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      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker LIVE RESULT: New Zealander scores impressive points WIN as American BLOWS £100m AJ fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER suffered a shock defeat to Joseph Parker with the New Zealander scoring an impressive points win in Saudi Arabia.The loss is likely to be extremely costly for Wilder, who was set to fight Anthony Joshua in a nine-figure fight at some point in 2024 – that fight is now in deep jeopardy with the expectation that it will NOT go ahead.
      Parker was a rank outsider with the bookies but dominated the fight from the first bell, with Wilder uncharacteristically hesitant throughout.

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      Bronze Bomber gets it all wrong
      This fight was all about setting up a showdown with Anthony Joshua.
      It seems the ‘Bronze Bomber’ got it all wrong and did not address the elephant in the room first of all, Joseph Parker.
      We have never seen such a conservative approach to a fight from Wilder and it cost him dearly.
      His tactics worked into Parker’s plans and he delivered.
      Credit: Getty
      Parker shocks the boxing world
      Nobody gave Joseph Parker a chance in this fight but he had his tactics perfect and with the approach of Wilder it all fitted into place.
      Deontay Wilder seemed to give his opponent too much respect and only started opening up his hands in the final round, when it was all too late.
      It is only the third time Wilder has gone the twelve rounds.
      Parker worked hard for this fight and now he is reaping his rewards.
      Credit: Getty
      Joseph Parker wins by unanimous decision
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Twelve)
      This is the last chance saloon for Deontay Wilder.
      Joseph Parker comes forward, looking to take the last round to Wilder.
      Wilder is throwing lefts and rights hoping to land something big.
      He’s surely left this too late, he swings a massive right but just catches air.
      Wilder comes forward with that right hand locked and loaded, Parker comes in with the jab to catch him unawares.
      Parker soaks it up for the last thirty seconds and has surely sent shockwaves through the division.
      Wilder raises his hand as the bell goes and is celebrating, not sure what fight he has been watching.
      Credit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Eleven)
      Parker is two rounds from a huge upset here.
      He just needs to manage these last two rounds and expect that big right from Wilder.
      Parker is dipping his head to get under it all the time.
      He is turning Wilder’s advantage in height and reach into a negative.
      The corner of Wilder are trying to get their fighter to up the pace.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Ten)
      With each round that goes by, more pressure is on Wilder.
      He is more than capable of that one shot that could end this.
      Wilder catches Parker with a big hook, it’s blocked but Parker still felt it.
      Parker needs to keep letting his hands go or he allows Wilder to work a position for that big right.
      As Wilder comes in with that big right, Parker manages to get underneath it.
      Credit: AFP
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Nine)
      That last round was the best of the night.
      Parker really hurt Wilder and catches him with punches again.
      Wilder has no reply and these punches are hurting him.
      This is not what anyone was expecting from this fight tonight.
      Parker is controlling this fight.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Eight)
      The problem Wilder has now is that Parker could lose the rest of the rounds left and still win this fight.
      All he needs to look out for is being hit with that big Wilder right.
      In reality, that is all Wilder has now to win this fight.
      The danger is the rounds are running out for Deontay Wilder.
      When he does come through and land, Parker counters and hits him with a big shot too.
      Towards the end of the round, Parker lands punch after punch and has Wilder in the corner, his legs are gone.
      The bell saves him on this occasion.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Seven)
      Due to his size, when Parker comes inside he gets Wilder all wrapped up on the ropes.
      Wilder needs space to get those long arms mobile.
      It ‘s a good tactic by Parker is certainly working so far.
      Wilder comes in and goes with the big right but it goes straight over the top of Parker.
      That was more like the Deontay Wilder we are used to.
      Parker then lands a big right and Wilder stumbles back a little bit.
      Credit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Six)
      The message from Parker’s corner must be to keep doing what you are.
      Wilder is banking on getting something special to win this.
      Parker meanwhile, is landing some good combos.
      The fans ringside are loving it when Parker opens up and comes inside to force Wilder back onto the ropes.
      He is trying throw an overhand right and it is getting closer to connecting with Wilder.
      The more he hits Wilder, he goes a bit reckless on the counter.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Five)
      The pundits have this four rounds to none for Parker.
      He comes forward again and lands punches as Wilder is forced on the backfoot.
      This waiting game of Wilder’s is not working and just allowing Parker to dictate this fight.
      Parker continues to land the shots, all scoring on the card.
      Wilder is only looking for a knockout here and is definitely not concerning himself with all these rounds he is losing.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Four)
      Finally this fight opens up.
      Parker comes inside and lands a combo and Wilder reacts in kind throwing some big punches.
