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      Ben Chilwell transfer news – next club odds: Chelsea outcast’s future up in the air with Man Utd and Newcastle linked

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      NEWCASTLE look to be frontrunners in the race to sign Ben Chilwell.That’s the view of bookmakers William Hill, who have Eddie Howe’s men at the top of the betting markets to sign him this summer following the news he’s no longer needed at Chelsea.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBen Chilwell’s next club – William HillOdds to sign before September 3rd, 2024Newcastle 11/8Man Utd 11/4West Ham 13/2Brentford 10/1Everton 11/1Leicester 16/1Bournemouth 18/1Crystal Palace 18/1William Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Chilwell joined Chelsea on a five-year deal for just shy of £50million in August 2020 and has gone on to play 106 times for the Blues.That appearance number could and should be a lot higher, with injuries hampering him throughout his Stamford Bridge career.Last season he took on the role as vice-captain to fellow injury-hit full-back Reece James, having penned a new deal to stay until 2027.He even captained the side at Wembley earlier this year when Chelsea lost out to Liverpool in the League Cup final – and the infamous ‘Blue Billion Pound Bottlejobs’ game.Now, new boss Enzo Maresca has warned he needs to leave if he wants to play regular football, with Marc Cucurella the first choice left back and playing time seemingly not coming the England international’s way.And Chilwell hasn’t been included in any matchday squads for Chelsea this season, after only 60 minutes of game time in pre-season.Maresca said: “With him, I said he is a lovely guy but with his position, he’s going to struggle with us,”How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Chilwell poised to leave Chelsea – who is favourites to snap him up?Bookmakers William Hill make Newcastle the favourites at 11/8, though the Magpies have recently splashed out on former Chelsea kis Lewis Hall in that position.Manchester United – who had been linked with a sensational swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Chilwell – are in need of cover at left back and are second favs behind Newcastle at 11/4.West Ham have splashed the cash this summer with optimism high of a strong season and are the only other side at a single figure price to sign him, coming next at 13/2.Brentford and Everton are 10/1 and 11/1 respectively, while former club Leicester are 16/1 ahead of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace at 18s.*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Raheem Sterling ‘open to controversial Man Utd transfer’ despite playing for three rivals as he seeks Chelsea exit

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      RAHEEM STERLING is reportedly open to joining Manchester United before the transfer window closes.The forward is expected to leave Chelsea this week after falling out of favour under new boss Enzo Maresca.Raheem Sterling is reportedly open to joining Manchester United from ChelseaCredit: ReutersChelsea have been linked with a swap deal involving Jadon Sancho signing from UnitedCredit: RexSterling has not featured for the Blues this season and has been training away from the first-team squad.United are amongst a host of Premier League sides to be linked with a move for the 29-year-old.According to the Daily Mail, Sterling would not rule out joining the Red Devils, despite spells with Liverpool and Manchester City.Chelsea are open to including him in a deal for Jadon Sancho, who is also set to leave United.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever, it is unknown whether a swap deal will be possible before Friday’s transfer deadline.Sterling’s £325,000 wages are seen as a potential stumbling block, whilst Sancho’s £300,000 weekly income does not fit into Chelsea’s wage structure.Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are also understood to be interested in a late move for Sterling.Meanwhile, Arsenal have been linked with the winger, who will not put in a transfer request to force through a move.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHaving joined Chelsea in 2022, he still has three years left on his deal in West London.Sterling has previously played for United’s fierce rivals City and Liverpool, where he came through the academy after signing from QPR.Enzo Maresca comments on the futures of Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling at Chelsea and comments on player contract lengthsHe went on to make 129 appearances for the Reds before leaving for City in 2015.During seven years at the Etihad Stadium, he won 12 trophies including four league titles.Sterling has yet to score in 26 matches against United, though.Chelsea would also face competition for Sancho’s signature as United look to sell him this week.Italian giants Juventus have also been strongly linked with a move but are only open to a loan deal for the 24-year-old.Sancho spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund. More

