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      Christian Horner updates — Red Bull boss set for hearing following allegations with F1 chief’s future to be decided

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      CHRISTIAN Horner will face his hearing today over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female member of staff at Red Bull.The crunch talks will determine whether the F1 chief, 50, will keep his job as the team’s head.
      Horner is said to be preparing to fight to save his future at Red Bull after he vowed to pals to “clear his name.”
      An independent lawyer who has been appointed to examine the woman’s claims is set to quiz him at the meeting today.
      Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
      When does the F1 season start?
      The 2024 Formula One season begins in just a few short weeks.
      The action kicks off in Sakhir on March 2 with the Bahrain Grand Prix.
      Red Bull is reportedly hoping to have its internal investigation completed by then, although that has not been confirmed.
      Copy linkCopiedChristian Horner pictured ahead of talks
      Christian Horner was pictured ahead of his hearing today over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female member of staff.
      The meeting – which will determine whether the F1 chief, 50, will keep his job as the team’s head – was moved last minute to a secret location.

      Copy linkCopiedThe ‘Kardashian-style’ scandals that plagued Christian Horner’s Red Bull
      The Red Bull F1 team has been plagued with controversy in recent years.
      So we looked back on seven of the scandals that hit Christian Horner’s team prior to this week’s allegations.
      From the team’s drivers clashing to accusations of “xenophobia” it hasn’t always been an easy ride for the Austrian team.

      Copy linkCopiedHorner continued in role amid allegations
      Neither Horner nor his accuser have been suspended and continue to work among 1,600 employees at Red Bull’s HQ.
      Horner was seen on Thursday leaving his Highgate home for the first time since news broke of the bombshell allegations.
      And today the F1 boss is reportedly attending a hearing to determine his future at the company.
      Copy linkCopiedWhere is the meeting taking place?
      Originally set to take place in Red Bull’s Milton Keynes HQ, it is believed the meeting’s location was moved amid high media interest.
      Now, it has been reported the hearing will take place in London.
      No outcome is expected today.
      Copy linkCopiedExternal lawyer hired to probe claims
      The world of Formula One was left in shock on Monday after it emerged that Horner had been placed under investigation by Red Bull Austria.
      The parent company said that after being informed of “certain recent allegations” it had hired an “external, specialist lawyer” to probe the claims.
      It has allegedly compiled a “dossier of incriminating material” regarding “inappropriate and controlling behaviour” towards one female staffer.
      Copy linkCopiedWho could replace Christian Horner?
      Perhaps the first name that comes to mind is Oliver Oakes.
      Oakes, 35, would be a ready-made replacement, owing to the similar career path he shares with Horner.
      The Brit is a former racing driver turned team-owner in the lower formulas.
      However, Oakes is also a former Red Bull junior driver so has strong links with the race team and the company’s HQ in Austria.

