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FA Cup quarter-final draw in full: Port Vale handed daunting trip to Premier League giant
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final has been made, with League One's bottom club Port Vale being handed a daunting trip to a Premier League giant.19:14
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Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.21:27
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'keen' on summer swoop for West Ham defender
Chelsea are reportedly showing keen interest in signing West Ham United defender El Hadji Malick Diouf in the summer window.Mar 8, 19:38
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Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea: Liam Rosenior justifies team-selection risks despite FA Cup scare
Liam Rosenior talks up the necessity and benefits of rotating his squad, despite Chelsea needing extra time to edge out Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday evening.Mar 8, 10:53
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Wrexham vs. Chelsea team news: Liam Rosenior makes nine changes for FA Cup tie
Wrexham and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie at the Racecourse Ground.Mar 7, 16:38
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Wrexham vs. Chelsea team news: Blues academy duo to travel with squad for FA Cup tie
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior reveals that two of the club's academy will travel with the senior squad for Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie at Wrexham.Mar 7, 11:01
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Man City transfer news: Citizens hold 'informal talks' with Bayern Munich midfielder who is on Chelsea's radar
Manchester City reportedly hold 'informal talks' over a potential move for Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic.Mar 7, 00:47
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Saturday's FA Cup predictions and previews including Newcastle vs. Man City, Wrexham vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's FA Cup fixtures, including Newcastle United against Manchester City.Mar 7, 00:00
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Everton transfer news: Chelsea player ‘firmly on their radar’ as five summer targets are identified
Everton reportedly identify five ‘eye-catching’ transfer targets ahead of the summer transfer window, including one from Chelsea, one from Fulham and one from Wolves.Mar 6, 18:14
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Team News: Wrexham vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash between Wrexham and Chelsea.Mar 6, 17:45
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Arsenal style of football: Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior weighs in on Mikel Arteta approach
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defends Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta after criticism of his style of football and time-wasting ploy.Mar 6, 15:40
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Chelsea team news: Liam Rosenior reveals stance on rotation for Wrexham FA Cup tie
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior reveals whether he intends to rotate his squad for Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie against Wrexham.Mar 6, 15:13
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'join race' for Fulham starlet wanted by two Premier League rivals
Manchester United allegedly become the latest club to join the race for a Fulham starlet who may leave Craven Cottage at the end of the season.Mar 6, 15:05
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Chelsea team news: Liam Rosenior dismisses outside perception of goalkeeper situation ahead of Wrexham FA Cup tie
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior claims that he holds a different perception of the club's goalkeeper situation to the majority of supporters and media.Mar 6, 14:51
Chelsea injury news: Mixed Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens update provided ahead of Wrexham FA Cup tie
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Wrexham vs. Chelsea: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Wrexham against Chelsea in the FA Cup, including TV and streaming options.Mar 6, 10:04
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