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ARSENAL host champions Manchester City TODAY in a mammoth Premier League clash at the Emirates.The Gunners will be looking to get back to within six points of leaders Liverpool, although Arne Slot’s side have one game in hand.Pep Guardiola’s City are starting to hit form that resembles their usual self in the league, unbeaten in their last six in the division. Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main EventArsenal starting line-up: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Trossard, HavertzMan City starting line-up: Ortega, Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bernardo, Savinho, Marmoush, Foden, HaalandCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Artate previewMikel Arteta has called on the fans to be the 12th man to help get his side a vital victory.He said: “It would be a big boost for us. Winning big matches is always something special. “Every time we play a big match against one of our big rivals it brings something extra – the confidence, the emotion, the fact that they are there and continue to win – for that we want to achieve.”With 11 men and 60,000 on every ball, right behind us pushing. Bring the energy, that’s what we want.”We really want to win. Every game we have to on paper, it is that will.”Copy linkCopiedEarly scoresIt’s been a day for the away sides so far – might that continue?Brentford 0-2 TottenhamMan Utd 0-2 Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedHow we standThe top of the Premier League standings heading into this one.The Gunners cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to still be considered by some as title contenders.City could move to within three points of Arsenal if they claim the three points.Copy linkCopiedNO EdersonManchester City goalkeeper Ederson had regain back his spot from Ortega but misses the squad entirely today., The goalkeeper had started five of the last six matches for the Blues since returning from injury but is missing due to another injury. Manager Pep Guardiola has described it as a small injury but enough to sideline the Brazilian completely. Copy linkCopiedArsenal vs Manchester City line-upsArsenal XI:  Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Havertz, TrossardManchester City XI: Ortega; Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Bernardo (C), Savinho, Marmoush, Foden; HaalandCopy linkCopiedHead 2 Head When it comes to how the two sides face up against each other, in the last 29 league games: Arsenal have won five, City have 16 to their name and have shared eight between each other. In the Gunners have won once since 2015 – a 1-0 win in October 2023 whilst City haven’t won at the Emirates since February that year – doing so six times in a row. Copy linkCopied1-0 Arsenal already…The match may have not started yet but its already Arsenal who have he lead for today’s events…Both clubs’ women team trashed out a seven goal thriller on lunchtime which the Gunners came out on top in. The win comes after the backdrop of Chloe Kelly joining Arsenal from Manchester City on the WSL deadline on Friday. There’s tension everywhere you look between these two! Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedThe BIG one is upon us Hello all and welcome to the Premier League’s blockbuster fixture! Arsenal and Manchester City are quickly establishing themselves as the go-to clash for entertainment, quality and controversy – their reverse encounter was full of the latter. Whether its Erling Haaland quibbles with Gabriel or Mikel Arteta with any referee known to mankind, its a game that is expected to deliver. Credit: EPACopy linkCopied More

TOTTENHAM are taking on Brentford in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW.Ange Postecoglu is under growing pressure as Spurs boss following a torrid run which has seen his side take just one point from their last seven games in the league.Tottenham face a Brentford side, who have the fifth-best home record in the Prem, but have struggled on their own patch in recent weeks.TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOWBrentford team:  Valdimarsson, Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Schade, Mbeumo, WissaTottenham team: Kinsky, Porro, Gray, Davies, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Moore, Richarlison, SonCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Full Time: Brentford 0-2 TottenhamSpurs sub Pape Matar Sarr settled it with a second goal three minutes from time.It’s a first Premier League win since mid-December and back-to-back victories for Tottenham. Yet while the players are lapping it up, the fans are still calling for chairman Daniel Levy’s head.Tensions are running deeper than just results.For Brentford the season is wobbling on. No home win for them since December 7 now but a more passive fanbase accepts defeat gracefully.An own goal from Vitaly Janelt was a cruel way to go behind but despite Yoane Wissa hitting the bar and a few scrambled chances the finishing was poot from Thomas Frank’s team.Injury depleted Spurs in a good frame of mind now for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi final second leg at Liverpool where they will defend a 1-0 lead.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFull Time: Brentford 0-2 TottenhamWhat a HUGE win for Spurs! That’s just their second Premier League triumph since November.The win sees them go eight points above the relegation zone, and should give them confidence ahead of Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg!Copy linkCopied 90 – Brentford 0-2 TottenhamFour minutes have been added on in West London.This would be a huge win for Spurs!Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Brentford 0-2 Tottenham (Pape Matar Sarr, 87)That should do it for Spurs!Tottenham have been penned in for much of the second half, but they’ve probably just gone and won it!Son Heung-min plays in Pape Matar Sarr with a brilliant through ball, before the Senegalese ace prods it through Hakon Valdimarsson’s legs.Huge for Tottenham!Copy linkCopied86 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDjed Spence clears off the line for Spurs!The full-back has probably been the visitors’ man of the match – immense.Copy linkCopied84 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThomas Frank is rolling the dice with an attacking sub.Fabio Carvalho replaces Christian Norgaard for the closing stages.Copy linkCopied83 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamSpurs get some welcome respite with Son Heung-min winning a corner.Brentford fans are not happy with how long Tottenham are taking to take it!Copy linkCopied78 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDane Scarlett is coming on for his first Premier League appearance of the season.The 20-year-old replaces Richarlison, who is loudly booed by angry Brentford fans.Copy linkCopied 77 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBryan Mbeumo’s shot has just gone out for a throw in. Kind of sums up Brentford in front of goal so far.They have hit the bar and pushed a lot. But the finish is largely lacking.Copy linkCopied76 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamIt’s time for a Brentford debut!New signing Michael Kayode replaces Kristoffer Ajer.Can the former Fiorentina man make the difference?Copy linkCopied73 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDjed Spence deserves plenty of credit for how he’s dealt with Bryan Mbeumo today.The Spurs full-back has been immense.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied71 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamIt’s the same old story for the Bees at the moment, Spurs are remaining resolute!But there’s a still plenty of time left yet…Copy linkCopied68 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamAnge Postecoglou makes his second change of the afternoon, it’s Pape Matar Sarr coming on.The midfielder replaces Yves Bissouma in the Spurs engine room.Copy linkCopied66 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBrentford are pushing to equalise and this has the look of a game where Tottenham could concede. As per usual.Yoane Wissa has hit the crossbar and there is a definite feel that the momentum is with the home side. Tottenham soaking it up for now.Copy linkCopied64 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThe Bees are having much more of the ball in the second-half, but Spurs have so far held firm.Ange Postecoglou’s side have posed the occasional threat on the counter.Copy linkCopied 60 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBirthday boy Luvas Bergvall comes close!Dejan Kulusevski wriggles free on the right before teeing up his compatriot.Swede Bergvall unleashes a left-footed shot at goal, but his low effort fizzes just wide.Copy linkCopied59 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThe Bees have Spurs penned in at the moment!Ange Postecoglou’s side are struggling to put any sequences of possession together.Will the Aussie make a change?Copy linkCopied 55 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamHuge chance for Tottenham!Rodrigo Bentancur turns the ball over in midfield, before sending Dejan Kulusevski scurrying away with a brilliant through ball.The Swede runs in on goal, but can only find the side netting with his shot!Copy linkCopied 53 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamHow has that not gone in!A brilliant ball in by Mikkel Damsgaard finds Yoane Wissa on the edge of the six-yard box!With the goal at his mercy the forward prodded over the bar!What a let-off for Spurs.Copy linkCopied 52 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamA scary moment for Antonin Kinsky as he appeared to misjudge a cross.His flap did NOT fall to a Brentford player and Spurs just about manage to clear!Copy linkCopied50 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamNot much to report so far in the second half!Bryan Mbeumo nearly wriggled free in the box, but his cut back is cut out.It’s not been the liveliest affair… yet anyway.Copy linkCopiedSecond half underwaySpurs kick-off the second half at the Gtech!Can they hold their lead for what would be a big win?Copy linkCopiedTottenham make a changeLucas Bergvall is coming on as a half-time substitute for Ange Postecoglou’s side.He is on for 17-year-old Mikey Moore, so expect Dejan Kulusevski to move to the wing.The Swede is celebrating his 19th birthday, and will hope to do so with three points!Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedSpurs new boy watchingTottenham new boy Kevin Danso will have enjoyed that!The Austrian international watched the first half from home.Copy linkCopiedLatest from elsewhereManchester United are drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.Just a reminder, the Red Devils would overtake Brentford if they were to win and the Bees to lose.Credit: RexCopy linkCopied More