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      Ex-Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on shortlist for international boss job along with ex-Leeds boss and Chelsea coach

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been contacted by Canada ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The Canadian national team is targeting a major campaign in the upcoming competition, which takes place in their own territory as well as the US and Mexico.Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been contacted by CanadaCredit: GettyCanada initially wanted Jose Mourinho but he turned the job downCredit: PACanada also reached out to Chelsea legend Frank Lampard but he opted against itCredit: GettyAmerican Jesse Marsch is also eyed after his dismissal from LeedsCredit: PAThat is why team chiefs have drawn up a shortlist that includes a raft of big names including Solskjaer who has been out of a job since getting sacked by United in 2021.According to The Standard, Canada have reached out to the Norwegian tactician as well as other candidates like Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard who were invited for an interview.Former Chelsea, United and Tottenham boss Mourinho kindly declined Canada’s offer as he is eyeing a return to elite club level football after his dismissal from Roma in January.That is why the Special One also turned down a lucrative offer from a Saudi Arabian club.Read More on FootballEx-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was also approached but he opted against the move after he decided the job was not the right opportunity for him to return to management.Lampard is still a free agent after his second spell as Stamford Bridge coach ended in May last year when he was placed on an interim capacity.American Jesse Marsch has also been contacted as he is a free agent as well.It is not known yet if Solskjaer or Marsch, who has been out of work since his dismissal from Leeds last year, would go for such an opportunity at this stage.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOther free agents like former Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka and ex-Chelsea coach Paul Clement are also on the shortlist.The same source claims the interest on Clement may be a long-term ploy to one day attract Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti once his time at the Santiago Bernabeu comes to an end.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirtAncelotti and the ex-Swansea head coach have a long history as they worked together at Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real.Forge FC boss Bobby Smyrniotis, who is widely regarded as one of the best managers in Canada, has also been interviewed.Canada are looking for John Herdman’s replacement after he left for Toronto FC and are confident their squad, which includes the likes of Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, can go far under the right leadership. More

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      Chelsea risk dressing room REVOLT if they sack Pochettino despite boss slamming his players after Arsenal thrashing

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      CHELSEA risk a dressing room revolt if they sack Mauricio Pochettino this summer.Despite accusing his players of “giving up” in Tuesday’s 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal, the players remain loyal to the manager as a turbulent season lurches towards the end.Chelsea risk a dressing room revolt from player if they sack Mauricio PochettinoThat is despite Pochettino slamming Chelsea stars after their loss to ArsenalChelsea’s £1billion squad believe Pochettino is steadily generating a sense of unity within the camp even though results have been wildly erratic.The young team assembled at huge cost also believe the Argentine head coach is doing the best he can in tough circumstances with a huge injury list in a squad that is massively inexperienced.A source told SunSport: “They are all buying into what Poch is trying to do. The problems at Chelsea are not all his fault. Some of the players think he is the best man-manager in the business. “If Poch gets sacked it won’t go down well at all. He is not the problem.”Read More on ChelseaChelsea insist it is ‘business as usual’ in the aftermath of their heaviest ever defeat to their London rivals and that there is still plenty to play for. But it is understood a review will take place at the end of the season. Chelsea end the campaign at home to Bournemouth on May 19 and are in an uphill battle to qualify for Europe next season.Former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino, 52, will have 12 months left on his two-year contract come June.Axing him in the summer would make him the third managerial casualty in just two years since Chelsea were bought out by the American Clearlake Capital investment firm.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThomas Tuchel and Graham Potter both fell foul of the new ownership regime which has turned Chelsea’s traditional business model of buying expensive, established stars on its head.They have since embarked on a record-breaking spending spree buying up what they consider to be young, elite players with potential and placing them on lengthy contracts of up to eight years.7 times Arsenal vs Chelsea games EXPLODEDChelsea’s players were given the day off on Wednesday to let the dust settle on their heaviest Premier League loss since being smashed 6-0 by Manchester City in 2019.Some of the younger members of the team which was hopelessly overwhelmed by Arsenal, were said to be “distraught” in the immediate aftermath of the Emirates match.SunSport also understands the away dressing room was quiet after the game – with boss Pochettino preferring to send his downcast players head home and ponder the result instead of risking heated fallouts in the immediate aftermath of the humbling defeat.The players are expecting a full team meeting when they resume training on Thursday with just 48 hours to prepare for Saturday’s tough trip to Champions League-chasing Aston Villa. More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table with shock champions crowned after Arsenal’s demolition job on Chelsea

