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  Chelsea may have found the perfect way to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli in this summer's transfer window. The Blues have been continually linked with the Nigeria international in search for an answer to their significant goal-scoring woes. Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku were acquired ahead of the 2023/24 campaign although both have struggled. While Nkunku has been plagued by injuries, the pressure has been on Jackson to deliver and even though he has struggled at points, the Senegal international netted his 15th goal of the season against West Ham. Even though Jackson has been among the goals in recent weeks, Chelsea could still look to sign Osimhen. Having signed a new contract, a £113million release clause was made active but the Blues may have found an attractive way around that for Napoli. With that in mind, here are five players the Blues could look to include in a player-plus cash deal to bring Osimhen to Stamford Bridge: Romelu Lukaku The most likely permane...

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  With little rest and a long injury list, we’re set for a second London derby in the space of four days at Stamford Bridge, this time with West Ham rolling in. Can we build on Thursday’s 2-0 win over Spurs and finish the season well? Four games, four winnable game, with Europe for next season still in play. Mauricio Pochettino makes one change from Thursday’s starting lineup, with Thiago Silva making a surprise return to start, and the likes of Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Sterling, and Nkunku returning to the bench. Here we go! Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Petrović | Cucurella, Badiashile, Silva, Chalobah | Gallagher (c), Caicedo | Mudryk, Palmer, Madueke | Jackson Substitutes from: Bettinelli, Gusto, Gilchrist, Disasi, Colwill, Casadei, Sterling, Nkunku, Deivid West Ham starting lineup (4-3-3): Areola | Emerson, Ogbonna, Zouma (c), Coufal | Paquetá, Soućek, Álvarez | Bowen, Antonio, Kudus Substitutes from: Fabiański, Johnson, Cresswell, Ward-Prowse, Cornet, Ings, Earthy, Casey,...

  With little rest and a long injury list, we’re set for a second London derby in the space of four days at Stamford Bridge, this time with West Ham rolling in. Can we build on Thursday’s 2-0 win over Spurs and finish the season well? Four games, four winnable game, with Europe for next season still in play. Mauricio Pochettino makes one change from Thursday’s starting lineup, with Thiago Silva making a surprise return to start, and the likes of Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Sterling, and Nkunku returning to the bench. Here we go! Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Petrović | Cucurella, Badiashile, Silva, Chalobah | Gallagher (c), Caicedo | Mudryk, Palmer, Madueke | Jackson Substitutes from: Bettinelli, Gusto, Gilchrist, Disasi, Colwill, Casadei, Sterling, Nkunku, Deivid West Ham starting lineup (4-3-3): Areola | Emerson, Ogbonna, Zouma (c), Coufal | Paquetá, Soućek, Álvarez | Bowen, Antonio, Kudus Substitutes from: Fabiański, Johnson, Cresswell, Ward-Prowse, Cornet, Ings, Earthy, Casey,...

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  Nicholas Jackson's goal vs Spurs:  JACKSON GOAL HE OWNS TOTTENHAM THIS SEASON pic.twitter.com/TinaRj3pdm — Janty (@CFC_Janty) May 2, 2024

  WATCH VIDEO: The incredible freekick from Palmer that led to Jackson's goal: COLE PALMER FREEKICK OFF THE BAR AND JACKSON CONVERTS A GOOD HEADER pic.twitter.com/0JJVfxsMIP — CfcSheikh (@CfcSheikh) May 2, 2024

  What a header!  Gallagher with a fantastic free-kick delivery to the far post and Chalobah meets it to guide the ball past Vicario. A goal made in Cobham WATCH GOAL BELOW:  CHALOBAH GOAL !!!!!!!! COME OUTSIDE HATERS pic.twitter.com/fKPkdF4sVv — Janty (@CFC_Janty) May 2, 2024

 Per team news, here's how both teams lineup: OFFICIAL: Chelsea XI to face Spurs: Petrovic,  Gilchrist,  Chalobah,  Badiashile,  Cucurella,  Caicedo,  Gallagher,  Palmer,  Madueke, Jackson,  Mudryk.   Substitutes: Bertinelli,  Zak Dturge, Archeampong, Casadei, Castledine, Taurainen, George,  Dyer, Deivid.  Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de ven, Royal, Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski, Johnson,  Richarlison, Son.  Subs: Austin,  Dragusin, Hojbjerg, Bentacur, Maddison,  Lo Celso, Bryan,  Moore.  Goodluck Blues.

