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Chelsea clash 'isn't a real game' - Pellegrini.

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMZ_CwkeyJeyI80XIoXsvUdunqc3pHucXO-b_66T1G2yQDzXJubQKic_BFxq7wepSfrqJzkEANuPxpTuutXvkm-tvqfS1PrnQO5g2krUE7bSwdtQIKD9kvbYOdPfxq89kwlXgmoZa5ZFa/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMZ_CwkeyJeyI80XIoXsvUdunqc3pHucXO-b_66T1G2yQDzXJubQKic_BFxq7wepSfrqJzkEANuPxpTuutXvkm-tvqfS1PrnQO5g2krUE7bSwdtQIKD9kvbYOdPfxq89kwlXgmoZa5ZFa/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;"/></a>The 62-year-old has held the English FA to blame for the reduced importance he is giving the FA Cup fifth round fixture with the Blues 
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has maintained the FA Cup fifth round clash with Chelsea is "not a real game", blaming the English FA for the awkward scheduling of the fixture. 
 
A group of seven Manchester City youngsters are set to be included in the squad for Sunday's tie at Stamford Bridge, with the club to rotate heavily ahead of a Champions League fixture at Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday. 
 
Defenders Tosin Adarabayio and Cameron Humphreys, midfielders Brandon Barker, Manu Garcia and Aleix Garcia as well as strikers David Faupala and Bersant Celina were omitted from the club's under-21 side on Saturday in anticipation of being selected. 
 
Aware of the possibility that his fledgling side could be badly outclassed, Pellegrini urged supporters to understand his reasoning, saying it would be different if circumstances had permitted. 
 
"I think it's not a real game [against Chelsea], of course; not enough to pay the ticket," the Chilean told reporters. "I always give a lot of importance to the cups. They must think why [City are fielding reserves]. 
 
 
 
"We always try to play a strong team in the cups, and it would be very nice to finish with a game at Wembley, but there are some moments when you have to prioritise because you don't receive any help and you could damage your prospects. 
 
"The fans want to see a good game but we told them one week ago that we are going to play a young team. If the people want to continue going to the stadium, that's for them." 
 
Pellegrini has expressed his frustration with the scheduling of the fixture in such close proximity to the Champions League and next Sunday's Capital One Cup final, in which his men are due to play Liverpool, on many occasions. 
 
And the 62-year-old took to the chance to reiterate how he felt it was a pity that the FA Cup should be relegated in terms of importance, but stated his hands are tied on the matter. 
 
"I have enough problems trying to manage a team, without managing the FA," he continued. "But the reality is that we must make some changes. 
 
"Maybe [the tournament] without replays can be one solution. Someone said we must eliminate one cup, but I think the cups are good. All the stadiums are at full capacity, even if it is a League Two team. 
 
"So I think fans like the football. I think we should continue with the FA Cup because it is very traditional, but we must make some [better] arrangements." 
 
 
 
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Chelsea clash 'isn't a real game' - Pellegrini.

The 62-year-old has held the English FA to blame for the reduced importance he is giving the FA Cup fifth round fixture with the Blues Manc...

Keane: Hazard is a 'spoilt child' and needs a good kicking

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMGSAfN7K1yoZc0uTnsibIi89s46NOLT-b-Okev5MzQkENQXKvZ8QqXj3uo0YwOzIroDqjJP1sI0Tz9KYuLad6x7fLsf-lQjMmag5ZpdI7zCE6NrhiQo2GZAQiP0uSwWIDsx5vhMCLBVC/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMGSAfN7K1yoZc0uTnsibIi89s46NOLT-b-Okev5MzQkENQXKvZ8QqXj3uo0YwOzIroDqjJP1sI0Tz9KYuLad6x7fLsf-lQjMmag5ZpdI7zCE6NrhiQo2GZAQiP0uSwWIDsx5vhMCLBVC/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;"/></a>The Republic of Ireland assistant has labelled the Chelsea winger's decision to speak publicly about the prospect of joining PSG prior to their tie as "absolutely ridiculous" 
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Eden Hazard, labelling the Chelsea midfielder a "spoilt child". 
 
The Belgium international talked up a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the lead-up to Chelsea's Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against the Ligue 1 champions on Tuesday. 
 
Keane said it was up to Hazard's older team-mates to teach him a lesson, particularly after the Blues lost 2-1 at the Parc des Princes. 
 
"I really can't understand these players. He signed an extension last year to his contract for another five years. We saw how good he was last year," Keane said on ITV. 
 
 
"And then he's coming out with all that nonsense on the eve of a big, big game. 
 
"If I was one of his team-mates I'd kick him up and down the training pitch. Some of the senior players have got to get hold of him. 
 
"A talented, talented boy but his attitude, even last night, he's like a spoilt child. It's absolutely ridiculous." 
 
Hazard struggled to have an impact in the first leg, leaving the Premier League giants with work to do ahead of the return clash at Stamford Bridge on March 9. 
 
