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      Inside Ethan Nwaneri’s perfect afternoon as Arsenal wonderkid, 17, follows in footsteps of Rooney, Owen and Fabregas

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      ETHAN NWANERI had an afternoon to remember for Arsenal as he followed in the footsteps of Premier League legends Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Cesc Fabregas.The 17-year-old stole the show as his Gunners side beat Leicester 2-0 despite being left depleted in attack.Ethan Nwaneri had a game to remember as Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0Credit: ReutersNwaneri joined an exclusive group headed by Wayne RooneyCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdMichael Owen was another teen sensation who lit up the leagueCredit: ReutersCesc Fabregas was Arsenal’s last ace to achieve a similar featCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdNwaneri provided an assist as Mikel Merino came off the bench to bag a brace at the King Power Stadium.And the teen’s performance was backed up by several stats showing that he was one of the key men on the pitch.In the first half alone, Arsenal prodigy Nwaneri enjoyed five out of five successful take-ons.He also won all eight of his duels and even won two tackles to boot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBy the end of the match, Nwaneri had made three successful tackles and had won 12 duels, while also dictating play with 32 passes from 62 touches.He was also a threat in the final third with four shots and six dribbles.And his assist was the ideal reward for a strong day at the office.However, Nwaneri’s goal contribution also saw him join an esteemed group of Premier League icons.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe has now scored or assisted four Premier League goals before the age of 18.And only top-flight icons Rooney, Owen and Fabregas managed more before they turned 18.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘calm and composed’ youngster Ethan Nwaneri for Champions League victory Wazza bagged an incredible 12 combined goals and assists during his time at Everton.Owen made eight contributions while at Liverpool.And Fabregas was involved with six goals early on at Arsenal.Nwaneri does not turn 18 years old until March 21.It means he could yet surpass Fabregas’ total, with Owen’s and Rooney’s also sure to be in his sights.Arsenal superfan and Sun columnist Piers Morgan was certainly pleased with Nwaneri’s contribution.He said: “This kid was brilliant again today…” More

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      Julio Enciso leaves pitch in tears after horror injury in just second start for Ipswich after January transfer

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      IPSWICH Town ace Julio Enciso was reduced to tears after he was injured in the clash against Aston Villa.The Paraguay star, on loan from Brighton, was making just his second start when he suffered a horror injury.Julio Enciso leaves the pitch in tears after suffering a horror injuryCredit: AFPJulio Enciso appears distraught after his afternoon was cut short by injuryCredit: ReutersAfter only 15 minutes he dropped to the ground and signalled to the bench there was an issue with his left leg.Two minutes later, he was replaced by Jack Clarke.When he left the pitch, Enciso pulled his shirt over his mouth and appeared devastated.Enciso’s career has been plagued by injury – having missed much of the 2023/24 season.Read more football newsIncredibly, the 21-year-old missed 38 games in the last campaign for club and country, after tearing his meniscus.He returned to action in February last year – playing 17 minutes for the Seagulls against Everton.It is bad news for Paraguay who were set to call up the midfielder for their World Cup qualifying games against Chile and Colombia next month.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe highly-rated South American has been used sparingly by Fabian Hurzeler – appearing just twice for Brighton this term.Most read in FootballHe played in their Carabao Cup run that saw them eliminated by Liverpool in the round of 16.Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea a long way from competing with Premier League’s best after loss to Ipswich Enciso scored in the 4-0 thrashing of Norwich City last month in the FA Cup third round.Ipswich Town’s woes were compounded in the first half when Axel Tuanzebe was sent of at Villa Park in the 40th minute for picking up two yellow cards.It’s the first time the former Man Utd youth star has seen red in his career.However, Ipswich managed to earn a hard earned 1-1 draw. More

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      Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe’s new ex-porn star girlfriend sends him £2,000 Valentine’s gift months after split from wife

