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      Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest LIVE SCORE: Blues look to build on Carabao Cup win in tasty Premier League clash – latest

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      CHELSEA will be determined to build on their recent Carabao Cup triumph by beating midlands outfit Nottingham Forest.The Blues overturned a one-goal deficit to send London rivals Wimbledon crashing out of cup on Wednesday.
      While Forest squandered a two-goal lead at Old Trafford before losing to Manchester United last time out.

      Date: Saturday, September 2
      Kick-off time: 3pm BST
      Live stream/TV channel: Not televised in the UK

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      Champions League group stage draw LIVE REACTION: Man Utd face Bayern, Arsenal take on Sevilla while Newcastle draw PSG

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      THE Champions League draw has been concluded – and Manchester United have been thrown into a tough group.Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich will be going up against the Red Devils, while Arsenal are set to take on European giants Sevilla.
      Newcastle find themselves with a tough trip to Paris Saint-Germain.
      And it is a repeat of last season as Manchester City face RB Leipzig.

      Group A: Bayern Munich, Man Utd, Copenhagen, Galatasaray
      Group B: Sevilla, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, Lens
      Group C: Napoli, Real Madrid, Braga, Union Berlin
      Group D: Benfica, Inter Milan, Salzburg, Real Sociedad
      Group E: Feynoord, Atletico Madrid, Lazio, Celtic
      Group F: PSG, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle
      Group G: Man City, RB Leipzig, Crvena zvezda, Young Boys
      Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Antwerp

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      Stay up to date with all the latest from the Champions League group stage draw…
      Arsenal fans react to draw
      Many Arsenal fans were left thrilled after the Gunners were drawn in Group B of the Champions League alongside Sevilla, RC Lens and PSV Eindhoven.
      One person tweeted: “Easy max points.”
      Another added: “Thank You Lord for this Great Challenge! What a Group!”
      While a third said: “Should walk through it.”
      Man City Champions League group in full
      The holding Champions have been drawn in Group H.

      Manchester City
      RB Leipzig
      Crvena Zvezda
      Young Boys

      Newcastle Champions League group in full
      The Magpies have been drawn in Group F.

      PSG
      Borussia Dortmund
      AC Milan
      Newcastle

      Arsenal Champions League group in full
      The Gunners were drawn in Group B yesterday.

