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      Chelsea ratings vs Everton: Fernandez continues to shine but Jackson costs Blues all three points in dull display

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      CHELSEA extended their unbeaten run to nine Premier League games with a performance that will quickly be forgotten.Chances on goal were few and far between although Nicolas Jackson had two opportunities to put the Blues ahead in the first half.Chelsea were left frustrated at Goodison ParkCredit: AlamyNicolas Jackson missed the best two chances of the matchCredit: AlamyChelsea were rarely threatened too but any talk of a title challenge will quickly be put to bed if their attacking quartet have more games like this.Cole Palmer was stifled by Everton’s all consuming midfield but neither Jadon Sancho nor Pedro Neto made use of the extra space they were given.In the end Enzo Maresca appeared happy to settle for the draw as he delayed making changes – Joao Felix even failed to come off the bench.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Chelsea display.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRobert Sanchez – 7Smart stop down to his right to deny Orel Mangala shortly before the break.Pulled off an even better save when Jack Harrison looked certain to score in the second half.Axel Disasi – 6Dealt with the tricky Iliman Ndiaye reasonably well. Lacked an attacking threat which hindered Blues going forward.Tosin Adarabioyo – 8Made a brilliant block 15 minutes from time to stop Ndiaye finding the net with Sanchez beaten.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe also looked assured on the ball and comfortable doing the nitty-gritty every time he plays. Deserves more game time.Ruben Colwill – 7An accomplished display as he limited Everton’s chances on goal, worked well with Adarabioyo.Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test and gives update on his Chelsea futureMalo Gusto – 5Was caught out a few times by Harrison, who should have scored when he got in behind the left-back.Almost opened the scoring in the first half but Pickford charged down his shot well.Moises Caicedo – 7Protected the defence well and cut out a lot of loose balls to prevent Everton getting near the Chelsea box.Enzo Fernandez – 8Perhaps Chelsea’s best player. Saw a lot of the ball and kept possession nicely.Had one shooting opportunity he aimed straight at the keeper.Cole Palmer – 5Squared well for Jackson’s chance. Failed to influence the match in his usual manner, which is a credit to the Everton defence.Pedro Neto – 5Plenty of effort and endeavour but not really his day. Every time he did threaten he was quickly fouled. Jadon Sancho – 5Some nice touches and passes but rarely posed a threat.READ MORE SUN STORIESNicolas Jackson – 4Missed a big chance first half as Pickford was equal to a close range effort.He then missed an even easier opportunity minutes later as he directed his header onto the post with the goal gaping.SubsChristopher Nkunku (for Jackson, 76mins) – 5Noni Madueke (for Neto, 76mins) – 5 More

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      Everton 0 Chelsea 0: Blues fluff chance to temporarily leapfrog Liverpool into top spot but unbeaten run continues

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      CHELSEA blew the chance to go top, albeit temporarily, as Everton did neighbours Liverpool a favour for the second-straight week.It was Arsenal left frustrated at the Emirates last weekend, and this time it was Enzo Maresca’s team that failed to find a way past the tough Toffees backline.Everton and Chelsea played out a drab goalless drawCredit: PAEverton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford clashed with Chelsea ace Levi ColwillCredit: GettyChelsea boss Enzo Maresca saw his players struggle at EvertonCredit: GettyChelsea were chasing a sixth-successive Premier League win since November 2019, but instead they fired their first blank since the opening weekend.It was not just the weather that was miserable on Merseyside as Cole Palmer and his fellow attackers failed to find their spark.And they were left thanking giant centre-half Tosin Adarabioyo at the end for being able to escape back to the capital with a share of the spoils following his brilliant clearance at the death.It started with new blue hope all around the locals at Goodison for the first game under the ownership of the Friedkin Group, and even the horrendous wind and rain failed to put a dampener on it.Read More on ChelseaAlthough Enzo Maresca’s high-flying side threatened to once the action got underway.It only took three minutes for Cole Palmer to get his first sniff when he drove forward and pulled a shot wide.And the early pressure continued as Nicolas Jackson almost rounded Jordan Pickford only to run out of room to set more nerves jangling.Despite having the wind behind them, a Dominic Calvert-Lewin header straight at Robert Sanchez was Everton’s best early offering.