      It looks like he felt Parker’s hits and it made him think he needs to up his game or he could get hurt here.
      Joseph Parker is growing in confidence seeing his punches get through.
      He comes forward once again, pinning Wilder back onto the ropes.
      Parker definitely took that round.
      Credit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Three)
      Parker seems set to come inside and if he does not connect he is looking smother Wilder so he cannot get big hits off.
      Wilder starts coming forward with jab.
      Parker goes for the big shot over the top but does not connect.
      Deontay Wilder starts to open up a bit more towards the end of the round.
      Joseph Parker lands a good right just before the bell.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Two)
      Parker comes in with a jab to the body.
      Wilder is staying back, biding his time, trying to work Parker out.
      It seems weird not seeing the high tempo, let’s get this done approach from Wilder.
      As Parker comes in close, Wilder looks to get some hits in, both to the body.
      That is the danger of Parker looking to come inside, but something he has to do as Wilder has the longer reach of the two boxers by some distance.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round One)
      Parker looks to hold the middle of the ring.
      He is more than aware of the danger of Wilder’s big hits.
      It is all pretty cagey in the opening round, Parker comes in going for the hit over the top but Wilder dodges it.
      This is very much two boxers feeling each other out here.
      Credit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      This is the one many have been waiting for.
      Parker will have to deal with raw power of the ‘bomb squad’.
      Friend of Tyson Fury, Parker will have had some advice from him.
      Glitz and glamour lies ahead
      We are heading towards to the big ticket fights now.
      Two fights left now, Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker.
      We have some good boxing so far this evening but these co-main events are the money-makers we have been waiting for.
      Bivol wants to unify division in 2024
      With Saudi Arabia looking to get all the big fight, Dmitry Bivol says that now he has two belts, he wants the third.
      He now holds both the IBO and WBA Super World Light Heavyweight titles.
      Eddie Hearn said it is the next natural fight for Bivol and he will be looking to make that happen.
      You could see how much it meant to Bivol to have that second belt draped over him.
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      Dmitry Bivol wins by unanimous decision
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur (Round Twelve)
      Dmitry Bivol starts the round in positive fashion.
      Landing a flurry of shots with no reply from Arthur.
      The referee is in there keeping a close eye.
      That was some great boxing by Bivol unloading his hands finally.
      It is all over, Arthur has made it to the end of the fight.
      A very one-sided performance but the Brit has gone up against one of the best pound for pound boxers in the game here.
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur (Round Eleven)
      Bivol keeps up with his technical boxing, controlling this bout.
      He knows if he opens up too freely, Arthur could counter and land something.
      Dmitry Bivol just seems to be going through the motions, knowing he controlling this fight.
      He finally sends Arthur to the canvas with a big body shot.
      Credit: Reuters
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur (Round Ten)
      You have to wonder whether Arthur is just looking to go the distance.
      Going twelve rounds with the defending champion may look good on his resume.
      It can be misleading though if there is no attacking boxing and just you being used as a walking, talking punchbag for the duration.
      Dmitry Bivol almost seems content to continue with his patient style taking this to a unanimous decision.
      The champ keeps landing jabs but they are never going to knock someone down at this level.
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur (Round Nine)
      All these punches are wearing down Lyndon Arthur.
      Dmitry Bivol is trying to work the body more to open up his guard.
      When he gets him on the ropes, he is unloading the combinations.
      Often he gets too close and gives himself no room to fire off the big hits.
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur (Round Eight)
      As it stands, Arthur’s only hope in this fight is a sucker punch.
      Bivol still bides his time, trying to draw a boxer in who is not looking to attack.
      Dmitry Bivol needs to stamp his authority on this fight more.
      There is no doubt he is going to keep his title but people will analyse how he has not put this guy down.
      Arthur landed a good body shot in that round which Bivol definitely seemed to feel.
      Much better round for Arthur, even got a two punch combo through.
      Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur (Round Seven)
      We will get to a stage here where Bivol just wants to get this done.
      It will not look good on his resume somebody who is not looking to win a fight taking him the distance.
      Bivol is mixing it up, trying to break through Arthur’s defence.
      Pushing him up against the ropes, throwing big hooks, trying to get one through. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin LIVE RESULT: Latest updates from HUGE Saudi fight card – start time, stream, TV channel

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is facing tricky southpaw Otto Wallin TONIGHT to top a huge fight night in Saudi Arabia – and there’s not long now to wait! Wallin famously gave Tyson Fury an almighty scare back in 2019 when the Gypsy King was making his boxing comeback.
      And there has been a huge shock on the undercard so far, with Daniel Dubois stopping Jarrell Miller in the dying seconds of their thriller.

