34 h. ago Enzo Maresca taking Club World Cup ‘game by game’ as Benfica clash looms

The Blues secured their place in the last 16 of the tournament with a comfortable 3-0 win over Esperance Tunis on Tuesday.

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38 h. ago Manchester United must change transfer approach after £30m blow to solve major problem

Man United are still on the hunt for a striker after missing out on Liam Delap - and they have a blueprint they must try and follow.

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3 d. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has high hopes for new recruit Liam Delap

The striker scored his first goal for his new club in the win over Esperance Tunis.

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3 d. ago Liam Delap explains how Club World Cup has justified decision to snub Man Utd for Chelsea

Chelsea's new No.9 opened his account for the club in their 3-0 win over ES Tunis as the Blues reached the last-16 of the Club World Cup in the United States

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Liam Delap rubbishes No9 curse after opening Blues account at Club World Cup

The striker hopes his goal will be the first of many

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3 d. ago Liam Delap scores first Chelsea goal to set up Club World Cup clash with Benfica

The former Ipswich striker was on target as the Blues beat Esperance Tunis 3-0 in Philadelphia to secure the runners-up spot in Group D

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3 d. ago Liam Delap an instant hit as Chelsea learn Club World Cup knockout opponents

CHELSEA 3-0 ES TUNIS: Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap and Tyrique George saw Enzo Maresca's side book their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup where they will face Benfica

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca issues verdict after Liam Delap scores first Blues goal

The summer signing rolled off two defenders before a cool finish

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3 d. ago Chelsea fans get a glimpse at a bright Blues future as Liam Delap gets off the mark at Club World Cup

Andrey Santos and Mamadou Sarr made their debuts in an easy win in Philadelphia

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3 d. ago Liam Delap scores first goal for Chelsea as Blues progress to last 16

The result means the Londoners will now face Benfica – surprise winners of Group C ahead of Bayern Munich – in the next round of the Club World Cup.

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3 d. ago Chelsea player ratings vs ES Tunis: Liam Delap off the mark as Josh Acheampong maraudes

The summer signing opened his account with a cooly taken strike

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu emotional after comeback victory at Eastbourne: ‘It meant a lot to me’

The British number one came from a set and a break down to beat American player Ann Li in three sets

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4 d. ago Theo Walcott admits he's 'worried' by Arsenal's £30m transfer decision as Chelsea benefit

Arsenal's bid to sign a new striker has focussed on Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko but Theo Walcott wanted them to be in the race for Liam Delap, who joined Chelsea earlier this month

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4 d. ago Delap is Chelsea’s shiny new toy but uncut gem Jackson offers rare point of difference | Jonathan Liew

While battle lines are drawn between the two strikers with very different journeys to the top, there is a way both can thrive“They are quite similar,” Enzo Maresca said last week of Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson, but of course nobody wanted to take any notice of that bit. Already battle lines are being drawn, positions entrenched. Delap or Jackson. Jackson or Delap. One must survive. One must go reluctantly on loan to Serie A. Those are just the rules.On these terms alone, it’s been a very good week for Delap. Against Flamengo in the Club World Cup on Friday, he was preferred up front, and played with bristling, controlled aggression for more than an hour before making way for Jackson. He then watched as his replacement lost possession with his first touch, went studs‑up with his second, was sent off and scapegoated for Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat, and later issued a grovelling apology on social media for his actions. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Liam Delap reveals Cole Palmer role in choosing Chelsea over Man Utd

Chelsea snapped up Liam Delap for £30m despite interest from Manchester United and the former Manchester City striker has revealed that a chat with Blues star Cole Palmer helped him make his decision

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5 d. ago Liam Delap: New Chelsea striker hints 'old school' play style could be his edge over Nicolas Jackson

Jackson handed Delap an early advantage in their battle for striker supremacy when he was sent off against Flamengo

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5 d. ago Liam Delap reveals Cole Palmer conversation ahead of Chelsea move

Former Man City had the choice of multiple clubs for his next destination

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5 d. ago Manchester United 'step up interest in Ollie Watkins' as £44.5m striker alternative emerges

United have missed out on Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres move appears unlikely

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5 d. ago Liam Delap explains why he sealed Chelsea transfer after Manchester United snub

Liam Delap swapped Ipswich Town for Chelsea after holding talks with Man United about a move to Old Trafford.

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6 d. ago Nicolas Jackson's 'transfer price set' as ruthless Chelsea make call after 'stupid' actions

Nicolas Jackson's availability status at Chelsea appears to have changed following Liam Delap's arrival and his latest red card picked up at the FIFA Club World Cup, and the Blues have a fee in mind

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