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      Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (AGG 4-3) LIVE RESULT: Joselu’s late double sends Spanish giants to Champions League final

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      REAL MADRID have secured their spot in the Champions League final following victory over Bayern Munich.The visitors took the lead through Alphonso Davies’ thunderbolt on 68 minutes.Right at the death, Joselu came off the bench to level the tie, then minutes later, the former Stoke City man scored his second of the night to send the Spanish giants to the Champions League final.Real Madrid will go head-to-head with Borussia Dortmund in the huge Wembley final in June.
      Match result: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (AGG 4-3)
      Real Madrid team: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
      Bayern Munich team: Neuer, De Ligt, Dier, Mazraoui, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Laimer, Musiala, Sane, Gnabry, Kane
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      So now we know: it will be Real Madrid that take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final next month.
      And while no Premier League clubs made it as far as this season’s semis, there will be one Englishman involved in June’s Wembley showpiece.
      Jude Bellingham has lived the dream this past 12 months since moving to Spain, and now he’s 90 minutes away from winning the biggest prize in the European game – against the German club he left to join Los Blancos.
      Expect more dreams to be made, more drama to the end, and more broken hearts. We can’t wait.
      Until then, thanks for joining us, and goodbye.
      Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!
      Before we call time on a dramatic night, let’s relive the thrills and spills from the Bernabeu with Andy Dillon’s match report of Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Bayern Munich. I dare say it’s a piece that required one or two rewrites.
      Jude Bellingham will be joining the world’s most illustrious team on a grubby industrial estate in North West London in a bid to achieve a footballing dream. Bellingham is on his way to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on June 1 in the hope of capping an already memorable year by lifting the biggest prize in club football.Andy DillonThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedTuchel fumes at stoppage time decision
      An extremely frustrated Thomas Tuchel revealed that the linesman had apologised to him after the game for a late offside call that denied Bayern an injury time equaliser.
      The Polish official raised his flag as the visitors threw the kitchen sink at Real Madrid in search of a goal, subsequently leading to a Konrad Laimer effort being ruled out.
      Law changes since the implementation of VAR has meant that close calls should not be called as offside until the attaching phase has broken down, but the officials combined to stop play just before the ball ended up in the Real Madrid net.
      Later replays showed that the offside decision was a very tight, and would have likely needed detailed video analysis.
      We scored one and it’s a disastrous decision from the linesman and the referee. It feels like a betrayal in the end because of that decision. The linesman said sorry, but that does not help. At this level to raise the flag for a close position in the last minute, and the referee too – he does not have to whistle. He sees we win the second ball, he sees that we get the shot away, and to whistle is a very, very bad decision. It’s against the rules, and it’s a disaster from both of them. It’s tough to swallow.Thomas TuchelTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedReal digging deep for Don Carlo
      Jude Bellingham said at full time that this Real Madrid never know when they are beaten – and they have proved in time and time again under Carlo Ancelotti this season.
      In the Champions League alone this campaign, Don Carlo’s Real have won four matches in which they have conceded the opening goal.
      It is the most wins from behind that any club has managed in the competition since 2016-17.
      Seven years ago, it was also Real making a habit of fighting back, and that year their never-say-die attitude helped them win the trophy.
      Copy linkCopiedHargreaves slams Tuchel’s late subs
      Former Bayern Munich ace Owen Hargreaves has hit out at the late substitutions from Thomas Tuchel that saw Harry Kane replaced.
      Tuchel also took off Jamal Musiala in the 85th minute as Eric Choupo-Moting and Thomas Muller were brought on.
      The Bayern coach had already subbed off Leroy Sane, having lost Serge Gnabry to injury in the first half, leaving the German giants light and disjointed in attack.
      I’ll tell you what was unexpected, Harry Kane going off the pitch. That is one of the biggest subs I’ve ever seen in a game of that magnitude. To take off a guy who has scored 44 goals, who is the most durable players, and you bring on another striker in Choupo-Moting… you cannot take him off. There’s five minutes left of the game, another ten of stoppage time – that’s 15 minutes, and I said Real were going to score, and then what? I love Thomas Tuchel, but I don’t know why he made that call. They had it in their hands and let it go. You cannot make those subs.Owen HargreavesTNT Sports
      Copy linkCopiedTwo good four Bayern Munich
      Real Madrid hero Joselu scored two goals off the bench despite only getting the call from the bench in the 81st minute.
      And even more startling is the fact that the Germany-born Spanish only had four touches during his time on the pitch.
      It’s just that two of them ended up in the goals that fired Real to the Champions League final.

      Copy linkCopiedLos Blancos through to final 18
      Real Madrid’s dramatic late win this evening means they will face Borussia Dortmund in what will be their 18th final of either the European Cup or Champions League.
      It is an astonishing figure, and seven more than the next-best of 11 finals managed by AC Milan and Bayern Munich.
      Remarkably, however, this season’s showpiece on June 1st will be Los Blancos’ first European final to be played at Wembley Stadium.
      Copy linkCopiedEmotional Jude hails Joselu impact
      Jude Bellingham will end his incredible first season in Madrid with a Champions League final against former club Borussia Dortmund.
      And at the end of an astonishing ending, the youngster still found the composure and grace to pay tribute to goalscoring hero Joselu and the Bernabeu fans.
      There have been a lot of times we have looked dead and buried, but we have that mentality of never say die. And Joselu deserves it all, he has been an amazing squad member this season. He won’t get much sleep tonight and I’m sure he’ll be rubbish in training tomorrow. There is a reason we turn around so many games, it’s because of these [fans]. They give you an energy you can’t get from anything else.Jude BellinghamTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Bernabeu
      Manuel Neuer’s mistake that prompted Real Madrid’s 88th-minute equaliser is his first error that has led to an opposition goal in a Champions League match since April 2021. Bad timing.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)
      It’s all over! Real Madrid have made it to Wembley!
      Szymon Marcniak’s final whistle sparks more wild celebrations inside the Bernabeu from those in white as the distraught Bayern players crash to the turf.
      What an astonishing ending to two legs that repeatedly swung one way and then the other, and it will be Real that face Borussia Dortmund in the final.

