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      Champions League draw LIVE: Arsenal handed HORROR draw as Aston Villa and Liverpool learn round of 16 fate – updates

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      ARSENAL, Liverpool and Aston Villa have found out their Champions League Round of 16 opponents after a huge draw.The Gunners got a decent tie against PSV – but means they will now face the winner of Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in the quarter-final.Aston Villa will face Club Brugge and Liverpool take on Benfica.The first leg of the round of 16 will take place on March 4/5, and the second leg will take place on March 11/12.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Arsenal’s route to the finalThe Gunners face a monumental task to win a maiden Champions League title.Arsenal go up against Dutch side PSV in the last-16, before a potential route to the final that includes Real Madrid, Liverpool and Barcelona.Round of 16: PSVQuarter-final: Atletico Madrid or Real MadridSemi-final: Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Club Brugge or Aston VillaFinal: Benfica, Barcelona, Dortmund, Lille, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Feyenoord or Inter MilanCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool’s route to the finalArne Slot’s men will have to beat the very best if they are to lift Big Ears for the first time since 2019. With Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16, things get no easier as the draw progresses for the Premier League leaders.Round of 16: PSGQuarter-final: Aston Villa or Club BruggeSemi-final: Arsenal, PSV, Real Madrid or Atletico MadridFinal: Benfica, Barcelona, Dortmund, Lille, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Feyenoord or Inter MilanCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMersen – Villa bring the noiseSky Sports pundit Paul Mersen believes Aston Villa can go far in this season’s tournament – thanks to their intimidating home atmosphere. Unai Emery’s men have already beaten Bayern Munich on home soil this season.They will now face Club Brugge for the chance to play either Liverpool or PSG in the last-eight.Mersen said: “Villa should have a real go in the Champions League. “The atmosphere at Villa Park during these European games has been incredible and they must keep it up in the knockout stages.”If they do that, they have a chance at progressing further.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChampions League draw in fullA horror draw for both Liverpool and Arsenal – with Aston Villa potentially on a collision course with the Reds in the quarter-finals.Here’s how the ties came out of the hat in Nyon, with each team learning their potential last-eight opponent. PSG or Liverpool vs Club Brugge or Aston VillaPSV or Arsenal vs Real Madrid or AtleticoBenfica or Barcelona vs Dortmund or LilleBayern or Bayer Leverkusen vs Feyenoord or Inter MilanCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGrueling Gunners runArsenal’s tough Champions League draw will leave them facing a horror run of fixtures in March.The Gunners take on PSV on March 4, followed by a visit to Old Trafford to face Man Utd.They will then welcome PSV back to the Emirates on March 11, before welcoming Chelsea to North London five days later.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWarnock – You have to beat the bestFormer Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has tipped his former club to beat PSG – despite the “disappointing draw.”He told the BBC: “I think Liverpool will be slightly disappointed to draw PSG – ideally they would have liked Benfica.”But if you are going to win the Champions League, you are going to have to beat some big teams along the way.”Liverpool will fancy their chances against PSG, who have been a little bit hit and miss.”Copy linkCopiedFrench fancy History isn’t on Liverpool’s side ahead of their clash with PSG.The Reds have not won any of their past five away games against French clubs.You have to go back to 2008 for their last win on French soil, a Champions League victory against Marseille. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool vs PSG head-to-headPSG lead Liverpool on all metrics, other than clean sheets per 90, according to Squawka’s underlying stats.Of course, take this with a pinch of salt, as PSG beat Brest 10-0 on aggregate to reach the round of 16, whereas Liverpool didn’t play.Copy linkCopiedArsenal vs PSV head-to-headAccording to the underlying stats on Squawka, it will be defence vs attack in this one.Arsenal lead for clean sheet and expected goals against, whereas PSV lead for fast breaks and set-piece xG, but Arsenal lead on xG overall, surprising as their power from corners is no secret.PSV also attempt more shots and crosses.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa vs Club Brugge head-to-headAston Villa have performed better than Club Brugge considerably on the underlying numbers, according to Squawka.The have performed better in the following metrics:Clean sheetsxG against PossesionxGSet-play xGShots attemptedTouches in opposition bixPasses into opposition boxCrosses attempted Take-ons attemptedHowever, Emery must be cautious, as Club Brugge have show better performance in fast breaks, so their defensive line will have to be on high alert. Copy linkCopiedArsenal-PSV rerunArsenal and PSV met in the 2023/24 Champions League.On matchday one of the season, Arsenal were 4-0 winners, and then drew 1-1 with PSV in the Netherlands.Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedWrong competition?Unai Emery is looking to win the Champions League with Aston Villa, but already has huge European pedigree. Emery has won the Europa League FOUR times, the most by a manager in history, but never the Champions League.Can he do it for the first time?Credit: Peter Byrne/PA WireCopy linkCopiedScores to settleThe Champions League website has Liverpool and PSG tied at one game a piece, with both games coming in the 2018/19 group stage.Liverpool won the first game 3-2 at Anfield, and then PSG won 2-1 in Paris.Something has to give as they do battle in the round of 16.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa’s first meeting with BruggeAston Villa have made a good account of themselves in the Champions League this season, and will face Club Brugge for the first time in the competition.Emery’s side finished in the top eight, and qualified automatically for the round of 16.They will be hoping to add two wins over Brugge to their record.Credit: Andrew Yates / SportimageCopy linkCopiedNot pretty for the EnglishLiverpool and Arsenal both have tough draws in the Champions League knockouts.Described as a “horror draw,” Liverpool and Arsenal have their work cut out for them if they want to win the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedGunner be toughArsenal fans are not excited about their prosepcts in the Champions League knockouts. Should they get beyond PSV, they will face either Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid, then either Liverpool, PSG, Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the semi-finals.Ouch.Copy linkCopiedIt’s been ages!According to X user OptaJoe, this will be the first meeting between Liverpool and PSG in a major European knockout since the semi-finals of the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1996/97.Of course, the two sides have met in the group stages since then.Credit: Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty ImagesCopy linkCopiedThe all-English quarter-final potentialThere is potential for an all-English quarter-final in the next round.Arne Slot’s Liverpool recently went to Villa Park, and were held to a 2-2 draw by Unai Emery’s side.If Liverpool were to get past PSG, and Aston Villa were to get past Club Brugge, then they would meet in the quarter-final.Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal’s record vs PSVAccording to OptaJoe on X, Arsenal are unbeaten in all of their home matches against PSV (3W 2D).This also happens to be the longest they have played against a side in European competition without losing.Credit: Mike Egerton/PA WireCopy linkCopiedThe BIG derbies to look out for!Real and Atletico Madrid had some HUGE Champions League battles throughout the 2010’s, meeting in two finals.They also met once in the semi-finals, and one in the quarter-finals.On every occasion, Real Madrid got the better of their bitter rivals.Those two being drawn against each other also means the Bundesliga has a HUGE clash, as Bayer Leverkusen take on Bayern Munich. Bayern won 11 straight Bundesliga titles, but were toppled by Bayer Leverkusen last season, and the two now meet in the Champions League.Both ties promise to be entertainers! Copy linkCopiedEl Classico final?Barcelona and Real Madrid seems to be what people are looking at for the final after the round of 16 draw.One user on X (FKA Twitter) said “I speak for all Barcelona fans when I say it’s coming home,”And another user said “Never bet against Real Madrid.”The two have been drawn on opposite sides of the draw, and would only meet in the final.Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedChampions League last 16 draw in fullBefore we get too ahead of ourselves looking at quarter-finals and the final four, here are the last-16 ties in full. A Spanish derby, an all-Bundesliga grudge match and No. 1 seed Liverpool drawing PSG. Tasty. The first legs for all these ties are set for March 4/5.Aston Villa vs Club BruggeLille vs DortmundAtletico Madrid vs Real MadridBayern vs Bayer LeverkusenFeyenoord vs Inter MilanPSV Eindhoven vs ArsenalPSG vs LiverpoolBenfica vs BarcelonaCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFull bracketThere are no easy games at this stage.But the Road to Munich is suddenly looking a lot tougher for all three Premier League clubs than it did half an hour ago.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChampions League draw complete Oof, a brutal draw for both Arsenal and Liverpool.The Gunners will have to get through PSV and either Real Madrid or Atletico to reach the semi-finals.While Liverpool’s reward for topping the group is a nightmare tie with Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16.Villa meanwhile get Club Brugge, but will face the winner of PSG or Liverpool in the quarters. Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChampions League QF draw in fullPSG or Liverpool vs Club Brugge or Aston VillaPSV or Arsenal vs Real Madrid or AtleticoBenfica or Barcelona vs Dortmund or LilleBayern or Bayer Leverkusen vs Feyenoord or Inter MilanCopy linkCopied More

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      Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League result and updates as Kylian Mbappe hits magical HAT-TRICK – latest

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      MANCHESTER CITY were dominated by Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase play off.Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning hat-trick as Real won 3-1 on the night, and a whopping 6-3 on aggregate.The result means it is the first time in 12 years that City failed to reached the Last 16 of Europe’s elite competition.Result: Real Madrid 3 Man City 0 (Real win 6-3 on aggregate)Real Madrid team: Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Asencio, Mendy; Tchouameni, Ceballos, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius JrMan City team: Ederson, Khusanov, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Nico, Gundogan, Bernardo, Foden, Savinho, MarmoushCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Match reportHow far and how fast the mighty have fallen. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, the dominant force in English football and a major European powerhouse for so long, are now not even close.Whenever they travel away to face an elite team, City are being hammered – at Liverpool, where the 2-0 scoreline flattered them immensely, at Arsenal where they were trounced 5-1. They were soundly beaten at Juventus and Paris St Germain too. And here in the Bernabeu tonight, they were taunted, tormented, toyed with and ultimately humiliated – the mocking ‘oles!’ of Real Madrid’s supporters ringing in their ears as Carlo Ancelotti’s men ran rings around them. On the eve of this match, Guardiola claimed he had been joking when he said City had only a ‘one per cent chance’ of overturning their 3-2 first-leg deficit. Well, within four minutes, those odds looked spot-on, after Kylian Mbappe had lobbed Ederson on his way to a high-class hat-trick.  Copy linkCopiedCreating the wrong historyOptaJoe say tonight’s defeat:meant Pep Guardiola hasn’t reached the knockout round of the Champions League for the first time in his career.was City’s 13th of the season in all competitions – the most Guardiola has suffered in any single season. With three months to go…saw the earliest goal Man City have conceded in the competition since October 2018 against HoffenheimCopy linkCopiedLast 16 completePSV have beaten Juventus in extra time to round off the last-16 contenders in Friday’s draw.Some top teams in it, City will be devastated to miss out.Seeded teamsLiverpoolBarcelonaArsenalInter MilanAtletico MadridBayer LeverkusenLilleAston VillaUnseededBayern MunichFeyenoordClub BruggeBenficaBorussia DortmundReal MadridPSGPSVCopy linkCopiedNext up for Madrid?They’ll find out in Friday’s draw.But it’ll be either ATLETICO MADRID or BAYER LEVERKUSEN in the next round.A local derby or game against last season’s Bundesliga Invincibles, coached by their former midfielder.Tasty.Copy linkCopiedJude reactsJude Bellingham says winning their defensive battle was key to allowing the forward players to do the damage.He told TNT Sports: “It was a good evening and a good performance from us. It was a really enjoyable game to play in. The most important thing for us was the defensive side of the game. “We knew that once we boxed that off we could attack with more freedom and that was the key tonight and in the other game.”They [Man City] have had some injuries and we are also on the back end of that and welcoming some of the lads back. He is important for us in terms of the leadership in the dressing room, having that loud presence before the game, particularly for us younger players. When we are at full strength we are a much better team.”You always want to play teams at their best and when you see Haaland is not in the team you obviously hope it is nothing serious. He is a good mate of mine and I hope it is not too bad. “You play against what you are up against and I thought we managed it well today. They still have other players that can step in and cause damage.”Copy linkCopiedDoesn’t get easierGuardiola said his focus now is on beating Liverpool this weekend, then the next game and compete for top four.Things don’t get much easier, with Liverpool (H), Tottenham (A) and Nottingham Forest (A) the next three league games.Plymouth at home in the FA Cup looks a tricky game the way things are going too.Copy linkCopiedPep reactsPep Guardiola told TNT Sports: “After we conceded the goal it was more and more difficult.