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      Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE RESULT – Champions League quarter-final: Valverde scores brilliant equaliser in thriller

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Real Madrid played out a truly brilliant draw in the first leg of their titanic Champions League clash.Bernardo Silva had given Man City the lead less than two minutes into the game at the Bernabeu, catching Andriy Lunin sleeping.But Real Madrid fought back to lead with two goals in two minutes – the first a Ruben Dias own goal from a heavily deflected Eduardo Camavinga shot and the second a rapid counter from Rodrygo.Los Blancos were in charge before Phil Foden fired a rocket into the top corner, with Josko Gvardiol then scoring a stunner of his own to give City the lead.Real Madrid then struck back themselves, Federico Valverde brilliantly volleying home to share the spoils and set up a tense second leg.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCity enter busy schedule
      Aside from their Champions League exploits, Man City have to juggle three competitions over their next three games.
      It means a busy fixture list but Pep Guaridola would not have it any other way.
      Playing lots of games means you are being successful as a manager after all.

      Copy linkCopiedAll-square between two of football’s greats
      The spoils were shared as Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola squared off in Spain this evening.
      Both managers may feel that their side could have won the game but a draw was probably a fair result.
      They will do battle again now in the second leg in Manchester.
      The Italian seemed a bit perplexed with whatever Guardiola had to say to him at the final whistle.
      Credit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedFoden continues stand-out season
      Phil Foden scored a stunning goal this evening to draw Man City level in the second half tonight.
      It was enough to see the midfielder awarded with the man of the match award in Spain.
      Man City fans will be hoping the injury that saw him hobble off is nothing to worry about as he is integral to remainder of their season.
      There seems to be nothing wrong with his selfie-arm, that is for sure.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedForm is temporary, class is permanent
      As ever, Toni Kroos pulled the strings in the heart of midfield for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      His ability to link play and pick the right passes allows Bellingham to venture forward.
      They did seem a bit lacking without the influential Luka Modric alongside him in the middle.

      Copy linkCopiedSilva lining for Pep in Madrid
      Bernardo Silva came back into the side this evening and showed his true worth to Pep Guardiola.
      From the first few minutes when he caught out Lunin at his near post to give the visitors the lead to the very end of the game.
      Real Madrid struggled to deal with the silky skills of the Portuguese playmaker.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City
      You would have to say that a draw was a fair result tonight.
      Taking into consideration the chances created, nothing could separate the two sides.
      Hopefully, we will see more of the same in the return leg.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City
      The referee brings the game to a close in Spain.
      It finishes all square between these two powerhouses.
      What an entertaining game that proved to be.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      90+2. Man City will still fancy their chances in this tie.
      Going back to The Etihad needing a win to progress.
      It offers the prospect of a special night in Manchester.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      90. Modric swings a ball into the back post, trying to pick out Bellingham.
      It has to be dealt with as it is knocked behind for a corner.
      The hosts work it to the edge of the box but Carvajal’s shot is nowhere near the goal.
      We are going to have four minutes added.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      88. Brahim Diaz wins the ball off Alvarez and looks to counter.
      Bernardo Silva takes one for the team as he chops him down.
      Real Madrid had numbers on the break there.
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      86. Foden seems to have picked up an injury for City.
      Guardiola is taking no chances and is looking to change the youngster with Alvarez replacing him.
      That will be a concern for Man City fans to see.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      84. The question on everyone’s lips now is whether either side can find one more goal.
      This game has been the sort you never want to end.
      In addition, we have seem real contenders for ‘goal of the quarter-finals’ in Spain.
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      82. What a final ten minutes or so we have now.
      Man City were looking comfortable and seemed like they were going to claim a stunning victory.
      Madrid draw level out of the blue and now it is Pep Guardiola’s side who are trying to hold on.
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      80. Out of absolutely nothing, Real Madrid are level.
      Vinicius Junior hangs a cross up to the back post.
      Valverde meets it on the volley and drills it low into the far corner.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
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      78. This was exactly the type of game we were hoping for tonight.
      Bellingham has been quiet in this game in the main, Real Madrid have missed his creativity and goals.
      The England midfielder has scored over 20 goals in his first season for the Spaniards.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-3 Man City
      76. This has been the proverbial ‘game of two halves’.
      Real Madrid felt they had the game in their hands coming out after the interval.
      Two stunning strikes by Man City have changed the whole complexion of this match.
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      74. Man City really have the chance to turn the screw here.
      Madrid need to get forward and try and find an equaliser at the very least.
      It means the visitors can pick them off on the break and inflict further punishment on Ancelotti’s side.
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      72. What a strike by Gvardiol.
      The ball is laid off to him by Foden, he knocks it out in front of him and bends one in the far corner from outside the box.
      Gvardiol has silenced the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Josko Gvardiol (Man City)
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      70. You would think Real Madrid have to go for this more now.
      They will not fancy their chances of going to Manchester level and getting the result they need.
      Last season, they got battered at The Etihad.
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      68. The warnings were there for Real Madrid.
      Man City were starting to dominate the ball in the final third.
      That goal by Phil Foden was deserving of winning any game.
      In the words of a famous ex-pundit, ‘take a bow son’.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-2 Man City
      66. Bernardo Silva plays it into Stones on the edge of the box, who immediately lays it off to Foden.
      He takes one touch to get the ball in front of him before rifling the ball into the top corner of the goal.
      There was no stopping that one, Lunin stood no chance.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Phil Foden (Man City)
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Man City
      64. The visitors could really do with a player like Doku on the pitch now to run at this Madrid defence.
      Grealish tries to get to the byline and wins a corner.
      The ball is cleared and Vinicius Junior breaks away with the ball.
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      Arsenal vs Bayern Munich LIVE RESULT – Champions League quarter-final: Trossard equaliser keeps Gunners hopes alive

