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'I told her to go home' - Emma Hayes explains Lauren James' surprise omission from Chelsea's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace

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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has explained why Lauren James was a surprise omission from her side's narrow FA Cup win over Crystal Palace.

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  • Chelsea beat Palace 1-0 in FA Cup
  • Ramirez goal helped stave off upset
  • Winger James absent from victory
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