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Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues look to boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
26/04/25 09:59
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea host Everton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League....read
Enzo Maresca insists Cole Palmer's slump is NOT his fault... as Chelsea boss blames 'mental' issue for star's 16-game goal drought
25/04/25 09:39KIERAN GILL: Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer's 16-game scoring slump is not his fault, with Chelsea's head coach insisting it is a 'mental' issue rather than anything 'tactical' or 'technical'.
TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
25/04/25 02:53EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: TNT Sports stand accused of broadcasting biased commentary after the excitable reaction by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage to Man United's win over Lyon.
Key reason why Chelsea believe they have the upper hand in Dean Huijsen deal, Tyrique George's best position revealed by those who know him best and the national hunt for a new scout: CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL
23/04/25 04:00KIERAN GILL: Another transfer battle is brewing between Chelsea and Liverpool, with the Stamford Bridge club already leading 2-0 after twice blowing away their Premier League rivals.
Why Liverpool could hold trump card in five-team race to seal £95m double transfer raid - plus the stars being chased by Premier League rivals this summer: LIVERPOOL CONFIDENTIAL
23/04/25 11:00LIVERPOOL CONFIDENTIAL: The champions-elect held an important recruitment meeting last week and discussed their main ambitions for the summer window.
The making of Chelsea star Tyrique George: How extra work with a skills coach, a chance meeting with future team-mate Jadon Sancho aged 11 and the backing of Enzo Maresca have led to Bukayo Saka comparisons
21/04/25 04:00Chelsea teenager Tyrique George was 11 years old and in the Blues' academy system when he spied Jadon Sancho, then 17, in the car park of a goals centre in south London.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca to serve one-game touchline ban after being booked celebrating Pedro Neto's late winner against Fulham
20/04/25 09:20Enzo Maresca will serve a one-match touchline suspension after Chelsea's head coach picked up his third yellow card of the season while celebrating Sunday's dramatic late victory over Fulham.
Fulham 1-2 Chelsea: Pedro Neto nets stoppage time winner as Blues stage late turnaround to boost Champions League hopes
20/04/25 02:57KIERAN GILL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Chelsea had to secure their first away win in the Premier League since December 8 to revive their Champions League chances, and boy did they.
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal - Premier League: Relive the action as Gunners cruise past 10-man hosts control thanks to Leandro Trossard's brace
20/04/25 11:05Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates the Sunday, 2pm games of Ipswich vs Arsenal, Man United vs Wolves and Fulham vs Chelsea.
Enzo Maresca sends warning to Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea bid to salvage Champions League spot amid fan unrest after alarming slump in form
18/04/25 12:01KIERAN GILL: Palmer and Jackson took their individual goal droughts to 15 and 12 games respectively as they again failed to score against Legia Warsaw.
Chelsea 1-2 Legia Warsaw: Enzo Maresca's side are booed off as they limp through to Conference League semi-finals after shock home defeat
17/04/25 08:54CHELSEA 1-2 LEGIA (agg 4-2) - KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Fans booed as confirmation came of this second-leg loss to a side sitting fifth in the Polish Ekstraklasa.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham - Europa League RECAP: Spurs win in Germany to reach semi-finals... as Chelsea reach Conference League last four
17/04/25 05:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from the Europa League clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham plus updates from Chelsea vs Legia Warsaw.
Enzo Marseca to give Chelsea starlet Andrey Santos chance to impress in the Club World Cup after superb loan spell
17/04/25 11:29Mail Sport can confirm the midfielder will have his chance to impress Maresca in two months' time as he will be selected to join the first-team squad in the United States for the FIFA tournament.
Enzo Maresca promises Chelsea fans entertainment in Conference League quarter-final - days after calling out Stamford Bridge negativity in Ipswich draw
16/04/25 11:49Enzo Maresca has promised Chelsea fans he will deliver the entertainment they demand, adding it is on him and his team to turn the jeers into cheers at Stamford Bridge.
Why Chelsea face Andrey Santos delay, mystery of Mykhailo Mudryk's updated contract... and striker's price is named: CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL
16/04/25 04:00CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: Of all the midfielders in Ligue 1, nobody has made more tackles than Santos this term, and he is second only to Hamed Traore for goals scored.
Bournemouth 1-0 Fulham: Cherries reignite push for Europe as Antoine Semenyo strikes inside the first minute to down fellow contenders
14/04/25 08:55KIERAN GILL AT VITALITY STADIUM: There are nights in football where nothing goes your way and in this showdown, that realisation must have dawned on Fulham.
