Monday, May 30, 2022

Chelsea's £4.25bn sale to Todd Boehly-led consortium completed

Chelsea's £4.25bn sale to a consortium led by American investor Todd Boehly is completed.

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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Transfer rumours: Kante, Dembele, Dbyala, Di Maria, Gallagher, Perisic, Raphinha, Gundogan

Man Utd hope to sign N'Golo Kante from Chelsea, Conor Gallagher and Ilkay Gundogan set for talks to decide their futures, Liverpool want Ousmane Dembele, plus more.

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Chelsea sale: Todd Boehly consortium reaches final agreement

Chelsea say a "final and definitive agreement" was entered into on Friday night to sell the club to the consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

Transfer rumours: Neves, Mane, Jesus, Nunez, Suarez, Neymar, Soucek

Man Utd to make final push to sign Ruben Neves, Aston Villa want Luis Suarez on a free transfer, Chelsea to bid for Jules Kounde, plus more.

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Ethan Ampadu: The Chelsea loanee loving life in Venice - MOTDx

Chelsea and Wales player Ethan Ampadu takes MOTDx on a boat ride through Venice and talks playing for Venezia FC, learning Italian, and life as a loanee.

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Chelsea: Danny Drinkwater apologises to fans as he comes to end of his time at club

Former Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater apologises to fans and says his time at the club was a "business deal gone wrong".

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Jamal Blackman: Huddersfield goalkeeper says 'you always have to be ready'

Huddersfield goalkeeper Jamal Blackman talks to BBC Sport about his experiences at Chelsea, going out on loan and his Premier League dreams.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Transfer rumours: Nkunku, Neymar, Tchouameni, Bastoni, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Morata

Chelsea eye move for Leipzig's Nkunku, Tchouameni also on Blues radar, Spurs tracking Inter's Bastoni, plus more.

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Chelsea's new owners have 'big ambitions' in transfer market

Chelsea's new owners have "big ambitions" in the transfer market, according to sources.

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Chelsea's Emma Hayes & Sam Kerr win FA Women's Super League awards

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes is named FA Women's Super League manager of the season and striker Sam Kerr is awarded player of the season.

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Chelsea: Todd Boehly consortium takeover deal gets UK government approval

The UK government approves the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea by a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Europa Conference League final: Tammy Abraham - the toast of Rome

A year ago Tammy Abraham was struggling to get a game at Chelsea. Now he is making history at Roma and this week could win a European trophy.

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Chelsea: Premier League approves takeover deal from Todd Boehly consortium

The Premier League approves the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea with the consortium, led by US businessman Todd Boehly, passing its owner's and directors' test.

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Chelsea deal 'still has major hurdles to overcome' Whitehall source tells BBC Sport

The government is set to approve Chelsea's £4.25bn sale in the next 24 hours but the deal still has "major hurdles to overcome", BBC Sport learns.

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Transfer rumours: Rice, Alonso, Phillips, Lingard, Leno, Saliba

West Ham's Declan Rice will not quit West Ham despite Manchester United interest, Barcelona close in on Chelsea's Alonso, Villa want Leeds' Phillips, plus more.

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Chelsea 2-1 Watford: Ross Barkley winner 'changed' Thomas Tuchel's mood

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Ross Barkley's late header "changed his mood" as his side finished with a narrow victory against relegated Watford.

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Chelsea 2-1 Watford: Ross Barkley's late header earns Blues final-day victory

Ross Barkley's late header ensures Chelsea finish the campaign with a narrow victory against relegated Watford at Stamford Bridge.

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Ethan Ampadu: The Chelsea loanee loving life in Venice - MOTDx

Chelsea and Wales player Ethan Ampadu takes a MOTDx on a boat ride through Venice and talks playing for Venezia FC, learning Italian, and life as a loanee.