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd even that led to the visitors responding with Pedro Neto forcing Pickford into a routine save.The banks of Everton bodies continued to frustrate and hold Chelsea at bay, and it took until 26th minute until the first big opportunity arrived.Gary Neville’s brutal Secret Santa present for Jamie Carragher ‘rejected’ by EvertonGreat work by Palmer teed up Jackson for a tap-in just yards out, but the England stopper produced a terrific point-black save to keep it goalless.Maresca’s men were moving through the gears now, and PIckford did well moments later to deny Jackson again after initially almost being caught in no-man’s land.It was starting to get personal between the Everton stopper and Chelsea’s Senegalese striker as the game continued to spark into life.Though it was the post that came to the rescue of the Toffees’ and denied Jackson next.Enzo Fernandez’s corner whizzed through everybody and found Jackson free at the back only for his header to cannon back off the post.The danger was still not cleared as Malo Gusto fired the rebound wide with Pickford flying at him feet-first to try and stop him – although a VAR check cleared him of any wrongdoing.However, it was up the other end that the next action occurred as Sanchez produced a flying diving save to his right.A rare surge forward from Abdoulaye Doucoure led to him passing it to Orel Mangala to pull the trigger from distance.Everton, who had just 24 per cent of the ball in the opening period, seemed happy to sit in and try and let Chelsea try play around them.But they almost caught the visiting Blues out as they made a rampant start to the second half.And Chelsea had Sanchez to thank for keeping them level as he produced a huge save to smother Jack Harrison’s shot when the winger had been found by Iliman Ndiaye.Dyche’s men were playing with a lot more belief, and the Goodison faithful responded, rocking up the vocal levels.And they were screaming for a penalty when James Tarkowski got his legs tangled with Axel Disasi, and the Toffees skipper gave his rival a mouthful after receiving a nudge from the French international for good measure.Ashley Young was ruled out of Everton’s Boxing Day trip to Man City when he chopped down Jadon Sancho to receive his fifth booking of the season as things continued to get feisty.Meanwhile, it just was not happening for Palmer, and a free-kick straight at the wall summed up his afternoon on Merseyside.And as his side continued to snuff out the threat of Chelsea’s talisman, it was Dyche who smelt blood.With twenty left he made a triple change with Jesper Lindstrom, Beto and Seamus Coleman on for Calvert-Lewin, Harrison and Young.And Beto and Lindstrom were straight into the action as the latter fired a ball low across the away team’s area.Chelsea could not clear their lines, and that left Ndiaye racing forward to smash home the loose ball, only for Adarabioyo to make a tremendous goalline block to ensure that they left with their point.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere was still time for Mangala to send Sanchez diving to his right but there would be no late drama as the Toffees secured their fifth goalless draw of the season.And it might not have been pretty, but that is also four clean sheets out of five as Dyche continues to 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      Man Utd 0 Bournemouth 3: Ruben Amorim suffers worst day since joining as Premier League season doomed before Christmas

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      BAH HUMBUG. For all his multi–lingual talents that is a phrase that would probably have been lost in translation for Ruben Amorim.Or at least until now.Ruben Amorim saw his side stuffed at home by BournemouthCredit: PAAntoine Semenyo celebrated in style after making it 3-0Credit: GettyFor Manchester United will be in the bottom half of the table in the festive season for the first time in the Premier League era.It’s going to be cold this Christmas, and not just for Marcus Rashford who now knows for sure that there is no room for him at the inn.Indeed not since 1989 and the former self of England’s top flight have they been lower than seventh on New Year’s Day.But after goals from Dean Hiujsen, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo left them tattered in bits, they might suffer that same ignominy even if they do win their next two games against Wolves and Newcastle United.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAfter this humiliation, United fans shouldn’t be holding their breath on them getting anything from those clashes at all.Bah humbug indeed. Amorim’s team, in the main, were awful while Andoni Iraola’s upwardly-mobile side are now above champions Manchester City in fifth.Quicker feet, quicker passes and above all quicker brains. That’s what side displayed right from the start.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Spaniard’s opponents? Not much of any of those characteristics.Time after time in the first half, United’s players were caught in possession – Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Lisandro Martinez, just a few of those taken prisoner.OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM VT YOUTUBE masterAmorim continues to repeat that his re-education of the great pretenders he picked up from Erik ten Hag would take time.Seven days earlier there had been that late Amad–inspired Manchester derby victory that might have been expected to enhance confidence and morale.Even the ultimately-vain Carabao Cup fightback from three behind to Tottenham in midweek was spun as some proof that a new fire is burning within the Red Devils.But even allowing for the fact that Bournemouth are slick, high-energy