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      Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG LIVE RESULT: Fullkrug fires hosts to crucial first leg win in huge Champions League semi-final

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      IT’S advantage Borussia Dortmund in this huge Champions League semi-final tie against PSG as the German are 1-0 up.Jadon Sancho and Co came flying out of the blocks, controlling a large percentage of possession.And it paid off when Niclas Fullkrug beat PSG’s offside trap before firing past Donnarumma.
      RESULT: Dortmund 1-0 PSG
      Live stream: discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sport 1
      Dortmund XI: Kobel, Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen, Can, Brandt, Sabitzer, Sancho, Adeyemi, Füllkrug
      PSG XI: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, L. Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Zaire-Emery, Barcola, Dembele, Mbappe
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      Dortmund boss Edin Terzić praised his side for coming through the test and says he’s going to Paris next week to WIN that game too.
      He told DAZN: “It was a well-deserved win, a good team performance.
      “We could have scored more goals, but so could they. That’s why the result is OK from my point of view.
      “We ran a lot, but that’s necessary in a game like this. You have to earn your way to Wembley. All we need now is a draw in the second leg, but we also want to win next week.
      “We have a small lead and a good opportunity.”
      Copy linkCopiedMarquinhos reacts
      PSG skipper Marquinhos says there is no panic in the dressing room at the moment, as they’ve shown they can come back from deficits in this competition.
      He said: “It was a test of two teams who like to go forward, have the ball, and press.
      “It was a physical test. We had a lot of chances, especially in the second half, and ones that you can’t miss if you want to qualify for the final of the Champions League.
      “At home, we’re going to have to make sure we take them. It’s always difficult playing here. We knew how much of a contest it was going to be.
      “One-nil, we’ve overcome it before, especially at home with our supporters. We know we can do a lot better than we’ve done today. We just have to take our chances when they come, and be more decisive, both offensively and defensively.”
      Copy linkCopiedIn the balance
      PSG created plenty of chances and they’ll know that more will be created at home.
      And that’s why the bookmakers still make them FAVOURITES to progress.
      Winner of the tie

      PSG – 3/4
      Dortmund – Evs

      Copy linkCopiedMatch report
      Confident Parisians have already been block-booking Eurostar trains for the Champions League final in London on June 1.
      Yet PSG’s fans will need their team to deliver a much better performance in the second leg as they lost to a terrific strike from journeyman striker Nicklas Fullkrug.
      Instead, it could be Jadon Sancho going to Wembley – and he was outstanding here – as a repeat of the 2013 final at the national stadium between Dortmund and Bayern Munich remains a possibility.
      Although they rode their luck in the second half, Edin Terzic’s side delivered a precious clean sheet although Kylian Mbappe is likely to be on a mission at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.
      With Dortmund’s famous yellow wall in full voice, it was difficult to hear the whistle of Premier League referee Anthony Taylor who actually did a decent job and cracked down on PSG’s diving.
      As for the other Englishman on the pitch, Sancho looked a different player to the one who seemed as though he had fallen out of love with football at Manchester United.

      Copy linkCopiedSancho impact
      Jadon Sancho ended the game with 12 completed dribbles in the 90 minutes.
      That’s being reported as the most by a player in a Champions League semi-final since Lionel Messi back in the competition in 2008. He’s gone on to do OK.
      Copy linkCopiedThe winner
      A look at the goal that made all the difference tonight.
      Will it make all the difference in the tie?

      Copy linkCopiedMats how it’s done
      Mats Hummels was given the man of the match tonight.
      UEFA’s Technical Observer Panel said – who pick the award – said: “He was magnificent, both with and without the ball.
      “He’s shown his quality, experience and, in particular, his leadership.”
      Copy linkCopiedRespect
      The Dortmund players all take a seat on the edge of the box at the Yellow Wall end.
      They ‘re there to say thank you to the supporters for that incredible backing.
      The supporters responding to that great home performance.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time by numbers
      The stats at the end of a crucial 90 minutes in Dortmund.
      PSG with 14 shots in the game but just three on target.
      That won’t include the two that hit the post too!

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Dortmund 1-0 PSG
      Well Dortmund get the lead they probably needed to take into next week.
      Niclas Füllkrug the hero on the night with that great first half finish and they defended well in the second half.
      Saying that, how did PSG not score with the numerous chances after they break they had!?
      They’ll need to be more clinical next week….
      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!
      A huge cheer from the home support and they’ll head to Paris with a lead!
      Dortmund 1-0 PSG

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      90+2. A cross into Mbappe is poorly brought down by the Frenchman and Kobel rushes off his line to pick up.
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      FOUR MINUTES ADDED.
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      90. Zaire-Emery heads over after a clipped cross to the back post.
      He was under pressure but you’d think he might’ve done a bit better with that chance.
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      88. Sancho wins Dortmund another corner but PSG defend it comfortably.
      Another Dortmund change:

      OFF: Fullkrug
      ON: Moukoko

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      88. Dortmund double change:

      OFF: Ryerson & Brandt
      ON: Wolf & Nmecha

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      86. Fabian Ruiz might be great with the ball at his feet.
      But with his head? Absolutely mince.
      He’s picked out with a great clipped ball into the box which just misses Hummels and finds Fabian Ruiz coming in, 10 yards out and he heads it miles off target.
      How PSG haven’t scored in this second half is anyone’s guess.
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      84. CHANCE! Dortmund should be two ahead!
      Sancho again – he’s been terrific – with a little through ball into the box for the on running Julian Brandt.
      He takes out three players with that pass and Brandt takes a touch to steady himself before shooting low and hard at goal Marquinhos slides in to block it expertly!
      Sancho collects again and crosses into the box and Reus heads over under pressure from eight yards out!
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      83. Dortmund change:

      OFF: Adeyemi
      ON: Reus

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      82. There’s a carbon copy move straight after!
      PSG again down the right and the cut back finds Vitinha this time but his reversed shot bounces just wide of the left hand post.

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      80. WHAT. A. CHANCE. PSG must be level!!
      Adeyemi is sleeping in his defensive work and Hakimi is picked out with a run forward into the box.
      Mbappe’s run takes two out the game and the defender picks out Dembele 14 yards out, centre of goal and his first time finish is sent over the bar. Massive chance.
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      78. They work it short, PSG. But it comes to nothing when the eventual cross in towards Dembele is overhit.
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      77. Great play from Dembele and Vitinha to work the ball across the Dortmund box.
      Mbappe’s ball out to Nuno Mendes is terrific and his cross is blocked behind for a corner.

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      75. Nuno Mendes needs treatment after taking a sore one.
      After a couple of minutes he rises to his feet and is immediately faced by Jadon Sancho who is almost taking the mick at this point.
      He skips by him twice in the one move but Sancho’s shot takes a deflection and is saved by Donnarumma.
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      71. Big chance for PSG – big save from Kobel!
      Mbappe with a cheeky chipped through ball 22 yards from goal gets Nuno Mendes onto it and his first time shot is saved by Kobel.
      It spins up across his six-yard box and Dembele is steaming in to head home but Maatsen does superbly to beat him to it and head it clear.
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      Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid LIVE RESULT: Vinicius’ double sees semi first leg end level after Sane and Kane’s goals

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      BAYERN MUNICH were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Madrid in what was a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg at the Allianz.Thomas Tuchel’s side initially found themselves trailing following Vinicius Jr’s first half strike.But a quickfire double from Leroy Sane and Harry Kane has seen the Bavarians flip this tie on its head.However, Kim Min-Jae’s foul on Rodrygo led to Vinicius Jr getting his second from the penalty spot.
      RESULT: Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid
      Live stream: discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      Bayern XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Dier, Min-Jae, Mazraoui; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Muller; Kane
      Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Tchouameni; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
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      Two European giants, two penalties, a two-two draw – and a tie too tight to call.
      One leg down, and this Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is the definition of finely poised.
      The Spanish club will fancy their chances back on the home soil of the Bernabeu, but Thomas Tuchel’s team proved tonight that they will push their opponents all the way.
      The return takes place next Wednesday, and we’ll be in Spain for every dramatic moment. Be sure to join us once again.
      Until then, thanks for reading and goodnight.
      Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!
      Before we head off to catch our breath, let’s relive some of that semi-final drama with Charlie Wyett’s match report of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.
      When he was unveiled as a Bayern player here at the Allianz Stadium back in August, Kane said the plan was to return to London on June 1 and win the Champions League. Despite his team’s spectacular title collapse in the Bundesliga, Kane still has a chance of winning the first trophy of his career. Yet he needs to deliver another fine performance in Madrid next Wednesday and hope – and this is the problem – that his defence does not let him down.Charlie WyettThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedKane: We must take chances
      Harry Kane admitted his Bayern Munich teammates were disappointed not to emerge with a first leg lead, but insisted that they will travel to Real Madrid next week full of confidence.
      The former Tottenham believes if his side can produce a similar display, then they will make chances at the Bernabeu that they must take to make the Champions League final.
      We’re a little disappointed. Once we got 2-1 ahead we had two or three good chances – but this is the Champions League semi-final and we expected a tough game. Real are one of the best teams in Europe, who can punish you with one or two actions. It’s all to play for next week. We know we will have chances, we just have to take them.Harry KaneTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedHot-shot Harry at it again
      With his penalty this evening, Harry Kane took his Bayern Munich tally to 43 goals in 43 games.
      It’s a record that makes the striker the joint-top scorer across Europe’s big five leagues this season along with Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe.
      Meanwhile, the Bayern star has the most Champions League goal involvements of any Englishman in a single campaign (11), beating the previous records of David Beckham and Steven Gerrard.
      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Allianz Arena
      Real Madrid have now drawn four consecutive games for the first time in their Champions League history – but remain unbeaten in 11 matches in the competition this season (W7 D4).

