Enzo Maresca reveals threat he made to Chelsea starter

Enzo Maresca reveals threat he made to Chelsea starter

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca revealed that he threatened to substitute goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen if he played any long passes during his side’s 4-0 thumping of Southampton on Tuesday night. The Italian tactician has endured plenty of goalkeeping complications this season. Maresca spent the first six months of the campaign publicly backing Robert Sanchez despite his…

Dupont wary of twin threat posed by Smiths at Twickenham

Dupont wary of twin threat posed by Smiths at Twickenham

France captain Antoine Dupont is wary of the potential threat Fin Smith and Marcus Smith will pose in England’s attack on Saturday. England have rolled the dice for the round two fixture by giving Fin Smith his full debut at fly-half and moving Marcus Smith to full-back, changes they hope will ignite their attack. The…

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Newcastle v Arsenal: Howe wary of Gunners’ attacking threat despite first-leg advantage

Eddie Howe says Newcastle have to be “on their guard” against Arsenal as they try to secure a place in the EFL Cup final tomorrow night. The Magpies, who have not claimed a domestic trophy since 1955, won the first leg of their semi-final against the Gunners 2-0 at the Emirates after withstanding huge pressure…

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Papers: Man Utd's £900m adidas kit deal under relegation threat

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Manchester United’s £900m kit deal with adidas could be terminated by the German sportswear giant if the club were relegated from the Premier League. West Ham United striker Michail Antonio said he is “grateful for being alive” following a car crash that resulted in…