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      Crystal Palace vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Reds look to extend lead at top of table

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      LIVERPOOL travel to Crystal Palace for a huge Premier League clash at Saturday lunchtime.The Reds are top of the table going into today’s match, while the Eagles are still searching for their first win of the season as pressure mounts on Oliver Glasner.Kick off time: 12.30pm BSTTV/Stream: TNT Sports 1/discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Porto 3-3 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Maguire comes to Ten Hag’s rescue as 10-man United equalise at the death – reaction

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have drawn 3-3 with Porto after a thrilling Europa League clash.Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock with a superb individual goal to hand the Red Devils a perfect start after seven minutes.On 20 minutes, Rasmus Hojlund opened his account for the season on his first start of the campaign.Pepe got the hosts back into the game with a header from close-range before Samu Omorodion made it 2-2 just after the half-hour mark.Early in the second half, the 20-year-old striker fired past Andre Onana to claim his second and complete a stunning turnaround in Porto.Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a second game running after he picked up a second yellow with 10 minutes left on the clock.But it was not over for United as super-sub Harry Maguire came to Erik ten Hag’s aid in stoppage time with a huge header to make it 3-3.Match result: Porto 3-3 Man UtdPorto team: Costa, Martio, Pedro, Nehuen, Moura, Varela, Eustaquio, Nico, Pepe, Galeno, SamuMan Utd team: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes; Amad, Hojlund, RashfordFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Estadio do Dragao with our live blog below…Defence needs addressing for DutchmanThe elephant in the room this evening was Man Utd’s poor defending.Whenever they came under pressure, they looked all over the place and there was no formation or solidity.Gifting goals to their opponents, Erik ten Hag’s side are giving themselves an uphill struggle in all too many games.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedUnited show some grit in PortugalAfter falling behind, to get that late goal will seem somewhat of a positive result in the end.The concerns are still there but the main thing for the Red Devils is they avoided defeat.With a tough trip to Villa Park on the weekend, they need to find some form soon.Copy linkCopiedFT: Porto 3-3 Man UtdThat result leaves the Red Devils in 21st place in the table.However, it could be a lot worse if they did not get a point.Maguire’s goal could have kept ten Hag in employment for a little longer there.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFT: Porto 3-3 Man UtdWhat a game that was.Man Utd let a two-goal lead slip and were facing defeat as we headed into added time.Maguire rose from the corner to head home and salvage a point for Erik ten Hag’s side.Copy linkCopiedFT: Porto 3-3 Man UtdThe referee brings the game to a close.What an entertaining match that was.Both sides will feel they could have won this game but it ends in an enthralling draw.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-3 Man Utd90+4. How Porto will rue that missed chance now.They really should have been 4-2 up but Galeno opted to shoot rather than square it for a tap in.Nobody in a red shirt is complaining though, Man Utd seem to have got a point out of this game.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedPorto 3-3 Man Utd90+2. What an important goal that could be for his manager.As the corner comes in, Maguire rises for a completely free header in the box.It heads straight into the bottom corner for a dramatic late equaliser.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Harry Maguire (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd90. Porto had an overload on the counter attack but opted for game management instead.Passing the ball around, utilising the space and keeping the ball.Antony manages to win a corner for the visitors.We are going to have five added minutes.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd88. Garnacho almost gets the goal for the visitors.He cuts inside onto his right and gets a shot off that is arrowing into the top corner.Costa just about palms it over the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd86. Garnacho drops his shoulder and gets a yard ahead of his man.His cross is dreadful and goes out for a throw in on the other side of the pitch.Credit where it is due to the travelling fans for their commitment, most fans wouldn’t travel to Salford to watch this team, let alone Portugal.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd84. When Man Utd were two-nil up, if you had suggested this as the outcome people would have questioned your sanity.It is unbelievable how this team are able to implode.Should they lose this game, it is right out of the Everton playbook.