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      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen gets record-breaking win in FINAL race while Hamilton finishes 9th

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has won the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi – and that makes it an incredible victory No.19.The Red Bull racer started the grid on pole after cruising to victory in Saturday’s qualifying.
      And he didn’t look back which led to Verstappen officially becoming the first driver to lead for 1000 laps in a season.
      As for Lewis Hamilton, the British mogul could only secure a 9th-place finish on Yas Marina but he has finished third on the overall leaderboards.

      PODIUM: Verstappen (P1) Leclerc (P2) Russell (P3)
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      TV channel: Sky Sports F1

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      Follow ALL the action from Yas Marina with our live blog below…
      2023 F1 Constructor Standings
      Here is how the teams finished for the season:

      Red Bull – 860 points
      Mercedes – 409 points
      Ferrari – 406 points
      McLaren – 302 points
      Aston Martin – 280 points

      2023 F1 Driver Standings
      Here is how the final standings looked after Abu Dhabi:

      Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 575 points
      Sergio Perez (Red Bull) – 285 points
      Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – 234 points
      Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 206 points
      Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 206 points
      Lando Norris (McLaren) – 205 points
      Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – 200 points
      George Russell (Mercedes) – 175 points

      Dutchman signs off in style
      Max Verstappen finishes a monumental season with another victory in Abu Dhabi.
      Only three drivers were able to win F1 races this season and Verstappen won 19 of them.
      It has been a season of breaking records and you wonder if anyone is ever going to break these records again.
      Credit: AFP
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      Alpha Tauri driver impresses in final race
      Yuki Tsunoda wins the driver of the day award in Abu Dhabi.
      Finishing in eighth place, he sadly could not scoop the sixth spot his team needed to overtake Williams in the standings.
      Credit: @F1
      Russell seals second spot for Mercedes
      As George Russell gets a podium finish, he helps Mercedes finish second in the constructor’s championship.
      It is only his second podium finish of the season, with the other coming in Spain.
      None of that will matter to Mercedes, who edge out Ferrari for second place.
      Max Verstappen continues F1 dominance
      The Red Bull driver seals his 19th win of the race season.
      He is the first ever driver to lead 1000 laps in a race campaign.
      There are only three races that the Dutch driver did not win in this F1 season, what a driver.
      Credit: EPA
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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix results

      Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
      Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
      George Russell (Mercedes)
      Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
      Lando Norris (McLaren)
      Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
      Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
      Yuki Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri)
      Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
      Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

      Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
      Lap 57/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Perez takes Russell to move into third place.
      While he has a five second penalty to be applied, he will be looking to build a lead big enough to keep his podium position.
      Norris and Piastri sit in fifth and sixth place.
      Tsunoda is in seventh, just one place behind where he needs to be for Alpha Tauri to edge ahead of Williams.
      Lap 55/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Ferrari are hoping for a safety car to save them now.
      It looks unlikely as we have not seen one in the entire race.
      Verstappen leads the race by 11.4 seconds from Leclerc.
      Russell is a further 3.6 seconds behind the Ferrari.
      Credit: Getty
      Lap 53/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      The battle between Ferrari and Mercedes is heating up.
      Sainz still needs to pit again and currently his team are two points behind their rivals.
      Perez has been given a five second penalty for a pit stop infringement.
      All twenty drivers are still in this race which is a rare sight.
      Lap 51/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Sainz currently sits in tenth place, with Hamilton in ninth.
      Russell is in third place, behind Leclerc in second.
      Meanwhile, Verstappen leads by 8.5 seconds as he looks to seal his 19th win of the F1 season.
      Lap 49/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      As it stands, Ferrari and Mercedes are locked on 408 points a piece.
      Norris and Perez have a coming together, forcing the McLaren to head off the track.
      He stays ahead of Perez but may have to give that place back after going off the track and using it to his advantage.
      Lap 47/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Perez and Verstappen keep exchanging the fastest lap.
      The Red Bulls are going all out now on their new tyres.
      Perez currently sits in fifth but has Norris in his sights.
      Credit: AFP
      Lap 45/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      As Perez heads into the pits, Leclerc moves into second.
      Verstappen is now 28 seconds ahead of the Ferrari, so takes the opportunity to pit himself.
      Coming back out onto the track still leading the race.
      It cuts his lead down to 5.2 seconds now though.
      Lap 43/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      As it stands, Ferrari are one point ahead of Mercedes.
      Leclerc is some 13 seconds behind Perez in second place.
      Norris moves up into fifth place, with Piastri in eighth.
      Lap 41/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      Russell takes Tsunoda to move up into fourth place.
      It is all chance as Hamilton is now down in twelfth place.
      Leclerc is in third, Sainz now in ninth place.
      They are putting pressure on Mercedes’ hopes of finishing second right now.
      Lap 39/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      This is looking like a Sunday stroll for Verstappen as he leads Perez by 16.2 seconds.
      He even tells his team to let Checo pit before him.
      Verstappen may be listening to Lionel Ritchie songs as he enjoys his leisurely drive around the Abu Dhabi track.
      Credit: Getty
      Lap 37/58 – Verstappen leads, Perez second
      Russell is told to box after Norris heads in.
      The Mercedes driver questions if they can do a one-stop race but his team are not having any of it.
      Verstappen now leads Leclerc by 9 seconds, with his teammate Perez now in third place.
      Leclerc then heads into the pits allowing Red Bull a one/two in the race.
      Lap 35/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      As it stands, Mercedes are five points ahead of Ferrari.
      Sainz is currently sitting in twelfth position which is not what Ferrari are hoping for.
      Leclerc is keeping up his end of the bargain, his teammate needs to up his game.
      Norris heads in for his second pit stop as he is struggling on his current tyres, a much better pit stop this time of 2.3 seconds.
      Lap 33/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      The tactics of the teams are now becoming evident as Tsunoda is planning a one-stop race.
      Alpha Tauri need him to get at least a sixth place for their constructor aims on where they want to finish.
      Lance Stroll has clocked the fastest lap time of the race so far.
      Lap 31/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Leclerc has now had two track limits warnings, he will not be wanting to rack up a third for sure.
      Verstappen leads the Ferrari by 6.3 seconds, this man is just a machine.
      Tsunoda is back in ninth place, Hamilton in eighth and Alonso in seventh currently.
      Credit: Getty
      Lap 29/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Russell will be focussed on trying to get a podium finish today.
      It is crazy to think that the Mercedes driver only has one podium finish in the entire season.
      Norris and Piastri are just behind him in fourth and fifth.
      Lap 27/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Ferrari really need a good race from both of their drivers today.
      As Sainz heads out of the pits in sixteenth place, Mercedes now has a four point lead in the constructor’s championship.
      Hamilton does however have some damage to a wing, whether that gets worse and will need replacing remains to be seen.
      Currently, he is in eighth position with Russell in third.
      Lap 25/58 – Verstappen leads, Leclerc second
      Normal service has been resumed as Tsunoda heads into the pits.
      Russell is in third place, just ahead of Norris in fourth.
      Sainz is putting some real pressure on the McLaren, only 0.7 seconds behind him.
      The Ferrari heads into the pits for his second set of hard tyres. More

