Live Blogs

ERIK TEN HAG’S future as Manchester United manager continues to be in serious doubt despite the Red Devil holding Aston Villa to a draw on Sunday afternoon.United have made a shocking start to the new season, winning just two of their opening seven Premier League games.The Red Devils are also winless in the Europa League after draws with FC Twente and Porto.United’s hierarchy will undergo crunch talks today amid growing uncertainty around Ten Hag’s position at the club.Should the Dutchman lose his job, the likes of Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Graham Potter have been linked with the post.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKeep up to date with the latest from Old Trafford below…Great ScottJust weeks after leaving Man Utd, Scott McTominay is already the talk of Italy.The ex-Utd midfielder has made a superb start to life with Napoli.So much so, he’s even being compared to Diego Maradona in the Italian press.Football agent Christian Bosco has now gone even further with his assessment of the Scotland international.Discussing McTominay, Bosco told Canale 8: “You can be a winner even if you have different DNA. This Napoli is a cynical Napoli.”McTominay will still have to prove himself in Italy, but he is potentially one of the best midfielders in Napoli’s history.”Copy linkCopiedDepay on the move? Ex-United star Memphis Depay is at risk of having his Corinthians contract RIPPED UP just one month after joining the club.The winger joined the Brazilian outfit in September, having left Atletico Madrid in the summer.Depay, 30, signed a two-year contract with Corinthians but could see his time at the club come to an end 23 months early.He could leave the club and become a free agent due to doubts over his salary.This is down to his pay coming from one of Corinthian’s sponsors, a betting company called Esportes da Sorte.It has been reported that the company has been denied a state license, which would make their funding uncertain.Copy linkCopiedTen Hag suffers another blowMan Utd have been hit by injury crises often during Ten Hag’s tenure, and that is no different this season.Harry Maguire is the latest to be struck down and the defender could be out for four weeks.Maguire said: “Frustrated to pick up an injury at the weekend. Will be a few weeks on the sideline for me, but I’ll come back stronger.”Copy linkCopiedSchmeichel weighs in on Ten HagPeter Schmeichel has urged Manchester United to ‘stick with’ under-fire manager Erik ten Hag but insists Thomas Tuchel ‘fits the bill’ as a possible replacement.Schmeichel said on the Seaman Says podcast with Betway: “I like Thomas Tuchel, I really I like him. “Being around the Champions League, talking to him and interviewing him, listening to him talk to his players in the technical area, he just looks like someone who would be a good manager for Manchester United.”I don’t think he got his way at Chelsea and I know for sure he didn’t get his way at Bayern Munich. I just think he’s got such a great aura around him that he fits the bill for United.”But, Erik ten Hag is still the manager and I will support him because I want the club to do well. I don’t want United to be the club that changes the manager all the time.”I hope they stick with Erik because we need consistency now. Let him have a fair go at this.”He’s been hampered by a lot of things over the last two years, now he’s got his own players, let him show us what the plan is and what he can do with the football club. If that doesn’t work then maybe then we talk about a change.”Copy linkCopiedRooney shows Ten Hag supportMan Utd legend has shared his belief in Ten Hag, praising his trophy record.He said of the under fire Red Devils boss: “Well that’s obviously down to the owners of the football club to look at that. I’m sure Erik Ten Hag is a fantastic manager.”He’s won trophies wherever he’s been and won trophies at Manchester United as well. So yes, he’s going through a difficult period and I think he’d probably say that himself.”But you hope he can turn it around because too often managers lose their jobs and then it’s another rebuild with a different manager.”Copy linkCopiedCarragher shares Ten Hag verdictSky Sports pundit believes Ten Hag could be lucky to survive until the next international break next month.He told Sky Sports: “Probably find it tough to come out to the next international break.”Maybe he still is the manager. Listen, if the results turn, of course he will.”But with Man United, it’s not just about results actually. For a long time, it’s actually been about performances. A lot of the time, when they get results, it feels a bit fortunate in some ways.”Copy linkCopiedKeane speaks highly of TuchelRoy Keane has previously described Thomas Tuchel as a ‘top-quality manager’ as Manchester United line up the former Chelsea boss as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag.He said in 2022: “There has obviously been loads of uncertainty over the club the last few months, that has been sorted out now obviously with the new ownership coming in.”I’m pretty sure again he (Tuchel) will be able to bring some players in. He is a top-quality manager, he has dealt with a lot of issues over the last few months.”Ultimately it was a disappointing end to the season for them. But he is a top-quality manager.”Copy linkCopiedOne candidate ruled outFabrizio Romano says Manchester United have no chance of replacing Erik ten Hag with Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi in the middle of the season, as the Italian tactician remains focused on his job in Serie A.He said: “We had reports on Simone Inzaghi but, guys, Inzaghi never had any concrete conversations with Man United, and there is never going to be any chance of Inzaghi leaving Inter during the season to sign for any other club, even for a top club like Manchester United.