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd82. As the cross comes into the box, the defender heads it clear but goes down suggesting Fernandes caught him with a high boot.Having already been shown a yellow card earlier in the game for a similar challenge, Fernandes is given his marching orders.Porto go down the other end and Galeno takes a shot on when he could have squared it for a tap in.Huge chance missed by the hosts.Copy linkCopiedRed card – Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd80. Man Utd are chasing an equaliser with ten minutes to go.Weirdly, with that in mind, ten Hag brings on Maguire and Evans.You can never second guess this guy.He just seems to be all about the banter.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd78. Samu comes off to a standing ovation from the home fans.He will miss out on the chance to get his hat-trick.Fabio Viera and Marko Grucic comes on for Porto.Eustaquio is the other player to make way.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd76. It is one-way traffic at the moment.Porto are getting everyone behind the ball, trying to absorb the pressure.Time is slowly running out for Erik ten Hag’s side.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd74. Garnacho cuts inside from the left and looks to shoot.It takes a big deflection and goes wide for another corner.Man Utd need to make one of these set pieces count.Casemiro meets the cross with a header but it strikes the back of Zirkzee’s head to prevent an equaliser.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd72. If only the British weather was as predictable as Antony.He receives a short corner and cuts onto his left foot trying to shoot.It is well blocked by the Porto defender.He was trying to relive the dreams of that wonder goal away against Newport County there.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd70. Galeno has a chance to shoot from the edge of the box but gets his effort all wrong.He slices it in the air and over the goal.Man Utd have to throw players forward now, which will leave them more open to the Porto counter.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd68. When he signed from Bayern Munich, Man Utd fans felt De Ligt was the answer to all their defensive prayers.Tonight he is showing why Eric Dier took his place at the Allianz Arena.Antony and Zirkzee come on for Amad and Hojlund.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd66. De Ligt almost gifts Samu his hat-trick.Trying to control the ball he hits it straight into his path.The Porto striker tries to bend one in the far corner but Onana tips it behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd64. Porto are putting their bodies on the line constantly.Whenever it looks like a Man Utd player is about to pull the trigger, they are getting the blocks in.Erik ten Hag’s side could learn something from that.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd62. It is still hard to predict which way this game will go.One thing is for sure, either teams’ defensive coach will be bragging about this match.Fernandes tries a shot from distance but it is blocked by Perez.Copy linkCopiedPorto 3-2 Man Utd60. Samu is proving to be a real handful for the Man Utd defence.He was close to joining Chelsea in the summer and it looks like they have missed out on a real talent.His physcial presence, combined with his pace and movement is impressive.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea 4-2 Gent LIVE RESULT: Blues secure routine win in Conference League opener – reaction

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      CHELSEA have beaten Gent 4-2 in their Conference League opener.The Blues broke the deadlock on 12 minutes through summer signing Renato Veiga’s header.Just after the restart, Pedro Neto fired in to double Chelsea’s lead at Stamford Bridge.Tsuyoshi Watanabe halved the Blues’ advantage early in the second half with a superb header before Christopher Nkunku restored Chelsea’s two-goal lead for 3-1.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a fourth prior to Omri Gandelman’s consolation goal.It was a routine win for Chelsea on the night as they kicked off their Conference League campaign with a win.Match result: Chelsea 4-2 GentChelsea team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Neto, Felix, Mudryk, NkunkuGent team: Roef, Brown, Watanbe, Mitrovic, Torunarigha, Gambor, Fadiga, Delorge, Ito, Surdez, GudjohnsenExplainer: Why has Cole Palmer been left out of the squad?FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Stamford Bridge with our live blog below…That’s all from usThank you for joining SunSport’s live match blog.Good night.Copy linkCopiedSome of the night’s highlightsFour goals tonight from Chelsea, with each one needed to keep Gent at bay.Renato Veiga opened the scoring early in the first half.His strike was followed by Pedro Neto’s, which arrived moments into the second half.Christopher Nkunku then used one of his few touches to fire home.And Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was over the moon as he found his first goal for Chelsea.