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea job is safe despite the manager appearing to take on Blues fans after 2-2 draw against Ipswich... leaving Champions League hopes hanging in the balance
14/04/25 02:09Enzo Maresca is still on safe ground as Chelsea's head coach, though he has work to do to improve his relationship with the fans after seemingly taking them on after Sunday's draw with Ipswich.
Arsenal starlet set to leave this summer in search of first-team football after a decade in the club's academy
14/04/25 12:39Arsenal youth talent Elian Quesada-Thorn is attracting interest with the 20-year-old set to leave the club this summer after a decade spent in their academy. His progress has been hampered by injury.
Enzo Maresca hits out at Chelsea fans for Stamford Bridge 'environment' that allowed Ipswich take a two-goal lead in draw - as Blues boss believes his side 'lost confidence' due to atmosphere
13/04/25 06:36Enzo Maresca risked a backlash from Chelsea fans by suggesting the 'environment' they created at Stamford Bridge helped Ipswich take the 2-0 lead.
Chelsea 2-2 Ipswich: Jadon Sancho rescues point for Blues with stunning strike after visitors took shock two-goal lead in first half
13/04/25 02:58KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Supporters are used to leaving Stamford Bridge saying 'cor, that Palmer.' Only this time, they were not referring to Cole.
Liverpool vs West Ham - Premier League RECAP: Relive the action as Reds are two wins away from clinching title after narrow win, while Chelsea come from behind to draw with Ipswich, and Spurs lose 4-2 to Wolves
13/04/25 11:34Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from Liverpool vs West Ham, Chelsea vs Ipswich Town and Wolves vs Tottenham in the Premier League.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says a Nicolas Jackson clone would be his ideal striker signing this summer as he labels target Liam Delap an 'enemy' this weekend ahead of Ipswich clash
11/04/25 03:37Enzo Maresca says he would take a clone of Nicolas Jackson when Chelsea sign a striker this summer and described Ipswich's Liam Delap as an 'enemy' at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Legia Warsaw 0-3 Chelsea: Tyrique George nets first senior goal before Noni Madueke brace as Blues take firm control of Europa Conference League quarter-final
10/04/25 06:39KIERAN GILL IN WARSAW: When shooting towards a snarling wall of Legia Warsaw ultras, it helps having a fearless 19-year-old live wire from the academy willing to show his strength of character.
Polish police warn Chelsea fans not to wear colours and to keep their meeting point secret amid fears of attack by Europe's most notorious hooligans
10/04/25 11:35The Blues travel to the Polish capital on Thursday evening in their bid to secure silverware in Enzo Maresca's first season at the club, in a competition they are heavy favourites to win.
Liam Delap's release clause to fall to £30m upon Ipswich's relegation - as Chelsea and Man United lead race for the highly-rated forward
09/04/25 04:16KIERAN GILL: Chelsea and Manchester United are two of the clubs in the chase for the 22-year-old striker who has 12 goals in the Premier League season.
How Chelsea's strict salaries are hurting striker search, Thomas Tuchel's texts to England players revealed and what AI can tell us about how good wonderkids will be: CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL
09/04/25 04:02Missed amid the focus on Chelsea selling their women's team to a sister company for a tidy £198.7million profit in their financial accounts was the stark decrease in wages.
Lucas Paqueta's spot-fixing hearing is put on HOLD and will not be concluded until at least May after FA decide they need more time to reach a verdict - with West Ham playmaker left in limbo
07/04/25 04:00KIERAN GILL: Paqueta's FA spot-fixing hearing was not concluded in the three-week timeframe originally hoped - and Mail Sport has been told the West Ham playmaker's angst is being prolonged.
Eddie Nketiah was unfortunate but still deserved his 1/10 rating against Brighton, writes KIERAN GILL after Crystal Palace striker was sent off in win
06/04/25 09:30KIERAN GILL: Though you imagine today's footballers are not as obsessed with their newspaper ratings as the older generations once were, occasionally you receive a reminder they are still read.
Brentford 0-0 Chelsea: Bees hold Enzo Maresca's side to a frustrating draw in west London derby to slow Blues' momentum in top four race
06/04/25 02:54KIERAN GILL KIERAN GILL AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: : Chelsea have not won away in the Premier League since December 8, and this was a chance to right that wrong.
