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      How Chelsea could rake in £212million by selling 11 outcasts in as many days before transfer window shuts

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      CHELSEA are in a race to sell a host of stars before the transfer window closes later this month.The Blues still have a squad of 41 PLAYERS just 11 days out from Deadline Day on August 30.Chelsea are set to try and sell a host of players before the transfer window closesCredit: GettyInjury-prone left-back Ben Chilwell could be one player leaving Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyA number of big names failed to even make the bench for the 2-0 loss to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.And fans will be concerned about the club’s financial situation as they have spent £160million in the summer and recouped just £86m.That comes after their £1billion spending spree across the previous four windows.They can also only name 25 senior players in their Premier League squad which will be announced by September.READ MORE ON CHELSEAIt means some high-profile names will almost certainly be heading out the door.Here are 11 players SunSport believes could make way to rake in more than £200m.Kepa Arrizabalaga – £10mKepa Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for £72m in 2018.The Spaniard, who spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, remains the most expensive keeper of all time.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut he was not in Chelsea’s squad over the weekend and is at best third choice behind Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen.Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to be offloaded by the end of the monthCredit: GettyDjordje Petrovic – £17mThe arrival of Jorgensen appears to have pushed Djordje Petrovic further down the pecking order.He started 22 Premier League games in a row at the end of last season, assuming the position from Sanchez.But Sanchez started against Man City, while ex-Villarreal man Jorgensen is also expected to challenge for the No1 spot.Ben Chilwell – £24mBen Chilwell set Chelsea back a whopping £50m when he arrived from Leicester in 2020 but fitness issues have made him a liability.The Blues could be willing to move him on for around £24m if a deal can be struck in time.Fans claim Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has ‘had enough’ just one game in after spotting what he did when Man City scoredChilwell was widely criticised by a section of the fanbase last season and found himself out injured on a number of occasions.Trevoh Chalobah – £11mTrevoh Chalobah has been at Stamford Bridge for 17 years since he joined the club’s youth team at the age of eight.But he has been exiled from Maresca’s plans and looks destined for a move away before the window closes.Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are two clubs interested in the 25-year-old centre-back.Cesare Casadei – £9mCesare Casadei is involved in a transfer saga with Napoli as the Italian midfielder seeks a way out of Chelsea.He played 11 times for the Blues last season but remains a periphery figure in the squad and could now be set to join Antonio Conte in Serie A.However, his future may end up being decided by Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku.Conor Gallagher – £43mConor Gallagher was forced to fly back from Spain when his transfer to Atletico Madrid fell through.The Blues’ bid for Samu Omorodion collapsed and scuppered Gallagher’s move, while Chelsea have now reportedly turned to Joao Felix.Gallagher will be hoping the deal can still get over the line after 12 months of rumours linking him with a transfer.Carney Chukwuemeka – £13mCarney Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for around £20m in 2022 but has not been given a consistent run in the team.He started just two league games last season and is now being linked with a move to Barcelona.However his £115,000-a-week wages could remain a stumbling block in getting a deal done.Raheem Sterling – £30mRaheem Sterling’s future was plunged into doubt on Sunday after he was left out of the squad against Man City.His team then issued a statement calling for clarification about his role at the club, two years after his £47.5m arrival.Bookies’ odds have West Ham and Fenerbahce as the front-runners to sign him if he was to leave Chelsea.Raheem Sterling’s future is in doubt after he was absent from their squad on SundayCredit: GettyDavid Datro Fofana – £10mDavid Datro Fofana’s 18 months at Chelsea have seen him feature just four times for the club.Loans at Union Berlin and Burnley have conjured up just six goals in 32 appearances.Now Chelsea could cut their losses on the £13m man and ensure he is off their wage bill.Armando Broja – £19mArmando Broja has scored two Premier League goals in 26 appearances for Chelsea.He was another player that failed to be selected on Sunday and could now be given his marching orders.Stuttgart and Wolves are among those interested in him, while AC Milan are also keen on the Albania international.Romelu Lukaku – £26mLukaku has not played for Chelsea for two years and was not in Maresca’s squad for the loss to Man City on Sunday.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has had spells on loan at Inter Milan and Roma, but is now searching for a permanent move as he enters the final two years of his Chelsea contract.He is understood to be at the centre of a deal with Napoli that would see Osimhen move the other way – the same transfer merry-go-round Casadei is on.Romelu Lukaku has not played for Chelsea in two yearsCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea boss Maresca leaps to defend under-fire new captain Fernandez but these stats show he MUST do better

