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Mark Wyatt

Chelsea told next owner announcement can be 'watershed moment' for Premier League

Danny Murphy says Chelsea’s off-field problems could turn into a ‘watershed moment' for the Premier League as a new wealthy owner looks set to join the Premier League party.

Blues owner Roman Abramovich was hit with several sanctions by the UK Government on Thursday due to his alleged links to Russian President Vladimir Putin who invaded Ukraine a fortnight ago to global condemnation.

As a result, Chelsea have been forced to make several concessions including being unable to sell match tickets, open their club shop, negotiate player contracts or buy and sell players.

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