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      Fans say Marc Guiu has ‘played his first and LAST match at Stamford Bridge’ after shocking open goal miss vs Servette

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      CHELSEA fans joked Marc Guiu’s first start might be his LAST after a shocking open goal miss.The Spanish striker – poached from Barcelona in the summer – started up front for the Blues against Swiss side Servette in their Europa Conference League play-off tie on Thursday night.Marc Guiu was clean through on goal and just needed to tap inCredit: Chelsea TVBut the new Chelsea star somehow failed to scoreCredit: Chelsea TVGuiu had tackled Servette keeper Jeremy Frick to set up the chanceCredit: AlamyGuiu couldn’t believed he’d missedCredit: APEnzo Maresca’s side were booed off at half-time at Stamford Bridge after a lifeless 45 minutes.But they came out firing after the break and were 1-0 up thanks to Christopher Nkunku’s spot kick five minutes later.And it should have been two just moments after when £5million Guiu, 18, pounced on a horrendous mistake from the Servette keeper, leaving him clean through on goal.But it all went horribly wrong for the young Spaniard as he somehow failed to find the back of the net.READ MORE ON CHELSEAGuiu did the hard work by closing down keeper Jeremy Frick, setting himself up with what should have been a tap-in.But the stopper was somehow able to rush back and incredibly prevent Guiu’s tame effort from crossing the line.The forward then fluffed his lines again as he failed to connect with the rebound.One fan joked: “First and last start at stamford bridge for Marc Guiu.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea ratings vs ServetteCHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.Axel Disasi – 6Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.Tosin Adarabioyo – 6An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.Benoit Badiashile – 6Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.Renato Veiga – 5Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.Moises Caicedo – 5The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.Pedro Neto – 6A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.Christopher Nkunku – 6Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.Marc Guiu – 6Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.Another said: “Good to see Chelsea have solved their finishing issues with Guiu… “One fumed: “F***ing hell we need a striker…” Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it soundsGuiu was signed from Barcelona in a £5m summer move.And he looks to be in line to fight for his place under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca this season despite rumours of a loan away. Chelsea remained interested in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen while also welcoming back Joao Felix to West London. More

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      Chelsea BOOED off at half-time of Conference League qualifier vs Servette as Enzo Maresca forces ENTIRE bench to warm-up

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      CHELSEA were BOOED off at half-time following a dire first-half display against Swiss side Servette at Stamford Bridge.The Blues were yet again underwhelming – but this time in their Uefa Conference League first-leg play-off clash.The entire squad was sent to warm up at half-tmeCredit: RexAs Chelsea went into half-time goalless with Swiss side ServetteCredit: PASections of Chelsea fans resorted to booing their own players as they headed for the tunnel with the score then goalless.Enzo Maresca sent all eight players in his outfield bench to warm up just before half-time.That was a measure of how bad they had been.Servette were the better side in the opening 45, enjoying 10 shots to Chelsea’s four.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMarc Guiu, 18, had missed the Blues’ best chance inside the opening seconds, sliding along the glass in an attempt to put away a header for his first Chelsea goal.And fans were less than impressed with the display that they had witnessed after the whistle signalled the end of the first half.Chelsea were subsequently awarded a penalty, put away by Christopher Nkunku in the 50th minute.But online fans remained fuming, with one writing: “Chelsea struggling against this Servette side?”Most read in FootballFollow Chelsea vs Servette’s SunSport live blog here.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA second said: “We’ve had to rely on a penalty to get on the score sheet. I’m fed up!”A third added: “How much are the team’s worth? Chelsea have spent billions.”Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it soundsChelsea ratings vs ServetteCHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.Axel Disasi – 6Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.Tosin Adarabioyo – 6An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.Benoit Badiashile – 6Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.Renato Veiga – 5Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.Moises Caicedo – 5The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.Pedro Neto – 6A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.Christopher Nkunku – 6Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.Marc Guiu – 6Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.Chelsea should’ve been 2-0 up in the 52nd minute, after Guiu – who was playing his first full debut – missed another SITTER.Guiu, closed down the Servette goalkeeper Jeremy Frick but then completely miss-kicked the finish when presented with an open goal.But Noni Madueke polished things off for the home side with a blistering shot after a tidy ball from Enzo Fernandez in the 76th minute.Meanwhile, tensions rose before the match when away fans clashed with police outside Stamford Bridge.And new £42.7m signing Joao Felix, 24, was also unveiled to the home supporters before kick-off.Nkunku was brought down and awarded a pen five minutes into the second halfCredit: PAJoao Felix waved to fans before kick-offCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea fans FURIOUS after website issue leave them unable to buy livestream of Conference League qualifier vs Servette

