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      Fans chant ‘you don’t know where you’re going’ as Edson Alvarez gets LOST trying to find tunnel at Nottingham Forest

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      EDSON ALVAREZ’s day went from bad to worse as he got lost looking for the tunnel after being sent off against Nottingham Forest.The West Ham star was dismissed for two yellow card offences before half-time at the City Ground.West Ham star Edson Alvarez was sent off against Nottingham ForestCredit: X/scottgr07But got lost as he tried to make his way to the changing roomsCredit: X/scottgr07He then started heading to the correct exitCredit: X/scottgr07Alvarez, 27, picked up his first booking for a cynical pull on Murillo’s shirt in the 39th minute.The midfielder then saw red as he sythed down Anthony Elanga just eight minutes later.After being given his marching orders, the Mexican international tried making his way to the changing rooms.A video captured Alvarez walking towards the corner of the pitch and then realising that the tunnel was by the halfway line.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNottingham Forest fans could not help themselves but poke fun at the Hammers ace from the stands.Chants could be heard, such as “You don’t know where you’re going,” directed at the lost midfielder.It is the second yellow card Alvarez has picked up this season as he was dismissed against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.He will now miss West Ham’s clash against Everton next week and join Mohammed Kudus on the suspension list.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe match only went one way after Alvarez was sent off as the hosts went to complete a sensational 3-0 victory.Chris Wood opened the scoring before West Ham went down to ten men with a neat header.Aina shows off his left foot declaring, ‘It’s still hot!!!’Ola Aina scored a brilliant goal to complete Forest’s win over West HamCredit: ReutersHe shared a funny clip to social media after the gameCredit: Instagram @olaainaHe claimed his foot was ‘still hot’ from his brilliant strikeCredit: Instagram @olaainaAfter the break, Callum Hudson-Odoi curled in the hosts’ second before Ola Aina netted a fantastic second.The full-back first in a rocket strike from outside the box to seal the win for the East Midland’s outfit.The defender shared a video on social media back in the changing rooms of his foot as he claimed it was “still hot” from the blistering strike.The result has catapulted Forest to third in the Premier League table and meant that they have won three top-flight fixtures in a row for the first time since 1999.Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has now completed his three-game touchline ban.After watching the victory from the stands, he insisted that the side keep their focus.He said: “We worked very hard this week. The intensity is what we are focused on. We have to work, and work hard.”And we need to improve much more. Nothing has changed since the beginning. We have to keep on going. Believe me, there is no other way. If you get distracted, football doesn’t forgive you.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Now I’m thinking about Tuesday and the next training session, because that is what’s important. It (the table) doesn’t mean anything now.”We just have to keep going, keep going. It’s a very long season and every player is going to be needed – we saw that today. It’s a positive moment but we have to keep going.” More

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      ‘Unbelievable s***housery’ – Fans stunned as Bristol City goal GIVEN after outrageous deliberate handball to beat keeper