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      ENZO MARESCA defended naming Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea captain – but might struggle to explain the midfielder’s troubling match stats.Fernandez made little attacking impact as the Blues opened their Premier League season with a 2-0 home loss to champs Manchester City.Enzo Fernandez and Co were floored by champs Man CityCredit: GettyFew of Fernandez’s passes were clearly forwardNew Stamford Bridge chief Enzo Maresca might point to disappointing statsCredit: AlamyFernandez wasn’t the only one failing to get to grips with Erling HaalandCredit: RexAnd the Argentinian’s facts and figures did equally little to justify his selection – in many senses of the word.Maresca has backed the World Cup winner after he filmed himself singing a racist chant aimed at French players following Copa America glory.But the £107million buy could need to improve on this day-one performance to even stay in the Chelsea team, let alone continue as stand-in skipper when Reece James is absent.Fernandez’s Stamford Bridge stats on Sunday highlighted his failings.READ MORE TOP STORIESTrue, he did complete 45 passes, with seven others not completed.But our map of every ball he delivered shows the vast majority were pretty much sent sideways rather than forward.Most were knocked out wide from the centre of the pitch.Only one into the box arrived accurately, although a small handful were played just outside.Most read in FootballMaresca and Fernandez showed their frustration at defeatCredit: AlamyFernandez hardly stood out with his figures for dribbles and tacklesFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd the mere two occasions on which Fernandez dispatched passes into the six-yard box, they were both off-target.The duo alongside him in midfield, Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, are more anchormen than springboards for creating chances.Fans claim Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has ‘had enough’ just one game in after spotting what he did when Man City scoredThat means Maresca must expect more from Fernandez – probably much more.Nicolas Jackson was Chelsea’s only out-and-out frontman against Pep Guardiola’s stylists.Cole Palmer, by far last season’s main man for goals and assists, played just behind.And the finally-fit – but fitful – Christopher Nkunku was quiet out wide, in fact looking more at ease when he featured inside.Fernandez had one of Chelsea’s only three efforts on target as they amassed just 10 goal attempts in all.But he made no dribbles, won just two tackles and only once put in an accurate cross.In contrast, City netted from two of their 11 on-target efforts – from Erling Haaland lethally and Blues’ old boy Mateo Kovacic spectacularly.However, Maresca insisted Fernandez is a positive influence.The new Stamford Bridge boss said: “He’s one of the captains. He’s not the only captain. But he is the captain today.”I can see the team-mates, they like him as a player and as a man.”Cole Palmer, seen fending off Kevin De Bruyne, had few chancesCredit: AlamyChelsea struggled to lay a glove on their opponentsAnd Maresca claims the 23-year-old knows his behaviour was wrong when sparking a racism row just weeks ago.The ex-Leicester chief said: “All of us sometimes do some mistakes. The important thing is to recognise and it’s finished.””I don’t know about you but I made mistakes in the past and I recognised and I think if, as a human being, you make a mistake and recognise you are not going to be punished for life.””‘Enzo did a mistake, he recognised and there is nothing to add.”Chelsea players Wesley Fofana and David Datro-Fofana were among those who spoke out following unacceptable chanting from Argentina stars.Fernandez was at the centre of the outrage as he shared a video of the scenes, with racist and transphobic words belted out.He “apologised sincerely” on Instagram and admitted “the song includes highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also made a donation to an anti-discrimination charity.That all led to Chelsea considering the matter closed without taking action against him.Chelsea ratings vs Man CityCHELSEA began life under new boss Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 home defeat to champions Manchester City.