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      Ismaila Sarr pays classy tribute to injured team-mate Jean-Philippe Mateta with goal celebration against Ipswich

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      THE EAGLES seemed more interested in a trip to ‘Marbs’ than a flight up the table as they made heavy work of breaching the Premier League’s third worst defence.With no competitive fixtures for three weeks, Oliver Glasner is taking his troops to Marbella on Monday for a warm weather training camp.Ismaila Sarr emulates Mateta’s celebration after grabbing the winnerCredit: ReutersThomas Tuchel watches on from the stands at Selhurst ParkCredit: GettyYet it looked like his in-form Palace players were already on the Spanish beaches as they struggled to get into gear against struggling Ipswich and find the Costa del Goal.Their blushes were only spared when Ismaila Sarr struck in the 82nd minute with his eighth goal in the League this season – paying tribute to injured team-mate Jean-Philippe Mateta in the process.This was meant to be the day that Eddie Nketiah stepped into the spotlight, with top scorer Mateta sidelined by the nasty facial injury he suffered against Millwall in the FA Cup.With Mateta linked by the French media with a £40million move to Manchester United in the summer, there was even more incentive for the 25-year-old to make his mark on his first Premier League start since November 2.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLManager Glasner is well aware that Nketiah has struggled since his £25million summer transfer from Arsenal, but he told his young striker not to feel any pressure, and that he had earned his chance.However, the tone was set from the second minute when Nketiah was released by a delicious pass from Adam Wharton. He delayed pulling the trigger and ended up seeing his shot blocked by goalkeeper Alex Palmer.The form book pointed to a win for Palace, who had won seven of their last nine games in all competitions and who were aiming to win four consecutive fixtures in all competitions for the first time since 2020.The omens were not great for third from bottom Ipswich, as The Eagles had not lost any of their last 18 Premier League home games against sides starting the day in the relegation zone for eight years.Most read in SportThis was a match in which Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys were desperate to close the gap on 17th-placed Wolves, but in the end, they couldn’t capitalise on a sluggish Palace performance and secure their first Premier League win in 2025.The Palace winner was rough luck on Palmer, who had dealt with whatever Palace could throw at him, but he was finally beaten when Sarr pounced on a loose ball and dinked it over the goalkeeper’s diving body and into the net.Palace were always going to miss Mateta, who has scored 12 times for Palace in 27 Premier League appearances this term – leading to Palace boss Oliver Glasner dubbing him the “best finisher” he’s worked with.Max Fosh tries SHREDDING yellow card after being booked by ex-Premier League ref in Sidemen vs YouTube All Stars clashMateta will at least be joining his team-mates on Monday for their visit to Spain, although he will train alone.Nketiah – on a run of two goals in his last two matches – was one of four changes to the Palace side, as Adam Wharton, Dean Henderson and Tyrick Mitchell returned.Ipswich came into the game with a stack of injuries and made three changes, with Luke Woolfenden, Kalvin Phillips and Julio Enciso all starting.It was a lively opening as after Nketiah’s miss, Ipswich broke down the left and when Leif Davis crossed it needed a good save from Dean Henderson to keep out Jaden Philogene’s effort at the far post.This was the first top-flight meeting between the sides at Selhurst Park since Palace’s 3-0 win in November 1994, and as the game settled, the hosts took control.Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts wipes out Jean-Philippe Mateta in the FA Cup last weekendCredit: ReutersJefferson Lerma fired just wide from 20 yards after 14 minutes, then Eberechi Eze saw a free kick well defended by the wall.Eze was denied again soon after when Jacob Greaves, who picked up an early booking for pulling back Sarr, made a vital lunge to block his shot from eight yards.Eze was guilty of trying to dribble the ball out of defence and when he lost out to Julio Enciso, Henderson again produced an important save.It was that man Eze in the thick of the action soon after the break, when his shot from the edge of the box took a deflection to loop beyond Palmer before bouncing off the post.Ipswich have scored only 26 goals in the top flight this season but they had their chances.As the hour mark came, Enciso’s tame shot from distance was followed with a goalmouth scramble that needed Sarr to hook the ball off the