      Sevilla
      Arsenal
      PSV Eindhoven
      RC Lens

      Who will Arsenal face in the Champions League group stages?
      Arsenal are back in the Champions League for the first time since the 2016/17 season.
      And they face a fairly straightforward test in the group stage after being drawn against Sevilla, PSV Eindhoven and Lens.
      Mikel Arteta saw his Arsenal players work wonders last season, leading them to an impressive second-place Premier League finish behind Treble winners Manchester City.
      And the Spaniard is unlikely to have his work cut out in the group stage after a favourable draw on Thursday.
      Arsenal’s toughest group test is sure to come against Sevilla, winner of last season’s Europa League.
      The next team Arsenal have to get past is PSV Eindhoven, who finished second in last term’s Eredivisie.
      Finally, the Gunners go up against Lens, who have just splashed £30million on former Chelsea target Elye Wahi.
      Edu gives Arsenal transfer update
      Arsenal chief Edu provided fans with an update on the club’s transfer business after the Champions League draw today.
      He also hinted that the club are unlikely to sign any more players before today’s deadline.
      Edu said: “As everyone saw, we made a strong strategy to be very proactive at the beginning of the transfer window & I think we did it. Now we are talking about trying to balance the squad a little bit better.”
      “We keep talking to a few clubs, but so far, we are really happy with the transfer window and we have to say thank you very much to all the people that work at the club to make that happen – good, exciting season ahead for us!”
      Haaland spotted with model girlfriend
      Isabel Johansen stole the show from boyfriend Erling Haaland during the Champions League draw after she was spotted by the cameras.
      Isabel was in the crowd in Monaco as she watched Haaland get crowned Uefa Men’s Player of the Year.
      Haaland, 23, was given the award after the Champions League draw was made by former West Ham and Chelsea star Joe Cole and ex-Barcelona defender Eric Abidal.
      Credit: YouTube @TNT Sports
      Joe Cole has ‘look of terror’ while picking the draw
      Fans have been left in hysterics after Joe Cole had a “look of terror” on his face during the Champions League draw.
      Cole, 41, was doing a professional job as he read out the team names however had a panic as he got to one in particular.
      As he removed Crvena zvezda, he decided to call the team Red Star Belgrade.
      To which presenter Pedro Pinto joked that the former England international was “playing it safe” with his choice of phrasing.
      The Serbian is referred to as Red Star Belgrade in English-speaking countries whereas in its homeland is called Crvena zvezda.
      Fans could not help but have a joke at Cole’s panic as they took to social media, with one person tweeting: “Joe Cole didn’t even attempt to pronounce Crvena zvezda.”
      A second commented: “The utter terror on Joe Cole’s face when he got Red Star Belgrade.”
      Credit: AP
      Arsenal fans relieved at Champions League draw
      Many Arsenal fans were left thrilled after the Gunners were drawn in Group B of the Champions League alongside Sevilla, RC Lens and PSV Eindhoven.
      One person tweeted: “Easy max points.”
      Another added: “Thank You Lord for this Great Challenge! What a Group!”
      While a third said: “Should walk through it.”
      Man Utd fans claim they are ‘cursed’
      Man Utd fans are convinced they are cursed after being handed a horror Champions League draw.
      The Red Devils will face Galatasaray, Copenhagen and Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich, who are the second favourites to win the tournament.
      While Arsenal and Manchester City have both been handed favourable draws by comparison.
      It is a blow for United who also faced a tricky group the last time they were in the competition in the 2021-22 campaign.
      But they did manage to win that group which consisted of Villarreal, Atalanta and Young Boys.
      A year prior United were drawn against Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig and Istanbul Basaksehir, which is why some fans feel they are cursed.
      One supporter said: “You can’t tell me Manchester United isn’t cursed when it comes to draws.”
      Wiegman dedicates award to Spanish national team
      England manager Sarina Wiegman dedicated her Coach of the Year award to the Spanish women’s national team amid the ongoing Luis Rubiales scandal.
      She said: “This team deserves to be celebrated and listened to.”
      UEFA chief slammed for ‘condescending’ comment
      UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has been slammed by fans after warning Sarina Wiegman her Coach of the Year trophy was heavy.
      The England Women’s boss collected the prize in Monaco after the Champions League draw after winning it for the second year running.
      She was welcomed on to stage and awarded her trophy by Ceferin.
      But before he handed over the silverware he told Wiegman: “Be careful, it’s heavy.”
      Outraged fans flocked to social media to question Ceferin’s comment, with many criticising the Slovenian.
      One said: “Absolutely no way the president of Uefa said to Sarina Weigman ‘be careful it’s heavy’ when handing her coach of the year. Honestly mate…after the last two weeks you wanna condescend?”
      Another added: “What’s up with men telling women to be careful the trophy they’re about to receive is heavy? Just happened again.”
      Credit: Getty
      Fans confused after realising draw host
      Football fans were left confused as Joe Cole was given the honour of doing the Champions League draw.
      The former West Ham and Chelsea star – who has never won the competition – took center stage along with ex-Barcelona defender Eric Abidal for the tournament’s draw.
      He joined Abidal on stage, with the former Barcelona star boosting two triumphs in the competition during his playing days.
      And fans were confused by his inclusion by Uefa as they took to social media.
      One Tweeted: “Joe Cole at the UCL draw!”
      A second commented: “How has Joe Cole managed to get a piece of this.”
      A third wrote: “Joe Cole is one of UEFA’s special guests for the group draw?”
      Newcastle fans react to the draw
      Newcastle supporters have had mixed reactions to the club’s ‘group of death’ Champions League draw.
      One person tweeted: “Can’t waste time against these giants.”
      Another added: “Sometimes you have to be close to DEATH to feel ALIVE! Bring it on!”
      While a third joked: “Just take whatever we experience we can gain and run!”
      Eagle-eyed fans spot draw script
      Eagle-eyed viewers have spotted that the Champions League draw was scripted after a behind the scenes snap.
      Presenter Reshmin Chowdhury gave the fans an insight by posting on her Instagram story.
      The story shows the stage being set alongside the Champions League trophy and then pans down to a script on the presenters iPad.
      Chowdhury captioned the story with “Final rehearsals” alongside a pair of eyes staring emoji.
      The script on the iPad showed instructions for the presenter with what to say between each draw.
      Fans pitty Newcastle
      Fans have shown sympathy for Newcastle after they were drawn against PSG, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.
      One fan Tweeted: “Who did Newcastle offend?”
      A second wrote: “Woah Newcastle are in the toughest group ever.”
      A third commented: “So sorry for Newcastle 😤.”
      Haaland ‘living the dream’
      A beaming Erling Haaland claimed he is “living the dream” after he was named the Uefa Men’s Player of the Year.
      Credit: TNT Sports
      City get ‘easy group again’
      Manchester City have been criticised by fans online after getting another “easy” group in the Champions League.
      The current holders face RB Leipzig, Shaktar Donetsk and Royal Antwerp.
      One fan declared: “Man City once again. Easy group.”
      A second added: “Man City in another easy group.”
      While another said: “What about Man City’s group. Looks like the easiest group for me.”
      Arsenal fans confident
      Arsenal supporters are very confident after seeing their team drawn into Group B against Sevilla, PSV and RC Lens.
      One Tweeted: “We’ve got this in the bag.”
      Another added: “Should be able to win the group. Would be mega disappointed if we don’t.”
      Credit: AFP
      United fans nervous of Group
      Man United fans have been left nervous after seeing their team drawn against Bayern Munich, Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
      One said: “I don’t see Man United leaving their group.”
      A second added: “Any team can win but not Man United.”
      Wiegman scoop accolade
      Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman has won the Uefa Women’s Coach of the Year.
      Credit: TNT Sports
      Guardiola picks up award
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has won the Uefa Men’s Coach of the Year award.
      On Arsenal’s draw
      The Gunners will be in Group B, but Joleon Lescott is “confident and believes” that Arsenal will top the group.
      Group of death
      Own Hargreaves has backed Newcastle to put up a fight in Group F despite facing PSG, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.
      He said: “Eddie Howe’s side will be up for it and it is actually quite even.”
      Trip home for Hojlund 
      Manchester United summer signing Rasmus Hojlund will have a trip back home during the group stages.
      He and United will face Copenhagen, where Hojlund was born and spent time at during his youth career.
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      Champions League draw LIVE: Stream FREE as Man Utd, Arsenal, Newcastle and Man City learn group stage fate in Monaco

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football is back – and the group stage draw is underway RIGHT NOW!Teams will hope to avoid Manchester City after they capped off their historic Treble triumph with victory over Inter Milan in last season’s final.
      But all eyes will be on the Premier League trio of Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle as they make their highly-anticipated return to Europe’s top-tier competition.