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCredit: ReutersCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedNext upSince drawing with Crystal Palace, Chelsea have now won five in a row across all competitions.They will be hoping to keep that run going when they host Nottingham Forest on Sunday.And after that, Chelsea travel to Anfield for a tough clash with Liverpool.That’s followed by a midweek Conference trip to Panathinaikos, before October is seen out by back-to-back league and cup games against Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedMore from Maresca”We try to share minutes as they (the players) deserve it. The ones who play tonight doesn’t mean they wont play the next game.”In moment it’s like this but they compete in same way and this is crucial for us this season.”I know Kiernan very well, when you are in a club and the main player, then move to a big club, it’s not easy because you are not the main player and struggle at the beginning, so I’m very happy for him.”I think was clear you could see the purpose and identity from the team, very clear.”Copy linkCopiedEnzo Maresca speaks”A good performance, every game is tough. I think we approached it very well and got what we deserve.”A good result, good performance, a shame with the second goal we could avoid that, but all in all I’m very happy.”There were some good moments but we have many things we can do better, attack and defend.”Also we need to understand until the final whistle you cannot switch off. But I’m happy with the performance and result.”Copy linkCopiedCatch up with SunSportMissed tonight’s match and just want a concise report?SunSport has you covered below…Copy linkCopiedMore from KDH“Maresca is a breath of fresh air ever since I started working with him.“I’m taken back by his knowledge and what he does is passionate and motivates you.“The lads came up to me so impressed by way he works, you can see they are buying into it.“I’m happy we are getting results and only scratching the surface, let’s see, in six months we will be in a really good position.”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedDewsbury-Hall speaks”I’m over the moon, I’ve been waiting for that since I joined the club to show what I’m good at. I’m happy it came to fruition tonight.”It’s an amazing feeling I’ll never forget, but winning the game after so many changes is a credit to everyone, I won’t forget this in a hurry.”I pride myself on working hard as I can every day. I’d like to play more but it’s my duty to make sure I’m making the manager think every day.”I feel strong and fit after injury and feel fresh, whenever I’m needed I’ll do my best.”Copy linkCopiedChelesa player ratingsThere were some big showings from Chelsea tonight.But some were less impressive.SunSport’s Dan King has looked at each performance.Check out his ratings below.Copy linkCopiedMatch statsA huge gulf between the two sides in terms of possession.Chelsea also had almost three times as many completed passes as Gent.Only five of their 20 shots were on targeted.But with four resulting in goals, there was no need for Chelsea fans to panic.Copy linkCopiedMore from Neto”We know we won’t be in control of all the game. Even when we are really good we will have to suffer sometimes a bit.”These nights will be difficult because to play here at Chelsea is important, but we always want to win.”To improve we have to have healthy competition.”It comes from the player. Even if starting every game you have to perform every day.”Copy linkCopiedPedro Neto speaksGoalscorer Neto has just delivered his post-match thoughts.The Portuguese ace said: “We did a really good performance. We came to our home to do a great game against a good team, we came here to win the game.”We did a really good job, we conceded two goals but it doesn’t take away from the performance.”Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMEFinal score: Chelsea 4 Genk 2 – and another win for Maresca’s Blues.They made hard work of it at times, while looking brilliant in other moments.But Chelsea’s second string are only going to get better with more gamesNext up in the Conference is Greek side Panathinaikos – away from home.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 290+3. Nearly over here and the three points are in the bag.Chelsea will be disappointed to concede two, especially one so late.Maresca is sure to have something to say about the latter.But the home supporters are still happy, with a win a win after the last few painful years.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 290. Sub Omri Gandelman has netted for Gent.It was a fine strike to beat Jorgensen.And it has sent the away fans wild.Meanwhile, we have four minutes of injury time.Copy linkCopiedGOOOOOAAAAALLLLLGent have pulled another one back!Fair play, that one is for the travelling fans.