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      Man Utd 1 Burnley 1 LIVE RESULT: Amdouni equalises from the spot in 88th minute as United drop two crucial points

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

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      86. Sure enough, John Brooks returns from the pitchside monitor and points to the spot.
      It will be Zeki Amdouni to face Andre Onana, and this is a huge moment in Burnley’s season.
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      85. Burnley want a penalty – and we’ve seen this before!
      Andre Onana has been magnificent this afternoon, but he has just smashed into Zeki Amdouni as he attempted to punch clear.
      It was a woeful mix-up in the Manchester United penalty area, started by Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s spooned clearance and continued by Casemiro’s bizarre header.
      VAR have had a second look at the incident, and are now recommending a review – and we know what comes next when that happens.
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      83. It’s going to be a big final seven minutes or so for Burnley, who are not out of this game – but could soon be out of the Premier League.
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      81. Erik ten Hag responds immediately to his side scoring by calling for Sofyan Amrabat.
      The defensive-minded midfielder replaces Christian Eriksen for the final stages.
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      79. Antony’s first Premier League goal of the season!
      It had become of those games where it was going to require either a big error or a moment of magic to break the deadlock, and – unfortunately for Sander Berge – it is the latter that obliges.
      The former Sheffield United midfielder took charge of possession deep in his own half, but a loose square pass was seized upon by Antony, whose smart first touch took him clear of the defence.
      Berge made a desperate attempt to get back, but he couldn’t catch the Brazilian, who drove into the box and steered his shot beyond Arijanet Muric.
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      76. Dara O’Shea and Alejandro Garnacho have been having their own personal duel in this second half, and now the two have clashed for a potential penalty shout.
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      74. Jacob Bruun Larsen has tired in the last ten minutes, and now it’s his time to make way.
      There’s no time for us bloggers to get comfortable though with a second spelling nightmare in Johann Gudmundsson on in his place.
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      72. While it remains finely-poised, gone is the attractive attacking play of the first hour.
      It’s heading for an extremely scrappy finish.
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      70. The home fans are unhappy as the Burnley keeper prepares to take a goalkick.
      They’re kidding themselves if they think he’s timewasting though. The visitors need the points and – rightly – believe they can win this.
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      68. This time it’s Arijanet Muric’s turn to make a flying save!
      The Burnley goalkeeper responds acrobatically to flick away Alejandro Garnacho’s rising dive.
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      66. And here is some Manchester United movement.
      Erik ten Hag opts for a double switch, introducing Amad Diallo and Scott McTominay.
      Rasmus Hojlund – who has barely had a look-in today – and Kobbie Mainoo make way.
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      64. Superb defending from Wilson Odobert.
      Garnacho found himself free of Burnley’s high-line, and in on goal from halfway.
      But the Frenchman – usually so attack-minded – found the energy to track back, and nudge the United player off the ball on the edge of the area.
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      62. There isn’t much movement on either bench right now, but surely both managers are considering changes.
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      59. Josh Cullen picks up a yellow card just shy of the hour mark.
      The Burnley captain has put in a committed performance this afternoon, but he’s overstepped the mark there, according to referee John Brooks.
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      57. Amdouni has a go with his left foot, but fails to test Onana with it.
      The first goal will surely win this contest. It just seems nobody wants to score it.
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      55. As it stands, 19th-placed Burnley are now a point behind Luton, who are currently 2-0 down at Wolves.
      Nottingham Forest, in the safety of 18th, are a point further ahead, and play Manchester City at home tomorrow.
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      53. Garnacho in space on the left!
      He drives into the area, toying with the Burnley defence. He cuts back inside and curls towards the far corner…
      …wide!
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      Fulham 1 Crystal Palace 1: Jeffrey Schlupp scores late wondergoal to snatch point to extend unbeaten run to four games