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted how the Premier League season will end – and it’s good news for Arsenal fans. The Gunners extended their lead at the top of the table after hammering Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates. So in the latest crunching of numbers, it’s looking good for Gooners. BonusCodeBets’ SuperComputer works as a probability model, predicting the outcome of every Premier League match. It estimates the outcome of each remaining fixture based on a team’s current strength based on factors such as table position and form. In their latest reading, it has Arsenal finishing the league top on 85 points with defending champions City a point behind in second. READ MORE IN football Liverpool would also miss out by the same margin while Aston Villa would get their first taste of a top four finish and Champions League football. Missing out on Europe’s elite would be Tottenham and Newcastle.Manchester United are predicted to finish in seventh, which would surely seal manager Erik ten Hag’s sacking. Look away Chelsea fans as the Blues come in at 11th, not far off their worst-ever Prem finish of 14th in 1994. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt would mean West Ham, Fulham and Brighton all finishing above the West Londoners. Facing the drop is Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton with Nottingham Forest just about surviving. That is despite being hit with a four-point deduction in March after breaking financial rules.Mauricio Pochettino accuses Chelsea players of ‘giving up’ in gutless 5-0 loss to Arsenal saying ‘there is no excuse’ More

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      Chelsea ‘make contact’ to sign Champions League star with two huge release clauses just hours after Arsenal thrashing

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      CHELSEA have reportedly made contact with RB Leipzig for star defender Castello Lukeba after shipping five goals against Arsenal.The Blues put in a shambolic display at the back as their rivals ran riot at the Emirates.Chelsea are chasing a deal for RB Leipzig defender Castello LukebaCredit: GettyAxel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile could not cope with Arsenal’s forwards.And Chelsea have now conceded 57 goals this season – the most in their Premier League history.Mauricio Pochettino is facing a huge issue this summer with Thiago Silva set to quit Stamford Bridge.Trevoh Chalobah is also set to be sold as Chelsea look to comply with FFP.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill remain long-term injuries.It means the Blues are in desperate need of at least one new centre-back.And Lukeba has reportedly emerged as Chelsea’s top target.Foot Mercato claims the Blues have reached out to Leipzig in the hope of striking a deal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLukeba only joined the Germans from Lyon last summer in a £30million move.The 21-year-old has already clocked up 37 appearances in all competitions.Chelsea influencer Astrid Wett leaves nasty ‘surprise’ for Mikel Arteta at Emirates before huge clash with ArsenalAnd Lukeba’s fine form saw him rewarded with his first France cap last year.It’s reckoned he could be interested in a Premier League move.But there are currently two stumbling blocks in Chelsea’s way.The first is that Leipzig do not want to sell Lukeba at any cost this summer.Should they keep hold of him, the Germans will still be in a strong position in 2025 when a £77m release clause kicks in.And in 2026, it will only drop to £60m.Secondly, it’s added that Manchester United are also interested in striking a deal.READ MORE SUN STORIESLike Chelsea, they too will be in need of defensive reinforcements this summer.And if they gain European football at the Blues’ expense, it could swing the pendulum in their favour. More

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      RIP Chelsea FC – Blues fans turn on Pochettino’s team after club set unwanted record in shocking 5-0 rout at Arsenal

