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    Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke rushed to hospital and given oxygen after sickening clash of heads in Brentford clash

    JAN PAUL VAN HECKE was rushed to hospital in a neck brace following a sickening clash of heads with Yunus Konak during Brighton’s 4-2 defeat at Brentford.The Seagulls defender required lengthy treatment and oxygen on the pitch before finally being carried off on a stretcher.Jan Paul van Hecke required lengthy treatment on the pitchVan Hecke and Konak were both seen to by medical staffThe incident prompted a lengthy stoppage in playCredit: PAVan Hecke clashed heads with Yunus KonakCredit: RexVan Hecke, 24, received oxygen as he was stretchered offCredit: ReutersVan Hecke, 24, was later discharged from hospital following precautionary checks.The worrying incident occurred deep into stoppage time.Konak, 19, also needed to be substituted but was able to walk off the pitch.Van Hecke, meanwhile, briefly sat up as he was assessed by medical staff, before being carefully laid back down and put on a stretcher.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBoth sets of supporters applauded as the Dutchman was taken straight down the tunnel while receiving oxygen.SunSport understands he was then carried into an ambulance in an oxygen mask and still in his kit.His family checked in on him in the dressing room but were not with him in the ambulance.Van Hecke’s eyes were open and responsive and goalkeeper and compatriot Bart Verbruggen rang his team-mate’s wife to reassure her as news of the collision spread.Most read in FootballBrighton later confirmed that Van Hecke had been discharged from hospital following precautionary checks.Their short statement read: “After being stretchered off at the end of today’s game, Jan Paul van Hecke was taken to hospital as a precaution but has now been discharged and is on his way back to Brighton.Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen show his skills at Brighton training “Thank you to everyone who sent us your messages of concern and support for JP.”The stoppage in play lasted around 10 minutes in total.Both sides had already made all five substitutions at the time of the incident, but were able to use concussion subs in order to replace their injured players.Gustavo Nunes came on for Konak, who himself had only replaced Kevin Schade in the 87th minute.While Seagulls January signing Eiran Cashin came on for Van Hecke.The match eventually restarted, with around a minute played before the final whistle.Bryan Mbeumo had given the Bees the lead on nine minutes, before Danny Welbeck equalised on the stroke of half-time.Mbeumo reclaimed Brentford’s advantage shortly before half-time, with strike partner Yoane Wissa making it 3-1 shortly before the hour mark.Brighton’s task was made even more difficult by Joao Pedro’s 61st minute red card.Read More on The SunKaoru Mitoma did pull one back for the visitors, but Christian Norgaard made the points safe for Thomas Frank’s men five minutes into stoppage time.Brentford’s win saw them climb to within two points of tenth-placed Brighton in the table. More

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    Jan Paul van Hecke injury updates – Brighton star discharged from hospital after horror head collision