line.It was end to end, and Palmer made an acrobatic save to turn away another deflected Eze shot, before Daniel Munoz produced a poor finish by shooting at the goalkeeper’s legs rather than lifting the ball towards goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESBen Johnson headed over the bar for Ipswich when he might have taken more time and trouble, but it was not going to be Ipswich’s day.Just when you thought the visitors might snatch a point from their trip to South London, Sarr showed his team-mates who it should be done, keeping a calm head to finish beyond the advancing goalkeeper to give the home fans a mixture of joy and relief at finally getting over the line.The Tractor Boys are now five points from safetyCredit: Reuters More

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      Liverpool 3 Southampton 1: Darwin Nunez sparks Reds comeback after narrowly avoiding red card in first half disaster

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      DARWIN Nunez and VAR were the controversial heroes as Liverpool moved 16 points clear at the top of the table.The fiery Uruguayan striker escaped a red card by the skin of his teeth in first-half stoppage time shortly after Alisson and Virgil Van Dijk had gifted Southampton the lead.Darwin Nunez sparked Liverpool’s comeback against SouthamptonCredit: AFPHe was lucky not to be sent off in the first halfCredit: ReutersWill Smallbone gave Southampton an unlikely lead at AnfieldCredit: PAArne Slot had to watch on from the stands due to his pitchside banCredit: PAMohamed Salah netted a penalty to put Liverpool aheadCredit: GettyHe then struck again from the spot to seal the winCredit: RexJust as in Paris on Wednesday night, when Ibrahima Konate was lucky not to be sent off before the Reds stole victory, VAR gave Arne Slot’s men a mighty let-off – and then a final helping hand.Wthin nine minutes of the restart Nunez had completely turned the game.First he turned in Luis Diaz’s cross, then he tempted Saints goalscorer Will Smallbone into a rash challenge in the box.Mo Salah, Mr Reliable to Nunez’s Captain Chaos, scored from the spot.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Salah stepped up to convert another penalty when VAR Matt Donohoe told referee Lewis Smith to look at Southampton substitute Yukinai Sugawara’s handball in the box.Kop boss Arne Slot was watching from the stands again as he served the second-match of his ban for his comments to referee Michael Oliver after the Merseyside derby.After warning the experienced Oliver that he would blame him if his side failed to win the title, Slot had cause to be grateful to rookie officials.Smith was refereeing his seventh Premier League game and Donohue had only taken charge of two top-flight games himself.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt won’t only be Arsenal fans wondering if Liverpool’s name is on the trophy after this.Liverpool ended a frustrating first half by conceding a ridiculous goal and they could – perhaps should – have been a man down, too.Max Fosh tries SHREDDING yellow card after being booked by ex-Premier League ref in Sidemen vs YouTube All Stars clashSmallbone turned hero to villain as he gave away a penaltyCredit: ReutersSlot was much happier after the full time whistleCredit: RexIf VAR had asked referee Lewis to have another look at Darwin Nunez’s wild kick on Walker-Peters, he would have been well within his rights to dismiss the Reds striker.It would have been an awful end to a half that had threatened to begin so well for the runaway league leaders.Curtis Jones had a shot blocked inside the first minute and should have hit the target with a very presentable chance before there were six on the clock.Southampton barely left their half in the opening 20 minutes and then lost captain Jan Bednarek following a clash of heads with his own full back Ryan Manning.Yet the visitors immediately enjoyed a good spell, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Mateus Fernandes asking Alisson to make the first saves of the match.Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale denied Trent Alexander-Arnold from a narrow angle and Nunez failed to test him with a turn and shot.Liverpool returned to dominating possession and territory yet could not move the ball quickly enough to create really clear-cut openings.The Saints were also defending well, throwing their bodies into blocking shots and crosses. Manning was particularly committed.And the visitors’ refusal to fit into the narrative of a comfortable Liverpool win was rewarded in stoppage-time.As Van Dijk tried to shepherd the ball back to Alisson with Smallbone on his back, the Liverpool players got in each other’s way. In the resulting confusion Smallbone tucked the ball neatly under the Reds’ keeper and into the net.There was still time for Nunez’s lucky