      Copy linkCopiedWhat is Christian Horner’s net worth?
      Christian has amassed considerable wealth thanks to his career in motorsport racing.
      He is the highest-paid team boss in F1 and has an estimated salary of around £8million ($10m) a year after joining Red Bull in 2005.
      With that in mind, he has collected a reported £440million fortune.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat has Christian Horner been accused of?
      Formula One was rocked on Monday by the news that the sport’s longest-standing team principal had been placed under investigation by Red Bull Austria.
      The company has allegedly compiled a “dossier of incriminating material” regarding inappropriate and controlling behaviour towards one female staffer, The Telegraph reports.
      Horner issued an immediate denial on Monday, stating: “I reject these claims entirely.”
      Copy linkCopiedGeri Halliwell supporting husband with ‘every fibre of her being’
      Geri Halliwell is standing by her husband Christian Horner, a source has said.
      The source revealed: “She is committed to him with every fibre of her being.”
      However, the scandal engulfing her husband has blown a “Grand Canyon-sized crack” right in the middle of her “super-perfect, super-posh life,” they claimed.
      Another source close the singer told The Sun on Monday: “Geri has been in floods of tears all weekend while looking after her kids.
      “She is insisting Christian has done nothing wrong.”
      Copy linkCopiedGeri Halliwell ‘too upset to talk’ amid Christian Horner allegations
      A friend revealed that Geri Halliwell is “not talking to anyone at the moment,” following the emergence of allegations against husband Christian Horner.
      They told the Daily Mail: “Geri seems to be simply too upset to engage with anyone. Just lots of tears.
      “She will stand by him and be at his side just as much as she always has been. She never misses a race and that will not change.”
      Copy linkCopiedRed Bull hopes for resolution before season begins
      Red Bull is said to want the issue sorted out before the first race meeting of the new F1 season, which starts in Bahrain at the end of the month.
      Neither Horner nor his accuser have been suspended and continue to work among 1,600 employees at the Austrian team’s HQ.
      Horner was seen on Thursday leaving his Highgate home for the first time since news broke of the bombshell allegations.
      Copy linkCopiedHearing location moved amid high media interest
      The hearing was initially meant to be held at the Red Bull team headquarters in Milton Keynes, Bucks, but the high media interest forced officials to move it to a different location, the Times reports.
      Horner is said to be preparing to fight to save his future at Red Bull after he vowed to pals to “clear his name.”
      An independent lawyer who has been appointed to examine the allegations is set to quiz him at the meeting today.
      Copy linkCopiedWho is Red Bull’s chief executive?
      Since the death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz in 2022 there have been rumours of internal issues within Red Bull.
      After the billionaire’s death, Red Bull drafted a new board of directors to oversee the business.
      Former RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff was appointed chief executive.
      Despite Red Bull enjoying its most successful season in F1 history in 2023, there was speculation of a rift between Horner and Helmut Marko – Red Bull GmBH’s motorsport advisor.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat has Christian Horner said about the claims?
      Horner issued an immediate denial on Monday, stating: “I reject these claims entirely.”
      His defenders have claimed the accusations are part of a plot to oust him within the team amid an internal power struggle.
      Copy linkCopiedGeri will standby her husband
      Horner’s Spice Girl wife Geri Halliwell, 51, is said to be devastated by the bombshell allegations – but will firmly stand by her husband, who she married in 2015.
      A source said: “[She is] not talking to anyone at the moment. Geri seems to be simply too upset to engage with anyone. Just lots of tears.
      “She will stand by him and be at his side just as much as she always has been. She never misses a race and that will not change.”
      Copy linkCopiedExternal lawyer hired to probe claims
      The world of Formula One was left in shock on Monday after it emerged that Horner had been placed under investigation by Red Bull Austria.
      The parent company said that after being informed of “certain recent allegations” it had hired an “external, specialist lawyer” to probe the claims.
      It has allegedly compiled a “dossier of incriminating material” regarding “inappropriate and controlling behaviour” towards one female staffer.
      Copy linkCopiedRed Bull want the issue resolved before first race meeting
      Red Bull is said to want the issue sorted out before the first race meeting of the new F1 season, which starts in Bahrain at the end of the month.
      Neither Horner nor his accuser have been suspended and continue to work among 1,600 employees at the Austrian team’s HQ.
      Copy linkCopiedChristian Horner pictured ahead of talks
      Christian Horner was pictured ahead of his hearing today over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female member of staff.
      The meeting – which will determine whether the F1 chief, 50, will keep his job as the team’s head – was moved last-minute to a secret location.

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      Uefa Nations League draw LIVE: Latest updates as England await League B fate – FREE stream, start time

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      ENGLAND are back in Nations League action later this year – and today they’ll find out their League B opponents. The Three Lions were relegated from League A last time out and won’t be able to win this year’s tournament.
      Gareth Southgate’s side, however, did win promotion back to the top league, and may even face a match-up against Erling Haaland’s Norway.

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      Nations League draw
      Welcome to SunSport’s live blog coverage of the Nations League draw.
      Tonight we find out who England will face in the upcoming competition ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
      The Three Lions were relegated to League B after a hapless campaign in the latest edition of the competition.
      Gareth Southgate’s side will be hoping to put together a stronger performance to guarantee at least a play-off space ahead of the next World Cup.

