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      Jose Mourinho says ‘you can’t allow that at Chelsea’ as he opens up on ruining Liverpool’s title tilt & Gerrard’s slip

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      JOSE MOURINHO has lifted the lid on Chelsea ruining Liverpool’s title tilt in 2014.The Reds were set to win their first ever Premier League before they infamously lost out to Manchester City in the final three games.
      Jose Mourinho was desperate to ruin Liverpool’s celebrationsCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Steven Gerrard slips and Demba Ba scored for ChelseaCredit: Sky Sports
      A 2-0 defeat to Chelsea followed by a 3-3 draw at Crystal Palace, bottling a three-goal lead in the final ten minutes, was enough to hand Manuel Pelligrini’s side the trophy by two points.
      The Blues’ shock victory at Anfield in April nearly ten years ago is one of the league’s most unforgettable moments.
      Steven Gerrard slipped while in possession to let Demba Ba run through and finish before Willian wrapped up the victory.
      Mourinho celebrated madly, running up the touchline and hitting his chest to the fury of Liverpool supporters.
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      His passion and lack of changes to the starting XI was a surprise to most as the match was sandwiched between their two Champions League semi-final legs against Atletico Madrid, which Chelsea ended up losing.
      Mourinho has now revealed why he was so desperate to spoil Liverpool’s party.
      And it was not to do with getting one over his former assistant and then Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.
      The now Roma boss was instead motivated by the Premier League’s scheduling and Liverpool fans’ too soon title celebrations.
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      Mourinho told The Obi One Podcast: “It was nothing to do with Brendan. In many fun moments, we used to call Brendan ‘The Special Two’. We had a very good relationship.
      “What happened was we were in the Champions League semi-final and this game (against Liverpool) means nothing because we were going to finish second or third.
      “I wanted to play the game on Friday night or Saturday. The Premier League didn’t do that for us.
      “We were crying, we were complaining, we were begging, and they were saying it was because of audiences, because of Sky, because of I don’t know what.
      “For us it was about reaching the Champions League final, but I couldn’t go and play Liverpool with our Under 18s. It wouldn’t have been fair to Man City for us to go there even with our second team, so we wanted to do things in the right way. 
      “We wanted to play on the Friday night or on Saturday at 12pm maximum. They didn’t give us that, so when we went there to destroy their party.
      “We went there like we were playing for the title, which we weren’t, but we gave everything to try to win.
      “Of course, I gave a bit of rest to one or two guys, I played young Tomas Kalas, who had a fantastic game against Luis Suarez. 
      “We were on the bus and the guys outside were selling shirts with ‘Liverpool Champions’ on.
      “You can’t allow that as Chelsea. You have to keep the marketing and merchandise in a box.
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      “We played a fantastic match. Of course, Stevie G slipped and he was the last person who deserved that to happen, but that’s part of football and in reality we played so well. 
      “I even felt sorry for Brendan because I’m always supporting my friends, but on matchday friends stay at home.”
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      Ex-Man City wonderkid forced to retire aged just 30 with heartbreaking message ‘I never thought I’d be writing’

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      EX-MANCHESTER CITY academy star Emyr Huws has retired at the age of 30.The 11-cap Wales midfielder played once for City’s first-team as a substitute for Micah Richards in a 5-0 FA Cup win over Blackburn at the Etihad in January 2014.
      Emyr Huws has announced his retirement from football at the age of 30Credit: Rex
      Huws started his career at Manchester City where he played once for the senior team
      Huws, who scored once for his country against the Netherlands in November 2015, had spells at Ipswich, Cardiff and Colchester but injuries plagued his promising career.
      He also had loan stints at Birmingham, Wigan, Huddersfield and Northampton. 
      Huws posted on Instagram: “Whilst writing this message, I never thought I’d be writing this shortly after my 30th birthday.
      “To those of you that know me, will know that this journey within football has been my life since I was six years old.
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      “The time has now come to enter a new stage in my life, this journey has taught me many extraordinary things.
      “I remember when I was young, the certainty I had that I was going to be a footballer was powerful and with all the obstacles thrown at me, I achieved that dream.
      “God only knows how much support I’ve needed through this journey, and I’m blessed to have had immense support with me all of the way.
      “Even in the bleakest of times with their help and my determination I always found a way and thank all of you.
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      “I’ve come to the realisation through many tough lessons that this path is no longer meant for me, and I am meant for something else.
      “My deepest gratitude to everyone involved in my journey and I thank you all for helping me become the man I am today.
      “My time playing the game is at an end but I am not done yet, my mission is to use all of my experience and wisdom to help inspire and empower as many people as possible.
      “Thank you everyone and I hope you all chase your dreams in this short life.” More