escape. The way he brought down Walker-Peters was not an attempt to play the ball, it was a petulant kick. Violent conduct, in other words..VAR took a long hard look but then decided that Lewis’ initial verdict of yellow card was not so outrageous that it needed correcting.It was not much of a shock that Slot made a triple change at the break.The big surprise was Nunez not being one of those to make way.Harvey Elliott almost repeated his incredible entrance to proceedings at the Parc des Princes when he fired in a shot, only for Ramsdale to make an excellent stop.And Slot’s faith in the Uruguayan was soon justified in spectacular style. Luis Diaz made a fabulous run down the left, beating Walker-Peters and pulling it back from the byline.And there was Nunez to tuck in a neat striker’s finish.Unbelievably, Liverpool’s No.9 then turned provider. Smallbone’s challenge on Nunez was clumsy and probably unnecessary. Lewis pointed to the spot and Salah beat Ramsdale’s dive with an excellent penalty.Southampton were understandably deflated. Boss Ivan Juric tried to breathe new life into them by making a double change, bringing on Yukinari Sugawara and Cameron Archer for the ineffective Tyler Dibling and Albert Gronbaek.Liverpool looked as if they were happy to play the game out for a single-goal victory and conserve energy for the PSG return on Tuesday.But they were warned it was a bad idea when Archer escaped and Alisson had to make a decent stop.At the other end Salah fluffed an excellent chance to kill off the game and you wondered whether it would prove costly.Elliott shot wide but little else happened until Juric rolled the dice by throwing on big Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo.Instead, VAR and Salah settled the game.Diaz did well, put pressure on Sugawara but arguably pushed him before the Japanese international moved the ball out of his reach with his arm.Donohue summoned Smith to the monitor and the verdict was penalty.Salah scored again.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere was still time for Liverpool sub Jarell Quansah to pull back Walker-Peters and not be penalised.But Arsenal and the rest are running out of road to halt the Reds juggernaut as it chugs towards the title.Yukinari Sugawara handled the ball in a jostle with Luis DiazCredit: AFPReferee Lewis Smith gave the penalty after being sent to the screen by VARCredit: PA More

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      Brighton 2 Fulham 1: Joao Pedro’s 97th minute penalty ramps up Seagulls’ European hopes as Cottagers left heartbroken

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      JOAO PEDRO fired home the winning penalty as Brighton were awarded a last-gasp spot-kick after the fifth and final minute of injury time. Referee Sam Barrott pointed to the spot 30 seconds after injury time was up, after what looked like a soft foul from Harrison Reed on Pedro. Joao Pedro slotted home his last-gasp penalty winnerCredit: ReutersPedro races away in joy after nicking victory for BrightonCredit: PAThe Seagulls’ forward was floored as he won the decisive spot-kickCredit: PAPedro stepped up and ended Brighton’s curse against Fulham, having never won in all of their previous nine Premier League meetings. In the first-half Jan Paul van Hecke had cancelled out Raul Jimenez’s opener as nothing could separate these two Europe chasers. Alex Iwobi did brilliantly to set up the opener, charging beyond Pervis Estupinan to fire an inch-perfect cross to Jimenez to hammer home at the near post on 36 minutes. Jimenez, who clearly hasn’t quite mastered the art of a back-flip, opted for a dive into the air and then a forward roll. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSupporters on both sides were worried he was about to land on the very noggin which suffered a fractured skull in 2020. The celebration wasn’t pretty, but Fulham fans won’t care with the Mexican striker making it ten goals in the Premier League this season. The lead lasted just five-minutes though with Paul van Hecke to Brighton’s rescue with a stunning header on 42 minutes. The Dutch defender stormed into the box and headed back Yasin Ayari’s free-kick the other way, well beyond Bernd Leno.  Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBrighton burst out the traps after the break with Kaoru Mitoma having a goal chalked off for Yankuba Minteh offside in the build up on 54 minutes, which VAR agreed with.The hosts hit back again with a Pedro cross headed back across goal by Minteh, who tried to find Mitoma but the Japan winger was unable to make the crucial touch. Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersLivid Brighton fans roared that they should have been given a penalty after Pervis Estupinan was tripped in the box by Timothy Castagne, but VAR concurred with referee Barrott’s decision not to award it. The flag went up for offside as Simon Adingra unleashed a low drive into the net in what looked like a dramatic late winner with two minutes of normal time to spare. Jan Paul van Hecke hails his equaliserCredit: ReutersJan Paul van Hecke levels for Brighton just before the breakCredit: ReutersBrighton chief Fabian Hurzeler made changes during the Prem clashCredit: GettyRaul Jimenez takes the plaudits after his Fulham openerCredit: GettyFulham chief Marco Silva watches on during a tight first halfCredit: Rex-Local boxer Harlem Eubank shows off the IBF intercontinental welterweight title he won against Tyrone McKenna at the Brighton Centre on Friday.Credit: ReutersRaul Jimenez slid Fulham in front on 35 minutesCredit: Getty More

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      Logan Paul ‘suplexes’ Joe Weller with WWE-style celebration before goal of his own in Sidemen vs YouTube All Stars

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      LOGAN Paul is putting on a show in front of a sold-out crowd at the Sidemen Charity Match.Over the top celebrations are a key part of the Sidemen Charity Match, and Paul has just entered a contender for the best yet.KSI is the face of the SidemenCredit: alamyPaul is an experienced wrestlerCredit: gettyLogan Paul grabs Joe Weller by the Wembley touchlineLogan Paul flips his team-mate over his headJoe Weller is pole-axed as Logan Paul completes the wrestling move by grabbing his legAfter Joe Weller scored his early goal, Paul celebrated by following him to the byline and ‘suplexing’ the goalscorer.Weller was evidently winded, staying down to catch his breath after hitting the floor.The move drew rapturous applause from the supporters.Paul has experience with wrestling – he was a successful wrestler in high school, and has appeared with WWE.Read more footballBut he also showed his prowess at football by scoring later in the game.The dramatic match ended 9-9 with iShowSpeed sealing the win for the All Stars with the decisive penalty in the shootout.Weller and Paul have close to 30million subscribers between their respective YouTube channels.Accompanying them on the pitch are the seven founding members of the Sidemen and a variety of other content creators and celebrities.Most read in FootballThis year’s Sidemen Charity Match is an all action affair, producing eight goals before halftime.The occasion is raising money for Bright Side and Children in Need.Having sold out Wembley Stadium and landed sponsorships from companies including Qatar Airways and Footasylum, they will be set to raise record amounts.Luke Littler in brand new business venture as darts star, 17, teams up with SidemenPast editions of the match, held at St Mary’s Stadium, The Valley, and the London Stadium, have been incredibly successful, raising £2.4 million in 2024.Charities supported in the past include the Campaign Against Living Miserably, Young Minds, and the NSPCC.Rapper AJ Tracy played the match’s halftime show. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Liverpool LOSING at home to Southampton after Man City lose again to Forest – latest

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      MATCHWEEK 28 of the Premier League is full of blockbuster action!Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City kicked off the weekend as the top four rivals clashed in the early kick off.Callum Hudson-Odoi would break the deadlock between the two sides with a near-post strike on the 83rd minute. The standout 3pm match sees Prem leaders Liverpool welcome struggling Southampton to Anfield – with the Saints taking a shock lead at Anfield.This evening, Brentford face Aston Villa before Wolves vs Everton caps off Saturday’s action.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pm/8pm GMTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Dan King on Liverpool 0-1 SouthamptonFrom hero to zero, Alisson has gifted Southampton the lead with an horrendous mix-up with Virgil Van Dijk.And you can’t say Saints don’t deserve it, really.Yes the Reds have dominated possession and territory but they look like a side tired after chasing PSG around the pitch on Wednesday.Darwin Nunez has just escaped a red card for a wild kick on Kyle Walker-Peters by the skin of his teeth after a long VAR look resulted in upholding the initial yellow card.Copy linkCopiedFrom Neil Silver at Selhurst ParkIpswich defended well enough in the first half against in-form Palace, who maybe had one eye on Monday’s trip to Marbella for a warm weather training camp.Eddie Nketiah and Eberechi Eze missed decent chances for Palace, whose goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved efforts from Jaden Philogene and Julio Enciso.Copy linkCopiedTime for pie and a pintIt’s half-time in the Premier League’s 3pm kick-offs. Do what you need to.Brighton 1-1 FulhamCrystal Palace 0-0 