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      Nine stars Chelsea could be forced to sell as club fears they must raise £100m before ‘unofficial transfer deadline day’

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      CHELSEA’S rivals reckon the Blues may have to flog a host of players by June 30 in order to fall in line with FFP rules, according to reports.The Blues have spent north of £1bn on transfers since Todd Boehly’s takeover in 2022.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s ‘billion pound bottle jobs’ lost to Liverpool in Sunday’s Carabao Cup finalCredit: Rex
      Chelsea stars were left distraught by their Wembley defeatCredit: Getty
      Results haven’t followed on the pitch, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side languishing in the bottom half of the table and being labelled “blue billion pound bottle jobs” by Gary Neville after Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat.
      The Prem’s profit and sustainability rules have begun to take effect this season, with Everton having been deducted six points, reduced from an initial 10 yesterday.
      In order to avoid falling foul like the Toffees did, Chelsea may be forced to sell a number of players, including key first teamers.
      According to the Telegraph, the Blues’ Premier League rivals reckon that the West Londoners may have to desperately sell stars before the June 30 deadline in order to raise £100million.
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      This date falls mid-way through Euro 2024 and the Copa America, which could lead to a chaotic early summer window at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea insiders are claimed to feel relaxed about the situation, stressing that big sales will only be required in order to bring in more talent.
      But the Blues’ rivals feel that their resolve will surely be tested.
      The West Londoners’ woes will quickly be eased by the £28m owed to them by Newcastle for Lewis Hall, with the Toon having an obligation to buy in the youngster’s loan deal.
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      Lewis Hall’s Newcastle loan will be made permanentCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku’s deal possesses a £37m release clauseCredit: AFP
      Ian Maatsen will be available for £35mCredit: Rex
      Forgotten man Romelu Lukaku agreed to a £37m release clause when he penned a new deal ahead of joining Roma on loan last summer.
      With the Belgian, 30, having notched 16 goals so far this season, the Blues will hope to receive north of £30m for the striker they paid £99.5m to bring back to the club in 2021.
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      Ian Maatsen was allowed to join Borussia Dortmund on loan in January, having started just once in the Prem during the first half of the season.
      Chelsea will hope to receive the 21-year-old’s £35m release clause in full this summer, should he leave on a permanent deal.
      With regards to homegrown players when it comes to FFP calculations, there is no reduction in the value of sales because of the price of their initial contracts.
      This could see captain and talisman Reece James be allowed to leave for a bumper fee this summer, particularly given his injury woes.
      Should he become available Manchester City would likely show an interest, as they hunt a long-term Kyle Walker replacement.
      In a similar boat to James could be stand-in skipper Conor Gallagher.
      A Cobham product like James, Gallagher has attracted interest from Tottenham during the last two transfer windows.
      The midfielder is happy at Stamford Bridge but is not close to penning a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in under 18 months.
      Trevoh Chalobah, who has returned to fitness in recent weeks, could represent another homegrown sale, and has been the subject of interest from Nottingham Forest and Bayern Munich.
      Reece James has battled numerous injuries in recent seasonsCredit: Rex
      Conor Gallagher has attracted strong interest from TottenhamCredit: Rex
      Trevoh Chalobah has returned from injury in recent weeksCredit: Rex
      Armando Broja played 19 times for the Blues this season prior to joining Fulham on loan in January.
      Should he play well for the Cottagers, Broja could command another sizeable fee at the end of the season.
      Marc Cucurella has been arguably Boehly’s biggest flop, having arrived from Brighton in a bumper £62m deal in the summer of 2022.
      He has never found his form at Stamford Bridge, and the Blues may try to cut their losses this summer.
      Finally, Chelsea will try to find a permanent taker for goalkeeper flop Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      The Spaniard, 29, surprisingly joined Real Madrid on loan last summer.
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      He has struggled at the Bernabeu, however, and with Thibaut Courtois to return from an ACL injury, Kepa is unlikely to move to Madrid permanently.
      The 13-cap goalkeeper, who cost the Blues a staggering £72m in 2018, will still have a year remaining on his contract at the end of the season.
      Armando Broja joined Fulham on loan in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Marc Cucurella has struggled for form in West LondonCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Kepa Arrizabalaga is unlikely to stay at Real MadridCredit: Rex More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who went on to be a manager in Sudan and Oman, now my son is more famous than me

