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      Chelsea legend John Terry insists ‘results are not good enough’ and tells manager Potter ‘we need to get a settled team’

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry has warned Graham Potter that results on the pitch must improve.The Blues endured a torrid start to the season prior to Potter’s appointment as Thomas Tuchel’s successor, although the former Brighton chief has failed to stop the rot.
      Chelsea are currently toiling in NINTH place in the Premier League tableCredit: REX
      Graham Potter has failed to stop the rot since his appointment as managerCredit: REX
      Club legend John Terry insists results need to improveCredit: REX
      Chelsea are currently toiling in NINTH place in the Premier League table after one win in their last eight and are a staggering ten points behind fourth-placed Newcastle.
      And Terry, like many Blues fans, isn’t impressed by the team’s recent displays.
      When asked by a fan if he helped get Potter the job, the former Blues skipper – who is serving as an academy consulting – tweeted: “Absolutely not.
      “I tweeted that I loved watching Brighton play and his style of play.
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      “I have nothing to do with the first team. I’m work[ing] with the [Under] 18s and 21s and love my role.
      “Clearly results are not good enough and we need to get a settled team.”
      Chelsea dropped more points on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by London rivals West Ham, although they were unlucky not to have a second-half penalty after a blatant handball in the box from Hammers defender Tomas Soucek.
      Potter couldn’t help but lament the VAR and the referee’s blunder, saying: “It was a good save.
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      “You need your goalkeeper sometimes to give you the points.
      “It looks like one of those that if it was given it wouldn’t have been overturned, but obviously it wasn’t given.
      “You have to earn your luck. We can’t complain or wait for luck to turn for us, we have to keep working.
      “It looked quite a handball and, like I said, I didn’t know Tomas could get down so easily and save like that.”
      Potter’s troops will be back in action Wednesday, travelling to the Westfalenstadion to take on Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
      The Blues will resume league action on Saturday at Stamford Bridge against managerless Southampton. More

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      Man Utd in Denzel Dumfries transfer boost as Inter Milan line up replacement for wingback

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a boost in their pursuit of Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries.The Red Devils are keen to add to the right side of their defence in the summer transfer window as Erik ten Hag switches between Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Man Utd reportedly made contact with Inter over a possible deal for the Dutchman in January, but ultimately decided to invest funds into striker Wout Weghorst instead.
      Now Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting the Serie A giants have lined up a replacement as they prepare to sell Dumfries, 26, for around £44million.
      Inter are understood to be keen on Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui, 25.
      Joao Cancelo’s arrival in Germany has pushed the Morroccan further down the pecking order as he struggles for game time.
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      And if Bayern make Cancelo’s loan move a permanent one then they could be open to allowing Mazraoui to leave.
      That would have a knock-on effect in opening the door to Dumfries as United eye him up.
      Chelsea are also monitoring the Netherlands international.
      However, they have been linked with a part-exchange deal involving Trevoh Chalobah.
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      That is something Inter are not believed to be interested in as they search for a cash offer.
      Dumfries, whose contract does not expire until 2025, has made 70 appearances for the Italian side since joining from PSV in 2021.
      He has contributed seven goals and 10 assists.
      And the wingback is also a regular for his country having already received 42 caps. More

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      Brutal moment Chelsea fan is punched by rival West Ham supporter in heated confrontation before London derby

