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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

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      Nottingham Forest 3 West Ham 0: Hosts up to THIRD in Premier League as remarkable season goes on with Hammers mauling

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      NOTTINGHAM Forest are partying like it’s 1998-1999 – as West Ham lost their way more ways than one.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side recorded a third successive victory – all of them coming with the suspended Forest manager sitting in the stands.Chris Wood was on target for his eighth goal of the Premier League campaignCredit: AlamyEdson Alvarez was sent off in the first half for two yellow cardsCredit: GettyCallum Hudson-Odoi made it 2-0 with a curling effortCredit: GettyThe victory has lifted Nottingham Forest to third in the Premier LeagueCredit: PAMaybe he should stay there even though his ban is now officially completedThis victory took Forest to third place in the Premier League table – the first time they had reached those lofty heights in 26 years when Dave Bassett was in charge at the City Ground in August 1998.But this was a statement victory that leaves Forest six points behind leaders Liverpool.Chris Wood found the net yet again – and the Kiwi striker has now scored eight goals this season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe has also netted in his last four league games – as well as scoring for New Zealand in the international break.But West Ham only have themselves to blame for this after Edson Alvarez was sent off for bringing down Anthony Elanga.It was his second yellow after being cautioned for pulling back Forest defender Murillo.But bizarrely, Alvarez seemed to lose his way, as well as his head.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe walked straight past the tunnel and headed on towards the Trent End before an official told had to tell him to turn back.Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui must surely be doubly frustrated at Alvarez’s dismissal, considering he did exactly the same thing in the Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool six weeks ago. ‘I’ve never seen anything like this’ – Boss pushes Marcelo back to bench after Brazil legend REFUSES his pre-sub tacticsThe Mexican’s record now reads, five yellows and two reds in seven games.It could have been worse as Guido Rodriguez was lucky not to be red-carded after going through the back of Morgan Gibbs-White just outside the penalty area after 18 minutes.He was subbed at half-time as a precaution.But Forest were on fire and they made the most of playing against ten men after the break.Wood headed Forest into the lead after 28 minutes when he converted an Alex Moreno cross.But he summed up the team ethic of Nuno’s squad by clearing off the line from Lucas Paqueta just before the break.Callum Hudson-Odoi stepped up on the hour to score Forest’s second.Elliott Anderson made an immediate impact as a sub on the hour, winning a free-kick and using it to set up Hudson-Odoi, whose shot took a deflection off Konstantinos Mavropanos’ head before finding the top corner.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was exhibition stuff from Forest – and Ola Aina scored his first goal of the season with a spectacular left-foot drive from 25 yards. Skipper Ryan Yates then had a goal ruled out by VARBut Forest almost grabbed a fourth with the last kick of the game as sub-Ramon Sosa brought a flying save from Lukasz Fabianski.Ola Aina scored a fantastic third for the hostsCredit: GettyThe result had the home side supporters in huge celebrationCredit: PAPressure is mounting on Julen LopeteguiCredit: Getty More

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      Bournemouth 2 Man City 1: Guardiola and Co dealt major title blow after shock first Premier League defeat in 11 MONTHS

