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      Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell linked with shock Napoli transfer but host of Premier League rivals also in the hunt

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      BEN CHILWELL could be the latest Premier League star to join the exodus to Napoli.SunSport can reveal the Italian giants – who have already signed Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour – are tracking the Chelsea full-back.Ben Chilwell could join Napoli in JanuaryCredit: ReutersHe’s expected to leave Stamford Bridge in January and Napoli boss Antonio Conte is believed to be a huge fan of the England defender.Chilwell could move on loan with an option to sign a long-term deal at the end of the season.But Napoli won’t have it all their own way. It’s understood a host of Premier League clubs are also admirers of Chilwell.Fulham, Palace and Ipswich are all monitoring the situation and could make their move in January as well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe England ace almost left Chelsea over the summer but stayed at Stamford Bridge after failing to find a new club.But sources say the ex-Leicester City full-back is concerned about the lack of game-time he is likely to get in West London so is open to a move.Chelsea are also thought to be keen to explore the option of letting Chilwell leave as they grapple with the demands of trying to manage a massive squad.It comes just weeks after it seemed Chilwell had secured a dramatic pathway back into the fold at Chelsea after being named in their Premier League squad.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe £50 million defender was one of the infamous ‘bomb squad’ of unwanted stars banished to train away from the rest of the first-team1 squad by hardline head coach Enzo Maresca during the transfer window.But after failing to find a new club for the one-time England left-back, Chilwell was later included on the 25-man list of players for top flight games this season in a surprise U-turn.Cole Palmer labelled ‘aura personified’ as Chelsea ace stars in nine-minute Burberry ad without saying a wordChilwell’s last appearance for Chelsea was as a two-minute sub appearance in the FA Cup semi final defeat to Manchester City back in April.Chelsea managed to offload many of those stars in a frantic finish to the latest transfer window – Raheem Sterling joined Arsenal, Trevoh Chalobah is on loan at Crystal Palace and keeper Kepa Arribalaga joined Bournemouth on loan too.No deals could be done for Chilwell and he will now remain at Chelsea until January at the earliest.His long term place at Stamford Bridge looks shaky with Marc Cucurella and Levi Colwill ahead of him in the pecking order at left back. More

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      Jonas Eidevall reflects on ‘hurt’ of Arsenal’s three-game winless run following WSL derby loss to Chelsea

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      JONAS EIDEVALL admits Arsenal have had a bad start to their season after they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea. The Gunners boss says he aims to focus on the things he ‘can control’ when questioned on whether he feels his job is safe.Jonas Eidevall says Arsenal’s recent results have not helped their “league-winning” ambitions with the team collecting one point from their last WSL gamesCredit: GettyVersatile Blues winger Sandy Baltimore was among Chelsea’s scorers against ArsenalCredit: GettyEidevall has come under pressure from some Arsenal supporters amid three difficult results for his side in the past week. And a couple of defensive blips during set pieces saw his team lose their Saturday afternoon duel with Chelsea, conceding twice during the game’s first 16 minutes. Despite a late Arsenal fightback, goals from Mayra Ramirez and Sandy Baltimore were enough to seal a significant away victory for Sonia Bompastor’s Blues. The result led to the Gunners notching back-to-back defeats across all competitions after Bayern Munich trounced them 5-2 in the Champions League four days ago.Arsenal boss Eidevall said: “You need to do your absolute best in every single game. “But there is no point in hiding away from reality in saying it’s a bad start to the season.“It certainly doesn’t help with league-winning ambitions. “But it doesn’t change the perspective that you need to go game-by-game.”Most read in FootballArsenal have netted just two goals in their last three league fixtures with their last win in the top tier occurring away against Leicester City.And the loss to the Blues took their tally of winless results at the Emirates to three so far this season. On if he feels his job is safe, the Gunners chief added: “I gave absolutely everything in preparation for this game. “You can see the players gave absolutely everything on the pitch. “That’s the part you can control as a coach. That’s what you can control and ask for from the players as well.“I fully understand that people are disappointed when we don’t win football matches and we are also really disappointed. “We are really hurting, I’m hurting, the players are hurting. We want to do that better so I fully understand that in that moment.” Ramirez gave the Blues a fourth-minute lead with Arsenal caught out by a corner-kick that ended with a looped overhead strike from the Colombian dropping in behind goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar.Baltimore’s header 12 minutes later made it a tough start for the hosts before they battled back with Caitlin Foord firing in an angled goal near halftime. The hosts upped the ante in attack in the second half with Chelsea spending large parts of the game’s closing stages defending. But they held out to claim maximum points with USA chief and ex-Blues boss Emma Hayes, and Arsenal football director Edu, among the guests watching from the stands. The result led to Bompastor registering her first win in the WSL against the Gunners leapfrogging Manchester City to go top before the Cityzens’ trip to Liverpool on Sunday.  Sonia Bompastor says she wants to encourage her team to hate conceding after they kept a third successive clean sheet in the WSL this termCredit: GettyThe Blues boss said: “I want my team to be able to hate conceding goals and I think this is what they showed with their mentality READ MORE SUN STORIES“When you play a game away and the team is doing good and you can hear your fans cheering for the team and supporting you, it’s so powerful. “I’m so proud of them and so happy for them.” More

