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Rio Ferdinand delivered a robust analysis of Chelsea's display against Arsenal in north London, as their European qualification hopes were dealt a blow in a 5-0 mauling at the Emirates. It concluded a sobering four days for Chelsea, who followed up Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final exit against Manchester City with this defeat at the Emirates to end an eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. Rio Ferdinand delivered a robust...

Arsenal put five goals past Chelsea on Tuesday at the Emirates, in an emphatic display that had the supporters in raptures. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was full of praise for his team as they moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The Spaniard said his side were a "joy to watch" and said they were "so excited" to compete for the league title. Mikel Arteta...

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has signed a contract extension until 2027. The former Arsenal and Villarreal boss took over at Villa from Steven Gerrard in October 2022 and this season could lead the club to Champions League qualification. Villa are also in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Next up Villa play Chelsea on April 27, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Unai Emery has committed...

Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund could soon be joined by a third Dane on the books at Manchester United. Midfielder Morten Hjulmand has been drawing a lot of interest from Old Trafford with his performances for current club Sporting in Lisbon. The midfielder came through the youth system at FC Copenhagen before moving abroad first to Admira Wacker. It was with Serie A minnows Lecce where he caught the attention...

Barcelona great Rivaldo says Jose Mourinho would be an ideal appointment. Mourinho is available after his dismissal by Roma earlier this season. Xavi will leave Barca at the end of the season. "There are many fans who would not approve of coaches or players who have represented the rival (Real Madrid), but Mourinho has already been with Barcelona and he is a great person," Rivaldo told Mundo Deportivo. "His intensity...

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has all but ruled out a return for Romelu Lukaku next season. The centre-forward has spent this term on-loan with AS Roma. Pochettino was asked about Lukaku's return and said yesterday: “There is no point talking because he wanted to leave in the summer. He is a player who didn't want to stay. “When I arrived, the club told me Romelu Lukaku wanted to leave the...