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Kolkata polls: Celebrations outside Mamata Banerjee's house as TMC leads trends

Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead in 200 of the state's 294 seats in West Bengal




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West Bengal Assembly Elections 2016: Here's what worked in Mamata Banerjee's favour

Despite the Narada sting and Saradha scam, the TMC government sailed through due to its laser-like focus on primary areas




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People have rejected slander and lies: Mamata Banerjee

For the first time in 49 years such a massive mandate has been given to a single party, says Banerjee




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TMC bags Shyampukur, Chowringhee seats in Kolkata

TMC ahead of its rivals, leading in 212 seats, Congress-Left combine ahead in 68 and BJP in seven




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Assembly polls: BJP in Assam, Mamata Banerjee are real winners

BJP has finally achieved its objective of capturing power in Assam, a goal which it had been pursuing since the 1980s




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Congress-Left tie-up a blunder: Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal CM said that there was an attempt to create fear among people but they overcame and voted fearlessly




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CPI(M) decision to align with Cong greatest blunder: Mamata Banerjee

Referring to charges of corruption against her party, she dubbed it as 'a propaganda by a section of media and that Bengal is a corruption free state'




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PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi likely to be invited for Mamata Banerjee's swearing-in

Banerjee will take oath for her second tenure as CM on May 27




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Mamata Banerjee to be sworn in on Red Road

Dignitaries including Nitish Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Farooq Abdullah to attend the ceremony




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Mamata Banerjee sworn in as West Bengal CM for second time

Mamata Banerjee's, who took the oath of office for a second consecutive term, will head a 42-member Cabinet




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Mamata Banerjee faces development challenges in her second stint as CM

Allegations of corruption dented image of her party and opposition made it a prime issue during elections




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Chelsea's interest in Leicester left back Ben Chilwell grows as 'PSG win battle for Alex Telles'

Both Blues left backs Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri were linked to moves away from Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. Frank Lampard was keen on Telles and Chilwell.




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Rivaldo says Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best at Chelsea

Philippe Coutinho could get back to his best if he returns to the Premier League, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Chelsea.




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Chelsea 'struggling to attract interest for Kepa Arrizabalaga despite eagerness to sell Spaniard'

Frank Lampard inherited the £72million Kepa upon his arrival at Chelsea last summer, but a series of high-profile errors have seen the Spanish stopper come under serious scrutiny.




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Chelsea set to battle Atletico Madrid for Stoke's 16-year-old Dutch scoring sensation Mohamed Sankoh

The clamour for Mohamed Sankoh is growing after an impressive campaign at Stoke's academy, scoring nine goals and registering nine assists in his 16 appearances for the club's Under-18 side




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William Gallas admits he was SCARED of facing former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba

The pair enjoyed two hugely successful years together at Stamford Bridge, winning back-to-back Premier League titles between 2004 and 2006.




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Chelsea are planning to hold on to Kepa Arrizabalaga after fears the goalkeeper's value has dropped

The Spanaird's future is under a cloud after falling out of favour with manager Frank Lampard earlier this season. Manager Frank Lampard is interested in signing a new goalkeeper.




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Roberto Martinez backs Eden Hazard to rediscover form and recover from injury hell at Real Madrid

The forward suffered a hairline fracture to his right fibula in February just after he had recovered from a hairline crack to his foot which he picked up in November.




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Didier Drogba helped bring Eden Hazard to Chelsea in his last year at Stamford Bridge

Eden Hazard will go down as one of Chelsea's greatest ever players, yet it has now emerged that the Blues owe a huge debt of gratitude to a club legend for making his stint at Stamford Bridge happen.




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After bust-ups with Keane and THAT Hazard interview, Darrell Currie can't wait to get back to it

The 37-year-old has been the figurehead of BT Sport's coverage of the Scottish game for eight years and their impact has been akin to the Glasgow kiss of the city that produced him.




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Barcelona at risk of losing Marc-Andre ter Stegen as talks with goalkeeper halt due to coronavirus

Barcelona are said to be at real risk of losing keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers on the planet. Salary cannot be agreed on, despite the player being a low earner.




