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      Premier League votes through huge changes to TV deal which could see EVERY game outside 3pm blackout televised

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      THE final details on the next Premier League TV deal will be confirmed next month – after clubs only agreed an outline arrangement.Prem chiefs hosted a mainly virtual meeting of club executives from their Paddington headquarters on Thursday, with the next domestic “tender” the only item on the agenda.
      Premier League clubs have agreed for more matches to be televisedCredit: AFP
      But while the clubs were told they have been given the green light to offer four-year deals for the first time, the full terms and conditions are still being discussed.
      It is understood there will be an increase in live TV games available in the UK from the current 200 per season to “at least” 250.
      Rearranged games at the end of the campaign could take that tally to nearer 265.
      Broadcasters are also expecting a reduction in the number of “packages” of games from seven to five, with club bosses hoping that will help nudge the value of the UK deal above £2bn per season.
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      But the decision to put off the final sign-off suggests there are still some issues over which there is uncertainty, although they are believed to be minor rather than substantive.
      One problem still to be ironed out is when the additional televised matches will take place.
      There has been an increase in live matches shown on Saturday at 8pm in recent years, with Manchester United’s win over Burnley taking place in that timeslot over the weekend.
      An alternative is for matches to take place on Sunday at 8pm.
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      One thing that is certain is the Saturday 3pm blackout will remain in place, according to The Mirror.
      A possible solution to that issue from the clubs’ point of view would be to broadcast all over games. More

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      Reece James targeting first-team return NEXT MONTH as Chelsea hope to have him ready for huge London derby

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      REECE JAMES is closing in on a return to training after progressing well in his injury recovery.The Chelsea captain suffered a hamstring injury on the opening day of the season against Liverpool last month.
      Reece James’ injury recovery has progressed wellCredit: Reuters
      There were initial fears James would be out until Christmas with a diagnosis estimating a return to light training in mid-October.
      However, he could return sooner after progressing well on his personal rehabilitation programme, according to the Daily Mail.
      James, 23, has been working by himself but there is hope he will return to full training alongside his team-mates ahead of the Burnley clash on October 7.
      It is unlikely he will feature in that match but the defender could return after the international break next month – in time for the London derby showdown with Arsenal on October 21.
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      Mauricio Pochettino will hope to have his skipper back soon as Chelsea face a run of difficult fixtures.
      The Blues come up against Tottenham, Manchester City, Newcastle, Brighton and Manchester United back-to-back over the next few weeks.
      Chelsea will also hope James does not pick up a ban after he was charged with abusing a match official by the FA.
      The England international is alleged to have insulted referee Jarred Gillett in the tunnel after Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.
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      James’ replacement Malo Gusto is also suspended following his red card against the Villans.
      While the Blues have a considerable injury list including summer arrivals Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia, as well as Trevoh Cahlobah Carney Chukwuemeka, Benoit Badiashile and Noni Madueke. More

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      Newcastle owners ‘consider takeover of former Champions League winners with Zinedine Zidane lined up as manager’

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      NEWCASTLE’S mega-rich Saudi owners are considering a full takeover of Marseille… and want Zinedine Zidane as manager.The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, which controls an 80 per cent stake at St James’ Park, have set their sights at L’OM and are confident a deal will be completed.
      Newcastle’s owners are targeting a full takeover of MarseilleCredit: Getty
      The Public Investment Fund has agreed with Zinedine Zidane to manage MarseilleCredit: Getty
      And according to FranceBleu, Zidane has agreed with the PIF to take over as manager at Velodrome but only if the takeover is complete.
      That puts extra pressure on the Ligue 1 giants’ majority owner Frank McCourt to sell after a dismal start to the campaign.
      Marseille failed to qualify for the Champions League after getting knocked out by Panathinaikos in the third round of the qualifying stages.
      The French giants have also endured a poor start in the league as they are eighth with only two wins out of their first six matches, of which they lost one.
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      That led to Marcelino quitting as manager after just seven matches following pressure from the club’s ultras.
      Marseille have replaced the Spanish tactician with Gennaro Gattuso but the same report from France claims there will be a new head coach if the Saudis take over.
      McCourt has repeatedly stated the club is not for sale but that hasn’t discouraged the Newcastle owners’ bid.
      Zidane has been convinced by the potential owners’ vision of the club and was promised a substantial budget that would help him compete with the best clubs in the world.
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      The French tactician would have the kind of support that would help him restore Marseille to their old glory, like back in 1993 when they won the Champions League.
      The Real Madrid legend has been out of work ever since his departure from Santiago Bernabeu in 2021.
      The 51-year-old has been linked with the France job but current manager Didier Deschamps has three more years left on his contract. More

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      Fulham vs Chelsea: Blues aim to build on Brighton win in Premier League London derby – stream, TV channel, team news

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      CHELSEA travel up the road to face London rivals Fulham with a mission to end their Premier League winless run.The Blues’ loss to Aston Villa meant that they hadn’t won any of their last three league fixtures.
      Nicolas Jackson scored the winner in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match against BrightonCredit: Rex
      But Mauricio Pochettino’s men will have the wind in their sails after knocking Brighton out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
      However, Marco Silva’s side also booked themselves a fourth-round spot by beating Championship side Norwich at home.
      Furthermore, the Cottagers managed to snatch four points off Chelsea during the 2022/23 season.
      When is Fulham vs Chelsea?