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      LEANDRO TROSSARD scored a smart equaliser to keep Arsenal’s Champions League dream alive.The Gunners – in the last-8 of the iconic competition for the first time since 2009-10 – had lead early through Bukayo Saka, who curled in a brilliant strike.But the home side suffered a mini-collapse with Bayern star Serge Gnabry striking back before Harry Kane then scored at the Emirates, again, with a penalty.Arsenal looked dead and buried for a period but Leandro Trossard scored from the bench to put the second leg on a knife edge.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThat’s all from the Emirates
      Action-packed. High-paced. Dramatic. Controversial. Enthralling. The Champions League is back, and Arsenal are a part of it.
      This quarter-final is still in the balance after a 2-2 draw at the Emirates, and these two giants of the game will reconvene next Wednesday for the second leg in Germany.
      We’ll be at the Allianz Arena to see how it all pans out, and you can join us for every exciting moment.
      Goodnight.
      Copy linkCopiedTuchel livid with ref explanation
      While the football world were busy debating the penalty claim incident involving Bukayo Saka at the end of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, it appears all of us missed another much more controversial.
      Unnoticed by commentators and reporters at the time, midway through the second half, Gabriel picked up the ball to replace a free-kick passed to him by David Raya along the six-yard line.
      However, a second earlier, referee Glenn Nyberg had blown his whistle, meaning that Raya’s pass was in-play, prompting Harry Kane and co. to appeal for a spotkick.
      Afterwards, a furious Tuchel told the assembled press:
      It is a huge mistake. It’s a crazy situation, but they put the ball down, he whistles, he kicks the ball free and the defender picks the ball up in his hands. What makes us really angry is the explanation on the field, he told our players ‘it is a kid’s mistake’, and he will not give a penalty like this in a quarter-final. This is a horrible, horrible explanation.Thomas TuchelTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedArteta rues early White miss
      Mikel Arteta was delighted with the way his Arsenal side started the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, and believes they would have had one foot in the semis had Ben White bagged a first half chance.
      The defender was denied at point blank range by Manuel Neuer shortly after Bukayo Saka had opened the scoring, and the the Gunners boss believed it was the incident which swung the game.
      The game had different moments. We started really well and were dominant, we didn’t concede anything. We scored a really good goal and then after that is the moment of the game when Ben [White] is in front of [Manuel] Neuer. If it was 2-0 it would have been a very different game. I have a lot of belief we can go there and beat them. We have to prepare really well.Mikel ArtetaTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!
      Attentions have already turned to next Wednesday’s second leg at the Allianz Arena, but let’s recap on tonight’s events with Charlie Wyett’s match report of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final.
      It was anything but perfect and Arsenal still have a hell of a lot of work to do. But on a night which threatened to go horribly wrong, Mikel Arteta and his team gave themselves a chance of squeezing through to the semi-finals – despite Bukayo Saka being denied a late penalty.Charlie WyettThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedKane had studied Raya’s game
      Harry Kane scored another penalty against Arsenal, and then afterwards admitted that he had been studying David Raya when it comes to facing spotkicks.
      The Bayern striker rolled the ball home after the Gunners keeper went to ground early during his stuttered run-up, silencing thousands of booing fans in the process.
      It was a tough game. Of course we are never happy when we don’t win. Arsenal are having a good go at trying to win the league and they are top for a reason. I had done some research of [David Raya’s] game against Porto so it was nice to see him go down early and make it easier for me.”Harry KaneTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedSaka in good company with Henry
      Bukayo Saka’s evening may have ended in frustration with his stoppage time appeal for a penalty turned away, but it started so, so well.
      With his wonderful opener, the England international took his Champions League goal involvements to eight for the season (four goals and four assists).
      Only Thierry Henry with 10 in 2002-03 and 11 in 2003-04 has ever recorded more for Arsenal in Europe’s stellar competition.