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      PEP GUARDIOLA’S imperious champions were brought down to earth by little Bournemouth.The Blues sank to their first Premier League defeat in 32 matches – and they can have no complaints.Antoine Semenyo fired beyond Ederson to give Bournemouth the leadCredit: GettyIt is the Bournemouth forward’s fourth Premier League goal of the seasonCredit: RexEvanilson scored Bournemouth’s second goal of the game in the 64th minuteCredit: AFPThe Brazilian put Bournemouth in complete control as they earned a memorable winCredit: RexIt is Manchester City’s first league defeat since December last yearCredit: ReutersFor Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth must now be taken seriously in the Premier League – and you had better believe it.The sensational Antoine Semenyo fired the Cherries ahead in the first half and Brazilian Evanilson added a second just after the hour.Josko Gvardiol pulled a late goal back but Guardiola can have no complaints because they were second best for most of the match.They didn’t muster a shot on target until ten minutes from time and Gvardiol’s header was their second.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd to think this followed Bournemouth’s unthinkable victory over Arsenal on the same pitch two weeks ago.That day the Gunners’ own undefeated run was shot down 2-0 after they suffered a first-half sending off.But there was no helping hand for the hosts this time because this was no ordinary day out at the seaside for Guardiola and his merry, supposedly depleted, men.Pep had been talking up a serious injury list – and an irritating Carabao Cup defeat at Spurs had their trophy-laden gaffer worried.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPep Guardiola suffered a frustrating afternoon at the Vitality StadiumCredit: RexMan City have fallen behind Liverpool in the title raceCredit: GettyBut maybe he was just telling porky pies because Kyle Walker was surprisingly back in the starting line-up with Kevin de Bruyne on the bench.And of course it does help team morale when you can recall a robotic goal machine in Erling Haaland.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsHaaland stepped off the coach with 74 Premier League goals in his pockets from 75 games with 11 of them arriving this season alone.The Norwegian monster was “rested” at Tottenham with this fixture in mind – even if it was against little old Bournemouth.Then again, the striker’s goalscoring record of just one in four league meetings against the minnows isn’t one of his best stats.Guardiola’s unbeaten league leaders had won their previous 14 top-flight games against the Cherries, scoring over three goals per match.Even worse, Bournemouth had never beaten City in their 20 league meetings – a record for most matches lost against the same opponent in the top four tiers.But there again the hosts couldn’t be underestimated having just ended Arsenal’s undefeated league campaign on the same grass last time out.And a fighting late, late draw at Aston Villa last weekend served notice that Andoni Iraola’s boys are now serious top-flight opposition.Just a minute after The Last Post was beautifully played by a military bugler, the Cherries came so close to posting the first goal.Bournemouth soaked up Man City pressure to secure a famous victorySemenyo produced a Player of the Match display to inspire Bournemouth’s winOasis songwriter and Man City fan Noel Gallagher looked on in angerCredit: ReutersMarcus Tavernier robbed former Cherries star Nathan Ake in midfield and set Semenyo racing clear.Semenyo’s drive was blocked by goalkeeper Ederson, who reacted superbly keeping out Justin Kluivert’s follow-up shot with his outstretched leg.Iraola had instructed his team to go full-out from the off to try and score first because they hadn’t notched a goal in the first 15 minutes all season.And Semenyo followed his orders immaculately when he put the Cherries deservedly ahead on nine minutes.Milos Kerkez brushed past Phil Foden down the left wing before he picked out Semenyo.The ball was behind the Ghana striker but he had time to spin round and strike his fourth goal of the campaign into the far corner.Semenyo is the new Premier League shooting sensation with only Haaland having more shots on goal than him this campaign.And to be fair Haaland was virtually a spectator as the hosts kept his defence on the back foot in the opening 20 minutes.But that was never going to last and alarm bells were soon ringing in the home defence when Foden picked the Norwegian out at the back stick.The blonde giant rose highest but instead of trying for goal he headed the ball sideways and Bernardo Silva couldn’t reach it.Bournemouth nearly shook their mighty visitors with a second goal straight after the break.A long ball over the top reached the ever-dangerous Semenyo but when he took a bad touch Evanilson took on shooting duties.Luckily for the Blues, Ederson was alive to the danger and diverted the Brazilian forward’s shot for a corner.City responded well and should have levelled on 51 minutes but Foden pulled his effort wide from Matheus Nunes’ pass.The visitors were concerned just before the hour when Haaland was injured in a clash with Lewis Cook.Cook apologised to the Norwegian who received no sympathy from the home fans who sang “You will be crying in a minute”.Up popped Semenyo again when he left Walker on the deck before he charged forward and saw his shot deflected wide.But Evanilson then did make it 2-0 as Kerkez turned provider again before the Brazilian slotted home.City pulled a goal back eight minutes from time when Gvardiol’s headed Ilkay Gundogan’s cross into the top corner.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Blues scented a comeback and should have escaped with a draw but Haaland had a header cleared off the line in stoppage time.But this spirited Bournemouth bunch deserved their most famous victory in the club’s history. 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      Liverpool 2 Brighton 1: Reds go top of Premier League after two goals in three second-half minutes seal comeback win