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      CHELSEA supporters viciously turned on the club after they made unwanted history when getting thrashed at Arsenal.The Blues were blown away as the Gunners romped to a 5-0 win in the London derby last night.Chelsea made unwanted history as they were trounced 5-0 at ArsenalCredit: EPAThat moved Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but it was a night to forget for their rivals.Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock early on but it was not until the second half that the onslaught began.Ben White and ex-Chelsea forward Kai Havertz both grabbed a brace as Mauricio Pochettino brought on extra defensive reinforcements to keep the score down.The dire display even led to a young Blues fan being spotted holding up a sign in the away end that read: “I don’t want your shirt. I want you to fight for ours.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe result capped a miserable few days for Pochettino after they were beaten by Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final.And it also means that Chelsea, who sit ninth in the top-flight table,  have now conceded a whopping 57 goals this season.That is the most that the club have conceded since the formation of the Premier League in 1992/93.To make matters even worse, things could get even grimmer as they still have six matches left to play.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd fed-up fans vented their fury on social media afterwards, with one saying: “70 at the end won’t be surprising.“I think the lion in our logo has even given up on us, is he still in there?”How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerAnother wrote: “RIP CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB 1905 – 2023. It’s not Chelsea anymore.”“I heard someone saying there is some improvement from last season,” posted a fellow fan.“I will just laugh and let Chelsea become whatever they want. It is better they change the name to something else.”A fourth said: “This club is falling apart.”While a fifth added: “What a mess. How can it get worse?Meanwhile, Thiago Silva’s wife Belle rubbed salt into Chelsea wounds after they were hammered by Arsenal.MAURICIO POCHETTINO – WE GAVE UPHere’s what the Chelsea boss had to say after their hammering by the Gunners:
      “It’s not difficult to explain, everyone saw we didn’t compete from the beginning of the game.
      “After we conceded the team was so soft. I’m so disappointed with the start because we’re supposed to have full energy and compete better.
      “We were not aggressive and we did not concentrate on situations where it is easy to find the solution. That is why I’m so disappointed.”
      He added: “We were talking at half-time to start in a different way. But we did not.
      “When we conceded the third goal the team gave up. It was tough on them.
      “We competed really well against Manchester City, it was a fantastic game. But then we did not compete three days later. Maybe we were not fresh.
      “It’s not fair to talk about the players we are missing. From the start of the season we have been missing so many players every single week.
      “The team showed a lack of capacity to resist – that is what is the problem.”

      Silva, 39, came off the bench after 78 minutes to provide experience to a youthful Chelsea starting XI.And after the game, the centre-back’s wife appeared to take aim at the poor performance.Belle, 37, simply tweeted three emojis – which mean see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil – which suggest she is not allowed to speak her mind honestly.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis is not the first time the outspoken Wag has made a dig at Chelsea.After a 4-2 loss to Wolves in February, she appeared to call for Mauricio Pochettino to be sacked. More

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      Chelsea ratings: Enzo Fernandez is no comparison to Rice while Nicolas Jackson always fumbles at the final moment

