Thursday, February 28, 2019

Football gossip: Solskjaer, Wan-Bissaka, De Gea, Hazard, Under, Sterling

Solskjaer only serious contender for Man Utd permanent job, Chelsea re-open contract talks with Hazard, plus more.

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Chelsea: No action taken by Uefa over alleged racist chanting in a Europa League game

No action will be taken against Chelsea for alleged racist chanting by their fans in the Europa League game last December.

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Harry Kane: Tottenham striker will face no punishment for 'clash' with Cesar Azpilicueta

Tottenham striker Harry Kane will not be punished following an incident with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: Was Maurizio Sarri wrong to drop Kepa Arrizabalaga?

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer debate whether Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was right to drop goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after his refusal to leave the pitch during their League Cup final defeat.

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What happened in the Premier League? Wins for Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea & Man United

Liverpool stay a point ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, while Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all win.

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Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham manager says Premier League title now 'impossible'

Mauricio Pochettino says it is "impossible" for Tottenham to win the Premier League title after defeat at London rivals Chelsea.

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Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: Dropping Kepa Arrizabalaga was an easy decision - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says it was an "easy decision" to drop Kepa Arrizabalaga against Spurs after he refused to be substituted during Sunday's League Cup final.

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Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs are out of title race

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says it will be "impossible" for them to catch Liverpool and Manchester City in the title race after a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.

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Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Blues boost top-four hopes as Sarri drops Kepa

Chelsea further damage Tottenham's title bid as manager Maurizio Sarri decides not to start goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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Premier League: Chelsea v Tottenham - rate the players?

Rate the players in Chelsea v Tottenham as the two teams go head-to-head in the Premier League

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea boss Sarri not decided if goalkeeper will start against Spurs

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he "doesn't want to kill" goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, but has not yet decided if the Spaniard will start against Tottenham on Wednesday.

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Football gossip: Sarri, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Leicester, Rodgers, Arsenal, Wan-Bissaka

Chelsea boss Sarri's dressing-room row with Arrizabalaga, Leicester want Rodgers now, Arsenal lead Wan-Bissaka chase, plus more.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea goalkeeper fined for Wembley incident

Kepa Arrizabalaga is fined a week's wages and apologises for refusing to be substituted during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea's situation is 'embarrassing', says ex-England striker Ian Wright

Chelsea are in "disarray" and their current situation is "embarrassing", says ex-England striker Ian Wright.

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Mauricio Pochettino: Mike Dean moved from next Spurs game

Mike Dean will no longer act as fourth official for Wednesday's match between Chelsea and Tottenham after being confronted by Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino on Saturday.

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Carabao Cup final: Injuries temper win for man City boss Pep Guardiola

Man City boss Pep Guardiola was delighted to see his side beat Chelsea on penalties to win the Carabao Cup - but fears they will suffer because of injuries picked up during the game.

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Maurizio Sarri: Kepa Arrizabalaga incident was a 'misunderstanding', says Chelsea boss

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he "misunderstood' Kepa Arrizabalaga's situation following their cup final stand-off

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Kepa Arrizabalaga: How bizarre substitution attempt unfolded in Carabao Cup final

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and manager Maurizio Sarri have a bizarre falling out during the finale of an extraordinary Carabao Cup final

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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Carabao Cup final: Chelsea v Manchester City - Guardiola opinion of Sarri 'always high'

Pep Guardiola says his opinion of under-pressure manager Maurizio Sarri is "always high" as holders Manchester City prepare to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.

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Maurizio Sarri: Why has Chelsea boss struggled to impose his methods in England?

Maurizio Sarri arrived from Italy with a reputation as one of the game’s leading coaches, so why has he struggled at Chelsea?

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Carabao Cup final 2019: City and Chelsea fans head to head at Wembley Stadium

Football Focus speaks to Manchester City fans Georgia and Nick, and Chelsea fans Rory and Lewis to hear their thoughts on Sunday's Carabao Cup final.

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Football gossip: Zidane, Rakitic, Holland, Ospina, Rabiot

Zinedine Zidane is not deterred by Chelsea transfer ban, with Steve Holland also linked, while Bayern Munich want Ivan Rakitic.

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Europa League draw: Arsenal face Rennes and Chelsea play Dynamo Kiev

Arsenal will play French side Rennes and Chelsea are drawn against Ukraine's Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Europa League.

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Chelsea banned from signing new players for next two transfer windows

Chelsea are banned from signing new players in the next two transfer windows for breaching Fifa rules in relation to players under the age of 18.

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Chelsea beat Malmo: Europa League win eases pressure on Maurizio Sarri - for now

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has endured a week of speculation about his future but there was some relief on Thursday in the Europa League.

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Maurizio Sarri : Chelsea manager dismisses Roma link

Manager Maurizio Sarri says he will not be leaving Chelsea for Roma following speculation in the media on Thursday.

