalobah, 23, from the Blues bench to see out the game.
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      Ex-Manchester United and England defender Ferdinand was buoyed to see so many of Gareth Southgate’s potential World Cup aces in action – with just seven weeks before the Three Lions’ opener in Qatar against Iran.
      He said: “There is a lot of pressure as they haven’t started well. At home you have to get the points and they were even able to make subs.
      “Potter has seven young English players on the pitch which bodes well and all the right buttons are being pressed.
      “Momentum is key and there is something in the crowd right now. It’s a step in the right direction.
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      “There is a connection between players and fans again. The manager or captain may have seen something.
      “The gulf in class between Italian and English football, it goes in cycles.”
      Fellow BT Sport pundit Joe Cole added: “The number of English players with an English coach at a top side bodes well.
      “That was so routine. To do that to them shows it’s the right direction.”
      Potter has made a strong start to life as Blues bossCredit: PA
      Rio Ferdinand is happy with what he is seeing at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea injury boost as £75m defender Wesley Fofana could be out for just three weeks after initial long-term fears

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      WESLEY FOFANA is breathing a sigh of relief after learning his latest injury is not serious and he may be back within just three weeks.The defender hobbled out of Chelsea’s 3-0 win over AC Milan on Wednesday on crutches and wearing a protective knee brace.
      Wesley Fofana was forced off in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over AC MilanCredit: AP
      Fofana injured his knee in a challenge with Rafael LeaoCredit: Getty
      Fofana broke his leg with former club Leicester last year which led to concerns he may have suffered a similar serious knock.
      He was sent for a scan to assess the scale of the problem which occurred while chasing back against Milan striker Rafael Leao in the first half and forced him off after 38 minutes.
      But it now appears the damage may be as limited as a sprain on his knee and while he is expected to miss Saturday’s home game with Wolves he will not be out long term.
      He also appears set to miss the return fixture against AC Milan, as well as games against Aston Villa, Brentford, and Manchester United.
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      Fofana’s Chelsea team-mates were left praying his injury wasn’t a serious one after watching the defender hobble off the field.
      After posting a picture to Instagram vowing to return stronger, Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Trevoh Chalobah responded with heart and prayer emojis.
      There were fears Fofana’s injury was a serious one when the defender appeared to be in tears as he made his way off the field.
      The £70million summer signing was then spotted walking with a pair of crutches as he left the stadium.
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      Fofana opened the scoring for the Blues last night – his first goal for the club.
      But he was forced off just minutes later following his coming together with Leao.
      Chelsea boss Graham Potter said after the game on Fofana’s injury: “That’s the one disappointing thing about the evening.
      “We need to scan tomorrow and fingers crossed. I wouldn’t want to speculate on it now. But we’re concerned and we just need to wait until tomorrow and get it scanned and hope for the best.
      “These things happen. He’s a young guy, he’s a strong guy, we’ll help him and support him.
      “At the moment there’s not too much to report. Fingers crossed and we’re hoping for the best.” More

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      ‘I can’t get anything over that geezer’ – Jude Bellingham’s brilliant reaction to Erling Haaland beating him to record

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM gave a brilliant reaction when he was informed about a record former team-mate Erling Haaland broke before him.The English wonderkid starred for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and was informed after the game about a record he had been beaten to.
      Jude Bellingham reacts to learning about being beaten to a recordCredit: https://twitter.com/Fs_BVB/status/1577770238510305282?s=20&t=iT-FUgGvyXusZCW2lAVqNA
      Bellingham celebrates his stunning goal against Sevilla as he claimed two records of his ownCredit: Getty
      Erling Haaland has been in record-breaking form for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Bellingham was asked by a reporter who he thought was the first teenager to score on the first three matchdays of the Champions League was.
      He replied: “English teenager or any teenager? Mbappe?”
      To which the reporter said: “You know him very well.”
      Finally twigging who the answer was Bellingham cracked a smile, and said: “Erling. Ah course, can’t get anything over that geezer at the minute I swear to god. But yeah, sums him up.”
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      Despite the disappointment of Haaland beating him to the punch, not even the inevitable Norwegian could stop Bellingham claiming two records for his own.
      The 19-year-old firstly claimed the record for the first English teenager to start a Champions League game as captain of his side.
      And then after his wondergoal he became the first midfielder in the competitions history to score in successive appearances while still a teenager.
      Bellingham is available for as little as £83million if the fee is paid up front in full, and he has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City for a transfer.
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      However, Bellingham could likely only dream of putting up the numbers his ex partner in crime is doing currently.
      The Terminator, as he is affectionately known, was described as “not human” by Copenhagen’s goalkeeper after netting his 18th and 19th goals of the season.
      His brace midweek followed on from his third hat-trick of the season in the 6-3 demolition of Man Utd. More

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      Top 10 assisters in Champions League history as Angel Di Maria overtakes Lionel Messi and closes in on Cristiano Ronaldo