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      SHOCKING footage shows the moment a Chelsea fan is punched by a rival West Ham supporter in a heated confrontation before the London derby.The two teams from the capital were held to a stalemate in a 1-1 draw in the Premier League clash.
      The Chelsea fan can be seen goading West Ham supporters and squaring up to someCredit: Twitter
      But another Hammers fan intervened to knock him out with a single blow
      The Chelsea fan lay on the floor motionless after the blowCredit: Twitter
      But there is no love lost between the two rivals and trouble had flared up even before the game began outside the London stadium.
      Footage shared on Twitter appeared to show a Chelsea fan engaging in a verbal confrontation with a group of people.
      The Blues supporter can be seen goading a group of West Ham fans before shouting and squaring up to an older Hammers supporter.
      But seconds later another man steps in to brutally floor him with a single punch.
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      The incident sparked a wild reaction from a number of bystanders, who shouted and whooped before the man was attended to by two others as he lay motionless on the floor.
      He was quickly placed into the recovery position while chants of ‘Irons, Irons’ were heard from home fans in the background.
      The Chelsea fan looked almost lifeless after the knockout blow but was seen in a wheelchair later on, despite still looking dazed.
      Cops confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested after another video on Twitter appeared to show a man being led away by officers.
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      A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested before kick-off at the London Stadium today after an alleged assault on another man. The man has been taken into custody.”
      Chelsea star Reece James mentioned the attack after the game on Instagram.
      Posting on his story he said: “The news has crossed my attention that a fan was punched and knocked out before today’s game.
      “I totally understand rivalry and the tension between teams in big games but violence is no answer.
      “I hope he’s okay. Appreciate the travelling fans as always. Stick with us and stay safe. See you in Dortmund.”
      Joao Felix, sent off on his debut, returned from suspension to give the visitors an early lead from a cross by £107m man Enzo Fernandez.
      But ex-Stamford Bridge left back Emerson equalised for the Hammers on another frustrating day for Blues boss Graham Potter.
      Soucek thought he had stolen all three points for the Hammers when he forced the ball home after Kepa Arrizabalaga had saved Rice’s header.
      But the Czech was ruled offside after a VAR review which saw the game end honours even.
      It was another disappointing day for big-spending Chelsea as they failed to take a grip of a humdrum game.
      Potter has now overseen a run of just two wins in 13 Premier League games. 
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      Marc Cucurella was booed off by Chelsea fans against West Ham.
      The left-back was taken off in the second half for Ben Chilwell as the Blues went in search for a winner.
      People were seen checking on the man after he was floored by the knockout punchCredit: Twitter
      He was later seen in a wheelchairCredit: Instagram More

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      Chelsea bosses ‘are resigned to Mason Mount refusing to sign new contract’ in Liverpool transfer boost

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      CHELSEA chiefs are “resigned” to Mason Mount refusing a new contract at Stamford Bridge, according to reports.The England international, 24, is set to enter the final 12 months of his Blues deal this summer.
      Mason Mount is continuing to delay signing a new deal with ChelseaCredit: Rex
      He has been linked with a move to Liverpool at the end of the season if Chelsea are unable to tie him down to a long-term agreement.
      And according to The Telegraph, there has been no breakthrough with regards to contract negotiations.
      It is understood the London club will be forced to “make a decision” in the summer if they cannot pen new terms.
      Some bosses at Stamford Bridge are said to be “resigned” to him not committing to the Chelsea project moving forward.
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      Mount has made 189 appearances for the Blues since breaking through into the first team in 2017.
      He has contributed 33 goals and 37 assists, winning the Champions League in 2021 under Thomas Tuchel.
      The versatile attacker has also racked up 36 caps for England, scoring five goals.
      Earlier this month, it was reported he is looking to treble his current wages of £80,000-a-week.
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      It comes amid a period of much change at the Bridge following Todd Boehly’s takeover.
      Mount has watched 17 new signings arrive since the summer with more than £600MILLION spent.
      Yet despite the huge amount of investment, Chelsea are languishing down in ninth place in the Premier League table.
      They have also been eliminated from the FA Cup, but still have Champions League ambitions as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the last 16. More

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      Merson has Sky Sports Soccer Saturday nightmare as he gets two Chelsea stars’ names wrong and leaves pundits in stitches

