Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Chelsea stumble against Man United amid Mauricio Pochettino £288m January transfer demand

All the latest Chelsea news, transfer gossip and reaction to the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United

Mauricio Pochettino watched his Chelsea side lose to Man United.

Chelsea were unable to pick up against Manchester United where they left off against Brighton as they stumbled toward defeat at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty in the opening stages, but his blushes were spared by Scott McTominay later in the half.

Cole Palmer showed off some individual brilliance, working some space to drill a shot into the back of the net and bring his side onto level terms. The Blues never kicked on from there though, with McTominay popping up once again to seal all three points for the Red Devils, sending Chelsea back with none.

With that said, here are your morning Chelsea digest on Thursday, December 7.

Jackson blame for Man United goal

Ally McCoist has taken aim at Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson for his role in Manchester United's first goal at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Mauricio Pochettino named an unorthodox lineup to take on the Red Devils as Levi Colwill took the armband at left-back, with Marc Cucurella at right-back.

Jamie Carragher aims Man City dig after Pep Guardiola jibe amid Arsenal and Chelsea FFP wait

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has hit back at Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola following his comments on his failure to win a Premier League title.

Guardiola responded to claims from Carragher and fellow Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Gary Neville that his side are suffering from complacency after last year's historic treble. The Citizens are currently six points behind league leaders Arsenal after drawing their last three games.

On Tuesday, in his pre-Aston Villa press conference, Guardiola unleashed a six-minute monologue of his team's coverage on television before predicting that his side will win a fourth straight Premier League title.

"He knows how difficult it is. Gary Neville would've won four [consecutive] Premier League titles in the best period of Manchester United," he said. "But he didn't do it, you know?

Mauricio Pochettino has easy Chelsea January transfer demand for Todd Boehly

Even for Chelsea's standards January 2023 was off the scale barmy. Starting the window struggling to find an identity after splitting with a fan favourite manager, appointing a figure many could sympathise with but not follow into war and doing so with the backdrop of a new ownership group making loud claims that few truly believed.

Ally McCoist takes aim at Chelsea star at fault for Man United goal following penalty miss

Ally McCoist takes aim at Chelsea star at fault for Man United goal following penalty miss

Early Chelsea team news hint dropped ahead of Manchester United clash amid suspension concerns

Early Chelsea team news hint dropped ahead of Manchester United clash amid suspension concerns

Man United vs Chelsea live highlights and reaction - McTominay double sinks poor Blues

Man United vs Chelsea live highlights and reaction - McTominay double sinks poor Blues

Alan Shearer has told Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino three ways to exploit Man United

Alan Shearer has told Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino three ways to exploit Man United

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag sack verdict given ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea showdown

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag sack verdict given ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea showdown

Five Man United stars set to miss Chelsea clash as Mason Mount denied reunion

Five Man United stars set to miss Chelsea clash as Mason Mount denied reunion

Chelsea approach embarrassing record as Raheem Sterling receives Onana lecture in Man Utd defeat

Chelsea approach embarrassing record as Raheem Sterling receives Onana lecture in Man Utd defeat

Chelsea confirm new Mauricio Pochettino captain decision vs Man United for the 'next John Terry'

Chelsea confirm new Mauricio Pochettino captain decision vs Man United for the 'next John Terry'

Mauricio Pochettino gives Christopher Nkunku injury update ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino gives Christopher Nkunku injury update ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea

Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes Manchester United prediction ahead of Old Trafford visit

Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes Manchester United prediction ahead of Old Trafford visit

Chelsea told what they must change ahead of key Manchester United clash at Old Trafford

Chelsea told what they must change ahead of key Manchester United clash at Old Trafford

Gary Neville makes sad Man Utd confession ahead of Chelsea Premier League meeting

Gary Neville makes sad Man Utd confession ahead of Chelsea Premier League meeting

Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Man Utd loss, Chelsea energy, injuries and 10th place

Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Man Utd loss, Chelsea energy, injuries and 10th place

Confirmed Chelsea starting lineup vs Man Utd as Reece James on bench and Cole Palmer starts

Confirmed Chelsea starting lineup vs Man Utd as Reece James on bench and Cole Palmer starts