IpswichLiverpool 0-1 SouthamptonCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 SouthamptonFrustrations are growing in the Liverpool ranks, and now Darwin Nunez has gone full Darwin Nunez.Kyle Walker-Peters is going nowhere as he retreats to the halfway line, but that doesn’t stop the striker having an almighty swipe at the defender’s legs.Nunez is yellow carded but there is a lengthy check as VAR consider firmer action.Eventually, the striker breathes a sigh of relief as the officials stick with the on-field decision.Copy linkCopied45+1 – GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 SouthamptonWell, well, well…Alisson and Virgil van Dijk were Liverpool’s heroes in Paris on Wednesday, but they’ve blundered their way into a massive mix-up here that has allowed Will Smallbone to score his first Premier League goal.The centre-back tries to shepherd the ball back to his keeper but with Smallbone and Mateus Fernandes in pursuit, they only succeed in clattering into each other.With the ball running free, Southampton’s midfielder quickly pivots to send the ball into the empty net in front of a stunned Kop.The team adrift at the foot of the table lead at the runaway leaders. Football, bloody hell!Copy linkCopied41 – GOAL! Brighton 1-1 FulhamFulham’s lead at the Amex did not last long!Jan Paul van Hecke was caught napping for the opener, but he’s made amends with a fine header.Mind you, he’s helped out by some incredibly lazy defending that leaves the Dutchman completely unmarked to meet Yasin Ayari’s free-kick from the left.It’s a great connection though, which sends the ball swerving back beyond Bernd Leno and in off the far post.Copy linkCopied35 – GOAL! Brighton 0-1 FulhamRaul Jimenez gives Fulham the lead!It’s an excellent goal by the Cottagers, who work the ball from back to front.Alex Iwobi drives down the right and sends a cross over Jan Paul van Hecke, who is caught out of position.What follows from Jimenez is sublime; a chest down and shot on the slide that powers past Bart Verbruggen.It could be time to renew your passports, Fulham fans.Copy linkCopiedFrom Neil Silver at Selhurst ParkNketiah should have made his mark within 120 seconds after being released by a brilliant pass from Adam Wharton.With just Alex Palmer to beat, Nketiah delayed pulling the trigger and shot straight at the Ipswich goalkeeper.Wharton was clearly motivated by stories linking him with Real Madrid and the fact that Thomas Tuchel set to name his first England squad this week.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 SouthamptonDarwin Nunez has a couple of sighters, the most recent of which he strikes straight at Aaron Ramsdale.Liverpool have had 80% of possession but are so far being frustrated by Southampton – which should be a familiar feeling for Saints, who made a habit of dominating the ball and doing nothing with it earlier in the season.Copy linkCopiedDan King on Liverpool 0-0 SouthamptonSouthampton barely got out of their half for 20 minutes yet it’s Liverpool’s Paris hero Alisson who has made the only two saves so far.Neither was particularly difficult, mind, but the Saints are coming into this in a way that is making the home crowd uncomfortable.The home side have not threatened since Curtis Jones failed to hit the target with a very good chance inside six minutes.The visitors have lost captain Jan Bednarek after a clash of heads with his own full back, Ryan Manning. Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 SouthamptonSouthampton have shown some attacking intent in the last few minutes, testing Alisson from distance and winning a couple of corners.It’s a good response from the Premier League’s bottom team, who lost their captain Jan Bednarek to a head injury.Armel Bella-Kotchap is on in the centre-back’s place.Copy linkCopiedBest league in the worldAnd I thought the first half between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at the City Ground was dull.Now we’ve got three of them to endure.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Ipswich”You know, Ipswich are still in this,” ponders Clinton Morrison on Soccer Saturday. Well, it is 0-0, Clinton.Liam Delap did fire one wide for the Tractor Boys, who have also had Jacob Greaves booked.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-0 FulhamJoao Pedro has scored.Unfortunately for Brighton, it’s not the one leading the line for the Seagulls.Instead, the Brazilian’s namesake has put Hull a goal up at Bristol City in the Championship.Copy linkCopiedFrom Isabelle Barker at the AmexFulham are that bogey team for Brighton. The Seagulls have never beaten the Cottagers in the Premier League in nine attempts. They’ve lost five and drawn four. Both teams are flying high though with three wins and one loss away to Manchester City for Fulham while Brighton have turned a corner since that humiliating 7-0 loss at Nottingham Forest winning their last three league games. Chris Eubank’s son Harlem was paraded around on the pitch after dropping Tyrone McKenna last night at the Brighton Arena, with Fulham fans serenading him to a rendition of “who the f***ing hell are you”. Let’s hope both these sides pack a punch this afternoon. Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 SouthamptonSaints have navigated the early minutes an Anfield without too much trouble. Perhaps there’s no need to fear another heavy defeat.A couple of Curtis Jones attempts are as good as it’s got so far for the hosts.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 IpswichEddie Nketiah is making a rare start in the absence of Jean-Philippe Mateta – and he could have already made his mark.Put through by a textbook Adam Wharton pass, the former Arsenal man really should score. He just doesn’t look confident though, and the subsequent shot is dealt with by Alex Palmer.Copy linkCopiedAnd they’re off!This afternoon’s Premier League games at Anfield, the Amex and Selhurst Park are now underway. Strap yourselves in. It could be a big afternoon at the top, bottom, and in the race for Europe.Copy linkCopiedDan King on Liverpool versus SouthamptonThey’ve just played Sit Down by James at Anfield and the home fans will be hoping that rock bottom Southampton lie down for Liverpool.Kop boss Arne Slot has made only three changes to the team that started the Great Parc des Princes Heist on Wednesday night.Darwin Nunez’s reward for teeing up Harvey Elliott’s winner against PSG is a start in place of Diogo Jota, with Kostas Tsimikas and Curtis Jones also coming into the team.Saints boss Ivan Juric has made six changes from the side pumped 4-0 at Chelsea in their last game, with only one member of the five-man defence that night, Kyle Walker-Peters, keeping his place.Copy linkCopiedToday’s Premier League gamesIt’s wall-to-wall action in the top-flight today. We’ve already seen Nottingham Forest take care of Manchester City and now eyes turn to a trio of three o’clock games – with more to come later.Nott’m Forest 1-0 Man CityBrighton v Fulham (3pm)Crystal Palace v Ipswich (3pm)Liverpool v Southampton (3pm)Brentford v Aston Villa (5.30pm)Wolves v Everton (8pm)Copy linkCopiedEuropean race intensifies at the AmexTwo in-form sides meet on the South Coast this afternoon as Brighton take on Fulham.The Seagulls have won their last five in all competitions since they were hammered 7-0 at Nottingham Forest, while the Cottagers have been victorious in the last three on the road.With FA Cup quarter-finals to look forward to, their campaigns can still promise so much and a win for either today will go a long way to enhancing their European ambitions.Credit: @OfficialBHAFC on XCredit: @FulhamFC on XCopy linkCopiedDarwin up top for LiverpoolThe Uruguayan striker is one of three changes made by Arne Slot following the midweek smash and grab in Paris.Also in are Kostas Tsmikas and Curtis Jones with Andy Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister and Diogo Jota dropping outIt’s 11 days since Southampton last played. We will wait to see if Ivan Juric has been able to use that time to prepare his young side for a trip to the runaway leaders.Credit: @LFC on XCredit: @SouthamptonFC on XCopy linkCopiedFrom Neil Silver at Selhurst ParkEddie Nketiah starts for Palace in the Premier League for the first time since November 2nd, hoping to make his mark in the absence of injured top scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta.If results go against opponents Ipswich, the Tractor Boys will be eight points from safety.Credit: @CPFC on XCredit: @IpswichTown on XCopy linkCopiedFull time – Nott’m Forest 1-0 Man CityThe champions are beaten, and Forest are closing in on a season among Europe’s elite.Callum Hudson-Odoi was the matchwinner with a late goal that now has Nuno Espirito Santo’s third-placed side four points clear of their opponents.With 10 games remaining, the Tricky Trees remain on course for the Champions League – and it seems little can throw them off, especially on the banks of the Trent.Copy linkCopiedNott’m Forest 1-0 Man City90+3. This is ideal injury time for Forest with the ball stuck up by the corner flag.Can City get out? Can they launch one last attack?They eventually do, and whip the ball into the box……where the safe hands of Matz Sels takes hold.Copy linkCopied More

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      Sidemen Charity Match 2025 LIVE SCORE: Wembley clash on NOW as KSI and Co face YouTube Allstars – FREE stream, updates

