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      Sevilla 1 Arsenal 2 LIVE RESULT: Martinelli and Jesus fire Gunners to nailbiting Champions League win

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      ARSENAL got back to winning ways in the Champions League after beating Spanish giants Sevilla in a nailbiting affair.Brazilian duo Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus put Arsenal two up with goals either side of halftime.
      But Mikel Arteta’s men had to fight for the three points when Sevilla defender Gudelj pulled one back for the hosts.

      RESULT: Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      Live stream: Discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      Sevilla XI: Nyland; Navas, Gudelj, Ramos, Acuna; Sow, Soumare, Lukebakio, Rakitic, Ocampos, En-Nesyri
      Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

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      Arsenal grab victory, Jesus walks
      Much maligned for his lack of goals, Gabriel Jesus was the difference between the two sides this evening.
      Setting up Martinelli’s goal with a sublime Cruyff turn and the vision to spot the winger in the first half.
      He then scored a goal from nothing to seal victory for The Gunners.
      He limped off clutching his hamstring, Arteta will be hoping it is nothing more than a tweak.
      Credit: Getty
      Credit: Reuters
      Midfielder offers cover all over the pitch
      Declan Rice showed his value to Arsenal with his performance this evening, with an engine that just keeps on going.
      The midfielder was all over the pitch during the game, offering support to his team constantly.
      He looked at one stage that he was going to score one of the Champions League goal of the season contenders when he went on a lung bursting run from his own box.

      Gunners celebrate elusive away win
      The last time Arsenal won away from home in the Champions League was a 4-1 win back in 2016.
      The goals came from Alex Iwobi and a Lucas Perez hat-trick.
      You can see just much it meant to the squad to win in Seville this evening.
      Credit: Getty
      Credit: Getty
      FT: Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      Arsenal managed to hold on for a big three points.
      Should have been a more comfortable victory but the Sevilla goal really put the cat amongst the pigeons.
      They managed to dig deep, defend until the end and seal victory.

      FT: Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      That is a massive win for Arsenal on the road in Europe.
      Away victories are never easy in the Champions League and Arteta will be pleased to see his side seal one tonight.
      It could prove so vital in their plans to qualify from the group.
      FT: Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Arsenal have hung on by the skin of their teeth for the win.
      Mikel Arteta punches the air in celebration.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      90+6. It looks like Arsenal have all but won the game.
      We are in added time of added time now.
      Ocampos has a late chance but slices it well wide of the goal.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      90+4. Sevilla are just lacking that final pass in and around the box.
      They cannot unlock the Arsenal defence.
      An inswinging cross comes on Raya gets it all wrong and almost punches it into his own net.
      Luckily it just goes over the bar.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      90+2. Arsenal seem to have given up on attacking now.
      They are happy to just defend the lead they already have.
      Raya has had a little more to do but they have managed to defend his goal in the main.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      90. It is all Sevilla now.
      Arsenal are camped out in and around their own penalty area.
      The hosts are struggling to find a away through the wall of green.
      We are going to have six additional minutes here.
      Credit: Reuters
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      88. We are into the dying embers of the game now.
      Arteta looks ready to bring on more defensive cover.
      They cannot afford to drop two points so late on in this game.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      86. Sevilla are continuing to knock on the door.
      They would take a draw right now.
      Arsenal are struggling to get the ball clear all too often.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      84. The fans don’t like the blatant time wasting by Arsenal.
      As the corner is whipped in, a free kick is given to Sevilla.
      We may see a lot of added time if the referee agrees about the time wasting.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      82. This is a huge end to the game for Arsenal.
      They would love to get another goal to give them some breathing space.
      Trossard manages to force a corner for the visitors.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      80. Arteta is about to make the change with Jesus passing on the captain’s armband.
      Nketiah is joining the game for the closing stages.
      Trossard also comes on for Saka.
      Credit: PA
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      78. Gabriel Jesus is down clutching his hamstring.
      The home fans don’t appreciate it and offer some boos.
      Eddie Nketiah is readying himself to come on.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      76. Lamela goes to ground in the box after contact with Saliba.
      The referee is not interested and jogs over to show the former Spurs player a yellow card for diving.
      Hearts in mouths time for the travelling fans then.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      74. Sevilla are enjoying their best spell in the whole game now.
      Putting some dangerous balls into the box, asking questions of the Arsenal defensive line.
      The Gunners are going to have to dig deep if they want to come away from Spain with all three points.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      72. Tomiyasu is on the ground claiming he was stood on.
      Arsenal seem to be readying some subs.
      Havertz comes on for Odegaard.
      The worst German export since the V1 rocket is joining the game.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      70. It is a great driving run from the edge of his own box to the Sevilla penalty area from Declan Rice.
      He lays the ball off to Saka who rather predictably comes inside onto his left foot and looks to shoot from distance.
      There were a lot of bodies between him and goal and it is easily blocked.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      68. Mariano is shown a yellow card for getting up in the referee’s face.
      Jorginho is then booked for a high foot.
      This is a high octane game we have on our hands now.
      Credit: Getty
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      66. That was a definite warning for Arsenal if they needed one.
      Sevilla are starting to grow in confidence.
      This time Ocampos tries an overhead kick which is not troubling Raya in The Gunners’ goal.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      64. Well the final score in this game is anybody’s guess.
      Arsenal seem rattled defensively by that goal.
      But Sevilla look nervy whenever The Gunners get into the final third.
      Mariano takes the ball on his chest and shoots, with the ball rattling back off the crossbar.
      He is adjudged to have handled it as he controlled it though.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      62. This is becoming like a basketball game now.
      When either side attacks, they look like scoring.
      Saka is fouled in the corner, winning a free kick and the chance for the visitors to put a cross into the box.
      Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal
      60. As good as his performance has been in the final third, Gabriel Jesus lets his man go on the corner as he runs to meet the cross.
      His towering header gives Raya no chance in the Arsenal goal.
      The ground erupts as they give themselves a glimmer of hope. More