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      A reminder of who is in which pot
      Pot 1: Manchester City, Sevilla, Barcelona, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain, Benfica, Feyenoord.
      Pot 2: Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, Porto, Arsenal.
      Pot 3: Shakhtar Donetsk, RB Salzburg, AC Milan, Braga, PSV Eindhoven, Lazio, Red Star Belgrade, FC Copenhagen.
      Pot 4: Young Boys, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Celtic, Newcastle United, Union Berlin, Royal Antwerp, RC Lens.
      Hargreaves on the “beautiful” draw
      Owen Hargreaves has also shared his thoughts on the draw.
      He said: “The Champions League draw is a beautiful thing.
      “Just to see who you’re going to play against, maybe against somebody you looked up to as an idol.”
      Team to avoid
      Joe Cole has also claimed that Newcastle and Celtic are the teams to avoid from Pot 4.
      He said: “Celtic wherever they are they raise themselves and are a match for anyone.
      “Newcastle will be the one that everyone will be trying to avoid in Pot 4.
      “Like Celtic, St James’ Park will be rocking on Tuesdays and Wednesday nights.”
      Credit: TNT SPORTS
      City are ‘the team to beat’
      Former Chelsea and West Ham star Joe Cole has insisted that Manchester City are still the team to beat.
      He said on TNT Sports: “Without a doubt, I don’t think they are as strong as they were last year with a lot of turnover.
      “But they are in that group with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
      “Come six month’s time, things may be different, but they are so good at the moment.”
      Last draw of its kind
      This will be the last Champions League draw of its kind as it will be changing for next season.
      In 12 months time, the competition will have undergone a revamp which will see more clubs being added and a new format to determine a winner.
      Kane aiming for glory
      Harry Kane will be hoping to reap the benefits of his move to Bayern Munich.
      The German giants are the joint-third most successful club in the competition winning it on six occasions.
      Kane has yet to win any major silverware in his career and will want that run to come to an end this season.
      Should Bayern reach the final then the Englishman will feel comfortable with the match set to be played at Wembley.
      Credit: Getty
      Spain eyeing the trophy
      Real Madrid will no doubt be keen to get their hands back on the trophy having won it 14 times in their history.
      Barcelona have won the competition six times but have failed to get out of the group stages for two consecutive seasons.
      Sevilla however will be hoping to turn Europa League success into the Champions League, with the club winning the secondary competition seven times.
      However, they have never won the Champions League in their history.
      Atletico Madrid will also be eyeing the trophy having reached the final back three times in their history without ever winning.
      Credit: EPA
      Italians looking to go one further
      After Inter Milan reached the final last season, Italian football fans will be hoping one of Napoli, AC Milan, Lazio and Inter will be able to go one further.
      AC and Inter battled it out in the semi-final while Napoli were knocked out by AC in the quarter-final.
      Lazio however are taking their first steps in the tournament since 2021 when they were knocked out by Bayern Munich in the last 16.
      Credit: AFP
      Man City looking to retain trophy
      Manchester City will be looking to replicate their success in the Champions League from last season.
      The Citizens beat Inter Milan 1-0 in a tense final in Istanbul thanks to Rodri’s second-half strike.
      Pep Guardiola may have to adapt his team however as talisman Kevin de Bruyne is likely to miss the entire group stages.
      The last time a club won the Champions League consecutively was Real Madrid when they won it three times in a row between 2016 and 2018.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal’s first CL venture in six years
      The last time Arsenal were in the Champions League was during the 2016/17 campaign.
      It was the Gunners’ 17th consecutive campaign in the tournament.
      It was also the club’s seventh year in a row of being knocked out at the round of 16 stage as they were thrashed 10-2 on aggregate by Bayern Munich.
      Mikel Arteta will be hoping to avoid that fate as he makes his debut as a manager in the competition this season.
      Credit: Alamy
      Manchester United’s return to the tournament
      Man United will be making their first appearance in the Champions League after failing to qualify for last year’s edition.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have not had a convincing start to the Premier League campaign and will be hoping to be better in Europe.
      The club are still trying to add to the squad with Sofyan Amrabat among the targets.
      The midfielder played in the Conference League final last season for Fiorentina but suffered defeat to West Ham.
      Credit: EPA
      How will Newcastle fair?
      The Magpies have qualified for the Champions League for the first time since the 2003/04 season.
      Eddie Howe’s side have added quality to an already impressive team this summer with Harvey Barnes, Tino Livramento, and Lewis Hall.
      However, Sandro Tonali could be the biggest addition as he brings a wealth of European experience.
      The midfielder reached the semi-finals of the tournament last season and will want to match that same success.
      Credit: Reuters
      One hour to go
      The draw for the Champions League will start at 5pm UK time.
      Credit: Getty
      Many stars will miss this year’s tournament
      Following the wave of players moving away from Europe this summer, the Champions League will be missing some iconic faces.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, N’Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, and Karim Benzema are all among the players who will not compete after completing moves to Saudi Arabia.
      While Lionel Messi will not be in the Champions League as he left PSG for Inter Miami in the MLS.
      Credit: Getty
      What else will happen during the draw?
      During the Champions League draw the awards for the 2022/23 Uefa Men’s Player of the Year, Uefa Women’s Player of the Year, Uefa Men’s Coach of the Year and Uefa Women’s Coach of the Year will be presented.
      Meanwhile, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose will be awarded the 2023 Uefa President’s Award by Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin.
      Credit: Reuters
      Who are the favourites to win?

      Man City – 21/10
      Bayern Munich – 5/1
      Real Madrid – 17/2
      Arsenal – 10/1
      Barcelona – 12/1
      PSG – 14/1
      Man United – 16/1
      Napoli, Newcastle – 20/1
      Inter, Atletico Madrid – 25/1
      Dortmund – 33/1
      AC Milan – 40/1
      RB Leipzig, Sevilla, Benfica – 50/1
      Celtic – 150/1

      *Odds provided by Betfair.
      Credit: Getty
      How were the Pots decided?
      Pot 1 includes the Champions League winners and the Europa League winners as well as champions from Europe’s top six leagues.
      However as Manchester City are the current holders of the Champions League and Premier League titles, Dutch outfit PSV have snuck in.
      Pots 2 to 4 have been decided by the club’s Uefa co-efficient rankings which are based on their performances in Europe.
      Paired clubs
      Clubs that are paired together from the same countries will play on separate days.

      A Manchester City & Manchester United
      B Sevilla & Atlético
      C Barcelona & Real Madrid
      D Napoli & Lazio
      E Bayern & Dortmund
      F Paris & Lens
      G Benfica & Porto
      H Feyenoord & PSV
      I Inter & AC Milan
      J Leipzig & Union Berlin
      K Arsenal & Newcastle

      Which clubs are in Pot 4?

      Young Boys (SUI)
      Real Sociedad (ESP)
      Galatasaray (TUR)
      Celtic (SCO)
      Newcastle (ENG)
      Union Berlin (GER)
      Antwerp (BEL)
      Lens (FRA)

      Credit: PA
      Which teams are in Pot 3?

      Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
      Salzburg (AUT)
      Milan (ITA)
      Braga (POR)
      PSV (NED)
      Lazio (ITA)
      Crvena zvezda (SRB)
      Copenhagen (DEN)

      Credit: Getty
      Who is in Pot 2?

