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Man City not perfect at Chelsea but still cut gap to Arsenal (ESPN)

Pep Guardiola said Man City would need to be perfect to catch Premier League leaders Arsenal. They weren't on Thursday, but they still beat Chelsea.

[Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang) when Sterling was forced off. Potter introduced Chukwuemeka, a highly rated but inexperienced teenager, [Conor Gallagher](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/266696/Conor-Gallagher) and two more youngsters in [Omari Hutchinson](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/322771/Omari-Hutchinson) (who was making his senior debut) and [Lewis Hall](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/106139/Lewis-Hall). [Wesley Fofana](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), [Armando Broja](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/291535/Armando-Broja), [Reece James](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/189007/Reece-James), [Ben Chilwell](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/225426/Ben-Chilwell) and [N'Golo Kante](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173556/ngolo-kante) are all already missing, but at least [Benoit Badiashile](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/282585/Benoit-Badiashile) was in the stands next to Boehly here, fresh from [completing a €37m move](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4842132/chelsea-sign-centre-back-benoit-badiashile-from-monaco) from [AS Monaco](/soccer/team?id=174) earlier in the day. There was even time for £45m signing [Kalvin Phillips](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/223453/Kalvin-Phillips) to make sure of things late on. [Champions League](/soccer/league/_/name/uefa.champions) final in the first half as Guardiola was in danger of overcomplicating his lineup as happened that night in Porto. [Mason Mount](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/231167/Mason-Mount) was missing from the starting lineup after picking up a knock in training, and within the first 22 minutes here, Chelsea had two more injuries to contend with as [Raheem Sterling](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling) and [Christian Pulisic](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/225607/Christian-Pulisic) limped off. City operated with a back three in possession as [Joao Cancelo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176399/joao-cancelo) was utilised in an advanced right-sided role. [Carney Chukwuemeka](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/294317/Carney-Chukwuemeka) hit the post toward the end of a first half short on goalmouth action. The sides will meet in the FA Cup third round at the Etihad on Sunday (11:30 a.m. [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights)

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FA Cup third-round talking points: Chelsea face imperious ... (Sky Sports)

Kai Havertz adorned the matchday programme for Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester City on Thursday and it was a reminder of his famous winner in ...

Liverpool have not had the best recent record against Wolves in recent FA Cup meetings, and they will be only too aware that it takes one moment to knock a team out. Welcome to the FA Cup third round where the biggest of giant-killings can happen. The Toffees are in a spiral and Friday's FA Cup trip to Manchester United will not provide the board with welcome respite. Indeed, Wolves have eliminated Liverpool in five of their seven FA Cup ties, including two under Jurgen Klopp - doing so again in the 2018/19 season. He has reinvented himself at St James' Park and earned the adoration of the fans with the speed of the club's transformation. The FA Cup visit of League Two Stevenage could just be the perfect opportunity. He has not started a game since the 2-0 loss to Newcastle in May. And that makes Chelsea's task of trying to break their losing run against City in the FA Cup this Sunday all the more difficult. Perhaps Havertz can come up with a special moment to stun Man City once more, as he did in that Champions League final... They will have to keep Erling Haaland quiet again and bring their youthful energy and intensity in midfield once more - but Potter can't magic up a more clinical attack and that looks to be where Chelsea's progress could come unstuck again. A lot has changed since that night - and this week's defeat means Chelsea have now lost four on the spin to City without scoring since that final. Mason Mount had missed the fixture entirely after picking up a knock in training and while there is hope he could be back in time for the weekend, Graham Potter's options look limited in comparison with what Pep Guardiola can call upon.

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Ex-Chelsea, Juventus star Gianluca Vialli dies at 58 (ESPN)

Former Chelsea and Juventus star Gianluca Vialli has died at the age of 58 after dealing with cancer for five years.

Their Sampdoria team had lost the European Cup final to Barcelona at the same venue 29 years earlier. The memory of him and his example will live forever in our hearts." Vialli scored twice as Sampdoria beat Anderlecht 2-0 in 1990 to lift the European Cup Winners' Cup. The pair celebrated with a tearful embrace that "was more beautiful than the hugs we used to give each other when I passed him the ball and he scored goals," Vialli said in a TV interview with Italy's RAI in November. Under Vialli, Chelsea won the League Cup and Cup Winners' Cup in 1998 and the FA Cup two years later before he too was dismissed. Vialli left the Genoa-based club in the summer of 1992, moving to Juventus, where after a sluggish start he rediscovered his goal-scoring touch and helped the Turin giants win the Italian league in 1995 and the Champions League the following season.

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Man City squad depth makes the difference at Chelsea (Reuters)

City coach Pep Guardiola threw on Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez - both guaranteed starters for many other teams - in the 60th minute, replacing England winger ...

It's frustrating for everybody at the moment." "This young boy has the ability and quality to not just play good, but to make his mates better. "I've never experienced anything like it," Potter said.

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Andrey Santos: Chelsea reach agreement to sign 18-year-old ... (Sky Sports)

Chelsea have agreed a deal for Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos, the Brazilian club have confirmed; the 18-year-old midfielder ended his Vasco career ...

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Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling having scan on hamstring injury (The Athletic)

Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has a hamstring strain and is having a scan today to determine the extent of his injury. Sterling does not want to rush his ...

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Chelsea 0-1 City: Stats of the match (Manchester City FC)

City ground out an excellent one goal victory at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night to maintain pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

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Chelsea boss Potter must consider whether to play 'woeful ... (Goal.com)

Chris Sutton has urged Chelsea boss Graham Potter to consider whether 'disinterested' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should ever play for the Blues again.

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Gallery: Back to work after Chelsea victory (Manchester City FC)

Pep Guardiola's side were in high spirits at training earlier today after last night's Premier League victory over Chelsea.