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Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirms Manuel Neuer has club's full support

Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed there had been no resolution to contract negotiations with Manuel Neuer, but confirmed the Germany international has been placated after his outburst last week.




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The good, bad and ugly of the Premier League's foreign owners after Newcastle takeover

Newcastle United's ambitions may be about to be transformed by their £300m Saudi takeover. But there are plenty of cautionary tales from previous foreign owners in the Premier League.




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Chelsea stars Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount mock each other in hilarious facial hair battle

The comical exchange between two of the Premier League's young talents resulted in Mount roundly mocking Abraham's post by filling in the gaps in his facial hair.




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'I will not go back there': Andres Villas-Boas insists he will NEVER return to the Premier League

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he has not interest in ever coaching in the Premier League again as it doesn't fit his style of management.




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Here are the dates for every fan's diary as officials plot football's return after COVID-19 lockdown

According to The Times, contingency plans to bring the beautiful game back to life is becoming a reality, with government ministers recognising that an injection of positivity and hope is sorely needed.




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Barcelona 'make record signings Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele available for swap deals'

Barcelona are also interested in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic and would be willing to part ways with Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo in an exchange deal.




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Demba Ba says Steven Gerrard has to feel 'TERRIBLE' about his slip that cost Liverpool the title

Demba Ba thinks Steven Gerrard must 'find it difficult to live with' the infamous slip that allowed the former Chelsea striker to score the goal that ruined his best chance of winning a league title.




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Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko 'emerges as a shock transfer target for PSG'

Bakayoko spent last season out on loan at AC Milan and is now back at Monaco, where he made his name prior to his big money move to England. Chelsea want to sell him this summer.




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Bayern Munich sensation Alphonso Davies on snubbing Premier League and bossing TikTok

Alphonso Davies is under no illusions as to his status in football right now. He has burst onto the biggest stage and, with the 2026 World Cup being held partly in Canada, he has grand ambitions in mind.




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Tottenham named Premier League's most valuable football club ahead of Man City and Liverpool

Tottenham have been named the most valuable football club in the Premier League, according to an in-depth university study.




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Barcelona and Chelsea target Andre Onana ready to quit Ajax as goalkeeper admits his 'ambitions'

The goalkeeper, who has kept 15 clean sheets this season, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Dutch side after establishing himself as one of the best shot-stoppers in Europe.




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Barcelona 'not interested in selling Philippe Coutinho for anything less than £87m'

With a permanent deal to Bayern currently unlikely, he Brazilian has been linked with a return to the Premier League and a move to Chelsea but Barcelona will not sell for less than £87m (€100m).




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Borussia Dortmund 'want Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati to replace Jadon Sancho'

Spanish newspaper Sport claim the Bundesliga giants have been scouring the market for a talented youngster to fill the boots of Sancho, who is a £100million target for Manchester United.




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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger wants Liverpool called champions and football season to end now

Antonio Rudiger feels the season should be ended immediately due to the dangers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chelsea defender feels that Liverpool must still be crowned champions.




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Chelsea 'looking to sell Michy Batshuayi this summer amid interest from West Ham' 

Batshuayi has been restricted to just one Premier League start this season as he has struggled to force his way into Frank Lampard 's plans.




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Premier League clubs 'face spending MILLIONS' to fly players back to UK in time for training

Football is currently suspended but some clubs have returned to isolated training with the Premier League hoping they can resume the season in June.




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Eva Carneiro warns 'it only takes one case for this to blow up' as football tries to return

The Premier League's Project Restart is considering ways to conclude the 2019-20 season in a safe and secure way without exposing anyone to risk of infection.




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Kepa Arrizabalaga insists he has a good relationship with Frank Lampard and will STAY at Chelsea

Kepa Arrizabalaga is determined to make his Chelsea stint a success, and believes his relationship with Blues boss Frank Lampard will help him do it after a dreadful season.




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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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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 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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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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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.