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      Rodrigo Bentancur injury updates: Tottenham star given OXYGEN and taken off after horror head collision at Leicester

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      RODRIGO BENTANCUR needed extensive medical attention and was carried off on a stretcher after a horror head clash during Tottenham’s match at Leicester City.Bentancur appeared to be unconscious for a brief while as medics rushed onto the pitch – he was then seen receiving oxygen in the match against Leicester before he was carried off on a stretcher and replaced by Archie Gray.The Tottenham midfielder could be seen sitting up and responding to treatment after a six-minute delay.The game continued at 1-1 after a delay and ended that way – Pedro Porro opened the scoring before Jamie Vardy’s equaliser.Follow the latest news below…Bentancur ‘communicating’Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is conscious and communicating after his head injury.He said: “He is up and communicating. It’s a head injury and we’ll leave it in the hands of the medical team but he’s conscious and communicating. Nowadays we’re always cautious in the moment.”Copy linkCopiedAnge’s Bentancur update“I haven’t spoken to him. It’s a head injury so he’s got to be really careful.“The good news is that he is up and talking. So we’ll leave it to the medical team.”Copy linkCopiedSpurs’ next fiveCopy linkCopiedMore tributesOne supporter wrote: “Wishing him a quick recovery.”Another added: “Speedy recovery. Hopefully nothing serious.”Copy linkCopiedWell wishes flood in for BentancurOne wrote: “Get will soon lad. We need you back and healthy.”A second said: “It looks like a nasty bump on the side of the head. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”Copy linkCopiedBentancur ‘communicating’Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is conscious and communicating after his head injury.He said: “He is up and communicating. It’s a head injury and we’ll leave it in the hands of the medical team but he’s conscious and communicating. Nowadays we’re always cautious in the moment.”Copy linkCopiedMore from PostecoglouSpeaking after the match, Ange Postecoglou told BBC Sport: “It was a disappointing outcome for us.”I thought we were excellent first half and controlled the game.”Really dominant with our football but just wasteful in front of goal and the same in the second half and when that happens you keep the opposition in the game.”We created chances and weren’t ruthless enough at other times lacking composure. It’s stuff we need to fix. When you are so dominant you need to make sure it is reflected by the scoreline.”Copy linkCopiedAnge’s Bentancur update”I haven’t spoken to him. It’s a head injury so he’s got to be really careful.”The good news is that he is up and talking. So we’ll leave it to the medical team.”Credit: PACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedClearest picture of Bentancur’s mid-air collisionCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTottenham send message to BentancurCopy linkCopiedAnge Postecoglou’s verdict on Spurs’ performanceTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told Sky: “Disappointing night for us. First-half excellent and controlled the game but wasteful in front of goal.”Second half was the same. we started off well and once Leicester scored, the crowd lifted and we lost our composure.”It was an issue we had last year as well, we need to keep working hard and be a bit more ruthless in front of goal. “At times we made poor decisions. When we are that dominant we should be out of sight. We play to score goals and we didn’t score. The dominance is great but if you don’t score it is meaningless.”To be that wasteful tonight is disappointing. We just weren’t clinical.””It’s not our football or effort. To get results you need to be a lot more ruthless in the final third. If we don’t we won’t get the rewards our football deserves.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBentancur sat up after a few long minutesCopy linkCopiedBentancur was down for five minutesThe midfielder was at least sitting up before being carried off but had been given oxygen.Bentancur also ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament at the King Power in February 2023, which kept him out for eight months.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFans reaction to Bentancur One wrote: “I pray Bentancur is OK!”A second said: “Bentancur is just doomed to be permanently injured. Feel for him.”Another replied: “So glad he is conscious. I hope Bentancur gets well soon!”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTottenham fans worried about BentancurBentancur appeared to be immediately knocked out when jumping for a header alongside Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu in the 71st minute.Physios were rushed onto the field and he did not come to until after a few minutes.James Maddison and Son covered their mouths in shock, worried about their team-mate.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFULL TIME: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham And 37-year-old Jamie Vardy stole the show tonight with his equaliser early in the second half.He even celebrated in true Vardy passion and fashion.Tottenham will be disheartened not take all three points after dominating the first half.Jamie Vardy returned to the Premier League with a BANGCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+9)Richarlison almost wins it!Copy linkCopiedBentancur updateSunSport’s Graeme Bryce at the King Power Stadium”Bentancur took a sickening blow to the head following a mid-air clash.”Blood could be seen leaking over the player’s forehead.”Son was in disbeliefCopy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+6)90+6: Dominic Solanke almost releases Timo Werner but his pass is slightly over hit.Story of his Tottenham debut… close but not quite. Copy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+5)Just four minutes remaining.Leicester goal-kick. Steve Cooper urges his fans to up the noise.Copy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+3)Leicester have enjoyed five shots to Tottenham’s four in the second half.Copy linkCopiedVicario fuming with defendersTottenham keeper was really unhappy with his defence there and he screams at Gray.Bergvall is disposessed in his own half and Leicester flood forward. Corner to Leicester.Subs: Son off.Copy linkCopiedNine added minutes at LeicesterAnd the Foxes were inches away from snatching a hard fought victory.Copy linkCopiedBentancur reportedly up and talkingSky Sports have said he is up and talking according to Spurs medical staff.Still 1-1 here at the King Power. Can expect at least six added minutesCopy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 TottenhamGoalscorer Jamie Vardy also departed in the 79th minute.He’s taking his time, to the annoyance of Romero, before being replaced by Mavididi.Credit: APCopy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Erling Haaland puts Champions ahead with brilliant finish as Blues punished – updates