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Women's Super League round-up: Chelsea stars Fran Kirby & Beth England hit hat-tricks

Watch the best action from Wednesday's Women's Super League, including hat-tricks for Chelsea pair Fran Kirby and Beth England in the Blues' 6-0 win over Bristol City Women.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Chelsea Women 6-0 Bristol City Women: Fran Kirby & Beth England score hat-tricks

Fran Kirby and Beth England both grab hat-tricks as Chelsea thump Bristol City in the Women's Super League.

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Chelsea v Malmo: Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to miss game through injury

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has a hamstring injury and will be absent from the Europa League last-32 second-leg tie against Malmo.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager says winning is 'only solution'

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says winning matches is the "only solution" and describes criticism of his system as a "false problem".

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Football gossip: Rice, Wan-Bissaka, Chilwell, Sancho, Sarri, Laporte

Manchester City monitor Rice, Manchester United target Sancho, Sarri one defeat from sack at Chelsea, plus more.

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Maurizio Sarri set to be in charge for Chelsea's game against Malmo

Maurizio Sarri is set to continue as Chelsea head coach for the Europa League tie against Malmo, but future results could determine his fate.

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Millie Bright misses out on She Believes Cup squad through injury

Chelsea defender Mille Bright is ruled out of Phil Neville's England squad for the She Believes Cup because of injury.

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Monday, February 18, 2019

Paul Pogba drives Man Utd into FA Cup quarter-finals with 'magnificent' display

A "brilliant" performance from Paul Pogba, who made one and scored one, drives Man Utd to a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their FA Cup fifth round tie.

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Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solksjaer says FA Cup win was "massive"

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United's win over Chelsea was "massive" as they responded to their loss to Paris St-Germain.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager is 'done' after FA Cup exit - Chris Sutton

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri will be sacked for "numerous reasons", says Chris Sutton after their 2-0 FA Cup defeat by Manchester United.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United highlights

Watch highlights as Manchester United cruise past Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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FA Cup quarter-final draw: Man Utd face Wolves in last eight

Manchester United's reward for beating Chelsea is an FA Cup quarter-final tie at Wolves, while Manchester City are at Swansea.

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Chelsea 0-2 Man Utd: Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba give visitors victory

Manchester United add to the pressure on Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri by beating the holders to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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FA Cup: Paul Pogba header doubles Man United's lead against Chelsea

Paul Pogba scores a header on the stroke of half-time to double Manchester United's lead against Chelsea in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Stamford Bridge.

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FA Cup: Ander Herrera gives Manchester United lead at Chelsea

Ander Herrera gives Manchester United a 1-0 lead against Chelsea in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Stamford Bridge.

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FA Cup: Chelsea v Manchester United - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for Chelsea against Manchester United in the FA Cup.

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Women's FA Cup quarter-final draw: Chelsea play Durham, Manchester City face Liverpool

Holders Chelsea will travel to Championship side Durham in the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup.

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Football gossip: Zidane, Man Utd takeover, Dybala, Martial, Lingard

Zidane sets conditions for Chelsea job, Man Utd takeover bid, Liverpool prepared to miss out on Dybala, plus more.

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Sunday, February 17, 2019

Chelsea v Man Utd: Vote for your favourite FA Cup goal

There have been some great goals in Chelsea-Manchester United FA Cup games - but which is your favourite?

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FA Cup: Chelsea v Man Utd - watch best goals

Watch the best goals from the last 20 years of Chelsea v Manchester United FA Cup ties, including strikes from David Beckham and Eden Hazard.

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Chelsea v Man Utd in FA Cup: Darren Fletcher analysis - Pogba, Kante, Jorginho

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher on the adaptability of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side giving his old side the edge over predictable Chelsea in their FA Cup tie.

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FA Cup: Quarter-final draw - watch live on BBC One on Monday

The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place live on BBC One on Monday, after Chelsea's fifth-round tie with Manchester United.

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Chelsea 3-0 Arsenal: Bethany England brace seals Chelsea FA Cup quarter-final spot

Bethany England scores twice as Chelsea beat Arsenal to gain revenge for league defeat and reach last eight of Women's FA Cup.

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Women's FA Cup, Chelsea v Arsenal: Carly Telford on 'feisty, full-blooded derby'

Chelsea and Arsenal's Women's FA Cup tie will be a "feisty, full-blooded derby", says the Blues' keeper Carly Telford.

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Football gossip: Icardi, Neymar, Dybala, De Gea, Felix, Saiss

Chelsea interested in Inter striker Icardi, Manchester United want Dybala, Real make Neymar summer target, plus more.

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Friday, February 15, 2019

Football gossip: Sancho, Ozil, Higuain, Skriniar, Fekir, Llorente

Man Utd make Jadon Sancho approach, Mesut Ozil is refusing to leave Arsenal on loan and Chelsea try to lower price for Gonzalo Higuain, plus more.

