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      Chelsea 8-0 Noah LIVE RESULT: Blues put Armenian minnows to the sword with dominant Conference League performance

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      CHELSEA beat minnows Noah FC 8-0 to soar to the top of the Europa Conference League group phase. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Joao Felix (2), Axel Disasi, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku (2) sealed the deal for Enzo Maresca’s side at Stamford Bridge. Kick off time: 8pmTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Chelsea team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Veiga, Fernandez, Felix, Mudryk, Nkunku, George, GuiuFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FULL TIME – Chelsea 8-0 Noah It’s full time at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have done their job and they now sit top of the Europa Conference League group phase after a thumping performance at Stamford Bridge. Tosin Adarabioyo got things underway with his first goal for the club before Marc Guiu, Axel Disasi and Joao Felix added three more in quick succession. Felix and Mykhaylo Mudryk put the Blues six up just before the break and Christopher Nkunku bagged a brace for himself in the second period to round up the scoring. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah90+4. Filip Jorgensen is rolling on the floor in pain holding his head after rushing out to grab the ball from the Noah attacker. Thankfully he gets up and is okay. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah90+2. A huge chance for a big moment!Carney Chukwuemeka escapes down the right for Chelsea, and his left footed shot on goal is deflected out by the Noah goalkeeper. The ball bounces out to Sam Rak-Sakyi, but he is just leaning back as his shot goes over the bar. The youngster should have many more chances to get his first Chelsea goal in future games at least. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah90. Willy Caballero on the Chelsea bench raises an arm in frustration as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall wastes a chance to add a ninth goal to Chelsea’s already impressive lead. The fourth official’s board goes up, and there will be four minutes added on. That announcement is greeted with chants of “We want ten”.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah88. Noah have another shot from inside the box, but Jorgensen saves again after some good work from the Armenian visitors. Lots of home fans are heading for the exits now to beat the traffic – I mean that’s poor, you could easily miss another 5 goals here! Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah85. Noah get forwards and have a chance from close range with a header, but Jorgensen saves it with ease. You almost want them to score just for their fans, who have been brilliant all night. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah80. Into the last ten minutes here, and you can tell Joao Felix is keen on getting his hat-trick. He lashes a shot from distance well over the bar. Just a minute later Carney Chukwuemeka gets down the right, and sets up Casadei for a shot from range, but he forces a good save from the Noah goalkeeper. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah77. Samuel Rak-Sakyi is ready to enter play here, as the young number 51 comes on for his Chelsea debut. What a moment for the youngster who replaces Christopher Nkunku. Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLLLL! Chelsea 8-0 Noah74. The Chelsea fans continue to chant as Christopher Nkunku holds the ball in his hands, ready to take the penalty. They certainly want an eighth goal here. Nkunku steps up…AND HE SCORES! Straight down the middle from the Frenchman.Copy linkCopiedPENALTY! Chelsea 7-0 Noah73. It’s a penalty to Chelsea after the referee takes a look at the screen! Stamford Bridge erupts once more!Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECK, POSSIBLE PENALTY: Chelsea 7-0 Noah71. Chants of “WE WANT EIGHT” come from the Matthew Harding stand, as Carney Chukwuemeka blasts a shot wide of the goal with Joao Felix cowering in the net to stay onside. There may have been a foul in the box on Christopher Nkunku however in the build up, and VAR will check that. The referee goes over to the screen…Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Chelsea 7-0 Noah68. It’s seven heaven for Chelsea, and after a great move by Joao Felix, it’s Christopher Nkunku who has his goal at last. It was at the second time of asking, but counts all the same. He doesn’t perform his signature balloon celebration, perhaps a touch of respect from the Chelsea man. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah65. Carney Chukwuemeka is ready to come on for Chelsea here, as Noah press forward with the ball. Pinson gets down the left and wins a corner from Axel Disasi. The Noah fans go wild as their side win a corner. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah62. Safe to say incoming Chelsea star Willian Estevao is happy with what he’s seeing over in Brazil. Willian Estevao reacts to Chelsea winning 6-0 in the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: X – @EstevaoWillian7Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah59. Just a reminder in case you were wondering, Chelsea’s biggest ever win was a 13-0 triumph over JeunesseHautcharge in the first round of the cup winners cup in 1971. The Blues will need seven goals in the next 30 minutes or so if they want to better that. Not impossible by any stretch, but if the rest of their shots are like that one from Joao Felix then they won’t make it…Copy linkCopiedOFF THE BAR! Chelsea 6-0 Noah57. It’s almost seven for Chelsea, as Nkunku turns once more inside the box and smashes a left-footed shot off of the crossbar and over. He practically had one hand on the balloon there already.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah54. Another big chance for Chelsea, this time it falls for Nkunku. He receives the ball well and turns, but his shot is saved by the Noah goalkeeper. It pings back out at Joao Felix, but the keeper holds onto it at the second time of asking. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah52. A huge mistake from the Noah goalkeeper sees him pass the ball to Joao Felix from close range. Felix is not expecting the pass, but takes a touch and has a go on goal anyway – but the goalkeeper atones for his sin.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah50. Noah get their foot on the ball and have retained possession well here as they work the ball into midfield. But as soon as they try to do anything incisive, Renato Veiga is on hand to cut it out. