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      Wolves 2 Bournemouth 4: Kluivert makes Premier League history with hat-trick of penalties in feisty six-goal thriller

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      JUSTIN KLUIVERT scored an incredible first-ever hat-trick of penalties in a Premier League game – on what was a crazy day at Molineux.But the game turned ugly at half-time as Wolves’ Portuguese keeper Jose Sa was involved in an angry exchange with his own fans.Justin Kluivert scored the first-ever hat-trick of penalties in the Premier League eraCredit: GettyThe hat-trick handed Bournemouth a 4-2 win over blundering WolvesCredit: GettySa gave away two of Bournemouth’s penalties and looked shaky throughout.But as the first half came to an end, Sa ended up in the crowd as he confronted a supporter who had been given him stick from behind the goal.Stewards had to step in to stop the situation from escalating – but the fan was then thrown out of the ground to cheers from Wolves supporters.By the end, travelling Cherries fans were taunting their former manager Gary O’Neil with taunts of “Gary, Gary what’s the score” – and the remaining Wolves fans joined in!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWorryingly for O’Neil, his own supporters sang “You’re getting sacked in the morning” as Wolves slid back into the bottom three.But the day belonged to Kluivert – on his 50th appearance for the Cherries.He is the first player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick of penalties in a single match – with teammate Evanilson also the first to win three spot-kicks in the same game in the competition.It is the first time it has happened in the top flight in 67 years – when Ken Barnes did it for Manchester City against Everton in 1957.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSO’Neil – who has been a vocal critic of VAR – will not have been happy with some of the decisions that went the way of his former team.But the game was also remarkable for having four goals in the opening 18 minutes.How Ruben Amorim will resurrect Marcus Rashford’s Man United career with subtle position changeIt took just 56 seconds for ref Peter Bankes to point to the spot when Evanilson was brought down by Toti – the decision stood after a VAR check.Kluivert cooly slotted home the spot kick – but Wolves levelled just four minutes later when Jorgen Strand Larsen glanced in a header from Jean Bellegarde’s cross.But Milos Kerkez’s deflected shot left Sa stranded as Bournemouth took the lead again.That was three goals in the opening eight minutes – something that last happened four years ago when Manchester United played Tottenham.Wolves had gone to Fulham last week with what was described as a makeshift defence – and won 4-1.But this time, O’Neil’s men were a shambles at the back – and Wolves fans were already starting to get restless.Bournemouth then won a farcical penalty as Sa went to clear the ball just as Evanilson stole the ball off him.Sa was already about to kick the ball but he brought down the Brazilian forward instead.Bankes waved play on, but VAR then stepped in to rule it was another penalty with Evanilson needing extensive treatment from his clash with Sa. Kluivert went the other way this time and Andoni Iraola’s men were in firmly in charge.But Wolves then had two penalty appeals of their own rejected as Matheus Cunha and Rodrigo Gomes went down in the area under challenges.Wolves looked stronger after the break and Larsen grabbed his second of the game to put them back in it.But then a weak back pass from sub Craig Dawson saw Sa rush out and clatter danger man Evanilson.It gave Kluivert the chance to complete a unique day from the spot and he repeated his first penalty with a cool finish. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Wolves were booed off at the end on a day they will want to forget.O’Neil picked up eight points from his previous four games – but now he is back to square one. More

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      Crystal Palace 1 Newcastle 1: Munoz late goal sees points shared as Toon fail to muster a shot on target and lose Isak