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      NICOLAS PEPE’S new ex-porn star girlfriend gave him a Valentine’s Day gift worth nearly £2,000.It comes just months after the former Arsenal flop split from his wife. Nicolas Pepe received an expensive Valentine’s Day presentCredit: Snapchat @np19225Pepe is thought to be dating former porn star Teanna TrumpCredit: GettyPepe, 29, is reportedly dating Teanna Trump.Trump, 29, made her name in the adult film industry, joining aged just 18, and now makes her money on subscription site OnlyFans having turned her back on porn. Now, though, she put some of her hard-earned cash into treating her rumoured new man.Pepe took to social media to show him unwrapping his February 14 present. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Villarreal winger was filmed opening the paper to reveal a Goyard Senat GM pouch.The small dark grey patterned bag is worth a staggering £1,800.The pouch came with an accompanying Goyard cover in bright yellow.Pepe spent New Year’s Eve with Trump but they are yet to go official with their relationship.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat is despite being spotted together for several months including on a night out.She has even worn a Villarreal shirt and sat in the club’s VIP seats for a match. Arsenal player ratings vs Leicester: Ethan Nwaneri excels amid injury crisis but dreadful Raheem Sterling shadow of old selfPepe now has Trump as his phone lock screen while it is said she has moved into his Spanish home.And they were together when Pepe’s new custom Audi RS6-R ABT 1 car costing a whopping £142,000 was delivered. The Ivory Coast winger married social media influencer Fanny B in 2017 and they have two children together.However, it appeared their relationship was over when Pepe started seeing Trump from November.Pepe has spilt from Fanny BCredit: Instagram / @fannny.bMeet the Arsenal Wags from Strictly star to a flight attendantTolami Benson – partner of Bukayo SakaBenson and Saka have kept information on their relationship largely quiet.They do not appear on each others Instagram pages but she was seen speaking to Saka at the 2022 World Cup.Helene Spilling – partner of Martin OdegaardA professional dancer from Norway who rose to fame in the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing, the pair were first spotted together at the Football Awards in March 2023. Sophie Weber – partner of Kai HavertzWeber works as a model and social media influencer and is the most high profile member of the group on online with almost 400,000 followers on Instagram.They are childhood sweethearts having grown up in the same neighbourhood.Milly White – partner of Ben WhiteThe couple got engaged in 2022 before tying the knot officially in May last year. They have matching “I love you tattoos” on their wrists. Milly White works as a model.Laura Trossard Hilven – partner of Leandro TrossardThe pair met in 2014 before getting married in 2019.They have two sons together, Thiago and Amadeo.Lauren Fryer – partner of Declan RiceLauren Fryer and Declan Rice have been together since 2015. She tends to keep a lower profile compared to some of Arsenal’s other Wags but is no less stunning.She sadly deleted all pictures on her Instagram after suffering horrific abuse by vile trolls.Georgina Ramsdale – partner of Aaron RamsdaleGeorgina Ramsdale works as a flight attendant.The couple got married last June after the Arsenal star proposed in 2022. They originally met in 2019.Pepe struggled to live up to his £72million price tag at the Emirates, joining from Lille in 2019. He managed 27 goals in 112 Gunners appearances but was loaned out to Nice in 2022-23 then joined Trabzonspor at the beginning of last season as the Gunners took a hefty loss on the flop. READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter one season in Turkey, though, Pepe was on the move again.He signed a two-year deal at Villarreal in the summer and has one goal in 15 LaLiga appearances for the Yellow Submarine. Trump has been pictured wearing a Villarreal shirt this seasonThe adult film actress makes her money on OnlyFansCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He’s in the doghouse’ – Mikel Merino dedicates Arsenal heroics to wife after revealing his Valentine’s Day blunder