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      ‘I stayed calm, relaxed, stayed focused’
      Joseph Parker, speaking to DAZN: “I have a lot of respect for Wilder but we trained very hard for this. Everyone had other plans but this is God’s plan.
      “I was really fit. I stayed calm, relaxed, stayed focused. There’s always things to work on but I got the win. Merry Christmas to us.
      “He did catch me a few times on the guard and it’s very hard. If it landed clean then it could be a different story. Working with Andy and George and not getting out of shape was important.
      “This is massive and the best opponent I’ve ever faced. Tyson Fury gave us his time with sparring and was massively important.”
      Credit: getty
      The main event
      One fight remaining, and it’s the big one! Anthony Joshua returns to the ring against Otto Wallin at the Kingdom Arena. Standby.
      That winning moment
      Joseph Parker celebrates as he claims shock victory over Deontay Wilder on Day of Reckoning undercard
      ‘Did a great job’
      “No excuses tonight,” says Deontay Wilder. That retreat he went on clearly works because he’s showing great humility and leaves with high spirits.
      Really was quite strange that interview. One commentator called him ‘delusional’ for being happy and thinking he did enough to win the right despite losing every round. Another said he’s ‘content’ after hearing him speak about how well he’s invested his money.
      I’m really not sure we’ll be seeing him in the ring again.
      Parker reacts
      “Everyone had plans, other plans, but this is God’s plan,” says Joseph Parker, who’s kind of an expert in winning with humility. The kind of guy that knocks you down and takes you to the hospital.
      Parker clearly referring to the planning of Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua next March. Everyone suggesting the fight was done and dusted, but he’s now thrown a huge spanner in the works.

