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    Man Utd 0 Man City 0 LIVE SCORE: Fernandes squanders chance to give United the lead in cagey derby – updates

    MANCHESTER United hope to add a positive highlight to their poor season as they host noisy neighbours City in the Manchester Derby.City and United are both powerhouses of the Premier League, but the two sides have endured poor seasons compared to their high standards.United are lingering down in 13th place in the Premier League, with Ruben Amorim unable to steady the sinking ship at Old Trafford.City are down in fifth, but after winning four Premier League titles in a row, Pep Guardiola will be disappointed with his side’s lacklustre performance this season.TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW TVMan Utd XI: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes; HojlundMan City XI: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; MarmoushCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL the action from Old Trafford below…Man Utd 0-0 Man City35. Guardiola needs to see more penetration from his side.It all looks too predictable and rigid.They haven’t had a shot on goal for twenty minutes.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City33. This game is really not taking off at all.Luke Shaw is out warming up at the moment.Just what we need on the pitch, more defenders.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City31. Man City swing in a corner and it is flicked on by Casemiro.Onana came for it and got nowhere near it.Luckily there was somebody at the back post to clear.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City29. The Red Devils are getting into good positions.Fernandes lifts a ball over the defence for Lindelof.His attempted volley is woeful and never troubling the keeper.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City27. Some good football from the hosts once again.Hojlund runs forward and lays it off to Garnacho, who then finds Dorgu.Hitting it first time, he blazes it over the bar.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City25. Casemiro is bundled over and wins a free kick.With no way forward, the Red Devils play it all the way back to their defence.They need someone dropping into the pockets of space, asking more questions of the visitors.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City21. City seem content just knocking the ball around.United are getting players behind the ball, trying to make themselves difficult to break down.What we would give for a goal right now.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City19. Dalot clips a brilliant cross into the back post.Garnacho seems to forget how his limbs work and falls to the floor.To think he was being touted for a £70m transfer, surely even Chelsea wouldn’t fall for that one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City17. Neither side has really asked questions of the opponents’ keepers so far.There seems to be no cutting edge whatsoever.Hopefully someone will streak the pitch to spice things up soon.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City15. Casemiro spreads a long ball out wide.Dorgu is chasing it down the line but cannot keep it in play.City counter and Marmoush looks to get a shot off but it is deflected behind by Maguire.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City13. Guardiola tells a couple of his subs to go through the motions.Foden seems to have an injury and may not be able to continue.Doku and Savinho are running up and down the touchline.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City9. Nunes whiips in a cross from out wide.Foden takes it under control and looks to get a shot off.He drags it wide of the near post.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City7. It is all a bit scrappy at the moment.Neither side is able to take the game by the scruff of the neck.Man Ciity wanted a corner as the ball went out but the referee did not agree.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City5. Man City seem content patiently passing the ball around.They look to control the tempo on this big Old Trafford pitch.As the ball is played into Foden, his touch is poor and gifts possession back to the hosts.