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Chelsea close in on unwanted Premier League record held by Leeds... but newfound maturity following a video intervention from Mauricio Pochettino bodes well for the future
KIERAN GILL: One of Mauricio Pochettino's methods for improving his young Chelsea players' maturity this season involved a video session at Cobham back in December.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, May 9
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings at Huntingdon, Stratford, Chester, Brighton and Chelmsford City.
Declan Rice is standing up when Arsenal need him most and Conor Gallagher is at the heart of Chelsea's dramatic improvement... but who takes the top spot in this week's POWER RANKINGS?
Now that the dust has settled, and next matchday's fixtures are just about coming into view, who has risen and who has fallen - and fallen off - in this week's Premier League power rankings?
RefCam makes its debut! Referee wears head-mounted camera during Premier League for the first time as Man United visit Crystal Palace
The scheme has been approved for educational purposes by both clubs, the International Football Association Board, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited and the Premier League.
How Chelsea flop has gone from being a target of boo boys to playing a crucial part in their push for Europe... and a key change shows why Pep Guardiola wanted him at Man City
Long after full-time, once Stamford Bridge had emptied to leave only the cleaners in the stands, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart emerged from the tunnel full of smiles after one of their regular visits to the Chelsea changing room.
Roberto De Zerbi insists Brighton did not beat 'the true Aston Villa' after Joao Pedro's late header secured Seagulls' first win in seven matches
TOM PRENTKI: Joao Pedro's late goal, scoring from the rebound after his penalty had been saved by the excellent Robin Olsen, proved the difference, but the Seagulls were the better side throughout.
Ange Postecoglou defends Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal after their spat at Anfield... as Tottenham boss insists his defenders 'care' about Spurs' poor form
AADAM PATEL AT ANFIELD: With Tottenham trailing 2-0 at half-time, Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal broke into an argument in the middle of the pitch and came face-to-face.
Brighton 1-0 Aston Villa: Joao Pedro scores late winner with rebound after missing penalty - as Unai Emery's top four hopefuls drop points
TOM PRENTKI AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Joao Pedro's late goal sealed victory for Brighton at the Amex Stadium - as Unai Emery's side dropped points in the race for a spot in the top four.
Fans are left baffled by Daniel Sturridge's outfit again as former Liverpool star wears sunglasses during Sky Sports coverage
However, much of the pre-match discussion on social media focused on Sturridge himself, with the former Liverpool star choosing to wear sunglasses.
Bayern Munich dealt ANOTHER blow in pursuit of new manager as Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi becomes the latest to snub a potential move
The Italian has spoken briefly with owner Tony Bloom and is planning for more discussions over his future. He has been linked with some of the biggest jobs in Europe in recent months.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, May 4
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Yarmouth, Hexham, Uttoxeter, Newmarket, Goodwood and Thirsk.
Chelsea 'plot surprise move for former Arsenal star' as the Blues bid to strengthen Mauricio Pochettino's £1billion squad this summer... and he could be available for less than £10m
There have been many instances of players transferring directly between the London rivals, such as when Kai Havertz joined Arsenal from the Blues last year.
Sandro Tonali escapes extension to 10-month global gambling ban as FA hand Italian international a suspended sentence... after he bet on football 50 times following Newcastle move
CRAIG HOPE: The midfielder has been given a two-month ban and fined £20,000 by an independent FA regulatory commission, meaning he will return on August 27.
Brighton 'eye former Man United coach as replacement for Roberto De Zerbi if he quits the club this summer'
The Seagulls have failed to win any of their last six Premier League outings, but the manager has been widely tipped for a bigger club following his impressive start in the Brighton hotseat.
Marc Guehi wins his battle for fitness ahead of Euro 2024 in boost for England... and Crystal Palace could call upon the defender against Man United after recovery from knee op
SAMI MOKBEL: The Crystal Palace defender hasn't played for three months but is now fully re-integrated into first-team training, in a huge boost to Oliver Glasner.
Chelsea fans set to show appreciation for Conor Gallagher and unveil giant banner of the captain ahead of Tottenham clash... as speculation mounts over their homegrown star's future at the club
KIERAN GILL: Organised by the fan group We Are The Shed and funded by supporters, the display will carry the message 'Chelsea since birth' above an image of Gallagher.
