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      Shock stats reveal Chelsea officially the WORST team in Premier League in 2023 as fans say ‘how many billion for that?’

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      A SHOCKING stat has confirmed that Chelsea are the join worst team in the Premier League.The stat has come to light following the Blues’ dire 2-0 defeat at the hands of Everton.
      Chelsea are the worst team in the Premier League based on points-per-gameCredit: Getty
      Nottingham Forest have a better record than the BluesCredit: Alamy
      Mauricio Pochettino has so far struggled to get the best out of the teamCredit: AFP
      This calendar year Chelsea have played 39 games but have only managed to win 39 points.
      This averages out as a point-per-match played and is the worst record out of all the clubs that have played in both last season and the current campaign.
      This record is only matched by Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, however, they played one less game than the Blues.
      The two clubs have averaged 1.02 points per game, a slightly better record than Chelsea.
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      The next worst team on the list is Bournemouth, who have picked up 42 points in the same period.
      Everton are the next-highest team on the list having won 44 points, as their 10-point deduction is not included.
      Chelsea supporters have been left fuming as they flocked to social media to vent their frustration.
      One fan fumed: “How many billion spent to achieve that?”
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      Chelsea are bottom of the points per game table this year
      A second posted: “Everyone talks about Chelsea’s billion-pound squad but if they prefer we can just talk about how they have spent over £25m on each point this year.”
      A third wrote: “Do you know how insane this is? Literal relegation form.”
      A fourth commented: “We’re actually the worst team in the PL…unbelievable.”
      A fifth said: “From European champions to this…disgraceful is an understatement.”
      Todd Boehly has spent a fortune since taking over the clubCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      A sixth added: “Awful awful awful. Can’t see my club failing in front of my own eyes like this.”
      Another joked: “What an achievement, Money well spent.”
      Manchester City top the table having collected an average of 2.2 points per game.
      They are followed by Unai Emery’s impressive Aston Villa who have won 2.05 points per match played.
      Aston Villa are the second-best team in the leagueCredit: PA
      Chelsea have been through a handful of managers in what has been a turbulent year for the club.
      Graham Potter was sacked in April and replaced by Frank Lampard on an interim basis.
      The club legend failed to improve things as the club slumped to a 12th-place finish in the Premier League last season.
      Mauricio Pochettino was brought in during the summer, but he is yet to turn things around.
      Graham Potter was the manager at the start of 2023Credit: PA
      Frank Lampard replaced him on an interim basisCredit: The Times
      The Argentine has only picked up five wins from 16 league games this season, with the club still sitting in 12th.
      To make matters worse for the Blues, the poultry points tally has come at a cost of millions.
      Chelsea have spent over £1BILLION on new players since Todd Boehly’s arrival at the club last summer.
      This includes a £385m splurge on talent in the January transfer window earlier this year.
      The club then followed that up with a further £434.5m in the summer just gone.
      Following the defeat to Everton, Pochettino has claimed that there is no quick fix to fix the club’s issues.
      He said: “It’s not as easy to say that is the problem, it is not only one.
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      “It is holistic, like football is 11 players on the pitch who need to perform, and there are ideas, philosophy and mentality.
      “The problem is why we arrive in this situation. We are dealing with that, we know why, but it’s difficult to explain.” More

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      Fans slam Pochettino’s ‘insane’ plan as he demands January transfers after Everton loss despite Boehly’s £1BILLION spend

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      CHELSEA fans have slammed manager Mauricio Pochettino after he called for even more signings amid a disastrous campaign.It comes after the Blues suffered yet another miserable Premier League defeat to Everton, who beat them 2-0 at Goodison Park.
      Chelsea suffered another miserable Premier League loss at EvertonCredit: Getty
      Chelsea fans were furious with Pochettino after he called for more signingsCredit: AFP
      That was the West Londoners’ third loss in their last four league matches, which saw them drop to 12th place in the table.
      Pochettino admitted this was yet another “really disappointing” result for Chelsea fans.
      And the Argentinean tactician hinted at even more additions in the upcoming January transfer window.
      Pochettino said after the whistle: “I’m really disappointed. This was a game to play and to win. It’s a problem we need to check.
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      “We need to talk and to try and improve in the next transfer market.”
      Some Chelsea fans didn’t take kindly to Pochettino’s statement as new owner Todd Boehly has splashed over £1billion since taking over in the summer of 2022.
      In fact, Boehly broke the Premier League transfer record twice with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo arriving for a staggering £107million in February and £115m in August respectively.
      Some supporters have had enough of the constant signings and instead want the former Tottenham boss to work on building team cohesion.
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      One fan tweeted: “Just insane. How do you build any team cohesion if new faces arrive every six months?”
      Another commented: “It’s not about new signings. We need to make the team a unit and not just add to it.”
      A third wrote: “You need more players?”
      This fan said: “Lol extra 1billion to spend.”
      And that one stated: “As if that’s the solution.” More