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 188. Maresca is still patrolling the sideline menacingly.He will be pleased for the most part with the performance.And the Italian clearly wanted to see what this second string XI was made of after Gent pulled a goal back.But the boys in Blue have done their job, with the result always being the most important thing for any boss.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 186. Gent look to have finally given up the ghost.The Belgians put in an impressive shift after going behind in the first half.But Chelsea have proven a tough nut to crack.And since scoring early into the second half, Gent have not had any more proper chances.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 183. So close for Guiu!The striker makes a clever run and is fed behind the defender by Felix.He takes a shot at a tight angle.And the former Barcelona kid hits the side of the post.Copy linkCopiedChelsea subsFirst changes of the night for the hosts, with two goal scorers coming off.Marc Guiu is on for Nkunku up front.While Cobham lad Tyrique George replaces Neto on the right flank.And they will be both be hoping to help Chelsea net a fifth here.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 179. Another game, another goal for Nkunku.His stats won’t make for pretty reading.But a goal is a goal and the flexible striker is so far delivering the goods.Dewsbury-Hall has certainly put in a good shift today, and his goal was throughly well deserved.Credit: PACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 177. Maresca is sending a message to his players on the pitch.With still no subs on, he must want them to see out this game and show they have defensive steel as well as attacking flair.Dewsbury-Hall still wants more though and smashes a great long shot at Gent’s goal, which is saved by their goalie.Disasi then think’s he’s scored but the ball nicks his chest and goes wide!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 174. A yellow card for Disasi as he concedes a free-kick.But fortunately for the Frenchman, Gent can’t produce anything noteworthy with the set-piece.The Belgians aren’t going anywhere fast though.And Disasi is forced to clear to prevent Brown from getting his foot on the ball in Chelsea’s box.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4 Gent 171. If Chelsea blow it from here there will be hell to pay.Maresca finally allows himself to celebrate as his old Leicester favourite Dewsbury-Hall gets off the mark for Chelsea.Nkunku put pressure on Gent’s defence before poaching the ball.It rolled free to Dewsbury-Hall, who bust a gut from deep to scream home from just inside the box.Copy linkCopiedGOOOOAAAALLLLA fourth goal for Chelsea!And it’s summer signing Dewsbury-Hall!Copy linkCopied More

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      Ferencvaros vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Europa League latest updates as Spurs face Hungarian champions

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      TOTTENHAM resume their Europa League campaign TONIGHT with a tricky test against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros.Spurs will be hoping they can build on their 3-0 Qarabag thrashing from matchday 1.But they’ll have to do it without January signing Radu Dragusin who received a red card seven minutes into his major competition debut.Kick-off time: 5:45pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Ferencvaros team: To follow…Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Davies, Gray, Sarr, Bissouma, Bergvall, Werner, Lankshear, MooreFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Groupama Arena with our live blog below… More

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      Champions League LIVE SCORES: Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich, Liverpool host Bologna, Bellingham in action – updates

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE returns for another thrilling night of action after Tuesday’s goal-fest.Aston Villa face a mammoth encounter against German giants Bayern Munich while Liverpool host Italian outfit Bologna.Jude Bellingham and Real Madrid are also in action tonight as the Champions League kings face Lille.Both English sides will be determined to follow in the footsteps of Arsenal, who cruised to a 2-0 win against French champions PSG, and Manchester City, who thrashed Slovakian kings Slovan Bratislava 4-0.Kick-off times: 5.45pm/8pm BSTTV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Champions League with our live blog below…Villa vs Bayern team newsWe’re not able to give you the lineups for tonight’s headline clash just yet but here’s a peek at some of the early news.Aston Villa will be without John McGinn after he picked up a hamstring injury over a week ago.Matty Cash has suffered a similar fate and will miss tonight’s game at Villa Park, while Tyson Mings and Boubacar Kamara are both expected to miss the match despite returning to training after long-term injuries. For Bayern Munich it’ll be all eyes on Harry Kane.The prolific bagsman has been expected to take part, but there had been much concern after he hobbled off with injury during Bayen’s 1-1 draw with Leverkusen at the weekend.Sacha Boey, Hiroki Ito and Josip Stanisic are all confirmed as out.