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      Wolves 2 Southampton 0: Massive basement battle win for Gary O’Neil’s side as Saints suffer controversial VAR blow

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      GARY O’NEIL should look forward to the international break – rather than an extended break – after winning the P45 derby!But goals from much-maligned Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha eased the pressure on him as Wolves finally grabbed their first win of the season.Pablo Sarabia set Wolves on their way to a crucial three pointsSarabia opened the scoring after just two minutesRussell Martin fumes after a VAR decision goes against his teamThey stretched their winning run against Saints to six games on the spin to leave Russell Martin’s side rock bottom of the Prem, as the heat returned to the losing boss.Just as importantly for Wolves, was keeping their first clean sheet in 23 games, thanks to a stellar performance from veteran defender Craig Dawson.However Saints must find a proven goalscorer fast or they are surely heading back to the Championship.Both managers knew the enormity of this game as they headed for their technical areas at the start.read more football newsIn fact they could have walked a tightrope, suspended over a pool of crocodiles and it couldn’t have been much more perilous than what awaited them.The mood at Molineux was positively mutinous at the start and there were as many jeers as there were cheers when Pablo Sarabia’s name was read out before kick-off.So how ironic it was the 32-year-old Spanish international who got Wolves off to the perfect start with a goal inside two minutes!Like everyone else at Wolves he had Matheus Cunha to thank as the Brazilian started this game the way he intended to continue it …. brilliantly.Most read in FootballHe surged at Saints defence in Wolves first attack before releasing a perfectly timed reverse pass into the path of Sarabia.Inside Russell Martin’s amazing journey from living at bookies with an abusive dad to Premier League managerAnd, as Aaron Ramsdale advanced, the Spaniard kept his cool to calmly round the Saints keeper before sliding the ball into a gaping net.What a smack in the teeth for Saints and what a start for Wolves.But any notion O’Neil had that the early goal would calm frayed nerves turned out to be a false hope.Because Saints took a firm grip of the first half as Wolves wobbled.Adam Armstrong fired wide from the edge of the boix after a short-corner routine picked him out in space.Then 10 minutes after Wolves opener Southampton thought they had levelled only to be denied by a controversial VAR call.Kyle Walker-Peters cross was only partially headed clear by Craig Dawson and a mad scramble ensued as bodies flew at the loose ball.It eventually fell to Ryan Manning who lashed it high past Jose Sa to find the top corner of the Wolves net.Ryan Manning celebrates what he thought was an equaliserHowever, Referee Thomas Bramall disallowed the goal after consulting the VAR screenBut the left-back’s celebrations at scoring his first ever Premier goal were cruelly cut short by VAR Chris Kavanagh.He spotted a collision between Mateus Fernandes and Neslon Semedo which left the Wolves defender floored and drew ref Thomas Bramall’s attention to it.Once the man in the middle went to his monitor Wolves fans’ hopes rose and Southampton’s faded.Sure enough the Saint was called out as the sinner, even though neutrals felt it was Semedo who initiated contact with Fernandes.Once again the high bar on referees appeared to be lowered as it was hard to argue how Bramall had made a clear and obvious error with his initial decision to award the goal.However, given their history with controversial VAR decisions going against them it was hard to argue O’Neil didn’t deserve a lucky break for once!And if he could have picked his time to get one in his favour it would probably be now!His side spent the rest of the half with their backs to goal but Saints inability to score – coupled with a towering performance by Craig Dawson – saw them survive.The veteran defender was like a magnet to the ball as he kept swatting Saints attacks away.At half-time Wolves played their joker as they brought Molineux legend Ruben Neves on to the pitch to say a few words of encouragement to the home support.Matheus Cunha’s strike from distance sealed all three points for the home sideBrazilian Cunha was delighted with his brilliant strikeThe ex-midfielder was back in town from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and on crutches after undergoing knee surgery.But he rallied the troops, and predicted: “I’m sure after this match everything will change.”This is a time for everyone to be together and push for the side.””I’m asking you just one thing, please bring