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      Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea LIVE RESULT – FA Cup fourth round: Pressure eases on Pochettino as Blues sail through – reaction

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      CHELSEA have sailed through to the FA Cup fifth round after beating Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park.The Blues took an early lead through Conor Gallagher’s thumping effort after just 11 minutes on the clock.
      Nicolas Jackson made it 2-0 Chelsea midway through the first half following a rampant start from Mauricio Pochettino’s men.
      Early in the second half, Enzo Fernandez scored a stunning free-kick to make it 3-0 as the Blues continued to run riot at Villa Park.
      Moussa Diaby bagged a cancellation goal in the 91st minute as Chelsea sailed through to the FA Cup fifth round 3-1 winners.

      Match result: Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
      Aston Villa team: Martinez, Cash, Diego Carlos, Lenglet, Alex Moreno, Bailey, Kamara, Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Tielemans, Watkins
      Chelsea team: Petrovic, Gusto, Diasi, Badiashile, Chilwell, Gallagher, Caicedo, Enzo, Madueke, Palmer, Jackson

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      Full fifth round draw
      And we’ll sign off the evening with the full 5th round draw after tonight’s two games.
      Nottingham Forest scraped by Bristol City on penalties at the City Ground after a 1-1 draw.

      Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United
      Chelsea v Leeds United
      AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City
      Liverpool v Southampton
      Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
      Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion
      Coventry City v Maidstone United
      Luton Town v Manchester City

      Copy linkCopiedEmery reacts
      Unai Emery reckons his side competed this evening.
      He also believes his side played at a good pace with the right mentality, despite the gulf in class.
      He told Match of the Day: “We competed. We started the first 15 minutes creating chances but we didn’t score. Maybe it was the key moment. And then they created chances, were clinical, and they scored.
      “In the second half we started trying to score one more, to push and create some chances. We did not do this very clear and they scored the third goal. After that our speed was very good and the mentality as well. Even when we were losing 3-0 we created chances. We have to accept it.
      “Chelsea is a very good team, they can play like tonight and get these performances. Of course we are going to try again and focus on the Premier League. We are being consistent there. It is a new challenge, and going for the league as well, it is important to be a contender at the end of the season.
      “It’s not a surprise because Chelsea can perform like this. We competed, but not over 90 minutes, in some periods. We have to accept it and of course we have to try to analyse and improve things.”
      Copy linkCopiedCalm before the rout
      Mauricio Pochettino admitted feeling CALM before tonight’s game – despite mounting pressure on his own job.
      The Chelsea boss was asked if he thought this was the best performance of the season.
      He told ITV: “I think so. It was one of the best, maybe the best performance of the season. I am so happy with the performance and the way the players enjoyed playing football. That pleased me the most.
      “We are a young team and being consistent is the most difficult thing in a young team. With a young team to find the balance is the most difficult thing.”
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea ratings from inside Villa Park

      DJORDJE PETROVIC – 6
      MALO GUSTO – 8
      AXEL DISASI – 8
      BENOIT BADIASHILE – 7
      BEN CHILWELL – 7
      MOISES CAICEDO – 9
      ENZO FERNANDEZ – 9
      NONI MADUEKE – 7
      NICOLAS JACKSON – 7
      COLE PALMER – 6
      CONOR GALLAGHER – 8

      SUBSTITUTES

      RAHEEM STERLING (for Madueke, 75mins) – 6
      THIAGO SILVA (for Palmer, 81) – 6 
      ALFIE GILCHRIST (for Badiashile, 88) – 5
      CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU (for Jackson, 88) – 5

