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      Kieran Trippier edges towards Newcastle exit and still has a whole month to seal transfer in big blow to Eddie Howe

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      KIERAN TRIPPIER could be heading to Saudi Arabia.The Newcastle full-back, who wants to leave the North East, failed to get a Premier League move before the transfer window shut on Friday.Kieran Trippier is in demand despite the window shutting for English clubsCredit: ReutersEddie Howe does not want to lose the veteran defenderCredit: RexBut a number of Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in Trippier with their window not shutting until October 6.There is also interest in Turkey where clubs can sign players until September 13.Toon boss Eddie Howe has repeatedly stressed he wants Trippier to stay.The 33-year-old has now retired from international football although he knew that he was likely to miss out on making Lee Carsley’s first England squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHad he still been an England player, a move to the Middle East would have threatened his place but now he is free to move.Newcastle struggled to sign players over the summer.Crystal Palace were able to cling on to centre-back Marc Guehi despite strong interest from Toon in a frustrating window.Ahead of deadline day, Howe admitted it had been a slog.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“It’s been the most difficult window I’ve experienced.“The June part of the window was incredibly difficult and now this part hasn’t been exactly easy either. England ace Kieran Trippier’s marriage on the rocks after wife stayed away from Euros & made cryptic post”It’s always going to be difficult because you’re competing for a very small pool of players and the competition is high from other clubs.”Newcastle are taking on Tottenham this afternoon with Tino Livaramento at right-back.Trippier is among the substitutes.How ‘big angel’ Joelinton rescued boss after he fainted in SubwayNEWCASTLE cult hero Joelinton rescued his old boss after he fainted in Subway.And coach Pellegrino Matarazzo still calls the Brazilian his ‘angel’.Matarazzo was Joelinton assistant manager during the midfielder’s spell in Germany with Hoffenheim.Recalling the scary incident, the Matarazzo revealed: “I was standing in the queue and I wasn’t feeling well.“I tried to go over to the Coca-Cola machine to quickly get a drink.”I realised I was about to faint, and I did faint.“When I opened my eyes I saw Joelinton! ‘Rino, Rino, are you okay?'”He was like a small, no a big, angel – Joelinton, what are you doing here?”Read the full story… More

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      Fans say ‘no other club operates this way’ as Chelsea tie star man down to NINE-YEAR contract

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      CHELSEA have extended Nicolas Jackson’s contract to keep him at Stamford Bridge for the next NINE YEARS.The Senegalese forward, 23, joined from Villarreal for £32million last summer on an eight-year deal.Nicolas Jackson’s new Chelsea deal runs until 2033Credit: GettyHe scored 14 Premier League goals last seasonHe scored 17 goals in 44 appearances in his first season in England but divided opinion among Blues supporters.However, that has not stopped Chelsea bosses offering him a longer deal just 12 months after his arrival.According to The Athletic, Jackson’s new contract runs until 2033 after the club triggered an option to prolong his stay.He joins Cole Palmer in being tied down by Chelsea for the next nine years after the England international penned a new deal last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt means the club have 16 players on deals that run until 2030 or beyond.Some of those include Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Joao Felix and Pedro Neto.And fans are stumped as to why Chelsea seem to be the only club handing out long contracts to a huge number of players.Reacting on social media, one said: “‘Now secured for the next 9 years’. Literally no other club in world football operates this way. Insanity.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea are a circus – it will be TERRIBLE for football if they win anything, says Troy DeeneyCHELSEA are a circus — aren’t they?, writes Troy Deeney.But the bigger concern should be if somehow, some way, Todd Boehly’s insane master-plan brings about success this season.Finish in the top four. Win a trophy like the FA Cup.He will then turn around and say: “See, it works” and all of a sudden, other clubs will begin considering copying this mad model to try and compete in the Premier League.Before you know it, there will be a bigger divide between the top clubs and the rest and this country’s top flight will become something we have been fighting against — a Super League.The smaller sides and promoted teams will be wiped out by the elite and will end up saying, ‘What’s the point?’Football as we know it will change, and there will be no going back.As a neutral, you don’t want to wish failure on a club or a regime, but it’s depressing to think about.We should almost be looking at it in amazement — the owners have come in with this model and they’ve treated it as if they are buying stocks and shares, not players or human beings.Boehly has wiped away any sense of sentiment or old-school values from that club and the worrying thing is that he doesn’t seem to care.Does he even like football?Read Troy Deeney’s hard-hitting opinion on Boehly’s Chelsea shambles in full.Or check out all of Troy’s columns on SunSport.While another added: “9 YEARS? 😂😂😂😂”A third responded: “What sorta contracts are they offering these guys at Chelsea? Never seen anything like this. Ever.”Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson spotted arguing with Blues team-mate after 6-0 Everton thumping as penalty row rages onAnd a fourth replied: “9 years 😭😭😭 this is imprisonment.”It is understood Jackson is “key” to new manager Enzo Maresca’s “central attacking core”.Chelsea missed out on Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney on Deadline Day.Osimhen failed to secure a move away from Napoli, while Toney joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.Jackson scored and assisted in Chelsea’s 6-2 win over Wolves last weekend. More

