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Seven bosses in race to replace sacked Graham Potter at Chelsea, including shock Mauricio Pochettino swoop The Sun says CHELSEA are now on the hunt for their third manager under Todd Boehly after Graham Potter was given the boot. Potter only left Brighton in September to replace Champions League-winner Thomas Tuchel. But after a dismal runs of performances, that has left Chelsea in 11th, Boehly decided to give Potter his marching orders. Owners Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. “We have the highest…

Mirror Sport – Silva service at Stamford Bridge? The Mirror moves the story on from Graham Potter’s sacking at Chelsea with the claim that Fulham boss Marco Silva has been earmarked as his surprise successor. Former Blues boss Rafa Benitez is, they add, the favourite to take over from Brendan Rodgers at Leicester and lead the Foxes’ Premier League survival bid. Catch up on the back pages 

Express Sport – ‘All gone to Pot’ The Express also name-checks Mauricio Pochettino as a potential successor to Graham Potter at Chelsea, alongside Julian Nagelsmann and Marco Silva. Catch up on the back pages 

The i Sport – Potter sacked by Chelsea after poor run The iSport back page leads on the Stamford Bridge and King Power decision-makers’ reasons to sack Potter and Rodgers. And they also feature an emotive and celebratory Newcastle United picture after the Magpies boosted their Champions League qualification hopes by beating rivals Manchester United at St James’ Park. Catch up on the back pages 

Times Sport – Chelsea sacks Potter after 31 matches The Times says former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann is the leading contender to replace Graham Potter at Chelsea. They also feature Luke Shaw’s reaction to Manchester United’s “unacceptable” performance in defeat at Newcastle. Catch up on the back pages 

Economist – America vs China: It’s worse than you think Economist says you may have hoped that when China reopened and face-to-face contact resumed between politicians, diplomats and businesspeople, Sino-American tensions would ease in a flurry of dinners, summits and small talk. But the atmosphere in Beijing just now reveals that the world’s most important relationship has become more embittered and hostile than ever. In the halls of government Communist Party officials denounce what they see as America’s bullying. They say it is intent on beating China to death. Western diplomats describe an atmosphere laced with intimidation and paranoia. In…

City AM – Britain goes own brand Recession fears see Brits stock up on own-brand kitchen staples CITY AM SAYS THE COST of living crisis is beginning to be felt in the pockets of ordinary punters – with more than one in three turning towards own brand products to keep the kitchen cupboard stocked. New research from KPMG suggests more than half of UK consumers have reduced ‘non-essential’ spending amid recession fears, with eating out top of the list of sacrifices. Though the jury remains out on whether the UK will enter a technical recession, the country is undergoing its…

The Guardian – NHS delays risking harming thousands of children Summary of the front page Health is the focus of the Guardian’s front page, too – as a senior doctor warns that thousands of children face “lifelong” health impacts amid long waits for NHS treatment. The paper’s lead story looks at the impact of the nearly 15,000 paediatric operations that were postponed last year – an increase on the 2021 figures that has been highlighted by the Liberal Democrats. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Metro – The Easter hols delays Summary of the front page The delays at the Port of Dover are the lead story for the Metro, which reports ferry hold-ups lasting as long as 19 hours. The paper quotes travellers at Dover describing the condition of the toilets at the port as “harrowing”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Financial Times – oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day Summary of the front page The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day. According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next