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      CRYSTAL PALACE had the wind taken out of their sails on the banks of the Thames.Jeffrey Schlupp’s stunning goal was only enough to grab a point after they failed to cash in on a series of first half chances.Jeffrey Schlupp enjoys his emphatic late levellerCredit: GettySchlupp fires his point-saver for PalaceCredit: GettyRodrigo Muniz showed perfect timing in the box to nod Fulham aheadCredit: ReutersAnd it means the Eagles’ impressive three game winning run came to an end as they needed an equaliser three minutes from the end of normal time to avoid defeat.Fulham went ahead early in the second half against the run of play when Rodrigo Muniz pounced to score after a dismal first half performance.Palace should have had an away win in a passionate London derby well wrapped up by then.Fulham also squandered opportunities as they fought back after the break in a clash of two teams heading firmly for mid-table.Palace rocked up at Craven Cottage having been reinvented by new boss Oliver Glasner in recent weeks. Three victories on the bounce included one at Liverpool – and also in style with exciting, flamboyant football. London’s prettiest ground was the perfect setting.But without the skills of crocked Eberechi Eze they struggled to find the clinical edge to their attractive football.Three times in the first quarter of an hour they came close to taking the lead against their slumbering hosts. And that does not include a half decent penalty shout.Michael Olise missed a sitter from the edge of the box when bearing down on goal. In-form Jean Phillippe-Mateta should have done much better with a low cross from Daniel Munoz.Closest of all came centre half Chris Richards who headed powerfully just over the bar from a Jordan Ayew free kick into the six yard box.Fulham were under the cosh until late in the first half when Muniz had a shot deflected wide by Palace keeper Dean Henderson and saw Issa Diop head over from the follow up corner.But so much revolves around taking chances and Fulham proved that bit more efficient.Seven minutes into the second half Palace’s counter attack was broken down and Andreas Perreira slipped the ball from the middle to Timothy Castagne pouring down the right flank.His sweeping cross into the six yard box was met by a bullet header from point blank range by Muniz and the Brazilian could not miss this time.Perreira was the driving force behind Fulham’s next attack on goal when he curled a ball into the box with the outside of his boot with Bobby De Cordova Reid in the clear. But the winger let the ball drift too far wide and shot into the stands.Palace boss Glasner went for the change by swapping strikers with Odsonne Edouard coming on for Jean Phillippe Mateta and almost scoring with his first touch.They could have had another in the 76th minute when skipper Harrison Reed bent a long range shot wide as Fulham’s second half mirrored Palace’s first.But the home side paid the price for failing to take their raft of chances when sub Jeff Schlupp grabbed a late point for Palace with an absolute corker..The midfielder had been largely anonymous since coming on with 14 minutes to go, replacing Ayew.But he certainly stood out and sent the visiting fans into raptures by picking up a short pass from Adam Wharton and unleashing an unstoppable, rising shot from 20 yards into the top corner right in front of the away end.There was also a late scare for wobbling Fulham when Diop’s attempted hoofed clearance inside his own area cannoned back off lurking Edouard, looping over Fulham keeper Bernd Leno and nestling in the top netting. More

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      West Ham 2 Liverpool 2: Struggling Reds throw away lead to drop more points with Premier League title hopes all but over

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      LIVERPOOL let their faint hopes of the title fade to almost nothing with a demoralising draw.The collapse of their season was summed up by Mo Salah rowing with Jurgen Klopp on the touchline before being introduced as a late substitute.Liverpool’s title hopes appear to be over after a 2-2 draw with West HamCredit: GettyMichail Antonio grabbed a point for the HammersCredit: PAKlopp’s side came from behind yet again to lead 2-1 heading into the closing stages at the London Stadium.But Michail Antonio headed an equaliser that left the visitors two points adrift of leaders Arsenal, having played a game more, after a disastrous week.All the elements of Liverpool’s disappointing end to Klopp’s farewell campaign were present. They found themselves in arrears for the 18th time in 35 league games when Jarrod Bowen headed West Ham into the lead after a set-piece ahead just before half-time.Andy Robertson drew them level soon after half-time, and they went ahead through an Alphonse Areola own goal.But then they missed good chances to take the game away from the Hammers.And as nerves started to take hold at the back, Bowen’s excellent cross found Antonio.It said a lot about the low-key first half that for much of it, the closest it came to a goal was shots from right-backs.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSApart from Lucas Paqueta’s ugly early foul on Alexis Mac Allister, for which he was not even booked, neither side looked too bothered.Liverpool thought they had a penalty in the 27th minute when Angelo Ogbonna fouled Cody Gakpo but Luis Diaz had been offside in the build-up.Manchester United fan Luke Littler goads Liverpool-supporting darts fanatics on walk-onShortly afterwards Trent Alexander-Arnold found himself furthest forward and West Ham goalkeeper Areola fisted the shot away, his first significant save of the day.Then at the other end, Vladimir Coufal’s rasper was caught by Alisson.Diaz was the only Liverpool showing consistent purpose and belief, and he saw a 40th-minute shot come back off Areola’s near post.But then his team switched off at the other end. Alisson made a fine save from Bowen’s deflected shot to concede a corner. The Liverpool defence failed to notice West Ham taking it quickly, Mohammed Kudus crossed and Bowen got enough on his header to beat Alisson.The visitors came out early for the second half and quickly equalised.Diaz fed Robertson, whose tame-looking shot was not kept out by Areola’s weak right hand.Liverpool could have been in front soon afterwards, but Ryan Gravenberch attempted a silly finish from Gakpo’s cross. The chances kept coming. Ogbonna blocked Gakpo’s shot, Areola saved from Alexander-Arnold.Then the Hammers goalkeeper got an unnecessary touch on a Gravenberch effort and the visitors scored from the resulting corner.Gravenberch’s shot found its way into the net via deflections off Ogbonna, Soucek and finally Areola.Jarrod Bowen gave the hosts a half-time leadCredit: GettyAndy Robertson brought the Reds level just after the breakCredit: ReutersRobertson’s strike should have been kept outCredit: EPAAlphonse Areola was credited with the own goalCredit: ReutersAntonio rose high with no challenge around himCredit: ReutersThe Frenchman denied Diaz twice, either side of Mac Allister failing to beat him with a close-range header, keeping the score at 2-1.But then came signs of nerves at the back from Liverpool and Alisson had to push away a fierce shot from Emerson.And moments later Bowen crossed superbly for Antonio to equalise.Klopp made a triple change, introducing Salah and Darwin Nunez in search of another late winner – but not before Nunez had to act as peacemaker between his gesticulating team-mate and the manager.Coufal denied Nunez a tap-in from a Salah cross in the 84th minute and there were other nervous moments for the Hammers, especially when Salah broke and Harvey Elliott hit the bar.But there was to be no late salvation for Liverpool this time and there will be no farewell title for Klopp.Here’s how the action unfolded at the London Stadium… More