and organised, Amorim will have been stunned at the utter lack of cohesion – and even feistiness – within his side.Maybe players are over-thinking, or maybe they just don’t have the capacity and football intelligence to change.Either way, it was therefore no surprise whatsoever that the visitors went ahead in the 30th minute.And no shock, at all, that Dean Huijsen profited from a set-piece, Ryan Christie firing over a free-kick from United’s right.The centre-back rose almost unchallenged at the front of a pack of players to head backwards over Andre Onana’s flailing attempt to save.That’s the fourth time in Amorim’s nine games they have conceded from a set-piece – twice against Arsenal and on Nottingham Forest’s recent visit.What’s more, the Dutchman’s effort meant a sixth time since the Portuguese arrived to start his assessment of the Old Trafford shambles that his side had gone behind.They weren’t helped early in this clash by Onana, who looked jumpy and uncertain, twice almost dropped team-mates in the brown stuff with poor attempts to play out from the back.Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee had been given the nod ahead of the improving Rasmus Hoijlund, who had collected five goals since Amorim’s arrival.What the new manager sees in him few outside Old Trafford can work out for he doesn’t have the body strength to play against big, tough defenders like Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi.Nor the knowhow to find space away from his markers – and so until Hoijlund replaced him in the 55th minute, balls powered up to him just kept bouncing back.Skipper Fernandes should have equalised four minutes from the break but for all the fact that his performances have been perking up he, too, found himself caught up in the death wish that gripped the team he leads.Amad cut a perfect pass back to him but the playmaker dragged horribly wide.He looked disgusted with himself and well he might although sixty seconds later he did bring out a decent parry from Kepa.Yet if the faithful were hoping for a repeat of the Etihad comeback they were sadly mistaken.Amorim replaced Tyrell Malacia with £59million Lenny Yoro at the start of the second half and, along with Hoijlund, sent on Alejandro Garnacho for Ugarte.But things only got worse for United – and turned into the same sort of embarrassment Bournemouth inflicted with their 3-0 win this time last year.The Cherries smelled blood, went for the throat and savaged Amorim’s stumbling, clueless crew.Noussair Mazraoui had no chance of surviving VAR’s review of referee Craig Pawson’s decision to point to the spot following his brain-dead challenge on the scampering Kluivert.And the Dutchman then gave Onana no chance with his 61st-minute penalty.READ MORE SUN STORIESMainoo, far, far from his breakthrough best of last season, was again ambushed in possession, Semenyo leaving him in his wake before triggering a quick, devastating move.The Ghanian attacker then sprinted forward, unmarked, to get on the end of Dango Ouattara’s low cross and never looked like at the end of two nightmare minutes for a team that looked as lost again as in the dark, final days of Ten Hag’s tenure.Dean Huijsen rose highest and was unchallenged to head the Cherries in frontCredit: RexThe Dutch-Spanish defender lapped up the adulation of his team-matesCredit: GettyJustin Kluivert sent Andre Onana the wrong way with his penaltyCredit: PASemenyo turned in as Bournemouth ran riotCredit: ReutersThe frustration was clear to see for the United playersCredit: ReutersSupporters showed their love for exiled Marcus RashfordCredit: AlamyUnited could have no complaints over the resultCredit: ReutersThe Red Devils are 13th in the Premier League tableCredit: Premier League More

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      Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Spurs host Slot’s red-hot side in mega Premier League clash

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      LIVERPOOL are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League THIS EVENING as they travel to Tottenham for a huge top-flight clash.The Reds have faltered in the league in recent weeks with Prem title rivals Chelsea closing the gap to just two points. However, Spurs will be buoyed by a 5-0 win over Southampton and their big win over Man Utd in the Carabao Cup.Kick-off time: 4:30pm GMTStream/TV: NOW TV/Sky Sports PLTottenham XI: Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; SolankeLiverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; GakpoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with our live blog below…Liverpool injury updatesLiverpool’s only selection concerns for today’s match also come at the back, but to a much lesser degree, as Conor Bradley (hamstring) and Ibrahima Konate (knee) are expected to be the visitors’ only injury absentees.Robertson is eligible to play again after serving his suspension in the Carabao Cup, but with the Scotsman a shadow of his former self this season and Kostas Tsimikas now back from an ankle problem, it would not be a shock to see the Greek given the nod.After enjoying a total rest in midweek, Salah could write another page of Premier League history; the Egypt international has already come up with 13 goals and nine assists in the 2024-25 Premier League, and he could be the first-ever player to hit double figures in both metrics before Christmas in one season.Copy linkCopiedTottenham team newsSpurs continue to deal with a ravaged defence in the festive period, as none of Ben Davies (hamstring), Cristian Romero (thigh), Micky van de Ven (hamstring) or Guglielmo Vicario (ankle) will be available for this encounter, Mikey Moore (illness), Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Richarlison (hamstring) and the banned Rodrigo Bentancur all miss out too.However, Timo Werner might be back from a viral infection while Destiny Udogie – who came off early in the Southampton game – only missed the EFL Cup win on account of being “a bit sore” and should be fine to square up to Mohamed Salah.