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      Man Utd ‘already considering buying back star they sold for £5m in May’ as Real Madrid and Barcelona eye transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering making a huge transfer U-turn a mere FIVE MONTHS after sanctioning the sale of a former player.According to reports, manager Erik Ten Hag is already plotting to bring in reinforcements in January – despite his neck being on the chopping block.Manchester United are reportedly contemplating re-signing Alvaro Carrera’s from BenficaCredit: GettyThe Red Devils sold the left-back to the Portuguese club for £5million in MayCredit: GETTYUnited are reportedly considering triggering the buy-back clause they placed in the dealCredit: GETTYAnd it’s claimed the club are contemplating re-signing defender Alvaro Carreras – who they sold to Benfica last summer.That’s according to the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, who claim the Red Devils are considering exercising the buy-back clause they placed in the £5million deal they struck with the Lisbon club.United, however, will reportedly face competition for the 21-year-old’s services from La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.The Red Devils signed Carerras from Real in September 2020, pipping both Barca and Manchester City to his services.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut he failed to make a single first-team appearance for the club, who sent him on loan three times before he joined Benfica on a permanent deal in May.Carreras has gone from strength to strength since moving to the Portuguese capital, making nine appearances in all competitions this season.Ten Hag may not get to bring Carreras back to Old Trafford as he’s seemingly on the verge of being sacked, although the Dutchman remains confident of turning things around.He told Sky Sports earlier this month: “We are going to make a success from the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Nothing is easy, but this is nothing for me to panic about. “We can sort [the problems] out, this team can sort this out.”Erik ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy caught in heated conversation during Man Utd’s draw at Villa “I’m not thinking about it,” he said when asked if he’s worried about being sacked. “I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”Manchester United will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Brentford to Old Trafford. More

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      Enzo Maresca’s doing the unthinkable at Chelsea by dumping Todd Boehly’s showpiece signings and introducing common sense