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      New footage of ‘wrong’ Declan Rice red card shows moment Brighton star ‘should have been booked’ just seconds before

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      ARSENAL fans continue to protest Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton after new footage emerged.Rice, 25, was shown a second yellow in the 49th minute for delaying a restart on Saturday at the Emirates.Brighton’s Danny Welbeck appeared to demand a second yellow for Arsenal’s Declan RiceCredit: Premier LeagueArsenal fans claim Welbeck should have also been booked before Rice’s red cardCredit: ReutersAnd now a new camera angle shows Brighton star Danny Welbeck complaining that his opponent should be shown another card – and performing a gesture to the referee to make his point.Former Arsenal ace Welbeck is heard saying: “It’s a second yellow.”Rules state that a player should be cautioned if they tell the ref to book a rival player, however it is not certain that the ex-England international was addressing referee Chris Kavanagh directly.Arsenal fans took to social media and complained that Welbeck should have also been booked for that.Read More on ArsenalOne supporter tweeted: “Right in front of him [Kavanagh] as well.”Another posted: “Danny Welbeck demanded the referee give Rice a second yellow, which is a booking in itself if we’re following ‘the law of the game’.”A third wrote: “HMMMMMMMM.”This one said: “But isn’t that an offence in itself?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd that one stated: “Isn’t asking referee for a yellow card a yellow card offense?”Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey described Rice’s dismissal as wrong and said it was a “poor decision” by Kavanagh. Fans spot Declan Rice ‘throwing a strop’ in background while Mikel Arteta gives end-of-season Arsenal speechHalsey wrote on his SunSport column: “However, the ball was rolling when Brighton’s Joel Veltman took the free-kick, so the restart would not have taken place as it would have been wrong in Law.”Therefore, the delaying a restart does not apply. Kavanagh went looking for trouble and he found it.”A referee of his calibre at this level should not be sending players off for this. He should have managed the situation better by speaking to both players.”Rice should have received a final warning for flicking the ball away and Veltman was also lucky to escape punishment for kicking the England star.” More

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      Football world pays emotional tribute to Sol Bamba with ex-teammate shaken ‘to my core’ by news of tragic death at 39