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      PAUL MERSON left the Sky Sports studio in stitches after mispronouncing the names of two Chelsea players.The former Arsenal star was analysing Chelsea’s new signings ahead of their clash against West Ham.
      Paul Merson produced a pair of gaffes on Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports via Twitter / @footballdaily
      Merson left his fellow pundits in stitches as he mispronounced two Chelsea playersCredit: Sky Sports via Twitter / @footballdaily
      Presenter Jeff Stelling had tried to correct the Arsenal legend at one pointCredit: Sky Sports via Twitter / @footballdaily
      However, Merson confessed he could not pronounce one of the winger’s names.
      He said: “You know the lad that comes in on the wing. Sorry I can’t pronounce his name.”
      Presenter Jeff Stelling believed Merson was referring to Mykhailo Mudryk and interjected by saying: “Mudryk.”
      But as it turned out, Merson was actually referring to the opposite side – Noni Madueke – with Merson pronouncing his name “Maduake” rather than Madueke.
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      Merson then attempted to clear up Stelling’s correction, but ended up leaving his fellow pundits in stitches after another gaffe.
      The 54-year-old said: “I can pronounce Modric come on,” before immediately laughing as he was corrected on his error.
      Mudryk and Madueke were both hauled off in the second half as Chelsea drew 1-1 with West Ham.
      Joao Felix had got the visitors off to a perfect start as he volleyed home from an Enzo Fernandez cross.
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      But former Chelsea star Emerson then equalised as he ghosted in at the far post unopposed.
      Both sides were then denied decisions in the second half.
      Tomas Soucek was involved at both ends as he scored a late goal before VAR ruled it out for offside with him then appearing to handle the ball when trying to block Conor Gallagher’s low shot minutes later – something which riled up Chelsea’s social media team.
      The result leaves Chelsea nine points outside of the top four, while West Ham climb one point higher above the relegation zone. More

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      West Ham 1 Chelsea 1: Blues denied last-minute penalty after Soucek saves Gallagher’s shot with hand

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      CHELSEA old boy Emerson cancelled out new signing Joao Felix’s first goal for the Blues.Then VAR stopped Tomas Soucek heaping more misery on Graham Potter – because former Chelsea trainee Declan Rice was offside from Emerson’s late free kick.
      Joao Felix is finally off the mark for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Former Chelsea star Emerson Palmieri earned West Ham a pointCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      When you bring in as much talent as Chelsea have in the last two windows, some of it is bound to deliver.
      And Felix, sent off on his debut, returned from suspension to give the visitors an early lead from a cross by £107m man Enzo Fernandez.
      But when you buy and sell so many players, one or two of those who get away are going to bite you on the bum every now and then.
      And it was ex-Stamford Bridge left back Emerson who equalised on another frustrating day for Blues boss Graham Potter and his new owners.
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      Soucek thought he had stolen all three points for the Hammers when he forced the ball home after Kepa Arrizabalaga had saved Rice’s header.
      But the Hammers captain was offside from Emerson’s delivery.
      Nevertheless it was another disappointing day for big-spending Chelsea as they failed to take a grip of a humdrum game.
      Potter has now overseen a run of just two wins in 13 Premier League games. 
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      His free-spending bosses will be starting to wonder why.
      While West Ham were unchanged and could name only eight substitutes, including two keepers, Chelsea flexed their moneybags muscles.
      Felix was among five of their eight January signings to start the game.
      The loan star had the ball in the net inside nine minutes but had was ruled offside from the initial through ball.
      But seven minutes later, £107m man Enzo Fernandez sent in a cross, Felix was onside and then calmly volleyed into the net – although Mykhailo Mudryk seemed to have fouled Jarrod Bowen in the build-up.
      The £88m Ukrainian almost provided a more conventional assist, only for Kai Havertz also to be offside before taking the ball round Lukasz Fabianksi.
      West Ham had offered next to nothing until Michail Antonio’s backheel from a Bowen cross forced a save from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      But suddenly they equalised. This time Bowen nodded on a Vlad Coufal cross and Emerson stole in at the back post to finish from close range.
      The London Stadium woke up from its lunchtime doze, for a few minutes at least.
      Noni Madueke had already looked dangerous on his full debut for Chelsea and a trademark burst and shot brought the best out of Fabianski.
      At the other end, Thiago Silva found the legs to catch a breaking Said Benrahma, then a Bowen error led to another counter-attack that Mudryk and Fernandez wasted between them.
      The chances kept coming, with Felix hitting a free kick that Fabianski flung himself to his left to push away.
      The second half followed the same pattern – a lot of mediocrity, punctuated by odd moments of excitement.
      When a Fabianski throw sent Bowen off on a promising break, his attempted pass to Antonio was intercepted. Declan Rice hit a shot wide.
      Chelsea were also struggling, although Antonio’s touch on a Reece James free kick sent the ball only just past Fabianski’s left-hand post.
      The game needed something to liven it up and the managers tried, with five substitutions between them with a quarter of the match to go.
      On came the Chelsea “old guard” – Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell and wantaway winger Hakim Ziyech.
      News that Marc Cucurella was coming off was greeted first by cheers from the visiting fans, and then by boos aimed at him specifically.
      Danny Ings, back sooner than expected from the injury suffered on his Hammers’ debut, replaced Antonio.
      Chilwell had a great chance to make an immediate impact but delayed his shot long enough for Nayef Aguerd to block it.
      Mount burst into the penalty area only for his cross to be kicked away by Fabianski.
      Soucek thought he had won it with seven minutes to go, but his joy was shortlived.
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      Chelsea screamed for a penalty when the Czech blocked a Conor Gallagher shot with his hand as he fell.
      But VAR did not help the Blues twice and, to be honest, they didn’t deserve it. More