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      MO SALAH produced the brilliant, signature strike that sent Liverpool to the top after a first half display that was strictly rock-bottom.For the first 45 minutes Fabian Hurzeler’s side ripped away all the gloss of Arne Slot’s start as Liverpool’s new manager.Mo Salah curls a trademark effort into the back of netCredit: PAThe Egyptian celebrates his brilliant effortCredit: ReutersFerdi Kadioglu grabbed a stunning opener, Brighton could have been at least three ahead and the Kop, along with boss Slot, looked on in disbelief for this game could easily have been all over by the break.But Slot’s players re-emerged as different animals.Cody Gakpo equalised with a deep cross, Darwin Nunez confusing the issue in the Seagulls box and two minutes later there was Salah, weaving into the box and delivering – just as he had done on 161 previous occasions in his glittering Prem career at Anfield.Plenty had believed going into this clash that Liverpool’s results since Slot came in had patched over deficiencies, especially in a newly-constructed midfield.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThose theories gained weight during a shockingly passive first-half as their opponents played through them time after time.They were also sloppy right from the start, Trent Alexander-Arnold carelessly conceding possession in only the third minute.True enough, Darwin Nunez could have put them ahead shortly afterwards thanks to a moment of individual brilliance.His spinning flick to get clear on the half-way line was pure Lionel Messi – seriously – and spurted 35 yards before cutting onto his favourite right foot.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCody Gakpo high-fives Darwin Nunez after equalisingCredit: ReutersHis strike was excellent, too, but Bart Verbruggen read the intent of the enigmatic forward.But that was about it in a first-half display that was miles below the levels that had taken them so high and so fast since Slot.Jamie Carragher and Theo Walcott have awkward ‘Thierry Henry moment’ live on Sky Sports after Arsenal vs LiverpoolThe Seagulls were slick, confident, highly organised and ever-ready to hit their opponents on the break.Exactly that tactic brought them the opener 15 minutes in as Kaoru Mitoma found himself with loads of space on the left flank.Danny Welbeck luckily flicked the ball across the face of the  box but there was nothing fortuitous about Ferdi Kadioglu’s shot.The Turkish right-back brought in from Fenerbache for £25m this summer ripped it beyond Caoimhin Kelleher to claim his first ever Prem strike.Even Slot’s attacking machine mainly malfunctioned, Alexander-Arnold over-hitting a simple pass from the edge of the Brighton box to Salah’s frustration.Brighton only wanted more Reds blood and came so close to spilling it again in the 27th minute.Midfielder Jack Hinshelwood sent forward a brilliant pass for Georginio Rutter who found himself one-on-one with Kelleher.The £40m buy from Leeds United stumbled slightly in the heat of the moment, his left footer lacking fire, Alisson’s Republic of Ireland understudy taking centre stage to block.Ferdi Kadioglu fires Brighton in frontCredit: AlamyKadioglu, 25, celebrates his openerCredit: PAKadioglu should then have grabbed his second, the defence all over the place again but he blazed over.A 20-yard Welbeck free-kick slipped a foot wide of Kelleher’s left hand post.Slot, surely will have been in shock.The Kop certainly were, especially when Alexis Mac Allister tripped former Manchester United striker Welbeck, VAR easing their increasing agonies a little by confirming the challenge was just outside the penalty area.The Argentinian was booked but if there was relief there, Ibrahima Konate picked up what looked like a bad shoulder injury of half-time, Joe Gomez replacing him after the break.There can’t have been any double Dutch from Slot during that interval when surely he will have been firing rockets around the dressing room.For his players finally showed all the intensity that had been so sadly lacking, Gomez starting the assault with a header straight at Verbruggen.Liverpool were now right in the visitor’s faces but Virgil van Dijk wasted a glorious opportunity, moving forward to meet Alexander-Arnold’s deep cross.Had he met it with his head the score would surely have been levelled but instead the home captain completely messed up with an attempted volley.Salah suddenly emerged after utter anonymity, Verbruggen reacted bravely to grab at his feet.But Liverpool had momentum now, Slot adding to it with the fresh legs of Curtis Jones and Luis Diaz.An equaliser always looked on the cards after Liverpool had found themselves again and Gakpo provided it in the 70th minute.He rose to meet Gakpo’s deep cross and while he claimed the goal it was granted to the Dutchman, Verbruggen distracted by the striker’s presence.The stage was set for Anfield’s Egyptian king and the finish he produced was truly majestic.READ MORE SUN STORIESJones, who had replaced Mac Allister, drove forward and central defender Jan Paul van Hecke didn’t spot the danger.He stayed too deep, Salah sprinted at him – and then he was gone, cutting inside to deliver a fabulous strike into the far top corner. 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