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      FANS were left stunned after Bristol City scored an outrageously controversial goal against Preston North End.Robins star Yu Hirakawa seemed to PUNCH the ball through goalkeeper Freddie Woodman’s gloves, just as he was about to catch it.Yu Hirakawa handled the ball against Preston North EndCredit: XThe Japanese attacker was able to knock the ball past Freddie Woodman and scoreCredit: XHe showed no sign of shame in his celebrationCredit: RexThe Japanese attacker was able to run onto the ball and walk it into the net as Preston’s keeper watched on stunned.The moment was caught on video and shared to social media leaving fans amazed it was not ruled out.One posted: “Bristol City just scored this goal vs Preston… Unbelievable s***housery.”Another wrote: “That’s one of the worst handballs to stand of all time.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhile a third quipped: “Maradona would be proud.”One livid fan wrote: “S***housery or straight up cheating?”While another, clearly on the wind-up added: “Perfectly decent goal – utter work nonsense to say otherwise.”Preston did equalise in the 48th minute to thanks to a goal from Sam Greenwood.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, it was Bristol City who would claim all three points at full-time.Nahki Wells reinstalled the visitor’s lead just three minutes after the Hosts’ goal.Meet non-league star with longest throw in football who plans to put it to good use in FA Cup giant killingPaul Heckingbottom slammed the decision after the matchCredit: GettyMax Bird then made sure of the result with a goal in the 81st minute.Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom slammed the decision not to rule out Hirakawa’s goal as “diabolical”.He said: “Yeah, listen, we will get another apology this week. We had two apologies for two bad decisions at Millwall.”We had an apology for a decision at Burnley and we will get another one for that, I am sure.”And, they will get more games to go and referee.”There is nothing we can do about it. It’s diabolical, unacceptable and we keep getting the wrong end of them. Hopefully, it evens itself out.”One of them is saying they have seen something, that they have obviously not seen because it didn’t happen.There is nothing we can do about it. It’s diabolical, unacceptable and we keep getting the wrong end of them. Hopefully, it evens itself out.Paul Heckingbottom”So, yeah, miles off it. We have had four now in the last seven games or whatever it was, from the Millwall game. But, it’s part of the game and we have to accept it.”We have been fortunate enough to, although it has cost us points, ride through those.”We’ve been able to get back in games and get our heads above water. Today, it has affected us.”Bristol manager Liam Manning insisted his side “deserved the win” after the match.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I am super proud of the players. It wasn’t pretty at times but I can’t take anything away from the lads.”The way we defended the box, the togetherness and the spirit after the challenge of going 1-1, to then respond as we did with two outstanding moments of quality – we deserved the win.” More

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      Phil Foden has personal chef move into grounds of new country home as mum reveals shock change to Man City star’s diet

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      PHIL FODEN has moved a chef into the grounds of his new home as he attempts to cook up a storm in the Premier League over the coming months.The Manchester City and England striker has recently moved away from his Stockport roots and into a country pile.Phil Foden has moved a chef into the grounds of his new houseCredit: GettyAnd Foden, 24, has taken a full-time chef with him who will live in the gatekeeper’s cottage on the Cheshire Estate.A source revealed: “Phil wants to be on top of his nutrition and the chef has a lovely space to prepare all his meals.“It’s the ultimate luxury and because he’s away a lot with the team, having his own chef means he can just focus on his football and young family.”Foden’s mum Claire recently told Talk Eat Laugh: “The shocking thing is I hear him ordering salmon a lot now and he never used to eat that!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He used to have low iron levels, but that’s all up to scratch now.”Foden, 24, has three children with childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke.He was named last season’s PFA Player of the Year after a sensational campaign with Man City.He scored 27 goals and assisted 12 in 53 games as Pep Guardiola’s men claimed their fourth successive Premier League title.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSInside Phil Foden’s country estateANGLING-mad England ace Phil Foden has moved to a sprawling country estate with its own fishing lake.The Man City midfielder, 24, his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke and their three children ­settled into the five-bed, five-bathroom house earlier this year.It is set in 2.5 acres and Phil has already posted pictures of him and eldest son Ronnie, known as El Wey or The Dude by South American fans, fishing together.A source said: “Everyone knows Phil loves his fishing so it has always been a dream of his to have a home with its own lake so he can fish in peace and quiet and also teach Ronnie the skills he needs to be a successful angler.“They can set their kit up and leave it while they pop back into the house to get some food, or go to bed and leave it all there for the morning. Phil is loving it.”The Cheshire property has a one-bedroom cottage next door for his extended family.But so far this season he has started just three of Man City’s 10 league matches.One of those came on Saturday as the champions suffered their first Premier League defeat in 11 months.Manchester City and England star Phil Foden wins PFA Player of the Year award Bournemouth beat Man City 2-1 thanks to goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson.The result leaves City two points adrift of Liverpool after Arne Slot’s men came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield.Fellow title rivals Arsenal lost more ground as their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle sees them seven points adrift. More

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      I walked out on Arsenal in a row over £50 – everyone thinks I left because of team-mate, I need to put record straight