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid
      It’s full time in Germany – and half-time in this Champions League semi-final.
      These two giants of the European game served up a continental cracker with a first leg that swung one way and then other.
      Vinicius Jr had Real in the lead at the break against the of play, but the home side hit back thanks to Messrs Sane and Kane, Leroy and Harry.
      But Real Madrid weren’t done – and when referee Clement Turpin awarded them a late penalty, Vinicius Jr levelled things up.
      There’s nothing between them, and they go again next week.

      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-2 Real Madrid
      90. Three minutes of stoppage time are signalled, which seems about right for a game that has been free of any VAR nonsense.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-2 Real Madrid
      89. Joselu crashes into Kim Min-Jae as both players prepare for a cross dropping inside the box, and Manuel Neuer is absolutely furious.
      The Bayern goalkeeper races from his line to confront the referee, convinced that the Real substitute has cleaned out the defender.
      Clement Turpin urges him to calm down, and replays show that clash was accidental.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-2 Real Madrid – Bayern substitution
      87. It’s the end of the night for Leroy Sane.
      But Lucas Vazquez shouldn’t be too excited by the departure of his opponent because coming on to face him is the sheer pace of Alphonso Davies.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-2 Real Madrid – Real Madrid substitution
      85. Another attacking switch for European giants Real Madrid as they withdraw Rodrygo…
      …and bring on former Newcastle and Stoke plodder Joselu!
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      83. Vinicius Jr scores his second of the night!
      As emphatic as Harry Kane’s earlier penalty, the Brazilian sells Manuel Neuer one way and then comfortably plays it down the middle.
      “All of a sudden, this is the semi-final we thought we could have,” purrs TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher.
      Seven minutes remain in the first leg, and either side could win it!

      Copy linkCopiedAll square at the Allianz!

      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-1 Real Madrid – Penalty to Real Madrid!
      82. Now Real Madrid have a penalty kick of their own!
      Kim Min-Jae is once again the Bayern defender under scrutiny.
      Caught the wrong side of Rodrygo, the South Korean wraps his arms around the waist of the forward, inviting him to buy the foul.
      The Real man needed no second invitation, hit the deck, and once again Clement Turpin pointed confidently to the spot.
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      79. Just over ten minutes remain in this first leg, 101 in the tie.
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      77. Real Madrid’s best chance of the second half!
      Once again it was Vinicius Jr, and once again he was in on goal and tearing away from Kim Min-Jae.
      This time the angle was against the Brazilian, who shot was beaten out by Manuel Neuer.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-1 Real Madrid – Real Madrid double substitution
      75. Now Real Madrid can make their changes, and immediately Modric is on and in the action – and by that, I mean he is penalised for fouling Sane.
      Also on is Brahim Diaz with Toni Kroos and – perhaps surprisingly – Judge Bellingham making way.
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      73. Real Madrid have been waiting for what seems like an age to make a double substitution.
      Luke Modric and Braham Diaz have been stood waiting patiently on the touchline, but if this goes on any longer it might end up a bit John Aldridge at USA ’94.
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      71. Bayern threaten at another corner, this time with a close range header that rebounds into the arms of a grateful Lunin.
      How crucial would a third Bayern goal ultimately prove in this tie? You get the impression it would be massive.
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      69. Lucas Vazquez is being terrorised on the far side by Jamal Musiala, who beats him once again before winning another corner.
      The suspended Dani Carvajal is proving to be a real miss at right-back for Real.
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      67. Bayern go so close to a third goal – twice!
      First, Kane’s turn and shot from Mazraoui’s cross is deflected – unwittingly – wide by the calf of Rudiger.
      Then from Kimmich’s resulting corner, Dier meets the delivery powerfully and crashes a header straight at Lunin.
      Either side of the goalkeeper, and it would be 3-1.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-1 Real Madrid – Real Madrid substitution
      65. A first change for the visitors sees Eduardo Camavinga on for Nacho.
      The oncoming midfielder will slot into the centre of defence, which had been mooted in Madrid as a possibility this week.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-1 Real Madrid – Kroos yellow card
      63. Seconds after Vinicius Jr had failed to pick out an unmarked Jude Bellingham 15 yards from goal, Toni Kroos goes into the book for a frustrated challenge on Harry Kane.
      All of a sudden, Real Madrid feathers are ruffled.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-1 Real Madrid
      61. Harry Kane is on his backside, and Bayern are asking Clement Turpin for another penalty!
      This time the referee isn’t budging, quickly turning away from the inside, and acknowledging what was simply strong defending from Antonio Rudiger.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-1 Real Madrid
      59. You’d imagine most managers would be tearing their hair out, having witnessed their side throw a lead away so quickly, but Carlo Ancelotti remains cool and calm and he prowls the technical area.
      He knows there is still a huge amount of football to be played in this semi-final.
      Copy linkCopiedBayern 2-1 Real Madrid
      57. Never in doubt!
      Just as he did at the Emirates in the first leg of the quarter-finals, Harry Kane steps up, stutters, and sends the opposition goalkeeper the wrong way as he sweeps home from 12 yards.
      From 1-0 down and struggling for ideas, Bayern lead the tie 2-1 – and England’s Harry Kane is eyeing Champions League glory!