    BRIGHTON’s match with Brentford was hit with a lengthy delay after Jan Paul van Hecke was stretchered off following a horror clash of heads.Van Hecke was rushed to hospital for tests after receiving oxygen on the pitch, but has now been discharged.The Dutch defender’s compatriot Bart Verbruggen rang his team-mate’s wife to reassure her as news of the collision spread.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Van Hecke updateJan Paul van Hecke was rushed to hospital in a neck brace following a sickening clash of heads with Yunus Konak during Brighton’s 4-2 defeat at Brentford.The Seagulls defender required lengthy treatment and oxygen on the pitch before finally being carried off on a stretcher.Van Hecke, 24, was later discharged from hospital following precautionary checks.The worrying incident occurred deep into stoppage time.Konak, 19, also needed to be substituted but was able to walk off the pitch.Van Hecke, meanwhile, briefly sat up as he was assessed by medical staff, before being carefully laid back down and put on a stretcher.Both sets of supporters applauded as the Dutchman was taken straight down the tunnel while receiving oxygen.SunSport understands he was then carried into an ambulance in an oxygen mask and still in his kit.His family checked in on him in the dressing room but were not with him in the ambulance.Van Hecke’s eyes were open and responsive and goalkeeper and compatriot Bart Verbruggen rang his team-mate’s wife to reassure her as news of the collision spread.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedMore action coming tomorrowHere are the Premier League fixtures you can look forward to as some big questions may be answered.If results go their way, Liverpool can confirm themselves as Premier League champions at the King Power Stadium.Fulham vs Chelsea (2pm)Ipswich Town vs Arsenal (2pm)Man Utd vs Wolves (2pm)Leicester vs Liverpool (4.30pm)Copy linkCopiedVilla chasing down European big timeComing into the game today, Unai Emery will have told his side how nothing but victory would do.They needed to make ground on the sides above them and have done just that with an emphatic 4-1 victory.Villa are now just two points behind Newcastle and have a big trip to The Eithad in midweek to face Man City.If they can do the unthinkable and win that one, their Champions League hopes will be firmly in their own hands.Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedVan Hecke latest updateWe have some good news from Brighton on Jan Paul van Hecke.Van Hecke was stretchered off earlier after a horror head collision and rushed to hospital.But the Seagulls have now posted the defender has been discharged from hospital and on his way home.Brighton posted: After being stretchered off at the end of today’s game, Jan Paul van Hecke was taken to hospital as a precaution but has now been discharged and is on his way back to Brighton. Thank you to everyone who sent us your messages of concern and support for JP.Copy linkCopiedForest slip out of top fourSuddenly Nottingham Forest’s trip to North London to play Spurs on Monday has taken even more significance. Results elsewhere today has seen Nuno Espirito Santo’s side drop to fifth in the Premier League table.He needs to get his players focussed on picking up three points so they can keep their Champions League dream alive.Copy linkCopiedFootball fans come togetherDuring matches, supporters are purely focussed on their team and getting the victory.However, when something bad happens as it today, the respect is there for all too see.The whole of the Gtech Community Stadium clapped Jan Paul van Hecke as he was stretched off in the closing stages of the game.Read more about the incident here.Copy linkCopiedFans worried for star defenderIt was a bad day all round for Brighton this afternoon.Suffering defeat in West London against Brentford seemed to be the last thing on their minds come the final whistle.Jan Paul van Hecke suffered a horrific injury after a clash of heads, that saw the game stopped for some time.The defender was stretchered off with an oxygen mask and everyone is waiting for updates on his health.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedWatkins shows hunger against MagpiesOllie Watkins made a really good claim to be the starting striker for Aston Villa this evening.Ever the professional, he used his frustrations in the right way and let his feet do the talking.He was integral to the team in this important victory over their top five rivals at Villa Park.Copy linkCopiedOllie wanting to be first-choiceThe Aston Villa striker gave his thoughts on the match with Sky Sports:I think being out of the team, nobody is happy being on the bench as a professional footballer. We knew Newcastle were going to go man for man, personally I like that. I think I got the better of Schar today and gave him a real hard time. The manager told us it would be difficult today and it was all about us winning our duels.Ollie WatkinsAston VillaCopy linkCopiedPremier League resultsHere is how the day’s fixtures panned out today:Brentford 4-2 BrightonCrystal Palace 0-0 BournemouthEverton 0-2 Man CityWest Ham 1-1 SouthamptonAston Villa 4-1 NewcastleCopy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 4-1 NewcastleIt was an explosive second-half from Aston Villa.The game looked finely poised but the substitutions made all the difference for the hosts.Unai Emery’s side needed this win against their rivals, who have their eyes firmly focussed on those top five spots.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkWow! Take a bow Aston Villa.Unai Emery’s side blew Newcastle out of the park with a breathtaking finale.The Villa boss got his substitutions spot on as Jacob Ramsey’s cutback forced Dan Burn into an unfortunate own goal, with Ramsey’s first touch of the ball!Then Amadou Onana sealed three crucial points with a stunner from 18 yards, within minutes of coming on along with Ramsey.Newcastle were fortunate to escape further punishment in truth as Ramsey then struck the inside of the post – the THIRD time Villa had hit the Magpies woodwork.The fact Emery was still able to send Marcus Rashford, Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen on for Rogers, Kamara and Watkins shows the strength in depth Villa now have.The Villans faced three massive games in the space of a week.They have beaten PSG and Newcastle – Manchester City are next on their hitlist.Roll on Tuesday at the Etihad! Copy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 4-1 NewcastleThe referee brings the game to a close.It is an emphatic win for Aston Villa.Their European hopes are well and truly alive now.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle90+4. Barkley drills a shot across the face of the goal.It was a tight angle but he seemed keen to get on the scoresheet.Newcastle give away another free-kick in a wide position.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle90+2. Malen has a shot from the edge of the box.Pope seemed to have it covered as it narrowly misses the far post.Newcastle cannot wait for that final whistle now.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle90. It will be a long way back home for these travelling fans.Their good form has come to an abrupt end here.We are going to have six added minutes.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle88. The Magpies throw players forward.It all seems too little, too late now.Joelinton receives the ball at the back post but it is defended well.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle86. This has been some second-half performance from the hosts.They have bombarded The Magpies with wave after wave of attacks.Showing a hunger for the win here at Villa Park.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle84. Newcastle are all over the place.Joelinton gives away a free-kick as he tries to win the ball back.Aston Villa look hungry for more goals.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle82. Barkely comes on for Kamara.Rogers and Watkins also make way.Rashford and Malen are the players to replace them.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle78. Ramsey almost makes it five but it is blocked.Aston Villa are all over Newcastle right now.The Magpies do not seem to have an answer.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle76. The substitutions have made all the difference for Emery.Onana drills a shot into the top corner from the middle of the goal.In the space of five minutes, the hosts have put this game to bed.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-1 Newcastle 74. What an introduction for Ramsey.He puts in a teasing low cross and Burn turns it into his own net.Villa Park is bouncing.Copy linkCopiedOwn goal – Dan Burn (Newcastle)Copy linkCopied More