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Chelsea lot as the season didn’t begin how they wanted.Robert Sanchez – 4/10Distribution-wise, it’s not good enough; that said, he made an absolutely fantastic save to deny a deflected effort from Jeremy Doku in the first half. Similarly in the second half, made a routine save to deny Erling Haaland before getting a hand to Mateo Kovacic’s shot, but failed to stop it rattling the back of the net.Malo Gusto – 5It’s more of the impressive attitude we saw last season from the flying Frenchman, but today, he couldn’t stamp his mark on the game at all going forward. We certainly see more of his best qualities in the game where Chelsea have more of the ball, he should grow into the season nicely over the next few games. Wesley Fofana – 5He didn’t look out of his depth in his first Premier League game for Chelsea for over a year, and despite conceding, it was a decent performance to build on in the coming games. Did well physically against Haaland in fairness, and made it through the 90 minutes unscathed which will please Chelsea fans in some capacity.Levi Colwill – 5Tough day at the office against physicality personified in Erling Haaland.Did play the ball well out from the back for Chelsea with a few good blocks and tackles. But much the same as with Wesley Fofana, there is room for growth into the season with easier fixtures upcoming, particularly where Chelsea will dominate on the ball.  Marc Cucurella  – 6Forced Jeremy Doku into a change of wing in the first half after winning a tough battle against the Belgian winger, and stepped into challenges well for the most part.Was solid again in the second half before going off with an injury. Romeo Lavia – 6He looked like a calming presence in the Chelsea midfield when he did get the ball and he broke up play pretty well for a player who has been out through injury for so long. Continued his good pre-season form and is deserving of a run  in the side. Moises Caicedo – 5A similar performance really to the aforementioned Lavia, but was one of Chelsea’s better progressors of the ball when they did get forwards and showed some nice touches in the middle of the park.Fans will be left wondering whether he, Lavia and Enzo Fernandez fit into the same midfield.Enzo Fernandez – 5A mixed performance from the Argentine midfielder who showed promise in spells, but it really wasn’t the level you would expect of a player with his price tag.This could have been a huge game for the Chelsea captain for the day, but he failed to really stamp his mark on it in comparison to the player whom he replaced, Mateo Kovacic.Christopher Nkunku – 4Enzo Maresca seemed to want him playing as a touchline winger, but the forward looks far more comfortable in the middle of the pitch.He was the first player to be hooked in the second half and was replaced by Pedro Neto, who looked more at home wide on the left-hand side.Cole Palmer – 5It was far from the electric performance which saw him scoop heaps of praise last season. He still did show glimpses going forward, but he just failed to impact the game in the ways he did last time around.  Nicolas Jackson – 4New season, same old Nicolas Jackson.A great run in the first half was let down by a pea-roller of a shot into a Man City defender, before he hit the back of the net only to see the official’s flag raised on the far side. I’m sorry Nic Jackson, but it’s a four for you this time round…SUBS:Pedro Neto (Nkunku, 58) – 5Not the kind of debut that got fans out of their seats, but with The Blues failing to really get him on the ball there was little to take note of.Marc Guiu  (Jackson, 66) – 5Less impactful than Nicolas Jackson, but in considerably less time.For a player who can dominate physically, he looked a little intimidated by the Manchester City defence and wasn’t really presented with any chances.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Lavia, 67) – 5Many Chelsea fans were disappointed to see Romeo Lavia come off after a good performance, and Dewsbury-Hall failed to add any of the attacking prowess we saw in the Championship last season.Renato Veiga  (Cucurella, 80) – 5He didn’t have enough time to impact the game after replacing Marc Cucurella, who had more time to establish himself as one of Chelsea’s better performers.  More