      Copy linkCopiedDraw a good base for Bayern
      The bad news for Arsenal is that Bayern Munich have progressed from six of the eight previous Champions League ties in which they have drawn the first leg away from home.
      The good news for Arsenal is that on the two occasions in which they failed to so – against Milan in the 2006-07 quarter-final, and Liverpool in the 2018-19 last 16 – their triumphant opponents went on to win the competition.
      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Emirates
      Leandro Trossard’s 76th minute equaliser was the game’s first attempt on target since Harry Kane’s converted penalty after 32 minutes.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
      The first leg ends in an enthralling draw.
      A game that swung from one end to the other, and the scoring followed suit.
      Arsenal led early through Bukayo Saka but soon found themselves behind when Serge Gnabry equalised and Harry Kane converted a penalty.
      In a second half high on energy but low on chances, substitutes Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard combined for a Gunners equaliser that leaves this tie in the balance ahead of next week’s second leg.

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
      90+5. Bukayo Saka skips around Manuel Neuer and goes down!!
      Penalty to Arsenal!? No!!
      Saka is insistent. Sixty-thousand Arsenal fans are insistent. The commentators are insistent. But referee Glenn Nyberg waves play-on and nobody watching can believe it.
      Replays show that there is definitely contact as the Bayern goalkeeper meets the Arsenal forward, but is it because Saka flicks out his leg into the shin of Neuer?
      Controversy right at the end.

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich 
      90+3. Finally, Bayern decide to drop some players back into a defensive unit.
      A draw certainly keeps this one in the balance heading to Munich for the return.
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      90. Coman hits the post!
      As the board goes up to signal five minutes of stoppage time, the Bayern substitute flicks Musiala’s centre through the legs of Raya at the near post and against the base of the woodwork.
      Bayern so close to a first leg winner!
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich – Partey yellow card
      89. Tactical foul klaxon.
      Thomas Partey is carded for bringing down Jamal Musiala after the Bayern forward threatened to break free from his marker.
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      87. Gone are the days when these ties used to see one side shutting up shop for the last 25 minutes, this will be end-to-end to the final whistle.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich – Arsenal substitute
      84. Saka is penalised for a foul on Musiala, although there wasn’t much the Arsenal player could have done to get out of the way.
      Meanwhile, Thomas Partey is on for Kai Havertz.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich 
      82. Saka and Davies continue to battle it out for pace down the right flank.
      This time, Saka comes out on top, and dinks a delightful delivery across the face of goal after exchanging passes with Odegaard.
      Unfortunately for Arsenal, nobody gambles on the cross and the opportunity passes.
      It’s time like this you want a traditional nine rather than a false one.
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      80. Into the last ten!
      Bayern haven’t settled for a draw either, and push forward with Coman on the right.
      The substitute does well to cut inside, and then ruins it with a weak shot straight at Raya.
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      78. There’s no sign of this tie settling down – even with the prospect of another 90 minutes next Wednesday.
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      76. Arsenal are back on level terms!
      And it’s hats off to Mikel Arteta and his substitutes!
      Leandro Trossard is the one that scores the equaliser, but it’s all down to the incredible footwork of Gabriel Jesus.
      The Brazilian receives Bukayo Saka’s pass, tricks his way past one defender, skips inside another, and then cushions a pass into the path of Trossard, who cooly sweeps home.
      The Emirates is now bouncing – and Arsenal aren’t finished yet!

      Copy linkCopiedSuper subs deliver!