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      Terry Venables death updates — Lineker, Shearer & England pay tributes as legend dies aged 80 after long illness

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      TRIBUTES have flooded in following the death of English football icon Terry Venables aged 80.Venables had a long and successful career in European football both as a player and coach, managing England, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur during his time in the game.
      As a coach Venables would begin an era of success for Barcelona, where he earned the nickname ‘El Tel’, winning La Liga and the European Cup, while as manager of Spurs, he would win the FA Cup in 1990.
      Speaking about Venables’ time as England coach, current Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate, said: “Terry opened my eyes to things that no one else has. He has fantastic tactical awareness. Every senior player in the group went away having learnt a lot from him, which is an achievement.”
      In a statement, Terry’s family said: “We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to have had in our lives.”
      Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
      Venables – ‘A great football man’
      Mark Crossley has hailed Terry Venables and said that Brian Clough is waiting for him in heaven.

      Inside Venables’ former hotel
      Terry Venables once owned a hidden Spanish hotel – complete with a lawn doubling as a football pitch.
      “El Tel” fell in love with Spain after taking the helm at Barcelona in 1984.
      Venables and his wife Yvette returned to Spain after he retired from football management.
      The couple opened La Escondida hotel and restaurant in Penaguila near Alicante in 2014.
      Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      United pays tribute to Venables

      Carragher spots Pep picture
      Jamie Carragher has spotted a picture of a young Pep Guardiola looking at Terry Venables.
      The snap was taken after Venables led Barcelona to victory over IFK Goteborg in the semi-final of the 1985/86 European Cup.
      The now Manchester City manager was only 15 years old at the time.

      Terry and Yvette
      Here are some more snaps of Terry and Yvette.
      Credit: Getty
      Credit: PA:Press Association

      Venables leaves behind wife
      Terry Venables has left behind his wife Yvette after a 32-year-long marriage.
      Venables met his wife Yvette in his father’s pub in Chingford, Essex in 1984.
      She accompanied the footballing icon to Barcelona when he was appointed as their manager, with the couple marrying in 1991.

      Stevens ‘learned so much’ from Venables
      Former Tottenham star Gary Stevens has admitted that he learned so much from Terry Venables despite being let go from the club by the manager.
      He also revealed that Venables helped him gain his Uefa pro licence a few years later.

      Foxes send condolences
      Leicester City have posted their tribute to Terry Venables on social media.

      Bruno takes to social media
      Boxing legend Frank Bruno has recalled a story of being called “big man” by Terry Venables in his tribute.

      Gazza’s ostrich story with Venables
      Paul Gascoigne was once able to get out of a telling-off from Terry Venables thanks to an Ostrich in a Tottenham shirt.
      Paul Stewart recalled the story after Steve Sedgley, nicknamed “long neck”, joined the club.
      In an extract with The Chronicle, he said: “One day, whilst Venners was taking training, all the players were on the pitch in a circle around the halfway line. Gazza was late.
      As always, the boss was asking me where he was, like I was his minder. Just as I was about to make an excuse, Gazza turned up with someone alongside him, carrying a brown sack. The sack was moving as if something was in it.
      “And just as Venners was about to rollick Gazza for being late, the bag opened and an ostrich ran out wearing a Spurs shirt. There was a number seven and Sedgley written on the back. The lads just fell about laughing.
      “Everyone, the kids, the training staff, the apprentices, stood open-mouthed or in hysterics. Venables’ face was a picture. The bird went running off in a panic and he had some job getting it back.
      “I am not too sure what the animal rights people would say if they knew that Gazza had a bird from the local zoo dressed in a Spurs shirt loose on the training ground. He claimed that he had ‘borrowed’ it from Broxbourne Zoo. We were never able to verify if that was the case.”
      Credit: PA
      Palace release statement
      Crystal Palace have released a statement on the passing of Terry Venables.
      Crystal Palace are mourning the loss of influential former midfielder and manager Terry Venables, who has passed away at the age of 80.
      A statement released from the Venables family confirmed he passed away on Saturday after a long illness.
      Hailing from east London, Venables signed for Palace from Tottenham in 1974, playing 16 games for the club before being handed a coaching role by Malcolm Allison. Palace subsequently reached the 1976 FA Cup semi-finals and, that summer, Venables rose in rank to become manager.
      In 1976/77, Palace gained promotion from the third to the second division, a major accomplishment considering Venables’ short tenure.
      Furthering his success, Palace won promotion to the top-flight as Second Division champions in 1978/79, as Venables built the youthful, exciting team hailed the Eagles’ ‘Team of the Eighties’ – one of the most exciting epochs in the club’s rich history.
      In Venables’ first season as a top-flight manager, Palace topped the English football pyramid for the first and only time in September 1979. They ended the 1979/80 season in 13th place, at the time the club’s highest-ever league finish.
      Following spells with Queens Park Rangers, Barcelona, Tottenham, England and Australia, Venables returned to Palace for a brief second spell as manager in summer 1998.
      The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Terry’s family at this time.Crystal PalaceClub statement
      More players pay tribute

      Venables ‘great man’
      Former England and Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has paid tribute to Terry Venables in which he has hailed him as a “great man”.

      Wolves join tributes
      Wolverhampton Wanderers have joined the host of Premier League clubs that have paid tribute to Terry Venables.

      Spurs clap for Venables
      Terry Venables won the FA Cup as a player and a manager of Tottenham.
      Here are some more images of how he has been remembered ahead of the Premier League fixture against Aston Villa.
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: PA
      Venables remembered at Tottenham
      Terry Venables’ image was displayed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the clash against Aston Villa.
      Players also paid tribute before the game by wearing black armbands.
      There has also been a minutes appulse for the footballing icon.
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Getty
      Kammy left ‘gutted’
      Chris Kamara has said he is “gutted” following the news of Terry Venables’ death.