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)
      90+14. Order has been restored on the pitch – apart from Thomas Muller, who looks like he’s going to explode with rage.
      But time is almost up. Real Madrid are almost there.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+12. Wow! This semi-final just couldn’t end without some further controversy!
      A late, long ball is pumped up in the direction of makeshift forward Matthijs De Light, whose presence leads to Antonio Rudiger nodding it back into the path of Thomas Muller.
      At that point, and with the attack still alive, the linesman sticks his flag up for offside just as Muller nudges it to Konrad Laimer to sweep home clinically.
      Replays immediately show that the call was very, very close, and there is no way that the flag should have gone up in that scenario.
      Bayern’s players and staff are absolutely livid, and now the officials are struggling to keep control.

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+7. Thomas Tuchel is urging his players to calm down, and telling them there is time still to play.
      But this is a Bayern team no longer with Kane, Sane, Musiala or Gnabry on the pitch, and – sad to say – they look out of ideas.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+4. It was initially nine minutes of stoppage time that was signalled but we could well be heading for more.
      There’s time, but these Bayern Munich players look crushed.
      The Bernabeu is jumping!
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+1. It’s absolutely astonishing!
      From 1-0 down with two minutes remaining, Real Madrid are suddenly 2-1 ahead inside the first minute of stoppage time – and former Stoke City flop Joselu has got them both!
      The substitute’s tap-in is initially ruled out for offside after he converts Antonio Rudiger’s square ball, but word quickly comes through that VAR want a further look.
      The stills look offside at first glance but on closer inspection there really is not much in it at all…
      The Real Madrid players wait. The Real Madrid fans wait. The Real Madrid bench wait.
      Then signal is given that the goal should stand, and all hell breaks loose within the Bernabeu.
      This famous stadium has never been so loud! It’s rarely had it so good!

      Copy linkCopiedJoselu does it again!

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-1 Bayern (Agg: 3-3) 
      89. It’s all Real Madrid now! The tide has turned! They believe they can win this in normal time now!
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-1 Bayern (Agg: 3-3) 
      88. This Champions League semi-final is level once again!
      Manuel Neuer has been the Bayern Munich hero all night, but he’s made a disastrous mistake right at the end.
      There was little concern when Vinicius Jr lined up another speculative effort from the corner of the penalty area, but the German goalkeeper spilled it under no pressure at the feet of substitute Joselu.
      The former Stoke City and Newcastle forward – on loan at Real from Espanyol and just one – reacted in the right place to pounce and convert from close range.
      And now we’re heading for extra-time – or are we?

      Copy linkCopiedEqualiser!

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3) – Bayern substitutions
      84. Two more changes for the visitors, and it’s the end of the night for both Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.
      It’s a bold move from Tuchel in case this tie ends up going to extra-time, but now it’s the turn of Thomas Muller and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
      Moments earlier, Real had made two subs of their own with Joselu and Brahim Diaz on for Federico Valverde and Rodrygo respectively.
      If nothing else, the former Stoke City quota is up to two,
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      82. Pavlovic heads against the crossbar from a Bayern corner, but the whistle had already gone to indicate a foul from the midfielder.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      80. Ten. Minutes. Remain.
      The atmosphere among the home fans has gone flat, but they need to keep on believing.
      After all, Real Madrid have scored in each of their last 34 Champions League home knockout stage games since losing 2-0 to Barcelona in the 2011 semi-final.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3) – Bayern substitution
      78. Thomas Tuchel makes a defensive change.
      On comes Kim Min-Jae, often troubled in the first leg, in place of Leroy Sane.
      What’s the German for shutting up shop?
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      76. Kane has a chance to seal his side’s place in the Champions League final, but fires Leroy Sane’s cheeky pass into the side netting.
      That could have been that.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      74. Sure enough, replays show that Joshua Kimmich was actually pushed in the face and to the ground by Nacho, shortly before the defender go the telling touch.
      The home fans aren’t happy, but Szymon Marciniak returns from the pitchside monitor and chalks off what they felt was an instant response.
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      PSG 0-1 Borussia Dortmund (AGG 0-2) LIVE RESULT: Hummels’ bullet header books Germans’ spot in Champions League final

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have secured their spot in the Champions League final following victory over PSG.The Germans arrived in Paris with a 1-0 lead, which became two just after half time following Mats Hummels’ bullet header past Gianluigi Donnarumma.Dortmund have not been in the Champions League final since 2013 when they lost 2-1 to rivals Bayern Munich at Wembley.Should The Bavarians get past Real Madrid in their semi-final tomorrow night, the two German giants will meet in the final at the home of English football once again, 11 years later.
      Match result: PSG 0-1 Borussia Dortmund (AGG 0-2)
      PSG team: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Dembele, Mbappe, Goncalo Ramos
      Borussia Dortmund team: Kobel, Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen, Brandt, Sabitzer, Emre Can, Sancho, Adeyemi, Fullkrug
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      Borussia Dortmund pulled off a superb Champions League upset to reach the final for the first time in 11 years.
      They will be back at Wembley on Saturday 1 June, where they lost to Bayern Munich in 2013, after downing Paris Saint-Germain and ruining Kylian Mbappe’s farewell in France as Jadon Sancho outshone the French superstar again.
      Manchester United fans watching on will have felt further humiliation after Monday’s mauling at Crystal Palace watching Sancho cruise into a Champions League final.
      Mats Hummels headed home the only goal as Edin Terzic’s side built on the hard-fought first leg win to dump PSG out and extend their long wait for European success by at least another year.
      PSG boss Luis Enrique had revved up the home support while the French press assumed a comeback would be straightforward.
      Their ultras in the Virage Auteuil unveiled an elaborate banner ahead of kick off, depicting a team bus smashing through Dortmund’s Yellow Wall above the message: “We are the army of PSG and nothing can stop us.”

      Copy linkCopiedWho’ll join them?
      The players will no doubt celebrate tonight – and so they should.
      And they’ll almost definitely tune in for tomorrow’s second leg.
      Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet at the Bernabeu level at 2-2 from the final.
      They now know what’s at stake if they win that tomorrow.
      Join SunSport for all the build-up throughout the day and coverage tomorrow night!
      Copy linkCopiedFull time celebrations
      Some of the amazing celebrations that followed the full time whistle.