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Tottenham vs LiverpoolLiverpool are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League TODAY as they travel to Tottenham for a huge clash and SunSport will be bringing you ALL of the coverage!The Reds have faltered in the league in recent weeks with Prem title rivals Chelsea closing the gap to just two points. And they won’t want to drop anymore points, especially with Arsenal thrashing Crystal Palace and Manchester City losing once againHowever, Spurs will be buoyed by a 5-0 win over Southampton and their big win over Man Utd in the Carabao Cup.It really could go either way but one thing that fans can expect, is loads of goals (hopefully).Don’t go anywhere as coming right up, we’ll have the latest news, lineups and any breaking stories all before kick-off at 4:30pm GMT.Copy linkCopied More

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      Awkward moment League Two star literally has his pants pulled down as Doncaster go on to score

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      A LEAGUE TWO star was caught with his pants down as his side conceded to Doncaster.Tranmere Rovers defender Jordan Turnball was trying to stop an attack when he was caught in the awkward position.Jordan Turnball was caught in an awkward position against Doncaster RoversCredit: X @SkyBetLeagueTwoThe defender’s pants fell down before his side concededCredit: X @SkyBetLeagueTwoTurnball, 30, was contesting a ball with Doncaster winger Luke Molyneux.The ball bounced goalside of the two players and as the defender turned his shorts fell down.He stopped his movement to pull them up, but before he could, Patrick Kelly had pounced onto the loose ball.The midfielder then dribbled away from Turnball and slotted home to double Doncaster’s lead.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe moment has since gone viral on social media, leaving fans in hysterics.One posted: “Woopsy haha.”A second commented: “Caught with his pants down lol.”A third wrote: “We are a meme club.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA fourth said: “The league are even laughing at us now, Our standards as a club are non existent.”Another added: “The close-up is even funnier.”Premier League cult hero Charlie Adam SACKED by Fleetwood after disastrous run of resultsMolyneux, 26, also responded to the clip on social media as he posted three laughing emojis.Kyle Hurst made it 3-0 for the hosts in the 77th minute before Tranmere’s Sol Solomon netted a late consolation.The defeat leaves Tranmere 19th in League Two while Doncaster have climbed up to third.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth LIVE RESULT: Ruben Amorim’s side STUNNED as Cherries put United to the sword – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League after an abysmal performance. Wonderkid Huijsen rose highest to put the Cherries in front in the first half before Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo added goals in the second period. Live stream/TV: This match is not televised live in the UKMan Utd starting team: Onana; Mazroui, Maguire, Martinez; Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Malacia; Diallo, Fernandes; ZirkzeeBournemouth starting team: Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams, Ouattara, Kluivert, Semenyo; EvanilsonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow all of the latest updates from Old Trafford with our live blog below…StatsWell, the statistics could be viewed as fairly misleading for this clash with Manchester United having had more shots on target (7), more possession (60%) and a higher xG (2.26) but aside from a couple of moments – Bournemouth didn’t look in any real danger of losing today’s game.Copy linkCopiedPremier League full-time resultsEverton did neighbours Liverpool a favour for the second-straight week by holding Chelsea to a goalless draw at Goodison Park. It was a similar story down at Craven Cottage as Southampton earn a point against Fulham.Wolves powered their way to victory under new manager Vitor Pereira to leave Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side in 17th position ahead of their next three against Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa.Everton 0-0 ChelseaFulham 0-0 SouthamptonLeicester 0-3 Wolves – Guedes, Gomes, CunhaManchester United 0-3 Bournemouth – Huijsen, Kluivert, SemenyoCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTHFT: Bournemouth secure a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford for the second time in two visits, deservedly so.Boos and jeers from those few Manchester United supporters who stayed for the whole game. It’s successive defeats for the hosts, who have conceded seven goals in four days.All the reaction coming your way.Ruben Amorim trudges awayCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH92: Yoro nearly grabs a consolation for the hosts as Garnacho smarty cuts it back for the defender, but goalscorer Huijsen makes the block. Tight call between Huijsen and Kluivert for MOTM.