34 h. ago Cucurella goal sees Chelsea through despite defeat by inspired Legia Warsaw

Enzo Maresca is still not feeling the love. This was another uneven performance from Chelsea, who at times seemed intent on raising Legia Warsaw’s hopes of a comeback for the ages, and few at Stamford Bridge seemed minded to celebrate their side securing a Conference League semi-final.It was not supposed to be this difficult. Legia were 2-1 winners on the night and there were times when Chelsea, who went through 4-2 on aggregate, toyed with humiliation. Filip Jörgensen, Robert Sánchez’s understudy, was jittery in goal and the worries for Maresca extended to Palmer failing to take an opportunity to end his barren run against meagre opposition. Palmer, who has gone 15 games without a goal, cut a frustrated figure in the final third. He was not alone. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Manchester United defeat rivals to set up FA Cup final with Chelsea

Marc Skinner’s side have now reached three FA Cup finals in a row and will defend their crown at Wembley

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2 w. ago Ear and loathing: Ange Postecoglou’s bond with Spurs fans is finally broken | Jacob Steinberg

Tottenham manager chiding his own fans during defeat at Chelsea was an act of self-indulgence that backfiredIn fairness to Ange Postecoglou it will go down as one of the great managerial ear-cuppings. It was bitter, it was undignified and, rather than an act of defiance, it is probably going to be remembered as the moment of high farce that finally broke Postecoglou’s relationship with Tottenham’s fans.Here was a man on the edge, the list of grievances piling high, the emotion impossible to contain as he watched his side somehow cancel out Chelsea’s 1-0 lead at Stamford Bridge. Postecoglou had heard the chants of “You don’t know what you’re doing” from the travelling supporters when he brought Pape Sarr on for Lucas Bergvall in the 64th minute. Now came vindication. On 66 minutes: a first shot on target. This was progress. Three minutes later, Sarr charging into midfield, knocked Moisés Caicedo over and unleashed a shot that went in thanks to more dreadful goalkeeping from Robert Sá...

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou left with egg on his face as Tottenham stars lose faith

A 16th league defeat of the season and fourth on trot to Chelsea leaves Ange Postecoglou hanging by a thread

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2 w. ago Chelsea pile pressure on Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham fall to derby defeat

CHELSEA 1-0 TOTTENHAM: Enzo Fernandez makes the telling contribution as VAR rules out two goals in a match which asked more questions of Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou

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2 w. ago Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Ange Postecoglou is aiming to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat to Chelsea

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2 w. ago Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Ange Postecoglou is aiming to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat to Chelsea

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2 w. ago Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Ange Postecoglou is aiming to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat to Chelsea

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