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      Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/Glimt LIVE RESULT: Hojlund fires Red Devils to victory in Europa League as Amorim claims first win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Bodo/Glimt 3-2 to secure back-to-back wins in the Europa League – but it wasn’t all plain sailing.Ruben Amorim received a warm welcome as he led the Red Devils out for the first time at Old Trafford.And he was once again greeted to a fast start after Alejandro Garnacho pounced on a defensive error from the visitors to make it 1-0 after just 48 seconds.But on 19 minutes, Hakon Evjen’s screamer stunned Old Trafford and got Bodo/Glimt on level terms.Things went from bad to worse for Man Utd after Philip Zinckernagel fired the visitors ahead just four minutes later.Just before half-time, Rasmus Hojlund’s superb finish made the tie 2-2 to spare the hosts’ blushes at the interval.Minutes into the second half, the Dane doubled his tally from close range, which turned out to be the match-winner as Amorim claimed his first win as Man Utd manager.Match result: Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtMan Utd team: Onana, Malacia, Martinez, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Antony, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mount, Garnacho, HojlundBodo/Glimt team: Haikin, Wembangomo, Gundersen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan, Evjen, Berg, Fet, Zinckernagel, Helmersen, HaugeFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Match reportBy SunSport’s Neil CustisRasmus Hojlund borrowed a scene from The Gladiator as he put Bodo Glimt to the sword.When the Danish striker equalised to make it 2-2 at halftime, he ran to the legions of fans in the East Stand, put his thumb up, and then turned it down, adding a cut-throat gesture.The signal replicated that from a Roman Emperor for an opponent to be finished off.Hojlund did just that when he added his second in the 50th minute as the invaders from Norway who had been so vocal at 2-1 up found their team slain by the end.‘Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?’, Hojlund might have cried to The Stretford End at the close of a thrilling contest.It was a much-needed night for Hojlund, who could easily have been hailed as ‘Maxuimus Misses’ during his time at Old Trafford.But on night’s like this you can see why Erik ten Hag bought him, and pleaded for patience.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd fixturesUnited’s next game is at home to Everton on Sunday in the Premier League.In this competition they face an away trip to Plzen in a fortnight as part of a ridiculously, hectic festive schedule.Everton (H) – Dec 1Arsenal (A) – Dec 4Nottm Forest (H) – Dec 7Plzen (A) – Dec 12Man City (A) – Dec 15Tottenham (A) Dec 19Bournemouth (H) – Dec 22Wolves (A) – Dec 26Newcastle (H) – Dec 30Copy linkCopiedHow we standA look at the Europa League table after tonight’s results.United in 12th spot, just a point outside the automatic qualifying spots.Tottenham a few places ahead – while Rangers are the highest ranked British side…Credit: UefaCopy linkCopiedAmorim reactsRuben Amorim admits there were good and bad moments in tonight’s victory.But he was full of praise for his side for the way they stuck at the game plan and reckons they deserved the win.He told TNT Sports, per BBC: “Of course, I see what what everybody sees, good moments, difficult moments.”There was some confusion in the end trying to hold the result, but the lads did a great job. They ran, they pressed, they tried to do the things we have worked on in the last three days and we won!”Half of the stadium doesn’t know me, I came from Portugal and I did nothing for this club. Yet the way they make me feel at home is special.”I will keep this to the end of my career.””Like a real ride. We started well, but then suffered two goals in two transitions. I like the way the players tried to play our game.”Sometimes we won the ball and have had problems in the past giving the ball away too much – the mindset is keeping the ball.”They are really trying and I think we deserved the win.”Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim interviewed following the UEFA Europa League, league stage match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday November 28, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.Copy linkCopiedCharacter shownRasmus Hojlund said it’s all about the three points and wants United’s games to be less exciting by killing teams off.He told TNT Sports: “It was a little bit of a bad start but we came back and showed character. “We want to make sure these games don’t get too exciting. But it’s all about the three points, innit?””He [Ruben Amorim] told me not to think too much about the guys behind me and just work on what I can see in front of me. We saw that with the first goal.”Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratingsSunsport’s Martin Blackburn was inside Old Trafford for tonight’s game.He runs the rule over tonight’s team and picks his star man.ANDRE ONANA – 6NOUSSAIR MAZROUAI – 7MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6  ANTONY – 5MANUEL UGARTE – 7BRUNO FERNANDES – 6TYRELL MALACIA – 5MASON MOUNT – 7ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7  RASMUS HOJLUND – 8*SUBSDALOT – 6RASHFORD – 5SHAW– 5AMAD – 5CASEMIRO – 5Read on to find out why they were rated as they were….Copy linkCopiedFull time numbersOver three times as many completed passes for United than their Norwegian opponents tonight.A cracking 20 shots at goal too for the hosts with just six on target.Three corners? That’s a low count here.Copy linkCopiedFull time view from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordThumbs up in the end – but for a while it was thumbs down. Match-winner Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to clinch the tie and unveiled his Gladiator style celebration – but the jury is still out. Norwegian champions elect Bodo Glimt turned the tie around to lead in the first half and that will be a worry for new boss Amorim. Even so it was a win in his first home game for the Portuguese.Copy linkCopiedStickyIt wasn’t pretty for much of the first half but in the end it was a rather comfortable second 45 minutes for Manchester United.That tweak at half time working wonders – maybe this manager is decent after all?Two goals for Rasmus Hojlund too, how much good will that do him?Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMERuben Amorim’s first win as Manchester United manager in his first taste of Old Trafford.Three goals and three points in the Europa League.Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtCopy linkCopied90+2 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtGREAT SAVE!It’s curled over the wall towards the top corner and Onana again gets across to keep it out well!Half-hearted appeals for a handball which are checked and cleared.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtUh oh…Casemiro gives away a free kick, just a yard outside the penalty area on the right of centre.What a chance this is for Bodo/Glimt to snatch a point.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtHogh rises highest inside the box and powers a header at goal.Onana at full stretch keeps it out superbly. But the Bodo/Glimt man was offside anyway.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtThree minutes added!Copy linkCopiedTaking the mickeySome spot from a cameraman to spot a MOUSE on the Old Trafford pitch while the game’s going on.Looks like Hojlund’s winning some stars for camp in this Bushtucker trial.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied87 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtA rare attack for the visitors, who manage to work their way into United’s half and up to the edge of the box.The shot comes in from 20 yards out but Casemiro’s frame gets in the way to block it before Hojlund wins a free kick.Copy linkCopied82 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtHe looks far more pleased at the minute, Amorim.But he knows the slender lead can disappear at any moment.As it stands, they’re dominating the ball and looking most likely to score next.Copy linkCopied80 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtGreat chance for Rashford to kill it off.Mazraoui curls a fantastic ball over the top of the Norwegian’s defence, sending Rashford clear down the right.He looks up for Garnacho in the middle but he can’t keep up, so he strikes low across goal, missing by a couple of feet in the end.Copy linkCopied76 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtWhat an incredible 30 seconds!Onana is well, well outside his area when he’s almost dispossessed and ends up on his backside.Bodo/Glimt just can’t get a shot away and United break at incredible speed.Diallo charges down the right and they’re 4v2 when he picks out Garnacho on the edge of the box. His curled attempt goes well, well over. Poor finish given the good opportunity to finish this one off.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordRasmus Hojlund launched a ‘Gladiator’ style celebration as he put his thumbs up and then down after his two goals. The Danish forward had certainly put Bodo Glimt to the sword – as the Norwegian’s dream of a historic night at Old Trafford was halted by goals either side of the break by Hojlund. He seems to be enjoying life under the new boss. Copy linkCopied66 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtBetter from Bodo/Glimt as the play completely opens up for them.A driving run through the middle comes to an end with a through-ball cut out by the retreating Garnacho putting in the hard yards.Jens Petter Hauge follows up with a shot at goal but Onana saves comfortably.Copy linkCopied66 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtMore United changes as Casemiro readies himself to come on.It looks like he’ll come on as the centre back here.OFF: De LigtON: CasemiroCopy linkCopied62 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtStop-start at the minute as the visitors go to their bench too.Bodo/Glimt haven’t really got going in an attacking sense in this second half.In truth, they haven’t actually made many passes in United’s half.Copy linkCopiedChangesJust as the clock ticks to the hour-mark, Amorim has opted to make a triple change.OFF: Mount, Antony & MartinezON: Diallo, Rashford & ShawCopy linkCopied53 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtNearly a fourth!Garnacho has ACRES of room as he’s sent clear down the left. He drives in towards goal, inside the defender and bends it towards the far corner but the keeper keeps it out.Hojlund can’t keep his feet for the rebound and a hat trick attempt goes begging.Copy linkCopied More

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      Gib vs Slim – Misfits Boxing 19 LIVE RESULT: Main event sets new RECORD, Salt Papi KNOCKS OUT King Kenny – updates

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      MISFITS BOXING’S Supercard has concluded – and AnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher ended in a new Misfits record as its longest-ever fight!And there were some thrilling finishes earlier on the stacked undercard, including the return of KSI’s younger brother, Deji, who stopped Dawood Savage, and Salt Papi KNOCKING OUT King Kenny.But HS Tikky Tokky did not fight, and instead was announced as the opponent for returning commentator Wade Plemons for a huge Misfits dust-up early next year.Main card start time: 4pm GMTMain event ring-walk time: 7.45pm GMT (approx)Live stream/TV: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Misfits Supercard with our live blog below…G.I.BThat’s championships across different influencer boxing realms now for Gib.Copy linkCopiedGib speaksGib has spoken in his changing room after the fight, claiming that the Slim fight was a lot EASIER than he had expected.The new Misfits middleweight champ said: “Slim is a great opponent, and I don’t want to sound disrespectful.”But the fight was a lot easier than I expected.”Copy linkCopiedGib vs Slim makes historyGib’s win over Slim broke a new record for Misfits Boxing.The fight was company’s first to go EIGHT rounds.Fair play to both of the stars.Copy linkCopiedSlim’s 0 goesSlim Albaher is no longer undefeated after his points loss to Gib in the main event of Misfits Boxing’s Qatar Supercard earlier tonight.But The Hitman will come back again.