      Copy linkCopiedTheir road here
      Dortmund were in the Group of Death.
      And labelled the whipping boys up against PSG, Milan and Newcastle.
      They topped that group having been 50/1 to win the tournament at that time.
      Now they’ve shut out PSG in the semi finals over two legs to set up a big final.
      Copy linkCopiedHummels stat
      Just to further add to his incredible evening, Mats Hummels joins the history books with that goal.
      That goal puts him as the third oldest goalscorer in a semi final Champions League tie.
      Only Ryan Giggs (37y 148d) and Edin Dzeko (37y 54d) were older.
      Copy linkCopiedNo doubts
      Mats Hummels has been named tonight’s Player Of The Match.
      No real doubts about that.
      UEFA’s Technical Observer Panel said: “Blocks, interceptions, tackles, clearance and leadership at the back – plus the goal, of course.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhere next for PSG?
      It remains a trophy they’re desperate to win.
      They’ve thrown all sorts at it to achieve European success.
      But now without Kylian Mbappe – who admittedly was pretty hopeless in both legs of the tie – that looks like a dream that will have to wait for quite some time yet.

      Copy linkCopiedShot count
      PSG recorded an incredible 45 shots across the two legs.
      And scored zero goals.
      But the amount of times they hit the woodwork was absurd really.
      Here’s the rest of the stats from a dogged second leg.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: PSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      As soon as the whistle goes, the visitors sprint as one into the corner where the slither of away fans are situated.
      Incredible scenes as the players hurdle the hoardings and jump to celebrate with their supporters.
      The subs and staff make their way over too. Superb scenes.
      The stadium remains pretty full as the PSG players begin to clap them.
      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!!
      Dortmund have beaten PSG and are into the Champions League final!

      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      90+4. Mbappe again looks to be clean through before slipping over from an Asensio pass.
      That just about sums his semi finals up.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      90+2. Mats Hummels heads another ball away and to safety once more.
      Ally McCoist has referred to him as ‘the magnet’ on TNT Sports. Incredible amount of headed clearances from him.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      Penalty appeal!
      90+1. Mbappe looks to be in on goal inside the box and Schlotterbeck leans in on him and knocks him over.
      The referee is right there and waves play on.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      FOUR MINUTES ADDED.

      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      88. Vitinha strikes the ball from 25 yards and it whistles beyond Kobel.
      The keeper motionless and can only watch as the ball smashes the face of the bar and bounces back into play and away to safety.
      The SIXTH time they’ve hit the woodwork in this two-legged tie.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      PSG HIT THE BAR AGAIN!
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      87. Remarkable.
      Dembele’s ball in is headed back across goal and Hakimi picks it up.
      He lays it to Mbappe eight yards out, all alone and he strikes it into the ground and it bounces up and hits the bar.
      A rare chance for him in what has been a really rubbish 180 minutes from him.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      MBAPPE HITS THE BAR!!
      BUT HE SHOULD’VE SCORED
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      84. Dortmund change:

      OFF: Brandt
      ON: Nmecha

      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      83. Little flashpoint as Hakimi and Dembele move in and push Schlotterbeck over, who is stopping a quick throw in.
      All a bit silly really but shows again the huge frustration.
      Hakimi is booked for it too. Daft waste of time.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      82. Hummels heads it away – obviously.

      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      CLOSE!
      81. Mbappe sneaks in behind down the right and fires low at goal.
      Kobel parries it behind.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      80. Barcola’s corner is embarrassing but somehow gets through to Asensio.
      He helps it back in and Mbappe’s backheel is blocked before Asensio’s follow up is blocked too.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      79. PSG win their own corner down the other side.
      It’s from the right hand side. They need to score soon.
      Copy linkCopiedPSG 0-1 Dortmund (agg 0-2)
      77. Even the Premier League referees would’ve come to that decision quickly.
      Hummels flicks it home from a header inside the box but he’s a few yards offside.
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      Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Olise bags stunning double in United hammering as pressure mounts on Ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace after a horrific night in South East London for the Red Devils.The hosts took the lead through United-linked Michael Olise’s superb solo-goal on 12 minutes.Jean-Philippe Mateta doubled the Eagles’ lead just before half time after a horror first half defensively from United.It didn’t get better in the second half for the visitors as Tyreek Mitchell made it 3-0 to Palace on the hour mark.Minutes later, Olise bagged his second of the night after scoring a screamer for 4-0 on a horrid night for Ten Hag and Man Utd.
      Match result: Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Crystal Palace team: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Richards, Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Munoz, Eze, Olise, Mateta
      Man Utd team: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Antony, Mount, Garnacho, Hojlund
      Explainer: Why is tonight’s referee wearing a camera?
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      Crystal Palace thrashed Manchester United and delivered a hammer blow to their European qualification hopes.
      Palace dominated United thanks to a brace by Michael Olise and goals by Jean-Philippe Mateta as well as Tyrick Mitchell.
      United were hapless throughout the encounter and failed to cause any threat to the Eagles who completed a league double over their opponents in a single season.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
      Credit: Rex
      Copy linkCopiedErik ten Hag speaks
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag took responsibility for the thrashing at Crystal Palace and insists he will “keep fighting” despite his uncertain future at Old Trafford.
      It’s clear, it’s obvious, this is underperforming. We didn’t act how we wanted to and it’s not good enough. We are very disappointed. Our fans were behind us and we should have kept fighting like the fans did.
      It’s a goal that shouldn’t happen because we really give clear instructions how we should defend this. They didn’t bring it on the pitch. We got hammered.
      There was one issue but also on the left side, there were two players doubling up on one player. That’s very poor defending.
      There are always reasons, everyone sees our backline – we have huge problems. At the end of the day, we have to deal with it and we should have done better.
      I will keep fighting. I prepared the team in the best way I could do. It was not good enough, I have to take responsibility for that but I will find energy and prepare them for Sunday’s game.”
      Absolutely [I’m the right man for the job]. If the right players are available, we have a good squad. We miss almost the whole backline and then we have problems.Erik ten HagSky Sports
      Credit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedOliver Glasner reacts
      Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is happy with the win over Manchester United, but still wants more from his players.
      Congrats to the team for the win. The first half we didn’t really play well.
      We opened the middle too often and they could find the pockets but we were very efficient so we scored very nice goals.
      At half-time, we made two or three adaptions and the players listened.
      Second half, it was much better, we had much more control, created a lot of chances and scored nice goals. It’s a great win.Oliver GlasnerSky Sports
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd player ratings
      Here’s how tonight’s Manchester United flops fared against Crystal Palace:

      Andre Onana – 5
      Diogo Dalot – 5
      Casemiro – 3
      Jonny Evans – 4
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 5
      Kobbie Mainoo – 5
      Christian Eriksen – 4
      Antony – 4
      Mason Mount – 5
      Alejandro Garnacho – 5
      Rasmus Hojlund – 5

      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League table
      Manchester United are now eighth in the Premier League table with a game in hand and two points away from sixth place which is the highest they can go.
      United’s current position keeps them away from European qualification.
      Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are 14th with only five points separating them from a top-10 finish.
      More below:

      Copy linkCopiedWord from the ground
      Eric Cantona’s name was belted out by Manchester United fans, nearly 30 years on from his infamous kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan.
      But it was another enigmatic Frenchman who dealt a devastating blow to the European hopes of Cantona’s old side – and floundering Erik ten Hag’s job prospects.
      Michael Olise has a habit of ice-cool, hard-to-read celebrations, just like collar-up King Eric did all those years ago.
      The mercurial 22-year-old was motionless and emotionless after netting a fabulous, point-saving free-kick deep into stoppage time in this fixture last season.
      This term, after a sublime early opener, there was a little more to his routine as he opted to point one finger to his lips, another to his right ear and closed his eyes.
      It depicted a zen-like calm and control – in contrast to the Keystone Cops he was facing.
      No wonder United have Olise, who has seven Under-21 caps for France but could still play for England, high up on their summer shopping list.
      Though when you watch him play with such grace like he did here, and how grim United were, you wonder why he would even consider trading places.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace vs Man Utd stats
      Manchester United dominated 57 per cent of possession but did nothing against Crystal Palace.
      United registered a mere seven shots and only two of them were on target.
      Palace, on the other hand, produced 18 shots, 10 of which were on target.
      More below:

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Crystal Palace humiliated Manchester United with a dominant performance at Selhurst Park.
      Palace opened the scoring after just 12 minutes when Michael Olise picked up a pass by Daniel Munoz, dribbled past Casemiro like he wasn’t even there and beat Andre Onana with a clinical shot from the edge of the box.
      United thought they got an equaliser when Casemiro met a corner-kick by Christian Eriksen and his awkward header went past a careless Dean Henderson but referee deemed the Eagles’ goalkeeper was fouled by Rasmus Hojlund in the build-up.
      Palace doubled their lead five minutes before half-time when Chris Richards played Jean-Philippe Mateta through down the left and the striker dribbled past Jonny Evans like it was nothing before hitting a powerful shot past Onana.
      The Red Devils failed to pick up the tempo in the second half and so the hosts made it three in the 58th minute when a cross by Adam Wharton found Joachim Andersen who then switched to the incoming Tyrick Mitchell to finish from close range.
      The Manchester giants thought they had another goal but Casemiro’s header from another set-piece by Eriksen was chalked off as the Brazilian was caught offside.
      And finally Olise completed Palace’s triumph after 66 minutes when Munoz dispossessed Casemiro down the right and passed to Olise whose long-range shot beat a helpless Onana.
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Peep!
      That’s full-time in London!!!
      Copy linkCopied90+5 Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Chance
      Crystal Palace sub Ayew tries a shot from the edge of the box and catches a deflection off of Dalot but Onana, who is momentarily caught off, ends up picking it up.
      Copy linkCopied90+2 Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      What a chance!
      Crystal Palace star Edouard tries a smashing curling effort that rattles Onana’s post.
      I told you, the striker really wants that goal!
      Copy linkCopied90+2 Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Man Utd break out for a promising counter-attack.
      But Wheatley is easily dispossessed by Mitchell.
      Copy linkCopied90 Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Six more minutes of added time to go.
      Crystal Palace really pushing for a fifth, mostly with Edouard.
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      Yellow card
      Edouard becomes the first Crystal Palace player to be booked for a late challenge.
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      The game has become quite hapless as we approach full-time.
      Palace pretty happy with what they’ve done while Man Utd don’t want things to get worse.
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      Substitution
      Some more changes by Crystal Palace boss Glasner who brings on Ayew and Schlupp for star men Eze and Olise.
      Forgot to mention Man Utd boss Ten Hag also introduced Diallo as well as Wheatley who replaced Mount and Hojlund.
      Copy linkCopied83 Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Richards tries to create danger but his header goes straight to Onana.
      Man Utd look very dejected and heartbroken, anyone would expect the visitors to come out and have a go.
      But it was pretty much the same as the first half, so hapless…
      Copy linkCopied80 Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd
      Just 10 more minutes and this will be mercifully over for Man Utd.
      What a performance by Crystal Palace who continue to cause problems down the right with Munoz and his lethal low crosses.
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      Substitution
      Crystal Palace boss Glasner calls out Clyne who is replaced by the returning Guehi.
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      Crystal Palace fans are having a party at Selhurst Park.
      Fantastic work by Palace boss Glasner, and what a game from their front three and midfield quartet!
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      Crystal Palace are so close to completing a league double over Man Utd for the first time ever.
      United are out of solutions…
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      Crystal Palace boss Glasner and Man Utd assistant coach McClaren have a spat on the touchline.
      Referee gets involved and sends them to their dugout.
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      Yellow card
      Man Utd ace Amrabat becomes the first player to be booked after a late tackle on Olise.

