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      Man Utd 4-0 Tottenham LIVE RESULT: Toone wonder-goal and Garcia double wins Red Devils’ first ever FA Cup at Wembley

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      MANCHESTER UNITED won their first ever FA Cup today at Wembley thanks to a 4-0 win over Tottenham. Ella Toone opened the scoring before Rachel Williams made it two after the break. Lucia Garcia then grabbed two more to put the final beyond doubt against a desolate Spurs side.
      Kick-off time: 2.30pm BST
      FREE live stream: BBC iPlayer
      TV channel: BBC One
      Man Utd XI: Earps; Le Tissier, Blundell, Turner, Riviere; Zelem (C), Naalsund, Toone; Galton, Garcia, Williams
      Tottenham XI: Spencer; Neville, James-Turner, Buhler, Nilden; Spence, Summanen; Vinberg, Naz, England (C), Thomas.
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      Man Utd have been crowned Women’s FA Cup champions for the first time in their history.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedManchester United FA Cup champions
      Manchester United are FA Cup Champions 2024!
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      Copy linkCopied’Today’s the day’
      Wembley is always special. Last year we spoke as a group and said ‘one day that will be ours’ and today’s the day so I’m buzzing.”Mary Earpson Man Utd’s FA Cup final win
      Copy linkCopiedFull-time: Man Utd 4-0 Tottenham
      It just wasn’t to be for Tottenham. The Lilywhites were far from their best today and struggled throughout.
      Perhaps the occasion got the better of them, perhaps nerves played a part. But Robert Vilahamn will be proud of his players for getting here nevertheless.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedFull-time: Man Utd 4-0 Tottenham
      Just under one year after walking away from Wembley as runners-up following an FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea, Man Utd return to take the crown!
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      Copy linkCopied90+1. Man Utd 4-0 Tottenham
      Boos ring around the Man Utd end as it’s announced that SIX minutes will be added on.
      Copy linkCopied90. Man Utd 4-0 Tottenham
      Man Utd’s Lucia Garcia has been named today’s Player of the Match.
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      We’re into the final few minutes of the 90. Tottenham fans are still in full voice despite trailing by four goals.
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      Today’s attendance is 76,082, just short of last year’s record FA Cup final attendance at Wembley.
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      Man Utd are just looking to see the game out at this stage, with Tottenham looking very deflated.
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      The Red Devils make a triple change.
      Geyse is on to replace Garcia.
      Miyazawa replaces Toone.
      Mannion is on for Riviere.
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      Malard makes another run down the left and sends a cross into the box. Naalsund brings it down, setting the ball to Garcia who fires her shot into the top-left corner!
      Game over.
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      Copy linkCopiedGOOOOAAAAALLLLL MAN UTD!!!
      It’s four! Garcia strikes again!
      Copy linkCopied73. Man Utd 3-0 Tottenham
      United break once again as Malard makes a rapid run through on goal.
      She shoots just outside the six-yard box, but Spencer makes a fantastic save!
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      Another drinks break!
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      Another three changes for Tottenham.
      Summanen is replaced by Graham.
      Thomas makes way for Ayane.
      And Grant is on to replace Nilden.
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      Huge chance for Tottenham to get one back!
      The ball is crossed to England in the box, who goals for goal but her effort rattles the crossbar!
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      United have made another change with Parris replacing Williams in attack.
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      United almost make it four as Malard makes a run down the left before squaring the ball across goal, but nobody is there to take the shot.
      Copy linkCopied57. Man Utd 3-0 Tottenham
      A terrible attempted clearance from Spencer falls straight to the feet of Garcia, who simply taps the ball into an empty net.
      United have one hand on the trophy!
      Copy linkCopiedGOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL MAN UTD!!!
      Garcia makes it three!
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      Copy linkCopied57. Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham
      Just before that goal Tottenham made two changes, with Wang replacing Vinberg and Bizet on for Naz.
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      A free kick is sent into the box by Zelem and Williams is first to it again, this time directing her header into the bottom-right corner!
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedGOOOAAAAALLLLLLL MAN UTD!!!
      Williams strikes for the Red Devils!
      Copy linkCopied52. Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham
      Naz appeals for a foul deep into Man Utd’s half following a challenge from Le Tissier, but nothing is given.
      Some boos begin to echo around the Tottenham end.
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      Man Utd vs Arsenal LIVE: Trossard taps home opener after more abject United defending – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will do everything in their power to stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League title – and just avoiding defeat TODAY could be enough.Manchester City leapfrogged the Gunners on the leaderboards with an emphatic 4-0 win over Fulham.And as a result, Mikel Arteta’s men are in need of three points to take this thrilling title race down to the last day.