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      Sonia Bompastor praises Chelsea for frustrating Arsenal and says more work needs be to done ahead of WSL season

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      SONIA BOMPASTOR is keen to keep building Chelsea’s team spirit following an unbeaten start to her Blues reign.It is a case of so far good two months into the Blues’ chief’s reign with her team beating Arsenal in their first friendly since she took charge in July.Chelsea have picked up two wins from their first two friendly games under Sonia BompastorCredit: GettyThe Blues will face Feyenoord in their third pre-season friendly this summer before the start of the new WSL season next monthCredit: GettyBompastor, who took over from Emma Hayes, has notched up two friendly wins including a 1-0 defeat of the Gunners during a United States pre-season tourSandy Baltimore’s close-range, walloped effort, following by a clever intervention from Maika Hamano, was enough to seal victory last night despite a fight-back from their opponents.Bompastor, whose side host Feyenoord in a September 7 friendly, said: “What I take from the game is we worked really hard as a team.”Even if we had some difficult moments, we were able to manage them.Read More Football Stories “There is a good team spirit in times like that and of course the result is good, even if we know we still need to work. “These two games – are good games to build on and progress.Of Baltimore’s first goal in a Chelsea shirt, she added: “I feel really happy for her because it’s always something special to have the opportunity to score for your first goal with your new team.”It will give her some confidence and it’s always good for her to get highlighted. That’s a good thing.”Most read in FootballThe result left the Gunners, who begin their push for a Champions League group stage place next week, with a few things to ponder in terms of their attack.Star forward Beth Mead withdrew last night’s game shortly before kick-off and Stina Blackstenius is out of match action as she works her back from a hip issue.Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall told the supporters site Arseblog: “When I summarise this trip there are a lot of positives but the clear negative for us is that we have poor player availability.”We come away from this trip disappointed that we haven’t been able to nurture more of the key relationships that we want to have this year.”We need to get players back on the pitch because to have a fast start, we need those relationships.”Off the back of Chelsea’s 3-1 win against National Women’s Soccer League champions Gotham FC, the France-born boss made use of most of the squad at her disposal.Lauren James was a notable absentee with the player missing the match due to an unspecified injury.But the forward is expected to be okay following Chelsea’s return to London.Eleven substitutes featured for Bompastor in a match that underlined the attacking and defensive depth of one of Europe’s most intimidating sides.Among the starters was Japan playmaker Maika Hamano, one of the best performer on the night, who provided the assist for Baltimore after pinching the ball off Kim Little.Lucy Bronze and teenage Netherlands midfielder Wieke Kaptein were also among the new Blues who started, with Kaptein, 18, at times controlling the midfield in the game’s early stages.Following Baltimore’s 48th minute strike Arsenal took control of the game. Jonas Eidevall will be hoping for a clinical response from Arsenal when they face Rangers in the Champions League qualifiersCredit: GettyThis followed the introduction of Frida Maanum and summer signing Mariona Caldentey, with the ex-Barcelona forward causing problems on the left flank.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile they dominated with Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord lively in attack, the Gunners were unable to make their dominance count with Chelsea thwarting them in the final third.This is something Eidevall will be eager to rectify ahead of the team’s Champions League first round qualifier clash with Rangers on September 4. More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table as Chelsea shoot up SEVEN PLACES but awful news for Man Utd