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City3. You feel that is where Amorim’s side could get some joy today.They need high-tempo attacks, running at the visitors.Guardiola’s side look unsure when pushed onto the back foot.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Man City1. The hosts counter and Garnacho breaks through the middle.He is clipped and brought down just outside the box.Free-kick in a dangerous position for Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Man Utd vs Man CityWe are underway at Old Trafford.While neither side have title races to aim for, this still matters.Man Utd get the game started.Copy linkCopiedManchester awaits rivals clashVictory for Man Utd today would give them a very rare double over their noisy neighbours this season.As you would expect, it is a packed house for this one.We all hope for plenty of goals and a feisty game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordThere have been some hugely important games between these two neighbours in recent years but this one has little riding on it. Will anyone outside of Manchester really be bothered?City need points to keep themselves in contention for a top five spot while United are just keeping themselves warm for the Europa League.This game marks the start of Kevin De Bruyne’s farewell tour after Friday’s surprise announcement that he will leave the Etihad this summer. He is part of a midfield trio with Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic which looks to be short of legs.United have won their last two meetings with City – including a dramatic late victory at the Etihad in December. Could they make it a hat-trick? No matter what the result, a sit in protest is planned by the 1958 group at the end with feelings still running high among the supporters.Copy linkCopiedBragging rights up for grabsBoth sides have had disappointing seasons by their own standards.It will have hurt Man City to lose at home against the Red Devils earlier in the season.Guardiola will be looking for payback today, wanting to crush them in front of their own fans.Copy linkCopiedThe return fixtureCity were quick to forget their earlier fixture against United earlier in the season. Josko Gvardiol had given them the lead in the first half, but it all fell apart for Guardiola and City in the dying embers. Bruno Fernandes scored a pen in the 88th minute, before Amad Diallo sent United home with three points after a superb goal in the 90th minute.Credit: Martin Rickett/PA WireCopy linkCopiedPep with eyes on fourth spotAfter Chelsea could only take a point against Brentford this afternoon, fourth spot is there for the taking.Guardiola will be wanting to take this game to United.They know three points would put them in control of their own destiny for that coveted Champions League spot.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedThe run-in: City chasing the top fourSEVEN points separate Nottingham Forest in third and Newcastle in seventh.Every single point is a key one at this stage of the season, and Chelsea dropped two at the Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford.Aston Villa are now level on points with City in sixth, after they picked up a huge 2-1 win over Forest yesterday.City could jump above Chelsea in fourth with a win.Credit: Martin Rickett/PA WireCopy linkCopiedNico O’Reilly on the upManchester City’s last remaining hope at a trophy this season was given a helping hand by O’Reilly just after the international break.City were struggling at Bournemouth, but after Pep Guardiola subbed him on, the game changed.O’Reilly created both goals, and has started both games since.The Englishman’s ability to defend and bring the ball forward makes him an ideal cog in the Guardiola system. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNoisy neighboursUnited were the dominant side in England throughout Sir Alex Ferguson’s spell in charge.However, City have become everything United were under Pep Guardiola.The side even repeated the historic treble that United managed to win in 1999.United are now way off where they want to be, but – just for one season – so are Man City.Can the Old Trafford faithful help deliver another HUGE Manchester derby win?Credit: Andrew Yates / SportimageCopy linkCopied More

