Mason Mount issues Chelsea response to Man City lead in title race

Just one day before she was set to receive the prestigious Honorary Golden Bear Award from the Berlin International Film Festival, Isabelle Huppert announced she can't receive the award in person after testing positive for COVID-19.The 68-year-old French actress tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris on Monday, with Berlinale confirming she won't accept the award in person on Tuesday.'Unfortunately, today Isabelle Huppert has been tested positive for the coronavirus in Paris and therefore she will not be able to attend the Berlin International Film Festival,' read a statement from Berlinale. Prestigious:Just one day before she was set to receive the prestigious Honorary Golden Bear Award from the Berlin International Film Festival, Isabelle Huppert announced she can't receive the award in person after testing positive for COVID-19 Award:The 68-year-old French actress tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris on Monday, with Berlinale confirming she won't accept the award in person on TuesdayStill, Huppert said she, 'doesn't feel sick,' according to Berlinale artistic directorCarlo Chatrian and they plan on holding the ceremony on Tuesday.'While informing the festival, she emphasized that she feels very dedicated to the Berlinale and wants to participate in any possible way also to support her latest film À Propos de Joan,' the statement read.

Nick Cannon pining for lost love this Valentine's Day? The talk show host dropped a new song on Monday that serves as a love letter of sorts to his ex-wife, Mariah Carey.In Cannon's new song «Alone» — which tellingly sample's Carey's 1990 single «Love Take Time» — the 41-year-old artist and TV personality belts out some particularly poignant lyrics that allude to him still having feelings for the famed diva.«I say I’m cool when I know I miss it/ I’d trade it all for the case/ If I could have you back/ If I could go back to where we started at,» an apparently emotional Cannon croons on the track.Cannon shared the song to Twitter and wrote in the post, «This is for anybody else who is #ALONE on Valentines Day… I had to come Raw from the heart on this one. #Broken #Shattered #Toxic #RAW&B #Alone.»This is for anybody else who is #ALONE on Valentines Day… I had to come Raw from the heart on this one.

Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has sensationally been snubbed from Morocco's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations next month after a furious bust-up with manager Vahid Halilhodzic.Thomas Tuchel's side face a hectic run of fixtures in the new year with the Blues set to face-off against title contenders Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League.They will also take on London rivals Tottenham in the semi-finals of the League Cup with the two-legged tie set to take place in the weeks commencing January 3 and January 10.And games just keep piling up with Chelsea jetting off to the United Arab Emirates in February to compete in the Club World Cup.So Tuchel can expect a heavy backlog of fixtures when they turn from the Middle East amidst

Manchester United have been told Antonio Rudiger will not want to make the move to Old Trafford, despite being linked with a transfer.

Chelsea could make a £30million bid to sign Barcelona defender Sergino Dest in 2022, according to reports.The Blues have lost Ben Chilwell to a serious injury and are currently dealing with a brewing contractual crisis, with four defenders set to become free agents in the summer.As things stand, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta will all be out of contract on July 1.With Chilwell sidelined with a cruciate injury, Thomas Tuchel is therefore keen to strengthen his defence in the New Year.Chelsea came close to signing Sevilla’s Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window, only for the Spanish side to move the goalposts late on.According to The Express, they have now identified Dest as a possible target,

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was denied a reunion with PSG star Marquinhos with the Ligue 1 leaders rejecting a £72.5m bid for the Brazilian during the summer transfer window.The PSG captain is seen as a vital component of the Parisian's star-studded squad despite the arrival of four-time Champions League winner Sergio Ramos.A move for Marquinhos would have also seen him reunite with international teammate Thiago Silva.The Brazilian duo enjoyed seven years together at the Parc Des Princes from 2013-2020 with Marquinhos taking over as captain when Silva headed for Stamford Bridge.Now French outlet L'Equpie are reporting Tuchel was eyeing another defensive recruit which might have prevented the Blues recent slump.It states the German gaffer was

Chelsea this season, Thomas Tuchel has been hit hard by the injury to Ben Chilwell in recent weeks.Tuchel initially opted for Marcus Alonso to start off the campaign, but Chilwell worked his way back into the Chelsea team, and hit a purple patch of form before injury ruled him for what could be the rest of the season.Due to a recent slump in results, Chelsea have found themselves slightly off the pace in third, despite originally leading the Premier League not too long ago.In an attempt to avoid throwing their Premier League title charge, Tuchel looks set to raid AC Milan as he looks to add serious cover while Chilwell recovers, it has been reported.Chelsea have recently done business with Milan, as former boss Frank Lampard sold