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      CHELSEA will be hoping Cole Palmer’s absence is a short one based off tonight’s evidence.Mauricio Pochettino was without his star man, who had scored ten goals in five games, for tonight’s visit to the Emirates. Mauricio Pochettino saw his side get battered 5-0 by ArsenalCredit: ReutersThe Blues were second best all over the pitchCredit: GettyFour goals in the second half left Chelsea shellshockedCredit: EPAHere’s how the two teams performed on paperChelsea struggled to get a foothold in the gameAnd the away trip turned out to be a nightmare as the Gunners went four points clear at the top of the table thanks to a 5-0 thrashing.Leandro Trossard set the home side away after just four minutes. But a flurry of second half goals saw Ben White and former Blues star Kai Havertz both score braces. It’s a result that is far from ideal for Chelsea’s hopes of moving into the top six, with it leaving them three points behind Newcastle who are level with Manchester United.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHere’s how SunSport’s Andy Dillon rated the Blues on a nightmare night in north London.Djordje Petrovic – 6Djordje Petrovic could not do much as his Chelsea defence let him downCredit: AFPSeries of emergency saves including one from his own defender in the first half.  Deserves a better scoreline than he got. Alfie Gilchrist – 5Exposed by the two-pronged attack from Rice and Trossard so early, leading to the opener. A tough night for a young kid against rampant Arsenal. Axel Disasi – 5Shaky start then rallied only to succumb in the second half. Although it was midfield where Chelsea really lost the plot. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBenoit Badiashile – 5Swamped at times by the overpowering Arsenal. Despite the scoreline it wasn’t the defenders mainly at fault. Marc Cucurella – 5Started the match in solid form. Then collapsed like the rest of his team. Caught for the third and fourth goals to undermine a solid first half. Chelsea’s top summer transfer targetsEnzo Fernandez – 4Enzo Fernandez was overrun in midfieldCredit: APCan pick a nice pass but maybe is still feeling the effects of recent injury/illness. No comparison to opposite number Declan Rice. Way below par. Moises Caicedo – 4Has trod a thin line between robust defensive play and overstepping the mark of late. Unimpressive and uninspiring again. Conor Gallagher – 5Skipper again and always full of energy. Came close to tucking away an equaliser then inadvertently laid it on for Ben White to score. 5Noni Madueke – 6Noni Madueke was unable to influence the game in the way he would have likedCredit: GettyEmerging as a forceful young player but doesn’t get as many starts as he should. In for sick Cole Palmer and did well on the right flank as the best outfield man for The Blues. Nicolas Jackson – 4Nicolas Jackson struggled in front of goal against ArsenalSeems to do the hard but then fumbles at the final moment. How he didn’t head Chelsea level only he can explain. Mykhailo Mudryk – 4Comes to life in fits and starts. Capable of great things but also silly misplaced passes and lapses in concentration. SubsTrevoh Chalobah (Fernandez 66 mins) – 5Game was up by the time he came on. Raheem Sterling (Mudryk 67 mins) – 5Tame free kick from distance but coming on at four down what can anyone really hope for? READ MORE SUN STORIESThiago Silva (Gilchrist 76 mins) – 5His dream is turning sour as he nears the end of his contract. Cesare Casadei (Madueke 76 mins) 5 A boy thrown into a bloodbath. Chelsea’s penalty chaosMAURICIO POCHETTINO has been tearing his hair out watching Chelsea’s stars fight over penalties again and again. Here are all their spot kick lowlights

      CHELSEA 2-2 ARSENAL (23rd October, 2023)GOAL Raheem Sterling immediately picks up the ball to take Chelsea’s spot kick before Cole Palmer approaches. Enzo Fernandez intervenes to give the ball to Palmer, who sends David Raya the wrong way to score.
      CHELSEA 4 LEICESTER CITY 2 (17th March, 2024)MISS Raheem Sterling wins a penalty and this time is handed the ball by Palmer. However, he fires it down the middle and sees his kick comfortably saved. Leicester later recover to 2-2 from 2-0 down and Sterling is booed every time he touches the ball by a section of the home crowd.
      CHELSEA 4 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 (4th April, 2024)GOAL Noni Madueke makes an audacious attempt to take the ball off Palmer after winning a 98th minute penalty with the Blues 3-2 down but is pulled away by Trevoh Chalobah. Palmer sends Andre Onana the wrong way before scoring a winner two minutes later.
      CHELSEA 6 EVERTON 0 (15th April, 2024)GOAL Madueke picks up the ball immediately after Chelsea are awarded a penalty at 4-0 up, but a furious Nicolas Jackson rushes in wanting to take the kick and shoves the winger. Captain Conor Gallagher has to intervene to give the ball to Palmer, who scores. Pochettino blasts his team’s behaviour as “like being at school”. More

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      Chelsea ace Carney Chukwuemeka ‘lined up for shock transfer to Champions League giants’