      Joseph Parker beats Deontay Wilder on points
      118-111, 118-110, 120-108 to Joseph Parker. It’s a unanimous decision and it righty goes the way of the Kiwi.
      Deontay Wilder shook his head a bit, but didn’t look too shocked by that. Perhaps that fist in the air was an attempt to sway the minds of the judges. Who knows.
      Credit: getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      I’d be stunned if this is anything other than a unanimous points victory for Joseph Parker. Still waiting on that decision…
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 12
      Deontay Wilder is warned for a couple of hammer punches to the back of Joseph Parker’s head during the clinch. That’s desperate stuff from the American.
      More desperate stuff as he wildly swings like a punter at last orders. Must have missed by two feet with that one.
      Parker making sure he clinches and stays there for as long as humanly possible. He does look tired though with 60 seconds left on the clock. Can he see this out?!
      Ding ding! That’s it folks. The bell rings and there are celebrations in the ring.
      However, those celebrations are coming from both camps. Wilder is pumping his fist and playing to the crowd — does he really think he’s won that?
      It goes to the judges.
      Credit: getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 11
      Joseph Parker doesn’t look to be troubled by anything Deontay Wilder is throwing. Didn’t think I would be writing that tonight.
      Parker just has to avoid doing anything silly. He’s done the hard yards, now just see it home.
      And he certainly does that in Round 11. Wilder is aimlessly throwing wild shots but nothing has landed. Parker is three minutes away from perhaps the biggest scalp of his career.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 10
      Deontay Wilder now 6/1 to win this with two rounds remaining. It’s not exactly a secret, but he’s going to need a knockout to win this one.
      44/17 punch count in favour of Joseph Parker to this point. I was expecting a big surge from the American in this round but he’s blowing a bit. Nothing of much note in that round.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 9
      Deontay Wilder’s knees keep locking. He’s on borrowed time here but Joseph Parker is staying disciplined. Just the occasional leading right to keep his opponent on the back foot.
      Not 100% sure what Joe Parker is waiting for though. Surely this is his moment? Wilder started to find his feet in the final 20 seconds and let off some vicious looking swings that didn’t connect.
      “Let’s do this,” Wilder says in his corner. That sounded ominous.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 8
      Hold on a minute. What happens if Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua both lose tonight? Does that mean we’re getting Joseph Parker vs Otto Wallin in March instead?
      WOW! Parker with an incredible attack! The Kiwi fires one off one of those overhand rights that leaves Wilder wobbling on already shaken legs. He senses his moment and follows with a flurry of punches. He went hell for leather to get the finish – but the bell saves Wilder.
      Will this last another round?!
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 7
      There were just a few signs that Deontay Wilder would let his hands go towards the end of that last round. He did not kick on.
      It feels dangerous to say because he can end this in an instant, but he’s looking every bit a 38-year-old heavyweight who’s fought once in 18 months right now.
      Huge hit from Parker! Wilder leaves himself wide open, and the Kiwi lands a heavy looping overhand right to the chin of his opponent. The American takes it well enough but his return fire is miles off the target.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 6
      Jab up, jab down. Nothing groundbreaking from Joseph Parker but it’s a heck of a lot more than Deontay Wilder’s doing.
      Just hearing the commentator asking what’s Plan B for Wilder.
      Plan B? Plan B is Plan A and that’s it!
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 5
      Most seem to have Joseph Parker winning every round until this point. Deontay Wilder seems to just be avoiding conflict and not engaging with anything of his own.
      He’s waiting for the ideal moment, but what happens if it never arrives?
      Parker continues to dominate the middle of the ring and clips the American with a cracking snapshot on the cheek.
      Another round in the bank for Parker.
      Of course, Deontay Wilder doesn’t fight to win rounds. He lost virtually every minute of that clash with Luis Ortiz before doing the business. Parker has to be perfect, Wilder just needs that one golden moment.
      Credit: getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 4
      Joseph Parker decides he’s fed up of the cautious stuff and lands a lovely combination. He’s closing the gap slightly now and looking for the right hand.
      Deontay Wilder’s timing is well off as he looks to return, but he’s throwing a few more jabs to find it, as well as the distance.
      Parker attacks like a sprinter in the dying seconds of the round with a few attempted power shots. The Kiwi fancies this. He likes his chances.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 3
      It’s actually quite strange to see Deontay Wilder being so cautious. Almost more worrying that he’s waiting for something — some chink that he’s seen in Joseph Parker’s armour.
      Another fairly uneventful round passes.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 2
      Joseph Parker straight out with a jab to the stomach. Nothing too damaging but with Deontay Wilder having thrown nothing – it could be crucial to winning the round on the judges scorecards.
      Neither fighter is prepared to close the gap, just the occasional dip in to throw a straight one. You get the sense viewers are starting to wonder what they signed up for, but I’m sure there’s fireworks to come.
      How about that then, boos and jeers at the end of the round. “You’ve got two rounds in the bag,” says Joseph Parker’s trainer in the corner.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker – Round 1
      Joseph Parker’s trainer Andy Lee has been saying all week that they are going to fight fire with fire.
      Deontay Wilder responded by telling Parker to bring a pillow and blanket, because he’s getting put to sleep.
      And has there been any fireworks in Round 1?
      Nope. It’s a feeling out process. Parker staying well away from that thunderous right hand as Wilder sidesteps his way around the ring, stalking his opponent and waiting for his moment.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      He’s just a scary bloke. Deontay Wilder punches like a horse kicks, and Robert Helenius can testify to that when being KO’d in the first round during their clash back in October 2022.
      But… he is 38. He’s fought once since that defeat to Tyson Fury in 2021. Could he be vulnerable to a more technical and in-form Parker?
      They really are trying to ramp up the atmosphere inside the stadium, but it’s not quite there. Certainly not what you would expect of a card of this magnitude.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      The pair are making their way to the ring now.
      Joseph Parker enters first to a tune I’ve not heard before and don’t particularly care for.
      And here comes Wilder. No suit weighing him down this time, but he IS wearing a crown. I’m not going to argue with him about that.
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
      Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder vs former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.
      It seems to be everyone’s ‘big tip’ for an upset tonight with Parker available at 9/2 to clinch a victory, and in doing so spoil that big AJ fight in March.
      It’s understandable.
      Parker has won three fights on the bounce since his loss to Joe Joyce, and his work with trainer Andy Lee seems to be having a really positive effect. We saw that with his KO win over Simon Kean back in October.
      But, as ever, he’s in there with the most devastating puncher in boxing history.
      Credit: getty
      Surprise
      Frank Warren thinks we could see a couple of upsets in the last two fights. And I’m certain he’s not just saying that to boost PPV numbers.
      He said: “Wallin seems very confident, quietly confident, and AJ does as well.
      “For AJ, this is make or break and I’m not being critical or anything, but it’s about what does he have left in the tank, what has he got, can he get himself a seat at the table this year.
      “And the same goes for Wilder, he has been out for two years, he’s had one fight in between which was a one rounder, Joe Parker had a really good win last time out.
      “So, these are really going to be competitive fights, they certainly are on paper.”
      I have been taking a psychedelic South American drug
      No, I’m not confessing to that. That’s private.
      But the ‘Bronze Bomber’ has preparing for Saudi Arabian debut against former world champion Joseph Parker in a rather alternative fashion.
      Wilder has been working on self-improvement through psychedelic medicines in a certified centre in Costa Rica.
      He said the ayahuasca retreat has made him “one of the happiest men alive” and “more sensitive”.
      “Ah man, ayahuasca has been… man it’s been one of the top things in my life that I’m glad that I’ve experienced,” Wilder said.
      “One of the best journeys to experience, it’s been a beautiful thing for me and if you ask my wife she’ll say that it made me more sensitive, and she’s probably right, but it also made me happier as well.”
      How much is said retreat? Asking for a friend.
      Credit: getty
      It’s signed
      It’s not signed.
      Heavyweight rivals Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder were reportedly said to have agreed a two-fight deal to face each other, according to boxing correspondent Dan Rafael.
      The clash was supposed to take place on March 9, and still might providing they both come through their contests unscathed.
      But it ain’t done until it’s done. More