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Gianluca Vialli: 'This is truly an awful day' – Chelsea pay tribute to ... (Eurosport.com)

Chelsea have paid tribute to Gianluca Vialli after he died at the age of 58. Vialli was a player and manager at Chelsea from 1996 to 2000.

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Ex-Chelsea, Juventus star Gianluca Vialli dies at 58 (ESPN)

Former Chelsea and Juventus star Gianluca Vialli has died at the age of 58 following a long battle with cancer.

Their Sampdoria team had lost the European Cup final to Barcelona at the same venue 29 years earlier. The memory of him and his example will live forever in our hearts." Vialli scored twice as Sampdoria beat Anderlecht 2-0 in 1990 to lift the European Cup Winners' Cup. The pair celebrated with a tearful embrace that "was more beautiful than the hugs we used to give each other when I passed him the ball and he scored goals," Vialli said in a TV interview with Italy's RAI in November. Under Vialli, Chelsea won the League Cup and Cup Winners' Cup in 1998 and the FA Cup two years later before he too was dismissed. Vialli left the Genoa-based club in the summer of 1992, moving to Juventus, where after a sluggish start he rediscovered his goal-scoring touch and helped the Turin giants win the Italian league in 1995 and the Champions League the following season.

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Football: Amid Chelsea interest, Benfica condemn 'disrespectful ... (The Straits Times)

Fernandez has a €120 million (S$170 million) buy-out clause in his contract. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“They try to get the player on their side. “Enzo is a very good boy and a fantastic football player. “So I have to dodge it. “We will try in every window to improve, but January is a complicated one because it’s the middle of the season.” AFP, REUTERS “To make the player crazy and then to pretend they can pay the clause, and later they want to negotiate,” he explained. “They know that we don’t want to sell the player, so they try to get the player on their side with a lot of money.”

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Chelsea sign Brazilian youngster Andrey Santos (ESPN)

Chelsea have completed the signing of Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos, with sources telling ESPN the fee is in the region of £18 million.

The youngster will end his first spell at the club from Sao Januario at the age of 18 with 38 appearances and eight goals." [Talles Magno](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/288930/Talles-Magno), [Paulinho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/258271/Paulinho) and [Philippe Coutinho](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/130372/Philippe-Coutinho). [Benoit Badiashile](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/282585/Benoit-Badiashile) [arrived in a £34m transfer](/soccer-transfers/story/4842132/chelsea-sign-centre-back-benoit-badiashile-from-monaco) from Monaco and their [acquisition of striker](/soccer-transfers/story/4839365/chelsea-agree-deal-for-young-striker-david-datro-fofana) [David Datro Fofana](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/301047/David-Datro-Fofana) from Molde for £10.5m. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) have completed the signing of Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey [Santos](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153754/Santos), with sources telling ESPN the fee is in the region of £18 million. [club statement read](https://vasco.com.br/boasorteandreysantos/). "Vasco da Gama agreed this Friday (01/06) the permanent transfer of the athlete Andrey Santos to European football," a

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Chelsea reach agreement to sign Brazil youngster Santos (CNA)

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Vasco da Gama for the transfer of Brazil Under-20 international Andrey Santos, the Brazilian club said on Friday.

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Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount, Pulisic: Chelsea injury news and ... (Football.London)

Chelsea injury news: The latest from the treatment room as Graham Potter prepares for the clash with Manchester City clash in the FA Cup at the weekend.

Having made quite the impression under Potter, it was a sad blow for the former Southampton loanee. It’s a surgery, so it’s a minimum period of four months. Having missed most of the season so far, former Leicester man Welsey Fofana's influence at the back has been somewhat felt in his absence. Pulling up against Bournemouth, James has suffered a further injury after the defender missed the World Cup in Qatar. What Potter said: "He’s been training a little bit more than he was. Chelsea have a congested fixture schedule ahead of them, with four more games inside two weeks. The 23-year-old was left out of Chelsea's squad following The severity of Sterling's knock picked up against his former side remains to be seen. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at all the latest injury news and return dates. [Sterling was replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang inside the opening couple of minutes](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/breaking-chelsea-injury-man-city-25907625) in Chelsea's clash against City. Mason Mount picked up a knock ahead of the Premier League tie against Pep Guardiola's side on Thursday evening and, therefore, missed the fixture. Graham Potter has been handed three huge blows ahead of Chelsea's second clash with Manchester City in a couple of days.

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Man City vs Chelsea: Head-to-head record, stats, form, fixtures (Chelsea FC)

For the second time in four days Chelsea take on Manchester City, this time at the Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup. Here we look at the two teams' shared ...

Only eight players have played in more FA Cup games for the club in our history. Manchester City last lost a third-round tie in 2012 when Manchester United won 3-2 at the Etihad. Chelsea have won the FA Cup eight times – in 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2018. Chelsea and Manchester City face each other in the FA Cup for the seventh occasion. We last lost a third-round tie in 1998, when Manchester United beat us 5-3 at Stamford Bridge. Apart from Thursday’s Premier League clash, we met them in the Carabao Cup third round just before the break for the World Cup.

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Chelsea injuries: Updates on Pulisic & Sterling as USMNT ... (Goal.com)

Christian Pulisic and Raheem Sterling added to Chelsea's injury woes against Manchester City, with Graham Potter waiting on medical updates.

You want to be here, have all your players available, a fully fit squad, and be able to compete. Raheem, it was his first action in the game, a strange one, a back heel. Things are not about to get any easier as key men continue to be ruled out, with the United States and England international forwards [forced from the field inside 22 minutes against City](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-sterling-limps-off-injured-man-city/blt2809d096b06b8aed).

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