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      CARNEY CHUKWUEMEKA is reportedly being lined up for a shock summer transfer.The Chelsea star has barely featured this season having picked up a knee injury in the 3-1 defeat to West Ham back in August.Carney Chukwuemeka is reportedly wanted at BarcelonaCredit: RexChukwuemeka, 20, joined the Blues from Aston Villa in a £20million deal in 2022.He has only gone on to make 27 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring two goals.However, he appears to have done enough to attract the gaze of one of Europe’s biggest clubs.Barcelona are lining up a move to reignite their interest in the midfielder, according to talkSPORT.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSThe report claims that the LaLiga giants were keen on signing Chukwuemeka before his move to Stamford Bridge.It is said that the club believes that they can take advantage of his lack of game time in England and “uncertainty” at Chelsea.It could be difficult to prise the England U21 from London as he is a childhood Blues supporter.He insisted that when Chelsea came knocking while he was at Villa he did not want to “waste any time”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe told The Telegraph: “Chelsea was the team I grew up supporting and I said to my dad [Charles] ‘let’s get it done’.””I didn’t want to waste any time. I just came from winning the under-19s Euros with England that summer and a week after they were calling and there was only one place I was going.”7 times Arsenal vs Chelsea games EXPLODEDA move to Barcelona could also have another stumbling block as playing time could be limited at the Nou Camp.The club currently have a heap of talented midfielders at their disposal.The list includes the likes of Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Ilkay Gundogan and Oriol Romeu.Chelsea’s penalty chaosMAURICIO POCHETTINO has been tearing his hair out watching Chelsea’s stars fight over penalties again and again. Here are all their spot kick lowlights

      CHELSEA 2-2 ARSENAL (23rd October, 2023)GOAL Raheem Sterling immediately picks up the ball to take Chelsea’s spot kick before Cole Palmer approaches. Enzo Fernandez intervenes to give the ball to Palmer, who sends David Raya the wrong way to score.
      CHELSEA 4 LEICESTER CITY 2 (17th March, 2024)MISS Raheem Sterling wins a penalty and this time is handed the ball by Palmer. However, he fires it down the middle and sees his kick comfortably saved. Leicester later recover to 2-2 from 2-0 down and Sterling is booed every time he touches the ball by a section of the home crowd.
      CHELSEA 4 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 (4th April, 2024)GOAL Noni Madueke makes an audacious attempt to take the ball off Palmer after winning a 98th minute penalty with the Blues 3-2 down but is pulled away by Trevoh Chalobah. Palmer sends Andre Onana the wrong way before scoring a winner two minutes later.
      CHELSEA 6 EVERTON 0 (15th April, 2024)GOAL Madueke picks up the ball immediately after Chelsea are awarded a penalty at 4-0 up, but a furious Nicolas Jackson rushes in wanting to take the kick and shoves the winger. Captain Conor Gallagher has to intervene to give the ball to Palmer, who scores. Pochettino blasts his team’s behaviour as “like being at school”. More

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      Footie agent on trial for ‘sending threatening email to ex-Chelsea director over Kurt Zouma transfer’

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      A FOOTBALL agent has gone on trial for allegedly sending a threatening email to a former Chelsea director over the transfer of star Kurt Zouma.Saif Alrubie, 45, is said to have messaged Marina Granovskaia demanding payment for his role in the £29million deal to sell Zouma to West Ham.Kurt Zouma playing for West Ham against  Bayer 04 Leverkusen earlier this weekCredit: RexFootball agent  Saif Alrubie at Southwark Crown CourtCredit: Rights reservedSaif Alrubie, 45, is said to have messaged ex-Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia demanding payment for his role in the £29million deal to sell Zouma to West HamCredit: RexThe French defender, 29, signed in August 2021 and Alrubie is accused of emailing his demand for commission in 2022.Ms Granovskaia, 49, left Chelsea that year after almost 20 years at the Stamford Bridge club. Alrubie, from Fulham, West London, is on bail and denies one charge under the Malicious Communications Act.The jury was sworn in at London’s Southwark crown court yesterday ahead of a one-week trial starting today. Zouma has scored three times for the Hammers this season.READ MORE ON KURT ZOUMAZouma has scored three times for the Hammers this season.In 2022, Zouma was filmed kicking his cat like a football across his kitchen floor.The Premier League star, 27, was also seen slapping his pet’s face.The club condemned Zouma’s actions and fined him £250,000, which they stated was the maximum fine they were able to hand out.Most read in FootballThe West Ham defender was seen attacking the pet at his £2million mansion while his brother filmed him.Premier League defender Kurt Zouma seen in sick video drop kicking a cat – and slapping it across his kitchen More