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      Thomas Tuchel holds talks about replacing Gareth Southgate in new role alongside England job

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is set to replace Gareth Southgate as president of the League Manager’s Association.The German coach has held initial talks with the LMA about the role.New England boss Thomas Tuchel is in line to become the new president of the LMACredit: GettyHe would replace Gareth Southgate and will hold more talks with Richard Bevan in JanuaryCredit: APTuchel will meet chief executive Richard Bevan to discuss the finer details when he starts work as England boss in January.The 51-year-old’s willingness to take the LMA role has been taken as a positive indication of the strength of his commitment to English football.Tuchel’s decision to delay starting work for almost three months after his appointment in October has been widely criticised.SunSport also revealed last month that the FA will not pressure him to be based at St George’s Park, as Southgate was for most of the week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTuchel is aware of the important work carried out by the LMA in supporting managers and coaches at all levels of the game from his time at Chelsea.While being LMA president is a largely ceremonial role, it will require a significant time commitment from Tuchel in attending conferences, dinners and fundraising events.Tuchel’s arrival will come at a time of significant change at the LMA.Having helped found the organisation when manager of Leeds in 1996, Howard Wilkinson announced his retirement after 31 years as chairman last year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWilkinson was replaced by Martin O’Neill following a ballot of the LMA’s 800 managers.O’Neill beat a number of big names in a vote to get the job.Lee Carsley reveals classy message to Thomas Tuchel and says new England manager has no influence on his squad Emma Hayes, Alan Pardew, Darren Moore and Hope Powell were all in the running to replace Wilkinson.But chief executive Bevan remains in charge of day-to-day matters.Southgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-2024P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024 More

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      Lee Carsley ready to reject club management offers in hope of getting full-time England job after Thomas Tuchel

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      LEE CARSLEY is happy to sit and wait for Thomas Tuchel to move on as England coach.Carsley is back with the under-21s after his caretaker spell with the Three Lions in the Nations League.Lee Carsley is ready to reject club jobs in the hopes of getting the full-time England jobCredit: RexThomas Tuchel will have a run at the 2026 World Cup before his contract expiresCredit: PAHowever, the long-serving FA coach is willing to sit it out back with the next generation of talent where he made his name.But the shrewd Carsley could then be the automatic candidate once Tuchel has had a go at winning the World Cup in 2026.Carsley, 50, will be a target for other jobs and a first full crack at club football.But it would take an unbelievable offer to attract him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPals of Carsley say he is happy in the international environment and would be better placed if England come back for him in summer 2026.Carsley won five of his six games in charge of the Three Lions, all of which were Uefa Nations League matches.He also handed England debuts to eight stars.These were Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes, Noni Madueke, Curtis Jones, Lewis Hall, Morgan Rogers, Tino Livramento and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDespite his links to the job, Carsley claimed he did not apply for the job this time around.Speaking about the England job, Carsley said: “It makes me laugh that everyone’s got an opinion on the team.Lee Carsley reveals classy message to Thomas Tuchel and says new England manager has no influence on his squad “I’m on the road a lot, so service stations is where I seem to get the most advice.“Some of it is good, some of it is not so good. I seem to meet a lot of West Ham fans, very Jarrod-heavy.“It’s mainly team selection . . . I was in a queue in a Starbucks and a fella was talking about the false nine and the tactics, after the Greece game. I just wanted a soy latte!”Carsley will finally sit down with Tuchel, who starts work in January, after he completes his six-game Nations League assignment on Sunday against the Republic of Ireland.He said: “I am not sure I will give Thomas a lot of advice.“He is in a better position than I am in terms of the experience he has had and the staff he has.“It will probably be more about the players, the personalities and the stuff you won’t see on the TV.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’m putting together a lot of thoughts, as are the rest of the staff.“I fully expect to catch up with him after the camp, and hopefully we can hand the team over in a good position.” More

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      Man City 0 Tottenham 4: Pep Guardiola loses FIVE in a row for first time ever as Spurs run riot at Etihad