“Inzagi is not leaving Inter during the season, forget about that.“So all the stories about Inzaghi going to Man United now are completely out of context and completely impossible. Then, in the future, we will see.“But as of today, no contacts for Inzaghi to Man United now and full focus for Inzaghi on Inter.”Copy linkCopiedLatest betting oddsIf Ten Hag is sacked Man Utd have a number of candidates in mind to replace him.Here are the favourites to replace the Dutchman, according to BetMGM.Thomas Tuchel – 2/1Ruud van Nistelrooy – 2/1Gareth Southgate – 3/1Graham Potter – 8/1Michael Carrick – 10/1Kieran McKenna – 11/1Copy linkCopiedMoyes gives Ten Hag backingDavid Moyes has left Manchester United fans baffled after giving his thoughts on Erik ten Hag.That is because Moyes thinks that Ten Hag has been “brilliant” since arriving in Manchester.He told the BBC: “I think he’s doing a brilliant job.”I think he’s shown brilliant resilience in the situation that he’s in and I think he should be credited for how well he’s conducted himself.”As far as I know, I don’t see him ducking any questions or any media interviews that you people [the media] put forward to him.”I think you have to give him great credit for that, but it’s a job that is going to attract immense pressure, with people talking, so I have to say that I think he’s doing a brilliant job.”Copy linkCopiedTen Hag confident he’ll stayErik ten Hag has whisked himself off on holiday believing he will not be axed as Man Utd boss.It’s understood Ten Hag spoke with United’s top brass in the wake of the draw against Aston Villa, and has no fear they will sack him during the international break.He has now taken a holiday with the bulk of United’s players away on international duty.Copy linkCopied’Ten Hag not to blame’Erik ten Hag is not solely to blame for Manchester United’s current crisis – according to their former striker Andy Cole.Cole told Betfred: “Whatever the people in charge decide to do, it will be done with the best interests of the club in mind. “However you look at it, for an individual to win two cup competitions in their first two seasons at Manchester United, that’s not lucky. You can’t be lucky two seasons on the bounce.“The club will do whatever they decide to do, but if you look at the bigger picture, you can’t just blame the manager. The manager picks the players, but the players are the ones that have to go out there and win football matches. That’s the way it is.”Copy linkCopiedDoc to hit Old Trafford?Man Utd have been swamped with offers to make a behind-the-scenes documentary of the club’s planned revival under new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, writes Matt Hughes.SunSport has learned that several production companies have made approaches on behalf of streaming giants Netflix, Amazon and Disney+.United have yet to enter serious negotiations, though, with their priority is improving performances on the pitch following another difficult start to the season.Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle have all made documentaries with Amazon in recent years.Meanwhile, Liverpool are in the process of selling a series on Jurgen Klopp’s final six months at Anfield.Copy linkCopiedTV chef has his sayIcon Ainsley Harriott was asked to compare Man Utd to a food and he came up with: Scrambled eggs.Harriott explained: “I think it would be overcooked scrambled eggs.”A bit too heavy, not moving. It needs to be…remade.”Copy linkCopiedUnited bosses will be “measured”Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford will be measured in their approach to Ten Hag’s future during discussions with Omar Berrada and Dan Ashworth, according to Sky Sports.Co-chairman Joel Glazer, chief operating officer Collette Roche and chief financial officer Roger Bell will also be present at the meeting.Technical director Jason Wilcox will also be there and he could have a big say in what happens to Ten Hag as he works closest with the United boss.The United hierarchy will assess the shortcomings and the reason behind Ten Hag’s failings – whether tactical or psychological.Copy linkCopiedTen Hag situation affecting squadThe scrutiny on Ten Hag is affecting the Man Utd squad, according to defender Jonny Evans.He said: “It does affect the players. It’s on our minds too. I think the more experience I’ve got in my career I’ve made sure I do everything to be ready and give everything I can to the team.“That was the important thing to show the spirit in the team. Everyone competed as much as they could. That’s a pleasing thing to see.”Copy linkCopiedCarragher has “sympathy” for Ten HagSky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has expressed sympathy for Erik ten Hag over the way he was treated in the summer.He said: “I have sympathy for him, I think he’s been left to hang out to dry on the back of what happened over the summer with the ownership speaking to other managers.