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      AS MESSAGES go, it was pretty clear.None of those subtle mind games journalists must turn to when they have failed to shoehorn a line out of some dullard manager who has said nothing in a press conference.Enzo Maresca could finally be the tough manager Chelsea needCredit: AlamyCo-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali had chopped and changedCredit: RexBut then Enzo Maresca doesn’t do dodging and weaving in the public eye. He says it how it is in a calm, clipped manner.And it’s straight to the point.Like his curt and curious response to one innocent questioner asking whether Chelsea is his chance to forge a reputation for himself as a Premier League manager.Neither Maresca’s tone nor his expression wavered as he replied: “I have a wife, four kids and a  mum and dad. I have a reputation already.”READ MORE TOP STORIESBlunt if a little weird, right?So when Chelsea’s fifth manager in 2½ years declared his steadily rejuvenating team are nowhere near as good as Manchester City or Arsenal because they have stuck by their respective managers, he was simply talking sense.He was also telling his bosses at Stamford Bridge in no uncertain terms the sackings must stop if they want to get the club back to where they enjoyed so many trophy-laden seasons.Some of his predecessors said the same and everyone else in the room rolled their eyes.Most read in FootballMykhailo Mudryk has had little Prem action under Maresca and even saw Jadon Sancho arrive in effect as a like-for-like replacementCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhen Maresca declared just a couple of weeks into the job that “I call the shots”, we yawned.Yet there is a growing sense Maresca might be the man to finally tame Chelsea’s Wild West owners — the American-led posse of investment specialists and financiers who think they know everything but know very little about actual football.Chelsea legend’s daughter puts on busty display in low-cut top for stunning holiday snaps as fans call her ‘radiant’He is spot on that his team is a long way back from City and Arsenal.Sunday’s scrambled 1-1 draw at home to ten-man Nottingham Forest confirms that.Chelsea occupy fourth place in the Premier League mainly by default because Tottenham, Newcastle and particularly Manchester United, are so unpredictable. Yet it doesn’t take 20-20 vision to catch a glimpse of Maresca’s hand at work as he backs up his strong words with deeds.Nowhere is that more noticeable than in Mykhailo Mudryk’s plight.The winger is expected to start Ukraine’s Nations League game with Georgia tonight.Yet he has started only one Premier League game for Chelsea since the back end of August and is slowly but surely sliding down the ladder of importance under Maresca.It happens to most players at some point.Only Mudryk, 23, was a symbol of the new Chelsea — an expensive showpiece signing snared after a protracted chase at the behest of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, when they were feeling their way in the transfer market.The cynical view is that the main attraction was purely that Arsenal wanted Mudryk too.Thus starry-eyed Chelsea swooped simply to beat a rival, because that’s how they perceived business should be done.Whatever the truth, it cost an upfront £62million, plus add-ons.A new manager ditching a chairman’s marquee signing so unceremoniously takes balls.But now Mudryk can’t get anywhere near the first team for ­Premier League games.Ironically, he has played more minutes under Maresca than any other Chelsea boss . . . just not in the games that matter.Instead it has been the Conference League and a starring role against Barrow in the Carabao Cup.For a new manager to ditch a chairman’s marquee signing so unceremoniously takes balls.Not only that, he brought in Jadon Sancho to play in Mudryk’s position.A one-two combo Sugar Ray Robinson would have been proud of.No subtle psychology either. Mudryk’s out and my man’s in — so Behdad and Boehly must suck it up.And they seem to be.Maresca has since gone on to surgically dissect his entire squad — one for the Premier League and one for everything else.It’s up to those in the cup squad to impress their way on to Maresca’s A-list and for those in it to do enough to stay there. Simple and effective.Common sense at Chelsea? It will never catch on.It’s a win-winWE have finally reached a point in football where both sides claim to have won.The hubris-driven reactions of Manchester City and the Premier League to their latest courtroom battle over dodgy dealings added to the confusion for many.Pep Guardiola’s Man City and the Prem both claimed victoryCredit: GettyYet it may well have inadvertently opened up a whole new approach to the beautiful game in  a world where winning means big-time wonga.Imagine a sport where nobody loses? Where the result doesn’t matter because you can simply say ‘I won’ and everybody else is so bloody confused that they can’t be a***d to argue.Sounds ludicrous. But a few years ago we’d have said that about VAR, a Champions League where you don’t have to be a champion to play in it, the 39th game, kick-offs at 8pm on a Saturday, £100 a ticket, cup competitions loaded to favour the big teams, players on £500k a week and half- and-half scarves.Oh, and £25 for a bobble hat in some club shops, which I saw a few weeks back. Still only one winner there.Judges out in a blazer gloryWIMBLEDON dole office will be busier than usual in July when queues of redundant line judges start signing on.The All England Club’s switch over to automated, eagle-eyed, infallible technology to spot whether a ball is in or out means it’s curtains for around 300 of them.Wimbledon line judges might be queuing up elsewhere next summerCredit: APWimbledon say they are behind the times when it comes to moving over to AI instead of actual humans to make the big calls and stress they will do their best to find the officials alternative employment.Even so, look out next summer for a Centre Court full of second-hand £900 Ralph Lauren official Wimbo blazers being offered for sale on Vinted.Pore decisionI’M all for revolting fans — but the daftest demo  must go to the Spanish couple who got themselves in bother in Singapore for having a pop at Valencia owner Peter Lim by holding up a ‘Lim Go Home’ banner outside his house. Er . . .   No-one else up to scratchIT’S farewell to Rafa Nadal, the man who made wedgie-wiggling a sport in its own right.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Spaniard retires next month after 22 Slam wins.When we’re no longer able to focus on his bizarre habit of sticking his fingers into his backside and his nose-pulling and ear-scratching routine, we’ll just have to watch the tennis. Grim.Rafa Nadal is bowing out at the top of tennisCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea legend reveals boozy Christmas party tactic that stopped him ‘being in a coma for seven days’