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      Eagle-eyed fans convinced Chelsea have signed in-demand Newcastle wonderkid after he’s named in squad for Everton clash

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      EAGLE-EYED fans are convinced Chelsea have signed Newcastle wonderkid Lewis Miley.The midfielder had broken through to the Magpies first-team just this season, having made four appearances in the Premier League.
      Lewis Miley’s name appeared on Chelsea’s team sheet to face EvertonCredit: Twitter
      The teenager is one of Newcastle’s breakout stars this seasonCredit: Getty
      Miley, 17, put in stunning performances in the wins over Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Against the Blues, he even bagged an assist as he set up Alexander Isak’s opening goal with a slick through ball.
      The midfielder has also featured twice in the Champions League as he bossed PSG’s midfield in the 1-1 draw back in November.
      However, fans believe that he has now moved to Stamford Bridge after he was named on the club’s team sheet to face Everton.
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      The match-day programme included Miley’s name at the bottom of the list of Chelsea players.
      Jude Soonsup-Bell was also included in the squad, despite joining Tottenham back in January.
      Fans who spotted the name took to social media to comment.
      One fan said: “Either a programme error or Chelsea have signed Lewis Miley from Newcastle (No 67).”
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      A second wrote: “Todd Boehly doesn’t stop!”
      A third commented: “Lewis Miley 🤯.”
      However, it is highly unlikely that Chelsea have actually signed the England youth star.
      Newcastle played against Everton at Goodison Park in mid-week and Miley was in the squad.
      It is presumed that there has been an error by the Toffees and his name was left on the programme instead of being replaced.
      Everton thrashed Newcastle on the night 3-0 but the result was tainted as a 13-man row broke out at full-time. More

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      Chelsea in transfer race with Man Utd and Spurs for Germany’s Jonathan Tah but will be made to wait by Bayer Leverkusen

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah – but face competition from other Premier League clubs.Kicker report that Manchester United and Tottenham are also hot on the heels of the Bayer Leverkusen centre-half.
      Jonathan Tah has a release clause in his contractCredit: Rex
      The German outlet say many clubs see Tah as a valuable outlet to solving their injury woe – with Liverpool also keen on the defender.
      Each of the clubs have a starting central defender out with a long term injury.
      Tah, 27, would be a relatively cheap option for any interested party as he has a release clause of £15.5million.
      But, that clause does not kick in until the summer and Leverkusen will be reluctant to sell in the January window.
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      The club are currently top of the Bundesliga, something which was only boosted by Bayern Munich losing 5-1 yesterday to Eintracht Frankfurt.
      The club will also be without Edmond Tapsoba and Odilon Kossounou when they travel to the African Cup of Nations in January.
      So selling Tah would leave them heavily depleted at the back.
      Leverkusen take on third place Stuttgart today in a battle of the surprise packages in the Bundesliga this season.
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      If Leverkusen win, they will go six points clear of Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga.
      But, they will have played a game more than Thomas Tuchel’s side. More

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      Chelsea fans demand Levi Colwill made club captain after pre-match interview before Man Utd clash

