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      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Sarr strike and Martinez own goal see Spurs pick up epic first win of Postecoglou era

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      TOTTENHAM have completed a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League.Pape Matar Sarr opened the scoring before Ben Davies doubled the lead with a deflected strike to send the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wild.
      While Harry Maguire – linked with a move away from Old Trafford – was not even in the United squad.
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      Fans will question club progression
      Man Utd fans will no doubt have a lot to say about this performance today and the same old gripes will be raised.
      The ownership of the club often comes under scrutiny when things are not going well.
      However, since his time at the club, Erik ten Hag has spent in excess of £350m on transfers and definitely been backed by the current owners.
      The Dutch manager needs to make this work, ensuring that his vision is applied on the pitch, by the players currently at his disposal.
      Although it is early days in the season, they will be fed up of seeing the same old problems from their team.
      Spurs blossom from Ange-r management
      Tottenham have had a great start from their opening two Premier League games under their new manager.
      Unbeaten in the league, they beat a side today that they have struggled to get the better of in previous seasons.
      Despite losing Harry Kane just before the first game, Spurs have given their fans something to get celebrate here today.
      Credit: Reuters
      Shaky start at Old Trafford
      After winning a game they could have quite easily lost against Wolves earlier in the week, it all went south for the Red Devils today.
      Erik ten Hag looked short of ideas, and players to enforce them, once Tottenham took the lead today.
      Having paid £72m for a striker not fit to play, United lacked threat in front of goal in North London today.
      The manager has been told he must sell to by now and unless he can offload some unwanted players, may have to stick with his current squad this season.
      FT: Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      He barely played under previous managers but Ange Postecoglou decided Yves Bissouma was an important cog in the his Tottenham engine room.
      For the second game in a row, the Spurs midfielder was awarded the man of the match award.
      He covered every blade of grass for his side today.

      FT: Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      Despite the stats showing this an even game, it was Tottenham who bossed the second half and got the win their performance warranted.
      It was the home debut Ange Postecoglou hoped for today.
      A huge win for his side.

      FT: Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      Michael Oliver blows his whistle to huge cheers from the North London crowd.
      Tottenham get the win they deserved with a much improved second half performance.
      They dominated Man Utd and got the win they craved.
      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      90+8. Eriksen clips a ball into the box which is met by Varane.
      His header is tipped onto the crossbar and goes over.
      Immediately the assistant referee raises his flag for offside.
      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      90+6. Casemiro clips a ball into the back post towards Pellistri.
      Not a dominant player in the air he is just eased off competing for it.
      The visitors are struggling to even trouble Vicario in the Spurs goal now.
      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      90+4. Tottenham are getting eleven players behind the ball whenever Man Utd come forward now.
      A wall of players in white stands between the United player and goal.
      Yves Bissouma has been awarded the man of the match award.
      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      90+2. There was a huge groan from the Tottenham fans when that board went up.
      Hojbjerg does well to turn his man and bring the ball forward for the hosts.
      They are just looking to run the clock down now.
      Credit: Getty

      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd

      90. Tottenham come forward again but are lacking players in the box for crosses.
      The midfield supporting their attacks was helping them earlier but now they have more defensive players on the pitch, the support is not there.
      We are going to have 9 additional minutes added.
      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      88. Pellistri runs towards the byline and goes to ground appealing for a penalty.
      The referee is not interested at all.
      Kulusevski and Porro come off for Emerson Royal and Solomon.
      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      86. Man Utd whip a cross into the box in desperation but Vicario comes and gathers the ball well.
      The visitors look devoid of ideas in the attacking third.
      Fernandes gets to the byline and clips a cross in but it is headed clear.
      Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
      84. The ball is played by Perisic towards Ben Davies who tries to pass the ball into the bottom corner.
      He gets such a slight touch, the ball is going wide but Martinez has a swipe at it and sends it into the bottom corner.
      I would be amazed if that goal is credited to Ben Davies.
      Own goal – Lisandro Martinez (Man Utd)
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      82. Man Utd are looking disjointed in midfield and attack.
      It looks as though players are being thrown on, hoping that something happens.
      They are lumping balls forward more in hope than anything else.
      Credit: Getty
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      80. Time is starting to run out for Man Utd.
      The more they chase the game now, the more they open themselves up to the counter attack, throwing bodies forward.
      Mount’s cross is headed clear, Casemiro hits it from distance but it is an easy save for Vicario.
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      78. Rashford looks to run at Porro but the full back does well to win the ball back.
      Tottenham come forward on the counter attack but Perisic wastes the chance when he plays a poor pass looking for Son.
      Football is a game of fine margins and this game is on a knife-edge right now.
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      76. Pulisic has gone out to the left to play now and Son has slotted into the centre forward role.
      Lots of players are slipping on the turf at the moment.
      Sarr comes off for Tottenham, being replaced by Hojbjerg.
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      74. United look to play it short to Eriksen who slips and almost gifts the ball to Tottenham.
      Varane reacts quickest and hits the ball behind for a corner.
      For a split second it seemed he had beaten his own keeper with the clearance.
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      72. Despite being the better team in this second half, they have a slender lead over United.
      Postecoglou will be wary of that.
      Man Utd need to go for it, the more time ticks on in this second half.
      Credit: PA
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      70. Undogie and Richarlison come off for Tottenham.
      They are replaced by Davies and Perisic.
      Postecoglou looking to react to the Man Utd changes.
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      68. Man Utd need to find a way back into this game.
      They have now switched Bruno Fernandes out on the right wing.
      Tottenham will no doubt look to catch them on the counter attack.
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      66. Garnacho, Wan-Bissaka and Antony are brought off.
      Eriksen, Dalot and Sancho come off to replace them.
      The Dutch manager is not happy with what he is seeing out on the pitch.
      Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd
      64. Man Utd are getting overrun by Spurs currently.
      Erik ten Hag looks set to make some changes imminently.
      If it continues like this, a second Tottenham goal is only around the corner.
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      Tottenham vs Man Utd LIVE: Latest updates as Ten Hag’s side face tough trip to Spurs – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Tottenham looking to continue their winning start to the Premier League season TONIGHT!The Red Devils were fortunate to come away with a tight 1-0 win over Wolves in their Monday night opener.
      Meanwhile, Spurs drew 2-2 to Brentford in their first game of the season without Harry Kane, who left to join Bayern Munich last week.