“I feel for him. No manager or anyone in employment would want his bosses publicly speaking to lots of different people within the game. It’s going to be tough for him to see out the season.”Copy linkCopiedThe cost of firing Ten HagSacking Ten Hag could cost Man Utd more than they paid out to the likes of Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.It would have cost the club £10million to get rid of Ten Hag in the summer, but his compensation package would now be worth around £15m after he penned a contract extension.Copy linkCopiedSupercomputer predicts Man Utd to have worst-ever finishManchester United have been tipped for their worst-ever Premier League finish by a supercomputer.The Red Devils have endured their worst start to the season after picking up just eight points from their opening seven games.They have broken the record they set only last year, and are 14th in the table following a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure with United appearing to have got even worse after recording their worst-ever Prem finish last season.They finished eighth in the previous campaign with 60 points, yet look unlikely to even manage that this time around.A supercomputer run by Grosvenor Sport predicts United will be even worst this term and will end up ninth on just 55 points, behind the likes of Brentford.They are expected to lose an astonishing 15 games, managing just one win more to leave them a staggering 19 points off the top four.A predicted final goal difference of zero also reveals what a dire season United could be in for.Copy linkCopiedFlying DutchmanERIK TEN HAG has jetted off on holiday — as he is confident Manchester United will not sack him during the international break, writes Martin Blackburn.United are off to their worst start in 35 YEARS under the Dutchman, with just eight points from seven games to leave them 14th in the table.His future is certain to be discussed at the next meeting of United executives — including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe — in London.But it is understood Ten Hag spoke to Old Trafford’s top brass following Sunday’s goalless draw at Aston Villa and did not get the impression he was facing the chop.Copy linkCopiedICYMI – ‘Tuchel would be perfect’BetMGM ambassador and renowned TV presenter Laura Woods believes Thomas Tuchel is the ideal replacement for Erik ten Hag should Manchester United choose to sack the Dutch coach.Woods said: “I don’t like calling for a manager’s head as we really don’t know what is going on behind the scenes at Old Trafford, but, if they did decide to move on from Ten Hag, then get Thomas Tuchel back in the Premier League!“It’s been too long. I love him as a coach and a character and I think he’d be perfect for Manchester United. “He’s a bit of a maverick and, although his appointment might not last more than a couple of seasons, I bet he’d get them closer to winning something than they currently are.”Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedICYMI – Ruud on ‘standby’Ruud van Nistelrooy is “on standby” to take over from Erik ten Hag as Man Utd caretaker boss, according to reports.The Dutchman, 48, joined Ten Hag’s coaching staff in the summer.According to The Guardian, Ten Hag’s fate will be decided at a routine board meeting in London later today.They add that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox will be present at the crucial meeting.Should they decide to sack Ten Hag, it’s claimed that Van Nistelrooy would be the prime candidate to take over as caretaker.Copy linkCopiedICYMI – United chiefs at OTManchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was spotted heading into Old Trafford with chairman Joel Glazer on Monday amid speculation over the future of manager Erik ten Hag.The Red Devils played out a goalless draw at Aston Villa on Sunday in their final match before a two-week international break – with Ratcliffe and other Man Utd bosses watching on from the stands.He is set for showdown talks with club chiefs, including co-chairman Glazer, in London later today.SunSport understands their trip today is for various meetings, with Glazer attending one with the Fans’ Advisory Board.Copy linkCopiedMore on Mainoo injuryKobbie Mainoo Ezri Konsa and Morgan Gibbs-White have all withdrawn from England’s upcoming Uefa Nations League squad.The Three Lions host Greece at Wembley on Thursday, before heading to Finland on Sunday, in Lee Carsley’s second round of fixtures.The trio drop out after sustaining injuries for their respective clubs over the weekend in what is a triple injury blow for Carsley’s new-look side.Konsa, 26, suffered a hamstring injury and left the pitch just 12 minutes into Villa’s goalless draw with Manchester United.And Gibbs-White, 24, was removed after 76 minutes of Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea.But Mainoo played 85 minutes at Old Trafford on Sunday before he was replaced by Casemiro.It comes as a further blow for under-fire boss Erik ten Hag who also lost the services of Harry Maguire, who left Villa Park in a plastic boot.Maguire was dropped from Carsley’s squad after featuring in September and Mainoo has been carrying a knock for some time.Copy linkCopiedNoussair Mazraoui latestAmid the speculation surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future, there has been an update on Noussair Mazraoui’s status.The full-back, 26, was withdrawn at half-time during Man Utd’s 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday.After the game, Ten Hag admitted that’d be been forced to take the Moroccan off, and that there would be a further diagnosis on Monday.Following that diagnosis, Mazraoui has now withdrawn from the Morocco squad.He had been due to join up with his country for matches against the Central African Republic.United will now be sweating on Mazraoui’s fitness for their clash with Brentford after the international break.Copy linkCopied More