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      Fans say Pep Guardiola is ‘apologising for letting him leave’ as Man City boss chats to Chelsea’s Cole Palmer after win

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      FANS are convinced Pep Guardiola has apologised to Cole Palmer for letting him leave Manchester City.The forward joined Chelsea last summer in a £42.5million transfer to get more game time.Pep Guardiola chatted to Cole Palmer after Man City beat ChelseaCredit: GettyPalmer, 22, has gone on to become one of the most exciting talents in the Premier League since arriving at Stamford Bridge.Last season, he scored 22 goals and assisted 11 more in 33 league appearances.His performances saw him earn a call from Gareth Southgate to go to the Euros with England.Palmer’s exit did not weaken Man City too much as they went on to win the Premier League for the fourth consecutive season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAfter Chelsea’s first game of the new season, Palmer had a catch-up with his former manager Pep Guardiola.The Spaniard was the happier of the two, having seen his side come out 2-0 victors at Stamford Bridge.The pair were caught on camera having a conversation as they made their way off the pitch.The video has made its way to social media and fans are convinced they know what Guardiola was saying to Palmer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “Pep explaining to him why moving to Chelsea wasn’t a good move.”A second wrote: “Pep is apologising for letting him leave.” Fans say ‘Roy Keane would be proud’ as ‘fashion police’ Micah Richards trolls Redknapp and Sturridge live on Sky SportsDave Kidd: Why I’ve voted for Cole Palmer to be Footballer of the Year despite Chelsea woesBy Dave KiddTHE voting for the Footballer of the Year award closes on Tuesday and, unlike many, I’ve gone for Cole Palmer.Most Football Writers’ Association members vote by starting with the likely Prem champs and work backwards. So the winner will be Phil Foden, Rodri, Declan Rice or Martin Odegaard.There is dissent if a player from a less successful team wins, like David Ginola from mid-table Spurs in Manchester United’s ’99 Treble- winning year.But enjoying a superb individual season in a poor team is a greater achievement.And for Palmer — just 21 and in his first season as a regular starter — to have chalked up 23 goals and 13 assists in such a basket-case team as Chelsea, makes him this season’s outstanding player.Read Dave Kidd’s full column hereOr click here to check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles.A third commented: “Guardiola is really asking him if he was sure about signing that new long contract.”A fourth said: “Pep’s saying if I kept you, then I would win the league with ten games to spare.”Another added: “Pep is asking Cole if he wants to come back to City, obviously.”Palmer has been rewarded for his fine form at Stamford Bridge with a bumper new contract.He has signed a new contract that will run until 2033 and will receive a pay rise from his previous £60,000-per-week salary.He has also been nominated for both the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award and the PFA Young Player of the Year award.Harry Redknapp’s 2024/25 season predictions TOP FOURARSENAL, MANCHESTER CITY, LIVERPOOL and TOTTENHAM  — and  I’ve got a really strong feeling for Arsenal this season. A few of Man City’s star players are getting a bit older. There’s been nothing between the two teams over the past two years.RELEGATIONEVERTON (18th), SOUTHAMPTON (19th), LEICESTER (20th) — I like Sean Dyche and Everton are a great club with brilliant, knowledgeable fans. They’re just badly run. They need to go down to rebuild to come back again. But the key is new owners.TOP SCORERERLING HAALAND — I can’t see anyone taking his crown off him. He’s a goal machine, isn’t he? If I can get him at evens, I might lump on!MOST ASSISTSMARTIN ODEGAARD — He’ll be the catalyst for Arsenal’s surge to the title. I can see it now. He’s a superb player and he makes it look so easy.CARABAO CUPTOTTENHAM — Ange Postecoglou will break Spurs’ trophy curse. Most big teams will mess about with this trophy, but Tottenham will go full steam.FA CUPLIVERPOOL — I fancy Arne Slot to stamp his mark on English football quickly and there’s few better ways to do it than lifting this famous old trophy.CHAMPIONS LEAGUEREAL MADRID — Carlo Ancelotti is bullish about their chances. He has said that with Kylian Mbappe, it’s the best team they’ve had for a long time.EUROPA LEAGUEMANCHESTER UNITED — Clubs seem to have stopped sneering at this competition. And Spurs and United should be going both barrels for it.CONFERENCE LEAGUECHELSEA — The Luxembourg champions could be dangerous! Joking aside, the Blues must win it. More

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      Chelsea fans slam ‘weak wrists’ Robert Sanchez as ‘Kepa regen’ after keeper’s howler against Man City