AC Milan add Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to their 'shortlist' of managers to succeed outgoing coach Stefano Pioli... as Italian side 'identify several alternatives to Julen Lopetegui'
Julen Lopetegui had also been heavily linked with a move to take over the Serie A giants, but in the past few days, it appears Milan are 'looking for alternative options to the ex- Wolves boss'.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 1
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Ascot, Brighton, Kempton, Pontefract, Punchestown and Wolverhampton.
Huge change to VAR that fans desperately want is being considered by Premier League officials in biggest revamp since the system was introduced
KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport revealed in January how this initiative was set to be introduced for next season and Webb spoke on Tuesday night on why they want to improve the fan experience.
NBC Sports chief 'will continue to push' for Premier League games to be played in the USA amid boom in popularity that saw record 2.6m viewers watch Manchester City vs Arsenal last month
Premier League CEO Richard Masters remained coy over the possibility of an official league game being played abroad, saying it's not currently in the Premier League's plans, last week.
Revealed: Why referee Michael Oliver will only be on VAR duty in the Premier League this weekend... after coming under fire for missing Declan Rice's kick on Ben Davies in the North London Derby
The Premier League confirmed the refereeing line-up for the game, with Robert Jones named as the man in the middle and Ian Hussin and Wade Smith as his assistants.
Chelsea's rivals are encouraged by lack of breakthrough over new contract for Conor Gallagher as they prepare to swoop this summer, with midfielder approaching final year of his deal
KIERAN GILL: Chelsea are nearing a summer in which they might not only lose Thiago Silva but also Conor Gallagher, with interested clubs buoyed by the lack of a breakthrough over a new deal.
Newcastle are hopeful Kieran Trippier will be fit for season finale after two months out with calf injury following fitness work in Dubai - in boost for England ahead of Euro 2024
Mail Sport can reveal there is confidence that Trippier will feature when Newcastle entertain Brighton a week on Saturday, before games at Manchester United and Brentford.
Leicester WILL be free to sign players during the summer transfer window despite being placed under embargo by the EFL - with the Premier League not planning on extending it despite ongoing legal battle
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Leicester will officially become a Premier League club at the top-flight's Annual General Meeting on 6 June, effectively triggering the end of the embargo.
Roy Keane re-visits Erling Haaland 'League Two' comparison after the Man City star marked his return from injury with a goal... as he jokes the forward has earned an upgrade
Keane (bottom) made headlines for his scathing criticism of the forward (top), who he slammed for his general play in a period when he was struggling for form in his bid to help his side.
Bournemouth 3-0 Brighton: Cherries move into the top half of the Premier League as Marcos Senesi, Enes Unal and Justin Kluivert score in dominant win over struggling visitors
BOURNEMOUTH 3-0 BRIGHTON -TAMARA PRENN AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Goals from Marcos Senesi and Enes Unal earned Bournemouth a 3-0 win over Brighton on Sunday.
Phil Foden and Ruben Dias ruled out of Man City's crucial clash with Nottingham Forest through illness... but Erling Haaland returns to squad after injury
The England international scored twice earlier this week against Brighton to continue his sparkling form, which has made him the leading contender to be named player of the year.
Arsenal star Ben White caught undoing the gloves of Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario just seconds before the Gunners go ahead in the north London derby
Ben White has been caught undoing the gloves of Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from the corner that put Arsenal ahead in the north London derby.
Phil Foden's firing at full speed for the stratosphere! Man City star is hitting heights beyond Paul Scholes, Kevin De Bruyne and Kaka... and he's even surpassing Yaya Toure's 2013-14 season
JACK GAUGHAN: Imagine if Phil Foden took penalties. Only Ollie Watkins has scored more from open play than Manchester City's No 47 this season.
Peter Crouch sends 'difficult' Liverpool warning to incoming manager Arne Slot but praises Feyenoord boss' heavy metal football' - as Andy Robertson insists the Reds' focus is on giving Jurgen Klopp a 'farewell he deserves'
Former Liverpool star Peter Crouch (inset) has warned incoming Reds boss Arne Slot (left) that it will be 'difficult' to replace Jurgen Klopp (right) in the Anfield dugout at the end of the season.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, April 27
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Ripon, Doncaster, Wolverhampton, Sandown, Haydock and Leicester.