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      Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE: Reds host Gunners in thrilling Premier League clash with top spot up for grabs – latest

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      ARSENAL take on Liverpool in a massive Premier League clash – and both sides look are looking to sit top of the tree at Christmas.The Gunners will be hoping they can extend their lead at the summit after watching Aston Villa drop two vital points against Sheffield United on Friday night.
      But the last time Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield, manager Mikel Arteta was in midfield.

      Kick-off time: 5:30pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
      Liverpool XI: To follow
      Arsenal XI: To follow

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      German with some big choices to make
      Jurgen Klopp will be without Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, Andrew Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister, Diogo Jota and Ben Doak who all still reside in the Anfield treatment room.
      Ryan Gravenberch is expected to return to the squad after having a muscle strain against Man Utd last weekend, after fears he had damaged his hamstring proved to be not the case.
      Following their dominant win over West Ham in the Carabao Cup, the Dutchman is likely to be on the bench due to the form of Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai.
      Predicted Arsenal XI
      And we reckon Mikel Arteta will stick to his guns for Arsenal’s biggest game of the season yet.

      Predicted Liverpool XI
      Here’s how we think Liverpool will line up today…

      Klopp on Anfield atmopshere
      Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool fans to get behind their team more than ever today…
      He said: “I have to say – it’s long ago that I said this – but I thought the first half a little bit, when the boys played really exceptional, I was not overly happy, I have to say, with the atmosphere behind me,” said the German.
      “I don’t know. I don’t ask people, what do we want? We changed a lot of things. We dominated West Ham like crazy. We missed chances. And I mean, if I would be in the stand I would be on my toes, 1,000 per cent.
      “I don’t know if the Man United game was that bad that we have to say, ‘oh sorry that we didn’t smash them’.
      “We need Anfield on Saturday. Without Anfield, I would say – after they (Arsenal) didn’t play this week, they prepare for this game and anyone who knows a little bit about them, they will be prepared.
      “So, we need Anfield on their toes from the first second without me having an argument with the opposition coach. We need you from the first second.
      “If you really want, if it’s too much football in December, I don’t know. Sorry we have to play it as well. But if you are not in the right shape, give your ticket to somebody else.”
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      Welcome to Liverpool vs Arsenal!
      Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Liverpool vs Arsenal in the Premier League.
      Both Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp will be eyeing that Christmas No 1 spot at the top of the table in what should be a serious cracker at Anfield.
      Arsenal will remember their 2-2 draw here last year, having led 2-0 with the game in total control to begin with.
      That draw ultimately led them into a downturn in form and further draws with West Ham and Southampton ultimately handed the title to Man City.
      Tonight they’ll be out for revenge at one of the hardest grounds to get a result in the country.
      But Liverpool are coming off the back of their 0-0 draw with Man Utd and they’ll be desperate to get a big result at home.
      So sit back and enjoy all the action, we’ll have you covered throughout the evening. More

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      Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Salah’s brilliant solo goal cancels out Gabriel header as Gunners keep top spot

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      ARSENAL will sit top of the Premier League at Christmas after a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield. Gabriel put the Gunners in front with a brilliant header after just five minutes but Mohamed Salah has since equalised with an epic solo goal before the game finished all square.

      Kick-off time: 5:30pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
      Liverpool XI: Alisson, Trent, Konate, Virgil, Tsimikas, Szoboszlai, Endo, Jones, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
      Arsenal XI: David Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli

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      Hand of Od goes unpunished
      Liverpool fans will be wondering how they did not get a penalty in the game this evening.
      There is no doubt that Martin Odegaard handled the ball in the box.
      Weirdly, the VAR review decided there was nothing doing.
      Granted you can see the Norwegian slipped but that does not detract from his stopping the ball with his hand.
      The modern game has every football fan scratching their head nowadays, a simple rule complicated by too many cooks spoiling the broth.
      You wonder if they use a magic-8 ball in the VAR studio to make some of these decisions.
      It could also answer why their decisions take so long as they get ‘ask again’ and ‘maybe’ all too often.
      Frustrating evening for Liverpool manager
      While the draw is not the end of the world for Jurgen Klopp, he will be concerned how ineffective his front three were.
      Mohamed Salah put in a good performance but Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz were non-existent.
      It will be something he will want to address moving forward, wanting to get back to their high-tempo, free-flowing game.
      FT: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      Declan Rice covered a lot of ground for Arsenal today.
      He offered a line of defence in the middle of the park to cut out the incisive play from Liverpool.
      With Rice in the centre of the park, it made it far more difficult for Jurgen Klopp’s side to unlock The Gunners.