      Read more on each rating
      Copy linkCopiedUp next…
      In this competition, Chelsea will welcome Leeds United to Stamford Bridge in the fifth round.
      After consecutive 3-1 drubbings at home, Aston Villa have the chance to put it right when Manchester United visit on Sunday.
      Chelsea go to Crystal Palace in Monday Night Football.
      Copy linkCopiedChilling Well
      Chelsea skipper Ben Chilwell says tonight’s result and performance was ‘needed’ and said the changing room were confident before the game that they’d get through.
      He told ITV’s coverage: “It was exactly the reaction we wanted and needed. It wasn’t about wanting a reaction. We needed it. Fair play to all of the boys.”
      “We wanted that pressure. We thrived off it. The confidence before the game in the changing room was the best I have seen it – the togetherness.
      “We delivered on the pitch today.
      “As a club, the players, manager, the staff, the fans everyone involved in the club. It wasn’t just the manager. Everyone associated with the club needed that today.”
      Copy linkCopiedNumbers from Villa Park
      Aston Villa fought back in that second half, according to the stats.
      But the game was done by Chelsea’s third goal and they let Villa enjoy more of the ball at that stage.
      Petrovic didn’t have too much to do in the Blues goal, for the amount of attempts Villa had.

      Copy linkCopiedMatch report from inside Villa Park
      Thiago Silva’s missus had demanded that it was ‘time to change’ at Chelsea – and Mauricio Pochettino agreed.
      He dropped Thiago, fielded even more inexperienced kids than usual, and watched his youthful side tear Aston Villa to shreds to reach the FA Cup fifth round. 
      The Blues had lost all of their last six matches north of the Watford Gap, with everybody telling Poch that his side lacked experience and nous. 
      But in the FA Cup, you often have to forget everything you thought you knew. 
      This certainly wasn’t a classic David-versus-Goliath Cup upset, given that Pochettino’s squad has had £1billion spent on it.
      Yet it was a genuine shock, given Villa’s outstanding campaign and Chelsea’s calamitous recent form. 
      Read the full report

      Copy linkCopiedCruise control
      A fantastic win for Chelsea tonight – who saw that coming!
      Their 7,000 fans didn’t have long to wait to celebrate when Conor Gallagher scored the opener on 11 minutes.
      Jackson’s header made it two before the break when it could’ve been more.
      It was more when Enzo fired a sensational free kick into the top corner from 25 yards.
      Villa got a late consolation through Diaby, which was more than they deserved on the night.
      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!!
      Dominant display from Chelsea who cruise past Aston Villa to book their fifth round spot!
      Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
      90+4. Almost number four!
      Great play in the Villa box which sees Caicedo break the defensive lead and he’s 1v1 with Martinez.
      The big keeper stretches an arm out to keep out the delicate chip.
      Corner Chelsea.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
      90+3. No.
      They win the second ball and Moreno clips a cross to the back post but the header from eight yards is weak and straight at the keeper.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
      90+2. Another Villa corner late in the day.
      They couldn’t, could they?
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
      90+2. Gallagher picks the ball up as Chelsea push forward for a fourth.
      He cuts back on his right foot and strikes from 25 yards but Martinez saves comfortably.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
      90. Clean sheet gone for Chelsea and Petrovic will be gutted.
      The corner was taken short to Cash on the edge of the box and his shot was blocked.
      It’s eventually cut back for Diaby who scuffs his shot from just inside the box and it drifts across goal and in off the post.
      Copy linkCopiedGOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!
      Aston Villa do score and it’s Diaby!
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      Four minutes added
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      89. Moreno tries to get by Gusto on the left but the Chelsea right back wins the battle once more.
      He does have to concede the corner, however.
      Late chance to get on the board for the home side.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      88. Villa creating even less since the Blues switch to a back five.
      Douglas Luiz goes for the World Cup pass which is too high for Cash and drifts away for a throw in.

      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      86. Double change for Chelsea:

      OFF: Badiashile & Jackson
      ON: Gilchrist & Nkunku

      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      84. Bailey drives at Gallagher down the right and his cross is blocked.
      Claims for handball but they’re desperate claims at this stage.
      Gallagher gets the ball cleared for a throw in as the Villa fans head for the exits.
      Badiashile goes down and needs treatment.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      82. Chelsea move to a back five after that substitution with Caicedo back on the field.
      They’re letting Villa have the ball on halfway and the hosts look out of ideas.

      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      80. Caicedo gets back to his feet and trudges to the touchline.
      Chelsea make a change for the final 10 minutes – but it isn’t Caicedo that’s off!

