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EPL: More Sanctions Imposed On Chelsea Owner, Roman Abramovich

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4 years ago

March 15, 2022

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday, imposed sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, in new measures targeting Russia.

The EU has included Abramovich in its updated list of people facing asset freeze and travel bans due to his close links to Russia president, Vladimir Putin.

The news comes as Chelsea have also withdrawn their request to play their FA Cup quarter-final against Middlesbrough on Saturday behind closed doors.

Chelsea initially released a statement insisting that their game should be behind closed doors, because they only sold 650 tickets out of their allocation of 4,620 for the game at the Riverside.

They claimed they were at a sporting disadvantage and that a behind-closed-doors game would be “the fairest way of proceeding in the current circumstances”.

Last week, Abramovich saw the UK government impose sanctions on him, which will have big implications on Chelsea.

The Premier League side are unable to sell any tickets or merchandise and cannot offer new contracts to players.

Only supporters who are season ticket holders will be able to attend matches at Stamford Bridge.

Abramovich has also been disqualified as a director of the club.

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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2 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”