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      Substitution
      Crystal Palace boss Glasner makes his first changes in the match.
      Riedewald and Edouard replace Hughes as well as Mateta.
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      What a goal for Crystal Palace!
      Munoz dispossesses Casemiro down the right with a clean challenge.
      The wing-back passes back tom Olise who delivers a stunning curling shot that gives Onana absolutely no chance!
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      Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates from huge super-bantamweight title fight in Tokyo

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      NAOYA INOUE takes on Luis Nery today in a huge undisputed super-bantamweight title clash in Tokyo. The Monster is undefeated and one of the top pound-for-pound talents in all of boxing while Nery is a former world champion – so get ready for what should be a cracker of a fight.
      Main event ring-walks: 12.35pm BST
      Stream/TV: Sky Sports Action
      Rounds 4-6
      After a word from his team, Moloney ups it early in round four and lands a good jab.
      But Takei is showing maturity for such an inexperienced boxer, picking him moments well and had his rival into a corner.
      Instructions can be heard clearly from Moloney’s corner – desperate for him to get his right hand involved in the fifth round – but he is not really doing it.
      Finally, in round six Moloney finds some better shots and it’s his best round so far apart from being hit with a right hook at the end.
      Copy linkCopiedRounds 1-3
      A positive start for Takei in the opening round – but he is warned about low blows.
      And he doesn’t learn his lesson in the second as he again continues with low punches.
      The referee has seen enough and slaps Takei with a point penalty to the fighter’s frustration.
      In the third, Takei is dominating and a heavy right hand knocked Moloney off balance.
      Body shots are working and the man nicknamed Mayhem finds himself in a spot of bother.
      Copy linkCopiedJason Moloney vs Yoshiki Takei
      Aussie fighter Jason Moloney is next up in the ring as he looks to retain his WBO bantamweight strap.
      Yoshiki Takei is his opponent and the home favourite has the full support of the crowd at the Tokyo Dome.
      This is just the Japanese star’s eight professional boxing bout and he was formally a kickboxing champion.
      Credit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedTakuma wins
      Takuma Inoue recovers from his first round knock down to defeat Sho Ishida.
      Inoue dominated the contest by the end of the bout and won via unanimous decision.
      He retains his bantamweight WBA title.
      Copy linkCopiedInoue’s brother knocked down
      In the next undercard fight, Takuma Inoue, takes to the ring to fight Sho Ishida.
      But the Inoue takeover in Tokyo is not off to a good start.
      Takuma has fallen to the canvas in the first round.
      A light jab from Ishida knocks him to the floor and catches Takuma off guard.
      He is quickly back on his feet looking a little confused as to how that shot saw him fall over.
      Copy linkCopiedJob done
      The undercard action has begun and the first result is in.
      Seigo Yuri Akui has beaten Taku Kuwahara via unanimous decision.
      It was his first fight while defending his WBA Flyweight belt.
      Copy linkCopiedGoing all In
      Naoya Inoue hasn’t been in action since a dominant stoppage win over Marlon Tapales in December 2023.
      His win came after four-weight world champ Stephen Fulton in a brutal bout in July 2023.
      Now he returns to face former two-weight world champion Nery
      Nery has previously fought in Japan against Shinsuke Yamanaka, beating him via TKO in the fourth round.
      The Mexican failed a drug test after the fight but it was later ruled to be due to contaminated food.
      Nery re-matched and beat Yamanaka but failed to make weight for the bout and was subsequently banned from fighting in Japan.
      He’s now back to fight in the Land of the Rising Sun, however, but this time he’s up against arguably their greatest ever fighter in Inoue.
      Copy linkCopiedInoue vs Nery
      Naoya Inoue faces Luis Nery at the Tokyo Dome today.
      Nicknamed “The Monster”, the Japanese fighter is looking to extend his undefeated professional record.
      And he defends his WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA featherweight titles.
      But Mexico’s Nery is set to put up a huge challenge with his impressive 35-1 record.
      Credit: AFP
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      Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Mohamed Salah heads in opener for Reds – Latest Premier League updates

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      LIVERPOOL are taking on Tottenham to cap off a thrilling Super Sunday RIGHT NOW.And Mohamed Salah has given the hosts the lead after a fine header past Guglielmo Vicario.The Reds went into the game eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal and their title hopes could be over if they drop points against Spurs this afternoon.Meanwhile, Tottenham’s chances of a top-four finish have faded in recent weeks after three consecutive defeats.Ange Postecoglou’s men are in need of a big three points but they haven’t won at Anfield since 2011.
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Liverpool team: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliot, Endo, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
      Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Royal, Bentancur, Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski, Son, Johnson
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
      37. Still Liverpool dominating as another cross comes in from the right-hand side, causing problems for Spurs again.
      This time they manage to get it clear eventually in their own six yard box.
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      35. This game is all Liverpool at the moment, and they come forward again with Luis Diaz.
      They recycle the ball from side to side, before it falls to Andy Robertson on the volley who smashes it on target, but Cristian Romero gets in the way.
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      30. So close for Liverpool again!
      This time Emerson Royal does really well.
      Luis Diaz plays a great ball into the path of Mo Salah, who takes a great touch, but the Brazilian gets back to stop him.
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      28. Close for Liverpool!
      A great cross from Trent Alexander Arnold goes into the middle, and Micky Van de Ven puts it over his own crossbar.
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      26. Gakpo and Robertson combine nicely on the left-hand side, but the flag goes up for offside.
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      20. Liverpool have reacted well to going ahead, and they look like getting a second here as Gakpo and Diaz combine really nicely.
      It leads to a corner for the Redmen, but great work by Cody Gakpo there once again.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLLLL! Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham
      16. SALAH OPENS THE SCORING!
      Excellent finish, Mo Salah.
      Liverpool work the ball out brilliantly to Cody Gakpo on the left-hand side who plays a GORGEOUS cross into Mo Salah to finish past Vicario with his head.
      Beautiful goal from LFC.
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      15. Brennan Johnson flashes a cross across the face of goal towards Kulusevski and Son at the back post, but neither of them are there to tap home.
      Ange Postecoglu is much happier with his side in the first 15 minutes of this one than he was against Chelsea in the week.
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      13. CLOSE!
      Salah hits the post from close range, but the flag goes up for offside nonetheless.
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      11. A lucky escape for Spurs early on as they clear an effort off the line after Salah’s shot flashed against the bar.
      They do manage to work it up the pitch though, and a deep cross from Brennan Johnson towards Dejan Kulusevski is fortunately cleared.
      Copy linkCopiedCROSSBAR! Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
      7. SALAH OFF THE BAR!
      Liverpool work the ball nicely down the right-side, and Salah dinks the ball into the middle but it is towards goal and actually bounces off the bar and back into play.
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      4. Spurs come straight back at Liverpool, and Trent Alexander Arnold brings down Son Heung Min on the edge of the area.
      The ball is crossed in by Porro, and then cleared to Yves Bissouma on the edge of the box, but his effort is fired over.
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      2. Early good movement from Spurs, as Dejan Kulusevski wins a corner for the visitors.
      Easily cleared by Virgil Van Dijk.
      Copy linkCopiedKICK OFF! Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
      Here we go! The referee gets the game underway!