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      Man Utd 1 Copenhagen 0 LIVE RESULT: Onana’s stoppage time heroics and Maguire’s header fire United to epic win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Copenhagen in dramatic style on a special night at Old Trafford.Harry Maguire leapt up high before nodding the Red Devils ahead deep into the second half.
      And Andre Onana saved a stoppage time penalty to secure all three points for the Red Devils.

      RESULT: Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Live stream: Discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 2
      Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; Amrabat, Fernandes, McTominay; Antony, Hojlund, Rashford
      Copenhagen XI: Grabara; Ankersen, Vavro, Diks, Jelert; Lerager, Falk, Goncalves; Achouri, Claesson, Elyounoussi

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      That’s all from Manchester
      Manchester United picked up their first Champions League victory of the season after a dramatic 1-0 win against Copenhagen at Old Trafford.
      And it was two of United’s most heavily criticised players who sealed the three points.
      It all started with Harry Maguire, who beat Kamil Grabara with a clinical header after 72 minutes following a stunning cross by his captain Bruno Fernandes down the right.
      But the Red Devils came close to another disappointing result as Scott McTominay carelessly fouled Mohamed Elyounoussi inside the area in the fourth and final minute of stoppage time.
      However, it was Andre Onana’s turn to silence his own critics as he bailed the Manchester giants out by denying Jordan Larsson’s spot-kick with a stunning save using his right arm.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
      Credit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag reaction
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised Andre Onana and Christian Eriksen.
      It’s incredible, a great night, especially in the dying seconds. A brilliant save from Andre slowly we have found our form in the season, it is a step up.
      A few weeks ago we got out of rhythm with setbacks but now we stayed calm, the win was justified.
      Copenhagen is well organised so you have to break them and find the right moments.
      Christian Eriksen is composed and makes the right passes. I am sure when we get a consistent back four, it will give us a foundation to play off.Erik ten HagTNT Sports
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      Andre Onana reacts
      Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana saved his team’s blushes with a stunning penalty save in the final moment of the match.
      However, Onana insists he was only “doing his job” against Copenhagen.
      I was doing my job, you know?
      I’m happy with the victory, we did a good game, we have to continue like that.Andre Onana TNT Sports
      Credit: AP
      Harry Maguire speaks
      Manchester United ace Harry Maguire put together a stunning performance and scored the winner.
      But Maguire praised Andre Onana’s late penalty save and dedicated the win to Sir Bobby Charlton.
      Incredible. The first half was really poor, the second was a lot better, an important win and this man [Andre Onana] stepped up and made a massive save.
      It was one of those nights, it was just meant to be. A win dedicated to Sir Bobby.
      It’s been a tough, tough week. We’re going to miss him, and we’re really proud to get the win for him.Harry Maguire TNT Sports
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd player ratings