      Kick-off time: 4:30pm BST
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, Casemiro, Evans, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, Amrabat; Amad, McTominay, Garnacho; Højlund
      Arsenal XI: David Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Ødegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the latest action from Old Trafford with our live blog below…Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
      35. It is all too easy for the Arsenal defence to pass the ball around.
      Man Utd need to press them higher up the pitch.
      If they don’t, The Gunners can just control the tempo of the game now they have the lead.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Arsenal
      33. Hojlund holds the ball up before laying it off to Mainoo.
      A neat flick from the youngster puts it in the path of McTominay but he drags his shot well wide of the goal.
      Half chance for the midfielder to test Raya there.
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      31. Garnacho skips past a defender as he heads into the box.
      He looks to cut the ball back to McTominay but he is confronted by a sea of yellow shirts.
      The hosts are starting to put some pressure on this Arsenal defence for the first time since the goal.
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      29. Saka holds the ball up and lays it off to White.
      He runs towards the byline before looking to drill a shot into the far corner of the goal.
      It was past Onana before he could even react, but fortunately for the hosts was high and wide.
      Credit: Getty
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      27. The Arsenal fans in the away end are making themselves heard now.
      While the Man Utd fans have fallen a little silent, it is a party atmosphere for the visiting supporters.
      Ten Hag’s side need to create something in the final third to get this crowd bouncing once again.
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      25. The Gunners made things look so simple with that goal.
      Casemiro was in no rush to get out as Onana launched the ball forward.
      As it came straight back at them, they had no chance of catching anyone offside with the Brazilian still lingering in the middle.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Arsenal
      23. This is a ground that Arsenal have struggled at for some time.
      The Gunners need to keep their foot on the gas now.
      If they can get a goal or two before the break, Man Utd could collapse and make for plain sailing for Arteta’s side for the remainder of the game.
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Arsenal
      21. Havertz picks the ball up wide in the penalty area.
      He gets to the byline before cutting it back, as Trossard makes the run to the near post.
      The Belgian slots it past Onana to give The Gunners the goal they craved.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
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      19. Both sides are trying to get their full backs forward whenever possible.
      It adds more attacking options and stretches their opponents’ defence.
      The visitors are dominating possession at the moment without any real output with Onana having not been tested at all so far.
      Credit: AP
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      17. The visitors are struggling to find that final pass at the moment.
      Arsenal’s passing is crisp and quick, as ever, but they are not penetrating Man Utd in the final third.
      United are dropping deep when The Gunners are in possession.
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      15. Casemiro plays the ball to Dalot on the edge of the box.
      He looks to get a shot off quickly at goal but cannot keep his effort down as it sails over the bar.
      Man Utd are certainly giving Arsenal something to think about here.
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      13. Arsenal are looking to slow the pace of the game down now.
      When in possession, they are passing it around, controlling the tempo.
      Arteta’s side are more comfortable springing into a quick break on the counter attack.
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      11. For someone who has won the ‘golden gloves’ award this season, Raya puts the fear of god into their fans regularly.
      Brought in as someone who is comfortable with the ball at his feet, so often he looks a liability when in possession.
      Both sets of players are getting stuck in, giving their opponents no time on the ball.
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      9. Arsenal force another corner and as Saka swings it in, Gabriel has a completely free header.
      He cannot keep his effort down as it loops over the crossbar.
      This has turned into an end to end game right now.
      Credit: EPA
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      7. The hosts manage to exert some pressure on the visitors.
      Garnacho looks to get a shot off at goal but it deflects over for a corner.
      It seems to be their best option today, attack is the best form of defence.
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      5. What a massive chance for Man Utd.
      Partey loses the ball to McTominay on the edge of his own penalty area.
      He plays it into the path of Hojlund who has a clear sight of goal but slips as he shoots and sends his effort high into the stands.
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      3. Odegaard plays the ball into the path of Saka.
      He manages to get a shot away but the angle is tight and it is easily saved by Onana.
      The hosts are struggling to get out of their own halves in the early stages of this game.
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      1. The Gunners look to attack from the off.
      Arteta’s side see Man Utd as a wounded animal and looking to go for the kill.
      Arsenal force an early corner after some good play from Havertz.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Man Utd vs Arsenal
      We are underway at Old Trafford.
      It is an electric atmosphere for this crunch match.
