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      Fans say Chelsea have ‘found their level’ as 12th placed Blues brutally troll relegated side

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      CHELSEA have been lambasted on social media for trolling Leeds after their relegation.The Whites were condemned to the Championship after losing 4-1 to Tottenham at Elland Road.

      Chelsea finished 12th in the Premier League table with their worst ever points tallyCredit: Rex
      Chelsea were slammed for trolling Leeds on social media after their relegationCredit: Rex
      The Blues, who suffered a miserable season as they finished 12th in the table with their worst ever points tally despite spending almost £1billion on transfers, decided to pour some salt on Leeds’ wounds.
      The West Londoners remembered the relegated side trolling them in August when they lost 3-0 at Elland Road.
      Chelsea took to social media last summer claiming they started to “assert” themselves before goals by Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo and Jack Harrison led to a humiliating defeat.
      Leeds later tweeted: “Life comes at you fast!”
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      Chelsea didn’t forget that as they tried to have the last laugh after the final round of fixtures that saw Sam Allardyce’s side dropping to the Championship.
      The Blues responded: “It certainly does.”
      But that joke didn’t go the way they hoped it would as opposing fans weren’t impressed with a big club like Chelsea taking a swipe at a relegated side.
      Several fans took to social media claiming Chelsea “have found their level” after a disastrous campaign.
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      One fan tweeted: “Chelsea have found their level, bantering relegation teams after spending millions upon millions.”
      Another posted: “No way Chelsea are beefing with a relegated team, they’ve found their level.”
      A third said: “Chelsea have found and accepted their level.”
      This fan commented: “Yeah Chelsea found their level.”
      And that one wrote: “Chelsea beefing with relegation teams. Todd Boehly era ladies and gentlemen.” More

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      Man Utd star Christian Eriksen reveals what he did to upset Cristiano Ronaldo who ‘wasn’t too happy’

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has revealed how he upset Cristiano Ronaldo – in an otherwise brilliant debut season for the Dane at Manchester United.Eriksen has grown in influence in Erik ten Hag’s fine first campaign as boss, whereas Ronaldo departed in December over his Piers Morgan interview.
      Christian Eriksen and Cristiano Ronaldo had just one problem when they played together for Man Utd in the first half of the seasonCredit: Getty
      And the midfielder has joked about the one thing he got wrong with Ron.
      The former Brentford, Inter Milan and Tottenham creator, 31, told how Old Trafford faced a battle of the deadball experts early in the season.
      Apart from Eriksen and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, that included Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
      And the set-piece set-to really kicked off when the ex-Ajax ace took a free-kick ahead of Portugal striker Ronaldo.
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      Eriksen told United’s official website: “Even now at the club we have multiple takers who, if he’s had a good day, he’s going to have it.
      “I did take one [instead of Ronaldo], I think, but he wasn’t too happy with that! 
      “But then with the three we have now, it’s where we are on the pitch, how people are feeling, so it’s like ‘you had the last one, I’ll have the next one’.”
      But Eriksen also revealed a far smoother relationship with mid-pitch partners Fernandes and Casemiro.
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      He said: “I think from day one we connected really quick. 
      “We have three different players but three guys who are not scared of taking the ball and trying to create something.”
      EFL Cup winners United sealed third place with Sunday’s 2-1 home comeback win over Fulham. More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘it’s over’ as emotional Mount is consoled by Chilwell and takes in empty stadium after Newcastle draw

