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Dietmar Hamann backs Liverpool target Kai Havertz to thrive in the Premier League

Havertz is a target for several top clubs including Chelsea , Manchester United and Liverpool, with Hamann comparing him to Michael Ballack and urging his former club to snap him up.




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Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah make EA Sports' Premier League Team of the Season so far

Club captain Jordan Henderson, full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson and goalkeeper Alisson were the other members of Jurgen Klopp's side to make the 20-man squad.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Players at rival clubs warned Chelsea stars to drop pay cut agreement

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Chelsea players' U-turn on accepting pay cuts last weekend followed pressure from players at other Premier League clubs




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Chelsea 'close in on £4.8m signing of Derby's Max Bird' after Frank Lampard hailed 'all-rounder'

Frank Lampard worked with Bird when he was the manager of the Rams and is ready to clinch a £4.8million deal for the midfielder - £200,000 short of Derby's asking price.




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Lampard's no-nonsense approach is an attempt to bring glory days back to Stamford Bridge

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Frank Lampard's career was record-breaking and by the end of it his CV was glittering. When it comes to knowing what it takes to reach the top, Lampard is as well-placed as anyone.




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Revisiting Chelsea and Tottenham's Battle of the Bridge four years on

It was the game former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg revealed 'was by far the hardest match' he ever had to officiate - the Battle of the Bridge on this day four years ago.




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Frank Lampard insists frontline NHS staff must get coronavirus tests before Premier League stars

Frank Lampard also admitted he understands the burning desire to see Premier League action return but insisted it cannot come at the price of putting people's lives further at risk.




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How did Premier League stars fare in first Real Madrid year after Eden Hazard flop?

It's been a year to forget for Hazard who has gone from being a global star to almost a forgotten entity, but how did other ex-Premier League starts fare in their debut Bernabeu seasons?




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Pedro remains coy over Chelsea future and refuses to rule out exit to Real Betis

The forward's deal at Stamford Bridge runs out in June and while there have been links of a move to Real Betis, the 32-year-old still has planned talks with the Blues over a potential new deal.




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Frank Lampard puts N'Golo Kante among football's elite as Chelsea boss laments Frenchman's injuries

Kante has become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, impressing with his energy and drive from the engine room for the Foxes and Chelsea, as well as for his international side.




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Chelsea dealt blow in pursuit of Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Marc-Andre ter Stegen's future has looked uncertain in recent months, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea both assessing the Germany international's availability.




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Can super-rich new Newcastle United owners change the Premier League forever?

A Saudi regime with bottomless pockets on Tyneside could signify a changing of the guards when it comes who will be challenging for Premier League titles in years to come.




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As Jadon Sancho edges close to Premier League, how did other Dortmund stars get on after transfers? 

This year Dortmund face another battle to cling onto Jadon Sancho, amid interest from Premier League sides, but how have past players from the German side fared in the English top flight?




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Cesc Fabregas jokes about winning title for Leicester... four years after 'Battle of the Bridge'

In May 2016, a 2-2 draw between the Blues and Spurs at Stamford Bridge, with Eden Hazard scoring a late equaliser, handed the Premier League title to Leicester City after an ill-tempered affair.




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Jens Lehmann blames Nike ball for 2004 Champions League howler against Chelsea

The German goalkeeper made a costly gaffe as the Gunners crashed out of Europe to their London rivals Chelsea in the quarter-finals. He spilled Claude Makelele's shot for Frank Lampard to score.




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Roma and Real Betis enter race for Pedro as forward prepares to leave Chelsea on free transfer

Pedro has struggled for playing time under Blues boss Frank Lampard this term, making just nine Premier League appearances, and the club haven't yet offered him a new contract.




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Erling Haaland picks Chelsea boss Frank Lampard as retired footballer he'd most like to play with

The striker burst on to the European stage this season after his impressive form for Red Bull Salzburg earned him a £17million transfer to Borussia Dortmund in January.




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Chelsea's overseas stars return to the UK after the club requested players to fly back for training

The club had requested that the players return to London as the club prepare for training at Cobham to start up again, and now the likes of Willian and Christian Pulisic are back.




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Chelsea and Barcelona get huge boost as Ajax boss admits Andre Onana is available at 'right price' 

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is available 'at the right price' this summer, according to manager Erik ten Hag. The former Barcelona academy graduate has caught the eye of Europe's elite.




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All your questions answered on how football will look after lockdown

CRAIG HOPE: There are more questions than answers right now when it comes to determining if and when Premier League football will return. Here, Sportsmail looks at some of the key talking points.




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Premier League delay crucial Project Restart meeting until NEXT WEEK after Boris Johnson's speech

Premier League clubs were due to to reconvene on Friday to vote on plans to revive the season. However, they will now wait until Boris Johnson reveals the next phase of the UK's lockdown to meet




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Former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou is seen making a mockery of coronavirus hygiene rules

The Hertha Berlin forward posted a Facebook live in which he was seen fistbumping fellow forward Vedad Ibisevic and was also seen barging in on a team-mate getting a coronavirus test.




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'Up to 10 clubs' growing concerned about crowd control when Premier League restarts

Premier League clubs fear that fans will break coronavirus social distancing guidelines even if football returns at neutral grounds. Some clubs believe viewing parties will also threaten guidelines




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PFA chief Gordon Taylor claims Premier League matches could be shorter than 90mins

Top-flight officials are considering a number of measures to improve the safety of players and staff amid the coronavirus crisis, including neutral venues and extra substitutes in every game.




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Coronavirus UK: Which of the 20 Premier League grounds is most likely to be a 'neutral' venue?

It's likely that the remaining 92 Premier League matches will be played at 'neutral' venues if the season can resume. But which of the top-flight stadiums is best equipped to stage the games?