      Arsenal get the game started.
      Copy linkCopiedFull house for Premier League blockbuster
      Old Trafford is full to bursting for the arrival of Arsenal.
      Despite form, the Man utd faithful are fully behind their team for this massive game.
      They will want to see plenty of energy from Erik Ten Hag’s side from the first whistle to the last.
      Copy linkCopiedRed Devils needing response from squad
      After the disappointing performance during the week at Selhurst Park, United need to bounce back against Arsenal today.
      The fans are demanding of performances from a Man Utd side irrelevant to the form of the team.
      Questions will be asked if they outplayed twice in a week facing sides they would expect to be competitive against.
      Copy linkCopiedUnited huge underdogs for game
      Arsenal are massive favourites for this pivotal game in their title challenge this afternoon.
      Man United 5/1
      Draw 16/5
      Arsenal 1/3
      All match odds brought to you by Betfair.
      Copy linkCopiedChance for Gunners to make a statement
      Man Utd are struggling for defensive options and have opted to go for the same defensive unit that was torn apart by Crystal Palace.
      With their attacking options creating plenty of chances this season, they need to attack this United side from the off.
      Should Arteta’s side get a comprehensive win here today, it will underpin the gap between the two sides right now.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedRed Devils causing problems for challengers
      While Man Utd’s season has been underwhelming to say the least, they took great joy in ending Liverpool’s title challenge at Old Trafford.
      They have a lot of history with Arsenal, with The Gunners having pipped them to the title several times, even winning it here.
      To prevent them having a chance to win it this season, albeit handing it to their local rivals, would be seen as a positive for Erik ten Hag’s side.
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      West Brom vs Southampton LIVE SCORE: Latest updates, team news as Baggies host Saints in Championship play-off semi

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      WEST BROM are up against Southampton in a huge Championship play-off semi-final clash at the Hawthorns today. Saints were relegated from the Premier League last season and will be looking to make it back to the big time immediately, but the Baggies haven’t been in the top flight since the 2020/21 season.
      Kick-off time: 2.15pm BST
      Stream/TV: Sky Sports Football More

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      Norwich 0 Leeds 0: Farke’s side have goal controversially ruled out in goalless draw with old club in playoff first-leg

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      DANIEL FARKE will be the happier manager with Leeds taking his former club Norwich back to Elland Road honours even.This Championship play-off semi-final started at a frantic pace with the Canaries largely dominating but Leeds took the sting out of the game and comfortably held their opponents at arm’s length.Norwich and Leeds played out a goalless draw at Carrow Road in the play-offsCredit: PALeeds had a goal controversially disallowed against NorwichCredit: RexLeeds boss Daniel Farke returned to Norwich to face his former clubCredit: GettyNorwich and Leeds are set for a crunch second leg at Elland RoadAnd Leeds controversially had a Junior Firpo goal ruled out offside.Many thought this was Norwich’s best chance of getting a result against Leeds – going into the game unbeaten at home in 16 matches.But with one of the league’s worst away records, Leeds are now favourites to get the job done at Elland Road on Thursday night.Norwich came out like an express train.Marcelino Nunez almost nipped in ahead of Illan Meslier after a clever pass from Shane Duffy but the Leeds keeper won the foot race.Leeds were appealing for a penalty when Wilfried Gnonto went down under a challenge of Borja Sainz – but ref Josh Smith waved them away.Gnonto laid a great ball on a plate for Georginio Rutter but he took an air kick at it and the danger was cleared.Norwich went close when Jack Stacey sped away down the right and Josh Sargent failed to get decent contact on his inch-perfect cross.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNunez fired a speculative effort from the edge of the box that flashed wide.And when Gnonto charged forward at the Norwich defence, Nunez produced a superb last-ditch tackle.Leeds ‘make contact with Kalvin Phillips over emotional transfer return’ to end two-year nightmareLeeds thought they had moved into a 30th-minute lead when Duffy’s poor back pass was pounced upon by Firpo, who rolled the ball home.Yet the assistant had his flag up.TV replays clearly showed that Rutter, who was initially flagged offside in the lead up, was in fact onside.Stacey was having a fantastic game on the right for the Canaries. He was a constant threat going forward and also pressing Leeds to thwart them building attacks.But the visitors started to dominate possession as the sweltering conditions started to take its toll on the hosts who had come out all guns blazing.Gnonto was booked for sarcastically clapping the ref and, after the break, he had to walk a tightrope.Off to Elland RoadDuffy went into the book after going through the back of Crysencio Summerville.Kenny McLean laid a beautiful pull back for Gabriel Sara, who drove inches wide of the left post.Summerville managed to find space on the left edge of the Norwich box and he saw an angled effort kept out by Angus Gunn.Sam Byram then air-kicked from 16 yards when he was set up by Archie Gray.Gnonto needed lengthy treatment to dress a head wound after being caught by Sainz in a 50-50. There was nothing malicious in it so the Norwich ace avoided a yellow card.Christin Fassnacht missed a great chance for Norwich after Sargent glanced the ball into his path.The Canaries ace failed to make any contact as the ball bounced in front of him.David Wagner was dealt a blow with eight minutes left when Sargent hobbled off and on came Sydney Van Hooijdonk – son of ex-Nottingham Forest and Celtic star Pierre.Farke replaced Summerville for Dan James, who is back after an injury lay-off.And the game petered out and it is now off to Elland Road. More

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      Misfits Boxing 14 full card LIVE RESULTS: Salt Papi WINS by stoppage after scoring KNOCKDOWN – latest updates

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      SALT PAPI won on his return to the ring tonight against Amadeusz Ferrari. The Filipino sensation scored a knockdown and Ferrari had two points deducted before electing to not come out for the fourth round in a one-sided fight at the Troxy in London.