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the final Premier League table following Chelsea’s rampant 6-2 win at Wolves.But it’s awful news for Manchester United after they suffered a stoppage time 2-1 defeat to bogey team Brighton.Chelsea have shot up SEVEN places in the power rankings after Noni Madueke’s hat-trick inspired performanceCredit: GettyBut United were again beaten by Brighton during their second GameweekCredit: AFPThe Opta analyst’s power rankings are a global team ranking system which assigns an ability score to nearly 13,500 domestic football teams.Chelsea’s dominant victory saw them climb a shocking SEVEN places with a new world rating of 90.4.This means the AI boffins have them tipped to finish fourth, with the club currently sitting eighth after two games.Chelsea shrugged off their season opening defeat to Manchester City to award fans with a stunning second-half performance at the Molineux.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd their form could be set to continue as they face Crystal Palace, who have lost two-in-two, Bournemouth and West Ham in their next three games.But it’s nasty news for those at Old Trafford as the club dropped four places in the rankings with a rating of 88.9.Their last-gasp defeat to the Seagulls at the Amex left the AI convinced they will come seventh come May with 57 points.Erik ten Hag – who remained at United despite calls for him to be sacked – wanted to push on after winning the FA Cup after the club finished eighth, their lowest-ever finish in the Prem.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe supercomputer has United finishing below Newcastle and Spurs in fifth and sixth.The Toon enjoy a 89.7 rating, while Spurs are marginally lower at 89.2.Chelsea release new pink and black ‘punk-inspired’ third kit for 2024-25… but fans all reckon ‘Nike tick is drunk’However, the algorithm claims Champions League qualifiers Aston Villa will plummet before eventually finishing behind Ten Hag.Villa fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Arsenal on Saturday, who are predicted to miss out on the title for the third successive season.The result moved Unai Emery’s side down two places.Manchester City’s 100.0 rating remains intact, as Pep Guardiola stays top after their 4-1 thrashing of newly-promoted Ipswich.At the other end of the table, Southampton dropped seven places to finish bottom after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.While Ipswich and Leicester make up the other relegation places.Chelsea ratings vs Wolves: Madueke and Palmer on fire as Blues run riot… but Mudryk has shockerNONI MADUEKE bagged himself a second-half hat-trick courtesy of Cole Palmer as Chelsea fired to a 6-2 victory away at Wolves.Palmer’s three assists and first half strike capped off a wonderful afternoon for the England ace and a game that at times resembled a basketball match.Here’s how SunSports’ Katherine Walsh rated the Blues stars…Robert Sanchez – 7/10Solid display. Held firm and kept Wolves at bay in the first half.Brilliant long ball distribution cross-pitch to Jackson who assisted Palmer’s goal and Chelsea’s second.Malo Gusto – 5Out of position for Matheus Cunha’s 26th minute equaliser and didn’t get forward enough.Failed to have an influence on the game after a quieter second 45 minutes from Wolves.Wesley Fofana – 6Had his back to goal for Wolves’ second equaliser before half-time.The ball had been guided in by a free-kick and Jorgen Strand-Larsen cleverly guided it home with his right foot.Levi Colwill – 6Not a particularly noticeable performance from the 21-year-old in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for Cunha’s goal.Pulled Cucurella away from the third brawl of the match.Marc Cucurella – 6Worked hard and found himself centre of multiple fights with Wolves players throughout the 90.Solid as ever, needing to be alert with Wolves lethal in the first half.Moises Caicedo – 6Quiet afternoon for the midfielder. Didn’t do much right or wrong.Enzo Fernandez – 7Often in the right place at the right time after clearing two Wolves’ attempts from inside the box.Battled to win the ball for Madueke’s third goal and frequently recovered possession for the visitors.Cole Palmer – 9A brilliant goal and THREE assists finished off a sensational performance from the No10 position.Somehow managed to outshine hat-trick scorer Madueke after providing all of his goals. His own notch came against the run of play just after receiving a yellow.Picked up the ball 20 yards from goal after a long Sanchez kick and lobbed Wolves keeper Jose Sa just when the visitors were hanging on.