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      How Chelsea could line up against Fulham with injury crisis but will Joao Felix be cleared to play in time?

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      CHELSEA are faced with an injury crisis as they head to Fulham for a London derby.Graham Potter’s side make the short trip to Craven Cottage on Thursday hoping to bounce back from two defeats in four days to Manchester City.

      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will return to the squad after missing the trip to the Etihad, but Chelsea are still without several other key players.
      Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic and Raheem Sterling will also miss the game.
      Potter said: “Pierre’s fine so he’ll be in the squad for the game tomorrow.
      “Christian’s going to be out for a couple of months we think. Hopefully it will be less, but that’s the timeframe there.
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      “We think Raheem will be out for less time than Christian. We’re still evaluating the actual extent of it, but hopefully it will be less than that.
      “Reece was out on the grass today, not training with the team but training on his own.
      “N’Golo’s had his first couple of days out training on his own as well, although he has still got a long, long way to go before he is back fully.”
      Potter is yet to name an unchanged team since becoming manager and is therefore likely to shuffle his pack once again.
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      With Edouard Mendy out injured, Kepa Arrizabalaga will keep his place in goal.
      Meanwhile, the back four in the Prem game against City performed well, so Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Kalidou Koulibaly Marc Cucurella are in line to keep their places.
      Into midfield, Denis Zakaria should return after he dropped to the bench on Sunday and could be joined by Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount in the middle.
      Going forward, it’s touch and go whether Joao Felix has been registered in time to play.
      The Portugal star is set to have a work permit meeting on Thursday, while Potter said: “It was good to get him in training today and we will see about playing on Thursday.”
      Providing he is eligible, he could start the game considering he played 72 minutes against Barcelona last weekend and is match fit.
      If Potter doesn’t throw him straight into the action, Aubameyang could lead the line and be supported up front by Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz. More

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      How one company is helping England fans stay warm this World Cup – and tackle the cost of living crisis

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      A CLOTHING company has come up with a novel way to help England fans watch the World Cup in pubs – without freezing in their Three Lions shirts.The tournament is kicking off today in Qatar as the host nation takes on Ecuador at 4pm amid a wave of controversy.
      England fans wear knitted jumpers to keep warm during the World CupCredit: Ja-Vanie Stephens
      The decision to host the World Cup in the Middle East means its start date had to be pushed back until November so players wouldn’t melt in the blistering summer temperatures.
      England are kicking off their campaign tomorrow in a balmy 27C heat against Iran.
      But fans stuck over here have been left wondering how to watch the game and still stay warm – especially with rain predicted for the afternoon.
      The Three Lions army has previously packed out boozers in the summer sunshine in their short-sleeved England tops.
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      One company has now come up with a way to help keep fans warm while still showing their support for England.
      Firm notjust clothing has made a range of knitted jumpers that are perfect for beating the chill.
      There are four jumpers to choose from that are modelled on England shirts from the past.
      Each features the Three Lions emblem – with one 90s retro jumper complete with a collar.
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      Those wanting to channel their inner Gareth Southgate can even snap up a festive knit with a waistcoast motif.
      Fans of Harry Kane can become their own skipper if they buy a jumper that includes a captain’s armband.
      The company donates 50 per cent of its profits to charities that help vulnerable Brits cope with the cost of living crisis.
      Half of money made from the England offerings also goes to grassroots football organisations.
      It comes amid fears already-struggling pubs would be left deserted as fans decide to watch the games at home.
      Some boozers have attempted to create a summer beer garden atmosphere to attract supporters.
      A survey of almost 5,000 landlords by the British Beer and Pub Association found they expect takings to be 10 per cent lower than during a summer tournament.
      GlobalData also predicted sportswear sales will be nearly 50 per cent as supporters can’t show their kits off under jumpers and coats.
      Matt Clarke, Co-Founder at notjust clothing said: “The World Cup is kicking off at the most wonderful time of the year. However we know this causes a few issues for Three Lions fans who are more used to wearing vintage replica footy shirts or even going fully topless whilst soaking up the summer sunshine (2018 was great wasn’t it!) 
      “So we’ve come up with a solution to not only keep England fans looking super slick and stylish during the Winter World Cup, but also to keep them toasty in their homes or down the pub whilst they watch the men’s squad bring it home, just like our Lionesses did earlier this year!
      “We also know that the cost of living crisis is having an impact on everyone’s lives, so we’re hoping that our winter football knits can at least go a small way in helping people enjoy the games fully kitted up with some added warmth.
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      “Our collection of unisex premium quality England Christmas Jumpers are designed and produced in the UK to help the local economy and are inspired by iconic England shirts and for one final year the famous Gareth Southgate Waistcoat jumper that took the nation by storm in 2018.
      “And not only that, we’ll also be donating  50% of profits to grass roots football organisations Football Beyond Borders and Bloomsbury Football so you can feel good about giving back whilst staying warm in your winter football kit knit!”
      The retro jumpers are aimed at keeping England fans warmCredit: Ja-Vanie Stephens
      There’s a Gareth Southgate-inspired number that features a waistcoat motifCredit: Ja-Vanie Stephens
      The knitwear will keep England fans warm in the pubCredit: Ja-Vanie Stephens
      It comes amid fears Brits will swerve the pub to stay warm at homeCredit: Ja-Vanie Stephens
      Half the profits are donated to vulnerable people and to help grassroots football organisationsCredit: Ja-Vanie Stephens More

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      Man United ace Casemiro splashes out £430,000 on supercars for him and his missus ahead of World Cup

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      MAN United ace Casemiro has splashed out £430,000 on supercars for him and his missus ahead of the World Cup.The Brazilian bagged himself a £230,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge and treated wife Anna Mariana to a £200,000 Bentley Bentayga SUV.
      Man United ace Case-miro has splashed out £430,000 on supercars for him and his missus ahead of the World Cup – this is his £230,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black BadgeCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Wife Anna Mariana has made do with a £200,000 21-plate Bentley Bentayga SUVCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The his and hers vehicles were delivered to Casemiro’s mansion in Hale, Cheshire, on Wednesday afternoon.
      However the canny £350,000-a-week midfielder got money off amid the cost-of-living crisis by going second-hand, with a 2019 Roller and a 2021-plated Bentley.
      The his and hers vehicles were delivered to Casemiro’s mansion in Hale, Cheshire, on Wednesday afternoon.
       The star was out at the time — as he is in Qatar preparing for the World Cup with the Brazil squad.
      Family members were seen at the gate as the gleaming cars were driven in.
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      Casemiro, 30, arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid in the summer.
      Only United team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo, on £480,000 a week, and goalkeeper David de Gea — £375,000 — earn more.
      He has two children, Sara, six, and Caio, one, with fellow Brazilian Anna, 33, who is an Instagram model and runs her own fashion business.
      Casemiro’s grey Roller is capable of doing 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 155mph.
      That is nowhere near as fast as Anna’s black Bentley which can hit 190mph and do 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds.
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      Only United team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo, on £480,000 a week, and goalkeeper David de Gea — £375,000 — earn more than CasemiroCredit: Alamy More