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Chelsea charged after fan runs on pitch and hugs Eden Hazard

Uefa charges Chelsea after a fan runs on to the pitch and hugs forward Eden Hazard during their 2-1 win at Malmo.

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Chelsea face 'challenging' run of games, says Gianfranco Zola

Chelsea are facing a "crucial moment" in their season as they look to get things back on track, according to assistant boss Gianfranco Zola.

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea boss says his side need consistency

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he is "looking for some consistency" from his side after they claimed a Europa League win in Malmo.

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Football gossip: Salah, Higuain, Brahimi, Lascelles, Jovic

Juventus offer Paulo Dybala and £44m for Mohamed Salah, Chelsea confident of lower price for Gonzalo Higuain, plus more.

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Malmo FF v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Malmo FF and Chelsea.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea boss says it has not been easy since Manchester City thrashing

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says it has been "not too easy" since his side were thrashed by Manchester City in the Premier League.

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Monday, February 11, 2019

Women's Super League: Ji free-kick seals dramatic Chelsea comeback

Ji So-yun scores an 89th-minute free-kick as Chelsea fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Women's Super League leaders Manchester City.

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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea boss says sorry after Man City rout

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and captain Cesar Azpilicueta apologise after their side's 6-0 defeat at Manchester City.

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Man City 6-0 Chelsea: Blues made too many mistakes - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits his side made a lot of mistakes and that Manchester City played "fantastic" football as his side were humbled 6-0 at the Etihad.

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Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: Pep Guardiola praises City for 'incredible win' over Chelsea

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side's 6-0 thrashing off Chelsea is arguably the best performance of the season so far.

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Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: Sergio Aguero scores hat-trick as City top Premier League

Sergio Aguero equals the record for Premier League hat-tricks as he helps Manchester City hammer Chelsea at Etihad Stadium.

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Man City v Chelsea - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for Man City v Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Manchester City Women 2-2 Chelsea Women: Leaders let two-goal advantage slip

Reigning champions Chelsea come from 2-0 down to draw with Women's Super League leaders Manchester City.

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Saturday, February 9, 2019

Quiz: Players to play for Man City & Chelsea

Can you name these eight players to play for Manchester City and Chelsea?

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Football gossip: Rashford, Ginter, Kante, Mourinho, Coutinho, Grimaldo, Rugani

Manchester United striker set for bumper new deal, north London rivals eye Germany defender, PSG ponder bid for Chelsea midfielder, plus more.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Football gossip: Hazard, Coutinho, Isco, Asensio, Maddison, Varane

Chelsea will demand more than £100m for Hazard, Blues ponder bid for former Liverpool playmaker, plus more.

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Chelsea Women 0-2 Man City: Nikita Parris double seals League Cup final place

England striker Nikita Parris hits both goals as Man City beat Chelsea at Kingsmeadow to reach the Women's League Cup final.

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Bournemouth fan faces ban over throwing pie at Chelsea match

Adam Cox threw the savoury snack on to the pitch at Stamford Bridge during a cup game against Bournemouth.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says more than two clubs can win the title

Pep Guardiola believes the Premier League title race involves more than two clubs - citing Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham as contenders.

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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss says Liverpool, Spurs, Man Utd & Chelsea are title contenders

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United can still challenge for the title.

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Monday, February 4, 2019

Women's FA Cup fifth round: Holders Chelsea to face Arsenal in repeat of 2018 final

Women's FA Cup holders Chelsea will face 14-time winners Arsenal in this season's fifth round, in a repeat of the 2018 final.

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Saturday, February 2, 2019

Transfer gossip: Pochettino, Pogba, De Gea, Benitez, Hazard, Keita

Chelsea could join Mauricio Pochettino race, Juventus want Paul Pogba in the summer, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley expects Rafael Benitez to sign new deal, plus more.

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Chelsea 5-0 Huddersfield: Sarri wants consistency from Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says his side's 5-0 defeat of Premier League strugglers Huddersfield was the perfect response to their 4-0 midweek defeat at Bournemouth.

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Premier League quick stats: Chelsea, Son, Fulham, Barnes

Chelsea hit five, Tottenham's run goes on and Fulham's derby woes - Saturday's best stats

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Premier League: Tottenham, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Southampton earn key wins

Tottenham move second in the Premier League as Gonzalo Higuain helps Chelsea to victory and Wolves win at Everton.

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Chelsea 5-0 Huddersfield: Gonzalo Higuain & Eden Hazard both score twice

Gonzalo Higuain scores his first Chelsea goals as the Blues move back into the top four with a dominant victory over Huddersfield.

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Friday, February 1, 2019

Chelsea: 'I want to play my football', says Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he wants to "see my football played very well" before he can change things at the club.

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Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea need patience if his vision is to be fulfilled

Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri says his club must give him time, as Liverpool did Jurgen Klopp, if his football vision is to be realised.

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