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    Crystal Palace vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Latest updates, team news as Eagles host Silva’s side in Premier League

    CRYSTAL PALACE take on Fulham in a big London derby this weekend in the Premier League.Both sides have had a mixed start to the season, and they lie right next to each other in the Premier League table in 9th and 10th.

    Kick-off time: Sept 23, 3pm BST
    Stream: Not televised in UK

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    Brighton 2 AEK Athens 3: Seagulls’ first ever European game ends in heartbreak as Greeks spoil the party

    BRIGHTON’S big day was ruined as AEK Athens crashed the European party in Sussex.Roberto De Zerbi’s side were given a stark lesson in what is needed to compete at this level as the 13-time Greek champions made the most of a string of defensive mistakes.
    Djibril Sidibe opened the scoring with an outstanding headerCredit: Getty
    Joao Pedro levelled from the penalty spotCredit: EPA
    The striker was awarded the penalty following a VAR checkCredit: Getty
    The day all Seagulls fans have been dreaming of since the end of last season got off to a shocker with an early goal from Djibril Sidibe.
    Joao Pedro scored two penalties either side of Mijat Gacinovic’s first half goal, before Ezequiel Ponce plundered a late winner.
    De Zerbi was without striker Evan Ferguson and captain Lewis Dunk, who will have been devastated to miss such a huge moment in the club’s history.
    Brighton’s story is a wonderful and romantic one, but the Greek champions weren’t content with playing along in the Seagulls’ big celebration.
    Jesus Almeyda’s men were ready to rough up their usually stylish hosts and took the lead through a goal detail-driven De Zerbi will have hated.
    Former Everton full-back Sidibe loitered on the edge of the box unmarked at a corner, drifted in while Kaoru Mitoma was looking elsewhere and powered a superb header into the top corner.
    Brighton did not have their usual control, but a burst of chances brought about the first equaliser.
    Debutant Ansu Fati saw a rasping strike tipped behind by Cican Stankovic. Igor Julio then headed agonisingly wide from the corner.
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    Mijat Gacinovic scored the second for AEK Athens just before half timeCredit: Getty
    Pedro was awarded a second penalty after the breakCredit: Reuters
    He then converted the second spot kickCredit: Getty
    Brighton had settled and were driving forward, forcing their way towards a leveller – though help was needed from VAR.
    Pedro raced into the AEK box down the right and cut back looking to let loose an effort, only to be clipped and brought down by Ehsan Hajsafi.
    Referee Kristo Tohver initially thought he had been deceived, initially booking the former Watford man for diving.
    But a review was ordered and the Estonian official didn’t take long to realise his mistake.
    Having won the spot kick, Pedro converted confidently – firing low and left to claim his place in the Brighton history books with the club’s first ever goal in Europe.
    They may have got things going at the sharp end, but set pieces were still proving a problem for the Seagulls, and Athens quickly struck again – leaving chairman Tony Bloom, the architect of his club’s fairytale, grimacing in the stands.
    Hajsafi, who was later stretchered off with a neck brace following a clash of heads, whipped a deep free-kick over a high Brighton defensive line.
    It sparked chaos as Jan-Paul van Hecke’s attempted clearance deflected off Garcia and onto the outstretched boot of Gacinovic past Steele.
    The second goal was unfortunate, but the first half was a lesson in European street smarts from a far more experienced side.
    But Brighton kept pushing and their new strike partnership of Pedro and VAR came up trumps again after the break.
    The Brazilian striker wriggled past Damian Szymaski in the box and immediately hit the deck.
    Again his appeals were waved away and again a review was needed, replays showing that Szymaski had in fact walloped Pedro on the shin.
    The £30million man again sent the keeper the wrong way, this time finishing to the right.
    He should have won it shortly after too, firing straight at Stankovic when one-on-one either side of chances for Mitoma and Pascal Gross.
    It looked like a dream winner would arrive, but then the hosts left themselves uncharacteristically wide open again as Niclas Eliasson and Ponce were left with just Tariq Lamptey to beat and did so with ease.
    The Seagulls could not make the most of 13 minutes added time, with Simon Adringra, Gross, Solly March and Van Hecke all going close, the final chance being blocked by one of their own in Igor.
    Ezequiel Ponce claimed the winner in the 84th minuteCredit: PA
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    Sheriff Tiraspol vs Roma LIVE SCORE: Latest updates, team news as Jose Mourinho’s side face minnows in Europa League

    ROMA begin their Europa League preparations tonight with a big clash against Sheriff Tiraspol.The Serie A side will be hoping to go a step further than they did last season hen they reached the final but winning it all this time.