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      SOL BAMBA’S untimely death aged just 39 has seen an outpouring of emotion from the football world.The Ivory Coast international passed away after falling ill while working in Turkey on Friday following a battle with cancer.Neil Warnock shared a close bond with Sol BambaCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe former Cardiff defender tragically passed away this weekCredit: GettySol Bamba was a popular figure in English footballCredit: RexBamba, who leaves behind wife Chloe and their three children, was a hugely popular figure within the game.And the esteem with which he was held had been reflected by the messages shared on social media in the wake of his tragic passing.Neil Warnock, who signed Bamba before leading Cardiff to the Premier League, paid a glowing tribute.He wrote on X: “I can’t believe I won’t see that beaming smile again.READ MORE ON BAMBA”I’m so happy that Sol was part of my life and we had such brilliant memories together.”I’m heartbroken for Chloe and the family and all my thoughts are with them.”Sol was a ray of sunshine and I’ll miss him so much.”Former Cardiff defender Lee Peltier wrote on X: “Love you brother. Rest easy my big brother – always there for me, will never forget.”Most read in FootballEx-Bluebirds defender and manager Mark Hudson said: “Never had the chance to witness what a truly great man and leader you were.”We have shared stories and I loved our chats, however brief. My heart goes out to Sol’s family. I am devastated for you.”Junior Hoilett, who won promotion with Cardiff alongside Bamba, said: “RIP Big Bro. Love Always.”Ipswich’s Sam Morsy, who was with Bamba at Middlesbrough, wrote: “Ahhh man big Sol .. incredible human one of the best I’ve shared a dressing room with, at the start of his coaching career.”Writing in Arabic, Morsy added: “We belong to Allah and to him we shall return.”Former Middlesbrough defender Cyrus Christie said: “This news has shook me to my core. Only the other day we spoke as you started your managerial career.”Fly high brother, may your soul rest in peace. One of the nicest and most humble guys to grace this game. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.”Sol Bamba poses with wife ChloeCredit: Instagram @ch1ojoThey had three children togetherCredit: Instagram @cebambaSol Bamba enjoyed a long careerCredit: RexCurrent Cardiff left-back Callum O’Dowda said: “Heartbroken. Despite everything you went through, you epitomised the most positive outlook on life. A lesson I will hold forever. My thoughts are with your family.”Bluebirds goalkeeper Jak Alnwick wrote: “Rest in peace Sol, one of the nicest guys I’ve ever come across in football.”And Neil Etheridge, a team-mate of Bamba’s at Cardiff, said: “One of the nicest guys I have met off the field and on it.”Always smiling, always so happy, always seeing the brighter side of life.”When I joined the club, before he knew me, Sol treated me as a brother. When we got to know each other we became family. Rest in peace Sol.”Ex-Cardiff winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing wrote: “My guy always looked out for me. Love you brother.”Cardiff, where Bamba made 118 appearances, said the centre-back was a “hero” and described his impact at the club as “immeasurable”.Bamba’s health battlesSol Bamba was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma on Christmas Eve 2020 before undergoing four months of chemo.He told Mail Sport in 2022: “After the first chemo I was down for four days.”I could not get out of bed. I lost weight. After that, I told my missus, ‘I’m not going for the second round’. The way I was, in that moment, it was awful.” But the defender quickly rose to the occasion and was lauded for raising awareness of the disease as he battled it head on.Speaking to the Guardian in November last year he said: “The way I went about it, people gave me praise … it was too much.”That’s just what I’m like. I understand some people prefer to shy away from it, but I’m different. I’m just being myself.“Even clubs now are being careful now when they do medical checks, all the way from Premier League to League Two, which is massive. In our game we talk about injuries but you never think about cancer.”Bamba was given the all-clear in May 2021, but said he still had to be “careful”, paying regular visits to the doctor.“Unfortunately when you’ve had cancer once, you always have to double check and make sure it doesn’t come back,” he continued. “Is it behind me 100%? Well, I wish but you never know.”Incredibly, he returned to playing football just five months after his diagnosis.At the time of his comeback, he said: “When I was going through chemo, I never thought for one minute I would come back and play. And I never thought about scoring penalties at Old Trafford – nights like that seemed a million miles away.”The club wrote: “As a player and coach, Sol’s impact on our football club was immeasurable. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman.”Leeds – another former club – said in a post on X: “Everyone at #LUFC is devastated to learn of the news that former #LUFC captain Sol Bamba has passed away.”Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace, Sol, you will be forever in our hearts.”Middlesbrough said: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Sol Bamba at the age of 39.”Our thoughts are with Sol’s family and friends at this time.”A Football Association of Wales statement read: “The FAW is devastated to hear the sad news of Sol Bamba’s passing.”Sol obtained his coaching badges with the FAW and was currently studying for his Uefa pro licence, where everyone he worked with admired his positivity and his love for the game.”Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Sol’s family, friends and everyone that knew him during this difficult time.”Bamba was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 while at Cardiff but managed to return to the field for the Bluebirds after being declared cancer-free following chemotherapy.Wife’s statementHe had three children – Roonea, Lily and Amy.Bamba’s wife Chloe paid tribute to the gentle giant in a heartbreaking statement.She wrote: “For the last few years I have watched Sol fight his cancer head on with an astounding mental and physical strength and stoicism.”Unfortunately, it was never a fair fight and just when things were looking up he took a downturn and finally succumbed on 31 August.”These years have been indescribably difficult but we still managed to find joy and laughter in it. I’ve experienced my worst days but also some of my best.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Sol accepted his fate as God’s will and left this earth knowing, without a shadow of a doubt, that he was loved wholeheartedly. I made sure of that.”It was an honour to have loved and been loved by Sol. I learnt so much from him. He is my hero. My heart is breaking. What a gift, what a gift, what a gift to have been loved by him.” More

