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Times
17-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Times
Kate Spicer: I needed a new home, a new life — and a new wardrobe
Move to a more affordable bit of west London, meaning the 'burbs. Ditch the dogs and live a more compact high-rise central London life. Or surrender west London life entirely and move to the country. These were the options; I chose the country. When people asked, 'Where?' I gave them three guesses. The first was usually Bruton, and they were right. It's a migration route from west London so well trodden now that to move to the Somerset town is 100 per cent cliché. 'What is it about that place? What's wrong with Yorkshire?' asked my friend Grev. He had a point, but now was not a time to be taking risks. I'd recently split up with my long-term partner and could no longer afford
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Confirmed Team News and Predicted Chelsea XI Ahead of Brentford Derby
Confirmed Team News and Predicted Chelsea XI Ahead of Brentford Derby Chelsea XI Predicted as West London Derby Looms The turnaround is tight, the decisions significant. Chelsea's narrow but gritty 1-0 win over Tottenham on Thursday has lifted spirits and expectations. But fewer than 72 hours later, the west London derby away at Brentford now beckons, and Enzo Maresca must once again reshape a squad teetering on the edge of full fitness. Managing Minutes After Tottenham Enzo Fernandez's headed winner underlined Chelsea's recent grit, edging them back into the Premier League's top four with just eight games remaining. But victory came at a price. Maresca now finds himself balancing freshness with form. Advertisement Nicolas Jackson returned after a two-month absence with a hamstring injury and showed flashes of sharpness before fatigue took over. 'It remains to be seen whether he is risked again so soon' against Brentford, with rotation almost certain up front. There was also a welcome cameo from Noni Madueke. Returning from his own hamstring issue, the winger is now 'pushing to make his first start since February's 3-0 defeat at Brighton.' His return places Jadon Sancho under pressure to retain his spot. Photo: IMAGO Defence Faces Tight Turnaround In defence, Reece James was a surprise omission from the Spurs starting XI despite solid showings prior to and during the international break. With freshness key, he's expected to be restored to the line-up, potentially alongside Marc Cucurella and Levi Colwill. Maresca has managed to keep Chelsea compact and tactically sound in recent weeks — but Brentford, always aggressive at home, will test that. Advertisement Tosin Adarabioyo could again anchor the defence with Colwill, as Wesley Fofana remains out. There's further concern with Romeo Lavia, who missed Thursday's match and won't return for this fixture either. '[Fofana had] a muscle problem a few days ago and we are waiting for more checks,' said Maresca. '[Lavia] for Sunday is out. We don't know [about a timeline] yet. Romeo looks a little bit better injury compared to Wes, in terms of Romeo will probably be back more quickly than Wes.' Photo IMAGO Mudryk also remains unavailable and was not involved against Spurs. Chelsea XI Prediction for Brentford With the congested schedule, Maresca's expected to shuffle several key roles while maintaining a structure that has proven resilient in recent matches. The midfield axis of Moises Caicedo and Fernandez remains untouched, with Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto providing support in attack. Advertisement Madueke looks set to be rewarded with a start, offering pace and directness from the right, while Jackson is likely to be risked again through the middle unless a late change is forced. Predicted Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson Match Details and Broadcast Information Injured: Fofana, Lavia Unavailable: Mudryk Date and Time: Sunday 6 April 2025, 2:00pm BST Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London How to Watch: Not televised live in the UK Chelsea enter this fixture on a run of improved form and with a top-four spot in their grasp. Brentford, battling for consistency, will relish the chance to disrupt the Blues' rhythm. For Maresca, the challenge is not just physical recovery, but psychological sharpness — and ensuring his Chelsea XI can meet the moment, again.