      Chelsea’s Premier League London derby against Fulham will take place on Monday, October 2.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
      Craven Cottage is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 25,700 fans.
      There was nothing to separate the sides when they last met in a February Prem encounter.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Fulham vs Chelsea will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 6:30pm BST – one hour and 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also head to NOW TV to stream the match live.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for the entire game including pre-match and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Marco Silva has no fresh injury concerns but the Fulham boss could be tempted to pick Alex Iwobi again who scored on his first start against Norwich.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s injury crisis shows no sign of letting up as Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Ben Chilwell has sustained a hamstring injury.
      Ben Chilwell picked up a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s midweek winCredit: Getty
      And if deemed serious, the Englishman will join; Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Malang Sarr (rib), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Marcus Bettinelli (knee), Travoh Chalobah (hamstring), Christopher Nkunku (knee) and Reece James (hamstring) on the sidelines.
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      However, Benoit Badiashile and Noni Madueke could return to the fold as the pair are now back in training.
      But Malo Gusto misses out once more after picking up a straight red against Aston Villa last weekend and he’ll be joined by Nicolas Jackson who has already earned five yellow cards.
      What are the odds?

      Fulham to win 13/5
      Draw 12/5
      Chelsea to win 1/1

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      Forgotten Premier League star joins eleventh club of his career as he links up with Joey Barton at League One side

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      FORGOTTEN ex-Premier League star Chris Martin has signed for Bristol Rovers.It is the 34-year-old striker’s eleventh club of his career.
      Chris Martin has signed for Bristol RoversCredit: Getty
      Joey Barton is in charge of the RoversCredit: Alamy
      Martin has penned a short-term deal that runs until January with the League One side after being without a club since leaving QPR in the summer.
      Bristol Rovers are currently managed by another former Prem player in Joey Barton.
      Martin was with Norwich in the top-flight from in the 2012 to 2014 and he made four league appearances before being loaned out in both seasons to Crystal Palace and Swindon respectively.
      He spent a total of seven years at Carrow Road before making a name for himself at Derby.
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      Martin scored 76 goals in 225 games for the club, once finding the back of the net 20 times in the 2013/14 Championship season.
      The Scottish international then went on to play for Fulham, Reading, Hull and QPR.
      Now controversially, he also spent three seasons on the red side of the town with Bristol City.
      On Martin joining the Rovers, Barton said: “We are delighted to get Chris in with us and add another striker to our group.
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      He joins us at a good time and his presence will further add experience and quality to our squad.
      “We are looking forward to seeing him have an impact in the coming months.” More

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      Chelsea legend fears owner Todd Boehly will KILL club and says he is DISGUSTED with fall from grace

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      CHELSEA hero Frank Leboeuf is “disgusted” with Todd Boehly’s ownership claiming he has turned his former club into a “mid-table” team.Boehly has splashed a staggering £1billion on signings alone ever since taking over from Roman Abramovich last year but the Blues are still languishing.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been criticised by a “disgusted” Chelsea heroCredit: Getty
      Frank Leboeuf fears Boehly will “kill” Chelsea with the way he handles the clubCredit: PA
      The West Londoners finished 12th in the Premier League last season and things haven’t really improved under new manager Mauricio Pochettino as they are 14th in the table so far this term.
      Leboeuf didn’t hold back on his assessment of the American owner as he fears he will “kill” his former club.
      The ex-France international also believes it will become tough to attract the best players in the world as Chelsea won’t be able to offer them Champions League football.
      Leboeuf told CasinosEnLigne.com: “Let’s be realistic – Chelsea are a mid-table club. Attracting players will be tough and players like [Kylian] Mbappe won’t want to come.
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      “The big players want to play in the Champions League. Arsenal had that problem for years, and so did Manchester United.
      “Top players won’t come to Chelsea because the club has fallen.
      “It’s unbelievable what the club has become just two years on from their Champions League win. I’m disgusted with it.
      “I have nothing against Todd Boehly, but they need to change things quickly or else they’ll kill the club.
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      “I’d say the people in charge of recruitment are the most to blame.
      “It’s OK to sign young players to long contracts if they’re committed, but the board has forgotten to balance the team.
      “The spine of the team is very young apart from [Thiago] Silva and there’s not much experience there.
      “Even Enzo Fernandez looks very young, despite knowing the game inside out.
      “I don’t see the leadership, and that’s the main problem. The recruitment team didn’t think of that, and I think everybody is responsible.
      “Boehly approved the deals and Pochettino is in charge. If I was asked to manage Chelsea, even I’d say no!
      “The lack of leadership is an irreversible problem – and I don’t know how they can fix that.
      “Chelsea also need help in midfield, someone like Toni Kroos or Luka Modric. They may be older and not play as many games but they could definitely serve the club well.” More