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      THIS was supposed to be the day Manchester City were celebrating.Celebrating the news that their all-conquering boss, Pep Guardiola was staying for another two seasons after agreeing to a new deal.James Maddison scored twice in seven minutes for TottenhamCredit: GettyHe broke the deadlock after getting on the end of a brilliant Dejan Kulusevski passCredit: APMaddison then lifted a superb finish over Ederson to double Spurs’ leadCredit: GettyMan City will be eight points adrift of Liverpool if Arne Slot’s men beat SouthamptonCredit: ReutersPep Guardiola had never previously lost five games in a row as a managerCredit: ReutersMaddison produced a superb display for Spurs at the EtihadMan City had a lot of the ball but created very few chancesKulusevski was everywhere as he continues his fine start to the seasonAnd celebrating Rodri being crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or as the best player on the planet.A spectacular light show greeted him before kick-off, and his teammates gave him a guard of honour.The familiar refrain of ‘we’ve got Guardiola’ to the tune of Glad All Over’ went round the ground as the boss made his way from the dressing room.Then it was over to the Tottenham Hotspur fans as James Maddison enjoyed the biggest and best Birthday party he has ever had.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe turned 28 on this day and, with two goals inside the first 20 minutes, put Tottenham on their way to a famous victory.What a way too for Ange Postecoglou to celebrate his 50th game in charge of the club.Questions about the Aussie had started to be asked after three defeats in five league games.But this was a ‘g’day’ for him as Spurs bounced into the top six.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFor City, well Guardiola had joked as his new contract was announced that if results did not pick up in the next month he could be on his way anyway.How everyone chuckled, but this fifth defeat on the spin was no laughing matter.SunSport’s Man Utd reporter Neil Custis gives verdict on Ruben Amorim’s first press conference and says ‘he has something different’Their worst home defeat since moving to this ground 21 years ago.Man City has not been on a run like this since 2006, when then boss Stuart Pearce lost six in a row.If Liverpool were to win at Southampton on Sunday the gap will stretch to eight points with just shy of a third of the season gone.The two meet next weekend at Anfield.Lose that, and City’s quest for a fifth consecutive title will be over before Christmas.They just don’t look the same City right now.We were putting that down to the uncertainty over the boss and whether the players had taken their foot off the pedal.The midweek news was supposed to have given them a Pep up but despite having 23 shots they could not find the net.Pep Guardiola’s heaviest defeatsApril 2014: Bayern Munich 0 Real Madrid 4October 2016: Barcelona 4 Man City 0January 2017: Everton 4 Man City 0November 2024: Man City 0 Tottenham 4Porro, Maddison and Dominic Solanke celebrated by pretending to drive carsCredit: AFPPedro Porro scored Spurs’ third seven minutes into the second halfCredit: ReutersThey miss Rodri, who is out for the season.They miss a fully fit Kevin De Bruyne.Phil Foden has looked tired all season.There were chances before Spurs broke the deadlock.They fell to finisher supreme Erling Haaland, who also hit the bar in the second period.The game was just four minutes old when he was set up by Josko Gvardiol, who would go on to have a half to forget.The near bottom corner beckoned, but Haaland’s shot deflected off Ben Davis’ heel and went wide.Savinho was then the provider and this time Guglielmo Vicario’s outstretched leg denied him adding to his 15 goals this season.Then in the 13th minute against the run of play Spurs struck.Dejan Kulusevski likes it here. He has scored on his last three visits, including a last-minute equaliser last season.On this occasion, he was the provider and what a provider he is.Before this game he had created 30 chances, the most of any player in the Premier League this season and added another for the opener.He made mincemeat of Gvardiol down the right flank to give himself space to cross and then delivered a ball to the far post which Maddison volleyed home with his instep.A setback became a major problem for the home side when Spurs extended their lead on 20 minutes.Gvardiol’s loose pass was leapt on by Maddison, who fed Son and then did an overlapping run behind his teammate.The ball was fed back to him and he dinked it past Ederson.It could have been more before the break as Son’s curler to the far top corner was well saved by Ederson who also used his fingertips to deny Dominic Solanke’s shot.The last time City were two goals down at the break was in January of 2023 to, guess who, Tottenham.Brennan Johnson slide in to score Spurs’ fourth in stoppage timeCredit: ReutersIt was a famous day for Ange Postecoglou’s sideCredit: ReutersOn that occasion, they roared back to win 4-2.Not this time.Spurs were further ahead just seven minutes into the second-half with City all over the place again.Their attack broke down thanks to Spurs hounding the ball down.They do that at their best and break with great efficiency.Kulusevski was involved again, playing a deep ball to the far side of the boss for Solanke to pull back for Pedro Porro to side foot home with a powerful shot that curled away from the goalkeeper.Porro spent three years at City after an £11million move from Girona but bizarrely never got a game as he was farmed out on loan.So this will have been special for him.In injury time two subs combined as Timo Werner sent a ball to the far post for Brennan Johnson to slide home.For Guardiola this was a seventh defeat at the hands of Spurs in the Premier League more than any other opponent.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is Feyenoord at home in the Champions League on Tuesday next then that trip to Liverpool.They have roared back before and they really need to find their voice now. 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      Michail Antonio reveals he was barred from entering the UK after passport blunder in nightmare international break