ERIK TEN HAG’S future as Manchester United manager continues to be in serious doubt despite the Red Devil holding Aston Villa to a draw on Sunday afternoon.United have made a shocking start to the new season, winning just two of their opening seven Premier League games.The Red Devils are also winless in the Europa League after draws with FC Twente and Porto.United’s hierarchy are reportedly scheduled to meet up 48 hours after today’s match at Villa Park amid growing uncertainty around Ten Hag’s position at the club.Should the Dutchman lose his job, the likes of Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Graham Potter have been linked with the post.RESULT: Aston Villa 0-0 Man UtdTV channel/live stream: Sky Sports Main Event/NOWAston Villa team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne, Philogene, Barkley, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers, WatkinsMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Fernandes, Hojlund, Rashford, Eriksen, Garnacho, Dalot, Evans, MainooFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Villa Park with our live blog below…Maguire injury updateHarry Maguire was spotted leaving Villa Park wearing a protective boot.It appears the centre back has suffered a serious injury in today’s game.United have yet to confirm the severity of Maguire’s injury.He had to be taken off at half-time in the game against Aston Villa.Copy linkCopiedTen Hag reactsErik Ten Hag is confident he has the backing of the hierarchy at Old Trafford.We always speak. We speak every week.“We are all on board, together, on one page. We know what we are working to, it is a long-term project. We have to keep improving.“We proved in two very tough away games that this is a team. We showed our togetherness, our spirit, but also the belief and faith we have.”Erik Ten HagSky SportsCopy linkCopiedPrem low for Ten HagToday’s draw at Villa Park means Manchester United have just eight points to show from their opening seven Premier League games this season.It is the fewest that the Red Devils have mustered this stage of a league campaign since 1989-90 (7) when they finished 13th in the old First Division.Copy linkCopiedVery little x-citement on showThe combined expected goals total between Aston Villa and Manchester United in today’s game was just 0.94 – the lowest in a Premier League match so far this season.Indeed, the last game in the competition to see a lower combined total was Arsenal’s 1-0 home win against Manchester City in October 2023 (0.87).Copy linkCopiedGood Evans! United’s standout star speaksJonny Evans’ inclusion in the Manchester United line-up was a huge talking point before the game, but the 36-year-old put in an assured performance in defence to ensure a clean sheet – and earn himself the Man of the Match award.Speaking at full time, the veteran centre-back admitted that the display still wasn’t quite want United hoped for, but it was a major improvement on recent showings.It wasn’t perfect. We didn’t pass the ball as well as we would have liked to, but we’ve got a point against a very good side away from home. After conceding three in Europe, we were perhaps defensive-minded and hoped to catch them on the counter-attack which we nearly did at the end.Jonny EvansSky SportsCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Villa ParkIt’s now three Premier League games in a row without a goal for Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Aston Villa 0-0 Man UtdThank heavens for that.A really desperate game draws to a close, and it’s doubtful there would be a goal if they continued playing for another 90 minutes.Short on energy and excitement, lacking composure and creativity, there was close to zero attacking ability on show.The best it got was a Bruno Fernandes free-kick against the crossbar, while Marcus Rashford was lucky to escape a red card for two clumsy fouls in quick succession.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+7. Blow the whistle, referee. This has been dire.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+4. And now a huge opportunity for United!With Villa committing men upfield, the visitors break two-on-one with Garnacho in possession on the right.The Argentine just needs to weight his pass correctly to play in Fernandes, but his composure is really poor and he instead directs it straight at the single Villa defender.Awful.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+3. That was the chance!!A big, big moment comes and goes for Jaden Philogene, who gets on the end of a low delivery across the United penalty area that evades everyone else.With a huge target to aim at, the young winger fires his shot straight at Dalot, who had actually turned his back on the ball.The Portuguese player takes the congratulations of his teammates, but I’m not sure it was the best defending.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+2. Ironic cheers great the ref’s return to the pitch, and he comes complete with a new battery pack for his walkie-talkie.Meanwhile, Aston Villa have a free-kick wide on the left. Has either team been unsettled by the delay? Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90. The fourth official’s board goes up to state six minutes of stoppage time, but it’s going to be more because the referee is still having his equipment fiddled with.Meanwhile, the natives are getting restless.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd88. Referee Rob Jones heads over to the touchline to fix an issue with his communication equipment.It’s a disaster for everyone watching as the realisation creeps in that this game is going to go on much longer than is necessary.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd87. Lindelof, not content with putting two hands in the back of Duran, reacts slowly to the quickly taken free-kick by chopping down Rogers.The fifth Manchester United player to receive a caution.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd86. This game makes the new Joker movie look like a five-star thriller.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd85. A substitution apiece.Casemiro comes on for Kobbie Mainoo while Ian Maatsen replaces Lucas Digne.The Villa replacement gets in on the act immediately by overrunning the ball out of play for a United goalkick.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd83. Jonny Evans has been the best player on the pitch today.Hopefully Sir Jim is drawing up a new four-year contract as we speak.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd82. Zirkzee was only introduced in the 64th minute, but is moving about as though he took part in the Great Birmingham Run this morning.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd80. Another uneventful corner comes and goes.The highlight of that one was the referee having to step in to stop some shoving between Pau Torres and Jonny Evans.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd78. The excitement levels go up as soon as Duran gets on the ball.While the Villa Park crowd urge the substitute to shoot, he instead lays the ball wide into the path of Watkins.The England striker drives to the byline, and wins a corner when his low cross is turned behind by Lindelof.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd76. Digne’s reputation as a dead ball specialist is diminishing by the minute.His set-piece deliveries have been woeful today, and now he’s just curled a free-kick from a promising position 15 yards over the crossbar.Still, it was a never a foul by De Ligt on Watkins in the first place so justice has probably been done.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd74. There are half-hearted appeals for a handball from the Holte End as the ball thumps into the chest of Jonny Evans.Wishful thinking has very much become the order of the day.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd73. Diego Carlos will continue for now, but a concerned Unai Emery is keeping a close eye on proceedings on the touchline.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd72. On the stretch, Diego Carlos diverts an Alejandro Garnacho cross into the arms of Emiliano Martinez.But it’s not been a day for centre-backs, and the Brazilian – an early replacement for Ezri Konsa – lays out on the turf with a look of discomfort on his face.Will he be the latest player to limp out of action?Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd70. The lack of attacking quality in this game so far is summed up by Morgan Rogers spurning an otherwise excellent move by spooning a first time cross behind for a goalkick.Can either team find a way through in the final 20 minutes?Copy linkCopied More

BRIGHTON host Tottenham hoping to end their four-game winless run.The Seagulls had won their first two games of the season but have since drawn three successive games before last weekend’s 4-2 defeat at Chelsea.Tottenham endured a tougher start but will be hoping to make it three successive wins at the Amex.Kick off time: 4.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event / NowTVBrighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Webster, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; WelbeckTottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, WernerFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

CHELSEA have dropped points against ten-man Nottingham Forest in what turned out to be a fiesty thriller at Stamford Bridge.Chris Wood temporarily put the visitors ahead before Noni Madueke equalised eight minutes later.And the three points were there for the taking when James Ward-Prowse saw red for a bizarre handball, but Nuno Espirito Santos’ men held on.RESULT: Chelsea 1-1 ForestLive stream/TV: Not televised in the UKChelsea team: Sanchez, Cucurella, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, JacksonNottingham Forest team: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenković, Moreno, Yates, Anderson, Ward-Prowse, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, WoodFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Stamford Bridge with our live blog below…Match report by Andy DillonNONI MADUEKE saved Chelsea’s bacon as the Blues were held to a draw by 10-man Nottingham Forest.Chris Wood’s strike gave the visitors the lead at Stamford Bridge.And Chelsea appeared unable to break down Forest’s deep block.But Madueke stepped up to fire home and rescue a point for the hosts…Read the full match report here: Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratingsIt was far from what the Chelsea players and fans would’ve hoped for out on the pitch today, and SunSport’s