“The best team won, so congratulations to Real Madrid. Our focus is now all on the Premier League.“In the 180 minutes we had a good 30-35 minutes in the first half of the first leg.“Not just Kylian, they have a fantastic team. They deserve to go through.“It’s the first time we didn’t have a good Champions League run so we need to fight to be back in this competition again next year.“They’ll be a contender but there are other good teams. It’ll be interesting.”Copy linkCopiedFinal 16So 16 teams remain in the top competition.Well 17 at the minute as PSV and Juventus are into extra time in their play-off round.Seeded teamsLiverpoolBarcelonaArsenal Inter Milan Atletico Madrid Bayer Leverkusen Lille Aston Villa UnseededBayern MunichFeyenoordClub BruggeBenficaBorussia DortmundReal MadridPSGPSV / JuventusCopy linkCopiedKyl-er instinctKylian Mbappe says it was only logical that Madrid would reach the next round and he’s thriving now his adaptation period is over.He told Uefa’s website: “A perfect night for the team. We wanted to win. “We wanted to qualify for the next round. For us it was only logical that Real Madrid reached the next round of the Champions League.”When you play against Manchester City it is always a difficult game but we knew that at home we would be very strong. We played better as a group and we were able to give a lot of joy to the fans. We have to continue in this way if we are to win what we want to win this season.”I want to play well here, I want to make a mark on the season. I want to write history with Real Madrid. The adaptation period for me has ended and now I have to show my quality.”Copy linkCopiedFinal statsPlenty times covering Man City I’ve said they’re keeping possession for possession’s sake.No real threat, nobody to play that pass that Kevin de Bruyne does.They’ve ended up with more possession than Real Madrid tonight. Only when Madrid let them have it though.But to barely threaten the Madrid goal highlights that point earlier in this post.Copy linkCopied’Miles off it’Ex-England keeper Paul Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Manchester City are miles off it. They really are. “We have seen them lose games in the Premier League that we wouldn’t have expected them to lose. “But look in the Champions League, losing away wat Sporting, the loss at Juventus, the way that they capitulated at Paris St-Germain. “There have been signs of their form coming back in the league but tonight highlighted all the flaws that they have got.”Copy linkCopiedMan of the matchProbably no surprise that his hat trick also earned a man of the match award for Kylian Mbappe.A terrific night for him though he didn’t have to work overly hard for it.Copy linkCopiedUnwanted historySo exit from the Champions League before it even gets juicy.The damage was done in an appalling league phase and they’ll be looking back at chances missed.It’s the first time in the Pep Guardiola era and first time since the 2012/13 season that they’ve been dumped from Europe before the knockout stage really begins.Nobody could’ve seen this coming four months ago.Copy linkCopiedFull time from Martin Blackburn at the BernabeuThese two teams have produced some incredible drama in recent years – but there was none of it here. As easy as it gets for Real who completely outclassed a bitterly disappointing City side – and won thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s wonderful hat-trick. A late goal from Nico Gonzalez was no consolation at all.A rare early exit for Guardiola’s men but they only have themselves to blame for a turbulent group stage. Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMEManchester City exit the Champions League before the round of 16 with a whimper.REAL MADRID 3-1 MAN CITY – AGG: 6-3Copy linkCopied90+1 – Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (agg: 6-3)Marmoush’s free kick hits the crossbar and bounces back into the six-yard box.The Madrid defence are all sleepy and Nico drifts in all alone to tap it uncontested into an empty net.Ironic cheers from the Manchester City supporters, which in turn are cheered by the Madrid fans.Copy linkCopied90+1 – GOAL! Real Madrid 3-1 MAN CITYNico Gonzalez grabs a consolation in stoppage time.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Another City free kick as Camavinga penalised.This one 25 yards from goal and central, so it opens up the chances someone else can take it.Copy linkCopied90 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Two minutes added.Copy linkCopied90 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Marmoush’s free kick sums up City’s night. Pathetic.Straight into the wall.Madrid make two more changes for the final seconds:OFF: Vinicius Jr and ValverdeON: Endrick and AlabaCopy linkCopied89 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)McAtee seems to be elbowed in the head inside the penalty area.The referee gives the foul but gives a free kick.VAR are checking it and should give a penalty. Somehow, he backs the referee’s decision and gives the free kick.That Madrid referee pressure carries some weight, eh….Copy linkCopied88 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Khusanov does well to collect the second ball and nutmegs Asencio before striking at goal.It hurts Courtois in a sore area – that’ll wake him up – and goes behind for another corner.Copy linkCopied86 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Savinho’s attempted cross from the left hits the first man.Gvardiol then slides a clever pass into the box for McAtee but he’s followed by Modric who gets back well to concede the corner.MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 19: Omar Marmoush of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)Copy linkCopied85 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Good build-up from Madrid as Modric finds Vinicius Jr charging down the right.He pings it to the edge of the box to find Bellingham, who slides in Rodrygo on the left but his attempt at running round the ball and getting a good strike on goal isn’t great.It rolls harmlessly for Ederson to pick up.Copy linkCopied81 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Another Madrid change as we countdown to the final whistle.The stark contrast of what Madrid are bringing off the bench compared to City is telling.OFF: TchouameniON: ModricCopy linkCopied More

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      Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Alexander-Arnold seals vital draw but league leaders drop points