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-2 Bayern Munich 
      74. Are Arsenal preparing themselves for a final burst at Bayern?
      The players are up for it. The manager is up for it. And the crowd is certainly up for it.
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      72. There has not been a single shot on target in the second half which says a lot about how Thomas Tuchel and his team have nullified Arsenal since going ahead.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-2 Bayern Munich – Bayern Munich substitution
      70. Sure enough, Gnabry hobbles away to the dressing room for treatment, and it’s Raphael Guerreiro on in his place.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-2 Bayern Munich 
      69. Here’s a potential blow for Bayern.
      So soon after deciding to replace Leroy Sane, Thomas Tuchel is now faced with the prospect of losing Serge Gnabry.
      The former Arsenal forward has picked up an injury, which is no surprise considering the amount of running he has done on his return to North London.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-2 Bayern Munich – Arsenal double substitution
      67. And two changes for the Gunners!
      Mikel Arteta sends for attackers Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard, replacing Gabriel Martinelli and deep-lying midfielder Jorginho.
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      Everton points deduction LIVE: Toffees deducted ANOTHER 2-points plummeting them further into Prem relegation scrap

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      Everton have been handed a second points deduction leaving them just above the relegation zone.The Toffees have been slapped with a two-point deduction for breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) last season – which they plan to appeal.The financially troubled club were hit with their second points deduction of the season on Monday to leave Sean Dyche’s team 16th in the league, two points above the relegation zone. Owing to a dispute between Everton and the Premier League over stadium interest payments, the case remains unresolved and is now expected to drag into next season.Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…’Double jeopardy rule’
      Everton have previously claimed they were suffering double jeopardy with the second charge, as two of the three years involved formed part of their first breach.
      Unlike the English Football League, the Premier League does not have guidelines for dealing with financial periods already subjected to punishment.
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      Copy linkCopiedHow the points deduction is calculated
      The Premier League’s PSR regulations allow clubs to lose £105m over a three-year accounting period and Everton have now been found to have breached that threshold for two consecutive periods.
      Everton’s six-point deduction earlier in the campaign came after they breached the allowed £105m threshold by £19.5m
      The extent of their breach for this second charge has now been confirmed to be £16.6m.
      Nottingham Forest – who were charged on the same date as Everton in January – were handed a four-point deduction for their breaches of £34.5m across a three-year period.
      Copy linkCopiedEverton’s remaining fixtures
      Today’s points deduction has dropped Everton down one place to 16th in the Premier League table, two points clear of the bottom three.
      But they still have seven games remaining to make sure they stay above that drop zone and preserve their Premier League status. Here’s who they still have to play:
      Chelsea (A)Nottingham Forest (H) Liverpool (H)Brentford (H)Luton (A)Sheffield United (H) Arsenal (A) 
      Copy linkCopiedWho could be next for a points deduction
      Manchester City, Chelsea and Leicester are all facing potential deductions.
      Pep Guardiola’s team denies the 115 allegations made against them while Chelsea flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era.
      Leicester breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation.
      That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Premier points deduction next term if they are promoted back to the top flight.
      Copy linkCopied’Starting to look like a vendetta’
      Football fans have taken to X to voice their frustration at the latest points deduction for the club.
      Here’s what some have had to say:

      Copy linkCopiedSean Dyche: ‘Focus on the controllables’
      Everton manager Sean Dyche has already urged his team to focus on the “controllables” during their relegation dog-fight and focus on their results instead of any points deductions.
      Speaking after a 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday, he said: “I’ve reminded the players we can control the controllables.”
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedEverton confirm they will appeal
      Everton have confirmed they will now appeal against their second penalty. The Premier League can also appeal against the independent commission’s decision, to increase the penalty.
      A club statement read: “In January 2024, Everton were charged by the Premier League for breaching the permitted profitability and sustainability thresholds for the assessment period ending 2022/23.”

      Copy linkCopiedHow the bottom of the Premier League now looks
      Everton’s eight-point deduction drops them to 16th in the league, just two points above the relegation zone. Nottingham Forest, in 17th position, have been deducted four points for breaching the same rules.