this energy to the second half and get behind the team.”It worked a treat because, urged on by their fans, Wolves went for the kill.Instead of sitting in and soaking up pressure they aggressively pressed Saints.Joao Gomes forced Ramsdale into a fine save before Wolves finally doubled their lead with a sensational clincher.Dawson beat Cameron Archer to the ball and fed Lemina who played in Cunha.The Brazilian turned and strode forward before unleashing an absolute belter of a right-foot shot beyond Ramsdale from 25 yards.He raced off, blowing kisses to the fans and how O’Neil must have felt like planting one on his midfielder for that goal.The vital win for Wolves eases the pressure on manager Gary O’NeilRussell Martin tried to reshuffle his pack with a string of substitutions but Saints never troubled Sa.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn fact Bellegarde, who had earlier missed with an audacious chip from halfway, came much closer to making it 3-0 when he fractionally failed to get on the end of a low cross.But in the end it didn’t matter as O’Neil took a bow in front of joyous Wolves fans. 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      West Ham 0 Everton 0: Dull draw in East London piles more pressure on Lopetegui’s struggling Hammers

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI always says he wants to be judged in May – but many will have made their minds up already.This drab and desperate performance only raised more questions over the Spaniard and his side.West Ham struggled to a 0-0 bore draw against EvertonCredit: RexJulen Lopetegui’s side once again failed to impressCredit: ReutersWhat is Lopetegui’s plan? Does it exist? Is anyone listening?Few answers were offered on a glum afternoon in East London.The under-fire manager will point to Everton star Jordan Pickford and his trio of smart saves from Guido Rodriguez and Danny Ings, but that is merely papering over ever-growing cracks.West Ham were lucky to escape with a point and the only thing they had to celebrate was a first home clean sheet since January.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe summer spend of £127.5million is an awful lot of money to spend in order to be this average.Lopetegui was without Mohammed Kudus and Edson Alvarez through suspension but still had a side capable of offering much more than this.Hammers fans will have headed to Stratford hoping, if not quite expecting, to see a confidence boosting win over the Toffees.But, to the frustration of supporters and boss Lopetegui, what they were served up across a turgid first half was a display of utter incompetence.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPasses found Everton shirts almost as regularly as they did claret and blue ones while there was a complete lack of ambition or quality on the ball.Sean Dyche’s side, without Dwight McNeil through injury, were creating more chances but hardly through being more adventurous.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelFrom a West Ham attack the visitors broke and were only stopped from going ahead when Crysencio Summerville managed a last ditch challenge on Abdoulaye Doucoure.Iliman Ndiaye sent a shot from the edge of the box into the hands of Lukasz Fabianski, the 39-year-old still in ahead of Alphonse Areola.Under no pressure at all from Everton, happy to sit tight, the Hammers had no idea what to do with the ball at the back and struggled to get out.They managed to find a bit of space late in the first half, with Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio both having half-chances stopped by Jordan Pickford.Neither side bathed themselves in gloryCredit: AFPIt was a dull affair in the capitalCredit: PAThe display had been so insipid across the first 45 minutes that fans in the London Stadium did not even have the will to muster a proper boo at the break.Trying to inject some life into things after the restart, Guido Rodriguez ran onto a loose ball and cannoned it towards goal – only for Pickford to pull off a fine save and parry it clear.With neither side able to grasp any sort of control or momentum, Everton were then up the other end trying their luck.Vitalii Mykolenko slashed at an effort which was deflected behind before Jesper Lindstrom’s header was tipped over the bar.The Toffees should have done more when Jean-Clair Todibo, having far from his best game, was robbed by Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the West Ham half.Calvert-Lewin checked this way and that trying to create an angle but had to move the ball on before the move ended with Orel Mangala’s shot sailing high and wide.West Ham’s continued haplessness was offering Everton hope of a first win in three but this side appear to need a dozen chances to even truly test an opposing goalkeeper.Lopetegui