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Antonio Rudiger: Chelsea defender says 'difficult' contract talks and uncertainty over future behind exit

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger says 'difficult' contract talks and 'uncertainty' over his future are the reasons behind his departure from Stamford Bridge.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester: Blues 'deserve' third-place finish - Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says his side "deserve" their third-place finish in the Premier League after a draw against Leicester all but secured their position.

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Chelsea 1-1 Leicester: Draw was the least Foxes deserved - Brendan Rodgers

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says a point was "the least" his side deserved after earning a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

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Chelsea 1-1 Leicester: Thomas Tuchel's side all but secure third place with draw

Chelsea all but secure a third-place finish in the Premier League with a draw against Leicester at Stamford Bridge.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Andreas Christensen: Chelsea defender has withdrawn from other matches - Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Andreas Christensen's late withdrawal from the squad before the FA Cup final is "not the first time" he has felt unable to play this season.

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Monday, May 16, 2022

Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Mourinho, Mbappe, Dembele, Phillips, Bronze

Chelsea could join race to sign Robert Lewandowski, Newcastle look to tempt Jose Mourinho, Sol Campbell to be interviewed for QPR manager's role, plus more.

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Chelsea takeover: Government ministers fear sale of club to Todd Boehly consortium could 'fall apart'

Ministers are worried a £4.25bn deal to buy Chelsea may be at risk of "falling apart" due to a lack of consensus with the club over the proceeds of any sale, the BBC has learned.

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Chelsea 3-2 Man City: Watch Erin Cuthbert's FA Cup final stunner from every angle

Watch Erin Cuthbert's long-range goal in Chelsea's 3-2 FA Cup final win against Manchester City from every angle.

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

Women's FA Cup final at Wembley sets competition attendance record

A record 49,094 supporters watched Chelsea beat Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

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FA Cup final: Chelsea beat Man City 3-2 in Wembley cup final classic

Sam Kerr scores goals either side of Erin Cuthbert's cracker as Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-2 in extra time of a pulsating FA Cup final in front of a record crowd at Wembley Stadium.

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Women's FA Cup final: Sam Kerr's deflected effort puts Chelsea ahead in extra time

Sam Kerr's effort deflects in off Manchester City's Alex Greenwood to put Chelsea ahead again in the first half of extra time of the Women's FA Cup final.

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Women's FA Cup final: Hayley Raso equalises for Manchester City in 89th minute

Watch as substitute Hayley Raso equalises for Manchester City in the 89th minute of the Women's FA Cup final against Chelsea.

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Women's FA Cup final: 'Sensational' Erin Cuthbert goal puts Chelsea ahead against Man City

Watch Erin Cuthbert score a "sensational" second-half goal to put Chelsea ahead against Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final.

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Sam Kerr nods in Women's FA Cup final opener after goalkeeper mistake

Chelsea's Sam Kerr nods in the Women's FA Cup final opener after Manchester City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck misjudged the flight of Millie Bright's cross.

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

FA Cup final: Chelsea v Liverpool - rate the players from Wembley match

Rate the players out of 10 as Chelsea face Liverpool in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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Chelsea Women v Manchester City Women: Gareth Taylor's side 'desperate' to beat holders

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's FA Cup final between Chelsea Women and Manchester City Women.

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FA Cup finals: How Chelsea culture drives success on both fronts

Chelsea will compete in the finals of both the men's and the women's FA Cups at Wembley this weekend - but is it something "in the water" that breeds their success?

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Women's FA Cup final: Chloe Kelly says no WSL team can match Man City

Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly says her in-form side are confident going into Sunday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley.

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Friday, May 13, 2022

FA Cup: Watch all Chelsea's goals from their journey to the final

Watch all of Chelsea's goals from their journey to the 2021-22 FA Cup final.

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FA Cup final: 'Chelsea lost one final, the second is huge now' - Thomas Tuchel

Having lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final after an epic penalty shootout, Thomas Tuchel is hoping that his Chelsea side can go one better this time and lift the FA Cup.