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH90: Five minutes of added time to play. That’s perhaps a message for Bournemouth fans only, who are singing and dancing their hearts out. United fans continue to pour out the exits.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH85: The hosts have been limited to speculative efforts and wayward shots since Garnacho’s one-on-one opportunity. Kepa has been great when needed, but home fans are now heading for the exits. No epic comeback on the cards here, folks,Mazraoui fires United’s 20th shot over. That’s 15 efforts off target today.MainooCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH83: “Come on, move it,” I can hear someone shouting in the Manchester United end. They eventually did with Hojlund blitzing forward and firing wide. The Cherries respond with a chance of their own as left-back Kerkez strikes just wide.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH80: Could have been 4-0. Kluivert rushes to meet a ball forward and beats the Manchester United goalkeeper before losing control at the crucial moment. And that’s his last action of the game as Billing replaces him. Andoni Iraola looking to shut up shop now as we enter the final ten minutes.Billing’s last Premier League goal? December 9, 2023 against Manchester United in Bournemouth’s 3-0 win…Andoni Iraola seems pleasedCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH75: Manchester United fans are whistling and booing as Ryan Christie hits the deck, winded by a fierce Bruno Fernandes effort. Not quite sure what referee Craig Pawson was supposed to do about that.Unal comes on for Evanilson, which is horrendous news for my Fantasy Football team. On 25 points with just Salah captain remaining…It’s just not happening. Bruno Fernandes does well to find Diallo on the edge of the box but even the golden boy fires wide.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH70: Bournemouth fans are loving this. Man Utd, it’s happened again’, referencing the fact the Cherries won 3-0 here last season. I know Manchester United are fresh from a heroic comeback in the derby last week, but surely this is out of their reach, right?Not a good afternoon for the hostsCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH65: There was just 2.08 between Bournemouth’s second and third goal. Garnacho looks odds-on to pull one back for the hosts when slipped through one-on-one but he nudges it straight at Kepa.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH – SEMENYO63: Good grief… it’s raining goals at Old Trafford – and it’s the visitors celebrating again, just minutes after bagging their second.Manchester United are absolutely falling apart as Semenyo slides it past Onana. It’s some great build-up work from Evanilson who robs Mainoo and slides it through to the overlapping Outtara. His cutback is met by an unmarked Semenyo.Scintillating SemenyoCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-2 BOURNEMOUTH – KLUIVERT60: He won it, he took it and he scored it. Penalty maestro Justin Kluivert sends Onana the wrong way with an emphatic finish in the top left-hand corner. Clutch.Bournemouth firmly in the driving seat.Justin Kluivert celebratesCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedPENALTY TO BOUNEMOUTH59: Kluivert cuts inside from the left channel and Mazraoui makes a real hash of it with a clumsy sliding challenge. The Bournemouth winger hits the deck and referee Craig Pawson has no hesitation in pointing to the spot.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH57: Is that the closest Manchester United have come? Not far off. Harry Maguire glances a corner at the near post and all it needs is a player in red to make contact. Cook hoofs it behind for another corner and Dalot heads tamely over.No goals anywhere in the Premier League in the second half.Everton 0-0 ChelseaFulham 0-0 SouthamptonLeicester 0-3 Wolves – Guedes, Gomes, CunhaManchester United 0-1 Bournemouth – HuijsenCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH55: Old Trafford getting frustrated. Moans and groans as goalkeeper Onana keeps hold of the ball for a few seconds too long before rifling it up the other end of the field for his opposite number to collect.Manchester United haven’t built on the momentum they gained in the last 15 minutes of the first half.And the inevitable changes are made, not sure why Amorim didn’t just make them at the break. Anyway, Hojlund and Garnacho are introduced for Zirkzee and Ugarte.Bournemouth are enjoying the better spellCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH50: Ooft. Bournemouth forward Evanilson runs onto a long ball forward and just gets to it ahead of the onrushing Onana inside the penalty area. The Manchester United goalkeeper stays on his feet and Antoine Semenyo eventually fires high and wide from the resulting chance.We saw Evanilson win three penalties in 90 minutes a few weeks back, looked like it would be another there for a second.