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      Bournemouth 3 Brighton 0: Andoni Iraola breaks Premier League record as Cherries breeze to easy win

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      Howe about that then?Spaniard Andoni Iraola is a Premier League record breaker at Bournemouth in his very first season in charge.Bournemouth’s Enes Unal celebrates with Adam SmithCredit: ReutersHis Cherries eclipsed the 46 points Eddie Howe’s team achieved seven years ago by sinking south coast rivals Brighton.Bournemouth were dominant throughout this combative fixtures and romped home with goals from Marcos Senesi, Enes Unal and Justin Kluivert.When the Seagulls put away their winless south coast rivals 3-1 in September they went third in the table-but now they are four points adrift of them.Brighton made seven changes from the team that was spanked 4-0 at home by Manchester City on Thursday.And one of them presented striker Mark O’Mahony his first league start but unfortunately the teenager played a part in Bournemouth’s opening goal.Just 13 minutes was on the clock when Senesi nodded home Lewis Cook’s corner after it had bounced off O’Mahony’s shoulder.Facundo Buonanotte came close to equalising on 28 minutes when he skipped past Senesi forcing Mark Travers to block his close-range shot.But Turkish forward Unal should have doubled Bournemouth’s lead from Alex Scott’s pull-back but pulled his shot wide from 12 yards.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe hosts yet again left their shooting boots behind straight after the break when Justin Kluivert raced clear and drove into the side-netting.But it wasn’t long before Unal proved his worth in the air with a towering header to make it 2-0.Kluivert fed Dango Ouattara who ended up leaping over the advertising boards into the crowd after putting over a sumptuous cross.And there was Unal at the back post waiting to thunder his 52nd minute header into the far corner for his second goal of the campaign.Albion’s Simon Adingra’s thought he had pulled a goal back almost immediately but his curler was tipped away by Cherries goalkeeper Mark Travers.Substitute Julio Encisco went close with two efforts on the Bournemouth goal but it was the hosts who scored again to take their unbeaten home run to six games.Sub Ryan Christie put Kluivert clear and Albion defender Lewis Dunk gave the Dutchman far too much room to thump home his ninth goal of the season.Bournemouth’s deserved victory ended three defeats in a row against Brighton who are now winless in six matches.But their impressive performance was marred when their Ghana international winger Antoine Semenyo was stretchered off in stoppage time with a leg injury.Marcos Senesi opened the scoringCredit: ReutersUnal put some breathing space between the two sidesCredit: ReutersJustin Kluivert wrapped up the gameCredit: AFP More

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      Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners hold off late fight back to BEAT Spurs in frantic North London derby – latest

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      ARSENAL beat Tottenham 3-2 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League in a frantic north London derby. Pierre Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal put the Gunners ahead before Saka put the visitors two up. Kai Havertz then rose above all to make it three.Christian Romero and Heung-min Son then pulled goals back for the home side.
      Kick-off time: 2pm BST
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Tottenham XI:  Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Hojbjerg, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Maddison, Werner; Son
      Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
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      Arsenl picked up a huge win over Tottenham in the North London Derby to move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
      The Gunners dominated a controversial first half that saw Spurs being denied Micky van de Ven’s equaliser as well as two penalty appeals by James Maddison and Timo Werner.
      However, Mikel Arteta’s men still managed to lead 3-0 by half-time thanks to an own goal by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and goals by Bukayo Saka as well as Kai Havertz.
      Spurs tied to stage a dramatic comeback with Cristian Romero’s strike and Son Heung-min’s penalty kick but Arteta’s men held firm.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great evening!
      Credit: Alamy
      Copy linkCopiedBukayo Saka speaks
      Arsenal star Bukayo Saka suggested Mikel Arteta’s men will have to be “perfect” in their final run of fixtures in order to win their first Premier League title in 20 years.
      The last 20 minutes wasn’t nice, but we’ll take it to get the win. I’m proud of all the boys, we fought to the end.
      We just needed to be calm, showed level heads … we know what it means to the fans, and to us. It means everything. Three games to go.
      Do we need to be perfect? Yeah! We’ve learned our lessons, we’re ready for these last three games.Bukayo Saka
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      Copy linkCopiedAnge Postecoglou reacts
      Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou admitted today’s performance was “very disappointing”.
      It’s disappointing – we allowed them way too easy access to our goal.
      It’s not acceptable at this level and we paid the price.
      We fought back – we had to, there’s no other choice – but it’s still very disappointing.Ange Postecoglou
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      Copy linkCopiedKai Havertz stands out
      Arsenal star Kai Havertz’s stunning run continued against Tottenham.
      Havertz notched a goal and a brilliant assist that set up Bukayo Saka’s beautiful finish.
      That takes the playmaker’s grand total to 11 goals and five assists in 33 Premier League matches.
      And as the heat map shows, the Germany international also shone bright at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