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      CHELSEA fans were left raging after an issue with the club website left them unable to watch the Conference League qualifier vs Servette.The Blues are fighting to qualify for the third tier of European football after a disappointing 2023-24 season in a two-legged tie – winning the first leg 2-0 through goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke.Chelsea fans were left frustrated as some were unable to buy the livestream of the Servette clashCredit: GettyFrustrated fans missed Marc Guiu going agonisingly close in the opening secondsCredit: PAAnd fans can’t even watch the games on TV, with no rights purchased for the playoff matches.The Premier League club offered fans the chance to watch their first leg at Stamford Bridge through their website for a one-off payment of £4.99.And, despite using the same service during pre-season, the Chelsea site was seemingly overwhelmed by fan demand.Frustrated supporters vented on X after failing to part ways with their fiver to watch the sold-out Stamford Bridge showdown.READ MORE SPORT STORIESOne said: “Anyone else completely unable to buy the livestream? Payment gateway just half opens for a second then just doesn’t load…”Actually mad how there was 6 pre season games to solve this issue, paid for the game yet forced to watch now on phone. Just fix the website with all of our money.”Another replied: “App is down, can’t even load.”A third added: “Think website having issues.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd it wasn’t the only Chelsea gaffe of the day.Fans were quick to spot Raheem Sterling – frozen out and set to leave Chelsea this summer – was listed as No7 on the matchday programme squad list, despite new £54million signing Pedro Neto taking his number.Chelsea’s Conference League clash with Servette descends into chaos as away fans clash with police at Stamford BridgeRaheem Sterling has been stripped of his No7 jersey and has been told he’ll never play for Chelsea under Enzo MarescaCredit: AlamyChelsea ratings vs ServetteCHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.Axel Disasi – 6Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.Tosin Adarabioyo – 6An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.Benoit Badiashile – 6Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.Renato Veiga – 5Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.Moises Caicedo – 5The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.Pedro Neto – 6A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.Christopher Nkunku – 6Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.Marc Guiu – 6Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.Neto came off the bench in the Premier League opening weekend loss against Manchester City wearing the No19.And he was listed as still being No19 for Thursday’s kick-off… despite starting the game in Sterling’s old No7.Sterling previously revealed his discontent after the Blues axed him from their squad for the 2-0 loss to City.He’s since been told by new boss Enzo Maresca that he will never play for the club under his leadership, along with Ben Chilwell.The ex-England star is now being chased by Aston Villa. More

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      Is Chelsea vs Servette on TV? Kick-off time and live stream as Blues host Swiss side in Conference League play-off tie

