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CHELSEA have beaten West Ham 2-1 to claim the bragging rights over their London rivals. Jarrod Bowen gave the Hammers the lead after pouncing on a poor back pass from Levi Colwill to open the scoring just before the half-time. Pedro Neto came off the bench to draw Chelsea level in the 64th minute, despite a lengthy VAR check. 10 minutes later, Cole Palmer’s cross deflected off Aaron Wan Bissaka and looped past Alphonse Areola to give the Blues the lead. Chelsea held on to secure three precious points and move back into the top four. Match result: Chelsea 2-1 West HamChelsea team: Jorgensen, James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson.West Ham team: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell, Emerson, Soucek, Irving, Soler, Bowen, Kudus.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Tough run ahead for Hammers Points will not come any easier for West Ham.They have some challenging fixtures over their next five games.Potter will be hoping he has a full compliment to pick from, to give them the best chance of picking up some much-needed points.Copy linkCopiedHammers still in transition under PotterWe have seen glimpses of changes under the leadership of Graham Potter as West Ham manager.There seems to be more of a cohesiveness in defence, making themselves difficult to break down.The fans know it will take time for him to put his stamp on this squad but already things are looking a lot more positive than they were under Julen Lopetegui.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTricky away trips for BluesMaresca’s side have some difficult away fixtures coming up in the Premier League to keep hold of fourth spot.They have the perfect preparation for a trip to the Amex Stadium, with an identical FA Cup tie before that encounter.Then they travel to Villa Park to face another side who have their eyes on that top four also.Copy linkCopiedChelsea with European advantageVictory against West Ham this evening puts The Blues back into fourth spot in the Premier League.The focus for the club now will be to ensure they stay there.With all the signings Todd Boehly has made since taking over at the club, it is key that they get the revenues the Champions League brings back to Stamford Bridge.As things stand, it is all in their own hands.Copy linkCopiedBoss full of smiles after winSpeaking with Sky Sports after the game, Maresca gave an honest opinion on what his side did well and how they need to improve:It was a tough game, especially mentally. There is no space, you need to be patient. They scored first and then it is not easy. We need to improve, they were just waiting for our mistake for the counter-attack. We did enough to deserve to win the game like we did. It is always about players and not about the manager. First-half we had four or five very good chances that we missed. We need to be more clinical.Enzo Maresca ChelseaCopy linkCopiedMoises crucial to engine roomWhile the focus often seems to be on Fernandez and Palmer to make things happen for Chelsea, one player often overlooked is Caicedo.He does the simple things well and offers himself as a link between defence and attack.Add to that the breaking up of the opponent’s midfield and preventing them from being able to play through this team.Copy linkCopiedCracks need filling in West LondonIf Enzo Maresca thinks he has a tight defensive unit at Chelsea, he must be seeing something very different in training.This team never seems capable of keeping their opponents out and their best form of defence seems to be to attack.That said, when playing better sides, that could prove costly.Maresca knows this is a project he has undertaken in West London, he just needs to hope the owners are on the same page and give him the time he needs.Copy linkCopiedBoss unable to work his magicSpeaking with Sky Sports after the match, Potter gave his overview on tonight’s performance:The team was fantastic, they gave everything. We could have nicked something in the end with Mo. You look at the second-half, the first goal was a bit of a turning point for us, we felt it was a foul on Jarrod. We have to focus on what we did well, the fans appreciated the effort from the team. You need a bit of luck, we have to accept our defeat, it wasn’t to be.Graham PotterWest HamCopy linkCopiedManager’s relief with equaliserIt was looking like it was going to be another one of those days for Chelsea for the majority of this game.They were struggling to create clear-cut chances and you wondered whether the visitors were going to take all three points.Once Neto scored, you could see just how much it meant to Enzo Maresca on the touchline.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMaresca change grabs win for BluesThe introduction of Pedro Neto seemed to change the flow of the game at Stamford Bridge this evening.His direct style of taking on players and always looking for that killer pass or cross disrupted the visitors defensively.It was his goal that drew The Blues’ level before Palmer’s deflected cross sealed the victory for Chelsea.Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 2-1 West HamWest Ham will consider themselves hard done by there.They certainly played well enough to get something from this game.Not that Chelsea will care, this victory takes them into fourth place.Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 2-1 West HamThe referee brings the game to a close.No one is more relieved to hear that whistle than Maresca.His side take all three points at Stamford Bridge.