made a triple change, sending on Carlos Soler, Vladimir Coufal and Ings to try and liven things up.Both sides were fortunate to get a pointCredit: PAThere were missed chances from plenty of starsCredit: RexWest Ham did start to see more of the ball, but were still struggling to make things happen.Lucas Paqueta – having gone missing since about February – found space on the edge of the box with players lining up in the middle but elected to dink the ball out of play.The Brazilian is capable of turning games like this on his head when at his best, but Hammers fans have seen nothing near that level of form for the majority of this year.There are always odd flashes, such as the ball which sent Summerville through before he struck the post, but never enough.West Ham’s mega summer spend looks to have backfiredCredit: PASean Dyche is likely to have taken a point before kick-offCredit: GettyWest Ham were more advanced after their changes but still giving the ball away with alarming regularity.Bowen, still not back in the England squad, was having to chase a touch of the ball everywhere and looking up to find very few options each time he gained possession.Everton, knowing a point was more valuable to them, were happy to sit in and frustrate as the hosts looked for a much needed late winner.Ings found space in the box, just as he did for a late leveller at Fulham earlier this season, but this time his left-footed strike was met by Pickford.West Ham’s substitute striker was doing all he could to get them all three points, but was being frustrated by Everton’s stopper.READ MORE SUN STORIESPickford saved the best for last, pulling off a stunning late save to send Ings’ deflected shot over the bar.The England goalkeeper was one of the only ones to leave the pitch with credit thanks to his superb stops and some canny time wasting to earn the point. 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      Crystal Palace 0 Fulham 2: Late Wilson goal seals miserable day for struggling hosts as London rivals soar up table

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      FULHAM’s former Arsenal contingent and supersub Harry Wilson were too good for injury-hit, 10-man Palace as Marco Silva’s stylish side moved up to seventh in the Prem.Emile Smith-Rowe, a club-record £34million summer arrival after two years in the wilderness under Mikel Arteta, put the Whites ahead on the stroke of half-time with a cool finish after a defensive howler from Maxence Lacroix.Fulham took all three points in the London derbyCredit: GettyCrystal Palace and Oliver Glasner are in troubleCredit: RexEngland international Smith-Rowe then combined with fellow former Gunner Alex Iwobi to tee up Wilson, fresh from his two-goal heroics to beat Brentford on Monday, just minutes after coming off the bench.Arsenal academy products Smith-Rowe, Iwobi and the on-loan Reiss Nelson were outstanding against a patched up Palace side missing the likes of Ebere Eze, Adam Wharton, Eddie Nketiah and Jefferson Lerma and firmly in the relegation scrap.Four of the last five meetings between these sides had ended in a draw and that is how it looked like finishing again for much of the first half between two evenly-matched sides.Palace boss Oliver Glasner started the game with England centre-back Marc Guehi in midfield alongside Northern Ireland under-21 international Justin Devenny on his Premier League debut.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the home side looked limited without the creativity of Eze, relying on balls over the top for Jean-Philippe Mateta to chase down as their main attacking outlet.The tactic wasn’t without merit in the first half with former Palace favourite Joachim Andersen, who received a warm reception from the home fans, struggling to contain the powerful French forward on occasions.The Danish defender did well to clear the ball off the line after Mateta bundled a shot into the body of Bernd Leno that was bouncing towards the net in Palace’s only real chance of note.Iwobi, who was the best player on the park for much of the game, put Nelson in the clear midway through the first half but Dean Henderson did well to block his shot before crossing for Raul Jimenez to volley wide.