      Southgate shares heartwarming tribute for Venables
      England manager Gareth Southgate has shared a heartwarming tribute for Terry Venables.
      Venables managed England between 1994 and 1996.
      Any player will have great affinity with the manager that gave them their opportunity, but it was quickly evident playing for Terry Venables that he was an outstanding coach and manager
      He was open minded, forward thinking, enjoyed life to the full and created a brilliant environment with England that allowed his players to flourish and have one of the most memorable tournaments in England history.
      A brilliant man, who made people feel special, I’m very sad to hear of his passing and my thoughts are with Yvette and all of his family.Gareth Southgate

      FA Cup statement
      Terry Venables won the FA Cup as a player and as a manager.
      Both achievements came while he was at Tottenham.

      More from Neville
      Gary Neville has spoken on more on the passing of Terry Venables.
      He said on Sky Sports: “One of my great disappointments was that he was unable to continue after Euro 96. That was a great sad thing.
      “He was onto something special with talents like Gascoigne and Ince.
      “I had never played under a coach like Terry Venables, he would almost predict the outcome of games.
      “I think I have no doubts that he was the most technically gifted cosh that England have ever produced.
      “I think he will be remembered as an England man.”
      Credit: Sky Sports More

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      Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2 LIVE RESULT: Cameron CUT wide open, knockdown controversy – latest

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      KATIE TAYLOR is out for revenge as she takes on Chantelle Cameron for the second time RIGHT NOW!The Irish boxing star suffered the first defeat of her career when the two last fought in May.
      Cameron ruined Taylor’s Dublin homecoming after snatching the win on points last time out.

      Start time: Main event started at 10.44pm GMT
      TV channel/ live stream: DAZN

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      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 9)
      “Katie, Katie, Katie”, is the shout from the crowd and that gets a response from their hero, who is back throwing a flurry of punches.
      Cameron warned on use of the elbow by the referee, having already roughed Taylor up with the use of her shoulder a round previously.
      Taylor using the energy of the crowd to bounce back from a powerful right hand from Cameron to go back on the offence.
      Think Cameron might well need a stoppage as the crowd rise to their feet…..
      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 8)
      Another exceptional round of boxing.
      Taylor looked absolutely out on her feet towards the end as Cameron is really roughing her up, particularly with two big uppercuts on the inside.
      But Taylor fights back with a big right hand with seconds to go in the round from nowhere!
      Cheap shot a second after the bell from Cameron just adds a bit more spice – not that it needed it.
      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 7)
      What a finish to the round – one of the best rounds of the year!!
      Cameron determined to get on the front foot and take control of this fight and chases Taylor round the ring.
      There’s holding for 20 seconds or so as the pace looks to slow.
      Then it explodes into life with Taylor landing a three-punch combo, which Cameron counters with an overhand right hand which lands at the side of the head of Taylor.
      There’s a big exchange for the final 15 seconds and we’re gutted to hear the bell!

      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 6)
      Blistering speed from Taylor in the early exchanges and she lands two huge right hand hooks.
      The crowd level goes up a notch as she throws a flurry of rapid shots.
      Cameron throws a beauty of a right hand with 15 seconds left of the round and she needed that badly.
      Taylor throws back at the end but not landing anything of note.
      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 5)
      Much better from Cameron there as she goes onto the front foot.
      Nothing much has bothered Taylor so far though and she sees the round out well.
      Taylor’s defence has been solid as a rock so far as we hit half time.
      Header
      Ouch, that’s a sore one!

      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 4)
      The doctor called at the start of the round for a nasty gash on Cameron’s head but we go on.
      Taylor’s defensive work on the back foot is so impressive. Taylor waiting patiently and lands successive body shots when on the counter.
      Good work from Cameron on the body of Taylor but the Irish fighter takes it well and finishes the round strong again.

      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 3)
      A nasty cut opening up on Cameron’s forehead in that round.
      Taylor with a great flurry of punches in the early exchanges before Cameron grew into the round late on.
      Another clash of heads comes as Cameron sends Taylor into the ropes and the collide as the rebounds off.
      Cameron looking to the referee for help on a couple of occasions for clinching.
      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 2)
      Absolutely no let up in the second round! Every Taylor success cheered like a goal.
      The referee steps in twice as Cameron tries to rough Taylor up.
      Taylor with a good follow through right hand towards the end of the round – which was topped off by a couple of punches thrown after the bell. Tremendous stuff.

      Cameron vs Taylor (Round 1)
      Blimey, what a round of boxing.
      A clash of heads looks to have done damage to the forehead of Cameron early on as Taylor’s first 30 seconds were explosive.
      Cameron grew into the round and landed a good right punch towards the end of the round too.
      The Fields of Athenry belted out by the crowd too.
      TAYLOR’S DOWN!
      She’s knocked off balance but the referee says it’s not a knockdown.
      Interesting.
      Here we go!
      The referee is ready, the fighters touch gloves.
      Redemption or Repetition? Let’s find out….
      In the red corner…
      Honestly, I cannot do justice the noise as ‘the fighting pride of Ireland’ is introduced to the crowd.
      Cameron is crowded by the belts in her corner and she looks so focused.

      Cameron enters
      There were boos initially but the crowd are drowning out her ring walk music by serenading Taylor who waits patiently in the ring.
      She makes Taylor wait a touch longer before striding purposefully towards the ring.
      This place couldn’t be any more pumped right now – incredible.
      Here she comes!
      The golden girl of women’s boxing enters the arena to an outrageous ovation from the home crowd.
      Raise A Hallelujah the song of choice for the ring walk, though it’s hard to make out amongst the cheering.
      Those will soon change now Taylor is in the ring, as Cameron makes her way…
      Taylor on the way
      The atmosphere was already raucous, then Sweet Caroline was put on.
      That meant we were close to fight time. Then a huge cheer erupts as the big screen shows Katie Taylor making her way through the back corridors and on her way to this arena.
      She’ll walk out first which is something different for her!
      The stage is set – and it’s perfect.

      Not happy
      Chantelle Cameron is not happy that the fight falls on Taylor’s terms once again, with the backing of the Irish crowd again – as it was six months ago.
      The difference this time is the Northampton fighter gets top billing.
      She said: “It is like deja vu. I’m singing to Katie’s tune again.
      “I’m over in Dublin, I’m putting my belts on the line. She could have put her belts on the line and drained me and got me down to 135. Or we could have gone anywhere else in the world and had this rematch, but I’m singing to Katie’s tune again. I’m putting my belts on the line, I’m back in Dublin.”
      Talking of betting
      Chantelle Cameron comes into this rematch as the odds-on favourite.
      Taylor takes the underdog tag for the first time in a long, long time – if ever!