      Kick off time: 5:30pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
      Man United team: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Antony, Garnacho, Rashford

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      Tottenham’s next five Premier League games

      Tottenham vs Manchester United (Aug 19)
      Bournemouth vs Tottenham (Aug 26)
      Burnley vs Tottenham (Sep 2)
      Tottenham vs Sheffield United (Sep 16)
      Arsenal vs Tottenham (Sep 24)

      SunSport’s prediction
      Tottenham look like they’re going to try and blow teams away offensively this season under Postecoglou’s regime.
      But committing too many men forward could open the door for Man United’s counter-attacks to catch out the Spurs back line.
      The likes of Richarlison and Heung-min Son will have to be on their game to convert the chances Spurs do create if they’re to get all three points.
      Prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United
      Who will be Man United’s star man?
      Marcus Rashford was Man United’s star man last season and up against a committed Tottenham attack he could certainly make the most of his blistering pace to catch them on the counter attack.

      Who will be Spurs’ star man?
      Tottenham will be looking to James Maddison to make things happen after he registered two assists on his Spurs debut.
      Maddison himself will be hoping to impress in front of the fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time.

      Man Utd team news
      Rasmus Hojlund remains out for United as he picked up a back injury in pre-season with Atalanta before moving to Old Trafford.
      Lisandro Martinez was hooked at half time during the Wolves game following a slight injury and could be a doubt for Saturday’s clash.
      Tottenham team news
      Spurs should more or less remain unchanged but there is concern for Christian Romero, who came off in the draw with Brentford with a head injury.
      Should he miss out he will join Bryan Gil (groin), Rodrigo Bentancur (knee), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) and Fraser Forster (back) on the sidelines.
      Big games need better performances
      Last season, Tottenham lost 8 of the 10 games they played against sides who finished in the top five.
      The only points they picked up in these games were against the two Manchester clubs.
      A 1-0 victory over Man City came along with a 2-2 draw with Man Utd.
      New era, chance for new start
      Yves Bissouma will have had a different idea of how life in North London was going to pan out after he made the switch from Brighton.
      It has been a frustrating time for the midfielder as he has struggled to make an impression and get himself a regular starting spot.
      Against Brentford last weekend, Bissouma was one of the star players for Spurs and will be looking to build on that performance and ensure that under Postecoglou, he is one of the first names on the team sheet.
      Favourite fixture for Red Devils
      Man Utd have won 39 of the 62 games they have played against Tottenham in the Premier League era.
      It is the joint record for the most victories over a Premier League opponent, along with their record they hold against Everton.
      Tottenham will have their work cut out today to change this as Erik ten Hag’s side look to extend their 100% start to the season.
      Ange looking to break the trend
      Tottenham have only won once in their last nine games in this fixture.
      In October 2020, they won 6-1 at Old Trafford in a memorable victory.
      Man Utd have won twice and drawn twice at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and only them and Liverpool remain unbeaten at the ground in the Premier League.
      The curious case of Richarlison
      Ever since his £50m transfer from Everton, the Brazilian striker has found goals hard to come by at Tottenham.
      Despite regularly scoring goals for Brazil, this form has not yet been seen by Spurs’ fans.
      Playing second fiddle to Harry Kane, Richarlison now has the chance to prove his worth and win over the hearts and minds of the North London faithful.
      Man United’s next five Premier League games