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedOne hour warningWe’re now just an hour away from the two early kick off’s of today’s Champions League fixtures.Clashes between Girona and Feyenoord and Shakhtar Donestsk and Atalanta are due to kick off at 5:45pm.Seven other games will follow at 8pm – including English sides Aston Villa and Liverpool in action.Copy linkCopiedSlot back inArne Slot has called for his Liverpool side to prove they belong back in the Champions League after missing out on qualification for the competition last season.The Reds boss is hoping their absence last year will light a fire under his players’ bellies as they take on Bologna at Anfield tonight.The [players] have missed out on the Champions League for a year so when they step out on the pitch tomorrow I want to see this, I want to feel like they feel ‘Ah, we missed it for a season’.A club of this standard has to be ready and I’m hoping and expecting the same from our fans.Arne SlotCopy linkCopiedKane be tamedAston Villa will have to do all they can to try and stop Harry Kane at Villa Park this evening.Villa boss Unai Emery has called on his team to be “alert and focused” to try and prevent Kane from hurting his side.Here’s a look at the numbers that the England captain put up in last season’s Champions League campaign…Copy linkCopiedAston-born Brummie Ozzy Osbourne tweets to show support for VillaVilla host European giants Bayern Munich in the West Midlands tonight.Boss Vincent Kompany has remained tight-lipped on whether Harry Kane will feature, after the striker came off injured on the weekend.But Kane has travelled to Villa Park and trained with the team yesterday.Copy linkCopiedVilla’s Ollie Watkins on Champions League nights Copy linkCopiedWins tonight will take Villa & Liverpool joint-topIf Aston Villa pull off a historic victory over Bayern Munich later, Unai Emery’s side will jump into joint-top of the table.Likewise, a routine win for Liverpool will see them up into the top eight as well with six from six points.The exact positioning will obviously depend on goals scored, with Dortmund leading the way with a plus 10 goal difference.It means both Villa and Liverpool will overtake Arsenal and City – albeit there’s a long way to go.Remember 16 points should be enough to secure automatic qualification.Credit: TNT – Not full tableCopy linkCopiedHas Jude Bellingham lost his goalscoring touch?The Real Madrid star is now the left-sided No8 and the goals have begun to dry up. But he remains effective as an all-around, all-action, box-to-box player with versatility.Bellingham is yet to score in this campaign, but only returned from injury to start Madrid’s 3-1 European win over VfB Stuttgart.The former Dortmund captain has started every Los Blancos game since – including the feisty Madrid derby on the weekend.Madrid, the 15-time champs, travel to France to face Lille tonight.Copy linkCopiedJames McAtee scored his first goal for Man City last night Copy linkCopiedChampions League ref suspended after threats to killA Champions League referee has been suspended from officiating after allegedly threatening to kill a player during a game.Italian referee Fabio Maresca has been removed from ref duties for a month, according to Corriere della Sera.Maresca was also taken out of Tuesday’s Champions League clash between PSV and Sporting CP.The alleged incident occurred during a brief conversation in English between Maresca and Al-Arabi star Khald Al Mershed on Friday.Read more about the shocking incident here.Copy linkCopiedGravenberch becoming increasingly important for LiverpoolRyan Gravenberch was named Player-of-the-Match during Liverpool’s 3-1 opening win over AC Milan last month.The former Bayern man followed that up with another great display in the 2-1 victory over Wolves on Saturday.Gabby Agbonlahor told talkSPORT: “He didn’t get much game time under Jurgen Klopp.”But this season under Arne Slot he has had more opportunities.”He’s got strength, he’s got aggression, he’s got pace, he’s got skill, he can run with the ball and he’s a unit.”Gravenberch was also the driving force in midfield in Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford last month.He is set to start against Bologna tonight from 8pm.Copy linkCopiedReminder of tonight’s Champions League scheduleHere’s all the Champions League action scheduled for Wednesday.5:45pmGirona vs FeyenoordShakhtar Donetsk vs Atalanta8pm:Aston Villa vs Bayern MunichBenfica vs Atletico MadridDinamo Zagreb vs MonacoLille vs Real MadridLiverpool vs BolognaRB Leipzig vs JuventusSturm Graz vs Club BruggeCopy linkCopiedHow many points do teams need to qualify for the knockout rounds?A new ‘Swiss-style’ 36-league format has been introduced this season.The top eight sides in the league will qualify automatically for the last 16.While the teams finishing in ninth to 24th place will compete in