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      CHELSEA fans are worried they have another goalkeeping flop on their hands.The Blues were chasing an equaliser against Manchester City when former midfielder Mateo Kovacic let loose from range.Robert Sanchez was close to keeping out Mateo Kovacic’s effortCredit: AFPThe Spaniard was beaten twice as Man City wonCredit: GettyMateo Kovacic stung his former clubCredit: ReutersHis effort gave City a 2-0 lead but Robert Sanchez got a hand on it and probably should have kept it out.Chelsea fans on social media saw shades of Kepa Arrizabalaga in the ex-Brighton keeper, 26.One wrote: “Sanchez has weaker wrists than Kepa. Wasn’t even a hard shot!”A second added: “no WAY we have a kepa regen.”READ MORE CHELSEA NEWAA third said: “How many times did this club need to see Robert Sanchez be absolutely diabolical to realise he was absolutely diabolical. It actually boils my blood. He’s terrible, he’s a calamity. GET HIM OUT.”A fourth fumed: “No manager who starts Robert Sanchez in 2024 gets sympathy from me.”Chelsea were second best for long periods at Stamford Bridge and it was no surprise to see Erling Haaland give City the lead.Nicolas Jackson thought he had netted an equaliser but saw his effort chalked off for offside.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd after a decent second-half spell for the Blues, City took control again and Kovacic settled the contest.Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca told BBC Match of the Day: “The performance was good and we competed against the best team in the world. Robert Sanchez shows off his unbelievable reflexes in Spain training “We played well and created chances. The biggest difference was inside the box and how they managed the ball at the end, they are a master. “We don’t like to lose games but the performance was good.”We can for sure improve many things, we’ve been together for just six weeks. “At the same moment, we liked to analyse the game and we tried to play football and create chances. It’s not easy but we did well.”It’s always tough because many of them deserve to play from the start. “We have another game soon so they have chances to play for sure.” More

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      Chelsea ratings: Cucurella continues resurgence but Jackson still well off boil

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      ENZO MARESCA’S first game in the Premier League didn’t go exactly to plan as his former boss Pep Guardiola got one over on him.Erling Haaland gave Manchester City the lead with a neat chip over Robert Sanchez after shrugging off Levi Colwill inside the box on the stroke of the 18th minute.Nicolas Jackson struggled against Man CityCredit: GettyMarc Cucurella was one bright spark for the BluesCredit: PANicolas Jackson thought he had levelled things up for the Blues just before half-time, only for the goal to be ruled out by the linesman’s flag. It was former Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic who put the nail in the coffin of the home side, as he lashed home an effort late on in the second half. It was a similar story to last season for the Blues, who struggled to break down a Manchester City side that didn’t really look challenged.As for the Citizens, they will be pleased by their start to the season, picking up three points and the Community Shield in their past two games. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKevin De Bruyne impressed on his full return to the side, and Phil Foden got minutes in the tank too – Pep Guardiola will only be concerned by an injury to Savinho who was playing like something reminiscent of a certain Riyad Mahrez reincarnated.Find out how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Chelsea players…Robert Sanchez – 4/10Distribution-wise, it’s not good enough; that said, he made an absolutely fantastic save to deny a deflected effort from Jeremy Doku in the first half. Similarly in the second half, made a routine save to deny Erling Haaland before getting a hand to Mateo Kovacic’s shot, but failed to stop it rattling the back of the net.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMalo Gusto – 5It’s more of the impressive attitude we saw last season from the flying Frenchman, but today, he couldn’t stamp his mark on the game at all going forward. We certainly see more of his best qualities in the game where Chelsea have more of the ball, he should grow into the season nicely over the next few games.  Fans say ‘Roy Keane would be proud’ as ‘fashion police’ Micah Richards trolls Redknapp and Sturridge live on Sky SportsWesley Fofana – 5He didn’t look out of his depth in his first Premier League game for Chelsea for over a year, and despite conceding, it was a decent performance to build on in the coming games. Did well physically against Haaland in fairness, and made it through the 90 minutes unscathed which will please Chelsea fans in some capacity.Levi Colwill – 5Levi Colwill could improveCredit: PATough day at the office against physicality personified in Erling Haaland.Did play the ball well out from the back for Chelsea with a few good blocks and tackles. But much the same as with Wesley Fofana, there is room for growth into the season with easier fixtures upcoming, particularly where Chelsea will dominate on the ball.  Marc Cucurella  – 6Forced Jeremy Doku into a change of wing in the first half after winning a tough battle against the Belgian winger, and stepped into challenges well for the most part.Was solid again in the second half before going off with an injury. Romeo Lavia – 6He looked like a calming presence in the Chelsea midfield when he did get the ball and he broke up play pretty well for a player who has been out through injury for so long. Continued his good pre-season form and is deserving of a run  in the side. Moises Caicedo – 5A similar performance really to the aforementioned Lavia, but was one of Chelsea’s better progressors of the ball when they did get forwards and showed some nice touches in the middle of the park.Fans will be left wondering whether he, Lavia and Enzo Fernandez fit into the same midfield.Enzo Fernandez – 5Enzo Fernandez captained the side against CityCredit: GettyA mixed performance from the Argentine midfielder who showed promise in spells, but it really wasn’t the level you would expect of a player with his price tag.This could have been a huge game for the Chelsea captain for the day, but he failed to really stamp his mark on it in comparison to the player whom he replaced, Mateo Kovacic.Christopher Nkunku – 4Enzo Maresca seemed to want him playing as a touchline winger, but the forward looks far more comfortable in the middle of the pitch.He was the first player to be hooked in the second half and was replaced by Pedro Neto, who looked more at home wide on the left-hand side.Cole Palmer – 5Cole Palmer had a quiet matchCredit: ReutersIt was far from the electric performance which saw him scoop heaps of praise last season. He still did show glimpses going forward, but he just failed to impact the game in the ways he did last time around.  Nicolas Jackson – 4New season, same old Nicolas Jackson.A great run in the first half was let down by a pea-roller of a shot into a Man City defender, before he hit the back of the net only to see the official’s flag raised on the far side. I’m sorry Nic Jackson, but it’s a four for you this time round…SUBS:PEDRO NETO (CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU, 58) – 5Not the kind of debut that got fans out of their seats, but with The Blues failing to really get him on the ball there was little to take note of.MARC GUIU  (NICOLAS JACKSON, 66) – 5Less impactful than Nicolas Jackson, but in considerably less time.For a player who can dominate physically, he looked a little intimidated by the Manchester City defence and wasn’t really presented with any chances. READ MORE SUN STORIESKIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL (ROMEO LAVIA, 67) – 5Many Chelsea fans were disappointed to see Romeo Lavia come off after a good performance, and Dewsbury-Hall failed to add any of the attacking prowess we saw in the Championship last season.RENATO VEIGA  (MARC CUCURELLA, 80) – 5He didn’t have enough time to impact the game after replacing Marc Cucurella, who had more time to establish himself as one of Chelsea’s better performers.  More