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      WEST HAM star Michail Antonio has lifted the lid on the passport nightmare that stopped him playing for Jamaica during the international break.The Hammers striker visited his academy in Ghana and intended to fly via London to meet up with the Jamaica squad for Tuesday’s game against the USA.Michail Antonio was unable to play for Jamaica during the international breakCredit: GettyHe lost his British passport and travelled to Africa on his Jamaican documents.But he was not allowed to go back because Jamaican passport-holders need a visa to enter the UK.Antonio said: “So I got stuck in Ghana. I got an emergency passport just to get back to the UK.“Then I wasn’t able to sort out a visa to fly to America because I couldn’t get a visa on my Jamaican passport.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAntonio has earned 21 caps for Jamaica, scoring five goals.He has started nine of West Ham’s 11 Premier League games so far this season.But his only goal of the campaign came in a 4-1 win over Ipswich back on October 5.Summer signing Niclas Fullkrug was tipped to replace Antonio in Julen Lopetegui’s side.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the Germany international, 31, has not featured since the end of August due to an Achilles tendon injury.West Ham are languishing in 14th place ahead of their trip to Newcastle on Monday.I disliked football so much I prayed for injury, says West Ham hero Michail Antonio as he bravely opens up about therapyLopetegui, who replaced David Moyes, is already under pressure in his first season at the club.The Hammers have won just two of their last 10 games in all competitions. More

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      Huge pop star loses £20,000 bet on Leicester vs Chelsea clash as fans say ‘never back the early kick-off’

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      AMERICAN pop star Jason Derulo lost a massive bet after placing £20,000 on Leicester to beat Chelsea today.The crooner backed the Foxes to triumph in Saturday’s early kick-off with a tasty fee.Pop star Jason Derulo lost a £20,000 bet on Leicester’s 2-1 defeat to ChelseaCredit: GettyDerulo backed the Foxes to win but they were well beaten by the BluesCredit: GettyBut it backfired as visitors Chelsea romped to a 2-1 win at the King Power Stadium.Derulo was in London this week after releasing fifth studio album ‘Nu King’ this year.And while in the capital, he decided to have a punt on the footy.The Florida-born singer, who shot to fame with 2009 hit ‘Watcha Say’, opted for the 12.30pm early kick-off between Leicester and Chelsea.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet despite the gulf between the two sides in the Premier League table, Derulo opted to back Leicester for the win.And he put his money where his mouth is by dropping a crisp £20k on Steve Cooper’s relegation-threatened side.A video posted online by Derulo saw him say: “Alright people I’m in the UK right now.“You know when I’m in the UK it’s all about football. So my team Leicester is playing against Chelsea.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I got $25,000 (£20k) on my team Leicester. Who you got?”Unfortunately for Derulo, the act backfired as Leicester crumbled in a one-sided match. Chelsea player ratings: Enzo Fernandez silences his doubters but Robert Sanchez endures a few shaky moments vs LeicesterThe Foxes were second-best as their only shot on target came through a late penalty.And fans warned Derulo he made a mistake with his choice.One said: “Never back the early kick off.”Another declared: “Blud’s not getting that money back.”One noted: “Waste of money mate.”Another added: “He made the cardinal sin.” More