      Tottenham vs Manchester United (Aug 19)
      Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest (Aug 26)
      Arsenal vs Manchester United (Sep 3)
      Manchester United vs Brighton (Sep 16)
      Burnley vs Manchester United (Sep 23)

      Home is where the heart is
      Ange Postecoglou will be more than aware of how important it is to make your ground somewhere that travelling sides do not relish visiting.
      Over recent years, Tottenham have really struggled against the top sides and will need to find a way to grind out results in these games.
      With the departure of Harry Kane, pressure is on some of their other star names to step up to the plate and show how they can fill in for the hole left by club’s all-time record goalscorer.
      Dutchman will be expecting more from stars
      While in the post-match interview Erik ten Hag said he was happy with his side’s performance, this had to be just for the cameras.
      If the manager was actually content with what he saw on the pitch, you would have to question whether he was watching the same game as the rest of us.
      His side were largely played off the park by Gary O’Neil’s side and did not look like a side who will be challenging for honours this season.
      VAR stars for United victory
      Man Utd won their first game of the season in very controversial style.
      Despite Wolves dominating the game, the visitors just could not find their form in front of goal and fell behind to a Raphael Varane header.
      In the closing stages of the game, Andre Onana wiped out Sasa Kalajdzic getting nowhere near the ball but unbelievably the VAR review decided it was not a penalty.
      Welcome to Tottenham vs Man Utd
      The game of the day sees Tottenham welcome Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd to North London for Ange Postecoglou’s first home game of his reign.
      Life without Harry Kane started at Brentford last weekend but Tottenham had to settle for a draw and will be keen to get their first Premier League win of the season.
      Man Utd were very fortunate to get all three points as they welcomed Wolves to Old Trafford as the visitors dominated the game and their inability to score was to cost them.
      For Tottenham, Bryan Gil, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, Fraser Forster and Alfie Whiteman will all miss this game through injury.
      Tanguy Ndombele was not involved in the squad last weekend, despite being fit to play, so it remains to be seen if he will make the squad today.
      Cristian Romero has been passed fit to play after concussion concerns and will rejoin Micky van de Ven in the centre of defence, while Eric Dier and Japhet Tanganga tried to force their way back into the matchday squad.
      For Man Utd, Lisandro Martinez suffered a minor ankle injury in their first game but the injury has been played down and he is expected to available for today’s game.
      Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo and Tom Heaton all head the injury list for the Red Devils.
      Christian Eriksen may well be brought back into the starting line-up to face his old side.
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      Man City 1 Sevilla 1 (5-4 pens): Guardiola’s side WIN Super Cup final after epic penalty shootout

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      MANCEHESTER CITY have added another trophy to their already-bulging cabinet after beating Sevilla in the Super Cup final.Youssef En-Nesyri put the Spaniards ahead before Cole Palmer’s header sent it to penalties.
      And Nemanja Gudelj fluffed his lines to hand City the title in an epic shootout.

      RESULT: Man City 1-1 (5-4 pens) Sevilla
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      TV channel: TNT Sport 1
      Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol, Ake; Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, Palmer, Grealish; Haaland
      Sevilla XI: Bono; Navas, Bade, Gudelj, Acuna; Jordan, Rakitic; Oliver, Ocampos, Lamela; En-Nesyri

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      Man City vs Sevilla stats
      Manchester City dominated 74 per cent of possession against Sevilla.
      City registered a total of 23 shots, but only seven of them were on target.
      Sevilla, on the other hand, produced eight shots but only half of them were on target.
      More below:

      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 5-4 Sevilla
      Manchester City extended their reign of dominance after beating Sevilla for the European Super Cup at Georgios Karaiskakis.
      The Andalusians convinced many in Piraeus that they could stun City when they opened the scoring on 25 minutes with Youssef En-Nesyri.
      A stunning cross from Marcos Acuna was met by a header from En Nesyri, who was completely forgotten by Nathan Ake and beat Ederson to hit the back of the net.
      But the Citizens wouldn’t be denied as they got their equaliser in the 63rd minute when another pinpoint cross – this time from Rodri – found Cole Palmer down the right.
      Palmer, who was named as man of the match, got a header and sent the ball to Bounou’s other corner.
      The game went to penalties where City scored all fo their takes with Eling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Mateo Kovacic, Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker.
      Sevilla also hit the net with Lucas Ocampos, Rafa Mir, Ivan Rakitic and Gonzalo Montiel until Nemanja Gudelj hit the crossbar.
      Credit: AFP
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 5-4 Sevilla
      Gudelj misses! His shot hits the crossbar! Man City win the European Super Cup!!!!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 4-4 Sevilla
      Walker scores for City, Bounou ALMOST saved that!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 5-4 Sevilla
      Montiel equalises for Sevilla!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 4-3 Sevilla
      Grealish scores for City!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 3-3 Sevilla
      Rakitic scores for Sevilla, Ederson almost saved that!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 3-2 Sevilla
      Kovacic scores for City!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 2-2 Sevilla
      Rafa Mir scores for Sevilla!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 2-1 Sevilla
      Alvarez scores for City!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Ocampos equalises for Sevilla!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 1-0 Sevilla
      Haaland scores! Beautiful take!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City 0-0 Sevilla
      Man City are up first with Haaland in front of the Treble winners’ fans!
      FT: Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      That’s full-time in Greece.
      It’s time for penalties!!!
      90+1 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Substitution
      Sevilla boss Mendilibar makes the two changes we prepared you for.
      Suso and Mir come on for En-Nesyri and Lamela.
      90+1 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Chance!
      Man City captain Walker delivers a long-range shot that just misses Bounou’s corssbar.
      90 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Juanlu got a yellow card for a late challenge on Gvardiol before the free-kick.
      This will be an intense four minutes!
      90 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Chance!
      Man City almost score the late winner there as Ake meets a free-kick with a diving header that forces Bounou to palm it away.
      Four more minutes of added time to go.
      88 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Sevilla are preparing two more substitutions as Suso and Mir are preparing to come on.
      Both attack-minded and probably good penalty takers, Mendilibar is going for it.
      85 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Substitution
      Man City boss Guardiola makes his first change as Alvarez replaces goalscorer Palmer.
      83 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Subsitution
      Sevilla boss Mendilibar makes another change as his captain Navas can’t continue due to a knock and is replaced by Montiel.
      80 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Just 10 more minutes to go and Man City are still dominating!
      Grealish delivers a powerful shot but it’s caught by Bounou.
      77 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Palmer has been on fire so far in the second half as he is giving Acuna all sorts of trouble down the right.
      A wonderful equaliser by a promising young prospect.
      Credit: Getty
      75 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Man City are still pushing for a second as we approach half-time.
      Reminding you all that there will be no extra-time and the game will go straight to penalties if we don’t have a winner.
      73 Man City 1-1 Sevilla
      Substitution
      Sevilla make the first change with Juanlu replacing Torres, that sub was delayed by officials for some reason.
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      England 3 Australia 1 – Women’s World Cup semi-final LIVE RESULT: Lionesses book historic final spot – reaction

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      ENGLAND have booked their place in the Women’s World Cup final after a thriller with Australia in Sydney.Ella Toone gave the Lionesses the lead in the first half after a bright start from Sarina Wiegman’s side.
      Sam Kerr’s stunner levelled the tie for Australia in the 63rd minute before Lauren Hemp put England back in front.
      Alessia Russo made it three to make sure the Lionesses will meet Spain in the final.

      Match result: Australia 1 (Kerr) – 3 England (Toone, Hemp, Russo)
      England team: Earps, Bronze, Walsh, Greenwood, Bright, Stanway, Daly, Toone, Hemp, Carter, Russo
      Australia team: Arnold, Polkinghorne, Catley, Foord, Fowler, Hunt, Raso, Gorry, Kerr, Carpenter, Cooney-Cross

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      England fans STILL celebrating
      England fans are still out in full voice at BOXPARK in London.
      Credit: PA
      Credit: AP
      ‘I’m living in a fairy tale!’
      We achieved the final! Unbelievable, it feels like we won the whole thing. It’s like I’m living a fairy tale or something?”Sarina Wiegmanspeaking to BBC Sport
      Nice touch
      Keira Walsh was spotted making a classy gesture immediately after England’s win over Australia.
      Following the final whistle, the England players could be seen celebrating their famous win.
      However, Walsh’s classy gesture was also picked up by the TV cameras.
      As her team-mates celebrated, she was spotted consoling Kerr.
      The Australia star was visibly emotional after her country’s elimination from their home tournament.
      Credit: BBC
      White left in tears following England win
      England legend Ellen White was left in tears on live TV after England progressed into the Women’s World Cup final.
      Appearing as a pundit on the BBC, the former Lioness watched on as goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo fired England into the next round.
      And at the final whistle she was overcome with emotion.
      She said: “I have tears in my eyes.
      “I feel emotional. What this team has done and legacy they have created. To finally say we are in a World Cup final is incredible.”
      Credit: BBC
      Beth Mead reacts
      England striker Beth Mead – who was ruled out of the World Cup due to an ACL injury – has reacted to the Lionesses’ incredible 3-1 win over Australia.
      She tweeted: “WORLD CUP FINAL BABBYY, GET IN @Lionesses.”