    Kick-off time: 5.45
    Stream/TV: TNT Sports 5

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    West Ham vs Backa Topola LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Hammers back in Europe after Conference League success

    WEST HAM take on Serbian minnows Backa Topola in the Europa League tonight. The Hammers are months removed from their Europa Conference League success and will be out for more this season, having reached the semi-finals of the competition two years ago.

    Kick-off time: 8pm BST
    Stream/TV: TNT Sports 2

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    Ajax vs Marseille LIVE SCORE: Latest updates from Europa League match as former European Cup winners clash

    AJAX take on Marseille tonight in a juicy opening group stage match in the Europa League. Both sides are former winners of the Champions League and are in the same group as Premier League side Brighton in Europe’s secondary competition.

    Kick-off time: 8pm BST
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    Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd LIVE RESULT- Champions League: Germans secure win despite late Red Devils comeback – reaction

    MANCHESTER UNITED begin their Champions League campaign with a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich after a dramatic clash at the Allianz Arena.The Germans took the lead through Leroy Sane after Andre Onana made a huge error for the opener.
    Serge Gnabry doubled Bayern’s advantage in the first half finishing off a spectacular move from the German side.
    The second half got off to a fast pace, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring his first United goal before Harry Kane reinstated Bayern’s two-goal lead after converting a controversial penalty.
    In a dramatic last five minutes, Casemiro bagged a brace to give the Red Devils late hope but Mathys Tel’s goal was the difference in Germany.

    Match result: Bayern Munich 4-3 Manchester United
    Bayern Munich team: Ulreich, Upamecano, Min Jae, Kimmich, Gnabry, Goretzka, Kane, Sane, Davies, Laimer, Musiala
    Man Utd team: Onana, Lindelof, Martinez, B. Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund, Eriksen, Reguilon, Casemiro, Dalot, Pellistri

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    Gaffer needs to get squad firing
    It must seem a tough period for Erik ten Hag in his Man Utd tenure.
    Getting his side to bounce back and start showing their potential may be the toughest task of his time at Old Trafford so far.
    Things are not going their way at the moment and it will need the manager to work with his squad to turn things around.
    That starts with Burnley on the weekend.
    Credit: Getty
    Keeper fronts up media over mistake
    Andre Onana gave an interview with the media after the game, despite his howler for the first goal.
    It shows some mental strength from Onana to give an interview despite how dejected he was from his error.
    The ex-Inter Milan stopper admitted that he was at fault in them getting nothing out of this game and that he will try to bounce back, feeling he still has a lot to prove.
    Fans may be gutted right now but he has shown he is made of the right stuff to take that one on the chin and face up to his mistake.
    United have that losing feeling
    Winning can become a habit, but so can losing.
    Man Utd lost their fourth game of the season this evening and need to do something to address their poor form.
    Ten Hag will have some work to do but it all starts again when they travel to Burnley on the weekend in the Premier League.
    Kane gets first European goal for Bayern
    It was always going to happen, Harry Kane on the scoresheet against the side who wanted to sign him.
    Albeit from the penalty spot, it was a clinical spot-kick from the English striker.
    He seemed to enjoy scoring against Man Utd.
    Credit: Reuters
    The man, the myth, the legend
    Joshua Kimmich was his usual brilliant self this evening.
    The amount of ground he covers for his side is mind-bending.
    He uses the ball so well, bringing attackers into play.

    FT: Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd
    It is a seven-goal thriller in the Allianz Arena.
    Bayern Munich could have scored more however.
    The German champions also struck the woodwork twice.