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      Fulham 1 Wolves 4: Gary O’Neil shows Molineux faithful why he’s still in charge by thumping high-flying Cottagers

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      IT PAYS sometimes in football to stick with what you have and not make a drastic change.And how Wolves must be grateful, if not a bit smug, they persevered with Gary O’Neil even when the calls to axe him grew louder and louder.Gary O’Neil silenced the doubters as his Wolves side ran riot at FulhamCredit: PAThe visitors were a goal down before firing FOUR past their hostsCredit: RexMolineux supporters may have been divided about whether the Englishman should have carried on as results got worse.Issuing a P45 during the international break would have been an ideal opportunity for the hierarchy, especially as the side languished in the Premier League bottom three.But O’Neil has never lost the faith of the players and as this comeback romp over Fulham showed, they are fighting for him with every sinew.Matheus Cunha and Joao Gomes will get the plaudits and rightly so but overall all 15 Wolves stars put up a fight, amid difficult and testing circumstances, to register back-to-back Premier League victories.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is also their first league success on the road since defeating Tottenham in February – how easier O’Neil would have felt on the coach home last night despite the ringing wet coat.It was a soggy, gusty, grey and generally miserable afternoon in West London and the wintry conditions were particularly testing given the slippery surface underfoot.Wolves debuted their third kit, a garish purple number, and their defensive problems worsened pre-game as Craig Dawson, a pillar of the team, was ruled out through sickness.It meant three of their four centre-halves were unavailable for the Craven Cottage trip and emergency measures had to be taken with midfielder Mario Lemina working in tandem alongside defender Toti Gomes.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe skipper had to take evasive action on 17 minutes when the lively Antonee Robinson crossed from the left.As he stretched to clear, the ball deflected off Lemina’s foot and then Fulham striker Raul Jimenez, a former Wolves player, saw his snapshot crash off the crossbar.The Premier League’s Top 10 sexiest managers according to AIThree minutes later, Lemina and the rest of his teammates at the back were culpable for not clearing their lines.Eventually possession fell to Kenny Tete and Alex Iwobi controlled the short pass and then curled a magnificent effort with his left that goalkeeper Jose Sa could not reach.It was a stunner, a contender for goal of the month, and took the Nigerian’s tally for the season to three goals.Fulham were deserving of their lead but Wolves got back into the contest thanks to a moment of magic.Alex Iwobi put Fulham ahead at Craven CottageCredit: PAMatheus Cunha levelled things up as Wolves fought backCredit: PAGabon international Lemina reminded us that he is a makeshift defender as he picked out Cunha with a superb 30-yard long pass just after the half an hour mark.The Brazilian showed off his samba skills, taking it with right and though the ball bounced off his groin, he delicately flicked it beyond Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.A decent Wolves following had made the trip and they were in full and fine voice on 53 minutes despite the driving rain.After some intricate passing involving Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Cunha on the edge of the Fulham box, the ball was fed to Joao Gomes.Joao Gomes put the visitors ahead in the second halfCredit: ReutersCunha scored a wonder strike to make it 3-1Credit: RexAnd the Brazilian showed terrific awareness and finishing, taking it with his right and shooting with his left, to guide his attempt past Leno. It was his second goal in three matches.Cunha thought he had a second when he latched on to a misplaced pass by Fulham’s Tom Cairney but despite dancing through the defence, his strike deflected wide.He had to be patient and wait until three minutes from normal time when his exceptional finish beat Leno and capped an important win for the visitors.The fourth goal came deep into stoppage time when substitute Goncalo Guedes benefited from a quick counter-attack and clinically beat Leno.Goncalo Guedes added Wolves’ fourth at the deathCredit: GettyO’Neil has shown why Wolves were right to stick with himCredit: GettyHarry Wilson is Fulham’s supersub and his three goals before the break had helped the Cottagers register 18 points – their highest top-flight tally after 11 games since 1960.The Welshman came on again as a sub – boss Marco Silva is clearly a hard man to impress – but there was no late intervention this time.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis biggest contribution was a shot from distance that hit the crossbar.But Fulham, apart from a brilliant opening 30 minutes, were very poor in the closing stages. More