      OFF: Palmer
      ON: Thiago Silva

      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      77. Jackson is allowed to drive into the box after another flowing Chelsea counter.
      He’s stopped in his tracks and the play is stopped as Caicedo is down and needs treatment.
      Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-3 Chelsea
      74. Chelsea change:

      OFF – Madueke
      ON – Sterling

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      Afcon 2023 semi-finals LIVE SCORES: Latest updates, Nigeria vs South Africa before Ivory Coast vs DR Congo TONIGHT

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      NIGERIA will face South Africa this evening in the first Afcon semi-final of the day.The Super Eagles are eying their first Nations Cup triumph since 2013 when they beat Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
      Later tonight, Ivory Coast will take on DR Congo after Oumar Diakite’s 122nd-minute match-winner against Mali booked the host’s spot in the final four.

      Nigeria vs South Africa kick off time: 5pm GMT
      Ivory Coast vs DR Congo kick off time: 8pm GMT
      TV channel: BBC Two/Three
      FREE live stream: BBC iPlayer

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      Team news
      Starting with Nigeria, who will be thrilled to have Victor Osimhen fit for this one.
      He gets the nod in a stellar attacking line-up filled with Premier League stars, past and present.
      Fulham’s Calvin Bassey also takes his place in defence.
      NIGERIA XI: Nwabali, Aina, Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey, Osay-Samuel, Onyeka, Iwobi, Lookman, Simon, Osimhen
      Copy linkCopiedTop hosts
      Ivory Coast and DR Congo meet in the other semi final later tonight.
      The host nation are just favourites in the betting to reach the final – after a hugely dramatic campaign to date.
      They sacked head coach Jean-Louis Gasset after a hugely disappointing group stage campaign – which they ended up QUALIFYING from to reach the last 16.
      A penalty shoot out win over Senegal followed, with them needing extra time to beat Mali in the quarter finals.
      Who could begrudge them a final on home turf?
      Copy linkCopiedNigeria record at this stage…
      Incredibly, this is Nigeria’s record 15th appearance in the semi finals of this competition.
      But it’s been a stage they’ve stuttered at recently.
      In fact, they’ve only reached the final once from their last six games in the AFCON semis.
      Though the one time they did progress to the final in that time – in 2013 – they went on to claim the trophy.
      The hosts that year? South Africa.
      Copy linkCopiedNeed to create
      Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro has lauded his side’s defensive displays after four consecutive clean sheets to reach the final four.
      But he’s pleaded with his side to create more scoring chances tonight.
      He reckons a more prolific display in the final third will be necessary to reach the final.
      He said: “The team could have created more opportunities. 
      “We are a quality team Angola was very good, but we had more luck. I remain satisfied with my players but want us to be more efficient.
      “We’re missing key creators like Iheanacho and Aribo, so it’s been hard. But others must now step up.”

      Copy linkCopiedFears over
      Victor Osimhen’s participation tonight looked in serious jeopardy when Jose Peseiro refused to give an update on his fitness.
      The Napoli superstar’s abdominal discomfort forced him not to travel to Bouake.
      But the Super Eagles’ X account calmed fears yesterday, revealing he will be fit this evening.
      The statement read: “Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for selection in the semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday,’ the statement read.
      “He has joined the team in Bouaké and has trained with the squad today.”
      Copy linkCopiedWelcome!
      A very good evening and welcome to tonight’s first African Cup of Nations semi final between Nigeria and South Africa.
      Nigeria secured their passage to this stage with a 1-0 win over Angola in the quarters.
      Former Everton and Fulham winger Ademola Lookman with the only goal in the game in the first half.
      That was their third 1-0 victory of the competition.
      South Africa’s quarter final was an even tenser affair, relying on a penalty shoot out to prevail beyond Cape Verde.
      Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero on the night saving FOUR penalties in that shoot out.
      That’s led both sides to tonight….
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      Brentford vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Pep’s side look to close gap on table toppers

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      MANCHESTER CITY travel to West London to take on Brentford on Monday Night Football.Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to close the gap on Premier League table toppers Liverpool after the Reds lost 3-1 at Arsenal on Sunday.
      Brentford have taken just three points from their last seven games and have slipped down the table since December.