      Cameron win 4/9
      Taylor win 13/8
      Draw 12/1

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      Now – THE BIG ONE!
      Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor isn’t far away now!
      Taylor is on a revenge mission here and has promised that the rematch will be a different fight to last time.
      She said: “I’m very much single-minded, the only people I listen to are my team, my family and the people I trust.
      “I understand this is a huge fight, a must-win fight for me and I can’t wait to step in there.
      “It’s going to be a completely different fight than the last time and I’m just excited to showcase that.”
      Cully reacts…
      He told DAZN: “Yeah man, I’m a bit lost for words. Thank you for everyone who bought a ticket to come out and support. Dublin always comes out.
      “I’m back, baby.
      “Reece came to win and I know he did, he’s a tough cookie.
      “This was a real fight and there was loads of pressure on me. But it’s why I’m in this game.”

      Back on track
      The difference in styles was there to be seen but Cully does just about get the verdict.
      Mould actually took the win according to one of the scorers, with Cully taking it from the other two.
      97-93 Mould
      97-93 Cully
      96-93 Cully
      Here come the scores….
      GARY CULLY HAS WON VIA SPLIT DECISION!
      Cully vs Mould (Round 10….)
      Mould’s camp told him to apply the pressure and he couldn’t have done any more!
      That was a big last couple of rounds from Mould and he probably took the opening two rounds too.
      The bell goes and the pair embrace again before both celebrating.
      These scores will be interesting….
      Cully vs Mould (Round 10….)
      Plenty of respect from the fighters before the 10th round as they touch gloves an embrace.
      Both corners think this fight is still up for grabs and Mould goes straight after Cully with scoring right hands.
      A big two minutes ahead! More

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      Newcastle 4 Chelsea 1 LIVE RESULT: Toon score two goals in 90 SECONDS as Reece James sent off for Blues – updates

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      NEWCASTLE picked up a huge Premier League win with a 4-1 victory over Chelsea.Alexander Isak put the Magpies ahead after returning from injury before Raheem Sterling equalised from a stunning free-kick.
      But the Magpies then scored two goals in just 90 SECONDS from Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton.
      And the Blues day went from bad to worse as captain Reece James was sent off for two yellow cards.

      Result: Newcastle 4 Chelsea 1
      Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Joelinton, Miley, Guimaraes; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Ugochukwu, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson

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      Running the show
      Bruno Guimaraes was instrumental in everything good about Newcastle this afternoon.
      He took a couple of late kicks later on in the game, which was about as close as the Chelsea midfield got to him all afternoon.
      His touch map shows he was everywhere.

      The numbers
      The stats behind the 90 minutes – a bit more one-sided than the half time stats anyway!
      19 fouls conceded by Chelsea, many needless too.
      Newcastle clinical, scoring four of their five efforts on target.

      Bounceback
      Eddie Howe was full of praise for his players for their character to bounce back from the Bournemouth defeat.
      Speaking to PLP, he said: “It was a real statement of character within the squad. We really asked the players to step up, and we really deserved to win. Big positives from today.
      “The leaders within the group set the tone – Jamaal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier, Matt Ritchie. They make sure we don’t surrender.”
      Debuts
      Eddie Howe was afforded the luxury of giving three of his youngsters who made up the bench some minutes for their debuts.
      Michael Ndiweni, Amadou Diallo and Alex Murphy all came on towards the end of the game for minutes they’ll never forget.

      Poch blast
      Mauricio Pochettino blasted his side’s display this afternoon – and has branded it their WORST of the season so far.
      He told PLP: “It was our worst game of the season. It was tough to be in the stands. We cannot complain about the result, we did not read the game from the beginning.
      “We did not play how we should play, we showed a lack of intensity and energy.
      “Even after we scored, at 1-1, it was a chance for us to force them to play deep, but it was so easy for Newcastle. That is why I am so upset with the performance.”
      Where we stand
      How the table looks ahead of tonight’s late game.
      Newcastle creep just three points behind Spurs in 4th after their win.
      Chelsea left languishing in 10th, with the gap to West Ham in 9th now four points.
      Only Man City have a better goal difference than Newcastle at this stage.

      Around the grounds
      The other scores from today’s games around the Premier League – with every team scoring!
      Man City 1 Liverpool 1
      Burnley 1 West Ham 2
      Luton 2 Crystal Palace 1
      Nottingham Forest 2 Brighton 3
      Sheffield United 1 Bournemouth 3
      Where now for the Blues?
      An abject performance from Chelsea in that second half as they were blown away.
      After a recent rejuvenation, that’s now four goals conceded in successive Premier League games.
      And they’ll be without James and Cucurella next weekend, too.
      Much to ponder for Poch….
      The report
      It was an even first half before Newcastle blew Chelsea out the water in the second half.
      Alexander Isak’s opener was cancelled out by a wonderful Raheem Sterling free kick.
      Jamaal Lascelles then headed Newcastle back in front on the hour mark before a Thiago Silva howler let Joelinton in to make it 3-1 within 90 seconds.
      Reece James was then sent off for a second yellow card with 15 minutes to play before Anthony Gordon wrapped it up with a fourth.

      FULL TIME!!!
      A huge win for the hosts at St James’ and four goals too.
      NEWCASTLE 4-1 CHELSEA
      Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea
      95. Newcastle not forcing it now and keeping the ball for fun under little pressure.
      Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea
      91. Ritchie shown a yellow card for delaying the restart before a brief head-to-head with Mudryk.
      Newcastle bring a couple of their youngsters off the bench for two more debuts!

      OFF: Gordon & Miley
      ON: Diallo & Ndiweni

      Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea
      89. Five goals scored today and five minutes added on at the end of the 90 minutes.
      Can Newcastle get five of their own?
      Ritchies got in down the right and tried to pick out Miley but Enzo gets it away.
      Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea
      87. Caicedo this time with a kick on Guimaraes.
      Bruno is held back as he charges after the substitute. Daft foul from frustration.

      Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea
      85. After their battle on international duty, Enzo tries to leave one on Guimaraes who dithers on the ball.
      Soft free kick in the centre circle.
      Newcastle subs:

      OFF: Almiron and Lascelles
      ON: Dummett and Alex Murphy – 19yo on for his debut

      Chelsea sub:

      OFF: Sterling
      ON: Madueke

      Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea
      83. Brilliant from Miguel Almiron out on the left who cuts inside and scoops a great ball in behind for Gordon who scampers away.
      His run is timed to perfection but he’s sent wide on the left.
      He manages to cut back inside on his right foot inside the area and fires a low strike across Sanchez and into the bottom corner!
      GOOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!!!
      IT’S FOUR! ANTHONY GORDON WITH A GREAT FINISH AND IT’S GAME OVER!
      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      82. Bruno Guimaraes wins the ball off Sterling on the edge of his own box and drives up to halfway as both Sterling and Cucurella nip at his heels.
      They’ve both been booked and he shrugs them both off with ease and gets Newcastle forward again.