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      LIVERPOOL have drawn 2-2 with Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League clash.The Reds blew the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points after Ollie Watkins and Youri Tielemans struck to complete a remarkable turnaround in the first-half.Trent Alexander-Arnold levelled it for the Reds to put Arne Slot’s side eight points clear, though they have played a game more than Arsenal in second place.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the action below… More

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      Tottenham vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Injury-stricken United name EIGHT academy kids on bench while Vicario returns for Spurs

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to the capital for a huge Premier League clash with Tottenham.The two English giants have endured very poor seasons so far, and they both sit in the bottom half of the table ahead of kick off.Pressure is mounting on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu following Carabao Cup and FA Cup exits last week.Elsewhere, Ruben Amorim is still struggling to find any consistency with his up and down Man Utd side.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appTottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence, Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison, Kulusevski, Tel, SonMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Dorgu, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee, HojlundCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…All change, please!Injuries and poor form has meant that both Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim have rung the changes for this afternoon’s clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.In fact, today’s meeting is the first Premier League game to see both teams make five or more alterations to their previous starting line-ups in the league since Chelsea versus Manchester City in May 2023.Copy linkCopiedForwards start together againThe much-maligned pairing of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are set to start a Premier League game together for just the second time.And the pair will be hoping for better fortune than the first occasion when Manchester United went down 2-0 at home to Newcastle, a match in which Zirkzee was subbed off after just 33 minutes.Copy linkCopiedRival watch Liverpool have beaten Wolves 2-1 despite a late scare.Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah struck before half-time to give the Reds a 2-0 lead.Salah had the ball in the net a third time after the break but was ruled offside.Matheus Cunha then scored a screamer late on to set up a tense finale.Wolves piled up on the pressure but were unable to find an equaliser at Anfield.Arne Slot’s side move back to seven points clear at the top of the table.Meanwhile, Wolves remain on 19 points just above the relegation zone. And importantly for Spurs and Man Utd, they remain eight and ten points behind respectively.Copy linkCopiedCopy linkCopiedSpurs welcome backIt’s a high-five for Spurs as they welcome back five senior stars into their squad, three of which go straight into the starting XI.Vicario and Maddison are both back in the starting XI.Wilson Odobert, Brennan Johnson, and Destiny Udogie are back in the squad after being named on the bench.Copy linkCopiedDoes Daniel Levy own Spurs and what is his net worth?Daniel Levy is the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur.He is the longest-serving chairman of any Premier League club, having taken over the role from Alan Sugar in 2001.However, he has a far from ideal relationship with fans owing to the club’s poor performances and lack of silverware, with the North London club last winning a trophy in 2008 when they lifted the League Cup.Things were looking up during Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure with the club a regular name in the Champions League, even making the final before losing to Liverpool in 2019.Levy oversaw the building of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, £1.2billion stadium, which has helped Spurs become a financial powerhouse.Copy linkCopiedTwo more United stars sickLeny Yoro and Christian Eriksen were taken sick today.Talk about adding insult to injury for Amorim.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd name EIGHT kids on their benchMan Utd have named EIGHT teenagers on their bench today. Elyh Harrison, Harry Amass, Tyler Fredricson, Ayden Heaven, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Jack Moorhouse and Chido Obi are all named.Seven of these stars are straight from the academy. And seven of them were also born AFTER the Glazers took control of the club.Heaven does not count as academy after going straight into the first-team following his transfer from Arsenal earlier this month.Meanwhile, Victor Lindelof is the solo senior star, though he has only just returned from injury.Copy linkCopiedLine-ups The line-ups are out.Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence, Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison, Kulusevski, Tel, SonMan Utd: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Dorgu, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee, HojlundCopy linkCopiedMore protest picturesThe back-drop of today’s game will undoubtedly be clouded by Tottenham fan’s protests outside the ground.Their fury is mainly directed towards chairman Daniel Levy.Read up on the Spurs chairman here.Credit: PACredit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedTeam walkTottenham stars were pictured walking around the pitch before kick-off.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedAlan Shearer predictionAlan Shearer has given his say on how he reckons this fixture will go. Speaking to Betfair, he said: It’s a tough one to call. Man United had a good result in the FA Cup but I certainly wasn’t impressed with them.Spurs were really weak against Aston Villa.Two teams who have been massively struggling for different reasons. Because Spurs have beaten them already this season, I’ll go for a home win.Alan ShearerBetfairCopy linkCopiedHead to head Spurs have beaten United twice so far this season.Once in a 3-0 demolition in the league at Old Trafford and then at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a 4-3 thriller in the League Cup quarter-finals.The overall record is heavily in Man Utd’s favour with 96 wins in the history of the clash compared to Spurs’ 56, while there have also been 51 draws.That being said, United have not beaten Spurs in any of the last five meetings, with Postecoglou being in charge of four of those clashes.The aggregate score in the four meetings managed by Postecoglou is 11-5 in Spurs’ favourThe last time Man Utd won against Spurs was in October 2022, while the last time they won away was in October 2021.Copy linkCopiedForm guideTottenham – They have won five or their last six matches in all competitions.Beating Brentford 2-0 in their last league game ended a run seven games without a win dating back to December 15.They are searching for their first back-to-back wins in the league since September when they ironically beat Man Utd after beating Brentford. Man Utd – Despite the negative atmosphere surrounding the club, United have won six of their last eight games in all competitions.However, they