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKSI announces next fightWell, kind of.In the post-fight show following the big card, Misfits Boxing CEO KSI mentioned his next fight…and said it could be the winner of Tommy Fury and Darren Till!Fury and Till do battle in the next Misfits show on January 18.Copy linkCopiedHow the judges scored itGib could feel aggrieved at the one judge who scored it a draw.The other scored it wide in his favour.Who is up next for the Seven Figure Gibber?Copy linkCopiedMain events deliver in SaudiSalt Papi wins the punch of the night against King Kenny,The performance award goes to Gib with his victory over Slim.Those two fights were definitely worth waiting for.Now we wait to see if the two match up at the next event.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib becomes the new middleweight championMany thought that Slim had done enought but the judges did not.One saw it as a draw but the other two felt Gib dominated.It was a big win for Gib and he leaves the ring with the championship belt on.Credit: @MisfitsBoxingCopy linkCopiedAnEsonGib wins by majority decisionCopy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 8)It will be interesting to see how the judges score this.Gib needed another big round to stand a chance of getting the decision.This another tight round, difficult to call who won it.They both landed good punches but nothing that rocked either boxer.As the ball goes they both celebrate like they have won it.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 7)It is all about who has the most left in the tank now.Both fighters are feeling the punches with bruises to the face.Neither boxer is letting up but Gib is looking to keep the tempo high.Gib is throwing some big shots but not landing them.Slim is looking like he is tiring slightly.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 6)Slim is showing that he is able to take the shots in this fight.Gib is looking to keep the momentum going.Utilising the body shots still and trying the disguised head shot.Another close round.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 5)Another great round from Gib.He lands some big blows and asks some real questions of the chin of Slim.Towards the end of the round Slim lands some punches himself but they are also countered well.Tough one to call but Gib may have just edged this one.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 4)This was the best round for Gib in the whole fight.He starts coming inside and landing some good blows.One of which catches Slim on the chin and really rocks him.Towards the end of the round Gib turns up the heat and asks some serious questions of the champion.This fight is starting to boil over now.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 3)Gib seems to be struggling with attacking moves.He is staying mobile but when he comes inside he is not throwing anything that can hurt his opponent.Slim lands a couple of good hits in the round but in the latter stages Gib finally lands some good blows.Tough one to call this round.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 2)Gib comes into the fight a lot more here.His movement is preventing Slim from picking his shots.Body shots are the way forward for Gib although they do not seem to be rocking the champ.Towards the end of the round Slim lands a good hook which the challenge definitely felt.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 1)The pair did not even want to touch gloves before the fight.Slim starts on the front foot and takes it to Gib.A punch over the top from Slim really rocks Gib.He looks like he really felt that one.You would have to say that Slim took that round for sure.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherNow for the main event of the evening.Gib versus Slim.There is no love lost between this pair and both fighters want to get the knockdown here.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 3)King Kenny keeps stepping off to his right whenever it seemed a punch was about to come in.Salt Papi noticed this and as they were both on the inside he catches him with a well-timed left uppercut and catches him on the chin.King Kenny’s legs go from underneath him and he heads to the canvas.Despite trying to get up, he is like a new born foal and his legs are all over the shop.The referee decides he has had enough.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi wins by TKOCopy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 2)For the second time in the fight, King Kenny throws his opponent to the canvas.He seems to think this is WWE also here tonight.When Salt Papi comes inside with his big shots, Kenny just looks to duck underneath them and get under him.Nobody lands anything of note in that round, it ends with the referee warning them both at punching when holding their opponent.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 1)As ever, King Kenny makes a slow start to the fight.Salt Papi catches him with that big left hook of is.The body shot seemed to hurt Kenny and he replies with a big hit himself in anger.Salt Papi is constantly looking to come inside while King Kenny looks to use his long reach to keep him away.Tough one to call still after that first round.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King KennyIt is co-main event time now,This bout is scheduled for six rounds.With these two fighters, this one could be explosive.Copy linkCopiedKSI goading the crowd in the ringEver the man to steal the limelight, KSI is in the middle turning things into WWE.He tells the crowd that he is here to make an announcement about him being CEO of Misfits.Out to the ring comes Wade but the curveball is that he does not want to become CEO he wants to fight.All we need now is Vince McMahon to come into the ring.Copy linkCopiedDeji vs Dawood Savage Deji went to war in the third round as he sends Savage to the canvas with a great left hand.The Japanese boxer gets back up but as they are both trading punches Deji seems to catch him with a flying right.It is enough to send him to the canvas and the referee calls the fight.Copy linkCopied More