      Real Madrid (ESP)
      Manchester United (ENG)
      Inter (ITA)
      Dortmund (GER)
      Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
      Leipzig (GER)
      Porto (POR)
      Arsenal (ENG)

      Credit: AP
      Which teams are in Pot 1?

      Manchester City (ENG)
      Sevilla FC (ESP) – B
      FC Barcelona (ESP) – C
      SSC Napoli (ITA) – D
      FC Bayern München (GER) – E
      Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) – F
      SL Benfica (POR) – G
      Feyenoord (NED) – H

      Credit: Getty
      Champions League draw day is here
      Hello and welcome to today’s big Champions League draw from Monaco.
      And it is a huge day for the Premier League with Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle in the draw.
      Arsenal will be in the draw for Europe’s elite competition for the first time since 2017.
      While Newcastle were last in the tournament in 2003.
      City go into the draw as the holders after their stunning win over Inter Milan to complete The Treble last season.
      Stick with us here on SunSport as we bring you all of the updates from the big day.
      All eyes will be on the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco for what should be an absolute cracker! More

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Man Utd host Palace, Arsenal play Brentford and Man City face Newcastle in epic third round

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      FOOTBALL fans are desperate to see who their team will get in the Carabao Cup third round – and the draw has been REVEALED.Holders Manchester United will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, while Arsenal travel across London to take on Brentford.
      But the tie of the round is Manchester City’s epic encounter against Newcastle.

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      The Carabao Cup draw in full
      Here’s a reminder of last night’s draw in full…

      Ipswich vs Wolves
      Exeter v Luton
      Aston Villa vs Everton
      Man Utd vs Crystal Palace
      Port Vale vs Sutton

      Bradford vs Middlesbrough
      Bournemouth vs Stoke
      Lincoln vs West Ham
      Brentford vs Arsenal
      Chelsea vs Brighton

      Salford City vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Norwich
      Blackburn vs Cardiff
      Liverpool vs Leicester
      Newcastle vs Man City
      Mansfield vs Peterborough

      Fans claim draw is ‘fixed’
      Some furious fans are convinced that the Carabao Cup draw was ‘fixed’, with one Chelsea supporter tweeting: “Nah our cup draws are fixed I’m sure.
      “Will we ever see a decent away game in the cup!”
      While another added: “This not supposed to be this draw is fixed they want the big teams to be knocked out.”
      The Carabao Cup draw in full

      Ipswich vs Wolves
      Exeter v Luton
      Aston Villa vs Everton
      Man Utd vs Crystal Palace
      Port Vale vs Sutton

      Bradford vs Middlesbrough
      Bournemouth vs Stoke
      Lincoln vs West Ham
      Brentford vs Arsenal
      Chelsea vs Brighton

      Salford City vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Norwich
      Blackburn vs Cardiff
      Liverpool vs Leicester
      Newcastle vs Man City
      Mansfield vs Peterborough

      Ones to watch
      The draw has produced some very exciting fixtures…
      Arsenal will travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to face Brentford.
      Chelsea will host Brighton.
      Liverpool face former Premier League side Leicester.
      And last season’s runners up Newcastle take on Man City at St. James’ Park.
      Credit: Getty
      Last picks

      Salford City vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Norwich
      Blackburn vs Cardiff
      Liverpool vs Leicester
      Newcastle vs Man City
      Mansfield vs Peterborough

      Next picks

      Bradford vs Middlesbrough
      Bournemouth vs Stoke
      Lincoln vs West Ham
      Brentford vs Arsenal
      Chelsea vs Brighton

      First five picks

      Ipswich vs Wolves
      Exeter v Luton
      Aston Villa vs Everton
      Man Utd vs Crystal Palace
      Port Vale vs Sutton

      Here we go!
      The draw is about to get underway!
      Credit: PA
      What are the ball numbers?

      17  Mansfield Town        
      18 Middlesbrough        
      19  Norwich City        
      20 Newcastle United        
      21  Peterborough United        
      22  Port Vale        
      23 Salford City        
      24 Stoke City        
      25 Sutton United        
      26 West Ham United            
      27 Wolverhampton Wanderers
      28 Chelsea
      29 Everton
      30 Blackburn Rovers
      31 Burnley
      32 Lincoln City

      What are the ball numbers?

      1    AFC Bournemouth        
      2   Arsenal            
      3   Aston Villa            
      4   Bradford City        
      5   Brentford        
      6   Brighton and Hove Albion        
      7   Cardiff City        
      8   Crystal Palace        
      9   Exeter City        
      10  Fulham        
      11   Ipswich Town        
      12   Leicester City        
      13   Liverpool        
      14   Luton Town        
      15   Manchester City        
      16   Manchester United 

      Full Time – Doncaster 1-2 Everton
      Everton come from behind to seal their spot in the third round.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Sheffield United 0-0 Lincoln (2-3 on Pens)
      Sheffield United bow out of the competition on penalties to League One outfit Lincoln.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley
      Burnley see off their Premier League rivals with a narrow win.
      Credit: Reuters
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      The Blues come from behind to book their spot in the third round thanks to a second-half goal from Enzo Fernandez.