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    Premier League LIVE RESULTS: Fulham BEAT champions-elect Liverpool, Southampton RELEGATED, Chelsea held by Brentford

    IT was another thrilling day of Premier League action with champions-elect Liverpool BEATEN by Fulham.Goals from Sessegnon, Iwobi and Muniz helped the Cottagers pull off a shock win over the Reds.Chelsea failed to cement a top four spot after being held by rivals Brentford.While Southampton have made history by being the earliest team to get RELEGATED following a 3-1 loss to Tottenham.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Too soon to panic? Liverpool were BEATEN 3-2 by Fulham at Craven Cottage.However, they still hold a healthy lead at the top of the Premier League table. They will be comforted by the fact that Arsenal dropped points at Goodison Park yesterday afternoon.But – after being knocked out the Champions League and losing the Carabao Cup final, that is now one win in four for Arne Slot’s side. Just a bump in the road, or have Slot’s side been figured out?Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 3-1 SouthamptonA late goal by Mathys Tel secures victory for Tottenham.This was barely a contest and Southampton’s late goal really flattered them on the scoreline.Not an awe inspiring performance but Spurs got the job done.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton relegatedThe Saints are down and out with seven games to go.They still have something to play for – beating Derby County’s record of 11 points, with the Saints currently on 10.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton relegated from the Premier LeagueCopy linkCopiedFT: Fulham 3-2 LiverpoolLiverpool suffer their second defeat of the season.They only have themselves to blame with their woeful defending.A huge scalp for The Cottagers.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-1 Southampton90+6. Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel adds a third for Spurs from the spot.He ends not only the game, but surely Southampton’s stay in the Premier League.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mathys Tel (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 0-0 ChelseaIt is a bore draw in West London.Neither side able to take one of their few chances. This will not help The Blues’ Champions League hopes.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 2-1 Southampton90+1. A glimmer of hope for the visitors.Fernandes takes the ball down on his chest and drills it through the legs of Vicario.Nervy end to this game for Spurs.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Matheus Fernandes (Southampton)Copy linkCopiedTottenham 2-0 Southampton87. It has been a disappointing second-half.The fans are silent and they are being given nothing to get them excited.This is like a pre-season friendly.Copy linkCopiedFulham 3-2 Liverpool86. With four minutes to go, Liverpool have to throw everyone forward.Chiesa and Nunez are on and they are playing five up top.This will be a bitter defeat if they cannot get something from this game.Copy linkCopiedFulham 3-2 Liverpool79. Diaz scores to give The Reds hope of getting something out of this.Moments later Robertson crosses into the box and it misses everyone, coming through to Elliott.His left-footed shot looks like it is heading in the top corner but comes crashing back off the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Luis Diaz (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-0 Chelsea70. The Bees have a big chance to break the deadlock.Schade has a sight of goal but drags it well wide of the far post.Had someone been attacking the six yard box, it would be a simple tap in.Copy linkCopiedFulham 3-1 Liverpool 62. There has been no passion or hunger from The Reds.There attempts to win the ball just seem token gestures.If they can get a goal in the next ten minutes we could have a game on our hands.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBrentford 0-0 Chelsea52. Jackson has come on for The Blues.In the five minutes he has been on, he has done more than Nkunku in the entire match.Chelsea are looking to get forward more now.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay in North LondonThe Saints are marching down to the Championship.Half-time here and they are 2-0 already, an interminably-long VAR check away from 3-0, and looking like they have no way back.They will be the fastest team ever to be relegated in Premier League history.Ange Postecoglou meanwhile has provided some entertainment on the touchline by flicking an imaginary coin during the five-minute VAR check that ruled out Lucas Bergvall’s goal at 1-0.It was as if to say, if VAR rules this out or not, it is down to pot luck.Copy linkCopiedHT: Tottenham 2-0 SouthamptonSpurs have dominated this game.The Saints are looking out of their depth as ever this afternoon.This could be a confidence-boosting win for Postecoglou’s side.Copy linkCopiedHT: Brentford 0-0 ChelseaIt is an even game at the Gtech Community Stadium.Brentford have really come into the game since the early Chelsea chance.This game needs a goal to spark it into life.Copy linkCopiedHT: Fulham 3-1 LiverpoolThis has been truly dreadful from Arne Slot’s side.After taking the lead, their defence has completely imploded.It looks a long way back for the visitors.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay in North LondonIT has been a subdued atmosphere here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.There was the potential for toxicity given the protest against the owners and the week – and season, really – Ange Postecoglou has had.But Brennan Johnson’s tenth Premier League goal of the campaign means there is no reason to be up in arms, right now at least.If anything, it’s the Saints fans who making the most noise, every so often piping up with self-deprecating chants of “Championship again, ole ole”.Their side will be the fastest ever to be relegated if they do not win today, with seven games left to play.It would already be all over were it not for two top saves from ex-Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, the latest one with his face.Copy linkCopiedTotteham 2-0 Southampton45. Maddison flicks it on and Johnson slots it in the bottom corner.If it wasn’t for Ramsdale it could be a lot more.The Saints are just not at the office once again today.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedGoal disallowed – Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham)Copy linkCopied More

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    Brentford 0 Chelsea 0: Wasteful Blues miss chance to solidify top four spot with Champions League hopes on a knife-edge