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      CHELSEA fans have demanded Levi Colwill be made the club’s permanent captain after getting wind of his pre-match interview ahead of their clash with Manchester United.The centre-back was named as the Blues’ skipper for their Premier League clash with the Red Devils this evening.
      Levi Colwill was given the Chelsea armband for their trip to Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
      The 20-year-old has been one of the Blues’ shining lights this seasonCredit: GETTY
      Colwill has become a beloved figure by the Stamford Bridge faithful with a string of impressive performances for Mauricio Pochettino’s side this season.
      And he further endeared himself to Blues fans by saying: “We’re definitely building something.
      “We’re not going to be where we want to be in a few years time but when everyone gets back fit and we have players like [Christopher] Nkunku, it’ll be a really exciting time for us.
      “We still have amazing players right now and we’re looking to get a win here tonight.”
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      Chelsea fans flocked to X to praise the young defender after seeing his comments.
      And several Blues fans were quick to call for his permanent appointment as club captain after getting wind of him being given the armband for their clash against the Red Devils.
      One tweeted: “Number 26 and a Cobham kid? I have seen it before and we love to see it.”
      Another said: “CB from Cobham wearing number 26 and captaining Chelsea.”
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      And another said: “CAPTAIN LEVI.”
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      Mauricio Pochettino believes Levi Covill is destined for big thingsCredit: GETTY
      One remarked: “The rise of a Chelsea captain.”
      Another chimed in: “26 on the back, CB and captain.”
      Fans’ mentioning of the fact Colwill wears the No.26 is in reference to former Blues skipper John Terry, who used to wear the number.
      Colwill’s impressive outings in Pochettino’s maiden season as Blues boss have Chelsea have seen him break into the England squad.
      And his club manager believes he’s destined for big things
      The Argentine said of the defender in July: “Levi has had a few days [in training] and I think he is nearly fit.
      ‘Of course, why we play with him is because we need to share minutes with different players – and I think he is in a good form.’
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      “I am happy with him, his performance was good today, better than what I expected because it is only the first game with us after the season with Brighton.
      “I am so happy, he can be one of the greatest centre-backs in England.” More

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      Juventus weighing up cashing in on English wonderkid Samuel Iling-Junior with Premier League giants chasing transfer

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      TOTTENHAM are on the trail of Juventus’ English whizkid Samuel Iling-Junior.The England Under-21 winger, 20, came through the academy at Chelsea but then moved to the Old Lady in Italy in 2020.
      Samuel Iling-Junior could be sold by JuventusCredit: Getty
      But he has made just one Serie A start in that time and only four substitute appearances in all competitions this term.
      With only 18 months left on his contract, Juve are weighing up whether to cash in on the north London-born ace next month.
      Spurs are monitoring the situation, though strengthening the centre-back positions remains their priority in January.
      Tottenham manager Ange Postcoglou is focused on defence as he has seen his options at the back shrink during the season with injury to Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero’s suspensions.
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      This could allow the likes of Newcastle and Brighton to steal a march on signing Iling-Junior.
      The Premier League duo have both been linked with moves for the Englishman.
      Technical coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst has worked with Iling-Junior as well as the likes of Folarin Balogun and Noni Madueke.
      He has helped the players improve on “key areas” and “game-changing moments”.
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      Iling-Junior’s Serie A stats this season
      Isaksson-Hurst said: “I bring something different, I am an individual specialist and have been doing this for 20 years.
      “I am a technical coach, not a performance or fitness coach. I create practices that help players focus on improving those key areas and game-changing moments.
      “On an individual basis, I am able to give them something more focused than what they might get at their club.”
      Meanwhile, Juventus had been linked with a January swoop for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho.
      However, they appear to have backed out of a move for the winger. More

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      Chelsea ‘keen on Bundesliga superstar as long-term Thiago Silva replacement and defender has release clause in contract’

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      CHELSEA are keen on Bundesliga superstar Jonathan Tah to be Thiago Silva’s long-term replacement.The Blues veteran’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season as Mauricio Pochettino’s side are on the hunt to find another centre-back.
      Chelsea are set to find a Thiago Silva replacement as his contract expires at the end of the termCredit: AFP
      The Blues have their eye on Bayern Leverkusen defender Jonathan TahCredit: Getty
      Silva, 39, is renowned as one of the best defenders in the Premier League.
      The Brazilian has made 137 appearances for Chelsea across four seasons after moving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
      But with his contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire next summer, the centre-back’s future at the club is uncertain.
      The West London side will be short of defensive options if Silva departs, as Trevoh Chalobah’s Chelsea spell comes to an end too.
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      And BILD reporter Christian Falk has confirmed the Blues have their eye on Bayern Leverkusen defender Tah.
      He tweeted: “TRUE ✅ Chelsea is interested in centre-back Jonathan Tah (27) of Bayer Leverkusen.
      “Tah has a release clause in his contract (til 2025). He could be the successor of Thiago Silva (39). New Agent of Tah: Pini Zahavi.”
      And according to Transfermarkt the 6ft 5in centre-back is valued at £17million.
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      The 27-year-old has been a key player at the German side but his contract has a release clause in place until 2025.
      Since 2015, when he joined from Hamburg in the second division, Tah has been one of the most impressive defenders in the Bundesliga.
      He has made 321 appearances for Leverkusen who are in fine form to secure the league title to dethrone last year’s winners Bayern Munich.
      Leverkusen will be eager to tie him down with another deal but if they can’t agree terms over a new contract they risk losing their star defender. More