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      LEE CLARK played in England’s top-flight and managed internationally – but he is now known for being the dad to a Liverpool star. The midfielder made 184 Premier League appearances for Newcastle and Fulham, scoring 13 goals.
      Lee Clark formerly played for Newcastle and FulhamCredit: Getty
      Clark’s son Bobby plays for LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      After retiring, he moved into management and took jobs with Huddersfield and Birmingham in England as well as non-league’s Blyth Spartans.
      He then went international with Sudanese side Al Merrikh before moving to Al Ittihad Club in Oman.
      But despite his vast experience on the field and the dugout, his son Bobby is the most famous face in the family.
      Clark told talkSPORT: “If he keeps wanting to learn and be the best he can be, and he’s at a great club with great mentors, good senior players, he’s got the opportunity.
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      “It’s how much he wants to grasp it because it’s a wonderful career to have, Darren will tell you that.
      “To do something you love, you’ve grown up as a young kid doing, now you get paid for it.
      “It’s a fantastic career so it’s up to him how badly he wants to be with the very best.
      “I mean, it’s changed now, you are one of the last few people who has called us Lee Clark the ex-player, I’m now known as Bobby Clark’s dad, that’s it.”
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      Bobby came off the bench against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final to make his ninth senior appearance for Liverpool and seventh of the season.
      And he watched as skipper Virgil van Dijk headed home a late winner, giving Bobby his first piece of silverware and leaving Clark one proud father.
      ‘I can’t wait until Klopp leaves’, shouts Gary Neville live on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final win
      He said: “I’m still in the clouds mate, still in the clouds.
      “Found out Saturday [Bobby was on the bench] after the final session and Jurgen [Klopp] had confirmed everything with the starting XI and the substitutes before they travelled to London.
      “When I was at the game yesterday, seeing him get the shout to get ready and stripped and play an important part in what the team achieved. It was just surreal, tears of joy at the end mate, tears of joy.”
      Bobby Clark celebrates the Carabao Cup final winCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Just when I saw light at the end of the tunnel…’ – Premier League star posts heartbreaking injury update

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      TOTTENHAM ace Ryan Sessegnon issued a heartbreaking message confirming he suffered another devastating injury setback.Sessegnon, 23, has been plagued by injury ever since his arrival at Spurs in 2019 and has been restricted to just seven minutes of football under manager Ange Postecoglou this season.
      Tottenham ace Ryan Sessegnon confirmed he suffered another injury and will need surgeryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ryansess/
      Sessegnon may be sidelined for the rest of the season after another hamstring injuryCredit: Rex
      The versatile midfielder most recently underwent surgery on his left hamstring in the first week of pre-season training last summer.
      And it looked like the former England youth international was turning a corner as he came on as a late substitute in the FA Cup third-round win over Burnley last month.
      And just when Sessegnon “saw a light at the end of the tunnel” he injured his other hamstring.
      The ex-Fulham star announced the heartbreaking news on social media and confirmed he will go under the knife once more.
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      According to the Evening Standard, the operation could sideline Sessegnon for the rest of the season.
      The star is “gutted beyond belief” but promised he will pick himself up and “stay headstrong”.
      The Tottenham ace thanked his fans for all the messages of support and called for kindness online.
      Sessegnon posted: “Gutted beyond belief. Just when I saw a light at the end of the tunnel, and thought I was back doing what I love, I’ve had another setback.
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      “I’ve been down this road before. I’ll pick myself up, stay headstrong and begin my recovery in the best way possible.
      “Having been through an operation and the recovery on my other hamstring last year, and knowing how strong that hamstring is now, I know this is the best solution to put an end to the reoccurring issues.
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      “Thank you to those who have sent messages of support — I can’t express how it feels.
      “We’re all human at the end of the day, and I’m devastated more than anyone to have a setback. I’ll do everything I can to be back out on that pitch.
      “Speaking on behalf of anyone who’s been in this situation, please be careful what you say online. Words hurt and no one chooses to be in this position.” More

