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  Chelsea could set a new English football record when they welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge for Monday's Premier League contest. The Blues missed the opportunity to claim a second straight victory in last Sunday's meeting with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Jayden Bogle levelled after Thiago Silva had given Chelsea the lead, before Noni Madueke saw his effort cancelled out by Oli McBurnie's 93rd-minute equaliser. Chelsea are finding it tough to strike a balance between attack and defence, having found the net at will in recent weeks while leaking goals at an alarming rate. As a result, the Blues could become the first team in English football history to score and concede at least twice in eight consecutive matches. Chelsea's current run began with a 3-2 FA Cup win over Leeds United, before they played out a 2-2 draw with fellow West London club Brentford. Mauricio Pochettino's side then beat Newcastle United 4-3 and Leicester City 4-2 in the Premier League and...

  Ross Barkley has insisted he is "focused" on Luton Town's survival fight amid interest from Manchester United. There has been a suggestion that Barkley could reunite with Sir Jim Ratcliffe after previously playing for Ligue 1 side Nice, who are owned by the Man United shareholder. The midfielder has emerged as a potential target for the Red Devils after putting in a number of impressive performances since signing for Luton last summer. As it stands, Barkley could be available on a free transfer, with his Luton deal reportedly set to expire at the end of the season. While he appears to be on Man United's radar, Barkley has no intention of entertaining those rumours, insisting his prime focus is on Luton's survival bid. "I want to play in the Premier League," Barkley told Sky Sports News. "I want to play in Europe again but I'm not really focused on that now. "I want to help the club stay in the league. I love the club. It's helped me s...

 Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Juventus' Adrien Rabiot over a potential move to England during the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old is enjoying a productive season for the Old Lady in Serie A, finding the net on four occasions and providing three assists in 25 league appearances. Juventus are currently third in the top-flight standings, 20 points behind first-placed Inter Milan and seven ahead of fifth-placed Roma heading into the final moments of the campaign. Rabiot remains an important member for his national side on the international stage, representing 2018 World Cup winners France during their March friendlies. Since making the switch to the Allianz Stadium from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2019, the midfielder has made 204 appearances for the Old Lady, scoring 21 times. Man Utd open talks with Juventus man Rabiot? According to Calciomercato, Man United have commenced talks with Juventus midfielder Rabiot over a possible switch to Old Traf...

 Real Madrid will be without the services of Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba for Saturday's La Liga clash with Mallorca, but Rodrygo has been declared fit after a fitness scare. Courtois and Alaba remain absent due to knee injuries, but Los Blancos are otherwise in strong shape, with Vinicius Junior back in a league squad, having missed out against Athletic Bilbao through suspension. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make changes to his XI following Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester City, with the second leg due to take place next week. Rodrygo had emerged as a doubt for the game with Mallorca when he was unable to train on Friday due to a knock, but the Brazil international has been named in the squad. Eder Militao is being tipped to make just his second start of the campaign and his first since damaging his ACL last August against Athletic Bilbao. Should the centre-back come through the clash with Mallorca unscathed, he could start...

  Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola said that he would not be able to have a clear understanding of the fitness of his squad until after Friday afternoon's training session. The Citizens were missing Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Real Madrid due to injuries. Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne did not feature in the 3-3 draw at Bernabeu due to an illness. There was concern over Phil Foden, meanwhile, when he was substituted in the latter stages of the clash in the Spanish capital following a knock. Man City will return to Premier League action at home to Luton Town on Saturday afternoon before welcoming Real Madrid for the second leg of their European Cup quarter-final, and there have been claims that Walker could be available for the return fixture. Man City set to be boosted for second leg against Real Madrid Guardiola has said that Foden's fitness will be assessed ahead of the Luton clash, while the Spaniard suggeste...

  Aiming to regain a lead at the summit of the Premier League table as the title race heats up, Liverpool will welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield on Sunday. A draw with Manchester United last weekend saw the hosts fall behind Arsenal on goal difference with seven top-flight games remaining this term, while their visitors sit 14th amidst a five-match winless streak. Match preview Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday with the aim of retaking the lead in what is shaping up to be a historic Premier League title race, in their bid to win the top flight for the second time under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp before his departure at the end of the season. Indeed, the Reds have held a strong position for almost the entirety of the campaign thus far, maintaining a top-two place since November and building a slender lead over Arsenal and defending champions Manchester City. After moving just ahead of their two title rivals with a seven-match unbeaten streak, in which they picked...

  Kai Havertz's recent goal-scoring form for Arsenal has reportedly prompted a reassessment of the Gunners' summer transfer plans. The Germany international scored and provided an assist in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, which helped them reclaim the top spot in the Premier League. With that, the 24-year-old attacker has taken his tally this term to 10 goals, which is his best return since moving to the Premier League back in 2020. Before Havertz regained his scoring form, there were several reports suggesting that Mikel Arteta's side were considering strengthening their attacking lineup in the upcoming transfer window. It was speculated that they were particularly interested in securing a striker to compete with and provide backup for Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal cool interest in Ivan Toney Ivan Toney was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer, but according to the Mirror, a move for the Brentford talisman is now...

  Four days on from their Champions League thriller in Madrid, Manchester City return to Premier League action when they face Luton Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Citizens claimed an emphatic 6-2 away victory over the Hatters in the FA Cup just under two months ago, with Erling Haaland scoring five goals at Kenilworth Road. Match preview Encounters between Man City and Real Madrid never cease to amaze and the football world was blessed with another absorbing goal-laden showdown between the two clubs on Tuesday when they shared the spoils in a rollercoaster 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bernardo Silva's second-minute opener was swiftly cancelled out by two deflected strikes from Los Blancos, before two wonderful long-range goals from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol fired the Citizens back in front midway through the second half. However, a stunning low volley from Federico Valverde rescued a draw for ...

Leicester City make the long trip to Plymouth Argyle on Friday evening knowing that they need to get back to winning ways in the Championship. At a time when the Foxes remain with their automatic-promotion fate in their own hands, their hosts sit in 20th position in the standings. Match preview With their fate continuing to remain in their own hands, Enzo Maresca cannot have too many complaints with where Leicester find themselves at this stage of the season. That said, Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Millwall was their fifth loss in nine Championship fixtures, having succumbed just four times in their opening 32 such outings. Off-the-field pressures may have played their part, yet it could just be mental fatigue from remaining on top throughout the campaign without getting over the line. Leicester somehow remain with the best away record in the division, collecting 42 points from 21 fixtures, but they have accumulated just one point from games at Hull City, Bristol City and Millwall. Mare...

Two faltering Premier League giants under immense pressure and at risk of failing to achieve their respective European targets will lock horns on Thursday night, as Chelsea play host to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. The West Londoners will be seeking revenge against the Red Devils after they lost 2-1 in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in December. Match preview Chelsea were dealt a fresh blow in their quest to secure European football for next season after they were pegged back twice to draw 2-2 at home to the 10 men of relegation-threatened Burnley last weekend. After Cole Palmer had his first-half opener - scored just moments after Lorenz Assignon was sent off for Burnley - cancelled out just two minutes after the interval by Josh Cullen, the Chelsea star netted a second to put the Blues back in front on the 78-minute mark. However, Dara O'Shea had the last laugh for the Clarets as he headed home Cullen's corner just three minutes later to rescue a valuable point ...