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      Full Time – Harrogate Town 0-8 Blackburn Rovers
      Blackburn soar through to the next round with the biggest away win in their history!
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      When will the draw take place?
      A reminder that the draw is set to take place tonight at 10:15pm.
      Sky Sports viewers will be able to watch it live after Everton’s clash with Doncaster but it will also be streamed free on YouTube.
      Sky Sports’ Emma Saunders will host the draw alongside former Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore and recently retired England international, Izzy Christiansen.
      Chelsea take the lead!
      Chelsea look to be heading into the hat thanks to an Enzo Fernandez goal to put them 2-1 up against Wimbledon.
      They’ve found the breakthrough in the 71st minute after falling behind in the first half.
      Chelsea entered the second round this year after finishing 11th in last season’s Premier League and thereby failing to qualify for Europe.
      But it looks as though they will be joining the rest of the Premier League big boys in the next round.
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      Who has won the most Carabao Cups?
      Liverpool are the current record holders for most Carabao Cup wins with nine titles to their name.
      Their 2022 cup victory saw them pull clear of Manchester City who have eight titles.
      That tally has been greatly helped by the arrival of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.
      City have won five trophies in the last eight years of the competition.
      Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea all sit joint third with five titles each.
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      And part two
      Here’s part two of the ball numbers for tonight’s draw:
      17    Mansfield Town        18    Middlesbrough        19    Norwich City        20    Newcastle United        21    Peterborough United        22    Port Vale        23    Salford City        24    Stoke City        25    Sutton United        26    West Ham United            27    Wolverhampton Wanderers28    Chelsea    or     AFC Wimbledon29    Doncaster Rovers    or    Everton30    Harrogate Town    or    Blackburn Rovers31    Nottingham Forest    or    Burnley32    Sheffield United    or    Lincoln City
      What are the ball numbers for tonight’s draw?
      The ball numbers for the draw are decided alphabetically so there’s no particular rhyme or reason to them.
      Here’s the first part of the 32 teams in the third round draw:
      1    AFC Bournemouth        2    Arsenal            3    Aston Villa            4    Bradford City        5    Brentford        6    Brighton and Hove Albion        7    Cardiff City        8    Crystal Palace        9    Exeter City        10    Fulham        11    Ipswich Town        12    Leicester City        13    Liverpool        14    Luton Town        15    Manchester City        16    Manchester United 
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      How much do you get for winning the Carabao Cup?
      The pride of winning the Carabao cup trophy is obviously what’s most important for clubs in this season’s competition.
      But how much do you actually get for winning the pot?
      Well, each club receives 45 per cent of the proceeds from all matches.
      But only semi-finalists onwards receive prize money.

      Semi-finalists – £25,000
      Runner-up – £50,000
      Winner – £100,000

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      CHELSEA EQUALISE
      Chelsea have draw level with League Two Wimbledon after being awarded a penalty.
      Noni Madueke has been brilliant for them tonight and won the pen after a driving run.
      He stepped up and converted to draw the Blues level in the tie.
      They’ll likely go in level at the break as they look to overturn the early deficit.
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      Will we see Chelsea in the draw?
      Chelsea might not be a name in the hat after all.
      They’re currently 1-0 down at home to League Two side AFC Wimbledon after keeper Robert Sanchez gave away a penalty.
      Chelsea have fielded a rotated side with Mauricio Pochettino saying he wanted to give a chance to some academy products.
      Will it blow up in their faces? They still have the second half to turn things around.
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      What time is the draw tonight?
      Tonight’s draw will take place at around 10:15pm – live on Sky Sports.
      The draw will follow on from Everton’s trip to Doncaster which is the live game on TV tonight.
      Sky Sports will also be streaming the draw live and for free on YouTube.
      Sky Sports’ Emma Saunders will host the draw alongside former Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore and recently retired England international, Izzy Christiansen.
      Second rounders
      Tottenham and Chelsea entered the competition at the second round this year with both sides not qualifying for Europe last season.
      Chelsea fans will find out if they will be in the draw tonight after their clash with League Two side AFC Wimbledon.
      Tottenham, meanwhile, are already out of the competition after losing to Fulham on penalties last night.
      The EFL Cup was a decent chance for Spurs to break their 15 year trophy drought – their last cup victory came in 2008 in the then Carling Cup final against Chelsea.
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      Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool – Premier League LIVE RESULT: Nunez’s stunning double seals points for 10-man Reds – reaction

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      LIVERPOOL have completed an epic comeback against Newcastle with 10 men at St James’ Park.Darwin Nunez’s stunning brace late on sealed the points for the Reds after an epic Premier League clash.
      The Magpies took the lead through Anthony Gordon after he pounced on a mistake from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
      Minutes later, Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red card for a foul on Alexander Isak, but being a man down didn’t deter the Reds from taking the spoils on Tyneside.

      Match result: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
      TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Newcastle line-up: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, Gordon
      Liverpool line-up: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah, Diaz

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      That’s all from Newcastle
      Liverpool came back and defeated Newcastle 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at St James’ Park.
      The Reds endured a disastrous first half that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold picking up an early yellow for protest and barely escaping a second after pulling Anthony Gordon to the ground.
      Things got even worse in the 25th minute when Alexander-Arnold failed to hold on to a back pass by Mohamed Salah with the ball going through his feet.
      Gordon picked it up down the left flank and beat Alisson with a fine finish to get Tyneside rocking.
      Things kept going downhill for the Merseysiders just two minutes and 40 seconds later as captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off with a straight red card.
      Van Dijk fouled Alexander Isak from behind while the Newcastle star was in a good position to score.
      However, Liverpool were saved by man of the match Darwin Nunez, who came on as a substitute in the 77th minute.
      Nunez equalised four minutes later when Sven Botman lost the ball down the right and the striker picked it up to beat Nick Pope by hitting his bottom right corner.
      The Uruguay international completed Liverpool’s stunning comeback in the third minute of stoppage time when Bruno Guimaraes gave the ball away and Salah freed his team-mate in front of Pope.
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      How Newcastle lost it
      Newcastle put together a stunning performance against Liverpool at St James’ Park – or at least they did so until the 72nd minute.
      That was when the Magpies’ manager Eddie Howe decided to bring out Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
      Gordon was dominating down the left wing and absolutely destroyed Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold whereas Tonali was dominating in midfield.
      Five minutes later man of the match Darwin Nunez entered the fray against a weakened Toon side.
      Two serious mistakes in defence also contributed as Sven Botman lost the ball before the first goal and Bruno Guimarares gave it away before the second.
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      Alisson speaks out
      Liverpool star Alisson suggested this victory over Newcastle could lead to “something special” this season.
      I really believe we can do something special this season.
      There has been so much talk about our feelings on the transfer window.
      Please don’t put words in our mouth, we are together, we believe in ourselves and we showed that here at Newcastle, a really tough place to get three points in these circumstances.
      We have to use this game to move forward now.AlissonSky Sports
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      Alexander-Arnold reacts
      Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold described the performance at St James’ Park as one “for the ages”.
      It was unbelievable, something very special. You come here with a game-plan, dictate the play and kill the atmosphere as that’s an advantage for them.
      But we had to do it the hard way, a very hard way. We dug deep and pulled together.
      A performance for the ages, one of our best performances. There was some outstanding performances.
      Trent Alexander-ArnoldSky Sports
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      Updated Premier League table
      Liverpool have climbed up to fourth place in the Premier League table.
      The Reds are now only two points behind Prem leaders Manchester City.
      Newcastle, on the other hand, are 13th after losing two of their first three matches.
      More below:

      Newcastle vs Liverpool stats
      Newcastle dominated 60 per cent of possession against Liverpool.
      The Magpies registered 23 shots, but only eight were on target.
      The Reds, on the other hand, produced nine shots, four of which were on target.
      More below:

      FT: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
      Liverpool came back and beat Newcastle 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at St James’ Park.
      The Reds endured a horrendous first half that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold picking up an early yellow for protest and barely escaping a second after pulling Anthony Gordon to the ground.
      Things got worse in the 25th minute when Alexander-Arnold failed to hold on to a back pass by Mohamed Salah with the ball going through his feet.
      Gordon picked it up down the left and beat Alisson with a fine finish to get Tyneside rocking.
      Things got even worse for the Merseysiders just two minutes and 40 seconds later as captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off with a straight red card.
      Van Dijk fouled Alexander Isak from behind while the striker was in a good position to score.
      However, Liverpool were saved by man of the match Darwin Nunez, who came on as a substitute on 77 minutes.
      Nunez equalised four minutes later when Sven Botman lost the ball down the right and the striker picked it up to beat Nick Pope.
      The Uruguay international completed Liverpool’s stunning comeback in the third minute of stoppage time when Bruno Guimaraes gave the ball away and Salah freed him in front of Pope.
      Credit: Rex
      FT: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Newcastle!!!
      90+6 Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
      Chance
      Newcastle get a free-kick from a promising position down the right and Pope comes forward.
      Trippier delivers the cross and the Magpies’ keeper gets the header but sends it wide.
      90+3 Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
      Unbelievable scenes! What a turnaround!!!
      Bruno gives the ball away in midfield and Salah picks it up for Liverpool.
      The forward plays it forward to Nunez who breaks through the Newcastle lines after some poor defending.
      The striker finds himself in front of Pope and beats him with a clinical finish!

      90+3 Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
      Goal!
      Nunez may have won it for Liverpool!!!
      90+3 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Chance
      Longstaff picks up a long ball inside the box and tries to flick with a back-heel through Alisson but the Liverpool keeper reads it well and picks it up.
      90 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Five more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      Plenty of football left in this thriller of a match!
      88 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Chance
      Newcastle ace Longstaff tries a long-range shot but it goes straight to Alisson.
      The Magpies complained for a handball inside the area but VAR deemed play on.
      87 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Substitution
      Newcastle boss Howe is not taking any risks as Botman hobbles off and is replaces by Targett.
      85 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Yellow card
      Another booking for Liverpool, this time to Nunez after he kicked the ball away in frustration.
      Premier League players will have to learn to be careful with that, Alexander-Arnold did the same in the first half.
      83 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Liverpool are playing with a whole new confidence after Nunez’s equaliser.
      The Reds are not looking like they are playing with 10 men in the last few minutes!
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      81 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Newcastle ace Botman put together an impressive performance in defence today but on this occasion he gets all dangled and losses the ball down the right.
      That allows Nunez to pick up the ball and hit Pope’s bottom right corner with a crisp shot!

      81 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
      Goal!
      Liverpool equalise with Nunez!!!
      80 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Just 10 more minutes to go and Liverpool are getting livelier following their most recent changes.
      Newcastle are desperately chasing for a second goal to put the game to bed.
      77 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Substitution
      Liverpool boss Klopp makes another double change with Quansah coming on for his debut as he replaces Matip.
      Nunez joins him as he replaces Mac Allister.
      76 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      What a chance!
      Newcastle ace Almiron puts together a marvellous run and tries a left-footed curling shot that rocks Alisson’s right-hand post.
      72 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Substitution
      Newcastle boss Howe makes his first changes of the match as Wilson and Barnes come on to replace Isak and Gordon, who put together a stunning performance on the left and tormented Alexander-Arnold.
      Tonali also comes off after a marvellous display as he is replaced by Longstaff.
      70 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Liverpool are slowly building momentum and have proven they are dangerous on the counter.
      However, Newcastle remain comfortable, stunning display by Tonali, Bruno and Joelinton in the middle – Botman also dominant in defence.
      67 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Liverpool break into the counter with Jota who finds Salah inside the box.
      The forward tries a shot but a stunning and well-timed tackle by Botman denies him.
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      Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Van Dijk SENT OFF after Anthony Gordon’s opener

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      Newcastle are hosting Liverpool in a huge Premier League clash at St James’ Park RIGHT NOW.The Magpies have the lead through Anthony Gordon after he pounced on a mistake from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
      Minutes later Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red card for a foul on the Newcastle goalscorer.

      Start time: 4.30pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Newcastle line-up: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, Gordon
      Liverpool line-up: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah, Diaz

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      35 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Liverpool have endured a hellacious two minutes and 20 seconds.
      First Gordon opened the scoring after a shocking error by Alexander-Arnold, who escaped a second yellow card.
      And then they lost Van Dijk to a direct red for a challenge on Isak.
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      33 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Substitution
      And there’s the change as Gomez comes on to replace Diaz.
      30 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Alexander-Arnold escaped a second yellow but Van Dijk was sent off with a straight red card.
      Quite a controversial decision as one could argue there wasn’t enough contact.
      Alexander-Arnold gets the captain’s armband and Liverpool boss Klopp is preparing Gomez to come on.
      28 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Red Card!
      Liverpool star Van Dijk is sent off!!!
      The centre-back appears to bring down Isak on the edge of the box just before he could break through and find himself at a good position to score.
      VAR backs the ref and the Reds’ captain is sent off. What a shocking first half for Liverpool….
      25 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Things keep getting worse for Alexander-Arnold!
      Salah plays a pass back to the full-back who fails to get a touch and the ball goes through his legs.
      Gordon picks it up from the left and beats Alisson with ease!