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      CHELSEA are up against champions Manchester City but they’re losing thanks to an Erling Haaland goal. The Blues started the game reasonably well but were punished after an incisive pass found its way to the Norwegian in the box before he wriggled his way through to chip home. Kick-off time: 4.30pm BSTLive stream: Sky Sports/ NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier LeagueChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer, Jackson, NkunkuMan City team: Ederson, Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Doku, Savinho, HaalandBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea 0-1 Man City39. City go short with the corner and it comes to nothing.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City37. Doku has a go from range which takes a wicked deflection off Fofana and loops up in the air and towards goal.Sanchez has to be alert and dives at full stretch to push it over. It was just above him but he does well.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City35. Savinho skips away from Cucurella and only has Haaland to hit inside the box.He pulls it back for Kovacic on the edge who sees his shot well blocked.Chelsea counter and Jackson is a yard or two offside but play is allowed to go on for about 16 seconds before the flag does go up.Jackson’s attempt at goal was pretty pathetic in any sense.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City33. Nothing from VAR either and rightly so. There was contact but it was just a poor touch.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City32. A chance for Chelsea and also a huge penalty shout.Enzo Fernandez receives a square pass on the edge of the box and takes a poor touch before Savinho comes into the back of him and bundles him to the ground.Huge appeals from the home fans but nothing given by the referee who was right there.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City30. Not much in the game then as we reach the half-hour mark.Not much in it in terms of possession but City a bit more clinical with theirs so far. As shown by the score-line.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City27. It nearly opens up for Palmer there, who receives a clever pass from Lavia on the edge of the box.As he sets himself, three sky blue shirts throw themselves in front of the anticipated shot, with one just nicking it away from the Chelsea forward.The Blues recycle it and Palmer’s cross is hit straight to Ederson.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City25. Ohhhhh. Akanji delays and delays on the ball five yards outside his box and Nkunku shuts down his pass.They battle for the ball and the City defender goes to ground inside his own box as Nkunku is in on goal but the referee blows for a foul.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City22. Frightening that this Chelsea midfield cost a quarter of a billion pound to put together.As they’re all over the place.Savinho drives inside and almost overruns it, instead toeing it to De Bruyne 25 yards from goal who is allowed two touches to set himself before trying to bend over into the corner. It flies a yard past Sanchez’s left post.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Man City18. City look dangerous coming down that left side, where De Bruyne has found himself a lot.It’s Doku who fires a pass across the box with Silva getting a touch onto it to force it into Haaland’s path just inside the box.He looks to have taken one touch too many as both centre halves try to push him off the ball.He swats them aside before finishing beyond Sanchez from close range.Copy linkCopiedIT STANDS!On his 100th Manchester City appearance, Erling Haaland puts City ahead with his 91st goal for the club!Copy linkCopiedHold on…VAR is checking it for offside against Bernardo Silva in the build-up….Copy linkCopiedIT’S ONLY TAKEN HIM 18 MINUTES!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City15. De Bruyne skips by Lavia in the middle of the park before he’s tugged back.Free kick to Man City and that same foul will be a booking later on in this game.It’s taken to Doku wide on the left – as he and Savinho swap wings – but it comes to nothing.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City14. It’s Anthony Taylor that’s the man in the middle, by the way.He’s booed as Nicolas Jackson is running 1v2 against Manuel Akanji and Ruben Dias.He tries to get in the box before the Portuguese defender steps across him to win the ball – and a foul off the striker.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City12. Doku is found on the corner of the area via a Rico Lewis pass.He cuts inside and tries an effort at goal with his left foot which is skewed well wide. It was somehow WORSE than his terrible attempt at a cross a few minutes ago.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City10. It’s taken quickly and short to Palmer.His cross finds Fofana who volleys towards goal from the edge of the box but well, well over.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City9. Excellent chance for Chelsea as Gusto again gets forward down the right.He’s over halfway and in behind the high-line of City.With two to pick out in the middle, his cross is cut out for a corner and he immediately puts his head in his hands. That was a major chance.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City9. The referee blows with the ball on its way in and gives Chelsea a free kick.A bit of a coming together between Enzo and Haaland, with the former having a little kick at the back of Haaland’s head as they went to ground.Not sure he needed to do that and that appears to be Haaland’s point.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City8. Great football from City through the middle of the park as they rip right through Chelsea.Savinho slides through Bernardo Silva who has his cross-shot cut out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City5. Malo Gusto gets forward for the first time and has his cross blocked behind by Savinho.It looked that way anyway but the officials point for a goal kick.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City3. Terrible play from Enzo Fernandez, who hits a blind pass backwards on halfway into Haaland’s path.He finds Doku wide on the right and charges into the box, only for the Belgian to cross it deep and clear the crossbar. Woeful attempt really.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City2. De Bruyne gets Savinho involved a couple of times early on.The winger’s latest touch sees him square Gusto up before trying to cross into the box. It deflects off the defender and loops kindly into the arms of Sanchez.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Man City1. City go backwards with the goal kick, all the way to Ederson.He opts to put his foot through it and clear it well into the Chelsea half. Maybe it’s a new Man City!Copy linkCopiedKICK-OFF!We’re underway at Stamford Bridge as the visitors get us up and running!Copy linkCopied More