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      Gary Neville moans as linesman ‘takes 14 days’ to raise flag for offside in hilarious live moment in Chelsea vs Man City

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      GARY NEVILLE has already had enough of the new offside rules after watching Chelsea’s season opener at Stamford Bridge.Blues striker Nicolas Jackson looked to have strayed past the last defender as he raced through on the Manchester City goal.Nicolas Jackson went too earlyCredit: Sky SportsGary Neville says we have to draw the line somewhereCredit: PAPep Guardiola raged at fourth official Darren EnglandCredit: AlamyNicolas Jackson was battling the offside flag all afternoonCredit: GettyBut the linesman was forced to wait until the Blues had finished attacking before he could raise his flag.As Chelsea lay siege to the City goal, Neville grew increasingly frustrated.And after a wayward cross finally allowed the official to raise his arm, he moaned that it had “taken 14 days.”Replays then showed that Jackson was a yard offside and Pep Guardiola was picked up ranting at the fourth official.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe matchday team followed their instructions to the letter, so the City boss would be better off taking it up with the FA.For once, football fans were in agreement on social media.One wrote: “Ridiculous rule.”Another added: “Stupid waste of time. Let it go on for a 100 years when Jackson was blatantly offside. Meanwhile in other matches referees blow way earlier than expected. PL officials really the worst ever.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA third posted: “Jackson was about 2 yards offside and the game has gone on for 30 seconds. Absolutely pathetic.”Jackson’s battle with the offside line continued as he thought he had cancelled out Erling Haaland’s opener before the break. Fans say ‘you love to see it after that terrible song’ as Haaland shrugs off Cucurella to score ‘most obvious’ goal everCole Palmer’s effort was uncharacteristically spilled by Ederson and the striker pounced to finish.The flag went up again – immediately this time – and City went into the break 1-0 up at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea fans were not impressed with Jackson’s failure to keep himself onside.One wrote: “Nicolas Jackson was born offside.”A second quipped: “Jackson actually scored while being offside this time, that’s progress.”A third moaned: “Chelsea coaches need to train Nicholas Jackson on the offside rule. This is annoying.” More