I saw Robert Sanchez shine but his Chelsea teammates were shamelessly hidden in Man United loss

I saw Robert Sanchez shine but his Chelsea teammates were shamelessly hidden in Man United loss

Chelsea player ratings vs Man Utd as Robert Sanchez shines amid Blues struggle

Chelsea player ratings vs Man Utd as Robert Sanchez shines amid Blues struggle

Erik ten Hag sent Manchester United sack warning ahead of Chelsea clash as score prediction made

Erik ten Hag sent Manchester United sack warning ahead of Chelsea clash as score prediction made

Why Mauricio Pochettino chose to name Reece James on the bench for Manchester United vs Chelsea

Why Mauricio Pochettino chose to name Reece James on the bench for Manchester United vs Chelsea

What Mauricio Pochettino made Chelsea players do before Man Utd game to fix Premier League issue

What Mauricio Pochettino made Chelsea players do before Man Utd game to fix Premier League issue

Chelsea press conference LIVE - Mauricio Pochettino on Sanchez, James and Man Utd loss

Chelsea press conference LIVE - Mauricio Pochettino on Sanchez, James and Man Utd loss

Ally McCoist takes aim at Chelsea star at fault for Man United goal following penalty miss

Ally McCoist takes aim at Chelsea star at fault for Man United goal following penalty miss

Early Chelsea team news hint dropped ahead of Manchester United clash amid suspension concerns

Early Chelsea team news hint dropped ahead of Manchester United clash amid suspension concerns

Man United vs Chelsea live highlights and reaction - McTominay double sinks poor Blues

Man United vs Chelsea live highlights and reaction - McTominay double sinks poor Blues

Alan Shearer has told Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino three ways to exploit Man United

Alan Shearer has told Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino three ways to exploit Man United

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag sack verdict given ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea showdown

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag sack verdict given ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea showdown

Five Man United stars set to miss Chelsea clash as Mason Mount denied reunion

Five Man United stars set to miss Chelsea clash as Mason Mount denied reunion

Chelsea approach embarrassing record as Raheem Sterling receives Onana lecture in Man Utd defeat

Chelsea approach embarrassing record as Raheem Sterling receives Onana lecture in Man Utd defeat

Chelsea confirm new Mauricio Pochettino captain decision vs Man United for the 'next John Terry'

Chelsea confirm new Mauricio Pochettino captain decision vs Man United for the 'next John Terry'

Mauricio Pochettino gives Christopher Nkunku injury update ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino gives Christopher Nkunku injury update ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea

Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes Manchester United prediction ahead of Old Trafford visit

Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes Manchester United prediction ahead of Old Trafford visit

Chelsea told what they must change ahead of key Manchester United clash at Old Trafford

Chelsea told what they must change ahead of key Manchester United clash at Old Trafford

Gary Neville makes sad Man Utd confession ahead of Chelsea Premier League meeting

Gary Neville makes sad Man Utd confession ahead of Chelsea Premier League meeting

Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Man Utd loss, Chelsea energy, injuries and 10th place

Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Man Utd loss, Chelsea energy, injuries and 10th place

Confirmed Chelsea starting lineup vs Man Utd as Reece James on bench and Cole Palmer starts

Confirmed Chelsea starting lineup vs Man Utd as Reece James on bench and Cole Palmer starts

I saw Robert Sanchez shine but his Chelsea teammates were shamelessly hidden in Man United loss

I saw Robert Sanchez shine but his Chelsea teammates were shamelessly hidden in Man United loss

Chelsea player ratings vs Man Utd as Robert Sanchez shines amid Blues struggle

Chelsea player ratings vs Man Utd as Robert Sanchez shines amid Blues struggle

Erik ten Hag sent Manchester United sack warning ahead of Chelsea clash as score prediction made

Erik ten Hag sent Manchester United sack warning ahead of Chelsea clash as score prediction made

Why Mauricio Pochettino chose to name Reece James on the bench for Manchester United vs Chelsea

Why Mauricio Pochettino chose to name Reece James on the bench for Manchester United vs Chelsea

What Mauricio Pochettino made Chelsea players do before Man Utd game to fix Premier League issue