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      Everton 0 Brentford 0: Sean Dyche’s job hanging by a thread as he’s let down badly by flops that just can’t score

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      STORM DYCHE hit Goodison Park full force after a pitiful performance against ten-man Brentford.The force of it, amidst the boos and howls of derision that met the final whistle, will have suggested to boss Sean that his time in charge is about to run out fast.Sean Dyche was let down by his wasteful stars as 10-man Brentford escaped Goodison Park with a pointCredit: GettyChristian Norgaard was sent off for a foul on Jordan Pickford in the first halfCredit: RexThomas Frank’s side hadn’t kept a clean sheet all season and few would have bet on them ending that run after Christian Norgaard was harshly red-carded for catching England No 1 Jordan Pickford.Referee Chris Kavanagh was called to the touchline screen to review the incident by VAR Matt Donohue and having blissfully unaware of any malicious intent by Norgaard then dismissed him.Yet the Bees didn’t have to be heroes to hold out with Dyche’s players, who had started so brightly, pitiful in the second half.With Dan Friedkin soon to move in as new owner and a forthcoming fixture list from hell kicking in Dyche is fighting for his job, let down badly by a side that just can’t score – that just ten goals from twelve games.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey  have made a habit of starting games fast but then blowing out and so it proved once again.By the fourth minute Mark Flekken, having already made more saves than any Prem goalkeeper this season, had two more crucial stops to his credit.Iliman Nidaye forced both of them, first after he curved into the six-yard box and went for the top corner.Then the £15M summer arrival from Marseille produced the cheekiest of back–flick to divert a pile-driver from Idrissa Guye, Flekken this time diving brilliantly low and left to deflect.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBrentford had lost six of their previous seven visits to Goodison Park and struggled desperately to contain Dyche’s go–for–it side.Indeed they were on the end of eight efforts within the first half–hour, Flekken producing more fine reactions to frustrate Dwight McNeil.Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo shows his skills on the training pitch Yet the norm for Dyche’s side has also been that they run out of ideas and steam when the breakthrough doesn’t happen – before this clash they had scored only ten league goals.So it was that by the 36th minute, a slightly punch-drunk Brentford found they had breathing space.And the Gwladys Street End breathed a huge sigh of relief after Mikkel Damsgaard turned in his own half a delivered a delicious through ball.Yoanne Wissa was onto it in a flash and powered towards Pickford, only for the ’keeper to stand his ground and force away the striker’s decent low attempt.His guts may have cost Norgaard that straight red, too.Nathan Pinnock curled a cross across the box Wissa, as well as the Danish midfielder went for the ballBoth missed as Pickford moved out to engage and as the ball dropped Norgaard caught him just below the knee with an out-stretched leg.Did he make contact? Absolutely. Was there malicious intent? Almost certainly not.The look on his face after referee Kavanagh had been sent to the pitch monitor by VAR Matt Donohue before dismissing him said it all.Frank was left gob-smacked and then booked for protesting when he was able to open his mouth.Funnily enough not long into the second half Flekken was caught low as Ndiaye shased the ball down with Nathan Collins also involved.The decision in that 52nd minute was play–on after the goalkeeper received treatment on a damaged ankle.Frank was entitled to make what was surely a sardonic comment to fourth official Anthony Backhouse – pot, kettle, black and all that.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Everton were playing in ever-decreasing circles, the extra man looking more of a hindrance than a help.Beto replaced Jesper Lindstrom then promptly headed miles over, not long after Vitaliy Mykolenko had had row Z with a wild swipe at a good opportunity. More

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      Aston Villa 2 Crystal Palace 2: Barkley rescues point for Champions League chasers but Henderson is penalty hero

