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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.
      Credit: Reuters
      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.
      Credit: Getty
      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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      Everton vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Toffees entertain Cottagers in Premier League opener

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      EVERTON will begin their Premier League campaign by hosting Fulham at Goodison Park.The Toffees narrowly avoided relegation last season after securing survival on the final day.
      Sean Dyche’s side will take on a Fulham team that will be hoping to continue from where they left off last season.

      Date: Saturday, August 12
      Kick off time: 3pm BST
      TV channel/live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout
      Stadium: Goodison Park

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      Brighton vs Luton Town LIVE SCORE: Latest as Hatters begin Premier League fairytale with trip to high-flying Seagulls

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      LUTON TOWN will begin their Premier League journey with a trip to Brighton.The Hatters had a fairytale ending to their Championship season with a play-off final win against Coventry clinching promotion to the top flight.
      Rob Edwards’ side have been tasked with a tricky customer in Brighton on the opening day.

      Date: Saturday, August 12
      Kick off time: 3pm BST
      TV channel/live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout
      Stadium: Amex Stadium

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      Bournemouth vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Hammers take to Premier League with new-look side

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      WEST HAM travel to Bournemouth to begin their Premier League campaign.The Hammers will have a new-look side on display as they look to re-build following the departure of Declan Rice.
      Elsewhere, Bournemouth have been active in the transfer window and will be aiming to establish their Premier League status this season.

      Date: Saturday, August 12
      Kick off time: 3pm BST
      TV channel/live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout
      Stadium: Vitality Stadium

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      Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Blades clash with Eagles on Premier League return

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      NEWLY promoted Sheffield United take on Crystal Palace on the opening day of the Premier League season.The Blades claimed promotion to the top flight after an impressive season in the Championship ending in automatic promotion.
      Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will be hoping to build on last season’s 11th-place finish with Roy Hodgson at the helm.

      Date: Saturday, August 12
      Kick off time: 3pm BST
      TV channel/live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout
      Stadium: Bramall Lane

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      Burnley 0 Man City 3 LIVE RESULT: Erling Haaland’s stunning double propels Guardiola’s Treble winners to opening day win

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      THE Premier League is back and Treble winners Manchester City have made no mistake on their return with an opening-day win against Burnley.Goal machine Erling Haaland picked up from where he left off last season and bagged Man City’s first two of the night at Turf Moor.
      Rodri added to the Norwegian’s brace to give Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners a three-goal advantage.

      Match result: Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Burnley team: Trafford, Roberts, O’Shea, Beyer, Al-Dakhil, Vitinho, Koleosho, Berge, Cullen, Amdouni, Foster
      Man City team: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Lewis, De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva, Alvarez, Foden, Haaland

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      That’s all from Burnley
      Manchester City beat Burnley 3-0 in their Premier League opener after another dominant display thanks to a brace by Erling Haaland.
      Haaland netted the first Prem goal of the season after just four minutes following a set-piece.
      Rodri headed the ball to the Clarets’ area from the left and the striker tapped it to the back of James Trafford’s net with ease.
      The Norway international doubled the visitors’ lead on 36 minutes when Kyle Walker delivered a low cross from the right and found Julian Alvarez who set his star team-mate up.
      Haaland then fired a curling left-footed effort that hit the crossbar before ending up behind Trafford’s net.
      But it wasn’t smooth sailing for Pep Guardiola’s side as Kevin De Bruyne hobbled off with another injury and was replaced by the debuting Matteo Kovacic, who was later joined by Josko Gvardiol in the second half.
      Guardiola and Haaland also had a bit of a spat at half-time and the former slapped a camera that caught the exchange.
      City tripled their lead with another set-piece as Phil Foden’s free-kick led to chaos in the Clarets’ defence and Rodri scored from close range on 75 minutes.
      Things got worse for Burnley as Anass Zaroury was sent off with a straight red card after a VAR check proved he caught Walker from behind with his studs.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
      Credit: Alamy
      Guardiola on De Bruyne injury
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hinted Kevin De Bruyne suffered the same hamstring injury he sustained in last season’s Champions League Final.
      Unfortunately he is injured again. He said to me it’s a problem in the same position as the Champions League.
      He recovered well but now we’ve lost him for a time. We have to reflect and talk to the doctors and the physios.
      He has to be relaxed, recover and come back. He was feeling really good.Pep GuardiolaSky Sports
      Credit: Rex
      Haaland on Pep spat
      Manchester City manager Erling Haaland opened up about his half-time exchange with manager Pep Guardiola.
      Haaland revealed he was upset after Bernardo Silva didn’t play him in and Guardiola disciplined him because of his reaction.
      It was because of the last action when Bernardo [Silva] didn’t play me in – he [Pep] was a bit mad at me.
      Everyone sees I’m developing my game. I try my best every day – it’s a pleasure to work with Pep, I don’t know if there is anyone better for a young player as I’m still young, don’t forget.
      I just have to enjoy the chaos around me and perform on the pitch.Erling HaalandSky Sports
      Credit: Reuters
      Another Haaland record
      Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland scored a brace against Burnley.
      Haaland became only the second player to net at least twice in a team’s opening game of a Premier League season in consecutive seasons.
      The star striker also did the same with a brace against West Ham last season.
      The only one else to achieve that is Chelsea legend Didier Drogba in the 2009-2010 season against Hull as well as the 2010-2011 campaign when he scored a hat-trick against West Brom.
      Credit: PA
      Updated Premier League table
      Manchester City are top of the Premier League table after winning their season opener.
      That is of course because no other team from the English top flight has played yet.
      Burnley are bottom of the table but that could soon change after the end of gameweek 1.
      More below:

      Burnley vs Man City stats
      Manchester City dominated 66 per cent of possession against Burnley.
      City registered 17 shots, but only eight were on target.
      The Clarets, on the other hand, only managed six shots, one of which was on target.
      More below:

      FT: Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Manchester City started the new season just like they finished the previous one – absolute dominance.
      City defeated Burnley with ease at Turf Moor following an impressive performance by Erling Haaland.
      Haaland scored the first Premier League goal of the season after just four minutes following a set-piece.
      Rodri headed the ball to the Clarets’ area from the left and the striker tapped it to the back of James Trafford’s net.
      The Norway international doubled the visitors’ lead in the 36th minute when Kyle Walker delivered a low cross from the right and found Julian Alvarez who set his star team-mate up.
      Haaland then fired a curling left-footed effort that hit the crossbar before ending up on Trafford’s net.
      But it wasn’t smooth sailing for Pep Guardiola’s side as Kevin De Bruyne hobbled off with an injury and was replaced by the debuting Matteo Kovacic, who was later joined by Josko Gvardiol in the second half.
      Guardiola and Haaland had a bit of a spat at half-time and the former slapped a camera that caught the exchange.
      City tripled their lead with another set-piece as Phil Foden’s free-kick led to chaos and Rodri scored from close range on 75 minutes.
      Things got worse for Burnley as Anass Zaroury was sent off with a straight red card after a VAR check proved he got Kyle Walker from behind with his studs.
      Credit: Getty
      HT: Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Burnley!!!
      90+7 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Burnley ace Benson is on the ground with an injury.
      He was dealing with a problem from the moment he entered the pitch.
      90+5 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Substitution
      Man City boss Guardiola makes a late change as McAtee replaces Walker.
      90+4 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Red card
      Referee checks on the VAR monitor and changes his decision.
      Zaroury is sent off as he caught Walker from behind with his studs.
      Burnley will finish the game with 10 players.
      90+2 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Yellow card
      Burnley ace Zaroury becomes the first player to be booked after a late and rough challenge on Walker.
      VAR checking for a red…
      90+1 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Substitution
      More changes from Burnley boss Kompany as Brownhill and the debuting Redmond come on for Berge and Foster respectively.
      90 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Six more minutes of added time to go.
      Football matches have become endless, haven’t they…?
      88 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Chance
      Man City star Foden tries a long-range shot from the right but sends it wide.
      86 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Chance!
      Man City break into a counter-attack and Alvarez tries a shot from a tight angle down the right but Trafford palms it away.
      Game paused as an intruder tried to enter the pitch as he ran towards Alvarez.
      Thankfully security got there in time and the home fans booed the pitch invader.
      85 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Burnley have released a statement confirming a fan from the home end hurled an object at Lewis in the first half.
      The perpetrator has been identified and the Clarets confirmed there will be penalties.
      82 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Chance
      Burnley ace Larsen gets a header from a corner-kick down the right but sends it wide.
      80 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Just 10 more minutes to go and Man City boss Guardiola shows he will focus on preserving the lead.
      All the changes the Spanish tactician made showed City will defend.
      79 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Substitution
      Man City boss Guardiola hands a debut to Gvardiol, who comes on for Lewis.
      The centre-back is joined by Laporte and Palmer, who replace Ake and Haaland – no hat-trick tonight.
      The striker exchanges a high-five with Guardiola showing they have no issues after that half-time spat.
      78 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Yellow card
      Man City boss Guardiola got booked for dissent before Rodri’s goal.
      75 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Surely Man City have sealed an opening day victory.
      Foden delivers a set-piece from the left and that causes havoc in Burnley’s defence.
      That sets Rodri up from close range as he beats Trafford with ease.

      75 Burnley 0-3 Man City
      Goal!
      Rodri makes it three!!!
      74 Burnley 0-2 Man City
      Substitution
      Another change for Burnley boss Kompany as Beyer has picked up an issue.
      The defender is replaced by Benson after the fourth official got the numbers wrong…
      72 Burnley 0-2 Man City
      Nice little moment as Haaland chases the ball before it goes out for a goal-kick.
      A ballboy got in the way outside the touchline and the star striker gave him a hug.
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