    FT: Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd
    What a bizarre game this has been tonight.
    Just at the death, Fernandes whips in a free kick and Casemiro is there with a deft header to score.
    Not enough time for them to think about getting that equaliser.
    Bayern will be happy with the three points.
    Goal – Casemiro (Man Utd)
    Bayern Munich 4-2 Man Utd
    90+3. Each time Man Utd have managed to find a way back into this game, Bayern immediately douse the flames of hope.
    Tel smashes the ball into the roof of the net, no chance for Onana.
    This has not been a game for defensive coaches to brag about.
    Credit: Getty
    Goal – Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
    Bayern Munich 3-2 Man Utd
    90+1. We are going to have four additional minutes.
    Bayern counter attack and as the ball is crossed in, Muller slides in to get to it.
    The ball strikes the post and comes back out.
    Bayern Munich 3-2 Man Utd
    89. The hosts are terrible in defence.
    As Man Utd come forward, Casemiro steps on the ball and falls over.
    He then kicks it, laying on the ground, and beats the Bayern keeper.
    This should be on Comedy Central this game.
    Bayern Munich 3-2 Man Utd
    89. The hosts are terrible in defence.
    As Man Utd come forward, Casemiro steps on the ball and falls over.
    He then kicks it, laying on the ground, and beats the Bayern keeper.
    This should be on Comedy Central this game.
    Goal – Casemiro (Man Utd)
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    87. Muller comes on for Kane, Tel for Sane.
    The England captain gets a good reception from the Bayern fans.
    Tuchel is looking to rest some of his key players now.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    85. You cannot see a way back into this game for the visitors with so little time remaining.
    Thomas Tuchel will be happy with this result as a start to their campaign in the Champions League.
    They have looked vulnerable defensively but have more than made up for it going forward.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    83. McTominay has been like Bambi on ice since coming on.
    Bayern made a mistake in defence but before the midfielder can seize upon the error, he slips again.
    Bayern counter and Choupo-Moting gets a shot away but Onana saves.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    81. Martial comes on for Hojlund and Garnacho comes on for Pellistri.
    Bayern are guilty of trying to walk it into the net now.
    They had players queueing up for that one but Choupo-Moting gets dispossessed taking too much time on the ball.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    79. As Bayern pass the ball around, Choupo-Moting makes a run.
    It is fed into his path and shoots from distance.
    Onana gets a fingertip to it to tip it over the bar.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    77. Somewhere Roy Keane is having a meltdown over Onana.
    When you see how animated he used to get about De Gea, it would have been comedy gold to see his reaction to that first goal.
    Bayern continue to knock on the door but United are managing to keep them at bay.
    Credit: Getty
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    75. Musiala is coming off for Choupo-Moting.
    He gets a standing ovation from the Allianz Arena.
    Unbelievable that he is still only 20-years-old.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    73. Erik ten Hag needs to do something about their defending.
    This is now three games in succession that they have conceded three goals.
    Even when they have their full compliment of players available, they always look like you can get at them.

    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd

    71. Bayern are happy to keep the ball now and bide their time.
    They have a lead to defend now, they know United have to chase the game not them.
    Tuchel’s side will just look to pick them off on the break.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    69. Christian Eriksen is replaced by Scott McTominay.
    It shows the lack of attacking options on the bench.
    Must have been a tough choice not to bring on one of the three keepers, needing to get some goals.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    67. Man Utd have to commit more players forward.
    As this is a group game, there is no second leg.
    Erik ten Hag’s side need to try and get something out of this.
    Credit: AFP
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    Arsenal 4-0 PSV LIVE RESULT- Champions League: Gunners run riot as Odegaard and Saka get on scoresheet – reaction

    ARSENAL have beaten PSV in their first Champions League match in six years.Mikel Arteta’s side ran riot, with Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus getting on the scoresheet in the first half.
    Martin Odegaard added a fourth in the second half as the Gunners cruised to their first Champions League win of the season.

    Match result: Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
    PSV XI: Benitez, Teze, Bella-Kotchap, Boscagli, Dest, Schouten, Veerman, Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang, De Jong

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    An excellent evening, a fantastic few days, Arsenal will now be targeting the most wonderful of weeks.
    After a hard-fought 1-0 success at Everton on Sunday, the Gunners crushed PSV Eindhoven 4-0 tonight on their return to the Champions League after six seasons away.
    It’s the perfect platform from which to leap into the weekend’s North London derby against rivals Tottenham, and we’ll be back here on Sunday lunchtime to bring you all the action from the Emirates.
    Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.

    Gunners performance ticks Arteta’s boxes
    Arsenal’s attackers have received all the plaudits after a four-midable showing in the Champions League, but manager Mikel Arteta was quick to praise his defence too following tonight’s 4-0 win.
    We enjoyed it. From the first minute, we went for it. Today we were really good in both boxes and, in the Champions League, when you are good in both boxes then you have a chance.Mikel ArtetaTNT Sports

    Arsenal begin with a bang
    It may have been Arsenal’s first appearance in the Champions League for six years, but it’s a whole decade since the Gunners began their group stage campaign with a victory.
    Back in 2013-14, the Londoners saw off Marseille 2-1 at the Stade Velodrome on matchday one thanks to goals from Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey.
    Meanwhile, tonight was Arsenal’s biggest opening match victory in the Champions League since 2010-11 when they walloped Braga 6-0.
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    Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard led by example with a man of the match display, scored an excellent goal, and then afterwards reiterated what Champions League football means to the North London club.
    The Norwegian revealed that the players and fans had been desperately waiting for this match, and wanted to make the most of it from the off.
    You saw the energy and motivation straight from the start. To be back in this competition is huge for us as a club. Before the game you could feel that this was special for everyone. Martin OdegaardTNT Sports

    Gunners fire to the top
    A perfect evening for Arsenal has ended with them clear at the top of group after just one game.
    In the night’s other Group B fixture, Sevilla were held to a 1-1 draw by Lens at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.