have won only three of their last 10 league matches.They are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace, but won their last away clash in London against Fulham. Copy linkCopiedSpurs fans protestTottenham fans have launched a huge protest against the club’s owners and chairman today.Spurs fan group Change For Tottenham have unveiled banners at the ground as they prepare to march before the game.One of the banners reads: “24 Years, 16 Managers, 1 Trophy. Time For Change.”Another reads: “We Want Our Club Back. Levy Out.”Credit: X/@ChangeForSpursCredit: X/@OMyles90Copy linkCopiedCarrington reinforcementsAs many Man Utd bosses have been forced to do in the past, Amorim has turned to the Carrington Academy to bolster his thin senior squad.Five youngsters – Sekou Kone, Harry Amass, Jack Moorhouse, Elyh Harrison and Chido Obi – have all travelled with the first team for the Premier League fixture.With 11 stars now out injured, Amorim will be hoping the teenagers can provide an injection of energy to alleviate some of the pressure on the first team.Copy linkCopiedSpurs stars on the comebackWhile Man Utd have been plunged into injury crisis, Spurs have been forced to deal with the consequences of injuries for most of the season.Ange Postecoglou’s side has been devastated by a seemingly unending convertor belt of stars heading to the treatment room.However, this week things finally seem to be looking up as Spurs are set to welcome back three key stars to their squad.The Aussie revealed that Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie and James Maddison were all fit enough to play a part in the fixture.Meanwhile, Postecoglou also confirmed Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert and Timo Werner had all returned to training this week, though it is currently unclear whether they will play any part.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd injury calamityMan Utd manager Ruben Amorim said his squad had enjoyed a good week in training until they suffered some setbacks.Yesterday it was revealed those setbacks were a QUADRUPLE injury blow to Amorim’s travelling squad today.Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer were all reported to be doubtful for the game.Meanwhile, Amad Diallo suffered a potentially season-ending injury further shorten the Red Devils options up front.Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon football fansWelcome to SunSport’s live blog of Tottenham v Manchester United.I’m Tony Robertson here to provide you with all the build-up for today’s clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Over the last decade clashes between these two sides have resulted in pivotal moments deciding on who makes European spots in the Premier League.However, this season, both clubs are have fallen far away from those lofty heights.Today’s 4.30pm clash sees Man Utd in 14th and hosts Tottenham in 15th.We hope you will stick with us as we bring you all the latest news from the clash. 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      Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE RESULT: Liverpool extend Premier League lead to seven points after edging past Wolves

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      LIVERPOOL are facing Wolves RIGHT NOW as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points.The Reds are aiming to bounce back from their late shock against rivals Everton during the week, when the Toffees lashed in a stunning 98th-minute equaliser.Wolves, meanwhile, will be looking to gain more distance between themselves and the drop zone.Kick-off time: 2pmTV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below… More

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      Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr LIVE RESULTS: El Gato LOSES as American takes razor-thin decision in Manchester

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      JACK CATTERALL ended up on the LOSING side of a razor-thin decision against Arnold Barboza Jr.El Gato was in a huge final eliminator for a shot at Teofimo Lopez’s WBO super-lightweight title.In a fight that could have gone either way, Catterall ended up on the wrong side of a 115-113, 113-115, 115-113 decision to Barboza Jr.The American moves to 32-0 and Catterall will now need to get back into the gym to rebuild his career.Card start time: From 7pm GMTMain event start time: 10pm (approx)TV/Stream: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Bellew: ‘That was a knockdown’Well, well, well – there weren’t any complaints from Jack Catterall during the fight or after, but Tony Bellew thinks he has a legitimate one.Barboza went down but the ref immediately called it as an accidental trip.Bellew thinks it should have counted – and that 10-8 round could have had a big impact.On Catterall’s slow showing, Bellew said: “I just think that’s his style, he’s very good at what he does.”I don’t know why he doesn’t press more, because he does have the power.”If he didn’t have the power I’d understand it.”Bellew then added: “That was a knockdown.He landed a body shot and Barboza went over.”It was a balance thing but he didn’t stand on his foot.”Copy linkCopiedBellew: ‘Neither can complain’The former world champ told Dazn: “I thought it was really close – neither can complain”I thought Jack was honest in the ring when he thought he’d nicked it, same with Barboza.”It comes down to what do you like.”Barboza was very good, he’d done his homework on Jack.”He knew not to press too much and work going backwards.”Catterall is very good but he needs to work on his offence.”Copy linkCopiedWhat next for El GatoWell, that wasn’t certainly in the script for Catterall.He had been on an incredible run of form and looked destined for a world title shot next. But he will not have to go back to the drawing board as he plots another route to the very top of the sport.El Gato is not 32 until July so still has time on his side, but he will certainly be left picking up the pieces of this defeat.Copy linkCopiedEddie Hearn”Very close fight, 7-5 either way.”It could’ve gone either way, it was that kind of fight.”We were screaming at him towards the end, he’s just got to do a bit more to win the rounds.”Well done to Arnold, Jack will be back.”Could have gone either way, but not Jack’s way tonight.”Copy linkCopiedCatterall’s verdict”Tricky fight, close fight. All credit to him. “I felt like I did enough to win.”But I’m straight back to the ring.”Straight back to it.”Copy linkCopiedMore from Barboza”Anybody can get it any day of the week – any day that ends in the letter ‘y’.”This guy here is going to work his a** off.”I want to thank Manchester.”Copy linkCopiedBarboza Jr speaksThe American starts by thanking God and his promoter, Oscar de la Hoya, as well as his team.He then says: “I didn’t have it that close, I felt I won more rounds.”But it’s his backyard.”All I’ve wanted since I was a kid is to get respect – I got that today.”Copy linkCopiedShock for El GatoThe scoring was as close as it comes and that is exactly how the fight went.Catterall had a slow start and that appeared to cost him in the end.Copy linkCopiedOfficial scorecards – Barboza wins!WOW! It’s a huge decision in Manchester with Arnold Barboza Jr taking a split decision!The judges had it 115-115, 115-113, 113-115!He’s on his knees in the ring and Catterall looks shellshocked!Copy linkCopiedThis will go to the judgesThat was an impossible one to score – the six boxing experts on Dazn all have it going a different way.Liam Smith and Dalton Smith both have a draw, Darren Barker gives it to Barboza.This will come down to what the judges prefer in styles and if Catterall gave away too many rounds at the start with his patient opening.Scorecards coming any second now…Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R12Final round and winner takes all!Both men are going for broke, the tempo, the output and desperation has been upped by both here.Cheers from the crowd with every success Jack has! Barboza’s chasing Catterall around the ring now!Last 15 seconds and both men exchange in centre ring.DING DING! Who will it be then? This could go either way as both men raise their hands in conviction.