      Copy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League table
      Arsenal’s 3-2 victory at Tottenham has seen them remain at the top of the Premier League table.
      And the Gunners are now four points ahead of Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
      Spurs, on the other hand, are fifth with two games in hand and seven points separating them from fourth-placed Aston Villa.
      More below:

      Copy linkCopiedTottenham vs Arsenal stats
      Tottenham dominated 63 per cent of possession against Arsenal after a strong comeback int he second half.
      Spurs registered a total of 14 shots but only two of them were on target.
      Arsenal, on the other hand, completed nine shots but only a third were on target.
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      Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal
      What a match…
      Tottenham faced a thrashing after going 3-0 down by half-time and then convinced everyone they could do the unthinkable by picking up a dramatic draw against rivals Arsenal.
      But at the end, the Gunners held on and picked up probably their biggest victory that could lead them to their first Premier League title in 20 years.
      The entertaining derby started with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg failing to clear the ball and instead heading a corner-kick by Bukayo Saka to the back of his own net after just 15 minutes.
      Spurs thought they equalised with Micky van de Ven but the centre-back was caught just inches offside by VAR even though Gabriel Magalhaes appeared to be marking him.
      Then the hosts called for a penalty when James Maddison was brought down inside Arsenal’s box.
      That was when the visitors produced a lethal counter-attack with Kai Havertz who found Saka with a brilliant long ball and the England international got a silky touch before beating Guglielmo Vicario with a brilliant finish on 27 minutes.
      Things got even worse for Ange Postecoglou’s side as they lost Timo Werner to an injury that came after another penalty shout as it seemed like the Germany international was clipped inside the area by Leandro Trossard.
      Tottenham then conceded a third by Havertz who picked up a corner-kick by Declan Rice and beat Vicario with a thunderous header in the 38th minute.
      Second half was a completely different affair as Cristian Romero put his team back in the game after a horrendous howler by David Raya as he gifted the ball to the defender who finished with ease on 64 minutes.
      Then Son Heing-min beat Raya from the penalty spot three minutes before full-time after Declan Rice fouled Ben Davies inside the area.
      However, Tottenham couldn’t complete their comeback with Arsenal proving why they have the best defence in the league.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal
      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Tottenham!!!
      Copy linkCopied90+3 Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal
      Arsenal trying to stop the clock for Tottenham by playng the ball down the right corner in order to hold it by the flag.
      Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is going crazy!
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      Six more minutes of added time to go.
      Plenty of time for Tottenham to do the unthinkable!
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      Substitution
      And now Arsenal boss Arteta goes all defence with Kiwior replacing Odegaard.
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      Substitution
      Tottenham boss Postecoglou goes all attack with Lo Celso replacing Davies.
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      We have got a game on our hands ladies and gentlemen!
      Son sends it to Raya;s top right corner, the Arsenal keeper lunges to the right side but can’t get there.
      Great shot!
      Credit: Rex
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      Goal!
      Son beats Raya from the penalty spot!!!

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      Penalty for Tottenham!
      Son is ready…
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      Penalty appeal
      Tottenham are appealing for another penalty as Rice kicks Davies down inside the area.
      VAR checking…
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      Yellow card
      Partey becomes the first Arsenal player to go to the book after fouling Son during a Tottenham counter-attack.
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      Yellow card
      Another booking for Tottenham with Davies penalised for a late challenge on Saka.
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      Tottenham are trying to create chances with attacks down the wings, still mainly down to Arsenal’s left with Tomiyasu playing out of position.
      However, Spurs’ crosses are easily picked up by Raya.
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      Yellow card
      And we have the first booking of the North London Derby as Kulusevski pushes Martinelli during a dangerous counter-attack.
      With all the drama, we forgot there were no yellow cards shown in the match…
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      Tottenham are playing the ball quickly at every turn.
      Richarlison is now spearheading the attack with Son and Johnson on the flanks.
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      Tottenham are looking to take full advantage of their high press, which led to Raya’s unbelievable gaffe that gifted their goal.
      The Gunners struggled to play out the back while under pressure from Spurs in the opening minutes of the first half.
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      Tottenham have very little time to get something bigger going in front of their revived crowd.
      And Arsenal are still controlling the game rather comfortably.
      Copy linkCopied67 Tottenham 1-3 Arsenal
      The mood has completely changed, Tottenham have got a taste and got a goal at a very good time.
      However, Arsenal continue to move the ball forward and dominate possession as well as tempo.
      Credit: Rex
      Copy linkCopied64 Tottenham 1-3 Arsenal
      Romero huffed and he puffed, until he finally got his goal with a lot of help from Raya.
      The Arsenal goalkeeper tries to clear the ball but instead finds the Tottenham defender who had moved forward.
      The Spanish keeper’s terrible mistake leads to an easy finish and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium comes alive!
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      Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE: Blues denied 95th-minute winner by controversial VAR decision – latest updates