What Mauricio Pochettino made Chelsea players do before Man Utd game to fix Premier League issue

Chelsea press conference LIVE - Mauricio Pochettino on Sanchez, James and Man Utd loss

Chelsea press conference LIVE - Mauricio Pochettino on Sanchez, James and Man Utd loss

Ally McCoist takes aim at Chelsea star at fault for Man United goal following penalty miss

Ally McCoist takes aim at Chelsea star at fault for Man United goal following penalty miss

Early Chelsea team news hint dropped ahead of Manchester United clash amid suspension concerns

Early Chelsea team news hint dropped ahead of Manchester United clash amid suspension concerns

Man United vs Chelsea live highlights and reaction - McTominay double sinks poor Blues

Man United vs Chelsea live highlights and reaction - McTominay double sinks poor Blues

Alan Shearer has told Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino three ways to exploit Man United

Alan Shearer has told Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino three ways to exploit Man United

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag sack verdict given ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea showdown

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag sack verdict given ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea showdown

Five Man United stars set to miss Chelsea clash as Mason Mount denied reunion

Five Man United stars set to miss Chelsea clash as Mason Mount denied reunion

Chelsea approach embarrassing record as Raheem Sterling receives Onana lecture in Man Utd defeat

Chelsea approach embarrassing record as Raheem Sterling receives Onana lecture in Man Utd defeat

Chelsea confirm new Mauricio Pochettino captain decision vs Man United for the 'next John Terry'

Chelsea confirm new Mauricio Pochettino captain decision vs Man United for the 'next John Terry'

Mauricio Pochettino gives Christopher Nkunku injury update ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino gives Christopher Nkunku injury update ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea

Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes Manchester United prediction ahead of Old Trafford visit

Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes Manchester United prediction ahead of Old Trafford visit

Chelsea told what they must change ahead of key Manchester United clash at Old Trafford

Chelsea told what they must change ahead of key Manchester United clash at Old Trafford

Gary Neville makes sad Man Utd confession ahead of Chelsea Premier League meeting

Gary Neville makes sad Man Utd confession ahead of Chelsea Premier League meeting

Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Man Utd loss, Chelsea energy, injuries and 10th place

Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on Man Utd loss, Chelsea energy, injuries and 10th place

Confirmed Chelsea starting lineup vs Man Utd as Reece James on bench and Cole Palmer starts

Confirmed Chelsea starting lineup vs Man Utd as Reece James on bench and Cole Palmer starts

I saw Robert Sanchez shine but his Chelsea teammates were shamelessly hidden in Man United loss

I saw Robert Sanchez shine but his Chelsea teammates were shamelessly hidden in Man United loss

Chelsea player ratings vs Man Utd as Robert Sanchez shines amid Blues struggle

Chelsea player ratings vs Man Utd as Robert Sanchez shines amid Blues struggle

Erik ten Hag sent Manchester United sack warning ahead of Chelsea clash as score prediction made

Erik ten Hag sent Manchester United sack warning ahead of Chelsea clash as score prediction made

Why Mauricio Pochettino chose to name Reece James on the bench for Manchester United vs Chelsea

Why Mauricio Pochettino chose to name Reece James on the bench for Manchester United vs Chelsea

What Mauricio Pochettino made Chelsea players do before Man Utd game to fix Premier League issue

What Mauricio Pochettino made Chelsea players do before Man Utd game to fix Premier League issue

Chelsea press conference LIVE - Mauricio Pochettino on Sanchez, James and Man Utd loss

Chelsea press conference LIVE - Mauricio Pochettino on Sanchez, James and Man Utd loss

On the face of it the club had gone from top four challengers, closer to slipping out of the Champions League than winning the title, and within two good penalties of winning both domestic cups to being plunged into crisis. Cultural chaos, missing identity, bodies all over the shop and no real ideal how The Plan was going to take shape.

In January, with the job description demanding at least a push towards the European spots, something that might not have been totally off the cards if things had gone well, the season blew up. Not only did Chelsea win just one of the six matches they played - a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace - they lost three times, exiting the FA Cup in the third round and were set comfortably adrift of their rivals.

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