Fulham vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Luis Diaz pulls one back for the visitors to set up a tense finish... plus updates from the other 2pm games with Chelsea and Spurs in action
06/04/25 11:10Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the action from Sunday's 2pm games including Fulham vs Liverpool, Tottenham vs Southampton and Brentford vs Chelsea.
Chelsea face £200m profit 'quiz', as club begin talks with UEFA after selling women's team to sister company
05/04/25 09:30KIERAN GILL:Chelsea are in talks with UEFA after the European governing body ruled against allowing the club to use the sale of their women's team to a sister company for £200m in their profit margins.
Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton: Chaos in A23 derby as THREE players are sent off as Eagles end 92-year wait at Selhurst Park
05/04/25 04:20KIERAN GILL AT SELHURST PARK: Crystal Palace had to wait a long old while to do the league double over Brighton. Since 1932, to be precise, when they were in the Third Division South.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton - Premier League RECAP: Action and reaction as M23 derby descends into red card chaos... while Wolves fight back against relegation rivals Ipswich
05/04/25 12:35Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the action from Saturday's 3pm games including Crystal Palace vs Brighton, West Ham vs Bournemouth and Ipswich Town vs Wolves.
How Chelsea are a different animal with Nicolas Jackson in the team - and why they desperately need their agent of chaos to stay fit, writes KIERAN GILL
04/04/25 06:00KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea are so much more threatening with Jackson, a different animal. They know it, and their opponents do, too.
Ange Postecoglou takes on Spurs boo boys after thinking his team had equalised against Chelsea… only for goal to be ruled out by VAR in 1-0 defeat
03/04/25 10:05KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea defeated their arch rivals with Cole Palmer returning from injury to set up Enzo Fernandez for a headed winner.
Chelsea vs Tottenham - Premier League: RECAP of score and updates as Blues earn deserved narrow win in London derby as VAR rules out TWO goals
03/04/25 05:10Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates as Chelsea welcomed Tottenham to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca reveals how he reacted to his Chelsea stars after they suffered embarrassing defeat by the UNDER-21s in training match
02/04/25 10:34Enzo Maresca says Chelsea's players received his message loud and clear after the Italian was so alarmed by the poor standard in training last week that he cancelled their day off.
Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace: Substitute Matheus Franca claims late point for the Eagles to deny Saints a third win of the season
02/04/25 08:47KIERAN GILL AT ST MARY'S: The good news for Southampton is 30 games in, they are finally on double digits in points. The bad news is they still trail that risible record of 11 set by Derby County.
Premier League RECAP: Score, team news and updates as Jack Grealish nets rare goal for Man City - plus four other 7.45pm KOs
02/04/25 05:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates from the five Premier League games kicking off at 7:45pm including Man City vs Leicester and Brighton vs Aston Villa.
How Jose Mourinho got his name back from Chelsea after 20 years, why Blues got tiny ticket allocation for Warsaw and what really happened when the first team lost to academy: CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL
02/04/25 04:00CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: For the last 20 years, strange as it sounds, Jose Mourinho has not owned his own name. It has been the property of Chelsea Football Club Limited.
Revealed: Lucas Paqueta is struggling to bear the burden of his ongoing betting trial with West Ham star a doubt to play this week as his career hangs in the balance
31/03/25 09:30West Ham are leaving it to Lucas Paqueta to decide if he feels up to playing against Wolves on Tuesday night in what would be a first appearance since his FA spot-fixing trial began.
Cole Palmer hands Chelsea massive injury boost ahead of next week's London derby with Tottenham
28/03/25 12:12KIERAN GILL: Cole Palmer is training with Chelsea on Friday for the first time since picking up his muscular problem, as he aims to take on Tottenham Hotspur in six days.
Cole Palmer facing a race against time to be fit for next week's London derby with Tottenham - with the Chelsea star yet to return to training after picking up muscle injury
27/03/25 09:17EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Cole Palmer has not trained with team-mates since picking up his muscular problem before the international break.
Why world's best talents are flocking to Chelsea's academy despite mass competition - wonderkids, parents and agents hail Cobham's unstoppable production line and the future Ballon d'Or winners set to shine: CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL
26/03/25 05:00CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: I had an interesting conversation last week with the parent of one of Chelsea's academy prospects.