    ENZO MARESCA gambled with Chelsea’s European ambitions – and may well live to regret it.The Blues arrived in west London with the chance to further cement their chances of playing Champions League football next term – their number one priority this term.Chelsea looked toothless as Cole Palmer was named on the bench against BrentfordCredit: PABrentford had the best chances of the game but were unable to make them countCredit: EPAIt left Chelsea’s Champions League hopes on a knife-edgeCredit: RexVictory at mid-table Brentford – the only Prem side without a home clean sheet this campaign and winless in their last seven home outings – would have put them four points clear of sixth-placed Aston Villa and within two of third-placed Nottingham Forest.So, it was anyone’s guess why Maresca decided to dance with the devil this weekend, dropping FIVE first-team starters. In this instance, the devil could have the last laugh.Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill and Pedro Neto were all forced to watch from the bench as Chelsea faltered at a time they simply cannot afford to, dismally dreary for large parts against the Bees and only slightly better once Maresca gave in and chucked on the players that should have started in the first place.Yes, Palmer and Jackson have only just come back from muscular injuries after starting the 1-0 mid-week over Tottenham, but surely the risk was worth taking?READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis has the potential to be a definitive weekend for Chelsea, for all the wrong reasons, inviting the likes of Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle to take full advantage.Keane Lewis-Potter sauntered down the left early on and picked out Bryan Mbeumo at the far post, but his volley back across goal was out of reach for Yoane Wissa.Frank taunted Chelsea before kick-off, suggesting they were “under pressure”, and Brentford upped the ante further by aggressively pinning Maresca’s men back.Lewis-Potter was in the mood, pinging another beauty in behind for Kevin Schade to chase, cutting back for Wissa to fire into a collection of static defenders in Blue.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKChelsea’s attacking presence was non-existent. And when they did get into promising positions, Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke were alarmingly impressive at doing nothing with it.Nkunku in particular was being bullied with ease by Brentford’s giants of men at the back. Another wasted chance to turn Maresca’s head, possibly now one for the Chelsea chopping block come the summer.Former Chelsea star Demba Ba talks about his role as director of football of USL A lack of clear-cut chances at either end made for a drab atmosphere in the west London sunshine.But you can always count on Robert Sanchez to bring some entertainment wherever he goes, like a travelling circus’ comedy clown wearing gloves.First, a trademark pass straight to an opposition player from the Spaniard. He was at hand to clear up his mess, denying Mikkel Damsgaard after Wissa’s clever dinked pass.And then, under no pressure at all, a stationary Sanchez decided to let a ball slip through his hands and almost onto the boot of Mbeumo.Maresca was not enjoying his keeper’s flirtations with danger, nor was the Italian coach thrilled with a lacklustre performance that was gradually getting worse.Jadon Sancho made a rare burst forward only to look up and find no one had joined him. Reece James’ weak defending then allowed Mbeumo to cut in and drag one just wide.If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry. That was the view the away fans were clinging onto, sarcastically singing: ‘We’ve had a shot’ as Madueke fired straight at Mark Flekken.‘Boring, Boring Chelsea’ was the response from the home support as Sanchez palmed clear a Nathan Collins header.Maresca could and should have thrown on all of his game-changers at the break. Instead, he opted for just one to start with. Nkunku hauled off for Jackson.There was an instant impact. The Senegalese striker linked up well and then tested out his recently recovered hamstring with a lung-bursting to beat the Bees backline only to let Flekken off with a scuffed effort.Momentum, at last. Some more Chelsea positivity had Sepp Van Den Berg sweating as his dodgy cleared cross bounced off the chest of Flekken and out for a corner.Thirteen minutes into the second half, two more big-hitters entered the fray, immediately combining. Palmer to Jackson, Jackson to Neto and a shot from distance denied by an acrobatic Flekken dive.An encouraging introduction, but also a worrying reminder of just how much this Chelsea team rely on a few spectacular individuals.The Bees keeper was finally being kept busy, pulling out another aerial stop from a darting James header.An end-to-end contest was threatening to spark into life as Brentford brought about the game’s best chance in the 79th minute with a stunning counter attack from a Chelsea corner.It was embarrassingly simple for Mbeumo to bring down the ball, control it and then run around 50 yards up field before playing a neat one-two with Wissa.The resulting shot was full of fizz and power, met firmly by a strong Sanchez right hand.For all of Chelsea’s improvement, they could have gone behind another two times in the next two minutes, Van Den Berg heading into the ground and agonisingly over from a few yards out.Wissa’s flicked header seconds later was more forgivable, but still had Sanchez scrambling.Read More on The SunWith seconds remaining, Palmer curled wide and hurled himself to the floor in despair as the full-time whistle went.For Maresca’s sake, let’s hope this is not the beginning of a grisly end to Chelsea’s season. 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    Tottenham 3 Southampton 1: Saints RELEGATED at earliest point in Premier League history amid record-breaking poor season