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      MARTIN Keown has revealed he left Arsenal over a £50 contract pay rise.The Arsenal legend appeared on the Rest Is Football podcast with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.Martin Keown revealed he quit the Gunners over a £50 pay riseKeown would return to Arsenal form a formidable defence with Tony AdamsHe was on there promoting his new book, On The Edge before the conversation talked about his early years with the Gunners.Keown, now 58, joined the North London giants as a schoolboy in the 1980s.However, he left the club in 1986 following a bitter row over wages, not because of Tony Adams.He would return in 1993 in a £2million deal from Everton, but his exit as a youngster is a moment that still stings for the no-nonsense centre back.,Read more football newsKeown explained: “Don Howe had been the manager and he advised me not to sign the previous contract.”I was basically being offered £250 first year and £300 in the second. Don said ‘if you get into the first team Martin, this £300 won’t be £300, it’s going to be way more. So just sign for the year’. So I did [initially only sign a year-long deal].”I played 21 games in the first team and they offered me £300-a-week the next season, and it was like ‘hold on, Don’s now left the club, no one seems to recognise me in the building.'”We played against Gary [Lineker’s] Everton right at the end of that season and I was told I was one of the two best young central defenders in the country along with Tony Adams. I referred to that when we were at the negotiating table a few months later.Most read in Football”I said ‘I’m not looking for a fortune, just give me £100-per-week extra, not £50’ and they said ‘no way, can’t do it’. So it all became a point of principle. The day I met [new manager] George [Graham], it was really surreal, George was tapping his watch.”I trained with Thierry Henry and he ruined my Arsenal career and it took me two years to go back over to the first team When Keown and Graham had a meeting and his contract wasn’t discussed, that infuriated the legendary defender further more.He continued: “I’m off, I don’t know [where] but I’m not staying here, because you’re not showing the respect I deserve.”I literally jumped off the mountain at that point because I climbed a mountain to get in that first team, it was that difficult to get in.”Keown joined Aston Villa, but wasn’t happy with his decision.“I went on holiday, woke up and thought ‘what have I done?!’ All I ever wanted to do was to get in the Arsenal team,” he recalled.Arsenal player ratings vs NewcastleARSENAL fell to defeat to Newcastle in a fresh blow to their title ambitions.The Magpies won 1-0 thanks to a fine header from Alexander Isak.Here, SunSport’s Jordan Davies rates the players…DAVID RAYA – 6/10Great early distribution to go long over the Newcastle press but nothing he could do with Isak’s pin-point header.Was barely troubled in the second half but was forced to watch a lacklustre Arsenal dawdle to another defeat.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Looks really comfortable in that role, even if it is only temporary, but obviously lacks an attacking threat of a full-back which hindered Saka slightly.Moved back into midfield on the hour mark with Arsenal chasing the game.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7A welcome presence back in the defensive line following suspension. Covered his defensive partner well and kept his cool amid Arsenal’s frustration.GABRIEL – 5Lost Isak in the box for Newcastle’s opener and nearly handed the hosts another chance with a sloppy pass out.Normally a rock, this was one of those rare jittery displays we thought were a thing of the past.JURRIEN TIMBER – 6Looked good in attack but arguably should have closed down Gordon’s cross before the hosts took the lead and struggled to contain the England winger in the first half.MIKEL MERINO – 5Unfortunate not to get on the score sheet against his former club from close range after a scramble from a corner.But as a whole, he currently looks lost in his position, unsure of when to go and when to sit deep, meaning Newcastle were able to prize Arsenal’s midfield open.Feels like we are not seeing the best of him just yet.DECLAN RICE – 6On set-piece duty, his delivery was unusually poor, failing to beat the first man on numerous occasions and struggled to impose himself in open play too, even if he came close with a deflected effort in the second half before fluffing a great headed chance in injury time.If he is going to be the anchor of this team and dictate play, he has got to be a lot better.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 5Pretty anonymous other than a few surging runs. Another player that looks lost in a floating No.10 role behind the main striker.The Belgian is at his best cutting in and using his blistering pace. He can do neither through the middle against a compact opposition set-up.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Looked to be getting the better of Toon right-back Hall early on but his game faded after that, along with his team’s.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Showed glimpses of being back to his buzzing best, taking on defenders and stretching the game for Arsenal, but only lasted an hour before being taken off.KAI HAVERTZ – 6Never got a sniff, but got to put that down to a complete lack of service from Arsenal’s wide players. He was desperate to attack a decent cross that never really came.SUBS:ETHAN NWANERI (MERINO, 61) – 6Given a nice welcome to Tyneside with a crunching tackle from Willock seconds after coming on.Found some nice pockets of space and look sharp as he blazed one over from range, but was always a big ask for him to be Arsenal’s saviour.OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO (MARTINELLI, 61) – 5Thrown on to bring tempo and control. Brought neither from an inverted left-back position.BEN WHITE (TIMBER, 71) – 6Had only completed half a session to prepare for this one having picked up a knock against Liverpool last weekend, so was a surprise to even see him at all.GABRIEL JESUS (TROSSARD) – 5Tasked with creating something special from out wide, but there is a reason the Brazilian is only a bit-part player nowadays.JORGINHO (PARTEY, 86) – N/AClick here to read more on Arsenal.Keown would return to Highbury, where he would make 422 appearances across all competitions until his departure in 2004.He was part of the famous back four that included Adams, Steve Bould, Lee Dixon and Nigel Winterburn that would serve both Graham and Arsene Wenger well.Keown won three Premier League titles, including the ‘Invincibles’ season in 2003/04, three FA Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. More