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    West Ham 1 Southampton 1: Saints equal Derby’s lowest Premier League points tally with late leveller

    SOUTHAMPTON were saved from more Premier League misery in shocking fashion.Lesley Ugochukwu struck in the 93rd minute to stun West Ham, grab a point and match Derby’s record as the worst Prem team of all time.Lesley Ugochukwu netted a late equaliser for Southampton against West HamCredit: ReutersHis goal saw Southampton match Derby’s record points tallyCredit: RexJarrod Bowen had fired West Ham into the lead early in the second halfCredit: PAHe netted his ninth Premier League goal of the seasonCredit: GettyIt is not much consolation in this terrible season, but it will mean a lot to this Saints squad and interim boss Simon Rusk.And it will hurt Graham Potter no end.Jarrod Bowen’s second-half goal looked to have secured a first win since February for the Hammers, but they are now without one in six.And questions are being asked of their manager.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPotter has tightened West Ham up since replacing Julen Lopetegui in January, but there has been little to get excited about.He will point to a lopsided squad as an explanation, that and the need for a pre-season to get things going.But the fans, and his bosses, will want to see something to get excited about for next term before then – and this certainly did not help.Niclas Fullkrug was handed his first start since returning from injury and the German should have had the Hammers ahead after just four minutes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLucas Paqueta played a ball to the near post where the striker nipped ahead of Jan Bednarek and was well stopped by Aaron Ramsdale.That was about it for West Ham’s attacking intent across a flat 45 minutes in which Saints were the better side.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsKyle Walker-Peters flashed a big chance wide of the far post before Kamaldeen Sulemana struck the bar.West Ham were sent down the tunnel to a chorus boos and must have emerged from it with some loud words from Potter ringing in their ears as they were ahead within minutes.From a Southampton corner, West Ham finally got going and looked dangerous.Mohammed Kudus collected the ball just inside his own half and fed Fullkrug.The striker turn and found England man Bowen charging forwards to his right. The Hammers skipper collected, cut inside the Saints defence and fired for the far corner.Ramsdale got a soft hand to the ball but could not stop it finding the back of the net.Fullkrug’s return has helped the forward line. He has one goal since returning and has given Bowen much-needed support.But he will need more help next season and, as is always the case at the London Stadium, a new striker is being targeted in the summer.West Ham played with more life from there, with Jan Bednarek needing to block from Kudus after the hosts had stolen the ball on halfway before Paqueta saw an effort deflected behind by Lesley Ugochukwu.Southampton had opened up and were suffering because of it.They were let off conceding a second when Fullkrug was punished for barging Ramsdale at a corner, forcing the keeper to toss the ball into his own net.Alphonse Areola stopped Jack Stephens’ attempt from the edge of the box as Saints looked for a way back in.Potter sent on teen winger Luis Guilherme to try and stretch the lead and the Brazilian quickly drew a save from Ramsdale.But Saints’ own teenager, Tyler Dibling, should have levelled things up with ten minutes to go.Free in the box and bearing down on goal the forward somehow fired well over the bar.They kept pushing, however, still playing as Hammers fans groaned at their inability to get out.Saints were finally rewarded deep into added time after a superb run by Walker-Peters, jinking his way through the Hammers defence.Read More on The SunThe right-back looked to cross low and his ball deflected off Max Kilman, falling perfectly for Ugochukwu to smash home.It has been a horrendous season on the south coast, which no one will forget anytime soon, but they will not stand alone as the worst team of all time. More