      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      81. Newcastle sub with less than 10 minutes to play:

      OFF: Isak
      ON: Ritchie

      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      80. Colwill flies through the back of Almiron on the touchline and it’s another Newcastle free kick, near the halfway line.
      Colwill is also shown a yellow card. They’re racking up now!
      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      78. Trippier’s delivery is good this time and almost finds Lascelles again but it’s well defended by Colwill who steers it away.
      Newcastle will come again though….
      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      77. Cucurella fouls Livramento on the Newcastle left.
      He is then shown a yellow card for DISSENT! Another absolutely stupid booking for Chelsea.
      He’s also now suspended for next week!
      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      What a save from Sanchez!
      75. Newcastle piling on the pressure now. Intricate football down the right sees Bruno Guimaraes picking the ball up on the edge and striking at goal, which is blocked.
      Schar then picks up the clearance and drives 20 yards before firing low at goal and it’s flying in but for a diving save from Sanchez to palm away.

      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      Chelsea sub after that red card:

      OFF: Palmer
      ON: Colwill

      Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
      73. Foolish from James, especially as captain.
      His first yellow card comes from kicking the ball away. That one, he tried a fancy flick to take it back towards his own goal and away from Gordon.
      The Newcastle man reads it and is driving towards the box and is clipped and brought down. No complaints from James who gives the armband to Silva and trudges off. More

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      Newcastle 1 Chelsea 1 LIVE SCORE: Sterling LEVELS it with stunning free-kick after Isak’s opener – latest updates

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      CHELSEA are taking on Newcastle in a huge Premier League clash on RIGHT NOW!Alexander Isak put the Magpies ahead after returning from injury before Raheem Sterling equalised from a stunning free-kick.
      Cole Palmer’s stoppage-time penalty earned the Blues a point in their 4-4 thriller with Manchester City last time out.

      Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
      Live stream/TV: Not televised in the UK due to the blackout
      Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Joelinton, Miley, Guimaraes; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Ugochukwu, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson

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      BACK UNDERWAY!
      Newcastle get the game under way for the second period!
      Here they come
      Newcastle are first to emerge for the second half closely followed by the visitors.
      A big second half to come.
      The numbers behind the action
      The first half stats show there wasn’t much between the sides at the break.
      Nick Pope with more to do than his opposite number with a couple of decent saves.
      Trippier’s free kick and Joelinton’s sitter both missing the target.

      Level at the break
      Newcastle took the lead on 13 minutes when Alexander Isak marked his return with a cool finish.
      Lewis Miley made the goal with a delightful little pass through.
      Raheem Sterling won and then converted a free kick 10 minutes later to level the scores.
      It was a peach of a finish from the winger who continues his fine start to the season.
      Trippier hit the bar with his own free kick in a competitive first half.

      HALF TIME!
      That foul signals the end of the first 45 minutes.
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      45+3. Joelinton catches James with an arm on halfway and picks up a yellow card.
      Sums his half up really.
      James then hits Gordon with the free kick and Newcastle break away with Isak picking up possession inside the box. A foul is given against the striker but that looked a bit soft.
      Sums his half up too.
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      45+1. Trippier’s cross in is poor again. Sanchez catches under no pressure.
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      45. Three minutes added on
      James fouls Livramento on halfway as the home side go in search of a goal before the break.
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      44. Good move from Newcastle again as they break forward.
      Almiron, Miley and Trippier all involved before Joelinton receives it 30 yards from goal.
      He missed from seven yards earlier so no idea why he thinks he’ll score from 30 yards on his left foot. His effort flies 20 yards over the bar.

      OFF THE BAR!!
      Kieran Trippier’s free kick strikes the top of the bar and goes over.
      Sanchez nowhere near it and it could’ve been another peach!
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      40. A good bit of defending from Trippier intercepts a pass through and gets Newcastle going forward.
      Livramento feeds Gordon and drives 30 yards before being tugged back 25 yards from goal.
      It’s on the left of centre but probably just within Trippier’s range.
      Ugochukwu shown a yellow card for that foul.
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      39. Sterling sent clear again down the left and his every touch still being booed by the home fans.
      He settles for a corner off Trippier as another counter attack looked to be effective.
      Lascelles heads Palmer’s delivery clear.
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      What a chance for Gallagher!
      36. Nick Pope with a calamitous mistake when trying to pass out and finds Gallagher on the edge of the box.
      He has space to take a touch and move inside on his left foot before an abysmal finish from 12 yards sees the ball trickle behind for a goal kick. Poor all round!
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      35. Palmer again the orchestrator as he drives through midfield and finds Sterling on the corner of the box on the left.
      He makes the overlapping run as Sterling faces up to Trippier, but the winger’s pass back is overhit and away for a goal kick.

      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      32. Badiashile wins the header from the corner but Pope collects comfortably under his own crossbar.
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      GREAT SAVE!
      31. Good play from Palmer and James who play a one-two 25 yards from goal to get the skipper clear down the right.
      He lays the ball into Enzo’s path 20 yards from goal and he whips an effort at goal which Pope parries behind at full stretch!
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      29. Good response from Newcastle who are back on the front foot.
      Schar’s ball over the top gets Trippier in behind but he can’t get his cross right.
      Almiron then swings an inswinging ball in from the right which bounces through the six-yard box and behind for a goal kick. Isak couldn’t quite reach it.

      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      WHAT A MISS!
      26. Trippier’s ball in finds Joelinton all alone seven yards out and he heads it wide!
      He missed a sitter against Dortmund just a couple of weeks ago with his head when he should have scored – somehow this was worse.
      He loses Gallagher and tries to guide it into the net instead of just hitting the target. Incredible
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      25. Thiago Silva with an attempted bit of skill down by his own corner flag.
      Absolutely no idea how he does it, but he nutmegs himself and falls over – conceding the corner. It’ll be one to look out for later, and will be shown if Newcastle score from it!
      Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
      He might’ve bought that free kick but he certainly put it away emphatically!
      Sterling goes over the wall and into the top corner from 22 yards – Pope didn’t move.
      Game on, one each!
      GOOOOAAALLL!!!
      IT’S A PEACH FROM RAHEEM STERLING AND CHELSEA DRAW LEVEL!
      Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea
      22. Big chance for Chelsea here as they’re awarded a free kick 20 yards from goal.
      Sterling sent free by Jackson and he only has Schar to beat. Trippier gets back and comes together with Sterling, who goes down under very little contact.
      Trippier is shown a yellow card for that and it’s a big opportunity.
      Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea
      Gordon actually slipped moving into space. He does actually manage to get back to his feet.
      As he does so, Joelinton goes to ground holding his hamstring.
      Both do manage to get to their feet.
      Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea
      19. Chelsea manage to get their foot on the ball for a short period after that constant pressure from the hosts.
      Sterling loses out to Trippier and Newcastle break forward.
      Worrying scenes though as Anthony Gordon goes down off the ball holding his groin. Surely not another one.
      Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea
      17. Trippier’s ball in is headed clear by Cucurella but Newcastle keep the pressure on.
      Eventually Miley finds himself with room on the edge and strikes a volley at goal, which hits his own captain.
      More pressure on the ball sees them win a throw-in high up. More