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      Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Nkunku and Mudryk fire Blues to fourth straight win in Conference League – updates

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      CHELSEA have beaten Heidenheim 2-0 to continue their perfect record in the Conference League.Early in the second half, Christopher Nkunku broke the deadlock with a superb finish.On 86 minutes, Mykhailo Mudryk slammed one right in the top right corner to make it 2-0 and secure a fourth straight win for Chelsea in Europe.The Blues’ win was clouded by Cesare Casadei receiving a red card for a second yellow with seconds remaining.Match result: Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaHeidenheim starting team: Muller, Siersleben, Mainka, Scienza, Wanner, Honsak, Traore, Kaufmann, Theuerkauf, Maloney, DorschChelsea starting team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Sancho, Nkunku, Mudryk, GuiuBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Voith-Arena with our live blog below…ReportChelsea’s second string maintained their 100 per cent record in the third tier of European competition – but not without a number of scares.Top scorer Christopher Nkunku claimed his seventh goal in the Europa Conference League and on another night might have had a hat-trick.But Heidenheim, who also went into the game with three wins from three, caused plenty of problems for the Blues.Blues goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made a string of saves, the best of them after Nkunku’s goal and before Mykhailo Mudryk sealed victory with less than five minutes to go.Copy linkCopiedFull time statsThe numbers behind the 90 minutes.Chelsea well in control of the ball but Heidenheim did have their chances – actually registering more efforts on target than Chelsea.The Blues with over double the completed passes.Copy linkCopiedFull time from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyAfter the flood of goals that overwhelmed Noah, a far more challenging night for Chelsea in the depths of southern Germany. Heidenheim will surely climb higher than the 15th place they currently occupy in the Bundesliga. And Cesare Casadei will probably not be heartbroken by his late red card because it means he misses the trip to freezing Kazahkstan next month.
      Copy linkCopiedFull time in HeidenheimHeidenheim were perhaps a touch unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet tonight.But a second string Chelsea side proved just too strong in the second half.Two assists on the night for Jadon Sancho who was heavily involved in both goals.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk the scorers and a decent away win in Europe.Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea win 2-0 at Heidenheim to guarantee European football after Christmas!Copy linkCopiedRED CARDCesare Casadei is shown a second yellow card with a few seconds to go.The youngster looks absolutely devastated with that as he trudges off. It takes the shine off what was a decent night for him too.Copy linkCopied90+4 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaChelsea win a corner and look quite happy to run the clock down as Joao Felix takes his time making it across.Copy linkCopiedFive minutes added onChelsea should have enough to see this one out from here.Smoke fills the air as yet more pyro is let off.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaTwo late Chelsea changes:OFF: Sancho & Dewsbury-HallON: George & Rak-SakyiCopy linkCopiedGOOOO – NO!Nearly a grandstand finish.Max Breunig finds the net for the home side once again.Max Breunig is offside when doing so once again.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILStunning finish from Mudryk and it’s game over in Germany.Again, Sancho is the architect. He works a really clever one-two with Dewsbury-Hall who has been bright all night.The pair work it well and Sancho darts into the box before laying it off to Mudryk on the edge of the box who smashes it into the top corner with a first time finish.Copy linkCopiedGame over now!Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaJorgensen and Veiga both booked in the space of 90 seconds.Veiga for a foul on halfway, Jorgensen for time-wasting.That shows where this game is at the minute.Copy linkCopiedGOOO – NO!The home fans just getting excited for a few seconds there when Max Breunig found the net with a header.But he’s roughly a mile offside and it’s quickly ruled out.Chelsea living dangerously here.Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaIt is game over – for Nkunku.He was hurt from that challenge and missed chance and signaled to the bench straight away.He makes his way to the sidelines but he’s going to be replaced. Hopefully nothing too serious.OFF: NkunkuON: ChukwuemekaCopy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaShould be game over!From the edge of their own box, Chelsea play three slick passes which completely cut open the German side and Nkunku is inside his own half but is clean through.His first touch is good as he bears down on goal. The defender gets back to put him off with a slight nudge in the back but he gets his shot away and Muller keeps it out.Copy linkCopied69 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaHeidenheim just haven’t managed to get Paul Wanner on the ball enough tonight.But he’s involved here, capitalising on more strange Chelsea defending to get a strike on goal which Jorgensen saves tremendously well.The home side on top at the minute chasing a famous equaliser.