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham90+6. Big chance for a West Ham equaliser.The ball is played to Kudus on the edge of the six yard box in the middle of the goal.He turns and looks to get a shot away but it is well blocked by Tosin.Moments later a poor clearance from Jorgensen goes straight to Ings on the halfway line.With the keeper in no man’s land, the striker tries a first-time shot.Sadly, it ends up going out for a throw-in.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham90+4. The home fans start to sing as the game enters added time.’Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea’ can be heard from the stands.Where do they get these ideas, I wonder who thinks up the lyrics.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham90+2. Chelsea are still trying to find that third goal.It seems the best way for them to defend to be honest.You never fancy this team as a defensive entity.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham90. Well, you can see the manager’s mindset with this change.Palmer comes off for Chalobah for The Blues.Maresca wants to see this game out now.We are going to have seven added minutes.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham88. Neto wins a free kick deep in his own half.It takes the pressure off the Chelsea defence as the visitors try and throw players forward in search of a goal.Time is running out for Graham Potter’s side now.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham86. Neto has added something different to this Chelsea team since joining the game.He is a very different player to both Sancho and Madueke.Constantly looking for the best delivery to a teammate rather than looking to get a shot away himself.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham84. Wan-Bissaka is penalised for a foul out wide.It has been a nightmare evening for the former Man Utd defender.As things stand, it will be his own goal that wins this game for Chelsea.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham82. You kind of feel this game was there to be won for the visitors.While Potter will no doubt lament the performance of his team tonight, that means nothing, when you are beaten.For Chelsea, it is all about game management now and seeing this one out.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham80. Palmer almost puts the game to bed for Chelsea.He receives the ball just outside of the box and looks to bend one in the far corner.Areola was beaten but his effort goes narrowly wide, hitting the stansion behind the goal.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham78. Orford and Ings come on for the visitors.They replace Soler and Irving.Areola is called into action as Mavropanos gets a flick on Fernandez’s cross, almost putting it into the back of his own net.Great reactions from the West Ham keeper.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 West Ham76. There were no celebrations from Palmer there.He knew he was crossing the ball before the wild deflection off Wan-Bissaka sent it into The Hammers’ goal.This has all gone pear-shaped for Potter’s side.Copy linkCopiedOwn goal – Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 West Ham74. Neto cuts out a poor pass and motors forward.The momentum of the attack is lost as he waits for support to join him.Palmer eventually tries a shot from just inside the box but it is well blocked by The Hammers.Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL have THRASHED champions Manchester City to put down a huge marker in the Premier League and keep their title hopes alive!It took just one minute and 44 seconds for Martin Odegaard to open the scoring after capitalising on Manuel Akanji’s howler.Erling Haaland equalised for City in the 55th minute before strikes from Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri saw Arsenal fight back in stunning fashion.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Match reportHumble pie is a dish best served cold – and Erling Haaland was force-fed until he was sick to the stomach at a throbbing Emirates Stadium. Manchester City’s Norwegian goal machine had told Mikel Arteta to ‘stay humble’ and chucked a ball at the head of Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes after City stole an injury-time equaliser in September.Here was payback. When Martin Odegaard fired an early opener, Gabriel screamed into Haaland’s face. When Myles Lewis-Skelly netted a peach of a first senior goal, he aped Haaland’s goal trademark celebration. And when Kai Havertz netted the fourth in this rout of Pep Guardiola’s fallen champions, tens of thousands of gleeful Gooners sang ‘Haaland’s a c***, ole, ole!” Copy linkCopiedNext fourCup duty up next for the two sides as Arsenal head for St James’ Park in midweek and City are in FA Cup action next weekend.Leicester, West Ham and Nottingham Forest for the Gunners in the league while City have Newcastle at home sandwiched by two incredible Champions League play off ties with Real Madrid.Copy linkCopiedMyles aheadOn Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports: “You need big individual performances to beat them. Myles was certainly one of them, the maturity he showed and competitiveness as well.”He plays with that personality and he’s scored a beautiful goal.”He has been pushing us since he has been with us. We like his character and personality. He has so much courage.”He has qualities that fit into the way we want to play. He got some minutes and he is asking for more. He deserves to play.”Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – FORWARDSLeandro Trossard – 6: Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn’t the best.Gabriel Martinelli – 6: Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute.Kai Havertz – 6: Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy.Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence.Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – MIDFIELDThomas Partey – 7: Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box.Martin Odegaard – 7: Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward.Declan Rice – 6: Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard.Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – DEFENDERSSunSport’s Chisanga Malata runs the rule over Arsenal’s players this afternoon.David Raya – 7/10: Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol.Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores.Jurrien Timber – 6: Didn’t offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half.William Saliba – 5: Didn’t have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City’s equaliser – a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed.Gabriel – 6: Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard’s goal.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8: Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian’s ‘Lotus’ celebration went down a storm with fans.Copy linkCopiedEveryone involvedOpta say Ethan Nwaneri’s goal included a passing move that involved EVERY Arsenal player.The move lasted nearly two minutes – the longest passing move leading to a goal in the Premier League since September 2023.They posted: “Ethan Nwaneri’s goal ended a passing sequence of 36 uninterrupted passes in a move that lasted one minute & 54 seconds and involved every Arsenal outfield player. “It was the longest passing move leading to a Premier League goal since September 2023.”Copy linkCopied’High competitive level’Mikel Arteta was delighted with the manner in which his team won this ‘must-win’ contest.He told Sky Sports: “It is a great day for us, especially with the necessity that we had to win the game. The manner that we have done it I am really pleased.”We had to suffer and in moments we needed a bit of luck, and we had it.”They hold you very deep and in those moments you have to suffer and as I said, there were moments that we were lucky.”Overall, we scored some beautiful goals and the team showed a high competitive level.”Copy linkCopied’Wonderful player’Just on Declan Rice who spoke a short time ago, he was awarded man of the match for his display this afternoon after two assists.Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports: “I scratch my head when l hear people criticising Declan Rice.”He is an all-round midfielder. He is a throwback to the midfielder who used to play in a 4-4-2 and could do a bit of everything.”He is a wonderful player.”Copy linkCopiedMore from PepPep Guardiola admits ‘I regret the last 15/20 minutes’ as he praised his team for their performance up until that point.He told the BBC: “I only regret the last 25 minutes, we forgot to do what we should do, what we have done for 65/70 minutes. “Of course it’s a difficult game starting in this stadium, against that team in the first minutes it’s happened many times this season.”But after 10/15 minutes I think we took the game and played really, really, really, really good and we are in it after 1-1 and good momentum we pass to make the transition with Omar and a deflection and the third goal.”But after that, we then continued to do what you have to do in terms defensively and little bit more patient. When you’re playing that way they can run and of course at 3-1 they are comfortable, its more difficult. I regret the last 15/20 minutes, the rest was a really good game for our side. It’s difficult to understand when you see the result but this is my feeling.”It’s happened all season, we are giving away too many things, we are aware this cannot happen, it happened. But we reacted really well and we played with personality and we defended so good and then with the ball we were a threat but unfortunately after the second happened, again many times we had the momentum. For the deflection and in other situations we conceded the goals.”Copy linkCopiedPep agreesPep Guardiola told his press conference that he agreed with John Stones’ ‘unacceptable’ claim.He said: “I agree with Stones. We reacted really well. After the Havertz miss, we played the game in the high, high level we can be.”You can lose two, three, four. But what we have done in 65, it was not done.”Hopefully we can learn the lessons for the future.”Copy linkCopied’Fire in our bellies’Declan Rice admitted the Arsenal players wanted to make amends for the bad blood contest at the Etihad earlier this season.He told Sky Sports: “To win 5-1 is an unbelievable scoreline – we had fire in our bellies from what happened at the Etihad at the start of the season, we really wanted to amend that. I think we did.”It was an even game up until the third goal. They posed a threat, had a lot of the ball. We had to sit deep. Even though we won 5-1, Man City are a top team.”It’s been building up over a certain amount of time. They nicked the title off Arsenal when I wasn’t here and then they beat us to the title. It’s been hard to accept that and then everything that went on at the Etihad, you do get that fire in your stadium. The boys are buzzing. We are still off the top and that’s where we want to be.”Copy linkCopiedNot taking it wellErling Haaland’s dad Alfie not quite taking the defeat that well.He’s responded to an Arsenal post on X, showing Lewis-Skelly surrounded by his teammates while doing his son’s celebration.Copy linkCopiedFinish as friends?Is the feud over? Are Haaland and Gabriel finally friends?That doesn’t seem likely. This was Gabriel after the 5th