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      Awkward moment Damien Duff left hanging by Jose Mourinho as Chelsea icon loses £400 bet after winning Irish title

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      DAMIEN DUFF was left hanging by Jose Mourinho after calling him during the celebrations of Shelbourne’s League of Ireland title triumph.Former Chelsea winger Duff, 45, won back-to-back Premier League titles under Mourinho during his time at Stamford Bridge.Damien called Jose Mourinho after Shelbourne’s League of Ireland title triumphCredit: X / LeagueofIrelandDuff joked Mourinho had called but he was actually left hanging by his old bossCredit: X / LeagueofIrelandDuff won two Premier League titles under Mourinho during his time at ChelseaCredit: GettyNearly two decades on and Duff claimed his first title in management in thrilling fashion on Friday night.Shelbourne led Shamrock Rovers by two points heading into their final game away at Derry City.And a 1-0 win was enough to clinch the League of Ireland for Duff’s men – the club’s first title since 2006.During the post-match celebrations in the dressing room, Duff, 45, pledged €500 (£420) to the party if ex-boss Mourinho did not pick up the phone to him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe old Newcastle and Fulham man put it on speaker and let it ring as he and his players nervously awaited a response.Awkwardly, Fenerbahce head coach Mourinho failed to pick up – with Duff pretending to have gotten an answer before putting his phone away.While waiting, he also joked he would go “double or quits on the next one”.Duff, who has been manager of the Irish club since 2021, revealed following Shelbourne’s title win that Mourinho had sent his players a message in the lead-up to the game.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Why Jose?’ Because do I try and build, have we tried to build a siege mentality, us against the world like he did? Absolutely.”It would be mad not to tap into him. So Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, there was posts on the Instagram page. Powerful lyrics, powerful words that would resonate and have a meaning to tie in for tonight.Watch moment Jose Mourinho wiped out in training exercise and collapses to floor as stars help him off pitch”Then, in the team meeting, there was a private message from Jose speaking about what it takes to win a title as a team, as an individual.”It blew the guys away. A video that was shown in the Everglades two hours before the game.” More

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      BBC Sport pundit forced to apologise after kicking table and breaking set of Football Focus celebrating goal vs Arsenal

