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CHELSEA got in some early Thursday – Sunday practice as they mount a late charge for Europe.And there were no signs of ‘Europa League fatigue’ as they ignored tired bodies to sweep abject West Ham aside.Nicolas Jackson scored a brace to make it three goals in two gamesCredit: GettyJackson looks to be growing in confidenceCredit: GettyTypically, Palmer opened the scoring for ChelseaCredit: ReutersJust three days after beating Tottenham, head coach Mauricio Pochettino rallied his young players to claim a second London derby win in succession.This rout lifts Chelsea into seventh place where they are perched on Newcastle’s shoulders just points behind with three games each to play.From heading towards mid-table insignificance, there is suddenly a lot to play for in the final fortnight of a turbulent season.But there is also now a big dilemma facing Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly amid speculation Pochettino will be sacked in the summer.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIf the Argentine can add Europa League qualification to the Carabao Cup final and a Wembley semi final in the FA Cup in his first year in charge while juggling a crippling injury list, it makes it hard to relieve the manager of his duties.Not so his opposite number David Moyes over in East London.With his contract up in just a few weeks and already under the cosh from West Ham purists over his style of football, this looks like a gloomy goodbye.Chairman David Sullivan is already talking to potential successors and with the away end at Stamford Bridge half empty still with 40 minutes left, the Scot, who won this club its first trophy for 43 years last summer, looks set to depart.Most read in FootballChelsea fans will be hoping this isn’t one of the last times they see Gallagher at The BridgeCredit: APThe midfielder took his volley wellCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDespite earlier hitting the bar twice, sub James Ward-Prowse’s 57th minute free kick was their first effort on target.They had a whole week to rest up and prepare for a match which was vital to their own fading hopes of a fourth successive European campaign.Instead they turned in a performance that is just another nail in Moyes’ coffin as his second stint as manager nears a dispiriting end.Even though his team had played just three nights’ previous, Pochettino kept the same starting line up bar one.Departing defender Thiago Silva was brought back in at the expense of blossoming rookie Alfie Gilchrist.At 39, it is now a risk relying on Silva’s ageing knees at the back and to be fair, although West Ham were largely a shambles in the first half, the problems were at the back.That is where The Hammers chucked it all away. For a manager who prides himself on defence first, the stats make gruesome reading for boss Moyes.Only the Premier League’s bottom three have conceded more goals than West Ham this season.Pressure is growing on David Moyes, with other candidates being interviewed for his jobCredit: APInjuries to centre halfs Nayef Aguerd and Konstantinos Mavropanos are forcing creaky Angelo Ogbonna to hold the line at the back alongside skipper Kurt Zouma.It’s no great surprise that two of the first three goals at least were down to costly defensive slips.Zouma and 35-year-old Angelo Ogbonna could not deal with the pace of Chelsea’s pacey attackers who defied the lactic acid in their thighs to whip balls in at speed.And after 15 minutes, Palmer, celebrating his 22nd birthday tomorrow, made the breakthrough from such a move.Zouma was first to Noni Madueke’s low centre into the box but his loose touch sent the ball straight towards Chelsea’s top scorer, who curled home his shot with a precise touch.Sixty seconds later Bowen rapped the woodwork from a corner. But then it was the same story as Palmer prodded a ball into the box.Zouma got there first but under pressure could only poke the ball to Conor Gallagher who doubled the lead in a similar way to the opening goal.Madueke, brim full of confidence, was tormenting West Ham and is emerging as a formidable young force in this markedly improving Chelsea team.Madueke is continuing his fine run of formCredit: GettyThe England under-21 winger went close before finally hitting the target himselfMykahilo Mudryk’s corner sailed to the back post where Trevoh Chalobah was unmarked to head it down.Madueke was in space to stoop and nod the ball into the net from just a couple of yards out nine minutes from the break.Many Hammers’ fans promptly departed for an early half-time pint on the concourse and missed Bowen smacking the woodwork again.When Jackson made it 4-0 just three minutes into the second half, most of them left for good and who can blame them as their team was falling apart right in front of their eyes?To rub it in, Jackson got his second and Chelsea’s fifth with ten to go after West Ham hit the bar for a third time.READ MORE SUN STORIESPochettino was able to start rolling out some of his recovering crocks for the final third of the game with the match resembling training.To be honest, he could have brought on the Chelsea pensioners and still got the better of West Ham. 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MOHAMED SALAH had an explosive touchline row with Jurgen Klopp during Liverpool’s clash with West Ham.And the Egyptian had to be HELD BACK by his Reds team-mates as all hell broke loose.Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp were involved in a touchline spatCredit: GETTYSalah took exception to his gaffer’s final words before he was subbed onCredit: GettyA furious Salah had to be held back by his team-mates after trying to confront the GermanCredit: TNT SPORTSThe Reds’ star man started the trip to the London Stadium on the bench, much to the surprise of many.Outgoing Kop chief Klopp decided to throw the former Chelsea and Roma ace on in the 78th minute after Michail Antonio’s equaliser.And it all kicked off after the German walked towards the winger to give him some final words before he went.Salah appeared to take exception to what Klopp said, gesticulating with his arms as his gaffer chirped away.And the 31-year-old wanted to get up close and personal with the German to give him a piece of his mind.Fellow sub Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez intervened and cooler heads eventually prevailed.The incident didn’t go unnoticed by footie fans, who flocked to social media to weigh in on the Kop row.One wrote on X: “Salah p***ed because he should’ve been on ages ago.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKlopp copied Fergie’s ‘biggest mistake’ and it’s derailed his final season, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
JURGEN KLOPP was genuinely surprised to hear it, on the January day when he announced his intention to quit Liverpool at the end of the season.
It was put to him that Sir Alex Ferguson had told his Manchester United players in the summer of 2001 that the coming season would be his last.
Ferguson later performed a U-turn and stayed at Old Trafford for another 11 years.
But the great Scot admitted that revealing his intentions had been the ‘biggest mistake I made’.
“I think a lot of them put their tools away,” said Ferguson, “They thought, ‘Oh, the manager’s leaving’.”
It was a part of English footballing history which Klopp knew nothing about and he raised his eyebrows when he was told about it.
Liverpool were top of the Premier League, having lost only a single domestic match all season – and that a controversial VAR-infested affair at Tottenham.
But their form has nosedived since, with dreams of a farewell quadruple long gone.
And Klopp may well now be reflecting on the wisdom of his announcement.
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Another said: “Not good.”And another said: “The dressing room is gone.”Jurgen Klopp apologises to Liverpool fans after Merseyside derby defeatOne remarked: “Definitely not the way you want to end an era.”Another chimed in: “Klopp p***ed cause Salah wasn’t ready to go on earlier?”Klopp was quick to pour cold water on the matter, saying: “We spoke about that moment in the dressing room with the lads, it’s done”. When asked if Salah has moved on from the incident, he added: “Yes, that’s my feeling”.However, Salah didn’t seem as calm, simply stating: “If I speak today there will be fire.”Liverpool lost further ground on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a draw in East London.A 2-2 draw has left the Merseysiders two points behind the Gunners, who have a game in hand.READ MORE SUN STORIESMikel Arteta’s troops will look to put more daylight between themselves and the Kop club on Sunday afternoon.But it won’t be easy task as they’ll travel across North London to take on their bitter rivals Tottenham. More