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      DANIEL MUNOZ struck in stoppage-time to complete a classic villain-to-hero story at Selhurst Park.Munoz posted his entry for miss of the season after an awful waste from just six yard in the first half — and it got worse for Palace when Marc Guehi put past his owner keeper eight minutes after the break.Daniel Munoz celebrates his late equaliser at Selhurst ParkCredit: GettyDaniel Munoz’s late header saw Crystal Palace rescue a point against NewcastleCredit: ReutersThe right-back jumped high in the air to break Toon heartsCredit: ReutersNewcastle looked on course to win the match without having a shot on targetCredit: GettyMarc Guehi turned the ball into his own net after Anthony Gordon’s strikeCredit: ReutersBut the Colombian ace made amends for his earlier miss by planting a superb header past Nick Pope.It means Toon boss Eddie Howe was unable to mark turning 47 by taking all three points.He thought he had eight minutes after the break when Harvey Barnes drew a foul from Jefferson Lerma 25 yards out on the right, Lewis Hall’s short free-kick was worked right to Sandro Tonali who found Gordon sneaking around the back to the byline.His pass into the six-yard box was a peach and Guehi, trying to clear, ended up putting the ball past his own keeper for an unfortunate own goal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Toon boss was still smarting from the 2-0 loss at home to West Ham at St James’ Park on Monday night.And he was left feeling gutted again as Munoz struck at the death.Sandro Tonali returned to the Newcastle team, replacing Sean Longstaff, while Dan Burn was in for Lloyd Kelly after a one-game ban.Meanwhile Palace chief Oliver Glasner was hoping to end a three-game win-less streak.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe also made two switches to the team — with Eberechi Eze back after a month out with a hamstring injury and Lerma also coming in with Justin Devenny and Cheick Doucoure on the bench.It was a quiet start with Palace moving the ball around without any pressing.Visit the restaurant serving tasty food at affordable prices just steps away from historic Premier League groundJoe Willock had to receive treatment after picking up a muscular injury but got back on his feet to resume.However it took a brilliant last-ditch clearance from Fabian Schar to deny Newcastle what looked like a certain leveller with Eze set to pounce from close range after a lovely pass from Ismaila Sarr.Newcastle were dealt a blow when Alexander Isak came off worse in a 50-50 with Tyrick Mitchell and ended up hobbling off with a lot of discomfort in the Swiss star’s hip.Harvey Barnes was flung on as his replacement.A closely-fought game saw Palace have the better opportunitiesCredit: ReutersNewcastle lost Alexander Isak to injury and will be sweating over his fitnessCredit: GettyAnd Trevoh Chalobah tried his luck from 30 yards – with the fizzing effort just clearing the bar.Then Toon keeper Nick Pope stuck a leg out to keep out Sarr’s effort from point-blank range after a wonderful centre from Daniel Mumoz — although the assistant flagged offside.Munoz was guilty of winning what surely will be a nomination for miss of the season.As Palace countered following a Newcastle corner, Sarr played the perfect pass towards the back post for Munoz to shoot into an empty net from six yards. But incredibly he put his effort wide!Gordon was the architect behind Newcastle’s openerCredit: ReutersHis shot went in off Guehi, with the strike going down as an own-goalCredit: ReutersNewcastle finally forced Dean Henderson to make a save in the 40th minute when Barnes exchanged passes with Bruno Guimaraes before seeing his angled effort kept out by the Palace keeper.Newcastle moved in front against the run of play seven minutes after the break thanks to a training-ground creativity and a piece of luck.After Barnes drew a foul from Lerma 25 yards from goal on the right, Lewis Hall’s short free-kick was worked right to Tonali who found Gordon sneaking around the back to the byline.His pass into the six-yard box deflected off Guehi for an unfortunate own goal.Munoz made sure he had the final say with a 94th minute equaliserCredit: ReutersThe Colombian was delighted to make such a late impactCredit: ReutersBut Palace were denied from levelling.Sarr got one-on-one with Pope but the Toon keeper saved and Dan Burns’ shot on the follow up from an acute angle was kept out by Munoz.Lerma then saw an effort from the edge of the box deflected wide.Guehi, desperate to make amends for his error, could not quite keep his header down after meeting a cross.READ MORE SUN STORIESPope then managed to push a Sarr shot wide and from the resulting corner Guehi nodded the ball into the path of Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose shot on the turn flashed over.But their equaliser came in dramatic fashion as Munoz fired in a head in the fourth minute of stoppage time.Eddie Howe was hoping to bounce back from last week’s West Ham defeat with a winCredit: ReutersThe point could prove crucial for Oliver Glasner in the race against the dropCredit: Reuters More

