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Adrian Kajumba, Football Reporter

Graduate of BA (Hons) Journalism degree at Southampton Institute (now Solent University), NCTJ Diploma at Highbury College, Portsmouth and National Qualification. Started out as a news reporter in south London before starting in sport at The Southern Daily Echo, moving to The Daily Star, Daily Mirror and then Daily Mail. Football is the world's best sport and, as a failed former goalkeeper, keep an eye on those who do it far better. Also a fan of tennis and athletics.

Coverage: Football

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'I thought I would fit the project well': Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer on his reasons for leaving boyhood club Man City... after making Premier League history with four first-half goals against Brighton

29/09/24 09:49

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Thinking a few steps ahead, it seems, is something that is second nature to Cole Palmer both on and off the pitch. Brighton certainly couldn't keep up with the Chelsea star on Saturday as he became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League game in the Blues' 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge. Last month, Wolves didn't find it any easier as Palmer registered a goal and three assists to lead Chelsea to a 6-2 victory to kickstart Enzo Maresca's tenure....read

Inside the mind of the Premier League's top scorer COLE PALMER, who continues to show why Pep Guardiola was wrong to let him go
16/04/24 11:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Thinking a few steps ahead, it seems, is something that has always been second nature to 21-year-old Cole Palmer both on and off the pitch.
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Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea's game against Liverpool after his flight was DELAYED... with Senegal's players ordered to return to their homeland after AFCON exit
31/01/24 03:51
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed Chelsea were looking into getting striker Jackson back in time following Senegal's AFCON last-16 exit on Monday against the Ivory Coast.
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ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Liverpool are joining Chelsea in the unknown after Jurgen Klopp's decision to step down... they will hope the rebuilding process doesn't take as long as it has at Stamford Bridge
31/01/24 03:04
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Not so long ago, Liverpool v Chelsea was the Premier League's standout rivalry. Title and top four races have been defined by their meetings in years gone by.
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Nicolas Jackson could return for Chelsea TONIGHT for the Blues' game against Liverpool after Senegal's AFCON exit... as Mauricio Pochettino suggests the forward can 'arrive and score the winning goal'
31/01/24 08:43
Chelsea were yesterday exploring the logistics involved with getting the striker back following Senegal's last-16 exit on Monday, with Mauricio Pochettino ready to involve him if possible.
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Luton 4-0 Brighton: Elijah Adebayo HAT-TRICK inspires Hatters to stunning win in front of Tom Lockyer to lift Rob Edwards' side out of the relegation zone and leave Seagulls down in eighth
30/01/24 09:51
Luton were blown away by Brighton on their introduction to the Premier League back in August. Fast forward almost six months and they showed how far they have come by getting revenge.
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Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will be fit to face Liverpool in major injury boost for Chelsea... and Mauricio Pochettino could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson after Senegal's AFCON exit
30/01/24 02:20
Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will return to Chelsea's squad for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool and they could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson from AFCON duty
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Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa: Premier League rivals cancel each other out at Stamford Bridge... as Chelsea spurn several chances after Douglas Luiz had a goal ruled out for handball
26/01/24 09:39
CHELSEA 0-0 ASTON VILLA - ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea and Aston Villa couldn't be separated so will do it all again in a fourth-round replay.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says Armando Broja has 'amazing potential' but admits the young striker may find it difficult to emulate Blues legends Didier Drogba and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
25/01/24 10:30
Pochettino has backed Armando to show his potential like Kane though it is not easy as a young Chelsea striker following in the footsteps of Drogba and Hasselbaink.
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Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto could return from injury for Chelsea's game against Liverpool next week following minor lay-offs
25/01/24 01:50
The French duo have returned to full training after spells on the sideline and closing in on returns, though will miss Friday's FA Cup fourth round visit of Aston Villa before the Liverpool match.
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Ben Chilwell insists he has 'unfinished business' at Wembley as Chelsea defender targets Carabao Cup glory against Liverpool after losing three finals with the Blues
24/01/24 10:30
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Ben Chilwell says he has unfinished business at Wembley after leading Chelsea into the Carabao Cup final.
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals he is 'desperate' to win a trophy in England after reaching Carabao Cup final... following painful defeats at last hurdle when he was Tottenham manager
24/01/24 12:28
Pochettino is now one more win away from lifting his first piece of silverware with an English club after losing Carabao Cup and Champions League finals during his Tottenham reign.