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R11Barboza comes out fast and aggressive to shake any embarrassment from his fall from the round before.Barboza makes complaints to the ref but he’s having none of it.Catterall goes in but misses a huge opportunity to strike while Barboza was not defending himself.Tough one to call as both men are boxing so well.Into the final round we go!Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R10Jack Catterall timing and picking his moments with a jab here and a jab there, still looking sharp and winning most of the exchanges here in the 10th.Barboza taking his chances in the final 30 seconds of the round to make an impression – which only ends in Barboza hitting the canvas.A count starts but the referee quickly waves it off as an accidental trip, which could prove HUGE in the outcome of this fight.Looks like a clean one-two to me, regardless of the entanglement.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R9Ringside has it Catterall up, let’s hope they’re right.Catterall lands a beautiful straight left hand down the middle, his best punch of the night I’d say.Much better round from Catterall although still competitive stuff from Barboza none the less.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R8Both men circling centre ring and using back and forth movements to counter each other.Barboza gets put on the back foot but springs back with punches of his own every time. I’d say he is doing ever so slightly better than our Jack tonight.Catterall seems to making small mistakes, could he be getting a bit desperate knowing the fight is getting into the later rounds?Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R7Catterall has early success but Barboza dominates the middle of the round with singular power shots.Controversy as Catterall throws a punch he wasn’t meant to after instructed to break.It looks low and Catterall then follows up with two shots that reach their target while Barboza was complaining to the ref.Another close round that could have gone either way on the scorecards.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R6Jack’s slightly creeping forwards on Barboza as he wearily keeps his distance, both fighters are finding success as the circle in the middle of the ring.Jack Catterall delivers a one-two and a counter right hook which raises the morale of those in the Co-op Live.A swing and a miss by Barboza as we enter the final 10 seconds, both men swing out with hooks with Barboza landing the cleaner punch before the bell rings.Liam Smith and Dalton Smith have it 5-1 but I have it three rounds each.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R5Highly competitive start to round five as Catterall comes out trying to assert dominance – but Barboza meets him with equal aggression.Their feet then tangle as Barboza chases Catterall around the ring.Barboza seems to be having the slight upper hand, in this high level, fast paced chess match.Jack finds more success towards the end of the round but was it enough to win it?Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R4A Pacquiao-like move from Catterall at the beginning of round four, stepping in on the inside foot to deliver a pivoting one-two straight jab.Barboza appears to have upped the pressure and tempo a little bit, with Catterall seemingly having trouble with Barboza’s reach now that American is establishing his distance.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R3Both men still cautious here in round three, aware of each others’ skill sets. When one gains success so does the other.Barboza being the slightly more come forward fighter leading Catterall into a corner but after a few defences he laterally escapes.Barboza Jr lands a left hand at the end of the round.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R2Barboza keeping his distance this time after tasting Catterall’s cat-like reflexes trying to score points with his reach advantage.Catterall not taking any chances early on but choosing his moments wisely to come forwards and attack.Although Barboza is touching on Catteralls Philly shell defence… could this be a ploy to look busier and gain points?Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R1What a stare down as the meet in the ring for the instructions. Lets get it on!Opening to the round starts with Barboza throwing a jab and Catterall slipping and counter uppercutting!Both men focusing on establishing foot positioning and the lead hand. One-two, jab straight by Jack Catterall.Catterall looks poised and disciplined as always in this feel out round.Copy linkCopiedStand by JackThat’s the way to get a venue behind you – Ben E King anthem ‘Stand By Me’ rings out and the thousands in attendance are singing it at the top of their lungs!Catterall is almost in the ring now, we’re just minutes away.He then goes for the Lion King – ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’ – this is incredible from El Gato.He’s beaten three former world champions in a row and another win here would finally earn him a richly deserved title shot.Copy linkCopiedRing walk timeArnold Barboza Jr is making his way to the ring now, the sound and the tension is ramping up inside the venue!Copy linkCopiedSweet CarolineWe couldn’t be any closer – Sweet Caroline is playing in the Co-Op Arena in Manchester.We’re very close to the action getting underway – this should be a special fight.Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Marmoush scores HAT-TRICK as Manchester City lead Newcastle, Ipswich down to TEN