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      Nottingham Forest 1 Ipswich 0: Chris Wood penalty the difference as Tricky Trees continue push for European places

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      CHRIS WOOD smashed home a second-half penalty to carve out his place in Forest folklore.The Kiwi striker’s old-fashioned thunderbolt from the spot left Arijanet Muric helpless as the striker drew level with Bryan Roy as Forest’s top Premier League scorer on 24 goals.Nottingham Forest returned to winning ways against IpswichCredit: AlamyChris Wood scored Forest’s winner from the penalty spotCredit: GettyJota Silva won the penalty for Forest in the second halfCredit: ReutersIpswich remain in the Premier League’s relegation zoneCredit: AlamyThat is a fabulous return for the much-travelled 32-year-old, who was seen by many as an uninspiring signing when he arrived from Newcastle for a bargain £15million.However, the veteran hitman has now scored 15 goals in 18 appearances for club and country this season.That is an astonishing return and there was never a hint of doubt in Forest fans’ minds that he would score when he was put on the spot.Ipswich matched Forest for the first 45 minutes but they faded badly as the game became bogged down after Wood’s winner.Read More on FootballYet it all started so promisingly.Morgan Gibbs-White flashed a header into the side-netting as he reacted first to get on the end of Elliot Anderson’s near-post corner.Forest continued to press when Callum Hudson-Odoi’s shot was blocked by Muric and Ryan Yates powered in a shot which Sammy Szmodics cleared for a corner.Yates’ effort looked to be hurtling wide but Szmodics wasn’t to know that and was right not to take any unnecessary risks.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Ipswich grew into the game and came closest to breaking the deadlock midway through a fiercely-contested first half.Leif Davis whipped in a corner and Cameron Burgess powered in a header which beat Matz Sels but Ola Aina was perfectly positioned to hack the ball off the line.Aina shows off his left foot declaring, ‘It’s still hot!!!’Forest responded and Jota Silva glanced a header wide before Gibbs-White failed to generate enough power, allowing Muric to safely smother his low shot.Ipswich were living up to their Tractor Boys image with a couple of agricultural challenges and Axel Tuanzebe collected an early booking for scything down Silva.And Dara O’Shead joined him for dissent before Gibbs-White became Forest’s first sinner when he was booked for fouling Sam Morsy.The game was being bogged down by far too many niggly fouls and both sides lacked a cutting edge.Ipswich proved the point when they passed up a golden chance to take the lead after 33 minutes.Nikola Milenkovic’s sloppy header landed at Liam Delap who set up Omari Hutchinson wide on the right.Fiery second halfHis low shot was beaten out by Sels but Delap’s untimely touch took the ball away from Conor Chaplin just as he seemed certain to score.But whatever Nuno Espirito Santo said at half-time clearly worked because Forest returned with a fire in their belly that Ipswich never matched.Within three minutes of the restart they won a penalty – even if it was on the soft side.Silva jinked his way into the box, Szmodics stuck out a lazy leg – as forwards often do – and the Forest ace took a tumble.Referee Tony Harrington gave himself time to ponder it, then pointed to the spot.VAR Matthew Donohue agreed with his call as Ipswich groaned at the way they had been sucker-punched by the little Portuguese star.Wood makes historyWood stepped up knowing history was in the making.And he didn’t disappoint with an old-fashioned rocket shot which threatened to rip the net as it exploded behind poor Muric.The Ipswich keeper then did brilliantly to keep his side in the game as Forest continued to fly forward.He somehow twisted his body in mid-air to claw Murillo’s header onto his crossbar.Wood charged in for the rebound and went down following a clash with O’Shea.But this time Harrington decided in Ipswich’s favour and VAR confirmed he was right as Wood had made first contact with O’Shea’s boot.Ipswich couldn’t respondYates then had a header brilliantly cleared off the line by Burgess as Town held on grimly.Wood then toppled in the box again but again Harrington decided he had initiated the contact with Jens Cajuste, who clearly nicked the ball.Ipswich had fallen completely out of the game and had managed only two touches in Forest’s box and no shots at goal.Sub Jack Clarke put that right with 20 minutes remaining but, like his team, his shot lacked a killer punch and Sels dealt with it with ease.READ MORE SUN STORIESAs the clock ticked down both managers made a flurry of substitutes to kill any momentum stone dead.And despite having seven minutes of stoppage time the Tractor Boys couldn’t get out of third gear! More