      Kick off time: 8pm GMT
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: NOW/ Sky Sports app

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      Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Havertz STARTS as Gunners take on Reds in Premier League – latest updates from Emirates

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      ARSENAL host Premier League leaders Liverpool in a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash on Super Sunday.The Gunners are in need of a huge win to boost their title hopes while an away victory for the Reds may catapult them into favourites to lift the trophy and give Jurgen Klopp his dream farewell.
      Arsenal go into the game 3rd in the Premier League table five points behind Liverpool in 1st.
      Fans can expect goals this afternoon as top-flight meetings between the two teams have produced a record 186 goals.

      Kick off time: 4.30pm GMT
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: NOW/Sky Sports app
      Arsenal team: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Jorginho, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
      Liverpool team: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones; Gakpo, Diaz, Jota

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      Huge opportunity for Jurgen’s Reds
      Sitting five points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table, albeit a difficult trip this afternoon, it presents a huge chance.
      Victory today would see Liverpool move eight points clear of both Arsenal and Man City.
      It would be a big statement by Klopp’s side, even more so if done in convincing fashion.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal’s starboy
      Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is often the man to break down stubborn defences.
      With Andrew Robertson fit again, the two could have a brilliant battle down the Gunners’ right flank.

      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool team news
      Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp would have been delighted to come out of the Chelsea win with no fresh injury concerns.
      But Joel Matip (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago (hip) and Kostas Tsmimikas (broken collarbone) all remain unavailable.
      While talisman Mohamed Salah continues to nurse his hamstring strain.

      Copy linkCopiedViews from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at the Emirates
      Arsenal face their biggest test of the season, a defining one that could make or break their title charge, and Gabriel Jesus is NOT in the squad.
      The Brazilian played through a knee injury at the City Ground, scoring the opener as the Gunners beat Nottingham Forest 2-1, but it has come at a cost.
      Mikel Arteta revealed post-match that Jesus had some fluid on his knee two days before the Forest clash yet the medics were fine to see him start and play for 78 minutes.
      It means Kai Havertz leads the line for Arsenal for the first time in the Premier League and the third time this season in all competitions – the other occasions coming in the FA Cup defeat to Liverpool on January 7 and the Community Shield in August.
      Eddie Nketiah is on the bench – a decision that will leave the young Englishman questioning his own future in North London. If he does not get a start now, then when?
      Elsewhere, Jorginho is in midfield to bring some control to proceedings, while Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko start at full-back having had their spat on the pitch at Forest.
      Copy linkCopiedSubs

      Arsenal – Ramsdale, Cedric, Walters, Kiwior, Elneny, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Trossard, Nketiah
      Liverpool – Adrian, Kelleher, Thiago, Nunez, Elliott, Robertson, Clark, McConnell, Quansah

      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool XI to play Arsenal
      And Darwin Nunez ISN’T in the squad for Jurgen Klopp’s team.

      Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones; Gakpo, Diaz, Jota

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal XI to play Liverpool
      Big news from the Emirates as Jesus is NOT in the squad and Havertz starts.

      Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Jorginho, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli

      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool team news
      Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp would have been delighted to come out of the Chelsea win with no fresh injury concerns.
      But Joel Matip (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago (hip) and Kostas Tsmimikas (broken collarbone) all remain unavailable.
      While talisman Mohamed Salah continues to nurse his hamstring strain.

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal team news
      Mikel Arteta will be hoping that he can finally reintroduce Thomas Partey to the squad after the midfielder returned to full training last week.
      But the Arsenal boss is expected to continue without Jurrien Timber (knee), Fabio Vieira (groin) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (Asian Cup).

