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Chelsea player ratings vs West Ham: Blues star 4/10 as blushes spared in win | Football | Sport

Chelsea bounced back from a goal down to secure a crucial 2-1 win over West Ham and condemn their former boss Graham Potter to defeat on his return to Stamford Bridge.
Jarrod Bowen, only just back from injury, finished brilliantly after a howler from Levi Colwill as Chelsea struggled to break down the low West Ham block.
But Enzo Maresca made four changes after half time and it sprung the hosts into life, with substitute Pedro Neto bringing them level and Cole Palmer‘s effort deflecting in for a Aaron Wan-Bissaka own goal.
Express Sport assesses how Maresca’s men performed with our detailed Chelsea player ratings.
Filip Jorgensen 6
Finally given his chance ahead of the blundering Robert Sanchez, the Dane had a few nervy moments but settled into the game. Made a few solid stops to deny Bowen and Kudus, and couldn’t do much to stop the forward slotting into the corner.
Reece James 6
Chelsea fans would’ve feared the worst when he stayed down after landing awkwardly, but the right-back soldiered on and sent in some dangerous deliveries that went unfinished by Jackson and co. Booked and replaced on the hour.
Tosin Adarabioyo 7
Was nowhere near his defensive partner when Colwill lost the ball for Bowen’s goal. But the centre-back made a few crucial blocks in the second half and then pulled off an incredible match-winning stop to deny Kudus in stoppage time.
Levi Colwill 4
Made a couple of sloppy passes early on as he struggled to deal with the West Ham press. He escaped once, but the centre-back paid the price for an ill-advised pass back that set Bowen in on goal to score. Simply has to do better.
Marc Cucurella 6
Spent most of his time hovering around the West Ham box, waiting for the ball to fall his way. Caught out for the opener after losing his aerial battle with Vladimir Coufal.
Moises Caicedo 6
Enjoyed a feisty but fair battle with Jarrod Bowen, but defensively was a little lacking. Ecuadorian also committed a lot of niggly fouls.
Enzo Fernandez 7
Tried to thread the needle with some daring passes and then couldn’t find the far corner when slid in by Madueke. Took the game by the scruff of the neck in the second half.
Blazed over when gifted his first real glimpse of goal and didn’t enjoy as much influence as he usually does. Curled a brilliant goal-bound free-kick only to see Alphonse Areola somehow tip it over. It was his deflected cross that beat Areola late on and deserved his ovation from the fans as he came off.
Noni Madueke 5
Had the game’s first golden opportunity but missed the target, having ignored his team-mates’ calls for a pass. His crossing rarely beat the first man and that’s a disappointment for the winger. Hooked on the hour.
Jadon Sancho 6
Saw a lot of the ball early on from the left and combined well with Palmer. Curled one decent chance over the bar. A surprise to see him dragged off with barely 50 minutes on the clock.
Nicolas Jackson 5
Suffered a tweak to his hamstring, which appeared to impact his movements. Stayed on, but struggled to get involved after that. Subbed off with 50 minutes on the clock.
Substitutes
Marc Guiu (on 50′) 6
While he was starved of service, his presence in the box caused twice as many issues for West Ham than Jackson.
Pedro Neto (on 50′) 7
Talk about an impact. The Portuguese admitted this week he hasn’t been at his best, and he responded with a clean effort to equalise only 15 minutes after coming off the bench.
Christopher Nkunku (on 60′) 5
Overlooked by Maresca for the first change, the Frenchman was summoned from the bench later on but didn’t get much of a sniff.
Malo Gusto (on 60′) 6
Replaced James in what appeared to be a planned change and tried to make things happen down the right.
Trevoh Chalobah (on 89′) N/A
Not used: Sanchez, Dewsbury-Hall, Acheampong, George.
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World Darts Championship star banned for six months after failed drugs test | Other | Sport


