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MANCHESTER UNITED and Crystal Palace both missed numerous chances as they shared the spoils at Selhurst Park.United dominated the first half, with Dean Henderson pulling off two brilliant saves before Alejandro Garnacho hit the bar.But the Eagles were much improved after the break, with Eberchi Eze forcing Andre Onana into a brilliant double save before missing another clear-cut chance late on.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow all the action with our live blog below…United still playing catch-upAfter today’s draw Man Utd remain in eleventh place in the table.While it is still early on in the season, they find themselves at the wrong end of the table.They will need to set the record straight when they face Tottenham at Old Trafford next weekend.Copy linkCopiedNot so Eze does itEberechi Eze will be cursing his finishing today as he had one of the best chances to take all three points for The Eagles.As Ismaila Sarr cut the ball back from the byline, The Eagles’ winger had the goal at his mercy.Trying to find the bottom corner, he got it all wrong as his shot went narrowly wide of the target.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedSkipper unable to inspire winBruno Fernandes tried to provide the quality to supply the attackers for the Red Devils this evening.The Portuguese midfielder even struck the woodwork himself in the first half.Despite his efforts in the game, his side just could not find a way past Dean Henderson in the Crystal Palace goal.Copy linkCopiedRed Devils lacking in front of goalOver the course of the game today, Man Utd had 66% possession.Erik ten Hag’s side had fifteen shots with six on target.Despite this, they could not find a way past Dean Henderson as their former player denied them victory.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Man UtdQuestions will be asked of the visitors after this draw.They dominated the game but could not turn any of their possession into goals.On another day, Palace could have stole the win but will settle for a point given the pressure they had to withstand.Copy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Man UtdThe referee brings the game to an end.Man Utd continue to struggle to win at Selhurst Park.It is a stalemate in the capital.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd90+4. The referee awards the visitors a free kick for a foul.Palace had a glimpse of goal as Sarr attacked near post moments ago but it was bundled behind for a corner.Erik ten Hag’s side stood firm and managed to clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd90+2. Schlupp has come on for Eze.That would suggest that Glasner wants to hold on for the point.United pass the ball around at the back which Palace will settle for at this stage of the game.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd90. Mazraoui clips a ball into the box which Hojlund flicks on.There is no one attacking the back post and Palace clear their lines.Rashford tries to force a corner but Guehi does well to watch it out for a goal kick.We are going to have four additional minutes.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd88. Hojlund takes the ball to the byline and looks to cross.Guehi reads it well and hacks the ball clear.Man Utd seem to running out of ideas now.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd86. Time is running out in the game for a winning goal.Man Utd seem content continuing to try and build from the back.Palace are getting everyone behind the ball trying to make themselves difficult to break down.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd84. The visitors half clear the ball and Ugarte looks to take it out of defence but is bundled over by Hughes.He is shown a yellow card for the challenge.That is what you call ‘taking one for the team’ making sure they were not caught out on the counter-attack.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd82. A long ball forward finds Sarr but as he takes it under his spell the flag goes up for offside.He seems to be playing the more central role now since Nketiah came off.It is not a position we have seen him play all that often but Glasner seems to have confidence in his ability to do so.Sarr is bundled over by Ugarte and the referee awards Palace a free kick out wide.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd80. Henderson is in no rush to take goal kicks now.You wonder whether Palace would settle for a point in this game.Munoz puts a deep cross into the box and Hughes get a shot off but it is straight at Onana.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd78. Mazraoui plays the ball forward down the wing but Mitchell covers and clears.Crystal Palace are having to dig deep to thwart the constant attacks from the visitors.Eze looks to create something down the left wing but is crowded out.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd76. Some more changes for the visitors.Ugarte and Hojlund come on for Eriksen and Amad.A final throw of the dice from ten Hag to try and secure victory in the capital.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd74. You start to wonder whether Palace with rue that missed chance.Anyone in Selhurst Park would have put their house on Eze scoring.Man Utd force a corner as they continue to search for a goal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd72. It The Eagles were to win this it really would be a smash and grab victory.Apart from the double save from Onana, they have created little in terms of clear cut chances.That said, as long as Eze is on the pitch he is more than capable to produce some magic.He plays the ball to Sarr who gives it back to him with the goal at his mercy.Unbelievably, he side-foots it wide of the target.What a chance.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd70. Erik ten Hag will see this as two points dropped if they draw.His side have controlled the game in the main but just cannot find the back of the net.Plenty of time for either side to find a winner at Selhurst Park.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd68. Fernandes is fouled by Richards and wins a free kick.The referee keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.Chance for Eriksen to put some quality in the box.De Ligt goes up for the header and claims for a handball, the referee is not having any of it.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd66. That was the former Arsenal man’s last action for today.Glasner opts to bring Hughes on for Nketiah.Strange decision as The Eagles are lacking a striker now.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd66. What a great double save from Onana.Nketiah shoots from the edge of the box and the keeper stops it but Sarr is following up and he blocks it wide for a corner.The corner comes in but Lerma’s header is well wide of the target.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd64. Martinez is so lucky he did not make contact with the player there.If he had, the defender would no doubt have got his marching orders.Henderson is also booked for making his feelings known to the referee.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd62. United are turning the screw once again.Garnacho tries a curling effort from a wide position but once again Henderson makes the save.He is proving to a thorn in the Red Devils’ side today.Martinez jumps into a challenge two-footed and is shown a yellow card.Dreadful tackle.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd60. It is almost like ten Hag was reading this.Rashford has his top off and is ready to join the action.He has scored three goals in his last two games and will have a point to prove as he no doubt was not pleased to be left out of the starting line-up.Copy linkCopied More