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      Best XI of transfers on cards for January including Toney to Arsenal, Osimhen to Chelsea and Todibo to Man Utd

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      WITH injury crises hitting multiple clubs and teams beginning to take a look at the business end of the season, the rumour mill is in full effect.We’re expecting a busy period of transfer spending in the Premier League with several top clubs unafraid to splash the cash in January.
      Ivan Toney could move for £100million in JanuaryCredit: PA
      Victor Osimhen would cost even moreCredit: Reuters
      Here’s a look at the best players being lined up for moves…
      David de Gea
      De Gea has resisted offers from Saudi Arabia and the MLS as he bides his time on choosing his next club.
      The former-Manchester United stopper became a free agent in the summer after United were unwilling to extend his £350,000-a-week contract and has remained without a club ever since.
      Newcastle and Barcelona are now set to battle it out to sign De Gea in January with both teams experiencing long term injuries to their first-choice goalkeepers.
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      David de Gea has been linked with a move to Newcastle and BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Denzel Dumfries
      Dumfries starred for Inter as they battled their way to last year’s Champions League final.
      Calciomercato have reported that Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to battle it out for the £43.5m rated right-back this January – with Spurs prepared to offer Emerson Royal to Inter as part of a deal.
      Dumfries has been linked with a move to several Premier League clubsCredit: AFP
      Jean-Clair Todibo
      Todibo is one of the French national team’s most highly-rated defenders and is hotly tipped for a move in January.
      The centre-back is rated at £39million with United the favourites to sign him due to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS owning Nice.
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      Spurs and Liverpool also reportedly hold an interest in the 23-year-old.
      Manchester United and Spurs are set to battle it out for Jean-Clair TodiboCredit: Alamy
      Antonio Silva
      Antonio Silva has become a stalwart at the heart of Benfica’s defence despite only being 20 years old.
      The centre-back has an £85million release clause in his contract that Manchester United are reportedly willing to meet.
      Silva has become a rock at the back for Benfica despite being 20-years-oldCredit: AFP
      Alphonso Davies
      The Canadian is arguably the best left-back in the world and tearing it up for Bayern this season but could leave Bavaria soon.
      The defender is unhappy with Bayern’s latest contract offer according to Bild and has Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City willing to better their offer.
      Alphonso Davies is one of the best left-backs in the worldCredit: Getty
      Jota
      Al-Ittihad’s Jota has experienced a difficult time in the Saudi League after being left out of the first team squad by Nuno Esperito Santo.
      The ex-Celtic winger reportedly fancies a reunion with former manager Ange Postecoglou at Spurs but the Aussie is still weighing up a move.
      Jota and Postecoglou could reunite in JanuaryCredit: PA
      Douglas Luiz
      Douglas Luiz has starred for Aston Villa this season with the Villans currently sitting in fourth.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of the midfielder and are keen to pair him with Declan Rice in their midfield.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of Douglas LuizCredit: Getty
      Joao Palhinha
      Another midfielder Arsenal are looking at pairing Declan Rice with is Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.
      The Portuguese midfielder narrowly missed out on a move to Bayern Munich on September’s deadline day and the Germans are likely to reignite their interest.
      The midfielder could reignite his move to BayernCredit: AP
      Pedro Neto
      Pedro Neto was electric for Wolves this season prior to his injury, bagging one goal and eight assists in his ten Premier League appearances.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of the winger and could look to bring them in as they look to win the Premier League title this year.
      Arsenal have tracked Pedro Neto since before his move to WolvesCredit: Getty
      Ivan Toney
      With Ivan Toney’s gambling ban set to end on January 17 a number of Premier League teams are falling over themselves to sign the £100million-rated forward.
      Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs are the current front-runners for the 27-year-old’s signature.
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      Ivan Toney is nearing his return from a gambling banCredit: PA
      Victor Osimhen
      Victor Osimhen was Serie A’s top scorer last season with 26 goals as Napoli romped to the league title.
      Chelsea are prepared to break the £115million transfer record that they paid for Moises Caicedo in the summer to sign Osimhen.
      Osimhen hasn’t quite replicated last season’s formCredit: Getty
      The best XI of players linked with a moveCredit: The Sun More