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      CHELSEA legend Gus Poyet has recalled the sneaky Christmas party tractic he used to avoid drinking too much booze.The former Blues star jokingly explained how he cleverly avoided “being placed in a coma for seven days” during Chelsea nights out.Gus Poyet recalled his brilliant party trick to avoid getting too drunk at ChelseaPoyet reckons he mastered the practice of safe drinking during his five years in West London between 1997 and 2001.In fact, the Uruguayan finally held his hands up to admit that he would turn up hours late to avoid a deadly hangover.Poyet told The Times:”For Christmas nights out in London the players would get together at two o’clock, so I would get there at seven. “If I start at two — I’m not going to name names but the way some could drink was unbelievable. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”And the next day, they train — no problem. Me, I would be in a coma for seven days.”When asked about his social life at Chelsea, he said: “Top. But the drinking culture — I was shocked. I remember being injured, my first night out.”They gave me a beer and I’m holding it, I don’t know if I’m going to drink. And then they bring me another one and put it in my other hand.”I adapted. I knew you have to give something of yourself and even if I wasn’t a big drinker I needed to be present. Part of the team.Most read in FootballPoyet won the FA Cup and the Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup during his stint at Chelsea – with Dennis Wise and Roberto Di MatteoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”So I never missed a night out, but did it my way.” When asked about the football, Poyet said: “It was physical. I liked it. Away from home, north, it was always tough. Leeds!Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo and win Carabao Cup despite Coventry horror show”A typical question they ask me everywhere in the world is: ‘who was the toughest player you play against?’ “Well, every time you were facing Roy Keane you needed to be prepared. Because you knew he was coming.”Poyet scored 49 goals in 145 Chelsea midfield appearances after joining as a free agent.He joined Tottenham in May 2021 for around £2.2m and scored 14 goals in his debut season, helping Spurs reach the League Cup final where they lost 2-1 to Blackburn.His time at Spurs was blighted by injuries after he sustained cruciate ligament damage for the second time in his career in August 2002.After hanging up his boots in 2004, Poyet began his coaching career as assistant coach of Swindon Town.He later managed Brighton, Sunderland, AEK Athens and the Greece national team until his contract ended in March this year. More

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      Chelsea set to get second shot at Osimhen transfer in January for £40m discount with advantage due to special clause