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      CHELSEA host Servette on Thursday night as they kick off their Conference League campaign.The Blues got their 2024/25 Premier League season off to the worst possible start following a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.Chelsea kicked off the new Premier League season with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester CityCredit: REUTERSThere has been a lot of talk about Chelsea’s summer business, with over 40 senior players currently on the books and more reportedly incoming.Thursday night’s clash will give Enzo Maresca the opportunity to hand full debuts to new signings Filip Jorgensen, Renato Veiga, Tosin Adarabioyo, Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Marc Guiu.SunSport has all the details on how you can watch the Blues in European action.When is Chelsea vs Servette?Chelsea vs Servette will take place on Thursday, August 22.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.Stamford Bridge will host.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIs Chelsea vs Servette on TV?Chelsea vs Servette will not be broadcast on any major TV channel in the UK.This is due to the fact there are no TV rights for the Playoff stage of the Europa League and Europa Conference League in the UK.The European broadcast package for the two competitions in the UK only includes the league stage and onwards.But do not fear Chelsea fans – you can catch all the action from Stamford Bridge on the official Chelsea website and app.Most read in FootballSupporters from around the world can tune in to the European clash for £4.99.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.Squads for Chelsea vs ServetteChelsea squad:Goalkeepers: Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, Marcus BettinelliDefenders: Axel Disasi, Marc Cucurella, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Renato Veiga, Tosin AdarabioyoMidfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka, Cole Palmer, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Moises Caicedo, Romeo LaviaForwards: Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas Jackson, Pedro Neto, Marc Guiu, Christopher NkunkuServette squad:Goalkeepers: Joel Mall, Jeremy Frick, Leo BessonDefenders: Keigo Tsunemoto, Steve Rouiller, Anthony Baron, Bradley Mazikou, Yoan Severin, Sofyane BouzamouchaREAD MORE SUN STORIESMidfielders: Gael Ondoua. Timothe Cognat, Miroslav Stevanovic, Alexis Antunes, Sidiki Camara, Derek Kutesa, David DoulineForwards: Julian Vonmoos, Jeremy Guillemenot, Usman Simbakoli, Enzo Crivelli More

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      Chelsea make last-minute change to Europa Conference League squad after ADMIN ERROR saw new signing miss out

