Chelsea

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Brentford vs. Chelsea - Football Match Report - October 19, 2022 ... (ESPN Australia)

Get a report of the Brentford vs. Chelsea 2022-23 English Premier League football match.

"It's good to get two clean sheets in a row," said Raya, as the draw followed Friday's 2-0 win over Brighton. [Christian Pulisic](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/225607/Christian-Pulisic) and [Carney Chukwuemeka](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/294317/Carney-Chukwuemeka) did at least keep Raya on his toes in a late relative flurry, it never really felt as if a goal was coming. [Raheem Sterling](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling), though not [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang). [Bryan Mbeumo](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/271170/Bryan-Mbeumo) mistimed a header, the ball looping tamely to Kepa, in what would turn out to be the best chance of the match. [Armando Broja](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/291535/Armando-Broja) had displayed the commitment Toney has been showing this year he would probably have got his head to [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/97770/César-Azpilicueta)'s tempting cross, while the full back forced [David Raya](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/196176/David-Raya) to stretch and keep out his skidding low shot in the best of a thin attacking show by the visitors in the first half [Ivan Toney](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/180639/Ivan-Toney), bidding for inclusion in Gareth Southgate's England World Cup squad, kept the Chelsea defence busy and had his best opportunity in the ninth minute, forcing [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/169532/Kepa-Arrizabalaga) into a leaping save to tip the ball over.

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Pulisic gave Chelsea a spark in flat draw at Brentford (ESPN)

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the MVP, but USMNT star Christian Pulisic offered a spark off the bench as manager Graham Potter rotated.

[Premier League table](https://www.espn.com/soccer/table/_/league/eng.1) They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and we completely fairly can say if there was a winner, it should have been us." Until this visit to [Brentford](/soccer/team?id=337), he had made just 10 substitute appearances totalling 178 minutes. ET. It's not easy with the schedule but we put the effort in and I'm proud of them -- it's a hard-earned point." [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Chelsea](/soccer/matchstats?gameId=637932) They had chances and we had chances and in the last 15 minutes we were playing in their box and we had clear opportunities and should score something. Nothing came of it, however, and as Brentford continued to make the running, the 21-year-old was substituted just after the hour mark as Potter sought to reshuffle his attack. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) The United States international has started just two games this season and is desperate for more opportunities.

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Chelsea: Graham Potter and Thomas Frank interview EACH OTHER ... (Daily Mail)

The Blues continued their unbeaten run since new boss Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel, even though they dropped two points - and arguably the most ...

'Really liked that interview with Thomas Frank and Graham Potter,' read a post from a Chelsea fan. 'Then it's about the personnel, how you want to attack, defend - these are the things we consider. 'Now this is good TV': Fans hail 'brilliant' idea from Amazon Prime as Graham Potter and Thomas Frank interview EACH OTHER before Brentford and Chelsea's 0-0 draw... The team needs to look consistent no matter what the formation is. 'First I would praise Graham a lot,' he began. Thomas began by saying: 'It's not too often we have both managers joining us before a big game ahead of kick off.

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Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before full time in ... (ESPN Australia)

Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before the final whistle as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN.

[Ten Hag labelled their actions "unacceptable"](/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4712208/ten-hag-clashes-with-ronaldo-over-man-united-friendly-exit-it-is-unacceptable) and said players should always stay to watch the end of matches. I have to correct myself, not just 11 players, but the substitutes who came on -- it was a squad performance. He was seen leaving in the 90th minute, before four minutes of stoppage time had been played. "We deal with that [Ronaldo] tomorrow. [said he would "deal with" Ronaldo](/football/story/4776136/cristiano-ronaldo-man-united-striker-will-be-dealt-with-after-walking-down-tunnel-early-erik-ten-hag) on Thursday, saying that he preferred to talk about the performance of his team in the immediate aftermath of the game. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) left Old Trafford before the final whistle as [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360) beat [Tottenham Hotspur](/football/team?id=367) 2-0 on Wednesday, and he was not present when manager Erik ten Hag and the players returned to the dressing room, sources have told ESPN.

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Confident Kepa relishing Chelsea run after fifth straight clean sheet (Reuters)

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga said his confidence has been boosted by getting a run of starts for Chelsea after he kept a fifth straight clean sheet in ...

"Every time Chelsea come here, their goalkeeper is man of the match." "If you are playing in a row of games, it's important for your confidence and I'm playing well, I think. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

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Chukwuemeka potential excites Chelsea following £20m transfer ... (Goal.com)

Carney Chukwuemeka boasts “exciting” potential, says Graham Potter, with Chelsea happy to be giving a 19-year-old prospect Premier League minutes.

That was just the thinking. They affected the game. Living up to that hefty price tag will not be easy, having taken in just 15 senior appearances for Villa, but the talented teenage midfielder is seeing game time for Chelsea and working under a manager that sees him becoming a superstar of the future.

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Brentford holds Chelsea to end Potter's league run (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Kepa Arrizabalaga continued his excellent form to keep the hosts at bay in West London, but a much-changed Chelsea side failed to carve out clear-cut chances during Thursday's (AEDT) frustrating draw. While Potter remains unbeaten in seven games with ...