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      Brentford vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Bees face Eagles in first London derby of new Premier League season – updates

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      BRENTFORD and Crystal Palace battle it out in the first London derby of the 2024/25 Premier League season.The Bees will be hoping for a less stressful season after battling near the bottom for most of the last campaign.While Palace will be determined to build on their 10th-place finish by breaking into Europe this time around.Kick-off time: 2pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier LeagueBrentford team: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbuemo, Schade, WissaCrystal Palace team: Henderson, Richards, Andersen, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Kamada, Eze, MatetaBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS More

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      West Ham vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as summer’s biggest spenders face off at London Stadium

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      WEST HAM lost their Premier League opener against Aston Villa after a late Jhon Duran goal. The Colombian striker, who was linked with a move to the Hammers in the summer, struck late after Lucas Paqueta equalised following Amadou Onana’s opener. Kick-off time: 5:30pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS More

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      Danilo injury updates: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth STOPPED after horror leg break – latest

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST are up against Bournemouth in the Premier League but Forest man Danilo has broken his leg early in the game.The Brazilian challenged for a header in the middle of the park and injured his leg on the way down. Players looked distraught and turned away as the game was stopped for seven minutes while sheets were used to cover the treatment by medics. Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FULL TIME Nottingham Forest 1-1 BournemouthThat’s all at the City ground with the points shared between the teams.The game was dominated by Danilo’s first-half horror injury, which is suspected to be a broken leg.He is now likely to miss the rest of the season.An impromptu tent was erected around the player so he could have privacy during his treatment.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 1-1 BournemouthFive minutes of added time here in a match that was heavily delayed because of Danilo’s first-half injury.Copy linkCopiedGOAL Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth 86’A horrible mix up at the back for Forest sees Antoine Semenyo in the right place at the right time.He’s made it 1-1 here.Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 1-0 Bournemouth – double change for ForestForest make a double change.Nicolas Dominguez and Harry Toffolo come on for Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga.Copy linkCopiedSecond half underway Nottingham Forest 1-0 BournemouthSecond half is underway now on Trentside.The game is running significantly behind the rest of the 3pm kick-offs now after Danilo’s horror injury.He is thought to have broken his leg in a freak accident ivolving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.Copy linkCopiedWell wishes pour in for injured DaniloFootball supporters on X lined up to wish Forest midfielder Danilo a speedy recovery after his suspected leg break.One wrote on X: “Our thoughts go out to Danilo, who has suffered a horror injury.”Another said: “Pray for Danilo, jeez. It’s not looking good.”And another said: “Oh my god That is utterly horrific for Danilo.”Wishing him a speedy recovery.”One remarked: “Our thoughts are with Nottingham Forest’s Danilo who appears