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Chelsea boss Pochettino: We need to accept Christmas Eve game

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he's unhappy facing Wolves on Christmas Eve.

A Premier League game will be staged on December 24 for the first time in six years.

Pochettino said: "Our fans not happy? Me either. 23 is my anniversary with my wife and I need to travel to Wolves and then 24th for Argentine people is a really important night and hope to arrive in time to celebrate an important night.

"It is difficult because it is not easy to change. We need to accept we are in England and it is different to the rest of the world.

"Even if I am not happy I need to try to be in our best level and accept a situation we cannot change."

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