a two-legged play-off against each other to join the top eight teams.The Opta supercomputer believes 16 points from a possible 24 – so five wins and a draw from eight matches would be automatically qualify.The bottom 12 teams – from 25th to 36th – will be eliminated with no access to the Europa League.Copy linkCopiedMost Champions League goal involvements since September 2023Harry Kane – 16Vinicius Junior – 10Phil Foden – 10 Bukayo Saka – 9Kylian Mbappe – 9Antoine Griezmann – 9Jude Bellingham – 9Copy linkCopiedErling Haaland’s greatness continues as he overtakes legendsHaaland scored his 42nd Champions League goal against Slovan Bratislava last night – and did it in 41 games.The 24-year-old has now jumped to 18th on the all-time list for goals scored in the Champions League.He has bagged more times than Ferenc Puskas, Edinson Cavani, Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Gerd Muller and Luis Suarez.If the Man City star records 99 more…. he’ll surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa fans have “goosebumps” after watching club Champions League videoVilla’s European Cup winning captain Dennis Mortimer stars in the touching clip.Copy linkCopiedCurrent Champions League table after Game 1 of Week 2Credit: TNTCopy linkCopiedLiverpool team news v BolognaNew signing Federico Chiesa not “expected to be in the team” after undergoing a scan on a foot issue this week.Harvey Elliott is also unavailable through injury.Diogo Jota is expected to be fit despite the fact he also missed training in front of cameras on Tuesday, so it’s likely he won’t start.Darwin Nunez looks set to return to the squad after missing Wolves win through illness.Andy Robertson is set to be available in some capacity after suffering a late knock at the Molineux.Copy linkCopiedMore from Bayern Munich boss Kompany on Kane’s fitness Will Harry Kane be available to start against Aston Villa?Kompany said: “I think you have seen Harry was training yesterday, that went well.”But we will still have to wait and see how the situation is and then we will make the correct decision. “He trained with us and hopefully everything will work out fine.”Copy linkCopiedWatkins: These are the nights we all dreamt ofWatkins is ready to fulfil his childhood dream by scoring on Wednesday in a repeat of the 1982 European Cup final.The Torquay-born striker, who was playing at Exeter seven years ago, is loving his meteoritic rise and is determined to enjoy the moment.It’s really exciting for me, for my journey and the club.It’s a long time since there were Champions League nights at Villa Park.These are the nights we all dreamt of especially since I came here. Playing Champions League football for Villa is the best it can get really.I think we’ve all got to go out there and enjoy it.Not make the most of it, because that sounds like we’re underestimating ourselves, but just enjoy it because it’s so long since the club has been involved in a competition like this.I haven’t experienced Champions League football before so I want to enjoy it because this is what I dreamt of as a kid.Ollie WatkinsCopy linkCopiedWhat channels are Aston Villa and Liverpool on tonight?Villa’s mouthwatering showdown with Bayern Munich is on TNT Sport 1 at 8pm.Bologna face their biggest match in 60 years when they take on six-time champs Liverpool at Anfield.The Reds are on TNT Sport 2 from 8pm.Copy linkCopiedSaka walked out with team-mate’s son against PSGArsenal star Bukayo Saka walked out with Raheem Sterling’s son last night.Thiago Sterling was all smiles as he travelled onto the pitch before kick-off.Though, Sterling didn’t manage to get off the bench.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa early team news for debut Champions League home matchUnai Emery gave an injury update ahead of Aston Villa’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.Captain John McGinn has been ruled out with the injury he picked up against Wolves.Matty Cash remains unavailable to face the Bundesliga side with a hamstring issue, but has returned to training.Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings are nearing returns. Villa put in a strong performance to beat BSC Young Boys 3-0 on the club’s Champions League debut.Copy linkCopiedHarry Kane faces late fitness test ahead of Villa clashKane will be assessed on Wednesday morning to see whether he can feature for Bayern Munich tonight.The England captain hobbled out of Bayern’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday after suffering an ankle injury.He trained on Tuesday morning and travelled with the squad to Birmingham, but a final decision has not be made on his fitness.Kane has already scored 10 goals and added five assists in seven games this season.Including FOUR in Bayern’s 9-2 dismantling of Dinamo Zagreb a fortnight ago.Copy linkCopiedSaka first since Henry to score direct free-kick in Champions League for ArsenalBukayo Saka’s curling and bouncing free kick against PSG was Arsenal’s first from a direct free-kick in 144 Champions League games.The last free-kick was Thierry Henry’s hit against Roma in 2002, Arsenal won 3-1 on the night.Copy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal 2-0 PSG LIVE RESULT: Gunners overcome tough test to claim first Champions League win of season – latest reaction