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      Why is Man City vs Brentford postponed?

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      MANCHESTER CITY’s home fixture against Brentford will not take place this weekend.But what’s the reason behind the change of date and when will the match take place?
      Manchester City won the Champions League last seasonCredit: PA
      Why is Man City vs Brentford postponed?
      Man City vs Brentford has been postponed due to the Manchester outfit’s involvement in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.
      The Premier League tie was due to take place on Saturday, December 23rd at 3pm GMT, but the date changed as the Cityzens have commitments in Saudi Arabia on the same week.
      The Treble winners earned their place at the Club World Cup after their historic Champions League win last season.
      Pep Guardiola’s side beat Italian giants Inter Milan 1-0 in the final courtesy of Rodri’s 68th-minute match-winner.
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      Man City will begin their Club World Cup campaign at the semi-final stage as they face Urawa Reds on Tuesday, December 19th.
      Should the Premier League champions be victorious, they will then play in the final against either Fluminense or Al Ahly on Friday, December 22nd.
      When will Man City vs Brentford take place?
      A new date for the Premier League clash between Man City and Brentford has not yet been decided.
      Check back soon as SunSport will have all the details on the new date the game will take place on.
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      Kalvin Phillips ‘opens talks’ over Man City transfer exit as European giants haggle over contract clause

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      MANCHESTER CITY are holding talks with Juventus over a potential deal for Kalvin Phillips.Juve are keeping tabs on Phillips ahead of the January transfer window as they look for midfield reinforcement.
      Juventus are holding talks with Manchester City over a deal for Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Getty
      Phillips is open for a move away from Man City in the January transfer windowCredit: AFP
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, City and the Bianconeri have already started negotiating a potential deal before the winter market.
      The England international is “open to the move” as he has fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad.
      The 28-year-old is looking to boost his chances of an international call-up ahead of the summer’s Euro 2024.
      Juventus are keen to sign Phillips on loan with a buy option clause next month.
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      City, though, want the buy clause to be “mandatory” as talks between the two clubs continue.
      This comes after SunSport revealed the Citizens are looking to shake their midfield up in January by joining the bidding war for Fulham star Joao Palhinha.
      However, the Treble winners are facing competition from Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals Liverpool who are also keen on Palhinha.
      City manager Pep Guardiola has also considered Fluminense’s £30m-rated star Andre.
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      Guardiola will get a first-hand look at the Brazil international during the upcoming Club World Cup Championship.
      Phillips was determined to stay and fight for his place at City last summer.
      But the ex-Leeds star hasn’t managed a single start in the Premier League this season. More

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      How Bournemouth and Luton’s medical staff’s quick-thinking saved Tom Lockyer’s life after cardiac arrest on pitch