      FT: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      The stats show it was quite an evenly matched game.
      Both sides huffed and puffed but nothing could separate the two sides.
      Man City will be happy with this result however.

      FT: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Mikel Arteta will be pleased with this performance.
      Liverpool will be left wondering what could have been.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      90+4. If the result stays as we are, Liverpool would move up to second in the league.
      Arsenal would then go back to the top of the table.
      Aston Villa would drop to third after the results of the weekend.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      90+2. Elliott is shoved to the ground by Zinchenko.
      It has all gone a bit quiet at Anfield now.
      The hosts have failed to give their fans anything to get excited about in this last fifteen minutes.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      90. Liverpool seem to be either giving the ball away with loose passes or committing unnecessary fouls right now.
      Neither will help them create that one chance they want to try and win the game.
      It is more in Arsenal’s interest now to hold onto the ball and try and take the point.
      They would remain top at Christmas then.
      We are going to have five additional minutes.
      Credit: EPA
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      88. We are into the final moments of the game.
      It is anybody’s guess how much added time there will be.
      There don’t seem to have been many stoppages but they must be picking out of a hat now to decide how much we will play.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      86. Nketiah turns with the ball and lunges in on Endo.
      The Arsenal striker is shown a yellow card for his troubles.
      It gives the Liverpool back line a little breather.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      84. Trossard looks to get down to the byline to cross.
      Szoboszlai tracks him all the way, blocking at the expense of a corner.
      Chance for the visitors to get their big men up for this.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      82. Salah is now playing as the main striker.
      He seems less effective in the this position as he was getting some joy out of Zinchenko.
      They need to play Nunez down the middle.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      80. Liverpool are just struggling to find that final pass.
      The build up play looks good but when they try to unlock this Arsenal team, the attempt just seems to be picked off.
      Havertz goes to ground looking for a penalty but the referee is not interested.
      Credit: AFP
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      78. Nketiah comes on for Jesus for the visitors.
      He will play more of a central role rather than the drifting we see all too often from Jesus.
      Arsenal must be wondering whether to stick or twist right now.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      76. We are getting to that point of the game where the next goal wins it.
      Alexander-Arnold whips in a corner and Nunez heads it over.
      Liverpool just hope they get at least one more clear-cut chance to win this game.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      74. That was a massive chance for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Alexander-Arnold really should have buried that.
      It may be a miss that Liverpool come to regret.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      72. Saka whips in the corner kick for the visitors.
      Gomez heads it clear at the near post for Liverpool.
      As The Reds break with real numbers, Salah lays it off to Alexander-Arnold who thumps it against the crossbar.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      70. Arsenal are starting to dominate possession again.
      It is all about who wants to gamble more now.
      The draw does neither team any favours.
      Elliott tries his luck from distance, it deflects off Gabriel and clips the outside of the post.
      Credit: EPA
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      68. Elliott, Gravenberch and Nunez all comes on for Liverpool.
      Gakpo, Diaz and Jones make way for the trio.
      Big chance now for the subs to make a name for themselves.
      For Arsenal, Martinelli makes way for Trossard.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      66. Saka and Diaz have a coming together.
      The Liverpool winger comes worse off as he stays on the ground in some pain.
      Diaz is receiving some treatment from the physios.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      64. Odegaard is fouled by Endo.
      The Liverpool player needs to be careful as he already has a yellow card.
      Might be an idea for a substitution for Liverpool with his walking that tightrope.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      62. Arsenal are looking to box Liverpool in once again.
      The Reds seem devoid of ideas when the defence have the ball at their feet.
      Szoboszlai tries his luck from distance but drags it wide of Raya’s goal.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      60. Gomez is trying to get forward more and more.
      When he offers some support down the left, The Gunners struggle.
      With half an hour left of the game, it is impossible to pick a winner in this game.
      Credit: PA
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      58. It is such a game of fine margins right now.
      So many times Liverpool are a toes length from stealing the ball in the final third.
      When Arsenal can play through the press they have numbers and really stretch the hosts.
      Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
      56. Martinelli has lots of space out on the left but runs into Szoboszlai.
      Liverpool look to counter but their passing is still too scrappy and they give the ball away.
      Whoever can take a grip of this game and get the next goal could be pivotal. More

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      But they’ll be in for another difficult test as the Toffees have won their last FOUR consecutive matches.

