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Premier League: Chelsea’s Frank Lampard ready for Bayern Munich

Frank Lampard says Chelsea is in for a tough test when they take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16. Frank Lampard has admitted that Chelsea is in for a tough encounter when they take on Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Blues have been pitted against the German giants after the draw was made on Monday following Chelsea progression to the knockout phase of Europe’s elite club competition. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

Chelsea will host Bayern in the first leg of the tie at Stamford Bridge on 25 February before playing the return leg at the Allianz Arena on 18 March.

The West London side famously beat Bayern to win their only ever Champions League trophy back in 2012 under Roberto Di Matteo when Lampard was still playing for the club. And the Chelsea FC boss has now offered his thoughts after seeing his side pitted against the Bundesliga outfit.

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Speaking in an interview with Chelsea website, Lampard said: “It is a tough draw but a good draw. We knew that when we get through the group stages you are generally in with some big teams and we have certainly drawn one.”

We have the past with them, of course, but these will be competitions in themselves that will be very difficult. We will be set for the contest. Chelsea is currently in fourth place in the Premier League table but the Blues have suffered an alarming dip in form in recent weeks.

The west London side has lost four of their last five games in the Premier League as they prepare for their crunch clash against Tottenham Hotspur away from home on Sunday afternoon.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brother aims to dig at Mikel Arteta as Arsenal prepare to confirm a deal

The Arsenal striker’s brother took to social media to make his feelings clear about the imminent appointment of Mikel Arteta as head coach, as the Gunners prepare to confirm the Spaniard

Arsenal is confident of concluding a deal to appoint Mikel Arteta as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal, but the Spaniard’s arrival is not universally popular if social media is anything to go by. Football fanatics from all over the world can buy Premier League Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

Arteta held talks with Gunners director Josh Kroenke son of owner Stan on Monday night, and it is thought the appointment of the former Arsenal midfielder has been approved by those at the top of the club.

The 37-year-old is set to be in the Manchester City dugout for their Carabao Cup quarter-final at Oxford United on Wednesday night, but an announcement from Arsenal could come once the game is finished, which means Arteta is likely to take charge of the Gunners for their trip to Everton at the weekend.

Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham, and director of football operations, Huss Fahmy were pictured leaving Arteta’s Manchester home in the early hours of Monday morning, which reportedly left City angered by the lack of contact between the clubs.

But City boss Pep Guardiola said his assistant head coach was transparent with him throughout the process.

“Mikel was honest with me,“ Guardiola said.

"Arsenal we were there two days ago. They were talking with our sporting director, the CEO and didn’t say anything.

“I don’t know if the meeting was at one at night because they didn’t want to make it public, but in the end it was public.

“I think Arsenal want to do the best thing possible. Sometimes it’s not easy to handle this kind of situation. We cannot deny that all the clubs around the world make behind the scenes the first contact to try to avoid the clubs that are in charge.

“All I can say from what I’m concerned about is that Mikel was clear with me and that’s all. Perhaps there is a problem with the chairmen and the CEOs they have to talk to each other.”

Arteta’s arrival has reportedly sparked concerns among the Arsenal dressing room, with many feeling the club should have appointed Everton-bound Carlo Ancelotti.

According to The Mirror, Arteta could find some of his senior players struggling to buy into his appointment because they were in favor of the vastly-experienced Italian taking over from Unai Emery.

The reported stance from some players appears to mirror those of their families - especially in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s case.

Aubameyang’s brother Willy replied to a post on Instagram to offer his opinion on Arteta’s arrival by writing: Ljungberg, Arteta is the same, no experience, followed by some frowning face emojis.

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Premier League: Jose Mourinho started Chelsea mind games early with Frank Lampard comments

Jose Mourinho’s remarks about Chelsea earlier in the season could work to his advantage when he faces the Blues with Tottenham this weekend In November Chelsea were flying high after an excellent start to the season and were gearing up to face Manchester City.

City came into the clash off the back of a devastating 3-1 loss to title rivals Liverpool and it was suggested that Chelsea could upset the defending Premier League champions. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

However, Mourinho was not convinced claiming the young team’s inexperience may leave them found wanting against elite opposition.

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“In the first weekend I was nervous and I’m still nervous with the big matches,” he said. “I think fanciful effort. The kids coming into the team are fitting amazingly well with the top class players like Willian and Kante.”

I think really great work by Frank. But they lost twice against Manchester United they lost against Liverpool at home. They conceded four goals against Ajax and I’m very curious to see Chelsea in the next match at the Etihad.

I’m curious to see if they found that great empathy between the good football they play and the pragmatism that the top teams must have to play against top teams. When they find that I think they have a great team for the future. I do not believe in them to finish top two but I believe very seriously for them to finish the top four.