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    Everton 0 Man City 2: O’Reilly and Kovacic’s late goals sees Pep’s side leapfrog Nottingham Forest into top four

    MANCHESTER CITY leapfrogged Nottingham Forest into the top four by edging past Everton at Goodison Park.Wonderkid Nico O’Reilly grabbed a crucial late winner for Pep Guardiola’s side, with Mateo Kovacic grabbing a second in stoppage time.Nico O’Reilly scores Man City’s late winnerCredit: ReutersMan City celebrate their dramatic late winnerCredit: AFPMateo Kovacic celebrates bagging City’s secondCredit: ReutersEverton and Man City did battle at Goodison ParkCredit: PAJames Tarkowski was forced off with injuryCredit: GettyStefan Ortega denies Everton star Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: GettyPep Guardiola’s side found Everton a tough nut to crackCredit: GettyTHIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    Justin Kluivert pulls down Ismaila Sarr’s SHORTS before pair clash in furious row during Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth

    BOURNEMOUTH star Justin Kluivert shockingly pulled down the PANTS of Crystal Palace midfielder Ismaila Sarr.Both players were booked for their part in the heated exchange during the Premier League clash, which ended 0-0 at Selhurst Park. Justin Kluivert shockingly PANTSED Crystal Palace midfielder Ismaila SarrThe incident took place at the start of the second halfBoth sets of players came to blows after the incidentReferee Samuel Barrott had to pull both sides apartTensions were already sky high after referee Samuel Barrott sent Palace star Chris Richards off with a controversial second booking in first half injury time.With the score goalless, Barrott had dished out SEVEN yellow cards, with barely a serious tackle thrown in by either side.But the tempers boiled over immediately at the start of the second half in South East London.Kluivert – who was returning for the first time in weeks- quickly fouled right back Daniel Munoz in the 46th minute.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Cherries immediately rose to his feet and began pleading the fifth, before trying to restart the game.But Sarr was standing over Kluviert who was cheekily trying to play on.Kluivert then pulled down Sarr’s shorts in shocking scenes.Both sets of players began pushing and shoving each other, before Barrott blew his whistle again.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKluivert was involved in the first half drama, as Richards had pulled him down in the first half.Replays showed the contact was pretty tame and Kluivert certainly made the most of it. Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsBut the main point of contention will surely be that Alex Scott avoided a second yellow in very similar circumstances just 10 minutes before that.The referee appeared to tell Scott he would have one more chance and then be sent off. It was the third Palace red card in the last two games at Selhurst Park.Eddie Nketiah, Marc Guehi and Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke were all sent off two weeks ago.Oliver Glasner’s side became the first in Premier League history to win a home game having received two red cards that day.And he avoided defeat today, with the scoreline staying goalless. Referee amuel Barrott sent Palace star Chris Richards off with a controversial second booking in first half injury time More

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    Steven Gerrard spotted at major sporting event as he gives personal update after Al-Ettifaq exit

    STEVEN GERRARD attended a major padel tournament in Qatar as he remains in the Middle East following his Al-Ettifaq exit. The Liverpool legend left his role as boss of the Saudi Arabian club in January after 18 months at the helm.Steven Gerrard attended the Qatar Major Premier Padel finals in DohaCredit: InstagramGerrard left Al Ettifaq in January after 18 months in charge of the Saudi Arabian sideCredit: GettyGerrard, 44, had been under mounting pressure with his side languishing just five points above the relegation zone in the Saudi Pro League when he left the club.The retired midfielder walked away from a mammoth £15.2m-a-year salary following reports he had requested to leave the club due to “personal reasons”.Now he has been spotted enjoying himself away from the football pitch, switching to a new sport as he watched the Qatar Major Premier Padel finals in Doha.In a video posted on Qatar Padel’s Instagram, Gerrard said he was excited to watch the sport after making a personal update that he has taken the sport up himself.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “I’m here in Doha enjoying the padel tournament. Watching the ladies semi-finals, looking forward to the mens semi-finals. “I’ve just recently taken padel up myself at amateur level, trying to improve and grow.”The quality and the standard here is magnificent and there’s a great atmosphere in the crowd.”I’m really looking forward to the finals tomorrow. Good luck to everyone”. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGerrard remains without a job in management since ending his time with Al-Ettifaq, but has already been tipped for top jobs.The 114-time England international was linked with a return to Scottish giants Rangers, who he previously guided to an unbeaten title in 2021. Steven Gerrard gives update on return to management after Liverpool legend left Al-Ettifaq While Danny Murphy said that the Champions League winner should have taken the Blackburn Rovers job before the Championship outfit appointed Valerien Ismael in February. Gerrard is still yet to land that next job, but revealed this month that he will definitely be returning to the dugout in the future – just not right now.Speaking to That Peter Crouch Podcast, the former Aston Villa boss said: “I don’t want to be back in work, not at the moment.”I’ve just come out, so I am happy waking up, being free, doing the family stuff and being free from the stress.” I will go back in at some point but when it is round the clock for 18 months, I just want to be free and do normal things that you can’t do when you are coaching like a game of golf or go down the boozer.”I want to do normal things that you can’t really do when you’re coaching, so I am all good.”I’m good and stress free. I’m out of work in terms of the coaching and management, which is obviously 24/7.”Gerrard has said he will return to management eventuallyCredit: PA More