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      CHELSEA were denied a late win over Aston Villa thanks to VAR as a fiery contest finished 2-2 at Villa Park. The Blues went 2-0 down in the first half thanks to a Marc Cucurella own goal and Morgan Rogers’ smart finish. But Chelsea were excellent in the second period as they were brought back level by Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher. Axel Diasi scored a 95th-minute winner but VAR adjudged Benoit Badiashile’s nudge on Diego Carlos in the build-up to be a foul and it was ruled out.
      Kick-off time: 8pm BST
      Stream/TV: NOW TV/Sky Sports PL
      Villa XI: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Bailey, McGinn, Luiz, Rogers, Tielemans, Watkins
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
      Follow all the action with our live blog below…READ MORE IN CHELSEAWhat are the odds?Match result
      Aston Villa – 23/20
      Draw – 11/4
      Chelsea – 2/1
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication.Match report:
      CHELSEA proved they do have a backbone as they clawed their way back from two goals down to keep their European hopes alive.
      They could even have won it at a push – and thought they had – until VAR spotted Benoit Badiashile’s shove on Diego Carlos just before he crossed for sub Axel Disasi to head home.
      VAR Chris Kavanagh spotted the infringement and invited ref Craig Pawson to look at the pitchside monitor.
      And amid dramatic scenes it was Villa fans’ turn to cheer as Chelsea’s late strike was controversially chalked off.
      More of tonight’s match report can be found here from Graeme Bryce.
      Copy linkCopiedMauricio Pochettino reacts:
      Mauricio Pochettino has reacted on TNT Sports post-match to the game and in particular to VAR and the end of this game.
      “Everyone that was watching the game feels disappointed. I think we need to explain to the people, the referee saying foul and then confirming on VAR is one thing, but changing his decision after seeing it on the screen is another, it is ridiculous.””I think it [VAR] has damaged English football.”
      “If every challenge like this [the foul on Diego Carlos] is a foul then we will end every game with no players left.”
      “I think the performance was very good and we performed very well. In the first half we conceded two goals and we were very soft… but I am very pleased with the performance of the team and the players were very good.”
      “VAR has damaged English football”Mauricio Pochettinoon VAR
      Copy linkCopiedMan of the match
      The prestigious SunSport man of the match tonight could go to a few players in blue shirts.
      Conor Gallagher drove his team on brilliantly, and scored a beautiful equalizer to level things up.
      Noni Madueke proved a threat all day long on the right hand side, and gave Lucas Digne a torrid time, and finished with composure to start the comeback.
      But man of the match tonight goes to Moises Caicedo.
      The Ecuadorian has come under a lot of scrutiny following his big money move, but was sublime in midfield tonight alongside captain Conor Gallagher.
      He broke up play incredibly well, drove his team forwards at times, and set the standard for the rest of the team.
      Great show.
      Moises Caicedo’s heat map vs Aston Villa
      Copy linkCopiedConor Gallagher speaks:
      “I’m proud of the lads.
      “We had chances to win and showed great character in the second half, the goal at the end should have counted but it’s not my decision. We can hold our heads high and take a lot of confidence from that.
      “We are nowhere near where we want to be as a club, and there is a lot of work to be done but the second half was great tonight”
      “It was a swinger!”Conor Gallagher on his goalVia TNT Sports
      Conor Gallagher said “It was a swinger!” relating to his stunning equalizerCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedFULL-TIME! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      FT. The referee calls the end of the game, but what a game that was!
      The Chelsea players are absolutely incensed at the end of the game, and Madueke is booked after the whistle goes.
      Copy linkCopiedVAR INTERVENES! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      90+7. THE GOAL IS RULED OUT!
      VAR recommends that Craig Pawson goes to the monitor, and the goal is ruled out for a nudge on Diego Carlos from Benoit Badiashile in the build up.
      Villa are coming forward now with Rogers, and they have a corner!
      Copy linkCopiedTHEY’VE DONE IT! Aston Villa 2-3 Chelsea
      90+6. CHELSEA HAVE TURNED IT AROUND!
      The corner is whipped in by Cole Palmer, to Benoit Badiashile at the back post.
      He lifts the ball back into Axel Disasi, who heads it off the bar and in!
      Copy linkCopiedHUGE CHANCE! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      90+4. HUGE CHANCE FOR COLE PALMER!
      Right at the death he brilliantly beats two defenders and is 1v1 against Robin Olsen.
      It’s on his left foot and Olsen makes a great save to deny him!
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      90. There will be seven minutes of added time at the end of this one.
      Will either team grab a winner?
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      89. Double change for Chelsea.
      Axel Disasi comes on for Thiago Silva, who seems to be hurt.
      And Cesare Casadei comes on for Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Copy linkCopiedCHANCE! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      88. HUGE chance for Ollie Watkins in the middle for Aston Villa, and if there is one man you want that chance to fall to this season it’s him.
      McGinn works the ball nicely down the right side into Cash, who sets it back for Watkins, but he fires it over the bar.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      86. It would be brilliant to just see both teams go for this now, with four minutes of normal time left to play.
      Thiago Silva brings down John McGinn, who is leading the Villa charge on the halfway line and receives a yellow card for his efforts.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      84. What a response, what a turnaround from Chelsea in the second half.
      They feel in the ascendancy and Jackson strikes a shot off of a Villa defender and out for a corner to the Blues.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
      81. OH MY WORD! WHAT A GOAL CONOR GALLAGHER!
      That is simply sensational from the Chelsea academy product!Noni Madueke plays Conor Gallagher inside, and he shifts it onto his left foot and CURLS it into the top left corner!
      Sublime!
      Conor Gallagher scored a screamer to draw Chelsea levelCredit: Getty
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      78. Close from Cole Palmer, following great out of possession play from the Blues.
      Badiashile won it high up the pitch and found Marc Cucurella inside, who gave it to Palmer on the edge of the box.
      His curling effort was wide of the post and goes out for a goal kick.
      Copy linkCopiedSUBS: Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      75. Double change for Villa.
      Tim Iroegbunam comes on for Douglas Luiz, and Diego Carlos comes on for Leon Bailey.
      A defensive shift from Villa who are gonna look to see this one out it seems.
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      73. Trouble for Chelsea, as Bailey drives at the defence and fires a shot on goal which Petrovic saves.
      It bounces just behind Ollie Watkins and Silva and Petrovic scramble it clear between them for a Villa corner.
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      70. Caicedo looks like he is struggling in the middle of the park after being stood on by Douglas Luiz, before he DIVES into a challenge on the front foot.
      If he wasn’t injured, he had me fooled.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      68. Lucas Digne goes down injured having been caused plenty of problems by Noni Madueke in this second half.
      It looks like he will be okay to continue but one to keep an eye on.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      65. This has been a brilliant fight back from Chelsea since half-time.
      Madueke wins a free-kick on the edge of the box straight after kick-off, but Palmer fires it wide.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
      62. NONI MADUEKE GETS ONE BACK FOR CHELSEA!
      Great pressure from Chelsea and Conor Gallagher sees Chelsea win the ball back high up the pitch – he turns the ball onto Madueke who calmly slots it into the bottom corner!
      Great finish! Game on!
      Noni Madueke celebrates getting Chelsea back in the gameCredit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      60. Chelsea have two successive corners, the first of which is headed on target by Thiago Silva and blocked.
      The second is put into Robin Olsen’s hands, who is fouled by Trevoh Chalobah.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      57. Villa can’t seem to hold onto the ball here, but Chelsea cannot seem to get the final ball to stick.
      Chelsea are resorting to efforts from range and they just aren’t troubling the Villa defence.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      55. Moises Caicedo hits a powerful effort from distance, but it doesn’t trouble Robin Olsen.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
      52. Good effort from Noni Madueke, who takes a great touch on the right side and cuts inside before lashing a shot just wide of the post.
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      Man Utd 1 Burnley 1 LIVE RESULT: Amdouni equalises from the spot in 88th minute as United drop two crucial points

