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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Josh O'Brien

Premier League release statement after UK action against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

The Premier League have issued a statement confirming that Chelsea's away game against Norwich City will go ahead despite the fact owner Roman Abramovich will face sanctions by the UK government.

The Blues will make the trip to Carrow Road tonight for a clash that will have an impact at the top and bottom of the league.

The statement in full read: "Following the UK Government’s announcement that sanctions have been imposed against Roman Abramovich, the Premier League can confirm tonight’s match between Norwich City and Chelsea will go ahead as planned.

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