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      MIKEL MERINO dedicated his late Arsenal double to his wife Lola… after forgetting to buy her a Valentine’s Day present.The Spaniard, 28, rose from the bench to net both of the Gunners’ goals in their 2-0 win at Leicester.Mikel Merino bagged Arsenal’s late doubleCredit: GettyMerino’s wife Lola did not receive a Valentine’s presentCredit: Instagram @lolaliberalAfter the game, Merino made a cheeky admission while speaking to TNT Sports.He told reporter Becky Ives: “It’s the first time in my career that I’ve played as a striker. The manager told me to use my strengths and I think I did that.”On if he expects to play up top more, he added: “I don’t think so, to be honest.”But it’s a good day to score because I forgot to give my wife a Valentine’s Day present, so I think she’ll appreciate this more than a rose or some chocolates.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSeeing Merino’s interview, one fan joked: “Brother, you are in the doghouse.”While a second joked: “How romantic.”A third quipped: “Merino is so locked in he forgot to get his wife a valentine’s.”Despite the makeshift forward’s double, Ethan Nwaneri was awarded TNT Sports’ player of the match award.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSOn the 17-year-old, Merino added: “He’s an amazing player.”Every time I do an interview, you guys ask me for him!Kai Havertz ruled out for rest of SEASON with torn hamstring in devastating blow to Arsenal’s title dreams”That’s natural because he is such a talent.”He has such a wonderful left foot and he put the ball right on my head so that all I could do was score.”Arsenal’s win saw them reduce their deficit to Liverpool at the top of the table to four points.Arne Slot’s men will play their game in hand tomorrow, hosting Wolves at Anfield.LEICESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)Credit: Getty More

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      ‘Nightmare fuel’ – Man Utd fans terrified at prospect of Casemiro-Eriksen pivot amid TRIPLE midfield injury blow

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are dreading the prospect of seeing two senior stars starting against Tottenham.Ruben Amorim warned that his side had suffered some setbacks in training this week.Man Utd may be forced to play a midfield pivot of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen against TottenhamCredit: GettyIt comes after a trio of injuries to Man Utd in midfield, including to Kobbie MainooCredit: RexFans were not ecstatic at the prospect of seeing the veterans play against Spurs but tried to see the funny sideCredit: X/@UtdFaithfulsA report from The Athletic has now revealed three of the affected stars are Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer.The trio have been a major part of the Red Devils squad in recent weeks, with Ugarte and Collyer in particular providing much-needed energy in midfield.However, all three are now set to miss Sunday’s trip to Tottenham.Ugarte and Collyer are said to be major doubts for the mid-table clash, while Mainoo is reportedly set to be sidelined for more than a couple of weeks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile club captain Bruno Fernandes has filled in as one of the two pivot players in recent weeks, a lack of options up front may prompt Amorim to play him in the front three.That would leave veteran duo Christian Eriksen and Casemiro as the only two senior midfielders in the squad who can play in the engine room.However, the pair have a combined age of 65, and it has shown this season.The last time the pair started together in the Premier League was in the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle at the end of December.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSince then, Eriksen has played a total of ten minutes off the bench in the league while Casemiro has been a permanent bench-warmer.Reacting to the potential midfield pivot tomorrow, one fan said: “Good heavens what next??? I see Casemiro & Eriksen starting & getting run through like a hot knife through butter.”‘Silence is deafening’ – Man Utd fans ready to protest at Arsenal clash and vow to ‘rise again to defend our club’A second said: “Hopefully we keep possession if not, Spurs will run this Casemiro and Eriksen partnership.”Another fan said: “Hopefully one of Ugarte/Collyer will be alright. Otherwise it’s Casemiro/Eriksen again and we saw what happened vs Newcastle United.”A fourth added: “Casemiro/Eriksen pivot?! We won’t be there!!”A fifth said: “Nightmare fuel.”The injury crisis has also seen Amorim call up a number of stars from the club’s Carrington academy.Jack Moorhouse, 19, is travelling with the first-team squad after an impressive season with the Under-21s. Amorim, 40, personally watched the midfielder during a 5-1 win over Southampton in December, in which the Manchester-born star scored twice.Injuries across the board have seen Amorim promote a number of youngsters into first-team training.Striker Chido Obi and winger James Scanlon were not included with the Under-18 squad on Saturday following their participation in first-team training this week.Asked specifically about 17-year-old Obi, Amorim said: “I don’t want to say names.“We have to be careful on that. We have problems this week, we called some young players to be in our training. We have some data evaluation. He is one of them.”Amorim was forced to name 21-year-old goalkeeper Hubert Graczyk on the Man Utd bench for the first time in the FA Cup triumph over Leicester with both Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton out injured.READ MORE SUN STORIESGraczyk is effectively seventh-choice at Old Trafford, but fifth and eighth-choice players Elyh Harrison and William Murdock have been included in first-team training this week.New arrival Ayden Heaven was also named on the bench after recently signing from Arsenal, while Patrick Dorgu started the game before he was hooked at half-time of the 2-1 win.Ruben Amorim has called up Jack Moorhouse, 19, to the first teamCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘Just lost it’ – Prem icon reveals Roy Keane’s two and a half hour dressing room rant about yoga and LUCOZADE after loss