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      Gary Neville reveals what Neal Maupay did to spark furious tunnel row with West Ham assistant Kevin Nolan

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      GARY NEVILLE has revealed what caused the furious spat between Kevin Nolan and Neal Maupay. The incident occurred during West Ham’s 4-2 win over Brentford last night.
      Kevin Nolan and Neal Maupay were involved in a furious rowCredit: Sky Sports
      It is the latest incident sparked by the wind-up merchantCredit: Sky Sports
      Nolan had to be held back by players and a stewardCredit: Sky Sports
      As the players emerged from the tunnel for the second-half, there was a coming together between Nolan and Maupay.
      The Hammers coach and former captain furiously confronted the striker and had to be held back by Bees star Mathias Jorgensen and a steward.
      Neville said on commentary: “In the tunnel at half-time, Nolan is having a right go at him.
      “The Brentford striker we believe was outside the referee’s room and Nolan has taken offence to it.”
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      Maupay, who had scored in the opening 45 minutes, was seen giggling as he was pushed away from the row by team-mate Mathias Jensen.
      But it was West Ham who got the last laugh over the Frenchman as they secured all three points to leave Brentford just five points off the relegation zone.
      Meanwhile, David Moyes side moved up to eighth in their push for a fourth successive European qualification.
      Maupay has gained a reputation as the Premier League’s biggest wind-up merchant after several “s***house” moments this season.
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      He mocked James Maddison’s trademark celebration and taunted him on social media following their loss to Tottenham.
      Maupay also annoyed Kyle Walker for allegedly “speaking about his kids”.
      Fans love Lisandro Martinez ‘schooling’ Neal Maupay after Everton star confronts Man Utd ‘Butcher’
      Plus, he has received a booking for dissent while warming up as a sub and trashed talked Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang online. More

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      Jarrod Bowen explains ‘mental’ West Ham celebration leaving Jamie Carragher in stitches

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      JARROD BOWEN left Jamie Carragher in stitches after explaining his unusual celebration against Brentford.The West Ham talisman scored a superb hat-trick at London Stadium to help his side to a 4-2 win.

      Jarrod Bowen combined Spiderman and DJing in his celebrationCredit: Getty
      DJ Spider Radgie often wears a Spiderman costume when he is MCingCredit: YouTube
      Bowen scored two in the opening ten minutes before heading in a third after half-time, and he celebrated the goal in a unique way.
      With one hand he imitated Spiderman shooting a web while putting his other hand to his ear as if he was a DJ spinning decks.
      Carragher asked Bowen what the celebration was all about and was left in stitches once the England star explained the origin story.
      Bowen told Sky Sports: “It’s a funny story actually I’ve been watching a bit of MC’ing, people MC’ing and his name is DJ Spider Radjie.
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      “So my mate said ‘make sure you do the Spiderman’.
      “I’ve watched it for ages and that’s the Spiderman, when he’s playing he’s got a fly swatter it’s mental.
      “You gotta find it. I promised my mate I would do it so I had to do it.”
      DJ Spider Radgie often wears a full Spiderman suit when he is MCing.
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      Bowen, 27, now has 14 Premier League goals for the season from just 27 matches.
      He is bidding to become part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024 and he could be called up to the Three Lions for games against Brazil and Belgium next month.
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      Didier Drogba looks stunned and shouts ‘whaaat?’ at YouTuber as Chelsea legend is confronted about ‘breaking his heart’