      ‘We have found a way’
      Speaking to BBC Sport about reaching the Women’s World Cup final, England captain Millie Bright said: “I don’t know. It’s a something we have wanted for so long.
      “We had amazing success last summer but we’ve always known there is something missing and it’s always been the World Cup. To have that opportunity is incredible.
      “Like Less [Alessia Russo] said before, the dream remains alive. Yet again we have found a way.
      “The mentality of this group is something I have never seen before. That comes through Sarina and the belief she gives us.
      “We can play so many ways – that is the beauty of this squad.
      “Whatever an opponent throws at us we adapt and find a way to win. I’m really proud of the girls.”
      Credit: Getty
      Ella Toone reacts
      Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the England midfielder said: “It feels unbelievable. I was speaking to the girls as we celebrated with the crowd and said ‘Wow, we are in a World Cup final,’ which is something you dream of as a little girl.
      “It’s history and we are all over the moon, we already can’t wait for it!”
      On her goal, Toone added: “The ball fell to me perfectly and I thought, ‘Why not just smack it?’ I’ve never hit a ball like that in my life, and the girls reminded me of that.
      “It went top bins and I am just so happy I could help the team to the win tonight.”
      Credit: Alamy
      Who will England play in the final?
      The Lionesses will face Spain in the final of this year’s Women’s World Cup.
      La Roja defeated Sweden 2-0 in the first semi-final yesterday to book their spot in Sunday’s final.
      Say Less
      Alessia Russo has now scored seven goals in 12 appearances at major tournaments for England, with only Ellen White and Fara Williams netting more for the Lionesses across the two competitions.
      Hemp named Player of the Match
      England forward Lauren Hemp has been named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance today.
      Credit: Getty
      Celebrations continue in England
      Fans of the Lionesses are already partying in London.
      Credit: Alamy
      Credit: Getty
      ‘Unbelievable!’
      Speaking to BBC Sport, England manager Sarina Wiegman said: “We achieved the final! Unbelievable, it feels like we won the whole thing but we didn’t.
      “An away game at this incredible stadium, it was a hard game but again, we found a way to win.
      “We scored three goals, in this team there is ruthlessness, up front and defence. We really want to win. We stick together and we stick to the plan and it worked again.”
      “Australia have done an incredible job, really grew into the tournament. They had some set backs too and they had to win that last group stage game.
      “They started playing better and Sam Kerr came back. We saw today why she’s so important to the team. What a performance from them.”
      Credit: Getty
      Piers Morgan reacts
      SunSport columnist Piers Morgan has heaped praise on the Lionesses following their 3-1 win over Australia.
      He tweeted: “Never thought I’d get up at 3am to watch women’s football, but I did and it was brilliant. Love these @Lionesses – such great ambassadors for England.”

      Is it coming home?
      England will play against Spain in the final on Sunday, where Alexia Putellas and her teammates will be out to stop the Lionesses at the final hurdle.
      Will Sarina Weigman’s women roar once more?
      Have your say below on who will be victorious…

      Talk of the Toone
      Ella Toone has become the first England player (man or woman) to score in a quarter-final, semi-final and final of a major international tournament.
      Credit: Alamy
      ‘Buzzing’
      Speaking to BBC Sport, England striker Alessia Russo said: “Over the moon, incredible.
      “We’ve been saying we’ve been dreaming of the semis but this is what it’s all about, a World Cup final with this group. Buzzing.
      “When they scored they got momentum, the place erupted and then Hempo’s goal just flipped the momentum which was crucial so to get 3-1 you can settle a bit and see the game out.
      “That’s why we do what we do on the pitch is because of all our friends and family. To celebrate with them now is really special.”
      Credit: Getty
      Gary Lineker reacts
      England icon Gary Lineker has congratulated the Lionesses for reaching the Women’s World Cup final.
      He tweeted: “Well played @Lionesses. Absolutely superb performance. A World Cup final. A World Cup final at football. It’s been a while. What a wonderful achievement.”
      Credit: Twitter
      ‘I can’t believe it!’
      Speaking to BBC Sport at full time, England defender Lucy Bronze said: “The one thing I’ve always wanted to do is get to a World Cup final.
      “After two times of such disappointment, I can’t believe it.
      “We played how we wanted to, we were determined, resilient. We knew the crowd would be crazy and we talked about silencing them and at the end we did that.
      “We all dreamed of being in the final, all our family and friends have booked to stay here until then because they all believed in us.
      “It’s been amazing to play against Australia, in Australia, what a fantastic tournament they had but we’re in the final.”
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      Celebrations are underway back in England!
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: PA
      Credit: PA
      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      The celebrations are only just beginning for England!
      Credit: AP
      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      The Lionesses have reached a Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history!
      And what a way to do it!
      England were phenomenal today, completely nullifying the threat of co-hosts Australia and their star player Sam Kerr.
      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      England are World Cup finalists!
      I repeat – ENGLAND ARE WORLD CUP FINALISTS!!!
      Credit: Getty
      90+5. Australia 1-3 England
      Kelly receives a booking.
      One minute to play…
      90+2. Australia 1-3 England
      Another change for Australia.
      Gorry is replaced by Chidiac.
      90. Australia 1-3 England
      SIX minutes have been added on.
      England are just six minutes away from their first-ever World Cup final!
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      Spain 2 Sweden 1 – Women’s World Cup semi-final LIVE RESULT: La Roja book final spot after epic clash with Swedes