      Copy linkCopiedGunners’ bogey team come to town
      Arsenal have only won two of the last seventeen games against Liverpool.
      Both of these wins came at The Emirates in July 2020 and October 2022.
      The Gunners have not kept a clean sheet in any of the previous 16 top-flight meetings, conceding 44 goals in the process.
      Copy linkCopiedChance for Liverpool to make statement
      After their midweek mauling of Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp’s side could make it a London double in the space of seven days.
      Coming away from North London with three points would put some clear daylight between the sides, opening up an eight point gap.
      It would be a severe blow to Arsenal’s hopes of being in a title race this season.
      Credit: Alamy
      Copy linkCopiedGunners still not finding clinical edge
      A constant issue for Mikel Arteta’s side has been dominating games, in terms of possession, but not being able to create clear-cut goalscoring chances.
      It was very much the case when Liverpool won here recently in the FA Cup.
      With the visitors thriving playing counter-attacking football, they offer a very tricky proposition for Arsenal this afternoon.
      Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Arsenal vs Liverpool
      Arsenal welcome Liverpool to The Emirates this afternoon as the two sides go head-to-head for the third time in a matter of months.
      Prior to their last game, Thomas Partey made a return to full training after three months on the sidelines with a thigh problem, however he will not be available this weekend after suffering a fresh setback.
      The Gunners will be without Fabio Viera and Jurrien Timber due to injury, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is returning from the Asian Cup after Japan were eliminated from the tournament.
      Mohamed Elneny is also returning to domestic duty after Egypt were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations.
      A lingering knee problem for Jesus is being carefully managed by Mikel Arteta, it is rumoured that the Brazilian is not going to be fit enough to start against Liverpool today.
      Jurgen Klopp has an embarrassment of riches at the moment as many of his big names return from injury but he has players already performing well in those positions.
      Liverpool will be without Waturo Endo, Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak or Joel Matip for today’s game.
      Thiago Alcantara is finally back in training for The Reds and Jurgen Klopp is optimistic about the fitness of Alexis Mac Allister who took a knock to the knee in the closing stages of the win over Chelsea.
      Rumours are circulating that Darwin Nunez is a fresh doubt after sustaining a foot injury in the midweek encounter and Dominik Szoboszlai was not seen with the squad.
      If this is true, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch could be given the nod as replacements.
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      Man Utd 3-0 West Ham LIVE RESULT: United win comfortably thanks to Garnacho brace but Martinez INJURED again

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      MANCHESTER UNITED picked up another win in the Premier League after beating West Ham 3-0. Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring and Alejandro Garnacho grabbed a brace but the afternoon had a dampener put on it after Lisandro Martinez hobbled off with another knee injury.

      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: NOW/Sky Sports app
      Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford
      West Ham team: Areola; Coufal, Johnson, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Alvarez; Kudus, Bowen

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      Victory elevates Red Devils up table
      Man Utd move to sixth in the table after today’s win, at the expense of David Moyes’ West Ham.
      Fifth place Tottenham remain six points clear of Erik ten Hag’s side.
      One thing is for sure, if Man Utd have any hope of pushing for Champions League places this season, they will need to go on a significant run to catch the chasing pack.
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      A convincing victory for the Red Devils but as the stats show, it could been very different.
      The visitors were very wasteful in the final third this afternoon.
      David Moyes will feel they could and probably should have got something out of this game.