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      SHAY GIVEN broke a table on the set of Football Focus as ‘chaos’ broke out in the BBC studio.The Newcastle icon, 48, appeared on the show alongside presenter Kelly Somers and former Lioness Anita Asante.Shay Given was excited after Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the leadCredit: X/ BBCMOTDGiven, 48, clutched a piece of the table that he’d brokenCredit: X/ BBCMOTDThe Beeb show aired while the Toon took on Arsenal in the early kick-off.While appearing as a pundit, Given also had an eye on his beloved old side.And when Alexander Isak put Newcastle in front, the Irishman couldn’t help but celebrate.After returning from a segment, Somers said: “I’m just going to let you in on a little secret, live on BBC One.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s been a bit chaotic in the studio. Shay Given has just broken part of the set. Why have you broken part of the set?”Clutching a piece of the table, Given said: “Well I just kicked the table by mistake so I apologise.”Asked by Somers why he’d done that, he continued: “Why did I do that?”Because Isak has just scored against Arsenal. Brilliant cross from Anthony Gordon.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlexander Isak celebrates his 12th minute openerCredit: Getty”Isak header, top corner, 1-0 to the Toon. Howay.”Given would have been thrilled as the game progressed, with Isak’s 12th minute goal going on to earn Newcastle a priceless 1-0 victory.Arsenal vs Newcastle: Player RatingsAfter the game, Toon boss Eddie Howe praised his side’s mental strength.He said: “You have to be really strong mentality and know results will turn if you continue to do the right things.”It has been a difficult week with the fixtures but the players have done really well.”There was a better feeling in training after the Chelsea win, as if pressure lifted slightly.”Today’s performance was built on hard, work , desire and a lot of really good defending in the second half.”I thought we looked good.”Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here. More

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      Ipswich 1 Leicester 1: Ten-man hosts denied win by 94th-minute Ayew equaliser with Tractor Boys stuck in drop zone

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      JORDAN AYEW broke Ipswich hearts by scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time.Kieran McKenna’s side were resolutely hanging on to what would have been their first Premier League win in TWENTY-TWO years.Leif Davis was the hero for Ipswich Town at Portman RoadDavis volleys home to give Ipswich Town a crucial three pointsKavlin Phillips was sent off late on making Ipswich Town sweatLeif Davis had superbly volleyed them in front after 55 minute but Kalvin Phillips was sent off with 13 minutes left for a second booking.And Ayew dealt the hammer blow in the fourth of 10 minutes added on by ref Tim Robinson.He calmly slotted home after playing a neat one-two with Jamie Vardy.Portman Road fell silent in disbelief. That is 10 games Ipswich have played since returning to the Premier League and they remain winless.Read more football newsBut victory was the least Kieran McKenna’s side deserved for a commanding performance in this battle of the two automatically promoted clubs.The red card was a controversial moment as just seconds earlier Conor Chaplin believed he should have had a penalty for being fouled in the box by Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu.Foxes boss Steve Cooper watched the game from the press box after picking up this third yellow card in the Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester United in the week.Abdul Fatawu forced Ipswich keeper Arijanet Muric into the first save of the afternoon with a curling 20-yarder.Most read in FootballChaplin — one of four players to start that were playing for the club in League One — flashed an effort wide.George Burley Undergoing Treatment for CancerFacundo Buonanotte went close to opening the scoring for the Foxes when he rode tackles with a strong run before seeing his shot kept out by Muric.Stephy Mavididi then saw an effort plucked out of the air by the Ipswich keeper.The Tractor Boys looked a threat going forward and from a corner Dara O’Shea’s fiercely-struck effort was deflected wide by a Wildred Ndidi block.O’Shea was guilty of an awful miss. He got round the back of the Leicester defence to meet a corner unchallenged but he nodded the ball down and it bounced wide. He should have scored.Chaplin dragged a shot wide after being teed up by Omari Hutchinson on the edge of the box after Kalvin Phillips started the move by brilliantly stopping a Leicester counter.And Chaplin again when so close after a brilliant run saw him shoot inches wide from the edge of the box.Ipswich were on top and a chance opened up for Ben Johnson to open up his shoulders but his effort was kept out by Mads Hermansen.Jordan Ayew broke Ipswich Town’s hearts with an injury time strikeAyew celebrates his 94th minute strike for LeicesterKieran McKenna was left ruing a missed opportunity for three pointsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJamie Vardy and O’Shea got into a tangle and there was a bit of afters between the pair which did not boil over into anything nasty.READ MORE SUN STORIESHarry Winks went close to levelling for Leicester but Muric superbly palmed his shot away and then the ex-Tottenham fired over the bar.Then came all the late controversy and a sweet moment for the Foxes. More