 
 
 
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Keane: Hazard is a 'spoilt child' and needs a good kicking

The Republic of Ireland assistant has labelled the Chelsea winger's decision to speak publicly about the prospect of joining PSG prior t...

Man Utd are looking at Mourinho - David Luiz

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbi6kVGcAoxlYKW2eSR-PPXVCPjP0pBrKJincvCTNTCt-V9WswuPAHj3syW_83iXJX19zWIdWrdVI3R3bHFfY66eu0P5Ay91WCoHg565OBZ0Sg07uWljNvRZoR3kZbAn779Opzz629tJBD/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbi6kVGcAoxlYKW2eSR-PPXVCPjP0pBrKJincvCTNTCt-V9WswuPAHj3syW_83iXJX19zWIdWrdVI3R3bHFfY66eu0P5Ay91WCoHg565OBZ0Sg07uWljNvRZoR3kZbAn779Opzz629tJBD/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;"/></a>The PSG centre-back expects his former Chelsea boss to be back in management soon, with his links to the Blues unlikely to prevent him from moving to Old TraffordDavid Luiz is sure Manchester United are looking at Jose Mourinho, and does not think his former coach would have any problems replacing Louis van Gaal. 
 
Mourinho has been heavily linked with the Old Trafford club as Van Gaal comes under increasing pressure, and has suggested he will be back in management soon. 
 
And the former Chelsea centre-back, who was sold to the Blues' Champions League last 16 opponents while Mourinho was in charge at Stamford Bridge, would not be surprised if the Portuguese joins United in the near future. 
 
“Coaches come, coaches go, it’s part of football,” Luiz told reporters. “Jose won't be out of work for long, he never is. 
 
 
"You can’t dispute the success he has had - that is why I am sure Manchester United are looking at him. 
 
“I don’t think Jose would have any problem taking the Manchester United job. Yes, he will always care for Chelsea, but Jose does what is best for Jose.”</div>

Man Utd are looking at Mourinho - David Luiz

The PSG centre-back expects his former Chelsea boss to be back in management soon, with his links to the Blues unlikely to prevent him from ...

Terry may get new deal at Chelsea after Zouma’s injury

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZt6bgo-9vGt1tj3VmOi-NjoSWx6nbjTS7sLWdEyS0hoWN8vD2-en_HlZ_xot17sIk1tVIvdYi_9HCJGZ7XpMdP9UGEtaj-yJE_W42RBG80AMByo-99NsO2VpHckcbnYqCGqJECPw0zk6/s2560/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZt6bgo-9vGt1tj3VmOi-NjoSWx6nbjTS7sLWdEyS0hoWN8vD2-en_HlZ_xot17sIk1tVIvdYi_9HCJGZ7XpMdP9UGEtaj-yJE_W42RBG80AMByo-99NsO2VpHckcbnYqCGqJECPw0zk6/s640/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;"/></a>John Terry 
 
 
John Terry may be offered a new deal at Chelsea after Kurt Zouma’s terrible injury. 
 
The France centre back has been ruled out for six months after his ACL ligament injury in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United, leaving the Blues to reconsider Terry’s contract situation. 
 
According to The Times, this could only mean a reprieve for Terry as the London club’s only centre-backs and captain. 
 
With at least one defensive signing surely needed in the summer anyway, it could be vital for the Stamford Bridge outfit that they now keep their skipper at the club, Metro news has said.</div>

Terry may get new deal at Chelsea after Zouma’s injury

John Terry John Terry may be offered a new deal at Chelsea after Kurt Zouma’s terrible injury. The France centre back has been ruled o...

Sports; CHELSEA SPENDS £214M IN TRANSFER WINDOW.

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Arsene Wenger thinks the January transfer window is unfair and perhaps that partly explains why Arsenal have spent a third as much as Chelsea since it was introduced in 2003. 
 
There is also the fact that Chelsea splash the cash, with ‘Fernando Torres’ and ‘£50million flop’ rarely far away from each other after the Spain striker became the priciest ever purchase in this window five years ago. 
 
It is signings like that which put Chelsea top with their £214.2m total, followed by three other clubs that have topped a ton in Manchester City (£131.1m), Liverpool (£120.1m) and Tottenham Hotspur (£105.7m). 
 
Then come Manchester United (£87.2m) and, bringing up the rear for the Barclays Premier League’s big six, Arsenal (£68.9m). 
 
Their manager is not a fan of the winter window and even called for it to be abandoned previously. ‘I think it should be completely cut out,’ Wenger said in January 2013. ‘Or limited to two players.’ 
 
Since he couldn’t beat them, he joined them. Despite Wenger’s denouncement, Arsenal are sixth in the list as the richest clubs dominate the top-end of the table. 
 
This study by Sportsmail included trawling through every transfer made during the mid-season transfer window in the last 13 years but not including the current one, going by the latest figures on file for each player.</div>

Sports; CHELSEA SPENDS £214M IN TRANSFER WINDOW.

Arsene Wenger thinks the January transfer window is unfair and perhaps that partly explains why Arsenal have spent a third as much as Chel...