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyHeidenheim aren’t giving up, nor are their fans. Those flares just keep on coming in the home end, no matter how many times they are politely told it’s not allowed. Joao Felix has replaced Marc Guiu, Christopher Nkunku has gone up top and the game is in the balance. Fabulous double save by Filip Jorgensen keeps Chelsea ahead.Copy linkCopied62 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaNearly a stunning equaliser from Scienza – but what on earth were Chelsea doing at the back there.From a goal kick, Badiashile gives it to Jorgensen when the keeper’s not looking. So he has to scramble to try and clear it but it’s charged down.The ball looks to be headed for a Chelsea throw and Disasi kids on he’s going to get it but tries to be clever to let it run out.He’s then made to look a right mug when Kaufmann bursts his lungs to keep it in on the slide. It’s knocked to Scienza who has a go from 25 yards on the angle but dips and curls agonisingly wide.Copy linkCopiedSome statTen goals in his last 11 European games for Nkunku.Copy linkCopied56 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaGood work from Sancho once again.He beats his man with good footwork before a low cross into Guiu but good defending at the back sees the home side get bodies in the way to scramble it to safety.Copy linkCopiedToo goodChristopher Nkunku has to play more.In truth, his Chelsea career would probably be much different had he not been injured early into his Stamford Bridge life.He’s wasted as just a European player in this competition.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILSmashing wee goal or Chelsea and a customary European goal from Christopher Nkunku.Dewsbury-Hall feeds Sancho down the right side of the area.His pick-out for the late run of Nkunku looks to be a difficult one for the forward.But on the stretch, Nkunku brings it down with his left foot and into his path superbly before finishing coolly from close range into the top corner with his right foot.Terrific goal.Copy linkCopiedHe’s done it again!Copy linkCopied49 – Heidenheim 0-0 Chelsea’Come on Chelsea, come on Chelsea’ – the chant from the Chelsea supporters as the Blues enjoy a couple of minutes of good possession.Dewsbury-Hall almost slips a great through-ball for Guiu to be sent clean through but it’s a last-ditch interception from Scienza which cuts it out.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid LIVE RESULT: Reds STORM to fifth straight Champions League win as Villa are denied late winner

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      MATCHDAY FIVE of the Champions League has concluded after a thrilling round of fixtures.Liverpool stormed to a fifth straight win in Europe after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo helped the Reds to a monumental victory over Real Madrid.On the hour mark, Kylian Mbappe missed a chance to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot before Mohamed Salah also missed from 12 yards 10 minutes later.Elsewhere, Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers was denied his first Champions League goal after his last-gasp strike was disallowed late on.The Villans had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Juventus, while Celtic were held to a 1-1 stalemate with Club Brugge.TV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL of the latest Champions League updates below…Celtic robbed important winThe damage was done when Cameron Carter-Vickers stroked the ball into his own net to give the visitors the lead.Brendan Rodgers’ side tried their best to get back into the game and turn it around but had to settle for a draw.Kasper Schmeichel consoled his teammate on the final whistle.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedWinless Villa continue poor runWhat a difference a couple of months can make.Aston Villa were top of the Champions League table and people were asking the question whether they could challenge for the title.Now, they cannot buy a win.Tonight’s result means the Villans are now seven games without victory.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTrent talk put on iceAround Anfield and in the media, all the talk has been the contracts of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Tonight another right back became the star of the show.Conor Bradley was brilliant tasked with the job of keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet.Not only did he do that, he got forward to support the attacks and even assisted Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal.What a prospect the young Irishman looks.Credit: GettyCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedTable shaping up in new formatWith all teams having just one fixture remaining, it is interesting to see the league table.Liverpool sit top, the only side with a 100% record, with Inter Milan in second spot and Barcelona in third.Arsenal are the only other English team in the top eight, while Aston Villa are just outside the coveted places on goal difference.Copy linkCopiedIt’s beginning to look a Slot like ChristmasNobody could have predicted the start Arne Slot made to his Liverpool tenure. The manager spoke with BT Sport after tonight’s win:People always say that if you come through the academy you know more what it means than players who come in. Conor was brilliant today and Caoimhin. Our main focus now is on Sunday. Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresRed Star Belgrade 5-1 StuttgartSturm Graz 1-0 GironaAston Villa 0-0 JuventusBologna 1-2 LilleCeltic 1-1 Club BruggeDinamo Zagreb 0-3 Borussia DortmundLiverpool 2-0 Real MadridMonaco 2-3 BenficaPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk Copy linkCopiedFT: Celtic 1-1 Club BruggeIt ends as a stalemate in Glasgow.That will hurt Brendan Rodgers considering they gifted the visitors their goal.They now sit in 20th place in the league table.Copy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 0-0 JuventusIt is now seven games since Unai Emery’s side won a game.This will now be very worrying for the Spaniard.Because of the other results this evening, they now drop out of the top eight in the league which would mean a two-legged play-off.