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah48. Chelsea nicely work a corner into the box which falls to Benoit Badiashile. But the only Chelsea centre-back not on the scoresheet is unable to make it there for now with a volley looped over the bar. Copy linkCopiedSECOND HALF: Chelsea 6-0 Noah46. Back underway for the second half here, and a long ball over the top is immediately played into Tyrique George. A lovely bit of link-up play between him and Joao Felix sees Chelsea get the ball into the middle, but nothing comes of it this time. Copy linkCopiedHT Changes: Chelsea 6-0 NoahHT. Two changes to report for Chelsea before we get back underway here at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Fernandez has been replaced by Cesare Casadei, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is on for Marc Guiu.Copy linkCopiedHALF-TIME: Chelsea 6-0 NoahHT. The referee blows the whistle for half-time. Copy linkCopied45. Chelsea 6-0 NoahThere will be just one minute of added time at the end of the first half, which sees a collective sigh of relief come from the Noah fans and players.Just one more half to go, lads…Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! IT’S SIX! Chelsea 6-0 Noah42. The goals are flooding in once more at Stamford Bridge (no I won’t get bored of that pun). This time the ball is rolled into Joao Felix on the left, and he cuts it back under his spell past the defender and fires a shot at the far side of the goal. It takes a big deflection and beats the Noah keeper, who is going to be suffering from back pain after picking the ball up out of his net for the sixth time. 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      Man Utd 2 PAOK 0 LIVE RESULT: Amad brace gives Red Devils first Europa League win of the season – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED picked up their first Europa League win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Greek side PAOK. Two second half goals from Amad Diallo won the game for interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side at Old Trafford. Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, Evans, Lindelof, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund, GarnachoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Fixtures await new managerWhile Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the next Premier League game against Leicester City, Ruben Amorim will then be in the position.It is a favourable fixture list when he starts, before the tough test of a trip to North London to face Arsenal.Anticipation is high in the red half of Manchester, believing the Sporting Lisbon manager is the man to take them back to where they want to be……..challenging for trophies.Copy linkCopiedBoss gives honest opinionSpeaking with BT Sports after the game, the manager was asked his thoughts on his side’s performance against PAOK:We started with a pretty poor first half, which was not nice. Amad made the difference for us tonight. Positionally we weren’t good at all in the first half. Too much out of position. It was a lot better in the second half. If we can keep our positions then we have everything to play for. It is not helping the team when we leave our positions all the time.Ruud van NistelrooyMan Utd Interim ManagerCopy linkCopiedDiallo shines for van NistelrooyIt seemed a bold call when the teams were announced that the interim manager dropped Rashford for Diallo but it proved a game-winning decision.There was no doubting that the young winger was the man of the match tonight for the Red Devils.He will enjoy all the attention from his performance this evening and will hopefully use that as a platform for the remainder of the season.Copy linkCopiedYoungster steals the show for Red DevilsSpeaking with BT Sport after the game, Diallo was asked how it felt to get the goals to secure Man Utd’s first European win in over a year:Nice. It has been a long time. It has been one year, it was important to win today. It is important to score everytime. I am happy to score two goals today. When I score I like to celebrate with the fans and make people enjoy.Amad DialloMan UtdCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Phil Thomas at Old TraffordFIRST impressions count the most so, assuming Ruben Amorim was watching, Amad Diallo couldn’t have made a better one.The smallest man on the pitch had the biggest heart, the biggest effort…and served up the biggest entertainment. Pretty much the only entertainment, to be honest.If there was any luck in his opener, the second was down to grit AND glamour. His new gaffer will have been well impressed.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 2-0 PAOKThe stats suggest this was a comfortable victory for the hosts.In reality, it was two moments of quality from Amad Diallo that was the difference between the two teams.Other than his goals, the Red Devils did not ask very much of the PAOK keeper tonight.That said, it is the result that matters most for Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 2-0 PAOKThe referee brings the game to a close.Man Utd get their first victory in Europe this season.PAOK have to turn their attentions to their day jobs now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK90+4. This result is in the bag now.At times it looked in the balance but that second goal really killed this game off.Van Nistelrooy remains unbeaten as interim manager.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK90+2. Immediately Zirkzee makes an impact.He plays a superb crossfield ball to Fernandes out on the left.The Portuguese midfielder holds it up well before laying it off to Rashford who comes on the overlap.Looking to bend one in the far corner, Rashford does not get enough curl on it as it goes well wide of the post.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK90. That is his last action for the evening.Zirkzee comes on to replace the misfiring Dane.We are going to have four additional minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK88. Hojlund runs through behind the defence.He looks to lift it over the keeper but it ends up in the side netting.His blushes are saved as the flag then goes up for offside.The replay shows he was a good yard off having set off too early.Sean Dyche take note.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK86. Casemiro is penalised for a handball and shown a yellow card for his troubles.Man Utd seem happy to try and manage the game now.Passing it around, not so keen to venture forward and hold onto what they have.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK84. Shola Shoretire comes on for the visitors now.The former Man Utd player will want to make an impression.However, the home fans will be hoping that does not happen.