Jack Figg has rated the players for you to take a look at. Noni Madueke took home the best rating, while a frustrated Chelsea star received the worst…You can view the player ratings here…Copy linkCopiedMan of the match Your SunSport man of the match today has got to go to Nottingham Forest keeper Matz Sels. The strike from Noni Madueke was a tough one to stop, but aside from that he was absolutely imperious in the net for Forest. Multiple saves to deny Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke and more rescued a point for his side, and he has been a large contributor in their impressive start to the season. Matz Sels took the SunSport Man of the Match award at Stamford BridgeCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedFull-time: Match StatsThis is how the statistics saw the game at full time, in what was an electrifying and entertaining game from start to finish. It was Chelsea who dominated the possession, but Forest who had more shots on target, with their counter attacking style proving tough for Chelsea to deal with once the Trees had the lead. The match stats after Chelsea were held to a draw by Nottingham ForestCopy linkCopiedFULL-TIME: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest FT. It’s full time here at Stamford Bridge, and the points are shared between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. There were chances galore, but two impressive goalkeeping performances, particularly Sels of Forest prevented more goals flying in. Not to be for Chelsea today, but it could’ve been worse for Maresca’s men…Chelsea’s Cole Palmer was left frustrated despite picking up an assist for Chelsea’s equaliserCredit: PACopy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+13. Forest’s free-kick is smashed by Murillo and deflected out for a corner. One last chance for Forest to get their big men in the box…Aina crosses, but Sanchez makes a HUGE save to deny Jota at the death who hit a glancing header on target. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+12. Forest are frustrating Chelsea here, as Moises Caicedo leaves a late challenge on Jota driving forwards. There are just moments left here for either side to find a winner, and Forest have a free kick here with their big men forwards. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+11. Robert Sanchez gives the ball away too easily and Forest have another chance, with a Neco Williams volley being saved by the Chelsea stopper. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+8. Chelsea are dominating the ball here as we head into the final five minutes of added time. Caicedo gives away a foul, which Forest will take their time over once more…Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+5. HUGE SAVE from Robert Sanchez and then by Matt Sels!It is end-to-end here right now! Forest get forward after a free-kick, and Neco Williams’ placed shot is saved excellently by Robert Sanchez and played out to Mudryk on the left-hand side. The Ukrainian bursts down the left and crosses perfectly for Christopher Nkunku, only for his header to be parried away by Matt Sels. There is a winner in this game if both teams keep going for it like this!Copy linkCopiedCHANCE! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+3. Huge chance for Joao Felix. Neto stands a cross up in the box for Felix, who rises brilliantly to meet it, only for it to be headed into the ground and wide of the post.Copy linkCopied13 ADDED MINUTES: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+1. A huge round of applause from the Chelsea fans as the fourth official holds up the board with 13 minutes added on. Copy linkCopiedFIGHT! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 89. It is bedlam at the Bridge here. It has been a feisty game throughout, but it’s all kicked off now. Chasing the ball down, Neco Williams shoves Marc Cucurella into Enzo Maresca and sends him absolutely flying. It all kicks off after that, with both sets of stars at each others necks.Copy linkCopiedPALMER TWICE DENIED! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 87. That is excellent goalkeeping by Matt Sels. Cole Palmer lashes a shot at Sels, which is palmed out only back to the Chelsea star who has a second bite of the cherry which is saved once more. So close for Chelsea, who can smell blood at the end here.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 84. A corner whipped in by Cole Palmer is given as a free-kick as Matt Sels is wiped out coming to collect it. Chelsea really need to start going for this if they want all three points. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 81. A host of changes here: Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix are on in place of Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez. For Forest Callum Hudson-Odoi is replaced and given a warm reception by the Chelsea fans. He’s replaced by Anthony Elanga, while Morato comes on for Chris Wood and Neco Williams for Alex Moreno. Copy linkCopiedRED CARD: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 77. WARD-PROWSE SEES RED. Chelsea look to be away on the counter here with Nicolas Jackson steaming through, before James Ward-Prowse slips and grabs the ball. The deliberate handball sees him get a second booking and he’s dismissed. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 74. There is a lengthy break in play here as Morgan Gibbs-White hobbles off the pitch with the Chelsea and Forest players left arguing with each other. Nicolas Jackson is among those fuming, and the Forest fans are chanting “He’s gonna cry in a minute” at the Chelsea striker. James Ward-Prowse stands over the set-piece, and Cole Palmer is booked…Danger.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 70. Forest come forward with pace here, and Morgan Gibbs-White finds enough space on the edge of the box to take a shot. Malo Gusto slides in really well to block it fairly, but Gibbs-White lands awkwardly and screams out in pain. Forest have a free-kick. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 68. Gusto plays a nice ball into the feet of Cole Palmer, who just knocks it onto Noni Madueke, who will have a go at Alex Moreno once again. He taps it past him, but the Spanish full-back does really well to knock it out for a corner to the Blues. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 65. Chelsea are really going for this now…Cucurella bursts down the left and crosses towards Nicolas Jackson, but the Senegalese striker can’t reach it and it’s blocked out for a corner. Copy linkCopiedCLOSE! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 63. It’s a big chance for Chelsea, as Nicolas Jackson does really well to nick the ball for his side. He looks to drive towards goal and get a shot off, but is knocked off balance by a Forest defender. He keeps possession and cuts it back to Jadon Sancho, who lays it off for Noni Madueke. Noni takes the shot once more, but this time it is blocked. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 60. Another chance falls at the feet of Noni Madueke after some great work down the left hand side by Jadon Sancho. The wingers combine as the latter rolls the ball across the box into the feet of Noni looking for a brace. It bobbles before reaching his foot and his effort sails over the bar, but it’s better from Chelsea in recent moments. Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 56. CHELSEA ARE LEVEL!Noni Madueke levels the scoring!After a good ball into the right-winger, he cuts inside on his left foot and his low driven shot finds the bottom right corner. Great finish! That has really lifted the home fans!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest 53. Chelsea are looking to bounce back from that early second half goal. but it is Forest who come forwards once more here…The ball is played into Anderson who is begging for the ball as he encroaches the box, before having his effort saved by Robert Sanchez. Copy linkCopied More

EVERTON host Newcastle United hoping to make it a second successive win after their poor start to the season.The Toffees had lost their first four games in a row but have now collected four points in two matches after a 1-1 draw with Leicester and a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace to ease pressure on Sean Dyche.Newcastle, who currently sit seventh, will be hoping to build on last week’s impressive draw with Man City.Kick off time: 5.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event / NowTVEverton XI: Pickford; Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Young; Doucoure, Mangala; Harrison, McNeil, Ndiaye; Calvert-LewinNewcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Burn, Schar, Hall; Joelinton; Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Gordon, BarnesFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

LEICESTER host Bournemouth in a huge Premier League clash at the King Power this afternoon.The Foxes are still searching for their first win of the season, while the Cherries go into the match after a 3-1 win over fierce rivals Southampton.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

ARSENAL have secured a huge win against Southampton to keep in touching distance of Premier League leaders Liverpool.Cameron Archer stunned the Gunners by firing the Saints ahead.But Kai Havertz scored a record-equalling goal to level the scoring before Gabriel Martinelli put the hosts in front.And Bukayo Saka’s late goal made sure of the points.RESULT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonTV channel/live stream: Not televised in the UK due to blackoutArsenal team: Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Sterling, JesusSouthampton team: Ramsdale, Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Manning, Downes, Aribo, Dibling, Fernandes, StewartFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…FT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonThe Saints gave a much better account of themselves today.Arsenal just had too much firepower for them over the course of the ninety minutes.Southampton dreamed of an upset here when they scored against the run of play but it was not to be.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a vital win for Arsenal before the international break.Mikel Arteta celebrates on the touchline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+8. Trossaard drives forward once again.He looks to play it into the path of Martinelli but sends him too wide.The Brazilian looks to cut it back from the byline but Ramsdale cuts it out with ease.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+6. Rice swings in another corner for the hosts.Gabriel rises to meet it at the back post but cannot get his effort on target.Arsenal have failed to make those corners count as they usually do today.