    SOME light relief for Ange Postecoglou at last as his side dispatched possibly the worst team in Premier League history.But the Aussie will know it will have done little to change the minds of fans accusing him of being the worst Spurs Prem boss ever.Southampton made history with the earliest relegation ever from the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyTwo goals from Brennan Johnson secured a 3-1 win for TottenhamCredit: RexNo, the only way to win over those doubters is to go all the way in the Europa League.And even then, some are already steadfast in believing he is the wrong man for the job.Still, this comfortable victory, courtesy of a Brennan Johnson double, was most welcome for the under-pressure gaffer – and confirmed Southampton’s relegation to the Championship.The South-coasters became the fastest Prem team to go down as they still have seven games to go.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat is one more than the infamous Derby side of 2007-08 – whose record 11-point haul Saints are still two shy of beating – had left when they received their ‘R’ status, as well as Huddersfield in 2018-19.With that in mind, there was little to be gained for up-against-it Postecoglou here. Even a repeat of December’s 5-0 thrashing at St Mary’s – which saw Russell Martin axed about an hour after full-time – would have hardly shifted the dial.There was everything to lose though because had his side been embarrassed, they would have lost at home to the three sides all set for the drop this season, having been vanquished on their own turf by Leicester and Ipswich.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFans would have called for his head AHEAD of Thursday’s crunch quarter-final first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt.Fortunately, that was avoided.’People like you will be happy’ – Postecoglou snaps at Sky Sports reporter in ‘generational meltdown’ after Chelsea lossBut the 59-year-old remains just as much in the mire as he was before this game thanks to a dismal league campaign involving 16 defeats which had plunged them as low as 16th before this game.They are up to 13th now but it will do little to quell the fuming frustration among supporters, a thousand of whom took part in another protest against chairman Daniel Levy and the ownership outside the ground before the game.It took just 20 seconds for the South Stand to start chanting “We want Levy out”.The atmosphere was strange; eerily quiet, almost like a pre-season friendly.Spurs fans held a protest before the matchCredit: ReutersSome managed to get their banners inside the stadiumCredit: RexThings felt as if they could turn toxic at any minute, given the anger towards the board as well as the week – and the season, really – Postecoglou was having.The under-pressure Aussie appeared to mock his own supporters by cupping his ear during Thursday’s 1-0 defeat at Chelsea – though denied he meant it as a wind-up.Had Kamaldeen Sulemana turned home a cross from Spurs target Tyler Dibling on 12 minutes, the sound of the fury may well have been deafening.But instead the Ghanaian’s effort hit the post via a Pedro Porro deflection and the hosts survived.Johnson’s first goal came after 13 minutesCredit: ReutersHe bagged a second minutes before half-timeCredit: ReutersAnd within a minute, Spurs were ahead through Johnson’s first.Ange Ball seems to have disappeared for most of this dismal season but this goal was a fine move, albeit against poor quality.Cristian Romero, who had earlier seen a powerful header saved, played a long ball up to James Maddison.The England man laid it wide to captain Son Heung-min, who fed the overlapping Djed Spence to tee up Johnson for his tenth league goal of the season.Johnson’s double saw Spurs smile for the first time in a whlieCredit: ReutersEven beleaguered Ange Postecoglou was charmed by the performanceCredit: ReutersThen came the first of the VAR checks, which eventually ruled that an offside-looking Dominic Solanke was not interfering with play.Saints fans responded with self-deprecating chants of ‘Championship again, ole ole’ as they prepared for relegation.Ramsdale was the only reason this game was not over sooner, as he bravely took a goal-bound Romero header flush in the face.It kept him down on the ground receiving treatment for quite some time – but nothing like as long as the VAR check that eventually denied Lucas Bergvall of a first Premier League goal soon after.Mateus Fernandes gave Saints a glimmer of hope with a 90th minute goalCredit: ReutersMathys Tel’s late penalty made sure of the resultCredit: PAThe Swede, 19, was off celebrating after cleverly hooking in a Romero knock-down.But then a near five-minute delay eventually spotted defender Romero to have been a gnat’s wing offside and it was chalked off.Postecoglou, who on Friday vowed not to celebrate goals anymore for fear of them being chalked off by Stockley Park, amusingly pretended to flick a coin and rock, paper, scissors during the interminably-long wait for a decision.It was as if to say that whatever call VAR came up with would be pot luck.Ivan Juric is unlikely to be leading Southampton in the second tierCredit: ReutersIt was a day – and a season – to forget for Saints’ flopsCredit: RexThe second half felt like a training-ground exercise as the teams played out time, until Fernandes disturbed the stupor by smashing home at the far post in stoppage time.Even that surprise boost failed to last as sub Welington tripped Johnson, allowing fellow sub Tel to fire home the penalty for his first Prem goal.It felt very much like a whimper for Saints to go out on, And it gave little confidence to supporters that Ivan Juric’s target to the team of avoiding being the worst Premier League team ever – by beating Derby’s pitiful tally – will be achieved.Read More on The SunJuric may well be gone before the season is out, anyway.Whether Postecoglou suffers the same fate remains to be seen, but nothing on view here would have affected that decision either way. 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    Fulham 3 Liverpool 2: Reds dominate second half but can’t recover from early horror show in just second loss of season

