The England international, capped 33 times for his country at senior level, moved to Stamford Bridge from Everton in January 2018 but has since found himself on the fringes of the first-team squad. Villa manager Dean Smith told the club’s official website: “Capturing a player of Ross’s quality is a real coup for our club and I am certain he will thrive here and improve our team.” Barkley broke onto the Premier League scene as a teenager at Everton, scoring 27 goals from midfield in 179 appearances for the Toffees....

Newcastle, Stoke, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace - all venues where their 2013-14 title challenge floundered due to an insipid attack and distinct lack of creativity. Burnley, buoyant from promotion and in front of a raucous home crowd could have proven troublesome, even more so after Scott Arfield’s excellent early strike put them ahead. Step forward Cesc. His display was a microcosm of everything that Chelsea lacked last season; the Spaniard showed poise and incision in systematically picking apart the hosts, helping turn a perilous situation into a 30-minute masterclass of what he and this incarnation of Chelsea are capable of....

The United States defender has had a successful year on loan in the Netherlands and helped Chelsea’s feeder club secure the KNVB Cup, the club’s first major honour in their 125 year history. The cup win will also see Vitesse play in Europe for the first time. Terry: Title win is perfect way to bow out Miazga made a big impact in the Eredivisie despite only breaking into Vitesse’s team in January....

Charlton made their first signing under new manager Karl Robinson as Dasilva took his first training session at his new club on Friday, and he will remain in south-east London until June 30. Zlatan reveals his favourite Ronaldo The 18-year-old lifted the UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup last season, and he becomes Chelsea’s 37th loan star after Charly Musonda and Kenedy returned from Real Betis and Watford respectively....

Owing to his stellar form for Serbian outfit Red Star Belgrade this season, Boakye has been in the news as reports have linked him to English giants Chelsea. Ghana all-time leading scorer Gyan, 32, is in the twilight of an international career that began in 2003, and has announced plans to quit the Black Stars after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. “There are a lot of strikers in Ghana but if God says it is my time [to replace Gyan], no one can stop it,” Boakye told KweseESPN....

Antonio Conte’s side have had a run of three home games but they don’t have to travel far as they face David Moyes’s men in this London derby. West Ham haven’t won any of their last eight games which has left them in the relegation zone and they need the points as they welcome the champions of England. CHELSEA INJURIES Michy Batshuayi made his return against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and he is available for the trip to east London....

Football on TV: The full UK fixtures The Portuguese’s last comeback in west London did not go well, with United losing 4-0 to the Blues in the Premier League back in October. Their form has improved since then, but Mourinho’s preparation for this game has been hampered by an injury crisis up front. Compounding the problem of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s suspension is the possible absence of Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial....

Like other food allergies, a cherry allergy is a serious condition. It occurs when a person’s immune system overreacts to a harmless food protein known as an allergen. This article will discuss the symptoms, complications, and treatment of a cherry allergy. Primary vs. Secondary Allergy Cherry allergies can be classified as primary or secondary food allergies. A primary cherry allergy often first appears in infancy and is diagnosed when a person is allergic to the fruit itself....

About halfway through the third period and with the Coyotes on the power play in a tie game, both teams were engaged in a battle for the puck along the boards. As that was taking place, Arizona’s Clayton Keller made his way to the slot. The puck eventually bounced out to Christian Dvorak, who made a sneaky backhand pass to Keller, who was all alone in front and didn’t hesitate as he fired a shot right for the net....

In a statement, owner Jerry Reinsdorf indicated that the reason for the firing was a lack of, “free and open interdepartmental discussion and consideration of everyone’s ideas and opinions,” seemingly laying blame for the move on Thibodeau’s unwillingness to work with the front office of John Paxson and Gar Forman. MORE: Predicting the NBA Finals | Pelicans’ next coach? | How Curry stays grounded Thibodeau’s tenure ended with the Bulls after a Game 6 loss to Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals....

Hunt, named PFWA Rookie of the Year on Thursday, took an afternoon to enjoy his memorable rookie season. Hunt spent Friday signing cards at a Panini America event at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. It’s quite a whirlwind for the rookie considering where he started in training camp. Hunt was just trying to find a niche behind starter Spencer Ware. “I was picturing myself helping out the team any way possible and I was doing a lot of special teams and things like that,” Hunt told Sporting News....

Hunt echoed the team’s statement on the controversial audio recording of the wide receiver, adding that he was deeply disturbed by what he heard and reiterated that Hill isn’t with the team. When asked if the team’s due diligence has changed with Hill’s most recent trouble, Hunt admitted that type of behavior can be hard to predict. “I think on every player you bring into the organization there’s some element of risk,” Hunt said, via the Kansas City Star....

The Kansas City Star reported that the Chiefs and Hali did not reach a deal on a contract extension by Friday, voiding his contract. The five-time Pro Bowl linebacker had already agreed to a $3 million pay cut before last season to give the team more payroll flexibility. MORE: Boom or bust free agents | Mario Williams to Dolphins? Although Hali could still sign with the Chiefs, it would have made more sense for the team to sign him before his contract voided....

Cornerbacks and safeties have been flying off the market, and Saturday, the Chiefs reportedly re-signed a top one in Ron Parker. MORE: Bush to sign with 49ers | Murray fits Kelly’s plan in Philly | Vikings release Jennings The safety recorded 94 tackles, one sack and one interception in 2014, his first season as a starter. Parker started 15 games and provided a physical force in the Chiefs’ secondary....

Kansas City CBS affiliate KCTV5 on Thursday revealed that its investigative department was sent what is purported to be a recording of the NFL player and his fiancee, Crystal Espinal, discussing the police investigation and what they were telling authorities. Per KCTV: The recording is believed to have been made in early March when the parents were walking through Dubai’s international airport. KCTV5 was told the recording was an “insurance policy” for Crystal Espinal....

We have discussed this game in detail — veteran Sporting News writers Vinnie Iyer and Bill Bender both picked the Chiefs to narrowly escape Los Angeles with a win — and my Best Bets column as well as my DraftKings and FanDuel lineups reflect my trust in a K.C. W as well. But this column is all about the props. As we do every Friday, we have hand-selected the most intriguing and the most potentially-lucrative on Sports Interaction, BetMGM, and Caesars....

In the final game of the 2019 NFL international series, Kansas City (7-4) avoided falling off the top spot in the divisional standings. The Chiefs allowed Los Angeles (4-7) to rack up 312 first-half yards but showed a much stronger effort in the final two quarters, particularly during the game’s final drive. MORE: Why is Chiefs vs. Chargers in Mexico City? With the Chargers trailing by a touchdown with two minutes to go, Los Angeles reached Kansas City territory via an acrobatic 50-yard grab by Mike Williams....

Luck, now 29, has endured shoulder, kidney and head injuries in recent seasons. He missed all of 2017 but bounced back to throw 39 touchdown passes this year. The Chiefs, meanwhile, traded Alex Smith to build an explosive offense behind second-year signal-caller Patrick Mahomes. Even so, the AFC divisional round matchup between Kansas City and Indianapolis on Saturday contains some of the same narratives as five years ago. The Chiefs continue to search for postseason success under Andy Reid, who is now 1-4 in the playoffs since taking over as coach....

The child, who is German, fell ill on the MSC Divina as it made its way from Palermo, Italy, to Calgliari, the capital of Sardinia, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, a spokesperson for MSC Cruises, which owns and operates the ship, confirmed to Newsweek. The boy’s family sought medical assistance aboard the ship, but despite efforts to resuscitate the child, he died at around 3 a.m. “While the staff of our Medical Centre reacted promptly, the health status of the child unexpectedly deteriorated....