Dom Taylor tested positive for cocaine and cannabis during the World Darts Championship (Image: Getty)
Dom Taylor has been banned for six months by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) after failing a drugs test during the World Darts Championship. It comes after he tested positive for cocaine and cannabis during the tournament at Alexandra Palace. Taylor had already been banned from all Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events and made to forfeit his £25,000 prize money from the competition.
A hearing in front of a discplinary committee established that Taylor’s drug offence took place before the tournament. However, because it was his second offence, he was hit with a mandatory six-month ban under DRA rules. He has also lost his Tour Card, with that decision being made earlier this month.
A statement from the DRA read: “Accordingly, and taking into account all of the available evidence, the committee were satisfied that Mr Taylor’s ingestion of both cocaine and cannabis occurred out of competition and was not following the commencement of the World Championship on 11th December 2025.
“Following on from this finding, the committee has determined that as this is Mr Taylor’s second offence, then under these Rules, he must serve a six month ban in line with 10.9 (a) and 10.9 (b) of UKAD Anti-Doping Rules 2021.”
Taylor previously served a one-month ban in 2025 following a failed drugs test at the Players Championship Finals. His ban was reduced from two years after he agreed a UKAD-approved three-month Substance of Abuse treatment programme.
After his failed test at the World Darts Championship, Taylor apologised for ‘blatant lying’ after he was thrown out of the tournament.
Taking to social media, he wrote: “The first thing I need to say is sorry! I am sorry to every single one of my family, friends, sponsors, management team and most of important of all, you guys, all my fans be it outside of darts or inside of darts, the game/sport I love the most.
“Also I need to apologise for blatant lying to you all in my interview after my win against Oskar [Lukasiak] last week, as I have been lying to myself and everyone else around me.

Taylor has already apologised for his failed drugs test during the tournament (Image: Getty)
“I did complete and finish the course that I was required to do at the end of last/beginning of this year, along with everything else I was required to do and sanctions.”
Taylor went on to explain the trauma he suffered during his teen years, adding: “It is no excuse but all I can put it down to is the traumas I had in my early teen life.
“Finding my deceased nan in a bed at the age of 12, then within a year multiple other events happened including my brother having a heart attack and being non-responsive for 45 mins along with a very close friend dying of a brain tumour which all hit me very, very hard.
“My parents being the great parents they are got me counselling and help at the time but in hindsight I should of had more than just that little bit!!
“I have let many people down to say the least but most importantly I’ve let down four main people, my two daughters and my two biggest fans. My grampy passed before I made it.
“All I’ve ever wanted was just to make everyone proud, which I hope I have done until this moment. I know everyone, including my dad and family, are very upset and disappointed in me.
“The anniversary of my daughter’s death this year hit me very hard, too, and that’s when I started struggling with my mental health again, and turned back to substances to allow my body and head cope with things. Not needing to worry about anything.”
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Transfer news LIVE with Man Utd in Barcelona talks as Spurs boss intervenes | Football | Sport

Liverpool are ‘pushing’ to bring Marc Guehi to Anfield in a free summer transfer, say Sky Sports.
The Crystal Palace captain has the pick of multiple clubs should he wait until the end of the season to move.
He is out of contract with the Eagles and has interest from Man City, who are keen to buy him now, Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and others.
Liverpool are keen to sign him for free given Ibrahima Konate currently stands to leave the Reds for nothing.
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Snooker scores LIVE: Higgins vs Hawkins updates as Wilson peppers Si | Other | Sport

The host of BBC‘s snooker coverage, Hazel Irvine, issued an apology to legendary commentator Dennis Taylor after forgetting his achievements on the baize while on air. The iconic Masters event is underway with the BBC covering the entire tournament live on TV. Irvine is once again presenting having long been the face of the Beeb’s broadcasts of Triple Crown events. But the 60-year-old broadcaster was left a little red in the face after accidentally forgetting about Taylor while discussing his compatriot Mark Allen.
After a video package about Allen played, Irvine referred to the 39-year-old as the second Northern Irish player ever to win the Masters. But she was wrong – forgetting about her BBC colleague and legendary commentator Taylor. After getting a message in her ear, Irvine added: “Mark Allen, the third player I am corrected, to win the Masters. How could I forget about Dennis Taylor? Sorry DT. Apologies.”
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