Chelsea might not show up to their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Brentford on Wednesday as concerns around the spread of Covid-19 continue to rise.The Blues had requested that their trip to Wolves on Sunday be postponed due to seven positive cases of the virus in their squad, a move that was denied by Premier League chiefs.Tuchel was left furious that the game went ahead, with Chelsea slipping further back in the title race after being held to a goalless draw at Molineux.According to Government guidelines, anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 must isolate for ten days, which would also rule the seven out of the Brentford clash.While he could call upon Chelsea’s substantial reserve team options for the Carabao Cup trip to the

Chelsea lost more ground in the Premier League title race after they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Wolves on Sunday afternoon.The Blues were left to rue their inability to finish a host of chances in their 1-1 draw with Everton on Thursday night, but they could have few complaints after putting in a lacklustre display against Bruno Lage's side.Chelsea survived an early scare after Daniel Podence's strike was chalked off for offside by VAR but they managed to make it to the break level after a disappointing first half.The Blues improved after the interval but failed to find that elusive goal to break the deadlock and were forced to settle for a point at Molineux.Daily Star Sport takes a look at the calls made by Thomas Tuchel on a

Thomas Tuchel was left "angry" by the Premier League's decision not to postpone Chelsea's clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

Chelsea's request to have their match against Wolves postponed has been rejected by the Premier League.The Blues travel to Molineux this afternoon as they aim to keep pace with Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the league table.But after a string of positive Covid-19 cases within the camp, the club hoped to get the game called off.Four Chelsea players have been diagnosed with the virus this week, and given the multitude of stars who are already out with injuries or struggling for fitness, Thomas Tuchel's side are concerned about player safety should the game proceed.Despite their concerns though, the Premier League informed them this morning that the fixture won't be rescheduled.Five of the six top-flight matches due to take place

Manchester United are set for a shootout with Chelsea to land Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, according to reports.

Chelsea fans to cut the Spaniard some slack. Last week Stamford Bridge social media snipers labelled the on-loan Atletico Madrid flop the worst signing in the club’s history.That followed his second-half substitute appearance in the 1-1 home draw with Everton, which left the Champions League holders four points off top spot.

Chelsea dropped points for the third time in five Premier League matches after being held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

Thomas Tuchel’s woes of having an uncertain backline as he now seems destined to quit Chelsea after being offered less than Mason Mount to stay.Football Insider revealed that the German centre-back, who’s out of contract in the summer, is forging a move away after the contract the Blues offered to him was deemed to be too low.Meanwhile, it’s Real Madrid who have emerged as the favourites to sign the defender after the club and his representatives held positive talks.Tuchel does not want to lose one of his biggest assets in defence, but Ruidger will be able to start negotiating a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from 1 January.The former AS Roma man has turned down Chelsea’s opening offer of £140,000 a week, wanting something a

Interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has been sent a Liverpool warning by his former agent Marc Kosicke.

Manchester United's new interim boss Ralf Rangnick could be the key to bringing Antonio Rudiger to Old Trafford over the summer.Despite impressing for Chelsea this season, Rudiger's contract is set to expire next summer, and United are leading the charge for his signature.Thomas Tuchel faces a potential defensive crisis with Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Andreas Christensen all entering the last six months of their deals.And Rangnick may be able to lure Rudiger to Old Trafford due to his relationship with Rudiger's agent and half-brother Sahr Senesie.Transfer guru Christian Falk has revealed that Senesie is willing to negotiate with United.Falk also states that Chelsea are keen to keep hold of Rudiger, but wage disputes

Garth Crooks believes installing Antonio Rudiger in the Manchester United defence would make the Reds a 'very attractive proposition'.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed his thoughts on Arsenal stripping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of his captaincy by admitting he “feels sorry” for the striker.Aubameyang, 32, was named Arsenal captain back in November 2019 but was stripped of the honour this week following a breach of club discipline.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta announced that he informed the Gabonese star face-to-face of the decision in what was an “unpleasant situation”.Arteta has not shied away from fall outs with players during his tenure as manager and the forward becomes the latest to be disciplined, having been dropped for last weekend’s 3-0 win over Southampton.And now Tuchel, who was Aubameyang’s manager at Borussia Dortmund between 2015 and 2017, has spoken

Ralf Rangnick is a “special” coach who will not only change Manchester United, but change the Premier League.

Manchester United have been heavily linked with Amadou Haidara since Ralf Rangnick's arrival at the club.