David Raya made his only save of the opening half from Cesar Azpilicueta's low drive two minutes later, before Bryan Mbeumo nodded straight at Kepa after the restart. Kepa made a strong save from Ivan Toney's header as Chelsea withstood a flurry of early Brentford corners, before Conor Gallagher limped off after just 15 minutes in a blow for the Blues. [WATCH Chelsea TV on beIN SPORTS

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Cristiano Ronaldo dropped for Manchester United vs Chelsea amid ... (Football.London)

The 37-year-old striker left Old Trafford early last night despite his side beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. He was an unused substitute by Ten Hag, as goals from ...

football.london understand that [the Blues sounded out a move for the Portugal international in July](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/cristiano-ronaldo-chelsea-man-united-24384338), with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner eager to ply his trade in the Champions League. It's said that Ronaldo, who sees his contract at Old Trafford expire at the end of the season, was offered to Bayern Munich, but the German giants turned their nose up at the chance. With Todd Boehly also known to be interested in the striker, then Chelsea could be tempted into capitalising on this opportunity. If Chelsea decide to reignite interest in the striker, then the club have been handed a huge boost after Diego Simeone downplayed speculation that a move for the Portuguese star is on the cards. [Martin Liberman](https://twitter.com/libermanmartin), as quoted by [Atleti Universe](https://twitter.com/atletiuniverse), the Atletico Madrid boss said: "Cristiano Ronaldo's possible arrival at Atlético de Madrid in the summer? "Ronaldo is an absolute benchmark for Real Madrid. "I wouldn't see [Martín] Palermo or [Juan Román] Riquelme playing in River or [Ariel] Ortega in Boca. [met Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/cristiano-ronaldo-todd-boehly-chelsea-24324415) in the summer to discuss a potential move, according to [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3383475/2022/06/25/ronaldo-chelsea-boehly-mendes/?source=emp_shared_article). The rest of the squad is fully focused on preparing for that fixture." [Bruno Fernandes and Fred held Antonio Conte's side to a disappointing defeat away to United](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/man-utd-tottenham-live-updates-25299332). [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4694583/cristiano-ronaldo-open-to-chelsea-move-after-request-to-leave-manchester-united-sources), Ronaldo was even [open to a move to Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/cristiano-ronaldo-chelsea-man-united-24384338). [The Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) are set to host [the Red Devils](https://www.football.london/all-about/manchester-united) at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon as the race for top-four heats up.

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Man Utd drop Ronaldo for Chelsea clash after forward's walkout ... (Goal.com)

Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday.

The 37-year-old now has the weekend off as frustrations continue to come to a boil between himself and his employers. The rest of the squad is fully focused on preparing for that fixture." The club have since confirmed that he has been dropped from the squad.

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Cristiano Ronaldo dropped for Manchester United's trip to Chelsea ... (Sky Sports)

Watch Chelsea vs Man Utd live on Saturday Night Football from 5pm on Sky Sports Premier League; kick-off 5.30pm.

In the past he has not been shy of confronting somebody. "Ten Hag came off the bench and made very clear that was not accepted by him, shouted to him on the touchline in front of every television camera so everybody could hear it and the public behind the dugout. "He missed pre-season and Ten Hag made it very clear that was vital. There's only one way and it's the Erik ten Hag way. A club statement read: "Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday's game against Chelsea. "It is the first time in his career that he's dealing with the calibre of Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United walkout sends Todd Boehly ... (Football.London)

Chelsea news: Cristiano Ronaldo storming off during an objectively positive night for Erik ten Haag proves why Todd Boehly should steer well clear.

It is not the first disciplinary issue with the 37-year-old this season, and it is unlikely to be the last given his new status as a substitute. "I can say that it is a combination of football and human values." Ronaldo's antics prove the circus that follows the superstar around. Ten Hag was forced to confront the issue in his post-match press conference. Ronaldo's selfish tendencies have been mostly justified by his match-winning displays on the biggest of occasions throughout an astonishing career. United have now beaten Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs at home, all teams for whom they will be competing for a Champions League qualification spot.

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Chelsea Open To Extending Romelu Lukaku's Inter Loan Stay With ... (SempreInter)

Chelsea are totally open to extending the loan move of striker Romelu Lukaku to Inter next summer in view of an eventual permanent deal. This according to.

After that loan would be concluded, the Blues would also be completely open to discussing a permanent sale of the Belgian in the summer of 2024, and this would be Inter’s intention. This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, who report that there is little doubt among the Blues’ ownership that they’d be willing to agree a permanent return for the Belgian in the summer of 2024. Chelsea are totally open to extending the loan move of striker Romelu Lukaku to Inter next summer in view of an eventual permanent deal.

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Ronaldo left out of Man United squad for Chelsea match (The Seattle Times)

United manager Erik ten Hag said after Wednesday's walkout at Old Trafford that he would “deal with” Ronaldo a day later. “Cristiano will not be part of the ...

It was a magnificent performance from all the 11 players.” “Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s game against Chelsea,” United said in a statement Thursday. I want to keep the focus on this team.

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Gianfranco Zola sends Arsenal and Man City Chelsea Premier ... (Football.London)

The Blues are currently seven points off table-toppers Arsenal, but Zola says Chelsea can't be ruled out of the title race.

"It's still possible," said Zola when asked if the Blues can win the title. The Italian says Chelsea have a squad that can compete on multiple fronts this year. "Chelsea is a very good team and has a big squad, and they can be competitive in the Champions League and even in the Premier League. [Many believe that City will end up proving too strong](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gary-neville-thinks-theres-nothing-25162019) in the title race, although [some fancy Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arteta-disagrees-wenger-arsenal-title-25044760) to put up a fight. [Michael Owen makes Premier League top four prediction with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham claims](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/premier-league-arsenal-chelsea-tottenham-25312371) [A draw at Brentford](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/premier-league-arsenal-chelsea-tottenham-25312371) may not leap off the page compared to other results Chelsea have had this season, but Blues legend Gianfranco Zola believes it was a point gained for his former club.

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