    WHEN the second-placed team in the division are incapable of putting together a proper title challenge, defeats like this do not really matter.Liverpool were blown to pieces by Fulham in 14 first-half minutes but still finished the weekend 11 points clear with just seven games to play and their fans still celebrating at the end singing that they are going to win the league.Liverpool suffered a frustrating afternoon in west LondonCredit: GettyRodrigo Muniz took his goal brilliantly to put Fulham 3-1 upCredit: RexAlex Iwobi found the net with the help of a deflectionCredit: ReutersAlexis Mac Allister opened the scoring with a fine strikeCredit: PAOf course they are.Alexis Mac Allister’s belting strike was followed by goals from Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi and Rodrigo Muniz. While Luis Diaz pulled one back with 18 minutes left, Liverpool were unable to draw level but ultimately, they did not really need to worry.Arsenal’s inconsistent form, as illustrated by their 1-1 draw at Everton 24 hours earlier, is the reason for that.Yet this loss for the champions-elect also made you think of another Arsenal team – one 21 years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBecause it was the 2003-04 season that Arsene Wenger’s team managed to go 38 games without being beaten and it seems unthinkable that it will ever be replicated.Liverpool have been completely dominant this season and this was only their second defeat and first away from home.Although the Premier League is less entertaining these days, the overall strength of clubs outside the so-called big six is much higher.And that is proved by Nottingham Forest winning at Anfield and now Fulham who have certainly enjoyed a decent season under Marco Silva and can still dream of Europe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFulham deserved the win even though they had to withstand some major Liverpool pressure at the end.It started off superbly for Slot’s side who overcame two poor results against PSG and Newcastle with a win over Everton in midweek.Steven Gerrard gives update on return to management after Liverpool legend left Al-Ettifaq Mac Allister had only scored five times for Liverpool this season but maybe he should try a few more shots from outside the area. He took the ball off the toes of Iwobi, kept on his feet despite a challenge from Sander Berge and then hammered an unstoppable shot into the top left corner.Fulham deserved their equaliser, though, although Slot will be annoyed at the way Berge was able to saunter forward so easily.Andreas Pereira’s first-time cross bounced off Jones’ knee and fell perfectly for Sessegnon who lashed his shot past Caoimhin Kelleher before Van Dijk could deliver a block.Yet if that was poor defending from Liverpool, Fulham’s second was even worse. Andy Roberton’s suicidal diagonal ball out of defence was cut out by Iwobi. Although his first shot was blocked by Ryan Gravenberch, his second effort was deflected into the goal off the unfortunate Robertson who had scampered across to try and make amends for his cock-up.Iwobi thought he had made it 3-1 and although Kelleher made a decent save, it was from Pereira’s subsequent corner that saw Muniz deliver his moment of genius.Liverpool failed to clear the corner properly and Iwobi accidentally punted the ball almost vertically into the air. Yet Munoz kept his eye on the ball, delivered a killer first touch to move the ball beyond Van Dijk and then buried a shot through Kelleher’s legs.Read More on The SunDiogo Jota was denied by a brilliant save from Bernd Leno at the start of the second half and Liverpool barely threatened again until Diaz produced a delightful finish.The end to the game was entertaining enough, though. Kelleher kept out a ferocious shot by Harrison Reed and at the other end, Bernd Leno made a good save from Federico Chiesa. More

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    ‘Killing the game’ rant furious fans as Tottenham denied goal after ‘ridiculous’ FIVE-MINUTE VAR check

    FANS have claimed VAR is “killing” football after Tottenham were denied a goal after a five minute check.Lucas Bergvall found the net against Southampton before being chalked off following a lengthy review.Tottenham had a goal disallowed following a five minute VAR checkVAR judged Cristian Romero to have committed a foul in the build-upLucas Bergvall thought he had doubled Tottenham’s leadCredit: GettyThe midfielder poked home after Cristian Romero headed a free-kick back across goal.But Romero was judged to have pushed his opponent in the back as he won the header, meaning the goal was not allowed to stand.It took ages for VAR to reach their conclusion, much to the frustration of fans watching on.Many criticised the officials for the five-minute delay and claimed VAR is ruining football.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne supporter said: “It’s ridiculous. 5 minutes to rule ou Bergvall’s goal. How can that be clear and obvious? VAR is killing the game.”Another added: “Bruh, VAR doing a whole thesis on that goal 😂”A third wrote: “This needs to be sorted out. Five minutes for a VAR check is ridiculous!”And another commented: “This sport is FINISHED.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTottenham eventually added a second shortly before half-time with Brennan Johnson finding the net again.The winger opened the scoring in the 13th minute and now has 16 goals this season. Tottenham fans fume at Spurs flops as Ange Postecoglou ‘stays out firing line’ after GOADING them during loss at Chelsea More