      25 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
      Goal!
      Newcastle open the scoring with Gordon!!!
      24 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Chance
      Liverpool superstar Salah tries a curling effort from the right but Pope picks it up with ease.
      23 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Liverpool are struggling to create something and are relying on individual runs by Salah as well as Diaz.
      Newcastle have won the battle of midfield and are already knocking on Alisson’s door.
      20 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Here’s how the two teams look like today at St James’ Park.
      Liverpool in their historic red and Newcastle in their classic black and white.
      Credit: AFP
      18 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Chance
      Liverpool respond with a lovely run by Diaz down the left but his shot is palmed away by Pope.
      17 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Chance
      Another effort for Newcastle as Gordon attempts a shot that gets a deflection and ends up on Alisson’s arms.
      15 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Chance
      Newcastle complete their first shot on target with Joelinton on the left but it lacks power and speed.
      Alisson picks it up with ease after some lovely passing from the Magpies.
      13 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Liverpool boss Klopp has ordered Gomez to start warming up.
      This comes after Alexander-Arnold’s rocky start, a substitution is unlikely but the Reds’ bench is preparing for the worst following his early yellow card and close brush with a red card.
      10 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      An intense first half so far at St James’ Park, the crowd is SO loud!
      Liverpool trying to control the tempo but Newcastle are strong.
      7 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Woah, Alexander-Arnold gets lucky there! That could have been a second yellow.
      The full-back brings Gordon down by pulling him down with his arm, but the referee waives play on.
      5 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Yellow card
      First booking of the match already and it goes to Alexander-Arnold after he threw the ball in protest asking for a foul following a clash with Gordon.
      2 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      And another reminder:
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has decided on his usual 4-3-3 formation against Newcastle.
      Alisson starts between the sticks with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and Andy Robertson on the other side, while Joel Matip and captain Virgil van Dijk link up at centre-back.
      Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister team up in midfield with Wataru Endo, who makes his full Liverpool debut.
      Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo spearhead Klopp’s attack.
      1 Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Just a quick reminder:
      Newcastle manager Eddie Howe appears to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation against Liverpool.
      Nick Pope starts in goal with captain Kieran Trippier at right-back and Dan Burn on the other side, while Sven Botman and Fabian Schar team up at centre-back.
      Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton link up in midfield.
      Miguel Almiron, Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak lead the frontline.
      Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
      Peep!
      Off we go in Newcastle!!!
      Here come the teams!
      St James’ Park is ready to host the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool.
      The Magpies’ captain Kieran Trippier leads his team-mates out to the pitch.
      Virgil van Dijk, on the other hand, dons the Reds’ esteemed armband today.
      Not long to go now…!
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      Liverpool’s fiery frontline
      Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz both start for Liverpool today against Newcastle.
      Salah has scored or assisted in each of the Reds’ last eight Premier League matches.
      Diaz, on the other hand, could become only the fourth player to score in the Merseysiders’ first three Premier League matches.
      That would see the forward emulating Robbie Fowler in the 1994-1995 season, Daniel Sturridge in the 2013-2014 campaign and Sadio Mane in the 2017-2018 term.
      Credit: Rex
      Jurgen Klopp success
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has won 11 top-flight games as a manager against Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.
      That includes the last 10 fixtures in a row between Klopp and Howe.
      The German tactician could become the first Premier League boss to record 11 consecutive victories against one head coach.
      That would see the ex-Borussia Dortmund manager surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson against Gordon Strachan and Pep Guardiola also against Howe.
      Credit: PA
      Eddie Howe hoodoo
      Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hasn’t had much joy against Liverpool during his coaching career.
      In fact, Howe has lost 15 of his 17 matches as a manager against the Reds across all competitions.
      And two of the four losses the 45-year-old tactician has suffered in his 34 home league games in charge of the Magpies have come against the Merseysiders.
      Credit: Rex
      Liverpool stats
      Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea in their opening Premier League match at Stamford Bridge and then beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Anfield.
      The Reds are undefeated in 13 matches, which is the current longest such run in the Prem.
      However, the Merseysiders have won only six of their last 20 away league games.
      Last season Liverpool lost four of their five away matches against the teams that finished in the top six along with them.
      But the only exception was a 2-0 victory against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
      Credit: Rex
      Newcastle stats
      Newcastle won their Premier League kick-off match against Aston Villa with a dominant 5-1 victory at St James’ Park but lost 1-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad later on.
      The Magpies are looking to win two of their opening three league games for the first time since the 2011-2012 season,
      The Toon last won their first two home games of a league campaign in the Championship back in the 2009-2010 campaign, while the hosts last did so in the Premier League in the 2000-2001 season.
      Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has only seen his team keeping two clean sheets in their last 20 Premier League matches.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Burnley 1 Aston Villa 3: Matty Cash scores unlikely double before Moussa Diaby strike to carry on brilliant season start