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      Brentford 4 Leicester 1: Van Nistelrooy has work cut out for him as he watches Foxes get thrashed with Schade hat-trick

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      FOR once, nobody could accuse Ruud Van Nistelrooy of having a long face.Before his eyes, the Manchester United thoroughbred was shown the huge task he has in front of him if he is to pull around Leicester’s gallop down the table.Brentford move up to seventh in the Premier League thanks to Kevin Schade’s hat-trickCredit: ReutersNew Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was in the stands to watch the gameCredit: PAFacundo Buonanotte gave Leicester a lead that lasted just four minutesCredit: ReutersYoane Wissa levelled from close range to start the comebackCredit: GettySchade was the match-winner as he produced a stunning displayLeicester had their share of the ball but did not make it countKevin Schade was the main tormentor, with a brilliant hat-trick made up of the sort of finishing Van Nistelrooy used to produce in his days at one of the Premier League’s greatest goalscorers.Not a rookie manager with a lot on his plate, it seems.Nevertheless, each time the cameras cut to the Dutchman sat in the directors’ box sat next to chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha the pair seemed to be smiling.Possibly, the serious business for the new Leicester manager does not begin until he is the one taking the reins.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it was clear that on, as well as off, the field, he is inheriting a mess.That situation had not been helped when the players had decided to mark the departure of Steve Cooper after the defeat Chelsea last week by sticking to their festive plans and heading off for a Christmas party in Copenhagen.The Danish capital is the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, so perhaps a difficult week for the east Midlands club might have been blessed with a fairytale ending.Not a bit of it. It was just very, very Grimm.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBrentford’s Kevin Schade scored his first of the afternoon in the 29th minuteCredit: PAHe bagged another before the break and completed his hat-trick before the hour markCredit: ReutersHaving put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal before kick-off, Van Nistelrooy chose to let caretaker Ben Dawson take charge in a bid to improve on a return of just one point from the last four Premier League games.Van Nistelrooy’s appointment seemed linked more to brief uplifting magic he brought to Manchester United in his brief spell as interim manager than to footballing logic.Leicester stars party in nightclub next to ‘Enzo I miss you’ sign hours after Chelsea loss on night before Cooper sackedAnd that same sparkle seemed to be working when Leicester took the lead in the 22nd minute.Ethan Pinnock was knocked off the ball far too easily by the ever-wily Jamie Vardy and the former England man squared to give Facundo Buonanotte the easiest of tap-ins.That after the winger had already tested Mark Flekken inside two minutes after a poor clearance from the Brentford goalkeeper.However, the appointment of a goalscoring legend as manager remains an interesting one.The one positive feature of the season has been the ease with which Leicester were generally able to find the back of the net.The team had scored in 11 of the 12 Premier League games this season – a tally which could not be bettered anywhere else in the top flight.But, oh the defending! England international Conor Coady and Luke Thomas were given their first starts of the season in a revamped line-up.However, Leicester held onto their lead for less than three minutes and were on their way down and out within six.Schade burst into far too much space down the left channel, centred across the six yard box and the Leicester defence could only watch as Yoane Wissa strode ahead of them to tuck the ball into the back of the net.Then they were at their hapless worst as the ball pin-balled around the Leicester penalty area crying out for somebody in blue to put his boot through it.It was an afternoon to remember for the German forwardCredit: RexInstead, it fell to Schade and he steered it into the net to turn the game on its head.From then on, it was one way traffic.Simple diagonal passes cut Leicester defence into blue ribbons far too easily with Thomas Frank’s cruel decision to field three out-and-out strikers