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      AN EMOTIONAL Mason Mount had to be consoled by Ben Chilwell after possibly his final Chelsea game.And then fans were convinced “it’s over” as he took a solo walk around the pitch at an empty Stamford Bridge.
      Ben Chilwell consoled Mason Mount at Stamford BridgeCredit: https://twitter.com/LondonsFirst_
      The pals sat out of the 1-1 draw with NewcastleCredit: https://twitter.com/LondonsFirst_
      The midfielder, 24, sat out of today’s 1-1 home draw with Newcastle after failing to recover from injury.
      But he was on hand to join in the squad’s lap of appreciation to thank the fans for the support across a disappointing season, which saw the Blues finish 12th.
      Mount clapped the supporters then grabbed the Chelsea badge in a classy gesture while a number of players and manager Frank Lampard put a comforting arm around his shoulder.
      Chilwell was on hand to offer some words of encouragement and as his pal appeared to be welling up.
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      And that could be the last Chelsea fans gets to see of their academy graduate Mount amid heavily transfer speculation.
      One fan said: “Mason Mount applauding the fans on the lap of honour. Hope this isn’t the last time we see him at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea colours. If it is then thank you.”
      Another wrote: “Mason Mount is a true Blue! The bond between him and the Chelsea fans is incredible. This man deserves to stay at Stamford Bridge for years to come, but if not, we’ll always have his back.”
      A third added: “I honestly don’t understand how the love story had to end this way.”
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      And a user commented: “Oh this is 100 per cent a goodbye, shame he didn’t play.”
      A later video showed Mount walking back out on to the pitch, reportedly with his dad, and taking a thoughtful look around the empty stadium once the fans had all left.
      Another fan wrote: “It’s over sigh.”
      And a final supporter replied: “This makes me so sad.”
      Mount will go into the final year of his Blues contract this summer.
      But after rejecting all offers of an extension, he looks on course to depart West London.
      Manchester United is the most likely destination.
      The Red Devils have so far been reluctant to meet Chelsea’s £55million valuation.
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      But if a transfer fee can be agreed, personal terms should not be an issue with Mount said to be keen on joining a number of his England team-mates at Old Trafford – leaving Arsenal and Liverpool disappointed.
      Should Mount join United, SunSport revealed it could trigger a transfer merry-go-round including Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek and Declan Rice.
      Mount applauded the home fans on a lap of appreciationCredit: Rex
      Frank Lampard also offered a comforting armCredit: Getty More

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      Mac Allister breaks down in tears in final Brighton game as De Zerbi all-but confirms two players’ transfer exits

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that star duo Alex Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo are set to leave the club.The Seagulls signed off their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa this afternoon.
      Both Brighton’s Alexis Mac Alliste and Moises Caicedo look set to leaveCredit: AFP
      Roberto De Zerbi comforted Alexis Mac Allister as he burst into tears after the defeat at VillaCredit: Getty
      However, they are still celebrating after securing a sixth-place finish and Europa League football next term.
      Midfield duo Mac Allister, 24, and Caicedo, 21, have both played a key role in that success and have a host of top clubs chasing their services.
      And their manager is resigned to losing the pair of them once the transfer window re-opens.
      Speaking after the Villa loss, De Zerbi said: “I think it can be the last game of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.
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      “I think it is right they can leave, change team and play at a higher level.”
      Mac Allister was spotted in tears after the defeat at Villa after seemingly playing his final game for the club.
      He has been linked with an array of top clubs following his superb World Cup winning exploits with Argentina.
      The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool for a long time and is said to be very close to completing his transfer to Merseyside.
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      Chelsea have also been reported as interested in the midfielder, but may struggle to attract him without European football while Man City have allegedly joined the chase to sign him. 
      Mac Allister has scored 10 goals and assisted a further two in the league this season and will likely command a huge fee if he does leave Brighton, with his contract not due to expire until 2025.
      Ecuadorian Caicedo helped the Seagulls secure Europa League football on Wednesday evening after a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
      He had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window, but Brighton clung on to their man.
      He then penned a new deal to keep him on the South Coast until 2027. But he is still expected to leave Brighton at the end of the season as both Chelsea and Arsenal circle for his signature.
      Moises Caicedo has played a huge role in helping Brighton seal European footballCredit: Getty More

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      Raging Leicester fans fight in stands as they turn on each other after they are relegated from Premier League