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK82. Credit where it is due to the travelling fans.Despite being two-nil down, they are still all you can hear.It would be nice to see PAOK get a goal now to make that long trip worthwhile.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK80. This is looking a more comfortable win now for the hosts.It looks like Mason Mount is about to join the action.He has spent more time in the treatment room than he has on the pitch since he joined from Chelsea.The Man Utd ‘Mr Glass’.It looks like he is replacing the hosts’ best player tonight, Amad Diallo.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Phil Thomas at Old TraffordNO more fitting scorer of United’s opener than Amad…far and away their liveliest player on the night. Fitting, too, that he was trying to nod back across goal rather than for the far corner. A misplaced header on a misfiring evening….Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK78. That is the goal the home fans have been craving.Amad does well to win the ball from the defender and cuts inside onto his favoured left-foot.He looks to bend one in the far corner and the keeper cannot get anywhere near it, as it nestles into the back of the net.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedGoal – Amad Diallo (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK76. The visitors are growing in confidence as the game goes on.A needless foul from Casemiro gifts PAOK another free-kick.It has all gone a bit quiet in Old Trafford apart from the away end now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK74. Some nice passing from the hosts as they look turn defence into attack.Hojlund is dispossessed far too easily and PAOK come forward once again.Here is a bold claim, Rasmus will be leading the line for Everton in two seasons unless he sorts his game out.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK72. Rashford gives the ball away in his own half and it invites PAOK to come forward again.The entire Man Utd team are dropping deep behind the ball now, looking to hold onto their lead.It is sad to see really, how the mighty have fallen.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK70. PAOK are getting forward more now.Their approach play looks good but again they are lacking that killer pass in the final third.They force a corner on this occasion but it is hacked clear by Rashford.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK68. PAOK need to throw more players forward now.They find themselves in the ‘early exit’ positions in Europa League currently.Even a draw would not be seen as a positive result due to this.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK66. Man Utd make a triple substitution.Martinez, Eriksen and Rashford join the game.They replace Dalot, Ugarte and Garnacho.The latter must be tired from his acrobatics.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK64. What a chance for PAOK to score.A fantastic pass picks out Tissoudali in the box with only Onana to beat.His shot is poor and has no power behind it, allowing the Man Utd keeper to make a routine save.I suppose that is why he plys his trade in the Greek Super League.Copy linkCopied More

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      Inter 1 Arsenal 0 LIVE RESULT: Gunners BEATEN in Champions League as Calhanoglu penalty seals victory – latest updates

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      ARSENAL were beaten 1-0 by Inter Milan in the Champions League thanks to a first-half penalty. Mikel Merino was penalised for a handball in the area and the resulting spot kick was tucked away by Hakan Calhanoglu on the stroke of half-time. Kai Havertz came off late in the game after suffering a bloody gash to his head. Kick-off time: 8pm GMTLive stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1Inter XI: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bisseck; Dumfries, Frattesi, Çalhanoglu, Zielinski, Darmian; Taremi, Lautaro MartínezArsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Havertz, Mikel Merino; Saka, Martinelli, TrossardFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the San Siro with our live blog below…Midfield looking bare in MilanMost sides in European football would miss players such as Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.Arsenal certainly did this evening and their cover for these players does not seem to keep them at the levels they want to be at.It will be integral to their season that Arteta is able to wrap them in cotton wool and ensure there are no prolonged spells on sidelines for the remainder of the campaign.Copy linkCopiedChampions League still looking goodDespite tonight’s defeat, Arsenal currently sit in twelfth place in the new format league table.Obviously every side wants to finish in the top eight, to avoid a two-legged play-off, but as it stands they are only two points away from these places.Inter move to fifth in the table and are now three points clear of The Gunners.Copy linkCopiedTough run ahead for GunnersWith an international break thrown in the middle of it, Arsenal have some tough fixtures coming up.They travel to Stamford Bridge this weekend for what seems like a crucial game before the break.Then they face high-flying Nottingham Forest, travel to Sporting Lisbon and also face Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd.Much will rely upon Odegaard getting back to his best form as quickly as possible.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies in MilanWell, what do Arsenal now? Three defeats in their last six in all competitions and no signs of that changing ahead of what is now a HUGE visit to Chelsea on Sunday.Mikel Arteta’s men had nearly 50 crosses and still could not break down an Inter side who were as impressive as they were stubborn.Arsenal have gone 408 minutes away from home in the Champions League without a goal and have not scored in their last two – here and in thew 1-0 loss at Newcastle.They need goals. They need results. If not, the critics will come for Mikel Arteta and he will have no hiding place.Copy linkCopiedBoss not happy with manner of defeatThe Gunners boss spoke with BT Sport after the game in the San Siro:I’m very proud of my players and the game we played. I feel that we were harshly done tonight. If you give that penalty agaiinst us, you have to give the one where our player was punched in the head. The team plays like we did here tonight, we can go to Chelsea and win.Mikel ArtetaArsenalCopy linkCopiedGunners firing blanks once againWhile many pundits will defend the transfer activity of their former employers, no one can deny there is something lacking.They do not have an out and out number nine and often there iis no presence in the penalty area to cause problems for the opposition.The owners have invested heavily in transfers but Arteta has opted not to strengthen in the striking department.Add to that, they sold Folarin Balogun to Monaco in the summer after he scored 21 goals in 37 games on loan to Reims last season.Copy linkCopiedDenzel dominates as the Inside ManInter’s Denzel Dumfries starred for the Italians this evening.As ever, he was up and down the touchline throughout the game.He was a threat going forward but also contributed in a defensive sense to keep The Gunners out.Copy linkCopiedDisappointing night in MilanMikel Arteta’s side are going through a mini-wobble currently.They have lost three of their last six games and their only two wins have come against Preston and Shakhtar Donetsk.With a big game coming up against rivals Chelsea on the weekend, The Gunners need to rediscover their form sooner rather than later.