      Start time: 7pm BST
      Stream: DAZN
      Salt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari
      Unsurprisingly, Ferrari has refused to come out for the fourth round.
      He didn’t need to get DQ’d, he quit himself!
      That wraps up an entertaining night of Misfits-fuelled action with Salt Papi getting the TKO win to top the night off.
      Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari
      Ferrari is coming with the most outrageous attacks, swinging from the hip.
      He’s running out of ideas and again tries to use his MMA skills to take Salt Papi down and gets another point off.
      DQ could be incoming as we head into round four.
      Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari
      Point off for Ferrari for diving in with his head, with Salt Papi already cut.
      Counter left hand sends Ferrari through the ropes… but no knockdown scored?
      Ferrari ends the round by rugby tackling Salt Papi to the ground because why not?
      Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari
      Down goes Ferrari after a counter from Salt.
      Ferrari has put everything into this first round swinging from the hip.
      He got caught during an exchange on the inside but he was ruthless in that opener, can’t sustain that pace surely?
      Copy linkCopiedMain event
      Up next is the night’s headliner, Salt Papi against Amadeusz Ferrari.
      Salt Papi is coming off a loss to Slim in October and looks to bounce back tonight.
      Ferrari is a volatile MMA star who has tried to fight everyone and anyone this week so could get tasty.
      Copy linkCopiedTaylor made
      Misfits champ Anthony Taylor is in the ring calling to fight a real opponent.
      Out comes Karate Combat star Samuel Ericsson, who comes into the ring and faces off to Taylor.
      They’re going back and forth and appear to agree to a fight…
      Copy linkCopiedJully Poca vs 6ar6ie6 
      Fight is scored 50-45, 50-46 and 50-45 and your winner by unanimous decision is Jully Poca.
      Her sharper boxing sees her take the decision and retain her title.
      Copy linkCopiedJully Poca vs 6ar6ie6 
      Late rally from 6ar6ie6 in the final two rounds as she uses her size to get to Poca.
      But the champ does come back with some nice combinations and both swing for the fences to close the fight out.
      Decent action over five rounds as it goes to the scorecards.
      Copy linkCopiedJully Poca vs 6ar6ie6 
      Poca’s moutguard is punched out but she’s been the cleaner boxer of the two through three rounds.
      The counter left hand is on the money for the Brazilian to head and body.
      Copy linkCopiedJully Poca vs 6ar6ie6 
      6ar6ie6 comes forward in the opening round but Poca is looking to sit back and counter.
      She lands a good few counter lead right hooks and looks to go to the body too.
      Poca, the Brazilian champ, is the quicker of the two but 6ar6ie6 has the size and power.
      Copy linkCopiedUp next
      We have some women’s title action with 6ar6ie6 against Jully Poca.
      Both have proven to carry power in their previous bouts and are considered among the best women’s Misfits fighters.
      Copy linkCopiedFuture fight?
      KSI was left impressed at ringside with Kenny’s performance.
      He tweeted: “Showed the levels. Really good win.”
      The two have sparred before and Kenny has called out KSI. One for the future?

      Copy linkCopiedKing Kenny vs Adam Brooks
      Big uppercut and Brooks is DOWN again.