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      Five minutes to go!
      Just five minutes to go until kick-off here at Anfield!
      The players are coming out of the tunnel as we speak, lead out by Virgil Van Dijk and Son Heung-min.
      Copy linkCopiedAnge Postecoglu speaks:
      Ange Postecoglu has spoken to Sky Sports on the test of coming to Anfield to play against Liverpool, and on how he reacted to his teams loss against Chelsea in the week.
      “Yeah it’s a massive test, particularly in the context of Liverpool’s season as they are fighting for the title, it’s tough enough to come here as it is.”
      “Just trying to get some sleep, mate. [..] In the moment you’re obviously disappointed, but I’ve always stepped back and had a look at the broader pictures and this group of players have done awfully well this year, sometimes I think I’m too hard on them but I do that for a reason.”
      “Just trying to get some sleep, mate”Ange PostecogluOn recovering from playing Chelsea
      Copy linkCopiedJurgen Klopp speaks:
      Jurgen Klopp has done his pre-match interview with Sky Sports, and he was questioned about Mohammed Salah starting after their touchline spat last weekend.
      This is what he had to say:
      “I am in a good mood, it is my penultimate home game.”
      “Mo had a really good training week this week, so there was absolutely no doubt he would start today.”
      Copy linkCopiedLFC’s danger man
      You will not be surprised to know that Liverpool’s danger man is Mo Salah.
      One of the best forwards in Premier League history, he looks like he has a point to prove this evening against Emerson Royal – a second choice right-back playing left-back…

      Copy linkCopiedThe danger man for Spurs.
      For Tottenham, look no further for goals than Son Heung-min.
      The South Korean has 16 goals to his name this season, and can score a variety of goals.
      He will have to do battle against Virgil Van Dijk if he wants to score this evening, but may be able to pull on the inexperience of Jarrell Quansah.

      Copy linkCopiedHalf an hour to go!
      A huge game coming up for you here at Anfield, and it all gets underway in a little under half an hour.
      Before then, lets have a look at the danger men for both sides…
      Copy linkCopiedMORE last minute chaos?
      Liverpool vs Tottenham has provided SIX 90th minute winners in the Premier League, the most of any fixture in the history of the competition.
      Both of the last two games have been won by a 90th minute winner by the home team.
      It was a Joel Matip O.G last time, but will there be more chaos in today’s game?
      If there is, will it be Liverpool’s turn this time?
      Joel Matip scored a 96th minute own goal in the reverse fixtureCredit: Alamy
      Copy linkCopiedChanges for Spurs
      The visitors are still missing the trio of Timo Werner, Ben Davies and Destiny Udogie for this game, and likely for the rest of the season.
      Ange Postecoglu has bought James Maddison back into the starting XI, as well as dropping Richarlison. Rodrigo Bentancur also starts in midfield.
      Copy linkCopiedSalah returns!
      Jurgen Klopp has recalled his talismanic forward for this game, despite their touchline spat last weekend.
      Mo Salah is joined by Cody Gakpo, who is expected to be a favourite of the incoming Arne Slot, and Luis Diaz in attack.
      Harvey Elliot will be playing just behind them.
      Copy linkCopiedSpurs team

      Copy linkCopiedTeam news is in!
      Skipper Virgil van Dijk STARTS for the hosts despite fitness concerns in the week.
      Liverpool XI: Alisson, Trent, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliot, Endo, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz

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      Brighton 1 Aston Villa 0: Joao Pedro’s late winner gifts Tottenham lifeline in race for fourth Champions League spot

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      JOAO PEDRO’S late penalty put a dent in Aston Villa’s Champions League push. The Brazilian forward hit his 20th goal of the season meaning Unai Emery’s could not qualify for the elusive competition today if Spurs lost at Liverpool.Joao Pedro celebrates after scoring his 20th of the seasonCredit: ReutersHis penalty was saved by Aston Villa’s Robin Olsen but he headed home the reboundCredit: GettyThis game was a battle between Brighton hero Simon Adingra and Villa’s stand-in goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who had big boots to fill. The visitors had been left with a gaping Emi Martinez shaped hole after the Argentine goalkeeper was ruled out due a hamstring injury. Adingra was at the beating heart of anything promising for Brighton, including winning the 87th minute penalty after being clipped by Ezri Konsa. But in homage to Martinez, Olsen actually SAVED the penalty but it popped out perfectly for Pedro to head home the rebound.Villa had conceded six goals in two games without Martinez but Olsen stepped up to the plate with a string of huge saves at the Amex to keep a respectable scoreline. But Brighton deserved every bit of this win, leaving Roberto De Zerbi as the best looking boss in town. Before the match he had said: “If you win and you look in the mirror you look handsome, if you lose you are stupid!” after picking up just three wins this calendar year. Villa’s disjointed first-half reeked of a side decimated by injuries with a loaded calendar taking its toll. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey mustered just one shot in the first half – their fewest in the opening half of any Premier League match in over a year, when they faced Leeds in 2023 (also 1). Ivorian winger Adingra drilled a low drive straight at Olsen early on before dancing into the box again to sting the Swedish stopper’s hands with a raspign shot. Former Premier League manager looks unrecognisable as he plays GUITAR outside old club’s stadiumChants of “you’re just a s*** John McGinn” aimed at Pascal Gross nearly back-fired as his corner bounced off Welbeck’s back and was a fraction away from flying into the net. On 26 minutes Emery was forced into an early change bringing on Matty Cash for Morgan Rogers who had been stretching out an injured leg with no success. Ollie Watkins finally came to life on 34 minutes, latching onto a Lucas Digne cross and waltzing into the box before he was snaffled up. It was a menacing sight for Brighton fans given the striker scored a hat-trick in the reverse 6-1 pasting by Villa earlier on this season. Adingra was at it again, bursting towards goal as Danny Welbeck tried to play him in, but Olsen bravely came off his line to mop up the damage. The 34-year-old Olsen then made a blinding close-range save as Adingra nearly poked one in on the stroke of half-time following Pedro’s cross. And Olsen denied Gross who was a whisker away from breaking the deadlock after latching onto a floating Adingra pass. Emery must have given them a tongue-lashing at half-time because Matty Cash emerged from the restart and attempted a long-range screamer which shaved the crossbar.Brighton hit back strongly though with Pedro charging towards goal and firing at Olsen, who just about palmed away the damage. Substitute Julio Enciso also broke free after an inch-perfect Adingra cross , but blazed over. Gross looked as though he had given the ultimate two finger salute to Villa fans’ early taunts by slotting home on 68 minutes but VAR intervened and ruled it offside. Villa also had the ball in the net, but this time the linesman was the fun sponge, ruling out McGinn’s close-range attempt. Drama erupted when referee Robert Jones pointed to the spot as Konsa lightly clipped the heel of Adingra. It looked soft but VAR concurred and Pedro stepped up and headed home the rebound.Half of the Brazilian forward’s goal tally have come from the penalty spot this term.Even the boisterous Aston Villa fan who had whipped his shirt off to reveal a pasty belly glumly put it back on to sum up the visitors’ afternoon. More