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      Brentford vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Aaron Ramsdale STARTS against Bees, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus latest

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      ARSENAL are facing Brentford this evening knowing they can return to the top of the Premier League table.Manchester City and Liverpool played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in today’s early match,
      Aaron Ramsdale will reclaim his spot in between the sticks for Arsenal later on.
      The England international will step back into his former-first choice role with David Raya being ineligible to face his parent club.

      Kick-off: 5.30pm
      TV channel/ live stream: TNT Sports 1
      Brentford XI: Team news to follow…
      Arsenal XI: Team news to follow…

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      Arsenal agree new contract with youth sensation
      Arsenal have agreed a new contract with youth sensation Chido Obi-Martin.
      The prospect went viral recently for bagging 10 goals in a single game against Liverpool.
      Obi-Martin, 15, stole the show for the Arsenal U-16s as he helped himself to goals in the 14-3 win over the Reds.
      Credit: Getty

      Arteta breaks Jorginho silence
      Mikel Arteta has broken his silence on Jorginho’s future.
      The midfielder’s contract is up this summer and his agent raised doubt as to whether he will be offered a renewal.
      Arteta said: “That’s a question for Edu or somebody else! You know I don’t discuss these things here, but I’m really happy with Jorgi, I think we all are. He contributes to make the team better – let’s see.”
      Arteta on 200 games managed for Arsenal
      Mikel Arteta has spoken of his pride of managing 200 games for Arsenal.
      He said: “I’m really proud to reach that number. At a big club, it’s always difficult – you have to win a lot of games. Hopefully a lot more positive things will come. [Another 200 to come?] Or 300, or whatever. The most important one in our job is tomorrow – that’s the only thing that matters.”
      Arteta on Timber fitness
      Arteta has offered a promising update on the fitness of defender Jurrien Timber.
      The defender was ruled out for a long period with an ACL injury.
      But Arteta revealed he could be training back on the grass soon: “Well I hope so. He’s been for a few walks out on the field. He’s still a bit far from competing but he’s in a good place.”
      Ben White fitness
      Ben White is a fitness doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Brentford today.
      On whether White would play a role today, Arteta said yesterday: “Again, hopefully if he’s available to train today, he will be available to play. It’s a question mark to be resolved in the next few hours.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Raya looks back on route to Arsenal
      With David Raya ineligible to face Brentford today due to being on loan from the club, he sat down with The Guardian to look back on his career.
      He revealed that while he was on loan at non-league Southport he had to wash his own kit and train at a local university.
      He also opened up on his competition with Aaron Ramsdale for Arsenal’s no1 spot.

      Ramsdale to start in goal
      Aaron Ramsdale will start in goal today with David Raya ineligible to face his parent club Brnetford.
      Ramsdale previously admitted to “suffering and hurting” after losing his place to Raya.
      Here he is in training yesterday.
      Credit: Getty
      Matchday
      It’s match day Gunners!
      Arsenal travel to the G Tech Community Stadium today to take on Brentfrod at 5:30pm.
      Aaron Ramsdale will return in goal with David Raya being ineligible to face the club he is on loan from.
      Elsewhere, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard are fit again and could play a role.
      It’s all ron you
      Mikel Arteta has warned Aaron Ramsdale that he has no excuses in his first Prem appearance since September.
      Boss Mikel Arteta has been simultaneously ruthless and supportive towards Ramsdale ever since Raya’s ominous arrival.
      The Spanish coach feels competition can only be a good thing and must be embraced, regardless of the tension it may be causing inside London Colney’s keeper’s union.
      And when it is suggested his English shot-stopper should be cut some slack if he shows rustiness at the Gtech Community Stadium this evening, Arteta was predictably unmoved.
      Deeney speaks
      Troy Deeney believes that Aaron Ramsdale’s dad has ‘killed’ his chances of getting back the No.1 jersey full-time after his comments.
      The Watford icon said: “Up until this week, I thought Aaron Ramsdale would be OK against Brentford.
      I was confident he would have a strong game and put himself in contention again.
      But that was before I heard his dad speak. 
      It has made the situation ten times worse.
      Doug deal ‘complicated’
      Recruiting Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa remains “complicated” for the Gunners.
      So says transfer expert Fabrizio Romano as the Brazil midfielder continues to be rated the Gunners’ ideal midfield signing.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly targeting an eventual replacement for Thomas Partey and an accomplice for Declan Rice.
      But Romano says there have been no talks with Villa over the 25-year-old.
      He wrote: “It’s a complicated deal… he’s Arsenal’s dream target – they see him as a perfect midfielder with a big future.
      “But unless they are able to come in with a very big package of money, it’s going to be very difficult for them to get this deal done.”
      Aaron’s father has piled pressure on him
      COMMENT: Up until this week, I thought Aaron Ramsdale would be OK against Brentford, writes TROY DEENEY.
      I was confident he would have a strong game and put himself in contention again.
      But that was before I heard his dad speak. It has made the situation ten times worse.
      This was going to be a free hit for Aaron, and as a father, if you want to then speak after that game when your son has played well, that’s fine by me. Apply the pressure to Mikel Arteta.
      Yet he has now put his lad under the microscope even further with his comments criticising Mikel for his decision making.
      Now Ramsdale is starting for Arsenal against Brentford as David Raya is ineligible to play against his parent club.
      And Aaron will have to have the perfect game, be good with his feet, take crosses and make two or three good saves. If I am Brentford, I am putting the first couple of crosses right under the bar and saying to Aaron: ‘Let’s have a go’.
      Those comments from his dad have absolutely killed him. I hope it doesn’t backfire badly.
      Gunners in queue for Ousmane
      Sporting Lisbon must fight to retain Ousmane Diomande – as Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle reportedly hover.
      The Portuguese giants would ideally like the Ivory Coast ace, 19, to sign a new contract.
      Credit: Getty
      It follows suggestions the Gunners bid around £30million for him in the last transfer window.
      But it’s thought Prem clubs could have a better chance of recruiting the teenager at the end of the season.
      Portuguese newspaper Record suggest Chelsea and Newcastle are also monitoring Diomande.
      Gunners want to see Santia AFTER Christmas
      Arsenal are tipped to hunt Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez in January.
      The 22-year-old has notched 13 goals from 12 Dutch top-flight games plus two in two Champions League games.
      TV Play say the Gunners could ponder a bid for the Mexico ace.
      Emirates chief Mikel Arteta is thought to be seeking an out-and-out goal-getter.
      United linked to ‘Arsenal target le Normand’
      Real Sociedad centre-back Robin Le Normand is rated a serious target for United.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag is tipped to offload Raphael Varane next summer.
      Credit: Rex
      And the latest name on the list of potential replacements is eight-cap Spaniard Le Normand.
      Spanish outlet Nacional suggest the Red Devils are willing to pay the 27-year-old’s reported £52million release clause.
      Earlier this year, Arsenal were also talked up as a possible destination for the French-born ex-Brest star.
      Mikel hails Aaron attitude
      Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta insists Aaron Ramsey has responded perfectly to losing his goalkeeper’s place to loanee David Raya.
      Arteta said: “Any player who is playing less than he wanted, we demand and expect them to constantly challenge and make each other better and always have the purpose and ability to overcome the situation.
      “Aaron has had that attitude every day since I have been here.
      “My job is to try to help every single player in the best possible way every day to make them better. To give them the best possible chance to fulfil their potential in their career.
      “There is no exception in any position or any player.”
      Ramsdale will have no excuses – Arteta
      The message for Aaron Ramsdale is a clear one: You have no excuses.
      Arsenal’s forgotten man has not pulled on a pair of goalkeeper gloves in the Premier League since September 3 – a 3-1 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates.