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEmile Smith Rowe opened the scoring for FulhamCredit: ReutersDaichi Kamada was shown red for a nasty challenge on Kenny TeteCredit: ReutersHarry Wilson added a second for FulhamCredit: PABut in first-half stoppage time Smith Rowe opened the scoring with a cool finish after he closed down French defender Lacroix, then diverted his ball out of defence into the path of Raul Jimenez.The Mexican perfectly-weighted his through ball and it tucked into the corner by Smith-Rowe to give Fulham a deserved lead.Fulham stars repeatedly slap pitch-invading fan on head in wild celebrations as he is dragged off by stewards Fulham came racing out of the blocks in the second half and were denied what would have been a fantastic team goal finished by Smith-Rowe.A strong forward pass from Sander Berge found Iwobi who skipped past a Palace and played a low cross that was met by his fellow Hale End graduate Smith Rowe.Only for a lengthy VAR decision to rule that Smith Rowe was offside by the narrowest of margins.Jimenez then volleyed narrowly over the bar as Fulham pushed hard for a second goal with Palace’s only real second-half opportunity chance coming through Daniel Munoz who latched on to a Daichi Kamada pass, but the Colombian could only shoot straight at Leno.Palace’s problems were compounded in the final 15 minutes from time when Japan midfielder Kamada was shown a straight red card for a bad challenge on Kenny Tete.He will now serve a three-game ban to add to Oliver Glasner’s list of unavailable players.Wilson, who came off the bench to score two goals in injury time to beat Brentford on Monday, struck again seven minutes from time when he fired past Henderson from a superb pass from Iwobi.The Wales international had the ball in the net again in added-time, only for Fulham to be denied once again by VAR that correctly deemed he had controlled the ball with his hand before blasting past the exposed Henderson.READ MORE SUN STORIESPalace have only won once all season and the international break cannot come quick enough for Glasner who desperately needs the likes of Eze back in his team to pull away from the bottom three.It is the opposite for Fulham who are chasing their first European adventure for 14 years in what has been their best start to a season since the 2004/05 season.Alex Iwobi was a stand out performer for Fulham More

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      Jude Bellingham ends Real Madrid goal drought as ‘world class’ Vinicius strike vs Osasuna finishes horror week on a high

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM finally got himself off the mark for Real Madrid this season and ended a horror goal drought.The England star was involved in the humiliating 4-0 El Clasico defeat with Barcelona last weekend before he was hooked as Madrid fell to a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League.Jude Bellingham ended his six-month Real Madrid goal drought in a 4-0 win for Real MadridCredit: GettyBellingham lobbed the goalkeeper to put his side 2-0 upCredit: GettyHe reacted angrily by kicking a water bottle when he was substituted in the 74th minute of the latter.However, the 21-year-old finally had something to smile about as Los Blancos cruised to a 4-0 LaLiga win over Osasuna.And the game came with personal vindication as he brought an end to a six-month goal drought.Having already assisted Vinicius Jr for 1-0, Bellingham had raced through on goal with a late curved run down the middle when Raul Asencio played an exquisite pass over the top into his path.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham then lobbed the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper to score his first goal of the season after 13 games.By contrast he scored 23 goals last season after a transfer from Borussia Dortmund as Madrid went on to win the La Liga and the Champions League.His goalless period has coincided with the arrival of superstar Kylian Mbappe.Speaking on CBS Sports, Thierry Henry explained how he thought Bellingham was doing too much trying to support frontman Vinicius and Mbappe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHenry said: “It’s always Bellingham trying to make the run, trying to make the team play, running in behind, trying to break the line.”I think there is a little frustration. Your nine isn’t going, and your 10 is going. I know it can happen sometimes, but not all the time. Every single time.Moment Jude Bellingham video chats sick child in hospital after ex-team-mate calls him out of the blue”I know he (Mbappe) is not a [natural] number nine and that this maybe is not what he likes to do.”Do you think he (Bellingham) likes to make those runs, try and stretch the team? He’ll do it because he has to do it, because his desire speaks, his will speaks.”You don’t win games like that. You don’t win games with your 10 breaking the line, coming back, trying to bend his run, trying to defend, trying to go the other side.”On his angry reaction to his substitution, he added: “I would have been upset too. I saw him kicking a bottle. I would be upset also, of course.”The Osasuna win saw Vinicius Jr grab a hat-trick, including one featuring a peach of a pass from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin as he set the Brazilian forward away on a counter-attack after retrieving the ball from a corner.However, Madrid