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      SIDEMEN FC are taking on YouTube Allstars in a HUGE charity match at Wembley Stadium RIGHT NOW.KSI and his YouTube group, the Sidemen, have SOLD OUT Wembley Stadium as they aim for a fifth victory over the YouTube Allstars.The Allstars only win in the iconic charity match came back in 2017, when they won 2-0 at Charlton Athletic’s the Valley.Some huge names from the online space are set to feature this year, with Logan Paul and IShowSpeed amongst the star-studded line-ups.FREE live stream: Sidemen YouTube channelSidemen FC XI: xQc, Vikkstar123, KSI, Wroetoshaw, Rober, TBJZL, Behzinga, Logan Paul, Joe Weller, Zerkaa, MiniminterYouTube Allstars XI: Skecth, Mr Beast, Angry Ginge, Max Fosh, Fanum, IShowSpeed, Chunkz, ChrisMD, Kai Cenat, Niko Omilana, Theo BakerDonateSidemen FC 4-4 YouTube AllstarsAJ TRACEY IS HERE!Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 4-4 YouTube AllstarsWell, there appears to be a DJ gearing up to perform at half-time.The stage is set in the middle of the pitch…Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 4-4 YouTube AllstarsWell, that was quite a half of football. The Allstars looked commanding early on, but Sidemen found a way back into it.Joe Weller the hero of the half for Calfreezy. However, the crowd only want two men to score in the second half: Zerkaa, and Speed. Copy linkCopiedHALF TIME: Sidemen FC 4-4 YouTube AllstarsCopy linkCopiedSidemen FC 4-4 YouTube Allstars45′ – Danny Aarons left with egg on his face.He hits a good clearance off the post to deny Miniminter cutting it across to Zerkaa, and on the rebound TBJZL squeezes the ball in at the near post.Copy linkCopiedGOAL: TBJZLCopy linkCopiedSidemen FC 3-4 YouTube Allstars43′ – Zerkaa with half a chance from the edge.There is a level of excitement whenever he gets the ball, the crowd are desperate for him to score.Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 3-4 YouTube Allstars42′ – Weller on for a hatty here.Sketch makes a good save to deny him initially, but Allstars can’t clear, and the ball roles back to Weller, who curls one in from distance. Copy linkCopiedGOAL: JOE WELLERCopy linkCopiedSidemen FC 2-4 YouTube Allstars39′ – UNREAL FROM SKETCH!The ball rolls to Miniminter on the edge of the box, and Sketch pulls off a HUGE save to deny him. Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 2-4 YouTube Allstars37′ – Zerkaa with a shot on target. Sketch ruins the fun and saves. Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 2-4 YouTube AllstarsZerkaa has never scored in these games, and the Sidemen are desperate for him to get one. He’s failed to make an impact so far, looking like Joshua Zerkazee out there. Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 2-4 YouTube Allstars34′ – Straight out TheBurntChip’s playbook that one.All the AllStars team offside as Danny Aarons plays the ball over the top, and Theo Baker – who was onside – runs in with everyone switched off to score.Copy linkCopiedGOAL: THEO BAKERCopy linkCopiedSidemen FC 2-3 YouTube Allstars31′ – Sidemen come alive!Miniminter with yet another goal for his Charity Match tally, having a pop shot from distance and catching Sketch napping in net.A lovely celebration dedicated to his pregnant wife, Talia Mar, as well.Copy linkCopiedGOAL: MINIMINTERCopy linkCopiedSidemen FC 1-3 YouTube AllstarsThe drip from Calfreezy sums up his sides performance here – absolute stinker. Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 1-3 YouTube Allstars27′ – Might be an own goal, announcer given it to Lachlan.Speed does some very good work, and finds the Aussie in space, his shot rattles off the post and goes in off the back of xQc.Copy linkCopiedGOAL: YOUTUBE ALLSTARSCopy linkCopiedSidemen FC 1-2 YouTube AllstarsSidemen FC change: Logan Paul off for George Clarkey. A whole host of Allstars changes as well, we lost count there. Five we think.Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 1-2 YouTube Allstars20′ – Zerkaa off the post!A lovely run by W2S, who plays Zerkaa over the top, good headed control and his shot hits the post.The flag is up anyway, but who cares.Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 1-2 YouTube Allstars18′ – Arteta would be proud of that one.ChrisMD with a peach of a corner to the back post, and Theo Baker heads home. Copy linkCopiedGOAL: THEO BAKERCopy linkCopiedSidemen FC 1-1 YouTube Allstars15′ – HOW DID HE MISS?Danny Aarons plays a peach over to Theo Baker, who onside runs in behind and squares to Niko Omilana, and with the net gaping he finds the advertising boards. Copy linkCopiedSidemen FC 1-1 YouTube AllstarsSidemen change: Joe Weller off for Faze Jason.YouTube Allstars changes: Theo Baker, Danny Aarons and Deji on for Mr Beast, Fanum and ChunkzCopy linkCopied More

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      Harry Redknapp rings me on the M40 after every game whether we win or lose – he’s the best uncle ever