Cole Palmer's cold celebration gives former team-mate the shivers, Mauricio Pochettino is facing a Robert Sanchez dilemma... and Carrick family are down in the dumps
23/01/24 10:21
Chelsea reached the Carabao Cup final with a 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday.
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CHELSEA RATINGS: Cole Palmer roamed around in trademark style and Axel Disasi enjoyed himself at right back in 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough… but which Blues star scored just 5/10?
23/01/24 10:12
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: It was a chastening night for Middlesbrough but this was all about Chelsea's richly assembled side, who, for the first time in a while, clicked on all fronts.
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Brighton 0-0 Wolves: Seagulls climb above Manchester United in the table as wasteful visitors spurn the chance to clinch fourth straight league win
22/01/24 09:41
BRIGHTON 0-0 WOLVES - ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMEX: All of a sudden, Brighton have become a very different team with mixed benefits, but the goals have dried up too.
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Ivan Toney backed to better Eric Cantona's comeback on his return from an eight-month ban... as Brentford boss Thomas Frank claims the star will 'hit the ground running' to aid the Bees
19/01/24 10:31
Eric Cantona, Christian Eriksen and David Beckham were some of the names that sprung to mind as Thomas Frank looked ahead to Ivan Toney's long-awaited Brentford comeback.
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Ivan Toney will captain Brentford on his Premier League return against Nottingham Forest tomorrow... with Thomas Frank urging he is '99.9 per cent' certain the striker will stay with the Bees despite Arsenal and Chelsea interest
19/01/24 09:10
Striker Toney, who Frank reiterated is 99.9 per cent likely to stay at Brentford this month, was unable to train with his teammates for the first four months of his suspension.
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Christopher Nkunku could return to training this week in huge boost for Chelsea, after Mauricio Pochettino had admitted he was 'worried' about latest injury setback
16/01/24 07:23
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Christopher Nkunku has been earmarked for a possible return to training this week in a fitness boost for Mauricio Pochettino. He has been sidelined since December.
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Chelsea's stars have been given three days off after edging out neighbours Fulham... and manager Mauricio Pochettino could do with a rest too
14/01/24 11:31
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea's players were given three days off after edging out Fulham, with Mauricio Pochettino feeling they need a chance to catch their breath.
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Fulham's Tom Cairney insists he was 'bamboozled' by inconsistent decisions during defeat to Chelsea... after Malo Gusto escaped a red card for studs-up challenge on Willian
14/01/24 10:30
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Tom Cairney said he was 'bamboozled' by the inconsistency in refereeing decisions after Chelsea defender Malo Gusto escaped a red card during their 1-0 win on Saturday.
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Marco Silva laments decision not to show Malo Gusto a red card for tackle on Willian during Fulham's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea... and claims it is 'difficult to understand' the inconsistency in Premier League officiating
13/01/24 03:29
Defender Gusto was instead shown a yellow following the first-half flashpoint when the game was goalless, allowing Chelsea to keep 11 men on the field and go onto win narrowly.
Cole Palmer asked Pep Guardiola to go out on loan before he was told 'you stay or get sold'... after pushing for his move to Chelsea the 21-year-old opens up on his instant Blues impact and breaking into the England side
12/01/24 05:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: He is equally aware of what is coming next when the topic of his £42.5m move from Manchester City to Chelsea is discussed.
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Mauricio Pochettino admits he is 'a little bit worried' about Christopher Nkunku's injury problems with the £53m forward once again sidelined after missing the first half of the season
12/01/24 01:27
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Nkunku has managed just four appearances since joining Chelsea but is still dealing with a hip issue having missed the first half of the season due to a knee injury.
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Mauricio Pochettino warns his players that the Chelsea badge counts for nothing against Middlesbrough and insists they must be on top form to avoid shock in the Carabao Cup
08/01/24 10:31
Mauricio Pochettino has warned Chelsea to be humble and think about their current 'reality', not the club's history and badge, or they could be in for a shock against Middlesbrough.
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Warning signs concern Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea boss calls on his players to 'respect' Middlesbrough in Carabao Cup semi-final
07/01/24 10:31
Mauricio Pochettino punched his fist repeatedly into the palm of his hand in that animated way managers do when they want more from their players.
