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Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Gibbs-White reveals graphic injury after Sanchez clash

Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White has shared the gruesome reality of his collision with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during his side's impressive 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. The England international was forced off midway through the second half after a sickening clash of heads left both players requiring immediate medical attention and multiple stitches.

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Shameful! Palmer & abysmal Chelsea embarrassed yet again

Chelsea's hopes of securing a top-five finish in the Premier League were ended on Monday as they put in a shameful performance in losing 3-1 to Nottingham Forest. Cole Palmer missed from the penalty spot as the Blues' run of league defeats stretched to six games, meaning their hopes of securing Champions League qualification for next season hang by the finest of threads.

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Derry stretchered off on Chelsea debut vs Forest

Chelsea’s clash with Nottingham Forest was overshadowed by a distressing injury to teenage star Jesse Derry, who saw his dream Premier League debut cut short. The academy product was forced off on a stretcher during a lengthy first-half stoppage that left Stamford Bridge in a state of shock.

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Chelsea-linked Fabregas reveals Premier League return plan

Cesc Fabregas has admitted that a return to the Premier League is firmly in his future plans as his managerial stock continues to rise at Como. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder has guided the Italian outfit to the brink of European qualification, sparking inevitable links with top jobs back in England.

Chelsea v Port Vale - Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final

Garnacho told to 'put his ego in check' to save Chelsea career

Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has issued a stern warning to Alejandro Garnacho, insisting that he must radically alter his attitude and work rate if he is to avoid becoming a high-priced failure at Stamford Bridge. The Argentina international, who arrived in London for a £40m 9$54m) fee last summer, has struggled to find his feet since joining the Blues from Manchester United.

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Palmer risks losing World Cup spot to in-form Gibbs-White

Struggling to find his flow and still battling fitness issues at the end of an injury-plagued season, Cole Palmer will on Monday go head to head with the player who poses an existential threat to his World Cup dream in Morgan Gibbs-White. The Chelsea talisman and the resurgent Nottingham Forest star form part of an intense fight for the No.10 shirt in Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

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Benfica raid PL for Mourinho heir & deal blow to Chelsea hunt

Benfica have set their sights on Fulham manager Marco Silva as the primary candidate to succeed Jose Mourinho at Estadio da Luz. This potential move creates a significant hurdle for Chelsea, who have also shortlisted the Portuguese tactician as they seek a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior ahead of a crucial summer rebuild.

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Mudryk hit with 'maximum' ban as he immediately lodges appeal

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has officially lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being hit with a maximum four-year ban for a doping violation. The Ukraine international has been out of action for nearly 18 months following an adverse finding in a routine test, a situation that sent shockwaves through Stamford Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.

Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.

Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.

Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).

Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.

Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.

With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.

Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.

Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.