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      FRANK LAMPARD has revealed that his uncle, iconic football manager Harry Redknapp, calls him after every game he takes charge of.Lampard, 46, has transformed Coventry City’s season since taking over at the CBS Arena in November – and it could be down to the tips he’s getting from ‘Uncle Harry’.Frank Lampard has revealed that his uncle Harry Redknapp calls him after every Coventry City gameCredit: GettyThe former England and Chelsea star is trying to rebuild his management career after unsuccessful spells in charge of The Blues and Everton.But even if things weren’t going right he would still be getting a phone call off Harry on his way home.Lampard revealed that the former Portsmouth and Tottenham boss is always ringing him up while he heads home on the M40.Speaking on Football Focus, he said: “Uncle Harry is the best support ever.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”Harry rings me when I’m on the M40 after a game. Win are lose, particularly if we win.”He’s like ‘I was following every bit of it me and Sandra [Redknapp’s wife], they came up, they scored…’, so I always appreciate that.”And it’s always a wise word from him at the end of those things”.Redknapp spent 34 years as a manager, taking charge of eight different clubs and winning two trophies.Most read in FootballHarry Redknapp had a 34-year career as a managerCredit: GettyFrank Lampard is in charge of Coventry City on his own managerial journeyCredit: PACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut despite having one of English football’s most experienced manager’s at his beck and call, Lampard is still opening his ears to the ideas of all the other coaches around him in the Championship.The three-time Premier League champion explained that the age-old tradition of having a drink with your opposite number at full-time is still alive and kicking in the Championship.’Won’t be able to look him in the eye’ – Christine Lampard and MOTD’s Kelly Cates in hysterics over ‘Frank’s hot sauce’He said: “The beauty of the Championship is we still have the tradition of coming in and having a glass of wine or a beer [with the opposition manager].”It happens with most managers, one or two not. But that’s fine, some that’s cultural as well and the league is evolving for that.”We’ve all got these different challenges and there’s some really, really good, not just young coaches, but coaches in this league.”Whatever it is Lampard is learning, he’s certainly putting it to good use.The retired midfield maestro inherited a Coventry side languishing in 17th spot, just two points above the relegation zone.But he has since pulled them all the way up to play-off contenders, sitting fifth in the table and looking up.Coventry have won nine of their last 10 league matches, only losing to league leaders Leeds United.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Sky Blues are now staring the very real prospect of making the play-offs and giving Lampard a second crack at taking a team to the Premier League.The 106-time England international led Derby County to the play-offs in the 2018-19 season, ultimately losing to Aston Villa in the final at Wembley.Coventry City have been a team transformed under LampardCredit: PA More

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      Sidemen Charity match 2025 – who is on commentary for the big game?

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      EXCITEMENT is building ahead of the massive charity match on THIS afternoon.The Sidemen face the YouTube Allstars for the sixth time – but it will be the biggest ever in front of a SOLD OUT Wembley Stadium.KSI will be playing for Sidemen FCCredit: GettyStreamer IShowSpeed will also be playing in the Sidemen Charity MatchCredit: PA WireSIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH 2025 LIVEThe Sidemen are a group of YouTubers made up of KSI, W2S, Miniminter, Behzinga, Vikkstar, TBJZL and Zerkaa.Names such as IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat are amongst those playing in the Sidemen Charity Match.SunSport can reveal who will be on commentary for the Sidemen Charity Match in 2025.Read more sidemenWho is on commentary for Sidemen Charity Match 2025?After weeks of speculation an announcement has finally been made – Spencer Owen and Stephen Tries are back in the commentary booth.Popular host Elz the Witch and comedian Munya Chawawa will be on presenting duties the Sidemen Charity Match.Sidemen Charity Match action will be streamed live from the Sidemen YouTube channel.The match takes place on Saturday, March 8 at 3pm.Football legends Emile Heskey, Jermain Defoe and Eni Aluko are on punditry duties.SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Are there still tickets available for the Sidemen Charity Match?In short, no, tickets are now officially sold out on the Sidemen FC website.Despite upgrading to the 90,000 seater stadium, the YouTube sensations had no problem selling out the match. More