Phil Foden has flourished under Pep Guardiola's new tactics, delivered on the biggest occasions and SMASHED his best ever goal tally... how the England star went from supporting cast to Man City's main man
Phil Foden is now Manchester City's leading man, firing the Premier League giants to a record fourth successive title and heavy favourite for PFA Player of the Year.
THREE Liverpool stars are named among the Premier League's most wasteful finishers this season - but who else has lacked killer instinct?
The Reds have struggled to find the back of the net - and their scoring woes has been costly, so much so that Liverpool have seemingly dropped out of the title race after their loss to Everton.
Pep Guardiola reveals how Phil Foden can get even BETTER, as he hails the 'unbelievable' Man City forward following two-goal display in dominant win over Brighton
JACK GAUGHAN: Pep Guardiola (left) wants Phil Foden (right) to take his foot off the gas as Man City drive in search of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League crown.
Kevin De Bruyne reveals which position he sees Phil Foden playing for Man City in the future as he says team-mate 'has gone up another level' this season after Brighton brace
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed which position he sees Phil Foden playing for Man City going forward after the Englishman put in another man of the match display against Brighton.
Pep Guardiola insists only perfection will secure Man City the Premier League title... as he claims Liverpool's defeat by Everton served as a reality check for his side
KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Pep Guardiola (left) has insisted that his side must be flawless in their remaining Premier League matches to usurp Arsenal at the top of the table.
Pep Guardiola fends off suggestions that Man City made a 'statement' in dominant Brighton win... and insists none of the title rivals are 'safe' after Liverpool's defeat to Everton
KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: Pep Guardiola said only perfection will secure Manchester City another Premier League trophy after this Phil Foden-inspired trouncing of Brighton.
THE NOTEBOOK: Pep Guardiola can have Bruno Guimaraes for £100m, 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook is no celebrity fan and Man City's social media post backfires
KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 victory at Brighton.
Kevin De Bruyne is 'ahead of Gerrard, Lampard, Toure and Silva' as Premier League's best midfielder EVER, claims Jamie Redknapp after 15-yard diving header... before pundits assess title race with Arsenal
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Kevin De Bruyne's ability to produce things that are 'out of this world' elevates him to be the best midfielder in Premier League history.
Phil Foden dazzles as unstoppable Man City move with menace towards Premier League summit. Champions refuse to bask in all they've achieved, writes MATT BARLOW
MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Man City have been champions for more than a thousand days. They won the title back in May 2021 and on this evidence are not in the mood to relinquish it.
PLAYER RATINGS: Phil Foden rewarded Pep Guardiola for granting him freedom and Kyle Walker was relentless, but which Brighton star learnt brutal lesson and earned 4/10?
PLAYER RATINGS: Mail Sport's Kieran Gill rates the players as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win over Brighton as the reigning champions closed the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to a point.
Kevin de Bruyne's INCREDIBLE diving header was 'like Robin van Persie at his best', says Jamie Redknapp, as he compares Man City star's goal to Dutchman's famous effort
Jamie Redknapp has likened Kevin De Bruyne's stunning opener after 17 minutes for Manchester City against Brighton to like 'Robin van Persie at his best'.
Brighton 0-4 Man City - Premier League RECAP: Champions loom large behind Arsenal in title race, cutting gap to one point with game in hand
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Brighton host Manchester City in Premier League action.
Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool 'feels like it's coming to a natural end', says Chris Sutton on 'It's All Kicking Off!'... as he insists Arne Slot will inherit a squad good enough to win the league if he succeeds Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool suffered a major setback in the title race on Wednesday evening after they were beaten 2-0 by their city rivals Everton at Goodison Park. Klopp's players cut dejected figures at full-time.