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    Premier League LIVE SCORE: Man City beating Everton, West Ham LEAD Southampton, Brentford beating Brighton

    PREMIER LEAGUE action has returned for another thrilling Saturday with European ambitions on the line.Man City are leading Everton after Nico O’Reilly’s late goal, while Bournemouth level with Crystal Palace in a stalemate.And already-relegated Southampton are trailing to West Ham thanks to Jarrod Bowen’s strike.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Aston Villa starting XI:Ollie Watkins returns to lead the line for Unai Emery’s side in this important clash at Villa Park.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at Goodison ParkThey were late to the party but Man City got there in the end with two strikes in the final six minutes.It was 20-year-old makeshift left-back Nico O’Reilly that broke the deadlock before Mateo Kovacic added a second.Huge result for City in the chase for Champions League qualification as all eyes now turn on the battle between their rivals Aston Villa and Newcastle in half an hour.Copy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 0-0 BournemouthIt has ended all square at Selhurst Park.Despite going down to ten men in the first-half, The Eagles manage to salvage a point.Bournemouth dominated this game but could not find a goal to grab victory in the capital.Two points dropped for Andoni Iraola’s side.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 4-2 Brighton90+8. A corner is swung in by Damsgaard and The Seagulls go to sleep, leaving players unmarked.Norgaard heads home from close range to put this match to bed.Thomas Frank’s side have been the better side in West London today.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Christian Norgaard (Brentford)Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 SouthamptonHeartbreak for The Hammers late on.A superb volley from Ugochukwu earns a point for The Saints.They are now level with Derby’s unwanted Premier League record as the lowest points return in a season.Copy linkCopiedFT: Everton 0-2 Man CityIt is an eighth straight win at Goodison Park for Man City.Not a great performance but at the business end of the season, sometimes you have to win ugly.They make it back-to-back wins for the first time since January.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Southampton90+3. It has all gone pear-shaped for the hosts.You cannot say that The Saints do not deserve a point from the game however.Ugochukwu strikes a left-footed shot in the middle of the box and beats Areola to silence the London Stadium.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton)Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-2 Man City 90+2. Kovacic doubles the lead for Guardiola’s side.The ball breaks to him in the middle of the box and he drills a low shot into the far corner.Flattering scoreline for Man City but an important three points none the less.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mateo Kovacic (Man City)Copy linkCopiedBrentford 3-2 Brighton81. It is game on again at the Gtech Community Stadium.Hinshelwood finds Mitoma in the box and he slots his shot past Flekken to give his side a glimmer of hope.It could be an entertaining end to this game in West London.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-1 Man City85. Bernardo Silva slides a pass out wide to Nunes.He drills a cross in and Pickford opts to try and deal with it by sliding in with his feet.Missing the ball completely, it leaves O’Reilly with a simple tap-in to give the visitors the lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Nico O’Reilly (Man City)Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Man City84. Big chance for Man City to win this game.Keane fails to deal with a lofted ball forward, opting to let it bounce before his weak header sent Marmoush through.The striker drilled his shot into the ground but Pickford saves to deny the visitors.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Bournemouth81. This fast turning into a poor performance from The Cherries.They have had 70% possession and thirteen shots in the game but still have not found the back of the net.Considering they are down to ten men, Palace would take this.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at Goodison ParkEverton suffered a big blow when James Tarkowski was forced off early in the second half after pulling something while stretching for the ball. That could be him out for the rest of the season and potentially a disappointing final moment at Goodison.City are starting to up the tempo a little as we reach the final 20 minutes but they are still struggling to find a way past the Toffees as it remains goalless with neither testing the keeper.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-0 Southampton76. The Saints can feel hard done by in this game.With so little between the teams, Bowen’s strike looks like it is going to be the difference.The Hammers did have the ball in the net a second time but it was ruled out for offside.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Man City75. This has been a poor performance from Man City.Marmoush tries to drive forward but cannot find a way through, opting to lay it off to Savinho.The Brazilian gets a shot away but Pickford gets down well to make the save.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Matthew Dunn in West LondonIs that game over for Brighton? Joao Pedro is sent off for elbowing Nathan Collins, perhaps frustrated that moments earlier when he fizzed the ball across the face of goal, no Brighton player is there to convert it. The contact was not much, but it looked like enough – certainly VAR was not about to argue with referee Tim Robinson.Brentford have their tails up after second-half goals for both Bryan Mbuemo and Yoane Wissa – each of which deflected in off the unfortunately Brighton captain Lewis Dunk.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 3-1 Brighton61. It looks like this game could be over as a contest.Joao Pedro is sent off for violent conduct, reducing The Seagulls to ten men.A moment of madness as he throws an elbow at Collins and is given his marching orders.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedRed card – Joao Pedro (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ian Winrow at Selhurst ParkNo surprise Alex Scott didn’t make it out for the second half. The midfielder was already on a final warning following his early booking and Andoni Iraola clearly doesn’t want to risk his player seeing red.Referee Sam Barrott has set a very low bar with his dismissal of Chris Richards.No sign of Bournemouth making the extra man count though.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 3-1 Brighton58. A quick break from The Bees stretches the visitors.Mbuemo threads a pass into Wissa in the box, who drills the ball into the bottom corner.It looks a long way back now for Brighton.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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    ‘Do you like London?’ – Viktor Gyokeres gives swift three-word response when asked about Arsenal transfer links