suffered injuries to Rodrygo, Eder Miliato and Lucas Vazquez before half-time, adding to a list already containing Aurelien Tchouameni, Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.The win moves them six points behind league leaders Barcelona, who will play Real Sociedad on Sunday.His return to goalscoring ways on the pitch comes after Bellingham seemed to drop a hint about his relationship status off of it.Bellingham was seen liking Instagram posts of model Laura Celia Valk.The Sun exclusively revealed in April that the pair had begun dating.In the summer, Bellingham faced claims that the relationship was a “publicity stunt” – with the pair having not been seen together in public.But the Real Madrid midfielder does follow Laura on Instagram.Earlier this week, Laura posted a photodump, which included a snap of herself in a pink corseted dress.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpotting Bellingham’s like, one fan commented: “Hey Jude Bellingham.”While a second added: “Jude liked it”.Bellingham has been seen liking the posts of model Laura Celia Valk, who he was rumoured to be dating earlier this yearCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliav More

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      Southampton fans brand VAR decision a ‘disgrace’ as Manning’s goal in crunch Wolves clash is overturned

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      SOUTHAMPTON fans are furious after VAR overturned Ryan Manning’s equaliser against Wolves.Saints thought they levelled the score after only 12 minutes when Manning, 28, smashed the ball past goalkeeper Jose Sa and into his top left corner.Southampton fans are furious after Ryan Manning’s equaliser was chalked offCredit: GettyVAR sent referee Thomas Bramall to the monitor for a potential foul in the build-upCredit: GettyVAR deemed Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes had fouled Wolves’ Nelson SemedoThe left-back’s goal was awarded on-field but VAR deemed that the scorer’s team-mate Mateus Fernandes had fouled Nelson Semedo in the build-up.The officials at Stockley Park then advised referee Thomas Bramall to check the monitor for an on-field review.Bramall agreed with VAR and overturned his original decision, thus restarting the match with a free-kick for the hosts at Molineux.Southampton fans were left incensed as they stormed social media to lambast the controversial decision.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Sorry, but how the f**k is that goal disallowed? There’s no foul there from Southampton, if anything the foul’s the other way round.”Another commented: “Absolute b******s!”A third wrote: “Absolutely shambolic that’s been given as a Wolves free-kick.”This fan said: “Hilariously pathetic VAR overturn there. Truly a disgrace to the sport, how does anyone want this.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that one stated: “That’s possibly the worst VAR decision I’ve ever seen.”Southampton found themselves trailing against fellow Premier League strugglers Wolves after just two minutes when Pablo Sarabia opened the scoring.Key Dream Team Stats This SeasonThings got even worse for Russel Martin’s side on 51 minutes when Matheus Cunha doubled his team’s lead.Southampton need a result against Gary O’Neil’s side as they are both looking for a way out of the bottom three in the English top flight. More

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      Non-league clash abandoned as stadium plunged into darkness and fans turn game into a CONCERT

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      A NON-LEAGUE clash was abandoned after darkness descended over the pitch.And fans took the opportunity to have a bit of fan and turn the game into a CONCERT.Gosport Borough FC enjoyed a mini concert after their game was abandonedIt came after a power cut occurred in the surrounding area of Gosport, HampshireIt came after Hampshire semi-professional side Gosport Borough experienced a power cut on Friday night at the AEI Stadium.Their match against Totton was abandoned with the visitors 2-0 up just before at half-time.In fact, the entire surrounding area of Gosport suffered the power cut as nearly 900 homes lost electricity. After initial confusion, the referee was forced to call off the rest of the game as players were ordered to get changed.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut the band from the Remembrance Day service began playing moments after the lights went out. Fans stayed behind in the November cold to sit in the stands and whipped out their phone torches to see each other.The sounds of trumpets and drums could be heard in the background of a video shared on Gosport’s team X account.The caption read: “Music playing, lights out. Phones are glowing around the stadium.