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PLAYER RATINGS: Raheem Sterling produces moment of magic as Chelsea cruise past Preston to book their place in the FA Cup fourth round... while Alfie Gilchrist dazzles on his full debut
06/01/24 08:39
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The Blues started the game in second gear, allowing Preston several chances and missing many of their own.
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Chelsea 4-0 Preston: Blues cruise into the FA Cup fourth round as three-goal salvo in 11 second-half minutes downs Championship visitors... with Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez on target
06/01/24 07:27
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: For the best part of an hour, Preston performed in a manner that suggested Stamford Bridge could be the scene of some FA Cup magic.
West Ham 0-0 Brighton: Seagulls claim their first clean sheet in the Premier League this season and move above Manchester United into seventh place... as a smattering of boos greet the Hammers at the final whistle
02/01/24 09:26
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE LONDON STADIUM: A point at home to Brighton, depleted or not, was not enough for some and a smattering of boos greeted the final whistle.
Roberto De Zerbi insists James Milner can 'play for years' as the Brighton boss backs 37-year-old veteran to chase down Gareth Barry's all-time Premier League appearance record
01/01/24 10:30
Milner, who turns 38 on Thursday, will edge closer to Gareth Barry's tally of 652 appearances when he faces West Ham tonight, and move level with second-placed Ryan Giggs on 632.
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Wing wizard Michael Olise showed why he is in England's sights with his double against Brentford... and underlined Crystal Palace's players' respect for Roy Hodgson in stunning performance
31/12/23 10:31
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: He is in England's sights and also eligible for Nigeria and Algeria but boss Roy Hodgson is eager to let his star make a call on his own international future.
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Roy Hodgson slams 'disrespectful' sack talk as the Crystal Palace boss FINALLY brings an end to the Eagles' eight-game winless run against Brentford as the 76-year-old points to his own 'incredible' CV
30/12/23 10:31
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: The Palace manager went into this game on the back of an eight-game winless run but insisted he pays no attention to 'outside noise'.
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Crystal Palace 3-1 Brentford: Eagles pick up all three points thanks to goals from Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze against the Bees... as Thomas Frank's side suffer FIFTH defeat in a row
30/12/23 05:01
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: When Roy Hodgson needed them most, they kicked in for Palace's manager, who inspired the timeliest of victories from his side.
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Bournemouth star Hamed Junior Traore 'is suffering from malaria after falling ill on international duty with Ivory Coast' - and is set for a 'lengthy spell on the sidelines after being discharged from hospital'
29/12/23 12:57
Traore, 23, a January loan arrival from Sassuolo, has spent a number of weeks in hospital after the illness was picked up on international duty with the Ivory Coast in November.
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Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno to escape FA punishment after altercation with a ball boy during his side's 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth
27/12/23 10:56
Goalkeeper Leno made contact with the youngster - touching rather than pushing him manager Marco Silva insisted - as he went to retrieve the ball in the second half.
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Bournemouth 3-0 Fulham: Goals from Dominic Solanke, Justin Kluivert and Luis Sinisterra see Cherries cruise to victory... with Bernd Leno's ball boy shove capping a day to forget for visitors
26/12/23 04:55
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Bernd Leno did not quite take Boxing Day literally but could still be in hot water after getting physical with one of the Bournemouth ball boys.
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Mauricio Pochettino is feeling far from festive as he prepares to bring his Chelsea players in for Christmas Day training 24 hours after their trip to Wolves... with Argentine admitting his side cannot afford a day off
23/12/23 11:06
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea's players will be in for training on Christmas Day, with Mauricio Pochettino claiming they have so many games to prepare for he cannot give them a day off.
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Luton 1-0 Newcastle: Andros Townsend's first-half header secures Hatters' third Premier League win of the season with the winger paying tribute to Tom Lockyer after his goal
23/12/23 04:57
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT KENILWORTH ROAD: But what would have lifted Lockyer just as much was the performance his teammates produced in his absence,
Andros Townsend pays tribute to Tom Lockyer by celebrating with a shirt bearing the Luton captain's name after heading the Hatters in front against Newcastle
23/12/23 03:36
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Lockyer is now at home recovering following a cardiac arrest against Bournemouth last week.
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Mauricio Pochettino delivers blunt warning to stars and agents moaning about lack of game time - insisting Chelsea are not a charity - and admitting he is 'annoyed' by behaviour as Blues languish in 10th
22/12/23 03:39
Competition for places in certain departments of Pochettino's squad is hotting up with big summer signings Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia fit again after long-term injuries.