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  Per team news, here's how both teams lineup:  Chelsea XI to face Spurs: Petrovic,  Gilchrist,  Chalobah,  Badiashile,  Cucurella,  Caicedo,  Gallagher,  Palmer,  Madueke, Jackson,  Mudryk.   Substitutes: Bertinelli,  Zak Dturge, Archeampong, Casadei, Castledine, Taurainen, George,  Dyer, Deivid.  Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de ven, Royal, Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski, Johnson,  Richarlison, Son.  Subs: Austin,  Dragusin, Hojbjerg, Bentacur, Maddison,  Lo Celso, Bryan,  Moore.  CLICK BELOW TO WATCH LIVE:

  Only four matches left in Chelsea Women’s schedule, all in the Women’s Super League, which will decide whether manager Emma Hayes ends her club tenure with at least one trophy this season. Doing so will require a lot of effort from the Blues’ squad, especially with Manchester City showing no signs of slowing down in their sprint to end our consecutive title run. And we also need lots of goals, to make sure we stay ahead of them in goal difference even if we’re level on points. Liverpool starting eleven: Micah | Koivisto, Fisk, Bonner, Clark, Hinds, Nagano, Holland, Höbinger, Enderby, Roman H. Substitutes from: Spencer, Matthews, Kearns, Kiernan, Lawley, Daniels, Chadwick, Leath Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Hampton | Lawrence, Bright (c), Carter, Charles | Cuthbert, Nüsken | Kaneryd, Kirby, Beever-Jones | Macario Substitutes from: Musovic, Cox, Ingle, Reiten, Périsset, Mjelde, Hamano, Buchanan, Björn CLICK BELOW TO WATCH LIVE:

  Only four matches left in Chelsea Women’s schedule, all in the Women’s Super League, which will decide whether manager Emma Hayes ends her club tenure with at least one trophy this season. Doing so will require a lot of effort from the Blues’ squad, especially with Manchester City showing no signs of slowing down in their sprint to end our consecutive title run. And we also need lots of goals, to make sure we stay ahead of them in goal difference even if we’re level on points. Liverpool starting eleven: Micah | Koivisto, Fisk, Bonner, Clark, Hinds, Nagano, Holland, Höbinger, Enderby, Roman H. Substitutes from: Spencer, Matthews, Kearns, Kiernan, Lawley, Daniels, Chadwick, Leath Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Hampton | Lawrence, Bright (c), Carter, Charles | Cuthbert, Nüsken | Kaneryd, Kirby, Beever-Jones | Macario Substitutes from: Musovic, Cox, Ingle, Reiten, Périsset, Mjelde, Hamano, Buchanan, Björn CLICK BELOW TO WATCH LIVE:

 The Chelsea star promises to score a hat-trick ahead of Spurs clash.  Nicolas Jackson is excited to go head-to-head with Tottenham once again as the Senegalese striker prepares for Thursday night’s London derby. When the 22-year-old first faced Spurs, he struck a memorable hat-trick in north London as the Blues romped to a 4-1 victory. Jackson acknowledged the importance of that victory and believes Chelsea will have to be at their best to replicate a similar feat at Stamford Bridge this time round. ‘It was an amazing night,’ Jackson reminisced. ‘I was still quite new and I didn’t know until I scored the hat-trick how important it was for the club. It was a big, big derby and I was very happy. Every time I sleep it’s in my head, the hat-trick. So good memories in their stadium. ‘I hope we create the same memories in our stadium. We are going to fight because London derbies are not easy. ‘Last week we lost one and we don’t want that to happen again. So we’re going to fight as ...

  The next few weeks are going to be crucial in determining what the future holds for Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea. The Argentine is under pressure to deliver European Football to Stamford Bridge in his first season in charge, amid the underperforming nature of some of the sides around them. Pochettino  has not been helped by the vast amount of injuries the Blues have suffered this season. He is currently without a fit right-back off the back of injuries to  Reece James  and  Malo Gusto. Nevertheless, the blueprint was clear in the spirited second half display against Aston Villa, and there will be eyes on if this can continue from now to the end of the season. If not those on board will be likely to look  elsewhere, with a number of names already being linked with the potential vacancy. Below is a comprehensive list of everyone who has been rumoured to be considered already for the role. Roberto De Zerbi Despite poor form at Brighton in 2024, Robert...

  One player looks like he has regrets about staying at Chelsea last summer. Chelsea sold a lot of players last year, while many names also left the club on loan. For example, the likes of Mason Mount and  Kai Havertz  were sold to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, while  Romelu Lukaku  and Kepa Arrizabalaga secured temporary moves to other sides.  Others such as Ian Maatsen and Deivid Washington could have benefitted from a loan spell away from the club but remained at Stamford Bridge in the end. However, it now appears that one man who decided to stay at Chelsea has some regrets about his decision. Player regrets staying at Chelsea last summer. At the beginning of the season,   Mauricio Pochettino   had a lot of options for the left-back position. Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella and Maatsen were the natural options for the role, while Levi Colwill eventually became the regular there. It saw Maatsen get little ga...