goal. I wouldn’t think they shared a kind word but I could be wrong…Copy linkCopied’Unacceptable’John Stones apologised to the Man City fans for their performance in the final half an hour.He told Sky Sports: “Yeah it’s difficult. I think all of us don’t taking losing well. It’s hard for me to put into words straight after a game like that.”Pride is hurt. Sorry to the fans that travelled to sit and watch how we played that last 30 minutes, it was not acceptable.”As a collective it’s not us, it’s not nice to be involved in that when it’s not yourself or the team.”Credit to Arsenal, it’s not an easy place to come to. I thought for 60-65 minutes we played some great football at times and we were in the game.”Angry and upset, personally and collectively.”Copy linkCopied”Got what we deserved”He told Sky Sports: “It was a top game and a top performance.”With the fans and the atmosphere and the scoresheet like that it can’t be better.”It was about time [getting on the scoresheet himself] and it was good after as we didn’t stop – we kept on going. We got what we deserved. It was a good one.”Copy linkCopiedFinal statsSeven shots on target and five goals for Arsenal. The Gunners with more goals than City had efforts on target.City had much more of the ball until around 70 minutes but Arsenal wrestled some of it back with some keep-ball to see out the final 10 minutes.Copy linkCopied’Enjoy it’Arsenal legend Thierry Henry told Sky Sports: “When they play like that they’re difficult to stop. Let’s enjoy it – it doesn’t happen often.”Liverpool are still six points ahead with a game in hand. Let’s carry on working the way we did in the last 30 minutes.”Copy linkCopiedHow we standA look at the top of the Premier League table as Arsenal close the gap to six points – and their goal difference looks healthier now too!Liverpool still have a game in hand and a six point lead and in truth are probably not going to be caught.They’d need to lose three of their remaining games with Arsenal winning every single one from now to the end of the season. Neither is likely.But the Gunners can only keep winning and hope something miraculous happens!City stay fourth – just – on goal difference.Nottingham Forest the big winners in the Champions League hunt this weekend!Copy linkCopied’Stunned’Following the game Gary Neville on co-commentary duties said: “They’ve torn Manchester City to shreds in the last 25 minutes.”Nwaneri was brilliant since coming on. Stunned. Emphatic from Arsenal.”Copy linkCopiedNail on the headA text from my brother there who hit the nail on the head.How have Manchester City let it get to February 2nd and field a back four and keeper like they did today?Gvardiol maybe the exception but he’s far better attacking than he is defensively.So getting no real protection from Kovacic and Bernardo Silva, who was happy to just run around ineffectively, it was a disaster waiting to happen.Copy linkCopiedFT – Arsenal 5-1 Man CityQuite a boring first half but a thrilling second half, especially from the home side.Five goals, five different scorers and Arsenal hand City a right doing.City were hopeless, devoid of any sort of idea. Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!A blistering second half display sees Arsenal thump the champions to move to within six points of Liverpool!ARSENAL 5-1 MAN CITYCopy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILArsenal keep the ball until working it out to Nwaneri on the corner of the box.Savinho and Gvardiol’s attempt at defending is woeful, letting him cut in on his left foot.The youngster bends a beauty right into the bottom corner. Ortega couldn’t even be bothered making an attempt at keeping out.Five-star from Arsenal!Copy linkCopied90+3 – GOAL!! ARSENAL 5-1 Man CityETHAN NWANERI with a sensational strike to round-off a thumping win!Copy linkCopied More

LISANDRO MARTINEZ left the pitch on a stretcher in tears in Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.The match was stopped and hit by a lengthy delay as Martinez received treatment from medics on a knee injury.It is not the first horror injury Martinez has happened at Old Trafford.The Argentine star spent months on the treatment table in his first season at the club after breaking his metatarsal.Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a stunning double for Palace with the second coming after the match resumed following the stoppage.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…More on MartinezIt is unfortunately not the first horror injury Lisandro Martinez has incurred at Old Trafford.He spent months on the treatment table in his first season at the club after breaking his metatarsal.Soon after returning from that setback the defender picked up another freak injury after his knee bent awkwardly during a tussle with West Ham’s Vladimir Coufal.Copy linkCopiedMartinez injury latestLisandro Martinez was left in tears after suffering a horror injury in the 83rd minute.The stretcher was immediately called and the incident led to a six minute delay.Martinez appeared to injure his ankle as he challenged for the ball with Palace winger Ismaila Sarr.As he stretched for the ball with his left foot his right caught the turf and appeared to get stuck slightly.The Argentine was left in a heap on the ground and physios quickly rushed onto the pitch.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFull time – Man Utd 0-2 Crystal PalaceIt’s back to losing ways for dysfunctional Manchester United.After lucking out at Fulham last Sunday, the Red Devils are having to contend with another home defeat – this time at the hands of a competent Crystal Palace and the feet of Jean-Philippe Mateta.The striker made is six goals in his last five games with a second half double that demonstrated just how deadly he can be inside the box.For United though, it’s now five defeats from their last six at Old Trafford. Where does Ruben Amorim go from here with a squad he has already labelled as the worst ever in the club’s history?Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90+7. Oliver Glasner embraces Ismaïla Sarr as he comes off the field to be replaced by Justin Devenny.It’s a deserved hug for the former Watford man, who has been excellent this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90+5. Hojlund has a shot that’s comfortably charged down.Too little. Too late. Two-nil.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90+3. Empty seats are appearing all across the stadium apart from in the away end where the noise is only getting louder.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90. There will be NINE minutes of additional time to play at Old Trafford – but the game already looks up for Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace89. Jean-Philipe Mateta has two! Crystal Palace have two! And the Eagles are heading for all three points!It’s wonderful work Ismaïla Sarr, who brings the ball inside and threads a pass through into the path of Daniel Munoz.The right wing-back storms forward beyond the United defence and then has the awareness to pick out Mateta in the middle, who had town away from the trailing Harry Maguire.A comprehensive finish late and the away fans are in raptures. Copy linkCopiedMateta at the double!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace87. This time Henderson claims the corner with both hands and Palace can regroup. The goalkeeper has had a very good game.Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is on for his 300th Premier League appearance. Manuel Ugarte has gone off.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace85. Henderson does well to punch clear a corner swung straight under his crossbar.It’s a reprieve that doesn’t last long though, and soon the ball is back with De Ligt crossing dangerously. Hughes flicks behind for another corner.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace83. That was a long pause so while seven minutes remain on the clock, there will be plenty of stoppage time added on.Both sets of players went through some impromptu warm-ups as Martinez was being treated. Now they need to step up again.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace81. Martinez is carried from the pitch, and it’s upsetting to see the player look in such distress.He receives a standing ovation as he departs, and it’s now up to Matthijs de Ligt to come on and take over in troubling circumstances.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace78. The stretcher is now on and there are a lot of concerned looks around the stands at Old Trafford.It looked to be the knee that twisted as Martinez reached out to put his leg to the ground. It’s a real worry for the defender and all at Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace76. Ouch! This is a really sore one for Lisandro Martinez.Battling with Ismaïla Sarr for a bouncing ball, the defender stretches and plants his leg in the most awkward manner.He immediately signals to the sidelines, and now looks in real discomfort. The physio is on and this doesn’t look good.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordJust like in the first half, United started brightly after the re-start but could not keep up the momentum. And while Palace wasted their chances at the end of the opening period, they were not going to let the hosts off again. Mateta – who fluffed a big chance just before the break – was on hand to force home the rebound after Lacroix’s header bounced off the bar.Yet another home defeat is looming for United.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace74. Bruno Fernandes takes control in the box and looks to shoot, only to be closed down by five Palace defenders.The United captain recycles play by teeing up Amad, who curls hopelessly over from the edge of the box.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace72. A cynical trip from Hughes sends Hojlund sprawling in the centre of the pitch.It’s a clear yellow card although the midfielder points out it wouldn’t have happened if Eze had been awarded a free-kick seconds earlier.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace70. Manchester United need a goal. Rasmus Hojlund needs a goal. Joshua Zirkzee needs a goal.Both strikers are now on, taking over from Kobbie Mainoo and Noussair Mazraoui. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace68. Rather than rallying since falling behind, United are suddenly looking shakey.Palace smell blood, and Hughes has the chance to slip in Mateta for a second but overcooks his pass.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace66. Bruno Fernandes was booked for dissent in the aftermath of that Crystal Palace goal.I’ve no idea what he may have been complaining about, but he’s not alone among those inside Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace64. Crystal Palace lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta!It’s an instant impact from substitute Ebere Eze, who swings a delightful free-kick over for Maxence Lacroix to meet.The defender’s thumping header crashes against the crossbar and with Andre Onana grounded, Mateta reacts quicker than Harry Maguire to follow up and bury into the empty net.The travelling fans celebrate, and now sense another victory over Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedBreakthrough!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace61. Daichi Kamada replaced Ebere Eze in the Crystal Palace team for this one, but now it’s the Japanese midfielder that makes way. Eze is on – and the Palace fans signal their approval.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace60. Oliver Glasner is preparing Ebere Eze.Because, you know, Manchester United didn’t have enough to worry about.Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL host champions Manchester City TODAY in a mammoth Premier League clash at the Emirates.The Gunners will be looking to get back to within six points of leaders Liverpool, although Arne Slot’s side have one game in hand.Pep Guardiola’s City are starting to hit form that resembles their usual self in the league, unbeaten in their last six in the division. Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main EventArsenal starting line-up: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Trossard, HavertzMan City starting line-up: Ortega, Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bernardo, Savinho, Marmoush, Foden, HaalandCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Artate previewMikel Arteta has called on the fans to be the 12th man to help get his side a vital victory.He said: “It would be a big boost for us. Winning big matches is always something special. “Every time we play a big match against one of our big rivals it brings something extra – the confidence, the emotion, the fact that they are there and continue to win – for that we want to achieve.”With 11 men and 60,000 on every ball, right behind us pushing. Bring the energy, that’s what we want.”We really want to win. Every game we have to on paper, it is that will.”Copy linkCopiedEarly scoresIt’s been a day for the away sides so far – might that continue?Brentford 0-2 TottenhamMan Utd 0-2 Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedHow we standThe top of the Premier League standings heading into this one.The Gunners cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to still be considered by some as title contenders.City could move to within three points of Arsenal if they claim the three points.Copy linkCopiedNO EdersonManchester City goalkeeper Ederson had regain back his spot from Ortega but misses the squad entirely today., The goalkeeper had started five of the last six matches for the Blues since returning from injury but is missing due to another injury. Manager Pep Guardiola has described it as a small injury but enough to sideline the Brazilian completely. Copy linkCopiedArsenal vs Manchester City line-upsArsenal XI:  Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Havertz, TrossardManchester City XI: Ortega; Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Bernardo (C), Savinho, Marmoush, Foden; HaalandCopy linkCopiedHead 2 Head When it comes to how the two sides face up against each other, in the last 29 league games: Arsenal have won five, City have 16 to their name and have shared eight between each other. In the Gunners have won once since 2015 – a 1-0 win in October 2023 whilst City haven’t won at the Emirates since February that year – doing so six times in a row. Copy linkCopied1-0 Arsenal already…The match may have not started yet but its already Arsenal who have he lead for today’s events…Both clubs’ women team trashed out a seven goal thriller on lunchtime which the Gunners came out on top in. The win comes after the backdrop of Chloe Kelly joining Arsenal from Manchester City on the WSL deadline on Friday. There’s tension everywhere you look between these two! Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedThe BIG one is upon us Hello all and welcome to the Premier League’s blockbuster fixture! Arsenal and Manchester City are quickly establishing themselves as the go-to clash for entertainment, quality and controversy – their reverse encounter was full of the latter. Whether its Erling Haaland quibbles with Gabriel or Mikel Arteta with any referee known to mankind, its a game that is expected to deliver. Credit: EPACopy linkCopied More

TOTTENHAM are taking on Brentford in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW.Ange Postecoglu is under growing pressure as Spurs boss following a torrid run which has seen his side take just one point from their last seven games in the league.Tottenham face a Brentford side, who have the fifth-best home record in the Prem, but have struggled on their own patch in recent weeks.TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOWBrentford team:  Valdimarsson, Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Schade, Mbeumo, WissaTottenham team: Kinsky, Porro, Gray, Davies, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Moore, Richarlison, SonCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Full Time: Brentford 0-2 TottenhamSpurs sub Pape Matar Sarr settled it with a second goal three minutes from time.It’s a first Premier League win since mid-December and back-to-back victories for Tottenham. Yet while the players are lapping it up, the fans are still calling for chairman Daniel Levy’s head.Tensions are running deeper than just results.For Brentford the season is wobbling on. No home win for them since December 7 now but a more passive fanbase accepts defeat gracefully.An own goal from Vitaly Janelt was a cruel way to go behind but despite Yoane Wissa hitting the bar and a few scrambled chances the finishing was poot from Thomas Frank’s team.Injury depleted Spurs in a good frame of mind now for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi final second leg at Liverpool where they will defend a 1-0 lead.