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FA Cup final: Chelsea v Liverpool: The story of Andy Robertson's amazing rise

BBC Sport profiles defender Andy Robertson, from his early years in Scottish football to the glory days with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, who face Chelsea in this season's FA Cup final.

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FA Cup final: Chelsea v Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp explains 'mentality monsters' tag

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp explains the meaning behind the "mentality monsters" tag his players have been given before their FA Cup final meeting with Chelsea.

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2022 FA Cup final: Watch Chelsea v Liverpool on BBC One

All you need to know about Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley between Chelsea and Liverpool, which is live on BBC One.

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Ji So-yun: 'Chelsea star will leave stamp on everybody's heart'

Ji So-yun will chase a fourth FA Cup title this Sunday in her last game for Chelsea and the Wembley stage is a fitting farewell.

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Chloe Kelly: Manchester City striker does not 'fear anything' after comeback

Manchester City strikers Chloe Kelly talks to BBC Sport about returning from a knee ligament injury and facing Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley.

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Women's FA Cup final: Everything you need to know as Chelsea play Manchester City at Wembley

Who will be crowned FA Cup winners this weekend when Chelsea and Manchester City face each other at Wembley Stadium?

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FA Cup final: Watch the last time Chelsea and Liverpool met in showpiece

BBC Sport looks back at the last time Chelsea faced Liverpool in the FA Cup final, back in 2012 - as the Blues won the trophy for the seventh time thanks to goals from Ramires and Didier Drogba.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Fabinho: Liverpool midfielder ruled out of FA Cup final with hamstring injury

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms his side will be without midfielder Fabinho for Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.

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2022 FA Cup final: Chelsea & Liverpool's marathon 2021-22 in numbers

BBC Sport crunches the numbers behind the marathon campaigns of Chelsea and Liverpool as they prepare to meet in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

FA Cup final: Chelsea's Mason Mount & Erin Cuthbert dream of FA Cup double

Chelsea have two FA Cup finals this weekend, with Mason Mount's men facing Liverpool and Erin Cuthbert's women facing Manchester City. Can they make it a double?

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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Jesus, Richarlison, Rice, Coutinho, Gallagher, Carrick

Juventus want to re-sign Paul Pogba, Chelsea keen on Dest, West Ham offer captain new eight-year deal, plus more.

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Leeds 0-3 Chelsea: Jesse Marsch says Daniel James tackled 'crossed the line'

Leeds manager Jesse Marsch says Daniel James' red-card tackle was "crossing the line" after his side's 3-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Elland Road.

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Leeds 0-3 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel says victory was deserved

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says his side were "very strong" in their 3-0 Premier League win over Leeds at Elland Road.

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Leeds United v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premier League game between Leeds United and Chelsea.

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Monday, May 9, 2022

'Don't shut your eyes!' - Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert gives attacking masterclass

Chelsea and Scotland player Erin Cuthbert shows BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt the ropes in an attacking masterclass.

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck set to remain in role after club sale

Bruce Buck is set to remain as Chelsea chairman as part of a prospective new-look board following the sale of the club.

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WSL: Watch all the angles of Sam Kerr's 'outrageous' strike against Man Utd

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr scores two sensational goals against Manchester United to help clinch the WSL title.

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Women's Super League: How do Chelsea's title wins compare?

Chelsea increase their title tally to six after beating Arsenal to this season's crown. Here we take a look at all their title-winning campaigns.

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Sunday, May 8, 2022

Sam Kerr: Chelsea striker on doing the unthinkable & predicting 'worldies'

Sam Kerr steals the show as Chelsea wrap up a third successive WSL title and a promise to deliver silverware pays off.

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Chelsea 4-2 Man Utd: Chelsea win historic third successive WSL title

Chelsea win a historic third successive WSL title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season with victory over Manchester United.

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WSL highlights: West Ham 0-2 Arsenal

Watch highlights as Arsenal beat West Ham 2-0 at Victoria Road on the final day of the Women's Super League, but lose out on the title after rivals Chelsea win.

