TAMMY ABRAHAM'S brace was not enough to make it two straight victories as Chelsea were pegged back by Sheffield United last weekend.
The European deadline day saw a number of players depart – but one man still at the club is youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi, having been tipped to join German champions Bayern Munich over the summer.
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ROSS BARKLEY has compared Chelsea and England team-mate to boss Frank Lampard.
The duo will both be looking to shine for the Three Lions in the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Kosovo.
Speaking of similarities between Mount and Lampard ahead of the matches, Barkley said: “Yes, he is similar.
“With a season under him last year you can see his development from last year and he has brought that here, and started the season really well.
“The way he arrives in the box and gets shots away early, it is similar to Lamps.”
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DAVID DE GEA is acting professionally despite Kepa Arrizabalaga keeping him out of the Spain team, according to the Chelsea man.
The Blues stopper, 24 has started all of Spain's last four matches – including in the 2-1 win against Romania on Thursday.
The world's most-expensive goalkeeper made a vital save to give his side all three points too, with De Gea, 28, playing second fiddle.
But Arrizabalaga revealed there is no animosity in the camp – and De Gea is maintaining his professionalism.
Kepa revealed: “Whoever plays is the coach’s decision, we always train with three goalkeepers and the atmosphere is very good.”
De Gea will next have the chance to regain his Spain spot against the Faroe Islands on Sunday.
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FORMER Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has completely fallen for a fake quote by Ruben Neves.
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CHELSEA fans went wild after Kepa Arrizabalaga's performance in Spain's win over Romania.
The Spaniard, keeping Manchester United No1 David De Gea out of the team, played his part in the tense victory.
He made a superb save to ensure his side clung on to all three points in their Euro 2020 qualifier.
And denied Reading forward George Puscas with a fine stop using his feet as the ten-man visitors clung on.
After the match, one fan said on Twitter: “He showed why he's No1 too.”
While another claimed: “Will one day b e the best goalkeeper in the world. Mark my words.”
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