to have suffered a season-ending injury during their first game.”Another chimed in: “Get well soon, Danilo.”Copy linkCopiedHalf-time at the City groundIt’s half-time at the City ground now after the game was significantly delayed.11 minutes of added time were played in the first half after Forest’s Danilo suffered a horror leg break.Forest opened the scoring through Chris Wood in the 23rd minute after Danilo was stretchered off.Forest lead 1-0 at half-time.Copy linkCopiedUpdate from the City GroundSunSport’s Graeme Bryce writes…Nottingham Forest’s game with Bournemouth was halted for eight minutes following a serious injury to Forest midfielder Danilo.There are fears the Brazilian midfielder may have suffered a season-ending injury after he was involved in a sickening collision with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.The pair clashed in mid-air and it immediately became clear Danilo was badly hurt as he landed with a sickening thud.Paramedics raced to the scene and his Nottingham Forest teammates were visibly upset as they tried to comfort him.As Forest players were ushered to the touchline, medics used flags to screen Danilo from view as Forest’s medical staff attended to him.After eight minutes Danilo was finally strapped into a stretcher and, with his left leg immobilised, left the field to warm applause as Forest fans chanted his name.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied11 Minutes added time11 minutes of added time have been announced for this first half after Danilo’s horror injury.The midfielder had to be treated by medics as staff erected a makeshift tent around him to maintain his privacy.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMatch centre gets run outFans saw their first example of the Premier League’s new X account explaining VAR decision making.The account has tweeted to show exactly why Ouatarra’s opening goal was ruled out.Copy linkCopiedPlayers react to horror injuryForest’s stars were left reeling when they saw the extent to Danilo’s first-half injury.The midfielder got his leg caught awkwardly under Antoine Semenyo after an aerial duel.Seeing the extent of Danilo’s suspected leg break, his team-mates were seen with their head in their hands in shock.Copy linkCopiedGOAL RULED OUT! Nottingham Forest 1-0 BournemouthDango Outarra thought he’d equalised for Bourenmouth but it’s ruled out for an offside in the build-up!Copy linkCopied’We’re all with you Danilo’Forest have sent their well wishes to midfielder Danilo on X.The club wrote: “Yatesy replaces Danilo who is stretchered off.We’re all with you, Danilo 🙏”Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 1-0 BournemouthChris Wood has already got off the mark this season with a goal in the 23rd minute.The striker used his striking instincts to capitalise on a spill by Bournemouth keeper Neto.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedHow the incident occurredA freak accident has seen Forest midfielder Danilo break his leg.The midfielder went in for a header with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, with both players falling to the floor in the aftermath.Danilo’s leg looked to get stuck awkwardly under Semenyo.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedDanilo receives treatmentMedics rushed onto the field in order to treat Danilo as soon as possible.Players were taken off the pitch while the midfielder received treatment.Copy linkCopiedGame suspended after Danilo breaks legNottingham Forest’s game with Bournemouth has been suspended after midfielder Danilo suffered a horror broken leg.A number of flags were held up around Danilo while medics treated him after the incident.Copy linkCopied More

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      Newcastle vs Southampton LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Toon kick-off new campaign against Premier League new boys

