Kurt Zouma conceded a penalty in Chelsea’s lopsided loss to Manchester United.

In their first competitive outing under new manager Frank Lampard, Chelsea fell to a 4-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side failed to beat any top-six sides at home last season, but secured the three points through a Marcus Rashford brace and goals from Anthony Martial and Daniel James.

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Chelsea began the game looking lively, holding a 4-2-3-1 formation well and making life difficult for United, who initially struggled to get in behind…

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Lucas Digne was the best player for Everton in the club’s 3-1 win over Rotherham in the Carabao Cup.
Everton beat Rotherham United 3-1 on Wednesday night to win the battle of the much-changed teams and book their place in the Carabao Cup third round. Both teams made eight changes from their most recent league outings, which gave the match a disjointed feel at times, but a makeshift home side had too much for their Championship visitors.
A first-half goal from Gylfi Sigurdsson and two from Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the interval ensured progress in a competition in which Everton have advanced beyond…

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Chelsea will look to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season when they visit Bournemouth. Catch the action on Kwese Free Sports.

Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri insisted it was hard to tell if Chelsea’s controversial penalty was the correct decision during their 2-1 win over Newcastle.

English Premier League: Richarlison red card (41′) Bournemouth 0-0 Everton Kurt Zouma said he remains determined to fight for a career at Chelsea despite agreeing to join Everton on loan this season in search of regular game time.
The 23-year-old defender moved to Goodison Park on a season-long deal after talks with new Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri, but the agreement does not include an option for Everton to make his stay permanent.
And Zouma insisted that he is not yet ready to give up on his dream of becoming a regular starter at Chelsea.
“I will go back, yes,” he…

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Paolo Bandini joins the FC crew to weigh in on Chelsea’s potential midfield options and how the addition of Jorginho could help the Blues.

Chelsea manager expects Eden Hazard to stay at the club, and reveals his thoughts on new signings Arrizabalaga and Kovacic.
Everton finalised the season-long loan of Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma on Friday, one day after the transfer window officially closed.
Multiple reports on deadline day said Everton had reached a deal for Zouma, but an announcement never came after the Toffees announced the additions of Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes from Barcelona.
The deal sheet for the loan agreement was submitted to the Premier League before the league’s 5 p.m. deadline on Thursday, granting Everton and Chelsea some extra time to…

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Kurt Zouma has earned a recall to the France squad after returning to regular action with Stoke.
Stoke City loanee Kurt Zouma has been called up by France boss Didier Deschamps to replace the injured Raphael Varane ahead of the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Zouma joined Stoke on loan from Chelsea this summer after seeing his first-team opportunities limited with the Premier League champions, and has played all of his new club’s three top-flight matches to date.
The centre-back, 22, will replace Real Madrid’s Varane, who has an adductor injury, in the squad for the qualifier at home to…

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Aubameyang’s transfer saga continues to stagnate, but Gab Marcotti thinks rumours of Chelsea interest holds little weight.

Chelsea’s transfer window so far has been underwhelming but is it bad enough to hurt their aspirations for the upcoming season?
Stoke manager Mark Hughes has confirmed his interest in signing Kurt Zouma and is “very hopeful” about agreeing a loan deal for the Chelsea defender.
Sources have told ESPN FC that Zouma will sign a new contract with his parent club before immediately being sent out on loan, with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eager for the 22-year-old to get more Premier League experience.
Hughes acknowledges that Stoke face competition to sign the centre-back, and Press Association Sport reports that West Brom are…

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Chelsea’s transfer window so far has been underwhelming but is it bad enough to hurt their aspirations for the upcoming season?
Chelsea are to hand Kurt Zouma a new deal before sending him out on loan, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC.
A number of sides in the Premier League and abroad have made enquiries about taking Zouma on loan next season, with Chelsea open to the idea of sending him out temporarily to help him rediscover his form and fitness after a serious knee injury.
Stoke and West Brom are both set to hold talks with the 22-year-old over a possible loan move, while La Liga outfit Valencia are also keen…

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Antonio Conte admits Chelsea must improve over the summer.
Chelsea are Premier League champions, but Antonio Conte is under no illusions about the need to strengthen his squad significantly this summer. A small core of proven performers returned …

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