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      DARREN BENT has revealed he was once on the receiving end of a Roy Keane dressing room rant that lasted “two and a half hours”.Keane has become synonymous with his passionate outbursts and strong opinions, and Spurs hero Bent has recalled witnessing one of those first hand.Roy Keane has become well known for his rantsCredit: GettyDarren Bent has recalled a furious Keane rant during his time at Aston VillaCredit: Youtube/TalksportBent, who played under Keane during the Irishman’s time as assistant manager at Aston Villa, harked back to the aftermath of a 2-0 defeat away at QPR in 2014.Speaking on talkSPORT, Bent said: “We were in the changing room for another two, two and a half hours after the game.”He [Keane] absolutely blasted absolutely everything. And I’m talking about everything from people having injuries, to people getting too many massages, to people drinking Lucozade, to people doing yoga.”They turned the lights off [at Loftus Road]. We hadn’t had a shower.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It was one of those situations where, everyone had their head down right, and the moment you lifted your head, if he caught eye contact with you, you were getting it.”So my head stayed down the whole time.”Bent went on to reveal that the manager at the time, Paul Lambert, had no part in the dressing down and just watched on in silence.He said: “All I can remember is that Paul Lambert was in the corner saying nothing.”Most read in FootballRoy Keane was the assistant manager to Paul Lambert at Aston Villa in 2014Credit: PA:Press AssociationBent played under the pair at Villa ParkCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe added: “Lambert came in and said some stuff and then he might have said ‘Roy do you want to add anything’, and then Roy just went”.Bent, who scored over 100 Premier League goals across his career, explained that he didn’t disagree with the vast majority of what Keane was saying. ‘You’re in cuckoo land’ – Roy Keane lays into Ian Wright claiming James Maddison is Tottenham’s missing linkHe said: “Most of the stuff he was saying was correct, but there was some points that, in my mind, he just lost it. Lost the plot, man.”It’s not the first time Keane’s unusual hatred for massages has been made public either, the infamous grump has previously opened up himself about his disliking for club masseuses.The 53-year-old was speaking on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, when he said: “What used to annoy me was the lads who used to do the massages, they’d get a bit cocky.”They settle into the club then they think they’re running the show, have got the music on and the team wins something, and all the masseurs would be on the pitch – just relax lads.“They all get a bit cocky, every one of them. We’re having a night out, free bar, and then they’d come with all their mates – ‘you’re bringing your mates,’ relax!”‘Are we getting medals?,’ no you’re not getting a medal, relax.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Then they’d be wearing their headphones as if they were players, coming off the bus and you’re thinking, just relax, oh my god.”‘Anyone selling their car?’ – they’d try and buy the players’ cars on the cheap, are you’re like lads, relax.”Roy Keane’s angriest momentsWhat really ticks off Roy Keane?The Irishman is known for his no-nonsense approach to football.And some particular things really do get on Keane’s wick.It all makes for great entertainment for fans, who love the Man United legend’s take on the beautiful game.But is Keane being a bit too sensitive himself?From smiling players to ABBA, nothing is sacred.And we all know about his dislike for a prawn sarnie…Here are the things that really make Roy Keane angry. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Marmoush scores HAT-TRICK as Manchester City lead Newcastle, Ipswich down to TEN