      That right uppercut has continued to land but Brooks bravely gets up and lands a big right of his own.
      Brooks is up against the ropes as Kenny hammers home to the body and the ref steps in! It’s all over in round two.
      Copy linkCopiedKing Kenny vs Adam Brooks
      Brooks is down at the end of round one after an uppercut and right hand lands.
      Kenny bossed most of the action with his jab and followed it up with some attacks.
      Brooks swung and missed the odd right hand but he looks outmatched in the opener here.
      Copy linkCopiedKing Kenny vs Adam Brooks
      YouTube star King Kenny faces TV personality Brooks.
      There’s been some bad blood going into this one so expect some fireworks.
      Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs Mist
      Mist has pulled off the upset and beaten Taylor in the first round.
      He scored three knockdowns and proved too strong for his friend to rival.
      The crowd erupted as Taylor got dropped and stopped.
      Copy linkCopiedFriends to enemies
      Up next is rapper Mist against YouTuber Ryan Taylor.
      The two are said to have been friends until a bitter falling out and now they will settle it in the ring.
      Or attempt to at least.
      Copy linkCopiedArgentinian King vs Pully Arif
      The fight goes the distance and Argentinian King should walk away with a fairly landslide victory.
      But Arif deserves credit for getting in there so late and making it the full five rounds.
      He just about got there after a shaky and knackering final round but can leave with his head held high.
      Copy linkCopiedArgentinian King vs Pully Arif
      Argentinian King landed a good succession of shorts there.
      Lovely left hook and counter right uppercut lands but Arif takes it well and stays in there.
      Copy linkCopiedArgentinian King vs Pully Arif
      Arif is on his bike and avoiding what’s coming his way fairly well.
      Argentinian King is the aggressor and doing the damage but he’s following Arif around and falling short.
      He might just start to get frustrated with this.
      Copy linkCopiedArgentinian King vs Pully Arif
      Arif is the aggressor in the opening round but he’s leaving himself open when leading with the jab.
      Argentinian King is a lot more composed behind his jab and looking to counter over the top but is biding his time.
      Be interesting to see how much Arif has in the tank having taken the fight with such short notice.
      Copy linkCopiedUp next
      Lightweight pair ‘Argentinian King’ and Pully Arif are up next.
      Argentinian King had a string of pullouts with Arif stepping in on the last minute to take the bout.
      He even claims to been drinking when he got the call…
      Copy linkCopiedTempo Arts vs Knights
      Knights is dropped twice in the fifth and final round, with Tempo Arts taking the stoppage victory.
      One-way traffic from the first bell, swarming Knights with body shots and hooks.
      Four knockdowns scored and it’s all she wrote.
      Copy linkCopiedTempo Arts vs Knights
      Knockdown scored in round four for Tempo Arts after trapping Knights in the corner.
      Another barrage of body shots and Knights goes down in the corner again.
      He’s saved by the bell and will see the fifth and final round but needs a KO to avoid defeat.
      Copy linkCopiedTempo Arts vs Knights
      Tempo Arts beginning to come on top here, hammering body shots.
      Knights looks to be tiring as Tempo Arts pours the pressure on.
      Nothing too clean lands but Tempo Arts in control here.
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      Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill LIVE RESULTS: Main event on NOW, Hughie Fury wins by KO on undercard – latest updates

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      LAUREN PRICE takes on Jessica McCaskill tonight and is looking to win her first world title. On the undercard, brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury Hughie knocked out Patrick Korte in the second round.
      Start time: 7pm BST
      Stream/TV: Sky Sports Arena/Main Event
      Whales of a time
      World champion No14 for the small British nation but No1 female.
      “The atmosphere got me here tonight,” Price says.
      “This is just the start, I want to keep coming back here for big nights and leave a legacy.
      “Jessica loves a war and came at me from round one, it was a tough fight but I enjoyed myself and I’ll only get better.”
      Copy linkCopiedPrice is right
      All three judges called it 98-92!
      Price wins a technical decision and is crowned WBA queen.
      Copy linkCopiedFight over!
      The ringside doc checks the grotesque lump on McCaskill’s eye and stops the contest.
      Because it was a round five head clash we go to the cards where Price will easily win.
      Waiting on the numbers to confirm Britain has a new world champion.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R8
      The doctor checks the nasty wound over McCaskill’s eye and says it’s safe for her to continue.
      Price is coasting now, landing at will.
      McCasklill is not big or bad enough to bully the Welsh wonder.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R7
      Referee Michael Alexander calls the ladies together after another rough clinch and rabbit punches.