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      MANCHESTER UNITED continue their top-four chase with a home encounter against relegation-battling Burnley.The Red Devils will be expected to secure back-to-back wins following their midweek 4-2 triumph over Sheffield United.However, they come up against a Clarets side who also recently put four past the Blades.
      Kick-off time: 3pm BST
      Live stream/TV: Not televised in the UK due to blackout
      Man Utd XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Maguire, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund
      Burnley XI: Muric, Assignon, O’Shea, Esteve, Fofana, Vitinho, Cullen, Berge, Bruun Larsen, Foster & Odobert
      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFull time – Man Utd 1-1 Burnley
      It’s all over at Old Trafford – and there are more than a few boos ringing out.
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      90+4. Diallo has tried his luck since coming on, and this time it’s the sub has had a shot blocked.
      It’s a fast and furious end to the contest.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Burnley
      90+2. Casemiro again!
      This time his glancing header from a whipped free-kick is grabbed by Muric.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Burnley
      90. There will be six minutes of stoppage time added on at Old Trafford!
      Who wants to win this one then?
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Burnley
      89. Casemiro almost restores Manchester United’s lead immediately!
      The Brazilian popped up in the Burnley box, but his effort on the turn is blocked.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Burnley
      87. Cool as you like from Burnley substitute Zeki Amdouni!
      The Swiss striker steps up to take responsibility, and calmly sends Andre Onana the wrong way to score.
      Burnley players quickly retrieve the ball, and head back to halfway as they celebrate. They still believe they can win this.

