23 h. ago This is our way – Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea style after narrow Leicester win

Marc Cucurella’s superb strike earned three points against the struggling Foxes.

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24 h. ago Chelsea: Marc Cucurella goal could be the sliding doors moment for Enzo Maresca amid Champions League target

Blues are firmly on course to achieve Champions League target after a 1-0 win over Leicester

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25 h. ago Cucurella gives Chelsea narrow win over Leicester after Palmer spot

Some Chelsea fans remain standoffish with Enzo Maresca, even after seeing their side creep back into top four with 10 matches to go. The sense remains that the Stamford Bridge regulars will take some convincing on the merits of the careful, possession-heavy nature of Marescaball. Shifting opinions will require more than this edgy 1-0 win over Leicester.This was hardly emphatic against opponents who look certain to return to the Championship after losing 12 of their past 13 games. Chelsea were pallid and disjointed in attack for long spells – Cole Palmer, who remains in a creative funk, saw his barren run extend to nine matches without a goal after spurning an early penalty – and there were moments when the crowd’s patience with Maresca sounded stretched. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Maresca warns fans over ‘PlayStation’ expectations after Cucurella calms noise

Some Chelsea supporters remain standoffish with Enzo Maresca, even after seeing their side creep back into top four. The sense remains that Stamford Bridge regulars will take some convincing on the merits of the careful, possession-heavy nature of Marescaball. It is not exactly setting pulses racing at the moment and it was telling that the mood was far from harmonious during this win against Leicester City.Maresca seemed to be letting out a lot of frustration when he reacted to Marc Cucurella breaking the deadlock after an hour of stodginess by gesturing angrily for fans to make more noise. The grumbling about his team’s backwards and sideways ­passing had struck a nerve. Then again Maresca could hardly ­complain if there was dissatis­faction about Chelsea ­labouring against ­opponents who look certain to return to the Championship after losing 12 of their past 13 games. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca provides Malo Gusto injury update after defender limps off against Copenhagen

Gusto went down twice before coming off after 25 minutes

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3 d. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Friday’s four meetings, including Newcastle Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Alex The Great, to win at Newcastle and also hopes King Arise can score at Leicester and complete his Daily Double

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7 d. ago Man Utd told to sign struggling Premier League star to replace 'useless' Andre Onana

Manchester United are being urged to make a move for Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen with Andre Onana struggling to win over his critics at Old Trafford

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7 d. ago Geyse ‘lonely’ at Manchester United as Gotham FC enter loan talks

Forward posted on social media after win over LeicesterUnited hope to conclude transfer in the coming daysThe NWSL club Gotham FC are in advanced talks with Manchester United over the proposed loan signing of the Brazil forward Geyse. The Women’s Super League club are hoping to conclude a deal in the coming days before the start of the new NWSL season on 14 March.On Sunday Geyse described feeling “lonely” and being in agony after coming on as a late substitute in the 2-0 victory over Leicester in a post on social media. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago North London is red again as WSL’s top four all win: Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Marva Kreel and Jamie Spangher to discuss Arsenal’s derby rout, Bunny Shaw’s emphatic return for Manchester City, and Chelsea’s late show against EvertonOn the podcast today: the panel review the weekend’s WSL action as Arsenal thrash Tottenham 5-0 in front of a record crowd at the Emirates, with Chloe Kelly making her long-awaited return. Manchester City cruise past Liverpool with Bunny Shaw scoring twice on her first start in more than two months and Manchester United continue their winning form. Are the top four breaking away from the rest of the league?Elsewhere, the panel evaluate Leicester's survival hopes after a crucial win over Aston Villa; Everton fan Marva reflects on their narrow loss to Chelsea and the panel catch up on the latest from the Championship. Continue reading...

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