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      MATCHWEEK 25 of the Premier League features some huge matches at both ends of the table.Fans are treated to five 3pm matches right NOW with the pick of the bunch at the Etihad, as Manchester City lead Newcastle at half time following on from Arsenal’s crucial win at Leicester earlier today.Elsewhere, Aston Villa are level at Ipswich, West Ham trail Brentford, Fulham are holding top four hopefuls Nottingham Forest and Southampton are two down to Bournemouth at St Mary’s.In Saturday’s evening kick-off, David Moyes’ Everton travel to the capital to take on Crystal Palace.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…HT: West Ham 0-1 BrentfordThe Hammers can count themselves lucky to go in at the break only a goal behind.Brentford struggled on the road in the first half of the season but have changed that since.Having scored a second goal, only to have it ruled out by VAR, Frank’s side should have a more comfortable lead already.Copy linkCopiedHT: Southampton 0-2 BournemouthAndoni Iraola’s side are finding this a stroll in the park.The hosts have created nothing whatsoever in the final third.Meanwhile. The Cherries look like scoring every time they come forward.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkPoor fare at the break at Villa Park, with neither side looking close to hitting top gear yet.However Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys face an uphill struggle in the second half after former Villa loanee Axel Tuanzebe was suckered into two daft yellow cards – to see red!The defender should have been on red alert after he picked up a booking for tugging down Morgan Rogers.But he grabbed at Jacob Ramsey’s shoulder after the Villa man had gone clear of him and the kid tumbled.It was shrewd by the Villa man but Tuanzebe gave ref Robert Jones a decision to make and he decided another yellow card was merited, followed by the inevitable red.Ten-man Ipswich now have their backs to the wall.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser in the capitalWest Ham are incredibly fortunate to only be a goal down at the break.Brentford have been battering them, winning the ball and breaking at a speed the Hammers cannot cope with.Mbeumo, Wissa and Schade have all been incredibly sharp, profiting from the host’s incompetence.West Ham’s midfield have been largely absent when it comes to helping out the back four and you wouldn’t bet against one of them being replaced.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EtihadWHAT a half from City and in particular their new forward Omar Marmoush In just his fourth start since arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt, he struck a 14 minute hat-trick to endear himself to the Etihad faithful. Any fears City could be hurting from their midweek heartbreak against Real Madrid were blown away. Newcastle were weary – are their players thinking too much about Wembley next month? Copy linkCopiedHT: Fulham 1-1 Nott’m ForestIt has been a dominant display from the hosts in this one.However, despite having only one shot on target, the visitors really made it count.Marco Silva will feel his side should be leading this one, they need to be more clinical in front of goal to do just that.Copy linkCopiedHT: Aston Villa 0-0 Ipswich TownThere is nothing to separate these sides as they head into the interval.One thing that does is the number of players on the pitch.Tuanzebe was shown a second yellow card for pulling a player back and given his marching orders.Copy linkCopiedHT: Man City 3-0 NewcastleIt has been a comprehensive first-half from Pep Guardiola’s side.They have opened up The Magpies all too often in this one.Marmoush grabbing a hat-trick in the process, this is more like the Man City of old this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-1 Brentford 43. A real let off for Graham Potter’s side.VAR adjudges there to have been an offside Brentford player in the build-up to the goal.How important could that prove in the outcome of this match, only time will tell.Copy linkCopiedVAR review – goal disallowed Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-2 Brentford41. Janelt and Wissa exchange a neat one-two.The Bees’ striker slots home to double the lead for the visitors.However, there is to be a VAR review.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Yoane Wissa (Brentford)Copy linkCopiedFulham 1-1 Nott’m Forest37. Cometh the moment, cometh the man.As a ball is played into Wood outside the box, he shifts it onto his left foot and gets a shot away.Leno cannot do anything about it as the visitors draw level in the capital.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Chris Wood (Nott’m Forest)Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-0 Newcastle33. This is turning into a horror show for Eddie Howe.Savinho is the player pulling the strings, using his pace to beat his man before squaring the ball to the Egyptian.From the penalty spot, he side-foots it into the bottom corner.That is his first-ever hat-trick in senior football.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Craven CottageEMILE SMITH ROWE scored the goal which gives Fulham the lead. But it’s Adama Traore stealing the limelight with three great crosses so far. One of which found Smith Rowe to plant a 14th minute header past Matz Sels.