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      Crystal Palace 2 Newcastle 0: Mateta continues stunning recent form to dent Magpies’ European ambitions

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      CRYSTAL PALACE fans could not wait for the season to finish a few weeks ago, now they must not want it to end.After a rocky start with one win in six, Oliver Glasner has the Eagles soaring once more, racking up a third straight Premier League win with some salivating football to boot.Jean-Philippe Mateta lashes the first of his two decisive goalsCredit: RexDaniel Munoz helps Mateta celebrate his crucial doubleCredit: ReutersMateta clinched a 2-0 win with this fierce finishCredit: RexHaving toppled Liverpool and then crashed five past West Ham at the weekend, Palace made light work of Newcastle in South London.Jean-Philippe Mateta delivered a double to make it eight goals in as many games under Glasner.Mateta’s name will go down on the scoresheet but Eberechi Eze was at the heart of this Palace performance – dazzling on the ball and happy to try anything taking on those in black and white.His return to form and fitness will have been noted by the recruitment departments among the top six.Eddie Howe, looking to tighten his grip on a European finish, was able to welcome Callum Wilson back to the squad for the first time since February following injury, with the striker among the substitutes.Michael Olise started the night on the bench for Palace, but his partner in crime, Eze, was out to impress from the off.The midfielder created the first real chance of the night, shifting left the right on the edge of the box before sending a low effort narrowly wide of the post.The No10 lifted a cross into the box which was headed over by Mateta before Adam Wharton sent a low strike at Martin Dubravka.Bruno Guimaraes and Co enjoyed a frustrating nightCredit: ReutersBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPalace could not quite take advantage of their fast start and were almost caught out at the other end – where Dean Henderson game to the rescue.The Eagles keeper, making a late case to be included in the England squad for Euro 2024, rushed out and excellently stopped Alexander Isak after the Swede had been sent through alone by Bruno Guimaraes.Darts star Luke Littler brutally trolls Liverpool as Man Utd fan shares hilarious WWE-inspired post Palace continued to play the more intricate, attractive football of the two and with Eze keeping the tempo high after the break they finally got a breakthrough.Eze was left in acres of space in the Toon half and picked out Mateta on the edge of the box. With his back to goal the striker laid the ball off to Jordan Ayew, spun in behind and collected the return before finishing across Dubravka.It was a wonderfully worked goal, the sort Palace fans felt was a long old way off when Roy Hodgson was still in the dugout.His successor, Glasner, will point to the fact that, unlike Hodgson, he now has fit players to pick from. But this Palace side certainly look well coached and confident.Eze continued to probe, dancing around those in black and white who looked incapable of getting near him, but fell just short of grabbing what would have been an extremely well deserved goal.Palace had to show a tougher side late on, hanging in there as Newcastle pushed for a leveller and saw a their penalty shout denied when Sean Longstaff hit the deck having been pulled back by Will Hughes.But while the Toon huffed and puffed, Palace delivered another smooth goal to kill them off. Hughes and Tyrick Mitchell exchanged passes down the left before the midfielder cut back for Mateta to grab his second.Magpies’ chief Eddie Howe saw his side put on pressure too lateCredit: GettyPalace chief Oliver Glasner yells instructions in the 2-0 triumphCredit: GettyNewcastle fans Ant and Dec watch their heroes lose at at Selhurst ParkCredit: Rex More