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      THE quick response of medical staff saved Tom Lockyer’s life after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. Luton’s captain collapsed in the 59th minute off the ball during the clash between the Hatters and Bournemouth on Saturday.
      Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch at the weekendCredit: Getty
      Paramedics’ quick response saved his lifeCredit: Rex
      Luton’s captain is now in hospitalCredit: Rex
      The football world was left fearing the worst after Lockyer collapsedCredit: Rex
      The club later confirmed that he remains stable in hospital.
      Lockyer is lucky to be alive and has the quick-responding medics and his fellow players to thank.
      Bournemouth star Philip Billing was one of the first to spot the 29-year-old defender on the floor and rushed to him.
      Luton manager Rob Edwards has also been praised after he sprinted onto the pitch and waved players away to allow for paramedics to reach Lockyer as quickly as possible.
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      The boss could be seen shouting “away, away” to members of both teams.
      Medical staff gave Lockyer CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and used an AED (automated external defibrillator).
      The combination of the two saved his life due to the speed of which they were administered.
      Lockyer is now set for tests on all organs, with the heart and brain most urgent.
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      Manager Rob Edwards was emotional as he applauded fansCredit: Reuters
      The match is set to replayed at a later dateCredit: Rex
      This is likely to include X-rays, an echocardiogram and brain scans.
      His family are also entitled to be a screening by the NHS.
      According to the Heart Research Institute UK, 90 per cent of the more than 30,000 cardiac arrests that occur outside hospitals each year in the UK are fatal.
      Every week in this country, 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people aged under 35 die from undiagnosed cardiac conditions.
      Receiving care as soon as possible is the difference between surviving and passing away – without treatment death is inevitable.
      In a cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops pumping blood.
      It getd out of rhythm and stops beating, leaving the sufferer without a pulse and breath.
      The brain and other vital organs don’t receive oxygen and within four to six minutes there can be significant brain damage with them unconscious.
      It differs from a heart attack as there is no block of blood flow.
      A cardiac arrest is instead caused by an electrical disturbance and it impacts the ability for the heart to work.
      Lockyer previously suffered a medical emergency in the Championship play-off final at Wembley in May.
      He similarly collapsed and was rushed to hospital after receiving treatment on the pitch.
      Following an operation, the Welsh international revealed he had an atrial fibrillation, which is a condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate.
      The clash between Bournemouth and Luton was abandoned after the worrying scenes with players in “no state of mind to continue”.
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      Both teams reappeared following the announcement and applauded concerned fans waiting in the stands.
      The match is likely to be replayed in full at a later date.
      Tom Lockyer will now undergo further testsCredit: Getty
      90 per cent of people pass away after suffering a cardiac arrest outside of hospitalCredit: Getty More

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      Luton to review medical protocol after Tom Lockyer collapsed following cardiac arrest vs Bournemouth

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      LUTON TOWN will review their medical protocol after Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch at Bournemouth.Saturday’s Premier League match between Luton and the Cherries was stopped and abandoned in the 59th minute at 1-1 as medics tended to Lockyer, who suffered a cardiac arrest off the ball.
      Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer collapsed at BournemouthCredit: Rex
      Luton will review their medical protocol after Lockyer suffered cardiac arrestCredit: Reuters
      The Hatters recently confirmed their captain remains in hospital where he is undergoing tests as well as scans and is in a stable condition.
      This was the second time in seven months that the centre-back collapses during a match.
      The same happened in May during the Championship play-off final against Coventry when the 29-year-old was taken to hospital before Rob Edwards’ stars earned Premier League promotion
      The Wales international was later diagnosed with an atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes an irregular and often fast heartbeat.
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      Lockyer was then given the all-clear to return to football in June after undergoing an operation.
      According to The Mail, however, this time round Luton will review that decision once medical experts have further information on the cause behind the incident at the Vitality Stadium.
      A source close to the Luton player told the publication: “This will be something we all look into more now.
      “The physios, the club doctor, the specialists all did their work and worked with him in the summer and he was OK.
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      “It’s just getting through this one test at a time. Comparing it to the summer will be something that happens when we know what went on on Saturday.”
      The Premier League rules state players must undergo annual cardiac testing, with any further cardiac investigations or follow-ups performed as advised by an expert’s opinion.
      The same report claims it is unclear if Lockyer underwent further testing since receiving heart surgery. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta puts forward Ivan Toney transfer alternative if striker opts to stay with Brentford