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4Enzo Marseca said he needed time and coaching to get his Chelsea career on track. But failed to make an impact against Wolves.Didn’t notice him being shipped off at half-time for former Wolves star Pedro Neto.Noni Madueke – 9The star man scored THREE in the second half after bagging against Servette on Thursday.Chelsea’s best player in the first half. The young winger has bundles of ability and energy.Looked lively and won several free-kicks in promising positions.Worth a note that he silenced the home fans who were heavily booing him throughout after his social media comments earlier today.Nicolas Jackson – 8Opened the scoring with a post header inside two minutes.But let himself down with silly antics while arguing with Cunha twice.Most non-penalty goals for Chelsea in the Premier League since the start of last season: 15.And assisted Palmer’s brilliant goal and Chelsea’s second.SUBSPedro Neto 7Put a shift in after coming on at half-time on his first return to the Molineux.Bagged himself an assist in the 80th minute.Joao Felix – 7Scored on his Chelsea 2023/24 debut after joining from Atletico Madrid for £42.6m.Combined with other new signing Neto for the goal.Christopher Nkunku – N/ARenato Veiga – N/AKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – N/A More

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      Chelsea release new pink and black ‘punk-inspired’ third kit for 2024-25… but fans all reckon ‘Nike tick is drunk’

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      CHELSEA have channelled their inner Johnny Rotten after releasing a daring new black third kit inspired by 1970s punk rock.But fans mostly love the shirt but noticed the oddly shaped Nike tick, after the Blues thrashed Wolves 6-2 in the Premier League on Sunday.Chelsea stars Mykhailo Mudryk and Lucy Bronze model the new kitCredit: Instagram @chelseafcMoises Caicedo models the design which is based on the ‘punk rock’ explosion born in ChelseaCredit: Instagram @chelseafcThe anthracite grey and black shirt and shorts are complemented by illuminous pink and yellow trim.There is also a particular nod to the women’s game, with an upturned vertical Nike swoosh intended as a symbol celebrating its progress.The jersey also includes a fabric with ripped-up, clashing punk patterns, but the Stamford Bridge club have not confirmed a sponsor yet.Other changes see the Chelsea lion emblem coming in to replace the club’s traditional badge.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNew women’s signing Lucy Bronze, who also wore a punk scarf, featured alongside Moises Caicedo and Chelsea flop Mykhailo Mudryk for the promo pictures.Chelsea have said the kit is based on the ‘punk rock explosion’ that was born in Chelsea five decades ago.A club statement said: “Born in Chelsea, punk was all about youth, trailblazing energy and standing out – being not like anybody else. It’s part of who we are.​”The West London outfit first introduced a black shirt as their away shirt in 2002/03 and have regularly featured the colour in kits ever since.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt was debuted by Chelsea Women in a pre-season fixture with Arsenal in the United States on Sunday.Fans both love and hate the shirt, with one saying: “The Nike tick is drunk.”Noni Madueke says ‘I’m sure Wolverhampton is a lovely town’ after Chelsea star’s accidental X-rated postA second wrote: “What the hell happened to that Nike logo?”Before another added: “Were Nike drunk when they made this Chelsea 3rd kit? Just can’t fathom why the tick is vertical?”But another X user declared: “Damn Nike cooked.”A fifth replied: “This unbelievable. I like it more than our other kits this year.”Fans were enraged with the new home shirt when it was released in June.The new home jersey takes the blue base, but features various swirls of lighter colours to replicate the effects of a paintbrush or oil spill.Chelsea ratings vs Wolves: Madueke and Palmer on fire as Blues run riot… but Mudryk has shockerNONI MADUEKE bagged himself a second-half hat-trick courtesy of Cole Palmer as Chelsea fired to a 6-2 victory away at Wolves.Palmer’s three assists and first half strike capped off a wonderful afternoon for the England ace and a game that at times resembled a basketball match.Here’s how SunSports’ Katherine Walsh rated the Blues stars…Robert Sanchez – 7/10Solid display. Held firm and kept Wolves at bay in the first half.Brilliant long ball distribution cross-pitch to Jackson who assisted Palmer’s goal and Chelsea’s second.Malo Gusto – 5Out of position for Matheus Cunha’s 26th minute equaliser and didn’t get forward enough.Failed to have an influence on the game after a quieter second 45 minutes from Wolves.Wesley Fofana – 6Had his back to goal for Wolves’ second equaliser before half-time.The ball had been guided in by a free-kick and Jorgen Strand-Larsen cleverly guided it home with his right foot.Levi Colwill – 6Not a particularly