      Andre Onana – 8
      Diogo Dalot – 7
      Raphael Varane – 7
      Harry Maguire – 8 (MOTM)
      Sergio Reguilon – 6
      Sofyan Amrabat – 6
      Scott McTominay – 6
      Antony – 5
      Bruno Fernandes – 7
      Marcus Rashford – 6
      Rasmus Hojlund – 7

      Subs:

      Christian Eriksen – 7
      Alejandro Garnacho – 6
      Victor Lindelof – 7
      Anthony Martial – N/A

      Credit: Getty
      Updated Champions League table
      Manchester United moved up to third place of Group A after their 1-0 victory over Copenhagen.
      United are now one point behind second-placed Galatasaray after their 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich.
      Copenhagen are bottom of the table with only one point after their draw with Galata.
      More below:

      Man Utd vs Copenhagen stats
      Manchester United and Copenhagen shared the spoils in terms of possession.
      United registered a total of 15 shots, five of which were on target at Old Trafford.
      The Danish champions, on the other hand, produced 16 shots but only four of them were on target.
      More below:

      FT: Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Manchester United picked up their first Champions League win of the season after a dramatic victory against Copenhagen at Old Trafford.
      And it was two of United’s most heavily scrutinised players who sealed the three points.
      It all started with Harry Maguire, who beat Kamil Grabara with a clinical header on 72 minutes after a stunning cross by his captain Bruno Fernandes down the right.
      But the Red Devils came close to another disappointing result as Scott McTominay fouled Mohamed Elyounoussi inside the area in the fourth and final minute of stoppage time.
      However, it was Andre Onana’s turn to silence his own critics as he denied Jordan Larsson’s spot-kick with a stunning save using his right arm.
      Credit: Getty
      FT: Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Peep!
      That’s full-time in Manchester!!!
      90+6 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Onana saves!!!
      Terrible shot by Larsson but Onana makes a stunnign saves as he denies the forward with his right hand as he fell to his left!
      What a moment for the goalkeeper, who received some horrifici criticism ever since his arrival from the summer!
      90+5 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Penalty for Copenhagen!
      What was McTominay thinking?!
      Hojlund’s brother switches the ball to Elyounoussi who set for a header from close range.
      McTominay then catches the ex-Southampton star in the face with his boot.
      The referee consults VAR and sticks with his original decision.
      Larsson against Onana now!
      90+1 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Substitution
      A late change from Copenhagen boss Neestrup as he introduces Rasmus Hojlund’s brother Oskar for the final few minutes.
      The brothers won’t face off as Rasmus is on the bench, and he’s smiling from ear to ear.
      90 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Four more minutes of added time to go at Old Trafford.
      Man Utd are absolutely comfortable.
      88 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Copenhagen put together a good performance but are running out of ideas as we approach full-time.
      Man Utd are close to a very important victory and a very important performance by Maguire.
      85 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Substitution
      Man Utd boss Ten Hag makes another change as Martial takes Hojlund’s place.
      Rashford appeared to receive some boos when the fouth official wrongly pointed him as the player being replaced.
      84 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Substition
      Another change by Copenhagen boss Neestrup who introduces Larsson and takes Diogo out.
      82 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Chance
      Man Utd captain Fernandes freaks down the right and tries a shot that Ankersen blocks with a stunning tackle.
      80 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Yellow card
      We have the first booking of the match and it goes to Man Utd captain Fernandes after he fouled Elyounoussi.
      80 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Copenhagen boss Neestrup made his first changes of the match three minutes ago.
      Oskarsson replaced Claesson and Sorensen took Jelert’s place.
      Apologies for the delay.
      78 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      What a chance!
      How did Man Utd miss that?!
      United break on the counter with Hojlund who almost loses possession but McTominay picks the ball up and finds Garnacho on the left.
      The winger tries a shot that Grabara saves but McTominay gets to the ball again and tries a shot that just misses the left post.
      75 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Anyone can hear that cry from Maguire, who has been solid defensively as well.
      A stunning finish from the former Man Utd captain, who breaks the deadlock on the same night the club’s greatest skipper is being honoured!
      Credit: EPA
      72 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      What a finish, what a moment for Maguire!
      After months and months of harsh scrutiny, after falling down the pecking order as Ten Hag’s SIXTH centre-back he could be the one leading Man Utd to their first Champions League win of the season!
      Fernandes delivers a pinpoint cross from the right and finds the England international who beats Grabara with a clinical header!

