Soccer-Premier League talking points
(Reuters) - Talking points from the Premier League weekend:
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Watch: Everton fans set off fireworks outside Chelsea hotel & welcome team bus with a cloud of blue flare smoke
Everton fans are doing their best to aid the club’s bid for Premier League survival, with fans letting off early-morning fireworks outside Chelsea’s hotel before greeting the Toffees’ team bus to Goodison Park with a passionate display of support.
Liverpool attacker Lionel Messi loved lied to Rafa Benitez to secure transfer
There is a certain randomness to how football supporters - and particularly Liverpool supporters - come up with songs for their heroes.
Chelsea boss Tuchel relishing first meeting with Lampard
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he was looking forward to his first meeting with Everton counterpart Frank Lampard, adding that the former midfielder will always be a Stamford Bridge great despite his difficult managerial stint at the London club.
Bye-bye DCL: Lampard must finally unleash Everton's 19 y/o "exciting talent" - opinion
Speculation has been mounting surrounding Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s future at Everton, with a new update emerging that the striker intends to leave the club no matter the outcome of the season.
'Bad news for Everton...' - Journalist now drops worrying claim for Lampard
Journalist Dean Jones has claimed that the sacking of Sean Dyche may have given the club a lift, which could lead to Everton getting relegated.
Insider: Newcastle now "interested" in star tipped as future Premier League golden boot winner
Newcastle United are interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Newcastle: Eddie Howe 'interested' in bringing £30m striker to St James' Park
Newcastle United are interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, according to journalist Dean Jones.