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSomehow this football game has turned into some sort of concert 🤣. Only in non-league 🤷‍♂️.”The heartwarming procession was there to honour Remembrance Sunday this weekend.My flat overlooks a Premier League stadium – men try to go on dates with me just to watch footballGosport play in the BetVictor Southern League Premier Division South.It’s the second time in as many months that Gosport have been forced to abandon a game after a blackout.But this time the initial talk of a floodlight failure was inaccurate.A statement from a local energy provider read: ” We’re aware of a power cut in the area shown, affecting 935 homes.”We have had reports of damage to our network. When this happens, the power will automatically turn off to keep everyone safe.” More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Fulham host Palace, wounded Man City face Brighton, Liverpool take on Aston Villa – updates

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns for what is set to be another blockbuster weekend – and there are TWO London derbies for fans to sink their teeth into.Fulham welcome Crystal Palace to Craven Cottage in the first of the London clashes.Manchester City will be determined to end their three-game losing streak when they face Brighton while high-flying Liverpool host Aston Villa in the late kick-off.But the second derby of the weekend and the most highly-anticipated contest in this cluster of fixtures sees Arsenal travel across the capital where Chelsea awaits.LATEST SCORES…Brentford 1-1 BournemouthCrystal Palace 0-1 FulhamWest Ham 0-0 EvertonWolves 1-0 SouthamptonBrighton vs Man City (5.30pm)Liverpool vs Aston Villa (8pm)FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from around the grounds with our live blog below…49 – GOAL! Brentford 1-2 BOURNEMOUTHThe visitors hit the front once more!Copy linkCopiedHalf time update from Matt Hughes at the GtechBrentford have fought their way back into the game at the Gtech Community Stadium after Bournemouth threatened to blow them away in the opening quarter.With Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams pulling the strings the visitors were well worth their early lead, gifted to Evanilson in the 17th minute by Sepp Van Den Berg’s horrendous back-pass. Conceding the first goal appeared to sting the Bees into life however, with Yoanne Wissa equalising with header across goal in the 26th minute after Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez failed to deal with a long throw.Copy linkCopiedHalf time update from Graeme Bryce at MolineuxThe tension is so intense at Molineux you could cut it with a spoon – never mind a knife!They say an early goal settles the nerves but Wolves still look brittle and edgy here as Saints take the game to them.The visitors look the more likely side but their inability to score goals is working against them again.Fortunately for Wolves they have old warrior Craig Dawson there to keep them right.The big man is like a magnet to the ball as he keeps swatting Saints attacks away.What would Wolves do without him?Copy linkCopiedHalf time update from Ian McCullough at Selhurst ParkEmile Smith-Rowe’s smart finish on the stroke of halftime put Fulham ahead at Selhurst Park after a howler from Maxime Lecroix.Trying to play the ball out from the back, the French centre-back’s pass was blocked by Smith-Rowe then picked up by Raul Jimenez who teed up the former Arsenal man to slide the ball past Dean Henderson. Fulham had looked the more fluid going forward against an injury-hit Palace who have England centre-back Marc Guehi playing in centre midfield alongside Justin Devenny, who is making his Premier League debut, but the sides looked to be heading in at half-time on level terms before Smith-Rowe struck.Reiss Nelson should have put Fulham ahed when put through by Alex Iwobi but he was only able to shoot straight at Dean Henderson.Palace have had some joy with balls over the top to JP Mateta and it took some quick thinking from former Palace centre-back Joachim Andersen to clear the ball off the line after the French forward’s header was blocked by Bernd Leno. Copy linkCopiedHT! The half time scores from the 3pm kick-offs across the Premier League.Brentford 1-1 BournemouthCrystal Palace 0-1 FulhamWest Ham 0-0 EvertonWolves 1-0 SouthamptonCopy linkCopiedI’ll passTwo horrific passes from defenders leading to opening goals at Brentford and Crystal Palace.Not sure what one was worse but Pep Guardiola has a lot to answer for, making every time try and pass out from the back.Having said that, it’s good we’ve got goals from it. Plenty more of those to come hopefully.Copy linkCopied45+2 – GOAL! Crystal Palace 0-1 FULHAMLacroix with a shocker. He’s in the centre circle, taking his time in possession.When he