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      The referee brings the game to a close at Old Trafford.
      Goals from Hojlund and Garnacho win the game.
      West Ham will need to play much better than this if they hope to finish in the European places this season.
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      90+6. This has been a convincing win for United, by scoreline at least.
      Once they scored the second they have really dominated the game.
      Up until that point, it was a very even game, with West Ham creating far more chances.
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      90+4. West Ham come forward on a rare attack.
      Kudus gets to the edge of the box but drags it wide also.
      What a different game it could have been if Emerson had taken that huge chance presented to him by Maguire.
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      90+2. The game has begun all a little bit scrappy now.
      And that is not just down to the first touch of Antony.
      Rahsford works the ball to McTominay but he drags his shot wide of the goal.
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      90. West Ham just want the final whistle now.
      They know this has been a bad day at the office.
      Garnacho is fouled in a wide position.
      We are going to have six additional minutes.
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      88. Lindelof is penalised for a foul on Zouma.
      Man Utd are just looking to knock the ball around now.
      This game is done and dusted.
      Credit: AP
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      86. This win will take Man Utd above West Ham in the league now.
      Lindelof and Antony come on for Shaw and Hojlund.
      There is no way back into this game for the visitors now.
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      84. McTominay plays the ball into the back post to find Garnacho.
      He only has one thing on his mind as he slots the ball into the far corner.
      Fabianski is rooted to the spot and can only watch the ball go in.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)
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      82. What a chance for Man Utd.
      As the ball is lifted into the box, Maguire’s header drops straight to the feet of Fernandes five yards out.
      He does not react quickly enough and Zouma clears it behind for a corner.
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      80. Kalvin Phillips tries his luck from outside the box.
      It is high, wide and not very handsome.
      At some point you have to wonder whether the player at Leeds is still in there.
      Credit: Getty
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      78. Man Utd come forward on the counter attack.
      Garnacho looks to lift a ball into the box but it seems too deep.
      Rashford looks to recycle it at the back post but West Ham clear their lines.
      Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old Trafford
      That last ditch tackle from Dalot on Bowen was as crucial as it was outstanding.
      The Hammers ace looked a certain to score as he raced clear but the Portuguese threw himself full length to block his shot.
      In the aftermath though, Martinez signalled he could play no further part was a big worry – this was only the key defender’s fourth game back after four months out injured.
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      76. Kudus wins a corner for the visitors.
      It has all gone a bit quiet at Old Trafford now.
      Not sure why, they are two-nil up, it seems more like a library at the moment.
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      74. West Ham are trying to ramp up the pressure now.
      Try as they might, they are still not working Onana.
      It was the one thing you kind of expected them to address in the transfer window, they are still lacking a centre forward.
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      72. Kalvin Phillips and Maxwel Cornet both come on for the visitors.
      Coufal and Soucek make way for the substitutes.
      West Ham are now desperate for a goal to make a game of this in the final stages.
      Credit: Getty
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      70. Martinez has come off for Varane.
      West Ham a free kick in a wide position, swung in by Ward Prowse.
      Varane gets his head to it and puts it behind for a corner.
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      68. This has been quite a comfortable game for Erik ten Hag’s side.
      As the scoreline would suggest also.
      Bowen it finally put through on goal but just as he is about to pull the trigger, Dalot slides in to block the shot.
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      66. Martinez has a coming together with Coufal.
      The United defender motions to the bench immediately like he has done something serious.
      Minutes later he is back up and moving with no problem.
      They obviously don’t make big, tough South American defenders like they used to.
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      64. West Ham try to find a way back into this game.
      The delivery into the box has been poor this afternoon.
      Bowen has barely been in the game, which is a huge problem for the visitors.
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      62. David Moyes will not be pleased with what he is seeing from his side this afternoon at Old Trafford.
      As the stats show, they have done more than enough to be in this game.
      The fact that they find themselves two goals behind will infuriate the West Ham manager.
      Credit: Getty
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      What a huge minute that could prove to be – just after the re-start. Maguire’s mistake presented Emerson with a golden chance to equalise but he couldn’t make the most of it.
      Then at the other end Garnacho’s shot takes a horrible deflection off Aguerd and the Red Devils have breathing space.
      The Hammers do not deserve to be two goals down on the balance of play but the home side have been clinical.  
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      58. Garnacho is sent down the wing by a brilliant pass from Casemiro.
      He spots Fernandes in space and feeds it neatly into his path.
      The Man Utd captain pulls the trigger immediately but it is well blocked.
      It breaks to Rashford on the edge of the box, who has a swing at it, but sends it high into the stands.
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      Chelsea vs Wolves LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Blues look to bounce back from midweek thumping

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      CHELSEA host Wolves in a huge Super Sunday Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.The Blues were thumped 4-1 at Liverpool in midweek, while Wolves were on the end of a narrow 4-3 defeat to Manchester United on Thursday night.

      Kick off time: 2pm GMT
      TV/stream: Not available in the UK.

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