      But Price will win a technical match-up too easily so the rough stuff is all McCaskill can do.
      The American champ is yet to win a round, it’s a one-sided spar so far, just a very scrappy one.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R6
      Price’s southpaw jabs are definitely targeting McCaskill’s painful growth.
      A few check right hooks also clip the American on the bruised button.
      McCaskill’s corner tell her to try to let Price walk in and counter.
      But that’s dismal advice and Price would love that sort of opportunity.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R5
      Team McCaskill had to swab a cut on her left ear in the break, it won’t affect her foght but it’s another unwanted problem.
      There’s a nasty welt growing out of McCaskill’s left eye now too.
      It’s horrible.
      A fleshy lump growing out of her eyebrow that the ref and doctor will monitor.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R4
      The American bundles in again, misses like a raging bull and gets a clip around the ear.
      Price is in matador mode now, tagging her rival when she can and staying well clear of danger.
      McCaskill needs a Plan B ASAP.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R3
      Everytime Price lands, McCaskill launches a rugby tackle.
      Price gets pinned up against the ropes but always has the champ in a headlock.
      McCaskill is always getting tagged but she celebrates the end of the third like a win.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R2
      McCaskill tries to roughhouse the former Cardiff cabbie but she is not afraid of a row.
      Price keeps finding a home for her long backhand.
      McCaskill is already looking short on ideas after two.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R1
      The Brit is taller and looks more imposing, the leftie will not be bullied.
      We are only getting two minute rounds but Price’s rapid white gloves nick the opener.
      McCaskill was supposed to be the more physical fighter but Price stood firm and deflected a couple of wild shows.
      Copy linkCopiedPrice vs McCaskill R1
      The anthems for Wales and USA done.
      Lauren Price is in the ring to challenge WBA welterweight Jessica McCaskill for her belt.
      Can the 2020 Olympic queen add another title to her record?
      Or will she turned back in her first big leap but the experienced American?
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards wins UD
      After 12 intruiging rounds that swung at times, Welsh Edwards gets the nod from the judges.
      It was scored 98-92, 99-92 and 99-11.
      A long back for Ward but a springboard for the winner.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW 10
      All over!
      Edwards fizzes out a few straight shot.
      Neither man wants to risk a stoppage,
      Looks like Edwards win is imminent.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R9
      Edwards lands to level-shifting jabs but Wards eat them without problem.
      Ward slashes and jabs but he lackes a decent amount of power so is always banking on points.
      Edwards now doing the exact suff that should impress the judges.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R8
      Tight fight now, featherwright legend Steve Robinson reckons Ward is edging it now.
      The former world champ tells Lauren Price to use her home advatange later get to a two-round headstart.
      Robinson looks in immaculate nicj.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R7
      Left-hook-right-hand from Ward lands but does not buzz Edwards.
      The Welshman is flagging while the County Durham man looks happy in hell.
      The fight is beginning to even up in the second half.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R6
      Wards engine and pressure style could still save his skin as Edwards looks like wilting.
      But then Edwards nods his head with approval and slugs back
      Edwards’ team get him back to the corner and tell their man to “breath, breath, breath.”
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R5
      Left-hook-right-hand combinatiom makes TPW stagger back as Edwards makes a perfect start.
      Ward will not stop marching foward but he’s always meeting an Edwards dig.
      It’s been a very one-sided start, the Welshman is cruising.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R4
      Good one-two from Ward, a looping right hand lands but Edwards is solid.
      And the Welshman lands two right hands that gets his corner roaring.
      Wards starts well but Edwards punches his way back into the contest and might have nicked another round.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R3
      Ward is trying all the right technical things, switching levels and counter punching.
      But he is a nanosecond too slow for Edwards.
      Ward is good, but Edwards just looks far better and could be 3-0 up.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R2
      Ward not afraid of the front foot and throwing his hands.
      But Edwards is younger and quicker and even has a more tasty tan.
      A more even round – after Edwards’ smart opener – but the Edwards jab remains the difference after two.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs TPW R1
      Stiff eye-catching jabs from Edwards but nothing that hurts TPW.
      Ward wants to trade closer up, in the pocket.
      But tanned Edwards has the longer limbs to keep scoring while out of range.
      Copy linkCopiedRys Edwards vs Thomas Patick Ward R1
      Fatherweight action now with two low-key lads looking to land a title shot.
      Edwards is at home in Cardiff but TPW is more seasoned with a record of 34-1-1.