      72 Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen
      Goal!
      Maguire opens the scoring for Man Utd!!!
      70 Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
      Man Utd have missed some major chances and should have been ahead by now.
      Eriksen has made United a lot more dangerous after his introduction.
      Copenhagen will need to make some changes of their own soon.
      67 Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
      What a chance!
      How are Man Utd not ahead?!
      Fernandes releases Garnacho from the right with a fabulous ball.
      The winger moves it forward and finds himself in front of Grabara.
      However, the Argentina international gets a heavy touch just before he could finish and the Copenhagen keeper gets to ball first. More

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      Bill Kenwright death updates — Everton chairman dies at 78 as football world pays tribute to Goodison Park legend

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      EVERTON chairman Bill Kenwright has died aged 78, the club has confirmed.Toffees chairman and West End theatre producer Bill passed away “peacefully” on Monday night.
      It comes after the Merseyside club recently revealed he was forced to undergo emergency surgery in August to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver.
      Kenwright has been at the helm of the Goodison Park ship since 2004 – but was the target of protests against the board earlier this year alongside owner Farhad Moshiri and chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale.
      He was also one of the UK’s most successful theatre producers and was behind the long-running hit Blood Brothers and the record-breaking UK tour of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
      Read our Bill Kenwright blog below for the latest updates…
      Fans pay tribute
      Football fans across the UK have paid tribute to the Everton chairman today.
      Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter one supporter said: “RIP Bill. Condolences to his family and friends. We’ve lost a good one.”
      A second added: “We stand with you in this hard times, our condolences to the family and the club.”
      Everton release statement
      Everton have released a club statement following the tragic news of Bill Kenwright’s passing.
      The club said: “Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
      “Everton’s longest serving chairman for more than a century, Bill Kenwright led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
      “A lifelong Evertonian, he became a board member on October 23, 1989, and then on Boxing Day 1999 his True Blue Holdings consortium acquired the Club. Initially vice-chairman, he succeeded his close friend Sir Philip Carter as Chair in 2004.
      “In his 19 seasons as Chairman, the Club secured 12 top eight finishes, including a top four finish in 2005, a run to the 2009 FA Cup final and European qualification on 6 separate occasions.
      “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Everton are with his partner Jenny Seagrove, his daughter Lucy Kenwright, grandchildren and everybody who knew and loved him.”
      Everton chief Bill Kenwright has died aged 78
      The Everton chief Bill Kenwright has died aged 78, just weeks after the club announced he had undergone emergency surgery earlier this year.
      Kenwright had been at the helm of the Goodison Park ship since 2004.
      Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.— Everton (@Everton) October 24, 2023 More

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      Galatasaray vs Bayern Munich LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as German giants look to continue unbeaten start to group stage

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      BAYERN MUNICH will travel to Turkish champions Galatasaray on Tuesday night for a huge Champions League clash.The German giants currently sit top of Group A after an unbeaten start to the group stage.

      Kick off time: 5.45pm BST
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
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      Inter Milan vs RB Salzburg LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Italians host Austrian champions in Champions League clash

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      LAST season’s Champions League finalists Inter Milan will host RB Salzburg in a huge Group D clash at the San Siro.The Italian giants will be hoping to build on their 1-0 win against Benfica in their last outing.

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      Union Berlin vs Napoli LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Italian champs face winless Germans in Champions League clash

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      ITALIAN champions Napoli will travel to Germany to face Union Berlin in a Champions League group stage clash.The hosts are yet to record a win after their opening two games in Group C, while the visitors will be hoping to get back to winning ways after their 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Matchday Two.

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      Benfica vs Real Sociedad LIVE SCORE: Champions League latest as Portuguese giants eye first win against top of group

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      PORTUGUESE champions Benfica will host Spanish side Real Sociedad in a tasty Champions League tie.Roger Schmidt’s side are yet to win in Europe’s elite competition this season – and they will need to overcome the unbeaten Spaniards on Tuesday night if they want to put an end to their winless streak.

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      Lens vs PSV LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as Dutch giants travel to France for huge tie

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      LENS will host Dutch giants PSV in a tasty Champions League clash as the French side look to build on their shock win against Arsenal last time out.Frank Haise’s side currently sit top of the Group B and are undefeated in Europe’s elite competition this season.

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