Chelsea civil war: Fans urge the Premier League to investigate owner Todd Boehly's links to ticket touting website
26/03/25 04:01KIERAN GILL: The CST write they have contacted Boehly directly to offer the American billionaire 'multiple opportunities to both publicly and privately address supporters' concerns'.
Todd Boehly reveals his new Chelsea stadium plans, as he eyes a venue to host NBA games, but appears to admit ownership split over 'really complex' Stamford Bridge exit or redevelopment
24/03/25 11:27KIERAN GILL: Todd Boehly appears to have revealed Chelsea's owners are divided on the future of Stamford Bridge as he suggested they need to get aligned or go their separate ways.
Former West Ham boss David Moyes agrees to act as a witness in Lucas Paqueta's defence - with the Brazilian star facing a lifetime ban for breaching betting rules
20/03/25 04:33EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Paqueta's hearing started on Monday and he is expected to give evidence in person after not flying away on international duty.
Thomas Tuchel gives stunning answer to question about Gareth Southgate's England reign which will have every Three Lions fan buzzing
20/03/25 01:01KIERAN GILL: The Tuchel era gets going on Friday night with a World Cup qualifier with Albania, and he was scathing in his verdict of the Southgate side which lost in the Euros final to Spain.
Cole Palmer set for second scan on muscle injury after being ruled out of Thomas Tuchel's first England games - as 'optimistic' Chelsea chase a clearer timeline on his recovery
19/03/25 08:21KIERAN GILL: Palmer is set to undergo a second scan on his muscular injury which has stopped the Chelsea playmaker from joining up with the England national team.
CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: Inside contract stand-off with top-scoring youngster, an entire XI on list for sale to fund striker and Enzo Maresca's role in beating United to Geovany Quenda
19/03/25 05:00KIERAN GILL: It's difficult to say exactly how many goals McNeilly has scored for Chelsea's youth sides over the years. There are various age groups, competitions, games official and unofficial.
Harry Redknapp heaps praise on Eddie Howe after Newcastle's Carabao Cup triumph... and hopes his success will encourage more owners to appoint English coaches in the Premier League
17/03/25 06:01Harry Redknapp hopes Eddie Howe's success with Newcastle will encourage more owners to choose English coaches rather than being fooled into thinking going foreign is their only option.
Chelsea players and officials rally around Wesley Fofana after the Blues defender was subject to racial abuse online following defeat by Arsenal
17/03/25 04:24KIERAN GILL: The club say in a statement that they are 'appalled and disgusted' in the online targeting of their stars, with the Frenchman the latest to receive messages on social media.
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Mikel Merino's sixth goal of the season helps Mikel Arteta's Gunners extend their unbeaten record against London rivals
16/03/25 03:23KIERAN GILL AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Beaten 5-0 the last time they visited Arsenal, Chelsea 's players seemingly decided they would not be bullied. Therein lied the problem
Arsenal vs Chelsea - Premier League: Relive the action as Gunners hold firm in scrappy London derby while it's yet more pain for Ange Postecoglou and Spurs
16/03/25 12:00Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from the two 2pm Premier League games of Arsenal vs Chelsea and Fulham vs Tottenham.
Moises Caicedo sends defiant message to Arsenal - as the Chelsea enforcer vows not to hold back to avoid suspension in midfield battle with Declan Rice
15/03/25 11:02KIERAN GILL: Moises Caicedo has declared Chelsea 'ready to battle' with Arsenal on Sunday, with the £115million midfield enforcer telling Rice and Co that he will throw everything at them.
Chelsea agree deal for ANOTHER Sporting Lisbon starlet - as Enzo Maresca adds 20-year-old midfielder Dario Essugo to the signing of £40million wonderkid Geovany Quenda
15/03/25 08:58KIERAN GILL: Chelsea have agreed a deal with Sporting CP to sign another one of their starlets in Dario Essugo, following on from striking a £40million deal for Geovany Quenda.
Meet Chelsea's latest £40m wonderkid Geovany Quenda! Teenage star is breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's records, has Bernardo Silva fearing for his Portugal place and was wanted by Man United
14/03/25 10:30KIERAN GILL: Now 17, Quenda is set for Chelsea, and was named in Roberto Martinez's Portugal squad announced on Friday afternoon for their upcoming double-header with Denmark.
Enzo Maresca confirms who Chelsea's No 1 goalkeeper is ahead of Arsenal clash as Blues boss reveals why Robert Sanchez was dropped
14/03/25 01:00KIERAN GILL: Sanchez had been relegated to second choice behind Filip Jorgensen, though it can now be confirmed that was only a temporary demotion.
