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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk off LIVE: Fight postponed latest after Fury CUT on eye today, new date updates

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      TYSON FURY’S big fight against Oleksandr Usyk has sensationally been called off.Fury suffered a cut on his eye sparring earlier today, and will not be fighting on February 17.
      A new date in the summer is in the works as we bring you all of the developments to the news.
      Fury could retire?
      Ade Oladipo has suggested that Tyson Fury could end up retiring following his injury in sparring.
      The Gypsy King has pulled out of the heavyweight fight against Oleksandr Usyk after getting cut in training.
      Oladipo told talkSPORT: “It wouldn’t shock me if Fury comes out and says, ‘I’ve had enough’!”

      Copy linkCopiedWarren confirms rescheduling
      Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the fight against Oleksandr Usyk will be rescheduled, and new data will be announced.
      He told talkSPORT: “The biggest blow is to Tyson, he had been training very hard for this fight.
      “Unfortunately, he sustained a terrible cut today.
      “So it is off, and I am sure a new date will be announced.”
      “It was this morning, and his eye was caught by an elbow.
      “I feel for Tyson and I feel for Usyk as he has also been training for the fight.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedWhen could the fight happen?
      Fury’s bout against Usyk was set for February 17, however it has been postponed following the Gypsy King’s injury.
      The Daily Star have claimed that the clash could be rearranged for as soon as June.
      Copy linkCopiedBridges reacts
      Ebanie Bridges has reacted to the news that Tyson Fury’s clash with Oleksandr Usyk is off.
      She wrote: “Wow, Fury Usyk is off…. I mean.. are we surprised tho?
      “Not very. I feel sorry for the undercard if the whole fight card is cancelled too.”
      Credit: x
      Copy linkCopiedLewis on Fury injury
      Boxing legend Lennox Lewis has shared his thoughts on Tyson Fury’s injury and claimed that he could need three months to heal.
      He wrote: “Tough break for @Tyson_Fury.
      “This cut is in same area as one he got in the Wallin fight.
      “He’s probably gonna need about six stitches and three months to heal. 🙏🏾😑 The saga continues…”
      Copy linkCopiedUysk response
      Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk has shared what the Ukrainian is up to following Tyson Fury’s injury in sparring.
      The boxer is also in sparring but has not suffered a dangerous cut…
      Krassyuk wrote: “Usyk right now”,
      Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Copy linkCopiedFury ‘stuck by ELBOW’
      Footage has emerged suggesting an ELBOW put paid to Tyson Fury’s £100million fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
      A clip shows Fury grappling in sparring – then walking away shaking his head and touching his headguard in front of his now-injured eye.
      The Gypsy King has apologised for pulling out of the four-title heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia on February 17.
      And his opponent Usyk’s team say they have been told the unbeaten Brit’s cut eye could keep him out for “several months”.
      The video of Fury apparently getting hurt while sparring on Friday has not yet been confirmed as the cause of his injury.
      ‼️ Footage has now emerged appearing to show the moment Tyson Fury was cut by an ELBOW in sparring, causing the Oleksandr Usyk fight to be postponed… pic.twitter.com/dDy3e0Cv4o— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 2, 2024

      Copy linkCopiedUsyk’s promoter responds to Fury
      Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk has responded to Tyson Fury on Instagram.
      Krassyuk told Tyson to think of retirement, brother…

      Copy linkCopiedFury out for several months
      Tyson Fury could be out for months after suffering a cut during a sparring session.
      A fight between Usyk and Filip Hrgovic is now reportedly being explored for February 17.
      The Ukrainian’s representatives have been told that it may be “several months” until Fury is ready to compete.
      Copy linkCopiedSummer showdown mooted
      A June date is expected to be announced as the rescheduled date for the fight.
      Fury has said that the fight will be rescheduled and Usyk’s team have said they expect Fury to be out for “several months”.
      Usyk is instead now set to face Filip Hrgovic and still fight on February 17.
      Credit: X @Queensbury
      Copy linkCopiedFury looking lean on Instagram
      Tyson Fury has broken his silence again, this time on Instagram and he looks the leanest he has in years.
      Fury wrote alongside the pic: “Cant help getting injured in sparringbut what i can say was Usyk was in trouble i am in fantastic shape. i will resheduel soon as i can. 2024 a massive year for team GK #undisputed #wbcking”