      Only five KOs in all of those wins though, so 15-0 Edwards knows he’s not in danger of a stoppage.
      Copy linkCopiedFurry form
      Hughie says: “I just wanted to get the rounds in. I wanted to turn into my shots and get more practice in under the lights.
      “Three years out is a long time so, if I could fight every week, I would do.
      “I am never afraid to fight anyone but I just need activity. I love to fight and I will fight any one, any place, any where.”
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      Tottenham 2 Burnley 1: Clarets RELEGATED as Spurs leave it late to keep Champions League hopes alive

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      MICKY VAN DE VEN’S late strike sent Vincent Kompany’s Burnley hurtling back to the Championship.The Clarets needed to win at Spurs to stand a chance of staying up and had looked in good shape when Jacob Bruun Larsen gave them an early lead.Micky van de Ven sealed a late winner for SpursCredit: AFPIt sealed Vincent Kompany’s Burnley’s relegationCredit: ReutersYet Tottenham did what they have done against so many average opposition at home this season as they turned it around thanks to goals from Porro and Van de Ven.It kept their own slim chances of reaching the top four alive.But for Burnley, their Premier League survival dream is now dead, having taken just 24 points from their 37 games played so far.Spurs were horribly out of form after four straight defeats and their lack of confidence was obvious throughout.Burnley should have been ahead after just five minutes but Guglielmo Vicario was on hand to deny Vitinho’s goal-bound header.Ange Postecoglou’s men looked a shadow of the side that had dismantled the Clarets 5-2 on their own patch back in September.Captain Son Heung-min hit a hat-trick that day in his first game playing through the middle, but he was next to no threat here.The home fans applauded the life of late Spurs supporter Morgan Smith in the 23rd minute – in reference to the tragically young age at which he died.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSeconds later, Burnley took the lead as they become the latest side to expose Spurs’ brittle backline.Sander Berge beat Porro to a 50-50 and rolled the ball in behind makeshift left-back Oliver Skipp, for Bruun Larsen to slot past Vicario.It was no shock given Spurs’ poor run of form – and the seventh time in their last eight home league games they had fallen behind.The goal was a huge boost to the visitors’ survival hopes, although Muric’s decision to waste time over a goal-kick with only half an hour played seemed a little premature.It did no good either as minutes later the scores were level as Porro raced forward, was not closed down and blasted in at the near post.The Spaniard was the difference-maker in Spurs’ 1-0 win over the Clarets here in the FA Cup back in January.Jacob Bruun Larsen opened the scoring for BurnleyCredit: PABruun Larsen celebrates the openerCredit: ReutersAnd thought this strike did not quite match that particular howitzer in quality, it was still lethal.Burnley continued to play risky passes out from the back – as they have all season – and it should have cost them here.Muric’s awful pass-out went straight to Johnson who should have either buried it or squared for Son to do the same, but instead the Welshman fired into the side netting.Burnley have had plenty of ‘what if’ moments this season, many involving Muric whose horrendous errors against Brighton and Everton in April cost them four points.It was the same here as a flurry of chances were not taken in the second half here, from Wilson Odobert’s blast to unconverted headers from Dara O’Shea and Maxime Esteve.It was a game low on quality, summed up by the out-of-form James Maddison doing the hard bit to give himself a free shot at goal with a neat drop of the shoulder, but then firing weakly at Muric.Pedro Porro levelled the game for SpursCredit: PAPorro made it all to play forCredit: GettyAnge Postecoglou had few attacking options on the bench due to injuries to Timo Werner and Richarlison – who, after some confusion on Friday, WAS out with a calf problem.So the Aussie got creative, bringing on youngster Dane Scarlett to play up top, pushed Son out wide and Van de Ven moved to left-back with the lesser-spotted Radu Dragusin coming on.It made a difference, with Johnson coming within a whisker of turning home Son’s delivery to send a warning sign to Kompany’s men.It was not heeded and with eight minutes to go, Van de Ven found himself in Burnley’s box, composed himself and fired into the bottom corner.That did for Burnley, who then suffered the ignominy of players arguing with each other in the dying minutes.Lorenz Assignon wanted a penalty when he went down under Son’s challenge, but then stayed down even neither ref Jarred Gillet nor his VAR gave it.Centre-back Dara O’Shea then marched up the pitch and told his team-mate to get up and get on with it.It left Assignon seething with nigh-on everyone, earning him a yellow card which only enraged him further as his side faced up to life back in the second tier next season.Micky van de Ven riffled home a winner for SpursCredit: GettyThe race for Champions League football is still onCredit: Reuters More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE: Blues aiming to grab Euro spot as Nuno’s side look to beat drop – latest updates

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      CHELSEA take on Nottingham Forest tonight in the Premier League – and both sides are after a crucial win. The Blues are still in the hunt for the crucial European places while a win for Forest would put them on the brink of Premier League survival for another season.