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    ‘We want Levy out’, chant Tottenham fans as thousands swarm streets in latest furious protest against club chief

    TOTTENHAM fans have protested against chairman Daniel Levy ahead of their clash with Southampton.Spurs have underperformed on the pitch this season and fell to their 16th defeat of the league campaign at Chelsea on Thursday.Tottenham fans have protested against chairman Daniel LevyCredit: ReutersThousands flocked to the streets outside the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: ReutersSome fans have demanded Levy spend more moneyCredit: ReutersIt is the latest in a series of protests about Levy’s running of the clubCredit: ReutersLevy has dismissed complaints about his lack of spendingCredit: PAFans made their feelings clear towards the players and manager Ange Postecoglou at Stamford Bridge.And now Levy is the focus of supporters’ ire once again, with thousands taking to the streets outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in protest.Many held banners demanding Levy leave the club, with calls for change ringing out.Fans chanted “We want Levy out!” and “Daniel Levy, get out of our club!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans also vented their anger on X. One wrote: “Enough is enough, the state of this club is absolutely embarrassing. “A complete reset is needed, and the first thing to change is the ownership and the ones that are taking the football decisions.”Another wrote: “So proud of all involved. Our club needs change.”A fellow Spurs fan wrote: “The dial has been turned up a notch.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIt is the latest in a series of protests against Levy and his running of the club.He is often targeted with accusations that he is more concerned with the commercial success of the club than glory on the pitch.But he has dismissed such complaints, instead emphasising the importance of sustainability.He said: “Since opening our new stadium in April 2019, we have invested over £700million net in player acquisitions.“Recruitment remains a key focus, and we must ensure that we make smart purchases within our financial means.“I often read calls for us to spend more, given that we are ranked as the ninth richest club in the world.’People like you will be happy’ – Postecoglou snaps at Sky Sports reporter in ‘generational meltdown’ after Chelsea loss“However, a closer examination of today’s financial figures reveals that such spending must be sustainable in the long term and within our operating revenues.” More

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    True cost of Everton’s new stadium revealed as Bramley-Moore Dock bill soars towards £1billion

    EVERTON’S new stadium has cost £802.1million — with the final bill set to be even higher.The Toffees are to move into their 53,000-seater Bramley-Moore Dock home this summer after recently completing several test outings.Everton’s new stadium will open this summerCredit: GettyThe 53,000-seater stadium has cost nearly £1billionCredit: GettyThe Toffees have staged a few test eventsCredit: AFPClub chiefs have spent £802,121,353 according to new figures covering the year to June 30, 2024.Yet this bill will grow as the club are “continuing negotiations to secure the next stage of funding”.Everton took out two new loans in February with US firms Aramark Limited and Glas Trust Corporation.The original estimate for the stadium — which has taken four years to build — was £500m.READ MORE ON EVERTONBut they have already spent more than an extra 60 per cent so far. Everton’s second test event saw 25,000 fans watch Everton Under-21s take on Bolton’s B team – with a planned evacuation on 65 minutes. But it will not just be football being played at the Bramley-Moore Dock ground next season.That is because Everton announced that the Second Test of the Rugby League Ashes will take place at their new stadium on November 1.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe historic competition between England and Australia has not taken place in 22 years.But it will finally return in a blockbuster three-series event.What James Tarkowski did at full-time spotted after avoiding red card for horror lunge in Liverpool vs Everton clashEverton have three Premier League games left at Goodison Park, their home since 1892. David Moyes’ side host Manchester City on April 19 and Ipswich on May 3.Then their final emotional goodbye will be against Southampton on the penultimate weekend of the season. Everton have just three Premier League games left at Goodison ParkCredit: Getty More