noticeable performance from the 21-year-old in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for Cunha’s goal.Pulled Cucurella away from the third brawl of the match.Marc Cucurella – 6Worked hard and found himself centre of multiple fights with Wolves players throughout the 90.Solid as ever, needing to be alert with Wolves lethal in the first half.Moises Caicedo – 6Quiet afternoon for the midfielder. Didn’t do much right or wrong.Enzo Fernandez – 7Often in the right place at the right time after clearing two Wolves’ attempts from inside the box.Battled to win the ball for Madueke’s third goal and frequently recovered possession for the visitors.Cole Palmer – 9A brilliant goal and THREE assists finished off a sensational performance from the No10 position.Somehow managed to outshine hat-trick scorer Madueke after providing all of his goals. His own notch came against the run of play just after receiving a yellow.Picked up the ball 20 yards from goal after a long Sanchez kick and lobbed Wolves keeper Jose Sa just when the visitors were hanging on.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4Enzo Marseca said he needed time and coaching to get his Chelsea career on track. But failed to make an impact against Wolves.Didn’t notice him being shipped off at half-time for former Wolves star Pedro Neto.Noni Madueke – 9The star man scored THREE in the second half after bagging against Servette on Thursday.Chelsea’s best player in the first half. The young winger has bundles of ability and energy.Looked lively and won several free-kicks in promising positions.Worth a note that he silenced the home fans who were heavily booing him throughout after his social media comments earlier today.Nicolas Jackson – 8Opened the scoring with a post header inside two minutes.But let himself down with silly antics while arguing with Cunha twice.Most non-penalty goals for Chelsea in the Premier League since the start of last season: 15.And assisted Palmer’s brilliant goal and Chelsea’s second.SUBSPedro Neto 7Put a shift in after coming on at half-time on his first return to the Molineux.Bagged himself an assist in the 80th minute.Joao Felix – 7Scored on his Chelsea 2023/24 debut after joining from Atletico Madrid for £42.6m.Combined with other new signing Neto for the goal.Christopher Nkunku – N/ARenato Veiga – N/AKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – N/A More

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      Fans amazed by Chelsea star Pedro Neto’s wild celebration against former club Wolves despite not even scoring

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      FANS were left stunned after Pedro Neto’s wild celebration against his former side Wolves – and he did not even score the goal.The Portugal winger left the Molineux for £54m a fortnight ago but assisted fellow new signing Joao Felix for Chelsea’s final goal of their 6-2 victory.Pedro Neto was carried as helped Chelsea celebrate their sixth goal at WolvesCredit: AlamyBut it was Joao Felix that scored from Neto’s assistCredit: AlamyThe etiquette of how to celebrate when a footballer scores against their former team seems a trivial consideration – but it’s a dilemma many fans take issue with.Having only joined Chelsea a week before their season started in defeat against Manchester City, Neto seemed to quickly forget about the five years he’d spent growing as a player at the Old Gold.When the 24-year-old was introduced at half-time for Mykhailo Mudryk, he received a warm welcome on his first return.But Wolves collapsed after the break and Neto enjoyed a solid cameo to set up former Atletico star Joao Felix down the left flank. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe former Molineux winger looked ecstatic as he leaped in celebration with his new team-mates who wrapped their arms around him as they ran.Neto then jumped and straddled his legs around Chelsea’s hat-trick hero Noni Madueke.And fans are as split as ever on this, with one writing: “This guy has no shame whatsoever, didn’t even score and celebrated like this against his former club.”A second said: “Wow. That celebration from Neto got me in tears💀.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA third replied: “That celebration was too intense😂.”While most Blues supporters loved it, with another adding: “I can’t stop watching them celebrate. This is beautiful!