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFT: Inter 1-0 ArsenalThe Gunners suffer their first defeat in this season’s Champions League competition.Despite all their possession they did not create enough problems for Inter in the San Siro this evening.While the stats look good, they can be somewhat misleading, Sommer only had one real save to make in that second-half.Copy linkCopiedFT: Inter 1-0 ArsenalThe referee brings the game to a close.Inter have inflicted defeat on Arsenal at the San Siro.They just could not breakdown this Italian defence.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal90+4. Arteta will be hoping Havertz is able to play Sunday against Chelsea after that gash to his head.The travelling fans are pleased to see their Norwegian playmaker back on the pitch again.No pressure, you have three minutes to change the game.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal90+2. We have a break in play after a collision of heads.Bisseck and Havertz are both receiving treatment.The German has been forced off with a nasty cut and is being replaced by Odegaard.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal90. Another ball comes into the box.This time Havertz wins the header and knocks it down.Inter are alert to the danger and hack the ball clear.We are going to have five added minutes.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal88. Inter have not offered a lot in an attacking sense in this half.Not that they will be worried about that if they win this game.The ball is very much in Arsenal’s court to try and break them down now in what remains of this game.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal86. Martinelli swings another cross into the box.Arsenal have plenty of numbers in the box but once again the defender is fiirst to it as they head clear.The home fans are making some noise in the San Siro, trying to see their team through to the final whistle.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal84. Inter are dealing with the aerial threat with ease.Apart from when Saliba or Gabriel can come forward, mainly set-pieces, there is no one who can make a nuisance of themselves in the box.Saliba is penalised for a foul on Thuram.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal82. It must be a concern for Arteta how his team do not look like scoring in open play whatsoever.Zinchenko and Nwaneri replace Timber and Trossard.Final roll of the dice from The Gunners.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal80. Inter bring on Dimarco for Taremi.As we head into the final ten minutes of the game, the hosts will be thinking of holding on to what they have now.Timber sends a cross into the box but it is headed clear once again.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal78. Time is starting to run out for The Gunners now.Arteta may be tempted to bring on Odegaard for the remainder of this game.Despite having all the possession in the final third, they have no one capable of providing that killer pass to create a goal.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal76. What a huge chance for Arsenal.Inter fail to deal with the cross and it drops to Havertz in the middle of the six yard box.He gets a shot away but Bisseck makes a sublime block to send it behind for a corner.Brilliant defending.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal74. Martinelli wins a free kick as he is bundled over by Dumfries.Arsenal manage to force another corner.Chance for the visitors to put Sommer under some more pressure.It is a poor cross from Martinelli and Havertz knocks it straight out of play for a goal kick.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal72. Calhanoglu comes off for Asllani.Unless something changes in this game, he is easily the man of the match in this game.Dumfries receives the ball from Barella but does not catch it well and it goes wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal70. Having just been booked, Jesus needs to be careful now.He goes flying into another challenge immediately after but luckily the referee lets it go.The last thing Arsenal need now is to go down to ten men.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal68. Havertz goes down under the pressure from Barella.He is looking for a free-kick but the referee is not interested.The German needs to be stronger in those situations.Copy linkCopiedInter 1-0 Arsenal66. Saka mannages to create some space but Inter get numbers back quickly.The best he can do is to win another corner for his team.This time his delivery cannot beat the man at the near post.Copy linkCopied More

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      Champions League LIVE SCORES: Harry Kane’s Bayern face Benfica, Aston Villa in action, PSG host Atletico – updates

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football returned in style on Tuesday – and there is plenty more thrilling action in store for TONIGHT!England captain Harry Kane will be looking to continue his incredible goal-scoring run against Portuguese giants Benfica.Aston Villa travel to Club Brugge, PSG host Atletico Madrid and Arsenal make the trip to Italy for a blockbuster Inter Milan encoutner.But the main talking point continues to be around new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim and his talisman Viktor Gyokeres who inspired Sporting to a 4-1 victory last night against Manchester City.Kick-off times: 5:45pm/8pm GMTLive stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT SportsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from matchday four of the Champions League with our live blog below…Emery looking to bounce back from defeatAston Villa took a heavy defeat on the chin on the weekend.Despite going ahead in North London, Tottenham ran out as 4-1 winners in the Premier League.Unai Emery’s side need to win if they want to leapfrog Liverpool at the top of the Champions League table.Copy linkCopiedCeltic