      But with David Raya, the summer loan signing who has seized the No.1 jersey, cup tied for a Prem visit back at parent club Brentford, Ramsdale will make his Prem return.
      And when it is suggested his English shot-stopper should be cut some slack if he shows rustiness at the Gtech Community Stadium this evening, Arteta was predictably unmoved.
      He said: “No, he played a few weeks ago. I don’t expect [rustiness], like I don’t with any other player.”
      ‘Big package needed to lure Luiz’
      Arsenal landing Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa could be more “complicated” than ever.
      That’s the verdict of transfer guru Fabrizio Romano as the Brazil midfielder continues to be rated the Gunners’ ideal midfield signing.
      It’s reckoned Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants a long-term successor to injury-hit Thomas Partey, as well as a new partner for Declan Rice.
      But Romano believes there have been no negotiations with Villa over the 25-year-old.
      He wrote: “It’s a complicated deal… he’s Arsenal’s dream target – they see him as a perfect midfielder with a big future.
      “But unless they are able to come in with a very big package of money, it’s going to be very difficult for them to get this deal done.”
      Gunners trio in Prem top 10 for game time
      The top-flight stars who have played the most minutes in all club competitions this campaign is unveiled here.
      And a trio of Gunners squeeze into the top 10.
      One reason is because Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tended to stick to his strongest available line-up.
      Centre-back William Saliba is in fourth place, with versatile Ben White ninth and record signing Declan Rice tenth.

      Gunners ‘in Reis talks’
      Arsenal are reportedly in talks over 16-year-old Fluminense striker Matheus Reis.
      TeamTalk say Gunners’ sporting director Edu is aiming to negotiate with the Brazilian club on the Rio-born sensation’s release clause.
      Reis is under contract until 2028 but has yet to make a first-team appearance for Fluminense.
      Calciomercato suggest he is valued at £44million.
      Gunners ‘keen on Gimenez’
      Feyenoord frontman Santiago Gimenez is rated a serious Arsenal target for January.
      The 24-cap Mexican has hit 13 goals from 12 Dutch top-flight games plus two in two Champions League games.
      TV Play claim the Gunners will consider bidding for the 22-year-old as early as the next transfer window.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen on recruiting a world-class natural finisher.
      Credit: Rex
      Ramsdale dad has ‘killed him’
      COMMENT: Up until this week, I thought Aaron Ramsdale would be OK against Brentford, writes TROY DEENEY.
      I was confident he would have a strong game and put himself in contention again.
      But that was before I heard his dad speak. It has made the situation ten times worse.

      This was going to be a free hit for Aaron, and as a father, if you want to then speak after that game when your son has played well, that’s fine by me. Apply the pressure to Mikel Arteta.
      Yet he has now put his lad under the microscope even further with his comments criticising Mikel for his decision making.
      Now Ramsdale is starting for Arsenal against Brentford as David Raya is ineligible to play against his parent club.
      And Aaron will have to have the perfect game, be good with his feet, take crosses and make two or three good saves. If I am Brentford, I am putting the first couple of crosses right under the bar and saying to Aaron: ‘Let’s have a go’.
      Those comments from his dad have absolutely killed him. I hope it doesn’t backfire badly.
      Diomande linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Toon
      Sporting Lisbon will reportedly battle to keep Ousmane Diomande in January – amid rumoured interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle.
      The Portuguese giants even hope the one-cap Ivorian, 19, might eventually sign a new deal – despite claims the Gunners tried to buy him for £30million-plus over the summer.
      But it’s thought Prem clubs could have a better chance of recruiting the teenager at the end of the season.
      Portuguese newspaper Record suggest Chelsea and Newcastle are also monitoring Diomande.
      Diomande linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Toon
      Sporting Lisbon will reportedly battle to keep Ousmane Diomande in January – amid rumoured interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle.
      The Portuguese giants even hope the one-cap Ivorian, 19, might eventually sign a new deal – despite claims the Gunners tried to buy him for £30million-plus over the summer.
      But it’s thought Prem clubs could have a better chance of recruiting the teenager at the end of the season.
      Portuguese newspaper Record suggest Chelsea and Newcastle are also monitoring Diomande.
      Refs told to curb players waving imaginary cards
      Refs chief Howard Webb has told Premier League officials they MUST clamp down on players waving imaginary cards.
      PGMOL boss Webb has also reiterated the need for refs to enforce directives penalising dissent.
      And in a further statement of intent, Webb wants VAR officials to step in if “soft” penalties are wrongly awarded.
      The former World Cup final whistler laid down his demands at the scheduled gathering of officials at their Loughborough base ahead of this weekend’s Prem resumption.
      Webb pointed out that the early season directive to book – and if a second offence, send off – players showing imaginary cards after fouls appears to have been forgotten in recent weeks.
      That inconsistency has been a complaint from fans up and down the country.
      Webb is equally keen to ensure the strong line against dissent continues – as a way of enforcing better behaviour from players and managers alike. More

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      Man City 1 Liverpool 1 LIVE RESULT: Alexander-Arnold’s strike ruins Haaland’s landmark moment as thriller ends in a draw

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      LIVERPOOL have ended Manchester City’s incredible home-winning run after holding them to a draw at the Etihad.Nathan Ake superbly set up Erling Haaland to score his 50th Premier League goal in record timing.
      But Trent Alexander-Arnold channeled his inner-Steven Gerrard to snatch a point for the Reds.