    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    Sevilla 1-1 Lens

    Credit: uefa.com
    Match stats from the Emirates
    Arsenal scored half of their eight attempts on target in a comprehensive performance on matchday one of the Champions League group stage.

    Full time – Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    It’s all over at the Emirates where Arsenal have cruised to victory on their Champions League return.
    Goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard saw Mikel Arteta’s men swat aside PSV Eindhoven in the pouring rain.
    What better way to warm up for Sunday’s North London derby.

    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    90+1. It comes to nothing despite Dest’s eagerness to recycle the ball with a hopelessly overhit pass.
    On the bench, Peter Bosz looks thoroughly fed up. He’ll be put out of his misery any second soon.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    90. The fourth official’s electronic board signals three minutes of stoppage time will be played.
    And with that, PSV win a corner.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – PSV substitution
    89. With seconds remaining, the PSV captain Luuk de Jong makes way.
    Taking over for the final moments is 20-year-old American striker Ricardo Pepi.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – Schouten yellow card
    87. Another booking for PSV with Jerdy Schouten now carded.
    The midfielder is made to look silly by a sublime first touch from Kai Havertz, and his only response is to cynically pull the shirt of the German.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    85. Five minutes remain, and the Emirates is beginning to empty out.
    As commentator Paul Dempsey points out: “It’s not because of the quality of the football, it’s because nobody will want to queue for the tube in this rain.”
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    83. Miscontrol from Nelson in midfield presents De Jong with a chance to run at the Arsenal defence.
    That is until Jorginho arrives to mop up with a calming authority.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    81. A great break from Arsenal, one of the best of the night, ends with Boscagli making an excellent block to deny Smith Rowe a strike at goal.
    Odegaard, Havertz and Nelson are all involved in smart one-touch passing as the hosts move from right to left and back again.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    79. Sub on sub.
    Makil Tillman barges into the back of Jorginho as the Italian plays a simple pass, and winds up with a yellow card from Felix Zwayer.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – PSV double substitution
    77. It’s the end of the evening for Southampton’s Armel Bella-Kotchap.
    The defender departs to be replaced by Andre Remalho, while Yorbe Vertessen comes on for the ineffectual Noa Lang.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – Arsenal substitution
    76. A final change for the Gunners sees Jorginho on for Declan Rice.
    It’s been the perfect Champions League debut for the England midfielder, who will be wondering if he can add to last season’s Europa Conference title with another winners’ medal come May.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    74. Havertz almost gets his goal.
    Twisting and turning inside the box, the German attempts to steer a left-footer in at the near post, only for Teze to get a foot in to block.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    72. While Arsenal are running riot at the Emirates, it’s worth acknowledging that Sevilla and Lens are currently locked together at 1-1 in Group B’s other match.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    70. The captain delivers!
    Arsenal’s attacking force has been nothing like it was in the first half, but Martin Odegaard has just spurred them back into life with the goal of the night.
    Kai Havertz started the break forward, and while Emile Smith Rowe was guilty of overplaying a pass, he recovered well to tee up Reiss Nelson.
    The substitute played responsibility on to Odegaard, who dropped his shoulder to move beyond Joey Veerman before driving left-footed into the bottom corner of Walter Benitez’s net from 25 yards.
    Brilliant!

    What a strike!

    Arsenal 3-0 PSV – Arsenal double substitution
    68. It’s substitution season. Here are two more.
    Gabriel Jesus’ ovation as he leaves the pitch is only bettered by the one that welcomes Emile Smith Rowe on as his replacement.
    It’s also time for Bukayo Saka to make way, and it’s Fabio Vieira that comes on for the England star.
    Arsenal 3-0 PSV – PSV double substitution
    66. Now the Dutch side make a double change of their own, and it includes their returning hero Hirving Lozano.
    Re-signed from Napoli, the Mexican attacker is on for Johan Bakayoko.
    Also on is Malik Tillman, who replaces Ismael Saibari.
    Arsenal 3-0 PSV
    64. Saliba looks in real trouble facing his own goal with Lang bearing down on him, but a delightful spin on the ball takes him away from his opponent and into a position where he’s able to start Arsenal’s latest attack.
    First class from the defender.

    Arsenal 3-0 PSV
    62. Arsenal’s best opportunity of the second period.
    Nelson does very well to win the ball back high up the pitch, finds Havertz, who dinks a low cross to the near post.
    Under pressure, Jesus gets hit right foot to the delivery, but is unable to find the angle to turn it past Benitez.

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