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Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton: Danny Welbeck's late, looping header denies Eagles win over bitter rivals after Jordan Ayew's opener and moves Roberto De Zerbi's side up to eighth
21/12/23 09:58
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: Danny Welbeck was sent on for Simon Adingra at half-time and it eventually paid off when the former Man United striker looped in a brilliant header.
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Chelsea will issue stadium BAN to fan who ran onto the pitch to CONFRONT Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka in Blues' Carabao Cup quarter-final win amid police investigation
20/12/23 02:44
The fan entered the pitch from the Matthew Harding Stand after Mykhailo Mudryk scored a stoppage-time equaliser and taunted Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka.
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Chelsea vs Newcastle PLAYER RATINGS: Djordje Petrovic is the hero for the Blues as they reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals while Kieran Trippier endures a hugely disappointing night
19/12/23 11:06
Chelsea beat Newcastle on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. Mail Sport's Adrian Kajumba assesses how both sets of players performed.
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THE NOTEBOOK: Invisible man Lewis Hall finds it hard to get noticed, Callum Wilson gives Chelsea fans the Ollie Watkins treatment... and Mykhaylo Mudryk irks coaches before dramatic equaliser
19/12/23 10:54
Chelsea booked their place in the semi-finals of the League Cup on Tuesday when they defeated Newcastle United 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the two sides finished the 90 minutes level at 1-1.
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Police and Chelsea launch probe after fan ran onto the pitch to CONFRONT Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka after Mykhailo Mudryk scored dramatic late equaliser in Carabao Cup quarter-final clash
19/12/23 10:39
The supporter ran on from the Matthew Harding stand and barged into Dubravka seconds after Mykhailo Mudryk's injury-time equaliser which forced penalties.
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Ollie Watkins reveals celebration against former club Brentford was a response to a FAN who was 'abusing' the ex-Bees striker... after Aston Villa star nets late winner for visitors
17/12/23 04:48
After scoring the late winner for Aston Villa, Watkins shoved his hand through the net and jabbed his finger forcefully in the direction of the supporters behind the goal.
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Mauricio Pochettino insists his faltering Chelsea side are still a work in progress ahead of Saturday's clash with Sheffield United
15/12/23 10:31
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Time is not something Chelsea managers tend to get too much of. And despite claims that things will be different, Graham Potter lasted just seven months.
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Robert Sanchez will MISS the festive period after picking up a knee injury against Everton - with the untested Djordje Petrovic set to deputise for the Spaniard as Chelsea face more injury woes
15/12/23 01:22
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea have yet to put an official timeline on how long goalkeeper Sanchez will be sidelined though sources expect he will be unavailable for around four weeks.
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EXCLUSIVE: Brighton's medical team overhaul continues as club doctor Vicann During leaves the club just two days after head of medical performance Adam Brett's departure
14/12/23 04:41
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AND SAMI MOKBEL: Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that Brighton's head of medical and performance Adam Brett had left the club after nine years at the Seagulls.
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Everton and Burnley among clubs across Europe interested in signing ex-Derby youngster Archie Brown... with left back on England U21's radar having shone abroad in Switzerland and Belgium since leaving Rams
13/12/23 04:07
Defender Brown has been making a name for himself abroad since leaving the Pride Park club in 2021 having come through their academy. He has been on the radar of sides across Europe.
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Nicolas Jackson escapes FA punishment despite grabbing Nathan Patterson's throat during Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Everton... as Blues star avoids retrospective disciplinary action
12/12/23 12:28
Nicolas Jackson grabbed Everton's Nathan Patterson around the throat during the bust-up and had to be pulled away from the scene by Mauricio Pochettino and members of Chelsea staff.
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Small issues are weighing heavily on Mauricio Pochettino: Boss thinks lack of height makes Chelsea prone to aerial attack, but FFP fears mean they can't throw money at the problem with THREE players wanted
11/12/23 04:43
Of the 10 outfield players that started for Chelsea in Sunday's loss at Everton , only four were 6ft or over - Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile , Cole Palmer and Armando Broja.
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Burnley have their own gem in James Trafford after shelling out a club-record £19m to sign the young goalkeeper from Man City last summer
10/12/23 10:31
James Trafford, 21, has faced criticism in a difficult top-flight baptism but his heroics backed up why he was so highly thought of at City. His 10 saves were crucial to Burnley earning a point.