    VIKTOR GYOKERES brushed away a cheeky question about a potential move to Arsenal this summer amid swirling rumours over his future.The Sporting Lisbon striker has been linked with a switch to the Gunners as well as a host of other top clubs given his flying form in Portugal.Viktor Gyokeres was asked about a potential move to Arsenal this weekCredit: GettyArsenal have been linked with the Sporting strikerCredit: ReutersGyokeres, 26, is one of the most in-demand strikers in the world after already scoring 47 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions this season.And the Swedish international is thought to be one of Arsenal’s top targets on their list of potential strikers this summer.But when probed by Portuguese media on a switch to the Emirates, Gyokeres remained tight-lipped on his future.Asked if he liked London, he simply replied: “I like Lisbon”. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGyokeres is understood to have a £85m release clause in his deal with Sporting, but SunSport previously revealed that he has a gentleman’s agreement with the club to be allowed to leave for around £63m this summer instead.When asked about that agreement, he replied: “I can’t say anything about that”.While he also remained coy on a summer move when asked about being able to leave at the end of the season in general.”No one can predict what will happen, we enjoy the moment,” he said.Most read in FootballGyokeres replied ‘I like Lisbon’ when asked if he likes LondonCredit: Juiz FinalJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesGyokeres continued his fine form in front of goal on Friday night as he scored his fifth hat-trick of the season in a 3-1 win over Moreirense – meaning he has now scored 34 goals in 29 league games this term.Arsenal aren’t the only side who will be vying for his signature this summer.Mikel Arteta targets Champions League glory after Arsenal knock out Real Madrid Manchester United are thought to be keen on the centre-forward, who previously worked under boss Ruben Amorim at Sporting.While Liverpool and Manchester City have both been mentioned as possible suitors too.Arsenal are understood to have multiple options when it comes to bolstering their front line ahead of next season, with Gyokeres not the only star on their list.Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is a known favourite of Mikel Arteta’s, while Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike are both admired by the club. Arteta has urged new transfer chief Andrea Berta that the club must spend big to compete on all fronts next season.He said: “Squad quality and availability — without those, we cannot compete in four competitions.”At this level, especially in this country, it is impossible. The higher the quality, the higher the availability, the more chances you have.Read More on The Sun”After you have to do it. But the probability goes high. I hope that Andrea has many more ideas, plans, surprises, positive ones.”And his experience, his creativity, his intuition as well to help us make the right calls.”Arsenal are looking to sign a striker in the summer More