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WSL: Watch Chelsea lift trophy after historic third successive title

Watch Chelsea lift the WSL trophy after they win a historic third successive title on the final day of the season with victory over Manchester United.

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Women's Super League: Arsenal miss out on WSL title

Chelsea's 4-2 victory over Manchester United crowns them Champions despite Arsenal beating West Ham

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

WSL title race: BBC pundits predict who will win on final day

Before a dramatic WSL title finale, BBC pundits predict who they think will come out on top between Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Chelsea 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Blues must deal with nervy top four race - Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says his side must "overcome" nerves as the race for a top four place intensifies after they conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Wolves.

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Chelsea 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Wolves were outstanding - Conor Coady

Wolves captain Conor Coady says his team were "outstanding" and showed great "character" after he scored a 97th-minute equaliser to claim a 2-2 draw at Chelsea.

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Chelsea 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Conor Coady scores late equaliser

Wolves captain Conor Coady heads an added-time equaliser to deny Chelsea victory on the day the sale of the club is agreed.

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Chelsea sale: Who are the key people behind consortium buying club?

Chelsea have agreed terms on a sale, but who are the key names in the consortium buying the club?

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Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall and Chelsea boss Emma Hayes' rivalry fuelling WSL title race

As the WSL title race reaches its climax, BBC Sport looks at the rivalry between Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall and Chelsea boss Emma Hayes.

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Chelsea agree sale terms with LA Dodgers' Todd Boehly

The new owners will pay £4.25bn for the football club, including £2.5bn to be given to charity.

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WSL title race: BBC pundits predict who will win on final day

Before a dramatic WSL title finale, BBC pundits predict who they think will come out on top between Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Chelsea Supporters' Trust concerned by timing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover bid

The Chelsea Supporters' Trust has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe it has concerns about his ability to buy the club after a late bid on Friday.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Chelsea bidder 'not giving up' on takeover deal

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells BBC Sport he is "not giving up" on taking over Chelsea despite "disappointing communication" over his £4.25bn offer for the club.

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Chelsea: Sir Jim Ratcliffe bid for club 'rejected out of hand'

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £4.25bn offer for Chelsea has been "rejected out of hand", according to reports.

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Top Football Tweets: There were fireworks at Goodison

In the best tweets from the weekend, Everton light up the relegation battle with an important win over Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti is the ultimate boss and Millwall's stewards go viral.

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WSL highlights: Chelsea beat Birmingham to remain in control of WSL title race

Pernille Harder's 71st-minute penalty ensures Chelsea keep the Women's Super League title race in their own hands with a 1-0 win at Birmingham.

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Match of the Day 2 analysis: Could Richarlison be the key to Everton staying up?

Match of the Day 2's Troy Deeney and Jonathan Woodgate discuss how Richarlison "set the standard" for Everton during their 1-0 win over Chelsea.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea inch closer to title with win at Birmingham

Chelsea keep the Women's Super League title race in their own hands with a nervy win at Birmingham.

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Everton 1-0 Chelsea: 'Pickford's saves have kept their dreams alive'

Jordan Pickford produced a string of saves to help Everton beat Chelsea and boost their hopes of survival.

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Everton 1-0 Chelsea: Frank Lampard hails 'outstanding' Toffees display

Everton head coach Frank Lampard says the atmosphere at Goodison Park gave him "goose bumps" and praises the fans for the part they played in a 1-0 win against Chelsea.

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Richarlison: Everton to investigate after Brazilian throws smoke flare

Everton say they will investigate after Richarlison threw a smoke flare back into the Goodison Park stands following his vital winner against Chelsea.

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Everton 1-0 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea form is 'concerning'

Manager Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea's defeat by Everton is "disappointing" and "concerning" with his side having won only one game and kept one clean sheet in their past four Premier League matches.

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Everton 1-0 Chelsea: Richarlison winner boosts strugglers' survival hopes

Richarlison scores a second-half winner as Everton beat Chelsea to boost their hopes of Premier League safety.

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