paying dividends with the quality of some of the finishing.Brentford had to wait until an extended period of first-half stoppage time to earn themselves a cushion – and again it was so, so easy.Mikkel Damsgaard had time to thread his pass through for Schade again and the German barely broke stride as he swept the ball into the net from a tight angle with his left foot.Brentford continued the second half as they ended the first, sweeping Leicester before them in wave after wave of dominant attacking football.It took them just 13 minutes to get the fourth, when Nathan Collins curled his cross behind the Leicester defence.Schade left blue shirts in his wake to chase it down and took the time he needed to fire low past exposed Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.A glut of substitutions for both sides did nothing to change the balance of play, with Brentford knocking the ball easily around the edge of the Leicester penalty area to the “Ole”s of their delighted fans.Van Nistelrooy, right, sat next to Leicester chairman Aiyawatt SrivaddhanaprabhaCredit: Reuters“This is embarrassing,” sang the corner packed with Leicester fans hoping for so much better from this new dawn.Even Van Nistelrooy himself had lost that smile, rubbing his chin thoughtfully at what he was watching.Brentford, with their organisation, understanding and stability under Franks have after all become the benchmark for all teams of limited budget wanting to make their way up the table to compete with the big boys.Van Nistelrooy has just three days to address the issues before West Ham come to what could be a powderkeg atmosphere at the King Power Stadium.And when the final whistle blew he was already sat in his chair making notes.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was as if the Beatles anthem they play at the end of the game at Brentford was just for him.“Hey Ruud! Take a bad team and make it better,” the Fab Four seemed to be singing. More

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      Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa restrained by security after clashing with his OWN FANS with supporter booted out of stadium

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      WOLVES keeper Jose Sa was restrained by security after rowing with his own fans as one supporter was escorted out of the stadium.Gary O’Neil’s men trailed Bournemouth 3-1 at half-time when the incident occurred at Molineux.Jose Sa rowed with Wolves fans after the whistle blew for half-timeCredit: ReutersThe Wolves keeper had to be restrained by stadium securityCredit: AFPHe was clearly furious with the supporter, before the fan was escorted out of the groundCredit: AFPA Wolves fan was seen being escorted out following the confrontationCredit: RexSa, whose Wolves side went on to lose 4-2, walked around the goal he had been defending in the first half and proceeded to point and shout at someone in the crowd.Security held him back as they attempted to prevent the Wolves shot-stopper from getting any closer.A fan in a Wolves shirt was then seen being escorted out by security.Trailing 3-1 at the break, the hosts pulled one back in the second half through Jacob Bruun Larsen.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Justin Kluivert then completed his hat-trick to restore Bournemouth’s two-goal advantage – with all three of his strikes coming from the penalty spot.And to make matters worse for Sa, he was the one who gave away the spot kick for a foul on Evanilson.Wanderers came into the game in 17th in the Premier League, above the relegation zone on goal difference.Yet despite their low position in the table, they went into the Bournemouth clash off the back of successive wins.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey claimed a 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Southampton before the international break.And last weekend they claimed a superb 4-1 win at Fulham thanks largely to a wonderful Matheus Cunha brace.Sky Sports make subtle tweak to coverage with equipment change and it’s for a brilliant reasonBut the defeat to Bournemouth saw them drop back into the bottom three as Crystal Palace climbed above them following their last-gasp 1-1 draw with Newcastle.They will now prepare for a run of crunch games against Everton, West Ham, Ipswich and Leicester. More

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      Man Utd star ‘wants to leave club and reunite with former boss’ after being singled-out for criticism by Ruben Amorim