      Copy linkCopiedWhat next for Everton?
      Everton were already in a relegation scrap before their new punishment, but will now feel that survival is an uphill battle in the remaining seven games of the season.
      Everton followed the Premier League’s announcement with a statement of their own, announcing their intention to appeal the decision.
      More to follow …
      Copy linkCopiedWhat has the Premier League said about this latest development?
      In a statement, the Premier League said: “An independent Commission has given an immediate two-point deduction to Everton FC for a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs) for the period ending Season 2022/23.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhat is the background to this latest deduction?
      The Toffees were charged by the Premier League for their fresh PSR breaches back in January and have been awaiting their punishment ever since.
      And now The Premier League have announced that their wait is over, confirming they have been handed a two-point penalty – taking their total deduction this season to EIGHT POINTS.
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      Man Utd vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Mainoo puts United in front as Ten Hag’s men complete SHOCK comeback – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hosting bitter rivals Liverpool in a Super Sunday special RIGHT NOW – and it has been an absolute thriller!Jurgen Klopp’s are looking for revenge at Old Trafford following their FA Cup quarter-final defeat last month.But Man Utd are aiming to dent Liverpool’s title hopes – as Jurgen Klopp’s men can return to the top of the Premier League table with a win at Old Trafford.
      Kick off time: 3.30pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, Kambwala, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Mainoo, Casemiro, Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund
      Liverpool team: Kelleher, Robertson, Van Dijk, Quansah, Bradley, Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Nunez, Salah
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd 2-1 Liverpool
      78. When Liverpool attack now, Man Utd are getting everyone behind the ball.
      They are confronted with a wall of red with no options available to the player in possession.
      Diaz shoots and Onana saves but Salah skies the rebound into the stands.
      That was a chance.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Liverpool
      76. The referee has a word with Onana who is blatantly trying to waste time with his goal kick.
      You cannot get away with these things now as it will just be added on at the end of the game.
      Man Utd do not have good memories of time added on.
      Credit: Getty
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      74. Time is running out for the visitors.
      Klopp’s side have a habit of scoring late goals this season.
      Since the second goal they have stopped creating chance though.
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      72. This is a completely different game now, Man Utd are growing in confidence and Liverpool are going to complete opposite way.
      They do not even look like the same team.
      The remainder of this game will really test whether this Liverpool team have the minerals to be champions.
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      70. Unless they can change things in the next twenty minutes, Liverpool have given away the title today.
      They were in complete control until Quansah lost his head.
      Now they find themselves behind in a game they should be four-nil up in.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Liverpool
      68. Mainoo receives the ball just inside the penalty area and looks to curl one in the far corner.
      Kelleher is at full stretch but can get nowhere near it.
      This is turning into a nightmare for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd)
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      Man Utd 1-1 Liverpool

      66. Both managers opt to make some changes.
      Rashford is injured and not able to continue for the hosts and looks set to come off for Antony.
      Klopp brings on Gomez and Jones for Bradley and Szoboszlai.
      Credit: AP
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      64. Dalot clips a ball over the Liverpool defence towards Fernandes.
      He looks to hit the ball on the volley but completely misses the ball.
      The Man Utd skipper looks straight over to the assistant hoping to see an offside flag but there isn’t one.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Liverpool
      62. At this stage normally you would expect Jurgen Klopp to make some changes.
      That said, Liverpool are looking by far the better side but one moment of madness has cost them their lead.
      Nunez looks to feed it through to Salah but it runs through to Onana in the Man Utd goal.
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      60. Just as Mac Allister was about to pull the trigger Mainoo gets there first to clear.
      A free kick is awarded to the hosts for the follow through.
      It gives the Man Utd defence a chance to have a breather.
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      58. Liverpool have let Man Utd back into a game they were not even remotely in up until that point.
      The crowd are behind the Red Devils now and it is a cauldron of noise at Old Trafford.
      Klopp’s side desperately need to ge the next goal silence the fans and make heads drop amongst the players.
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      56. Liverpool break once again with a five on two.
      Unbelievably they over-complicate it once again.
      Nunez hits a cross come shot which Dalot puts behind for a corner.
      Credit: Reuters
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      54. This game has turned on its head now.
      Man Utd are piling on the pressure.
      Liverpool have self-destructed here.
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      52. Jurgen Klopp must be fuming with his team.
      Rashford comes forward and the ball ends up with Garnacho who looks to shoot from outside the box.
      It deflects over for a corner.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Liverpool
      50. Liverpool have completely gifted Man Utd a goal.
      Quansah makes a monumental error and passes it straight to Fernandes who hits a first-time shot from the centre circle.
      With Kelleher off his line, it ends up in the back of the net.
      Shocking from the young defender.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
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      48. United look to go more direct with their passing.
      On this occasion Quansah towers over Rashford.
      Liverpool counter attack and Nunez gets a shot away in the box but it is blocked by Maguire.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Liverpool
      46. As Erik ten Hag walks out of the tunnel he applaudes the fans like this is a Soccer Aid match.
      You have to be worried if you manager feels the fans’ input is so relevant to his teams’ performance.
      Liverpool continue to press, looking for that second goal.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Man Utd 0-1 Liverpool
      We are back underway at Old Trafford.
      Big half of football for both sides ahead.
      Liverpool get the second half started.
      Copy linkCopiedHT: Man Utd 0-1 Liverpool
      Man Utd failed to have single shot in that first half, replicating a stat they have not seen since 2015.
      Liverpool need to put the hosts to the sword if they want to ensure all three points at Old Trafford.
      Erik ten Hag needs to change something to get his side into this game after the interval.
      Copy linkCopiedHT: Man Utd 0-1 Liverpool
      Liverpool’s school report for finishing would read ‘could do better’.
      They have been dominant in that first half but should have this game already won.
      In the FA Cup game they paid the price for not putting the game to bed and could suffer the same fate unless they become more clinical in front of goal.