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      Disgruntled Chelsea fans chant Conor Gallagher’s name in front of owner Todd Boehly with midfielder being forced out

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      CHELSEA fans were chanting absent hero Conor Gallagher’s name during the Blues’ clash with Manchester City today.Disgruntled fans are upset with the way the academy product-turned-England midfielder has been treated over the summer.Gallagher has been frozen out by ChelseaCredit: GettyTodd Boehly was at the season openerCredit: PAThe chants took place within earshot of Todd Boehly, who is in attendance for the season opener.Gallagher’s move looked to Atletico Madrid looked to be imminent but he has now been left in limbo.Chelsea initially believed his £34million move to Atletico was independent of moves for Samu Omorodion and Joao Felix.But Atletico threatened to pull the move for Gallagher, 24, if his deal was not counted as part of a swap transfer.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGallagher was in Madrid for a number of days and met directors of the club as well as manager Diego Simeone, who personally assured him that the move would go through.But as of now, the transfer has not happened, and Gallagher has returned to training with his boyhood club.He had previously been banned from using the club’s first-team facilities as Chelsea looked to force him into a move.He is the latest victim of the club’s policy to sell academy graduates.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat’s because the players can be listed as pure profit under Chelsea’s profit and sustainability rulings.Trevoh Chalobah is in the same position, having been left out of the club’s pre-season squad and told to find a new club. Fans say ‘you love to see it after that terrible song’ as Haaland shrugs off Cucurella to score ‘most obvious’ goal everGallagher, Romelu Lukaku and Armando Broja were all left out of the club’s squad list on the back of Chelsea’s matchday programme today.Chalobah was included in the squad, however.Every Chelsea signing under Todd BoehlyHere is a list of all Chelsea’s signings under Todd Boehly…Raheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £100mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £54m More

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      Former Premier League star, 45, unrecognisable after sharing photos of his HAIR TRANSPLANT

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      HE was a top-flight flop – thanks to his cocaine shame.But now he’s got a top-level mop – thanks to a new mane!Adrian Mutu posted this double image to show how his hair has changedMutu quit his last job as boss of Romanian top-flight club Cluj in AprilCredit: GettyFormer Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu, 45, has proudly unveiled the results of a hair transplant.The 77-cap Romanian stood out for his shaved head during a controversial spell in the Premier League.But now he’s “very happy” with a resplendent set of hair – slicked up with a flourish.Mutu’s brief stint at Stamford Bridge ended in September 2004 after he tested positive for cocaine.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Blues released him and he was ordered to pay them nearly £15million.Mutu has lost every appeal to avoid handing over that huge sum.And the final blow came in 2018 when the European Court of Human Rights rejected his case.Hair-wise, Mutu fluctuated his style in a career where he thrived most at Fiorentina but also played for Inter Milan and Juventus.Most read in FootballMutu was a Romania legend but won’t be remembered so well at ChelseaCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSometimes he grew his hair longer, but in England it was brutally short – much like his stint with Chelsea.He did hit ten goals in 36 games but struggled once Jose Mourinho arrived as boss, then promptly departed following his failed drug test.Fans in stitches at Chelsea training video and say it ‘looks like going to the gym on January 1’Since hanging up his boots in 2016, Mutu has had seven jobs as a manager, including with home-country giants Rapid Bucharest.But he quit his last position in charge of Romanian top-tier team CFR Cluj after just three months in April this year.Meanwhile, he’s been patiently developing a new head of hair – a process which took up more time than his Cluj reign.Now he’s posted on Instagram: “After 5 months, I’m very happy with the result thanks to one and only @dr.emrahcinik @drcinik.global.”Alongside the message, Mutu added two pictures – both in sunglasses as he sported trendy stubble.One snap appeared to show him after the first stage of his transplant – with his head looking the same as his short and spiky facial hair.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe other picture displayed his new crop of thick brown hair – gelled up rather triumphantly.All in all, despite taking a razor to his mop at Chelsea, Mutu reckons he’s never looked sharper.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More