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Joshua Zirkzee reportedly wants to QUIT his new club for a reunion with old boss Thiago Motta at Juventus.Zirkzee, 23, has netted just one goal in 18 appearances following a £36.5million summer move from Bologna.Joshua Zirkzee wants to quit Man Utd for a reunion with old boss Thiago MottaCredit: GettyFormer Bologna gaffer Motta is now in charge at JuventusCredit: AlamyThe Dutch striker failed to nail down a spot in United’s starting XI under either Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy, with new manager Ruben Amorim also unimpressed after a verbal blast last week.And La Gazzetta claims Zirkzee is already eyeing a return to Italy in January.Before his move to Old Trafford, the forward netted 14 goals in 53 games at Bologna.Despite not being particularly prolific, Zirkzee established himself as a key player due to his link-up play and last season he helped Bologna qualify for the Champions League.Zirkzee’s manager during his two years at the club was former Barcelona, Inter Milan and PSG midfielder Motta.He is now gaffer at Serie A giants Juventus.And it’s reckoned Zirkzee is desperate to join Motta in Turin next year.Juventus would also like to strike a deal after remaining the only unbeaten side in Italy’s top flight.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThey are hoping United will agree to let Zirzkee join them on loan for the remainder of the season.And the two clubs could then sit down next summer to negotiate a fee for a permanent move.Ruben Amorim touched by Old Trafford welcome in win over Bodo/Glimt Ruben Amorim has already been critical of ZirkzeeCredit: GettyHowever, United would likely need to sign a replacement before green-lighting the deal.The Red Devils’ recent business has been heavily influenced by PSR and FFP constraints.And United would likely only be able to afford a temporary striker themselves – a rare commodity in the common market.But new manager Amorim has been less than impressed with the striker and could use it as an opportunity to bring in his own man.Speaking after his first match in the dugout, a 1-1 draw with Ipswich, Amorim criticised Zirzkee for failing to understand the basic nature of his role as a No9.Amorim said: “I think that (decision making) is a concern, you don’t need to coach them at this level.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You have to keep the ball and know the momentum to put the ball in front. Sometimes you feel that you can’t keep the ball and you have to put the ball in front.“Then you have like we are in the end of the game, we were around the box with two strikers. Josh has to understand that he has to go to the box to have the crosses.”Ten Hag’s Man Utd signingsThe Dutchman has brought in 21 players since moving to Old Trafford in 20222022-23:Antony, (Ajax) £86mCasemiro, (Real Madrid) £70mLisandro Martinez, (Ajax) £46mTyrell Malacia, (Feyenoord) £13mChristian Eriksen, (Brentford) freeMartin Dubravka, (Newcastle) loanWout Weghorst, (Burnley) loanJack Butland, (Crystal Palace) loanMarcel Sabitzer, (Bayern Munich) loan2023-24:Rasmus Hojlund, (Atalanta) £72mMason Mount, (Chelsea) £60mAndre Onana, (Inter Milan) £47mSofyan Amrabat, (Fiorentina) loanAltay Bayindir, (Fenerbahce) £4.3mJonny Evans, (Leicester) freeSergio Reguilon, (Tottenham) loan2024-25:Leny Yoro, (Lille) £52mManuel Ugarte, (Paris Saint-Germain) £50mMatthijs de Ligt, (Bayern Munich) £45mJoshua Zirkee, (Bologna) £36.5mNoussair Mazraoui, (Bayern Munich) £12.8m More

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      Sky Sports make subtle tweak to coverage with equipment change and it’s for a brilliant reason

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      SKY SPORTS made a superb tweak to their coverage on Saturday afternoon.Soccer Saturday saw presenter Simon Thomas go around the grounds to the various reporters at the Premier League matches.The tweak made for a brilliant addition to the broadcastAnd viewers were treated to a small change to the usual broadcast in a nod to Movember.Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.Acknowledging the event, Sky Sports attached moustaches to their branded microphones.It could be seen on ex-Everton and Liverpool forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk’s mic at the Gtech Community Stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Sky Sports presenter Lynsey Hooper, who also had a moustache on her mic, took a moment to explain the reason behind it.She said: “You may notice as well that we have new microphones today.”I’ll get more chat from Courtney later but for now I just wanted to show these off because they are to celebrate the fundraising efforts of everyone involved with Movember this month, including our very own Simon Thomas.”So we will have the microphones up to show those off.