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      Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe opens up on his ‘relief’ after first start in 499 days and admits he ‘had a lot of doubts’

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      EMILE SMITH ROWE has overcome his crisis of confidence and is finally ready to make his mark at Arsenal.The young midfielder admits he was crippled by doubt as he struggled to nail down a regular place in Mikel Arteta’s team.
      Emile Smith Rowe returned to the Arsenal side for the first time in 499 daysCredit: Alamy
      But a change of attitude has sparked fresh belief in his ability and now he is determined to show that all that early promise was not just a flash in the pan.
      Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win at Brentford was Smith Rowe’s first start in 499 days for Arsenal.
      And though he was unable to last the full 90 minutes, he still took enough encouragement from his performance to believe that his fortunes are about to change for the better.
      Last season was a virtual write-off for the frustrated 23-year-old after he was sidelined for three months by a groin operation and was then unable to force his way back into a team fighting for the Premier League title.
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      But he was a key player in England’s summer triumph at the Euro Under-21 Championships and is now knocking firmly on the Arsenal door for more first team minutes.
      He admits “I used to have a lot of doubts. I didn’t have a lot of confidence and I questioned myself at times.
      “But I have changed my mentality and now I am just going to go for it because I really don’t have anything to lose.
      “Last season was a really tough period for me, having surgery for the first time and then suffering another setback when I finally got back onto the pitch.
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      “It was really challenging but the gaffer helped me through that period because he supported me through the injury and he often pulled me in for chats about how I could become mentally stronger.
      “He’s told me that I have to stay patient and to keep working hard in training and there’s a lot of stuff I’ve been working on to improve.
      “It’s been a long wait to get back into the team and it has been a challenge, but I’m enjoying it and now I feel happy and really fit.
      “It’s definitely a relief for me and now I am going to push on from here.”
      One thing which has never been in doubt has been the backing of Smith Rowe’s team-mates and the Arsenal supporters.
      The loudest cheer of last week’s 4-0 Champions League win against PSV Eindhoven came when he was introduced as a second-half substitute and he says: “To hear the fans singing my name was a really proud moment for me and all my family.
      “I had the whole team behind me when I was going through surgery. They all had my back and that definitely made me feel stronger.
      “It’s such a talented team at Arsenal with so much quality, so I know that I have to stay patient and wait for my chance.
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      “There is always going to be competition  at a massive club like Arsenal and it will always be difficult to cement your place in the team.
      “But I really believe in myself now. I have all the right people around me to help so I just have to keep going and I am sure my chance will come.” More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk given standing ovation after being subbed off by Chelsea as fans say they ‘love him so much’

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      CHELSEA fans said they “love Mykhailo Mudryk so much” after giving him a standing ovation during Wednesday night’s win over Brighton.The 22-year-old has struggled to find his feet since joining the Blues – but a boost from supporters may help bring his confidence back.
      Mykhailo Mudryk impressed Chelsea supporters in Wednesday’s game against BrightonCredit: Getty
      Mudryk was given a standing ovation by fansCredit: Twitter @StopThatCFC
      Nicolas Jackson scored the only goal as Mauricio Pochettino’s side won only their third game of the season in the Carabao Cup clash.
      In fact, Jackson’s strike was the Blues’ only goal in the whole of September.
      One of the brightest stars on the night, though, was Mykhailo Mudryk.
      The Ukrainian offered a lot on both sides of the pitch proving to be a real threat against Robert De Zebri’s side.
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      And fans were loving it.
      Every time the ball was in Mudryk’s possession he had Chelsea fans out of their seats.

      And they gave Mudryk a standing ovation as he was subbed in the 68th minute for Raheem Sterling
      It clearly meant the world to him with Mudryk looking emotional as he walked off.
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      Blues’ supporters also took to Twitter to share their love for the winger.
      One fan said: “I love him so much. I really really want him to succeed here. He needs two or three experienced players around him.”
      Another added: “Well deserved.”
      A third put: “Was absolutely class today hopefully more to come from him 👏.”
      The Ukrainian joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal worth up to £89million last season.
      He snubbed a move to Arsenal to join Todd Boehly’s revolution but has failed to score a goal in 23 appearances for the club.
      Mudryck had scored 10 goals in 18 appearances for Shakhtar during the first half of the 2022-23 campaign prior to sealing his Premier League transfer. More