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH45: We’re back underway at Old Trafford. Remember, if this stays the same the Bournemouth will move up to fifth and the hosts will remain in 13th position at Christmas.Malacia is replaced by Yoro, and Cook replaces Smith for Bournemouth. So that’s Diogo Dalot going to left wing-back and Noussair Mazraoui to the right.I can’t imagine it’ll be too long before Hojlund is introduced.Harry Maguire and Diogo Dalot have a constructive chatCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTHHT: There were a smattering of boos at the break from a few unhappy Manchester United fans – but their side really weren’t bad.11 shots, three on target and an xG of 0.92 to their opponents’ 0.18.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTHHT: The Cherries lead Manchester United at the break.Everton 0-0 ChelseaFulham 0-0 SouthamptonLeicester 0-3 Wolves – Guedes, Gomes, CunhaManchester United 0-1 Bournemouth – HuijsenBruno Fernandes has gone closest for UnitedCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH45: The Red Devils have enjoyed over 70% possession over the last ten minutes with Bruno Fernandes having THREE decent chances to equaliser. The latest of the three is a long-ranger effort that whistles past the far corner.Oh, and a miserable afternoon gets even worse for Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who’s Leicester side now trail 3-0 at home to relegation rivals Wolves. Cunha with the latest.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH43: Big Manchester United chance does begging. Some lovely, intricate stuff from Dalot and Diallo down the right channel sees the arriving Fernandes teed up but he drags it. Seconds later, Kepa is at full-stretch to deny Fernandes’ cute, curled effort.Was a nice height for the Bournemouth stopper.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH40: Ugarte floors the advancing Kluivert and doesn’t even both to look in the referee’s direction – he knew the drill.These’s travelling Bournemouth fans are making themselves heard now. As things stand, they have moved above Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City into fifth spot! The Cherries win themselves a free-kick in an identical spot to their opener, but completely waste it with a terrible delivery. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it lads!Antoine Semenyo battling with Manuel UgarteCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedLatestQuick update from around the grounds, and it’s Wolves looking like the big winners under new manager Vitor Pereira. If things stay like that, they’ll move up to 18th – just two behind 17th-placed Leicester.Everton 0-0 ChelseaFulham 0-0 SouthamptonLeicester 0-2 Wolves – Guedes, GomesManchester United 0-1 Bournemouth – HuijsenCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH35: It took a goal to wake Manchester United and their supporters up. There’s suddenly a sense of urgency about the hosts. Bruno Fernandes sends a free-kick straight into the wall before goalscorer Huijsen clears a free-kick.Adam Smith is booked for giving away the set-piece.Copy linkCopied More

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      Everton 0-0 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Blues drop two points as resilient Toffees hold firm in goalless draw – latest updates

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      CHELSEA dropped two points as they drew 0-0 with Everton in the Premier League. The Blues still sit second in the league but struggled to find a crucial breakthrough against a steely Toffees side at Goodison Park. Kick-off time: 2pm GMTLive stream/TV: Not televised in the UKEverton starting XI: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Mangala; Harrison, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Calvert-LewinChelsea starting XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Disasi, Colwill; Caicedo, Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; JacksonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Goodison Park with our live blog below…FT: Everton 0-0 ChelseaThe stats suggest that Chelsea controlled this game.However, Pickford was not tested massively by the visitors.Dyche will be pleased that in the last two weeks his side have faced Arsenal and Chelsea and kept two clean sheets.Copy linkCopiedFT: Everton 0-0 ChelseaThe referee brings the first half to a close.It is another goalless draw for The Toffees.Chelsea will see this as two points dropped.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea90. Gueye looks to head it down to a teammate but gifts possession to Chelsea.The Toffees midfielder does well to get back and prevent the break.We are going to have two added minutes.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea88. Madueke tries his luck from distance.It is never going to trouble Pickford from there.The Toffees looking to push forward in search of a winner.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea86. Chelsea haven’t failed to score in a league game since the opening weekend.Everton have offered a different test today, one which The Blues just have not got to grips with.Time is running out here now.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea84. Maresca is trying to get his side into pushing for a late winner.It has been an even game this afternoon, with very few clear-cut chances.The Toffees would take a draw no doubt.Mangala tries to bend one in the far corner from outside the box but Sanchez gets down well to save.