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSky Sports made the subtle change for their coverage on SaturdayCredit: Sky SportsHooper and Sweetman-Kirk were reporting at Brentford’s clash with Leicester.New Foxes manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was in the stands to watch his side on Saturday, but was not in charge for the match.Ruben Amorim hints at part of Man Utd job he already hates in tense statement at end of Sky Sports interview His first official game as Steve Cooper’s successor comes on Tuesday at home to West Ham.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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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Action on NOW as Crystal Palace face Newcastle plus Forest vs Ipswich – latest updates

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns to the big screens and SunSport will keep fans notified on each goal as they fly in!Newcastle are hoping to bounce back from their West Ham loss with a win against London outfit Crystal Palace.New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy watches from the stands as the Foxes travel to mid-table Brentford.Nottingham Forest will be looking to stop the rot against Ipswich after back-to-back defeats.While Bournemouth take on a Wolves side who are fresh from thumping Fulham.Kick-off times: 3pm GMTLive stream/TV: None are televised in the UK due to blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKEEP up with all the scores and results from the Premier League with our live blog below…Graham Hill’s half time report from MolineuxIn a game featuring two Bournemouth penalties, Wolves were not happy to see a couple of appeals of their own turned down in what has been a frantic first half.Justin Kluivert struck twice from the spot with Milos Kerkez netting in between. Jorgan Stand Larsen put Wolves back on level terms after Bournemouth’s first penalty was given after only 56 seconds.Ref Peter Bankes and VAR official Paul Tierney are taking centre stage as the Cherries have dominated so far – they could have had more than three. But Wolves still look capable of clawing their way back into this after a strong finish to the half.Copy linkCopiedHalf time thought from Justin Allen at Selhurst ParkCrystal Palace have been the better side as the two teams head for their half-time break.Daniel Munoz will surely be nominated for miss of the season after the Palace ace somehow shoti wide from six yards after a swift counter saw him teed up perfectly by Ismaila Sarr.Also a goal-saving interception from Fabian Schar denied Eberechi Eze after he was set to pounce from close range after Sarr’s pass.Toon offered little going forward and Alexander Isak had to hobble off after just 12 minutes with a hip injury with Harvey Barnes replacing him.A lot for Eddie Howe to ponder during the next 15 minutes.Copy linkCopiedThe half time view from Graeme Bryce at the City GroundAfter a promising start the game has kind of fizzled out here.There is plenty of thud and blunder and loads of niggly fouls and injuries to disrupt the flow.But good scoring chances have been few and far between as this pair slog it out in the middle of the park mainly.It’s certainly not one for the purists.Copy linkCopiedPremier League – half time scoresBrentford 3-1 LeicesterCrystal Palace 0-0 NewcastleNottingham Forest 0-0 IpswichWolves 1-3 BournemouthCopy linkCopiedHT! Wolves 1-3 BournemouthAn incredible start to this one but just the four goals at the break.Boos ringing round Molineux – ouch!Copy linkCopiedHT! Brentford 3-1 LeicesterThe Bees fell behind but go in with a comfortable cushion at the break.They just love playing at home.Copy linkCopied45+8 – GOAL!! BRENTFORD 3-1 LeicesterAnother Brentford goal at the G-tech – and a second for KEVIN SCHADE!He’s slipped through into the box by Damsgaard but his first touch takes him away from goal.As poor as that was, his second touch was different class, clipping it over the onrushing keeper, across goal and in off the far post.Copy linkCopiedHT! Crystal Palace 0-0 NewcastleNo goals, no quality, no shots on target, no point coming back out for the second half really.Alexander Isak went off with an injury in that first half. Not good for Newcastle.Rubbish game.Copy linkCopiedHT! Nottingham Forest 0-0 IpswichGoalless first half at the City Ground but not without its chances.10 points and 11 places between them in the table but can’t split them as of yet.Copy linkCopiedNo, how’s he missed that?That is an absolute shocker of a miss at Selhurst Park.And I mean SHOCKING.It would’ve capped off a splendid counter attack for the home side, from one end of the park to the other.Sarr