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+4. This has been a very different test for Arsenal today.Much-fancied to get a convincing win, The Saints have made themselves difficult to break down.It is only when they opened up more, looking to get forward themselves, that The Gunners have had any joy.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+2. You feel any chance of getting something from this game has gone now for Southampton.It is more a case of damage limitation now.They have played well in the main and do not deserve a hammering with the final scoreline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90. The Emirates erupted as that shot hit the back of the net.Two-one is always a nervy scoreline as it only takes one moment of magic to take the win away from you.We are going to have nine added minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton88. Trossard drives forward through the heart of the defence.As a tackle comes in, the ball breaks kindly for Saka.He strokes the ball home to ensure all three points for Arsenal.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton86. The Gunners are looking a bit nervy at the back now.Southampton on the other hand, are looking like a completely different team.If they played like this more consistently, they would have a much better points return, that is for sure.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton86. Tomiyasu comes on for Partey.Arteta seemingly want to hold onto what they have now.Southampton are running out of time to get anything from this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton82. The Saints are asking real questions of the Arsenal defence.Sugawara plays a teasing ball across the six yard box but no one is there to tap home.Archer really needed to be gambling on that ball coming in more.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton80. Wow. What a huge chance for the visitors.As the corner comes in, Raya completely misses his punch.The ball strikes Harwood-Bellis and crashes against the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton78. Southampton have made this difficult for Arsenal this afternoon.Had they kept hold of their lead for longer, it would have made for a nervy end to the game for the hosts.Now they need to chase this game.Dibling tries a curling shot from outside the box but it deflects off a defender and strikes the outside of the post.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton76. Arsenal are happy to just retain possession and knock the ball around now.The Saints are having to send more players forward to create another glimpse of goal.Despite the scoreline, this game is still finely poised.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton74. Arsenal look a far bigger threat with Trossard and Martinelli on the pitch.They are making runs that create space for the likes of Saka.You feel The Gunners need another goal to make sure of the victory.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton72. As predicted Southampton have just struggled to maintain this compact defence for the entire game.No one was picking up Martinelli as he ghosted in to score at the back post.Southampton will need to venture forward more now if they are going to get anything from this game.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton70. It is amazing how long these reviews take.You would think it is pretty simple to draw a straight line on a computer monitor.Finally, they decide that Martinelli was onside.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton68. Saka plays a delightful ball into the back post.Martinelli arrives late to stroke home at the back post.VAR is reviewing a possible offside for the Brazilian.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton66. The Gunners are piling on the pressure now.Merino is penalised for a foul on Aribo as he tried to win the header.It gives the visitors a bit of breathing space to regroup now.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton64. Arsenal are brimming with confidence now.The movement off the ball is causing problems for Martin’s side.Partey strikes from outside of the box but it deflects wide of the goal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton62. This is a far more entertaining game now.However, as Southampton open up more in an attacking sense it gives The Gunners more space to work with.Rice tries a shot from distance but it goes well over the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton60. Arsenal look to shift it up a gear now.They stream forward once again and force a corner but the referee pulls it back for an offside in the build-up.Sterling and Jesus are replaced by Martinelli and Trossard.Jorginho comes off for Merino.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton58. Well that may be one of the shortest leads of the season.Saka plays the ball into the path of Havertz who shifts it onto his left foot and lets fly from outside the box.His effort strikes the inside of the post with Ramsdale well beaten.Copy linkCopied More

PREMIER LEAGUE champions Manchester City host high-flying Fulham and Pep’s side will be determined to get back to winning ways.City have dropped points in their last two Prem games – a frenetic 2-2 draw with Arsenal followed by a 1-1 encounter against Newcastle.While the Cottagers are on a two-game winning run after ironically beating Newcastle before picking up three points against Nottingham Forest.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Etihad with our live blog below… More