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      FORMER Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria has now registered the second most assists in Champions League history.The 34-year-old, who spent a doomed season at United, has set up more goals in Europe’s elite competition than the great Lionel Messi.
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      Di Maria has provided 38 Champions League assistsCredit: Alamy
      Di Maria is now closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.
      And with the Red Devils forward resigned to playing in the Europa League this season, Di Maria could overtake him before the campaign is over.
      Juventus playmaker Di Maria has created an impressive 38 Champions League goals in his career and now has Ronaldo’s record in his sights.
      Di Maria notched a hat-trick of assists for Juventus in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa.
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      That saw him overtake Messi’s record of 37 Champions League assists and into second place in the all time standings behind Ronaldo.
      He now trails former Real Madrid team-mate CR7 by just four assists.
      While Neymar is five behind current PSG team-mate Messi, coming home fourth on the list with 32 Champions League assists.
      He is one ahead of United legend Ryan Giggs, who provided 31 assists in his career and helped the Red Devils lift the Champions League in 1999 and 2008.
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      Barcelona legends Andres Iniesta and Xavi were rarely far apart on the football pitch, and it’s the same on this list.
      Xavi’s 30 Champions League assists is one better than his old Barca pal Iniesta.
      Elsewhere Real Madrid are also represented in the top 10 assisters of all time by current skipper Karim Benzema, who is eighth on the list with 28 Champions League assists.
      And Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller and ex-Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea man Cesc Fabregas round off the top 10.
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      Chelsea star Wesley Fofana has Blues team-mates ‘praying’ as he shares injury update on Instagram after Milan blow

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      WESLEY FOFANA’s Chelsea team-mates are praying he will recover quickly after hobbling off against AC Milan. The defender scored his first Blues goal but was then subbed off with a knee issue in a Champions League game last night.
      Wesley Fofana will be hoping his injury is not too serious after he pulled up with a knee issue last nightCredit: PA
      Chelsea fans are hoping the problem is not too serious, with Fofana already missing several months last season after breaking his leg at Leicester.
      The 21-year-old tangled with Milan’s Rafael Leao as he tried to break away and fell awkwardly after the winger’s tackle.
      It quickly became clear he could not continue, and he left the pitch in tears with medical staff.
      Trevoh Chalobah came on in his place with minutes left of the first half.
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      He was later spotted leaving the stadium on crutches.
      Chelsea stars rallied in support on social media as Fofana, who signed in the summer for £70m, provided an update on his condition.
      Sharing a picture of his goal celebrations last night alongside Reece James, the former Leicester man wrote: “From laughter to tears. I’ll be back stronger. Be sure.”
      Fofana’s team-mates, including Chalobah, Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount, responded with heart and prayer emojis.
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      Countryman William Saliba from Arsenal joined the well-wishers, adding his own heart and prayer emojis.
      The night had started well for Fofana as he scored the breakthrough goal against the Italian champions.
      Thiago Silva had forced a good save from the keeper after a header from a corner.
      The ball fell to the edge of the six-yard box where a mini-scramble ensued before Fofana steered it home.
      The injury ended a positive night for the defender prematurely, and he was off the pitch before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Reece James’ second-half goals.
      Blues manager Graham Potter admitted he was concerned for Fofana but was hopeful for good news.
      He said of the injury: “That’s the one disappointing thing about the evening.
      “We need to scan tomorrow and fingers crossed. I wouldn’t want to speculate on it now. But we’re concerned and we just need to wait until tomorrow and get it scanned and hope for the best.
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      “These things happen. He’s a young guy, he’s a strong guy, we’ll help him and support him.
      “At the moment there’s not too much to report. Fingers crossed and we’re hoping for the best.” More

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      Chelsea supremo Todd Boehly watches AC Milan thrashing with Naomi Campbell as Ted Lasso cast turn out at Stamford Bridge

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly kept some star-studded company as he saw his side thrash AC Milan. The American, who also owns MLB team LA Dodgers, was joined by supermodel Naomi Campbell and Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt.
      Ted Lasso Actor Jason Sudeikis watch on from Todd Boehly Owner Of Chelsea box. – Chelsea v AC Milan, UEFA Champions League, Group E, Stamford Bridge, London, UK – 5th October 2022 Editorial Use Only – DataCo restrictions applyCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited
      Todd Boehly pictured alongside supermodel Naomi CampbellCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited
      Naomi looked glamourous in a black jacket and white specsCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited
      Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis, right, and Brendan Hunt, were also in attendanceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Brendan, who plays Coach Beard shrugs as his co-star bends his earCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Owener Boehly mingles with other guestsCredit: Getty
      Supermodel Naomi looked stunning as ever in a black jacket which she paired with some white sunglasses.
      Meanwhile, the coach and head coach of fictional football team AFC Richmond donned looks which wouldn’t look out of place in the show.
      The pair rocked up in similar padded outfits to stave off the cold.
      Jason, who plays lead character Ted Lasso, kept track with his character and showed up with his infamous moustache.
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      Meanwhile, Brendan, who plays Ted’s trusty tactician Coach Beard, donned a flat cap – again not dissimilar to what he might wear in the show.
      Boehly himself was seen mingling alongside the other guests with a hot drink.
      And it was a grand spectacle for Boehly and his cohort as Graham Potter coached The Blues to a 3-0 win.
      Goals from Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Reece James saw the Serie A champions compounded to a appalling defeat.
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      It was the perfect remedy for Chelsea’s early Champions League horror show where they collected just one point from their first two games.
      However, Fofana’s great evening came to a bitter end as he was substituted following an injury. More