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Man Utd 0-1 Liverpool
      The referee brings the first half to a close.
      It will be music to Man Utd’s ears.
      Klopp will have a few words for his players at the interval.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Liverpool
      45. Man Utd will be happy to hear the half-time whistle right now.
      They are struggling to string more than two passes together without giving the ball away.
      Liverpool have had enough chances already to put this game to bed.
      We are going to have two additional minutes.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Liverpool
      43. Bradley comes forward and squares it towards Nunez.
      He steps over it and leaves it for Diaz but his shot is deflected wide for a corner.
      You kind of feel Man Utd are there for the taking at the moment but if Liverpool do not capitalise and score they may pay the price later in the game.
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      Sheffield Utd vs Chelsea LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Blues look to build on thrilling Man Utd win

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED host Chelsea in the Premier League on Super Sunday.The Blues will be aiming to build on their dramatic 4-1 win over Manchester United on Thursday night.While Sheffield United sit bottom of the Premier League table and are in need of a win to stand a chance of survival.
      Kick off time: 5.30pm
      TV/stream: Not available in the UK.
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      Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Spurs continue fight for Champions League spot

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      TOTTENHAM’S fight for a Champions League spot continues with a home encounter against Nottingham Forest.Spurs will be determined to get back to winning ways after dropping recently dropping points to bitter rivals West Ham.While, goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White saw Forest convincingly beat Fulham in their last match.
      Kick-off time: 6pm BST
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier League
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      Brighton 0-3 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Trossard hits Gunners third as they charge back to top of the league – latest updates

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      ARSENAL charged back to the top of the Premier League after a dominant 3-0 victory at Brighton.The returning Bukayo Saka gave the Gunners the lead from the penalty spot before Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard got on the scoresheet.The Gunners put the pressure back on Liverpool ahead of their tussle with Manchester United tomorrow afternoon.
      Brighton starting XI: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan, Gross, Baleba, Enciso, Adingra, Welbeck, Moder
      Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Jesus
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat’s all from the Amex.
      After Manchester City fought back to win at Crystal Palace at lunchtime, Arsenal delivered a tasty three points at teatime.
      It means the Gunners are back at the top of the Premier League, a point ahead of Pep Guardiola’s champions.
      Sandwiched between the two are Liverpool, who face Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow. Only a victory will see the Anfield outfit regain their place at the summit, and we’ll be there to cover every kick.
      It’s over to you, Jurgen.
      Goodnight.
      Copy linkCopiedArteta delighted to end Brighton run
      Mikel Arteta praised Roberto De Zerbi and his Brighton team before acknowledging that his side had to be at their best to claim a huge three points.
      I’m really happy. It was a big performance. They haven’t lost here since August, and they are a really good team and extremely well-coached, but we were outstanding today. We needed that level to beat them today.Mikel ArtetaSky Sports

      Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!
      It’s almost time to bring our coverage to a close but before we do, let’s relive an absorbing evening of Premier League action on the south coast with Dan King’s match report of Arsenal’s 3-0 win at Brighton.
      This time, Bukayo Saka and Arsenal held their nerve as they returned to the top of the Premier League table. This time, perhaps they will still be there at the end of the season. In the Gunners’ 31st game of the last campaign, Saka had the chance to make it 3-1 against West Ham from the penalty spot. But he fired wide, the Hammers went on to equalise and Mikel Arteta’s side went on to bottle the title. A year on, Saka and Arsenal are made of sterner stuff.Dan KingThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedDe Zerbi pleased with effort
      Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi praised his players for their effort in defeat to Arsenal – but bemoaned their injury crisis.
      The Seagulls are currently without seven first teamers, and the Italian feels it is reason why his side failed to truly troubled the visiting defence.
      The effort was good, and good enough to decide this game. We played a good first half, and until the second goal we were in the game. At this moment without a lot of important players it is tough to create a chance to score. We feel sorry for ourselves and our fans.Roberto De ZerbiSky Sports