keep qualification hopes aliveWhen Brendan Rodgers’ side got heavily beat against Borussia Dortmund, many expected yet another early exit from Europe’s elite competition.Having amassed seven points from their first four games, Celtic are now well-placed to build on this and secure a place in the latter stages.They showed grit and determination after going a goal down against RB Leipzig but turned the game around to run out 3-1 winners.Copy linkCopiedVilla look to build on historic Bayern winAston Villa make the short trip across the channel to take on Club Brugge tonight.Jhon Duran was the hero once again for the West Midlands side as Unai Emery’s men beat Bayern Munich 1-0 on a special night at Villa Park last month.With two wins and two clean sheets in this monumental Champions League group, Villa are proving themselves well worthy of a place back on European football’s grandest stage.Tonight, they hope to make it three.Kick off begins at 5.45pm.Copy linkCopiedPep left frustrated in PortugalFootball can be a cruel mistress at times.Man City dominated the first-half against Sporting Lisbon but did not take their chances and paid the ultimate price.It means that Pep Guardiola’s side have now lost back-to-back games and the injuries are mounting up.Copy linkCopiedThe curse of Kylian MbappeSigning arguably the best striker in the world seemed to make Real Madrid unbeatable given their current squad.Mbappe’s career in Madrid has not taken off as many expected.A player who has never won the Champions League, could his curse mean Ancelotti’s side miss out on the biggest trophy this season?A heavy defeat at home against rivals Barcelona has been followed up by a 3-1 loss to AC Milan this evening.Copy linkCopiedGaffer continues dream startLiverpool sit top of both the Premier League and Champions League under new manager Arne Slot.Nobody expected him to make this start to his Reds’ career and he continues to rewrite the record books.Slot has won 14 of his first 16 games as Liverpool manager.This could be a season to remember for their fans if it continues how it has started.Copy linkCopiedGUNNER BE MISSEDArsenal will be without Declan Rice for Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan.The England midfielder, 25, did not travel to Italy with his Gunners team-mates.Rice played the full 90 minutes as Arsenal were beaten 1-0 at Newcastle on Saturday.But he did not take part in training on Tuesday morning.It is not yet clear why Rice was absent.But Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will have to do without the £100million man as his side take on the Italian champions.Copy linkCopiedChampions League tableHere is how the league is looking in the new format Champions League before we head into tomorrow night’s games:Copy linkCopiedChampions League fixturesClub Brugge vs Aston VillaShakhtar Donetsk vs Young BoysBayern Munich vs BenficaFeyenoord vs Red Bull SalzburgInter Milan vs ArsenalPSG vs Atletico MadridRed Star Belgrade vs BarcelonaSparta Prague vs BrestStuttgart vs AtalantaCopy linkCopiedArteta unlikely to risk talismanThere is no doubting that Arsenal have looked a pale comparison of their best without Martin Odegaard.The good news for Gunners’ fans is that he has returned to training a lot earlier than expected.While he is travelling with the squad to Italy, it remains to be seen whether Mikel Arteta will risk him in this crucial match.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEmery looking to bounce back from defeatAston Villa took a heavy defeat on the chin on the weekend.Despite going ahead in North London, Tottenham ran out as 4-1 winners in the Premier League.Unai Emery’s side need to win if they want to leapfrog Liverpool at the top of the Champions League table.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCeltic keep qualification hopes aliveWhen Brendan Rodgers’ side got heavily beat against Borussia Dortmund, many expected yet another early exit from Europe’s elite competition.Having amassed seven points from their first four games, Celtic are now well-placed to build on this and secure a place in the latter stages.They showed grit and determination after going a goal down against RB Leipzig but turned the game around to run out 3-1 winners.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChampions League tableHere is how the league is looking in the new format Champions League before we head into tomorrow night’s games:Credit: @FootRankingsCopy linkCopiedThe curse of Kylian MbappeSigning arguably the best striker in the world seemed to make Real Madrid unbeatable given their current squad.Mbappe’s career in Madrid has not taken off as many expected.A player who has never won the Champions League, could his curse mean Ancelotti’s side miss out on the biggest trophy this season?A heavy defeat at home against rivals Barcelona has been followed up by a 3-1 loss to AC Milan this evening.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPep left frustrated in PortugalFootball can be a cruel mistress at times.Man City dominated the first-half against Sporting Lisbon but did not take their chances and paid the ultimate price.It means that Pep Guardiola’s side have now lost back-to-back games and the injuries are mounting up.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGaffer continues dream startLiverpool sit top of both the Premier League and Champions League under new manager Arne Slot.Nobody expected him to make this start to his Reds’ career and he continues to rewrite the record books.Slot has won 14 of his first 16 games as Liverpool manager.This could be a season to remember for their fans if it continues how it has started.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Real Madrid 1-3 AC MilanThe big surprise result of the evening came in Spain.AC Milan scored three goals to stun Santiago Bernabau.Alvaro Morata got the third goal as the Spaniard rubbed salt in the wound capping off a brilliant display from the Italians.Copy linkCopiedChampions League resultsPSV 4-0 GironaSlovan Bratislava 1-4 Dinamo ZagrebBologna 0-1 MonacoBorussia Dortmund 1-0 Sturm GrazCeltic 3-1 RB LeipzigLille 1-1 JuventusLiverpool 4-0 Bayer LeverkusenReal Madrid 1-3 AC MilanSporting 4-1 Man CityCopy linkCopiedFT: Celtic 3-1 RB LeipzigA massive result for Brendan Rodgers’ side.They fell behind to a goal from Cristoph Baumgartner but that is as good as it got for the visitors.Celtic move to seven points in this season’s Champions League.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Charlie WyettIncredible second half performance from Liverpool. There will certainly not be any Reds fans wishing Xabi Alonso was their manager instead of Arne Slot. Next up at Anfield in the Champions League are Real Madrid and what a game that could be.