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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

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      Chelsea star Thiago Silva signs new contract keeping him at Blues until he’s almost 40

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      THIAGO SILVA has signed a new contract at Chelsea.The centre-back’s one-year extension will keep him at Stamford Bridge until just shy of his 40th birthday.
      Thiago Silva has been a revelation at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Upon penning his new deal, Silva admitted his delight at being able to stay with the West Londoners.
      The 38-year-old told Chelsea’s club media: “I am honestly so happy to continue my career with the Blues.
      “When I signed my first contract here, it was to just do one year.
      “Now it is already the fourth! I could not have imagined that, but really it is a very special moment for me to sign and stay at Chelsea.”
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      In a joint-statement with co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali, Todd Boehly added: “We’re delighted that Thiago has decided to continue with Chelsea.
      “He’s a world-class talent, as he’s proven over many years for club and country, and his experience, quality and leadership skills are vital to our vision going forward.
      “We’re thrilled he has extended his contract with us and we look forward to more success with him ahead!”
      Silva joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2020.
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      He has since made 106 appearances for the Blues, scoring five times.
      The veteran defender played a big role in helping Chelsea win the Champions League during his first season at the club.
      Silva’s experience has been invaluable at Stamford Bridge, with the Brazilian having captained his side four times in the Premier League this term.
      Despite his advancing years he remains a key player for his country – having earned 113 caps for the Selecao.
      Silva will turn 40 in September 2024, just two months after his new Chelsea deal will expire.
      Since Todd Boehly’s arrival in West London, the Blues have recruited centre-backs Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly and Benoit Badiashile at a combined cost totalling over £130million.
      But Silva is still one of the first names on Graham Potter’s team sheet.
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      Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink tells Chelsea to snub permanent Joao Felix transfer and sign striker who will ‘guarantee goals’

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      JIMMY-FLOYD HASSELBAINK has urged Chelsea to ditch loan star Joao Felix this summer.Felix, 23, joined the Blues on loan until the end of the season last month.
      Joao Felix has made one appearance for ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink thinks the Blues should ditch FelixCredit: Getty
      He was subsequently red carded on his debut, and has since had to serve a three-match ban.
      The Atletico Madrid loanee is now available for selection again and has been backed to shine by boss Graham Potter.
      But former Blue Hasselbaink thinks Felix should just be a short-term option… and wants Chelsea to launch an ambitious summer bid for Harry Kane instead.
      Speaking to Casinos En Ligne, the Dutchman said: “Chelsea need a striker.
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      “Harry Kane might not want to come but Chelsea should try to persuade Harry Kane to join them.
      “He might say no, but at least they would have tried.
      “With Kane, he will guarantee you goals wherever he goes. There is still a chance that it might happen.
      “If Tottenham aren’t in the Champions League and even if Chelsea aren’t in the Champions League – their chances are slimmer than Spurs of making the top four at this moment in time.
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      Harry Kane has less than 18 months left on his contractCredit: Getty
      “But over the years to come, Chelsea has got a bigger chance of winning trophies and being in the Champions League, this is where Spurs have struggled.
      “Kane has [18 months] left on his contract so they won’t be in a position to ask for £100million, it will be less.
      “Joao Felix is also not worth the reported £124million fee Atletico Madrid are asking for at this moment in time.
      “He might be getting there, I do rate him as a player, but he hasn’t played a lot of football, even for Atletico Madrid.
      “That also means that they don’t rate him, so they can’t ask £124million for him.”
      Chelsea splashed out £9m to loan Felix until the end of the season.
      Speaking to Spanish paper AS about his future, the Portuguese star recently said: “I’ve only been here a few weeks, a month. I am learning everything. I am very comfortable but nobody knows the future.
      “I was already looking for a change of scene a while ago because it was difficult to get used to the way of playing.”
      We see his quality every day and he’s a player who can make a difference for usGraham Potter
      Felix is set to return to action as Chelsea travel to West Ham tomorrow lunchtime.
      Speaking about his star’s upcoming comeback, Potter gushed: “It’s great. We all saw the impact he had in the 60 minutes before his red card.
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      “We see his quality every day and he’s a player who can make a difference for us.
      “At the same time, it’s about helping him get integrated into the team and to the team-mates around him, and for him to understand what we’re trying to do. But the signs are really positive.”
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      Chelsea ‘to listen to offers for Christian Pulisic this summer’ with £58m winger expected to lead Stamford Bridge exodus