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      ROSS BARKLEY rode to the rescue with a stunning header to salvage a point for Villa – and easily pay back the £5million Unai Emery invested in him this summer.The bargain buy from Luton Town has now clawed back two crucial points for his boss in his last two appearances against Bournemouth and Palace.Ross Barkley rescued a point for Aston Villa with a superb header in the second halfCredit: AFPDean Henderson saved a penalty to keep the score level in the first halfCredit: ReutersAnd moments later Justin Devenny gave his boyhood club the lead in the first halfCredit: PAIncredibly, without the 30-year-old’s goals the Spaniard would be looking at SIX straight defeats on the spin for the first time in his star-studded career!But in the end, a draw was a fair result as Emi Martinez denied Palace with a stunning save to deny Jeff Schlupp a late winner.Emery was certainly pumped up for this one as he looked to jump-start Villa’s stuttering season – it’s just a pity his players took so long to get the memo!Revenge must have been on the Villa manager’s mind going into this one.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNot only did the Eagles thrash his side 5-0 on the final day of last season, after Emery had led Villa to the Champions League.They also knocked the Villans out of the Carabao Cup at Villa Park last month.Emery had suffered four defeats on the spin for the first time in 1026 games as a manager – a fifth was simply unthinkable for the demanding Spaniard.Yet his players shot themselves in the foot as they conceded after just four minutes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPalace ruthlessly exposed their high defensive line as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early through ball sent Ismaila Sarr racing through on goal.The Senegal striker held off Ian Maatsen before firing past Emi Martinez to open his Premier League account for the Eagles.Visit the restaurant serving tasty food at affordable prices just steps away from historic Premier League groundVilla tried to respond but were wasteful.New England cap Morgan Rogers scuffed a shot wide, Ollie Watkins nodded over then failed to get his head to a brilliant Maatsen cross.Palace were under the cosh but had Dean Henderson to thank for a couple of moments of first-half brilliance.Just before the half-hour, the ‘keeper produced a stunning stop to deny Watkins.The Villa striker cut inside Trevoh Chalobah and fired in a low drive which looked to have beaten Henderson as it sped by him.But somehow the England keeper stretched out his right arm to claw the ball from behind him, away from his gaping net.Five minutes later Palace broke through Villa’s lines again.Sarr sprinted clear and drew Martinez off his line before squaring to Mateta who somehow lifted his shot over an open goal from six yards.To the striker’s relief, Sarr had just strayed offside in the build-up to spare his blushes.Having survived that lucky escape Villa then drew level.Pau Torres produced a brilliant pass to split the lines and pick out McGinn, who then topped it with an even better through ball to send Watkins clear.The England striker calmly rounded Henderson and passed into an empty net to end his five-match barren streak.Villa’s tails were up and Bailey left the crossbar shuddering with a rocket shot which bounced to safety with Henderson beaten.The Jamaican was then involved in a bizarre incident when he tumbled in the Palace box before play raged up to the other end.However, when the ball eventually went out VAR Alex Chilowicz drew ref Tim Robinson’s attention to a foul by Will Hughes who had trod on Bailey’s heel to send him crashing.After a check on the pitchside monitor Robinson pointed to the spot.But Henderson hurled himself to his left to brilliantly palm Youri Tielemans’ spot kick to safety.And Palace delivered another suck-punch to Villa’s ribs on the stroke of half-time.Sarr again raced clear of Villa’s defence before being forced wide.But the forward managed to bypass Mateta to pick out Justin Devenny at the back of the box.And the young Northern Ireland international curled a peach of a shot around Tielemans to find the far corner of the net.It was a stunning way for the young Scottish-born midfielder to break his Premier League duck in only his second start for Palace.However, Villa, with Matty Cash on for Bogarde, came out like men possessed after the break.Emery went for broke sending on Jhon Duran and Lucas Digne for McGinn and Maatsen.But it was 30-year-old Barkley who salvaged a point for his side.READ MORE SUN STORIESTielemans swept over a corner from the left and Barkley rose between Marc Guehi and Jeff Schlupp to power a header into the far corner.However, it took a brilliant stop from Emi Martinez, who pushed a Schlupp thunderbolt onto his far post, to prevent Palace snatching all three points. More