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 4-1 Man CityWhat a way to say goodbye to their fans.Pep Guardiola’s side have been trampled by Sporting Lisbon.All of that after having so many chances to score before the hosts had even registered their first.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn in LisbonWho writes Ruben Amorim’s scripts? A fairytale way to say goodbye to the home fans at the Jose Alvalade – and endear himself to the new ones at Old Trafford. A night they will be talking about for years to come in this part of Lisbon. And what about Viktor Gyokores – he even eclipsed Erling Haaland by scoring a hat-trick – while the Norwegian thumped a pen against the bar. Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 4-0 Bayer LeverkusenMany Liverpool fans wanted Xabi Alonso to replace Jurgen Klopp.They got Arne Slot and they are top of every league in which they compete so far this season.A Luis Diaz hat-trick and a Cody Gakpo goal make for an emphatic win for The Reds.Touch of class from the home fans as they sing their Xabi Alonso chant once the victory is sealed.Copy linkCopied90+1. GOAL – LIVERPOOL 4-0 Bayer LeverkusenHis name is Lucho, he came from Porto……….he came to score, score, score.Diaz gets his first hat-trick in a Liverpool shirt.Levels.Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-3 AC Milan85. A huge cheer from the away end at Santiago Bernabeu.VAR has ruled out Rudiger’s goal.Huge blow for Madrid.Copy linkCopied More

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      Champions League LIVE SCORES: Gyokeres nets HAT-TRICK as Amorim’s Sporting STUN Man City, Liverpool beat Leverkusen

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football returned in style on Tuesday night – and there is plenty more thrilling action in store for Wednesday!New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim led Sporting to a 4-1 win over his new rivals Manchester City – in the Portuguese coach’s final home game in charge of the Lisbon club.Xabi Alonso didn’t have the return to Anfield he would have hoped for after Luis Diaz’s stunning hat-trick helped fire Liverpool to a 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.Wednesday’s action sees Arsenal travel to Inter for a blockbuster Champions League clash.Elsewhere, Aston Villa will be looking to continue their perfect start to their European campaign with another win against Club Brugge.Kick-off times: 5:45pm/8pm GMTLive stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT SportsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from matchday four of the Champions League with our live blog below…Arteta unlikely to risk talismanThere is no doubting that Arsenal have looked a pale comparison of their best without Martin Odegaard.The good news for Gunners’ fans is that he has returned to training a lot earlier than expected.While he is travelling with the squad to Italy, it remains to be seen whether Mikel Arteta will risk him in this crucial match.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEmery looking to bounce back from defeatAston Villa took a heavy defeat on the chin on the weekend.Despite going ahead in North London, Tottenham ran out as 4-1 winners in the Premier League.Unai Emery’s side need to win if they want to leapfrog Liverpool at the top of the Champions League table.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCeltic keep qualification hopes aliveWhen Brendan Rodgers’ side got heavily beat against Borussia Dortmund, many expected yet another early exit from Europe’s elite competition.Having amassed seven points from their first four games, Celtic are now well-placed to build on this and secure a place in the latter stages.They showed grit and determination after going a goal down against RB Leipzig but turned the game around to run out 3-1 winners.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChampions League tableHere is how the league is looking in the new format Champions League before we head into tomorrow night’s games:Credit: @FootRankingsCopy linkCopiedThe curse of Kylian MbappeSigning arguably the best striker in the world seemed to make Real Madrid unbeatable given their current squad.Mbappe’s career in Madrid has not taken off as many expected.A player who has never won the Champions League, could his curse mean Ancelotti’s side miss out on the biggest trophy this season?A heavy defeat at home against rivals Barcelona has been followed up by a 3-1 loss to AC Milan this evening.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPep left frustrated in PortugalFootball can be a cruel mistress at times.Man City dominated the first-half against Sporting Lisbon but did not take their chances and paid the ultimate price.It means that Pep Guardiola’s side have now lost back-to-back games and the injuries are mounting up.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGaffer continues dream startLiverpool sit top of both the Premier League and Champions League under new manager Arne Slot.Nobody expected him to make this start to his Reds’ career and he continues to rewrite the record books.Slot has won 14 of his first 16 games as Liverpool manager.This could be a season to remember for their fans if it continues how it has started.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Real Madrid 1-3 AC MilanThe big surprise result of the evening came in Spain.AC Milan scored three goals to stun Santiago Bernabau.Alvaro Morata got the third goal as the Spaniard rubbed salt in the wound capping off a brilliant display from the Italians.Copy linkCopiedChampions League resultsPSV 4-0 GironaSlovan Bratislava 1-4 Dinamo ZagrebBologna 0-1 MonacoBorussia Dortmund 1-0 Sturm GrazCeltic 3-1 RB LeipzigLille 1-1 JuventusLiverpool 4-0 Bayer LeverkusenReal Madrid 1-3 AC MilanSporting 4-1 Man CityCopy linkCopiedFT: Celtic 3-1 RB LeipzigA massive result for Brendan Rodgers’ side.They fell behind to a goal from Cristoph Baumgartner but that is as good as it got for the visitors.Celtic move to seven points in this season’s Champions League.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Charlie WyettIncredible second half performance from Liverpool. There will certainly not be any Reds fans wishing Xabi Alonso was their manager instead of Arne Slot. Next up at Anfield in the Champions League are Real Madrid and what a game that could be.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 4-1 Man CityWhat a way to say goodbye to their fans.Pep Guardiola’s side have been trampled by Sporting Lisbon.All of that after having so many chances to score before the hosts had even registered their first.