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THE love-in has been deep, the reconnection between team and support has been palpable. But for all the hearts and flowers, Frank Lampard’s Chelsea needed a first cast-iron achievement - and last night it was delivered. Advancing to the Champions League knock-out stages from a testing group is a decent feat to chalk up - even though this clinching victory was a stroll in a rain-lashed park for long periods. The Blues got plenty of help from a lilly-livered Lille, who rested most of their best players and barely looked interested before a late rally brought them a goal through former Chelsea man Loic Remy. But first-half strikes from Tammy Abraham and Cesar Azpilicueta were enough to see the Blues through as Group H runners-up. It is five years since Chelsea last reached a Champions League quarter-final but they are now just one tie away - and they head into Monday’s last-16 draw in good heart.And now their transfer ban has been lifted, Lampard will doubtless be provided … [Read more...] about Chelsea secure place in Champions League last-16 as Tammy Abraham and Cesar Azpilicueta goals hold off late Remy strike

MANCHESTER UNITED revved up their interest in RB Salzburg striker Erling Haaland by sending their head scout to watch the teen sensation trouble Liverpool in the Champions League tonight. Marcel Bout saw twice-capped Norway star Haaland, 19, against the holders in Austria. Old Trafford boss ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly made Haaland and Leicester playmaker James Maddison, 23, his prime targets for January's transfer window. The Athletic suggested Solskjaer aims to build on much-improved wins over Spurs and Manchester City by spending big next month. Fifth-placed United lack both a high-class creative midfielder and frontline back-up as Solskjaer's youthful squad have so far relied more on pace, potential and unpredictable flair.And Haaland went into this evening's game with Liverpool on the back of hitting 27 goals in just 19 games this season. LADBROKES 1-2-FREE Simply predict West Ham, Man Utd vs Everton and Arsenal vs Man City scores this coming weekend and win £100 He is … [Read more...] about Man Utd send head scout Marcel Bout to watch transfer target Erling Haaland against Liverpool

RED BULL SALZBURG striker Erling Haaland took out his frustration on a water bottle after Liverpool scored their second goal of the game. The in-demand forward failed to make an impact in Austria as Naby Keita and Mo Salah's goals secured Liverpool Champions League qualification. Haaland - a transfer target for a host of Premier League clubs - was subbed off after 75 minutes having missed a golden chance to give Salzburg a first-half lead. After Mane made it two, the 19-year-old striker was chucked a bottle of water, but too angry to take a swig he instead smashed it on the ground.  Haaland predicted before the match that Liverpool would be beaten 3-1 including a hat-trick for himself. Despite the bold claim, the teen star - who has 28 goals in 22 games this term - failed to deliver against a side he could be facing next season.The giant Norwegian continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United. And fans on Twitter did not forget the pre-match prediction. Most read in … [Read more...] about Man Utd target Erling Haaland throws water bottle in frustration after Liverpool score in Red Bull Salzburg showdown

IT looked like Chelsea had booked their spot in the Champions League Round of 16 until Lille gave them a fright late on. The game should already have been put to bed when Loic Remy's strike crashed in off the crossbar against his former side to put the Ligue 1 team back into the contest. The Blues had been dominant and could have been further ahead, but Stamford Bridge was nervy in the final stages, as a Lille equaliser would have sent Chelsea crashing out. Frank Lampard's side managed to hold out, however, but will have to be more clinical if they are to make an impact on this tournament post-Christmas. SunSport's Etienne Fermie runs the rule over how Chelsea's stars performed. KEPA ARRIZABALAGA - 5 No chance for Loic Remy's goal, otherwise didn't have much to do.CESAR AZPILICUETA - 7 Lovely near post header to put Chelsea 2-0 up. Got to the byline well and spent a lot of his time in Lille's final third. Beaten a little easily by Bamba in the build-up to Remy's goal. ANTONIO RUDIGER - … [Read more...] about Chelsea player ratings: Willian and Tammy Abraham lead way but Kepa struggles against Lille

The final decision rests with the ARL Commission but Ryan James says it is obvious Indigenous players do not want Australia’s national anthem played at next year’s NRL All Stars match. The Gold Coast captain is hoping to make his playing return from the ACL injury which wrecked his 2019 campaign in the All Stars clash at CBUS Super Stadium in February. A News Corp Australia report on Wednesday said the Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council is expected to present a submission to the commission requesting Advance Australia Fair not feature at the 2020 game. James said it is a position the team had discussed at length before this year’s All Stars match in Melbourne. “We sat down and talked about it ... it’s something that just doesn’t represent us or what we do,” James said. “It’s genuinely up to the commission now. We can just stand there silently in protest but it’s up to the commission to see what they do. “They … [Read more...] about Indigenous submission expected by NRL on national anthem boycott