      RESULT: Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League
      Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias; Ake, Rodri; Bernardo, Doku; Foden, Alvarez; Haaland
      Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Jota
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      Little to separate familiar foes
      After sharing the points at the Etihad Stadium, there is barely anything between the sides in the Premier League.
      Man City remain top of the table on 29 points, with Liverpool hot on their heels on 28 points.
      Their positions may change as Arsenal and Tottenham both have the chance to capitalise from the draw, but Liverpool will take confidence from ending Guardiola’s side 100% record at home this season.
      Credit: Reuters
      Trent shows his worth to Klopp
      If anyone ever doubted the form of the Liverpool right-back, he stuck to his role today, trying to keep Doku quiet for the hosts.
      When the chance presented itself, he looked to support his side’s attacks and offer options for Salah down the right wing.
      Even getting himself into the box to try and create and score himself, Alexander-Arnold showed why he is so highly rated in Manchester today.

      Guardiola frustrated with Liverpool draw
      Pep Guardiola will feel his side did more than enough today to take all three points at the Etihad Stadium.
      Dominating possession and having more chances than Jurgen Klopp’s side, they could not put the game to bed.
      At this level, one-nil is a dangerous scoreline and the visitors punished them for not getting that second goal.

      Klopp shows his side’s inner strength
      At a ground where Liverpool often struggle, they showed their grit today by digging deep and ensuring Man City were not able to get that second goal.
      As a result, it left the game on a knife edge and after Alexander-Arnold’s superb strike, changed the whole complexion of the game.
      Guardiola will feel that this is two points dropped but for the visitors, it is a result that should inspire confidence for the season ahead.
      Credit: Reuters
      FT: Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      As the game finished and the players and mangers shook hands, something seemed to happen between Guardiola and Nunez.
      The pair went to shake hands and the Man City manager seemed to react to something.
      Klopp acted peacemaker as he looked to defuse the situation and get his striker into the dressing room.
      That fiery South American temper eh.
      FT: Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is awarded the man of the match award.
      He dealt with the threat of Jeremy Doku throughout the game and scored the goal to get his side a point.
      When a ball drops to a right back on the edge of the box, it rarely threatens, but this one is has the skills to pay the bills when it comes to shooting and passing.
      Credit: AP
      FT: Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      The referee brings the game to a close, the points are shared.
      Man City’s sequence of home wins comes to an end.
      Guardiola and Nunez have a coming together after the final whistle.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      90+8. Liverpool have made all their changes but Alisson seems to be struggling with a hamstring issue.
      Man City have a corner in the dying embers of this game.
      Alvarez crosses and Haaland flicks it on, going just wide of the far post.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      90+6. Foden looks to swing a ball into the back post.
      It goes over the head of Silva and once again Doku is not attacking the space in behind him.
      Liverpool are happy to see it go out harmlessly for a goal kick.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      90+4. This game is on a knife edge now.
      A goal by either side would definitely win this game now.
      Neither team wants to make a mistake to give away what they have worked so hard for.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      90+2. You have to wonder where they get this added time from.
      They seem to pluck these numbers out of thin air.
      Certainly cannot think of anywhere near that sort of level of stoppages in this game.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      90. Man City’s making the most out of challenges come back to bite them as Akanji stays down holding his head.
      The referee stops Man City’s attack to make sure the player is okay.
      Replays show there was barely any contact on the City defender and he immediately leaps back to his feet, making a miraculous recovery.
      We are going to have eight additional minutes added.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      88. The ball is swung in by Bernardo Silva but Endo heads it over for a corner.
      Alisson catches the cross before he is bundled over the line by Akanji.
      It seems a more clear-cut foul than the previous one.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      86. This will be a big end to the game for the visitors now.
      Having worked hard to get back into this game, they cannot do anything silly now.
      Doku wins a free kick on the edge of the box, the replay shows this one was a foul however.
      Matip is booked for the challenge.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      84. The free kick is headed clear by the wall.
      Liverpool cannot clear their lines and City come back at them.
      They finally manage to counter but Ake beats Gakpo to the loose ball.
      Elliott and Endo come on for Nunez and Mac Allister.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      82. Akanji goes down under the challenge of Gakpo.
      It is a clumsy challenge by the Liverpool man.
      Chance for Man City to test Alisson in the Liverpool goal.
      Man City 1-1 Liverpool
      80. Diaz plays a ball towards the back post which Salah collects.
      He lays it off into the path of Alexander-Arnold on the edge of the box.
      Taking one touch to control it, he strikes a shot across Ederson into the bottom corner.
      Big goal for the visitors.
      Goal – Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
      Man City 1-0 Liverpool
      78. Foden goes down as he receives a stray arm in the face.
      The replay shows there was barely any contact but the Man City player went down like Deontay Wilder had nailed him.
      It is about time the Premier League started doing something about this simulation.
      More likely to win an Oscar than a Ballon D’Or.
      Man City 1-0 Liverpool
      76. Darwin Nunez is penalised for a foul on Phil Foden.
      It produces the first yellow card of the game for the pull on the Man City player.
      Alvarez whips the ball in, Haaland flicks it on, but it is well over the crossbar.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man City 1-0 Liverpool
      74. Gakpo jojns the game, replacing Szoboszlai for the visitors.
      It seems a more attacking move for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Man City are still making it difficult for Liverpool to play in between the lines.
      Man City 1-0 Liverpool
      72. The ball is swung in by Alexander-Arnold.
      Again it is all too easy for the Man City keeper.
      Liverpool’s dead-ball delivery has been poor today.
      Man City 1-0 Liverpool
      70. Liverpool need to start imposing themselves on this game more.
      The ball is crossed and Nunez meets it at the near post.
      Ederson makes the save at the expense of a corner.

      Man City 1-0 Liverpool

      68. Big let off for Alisson in the Liverpool goal.
      He seemed to make a hash of the corner but the review agrees with the referee that he was impeded by Akanji.
      Mac Allister is penalised for foul on Alvarez but the replay shows the Man City player went down easier than a submarine.
      Minimal if any contact at all.
      Credit: AP
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