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      Joe Hart’s Match of the Day appearance with Lineker divides fans as some confused by him ‘going on about smelling stuff’

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      JOE HART’S Match of the Day punditry has split opinion among viewers.The former Manchester City and England keeper, 37, hung up his gloves at the end of last season after winning the double with Celtic.Joe Hart appeared on Match of the Day for a second time on Saturday nightCredit: BBCHart’s opinion in between Gary Lineker and Danny Murphy divided opinionCredit: BBCHe was a part of the BBC’s coverage of Euro 2024, regularly offering his insight to presenter Gary Lineker and those watching at home.Now he is set to become a regular fixture on Match of the Day following the departure of Arsenal legend Ian Wright.Hart’s first appearance on the iconic highlights programme came earlier this month as he suffered a blunder by getting Newcastle star Joelinton’s name wrong.But two weeks later he was back on the MOTD screen when he accompanied Lineker and ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy on Saturday night.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd some people were loving his appearance on the show.One social media user said: “Joe Hart is probably BBC’s MOTD best analyst and he only just joined lol.”While another added: “How good is Joe Hart as a pundit by the way? Breath of fresh air! 👍”And a third replied: “Joe Hart really is an excellent addition to #MOTD. His analysis is detailed and insightful, and focuses on really breaking down moments in a way MOTD often doesn’t.”Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAwkward moment Celtic hero Joe Hart gets Newcastle star’s name wrong live on Match of the DayBut others were somewhat confused by a few of his comments and left unimpressed.One person said: “Does Joe Hart think he’s Gordan Ramsay on #motd? Keeps going on about smelling stuff.”A second agreed, responding: “Why is Joe Hart talking like a poet?? ‘They can smell it, they can smell it’ 😂 #MOTD.”And another added: “Joe Hart was a fantastic GK and will forever be a Celtic legend, but Jesus Christ he is a boring a** pundit.”Drones on and on and on about teams ”smelling’ their opponents. Ready to jump off a cliff. His analysis is neither insightful nor interesting with his monotone voice.”Hart is one of two ex-footballers replacing Wright on Match of the Day, with former England international Theo Walcott the other.After being announced as a pundit on the show, Hart said: “I’m very excited, very proud, and looking forward to growing into an incredible role on something that I grew up watching.”I want to try and give back as much as I can from the career I’ve had and keep learning.”I’m thrilled to be in an around an incredible set up, learning first and foremost in a new part of my life.”Some fans were confused by Hart’s references to ‘smelling’Credit: BBC More

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      Newcastle vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Toon take on Spurs to kick off Super Sunday

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      NEWCASTLE take on Tottenham to kick-off a mouth-watering Super Sunday.Toon and Spurs go into the match at St James’ Park unbeaten, with both sides starting the new Premier League season with a win and a draw.Kick off time: 1.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports appFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Chelsea 1 Crystal Palace 1 LIVE RESULT: Eze rescues point for Eagles as Blues punished for dreadful finishing again