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-0 Real MadridIt is Hala Liverpool at Anfield tonight.They fully deserved their win and, penalty aside, Madrid had their first shot on target in the 92nd minute.The Reds put in an excellent performance and have made a massive statement in this game tonight.Pep Guardiola may be sleeping a little less easy this evening.Copy linkCopiedPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk90+7. What a comeback by the Dutch side.Goals from Tillman in the 87th and 90th minute pull them level.Pepi then scores what looks like it could be a winner in the fifth minute of added time.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-3 Benfica90. Well, we said there was going to be drama.The Portuguese side have added a third through Amdouni.He was playing for Burnley not so long ago and now he is scoring late winners in the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-2 Benfica86. The visitors are not giving this one up.Cabral grabs a late equaliser for Benfica.This could be a dramatic end to the game in the south of France.The hosts are also down to ten men after Singo was sent off with over half an hour remaining.Copy linkCopiedDinamo Zagreb 0-2 Borussia Dortmund84. The Germans have stamped their authority on this game now.Goals from Gittens and Bensebaini give Dortmund a comfortable lead.This should be three points in the bag for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Real Madrid77. Liverpool play a short corner and it is laid back into the path of Robertson.He whips in a brilliant curling cross and Gakpo rises to head home and double the lead for The Reds.Are you watching Man City?Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Juventus72. This is a much more even game now.Villa are bossing the stats but between the two teams we have only seen a solitary shot on target.We are getting to the latter stages now where you feel one goal may win this one.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-1 Benfica70. The French side have retaken the lead.A strike from Magassa has restored the scoreline from before the break.The Portuguese side have to try and find a way back into this one again now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid71. It is pure drama at Anfield tonight.Salah steps up to take the penalty and Courtois goes the wrong way but the Egyptian does not connect well at all and scuffs his effort.It clips the outside of the post and goes wide.Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid68. Kelleher is making himself difficult to drop now that Alisson has returned to fitness.Facing the best striker in the world, apparently, the Irish keeper goes the right way and makes a great save.Gakpo has come on for Nunez for the hosts.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedCeltic 1-1 Club Brugge65. Celtic have found their way back into this game.Maeda is the scorer as Celtic Park erupts.Big chance to push on for the win now for Rodgers’ side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid63. Caoimhin Kelleher, take a bow son!The Liverpool keeper saves his second penalty in the space of four days.Robertson really owes him a drink for that one.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to Real MadridCopy linkCopied More

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      Sporting 1 Arsenal 5 LIVE RESULT: Arteta’s side THRASH Portuguese champions with Saka and Havertz amongst the goals

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      ARSENAL thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in their Champions League clash tonight. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard all scored for Mikel Arteta’s side, while Goncalo Inacio bagged for the hosts. Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Gunners need to put run togetherHaving slipped behind leaders Liverpool, it is important that Arsenal can put a run of form together over the festive period.With the games coming thick and fast, Arteta has the chance to put pressure on their rivals.With the two sides above them playing each other this weekend, victory at West Ham is a must.Copy linkCopiedOdegaard leads by exampleMartin Odegaard is the spine of this Arsenal team.Without him, they look lost and lack a cutting edge.The Norwegian playmaker was on form again this evening and makes Mikel Arteta’s side tick.As long as they keep him fit, the sky is the limit for The Gunners.Copy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresSlovan Bratislava 2-3 AC MilanSparta Prague 0-6 Atletico MadridBarcelona 3-0 BrestBayer Leverkusen 5-0 Red Bull SalzburgBayern Munich 1-0 PSGInter Milan 1-0 RB LeipzigMan City 3-3 FeyenoordSporting 1-5 ArsenalYoung Boys 1-6 AtalantaCopy linkCopiedFT: Man City 3-3 FeyenoordHow about this for a result.Despite being 3-0 up, Man City concede three goals in fourteen minutes to make it six games without a win for Pep Guardiola’s side.Next up, a trip to Anfield.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 1-5 ArsenalIt was a clinical display from Mikel Arteta’s side this evening.The stats suggest there was not much between the two teams but this was a match that The Gunners controlled.Victory puts them seventh in the Champions League table.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies in LisbonOne of the all-time great European performances from Arsenal here. Pretty much a complete performance, totally dominating away from home with a swagger to boot.Gabriel mimicking Viktor Gyokeres’ ‘mask’ celebration as it went to 3-0 before half-time just sums up the confidence running through Arsenal once more after a tricky run of form.Are… are Arsenal back? Time will tell.