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Chelsea Star Reece James Rejects Arsenal Bid Amid Twitter Spat With Fans

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3 years ago

June 30, 2023

James took to Twitter to respond to talk about him potentially leaving Chelsea for their London rivals Arsenal.

The supporter had suggested the possibility of James moving to Arsenal, following the signing of his Chelsea teammate Kai Havertz by the Gunners.

But, James responded with a straightforward “I say no” to the fan’s proposal. Chelsea showed their support for James by replying to his tweet with the message “One of our own” accompanied by a blue heart emoji.

James, who joined Chelsea at the age of eight, has made 147 appearances for the club. He played a crucial role in helping Chelsea win the Champions League in 2021.

Havertz, on the other hand, scored the winning goal in that final against Manchester City. However, he will be moving to Arsenal next season in a £65m transfer.

Upon signing for Arsenal, Havertz expressed his excitement to be joining the club and becoming part of their rich history. He mentioned the high mentality within the Arsenal squad and his determination to win trophies for the supporters and the club. Havertz is eagerly looking forward to meeting his new teammates and staff during pre-season.

James has established himself as one of the most athletic and attacking full-backs in the Premier League, his only problem – and it’s quite a big one – is his injury record having only started 14 league games last term and 22 the campaign prior to that.

Despite his plagued injury career as of late, he did sign a new long-term contract to keep him at his boyhood club Chelsea just last year, which saw his salary take a major boost up to £250,000 per week.

The England international is a superb asset for the Blues at both ends of the pitch having managed to register 21 goal involvements since making his Premier League debut for Chelsea which makes him very hot property to other clubs.

James does still have a long-term contract left to run at Stamford Bridge and with a young and progressive-thinking coach such as Mauricio Pochettino in the dugout, it’s unlikely he would be looking to leave any time soon.

Under Mikel Arteta Arsenal has become a home for some top-name Premier League players from rival clubs who perhaps see them as no longer good enough or needed for their sides such as Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and most recently Kai Havertz.

James will be hoping to make a bigger impact on Chelsea’s season this campaign in terms of goals, assists and top-level performances as he was absent for the majority of last campaign, which perhaps contributed largely to their poor season.

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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8 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.

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Enabulele Lauds Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms As Edo Sports Witnesses Revival

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6 days ago

April 30, 2026

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a bold and transformative approach to sports development.

Speaking on efforts to reposition sports in the state, Enabulele noted that with Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, the sector has witnessed renewed growth.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Edo Sports Commission boss attributed the progress to the governor’s strategic policies and sustained commitment to youth development, which he said have laid the foundation for a more structured and results-driven system.

“His Excellency has demonstrated clear vision and genuine commitment to sports development. The level of support we are receiving has significantly repositioned Edo as a competitive force in national sporting events,” he said.

He explained that targeted investments in grassroots development are already producing results, with a growing number of young talents being identified and nurtured across multiple disciplines.

“We are deliberately building from the grassroots. A large percentage of our athletes today are homegrown, which speaks to the sustainability of our development model,” Enabulele added.

The Commission, he noted, is also shifting away from an over-reliance on football to a broader multi-sport focus.

Edo State, he said, is now recording improved performances in athletics, combat sports, and other emerging areas.

“Our goal is to strengthen all sports. The results are beginning to show across different disciplines, and this is only the start,” he said.

Enabulele further pointed to ongoing improvements in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare as critical factors in sustaining performance and encouraging wider participation among young people.

“We are building a system that will endure. With the continued support of the governor, Edo is on course to becoming a dominant force in sports at both national and international levels,” he stated.

He expressed confidence that the current momentum would translate into greater achievements for Edo athletes, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and long-term development.