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      TOSIN ADARABIOYO has been included in Chelsea’s Europa Conference League squad for Thursday’s match against Servette.The centre-back was not originally named in Enzo Maresca’s squad on Tuesday.Tosin Adarabioyo has been named in the Chelsea squad for ThursdayCredit: ReutersHowever, it has now been claimed that it was simply an admin error.Adarabioyo was always deemed part of the squad.Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana all remain absent, while Levi Colwill is expected to be named on the B-list.Sterling was left out of the Chelsea squad ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThe winger’s team subsequently released a statement to say they are seeking clarity on the situation.It read: “Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years. He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach, who he has developed a good working relationship with.”He is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans, who he holds in high regard, and given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity.”As a camp, we have always had positive dialogue with, and assurance from, Chelsea FC in relation to Raheem’s future at the club, so we look forward to gaining clarity on the situation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSChelsea ratings vs Man CityCHELSEA began life under new boss Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 home defeat to champions Manchester City.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Chelsea lot as the season didn’t begin how they wanted.Robert Sanchez – 4/10Distribution-wise, it’s not good enough; that said, he made an absolutely fantastic save to deny a deflected effort from Jeremy Doku in the first half. Similarly in the second half, made a routine save to deny Erling Haaland before getting a hand to Mateo Kovacic’s shot, but failed to stop it rattling the back of the net.Malo Gusto – 5It’s more of the impressive attitude we saw last season from the flying Frenchman, but today, he couldn’t stamp his mark on the game at all going forward. We certainly see more of his best qualities in the game where Chelsea have more of the ball, he should grow into the season nicely over the next few games. Wesley Fofana – 5He didn’t look out of his depth in his first Premier League game for Chelsea for over a year, and despite conceding, it was a decent performance to build on in the coming games. Did well physically against Haaland in fairness, and made it through the 90 minutes unscathed which will please Chelsea fans in some capacity.Levi Colwill – 5Tough day at the office against physicality personified in Erling Haaland.Did play the ball well out from the back for Chelsea with a few good blocks and tackles. But much the same as with Wesley Fofana, there is room for growth into the season with easier fixtures upcoming, particularly where Chelsea will dominate on the ball.  Marc Cucurella  – 6Forced Jeremy Doku into a change of wing in the first half after winning a tough battle against the Belgian winger, and stepped into challenges well for the most part.Was solid again in the second half before going off with an injury. Romeo Lavia – 6He looked like a calming presence in the Chelsea midfield when he did get the ball and he broke up play pretty well for a player who has been out through injury for so long. Continued his good pre-season form and is deserving of a run  in the side. Moises Caicedo – 5A similar performance really to the aforementioned Lavia, but was one of Chelsea’s better progressors of the ball when they did get forwards and showed some nice touches in the middle of the park.Fans will be left wondering whether he, Lavia and Enzo Fernandez fit into the same midfield.Enzo Fernandez – 5A mixed performance from the Argentine midfielder who showed promise in spells, but it really wasn’t the level you would expect of a player with his price tag.This could have been a huge game for the Chelsea captain for the day, but he failed to really stamp his mark on it in comparison to the player whom he replaced, Mateo Kovacic.Christopher Nkunku – 4Enzo Maresca seemed to want him playing as a touchline winger, but the forward looks far more comfortable in the middle of the pitch.He was the first player to be hooked in the second half and was replaced by Pedro Neto, who looked more at home wide on the left-hand side.Cole Palmer – 5It was far from the electric performance which saw him scoop heaps of praise last season. He still did show glimpses going forward, but he just failed to impact the game in the ways he did last time around.  Nicolas Jackson – 4New season, same old Nicolas Jackson.A great run in the first half was let down by a pea-roller of a shot into a Man City defender, before he hit the back of the net only to see the official’s flag raised on the far side. I’m sorry Nic Jackson, but it’s a four for you this time round…SUBS:Pedro Neto (Nkunku, 58) – 5Not the kind of debut that got fans out of their seats, but with The Blues failing to really get him on the ball there was little to take note of.Marc Guiu  (Jackson, 66) – 5Less impactful than Nicolas Jackson, but in considerably less time.For a player who can dominate physically, he looked a little intimidated by the Manchester City defence and wasn’t really presented with any chances.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Lavia, 67) – 5Many Chelsea fans were disappointed to see Romeo Lavia come off after a good performance, and Dewsbury-Hall failed to add any of the attacking prowess we saw in the Championship last season.Renato Veiga  (Cucurella, 80) – 5He didn’t have enough time to impact the game after replacing Marc Cucurella, who had more time to establish himself as one of Chelsea’s better performers. “Until then, we will continue to support Raheem’s desire to start the new season positively.”Meanwhile, full-back Chilwell is expected to be forced out of the club entirely. Jamie Carragher says ‘players should stop joining Chelsea’ and ‘sign a four-year deal at a proper club’ in stunning rantDiscussing the England star’s future during a press conference on Friday, Maresca said: “Chilly is with us but he has not been training for the last few days because he has been ill.”The reason he did not play versus Inter was because, with Chilly it is quite clear, even though I love the way he is, the problem is, he is struggling a bit to find the right position.”This morning we had 22 players training and if you ask all of them they will say they want to play against City on Sunday. But that is impossible.”When you train every day and do not get any minutes it is not good for them or for me.”I need to make a decision and probably it is better to leave and go and get minutes. The transfer window is open so we’ll see what happens.” More

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      Chelsea vs Servette preview: Free betting tips, odds, predictions and how to watch Conference League play-off

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      CHELSEA kick-start their European adventure with a UEFA Conference League play-off against Servette on Thursday.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesChelsea vs Servette previewChelsea clash with Swiss side Servette at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.It’s the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off round, and manager Enzo Maresca will be hopeful of a straightforward victory.The Blues are overwhelming favourites at 1/10 to secure an advantage heading into next week’s second leg in Geneva.Should Chelsea triumph, they will advance to the new 36-team league stage, where each side faces six different teams and the top eight automatically qualify for the last 16.Fatigue shouldn’t be an issue following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to champions Manchester City given the size of Chelsea’s squad.It looks a good opportunity for the Italian manager, who is already favourite to be the first Premier League manager sacked this season, to get a win under his belt in front of home supporters.Servette have lost three of their last five in all competitions, and were recently hammered 6-0 by Basel.When is Chelsea vs Servette?Chelsea vs Servette will take place on Thursday, August 22.It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.Stamford Bridge is the chosen venue for this Europa Conference League first leg and it can host approximately 40,341What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?Chelsea vs Servette will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports.Subscription members of Discovery+ can stream the entire action on the official website or app.Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.What is the team news?Enzo Maresca is likely to make wholesale changes from the side that lost their opening Premier League encounter to Manchester City.Raheem Sterling could be given a runout after being dropped from the squad.Summer signing’s Filip Jorgensen, Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are all potential candidates to start.Chelsea vs Servette oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.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*Chelsea vs Servette betting tips and predictionsKDH to score anytimeSummer recruit Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will look to take the opportunity to impress the Chelsea supporters in a match they should have no issues winning handsomely.The £30million playmaker thrived under Enzo Maresca during their time together at the King Power, scoring 12 goals and providing 14 assists in 44 Championship appearances. 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      Chelsea fans warned they face ‘prison food’ as opponents for Europa Conference League confirmed