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Omar Marmoush (Man City)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkIt’s been a bitty start at Villa Park with little quality on show yet.Morgan Rogers raced clear on goal and went down as Town goalie Alex Palmer raced out of his box.However VAR confirmed there was no contact from the keeper although Rogers could have been awarded a foul as chasing defender Jacob Greaves shoved him off balance.Early injuries to Boubacar Kamara and Enciso have seen both players replaced by Tyrone Mings and Jack Clarke, which has disrupted the flow of the game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EithadWELCOME to Manchester, Omar Marmoush. The January signing from Eintracht Frankfurt has caught the eye since he arrived at the Etihad but now we see what he’s all about. First he capitalised on a missed header by Kieran Trippier to score then five minutes later he took a pass from Ilkay Gundogan and drove a low shot into the corner. Newcastle stunned.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser in the capitalSo much for that optimism at West Ham…The Hammers look wide open here and are doing nothing of any value on the ball. Brentford’s flying forwards are carving through the West Ham defence with ease and the Hammers are making mistake after mistake.Potter must be contemplating a change at the break, if not before, already.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at St Mary’sBournemouth stunned the Saints with two clinical finishes inside the first 16 minutes.Jan Bednarek and Nathan Wood allowed Dango Ouattara to sneak away to head home Ryan Christie’s 14th minute cross.And Christlike was soon celebrating a rare goal himself when he was given room to smash home the second from 25 yards.Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 Newcastle24. Man City are in full control of this game at The Etihad.Gundogan is the creator on this occasion, as he lays it into the path of Marmoush to stroke it home.It already looks a long way back for The Magpies here.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGoal – Omar Marmoush (Man City)Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Newcastle21. Newcastle’s poor form at The Etihad looks set to continue.A long ball forward from Ederson sees Marmoush run onto it and he lifts the ball over the advancing keeper to score.Just what the hosts needed in this game.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Omar Marmoush (Man City)Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Everton beat Crystal Palace after Man City thrash Newcastle and Arsenal beat Leicester

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      MATCHWEEK 25 of the Premier League features some huge matches at both ends of the table.Manchester City cruised past Newcastle thanks to an Omar Marmoush hat-trick, but Erling Haaland was forced off injured, following on from Arsenal’s crucial win at Leicester earlier today.Elsewhere, Aston Villa were held by ten man Ipswich, West Ham lost to Brentford, Fulham beat Nottingham Forest and Southampton were beaten by Bournemouth at St Mary’s.In Saturday’s evening kick-off, David Moyes’ Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-1 thanks to goals from Beto and Carlos Alcaraz.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Gunners start firing againDespite not having a fit striker for the remainder of this campaign, it did not seem to affect Arsenal this afternoon.Mikel Merino came off the bench to bag a brace and secure the win for the North London outfit.They have now closed the gap between themselves and Liverpool to four points, with the leaders playing Wolves tomorrow.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCherries real winners with hot-formAfter running out 3-1 winners over Southampton today, the victory moved Bournemouth into fifth place in the table.The way things are looking in Europe at the moment, finishing there could very well carry an extra Champions League spot.What an achievement that would be Andoni Iraola and his squad.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHere are today’s Premier League resultsIt has been another hectic day in the top-flight, with plenty of goals.Leicester 0-2 ArsenalAston Villa 1-1 Ipswich TownFulham 2-1 Nott’m ForestMan City 4-0 NewcastleSouthampton 1-3 BournemouthWest Ham 0-1 BrentfordCrystal Palace 1-2 EvertonCopy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 1-2 EvertonEverton edge out Oliver Glasner’s side in the capital.It was quite an even game but Alcaraz’s goal ended up being the match-winner.It could have been a completely different result on another day.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jon West at Selhurst ParkThat’s quite the debut for Alcaraz – an assist and then the winner. He’s never been a prolific scorer but has made a big impact already. And to think he wouldn’t have played had Doucoure not get himself sent off against Liverpool…Copy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 1-2 EvertonThat’s it, Everton have secured victory.Crystal Palace will feel they should have got more from this.Not that the away end is complaining right now.