      Copy linkCopiedSeagulls shot down again by Gunners
      After the shocking way Brighton ended Arsenal’s title challenge last season, the Gunners have roared back this time.
      And after today, Mikel Arteta’s men have now won both Premier League meetings with the Seagulls in 2023-24 without conceding a goal.
      It is the first time that Brighton have lost and failed to score home and away against an opponent in the Premier League since Roberto De Zerbi took charge at the club.
      Copy linkCopiedSaka: We have the momentum
      Arsenal star Bukayo Saka made a goalscoring return to the Arsenal line-up – and then warned title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City that his side are building momentum at the right time.
      We’re all buzzing. We know the win takes us back on top so we’re happy. To come here and put in a top performance after playing three days ago shows we’re building momentum.Bukayo SakaSky Sports

      Copy linkCopiedNow you’re Gunner believe us
      Arsenal are back at the top of the Premier League – for now.
      The Gunners have leapfrogged Manchester City and Liverpool with tonight’s win at Brighton, but Jurgen Klopp’s Reds can regain first place tomorrow if they win at Manchester United.
      Credit: premierleague.com
      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Amex
      Arsenal have kept five successive away clean sheets in the Premier League for just the second time, last doing so back in 1997.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Brighton 0-3 Arsenal
      Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League.
      After Manchester City’s win at Crystal Palace earlier today, the Gunners have followed suit with a comprehensive victory here at the Amex.
      A first half penalty from Bukayo Saka and second half goals from Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard did the business from an attacking perspective while the defence clocked up another clean sheet on the road.

      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-3 Arsenal – White yellow card
      90+5. Ben White picks up a daft yellow in the final seconds for kicking the ball away, and with it brings the biggest cheer of the day from the home fans.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-3 Arsenal
      90+2. The Arsenal fans are singing in the rain.
      Enjoy it, Gooners, because in a moment you’re going to have to spend an hour queuing up to get into the train station.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-3 Arsenal
      90. Gabriel is celebrating as if he has already won the Premier League.
      With the board showing five minutes, the ball drops to Joao Pedro at the back post.
      The Brighton substitute winds up a goalbound strike, one that the Arsenal defender throws himself at to block and preserve the clean sheet.

      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-3 Arsenal – Arsenal double substitution
      88. Mikel Arteta makes his final two changes, bringing off Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard off to hero receptions.
      On for a late runaround are Eddie Nketiah and Fabio Vieira.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-3 Arsenal 
      86. Three goals for Arsenal! Three points for Arsenal!
      Pascal Gross is caught in possession by Kai Havertz midway inside the visitors’ half, and the ball falls kindly into the path for Leandro Trossard.
      With nothing and nobody ahead of him, the Belgian puts his head down and goes, running 50 yards to bear down on Bart Verbruggen before dinking a beautiful finish over the stranded goalkeeper.
      Advantage Arsenal in the title race!

      Copy linkCopiedAgainst his former club!

      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal 
      83. Brighton are pushing and pushing, committing more and more men forward, which usually means one thing.
      Arsenal on the counter, anyone?
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal 
      81. Into the final ten, and Brighton are starting to dominate the ball for the first time tonight.
      However, Arsenal’s are keeping them at bay – and seem very happy to do so.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal – Saliba yellow card
      79. Now William Saliba picks up a caution.
      It seems a harsh decision on the centre-back, whose challenge on Joao Pedro was minimal. In fact, it might have been given for the defender’s reaction to seeing a free-kick awarded.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal – Brighton substitution
      77. The home side make their third change and it’s the end of the road for former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck.
      As the striker goes off, the Amex welcomes back Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati for his first Premier League appearance since March 10.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal – Baleba yellow card
      75. Carlos Baleba becomes the first player to see his name written into John Brooks’ notebook.
      The Brighton midfielder is penalised for cynically pulling down Gabriel Martinelli after David Raya’s launch upfield had threatened a swift counter.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal 
      73. Arsenal’s goal difference is now at +50, eight more than Liverpool and ten more than Manchester City.
      How crucial that could be come the end of the season.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal – Brighton substitution
      71. Another change for Arsenal.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu comes on for the final stages, shoring up a defence vacated by Oleksandr ZInchenko.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal 
      69. Trossard nearly rubs salts in Brighton wounds by scoring against his former club.
      The Belgian’s driving run from midfield ends with a fierce low shot towards the bottom corner that Verbruggen does well to keep out.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal 
      67. Kai Havertz now has nine Premier League goals this campaign, his most in a season since he moved to England.
      Perhaps we are beginning to see the player Chelsea thought they had bought.
      It’s incredible what coaching and tactics can do.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-2 Arsenal – Arsenal double substitution
      65. With his side’s lead doubled, Mikel Arteta takes the opportunity to make switches of his own.
      Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka make way, and on come Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, the latter to boos from his former supporters.
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      Brighton vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Bukayo Saka RETURNS as Gunners look to reclaim top spot – latest updates