      Copy linkCopiedEqualiser!

      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 Burnley – Penalty to Burnley!
      86. Sure enough, John Brooks returns from the pitchside monitor and points to the spot.
      It will be Zeki Amdouni to face Andre Onana, and this is a huge moment in Burnley’s season.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 Burnley
      85. Burnley want a penalty – and we’ve seen this before!
      Andre Onana has been magnificent this afternoon, but he has just smashed into Zeki Amdouni as he attempted to punch clear.
      It was a woeful mix-up in the Manchester United penalty area, started by Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s spooned clearance and continued by Casemiro’s bizarre header.
      VAR have had a second look at the incident, and are now recommending a review – and we know what comes next when that happens.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 Burnley
      83. It’s going to be a big final seven minutes or so for Burnley, who are not out of this game – but could soon be out of the Premier League.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 Burnley – Man Utd substitution
      81. Erik ten Hag responds immediately to his side scoring by calling for Sofyan Amrabat.
      The defensive-minded midfielder replaces Christian Eriksen for the final stages.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 Burnley
      79. Antony’s first Premier League goal of the season!
      It had become of those games where it was going to require either a big error or a moment of magic to break the deadlock, and – unfortunately for Sander Berge – it is the latter that obliges.
      The former Sheffield United midfielder took charge of possession deep in his own half, but a loose square pass was seized upon by Antony, whose smart first touch took him clear of the defence.
      Berge made a desperate attempt to get back, but he couldn’t catch the Brazilian, who drove into the box and steered his shot beyond Arijanet Muric.
      Copy linkCopiedBreakthrough!

      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley
      76. Dara O’Shea and Alejandro Garnacho have been having their own personal duel in this second half, and now the two have clashed for a potential penalty shout.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley – Burnley substitution
      74. Jacob Bruun Larsen has tired in the last ten minutes, and now it’s his time to make way.
      There’s no time for us bloggers to get comfortable though with a second spelling nightmare in Johann Gudmundsson on in his place.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley
      72. While it remains finely-poised, gone is the attractive attacking play of the first hour.
      It’s heading for an extremely scrappy finish.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley
      70. The home fans are unhappy as the Burnley keeper prepares to take a goalkick.
      They’re kidding themselves if they think he’s timewasting though. The visitors need the points and – rightly – believe they can win this.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley
      68. This time it’s Arijanet Muric’s turn to make a flying save!
      The Burnley goalkeeper responds acrobatically to flick away Alejandro Garnacho’s rising dive.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley – Man Utd double substitution
      66. And here is some Manchester United movement.
      Erik ten Hag opts for a double switch, introducing Amad Diallo and Scott McTominay.
      Rasmus Hojlund – who has barely had a look-in today – and Kobbie Mainoo make way.
      Copy linkCopied Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
      64. Superb defending from Wilson Odobert.
      Garnacho found himself free of Burnley’s high-line, and in on goal from halfway.
      But the Frenchman – usually so attack-minded – found the energy to track back, and nudge the United player off the ball on the edge of the area.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley
      62. There isn’t much movement on either bench right now, but surely both managers are considering changes.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Burnley – Cullen yellow card
      59. Josh Cullen picks up a yellow card just shy of the hour mark.
      The Burnley captain has put in a committed performance this afternoon, but he’s overstepped the mark there, according to referee John Brooks.
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      57. Amdouni has a go with his left foot, but fails to test Onana with it.
      The first goal will surely win this contest. It just seems nobody wants to score it.
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      55. As it stands, 19th-placed Burnley are now a point behind Luton, who are currently 2-0 down at Wolves.
      Nottingham Forest, in the safety of 18th, are a point further ahead, and play Manchester City at home tomorrow.
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      53. Garnacho in space on the left!
      He drives into the area, toying with the Burnley defence. He cuts back inside and curls towards the far corner…
      …wide!
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