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      RAGING Leicester fans were seen fighting each other in the stands following their Premier League relegation. The Foxes beat West Ham 2-1 on the final day of the season but still it was not enough to beat the drop. 
      Leicester fans were fighting each other in the stands following Premier League relegationCredit: Rex
      Leicester’s win against West Ham was still not enough to keep them upCredit: Rex
      Everton’s 1-0 win against Bournemouth leaves Leicester facing Championship football next season. 
      And it all proved too much to handle for some supporters in the King Power Stadium, with images showing them being forced apart from each other. 
      Brendan Rodgers was sacked in April and replaced by Dean Smith, who failed to keep the 2016 league champions up. 
      Smith told Sky Sports: “That was our best performance today. We deserved a win. We put some pressure on but it wasn’t to be. 
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      “When I came here with eight games to go I thought we probably needed 11 points.
      “We’ve fallen two short of that with nine – and it ended up being 11 points. I’ll look back at the Leeds and Everton game, but it’s over a long season.
      “I’m disappointed for the owner here and the staff and the players. It wasn’t to be.
      “I didn’t know their [Everton] score. I didn’t want to know. All I was concentrating on was trying to win this game.
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      “You hear things around the ground.  I just wanted to make sure we did our bit and we did that.”
      It remains to be seen whether the former Aston Villa boss will be deemed the right man to lead Leicester next season.
      Smith said: “It’s not a question for now. I’ll have to think about it. At the moment it’s raw because we’ve been relegated.”
      Dean Smith failed to keep Leicester upCredit: Getty More

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      Gutted Gary Lineker sees bright side after Leicester relegation with positive tweet as fans tell him ‘well said’

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      GARY LINEKER has broken his silence following Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League.The Foxes suffered the drop despite beating West Ham 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.
      Leicester City were relegated to the Championship despite beating West HamCredit: Getty
      But former player Gary Lineker has picked out the positivesCredit: EPA
      That is due to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s stunning goal at Goodison Park that saved Everton from the Championship.
      His goal against Bournemouth was enough to give his side the crucial three points.
      Lineker was in a conflicted position, watching on and preparing for the final Match of the Day of the season.
      The former England striker played for both relegation battlers Everton and hometown club Leicester during his career.
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      Although he is a lot more vocal about his support for the Foxes than the Toffees.
      And despite being “gutted” about the team he made 194 league appearances for being relegated, he did point out some positives.
      Lineker admitted that he would have accepted this relegation eight years ago if it meant that Leicester would win the Premier League and FA Cup during the period, which they did.
      He tweeted: “A word on @lcfc: If 8 years ago, you’d have given me the option of winning the Premier League and the FA Cup and then get relegated, I’d have snapped your hand off.
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      “Also I’d have told you not to be so utterly ridiculous.”
      He then added: “Absolutely gutted, but glad it’s Everton.
      “Have a lot of love for that great football club. Congratulations.”
      The former Leicester star was praised by other disappointed supporters who also are not sad that the ride has ended, but that it happened.
      One commented: “So true, it’s been an amazing 9 years, taking into account the great escape.
      “Gutted today, but we’ve had experiences we never expected, not even in our wildest dreams.”
      A second wrote: “You’ve lived to see your team win the prem And FA Cup, I’d take that..”
      A third said: “Well said. Ridiculously sad day, but hopefully we can find the positive and come back up next season with a better mindset and approach.”
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      A fourth added: “Got to agree, that league-winning season was astonishing.
      “They should be back soon. By the way, we’re a couple of days off 30 years from the Swindon v Leicester play off final. It gave us a year of memories that was so much fun.” More

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      Leeds star gives shirt to fans but has it thrown back at him by fuming supporter after they are relegated

