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Chelsea, along with several other Premier League clubs, has reportedly continued to monitor Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. The Chelsea Chronicle reported in August that the Blues have had a strong interest in Rogers for some time now.
Chelsea have seen a player sent off in three of their last four matches played, losing two of those. They won't have anyone suspended for this clash since Joao Pedro will miss out in the Champions League,
Malo Gusto became the latest Chelsea representative to see red this season when the midfielder committed a wild tackle on Neco Williams in the dying moments of Saturday’s clash at the City Ground. The Frenchman was shown his second yellow card of the afternoon and sent packing in the 87th minute.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot did not enjoy the last week, and his team threw away a fortunate point when they lost 2-1 to Chelsea in stoppage time at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon means that manager Arne Slot has now matched an unwanted record that hasn’t been seen at Anfield in 11 years. Liverpool went into the game on the back of two Premier League defeats, but a Bryan Mbeumo opener in just 62 seconds set the tone.
The Reds have been stumbling in recent matches, and our Chelsea vs. Liverpool predictions don't expect the league leaders to leave Stamford Bridge with all three points.
Cody Gakpo thought he had rescued a point for Liverpool after an opener from Moisés Caicedo, but a strike from substitute Estevao in the 95th minute turned the game. Liverpool had surrendered top spot earlier in the day when title rivals Arsenal beat West Ham United 2-0, with the Reds remaining in second place going into the international break.
Former Premier League striker Fabio Borini has joined League Two side Salford City, who are owned by David Beckham and Gary Neville. The 34-year-old, who previously represented Chelsea, Liverpool, and Sunderland, scored 16 goals in 111 top-flight games.
Harry Maguire's late header bookended Manchester United's surprising, streak-shaking 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Chelsea are looking like they’re about to appoint a former Liverpool Director in a senior sporting leadership role.This will be news that many Chelsea fans will be encouraged to hear and it’s