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      SPAIN have beaten Sweden to book their place at the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney.It was a dramatic last ten minutes in New Zealand with La Roja scoring late on to snatch the win.
      Sweden equalised late on and the tie looked to be heading for extra time before Olga Carmona netted to put Spain in the final.

      Match result: Spain 2-1 Sweden
      TV channel: BBC One
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      Spain team: Coll, Batlle, Paredes, Codina, Carmona, Bonmati, Abelleira, Putellas, Redondo, Hermoso, Caldentey
      Sweden team: Musovic, Bjorn, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersson, Angeldahl, Rubensson, Rytting Kaneryd, Asllani, Rolfo, Blackstenius

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      Spain book their spot in the Women’s World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 win over Sweden.
      La Roja will now face either Australia or England in the final, which will take place on Sunday in Sydney.
      Thanks for reading!
      Paralluelo wins Player of the Match
      Salma Paralluelo was named as Player of the Match at full time, despite only being introduced in the 57th minute.
      Credit: Getty
      Heartbreak for Sweden again
      Sweden have been eliminated at the semi-final stage of the Women’s World Cup for the fourth time – the most of any team in the history of the tournament.
      Credit: Getty
      Dramatic conclusion
      Spain vs Sweden was the first match in FIFA Women’s World Cup history to see the first goal scored in the final 10 minutes of the match, but finish with at least three goals scored in total. (Opta)
      Spain reach World Cup final for the first time
      La Roja have reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history.
      They will now face either Australia or England on Sunday.
      Paralluelo the hero
      Super-sub Salma Paralluelo scored the winning goal for Spain in their quarter-final clash with Netherlands last week.
      And the 19-year-old netted again in another decisive moment today.
      It may not have been the winner, but it was crucial for La Roja nonetheless.
      Credit: AP
      The winning moment
      Carmona’s dramatic 89th-minute strike fired Spain to the World Cup final.
      Credit: Reuters
      Full Time – Spain 2-1 Sweden
      A heartbreaking end to the match for Sweden.
      The Yellow and Blues thought they got themselves back into the game following Blomqvist’s 88th-minute goal.
      But just a matter of seconds later, Carmona delivered an almighty blow with an excellent strike.
      The Spaniards leave the pitch in tears of joy, while Peter Gerhardsson and his players are left in disbelief.
      Full Time – Spain 2-1 Sweden
      Spain are World Cup finalists!
      Credit: Reuters
      90+5. Spain 2-1 Sweden
      Another change for Spain.
      Caldentey is replaced by Gonzalez.
      90+1. Spain 2-1 Sweden
      And… breathe.
      Wow!
      Sweden thought they’d got themselves back into the game with an excellent strike from Blomqvist, but Carmona fired Spain back into the lead with an even better finish.
      The Spaniard receives the ball just outside the box and unleashes an audacious strike.
      It rattles the bar before bouncing down and over the line!
      Musovic could’ve arguably done a bit better in goal there, but what an end to this game!
      Seven minutes have been added on…
      Credit: Reuters
      89. GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL SPAIN!!!!
      Late drama alert!
      Carmona restores the lead for Spain after a matter of seconds!
      88. GOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL SWEDEN!!!!
      Blomqvist fires Sweden level!
      Wow! Incredible scenes at Eden Park!
      87. Spain 1-0 Sweden
      Another change for Sweden.
      Rubensson is replaced by Hurtig.
      82. Spain 1-0 Sweden
      La Rojas make their way into Sweden’s penalty area and the ball is squared to Paralluelo following a weak clearance from Andersson.
      The striker then gets a shot away while on the turn and her effort rolls past Musovic and into the bottom-right corner!
      Credit: Reuters
      81. GOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL SPAIN!!!!!!
      Super-sub Paralluelo breaks the deadlock with 10 minutes to play!
      78. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Sweden make two changes.
      Schough is on to replace Kaneryd.
      Blomqvist is on to replace Blackstenius.
      76. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Chance for Sweden as Kaneryd breaks through on the right before crossing the ball to Blackstenius in the box.
      The striker just mis-times her run as the ball flies over her head and out of the box.
      73. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Another substitution for Spain.
      Redondo makes way for Navarro.
      70. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Huge chance for Spain!
      A cross is sent into Redondo on the edge of the six-yard box, but she loses control of the ball.
      Paralluelo then does well to square it back across to the goal line to the winger, but Redondo somehow MISSES the target from around four yards out.
      How have Spain not scored?!
      Credit: Reuters
      68. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Spain have a free kick in a dangerous position.
      Caldentey steps up to take it and goes for goal, but her effort hits the wall and runs behind for a corner.
      Nothing comes of the set piece and Sweden can clear the danger with ease.
      64. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Another chance for Spain as Redondo crosses the ball into Paralluelo, but the striker can’t direct her shot on target.
      61. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Chance for Spain now as Bonmati is sent through on goal.
      She tees up a shot, but Rubensson does well to track back and make the tackle.
      57. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Spain make their first substitution.
      Putellas is replaced by Paralluelo.
      Credit: Getty
      55. Spain 0-0 Sweden
      Blackstenius makes a run into the box and latches onto the end of a through-ball.
      She goes for goal, but there is not enough power in her shot and Cata Coll can collect.
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      Brentford 2-2 Tottenham LIVE RESULT: Spurs forced to share spoils in thrilling Premier League contest