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      Chelsea 5-0 West Ham LIVE RESULT: Nicolas Jackson bags TWO as Blues thrash London rivals at the Bridge – reaction

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      CHELSEA have thrashed London Rivals West Ham 5-0 at Stamford Bridge. Nicolas Jackson netted twice in the hammering while Cole Palmer bagged his 21st of the season early on.Chelsea are now in touching distance of a spot in Europe next season.
      Match result: Chelsea 5-0 West Ham
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
      West Ham XI: Aeola; Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Emerson; Edson Álvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Paquetá, Kudus; Antonio
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAndy Dillon’s match report
      CHELSEA got in some early Thursday – Sunday practice as they mount a late charge for Europe.
      And there were no signs of ‘Europa League fatigue’ as they ignored tired bodies to sweep abject West Ham aside.
      Just three days after beating Tottenham, head coach Mauricio Pochettino rallied his young players to claim a second London derby win in succession.
      This rout lifts Chelsea into seventh place where they are perched on Newcastle’s shoulders just points behind with three games each to play…
      Read the full match report from Andy Dillon, here.
      Copy linkCopiedFull time match stats:
      This is how the match stats look at the end of the game, dominated by Chelsea in all aspects, as expected.

      Copy linkCopiedPlayer of the Match
      The prestigious SunSport player of the match award is presented by Lloyd Canfield to Noni Madueke today.
      The winger caused no end of problems for Emerson Palmieri at left-back, and chipped in with a goal and assist too.
      His assist was unselfish, as he showed a great first touch before squaring the ball to Nicolas Jackson to finish.
      His goal was a well taken header, but he peppered Areola in goal all day long, and was unfortunate to leave with just the one goal.
      An excellent showing by the England winger, who as I said in the week, has the potential to be one of the world’s finest wingers as he matures.

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      FT. It is full-time, and Chelsea fans are absolutely jubilant with that emphatic win.
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      90+5. A final chance for Chelsea, and it falls to Christopher Nkunku but it is saved by Areola.
      He claps the fans in the corner of the pitch, and this will surely be the end of the game.
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      90. There will be FIVE minutes of added time here at the end of the match.
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      89. Alfie Gilchrist enters the clash for the last few minutes, and he replaces Cole Palmer.
      A huge ovation for Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge once again.
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      87. The Chelsea fans are chanting “WE WANT SIX” here at Stamford Bridge, and I’m sure Nicolas Jackson will be hungry for the match ball.
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      84. A huge round of applause for Thiago Silva, who is replaced by Axel Disasi.
      Malo Gusto also comes on in place of Trevoh Chalobah.
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      81. JACKSON MAKES IT FIVEEEEEE!
      Nicolas Jackson is threaded through, and finishes brilliantly.
      The crowd does NOT go wild, as the linesman quickly puts his flag up for offside after the ball hits the back of the net, but following a VAR review, the goal stands!
      13 PL goals for the season for Jackson!
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      79. BOWEN HITS THE BAR AGAIN!
      Jarrod Bowen could have been going home with the match ball on another day.
      That’s the third time he has hit the crossbar today…
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      76. Changes for both teams here.
      Cesare Casadei and CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU come on for the Blues, they replace Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke.
      For West Ham, Aaron Cresswell replaces Lucas Paqueta.
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      74. Madueke goes for an ambitious shot once again, as Mudryk carries the ball over the halfway line and into Nicolas Jackson.
      He finds Madueke wide, whose shot is saved by Areola.
      There is another goal in this game for sure.
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      74. Paqueta tries to threat a ball into Jarrod Bowen, but it doesn’t work out for West Ham once again.
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      72. Chelsea are in for five after a great ball from Cole Palmer leads to a delightful Mykhailo Mudryk first touch.
      The Ukranian’s shot is saved by Areola.
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      70. Cole Palmer has become only the third player in Premier League history to reach 30+ goal involvements in a single season while aged 21 or younger.
      21 goals, 9 assists.
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      68. Noni Madueke has been absolutely sublime here.
      Every time he gets the ball he gets his head down and looks to beat his man, and the end product is coming now too.
      Emerson at left-back is no slouch, but he is getting absolutely dominated by Noni.
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      66. Cole Palmer is frustrated for himself as he fails to test Areola from the edge of the box.
      This is a great opportunity for him to boost his golden boot chances, despite Erling Haaland scoring four yesterday.
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      64. Chelsea fans are going to enjoy their bank holiday Sunday, and West Ham look a beaten team here.
      The Blues just kept the ball for an extended period of time, with the away fans ‘Ole-ing’ opposition passes.
      Concerning.
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      60. Chelsea are popping it around nicely on the right-hand side, before switching it to Cole Palmer on the left hand side.
      It’s passing practice for Chelsea right now.
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      57. Ward-Prowse does have a go!
      But it is saved by Petrovic.
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      55. James Ward-Prowse is chopped down outside the box, and is one free-kick away from equalling David Beckham’s record.
      He has got to have a go, hasn’t he?
      It’s the perfect angle.
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      53. This inverted role for Marc Cucurella is causing all sorts of problems for West Ham.
      The Hammers do work a good attack forwards with Emerson, but he shanks his shot over the bar.
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      50. Conor Gallagher’s energy has been infectious in this game so far.
      It looks like West Ham who played just three days ago, not Chelsea.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Chelsea 4-0 West Ham
      48. IT’S FOURRRR!WHAT A PASS TREVOH CHALOBAH!A sensational ball over the top from Chalobah drops at the feet of Noni Madueke, who squares it across for an easy tap-in from Nicolas Jackson.
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      Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia LIVE RESULTS: Canelo DROPS Munguia for first time in career en route to win