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-2 Everton90+5. Deep into added time in the capital.Palace are throwing everything but the kitcken sink at The Toffees.Everton are defending deep, trying to protect this win.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-2 Everton86. Time is running out for the hosts.Everton seem to have come alive in the game in an attacking sense.That works well for them, keeping Palace at the wrong end of the pitch.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-2 Everton80. Harrison whips a deep cross into the box.As it is worked back from the byline, Young’s shot is blocked.It drops to Alcaraz, who slots home to give The Toffees the lead.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGoal – Carlos Alcaraz (Everton)Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton72. Both sides are trying to flex their attacking muscle.Everton continually seem to take one too many touches and allow Palace to get in between the player and goal to block.The hosts keep trying balls over the top of the Everton defence but on this wet, greasy surface it often runs through to the keeper before anyone can get on the end of it.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton66. The hosts look to break with pace on the counter.Garner pushes Eze to the floor to stop the attack.Finally, the referee gets a yellow card out in this game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jon West at Selhurst ParkSemi-automated offsides are nearly with us and that lengthy wait is exactly why they are needed. Around three minutes of the players standing around and fans singing about how much they don’t appreciate VAR. Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton60. A big cheer at Selhurst Park as Chilwell comes on for his debut.The Chelsea loanee replaces Mitchell for The Eagles.It is a very open game now and the game is poised on a knife-edge.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton53. After a ridiculous wait, the goal is given.VAR is really a broken process.Since the introduction of Eze at the interval, Crystal Palace are now dominating this game.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton48. Some terrible defending from the visitors.Two Everton defenders challenge for the same ball and it drops to Mateta in the box.He slots past Pickford to draw his side level.However, there is a VAR review for a possible offside.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jon West at Selhurst ParkHow on earth are Everton ahead at half time? Palace could and should be three or four up – but paid the price for switching off late on.Is it Tyrick Mitchell’s fault for sending a throw-in to a team-mate who wasn’t expecting it? Or should Jefferson Lerma have been alert? Either way it’s a disaster – and an Everton opener.Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 0-1 EvertonIt has been a bizarre half of football with Palace having a goal disallowed for the ball going out despite none of the camera angles showing it to be the case.Then Sarr missed an absolute sitter from yards out, hitting the underside of the crossbar when it seemed easier to score.Everton went straight down the other end and took the lead themselves to rub salt into the wound.Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 0-1 EvertonThe referee brings the first-half to a close.Everton have a slender lead in a very even match.That miss from Sarr seemed to be the start of things going south for The Eagles in this game.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-1 Everton45. Palace pay the ultimate price for their miss.Everton come forward and it is played through to Beto who tucks it past Henderson to open the scoring.The goal silences Selhurst Park in the process.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Beto (Everton)Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Everton40. We may have seen one of the misses of the season.It has all got a bit scrappy and the ball breaks to Sarr six yards out.He thunders it against the underside of the crossbar and it comes back out.He had to score from there.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Everton35. It is interesting how the two teams have set up today.Alcaraz is looking to test Henderson from distance constantly.Palace put a dangerous ball into the box, which The Toffees fail to clear, but they get lucky as the referee awards a free kick.It looked like Tarkowksi lost his footing and was not fouled at all.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Everton30. Almost a big chance for The Toffees.As Harrison puts in a deep cross into the box, Lindstrom meets it deep of the back post, trying to pick out Beto.Henderson does brilliantly to cut it out but is clattered by Lacroix as the two try to prevent the danger.Copy linkCopied More