      Kick-off time: 5.30pm BST
      Stream/TV: Sky Sports Premier League
      Forest XI: Sels; Boly, Murillo, Niakhate; Montiel, Yates, Danilo, Aina; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Gallagher, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
      Around the grounds:
      The games that kicked off at 3pm are all over at last, following a lengthy stoppage time as Brentford got the better of Bournemouth at the death, winning 1-2.
      This is how the scores look heading into this evening’s kick-off.

      Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford
      Everton 1-0 Sheffield United
      Newcastle 1-1 Brighton
      Tottenham 2-1 Burnley
      West Ham 3-1 Luton
      Wolves 1-3 Crystal Palace

      Copy linkCopiedI’m sorry Nic Jackson!
      Nicolas Jackson has been in great form of late up front for Chelsea, and seems to be proving the doubters wrong.
      Can he keep up his good run this evening against a Forest side that has struggled defensively?
      Nicolas Jackson has shone for Chelsea in recent weeksCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedGuess who’s back?
      There is a very familiar face in the Nottingham Forest team for Chelsea fans, and it would be the ultimate source of pain if he performs well against his old club this evening.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi was involved in debates with Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden a few years back, as to who was going to be the star that lead their team and England to glory for the next decade.
      As it happened, CHO ended up with a serious injury, and despite creating plenty of chances for the Blues, he lacked that clinical nature that would see him produce the numbers that the other two went on to achieve.
      Nonetheless, lots of Chelsea fans look back at Callum’s time at Stamford Bridge fondly, as he won the Champions League with the Blues in 2021.
      These days, he is starting consistently for Nottingham Forest, and re-finding his feet as a Premier League winger, and performing well of late in particular.
      The 23-year-old has scored 7 goals in the PL this season, and has an assist too, which has left the question in many fans mind – why did Chelsea sell him to buy Mykhailo Mudryk?
      He has a point to prove today, let’s see if he can do it.
      Copy linkCopiedReece James makes the bench
      On his return to the squad Reece James is starting on the bench for Chelsea at the City Ground.
      Trevoh Chalobah is deputising at right-back, where he has been more than capable in the last few games, but he generally lacks the threat that RJ and Gusto do in the offensive phase.
      He will undoubtedly receive a huge ovation from the away support.
      Reece James returns to the Chelsea squadCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest starting XI
      This is how Forest line up as they are fighting to stay in the Premier League:
      The Trees’ line up to take on Chelsea at homeCredit: @NFFC via X
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea starting XI
      This is how Chelsea line up at the City Ground!

      Chelsea’s starting XI vs ForestCredit: @ChelseaFC via X
      Copy linkCopiedReece James returns
      There is a HUGE bit of news for Chelsea fans ahead of this game.
      Captain Reece James has returned from injury following his surgery.
      He is one of the best full-backs in the world when he is fit, but injuries have been a huge concern for the England international this season.
      If he can stay fit though, he could really be huge for Chelsea in their European push.
      Let’s hope he makes it through today unscathed.

      Copy linkCopiedLots on the line
      The magnitude of this game cannot be underestimated.
      With a win at home, Nottingham Forest will secure Premier League football for next season, which will be a huge achievement given their points deduction earlier on this year.
      However, Chelsea cannot afford to lose. The Blues are desperate for European football next season, and with the way Man Utd have been playing of late, they are in with a real shot of playing in the Europa League, should they win today.
      But if they lose they will be in danger of missing out, as Newcastle play Man Utd next week.
      Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea!
      Good afternoon and welcome to Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea, the first instalment of today’s Premier League football!
      This is a fixture that has been dominated by Chelsea in recent seasons, and they will be the favourites today.
      But their form away from home is quite different to their Stamford Bridge form, and we will have to see if things have really turned around for Mauricio Pochettino today.
      It has been far from a great season for Nottingham Forest, but a win today will guarentee that they are playing Premier League football next season, so there is more than enough on the line.
      Stay tuned as coming right up SunSport will have any breaking news, team updates and the starting sides all before kick off at 5:30pm.
      Nottingham Forest play host to Chelsea this eveningCredit: Getty
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