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      Nottingham Forest 0-0 Bournemouth LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Cherries look to build on Man Utd win

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      And they’ll be hoping for a similar result against a Forest side who were recently beaten at home by Tottenham.

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      West Ham 2-0 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Under-fire Ten Hag loses again as Bowen and Kudus sink underperforming United

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have suffered yet another defeat but this time at the hands of West Ham.Lucas Paqueta’s sublime outside-foot pass put it on a plate for Jarrod Bowen to put his team ahead
      And it didn’t take long for Mohamed Kudus to double West Ham’s lead.
      This now means that the Hammers jump above United in the table and Erik ten Hag’s men have lost 13 matches before Christmas – the most in their history since 1930.

      RESULT: West Ham 0-2 Man Utd
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      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Soucek, Kudus, Paqueta; Bowen
      Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Kambwala, Shaw; Mainoo, McTominay; Fernandes, Antony, Garnacho; Hojlund

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      “Stick together, stick to the plan”
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “I think it was a decent 72 minutes where we didn’t take our chances. We should’ve gone in the lead but we didn’t and then it was one moment of switching off.”
      Asked about United’s poor record against top opposition, Ten Hag added: “At this moment we are not top, but we have seen last week against the top of this league we were head-to-head. We didn’t score, we had the best opportunities of the game. There we defended very well for 90 minutes, that has to be always our standard like what we did there. You have to bring that to every game on the pitch.
      “In 2023, we won a Cup, we played the FA Cup final, we were third in the league. There were highlights but we are over-performing, but in this moment we are underperforming. There are reasons for it, we have many injuries, so the team will be better if the injured ones return. We have to be calm, stick together, stick to the plan, we have to do it together.”
      Credit: GETTY
      United have got problems
      Paul Scholes: “I felt United were the better team in the first half without really thinking they were going to score a goal. I always felt, against West Ham, they are the type of team that make you fell comfortable, then all of a sudden a quick spark, and you are tow goals down.
      “But United have got problems. Goalscoring is a big issue. That’s four games without a goal. In the second half, I can’t think of a save their keeper had to make.”
      Joe Cole: “It was fantastic. It shows the importance of staying in the game. West ham for large parts were not at it at all. United looked comfortable. Then all of a sudden a tactical switch ,Paqueta moves into the false nine. It was a stroke of genius that turned the game.”
      Credit: getty
      There’s always room to improve
      Jarrod Bowen: “Today’s game is probably where the first goal is most important, they’re a really good side that caused us problems.
      “We had our chances and one thing about us is that we keep chipping and plugging away to get the goal and we got the first goal and then did really well to get the second one as well and not put the game to bed but give us more comfort going into the last 20 minutes.
      “Last few weeks Lucas [Paqueta] had five assists. All of us want to score goals and be the creative spark. We’re enjoying our football and one we knew how important today was to go into Christmas in the top six-seven and all we can do is keep winning games.
      “Scoring goals comes with confidence, if you score a few goals and feel like you’re playing well. That helps for me. What I wanted to do this season was play at a good level and try and churn out those performances week in week out.
      “There’s been ups and downs and games we’ve been disappointed with. It’s been a good start to the season, there’s always room to improve and the quality in the league this season especially in that top 10 it’s probably the best I’ve played in for a long time. We know it’s difficult but all we can do is win our games. If you want to talk about finishing in the top six then these are the games you have to win.”
      Worrying
      Erik ten Hag’s just completed his interview. Was quite surprising to hear him say that Manchester United were very good for the opening 70 minutes.
      FT: West Ham 2-0 Man UtdThe Red Devils pick up their 13th defeat of the season and that’s their most defeats before Christmas since 1930… 🤯 pic.twitter.com/wyDscgfA4P— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 23, 2023

