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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Chelsea and Juventus agree Sarri deal

Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 14 June

14 Jun 2019

Frank Lampard led Derby County to the Championship play-off final where they lost 2-1 to Aston Villa

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In Brief

Back pages: Lampard’s Chelsea talks and Pep plots City exit

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 12 June

12 Jun 2019

Italian head coach Maurizio Sarri and Belgian attacker Eden Hazard look set to leave Chelsea

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In Depth

Chelsea: Sarri and Hazard out, Lampard or Gracia in?

It could be a very busy summer for the Stamford Bridge club

4 Jun 2019

Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Sarri to hold talks with Chelsea about future

Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 30 May

30 May 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates with the Europa League trophy in Baku

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In Depth

Hazard shines as Ozil wilts: Europa League final reactions

Sarri’s Chelsea thrash Arsenal 4-1 in Baku - but is it farewell to their star player?

30 May 2019

Maurizio Sarri oversees Chelsea’s final training session for the Europa League final against Arsenal

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In Brief

Europa League: Chelsea play down Sarri’s training tantrum

Blues boss is under pressure ahead of the final against Arsenal in Baku

29 May 2019

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri kicks his cap in frustration during the training session in Baku

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In Brief

Back pages: ‘mad cap’ Chelsea boss Sarri kicks off in Baku

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 29 May

29 May 2019

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Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri spoke to the media ahead of the Europa League final

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In Brief

Europa League final: Baku or bust for Chelsea manager Sarri?

Italian dismissed the idea that his fate rested on the result against Arsenal

23 May 2019

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is under pressure after a number of defeats

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Daily Briefing

Back pages: back me or sack me now, says Chelsea boss Sarri

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 23 May

23 May 2019

Chelsea appointed Maurizio Sarri as their manager on 14 July 2018

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Daily Briefing

Back pages: ‘Sarrivederci’ for Chelsea manager Maurizio?

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 21 May

21 May 2019

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard in action against Arsenal in the Premier League in January 2019

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In Depth

Arsenal and Chelsea reach Europa final: goals and reactions

England makes football history with four clubs in the two European finals

10 May 2019

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery and Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri

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In Depth

Europa League: Arsenal and Chelsea on course for the final

Unai Emery and Maurizio Sarri have their sights set on European glory

3 May 2019

Chelsea and Burnley players and staff clash after the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge

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In Brief

EPL: Chelsea left frustrated by Burnley’s ‘anti-football’

Blues fail to take advantage in the race for Champions League qualification

23 Apr 2019

Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard celebrates scoring against Brighton at Stamford Bridge

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In Brief

Premier League: Sarri thanks fans after Chelsea go fifth

Win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge sees the Blues climb above Man Utd

4 Apr 2019

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates the victory against Tottenham at Anfield

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In Brief

Klopp praises Liverpool’s desire and attitude in title race

Reds leave it late against Spurs and Chelsea get away with murder in Cardiff

1 Apr 2019

Frank Lampard’s Derby County lost 3-2 against Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in October

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In Brief

Chelsea next manager: Sarri out, Lampard or Santo in?

Blues have a two-man shortlist to replace Italian boss Sarri

22 Mar 2019

James Milner (centre) scored Liverpool’s winning goal against Fulham at Craven Cottage

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In Brief

Premier League: Klopp confident Liverpool will hold nerve

Anfield side return to the top of the table after gritty victory at Fulham

18 Mar 2019

Everton manager Marco Silva and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

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In Brief

Klopp blames the wind as Liverpool blow chance to go top

Reds are a point behind Man City after draw against Everton in Merseyside derby

4 Mar 2019

Virgil van Dijk scored twice as Liverpool beat Watford 5-0 at Anfield

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In Brief

Premier League reaction: Klopp lauds ‘sensational’ Liverpool

Anfield club lead the title race but it’s getting tight at the top

28 Feb 2019

Mauricio Pochettino was appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager in May 2014

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In Brief

Pochettino: Spurs may need ten years to win Premier League

Tottenham boss questions his side’s mentality ahead of the derby against Chelsea

27 Feb 2019

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refuses to be substituted during the Carabao Cup final

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In Depth

Kepa vs. Sarri: mutiny and anarchy on Chelsea’s sinking ship

Chelsea goalkeeper is fined a week’s wages for refusing to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final

25 Feb 2019

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling celebrates after the Carabao Cup final win against Chelsea

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In Depth

Carabao Cup: Man City win as Sarri loses the plot with Kepa

City secure the cup with a 4-3 shoot-out victory over Chelsea at Wembley

24 Feb 2019

The 2019 Carabao Cup final will be played at Wembley Stadium on 24 February

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In Review

Carabao Cup final: Chelsea vs. Man City predictions and odds

Can Chelsea get revenge after the 6-0 hammering by City in the league?