fires it across goal and Daniel Munoz just has to tap home from a few yards out.Somehow, he misses the target altogether!Copy linkCopiedLatest scoresBrentford 2-1 LeicesterCrystal Palace 0-0 NewcastleNottingham Forest 0-0 IpswichWolves 1-3 BournemouthCopy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Justin Allen at Selhurst ParkA worrying opening 25 minutes here at Selhurst Park for Newcastle.Alexander Isak has hobbled off with what appears to be a hip injury after a 50-50 clash with Tyrick Mitchell.Joelinton and Joe Willock have also had to receive treatment.The closest to a breakthrough came for Crystal Palace but Fabian Schar superbly cleared with Eberechi Eze set to pounce from close range after a lovely ball from Ismaila Sarr.Copy linkCopiedThe view from Graeme Bryce at the City GroundIt’s been a frantic start here with a lot of huffing and puffing which has so far produced nothing!Morgan Gibbs-White glanced a header into the side-net from an Anderson corner and Sammy Szmodics made a goal line clearance to deny Ryan Yates.At the other end Ola Aina was in the right place at the right time to clear Cameron Burgess’s header off the line.It’s end-to-end basketball style here!Copy linkCopiedThe view from Graham Hill at MolineuxIt’s been a crazy start at Molineux with Bournemouth scoring three goals in the first 18 minutes – including two Justin Kluivert penalties on his 50th appearance for the club. Milos Kerkez fired another goal in between – but Wolves have been a shambles at the back, and their fans are letting them know all about it. Bournemouth’s third was controversial as Wolves keeper Jose Sa kicked Evanilson as he tried to clear the ball – but a VAR check ruled it was a penalty. As we stand, it’s 3-1 to the Cherries, but expect more goals.Copy linkCopied29 – GOAL!! BRENTFORD 2-1 LeicesterAnd just like that, Brentford are now ahead!A fast-flowing move through the thirds as Potter and Wissa combine to play Mbeumo in, inside the box on the right.He maybe should have went for goal but cut it across the box but nobody could make contact – though KEVIN SCHADE coming in from the left fires low and hard at the near post and finds the net.Copy linkCopiedOn courseSix goals across the league after less than half an hour.On course for the 15+ I predicted pre-match.These two other 0-0s won’t finish that way either.Copy linkCopied25 – GOAL!! BRENTFORD 1-1 LeicesterThat lead didn’t last long as YOANE WISSA equalises immediately.Schade is sent clear down the left with a peach of a pass and he fires across goal for Wissa to tap home from eight yards.Copy linkCopiedRuud not toA wee smile for Ruud van Nistelrooy after that opener…Copy linkCopied21 – GOAL!! Brentford 0-1 LEICESTERThe Foxes take the lead at the G-Tech and FACUNDO BUONANOTTE has it.Ethan Pinnock looks to be in control of a through ball looking for Vardy but the defending from him is as weak as you know what.He stumbles and Vardy knocks the ball across goal and Buonanotte can’t miss from a couple of yards out.The Ruud van Nistelrooy impact already…Copy linkCopied18 – GOAL!! Wolves 1-3 BOURNEMOUTHJUSTIN KLUIVERT from the spot again and Bournemouth have three already.In truth, they probably could have a couple more too. Gary O’Neil needs to change something and FAST.This one is a real mess as Wolves try to play out from the back but Jose Sa is charged down by Evanilson who has been sprinting around from the first second.He’s brought down, VAR called the ref over to check and he needed one look.Kluivert this time putting more power on it, beating Sa for power as the keeper went the right way. Copy linkCopiedPENALTY BOURNEMOUTH!A chance to go 3-1 up after a quarter of an hour…Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECK AT MOLINEUXIt’s for another Bournemouth penalty….Copy linkCopied8 – GOAL!! Wolves 1-2 BOURNEMOUTHWhat a terrific start at Molineux!Christie and Evanilson combine superbly after a high press sees Bournemouth win the ball back.It’s worked out to the left and MILOS KERKEZ makes an overlapping run into the box before firing low at goal.It looks like it’s taken quick a deflection but by the look on his face, he could not care one jot.Some start!Copy linkCopiedElsewhereNo, it’s not just Molineux we’re covering.But there’s not too much happening elsewhere at the minute.Copy linkCopied5 – GOAL!! WOLVES 1-1 BournemouthWhat a fantastic response from Wolves, just seconds after going behind.Matheus Cunha drives through the middle of the park before feeding Bellegarde out on the right.He whips a terrific ball into the box where JORGEN STRAND LARSEN finds himself all alone, 10 yards out and powers a header beyond the keeper. Some start!Copy linkCopied More