      Poor Shaw
      Luke Shaw is speaking now. I’m not sure there’s a player in world football that can look more forlorn and apologetic on camera.
      Quotes coming up.
      He’ll find me
      West Ham goalscorer Mohammed Kudus speaking to TNT Sports: “As an attacker that’s what I’m here to do, to put the ball into the back of the net. Most importantly we got the three points. This is the perfect day for the fans and we wish them a happy Christmas.”
      On Lucas Paqueta: “His vision and passing ability, when he gets the ball I just need to run and he’ll find me. I admire a lot from him.”
      Kudos Kudus
      Mohammed Kudus has just done his post-match interview on the touchline. He’s beaming and thanked fans for their support.
      He was asked about his celebration, in which he sits on the advertising boards and takes a deep breath.
      He’s asked what the meaning behind it was, he responded: “It doesn’t mean anything. I’m sitting down to get a deep breath! I’m tired.”
      Splendid.
      Credit: getty
      Sorry stats
      Manchester United have failed to score in seven of their 18 games. No team has failed to do so more often in the Premier League this season.
      They’ve also lost 13 out of their 26 games this season in all competitions.
      Last goal? That was over six hours ago.
      Credit: GETTY
      The table
      It makes increasingly grim reading for Manchester United fans. They’ve dropped to eight after that defeat, their eight loss of the season.
      The Red Devils are now six points behind arch-rivals Manchester City having played a game extra. A Brighton win would see them relegated to ninth.
      West Ham are now inside the top six with 30 points from 18 matches, two more than today’s opponents.
      Credit: google
      Worries
      As Jermain Defoe has just said, the biggest worry for Erik ten Hag will be that they’ve come up short against a West Ham team who weren’t really at the races. Miles off really.
      What’s next?
      Well, it doesn’t get any easier.
      Manchester United will have to dust themselves down and prepare for the visit of Unai Emery’s Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
      That’s become an increasingly difficult fixture, and will likely see the visitors enter as favourites with the bookmakers.
      West Ham have a London derby against title challengers Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. That’s on the 28th.
      Credit: GETTY
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      FT: And that’s that. West Ham clinch three deserved points against Manchester United in a fairly uninspiring match at the London Stadium.
      United are now of Europe before Christmas. Out of the League Cup. And drifting aimlessly in the Premier League. As for West Ham, they are on the charge and have the Europa League knockout stages to look forward to.
      David Moyes’ side are 15 points better off than at this time last season – and that’s without Declan Rice!
      Credit: getty
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      95: No midweek fixture for Manchester United this week. They’ve had a full week to prepare – what on earth have they been doing?
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      93: So by my count that’s nine goals and one assist in 22 appearances for Mohammed Kudus. Great signing for the Hammers. Don’t want to bring the mood down but losing him to the AFCON will be frustrating for David Moyes and Co.
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      90: The Manchester United fans are leaving the stadium now. There hasn’t been a glimmer of hope since Jarrod Bowen’s opener. They looked a defeated team the second that hit the net.
      Six minutes added time.
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      88: Pablo Fornals replaces the goalscorer Jarrod Bowen. Couple of minutes of rest for the attacker ahead of their next clash against Arsenal on the 28th.
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      85: Double change for Manchester United. Reguilon replaces Kambwala and Eriksen is on for Garnacho. That’ll shift Luke Shaw to centre-back, for what it’s worth.
      Kambwala the bright spot on another difficult day for the Red Devils.
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      83: Marcus Rashford decides to have a crack from distance but it’s nowhere near. There doesn’t look to be a late comeback on the cards, folks. United simply don’t look like scoring – over six hours without a goal now. Their longest run since 1989.
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD
      81: That’s the FIFTH assist for Lucas Paqueta in a week. It was also West Ham’s second half in six minutes today. The Manchester United players look shell-shocked, despite not mustering a single effort on target in the second half.
      WEST HAM 2-0 MAN UTD – KUDUS
      78: GOAL! Game, set and match. West Ham have wrapped up three points at Christmas courtesy of a gift from young Mainoo.
      Mainoo fails to control a simple pass around the halfway line and Kudus pounces. He plays a one-two with Paqueta before turning Evans and firing the ball across Onana and into the bottom corner.
      Credit: getty
      WEST HAM 1-0 MAN UTD
      75: Manchester United urgently need to end this goal drought, but it’ll be a lot more difficult without Hojlund on the pitch. Erik ten Hag took him off earlier, leaving the visitors with no genuine No.9 on the field.
      WEST HAM 1-0 MAN UTD
      73: It was Jarrod Bowen’s birthday earlier this week. What a nice gift for himself. Elsewhere Paqueta goes into the book for kicking the ball away after Garnacho is fouled.

      WEST HAM 1-0 MAN UTD – BOWEN
      71: GOAL! There’s the breakthrough! Jarrod Bowen has the opener at the London Stadium!
      He plays a one-two with Lucas Paqueta, who lifts a sumptuous ball over the Manchester United defence. There’s a touch of fortune as Onana’s block ricochets back to him and he bundles it in.
      Credit: GETTY
      WEST HAM 0-0 MAN UTD
      70: We did have another chance, and it was a pretty good one for the visitors. Shaw drives forward down the left and fires in a cross that’s heading straight to Garnacho. He’s got a tap-in but there’s Zouma with a sliding interception. More

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      While the Magpies are aiming to bounce back from their midweek Carabao Cup heartbreak at Chelsea.

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