Buoyant Blues face Arsenal

LONDON: Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said he is pleased with the progress made by his team in the Premier League so far this season, but has called for further improvement in their quest to become genuine title contenders.

The London side are fifth in the table with 25 points from 14 games, two points behind second-placed Leicester City ahead of Saturday’s trip to local rivals Arsenal who have slipped to 15th after a poor start.

“I’m happy but we always want more as managers,” Lampard told Sky Sports. “The reality is at the start of the season, we had some new players while others were missing, and we lacked a pre-season. Looking at our early results, we saw some good and some not-so-good performances.We then went on a good run which saw a lot of improvement, so I’m pretty happy but we want more.”

TV Timings: Leicester v Manchester United, live on Star Sports Select 1; Aston Villa v Crystal Palace,

Star Sports Select 1; Fulham v Southampton, Star Sports Select 2; Arsenal v

Chelsea, Star Sports Select 1; Man City v Newcastle

(Sun), Star Sports Select 1; Sheffield v Everton,

Star Sports Select 2

City’s Jesus, Walker test positive for Covid-19

MANCHESTER: Manchester City players Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Premier League team said two staff members also tested positive and that all four are self-isolating in accordance with Premier League and government protocols.

Gabriel Jesus has been slowed by injuries and has just four goals this season in all competitions. The Brazil forward scored 23 goals in 53 games last season. England defender Walker is in his fourth season with City.

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