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      CHELSEA could be set for a second chance at signing Victor Osimhen in January, according to reports.The Blues were strongly linked with a move for the striker throughout the summer.Victor Osimhen is reportedly interested in finally joining Chelsea in JanuaryCredit: RexHowever, they ultimately missed out on a deal after Al-Ahli agreed a fee with Napoli on Deadline Day.The Saudi Pro League side then opted to sign Ivan Toney instead, leaving Osimhen in limbo.He later joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, with his £109million release clause expiring in the process.According to Corrierre dello Sport, Osimhen remains interested in joining Chelsea when the window re-opens in January.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe is even considering the possibility of moving to West London if given the chance.The report adds that Galatasaray are also keen to make his loan permanent, with a £68million release clause becoming active in the New Year.That clause will then drop to £63million next summer once he returns to Napoli.In a further boost to the Blues, the January release clause is not valid to clubs in Serie A.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOsimhen has already scored two goals and provided four assists in four appearances since moving to Turkey.Meanwhile, he has less than two years remaining on his deal with Napoli, which expires in the summer of 2026.Chaos as Victor Osimhen is greeted by flare-wielding Galatasaray fans as he leads them in chant at 4am after transferChelsea would add to their already impressive attacking options at Stamford Bridge by signing Osimhen.Enzo Maresca can currently call upon Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and youngster Marc Guiu to lead the line.Nkunku and Jackson alone have scored 11 goals between them so far this season.The Blues sit fourth in the Premier League, four points behind leaders Liverpool and unbeaten in their last six league matches.Osimhen has scored twice in four appearances since joining Galatasaray on loanCredit: Getty More

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      I earn £100k a week at Chelsea… but I’ve turned my back on exclusive London pad to move home with mum and dad

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      LEVI COLWILL turned his back on one of England’s most exclusive neighbourhoods to move back with his family.The Three Lions defender had been living next to Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey — a magnet for stars at London’s Premier League clubs.Colwill is ready for the Nations League clashesCredit: GettyColwill has become a regular starter for Chelsea and been called up by EnglandCredit: AlamyWhile some of the nation’s richest people who work in the capital also have multi-million-pound pads in the area.Yet for Chelsea centre-back Colwill, there is no place like home.Hoping to earn his fourth England cap against Greece at Wembley on Thursday, the 21-year-old has moved back down the M3 to Eastleigh to be near his family as well as his close pals, who all have normal jobs.Colwill, who played for Southampton’s City Central Youth while also featuring throughout the age groups at Chelsea, has played every minute in the Premier League this season.Read More on FootballHe said: “I’ve moved back into my family home and I travel every day. “No matter how long a day I’ve had, when I get back and see my dog, my mum, dad and little brother, it means the world.“Being connected with them again is what life is about. Growing up as a player at Southampton City Central, with my mates, was the best time of my life.“I’m happy I’ve gone back, seeing my friends and family so much more. That’s been reflected with my performances.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Being in the bubble when you’re at your club is great — but when you come home it’s more of a peaceful, normal life.“I’m with people who work 9-5 every day. To be around them shows you their side of life and makes you appreciate yours so much more.”Chelsea’s player ratings against GentAsked about his pals, Colwill said: “All my mates do different things. They do different trades which helps me a lot with the house!”Colwill featured in both of Lee Carsley’s opening wins as interim boss against Ireland and Finland last month.And he enjoys a close relationship with Carsley as he led the Blues defender to Under-21s Euros glory last year.Colwill said: “He’s a calm person and he brings that to the team. He’s an amazing person and a strong-minded manager.“He has a bit of arrogance about the team and himself, he says ‘We’ve got the best players in the world’ and we all believe that we can take that next step to win a huge competition.“I’ve not got a bad word to say about him because he’s won me an U21 Euros. The lads really like him.”Lee Carsley praiseColwill has played for Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton and now Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge and he believes Carsley has the same outlook.He added: “They all like to think more about how their teams are going to play.“Cars is exactly the same, focusing on how we are going to hurt teams.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When you’ve got amazing players, you can believe you are going to have most of the possession and you’re going to create most of the chances.“We are a huge nation, with amazing players so it’s good to have that mindset.” More

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      Nicolas Jackson learns fate after shock footage appeared to show Chelsea star SLAPPING rival in mass brawl vs Forest