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      ARSENAL have identified an alternative to Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to reports.The Gunners want to increase their firepower in January and have been strongly linked with Toney.
      Ivan Toney was in attendance at Brentford’s clash with Aston Villa yesterdayCredit: Getty
      The Bees ace is set to be available again on January 16th after completing his betting ban.
      Toney, 27, will have 18 months remaining on his Brentford contract next month and is said to be “excited” by the prospect of moving to the Emirates.
      Arsenal face competition from Chelsea and Tottenham for Toney’s signature.
      While Brentford will likely try to keep hold of their star man.
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      Should the Gunners fail to land Toney, the Star claim that they could turn to Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke.
      The one-cap England international has had a quietly superb season, notching eight goals in 16 Premier League outings.
      Bournemouth are said to value Solanke, 26, at around £50million.
      The Cherries signed him from Liverpool back in January 2019.
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      He has since developed into an excellent Premier League centre-forward and has bagged 65 goals in 193 appearances.
      Arsenal could be rivalled by West Ham in the race to sign Solanke.
      Hammers boss David Moyes is said to be eager to recruit another forward, but will have to offload players in order to add to his squad.
      Dominic Solanke has impressed this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson in X-rated blast at critics and names two Premier League rivals he is taking lead from

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      NICOLAS JACKSON has hit out at the critics of Chelsea he claims are ‘talking s**t.’The outspoken striker notched his seventh and easiest Premier League goal so far in his debut season and toasted it with an industrial expletive-laden defence of his team.
      Nicolas Jackson has scored seven goals so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have struggled for consistency with new boss Mauricio Pochettino and £1billion worth of new players and have won just three home league games, leading to widespread debate about where the club is going.
      But hothead Jackson said: “Results are not coming, every team goes through this because we are all new players, we have a new coach and we are trying to know ourselves and trying to improve every day.
      “People who don’t know football, talk s**t about the players on the pitch but people who know football they don’t talk about this because they know.
      “You never hear big players or big names or people who know football talking s**t about any player so we just walk on and forget about those people and try to work and focus on getting better.
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      “I should have scored more because I have missed some chances. The Premier League is different to LaLiga where I am trying to adapt.
      “It is not an excuse. I am trying to work harder and listen to people.
      “Not the people who do not know football, I listen to the coach and try to improve myself.
      “He knows football, he has been with a lot of young players, so he motivates me every day.
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      “He has seen people worse than me and they are now big players. Kevin De Bruyne was here and Mo Salah was here and now they are big players.
      “They struggled here but they didn’t listen to people who don’t know football and now they are big players, he keeps telling me that.
      “He just tells me to not listen to people who do not know football. All the people that talk s**t, they don’t know football so I don’t listen to them.
      “We don’t come here for holidays. We try to win every game, we try to win for the coach and giving us motivation every day, every game because he has passed through this situation.
      “We are very happy that he is doing that and helping the young players. We are all new and we are all going through it and we are going to win games.”
      Feisty Jackson, 22, joined Chelsea in a £32million deal in the summer from Spanish side Villareal.
      His strong character has already led to a ban for picking up five bookings. He readily admits adapting from Spanish to roughhouse English football is tough.
      Bottom-club United join only Luton Town and Brighton as the three teams to lose a Premier League match at what was once fortress Stamford Bridge.
      Jackson’s 61st minute tap in was enough to seal a vital three points for Chelsea against Sheffield United and stop the rot after two straight defeats.
      It still wasn’t convincing until boss Pochettino shifted tactics at half time to unleash his wannabe winger Cole Palmer with Raheem Sterling charging through the middle.
      Palmer set up Jackson to prod the ball into an empty net seven minutes after scoring himself.
      With that in mind prickly Jackson reflected on the start to his career in English football, adding: “It is OK, it is not what I was going for, though it is my first season so I am happy, although everybody is talking s**t, I am very happy I don’t care what people say.
      “It is just people who don’t know about football who talk s**t so I don’t care what people say.
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      “I will just continue to play more games and score more goals for the team.”
      Chelsea’s passionate forward resorted to four letter words five times to get his point across. If this is what he is like after a win, steer clear after a defeat. More