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 1-5 ArsenalIt is all over in Lisbon.A comprehensive victory for The Gunners.One to forget for the Sporting fans.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-3 Feyenoord89. Wow. just wow.Man City seemed to have clawed a draw from the jaws of victory here.Hancko scores for the visitors to level things up after being 3-0 down.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedSporting 1-5 Arsenal89. Arteta will be more than happy with this result.On paper this seemed like a tricky fixture.Saka almost adds another but Israel gets down to make the save.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan City 3-2 Feyenoord82. Well this has changed the atmosphere somewhat.Gimenez scores to really pile the pressure on out of form Man City.The game seemed to be done but now we have a game on our hands.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-5 Arsenal83. Merino shoots from the edge of the box and as the ball swerves in the air, the keeper parries it back out into the middle of the goal.It means a simple finish for Trossard who heads into an empty net.Sporting have been dreadful defensively, it makes you wonder the standard of the Portuguese league if these are their champions.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedBayer Leverkusen 5-0 Red Bull Salzburg79. Aleix Garcia puts the icing on the cake for the Germans.This has been a very one-sided game but certainly what Leverkusen needed after their defeat at Anfield.They have put the Austrians to the sword this evening.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-1 Feyenoord77. No chance of a clean sheet for Pep’s side.Hadj Moussa converts from close range to give the visitors a slight glimmer of hope in this game.If they can add another it will certainly be a nervy finish at The Etihad.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal75. Sporting a create a couple of chances in succession.In the first instance, Raya gets down well to make a good save in the bottom corner after being unsighted until late.Trincao then tries a shot from distance but it takes a big deflection and just loops over the bar with Raya at full-stretch.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal70. Arteta has the chance to rotate his squad now.Martinelli and Rice are the players to make way.They are replaced by Trossard and Merino.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBarcelona 2-0 Brest69. Dani Olmo has doubled the lead for the Spanish outfit.It is always a dangerous scoreline when you only have a slender lead.The second goal should see Flick’s side through to victory.Copy linkCopiedBayer Leverkusen 4-0 Red Bull Salzburg61. With just under half an hour remaining, the German champions are turning on the style.Schick adds a fourth for Alonso’s side.It could be a long evening for the Austrian side.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal65. Odegaard is brought down by Diomande and the referee immediately points to the spot.Saka steps up and buries it in the bottom corner of the goal.That should calm some Arsenal nerves now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to ArsenalCopy linkCopiedYoung Boys 1-5 Atalanta60. This has turned into a stroll in the park now.The Italians are dominating the game and look like scoring every time they come forward.It could be damage limitation time for the Swiss side now.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-0 Feyenoord58. Blip? What blip?Erling Haaland scores again to put this game to bed.If only they could play Dutch teams every week, there would be no five consecutive losses then.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-3 Arsenal56. The atmosphere in the ground is totally different now.Raya is booked for timewasting and the home fans are letting the Arsenal players know what they think whenever they take their time with throw-ins.Another goal from Sporting would really put the cat amongst the pigeons. Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 Feyenoord53. Man City look set to put their dreadful run to an end.Ilkay Gundogan has scored a second goal for the Premier League champions.Pep Guardiola will want his side to turn the screw now and get themselves a big win to restore some confidence.Credit: PACopy linkCopied More

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      Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Toon look to keep up winning run against struggling Irons

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      NEWCASTLE host West Ham in a blockbuster Premier League clash TONIGHT.The Toon are searching for a third straight win in the top flight after impressive triumphs over Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks.While the Julen Lopetegui era at West Ham has gotten off to a rocky start, with the Hammers looking over their shoulders ahead of kick-off.Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: Sky Sports app/NOWFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Ipswich vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Luke Shaw BACK in squad as Ruben Amorim takes charge of first game – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Ipswich for a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.Today’s match marks Ruben Amorim’s first game as Red Devils boss since he officially arrived from Sporting earlier this month.The Portugese coach is set to deploy his trademark 3-4-3 formation at Portman Road as he looks to be the man to turn Man United’s fortunes around.Amorim will be hoping to get off to a winning start with a favourable fixture for his opener.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: Sky Sports app/NOWIpswich team: Muric, Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis, Morsy, Cajuste, Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics, DelapMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Evans, Amad, Casemiro, Eriksen, Dalot, Fernandes, Garnacho, RashfordFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Ruben sets out stallIt is always intriguing to see a new manager’s first team selection.What this one tells us is that he sees Rashford as the best striker currently at Old Trafford.Add to that, he prefers to have the experience of Casemiro and passing of Eriksen than the likes of Ugarte and Mainoo.