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      Credit: APCANELO ALVAREZ retained his titles against fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia in a huge world super-middleweight title clash.Alvarez put all four of his belts at 168lbs on the line tonight against 43-0 Munguia, who has beaten Brits Liam Smith and John Ryder before.Canelo caught Munguia with a superb uppercut to send him to the canvas for the first time in his career before going on to win by a unanimous decision.
      Main event ring-walk: 4am BST/11pm ET/8pm PT
      UK stream: DAZN PPV
      US stream: DAZN PPV/Amazon Prime Video
      Follow all the action from Las Vegas with our live blog below…Scores on the doors
      Canelo went on to win on ALL three of the judges scorecards in Las Vegas.
      The scorecards were: 117-110, 116-111, 115-112.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedMunguia had success
      Though Canelo went on to win by a unanimous points decision, it was not all one-way traffic.
      Jaime Munguia rocked Canelo as the pair exchanged, but was well received by the champ.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo thanks Munguia
      Canelo has ended his press conference by thanking Jamie Munguia and his team.
      Looked in full control all night in the fight.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo: I could have finished the fight
      Canelo said he could have STOPPED Jaime Munguia in their fight last night.
      He had Munguia down in the fourth round, but went on to win by a unanimous decision.
      Canelo said: “I could have finished the fight.
      “But I like to take my time and make sure I make no mistakes.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo on Munguia
      Canelo said: “His bravery was something I admired tonight.
      “I hurt him but he kept coming forward.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo on his next fight
      Canelo said: “I’m going to rest and speak with my team.
      “Everyone always asking for everything.”
      “I’m in the position to do what I want and we’ll see what happens next.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo on the win
      Canelo speaking in his post-fight press conference has thanked his team and coach Eddy Reynoso.
      Canelo said: “I feel great, I feel proud.
      “I feel grateful with my team, Eddy, I feel very proud of them.
      “I hope the people enjoyed a lot.”
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo talking on the stage
      Canelo said on Jaime Munguia: “I hit him down low in the body multiple times.
      “He fought his hardest and will learn from this experience.
      “He will grow from this and be better from it.”

      Copy linkCopiedDe La Hoya speaking now
      Jaime Munguia’s promoter Oscar De la Hoya said: “This is just the beginning for Jaime Munguia.
      “This experience will take him to another level.”
      Copy linkCopiedMunguia: Canelo is not invincible
      Munguia continuing in his press conference after his loss tonight.
      Asked if Canelo was invincible, Munguia said: “No, Canelo is not invincible he has had the two losses.
      “But he is a very good fighter.”
      Copy linkCopiedMunguia: I was never hurt
      Jaime Munguia is speaking in his post-fight press conference.
      Munguia said: “I was never hurt, but he has so much experience.
      “That was a learning experience.”

      Copy linkCopiedMunguia sent to the canvas
      It was a stunning uppercut from Canelo in the fourth round which did the damage.
      Jaime Munguia was sent to the canvas for the first time in his career.
      Munguia made the count but that knockdown sent Canelo on his way to the points victory.
      Copy linkCopiedMunguia lacking power to hurt fellow Mexican
      Against any other fighter, Jaime Munguia would have caused some serious damage with his punches this evening.
      However, Canelo is a completely different beast and he just absorbed them and then hurt him with his own replies.
      It was probably the best fight of Munguia’s career but he just didn’t have the power to hurt Canelo Alvarez.
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo shows class with impressive victory
      Jaime Munguia threw all that he had at the defending champion this evening in Las Vegas.
      Canelo Alvarez sent him crashing to the canvas with an uppercut and constantly rocked the challenger with the power of his punches.
      He boxed with experience and just looked to pick off Munguia whenever he came on the offensive.
      There is no doubting who is the top dog in this weight division still.
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez wins by unanimous decision
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 12)
      Munguia tries to find the combination to get that knockout blow but cannot find it.
      Canelo is not looking to settle for the scorecard and tries to land the uppercut as he follows up his body shots.
      The fight comes to an end, it has been a great spectacle but surely Canelo has defended his belts.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 11)
      Munguia starts landing some good combinations.
      He is managing to get out of the way of the Canelo counter attacks at the same time.
      Canelo keeps working the body and trying to land that uppercut once again.
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      Canelo lands some good right hands in that round that seem to stun Munguia.
      He lands some punches himself but they do not seem to be hurting the defending champion.
      With two rounds left now, Munguia will get more desperate, needing to attack to try and go for the win.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 9)
      Canelo is working the liver area of the body of Munguia with body shots and when he connects his opponent drops his right hand.
      That is a sure sign that he is hurting him.
      Munguia lands some good combinations but catches Canelo with a low blow.
      Canelo seems to have just more power in his punches.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 8)
      Munguia keeps on trying be more attacking and landing punches on Canelo but he just sucks them up.
      The punches of Canelo are marking the face of Munguia.
      Canelo will want to pick up the pace now and send his opponent crashing to the canvas.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 7)
      Canelo is waiting until Munguia goes on the offensive and is picking him off with big hits to the body.
      You can see that they are hurting Munguia.
      The longer this fight goes on, it seems Munguia’s attacking style is playing into the hands of the tactics of Canelo.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 6)
      Canelo is looking at his best for some time here tonight.
      He hits Munguia with a heavy body shot and his legs almost buckle.
      Once again Canelo gets the jab through and rocks the head of Munguia backwards.
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      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 5)
      Canelo is starting to rock Munguia with everything he throws.
      He lands a heavy jab to the face and Munguia looks shaken.
      The bell saves him once again but Canelo is getting stronger in this fight.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 4)
      Munguia continues to go on the offensive and Canelo catches him right on the chin with a big uppercut.
      He sends Munguia to the canvas for the first time in his career.
      Munguia bounces back up and takes the standing count, the bell for the end of the round comes at the right time for him.
      Copy linkCopiedCanelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia (Round 3)
      Munguia has stopped using his jab as much in this round and is trying to fight Canelo.
      When he does he opens himself up to the calculating heavy punches from his opponent.
      Towards the end of the round Munguia lands a good combination to rock Canelo.
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