Chelsea HIJACK Man United's move for top target Geovany Quenda in secret blitz as they agree deal for Sporting Lisbon star and Ruben Amorim favourite
14/03/25 06:32KIERAN GILL: It continues Chelsea's tradition in trying to sweep up the game's greatest youngsters, with Quenda's stay at Sporting meaning he can continue his progress in Lisbon.
Chelsea 1-0 Copenhagen (3-1 on agg): Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scores the only goal in unconvincing win as Blues seal their spot in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals
13/03/25 09:53KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea are into the Conference League's quarter-finals after overcoming Copenhagen on Thursday night.
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar - Europa League RECAP: Score, team news and updates as Spurs re-take the lead in topsy-turvy tie, while Chelsea close in on quarter-final
13/03/25 05:57Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Tottenham welcome Az Alkmaar in the Europa League whilst Chelsea host FC Copenhagen in the Conference League.
UEFA release statement after Julian Alvarez's double touch penalty was controversially ruled out in Atletico Madrid's shootout loss to Real Madrid
13/03/25 04:15KIERAN GILL: While Atletico thought they had scored initially, the refereeing team disallowed it, much to the confusion of some supporters inside the Metropolitano Stadium who were unaware.
Chelsea add two teenage stars to their first-team squad ahead of tonight's Conference League second-leg against Copenhagen
13/03/25 01:17KIERAN GILL: They are likewise eligible to be included tonight as have been included in previous Conference League squads such as the December trip to Astana in Kazakhstan.
Levi Colwill launches staunch defence of Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca amid recent criticism over the Italian's patient playing style
12/03/25 07:23KIERAN GILL: Levi Colwill has launched a staunch defence of Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca amid harsh criticism over his style of play, saying outsiders do not realise how elite he is.
CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: The mysterious world of secrets around Mykhailo Mudryk and what his lawyers are saying about failed doping test, the 16-year-old Blues wonderkid in a race to make history and how Chelsea avoided Liverpool's mistakes
12/03/25 05:00CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: It is nearly three months since Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk confirmed he had failed a doping test. There has only been silence since.
Chelsea 1-0 Leicester: Enzo Maresca's side climb up to fourth in the Premier League as Marc Cucurella spares Cole Palmer's blushes after penalty miss
09/03/25 03:59KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea won as they should have when Leicester are in straits as dire as this under Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Chelsea vs Leicester City - Premier League RECAP: Blues move into the top four despite Cole Palmer penalty miss and Spurs come from behind to draw
09/03/25 12:28Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from the two Sunday Premier League games of Chelsea vs Leicester City and Tottenham vs Bournemouth.
West Ham fear Lucas Paqueta is fighting a losing battle ahead of his alleged spot-fixing hearing - with the Brazilian star facing a lifetime ban for breaching betting rules
07/03/25 06:09West Ham fear Lucas Paqueta is set up to lose his seismic fight with the Football Association which could see the Brazilian star banned for life if he is found to have broken betting rules.
Copenhagen 1-2 Chelsea: Nervy Blues survive late scare for first away win in THREE months as they take control of Conference League last-16 tie
06/03/25 07:49KIERAN GILL AT THE PARKEN STADIUM, COPENHAGEN: Enzo Maresca's Reece James experiment in midfield helped Chelsea secure their slender advantage over Copenhagen.
Real Sociedad vs Man United - Europa League RECAP: Red Devils held after handball call against Bruno Fernandes, while Spurs are beaten by comedy OG and Chelsea win in Denmark
06/03/25 04:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog of Real Sociedad vs Manchester United in the Europa League plus updates from AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham.
Enzo Maresca reveals Cole Palmer plan as Chelsea star returns to Blues' Conference League squad ahead of Copenhagen clash
05/03/25 07:29KIERAN GILL IN COPENHAGEN: Chelsea face Copenhagen away on Thursday night in a last-16 first leg they are expected to win, with the Danish Superliga leaders even sidelining their best player.
Inside Chelsea's major summer dilemma, the 'master mentalist' truth about Thomas Tuchel partying with Blues stars and huge boost for club's goalkeepers: CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL
05/03/25 05:00Chelsea's forgotten star faces further turbulence as the footballing vagabond moving from club to club in search of a fixed home, each time expressing his desire to stay for good.