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      Southampton 1 Everton 0: Saints bag first win in huge relief to under-fire Russell Martin as Toffees rue missed sitter

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      ADAM ARMSTRONG ended Southampton’s agonising wait for their first Premier League win.The Saints celebrations and sighs of relief were enough to register on the Richter scale.Adam Armstrong scored his first goal of the seasonCredit: GettyThe win takes Southampton off the bottomCredit: GettyA first clean sheet of the season helped Saints to three pointsCredit: ReutersBeto missed a sitter and had a goal ruled out of offsideCredit: ReutersThe striker hit the bar when it was easier to scoreCredit: PAIt looked to be another case of some attractive football leaving Russell Martin’s side short such was the lack of quality at times.Passes were pinged and possession high but chances wasted until Armstrong, the man whose goal earned promotion in May, struck in the 85th minute – moments after Beto had clattered the bar.In front of Serbian owner Dragan Solak, Southampton and Martin knew they needed to deliver – and eventually they managed to crawl over the line.Veteran Adam Lallana conducted an impressive and creative midfield alongside Flynn Downes and Matheus Fernandes – often exposing gaps in the Everton defence.But each time they broke free, setting Cameron Archer or Armstrong away, the quality was not there to hurt the Toffees.Archer, set away by Downes, raced through alone but dragged wide of the far post.Having wasted a couple of crosses, Armstrong was unfortunate when Jordan Pickford got the slightest touch to one, just diverting the ball away from Ryan Manning who was alone awaiting a tap in at the far post.Everton were offered a couple of chances when the hosts overplayed or were sloppy on the ball but were not showing the speed of thought to take advantage and should have gone in behind when Taylor Harwood-Bellis sent a free header wide just before the break.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLallana was replaced by Joe Aribo before the restart.Southampton took their time to regain the threat they showed late in the first half and Aaron Ramsdale, who finally has a clean sheet for Saints, had to save a powerful Orel Mangala shot from the edge of the box.Coronation Street legend who plays Roy Cropper spotted singing X-rated chant at Premier League matchArcher started to pose a threat in behind again and drew a foul from Michael Keane. From chaos caused by the free-kick Harwood-Bellis saw a shot deflected behind.Martin added teen Tyler Dibling, absent from the start due to illness, to the attack in place of wing-back Manning.The winger had Everton in reverse with his first involvement, charging the back line and sparking a move that ended with an Aribo header in Jordan Pickford’s hands.Southampton were in the ascendency but desperately lack the killer instinct to capitalise on those moments.Walker-Peters twice picked out Armstrong at the far post but there was too much power on the cross for the forward to convert.Sean Dyche sent on Jack Harrison and Beto in a bid to turn the tide back the other way. Ramsdale made a brave but fortunate save from Keane’s far post header, tipping onto the post before the ball bounced back onto his shoulder and hit the post a second time.The England keeper got a huge slice of luck ten minutes from time when Harrison’s dinked finish from Dwight McNeil’s cross dropped just wide of the post.Sub Beto then crashed against the bar from close range.Having clung on, Southampton finally showed a glimpse of quality.Yuki Sugawara, sent on minutes earlier, was wonderfully picked out by Harwood-Bellis down the right.The full-back cut back cleverly for Armstrong who fired low and hard past Pickford – his first Premier League strike of the season and one which could save his boss’ skin.But Southampton do not do things easily. They have collapsed here already against Ipswich and Leicester – surrendering much needed points.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd they looked to have done it again on 88 minutes as Beto found the back of the net – but a desperately close and drawn out offside call eventually fell their way.There is an awfully big gap still to close, but the first steps may have been taken. More