Ultimately, Mourinho’s reservations were proven correct with City winning the match 2-1 after some defensive lapses by Chelsea. Since then Lampard’s men have been on a poor run losing three of the four league games that followed.

Now, with Chelsea gearing up to face Mourinho’s Tottenham the Blues will want to attention their former boss’ cautioning if they are to emerge with all three points.

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Premier League: Man Utd determined to block Paul Pogba from sealing Real Madrid transfer in January

Latest delay in Pogba’s return from injury has raised questions over midfielder’s commitment, but United are determined to keep him amid renewed speculation of Madrid move. Man Utd is determined to stop Paul Pogba from moving to Real Madrid in the January transfer window.

Pogba agitated for a move to Madrid last summer while he was also linked with a return to former club Juventus. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

And speculation over a New Year switch has increased after the midfielder’s comeback from injury was postponed in bizarre circumstances.

Pogba has been out since the end of September with an ankle injury his return was further delayed when Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s claimed he was ill. But in social media footage of him dancing at his brother’s wedding he appeared to be in good health raising further questions over the France star’s commitment to Manchester United.

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However, just as they did last summer Manchester United are set to stand firm against any bids for their £89million record signing in January according to Daily Mail. World Cup winner Pogba has 18 months left on his contract although Manchester United have the option to extend it by another year and the 26-year-old has told the club he has no target of passing a new one.

But the Mail says Man Utd have not changed their stance on keeping hold of the player even though they plan to sign two central midfielders before the start of next season. Pogba claimed he should be back soon when quizzed about his return when he was spotted walking his dogs near his Cheshire home on Monday.

There have been questions over how well he will fit into the fast-paced style manager Solskjaer is developing at Manchester United. And the manager expressed frustration when asked about Pogba’s return saying: Of all things he is struck down ill now.

He is been off for two or three days probably so that is not beneficial. That is probably set him back quite a bit. However, Solskjaer is adamant that Pogba remains a big part of his plans despite Manchester United’s upturn in form without him in recent games.

“As I have said so many times Paul’s a top top player that we want to see playing his best football at Man Utd,” said the Norwegian.

We can talk about Paul all day long and it is games like Everton for example when you are lacking that one creative pass or ideas maybe. He has that worth that not several midfielders in the world have so to get him back would be countless.

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Premier League: Manchester United suffer new Paul Pogba setback

Paul Pogba is due to play again for Man United in 2019 but has suffered another setback and time off has been described as not beneficial. Paul Pogba’s Manchester United return could be further delayed due to illness and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested the Frenchman’s time off has set him back.

Pogba has only played six times this term after distress ankle damage in the draw at Southampton on August 31. Football fans from around the world can purchase Premier League Football Tickets online to enjoy its stunning performances.

He returned for the League Cup third-round tie with Rochdale on September 25 and lined up against Arsenal five days later but has not appeared since.

Pogba attended his brother Florentin’s wedding in Bussy-Saint-Georges Paris, on Friday, having spent time in Dubai at the start of October and Miami last month. The MEN understands Pogba had permission to travel to France but hours after Solskjaer said Pogba had been ‘struck down ill’ the World Cup winner uploaded several clips of him dancing at his sibling’s reception.

Solskjaer last week predicted Pogba would return to full training before the trip to Watford on Sunday and Pogba told photographers on Monday he hoped to be backing soon.

“Of all things he is struck down ill now,” Solskjaer said after the Everton game on Sunday. “He is been off for two or three days probably so that is not beneficial. That is probably set him back quite a bit.”

Solskjaer has repeatedly stressed Pogba will play again before the end of the year but his prolonged absence could raise further questions about his United future.

Planning For a midfielder

United are expected to recruit at least one midfielder across the next two transfer windows having missed out on one in the summer amid interest in Sean Longstaff. Nemanja Matic is open to leaving in the New Year and if he stays beyond the winter window could be released in the summer.

The midfield progression plan for Pogba has possibly initiated with the corporation of Scott McTominay and Fred. The latter has started the last 10 Premier League games and McTominay has only missed two through injury.

Solskjaer is publicly refusing to envisage a United without Pogba though. “As I have said so many times Paul’s a top top player that we want to see playing his best football at Man United. We just need to get him fit and match-fit. It might be half-an-hour, 45, 60, and 90 who knows in the first game. We are working hard to get him back but now he is ill. ”

We can talk about Paul all day long and it is games like Everton for example when you are lacking that one creative pass or ideas maybe. He has that quality that not many midfielders in the world have, so to get him back would be great.

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