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn in LisbonWho writes Ruben Amorim’s scripts? A fairytale way to say goodbye to the home fans at the Jose Alvalade – and endear himself to the new ones at Old Trafford. A night they will be talking about for years to come in this part of Lisbon. And what about Viktor Gyokores – he even eclipsed Erling Haaland by scoring a hat-trick – while the Norwegian thumped a pen against the bar. Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 4-0 Bayer LeverkusenMany Liverpool fans wanted Xabi Alonso to replace Jurgen Klopp.They got Arne Slot and they are top of every league in which they compete so far this season.A Luis Diaz hat-trick and a Cody Gakpo goal make for an emphatic win for The Reds.Touch of class from the home fans as they sing their Xabi Alonso chant once the victory is sealed.Copy linkCopied90+1. GOAL – LIVERPOOL 4-0 Bayer LeverkusenHis name is Lucho, he came from Porto……….he came to score, score, score.Diaz gets his first hat-trick in a Liverpool shirt.Levels.Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-3 AC Milan85. A huge cheer from the away end at Santiago Bernabeu.VAR has ruled out Rudiger’s goal.Huge blow for Madrid.Copy linkCopied86. GOAL – Bologna 0-1 MONACOThilo Kehrer grabs a late goal for the visitors.Heartbreaking for the hosts at this stage of the game.The French side may have just won this one late on.Copy linkCopied85. GOAL – BORUSSIA DORTMUND 1-0 Sturm GrazDonyell Malen gives last season’s finalists the lead.The visitors had worked so hard to try and get a point.Now that seems a distant dream.Copy linkCopied82. GOAL – REAL MADRID 2-3 AC MilanAntonio Rudiger claws one back for Madrid.There is still time in this game to get something from it.Nervy times for the travelling fans.Copy linkCopied82. GOAL – LIVERPOOL 3-0 Bayer LeverkusenHe’s Luis Diaz, he’s from Barrancas, now he plays for Liverpool.The Columbian gets his second of the game.Alonso sinks into his seat.Copy linkCopied80. GOAL – SPORTING 4-1 Man CityViktor Gyokeres scores from the spot once again.TNT Sports have got the black cat of pundits on this one.Noel Gallagher, stick to the music, you are a commentary jinx.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn in LisbonFasten your seatbelts Manchester United fans as its going to some ride under Ruben Amorim on this evidence. Two goals in the opening five minutes of the second half put mighty Manchester City on the ropes and Sporting on the brink of a famous scalp. Erling Haaland missed a penalty too – it felt like it was definitely Amorim’s night.Copy linkCopied73. GOAL – Real Madrid 1-3 AC MILANTijjani Reijnders doubles the lead for the visitors.Leao lays it on a plate for him to slot home a left-footed shot from the middle of the goal.This is not what the Madrid fans were expecting to see tonight.Copy linkCopied72. GOAL – CELTIC 3-1 RB LeipzigReo Hatate gives Celtic a bit of breathing space in this one.They have been superb since going a goal down.Brendan Rodgers will be overjoyed with his team tonight.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen72. Liverpool are all over Xabi Alonso’s side right now.He is on the receiving end of some of those famous Anfield atmospheres he was part of on so many occasions.Szoboszlai has come on for Jones for The Reds.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      FA Cup draw LIVE: Lower league sides one win away from dream Prem tie as second round fixtures are REVEALED – updates

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      The FA Cup second round draw has concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties!Steve Bruce’s Blackpool side face his former employer Birmingham, while Charlton battle Walsall. But all eyes will be on the lowly-ranked Kettering Town who host Doncaster Roberts.The Premier League clubs don’t join the party until the third round.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the FA Cup second round draw with our live blog below…When will the second round happenYou’ve asked, so we’ll tell you.The FA Cup second round will be played between the 29th November and 2nd December.Dreams will be created or shattered.Copy linkCopiedSeventh heavenAnother seventh tier side who have made it this far at Harborough Town.They thrashed Tonbridge 4-1 in the first round.Next up for them is League One Reading.That’s a banana skin for the Royals they won’t want to slip on.Copy linkCopiedGo on KetteringKettering Town saw off League One Northampton.Ex-Newcastle bad boy Nile Ranger was the hero this weekend.Their reward – a tie against Doncaster Rovers at home.Amazingly, they’re a seventh tier side, Kettering. They’ll be dreaming of facing the big boys if they get past this one.Copy linkCopiedIt’s getting interestingBirmingham City are currently the highest ranked team in the FA Cup.They didn’t suffer the same fate as Wrexham, seeing off non league Sutton.It’ll be a test for them, an all League One clash with Blackpool away.It certainly won’t be a day on the beach.Copy linkCopiedFA Cup Second Round DrawSalford City vs Cheltenham TownWalsall vs Charlton AthleticExeter City vs ChesterfieldLeyton Orient vs Oldham AthleticBarnsley vs Bristol RoversAFC Wimbledon vs Dagenham and RedbridgeAccrington Stanley vs Swindon TownCrawley Town vs Chesham United/Lincoln CityBurton Albion vs TamworthBlackpool vs Birmingham CityStevenage vs Mansfield TownPeterborough United vs Notts CountyStockport County vs Brackley TownWealdstone vs Wycombe WanderersMorecambe vs Bradford CitySolihull Moors vs BromleyKettering Town vs Doncaster RoversReading vs Harborough TownHarrogate Town vs Gainsborough TrinityCambridge United vs Wigan AthleticCopy linkCopiedCup drawThe full draw is coming up shortly.Hold my beer.Copy linkCopiedAnd that’s itThat concludes the draw.The ties will be played 29th November and 2nd December.Copy linkCopiedCup drawCambridge Utd v WiganCopy linkCopiedCup drawHarrogate Town v Gainsborough TrinityCopy linkCopiedCup drawReading v Harborough TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawKettering Town v Doncaster RoversCopy linkCopiedCup drawSolihull Moors v Bromley Copy linkCopiedCup drawMorecambe v Bradford CityCopy linkCopiedCup drawWealdstone v Wycombe WanderersCopy linkCopiedCup drawStockport County v Brackley TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawPeterborough United v Notts CountyCopy linkCopiedCup drawStevenage v Mansfield TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawBlackpool v Birmingham CityCopy linkCopiedCup drawBurton Albion v Tamworth Copy linkCopiedCup drawCrawley Town v Chesham or LincolnCopy linkCopiedCup drawAccrington Stanley v Swindon TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawAFC Wimbledon v DagenhamCopy linkCopiedCup drawBarnsley v Bristol RoversCopy linkCopiedCup drawLeyton Orient v Oldham AthleticCopy linkCopiedCup drawExeter City v Chesterfield Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE SCORE: Hojlund leads line as Van Nistelrooy looks to continue strong start – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Chelsea in a huge Premier League clash at Old Trafford.Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue his reign as interim boss despite the appointment of Ruben Amorim earlier this week.The Portuguese coach will begin his new role as Man United head coach during the November international break.Chelsea have enjoyed a strong start to life under Enzo Maresca with the Blues losing only to Liverpool and Manchester City after nine Premier League games.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main EventLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appMan Utd team: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Martinez, Casemiro, Ugarte, Rashford, Garnacho, Fernandes, HojlundChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, James, Fofana, Colwill, Lavia, Caicedo, Palmer, Neto, Madueke, JacksonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…A chance to go 3rdThe final whistle has just blown at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and it was a 4-1 in favour of the hosts, who beat down Aston Villa. However, that makes the Premier League table even more interesting, as it gives Chelsea a chance to go 3RD if they can beat Man Utd away from home. The current Premier League top 7 after Spurs beat Aston VillaCopy linkCopiedA bit of extra motivationCole Palmer seems to love playing against Manchester United.A Manchester boy, it seems to make perfect sense. Last season, he sent Stamford Bridge into bedlam with a hat-trick, including goals in the 109th and 110th minute to take home three points against the Red Devils. In fact, he apparently was a boyhood Manchester United fan, so make of the below picture what you will…Cole Palmer was a boyhood Manchester United fanCopy linkCopiedTwo in a row for Reece?Any Chelsea fan, or consistent watcher of The Blues will tell you that if he could stay fit then Reece James would be one of the finest full-backs in world football. Unfortunately for him, and for fans of him and Chelsea, he seems to be made of glass. Every time he returns from injury it seems to be a matter of one or two games before he’s injured again. That said, he played a full 90 minutes against Newcastle and if he can do so again today then Chelsea fans can start to get excited again.Copy linkCopiedA tough one for Chelsea This has been a tough fixture in recent seasons for Chelsea.In fact that doesn’t quite do it justice.Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 11 home league games against Chelsea (W5 D6).Chelsea haven’t won at Old Trafford since a Juan Mata goal saw them win in 2013…Bruno Fernandes has proved a thorn in the side of Chelsea in recent yearsCredit: PACopy linkCopiedEyes on Rasmus Hojlund Ruben Amorim’s arrival will be a big boost for a lot of players, but perhaps none more than Rasmus Hojlund. It has been incredible to see the development of Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting under the Portuguese boss, which has seen him heavily linked with the Red Devils in recent days. But it would sure save Man Utd a whole heap of cash if Ruben Amorim can start seeing a similar pathway with Hojlund. Undoubtedly, the Dane has got the talent to become one of the most prolific strikers in the league – but we have yet to see the best of him. All eyes will be on him today against a Chelsea defence which has been inconsistent at time this season. Copy linkCopiedChelsea’s line upThis is how the Blues line up, with Reece James looking to complete his second full 90 in a row.Chelsea’s starting XI away to Man UtdCopy linkCopiedMan Utd starting XI This is how Man Utd line up at home against ChelseaMan Utd’s starting XICopy linkCopiedA new role for ColeCole Palmer is one of the finest players in world football at the moment, and part of what makes him so good is his versatility. We usually see him playing just inside the right channel, but Enzo Maresca made a clever change in their last Premier League game against Newcastle to get a bit more out of his main man. Palmer actually drifted over to the left side, where he combined really well with Pedro Neto, allowing Malo Gusto to burst down the right and link-up with Noni Madueke. We saw this come into full effect for Nicolas Jackson’s goal, where Palmer played one of the passes of the season into Pedro Neto, who cut it back for the Senegalese striker to finish. He then also slammed home the winner for The Blues, beating Nick Pope at his near post again from the left hand side. Cole Palmer moved out to the left against NewcastleCopy linkCopiedNew manager bounceA term we have gotten used to hearing of late, Chelsea probably feel disappointed that Erik ten Hag was sacked right before they played Man Utd. Typically, a team feels rejuvenated when their manager is sacked, and the new boss brings fresh ideas and life to a team. That seems to be the case at Man Utd right now, as they smashed in five goals against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge. The question is, will it be enough to beat Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea?Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon and welcome to Man Utd vs Chelsea!Enzo Maresca’s Blues have made a fine start to the season, and a win today will take them into fourth place as it stands, just ahead of Nottingham Forest. Chelsea are looking to bounce back from a Carabao Cup exit against Nottingham Forest, in which they started a heavily rotated XI. They are visiting Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United, who may look to continue their ‘new manager bounce’ since sacking Erik ten Hag. Incoming boss Ruben Amorim will no doubt be watching the game from Portugal, as he prepares to take over one of the biggest and toughest jobs in world football. This has been a tough fixture for Chelsea in recent years, with Cole Palmer saving the day for them against Man Utd last season – smashing in a FOUR goal haul.Kick-off takes place at 4:30pmCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopied More

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      Tottenham vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Maddison’s free-kick completes Tottenham rout against Emery’s Villans

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      TOTTENHAM have BEAT Aston Villa in what turned out to be a dominant Premier League display.Morgan Rogers initially put the visitors ahead before Brenan Johnson equalised for Spurs.Dominic Solanke’s double then flipped the game completely on its head, before James Maddison came off the bench to score an incredible free-kick.RESULT: Tottenham 4-1 Aston VillaStream/TV: NOW TV/Sky Sports Premier League More