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Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has left the club by mutual consent after one season at Stamford Bridge.

Pochettino, 52-year-old, took charge of Chelsea on 1 July, signing a 2-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.

The Argentine was under pressure after an underwhelming first half of the season but a run of 5 successive wins to end the season ensured they finished 6th in the Premier League.

Chelsea were also runners-up in the Carabao Cup and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

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Premier League - Team of the Season


Areola (West Ham)



Alexander-Arnold - Van Dijk (Liverpool) - Tarkowski (Everton) - Gvardiol (Man City)



Saka (Arsenal) - Palmer (Chelsea) - Hernandez - Foden (Man City)



Son (Tottenham) - Haaland (Man City)

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Garnacho vs Man City (0-1)
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Mainoo vs Man City (0-2)
https://streamin.one/v/c16879b0

Doku vs Man United (1-2)
https://streamin.one/v/4b5abd16

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Everton sign forward Ndiaye

Everton have signed Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye from Olympique Marseille on a 5-year contract for a fee in the region of £15 million.

The 24-year-old joined Marseille from Sheffield United last summer.

Ndiaye scored 4 goals from 46 games last season, helping the French club reach the Europa League semi-finals.

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Garnacho vs Man City (0-1)
https://streamin.one/v/e9ccbb65

Silva vs Man United (1-1)
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Penalty Shootout (7-6)
https://streamin.me/v/3b633a5d

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Palmer extends Chelsea contract

Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is now on a 9-year deal with improved terms after a sensational breakthrough season in west London.

Palmer scored 25 goals and contributed 15 assists in 45 appearances during his first season at Chelsea after a £42,5 million move from Manchester City last summer.

The Blues have been keen to reward the England international, who scored in the 2-1 EURO 2024 Final defeat by Spain in July, with a deal which will be announced in the coming days.

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Foden named PFA Player of Year, Palmer Young Player

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has won the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award, while Chelsea winger Cole Palmer was named Young Player of the Year.

It is the first time since the 2009-2010 campaign that both awards have gone to English players.

Wayne Rooney and James Milner won the Player and Young Player of the Year prizes respectively for that season.

Foden scored 19 goals in 35 top flight appearances in 2023-2024 as City won a historic 4th successive Premier League, and - aged 23 - he became the youngest player to have won 6 league titles.

This is the first time the Stockport-born playmaker has been the PFA's Player of the Year, having twice been selected as the best Young Player.

He also won the 2023-2024 Premier League Player of the Season award and was named the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year.

Palmer may have missed out on one award but he did not come away empty-handed.

The 22-year-old scored 22 goals in 34 Premier League appearances in his first season for Chelsea.

His form earned him a spot in the England squad for EURO 2024 and Palmer scored in the Final which the Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain.

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PFA Team of the Year 2024


Raya (Arsenal)



Saliba (Arsenal) - Magalhaes (Arsenal) - Van Dijk (Liverpool) - Walker (Man City)



Hernandez (Man City) - Rice - Odegaard (Arsenal)



Foden - Haaland (Man City) - Watkins (Aston Villa)

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Arsenal sign Merino

Arsenal have completed the signing of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a fee that could reach £31,6 million.

The 28-year-old moves to north London on a 4-year contract with the option of a further 12 months after the Gunners agreed to pay an initial £27,4 million plus £4,2 million in add-ons.

Merino was part of the Spain squad who won EURO 2024, featuring in all 7 matches in the tournament and scoring a late winner in extra time against Germany in the quarter-finals.

Merino has previous experience of the Premier League, having spent a year at Newcastle before moving to Real Sociedad in 2018, where he played alongside Odegaard in 2019-2020 when the Norwegian was on loan from Real Madrid.

The new signing, who has 28 international caps, made 45 club appearances in all competitions last season, scoring 8 goals.

Palace sign Arsenal striker Nketiah



Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has joined Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £30 million.

The 25-year-old has signed a 5-year deal with the Eagles.

Nketiah moved to Arsenal aged 14 from Chelsea's youth set-up and went on to score 38 goals in 168 games for the Gunners.

Forest sign Ward-Prowse and Benfica defender Morato

Nottingham Forest have completed deadline day deals for West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse and Benfica defender Felipe Morato.

Ward-Prowse moves to the City Ground on loan for the season and there is no option or obligation to buy.

The 29-year-old only joined the Hammers from Southampton for £30 million last summer and made 51 appearances, scoring 7 goals.

But manager Julen Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes in May, has decided to let the 11-cap England international leave.

Centre-back Morato joins for £12,6 million, with the 23-year-old signing a 5-year deal at the City Ground.

The Brazilian made 86 appearances for Benfica, winning the Primeira Liga in 2022-2023.

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Palace sign Chalobah on loan



Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal.

The 25-year-old was given permission to leave the club after being left out of the club's pre-season tour of the United States.

Chalobah was also not selected in any of Enzo Maresca's squads for Chelsea's first 4 matches this season.

The defender made 17 appearances for the club last season under Mauricio Pochettino, having been handed his debut by Thomas Tuchel in 2021.

Edouard joins Leicester on loan

Leicester City have completed a loan move for Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard.

The 26-year-old joins the Foxes for the season to boost Steve Cooper's firepower in the Premier League.

Edouard has scored 21 goals in 103 games for the Eagles since signing from Celtic in 2021.

Wolverhampton complete Johnstone signing

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone for £10 million.

The 31-year-old moves to Molineux on a 4-year contract after 2 seasons with the Eagles.

Johnstone, who spent 4 years playing at Wolves' rivals West Bromwich, was set for a season on the bench at the Eagles.

He was stripped of his number 1 jersey just before the campaign with Dean Henderson now manager Oliver Glasner's preferred goalkeeper at Selhurst Park.