😂”Noni Madueke says ‘I’m sure Wolverhampton is a lovely town’ after Chelsea star’s accidental X-rated postBefore another fan noted: “I have re-watched Felix’s goal and Neto’s celebration over and over again.”Neto later posted on X: “Always special to comeback to a place that means a lot to me. Good win +3. We continue let’s go!”Wolves fans felt disrespected in more ways than one on Sunday after Madueke’s X-rated social media comments before kick-off.The Chelsea winger mistakenly shared an Instagram message showing his location as Wolverhampton and added: “Everything about this place is s***.”And to make matters worse the former PSV star went on to bag a 14 minute second half hat-trick to put the final nail in Wolves’ coffin.The 24-year-old star man, who received a hostile reaction from fans inside the Moleniux, did apologise for his faux-pas in his post match interview.Meanwhile, it’s the first time Chelsea have won away at Wolves since September 2019 – where Frank Lampard guided them to a 5-2 victory.READ MORE SUN STORIESInterestingly enough Tammy Abraham bagged 21 minute hat-trick that day – but Kepa is the only player from that XI that remains at Chelsea, for now.Bournemouth are interested in loaning Kepa until June 2025.Chelsea ratings vs Wolves: Madueke and Palmer on fire as Blues run riot… but Mudryk has shockerNONI MADUEKE bagged himself a second-half hat-trick courtesy of Cole Palmer as Chelsea fired to a 6-2 victory away at Wolves.Palmer’s three assists and first half strike capped off a wonderful afternoon for the England ace and a game that at times resembled a basketball match.Here’s how SunSports’ Katherine Walsh rated the Blues stars…Robert Sanchez – 7/10Solid display. Held firm and kept Wolves at bay in the first half.Brilliant long ball distribution cross-pitch to Jackson who assisted Palmer’s goal and Chelsea’s second.Malo Gusto – 5Out of position for Matheus Cunha’s 26th minute equaliser and didn’t get forward enough.Failed to have an influence on the game after a quieter second 45 minutes from Wolves.Wesley Fofana – 6Had his back to goal for Wolves’ second equaliser before half-time.The ball had been guided in by a free-kick and Jorgen Strand-Larsen cleverly guided it home with his right foot.Levi Colwill – 6Not a particularly noticeable performance from the 21-year-old in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for Cunha’s goal.Pulled Cucurella away from the third brawl of the match.Marc Cucurella – 6Worked hard and found himself centre of multiple fights with Wolves players throughout the 90.Solid as ever, needing to be alert with Wolves lethal in the first half.Moises Caicedo – 6Quiet afternoon for the midfielder. Didn’t do much right or wrong.Enzo Fernandez – 7Often in the right place at the right time after clearing two Wolves’ attempts from inside the box.Battled to win the ball for Madueke’s third goal and frequently recovered possession for the visitors.Cole Palmer – 9A brilliant goal and THREE assists finished off a sensational performance from the No10 position.Somehow managed to outshine hat-trick scorer Madueke after providing all of his goals. His own notch came against the run of play just after receiving a yellow.Picked up the ball 20 yards from goal after a long Sanchez kick and lobbed Wolves keeper Jose Sa just when the visitors were hanging on.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4Enzo Marseca said he needed time and coaching to get his Chelsea career on track. But failed to make an impact against Wolves.Didn’t notice him being shipped off at half-time for former Wolves star Pedro Neto.Noni Madueke – 9The star man scored THREE in the second half after bagging against Servette on Thursday.Chelsea’s best player in the first half. The young winger has bundles of ability and energy.Looked lively and won several free-kicks in promising positions.Worth a note that he silenced the home fans who were heavily booing him throughout after his social media comments earlier today.Nicolas Jackson – 8Opened the scoring with a post header inside two minutes.But let himself down with silly antics while arguing with Cunha twice.Most non-penalty goals for Chelsea in the Premier League since the start of last season: 15.And assisted Palmer’s brilliant goal and Chelsea’s second.SUBSPedro Neto 7Put a shift in after coming on at half-time on his first return to the Molineux.Bagged himself an assist in the 80th minute.Joao Felix – 7Scored on his Chelsea 2023/24 debut after joining from Atletico Madrid for £42.6m.Combined with other new signing Neto for the goal.Christopher Nkunku – N/ARenato Veiga – N/AKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – N/A More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Hat-trick hero Madueke shines in front of fuming Wolves crowd but Mudryk has quiet game