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      NEWCASTLE host Southampton in their first match of the 2024/25 Premier League season this afternoon.The Magpies will be aiming to reclaim their spot in Europe after an injury-hit campaign hindered their chances last term.Southampton return to the Premier League after triumphing in the Championship play-off final last season.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Everton vs Brighton LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Toffees begin season against new look Seagulls

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      EVERTON take on Brighton in their Premier League opener this afternoon.The Toffees will be hoping to build on last season’s 15-placed finish and retain their top-flight status before moving into their new £760million stadium next campaign.While Brighton are aiming for a fast start under new 31-year-old manager Fabian Hurzeler.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Everton 0 Brighton 3: Seagulls off to strong start under new boss as Mitoma, Welbeck and Adingra seal all three points

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      FABIAN Hurzeler must wonder what all the fuss is about…this Premier League management lark is clearly kids’ stuff.The coming months will prove otherwise, of course. Yet after this flying start, the Prem’s youngest ever gaffer can make the most of it for now.Brighton beat Everton 3-0 in their Premier League opener at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyThe Toffees went down to 10 men after Ashley Young was sent offCredit: ReutersThis was Fabian Hurzeler’s first Premier League game as Brighton’s managerCredit: ReutersSean Dyche was not a happy man after his side suffered a dismal defeatCredit: ReutersA three-goal stroll gave Hurzeler, 31, the dream beginning to his life as Brighton boss.Yet while it was all calm in the visiting dugout, Sean Dyche looked ready to blow in the home one, as his side were torn to shreds.Not helped by a controversial call going against them and a self-inflicted red card from veteran Ashley Young, eight years older than the opposing gaffer.If Dyche was hoping for a season of calm after two of financial mayhem, takeover chaos and points deductions, he can think again.  And all that despite a first half that promised so much…particularly in the midfield dynamo Tim Iroegbunam, their £9 million arrival from Aston Villa.If only they’d had another ten to go with him, it would have been a totally different afternoon. As it was, they were a shambles…as they have been so often in recent times.It started to go wrong on 25 minutes when Kaoru Mitoma – playing his first game after a back injury in February – prodded in at the far post from Yankuba Minteh’s cross.It was debut boy Minteh’s high spot on an afternoon that saw him subbed when he was clattered, throwing himself to stop Vitalii Mykolenko from having a far post volley.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBrighton medics insisted he heads for the bench as a concussion substitute. Minteh, signed from Newcastle, was far from dazed as he vainly argued his case to go back on.Not that the Seagulls needed him…or missed him, either. Although a minute after the break it did appear as though Everton had been handed a route back into the game.Everton’s £760million new stadium close to completion as incredible new video of ground is revealed It came after Jack Harrison slid the ball to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and as Lewis Dunk threw himself to block, the Everton striker threw himself to the ground.It looked a stonewall spot kick, and referee Hooper certainly thought so, immediately awarding the penalty.Yet a Stockley Park word in his ear had the official making a touchline check, and we all know what that means. The decision was reversed…and a sigh of relief in the away dugout.In truth it was hard to give a definite verdict as to whether Dunk clipped Calvert-Lewin’s foot, or if it was a tumble of his own making as he stood on the centre-back’s prone leg.Whatever the definitive, there was no penalty. And eight minutes later the Seagulls rubbed their noses in it by breaking and doubling their lead.Idrissa Gana Gueye was the guilty party for Everton, as his careless pass merely picked out Wieffer, who swiftly fed Danny Welbeck.The Brighton striker had options on either side but used them to buy time and as Michael Keane dithered, he drilled past Jordan Pickford for a second.Even then there was the sense it may not be game over…but 12 minutes later it most definitely was, as Young got his marching orders.Again he could blame no-one but himself, trying to chest down Dunk’s angled crossfield ball as Mitoma waited when he should have used his head. In every sense.With Young’s control far from perfect, the Japanese striker pounced and set off for goal…until the veteran fullback held him by the hand to stop him in his tracks.Mitoma may have had 40 yards to run, but he was in the clear, not a covering defender in sight, and the official had the red card out in a flash.Young’s afternoon was finished, so were Everton’s hopes…but just for good measure, Brighton made trebly sure when Simon Adringra curled in a late, late third.If this is a sign of how the final season at Goodison is to be, they’ll be kicking off the next one in their new Bramley Moore Dock stadium as a Championship team.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More