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      CHRISTIAN PULISIC is reportedly “set to lead a summer clearout” at Chelsea.The American winger, 24, joined the Blues from Borussia Dortmund back in 2019.
      Christian Pulisic looks to be heading out of the Chelsea exitCredit: Getty
      The star has tasted Champions League success in West London but he has struggled for regular action.
      And this term he has been restricted to 21 outings, most from the bench, and just one goal.
      Chelsea’s record January transfer outlay led to them bringing in EIGHT new players in.
      They include a whopping £107m upfront with a potential further £4m to follow in add-ons to Benfica for Enzo Fernandez.
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      And the arrival of Ukrainian Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk has only added more competition for minutes on the pitch. 
      Pulisic has entered the final 18 months of his Stamford Bridge contract and has several PremIer League clubs chasing his signature.
      One of those is Manchester United, while Arsenal and Newcastle are also keen.
      And now a bidding war could be about to begin as ESPN claims Pulisic is “expected to be made available” at the end of the season as the Blues look to trim their bloated squad.
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      However, Chelsea know that they stand to make a “significant loss” on the man they spent £58m on.
      Following his participation with USA at the World Cup, Pulisic refused to rule out an exit when quizzed on his future.
      Speaking on the Indirect Podcast, he said: “I mean, right now I’m absolutely back at Chelsea and focused and ready to finish the season.

      “But you know how things work in football. Things change quickly and anything can happen.
      “At the moment I am just pushing myself in training and working at Chelsea because that’s where I am right now.” More

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      Chelsea make £15m Kendry Paez transfer bid… despite fact 15-year-old wonderkid can’t join them for THREE YEARS

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      CHELSEA have made an offer to sign 15-YEAR-OLD Kendry Paez, according to reports.That’s despite the teenager NEVER making a first-team appearance.
      Chelsea have made a shock bid to sign Kendry PaezCredit: Getty
      But Paez has starred for Independiente del Valle’s youth team with the youngster currently playing in Ecuador.
      His form recently saw him promoted to the senior team ahead of this season.
      Paez has also impressed on the international stage, scoring three goals in five U17 caps for Ecuador.
      And Chelsea are now interested in bringing him to Stamford Bridge.
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      According to journalist Eduardo Erazo, the Blues are one of many clubs trying to sign him.
      And they’ve already seen a £14.8m did rejected for his services.

      That’s despite him not being able to make the move to Europe until he’s 18.
      But Chelsea face competition from around Europe.
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      Borussia Dortmund have previously seen a bid turned down, while Manchester United reportedly launched an offer back in December.
      Chelsea have focused on signing Europe’s best talent under Todd Boehly, spending more than £600m in two windows.
      But the West Londoners are clearly also looking to the future. More

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      Joe Cole names Chelsea’s most exciting new transfer signing from £320m spending spree

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      JOE COLE is very excited by Chelsea’s signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.The winger joined the Blues in a £97million move last month.
      Joe Cole claims Mykhailo Mudryk could become a top player for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      He hit the ground running off the bench in his debut against Liverpool, impressing with his lightning speed and dribbling ability.
      Mudryk even set a record for fastest pace in the Premier League this season before failing to show what he is capable of in the 0-0 draw with Fulham.
      The Ukrainian was substituted at half-time in that clash but former Chelsea star Cole still believes he will be a top player for the club.
      He told BT Sport: “He’s going to be a top player for Chelsea.
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      “He looks a fantastic final third player who can beat a man, excite the crowd and has great feet.
      “He reminds me of Arjen Robben in the way he drives past players in short bursts and makes the right decisions in the final third.
      “I think he’s going to get better and better so Chelsea have got him at the right time.
      “He just needs to settle. It’s a big jump coming from Ukraine to the Premier League so they’ll need to give him some time but I’m really excited about him once he learns to play under Potter.”
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      Mudryk has another chance to impress on Saturday when Chelsea visit West Ham in the lunch-time kick-off.
      The Blues have struggled for goals and points in recent weeks but were boosted by Raheem Sterling’s return from injury last weekend.
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