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      CHELSEA and Nottingham Forest have been charged over the mass bust-up which overshadowed the climax to their feisty draw.But Blues’ striker Nicolas Jackson is off the hook after he appeared to slap defender Morato during the brawl.Chelsea frontman Nicolas Jackson had been subbed several minutes earlier when he was captured seemingly slapping Forest’s MoratoJackson was at the centre of a major talking pointCredit: SunSportStriker Jackson had been substituted already but joined in the 88th minute fracas as tempers boiled over with each team searching for a late winner.The incident was sparked by Neco Williams shoving Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella as they tussled for the ball near the touchline – with the Spaniard sent clattering into Blues boss Enzo Maresca.It prompted a huge shoving match involving the backroom staff of both clubs.Jackson, wearing a training coat, is then spotted joining in from the bench and appears to lash out with his arm in the direction of Morato.READ MORE TOP STORIESVAR Jarred Gillett saw the flashpoint but did not suggest to take the matter further and the FA are following suit after reading match referee Chris Kavanagh’s report.An FA statement read: “Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged after the mass confrontation at their Premier League fixture on Sunday, 6 October. “It’s alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 88th minute. Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have until Thursday, 10 October, to provide their responses.”Forest’s Williams and Chelsea defender Levi Colwill were booked for their part in the melee. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSChelsea had six or more players booked for the second time this season and will cop an additional £50,000 fine.They will also be without Cucurella and Wesley Fofana for the next match – a trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool – after the pair reached five yellow cards for the season so far.Cole Palmer labelled ‘aura personified’ as Chelsea ace stars in nine-minute Burberry ad without saying a wordBut Maresca insists he has no problems with his side’s disciplinary record.He said: “I like the team, the way they’re fighting. I like the way they are becoming a team. I don’t see any problems with that.“Do I prefer it when something like that happens? I like the team spirit. I don’t see any problem.”“I was in my area, so I was where I had to be.“In terms of emotion, the team is fighting together. Someone tried to kick me, I fell down.“But if you ask me about the team spirit, the way they are fighting together, I’m very happy.”Chelsea player ratings vs Forest: Madueke shines again but hot-head Jackson too busy arguing CHELSEA were held by ten-man Nottingham Forest as frustration filled Stamford Bridge.Noni Madueke cancelled out Chris Wood’s opener but the Blues couldn’t find a winner.And frustrations boiled over with a mass brawl in added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Figg rated the Blues stars.Robert Sanchez – 8Excellent positioning to snuff out Forest counter on hour mark and made two sensational late saves to deny the visitor’s a winner.Malo Gusto – 6Wasn’t able to prevent Nikola Milenkovic’s flick on to set up Wood’s opener but he produced a great block to deny Gibbs-White in the box.Wesley Fofana – 7Forming a good partnership at the back with Colwill. Finally some consistency at centre-half for Chelsea.Levi Colwill – 7Made a huge block to prevent Yates in the first half. John Terry-esque defending.Marc Cucurella – 5Lacked attacking creativity down the left having filled in at centre-back at times. Failed to form much of a threat with Sancho.Moises Caicedo – 6Agonisingly close to getting ahead of Wood to prevent the Forest opener. Took the role as deep-lying midfielder in front of back line.Enzo Fernandez – 5Still looks to be finding his best position under Maresca. Not a natural holding midfielder but denied preferred advanced role by Palmer.Cole Palmer – 6Looked lively when afforded space in the centre but the Chelsea superstar saw a huge chance saved thanks to Matz Sels double save.Noni Madueke – 8Constant threat down the right side with his goal well deserved. But the winger finds himself guilty of making the wrong choice in the final third.Jadon Sancho – 4Largely absent throughout the match with Aina doing a stellar job in keeping the tricky forward quiet. Lacked killer instinct going forward.Nicolas Jackson – 4Apart from pressing, quiet throughout. Slow to react in the box in a frustrating sign of inconsistency after recent goalscoring form. Spent more time arguing with team-mates at points.SubsJoao Felix (for Fernandez 80 mins) – 6Christopher Nkaunku (for Jackson 80 mins) – 6Mykhailo Mudryk (for Sancho 89 mins) -5Pedro Neto (for Madueke 89 mins) – 6Tosin Adarabioyo (for Colwill 90+3 mins) – 5 More