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFull Time: Brentford 0-2 TottenhamWhat a HUGE win for Spurs! That’s just their second Premier League triumph since November.The win sees them go eight points above the relegation zone, and should give them confidence ahead of Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg!Copy linkCopied 90 – Brentford 0-2 TottenhamFour minutes have been added on in West London.This would be a huge win for Spurs!Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Brentford 0-2 Tottenham (Pape Matar Sarr, 87)That should do it for Spurs!Tottenham have been penned in for much of the second half, but they’ve probably just gone and won it!Son Heung-min plays in Pape Matar Sarr with a brilliant through ball, before the Senegalese ace prods it through Hakon Valdimarsson’s legs.Huge for Tottenham!Copy linkCopied86 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDjed Spence clears off the line for Spurs!The full-back has probably been the visitors’ man of the match – immense.Copy linkCopied84 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThomas Frank is rolling the dice with an attacking sub.Fabio Carvalho replaces Christian Norgaard for the closing stages.Copy linkCopied83 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamSpurs get some welcome respite with Son Heung-min winning a corner.Brentford fans are not happy with how long Tottenham are taking to take it!Copy linkCopied78 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDane Scarlett is coming on for his first Premier League appearance of the season.The 20-year-old replaces Richarlison, who is loudly booed by angry Brentford fans.Copy linkCopied 77 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBryan Mbeumo’s shot has just gone out for a throw in. Kind of sums up Brentford in front of goal so far.They have hit the bar and pushed a lot. But the finish is largely lacking.Copy linkCopied76 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamIt’s time for a Brentford debut!New signing Michael Kayode replaces Kristoffer Ajer.Can the former Fiorentina man make the difference?Copy linkCopied73 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDjed Spence deserves plenty of credit for how he’s dealt with Bryan Mbeumo today.The Spurs full-back has been immense.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied71 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamIt’s the same old story for the Bees at the moment, Spurs are remaining resolute!But there’s a still plenty of time left yet…Copy linkCopied68 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamAnge Postecoglou makes his second change of the afternoon, it’s Pape Matar Sarr coming on.The midfielder replaces Yves Bissouma in the Spurs engine room.Copy linkCopied66 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBrentford are pushing to equalise and this has the look of a game where Tottenham could concede. As per usual.Yoane Wissa has hit the crossbar and there is a definite feel that the momentum is with the home side. Tottenham soaking it up for now.Copy linkCopied64 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThe Bees are having much more of the ball in the second-half, but Spurs have so far held firm.Ange Postecoglou’s side have posed the occasional threat on the counter.Copy linkCopied 60 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBirthday boy Luvas Bergvall comes close!Dejan Kulusevski wriggles free on the right before teeing up his compatriot.Swede Bergvall unleashes a left-footed shot at goal, but his low effort fizzes just wide.Copy linkCopied59 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThe Bees have Spurs penned in at the moment!Ange Postecoglou’s side are struggling to put any sequences of possession together.Will the Aussie make a change?Copy linkCopied 55 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamHuge chance for Tottenham!Rodrigo Bentancur turns the ball over in midfield, before sending Dejan Kulusevski scurrying away with a brilliant through ball.The Swede runs in on goal, but can only find the side netting with his shot!Copy linkCopied 53 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamHow has that not gone in!A brilliant ball in by Mikkel Damsgaard finds Yoane Wissa on the edge of the six-yard box!With the goal at his mercy the forward prodded over the bar!What a let-off for Spurs.Copy linkCopied 52 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamA scary moment for Antonin Kinsky as he appeared to misjudge a cross.His flap did NOT fall to a Brentford player and Spurs just about manage to clear!Copy linkCopied50 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamNot much to report so far in the second half!Bryan Mbeumo nearly wriggled free in the box, but his cut back is cut out.It’s not been the liveliest affair… yet anyway.Copy linkCopiedSecond half underwaySpurs kick-off the second half at the Gtech!Can they hold their lead for what would be a big win?Copy linkCopiedTottenham make a changeLucas Bergvall is coming on as a half-time substitute for Ange Postecoglou’s side.He is on for 17-year-old Mikey Moore, so expect Dejan Kulusevski to move to the wing.The Swede is celebrating his 19th birthday, and will hope to do so with three points!Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedSpurs new boy watchingTottenham new boy Kevin Danso will have enjoyed that!The Austrian international watched the first half from home.Copy linkCopiedLatest from elsewhereManchester United are drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.Just a reminder, the Red Devils would overtake Brentford if they were to win and the Bees to lose.Credit: RexCopy linkCopied More