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      ARSENAL have beaten PSG 2-0 to claim their first Champions League win of the season.Kai Havertz put the Gunners in front on 20 minutes, getting on the end of a superb cross from Leandro Trossard.Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s lead after his wide free-kick avoided everyone in the box and flew straight past Gianluigi Donnarumma.Mikel Arteta’s men made easy work of the French giants on the night as the Gunners’ good form continues.Match result: Arsenal 2-0 PSGArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz, TrossardPSG team: Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Barcola, Lee, DoueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…PSG disappointing in defeatSince losing Kylian Mbappe in the summer, PSG are going through a big rebuilding project, looking to bring young players in.They played some good passing and dominated the possession stats at The Emirates but their style of play is severely lacking any penetration.Luis Enrique will be hoping his squad have enough about them to progress to the latter stages of the competition this season.Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGunners’ victory moves them up tableWith plenty of games still to play in matchweek two, Arsenal move into eighth spot in the Champions League table.It is a big step in the right direction for Arteta’s side, who will want to avoid the dreaded two-legged play-off.Still six games to go in the league phase so plenty of work to do.Credit: PACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGIt is hard to pick a man of the match this evening for The Gunners.While Martinelli saw a lot of the ball and created problems for PSG, his woeful finishing takes the shine off the performance.Rice covered a lot of ground for Mikel Arteta’s side and did the jobs that often get overlooked.Copy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresRed Bull Salzburg 0-4 BrestStuttgart 1-1 Sparta PragueBarcelona 5-0 Young BoysBayer Leverkusen 1-0 AC MilanBorussia Dortmund 7-1 CelticInter Milan 4-0 Red Star BelgradePSV 1-1 Sporting CPSlovan Bratislava 0-4 Man CityCopy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGArsenal get their first win of this season’s Champions League.After a disappointing draw in Bergamo, Arteta’s side saw off a PSG team who are in a rebuildding process.To finish in the top eight of the league, you need to ensure you win all your home games and The Gunners did just that this evening.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a comfortable victory for Arsenal.PSG really lacked the attacking intent in this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90+4. It is almost mission accomplished for The Gunners.This will be four points from their first two games.Arteta’s side will leapfrog PSG in the league table.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90+2. Saka comes off for Lewis-Skelly.It will be the 18-year-old’s third appearance in as many games.Imagine watching PSG every week, that would be some punishment.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90. This game has been far from a classic European tie this evening.Not that Mikel Arteta will be bothered at all.All that was important was ensuring they claimed all three points.We are going to have four added minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG88. The visitors felt they should have had a penalty there.Once again there is no doubting that Rice pulls the player to the floor but it looked like contact began outside the box.That will mean that the VAR studio cannot get involved.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG86. Arsenal seem focussed on seeing this one out now.They are all sitting deep behind the ball to frustrate PSG.PSG have looked a lot better since they made their changes in the second half.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG84. A goal from the visitors now would make for a nervy finish.Despite The Gunners having a comfortable two-nil scoreline, that can still change in an instant.As the cross comes in, Marquinhos wins the header but cannot keep it down.Rice had both of his arms around the Brazilian, how that is not a penalty is mind-bending.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG82. Arsenal defenders love high-fiving each other for winning a goal kick.Imagine what they would be like if Arteta’s side actually won a trophy.The open top bus would go on a world tour for a year.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG80. It used to be nice when football didn’t require referees to be part of the commentary panel on programmes.It underpins how poor the referees have become that we now need ex-officials to explain to us why it is not an incorrect decision.The powers that be are ruining football slowly but surely.