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Liverpool threaten another lesson for Chelsea as top-six contenders face off
The Premier League's elite have little time to lick their wounds from a series of blows in European competition as domestic action offers an immediate chance of redemption for Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
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Penalty drama as holders Liverpool, Chelsea lose Champions League openers
Holders Liverpool began their defence of the Champions League trophy with a defeat against Napoli on Tuesday, while one missed spot-kick condemned Chelsea to defeat against Valencia and another came to Barcelona's rescue.
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3 things we learned from the Premier League weekend
Behind the top two, there is a five-way tie between those likely to be fighting for the final two Champions League places this season with Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Leicester all on eight points from the opening five games.
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Man City stunned by Norwich as Liverpool stretch Premier League lead
Tottenham and Chelsea bounced back to form with comprehensive wins over Crystal Palace and Wolves respectively, while Manchester United held out for a much-needed three points with a 1-0 victory over Leicester.
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Liverpool stretch Premier League lead, Chelsea, Tottenham hit form
Tammy Abraham's sensational form continued as the English forward scored a hat-trick as Chelsea romped to a 5-2 win at Wolves.
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Lampard buoyed by Chelsea display in Istanbul
Frank Lampard was quick to praise the contributions of two of his younger players, who have returned to the club after loan spells in the second tier Championship, given the transfer ban which stops Chelsea from bringing in new players.
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Klopp lauds 'incredible' Adrian's flying start to Liverpool career
The Spaniard saved Tammy Abraham's penalty to give Liverpool a 5-4 shootout win against Chelsea after the showdown between Champions League and Europa League winners had finished 2-2 in Istanbul on Wednesday.
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Liverpool seek more silverware as Lampard eyes Super Cup boost
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to make winning trophies a habit as they head back to Istanbul - the scene of one of the club's greatest triumphs - to take on Premier League rivals Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
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Azpilicueta defends Chelsea youngsters after Mourinho jibes
Mourinho claimed new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was wrong to pick inexperienced youngsters Abraham and Mount against a leading Premier League team like United.
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United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts
Belgian Lukaku, who spent two years with United after a £75 million move from Everton, joined Inter for a fee reported to be around 80 million euros.
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Wilson, Pedro hit memorable friendly strikes as Liverpool, Chelsea win
Wilson, who spent last season out on loan at second-tier Derby, hit a 25-yard screamer in the 53rd minute to add to first-half goals from Brazil star Roberto Firmino and an own-goal by Joachim Andersen.
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New Chelsea boss Lampard will expect high standards – Redknapp
Lampard, who won three Premier League titles and the Champions League in a 13-year spell at Chelsea, was confirmed as Maurizio Sarri’s successor on Thursday.
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Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager after impressive Derby audition
Lampard, adored by Chelsea fans as the heart and soul of the club’s midfield during a trophy-laden 13 years at Stamford Bridge, was handed a three-year contract having left second tier Derby County.
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Lampard will succeed as Chelsea manager, says Terry
John Terry, who is assistant coach at newly-promoted Premier League outfit Aston Villa, said Frank Lampard is excellent in dealing with pressure.
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Man City begin title defence at West Ham, Man Utd open at home to Chelsea
City will be confident of a fruitful start after scoring four times in each of their last three visits to the London Stadium, but face a tougher clash when Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur visit the Etihad on the second weekend of the season.
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Farewell gift? Hazard scores twice as Chelsea win Europa League final
Eden Hazard scored twice and then admitted it was his parting gift as the Belgian's brace helped Chelsea sweep away Arsenal to win 4-1 in the Europa League final in Baku.
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Arsenal and Chelsea ready for Europa League battle in distant Baku
After finishing fifth in the Premier League, two points behind Chelsea in third and one point behind Tottenham, Arsenal have to win to qualify for next season's Champions League.
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Hazard wants happy Chelsea ending should Madrid move materialise
After seven seasons at Stamford Bridge, Hazard is expected to move to Real Madrid this summer after running down his contract into its final year.
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Cech hopes to haunt Chelsea in Europa League final farewell
Petr Cech will bring down the curtain on a glittering playing career in strange circumstances as the Arsenal goalkeeper faces his former and potentially future employers Chelsea in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