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How the Premier League table would look if matches were shortened following Gordon Taylor comments

Manchester United's top-four hopes would be bolstered, while Newcastle's fight against relegation would be worse if Premier League matches were shortened from the start this season.




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Coronavirus: West Ham's Manuel Lanzini latest star to express concerns about restarting season

West Ham attacking midfielder Lanzini has become the latest top-flight star to publicly voice concerns about resuming playing, joining the likes of Aguero and Rudiger.




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Chelsea winger Willian 'has already sealed his reunion with Mourinho' at Tottenham

Chelsea winger Willian has already sealed his reunion with pal Jose Mourinho by agreeing to join Tottenham, according to beIN Sports.




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Manchester United and Chelsea 'in contact with agent of Timo Werner'

Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly both been in contact with Timo Werner's agent about the possibility of signing the highly-sought after striker. 




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Manchester United make £30,000-a-week offer to sign Angel Gomes to a new deal

The 19-year-old starlet's contract expires on July 1 and there are suggestions that Premier League sides - including Chelsea - are keen on snapping him up if he decides to end his time at Old Trafford.




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Andre Villas-Boas says he would rather manage in JAPAN than return to the Premier League

Villas-Boas is trying to salvage his managerial career in France but has insisted there is no chance of a return to England in the future and would prefer another spell in Asia, after managing in China.




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Fiorentina chief prepared to sell £60m rated Manchester United and Chelsea target Federico Chiesa

United have long admired the Italy international and scouted the £60m rated winger as recently as February. However, Chelsea's interests have also grown in recent weeks.




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Stars are able to have their say on Project Restart... via WhatsApp!

EXCLUSIVE: Players are being asked to share their concerns on Project Restart over WhatsApp, with the PFA then reporting their members' issues back to the Premier League.




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Chelsea starlet Fikayo Tomori hails Frank Lampard for backing him, Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has lauded manager Frank Lampard for giving him the confidence to emerge as one the club's breakthrough stars this season.




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How coronavirus will destroy the football transfer market and slash player values by £9BILLION

The worrying projection comes with leagues across Europe grappling with how to restart their campaigns, with France's Ligue 1 having already been forced to cancel.




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'It's not a great risk': Gus Poyet says restarting football in Germany shouldn't pose many concerns

The Bundesliga has been given the green light to resume in the coming weeks by German chancellor Angela Merkel - with May 15 the earliest possible day for a restart.




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Premier League 'Big Six' risk breaking sponsorship agreements by cancelling pre-season tours abroad

The Premier League's biggest clubs face a further financial headache and the risk of breaking sponsorship agreements over the cancellation of this summer's pre-season tours.




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Arjen Robben offered chance to come out of retirement by Brazilian side Botafogo

Dutch legend hung up his boots last summer after an illustrious 19-year career. But Robben hinted at performing a U-turn recently, revealing the idea of playing again 'tickled' him..




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Cesc Fabregas praises 'proper passion' between Chelsea and Arsenal during 2007 Carling Cup final

Tempers flared in the Blues' 2-1 victory over the Gunners in the League Cup. Jose Mourinho's side had the advantage before Arsenal defender Kolo Toure collided with Jon Mikel Obi.




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Chelsea 'open talks with Juventus over £35m Jorginho transfer'

Juve boss Maurizio Sarri is keen to link-up with the 28-year-old midfielder for a third time. Jorginho played under the Italian at Napoli before following him to Stamford Bridge in 2018.




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Jonny Marsh whips up meals for De Bruyne, Gundogan and Pogba... he's the celebrity master chef 

EXCLUSIVE BY JACK GAUGHAN: Marsh was up at 3am on Sunday, busy juggling Tupperware. The Premier League needs feeding and a fair number of its big names are relying on the personal chef.




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Newcastle's prospective Saudi owners 'want to make £70m Philippe Coutinho their first signing'

Assuming the takeover goes through, Newcastle's spending power would be transformed with former Tottenham manager Pochettino seen as the man to deliver a potential title challenge.




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Premier League 'wants June 23 D-Day' for contract issues to be sorted

A number of stars, such as Liverpool's Adam Lallana, Manchester City's David Silva and Chelsea's Willian are out of contract on June 30 and will be free to negotiate with new clubs if no deal is offered.




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Man United, Chelsea and Tottenham offered hope Lazio may be willing to sell Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: For the first time, sporting director Igli Tare has admitted that it is up to Milinkovic-Savic if he wants to leave the Stadio Olimpico.




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Frank Lampard insists his Chelsea stars will need a full pre-season before returning

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has insisted his players will need a proper pre-season as he wrestles with getting his side back to fitness for Project Restart.  




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Inter Milan join Barcelona in David Alaba race as Antonio Conte eyes swoop for Bayern Munich star

Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is set for another crack at signing David Alaba this summer after failing to land the Bayern Munich star while managing Chelsea in the Premier League.  




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Andy Robertson on being 'ripped apart' by Eden Hazard as Liverpool star names his toughest opponents

The young left-back faced an in-form Belgian as Steve Bruce's side visited Stamford Bridge with Chelsea firmly in the hunt for the Premier League title.




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Chelsea join race for Monaco left-back Bode Fallo-Toure as cheaper alternative to Ben Chilwell

Frank Lampard has highlighted a left-back as a priority signing this summer and has been a long term admirer of Chilwell, but could now move for Monaco's highly-rated left-back instead.




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Nemanja Matic reveals all on life behind the scenes at Manchester United

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has revealed that players would hide from Jose Mourinho at their Carrington training ground if they had lost a game.




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How the Premier League's 'Big Six' are preparing for Project Restart

With all the relevant authorities set for talks within the next week about the next phase for the Premier League, Sportsmail looks at how the traditional 'Big Six' have been faring.