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG78. PSG look to put some pressure on in the final third.The ball is struck against an Arsenal defender and then strikes Calafiori’s arm which is not in a natural position.The referee is not interested in giving a penalty and a VAR review comes to nothing.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG76. There is a bit of pushing and shoving between Calafiori and Ruiz.The referee comes over and shows both players a yellow card.Time is running out for the visitors to get anything from this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG74. Gabriel Jesus could do with a goal this evening.Martinelli has another big chance to score but is saved by Donnarumma.The Brazilian wastes a lot of chances for The Gunners, he needs to become a more clinical finisher.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG72. Arsenal are seeing a little more of the ball now.They have spent large periods since the interval, camped out in their own half.Havertz is penalised for foul.Jesus comes on for Trossard.Copy linkCopiedChampions League latest scoresBarcelona 4-0 Young BoysBayer Leverkusen 1-0 AC MilanBorussia Dortmund 6-1 CelticInter Milan 3-0 Red Star BelgradePSV 1-0 Sporting CPSlovan Bratislava 0-4 Man CityCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG70. Arteta is trying to get the crowd going once again.It has all gone a bit quiet at The Emirates.Another goal would change the atmosphere in the ground.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG68. Arsenal are under a lot more pressure now. Lee Kang-in shoots from distance but Raya can only parry it out.Fortunately Muani cannot adjust his feet quick enough to react to the rebound.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG66. PSG force their first corner of the second half.They need to gamble a lot more now.The cross comes in, is flicked on at the near post and comes back off the bar.Warning for Arteta’s side not to switch off there.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG64. Vitinha and Doue are replaced by Ruiz and Muani.Merino comes on for Partey.He gets a big reception from The Gunners’ fans.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG62. Arteta is getting some changes ready.Mikel Merino looks set to make his long-awaited Arsenal debut.PSG are dominating the ball in this half but have not had a single shot on goal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG60. While PSG play a nice passing style, everything is too predictable.At times you need to have a more penetrative mindset.Hakimi goes down under the challenge of Kiwior, looking for a penalty, but the referee is not interested.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Champions League LIVE SCORES: Man City face Slovakian champions, Celtic play Dortmund, Leverkusen host Milan – updates

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football is back on the big screens this week – and Manchester City will be determined to return to winning ways.Pep Guardiola’s men began their league phase campaign with a 0-0 draw with Inter Milan and they now face a tricky trip to Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava.Scottish champions Celtic go up against German giants Borussia Dortmund at the iconic Signal Iduna Park.While Xabi Alonso’s Treble winners Bayer Leverkusen host Italian stallions AC Milan.Kick-off times: 5:45pm/8pm BSTTV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Champions League with our live blog below…Champions League NightWelcome to SunSport’s live blog coverage of tonight’s Chamapions League action!Kostas here, and I will be bringing you all the live updates across every match in the League Phase!Reigning Premier League champions Manchester CIty visit Slovan Bratislava at the Tehelne Pole looking for their first Champions League win of the season after a dull 0-0 draw with Inter Milan.Arsenal are facing their first big obstacle in Europe when they host Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates.The Giunners are also looking for their first victory in the competition following a goalless draw at Atalanta.And Celtic will meet last season’s finalists Borussia Dortmund at the Signa Iduna Park after beating Slovan Bratislava 5-1 at Celtic Park.Copy linkCopied More

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      Bournemouth vs Southampton LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Cherries host winless Saints on Monday Night Football

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      BOURNEMOUTH take on Southampton in a huge Premier League clash on Monday Night Football.The Cherries have taken zero points from their last two games against Liverpool and Chelsea – meaning Andoni Iraola will be hoping his side can triumph against the Saints.Southampton have had a difficult start to the season on their Premier League return, taking just one point from five games.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event/NOWFollow our live blog below… More