Graham Potter 'is in very serious stages to take over as next Ajax boss amid their crisis season and could be in Amsterdam tomorrow'... just over a year since his sacking by Chelsea
Graham Potter could be in Amsterdam to finalise a return to management with Ajax tomorrow, following talks with the Eredivisie club, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola staunchly defends the integrity of Premier League referees in the wake of Nottingham Forest's explosive tweet... and insists he 'absolutely disagrees' with club's accusation of bias against Stuart Attwell
The Man City manager (left) said that he was 'extremely disappointed' by the club's tweet which cited 'three extremely poor decisions' that had gone against them at Goodison Park (right).
Pep Guardiola confirms Erling Haaland will MISS Man City's trip to Brighton as he recovers from an injury... but insists the Norwegian's absence is 'not a big issue' for his title-chasing side
Haaland missed the FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea on Saturday with a muscle issue and has now been ruled out of his side's trip to the Amex Stadium.
Cathy Freeman is spotted wearing knee tape as she makes rare public outing in Melbourne
Freeman, 51, was spotted carrying a newspaper while wearing a flowy dress and Nike running shoes in Melbourne, where she is based in trendy suburb Brighton .
Liverpool's SIX contenders to succeed Jurgen Klopp after Ruben Amorim 'distanced himself from Anfield': Ex-Spurs target Arne Slot is the new shock favourite, but who else is in the running this summer?
After the disappointment of missing out on Xabi Alonso, it appears Liverpool have also been dealt a blow in their bid to land Ruben Amorim as their next manager.
- Bayer Leverkusen smash record for Europe's longest unbeaten run with 97th-minute equaliser to reach the Europa League final - their TWELFTH stoppage-time game-changer of an incredible season
- Tennis star secretly QUITS the sport aged 32 'to pursue a career as a lingerie model' with the WTA 'unable to get hold of her'... nearly two months after playing her last match
- They've landed a Belgian club with a transfer ban and ruined an Aussie airline... these sharks should NEVER have been allowed to circle Everton, writes IAN HERBERT
- Bruno Fernandes' absence during Man United's thumping 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace was their 63rd separate injury or illness this season... here's how INEOS plan to end the crisis
- Ad Feature Real Madrid are 2/7 favourites to win their 15th Champions League title on June 1 at Wembley Stadium - while Borussia Dortmund are 5/2 outsiders with Sky Bet to cause yet another upset
- FIFA threatened with legal action if they don't move 2025 Club World Cup... as player unions and world leagues - including Premier League - take unprecedented step amid row over global calendar
- Referee Szymon Marciniak 'set to be axed from Euro 2024 opener involving Germany' after his role in Bayern Munich's controversial disallowed goal at Real Madrid
- Gary Neville insists it is a 'fact' that Man United will rise to the top again as Old Trafford legend says you can't 'keep great clubs down'
- Jerusalem rang in the vaults of Westminster Abbey in a fitting tribute to Sir Stirling, true champion of Britain, writes JONATHAN McEVOY
- F1 star Lando Norris admits he has 'MANY girlfriends' in revealing insight into his love life while hooked up to a lie detector... after Portuguese model stayed quiet on their relationship following his Miami Grand Prix win
- David Moyes will never be revered at West Ham like he is at Everton. But he should be. His reign there IS a success story, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Ad Feature Tyson Fury is BOOSTED to 7/2 to win by knockout over Oleksandr Usyk in next week's undisputed heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia
- Olympiacos 2-0 Aston Villa (6-2 agg): Unai Emery's side came face to face with cold reality and must now turn attention to reaching the Champions League, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
- Inside Harry Kane's German misery: He lives in the Beverly Hills of Bavaria but his suffering just won't stop. Sources close to the 'cursed' England captain reveal what's REALLY going through his head...