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      CHELSEA drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. The Blues went 1-0 up through Nicolas Jackson in the first half but struggled to double their lead thereafter. Eberechi Eze got Palace’s equaliser with a brilliant curler from outside the box. Kick off time: 1.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Not avaliable to watch in the UKChelsea team: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer; Madueke, Jackson, NetoCrystal Palace team: Henderson; Clyne, Guéhi, Richards; Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Kamada, Eze, MatetaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Eagles lift heads into breakCrystal Palace fans will go into the international break feeling a lot more positive after today’s game.They picked up their first point of the campaign today at Stamford Bridge and showed some grit to come from behind.With the additions they made before the transfer window closes, you feel they will have too much quality to be dragged into a relegation scrap.Copy linkCopiedBlues continue to frustrate fansHaving spent more money than America does on its defence budget, it is truly baffling how this misfiring Chelsea team continues to falter.They have had a revolving door policy on managers until they find one that makes it work.By 2025, scientists believe, wherever you are in the UK you will never be more than ten feet away from an ex-Chelsea manager.At some stage, you have to look at the players and wonder whether this is a squad of individuals with no chemistry or cohesion whatsoever.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedChelsea fail to contain threatWhen you play Crystal Palace, it does not take a master tactician to realise you need to snuff out the threat of Eberechi Eze.While he was quiet in the first half, everything The Eagles’ did well in the second half involved him.It was his stunning strike that beat the Chelsea keeper from outside the box to draw the sides level.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-1 Crystal PalaceThis will seem a point gained for Crystal Palace.In a fixture they have not faired well in historically, they have come to Stamford Bridge and come from behind to grab a draw.They were the better team in the second half and will feel it could have been a game they also won.Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-1 Crystal PalaceThe referee brings the game to an end.Mitchell had a late chance to grab a winner from a corner but his shot was blocked with the goal at his mercy.There are boos from the home fans as they show their displeasure for another lacklustre performance.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace90+8. Cucurella gives the ball away and The Eagles come forward.Sarr has the ball out wide but as he looks to thread it into the box, it is deflected behind for a corner.This could be a last chance to grab a winner for the visitors.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace90+6. Chelsea are piling on the pressure now.Crystal Palace are getting everyone behind the ball to try and protect the point they currently have.Munoz plays a ball in behind the Chelsea defence but Sanchez races out of his box to head the ball clear.The Blues come forward with Felix as he dances past challenges but then scuffs his shot into the hands of Henderson.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace90+4. Another massive chance for the hosts.The ball is lifted over the defence and Jackson runs clear through on goal.Henderson makes himself big and blocks the effort to make a huge save in the context of this game.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace90+2. Before the game today Jadon Sancho was presented to the home crowd.He has been unveiled more than ‘The Masked Singer’ now with the number of clubs he has gone out on loan to.Jackson tries to shoot from the edge of the box but Henderson watches his effort wide of the goal.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace90. Munoz is shown a yellow card for preventing Palmer from taking a quick free kick.Time is running out for either team to find that elusive goal to take all three points.Nkunku receives the ball and runs into the box towards the byline.Richards does well to put pressure on him and his attempted cross come shot is well held by Henderson.We are going to have eight added minutes in West London.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace88. Both sets of defenders have put their bodies on the line to protect their goals today.All too often pot shots from distance have been blocked.Nkunku crosses in towards Felix but Clyne does well to clear.Schlupp comes on for Kamada.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace84. Palace has a dangerous attack as they have an overload of numbers in the final third.Kamada takes the wrong option as he looks to drill a shot towards goal which is well blocked by Cucurella.Chelsea come steaming forward but another loose pass on the edge of Palace box sees the move breakdown.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace82. We are at that stage of the game now where you feel the next goal wins it.That said, Bournemouth would disagree with that.The game has dipped a little now as both teams struggle to find their groove.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace80. Guehi has gone down in the box as play stops.Jackson treaded on the back of his leg as the two challenged for the ball there.The Chelsea striker needs to be careful as he already gets a yellow card.Guehi was using some game management there to take the sting out of Chelsea’s search for a winner.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace78. Palace counter attack and Munoz crosses into the box.Kamada meets it and somehow Sanchez gets it over the crossbar.It looked to like he was trying to catch a wet bar of soap there.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace76. Mudryk goes down out wide as he feels contact behind him.It gives Chelsea the chance to put a dangerous cross into the penalty area.As ever, Palmer puts in a great cross but as the ball drops into the six yard box, Colwill gets his effort all wrong.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace74. Gusto is forced off and Mudryk replaces him.Fernandez is going to have to play the rest of the game at right back.An option for Glasner now would be to get Eze to run at the makeshift full back to see what joy they can get down that flank.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace72. Crystal Palace must feel this game is there to be won now.They have dominated the second half and fully deserved their goal.Palmer is having to drop back into his own half to see some of the ball, such is the lack of supply he has seen.Gusto goes down again, this time clutching his hamstring.Some would say that is karma for his conning of the referee moments ago.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace70. Gusto is back to his feet and able to continue.Poor refereeing stopping the game for that.Unless it is a head injury, he should have allowed play to continue until it went out of play.The way modern footballers make the slightest contact look like a career ending injury, it can just be used as a trick to take the pressure off the defending side.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace68. Munoz gets down the right and looks to cut the ball back to Eze.Gusto puts in a challenge and stays down waving his arms around.The referee stops the game so he can receive treatment, which Palace are not happy about as they were on the front foot.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace66. Neto is replaced by Felix for The Blues.He works the ball to Madueke who curls a cross into the back post.It is all too easy for Henderson as he gathers the ball.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace64. Jackson gets himself a silly booking.He all too often seems to lose his head when things aren’t going his side’s way.It may be time for Maresca to freshen this side up.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace62. Palace force another corner as Eze tries to threat the ball through to Mateta.Wharton whips in the cross but it is headed clear.Chelsea seem unable to keep hold of the ball as they gift possession back to the visitors.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace60. This will be a true test of the mental strength of Maresca’s Chelsea side now.They seemed to be coasting in this game but with such a slender advantage, you are only one lapse of judgement away from a sucker punch.He may be writing on his notepad ‘teach Caicedo how to tackle’.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace58. It is a completely different atmosphere at Stamford Bridge now.The visitors are piling on the pressure and Chelsea look rattled.All you can hear in the ground is the noise from the away end as The Blues’ fans are all still in a stunned silence.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Meet model Marta Marchena, the Prem’s newest Wag who joined on Deadline Day, loves exotic trips and shares bikini pics