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      DIDIER DROGBA looked stunned and shouted “whaaat?” at a YouTuber after being confronted about “breaking his heart.”Chelsea legend Drogba scored 164 goals during two spells at Stamford Bridge.
      Didier Drogba was confronted by YouTuber Sharky during a charity match
      The Chelsea legend was put on the spot as he made a shock revelation
      He led the Blues to four Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League after a £24million move from Marseille in 2004.
      But the one club who really suffered at the hands of Drogba were Arsenal.
      Drogba scored 13 goals in 15 games against the Gunners, helping himself to 10 wins and just one defeat in the process.
      And the Ivory Coast icon was confronted about his Arsenal record by YouTuber Sharky at the weekend.
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      The duo were playing in a social media charity match featuring the likes of IShowSpeed and Eden Hazard.
      As Sharky was preparing in the changing room, he asked Drogba why he scored so many goals against Arsenal.
      And the Chelsea legend was left gasping “whaaat?” during the hilarious encounter — during which he admitted to being a Gunners fan.
      Sharky said: “I need to get off my chest, I’m an Arsenal fan, growing up you broke my heart so many times.”
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      Drogba replied: “Sorry. I had to do the job.”
      He then revealed: “Arsenal was my team growing up, Pires, Henry, Wiltord, my boys.”
      Chelsea legend Didier Drogba asked awkward question by IShowSpeed after charity match and fans LOVE his response
      Sharky said: “Did it not hurt you inside to score?”
      Drogba answered: “For us it was like a competition, who owns London?”
      He then continued: “London is blue!”
      Sharky said: “Who owns London now?”
      Drogba replied: “Whaaat? We talking about now and not the last 10 years? How many Champions Leagues?”
      Sharky added: “That’s painful, that was class.”
      Fans loved the interaction, with one saying: “Bro chatting with the man that made me love Chelsea, gone clear bro.”
      Another declared: “Nah this is beautiful.”
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      One noted: “Haha this is brilliant.”
      Another added: “Drogba cooked Arsenal in one sentence.” More

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      West Ham 4 Brentford 2: Bowen scores stunning hat-trick to boost England hopes as Maupay sparks yet another row