- More Premier League clubs want 3pm blackout to be lifted ahead of next rights negotiations in 2027... with industry insiders believing the move is inevitable
- Tom Lockyer hails nation's response to Sky Bet-British Heart Foundation campaign Every Minute Matters after record-breaking start... as 23,000 people sign up for life-saving CPR training
- David Beckham gives his verdict on under-fire Man United boss Erik ten Hag as the Red Devils legend reveals one of the secrets behind the 1999 Treble-winners' success
- I'm in the company of Henry and Salah as a Golden Boot winner, so it's pride of place on my mantelpiece, writes CHRIS SUTTON
- Worcestershire head coach pays tribute to 'special' Josh Baker and reveals his players are still trying to process the 20-year-old's tragic death as they resume their County Championship campaign
- Everton are thrown a takeover lifeline with two US firms exploring offers as deal with controversial American firm 777 nears collapse - while club insist they aren't heading for administration
- Erik ten Hag has 'lost the plot' in 'CAR CRASH' head coach position at Man United, claims Chris Sutton on 'It's All Kicking Off!'... and says why potential replacement needs to beware Sir Jim Ratcliffe
- Man United 'are preparing an opening bid for £105MILLION-rated Casemiro replacement' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe targets midfield overhaul after dismal season under Erik ten Hag
- David Moyes lands a new job just DAYS after confirming that he will leave West Ham at the end of the season
- Man United fan Luke Littler is booed by Leeds crowd - after being jeered in Liverpool last month - as he loses in semi-finals to Michael van Gerwen at Premier League event
- Tom Brady was 'ready to shut his Netflix roast down' after THAT Jeff Ross massage joke... as comedian Andrew Shulz reveals why NFL legend was so furious
- Bumbling Joe Biden sparks awkward glances and confused smiles with gaffe during Las Vegas Aces' White House visit
- Jimmy Johnson dead at 86: Tributes pour in for San Francisco 49ers Hall of Famer
- David Moyes lands a new job just DAYS after confirming that he will leave West Ham at the end of the season
- WNBA star Kelsey Plum feels 'super grateful' after divorcing NFL hero Darren Waller following a year of marriage: 'You get refined by fire'
- Taylor Swift drops surprise Travis Kelce reference in Paris show of Eras Tour... with nod to Chiefs playoff win
- Chip Kelly was 'uncomfortable' with black players, claim DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy and say he 'singlehandedly dismantled' the Philadelphia Eagles
- Michael Jordan opens his family's third medical clinic with his mom Deloris in North Carolina hometown after making a stunning $10million donation
- Donna Kelce reveals she postponed divorce from Ed Kelce until Travis and Jason were 'out of college' to give them the best upbringing
- Olivia Dunne celebrates boyfriend Paul Skenes' MLB call up as she reveals how they found out about pitcher's Pirates debut
- TIM HOWARD reveals the hidden genius of Roy Keane at Manchester United, what it's really like working with the captain and pundit everyone fears... and why he turned down a VERY rare invite to dinner with him and his wife
- Glen 'Big Baby' Davis posts R-rated video moments after being sentenced to prison: 'The only way you can stop me from eating hamburgers'
- Travis Kelce 'smiled and blushed' when Taylor Swift attended her first Chiefs game, says teammate as he recalls moment pop star arrived at Arrowhead
- Grieving Worcestershire stars were 'forced to take drug tests on their first day back training' following the death of Josh Baker at the age of 20... leaving club officials 'angry and dismayed'
- Tension between Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick 'could cut f***ing glass' at Tom Brady roast, reveals Julian Edelman
- Art Jimmerson, who fought in the first ever UFC event and famously wore one glove, dead at 61
- Taylor Swift 'is incredible' for the NFL, insists Erin Andrews as she says she doesn't 'take credit' for singer's romance with Travis Kelce
- Jason Kelce forced to make hilarious apology after accusing legendary racehorse Secretariat of cheating over 50 years ago
- Man United 'are preparing an opening bid for £105MILLION-rated Casemiro replacement' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe targets midfield overhaul after dismal season under Erik ten Hag
- Inside Harry Kane's German misery: He lives in the Beverly Hills of Bavaria but his suffering just won't stop. Sources close to the 'cursed' England captain reveal what's REALLY going through his head...
- Bruno Fernandes' absence during Man United's thumping 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace was their 63rd separate injury or illness this season... here's how INEOS plan to end the crisis
- FIFA threatened with legal action if they don't move 2025 Club World Cup... as player unions and world leagues - including Premier League - take unprecedented step amid row over global calendar
- Everton are thrown a takeover lifeline with two US firms exploring offers as deal with controversial American firm 777 nears collapse - while club insist they aren't heading for administration
- Nikki Glaser reveals awkward Tom Brady encounter after roasting QB on Netflix special: 'Have a nice life'
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