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      Watch Joao Felix score first Chelsea goal after stunning Enzo Fernandez assist vs West Ham – but should it have stood?

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      JOAO FELIX is off the mark for Chelsea after expertly breaking the deadlock against West Ham.Felix, 23, joined the Blues on loan until the end of the season last month from Atletico Madrid.
      Joao Felix is off the mark for Chelsea after breaking the deadlock at West HamCredit: Reuters

      He suffered a nightmare debut for Chelsea as he was red carded at Fulham and was subsequently issued a three-match ban.
      However, the Portuguese ace was back in Graham Potter’s line-up for Saturday’s lunchtime clash with the Hammers.
      And he needed less than 20 minutes to make an impact.
      Felix had already had one disallowed for offside when he pounced again in the 16th minute – and this time it stood.
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      Britain’s most-expensive footballer Enzo Fernandez whipped in an inch-perfect ball towards the back post.
      And Felix crept in through the defence to volley it past Lucasz Fabianski to officially get up-and-running for Graham Potter’s side.
      VAR was once again called in to verify the strike, but this time it was all good as the officials gave it the green light.
      However, West Ham fans were fuming as they believed another Chelsea new boy – Mykhailo Mudryk – should have been penalised in the build-up.
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      The Ukrainian slid in on West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, and as the Hammers ace went to ground complaining, his supporters were disgusted not to see a foul given.
      One fan wrote: “Mudryk fouls Bowen????? Lmaoooo how was that not checked.”
      Another tweeted: “So no foul by Mudryk on Bowen in the build up then?”
      While another fumed: “How’s that not a foul on Jarrod Bowen? Got ball but Mudryk studs were up…”
      Fortunately for West Ham they were celebrating just moments later as David Moyes’ side drew level.
      Vladimir Coufal whipped in a great cross that was flicked on by Bowen.
      The ball bounced past Michail Antonio, but ex-Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri was on hand to poke it home at the far post.
      Emerson initially refused to celebrate against his old club – before then performing two different celebrations to perplex supporters. More

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      Chelsea outcast scuppers their transfer plans by snubbing exit after ‘club agreed loan’ to stay and fight for place

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      PIERRE EMERICK-AUBAMEYANG has snubbed the chance to leave Chelsea for the MLS.Aubameyang, 33, was lured to Chelsea by Thomas Tuchel last summer despite enjoying a fine spell at Barcelona.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has snubbed a move to the MLSCredit: Alamy
      Graham potter has left the striker out of his Champions League squadCredit: Getty
      The pair knew each other well from their time together at Borussia Dortmund.
      And it was hoped that ex-Arsenal captain Aubameyang could be the man to fire Tuchel’s side to silverware.
      But the veteran managed just one game before his pal was axed by Todd Boehly and he has suffered since after netting just three times in 17 games since Graham Potter replaced the German..
      After falling down the Stamford Bridge pecking order, the striker’s latest blow came when he was axed from Chelsea’s 25-man Champions League squad.
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      However, there was hope that Aubameyang’s career could be reignited after American outfit LAFC made an approach and Chelsea agreed to let him go there on loan.
      But now The Telegraph have claimed that the ex Barcelona star has rejected the opportunity to go to America.
      And instead he would rather stay and try and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge.
      The Gabon star had been hoping to rejoin Barcelona in January.
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      There were no other options at the time as Aubameyang was not able to pay for a third club in the same season.
      And that appears to have left him in limbo with Potter hardly giving him a sniff in the starting XI. More