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Roberto de Zerbi claims Brighton aren't a top team and he is not a top coach as Seagulls' inconsistency continues in draw against Burnley
09/12/23 10:31
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMERICAN EXPRESS STADIUM: Brighton had only Simon Adingra's late equaliser to show for their dominance as they were made to settle for a point.
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Brighton 1-1 Burnley: Simon Adingra rescues a point for Roberto De Zerbi's side after Wilson Odobert opener
09/12/23 05:02
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMEX: Vincent Kompany's Burnley led through Wilson Odobert's first-half strike and were managing to keep Brighton at bay as the clock ticked towards full time.
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Mauricio Pochettino admits he is worried about Chelsea's poor record defending crosses ahead of their trip to Everton... as towering Toffees could prove a handful for the Blues
08/12/23 10:30
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: McTominay outmuscled stand-in captain Levi Colwill to score from Alejandro Garnacho's cross leaving Pochettino facing questions about his side being bullied.
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Mauricio Pochettino admits Chelsea must accept criticism after they were booed by their own fans following a limp Man United defeat
08/12/23 02:00
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Some in the away section turned on Pochettino's players as they went towards them following a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
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Brighton 2-1 Brentford: 18-year-old Jack Hinshelwood scores the winner with his first senior goal as Roberto De Zerbi's side come from behind to win
06/12/23 09:34
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMEX STADIUM: The passion in the versatile 18 year-old's goal celebration and as he led more of them at full-time said it all.
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Newcastle consider shock move for David de Gea, with Man United's former goalkeeper an option to replace injured Nick Pope - who could be out for four months - if he'll take a wage cut
04/12/23 11:08
EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Newcastle are considering their options, including a possible move for free agent David de Gea, as they await the results of scans on Nick Pope 's shoulder injury.
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Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope set to undergo scans on a dislocated shoulder and could require surgery... but the Magpies are optimistic he will not be out for longer than five months
04/12/23 09:40
Pope is facing a lengthy lay-off, with an operation currently considered the most likely course of action, after he was forced off late on at St James's Park.
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Fulham 3-2 Wolves: Willian's contentious 94th-minute penalty ends Cottagers' winless run after visitors had twice equalised with THREE spot-kicks scored
27/11/23 10:04
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: If decision do even out over the course of a season, Wolves will eventually be in for a glut of them going in their favour.
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Arsenal and Manchester City amongst Premier League clubs watching 15-year-old Denmark prospect Tristan Aldcroft Panduro, with the Copenhagen midfielder also eligible to play for England
27/11/23 10:51
Midfielder Panduro is rated as one of Denmark's best young talents and captains their under-16s, doing so most recently in a four-team friendly international competition in Alicante.
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Former Cardiff City defender Jack Simpson issues public apology after being banned for calling his Asian team-mate a 'dirty P***'... and pleads for chance to salvage his career
21/11/23 05:57
Jack Simpson has issued a public apology and spoken of his hopes that his professional career is not over after being banned for racially abusing a former teammate.
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Robert Sanchez insists Chelsea CAN qualify for the Champions League this season... urging his side has the 'spirit, belief and quality' to finish in the top four after drawing 4-4 with Man City
13/11/23 01:00
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Recent weeks have suggested Chelsea are on the up, with five wins and two draws - against title chasers Arsenal and Manchester City - among their last eight results.
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Mauricio Pochettino's furious tirade at officials will NOT be punished further by the FA... after the Chelsea boss apologised for 'crossing the limit' at the end of his side's thrilling 4-4 draw with Man City
13/11/23 12:35
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Mauricio Pochettino will avoid any further punishment from the FA after his furious full-time reaction following Chelsea's dramatic draw against Manchester City.
PLAYER RATINGS: Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling influential after inspiring Chelsea to draw with former club Man City... but Josko Gvardiol struggled in an uncomfortable outing
12/11/23 08:19
Chelsea and Manchester City played out a breathless spectacle with Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling netting against their former club. ADRIAN KAJUMBA has rated the players...
The curious case of hat-trick hero Nicolas Jackson... who still has his doubters despite netting three times against Tottenham
10/11/23 10:31
He may have walked away with the match ball but Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson also walked off with his detractors still unconvinced following his treble at Tottenham on Monday night.
Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea and the FA decided Reece James would not join Gareth Southgate's England squad... as the Blues boss claims his skipper is 'desperate' to join the Three Lions
10/11/23 02:23
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Southgate suggested Chelsea right-back James had turned down a call up as 'he doesn't feel he is quite ready' having only recently returned from a hamstring injury.