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      CHELSEA fans face being served grub ‘worse than prison food’ when they play their Europa Conference League play-off at the end of August.Enzo Maresca’s men must win the two-legged tie against Swiss side Servette if they are to enjoy group stage European football this season.Chelsea fans have been warned they face ‘prison food’Credit: Instagram @footyscranAs Cole Palmer and co. head to Switzerland on August 29Credit: GettyBut the Chelsea faithful should brace themselves for an unappealing bland hotdog when they play in Switzerland.A picture resurfaced of the paltry portion offered up at Servette after it was shared on popular football food account “Footy Scran” last year.The photo shows a sausage on its own with no bun and nothing else but a single small piece of bread – no sauce or toppings.And they’ll have to pay at least £7.20 for the privilege.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAt the time of posting, 89.1 per cent of a 18,000 strong poll said they would refuse to eat it.Taking to X, one fan wrote: “I’ve seen prisons with better food.”A second said: “Pretty sure that violates the Geneva Convention😭.”A third added: “For £7.20 you’d expect a bun or two slices of bread at least FFS.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDespite a sixth-place finish Chelsea dropped into the Europa Conference League after Manchester United claimed the FA Cup against Manchester City in May and took their Europa League place.Supporters also blasted the prices charged for a matchday snack at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersThe masala potatoes available have been slapped with a £7.50 price tag as their team continues to splash the cash on players.Chelsea have signed nine new faces for Maresca so far this window, with former Wolves winger Pedro Neto’s £54million arrival their latest bit of business.The Blues kick off their Premier League campaign on Sunday at home to champions Manchester City.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Who will Chelsea play in Uefa Conference League play-off?

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      CHELSEA begin their Premier League campaign with a daunting clash against defending champions Manchester City.But ahead of that game the Blues will also have one eye on a match in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday night.Chelsea await their opponents in the Uefa Conference League a week ThursdayCredit: AlamyThat’s because Enzo Maresca’s side will find out who they play in their Uefa Conference League play-off.Who can Chelsea face in the Uefa Conference League play-off?Qualifying for the Uefa Conference League main draw has been in full swing for more than a month – the first phase started on July 11, just before the Euro 2024 final.Chelsea will enter the competition at the play-off round, the FOURTH and final stage ahead of the group phase.The draw for that round took place on August 5, with Chelsea drawn against either Swiss club Servette or Portuguese side Braga.Those two teams are actually playing for a place in the Europa League – the winner will go on to face a play-off for a place in that competition and the losers face Chelsea.The first leg was played in Portugal on July 8 and favourites Braga – who finished fourth in the Primeira Liga – could only manage a 0-0 draw with Servette, who finished third in the Swiss Super League.They now head to Geneva for the second leg on Thursday, July 15.When do Chelsea start their Uefa Conference League campaign?Once the result is settled on Thursday night, Maresca and his coaching staff can begin preparation for the first leg.Most read in FootballMan City come first on Sunday, of course, but the Blues will only have to wait until Thursday, August 22 to begin their European adventure.The first leg will be played at Stamford Bridge – kick off is still TBC – with the second leg played away on Thursday, August 29.It will be a busy start for Chelsea, who also travel to Wolves on August 25 and host Crystal Palace on September 1.Should they progress against Braga or Servette, the for the group phase takes place on August 30 and the first game is on October 3. More