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      NONI MADUEKE bagged himself a second half hat-trick courtesy of Cole Palmer as Chelsea fired to a 6-2 victory away at Wolves.Palmer’s three assists and first half strike capped off a wonderful afternoon for the England ace, while Stamford Bridge flop Mykhailo Mudryk was hooked off at half-time.Noni Madueke was Man of the Match after a stunning hat-trick at WolvesCredit: AlamyNicolas Jackson opened the scoring inside two minutesCredit: GettyBefore Matheus Cunha levelled the score in the 27th minuteCredit: AFPPalmer lobbed Jose SaCredit: PABefore Jorgen Strand Larsen made it 2-2 before half-timeCredit: RexNoni Madueke’s second-half hat-trick put the visitors in cruise controlCredit: GettyAt times it resembled a basketball match, but Chelsea later took control after going into the break at 2-2.Madueke stunned after taking the game by the scruff of the neck and notching a 14 minute hat-trick after mistakenly sharing an X-rated message about Wolves ahead of the clash.And THREE feisty brawls capped off the EIGHT-goal Molineux thriller.SunSports’ Katherine Walsh has provided his ratings from the match…Robert Sanchez – 7/10Solid display. Held firm and kept Wolves at bay in the first half.Brilliant long ball distribution cross-pitch to Jackson who assisted Palmer’s goal and Chelsea’s second.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSanchez played a big part in Palmer’s goalCredit: GettyMalo Gusto – 5/10Out of position for Matheus Cunha’s 26th minute equaliser and didn’t get forward enough.Failed to have an influence on the game after a quieter second 45 minutes from Wolves. Most read in FootballWesley Fofana – 6/10Had his back to goal for Wolves’ second equaliser before half-time. The ball had been guided in by a free-kick and Jorgen Strand-Larsen cleverly guided it home with his right foot.Levi Colwill – 6/10Not a particularly noticeable performance from the 21-year-old in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for Cunha’s goal.Pulled Cucurella away from the third brawl of the match.Marc Cucurella – 6/10Worked hard and found himself centre of multiple fights with Wolves players throughout the 90.Solid as ever, needing to be alert with Wolves lethal in the first half.Cucurella was front and centre of a feisty afternoonCredit: GettyMoises Caicedo – 6/10Quiet afternoon for the midfielder. Didn’t do much right or wrong.Enzo Fernandez – 7/10Often in the right place at the right time after clearing two Wolves’ attempts from inside the box.Battled to win the ball for Madueke’s third goal and frequently recovered possession for the visitors.Enzo Fernandez worked well with MaduekeCredit: GettyCole Palmer – 9/10A brilliant goal and THREE assists finished off a sensational performance from the No10 position.Somehow managed to outshine hat-trick scorer Madueke after providing all of his goals. His own notch came against the run of play just after receiving a yellow. Picked up the ball 20 yards from goal after a long Sanchez kick and lobbed Wolves keeper Jose Sa just when the visitors were hanging on.Cole Palmer was back to best on SundayCredit: GettyMykhailo Mudryk – 4/10Enzo Marseca said he needed time and coaching to get his Chelsea career on track. But failed to make an impact against Wolves.Didn’t notice him being shipped off at half-time for former Wolves star Pedro Neto.Noni Madueke – 9/10The star man scored THREE in the second half after bagging against Servette on Thursday. Chelsea’s best player in the first half. The young winger has bundles of ability and energy. Looked lively and won several free-kicks in promising positions.Worth a note that he silenced the home fans who were heavily booing him throughout after his social media comments earlier today.Nicolas Jackson – 8Opened the scoring with a post header inside two minutes. But let himself down with silly antics while arguing with Cunha twice.Most non-penalty goals for Chelsea in the Premier League since the start of last season: 15. And assisted Palmer’s brilliant goal and Chelsea’s second.Stunned fans say ‘this guy is ready to throw anyone under the bus’ as Enzo Maresca lays into yet another Chelsea star SubsPedro Neto 7/10Put a shift in after coming on at half-time on his first return to the Molineux.Bagged himself an assist in the 80th minute.READ MORE SUN STORIESJoao Felix – 7/10Scored on his Chelsea 2023/24 debut after joining from Atletico Madrid for £42.6m.Combined with other new signing Neto for the goal.Christopher Nkunku – N/ARenato Veiga – N/AKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – N/A More

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      Top 10 Premier League earners on combined £3.55MILLION a week as Osimhen demands record wages to join Chelsea