LEICESTER’S clash with Everton was suspended after adverse weather conditions had officials fearing for the players’ safety.The first half was playing in pouring rain but players were then held in the dressing rooms at the break while officials checked the forecast.Both sides are still searching for their first win of the new season, but the Toffees are in desperate need of the three points after losing all four of their opening games. Leicester have picked up two points following draws with Tottenham and Crystal Palace.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

TOTTENHAM welcome London rivals Brentford on Saturday afternoon.Spurs will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in last weekend’s North London derby.Brentford are seeking their first win on the road following defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City away from home this season.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

SOUTHAMPTON host Ipswich in a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.Both sides are still seeking their first wins of the season on their returns to the top-flight.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

LIVERPOOL welcome Bournemouth to Anfield for a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.The Reds will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s shock 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.Bournemouth will be looking to add to their recent joy on Merseyside after their thrilling 3-2 win away at Everton in August.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

NEWCASTLE travel to Fulham for a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten so far this season after winning three and drawing one of their first four games.Fulham sit midtable on five points, with their only loss of the new campaign coming against Manchester United on opening day.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

ASTON VILLA host fierce rivals Wolves in a blockbuster West Midlands derby this afternoon.Unai Emery’s men go into the match on the back of winning their Champions League opener away at Young Boys in the week.Meanwhile, Wolves are still searching for their first Premier League win of the season and currently sit in the relegation zone with just one point after four games.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

CHELSEA beat West Ham 3-0 in the Premier League thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer. Jackson bagged an early brace after two brilliant team moves before Palmer made it three with an emphatic finish after the break.Kick off time: 12.30pm BSTTV/Stream: TNT Sports 1/discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Next up for Chelsea Maresca’s side are now flying high in second place with the weekend’s action to come.They have lost just one in five Prem games – their opener to City, and here is what they face in the coming weeks.Copy linkCopiedFofana a cause for concernThe defender will have nightmares tonight after being dragged about by Summerville.He was lucky the ref did not award a penalty for his pull on the winger, and Maresca sparred his blushes by taking him off in the 57th minute.In Fofana’s defence he is not a natural right-back but it is difficult to see how he starts ahead of Axel Disasi in the next match.Copy linkCopiedJackson and Caicedo steal the showNicolas Jackson produced a clinical display to win the match for Chelsea.He scored twice but his assist for Palmer’s goal was arguably the best of the lot, having played a brilliant one-two with Caicedo.The Chelsea midfielder was also integral to the win and made an impact on and off the ball.His pass for Jackson’s second goal took vision and precision and he was pinpoint with his accuracy.Copy linkCopiedFull-timeWest Ham 0 Chelsea 3Boos ring out at London Stadium as the visitors wrap up a comfortable three points.Jackson the man of the match with a clinical display that sends Chelsea second, with West Ham stuck in 14th win one win from five.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 390. There is actually time for another break. Kudus shot is blocked on the edge of the Chelsea box and then Felix goes close at the other end.The Portuguese sent his shot flying past the post.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 390. Chelsea have one last counter but Felix overhits his pass wide to Neto and the chance comes to nothing.Soler is then booked for a late tackle on Cucurella.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 390. Four minutes are added on and Chelsea look very comfortable, little chance of either side scoring now.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 387. The game is beginning to peter out with a dip in intensity clear on both sides.Chelsea fans are in fine voice as they cheer on their side climbing to second in the table.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 384. Chelsea make their final sub as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall replaces Fernandez.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 381. Dangerous ball in from Cresswell which only just evades Soucek and Bowen, who has been very quiet today.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 377. Home fans are beginning to head for the exits and who can blame them.Their team have thrown in the towel in the last few minutes and are in danger of conceding another.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 375. Chelsea close to a fourth! A brilliant clawing save from Areola denies Nkunku from close range.Caicedo’s back-post cross is headed back across goal by Colwill and Nkunku ought to score, but is brilliantly denied in fairness to the West Ham goalie.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 373. Aaron Cresswell and Andy Irving come on and the latter is involved instantly with a speculative effort from distance.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 371. How long can West Ham hold on until another goes in?Chelsea get another corner which falls to Madueke but his poor touch lets him down. West Ham break and Cucurella is booked after cynically fouling Kudus.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 368. Chelsea well on top here with a string of corners West Ham are forced to defend.No clear cut opportunities but it is Blues that look like scoring next, not the hosts.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 366. Chelsea finally have a spell just keep the ball and it ends up with Felix going close.Some intricate passing involving Neto and Fernandez finds the striker in the box, but he can only hit the side netting,Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 364. Another double sub for Chelsea with goalscorers Jackson and Palmer making way.Felix and Nkunku come on to add fresh legs – just what West Ham do not need.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 363. These counter-attacks keep on coming and this time Madueke has a good chance.His shot is well saved by Areola at the near post.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 361. Chelsea break again through Palmer this time and Jackson has a shot which is quickly closed down.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 358. Almost a goal for the Hammers as the ball flashes across the goalline with Sanchez nowhere to be seen.The keeper is then forced into a save from a curling Alvarez shot which he makes comfortably.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 357. A double substitution for Chelsea as Pedro Neto replaces Jadon Sancho, whose minutes are being carefully managed it seems.Fofana also makes way away after a sketchy display and is replaced by Disasi.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 3Palmer’s goal is his second of the season and there could be more to come in this game.Palmer celebrates in trademark styleCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 355. An error from Areola as he fails to connect with a header almost allows Jackson in, but the keeper recovers well.This is starting to become an end-to-end game with West Ham pouring bodies forward.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 354. Boos ring out from the home fans as Summerville is taken off despite being one of few positives.Antonio is his replacement.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0 Chelsea 351. Bowen is played in and fires a powerful shot from a tight angle that Sanchez is equal to.Copy linkCopied More