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      JARROD BOWEN is on fire this season for West Ham – and he must hope England boss Gareth Southgate appreciates that.A wonderful hat-trick by red-hot Bowen on a chilly evening ensured the Hammers beat Brentford for the first time in the Premier League.
      Jarrod Bowen scored his first hat-trick for West Ham on Monday nightCredit: PA
      He completed his hat-trick with a fourth headed goal of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Emerson Palmieri scored a sensational fourth for the hostsCredit: AFP
      It was an even game but West Ham were more ruthless in front of goal
      Bowen scored with all three of his shots against Brentford
      Bowen’s stats were thoroughly impressive against Brentford
      With 14 league goals this term, this is his best-ever scoring record across five seasons in the top flight.
      A reminder that Bowen would bring plenty of energy, positivity and productivity to the England midfield set-up regardless of the illustrious competition he is up against.
      And while he is expected to be called up for next month’s Three Lions squad to face Brazil and Belgium, the longer-term goal is going to the Euro 2024 finals.
      It really did sting that he had to watch the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals from his sofa.
      Whatever Southgate may think, Bowen, 27, is a superstar in the eyes of his boss David Moyes, who temporarily avoids the fans backlash he had in the previous two matches.
      The Scotsman, 60, may have a new contract on the table but despite the Europa Conference League success, he has lost the support of the West Ham hardcore.
      The banks and banks of empty seats told its own story as many voted with their feet.
      Yet Moyes could not have hoped for a better beginning here, boosted by sloppy Brentford defending.
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      After a tackle on Brentford’s Frank Onyeka in midfield went unpunished, Lucas Paqueta found James Ward-Prowse, who then found Emerson.
      The ball by the Italian full-back was controlled by Bowen with his right foot and then smashed home with his left – it was a wonderful quick-fire combination.
      Fuming West Ham assistant Kevin Nolan has to be held back from Neal Maupay in tunnel row
      Within the next two minutes, Dani Dyer’s other half doubled his tally as Brentford were punished for conceding possession.
      Czech Vladimir Coufal supplied the delivery from the right and Bowen slotted home with an accomplished left-footed finish.
      Bees forward Neal Maupay ensured West Ham would not celebrate a clean sheet when he pulled a goal back, latching on to an excellent through-ball by Keane Lewis-Potter.
      Maupay is known for being a wind-up merchant and he was at it again, clashing with Hammers assistant coach Kevin Nolan before the start of the second half.
      It was claimed on TV that Maupay had been outside the referee’s room and Nolan took exception to that.
      At least Maupay offered more fight than teammate Ivan Toney, who might be on his way back into the professional game after his long betting ban, but was a peripheral figure.
      Bowen, West Ham’s European hero, capped a superb evening on 63 minutes when he headed home a Kudus cross unmarked from six yards out.
      Things got even better six minutes later when Emerson struck the ball beautifully with his left foot from distance – one of the club’s best goals the season.
      Brentford, who cursed West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola for his brilliant saves from Onyeka and Toney, scored late on through Yoane Wissa, which survived a VAR offside check.
      But following a fifth defeat in six matches, they are firmly in the relegation mix, especially after Everton’s points reprieve.
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      Sheffield United vs Arsenal: Gunners look to build on superb six-game winning run against Prem strugglers – stream, TV

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      ARSENAL travel to Bramall Lane in phenomenal form – but wouldn’t that just be football for bottom place Sheffield United to do the unthinkable?The Gunners finally got revenge on Newcastle for their controversial VAR loss earlier this season with a 4-1 thrashing at the Emirates last Saturday.
      Bukayo Saka got his customary goal for the Gunners in their Newcastle winCredit: Getty
      Sheffield United are in troubleCredit: Reuters
      And it was a result that meant Mikel Arteta’s men have now recorded SIX consecutive Premier League wins since the start of the calendar year.
      Furthermore, Jakub Kiwior’s header on the weekend was Arsenal’s 25th strike since returning from their Dubai training camp in January, while the Blades have only scored 22 times all season.
      But the Gunners showed signs that they can be got at in Europe and with the support of the home crowd, Sheffield United always stand a chance.
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      Sheffield United host Arsenal in a tasty Premier League clash on Monday, March 4.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
      Bramall Lane is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 32,050 fans.
      Eddie Nketiah’s hattrick humiliated Sheffield United with a 5-0 scoreline when the sides last met earlier this season.

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      Is Sheffield United vs Arsenal on TV and can it be streamed live?

      Sheffield United vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 6:30pm GMT on both channels – one hour 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the live action through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, head to SunSport’s live blog for complete coverage of the game including pre-match and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Chris Wilder could have as many as NINE key players out for their huge encounter against Arsenal.
      Max Lowe (ankle), Rhys Norrington-Davies (thigh) and Chris Basham (ankle) are all certainly ruled out.
      John Egan (ankle), Ben Bereton Diaz (thigh), Cameron Archer (calf), George Baldock (muscle) and Daniel Jebbison (illness) will need to be assessed.
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      While Mason Holgate is still suspended after picking up a red card for a reckless challenge on Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma.
      Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta will be without Jurrien Timber (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (muscle).
      But the Gunners gaffer hinted that the trio of Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus could all be handed a run out at Bramall Lane.
      Thomas Partey has only played a handful of games for Arsenal this seasonCredit: Getty
      What are the latest odds?

      Sheffield United to win 16/1
      Draw 6/1
      Arsenal to win 2/11

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More