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN is set to become the highest-paid player in the Premier League if he completes his move to Chelsea.The Napoli striker, 25, is closing in on a £39million transfer to Stamford Bridge as Romelu Lukaku prepares to go the other way.Victor Osimhen could become the highest-paid Premier League player if he joins ChelseaCredit: RexOsimhen’s 76 goals in 133 appearances for Serie A giants has made him one of the most sought-after forwards in European football.And Blues manager Enzo Maresca will hope he can lead the line effectively for his Chelsea side – who started their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat at home to champions Manchester City.Osimhen will have pressure to perform given the lucrative wages he is demanding – HALF A MILLION per week.The figures would eclipse all other Premier League stars – and SunSport has taken a look at the revised 10 biggest earners should Osimhen arrive in England before the window closes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL10) Jack Grealish – £300k-per-weekJack Grealish, 28, penned a £300,000-per-week contract when he joined Manchester City in 2021 in a deal from Aston Villa worth £100million.He is the third highest-paid man in Pep Guardiola’s squad, but 32 goal contributions in 126 games is under-par for what many expected.Jack Grealish is the third highest-paid Manchester City playerCredit: Getty9) Bruno Fernandes – £300k-per-weekBruno Fernandes, 29, signed a new Manchester United contract earlier this month to keep him at Old Trafford until 2027.Only two Red Devils players earn more than the Portuguese playmaker – who has 79 goals and 67 assists in 236 games for the club.Most read in FootballBruno Fernandes recently signed a new deal at Old TraffordCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS=6) Marcus Rashford – £325k-per-weekMarcus Rashford earns £25,000 more per week than club captain Fernandes, placing him second on Man Utd’s books.The England international, 26, scored just eight times in all competitions last season and there is pressure on him to perform in the 2024/25 campaign.Marcus Rashford is another player earning in excess of £300,000 per weekCredit: GettyTop 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five=6) Raheem Sterling – £325k-per-weekChelsea forward Raheem Sterling is the joint-highest earner at Stamford Bridge, but is being heavily linked with a transfer away after Maresca left him out of his squad last weekend.Sterling’s representatives issued a statement calling for clarification, with Juventus linked to the Englishman, 29.And the other best-paid player at Chelsea could also be on his way out…Chelsea are trying to offload Raheem Sterling’s big wagesCredit: Getty=6) Romelu Lukaku – £325k-per-weekLukaku, 31, looks set to join Napoli following a horror three-year stint at Chelsea.The Belgian, 31, arrived for £97.5m and secured £325,000 per week in wages, but has not played for TWO YEARS as the Blues farmed him out to Inter Milan and Roma.Romelu Lukaku earns £325,000 per week but has not played for Chelsea for two yearsCredit: Getty=4) Mo Salah – £350k-per-weekLiverpool legend Mo Salah is into the final year of the £350,000-per-week contract he signed in 2022.It remains to be seen whether the Egyptian, 32, who joined in 2017, will extend his stay as he continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.Mo Salah has the biggest wages of any player at AnfieldCredit: Reuters=4) Casemiro – £350k-per-weekCasemiro, 32, endured a torrid 2023/24 campaign as he received huge criticism… with Jamie Carragher even telling him to leave European football for good.But he has returned for the new season in the Man Utd line-up and looks set to continue as their highest earner.Casemiro is the best-paid Manchester United playerCredit: Getty3) Erling Haaland – £375k-per-weekErling Haaland, 22, scored his 10TH Manchester City hat-trick on Saturday against Ipswich, taking his overall tally to 94 goals in 101 appearances for the English champions.Safe to say he has been worth every penny of the £375,000-per-week they have paid him so far.Erling Haaland is living up to the massive wages Manchester City are paying himCredit: Getty2) Kevin De Bruyne – £400k-per-weekKevin de Bruyne’s title as highest-paid Premier League player could be gone should Osimhen arrive at Chelsea.The Man City man, 33, will go down as one of the all-time greats in English football if he leaves at the end of his contract in the summer after ten years at the Etihad.READ MORE SUN STORIESKevin De Bruyne is the current highest-paid player in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty1) Victor Osimhen – £500k-per-weekOsimhen is reportedly asking for £500,000 a week to seal his Chelsea transfer.If he was to receive those demands he would become the highest earner in the Premier League, £100,000 per week ahead of De Bruyne.Osimhen is demanding huge wages to join ChelseaCredit: RexOsimhen could top the list of highest-paid Premier League stars More