22 Feb 2019

In Brief

Chelsea: Zidane and Lampard considered to replace Sarri

Italian coach Sarri is on the verge of the sack at Stamford Bridge

20 Feb 2019

In Brief

Sarri on the brink as Chelsea fans call for his sacking

Man Utd ease into the FA Cup quarter-finals with 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge

19 Feb 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and Man Utd caretaker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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In Depth

Sarri vs. Solskjaer: futures hinge on crucial run of games

One is trying to save his job while the other wants to secure his full-time

18 Feb 2019

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In Brief

Chelsea transfer news: Zidane, Icardi, Kamara, Barella

Will Sarri get the board’s backing or are Chelsea eyeing a swoop for Zidane?

13 Feb 2019

In Brief

Sarri: Chelsea boss has weeks to save himself from the sack

After 6-0 loss at Man City the Italian must turn results around in the club’s season-defining month

12 Feb 2019

Manchester City players congratulate Sergio Aguero after he scored the team’s fifth against Chelsea

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In Brief

Chelsea in crisis after being hit for six by Man City

Sergio Aguero scores a hat-trick as City return to the top of the table

11 Feb 2019

In Brief

Pochettino: Chelsea could move for Tottenham manager

Argentine has also been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid

4 Feb 2019

In Brief

Sarri: is Chelsea boss already in danger of the sack?

Motivation still the major issue as the Blues are hammered at Bournemouth

31 Jan 2019

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In Brief

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri makes peace with his players

Italian accused Stamford Bridge squad of being ‘difficult to motivate’

22 Jan 2019

Tottenham striker Harry Kane was brought down by Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga

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In Brief

Spurs seal win against Chelsea after Kane’s VAR penalty

Tottenham take a narrow lead into the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final

9 Jan 2019

Inter Milan and Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United

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In Brief

Chelsea transfer news: Skriniar, Pulisic, Piazon, Kante

Blues boss Maurizio Sarri wants Inter Milan defender Skriniar to bolster back four

22 Nov 2018

Maurizio Sarri

The Decathlon: Chelsea and Juventus agree Sarri deal

Back pages: Lampard’s Chelsea talks and Pep plots City exit

Chelsea: Sarri and Hazard out, Lampard or Gracia in?

The Decathlon: Sarri to hold talks with Chelsea about future

Hazard shines as Ozil wilts: Europa League final reactions

Europa League: Chelsea play down Sarri’s training tantrum

Back pages: ‘mad cap’ Chelsea boss Sarri kicks off in Baku

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Europa League final: Baku or bust for Chelsea manager Sarri?

Back pages: back me or sack me now, says Chelsea boss Sarri

Back pages: ‘Sarrivederci’ for Chelsea manager Maurizio?

Arsenal and Chelsea reach Europa final: goals and reactions

Europa League: Arsenal and Chelsea on course for the final

EPL: Chelsea left frustrated by Burnley’s ‘anti-football’

Premier League: Sarri thanks fans after Chelsea go fifth

Klopp praises Liverpool’s desire and attitude in title race

Chelsea next manager: Sarri out, Lampard or Santo in?

Premier League: Klopp confident Liverpool will hold nerve

Klopp blames the wind as Liverpool blow chance to go top

Premier League reaction: Klopp lauds ‘sensational’ Liverpool

Pochettino: Spurs may need ten years to win Premier League

Kepa vs. Sarri: mutiny and anarchy on Chelsea’s sinking ship

Carabao Cup: Man City win as Sarri loses the plot with Kepa

Carabao Cup final: Chelsea vs. Man City predictions and odds

Chelsea: Zidane and Lampard considered to replace Sarri

Sarri on the brink as Chelsea fans call for his sacking

Sarri vs. Solskjaer: futures hinge on crucial run of games

Chelsea transfer news: Zidane, Icardi, Kamara, Barella

Sarri: Chelsea boss has weeks to save himself from the sack

Chelsea in crisis after being hit for six by Man City

Pochettino: Chelsea could move for Tottenham manager

Sarri: is Chelsea boss already in danger of the sack?

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri makes peace with his players

Spurs seal win against Chelsea after Kane’s VAR penalty

Chelsea transfer news: Skriniar, Pulisic, Piazon, Kante

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