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Xabi Alonso has refused to dwell on Cole Palmer's omission from the England squad, insisting his conversations with the 24-year-old are only about Chelsea. The Blues boss also joked about goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's protective mask and revealed that midfielder Moises Caicedo has "little problems" ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Sunderland.

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Sunderland have entered the pursuit of Almeria midfielder Stefan Dzodic as Atletico Madrid step up their efforts to sign the highly rated 21-year-old prospect. The Serbian talent is protected by a €40 million (£33m/$45m) release clause in southern Spain and has also attracted interest from several other English clubs.

West Midlands Police have confirmed that a 14-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed following an investigation into a public order offence during Saturday's Premier League fixture between Coventry City and Sunderland. The incident involved the alleged mocking of Bradley Lowery, the young Black Cats supporter who tragically passed away in 2017.