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      MATCHWEEK 25 of the Premier League features some huge matches at both ends of the table.Fans are treated to five 3pm matches right NOW with the pick of the bunch at the Etihad, as Manchester City lead Newcastle at half time following on from Arsenal’s crucial win at Leicester earlier today.Elsewhere, Aston Villa are level at Ipswich, West Ham trail Brentford, Fulham are holding top four hopefuls Nottingham Forest and Southampton are two down to Bournemouth at St Mary’s.In Saturday’s evening kick-off, David Moyes’ Everton travel to the capital to take on Crystal Palace.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…HT: West Ham 0-1 BrentfordThe Hammers can count themselves lucky to go in at the break only a goal behind.Brentford struggled on the road in the first half of the season but have changed that since.Having scored a second goal, only to have it ruled out by VAR, Frank’s side should have a more comfortable lead already.Copy linkCopiedHT: Southampton 0-2 BournemouthAndoni Iraola’s side are finding this a stroll in the park.The hosts have created nothing whatsoever in the final third.Meanwhile. The Cherries look like scoring every time they come forward.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkPoor fare at the break at Villa Park, with neither side looking close to hitting top gear yet.However Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys face an uphill struggle in the second half after former Villa loanee Axel Tuanzebe was suckered into two daft yellow cards – to see red!The defender should have been on red alert after he picked up a booking for tugging down Morgan Rogers.But he grabbed at Jacob Ramsey’s shoulder after the Villa man had gone clear of him and the kid tumbled.It was shrewd by the Villa man but Tuanzebe gave ref Robert Jones a decision to make and he decided another yellow card was merited, followed by the inevitable red.Ten-man Ipswich now have their backs to the wall.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser in the capitalWest Ham are incredibly fortunate to only be a goal down at the break.Brentford have been battering them, winning the ball and breaking at a speed the Hammers cannot cope with.Mbeumo, Wissa and Schade have all been incredibly sharp, profiting from the host’s incompetence.West Ham’s midfield have been largely absent when it comes to helping out the back four and you wouldn’t bet against one of them being replaced.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EtihadWHAT a half from City and in particular their new forward Omar Marmoush In just his fourth start since arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt, he struck a 14 minute hat-trick to endear himself to the Etihad faithful. Any fears City could be hurting from their midweek heartbreak against Real Madrid were blown away. Newcastle were weary – are their players thinking too much about Wembley next month? Copy linkCopiedHT: Fulham 1-1 Nott’m ForestIt has been a dominant display from the hosts in this one.However, despite having only one shot on target, the visitors really made it count.Marco Silva will feel his side should be leading this one, they need to be more clinical in front of goal to do just that.Copy linkCopiedHT: Aston Villa 0-0 Ipswich TownThere is nothing to separate these sides as they head into the interval.One thing that does is the number of players on the pitch.Tuanzebe was shown a second yellow card for pulling a player back and given his marching orders.Copy linkCopiedHT: Man City 3-0 NewcastleIt has been a comprehensive first-half from Pep Guardiola’s side.They have opened up The Magpies all too often in this one.Marmoush grabbing a hat-trick in the process, this is more like the Man City of old this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-1 Brentford 43. A real let off for Graham Potter’s side.VAR adjudges there to have been an offside Brentford player in the build-up to the goal.How important could that prove in the outcome of this match, only time will tell.Copy linkCopiedVAR review – goal disallowed Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-2 Brentford41. Janelt and Wissa exchange a neat one-two.The Bees’ striker slots home to double the lead for the visitors.However, there is to be a VAR review.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Yoane Wissa (Brentford)Copy linkCopiedFulham 1-1 Nott’m Forest37. Cometh the moment, cometh the man.As a ball is played into Wood outside the box, he shifts it onto his left foot and gets a shot away.Leno cannot do anything about it as the visitors draw level in the capital.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Chris Wood (Nott’m Forest)Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-0 Newcastle33. This is turning into a horror show for Eddie Howe.Savinho is the player pulling the strings, using his pace to beat his man before squaring the ball to the Egyptian.From the penalty spot, he side-foots it into the bottom corner.That is his first-ever hat-trick in senior football.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Craven CottageEMILE SMITH ROWE scored the goal which gives Fulham the lead. But it’s Adama Traore stealing the limelight with three great crosses so far. One of which found Smith Rowe to plant a 14th minute header past Matz Sels.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Omar Marmoush (Man City)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkIt’s been a bitty start at Villa Park with little quality on show yet.Morgan Rogers raced clear on goal and went down as Town goalie Alex Palmer raced out of his box.However VAR confirmed there was no contact from the keeper although Rogers could have been awarded a foul as chasing defender Jacob Greaves shoved him off balance.Early injuries to Boubacar Kamara and Enciso have seen both players replaced by Tyrone Mings and Jack Clarke, which has disrupted the flow of the game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EithadWELCOME to Manchester, Omar Marmoush. The January signing from Eintracht Frankfurt has caught the eye since he arrived at the Etihad but now we see what he’s all about. First he capitalised on a missed header by Kieran Trippier to score then five minutes later he took a pass from Ilkay Gundogan and drove a low shot into the corner. Newcastle stunned.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser in the capitalSo much for that optimism at West Ham…The Hammers look wide open here and are doing nothing of any value on the ball. Brentford’s flying forwards are carving through the West Ham defence with ease and the Hammers are making mistake after mistake.Potter must be contemplating a change at the break, if not before, already.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at St Mary’sBournemouth stunned the Saints with two clinical finishes inside the first 16 minutes.Jan Bednarek and Nathan Wood allowed Dango Ouattara to sneak away to head home Ryan Christie’s 14th minute cross.And Christlike was soon celebrating a rare goal himself when he was given room to smash home the second from 25 yards.Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 Newcastle24. Man City are in full control of this game at The Etihad.Gundogan is the creator on this occasion, as he lays it into the path of Marmoush to stroke it home.It already looks a long way back for The Magpies here.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGoal – Omar Marmoush (Man City)Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Newcastle21. Newcastle’s poor form at The Etihad looks set to continue.A long ball forward from Ederson sees Marmoush run onto it and he lifts the ball over the advancing keeper to score.Just what the hosts needed in this game.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Omar Marmoush (Man City)Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Everton beat Crystal Palace after Man City thrash Newcastle and Arsenal beat Leicester