Arne Slot responds to the FA publishing his F-word tirade at referee Michael Oliver - as Liverpool boss vows to keep his composure against PSG
04/03/25 08:28Slot is accused of telling referee Michael Oliver 'I will f***ing blame you if we don't win the league' during an X-rated tirade after the draw at Everton last month.
Referee Michael Oliver is NOT selected for Premier League action this weekend - after criticism for his handling of horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta
04/03/25 04:11Oliver faced criticism following that fixture for how he originally handled Roberts' head-high challenge on Mateta. That included from Palace chairman Steve Parish.
Millwall ban Mail Sport from matches and press conferences after reporting how club's fans loudly chanted 'let him die' while Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta was being treated following horror 'karate kick' tackle
03/03/25 05:53KIERAN GILL: Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta required 25 stitches after Millwall's goalkeeper Liam Roberts hurtled into him at speed during Saturday's controversial FA Cup clash
Throw the book at boorish, beastly Millwall and their reckless keeper Liam Roberts, writes KIERAN GILL after Jean-Philippe Mateta was hospitalised amid grotesque fan chants
02/03/25 10:47KIERAN GILL: Liam Roberts may not have sprinted out of his box with the intention of claiming Jean-Philippe Mateta's head as well as the ball but, in truth, motive does not really matter.
Crystal Palace issue health update on Jean-Philippe Mateta after star had stitches after being rushed to hospital following HORROR challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts
01/03/25 10:49Crystal Palace have issued an update on Jean-Philippe Mateta after the striker required stitches to a gash to his ear. Mateta was hospitalised by a challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
Revealed: Jean-Philippe Mateta requires stitches after being rushed to hospital as Millwall goalkeeper who karate-kicked star in the head reaches out to Crystal Palace star
01/03/25 07:35Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta required stitches to a gash to his ear after his was hospitalised by a horror challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
FA to investigate homophobic chanting from Millwall fans towards Ben Chilwell during ill-tempered FA Cup clash
01/03/25 03:36Millwall supporters were heard shouting 'let him die' after Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was injured by a flying kick to his head from visiting goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was sent off.
Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall: Eagles book FA Cup quarter-final spot after bad-tempered south London derby - as visitors are reduced to 10-men after karate kick on Jean-Philippe Mateta
01/03/25 02:29KIERAN GILL AT SELHURST PARK: As if the challenge itself was not grotesque enough, the away fans chant only deepened the deplorability.
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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren...
Premier League LIVE: Brighton vs West Ham and Ipswich Town vs Newcastle headline 3pm games as Eddie Howe's...
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Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official...
Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs...
Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest...
Bruno Fernandes has gone from unsuitable Man United captain to their 'glue' and 'social connector'... he...
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The cheapest ticket going for £675, pubs preparing to be drunk dry and even special edition pies! Mail Sport...
Eni Aluko APOLOGISES to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of...
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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight thrown into MORE chaos as new row surfaces on eve of grudge bout
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- Eni Aluko APOLOGISES to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits in shock attack
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr's weigh-in farce shows Conor Benn showdown is more of a marketing masterpiece than a bona fide brawl, writes JEFF POWELL
- The cheapest ticket going for £675, pubs preparing to be drunk dry and even special edition pies! Mail Sport hits the streets of Liverpool as fans gear up for wild title celebrations to banish Covid memories
- Former Arsenal star admits defeat in addiction battle as he urges other players to 'NOT follow' in his footsteps
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says former Liverpool star can BITE him
- Ruben Amorim breaks his silence on Man United's £62.5m move for Matheus Cunha - and reveals he has already decided who will leave this summer
- Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn warns he has 'no sympathy' and sends message on necklace at final face-off
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Chris Eubank Jr issues defiant six-word message after failing to make weight for Conor Benn fight - as he reveals BRUTAL reality of weight cutting ahead of title bout
- Wayne Rooney leaves fans in stitches as he fails to find Liverpool and Manchester on a map in 'fascinating' test of his geography skills
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
- Chris Eubank Jr could NOT have lost more weight, insists Tony Bellew - as he reacts to boxer tipping the scales over the limit ahead of Conor Benn showdown
- Stable boy at the centre of betting controversy to receive winnings on 'one-in-a-million' wager as bookmakers FINALLY agree to payout
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Unai Emery reveals Marcus Rashford is AHEAD of Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa's pecking order as boss outlines new roles for on-loan Man United star
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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