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at Goodison ParkThe quality is not quite there in awful weather conditions at Goodison but the feistiness certainly is.Everton have offered a lot more following the restart but chances have been few and far between.And, as it stands, Chelsea look set to be the second-straight title challenger to be held and left frustrated by Sean Dyche’s team as we enter the final 20 minutes.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea82. Lindstrom whips a cross into the box.He cannot beat the first man and Chelsea are able to counter.Fernandez has limited help until Sancho arrives but they cannot make anything of it.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea80. Coleman gets to the byline looking to cross but Gusto does well to block it at the expense of the corner.The referee is not happy with all the grappling in the middle.As the corner comes in, it is easily headed clear by The Blues.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea78. Palmer goes down under pressure from the Everton defence.He is looking for a free kick but the referee is not interested.This game is starting to get a little feisty now.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea76. Everton almost hit the visitors with a sucker punch.Coleman gets a cross into the box that Sanchez does not deal with.Ndiaye is arriving at the back post, seemingly set to drill the ball into the back of the net.From nowhere, Tosin puts in a superb sliding challenge to block the effort and keep his side’s clean sheet intact.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea74. Chelsea are really struggle to breakdown this Toffees’ defence.As a result, Maresca decides to make some changes.Jackson and Neto are replaced by Madueke and Nkunku.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea72. Sean Dyche is making a triple substitution.Coleman, Lindstrom and Beto all join the game.Young, Calvert-Lewin and Harrison are the players to make way.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea70. Everton have managed to deal with the Chelsea threat so far.The Toffees break and as Sanchez gets a weak punch to cross, Ndiaye looks to make something happen.He lays it off to Doucoure but the pass is too short and the vistors manage to clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea68. Palmer looks to dance through the Everton defence.The Toffees get a last-ditch challenge in to prevent him heading through on goal.Chelsea are starting to put the hosts under some pressure now.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea66. Fernandez and Palmer are stood over the ball.The Argentine strikes it straight into the Everton wall and out for a corner.As the cross comes in, the referee awards a free-kick to the hosts for foul in the penalty area.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea64. Fernandes does well before feeding it into Palmer.He runs at the Everton defence and is bundled over on the edge of the box.Big chance for the visitors to work Pickford here.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea62. Fernandez tries his luck from the edge of the box.He strikes it well but straight at Pickford, who gathers at the second attempt.There seems to be a bit more bit to this game now.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea60. Palmer drives the free kick into the wall as it deflects wide for a corner.Chelsea cross into the box but it is headed clear.The recycle it well but cannot find anyone in the penalty area as it runs out harmlessly for a goal kick.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea58. Fernandez drifts a cross towards the back post.Jackson cannot control it on the byline and it runs out for a goal kick.Moments later Doucoure is penalised for a foul on Caicedo, with the referee awarding The Blues a free-kick in a dangerous position.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea56. Young is penalised for a foul on Sancho.The winger turned him well and the full back caught him.He is shown a yellow card for the challenge and will miss The Toffees’ next match.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea54. There is a coming together between Disasi and Tarkowski at the back post.The Everton defender is fuming as it seems the Chelsea man steps on his leg.Everton want to see more action from the official but he is not interested. Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea52. Moments earlier Ndiaye fed a cross into the path of Harrison at the back post.With only the keeper to beat, Harrison’s effort was not convincing and Sanchez makes the block.The Toffees are giving their fans something to get behind in this second-half.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea50. Neto is causing some problems out wide.The defenders have to double up on the winger, at the expense of a corner.Ndiaye did well to get the block in there.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Chelsea48. Doucoure bursts through the middle.He looks to feed it out wide to Ndiaye.The Everton attacker does well to get his cross away but Sanchez collects all too easily.Copy linkCopied More

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