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      MATCHWEEK 25 of the Premier League features some huge matches at both ends of the table.Manchester City cruised past Newcastle thanks to an Omar Marmoush hat-trick, but Erling Haaland was forced off injured, following on from Arsenal’s crucial win at Leicester earlier today.Elsewhere, Aston Villa were held by ten man Ipswich, West Ham lost to Brentford, Fulham beat Nottingham Forest and Southampton were beaten by Bournemouth at St Mary’s.In Saturday’s evening kick-off, David Moyes’ Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-1 thanks to goals from Beto and Carlos Alcaraz.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Gunners start firing againDespite not having a fit striker for the remainder of this campaign, it did not seem to affect Arsenal this afternoon.Mikel Merino came off the bench to bag a brace and secure the win for the North London outfit.They have now closed the gap between themselves and Liverpool to four points, with the leaders playing Wolves tomorrow.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCherries real winners with hot-formAfter running out 3-1 winners over Southampton today, the victory moved Bournemouth into fifth place in the table.The way things are looking in Europe at the moment, finishing there could very well carry an extra Champions League spot.What an achievement that would be Andoni Iraola and his squad.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHere are today’s Premier League resultsIt has been another hectic day in the top-flight, with plenty of goals.Leicester 0-2 ArsenalAston Villa 1-1 Ipswich TownFulham 2-1 Nott’m ForestMan City 4-0 NewcastleSouthampton 1-3 BournemouthWest Ham 0-1 BrentfordCrystal Palace 1-2 EvertonCopy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 1-2 EvertonEverton edge out Oliver Glasner’s side in the capital.It was quite an even game but Alcaraz’s goal ended up being the match-winner.It could have been a completely different result on another day.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jon West at Selhurst ParkThat’s quite the debut for Alcaraz – an assist and then the winner. He’s never been a prolific scorer but has made a big impact already. And to think he wouldn’t have played had Doucoure not get himself sent off against Liverpool…Copy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 1-2 EvertonThat’s it, Everton have secured victory.Crystal Palace will feel they should have got more from this.Not that the away end is complaining right now.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-2 Everton90+5. Deep into added time in the capital.Palace are throwing everything but the kitcken sink at The Toffees.Everton are defending deep, trying to protect this win.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-2 Everton86. Time is running out for the hosts.Everton seem to have come alive in the game in an attacking sense.That works well for them, keeping Palace at the wrong end of the pitch.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-2 Everton80. Harrison whips a deep cross into the box.As it is worked back from the byline, Young’s shot is blocked.It drops to Alcaraz, who slots home to give The Toffees the lead.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGoal – Carlos Alcaraz (Everton)Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton72. Both sides are trying to flex their attacking muscle.Everton continually seem to take one too many touches and allow Palace to get in between the player and goal to block.The hosts keep trying balls over the top of the Everton defence but on this wet, greasy surface it often runs through to the keeper before anyone can get on the end of it.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton66. The hosts look to break with pace on the counter.Garner pushes Eze to the floor to stop the attack.Finally, the referee gets a yellow card out in this game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jon West at Selhurst ParkSemi-automated offsides are nearly with us and that lengthy wait is exactly why they are needed. Around three minutes of the players standing around and fans singing about how much they don’t appreciate VAR. Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton60. A big cheer at Selhurst Park as Chilwell comes on for his debut.The Chelsea loanee replaces Mitchell for The Eagles.It is a very open game now and the game is poised on a knife-edge.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton53. After a ridiculous wait, the goal is given.VAR is really a broken process.Since the introduction of Eze at the interval, Crystal Palace are now dominating this game.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Everton48. Some terrible defending from the visitors.Two Everton defenders challenge for the same ball and it drops to Mateta in the box.He slots past Pickford to draw his side level.However, there is a VAR review for a possible offside.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jon West at Selhurst ParkHow on earth are Everton ahead at half time? Palace could and should be three or four up – but paid the price for switching off late on.Is it Tyrick Mitchell’s fault for sending a throw-in to a team-mate who wasn’t expecting it? Or should Jefferson Lerma have been alert? Either way it’s a disaster – and an Everton opener.Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 0-1 EvertonIt has been a bizarre half of football with Palace having a goal disallowed for the ball going out despite none of the camera angles showing it to be the case.Then Sarr missed an absolute sitter from yards out, hitting the underside of the crossbar when it seemed easier to score.Everton went straight down the other end and took the lead themselves to rub salt into the wound.Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 0-1 EvertonThe referee brings the first-half to a close.Everton have a slender lead in a very even match.That miss from Sarr seemed to be the start of things going south for The Eagles in this game.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-1 Everton45. Palace pay the ultimate price for their miss.Everton come forward and it is played through to Beto who tucks it past Henderson to open the scoring.The goal silences Selhurst Park in the process.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Beto (Everton)Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Everton40. We may have seen one of the misses of the season.It has all got a bit scrappy and the ball breaks to Sarr six yards out.He thunders it against the underside of the crossbar and it comes back out.He had to score from there.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Everton35. It is interesting how the two teams have set up today.Alcaraz is looking to test Henderson from distance constantly.Palace put a dangerous ball into the box, which The Toffees fail to clear, but they get lucky as the referee awards a free kick.It looked like Tarkowksi lost his footing and was not fouled at all.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Everton30. Almost a big chance for The Toffees.As Harrison puts in a deep cross into the box, Lindstrom meets it deep of the back post, trying to pick out Beto.Henderson does brilliantly to cut it out but is clattered by Lacroix as the two try to prevent the danger.Copy linkCopied More