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      TOTTENHAM was forced to share the spoils with Brentford in their first match in the post-Harry Kane era.Cristian Romero had given Spurs the lead but Bryan Mbuemo equalised from the spot.
      Yoane Wissa then came and fired the Bees ahead, but that goal was then cancelled out by Emerson Royal.

      RESULT: Brentford 2-2 Tottenham
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: NOW
      Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium

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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius LIVE RESULT: AJ wins by HUGE knock-out as opponent given oxygen after the fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has knocked out Robert Helenius in the seventh round in his boxing return.It was a huge confidence builder for AJ as he won inside the distance for the first time in two and a half years.
      The big prize now for AJ is an encounter with Deontay Wilder in a blockbuster bout in Saudi Arabia early next year.
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      Eddie Hearn lays out Joshua plan
      When asked what is next for his fighter, Hearn said the plan was to fight Wilder in January in Saudi Arabia.
      Talks will be ongoing to make the fight happen.
      Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder, the one they all want to see.
      Anthony Joshua wins by KO
      As soon as Joshua landed the knockout punch, he jumped out of the ring fist bumping friends in the crowd.
      Conor McGregor hugged him and poured some Guinness down his neck.
      Anthony Joshua is the first to thank Robert Helenius for stepping in late and saving the show.
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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
      Joshua had a bloodied nose from the jabs of Helenius.
      As he came inside, Helenius threw some punches before Joshua threw a big right hand and caught him square on the side of the jaw.
      Helenius went down like a brick thrown in a pond.
      Game over.
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      Anthony Joshua wins by KO
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 6)
      Joshua keeps boxing behind his jab.
      It has caused some bruising to the face of Helenius and blood coming from his nose.
      Helenius seems to be getting more confident and is throwing some big hooks, looking to land something.
      Joshua has some bruising to his left eye from the jabs of Helenius.
      This is like Joshua’s mum told him when he left the house, she doesn’t want him back home before 1am as she has a Tinder date.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 5)
      Joshua has managed to bloody the nose of Helenius with a series of jabs.
      Whenever he gets a good punch through it really leaves Helenius looking stunned.
      You have to wonder why he is not following up these punches with combos to send him to the canvas.
      It is like somebody has told Joshua that Wilder lent Helenius his punching ability and he is fearing getting caught with one.
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 4)
      Robert Helenius seems willing to have a go more when Anthony Joshua comes inside now, throwing uppercuts.
      Fortunately for Joshua they are airshots.
      Joshua lands a right hook which rocks Helenius but Joshua seems to hold back, not wanting to go in for the kill.
      With this style of attack, he would make a terrible vet, loads of terminally ill animals knocking around the joint on their last legs.
      Helenius caught Joshua with a good jab that rocked him.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 3)
      Anthony Joshua has to prove something to the boxing fraternity here.
      While there is pacing yourself and going the distance, he really should be on the offensive against an opponent like this.
      Helenius is happy to dance around and land the occasional jab.
      He wasn’t planning on this fight, he thought he was going on holiday to Lapland with his family this week.
      Joshua lands a heavy jab to the face which sends Helenius back onto the ropes but he doesn’t follow it up.
      He obviously has never played Mortal Kombat………finish him!!!!
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 2)
      Slow start by Joshua and you feel the more rounds this goes, the more confident Helenius will get.
      He has taken this fight at 7 days notice compared to the training camp his opponent has been in.
      Joshua comes inside and goes with a big hook that grazes the beard of Helenius.
      The Nordic boxer continues with his jabs which do land through the guard of Joshua but he absorbs them.
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius (Round 1)
      Very few punches thrown by either boxer in the first round.
      Anthony Joshua throws a few big right hands but they do not connect with anything.
      Robert Helenius is happy to come on the front foot and lands some good body shots.
      Very tame first round there.
      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
      Interesting choice of music from Joshua, with a lady playing the themetune to The Godfather on violin.
      Deontay Wilder stopped his opponent in the first round.
      Big pressure for Joshua to get the stoppage as he plans to fight Wilder next.
      The violin stops and Joshua appears to the tune of Faithless Insomnia.
      Anthony Joshua walks into the ring
      Ready for the main event
      As Anthony Joshua goes through his final warm up routines, we are readying ourselves for the big fight.