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      WEST HAM’S newest signing Carlos Soler is dating stunning social media star and fashion blogger Marta Marchena.Spain international Soler, 27, joined the Hammers on loan from Paris Saint-Germain on Deadline Day.Carlos Soler with partner Marta Marchena after signing for West Ham on Deadline DayCredit: GettyMarta is known for being a social media influencer, model and fashion bloggerCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3She has a substantial following of 125,000 fans on InstagramCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta has shared a host of bikini pictures onlineCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3He was introduced to the fans at the London Stadium before their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday evening.Also in attendance was Marta, 30, who watched on as her boyfriend was given a warm reception from the West Ham crowd.The Spanish influencer has made a name for herself through modelling and fashion blogging.Marta, originally from Seville, has accumulated 125,000 on Instagram.READ MORE ON WAGSShe has shared nearly 400 posts on the platform, photos ranging from her hanging out with Soler to glamour shots in bikinis.Based off her social media output, Marta also seems to be into travelling having visited places such as Milan, Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico.She has also shared pictures of her snowboarding, swimming with dolphins, and scuba diving.Back in May, Soler paid tribute to Marta with a loving post on her 30th birthday.Most read in FootballShe is originally from Seville, SpainCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta has jetted off to a number of locations including Disney World Florida with SolerCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3She has also swum with dolphinsCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta is also no stranger to snowboarding on the slopesCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Scuba diving appears to be another of her hobbiesCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3He said: “My favourite person, with whom I share all my days, the one who listens to me and helps me, the one who is always there for everything, the woman with the most beautiful smile that exists turns 30 today.”Thank you for being you. Life is more beautiful by your side. The best is coming together.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese model”Happy birthday, my love! 🎂❤️”Marta shared a similarly adoring post in June last year after Soler claimed the Ligue 1 title with PSG.Alongside a picture of him hugging her, she included the message: “Congratulations, my love!”Your first league and I couldn’t be more proud of you, you are so great. Always with you. ❤️”She is set to swap Paris for London following Soler’s move to West HamCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3The glamorous star will likely see a rise in her followersCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3She regularly stuns in fashionable outfitsCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta is often pictured in or near the oceanCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3 More