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dave Kidd at Portman RoadSo Manuel Amorim has been grappling for the last month on how to fit this weird Manchester United squad into a 3-4-3 formation and it looks like Amad Diallo as a wing-back with Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes supporting Marcus Rashford as centre-forward. Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are not the most dynamic central midfield duo. There is no place in the starting line-up for Rasmus Hojlund or Manuel Ugarte, not Mason Mount the man Amorim has already expressed his ‘love’ for. Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Kobbie Mainoo all return to the bench after injury. A new manager often helps to get players off the treatment table.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd subs:1. Bayindir, 12. Malacia, 23. Shaw, 37. Mainoo, 7. Mount, 25. Ugarte, 21. Antony, 9. Hojlund, 11. ZirkzeeCopy linkCopiedMan Utd starting XI:The first Ruben Amorim team selection sees Hojlund relegated to the bench while Eriksen comes into the heart of midfield.24. Onana, 20. Dalot, 4. de Ligt, 35. Evans, 3. Maraoui, 18. Casemiro, 14. Eriksen, 8. Fernandes, 16. Amad, 10. Rashford, 17. GarnachoCredit: @ManUtdCopy linkCopiedIpswich subs:28. Walton, 2. H.Clarke, 6. Woolfenden, 22. Townsend, 25. Luongo, 14. Taylor, 10. Chaplin, 47. J.Clarke, 16. Al-HamadiCopy linkCopiedIpswich starting XI:The big news for the hosts is that Omari Hutchinson is fit to start against the Red Devils.1. Muric, 40. Tuanzebe, 26. O’Shea, 15. Burgess, 3. Davis, 5. Morsy, 12. Cajuste, 7. Burns, 20. Hutchinson, 23. Szmodics, 19. DelapCredit: @IpswichTownCopy linkCopiedRed Devils come into game confidentMan Utd have four of the last five games between these two teams.They won the most recent Premier League encounter at Portman Road courtesy of a Ruud van Nistelrooy penalty in 2002.However, the only time United have won back-to-back games at Portman Road was in 1962 and 1963.Copy linkCopiedTractor Boys looking for first home winAfter their impressive outing in North London last time out, McKenna will be keen to do the same at Portman Road.Home form is often key for newly promoted sides in their plight to ensure they survive for a second season in the top-flight.The former Man Utd coach should know the opposition well today, whether he can plot their undoing remains to be seen.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHoneymoon period for new manWhen a club installs a new manager, it can often lead to a good run of form as a result.Amorim will be hoping for some of this form as Man Utd look to turn around one of their worst ever starts to a campaign in the top-flight.It will be interesting to see if some of the underperforming players up their game as a result of the arrival of a new manager.Copy linkCopiedMcKenna looking to haunt old friendsPrior to taking the job at Ipswich, Kieran McKenna was on the coaching staff at Man Utd.He was linked to the Old Trafford role after he led the Tractor Boys to the Premier League as well as some other jobs with big clubs.Having won at Tottenham last time out, he will be looking to put back-to-back wins for his team this afternoon to relieve their relegation fears somewhat.Copy linkCopiedAmorim looking for change in new eraThe much-anticipated arrival of Ruben Amorim will finally happen at Portman Road today.Following his success at Sporting Lisbon, much is expected from the new manager.Fans are expecting him to turn around the Red Devils and get them back to challenging for major honours once again.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Ipswich vs Man UtdFresh off the back of their first win of the Premier League campaign, the Tractor Boys welcome Man Utd to Portman Road with their new manager Ruben Amorim.Kieran McKenna’s side will have Kalvin Phillips eligible after his recent ban although he is struggling with a knock and may not start.Nathan Broadhead, Wes Burns, Jacob Greaves and Omari Hutchinson are all on the touch-and-go list but Chiedozie Ogbene and George Hirst are definitely out.Conor Chaplin is on standby to operate off Delap while ex-Man Utd defender Axel Tuanzebe is set to start at right back against his former employers.Amorim could be boosted by the returns of Kobbie Mainoo, Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw after all three were involved in the Portuguese manager’s first training session earlier in the week.Yoro and Shaw may not be risked due to the length of the injuries that kept them out. Tyrell Malacia, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are all major doubts.Jonny Evans and Matthijs de Ligt are expected to take the two centre-back spots unless the new manager decides to play Casemiro there instead.This is an important game for both teams, for very different reasons, but they will be looking for three points to improve their standings in the Premier League table.Copy linkCopied More

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      Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as top take on bottom on the South Coast

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      LIVERPOOL have gone eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 3-2 win over Southampton. The Reds went ahead through Dominik Szoboszlai in the first half but goals from Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes put the Saints in front. Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah pulled the rabbit out of the hat again, though, equalising with a deft touch before slamming home a late penalty. Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: Sky Sports app/NOWFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More