does pass forward it passes it straight to EMILE SMITH ROWE.ESR drives to the edge of the box before getting a shot on target with his weaker left foot, which Henderson gets a touch to but weak, weak hands let the ball through and into the bottom corner. Poor from the home side.Copy linkCopiedShots firedOr not, actually.The Hammers yet to register a shot of any description, with just one on target for the Toffees.On the face of it, they’re better just shaking hands at half time, taking a point and they’ll be home in time for Strictly.Copy linkCopiedFrom Matt Hughes at the GtechAnother goal-fest is on the cards at Brentford, who have hit back through Yoanne Wissa to equalise after falling behind.Brentford have been generous hosts all season despite being unbeaten at home, and gifted Bournemouth an early lead in the 17th minute. A counter-attacking from the visitors had broken down when Bees defender Sepp Van Den Berg suddenly revived it.The Dutchman’s back-pass from the halfway line towards Ethan Pinnock was woefully underhit, allowing Evanilson to intercept easily in sight of goal.  Evanilson had all the time in the world and took full advantage, calming nipping rounf Mark Flekken to shoot into an empty net, the Portuguese striker’s third goal in as many games.Brentford hit back nine minutes later, and Van Den Berg will have been relieved at playing a part. Van Den Berg’s long throw was not dealt with by Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, with Yoane Wissa pouncing on his misdirected clearance to score with a well-directed header across goal.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jack Rosser at the London StadiumWest Ham fans are close to turning here. They will have arrived hoping for a confidence boosting win over a poor Everton side but have been served up half an hour of utter incompetence.Passes have found a blue shirt almost as often as they have one of West Ham’s own players and they are showing almost nothing going forwards.Everton have remained solid if hardly adventurous and have created the better chances so far. Not a classic.Copy linkCopiedFrom Ian McCullough at Selhurst ParkA fairly tame opening 20 minutes at Selhurst Park in a meeting of two sides that have drawn four of their last five times they have played.England centre-back Marc Guehi has been employed in midfield for injury-hit Palace with veteran Nataniel Clyne filling in at the heart of Oliver Glasner three-man back-line.Fulham, who have looked the more fluid going forward, had the best chance of the half so far when Reiss Nelson was put through by Alex Iwobi’s defence-splitting pass but Dean Henderson came out quickly and blocked his shot with his legs.Jean-Phillipe Mateta twice got in behind the Fulham defence but was unable to get his shot on target.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graeme Bryce at MolineuxWhat a whirlwind start!Wolves got off to a flyer when Pablo Sarabia took Matheus Cunha’s pass in his stride, rounded Aaron Ramsdale and stroked the ball home.That must have lifted a weight off Gary O’Neil’s shoulders – and Sarabia’s whose name was booed when the team was read out at the start!But Wolves rode their luck as Saints almost levelled 10 minutes later – only for VAR to save them.Ryan Manning blasted home after Wolves failed to clear their lines.But the Saint was denied his first Prem goal after Mateus Fernandes bundled Nelson Semedo over in the build-up. This is already shaping up to be a belter!Copy linkCopied27 – GOAL! BRENTFORD 1-1 BournemouthA lot said about the tidy football and intricate play and tactics in the Premier League.Sometimes you can’t beat a big long throw into the box and feed off the scraps – they all count!Brentford win the first two flick-ons from a long throw and YOANE WISSA eight yards out at the back post heads it back across goal, leaving the keeper rooted. One each!Copy linkCopiedPremier League latest scoresBrentford 0-1 BournemouthCrystal Palace 0-0 FulhamWest Ham 0-0 EvertonWolves 1-0 SouthamptonBrighton vs Man City (5.30pm)Liverpool vs Aston Villa (8pm)Copy linkCopied17 – GOAL! Brentford 0-1 BOURNEMOUTHUh oh, Sepp van den Berg won’t want to see this again!In comfortable possession at right back, it looks like it’s the first time he’s ever used his left foot, trying to pass back to Flekken.But it’s a horror back pass straight into the path of EVANILSON who skips rounds the keeper and walks the ball into the empty net.Shocker but no more than Bournemouth deserve.Copy linkCopiedNO GOAL! Wolves 1-0 SouthamptonOh no no no!Gary O’Neil will absolutely NOT be bemoaning VAR tonight, it’s a shocker from the referee to rule this equaliser out.Semedo looks to shield the ball inside his own box and steps across the Saints man – if anything giving a penalty away – before going to ground.The ball fell at the feet of Ryan Manning who smashed it home.The referee checks and rules it out for a free kick. You tell kids that moaning gets you nowhere….Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECK…Maybe it’s not a Saints equaliser after all.Referee having a look…Copy linkCopied12 – GOAL! Wolves 1-1 SOUTHAMPTONThe Saints come marching back in the big one!Copy linkCopiedLook, Wolves fans!Wolves are Wandering up the table, now third bottom as things stand!Yeah, a bit early to get too excited. But you’re off the bottom….Copy linkCopied2 – GOAL! WOLVES 1-0 Southampton1 minute 49 seconds – just the start Wolves needed!It’s an aimless ball down the left by Wolves which Walker-Peters makes a complete mess of when heading on halfway.Cunha gathers and drives 30 yards through the middle of the park before sliding in PABLO SARABIA who skips round Ramsdale who is in no man’s land and he tucks it into the empty net.Incredible start.Copy linkCopiedKICK OFF!Up and running in the Premier League!Copy linkCopiedOut around the countryThe players are out and going through their pre-match formalities.Remembrance Day commemorations taking place across the four Premier League grounds and around the country.Copy linkCopiedHow we standBournemouth and Fulham with a chance to jump onto the same points as Aston Villa, Arsenal and Chelsea with a win here.Eyes immediately drawn to the bottom of the table and that huge clash at Molineux.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at the London StadiumWest Ham take on Everton with both clubs up against it and their respective managers under intense pressure.Julen Lopetegui and Sean Dyche need something to turn fortunes around and quickly.So much so that some at the London Stadium today have even dubbed this game the ‘Moyes derby’ because whoever loses will get their old boss back come Monday. Moyes has coached both clubs previously. Many a true word said in jest.Copy linkCopiedLast but not leastA look at the two XIs picked in the David Moyes derby at the London Stadium.West Ham XI: Fabianski, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson, Soucek, Rodriguez, Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville, AntonioEverton XI: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Mangala, Lindstrom, Doucoure, Ndiaye, Calvert-LewinCopy linkCopied More

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      New Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim makes ex-Man City star top transfer target with ace ‘on verge of leaving’ European giants

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      INCOMING Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly lining up a move for former Manchester City defender Danilo.Amorim, who starts life at Old Trafford on Monday, could look to sign the Juventus centre-back as early as January.Ruben Amorim is keen on former City title winner DaniloCredit: ReutersDanilo is on the verge of leaving JuventusCredit: RexAmorim feels that Danilo could improve United defensively, according to a report from Juve Live.The 33-year-old star could prove to be a useful short-term acquisition for the Red Devils as they look to tighten up at the back.Danilo – who captains both Juventus and Brazil – is apparently on the verge of leaving Turin.This follows reports that Danilo’s agent has been reaching out to several clubs, including Amorim’s new club United.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Brazilian defender’s contract with the Serie A giants expires next summer.But Thiago Motta’s side could be tempted to cash him in for a reasonable price in January.Otherwise, they could lose Danilo for free at the end of the season.His age doesn’t fit the strategy being imposed by Ineos, who are making strides to sign players under 25.Most read in FootballDanilo’s stats last seasonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited prioritised younger signings like Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and even Arsenal’s 16-year-oldstriker Chido Obi-Martin.But with United often suffering with injuries at the back, he could be a quality alternative and brings a wealth of dressing room knowledge.Manchester United Player Ratings: Post-Match Analysis (1)Danilo has proven Premier League experience – and under Pep Guardiola too.The veteran defender won two Prem titles with United’s fierce rivals City between 2017 and 2019.He also lifted two Champions League trophies with Real Madrid before joining City.After two years in the Prem, he joined then Serie A champs Juventus on a five-year deal worth £30m.Amorim will need all the help he can get when he takes over from interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy on November 11.The Red Devils have endured their worst-ever start to a Prem campaign, sitting 13th in the table. More