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      LEEDS UNITED fans turned on their players and threw a shirt back at them after their relegation was confirmed.The Whites will be in the Championship next season after they were thumped at home by Tottenham in their must-win final game of the season.
      Georginio Rutter’s shirt was thrown back to him after he gave it to a supporterCredit: Getty
      Leeds were relegated after being thumped 4-1 at home by Tottenham on the final dayCredit: Getty
      Leeds trailed inside two minutes courtesy of Harry Kane, and the Manchester United transfer target added another as other strikes from Pedro Porro and Lucas Moura sealed a 4-1 win for Spurs.
      It was Everton who retained their Premier League status on a dramatic final day of the season.
      But it is heartbreak for both Leicester, who beat West Ham 2-1, and Leeds who were relegated.
      And Leeds supporters turned on both their team and the club’s owners after their three-year Premier League stay came to a miserable end.
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      Chants of “sack the board” echoed around the ground during the second half.
      A pitch invader was then dragged away by around six stewards with around 15 minutes remaining, which led to the home section singing to their players: “He’s got more fight than you.”
      Then it was former manager Marcelo Bielsa, the huge fan favourite who guided Leeds back to the top-flight in 2020 before he was brutally sacked last season, whose name was sung constantly during the closing stages.
      On-loan Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, 26, was also subjected to chants of “you fat b*****d” in the final minutes too as the atmosphere turned toxic.
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      Following the final whistle, forward Georginio Rutter then threw his shirt into the crowd as he and other team-mates attempted to applaud the crowd.
      However, one fan caught it and threw it straight back onto the pitch, where it stood lying on the ground as the Frenchman retreated to the dressing-room.
      Leeds were last relegated in 2004 and it took 16 years for them to return to the top-flight.
      Now they face a huge summer of change after last month’s panic appointment of Sam allardyce failed to save them from the drop. More

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      Man Utd fans say ‘the end is near’ as De Gea SAVES a penalty from Mitrovic in potential last game

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left in complete disbelief after David de Gea finally saved a penalty.The Spanish stopper had supporters fearing “the end is near” after he denied Aleksandar Mitrovic from the spot at Old Trafford against Fulham.
      David de Gea ended a nine-year wait to save a penalty at Old TraffordCredit: PA
      The Man Utd stopper denied Fulham’s Aleksandar MitrovicCredit: Reuters
      United were already trailing Fulham after Kenny Tete’s near-post header from Willian’s corner.
      However, just moments later the 32-year-old prevented the Red Devils from falling two behind after Casemiro was punished for a foul in the box.
      Mitrovic stepped up but De Gea guessed the correct way and produced a brilliant stop as the Stretford End roared its approval.
      It proved to be a vital contribution from De Gea, who afterwards picked up the Golden Glove an award for keeping the most clean sheets this season (16), as United went on to win 2-1.
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      And that, incredibly, was his first penalty save at Old Trafford since he denied Leighton Baines in October 2014.
      De Gea has faced heavy criticism for his penalty saving record over recent times – with supporters stunned last month that they beat Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final via a shootout despite him failing to stop a single one.
      And he was heavily mocked after the 2021 Europa League final defeat to Villarreal where he conceded 11 penalties before missing United’s crucial one himself.
      However, he did save two in the Premier League last season, firstly from West Ham’s Mark Noble in September 2021 before denying Ismaila Sarr at Watford two months later.
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      But despite that, the United faithful still appeared to be in shock to witness him produce a save – especially at the Theatre of Dreams.
      One tweeted: “Did I just see De Gea save a penalty????”
      Another wrote: “De Gea Penalty save? We’re winning the league next season.”
      Meanwhile, De Gea has so far failed to sign a new deal at United, which would see his present £375,000-a-week basic salary drop by nearly 50 per cent.
      He is out of contract next summer and wants to stay at Old Trafford but so far talks over fresh terms have stalled.
      United boss Erik ten Hag has given his public backing to the Spaniard, although it is understood concerns remain from the player’s camp that he may not be No.1 next season.
      And some even think that this penalty save was the perfect way for him to sign off at the club before a summer exit.
      One fan wrote: “DE GEA OMFG WHAT A FAREWELL PENALTY SAVE.”
      As another added: “Farewell penalty save for De Gea.”
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      Although others just thought that the world was about the end as one wrote: “DAVID DE GEA SAVED A PENALTY. SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR LOVED ONES.
      “SOUND THE KLAXON. THE SIMULATION IS BROKEN.”

      De Gea picked up his Golden Glove award after the matchCredit: Getty More