      He has had to alter his preparations with his opponent changing so late in the day.
      It is vital that he wins this fight tonight to leave the path for him to fight Deontay Wilder around December/January time.
      Derek Chisora wins by unanimous decision
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 10)
      We make it to the final round, with two weary fighters.
      Washington’s corner told him there is still a fight here to be won and to take advantage of how slow Chisora is.
      Chisora lands a good jab that rocks his opponent slightly.
      He looks to work the body as he comes inside.
      Derek Chisora is looking very tired heading into the final minute, looking to hold Washington more.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 9)
      Neither boxer seems to have anything in the tank now to finish this fight with a knockout.
      Both fighters are looking like they are feeling the pace, Chisora still throwing haymakers hoping one will win this fight.
      They just seem so wild, like they are thrown with his eyes closed.
      Washington is finding it all too easy to stay out of the way of them while continuing to work him with his jab.
      This one looks destined to go to the scorecards now.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 8)
      Chisora is still trying to get behind that jab of his.
      Washington is looking out for it and trying to dodge it.
      The wild over the top punches from Chisora have not been landing all night and all too often take him off balance.
      Another even round, tricky to pick a boxer who took that round.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 7)
      As the fight goes on now, Chisora seems to be improving.
      Rather than just going in like a bar brawl he is boxing in a more considered fashion.
      It is working to his advantage as he is making Washington think more.
      Looking out for Chisora’s right hand than worrying about landing his own.
      Washington finishes the round strong as he lands a right and follows it up with a series of punches as the first one put Chisora on the back foot.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 6)
      Occasionally when Chisora walks in, Washington manages to lands uppercuts but he is able to absorb them.
      Credit where it is due, Chisora can take a barrage of punches.
      This is a much better round by Chisora as he following up his fabs with big hits over the top.
      He is making it more difficult for Washington to land punches on him.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 5)
      Derek Chisora seems more comfortable throwing body shots due to the height difference between the two fighters.
      He has to punch upwards to land any head shots.
      When he does get one through you can see Washington feels the hard hits of Chisora.
      An even round both fighters getting some good combos in.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 4)
      As the taller man, Washington is able to work his reach more.
      At times, Chisora cannot get inside him to land punches.
      Washington lands a good two punch combo which rattles Chisora.
      His legs seem tired, Chisora needs to reset.
      Chisora is throwing more air-shots, Washington is picking his punches and landing more.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 3)
      It seems the cut was from a coming together of heads.
      The referee has decided if that cut causes the fight to be stopped it will go to the scorecards.
      Both fighters are willing to land scoring punches when they can.
      Chisora is on the front foot more, seeming to burn more energy.
      Washington is the older boxer at 41 years old, but seems to be playing the long game more.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 2)
      Washington lands a good right and cuts the eye of Chisora.
      There is blood streaming from it as the Brit tries to change styles.
      He is still coming forward, he does not seem bothered by the cut.
      Washington is looking lighter on his feet and sends Chisora to the canvas right on the bell but the referee signals no knockout.
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington (Round 1)
      Washington doesn’t appear to have a high guard.
      That leaves him open to Chisora’s punch.
      Whenever Chisora comes forward to throw one, Washington steps back away from it.
      He is trying to get Chisora to walk onto his right hand, landing some good body punches.
      Credit: Reuters
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
      Chisora comes out to the tune of Hotel California.
      Wearing all pink, he looks focussed.
      Gerald ‘The Gentleman’ Washington looks up for this one as well.
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      Newcastle vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Toon take on Emery’s Villans in tasty Premier League opener – stream, TV

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      NEWCASTLE will start their Premier League campaign with a tricky test against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.The Magpies were fantastic last season and qualified for the Champions League, and boss Eddie Howe will be hoping he can carry the momentum into the new campaign.
      They will face a tough Aston Villa side who have been phenomenal since Unai Emery took the reins at Villa Park in October.

      Date: Saturday, 12 August
      Kick off time: 5:30pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: NOW
      Stadium: St James’ Park

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