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A former Preston North End defender is back in England. He has joined Stockport County despite interest from League One and League Two. (Image: CameraSport - Mick Walker)

Ex-Preston North End man returns to England after Gibraltar stint

Tim Mercer's PNE fans' panel verdict: Pride in North End's performance

Chelsea will not have Robert Sanchez available. The goalkeeper has an injury and isn't in contention to play Preston North End in the FA Cup. (Image: Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Preston North End team news as eight out and four doubts

Chris Sutton believes Preston North End can take Chelsea to a replay. He won the Premier League title with Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers. (Image: Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Preston North End shock prediction issued by pundit

Chelsea have been hit with a spate of injuries. The Blues could be without several players for their FA Cup clash with Preston North End. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Chelsea hit by injury crisis ahead of Preston North End FA Cup clash

More than 500 Preston North End fans travelled to Sunderland. PNE have a respectable following in the average away attendance table. (Image: CameraSport - Alex Dodd)

Championship away attendance table compares followings of all 24 teams

Preston North End have been allocated 6,033 tickets for next month's FA Cup tie at Chelsea

Fans all say same thing after Chelsea v Preston North End announcement

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PNE issue Chelsea ticket update as Newcastle United snag highlighted

Preston North End new boy Izzy Brown in his Chelsea days (photo: Getty Images)

How Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and Jose Mourinho helped Preston North End new...

Chelsea's strength in depth was reflected by Christian Pulisic only featuring against Morecambe as a substitute

Morecambe boss hopes his players take the positives from FA Cup defeat at Chelse...

It's back to the league now for Morecambe boss Derek Adams and his players

Morecambe manager's message to his squad ahead of Leyton Orient trip

Morecambe paid tribute to Christian Mbulu at Chelsea

Morecambe players pay tribute to former team-mate at Chelsea

Derek Adams has previously taken Plymouth Argyle to Liverpool in the FA Cup Picture: Getty Images

Morecambe boss: Chelsea's recent results make FA Cup tie even harder

Derek Adams and his Morecambe players head to Chelsea on Sunday Picture: Getty Images

Morecambe boss looks forward to Chelsea challenge this weekend

Morecambe defeated Solihull Moors in round two of the FA Cup Picture: Getty Images

Broadcast arrangements confirmed for Morecambe's FA Cup tie at Chelsea

Morecambe boss Derek Adams has faced Premier League opposition before when drawing at Liverpool with Plymouth Argyle in 2017 Picture: Getty Images

Morecambe boss: Chelsea FA Cup tie is due reward for everyone at the club

Derek Adams paid tribute to everyone involved with Morecambe after they were handed a trip to Chelsea in the FA Cup third round.

Gavin Browne

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard

Morecambe draw Premier League giants Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the third rou...

Jose Mourinho (second right) during the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Chelsea and Rosenborg at Stamford Bridge on September 18, 2007

On this day: Jose Mourinho takes charge of final game of his first spell at Chel...

Usain Bolt is set to feature for the World XI yet again (Getty Images)

This is when Soccer Aid 2020 will take place - and the famous players involved

Who will PNE face in the FA Cup third round draw?

This is the ball number Preston North End fans need to look out for in the FA Cu...

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte

Gossip: Conte set for Chelsea stay?

Speculation surrounds the futures of Jack Wilshere and Aleksandr Golovin

Gossip: Chelsea's keeper and midfielder moves?

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Gossip: England man to leave Chelsea?

Chelsea midfielder Willian

Gossip: Manchester United set for Stamford Bridge swoop?

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey

Gossip: One in but two out at Chelsea?

Chelsea's Eden Hazard

Gossip: Chelsea star hopes for Madrid move?

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski

Gossip: Munich man set for Chelsea move?

Monday's football rumours link striker with a Stamford Bridge switch....

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West Ham United's loanee goalkeeper Joe Hart

Gossip: Chelsea to proceed with Hart operation?

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's future is the subject of speculation

Gossip: Chelsea go on an Ox hunt?

An NHS Organ Donor Register card

50,000 people alive due to organ donation

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte could still end up with Diego Costa next season

Gossip: Stamford Bridge stand-off?

Chelsea's Eden Hazard is being linked with a record-breaking move away

Duo to depart Stamford Bridge?

Virgil van Dijk is being linked with a move to Chelsea

Van man off to Stamford Bridge?

Louis van Gaal will reportedly be paid £5m if he is sacked by Manchester United

Mourinho wants a summer switch