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ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Edin Terzic learned the ropes under Jurgen Klopp and Slaven Bilic... Now Dortmund's boss and lifelong fan is ready to take down Newcastle again
07/11/23 01:10
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: 'He's got a love for that club that is pretty similar to me at West Ham,' former Hammers captain and now sporting director Mark Noble said of Dortmund fan-turned-boss Terzic.
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Liverpool turn up the heat on Luton Town after Hatters fans were heard tragedy chanting during 1-1 draw - as Bedfordshire Police get involved and the FA 'strongly condemn' unsavoury singing
06/11/23 08:36
Liverpool were forced to contact Luton on Monday questioning their response to the tragedy chanting that marred Sunday's draw between the two sides.
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Liverpool contact Luton to question their response to the tragedy chanting heard during their Premier League clash... with the FA launching an investigation and police holding discussions with the Hatters
06/11/23 04:11
The taunts were sung by some home fans during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Kenilworth Road, and the FA says it is now looking for information from Luton.
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reveals Luis Diaz told team-mates he didn't want them to suffer with him after kidnap of his parents... as he claims the 'horrible' situation will motivate the squad
06/11/23 04:00
Captain Virgil Van Dijk opened up about the shock that spread through the Liverpool camp after they learned forward Diaz's mother and father had been snatched off the streets in Colombia.
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Emotional moment Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp embraces Luis Diaz on the pitch after star unveiled message calling for kidnappers to release his father - as teammates say they 'feel his pain' and hail his 'character and inner strength'
06/11/23 12:55
The 26-year-old winger scored an extraordinary 'emotional' late equaliser at Luton Town yesterday, raising his shirt to reveal a message demanding 'Libertad Para Papa' - 'Freedom for Papa'.
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Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Virgil van Dijk have led the protests over scheduling with football gripped by crisis amid more injuries than ever before... so why is nothing been done?
06/11/23 12:25
Jurgen Klopp is constantly aghast at fixture scheduling. Virgil van Dijk claimed that while 'players are getting paid well, it should not come at the cost of our health'.
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Luis Diaz issues emotional appeal to father's kidnappers to free him as Liverpool star says his family are 'desperate' with worry
05/11/23 11:49
Luis Diaz's father has been held for over a week by a guerrilla group, the national Liberation Army (ELN), in his homeland. Diaz posted a statement after scoring in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Luton on Sunday.
Rob Edwards rues 'what if' moment for Luton Town after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in 1-1 draw with Liverpool - as Hatters boss insists they have the 'belief' to avoid relegation after a 'fighting' display
05/11/23 08:39
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Rob Edwards was full of pride after his Luton Town held Liverpool to a draw at Kenilworth Road.
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Jurgen Klopp comforts Luis Diaz after Liverpool forward scores equaliser at Luton following kidnapping of his dad... and he celebrates by unveiling 'freedom for Papa' shirt
05/11/23 07:54
Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to Luis Diaz after he came off the bench to score an 'emotional' equaliser for Liverpool at Luton.
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THE NOTEBOOK: Darwin Nunez registers season record nine shots in one game but still draws blank, Teden Mengi impresses at the back and Jurgen Klopp labels Luton's dressing room 'Mount Everest'
05/11/23 07:44
Luis Diaz rescued a point for Liverpool with his late equaliser securing a 1-1 draw away at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town.
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Adored... but ignored: As Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino prepares for his reunion with Tottenham we reveal the story of his brutal sacking and how close he was to an emotional return
04/11/23 10:30
Time heals all. Spurs chairman Levy and Pochettino have since worked through their differences - and there were a few.
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Roy Hodgson regrets blast at kids as the Crystal Palace boss admits he was WRONG to criticise young stars for their performances against Tottenham
02/11/23 10:30
Boss Hodgson singled out Matheus Franca, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Naouirou Ahamada after the 2-1 home loss, saying: 'They didn't do anything for us at all, really. We became much weaker.'
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Tottenham fans will respect Mauricio Pochettino on his return to north London when Spurs host Chelsea, claims Ange Postecoglou: 'He almost took the club to the ultimate summit'
02/11/23 10:30
Chelsea manager Pochettino will be facing his former club for the first time since his 2019 exit. He transformed Spurs into title contenders and reached a Champions League final in reign.
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