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      MATTY CASH’S first Aston Villa goals in over a year inspired Unai Emery’s side to a 3-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.Cash came into the side as the only unenforced change from Villa’s 5-0 midweek Conference League win over Hibernian, and ensured there was no European hangover as he scored twice in the opening 20 minutes.
      Matty Cash scored twice as Villa cruised to victoryCredit: Reuters
      Unai Emery’s side made it two wins out of three so farCredit: Reuters
      Lyle Foster gave Burnley hope with a powerful strike two minutes into the second half.
      Only for Moussa Diaby to restore Villa’s two-goal advantage just after the hour as they ended a five-match winless league run on the road.
      Burnley built their Championship title on the back of a 21-match unbeaten run at home, but have started life back in the Premier League with back-to-back defeats at Turf Moor.
      Cash, playing in an advanced role on the right side of Villa’s midfield, needed only eight minutes to break the deadlock, sliding in to poke home Ollie Watkins’ cross.
      It was the Poland international’s first goal since the final day of the 2021-22 season and the drama of Manchester City’s title-winning come-from-behind victory over Villa, but there would soon be another with Cash at the heart of a slick passing move.
      Cutting in from the right to collect Watkins’ pass, Cash laid the ball off for Diaby on the right side of the box, then charged into the centre to lash home the resulting cross.
      Burnley looked rusty after the postponement of last weekend’s trip to Luton left them with an enforced rest and were being overrun defensively as the chances kept coming.
      Cash, brimming with confidence, tried a spectacular volley from Lucas Digne’s deep cross in the 35th minute, but Hannes Delcroix, making his Burnley debut after arriving in midweek from Anderlecht, got in a block to send it over the crossbar.
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      Lyle Foster netted his first Burnley goalCredit: Getty
      Villa climbed to sixth with the winCredit: Rex
      Cash again linked up with Diaby, whose deflected cross found Watkins, but Trafford was in the right place to deny him from point-blank range.
      Burnley had done little to threaten the goal of Robin Olsen, making his first Premier League start since New Year’s Day with Emi Martinez sidelined by a calf strain, but things changed immediately at the start of the second half.
      Johann Berg Gudmundsson, on as a substitute, headed a deep ball back into the box and Foster had the power to hold off Pau Torres, spinning to fire beyond Olsen.
      Burnley were suddenly on top. Sander Berge sent in a cross begging for a touch, then Zeki Amdouni caused panic between Pau Torres and Olsen.
      More confusion between Olsen and Boubacar Kamara allowed Berge to run into the box, winning a corner from which Olsen did well to deny Delcroix a debut goal.
      Having coped with the pressure, Villa hit Burnley on the break just after the hour.
      McGinn shrugged off a shirt pull from Ameen Al-Dakhil to play in Digne, who pulled the ball back for Diaby to find the bottom right corner – the goal surviving a VAR check for offside.
      Watkins should have made it four in the 67th minute when he beat Delcroix to a low cross but Trafford again denied him from close range, holding smartly.
      Nicolo Zaniolo replaced Diaby to make his Villa debut and almost scored with his first involvement, seeing his shot deflected wide, but the Italy international should have squared for the unmarked Watkins.
      Cash, still fancying a hat-trick, shot narrowly wide with 10 minutes left while Zaniolo flashed a powerful effort just over.
      Burnley substitute Jay Rodriguez twice threatened Olsen’s goal late on, but there was no way back for the hosts.
      Moussa Diaby impressed againCredit: Rex
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      Brighton 1 West Ham 3: Hammers finally banish Seagulls demons in incredible fashion to go top of table

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      WEST HAM and David Moyes banished their Brighton demons in incredible fashion to move to the top of the table.The Hammers had never beaten Brighton in the Premier League before this weekend, but it was 13th time lucky for the east Londoners.
      James Ward-Prowse netted his first West Ham goalCredit: Getty
      Jarrod Bowen made it 2-0Credit: Reuters
      Michail Antonio wrapped up the points with a thirdCredit: Reuters
      It was West Ham’s first win over Brighton in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      West Ham may be top for just a matter of hours, but considering a chaotic summer and slow start caused so much damage a year ago – this is some start.
      The Amex was the site of one of Moyes’ lowest moments at West Ham when Roberto De Zerbi’s side battered the Irons 4-0 last season.
      But how different this felt – a clinical away performance inspired at first by James Ward-Prowse’s first West Ham goal. 
      There was then some brilliant counter-attacking from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio after the break before some good old grit following Pascal Gross’ late goal.
      All that against arguably the best Brighton side they will have faced compared to their last 12 attempts.
      Moyes admitted that preparing to face De Zerbi’s side had left him with a thumping headache this week.
      The plan the Scot had crafted after days of deliberation was to frustrate and hit quickly – and how it worked.
      There was almost an early lead through Antonio, after Lucas Paqueta slipped a wonderful low ball into the path of the striker, who sent a limp shot at Seagulls debutant Bart Verbruggen, surprisingly selected ahead of Jason Steele by De Zerbi.
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      After two warning shots, Brighton tried to turn the screw as West Ham sat in.
      But the most the Seagulls could produce was a low shot from Billy Gilmour which fizzed wide of the near post after a spell of pressure.
      West Ham were sitting and waiting for a mistake and were ready to pounce when one came.
      Ward-Prowse, hugely energetic in the middle, raced in to cut out Adam Webster’s pass and thumped a ball forward for Antonio to chase down the left.
      As the summer signing made a dash for the box, Webster was making things worse as he was left in a heap by West Ham’s No9.
      Antonio drove into the area and squared for Ward-Prowse who managed to turn the ball home after his first effort had struck Gilmour’s back.
      After two assists on his debut last week this was an example of why Moyes pushed so hard to sign the 28-year-old.
      After Evan Ferguson almost levelled things up with a shot at Alphonse Areola on the turn, Ward-Prowse was back throwing himself in front of shots in the Hammers penalty box.
      Brighton were struggling to find a way through West Ham’s block, but the Hammers then lost a crucial brick in their wall when Tomas Soucek was forced off after being punched in the head by Verbruggen as the two contested a dangerous Ward-Prowse free-kick.
      They soldiered on without the Czech, however.
      Debutant Edson Alvarez was just as impressive alongside Ward-Prowse, calm and composed in possession.
      West Ham’s new midfield is looking rather sharp, but Brighton are still looking to rebuild their own following the sale of Moises Caicedo.
      For all their neat possession, the Seagulls were struggling to create their usual abundance of chances.
      Ferguson, the towering teenage striker, looked their most like source of a leveller and saw an early second half header palmed away well by Areola.
      The Hammers were struggling to keep the ball but still posed a threat on the break, with Bowen prodding an effort wide of the far post and Emerson clipping the top of the crossbar.
      They were warnings ignored by Brighton.
      As the Seagulls overplayed on the edge of West Ham’s box, the visitors seized their moment.
      Antonio collected the ball in the left-back spot and played forward to Benrahma on his own down the left.
      The Algerian curled a stunner of a pass over for Bowen, who cushioned it with his first touch and rolled home West Ham’s second with his next.
      Moyes jumped for joy and came close to repeating his jig from Prague on the touchline while De Zerbi was hopping mad.
      He was leaping into the air again just six minutes later when Antonio joined the party, collecting from Bowen before holding off and turning Webster – again – and finishing well.
      West Ham came within a whisker of adding a brilliant fourth through Ward-Prowse, before Gross rifled in Brighton’s 81st minute consolation.
      Brighton threw everything forward to try and created a nervy finish but Areola made a string of superb late stops to just keep the Seagulls at bay.
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