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      ARSENAL continue their Premier League title run-in with a trip to Brighton this evening – and star man Bukayo Saka has returned!The Gunners could go top of the table with a win on the Seaside and put pressure on Liverpool ahead of their huge clash with Manchester United tomorrow.Title rivals Manchester City avoided an upset at Selhurst Park in today’s early kick off after coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 4-2.Elsewhere, Brighton are still in the hunt for a place in Europe next season but have just one win from their last five Premier League games.
      Kick off time: 5.30pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Brighton starting XI: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan, Gross, Baleba, Enciso, Adingra, Welbeck, Moder
      Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Jesus
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      As mentioned earlier, Arsenal have kept four successive away clean sheets in the Premier League, the most recent being that big – albeit boring – goalless draw at Manchester City last Sunday.
      Only once before in their league history have the Gunners kept five away clean sheets in a row, doing so between February and April 1997 under Arsene Wenger.
      Copy linkCopiedWhite brings up Arsenal milestone
      You won’t find him in the England team, but he’s a regular of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side.
      And with his selection in today’s starting line-up, Ben White is set to make his 100th Premier League appearance for the Gunners.
      Copy linkCopiedSaka and Rice return for Arsenal
      Mikel Arteta rested some of his star names for the midweek win over Luton, but he’s brought four back for today’s trip to Brighton.
      Returning are Declan Rice, Jorginho, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus as Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe and Leandro Trossard drop to the bench; there is no place in the squad for Reiss Nelson.

      Arsenal (4-3-3): 22 Raya; 4 White, 2 Saliba, 6 Gabriel, 35 Zinchenko; 8 Odegaard, 20 Jorginho, 41 Rice; 7 Saka, 29 Havertz, 9 Jesus
      Substitutes: 1 Ramsdale, 5 Partey, 10 Smith Rowe, 11 Martinelli, 14 Nketiah, 15 Kiwior, 18 Tomiyasu, 19 Trossard, 21 Vieira
      Credit: @Arsenal Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedWelbeck starts against former club
      Roberto De Zerbi is no stranger to making wholesale changes, he’s made more than any other Premier League manager this season.
      It’s five tonight for the Italian boss, who brings in Tariq Lamptey, Pervis Estupinan, Jakub Moder, Julio Enciso and former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck.
      Subsequently, Joel Veltman, Igor, Facundo Buonanotte, Adam Lallana and Joao Pedro find themselves back on the bench.

      Brighton (4-2-3-1): 1 Verbruggen; 2 Lamptey, 29 Van Hecke, 5 Dunk, 30 Estupinan; 20 Baleba, 15 Moder; 10 Enciso, 13 Gross, 24 Adingra; 18 Welbeck
      Substitutes: 23 Steele, 3 Igor, 9 Pedro, 14 Lallana, 19 Barco, 31 Fati, 34 Veltman, 40 Buonanotte, 44 Peupion
      Credit: @OfficialBHAFC Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedSeagulls flying on home run
      While Arsenal’s away form has the bene the subject of much attention, Brighton have been quietly building themselves a fortress by the sea.
      Since losing 3-1 to West Ham back in August, the Seagulls are unbeaten in 12 Premier League home matches (W6 D6).
      It is their longest unbeaten run at the Amex Stadium since promotion to the top-flight in 2017.
      Copy linkCopiedGunners odds-on more away day joy
      Arsenal’s recent form on the road has been nothing short of magnificent, and so it’s perhaps no surprise that the Londoners are majorly odds-on for another away victory tonight. The Gunners drew 0-0 at Manchester City a week ago, following 6-0 wins at Sheffield United and West Ham that sandwiched a 5-0 success at Burnley.

      Brighton win 5/1
      Draw 16/5
      Arsenal win 1/2

      Odds from Paddy Power correct at the time of post publication.
      Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon from the Amex
      Welcome to live SunSport coverage of Arsenal’s Premier League away match at Brighton and Hove Albion.
      The title race turns its attention to the south coast and the Gunners as they’re presented with their opportunity to sit top of the pile.
      After Manchester City won this lunchtime – and with Liverpool in action at Manchester United tomorrow – a similar three points for Mikel Arteta’s men will lift them above their two rivals for the night.
      It’s a 5.30pm kick-off in Falmer, and confirmation of the starting line-ups will be with us shortly.

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