      Copy linkCopiedFrancis Ngannou makes title pitch
      Francis Ngannou is fighting Anthony Joshua on March 8, three weeks after Fury vs Usyk was meant to be.
      And the former UFC star has made his own cheeky pitch for their fight to now be for the titles…

      Copy linkCopiedQueensbury Boxing statement
      A statement from Queensbury Promotions on Twitter read: “WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his fight with unified Champion Oleksandr Usyk after sustaining a freak cut during a sparring session in Riyadh.
      “The cut, which opened above Fury’s right eye, required urgent medical attention and significant stitching, which will obviously require a period of recovery, scuppering any possibility of the fight with Usyk taking place on 17th February in Saudi Arabia.”
      Copy linkCopiedTyson Fury breaks silence
      Tyson Fury has broken his silence after the big fight cancellation, and showed off the gruesome cut from today.
      Fury said: “I am absolutely devastated after preparing for this fight for so long and being in such superb condition.
      “I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed.”

      Copy linkCopiedUsyk to still fight on Feb 17
      Reports suggest Oleksandr Usyk will STILL fight on February 17 with Filip Hrgovic in the running.
      Usyk’s team think Fury will be out for “several months”.

      Copy linkCopiedBreaking – Fury vs Usyk is OFF
      Tyson Fury’s heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed.
      The blockbuster bout will not longer take place on February 17 – because Fury suffered a cut in training.
      The 35-year-old picked up the injury while sparring on Friday.
      Fury was set to face Usyk in a landmark fight, with four heavyweight titles on the line.
      For the first time ever three major UK channels were set to battle for the viewing figures.
      DAZN, Sky Sports and TNT Sports all purchased rights to the event, with a stellar line-up of hosts and pundits booked.
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      West Ham 1 Bournemouth 1: James Ward-Prowse spares Kalvin Phillips’ blushes after loanee’s horror blunder on debut

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      IF Kalvin Phillips came to West Ham to secure his place in the England squad ahead of the summer, he may have been better off staying in Manchester.With Gareth Southgate’s right-hand-man, Steve Holland, watching on, the Three Lions midfielder gifted Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke a goal in shocking fashion three minutes into his West Ham debut.
      James Ward-Prowse levelled from the spotCredit: Getty
      Another England hopeful, James Ward-Prowse, spared his new team-mate’s blushes as he grabbed a point from the penalty spot.
      But on a night after West Ham had spent the day trying to shift two forwards having brought none in this month, they had an alarming lack of cutting edge.
      Not a great sign when the January window has only seen your attacking options diminish.
      West Ham’s only January signing was thrown straight into the starting XI.
      Moyes had challenged Phillips to make the same impact as Jesse Lingard during his six months with the club and the England midfielder had an assist after just three minutes.
      It was just a shame that it was for Bournemouth. Phillips was dumped right in it by his new captain, Kurt Zouma.
      The Frenchman played a terrible ball across the back line and towards his new teammate, who was instantly under pressure from Ryan Christie.
      Phillips got his foot to it first but, with just his second touch in a West Ham shirt, handed the ball straight to Solanke, who fired home his 13th Premier League goal of the season.

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      All the Hammers’ new No11 could do was stand with hands on hips and puff his cheeks out.
      Moyes admitted this week that he had tried to sign Solanke in the summer. West Ham are already sixth without having had a proper striker for most of the season, many will wonder where they could have been had one been signed.
      West Ham tried to respond quickly but could not get anything going across a first half which would have been painful to watch for anyone in the home end.
      With Lucas Paqueta still injured and two wingers – Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals – heading out of the door, Moyes opted to start four very old fashioned midfielders.
      Phillips, Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez and Tomas Soucek, who was almost playing up front at times, are a quartet of true ‘does what it says on the tin’ players.
      Running and working hard they can do all day but the stardust often sprinkled by Paqueta is above their pay-grade.
      It was not working, leaving Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen largely feeding off scraps as those behind them struggled for rhythm and control.
      Ben Johnson handed the ball over cheaply to the Cherries, who moved forward swiftly to the returning Antoine Semenyo, his effort stopped well by Alphonse Areola.
      West Ham started to get their act together towards the end of the half, Bowen’s stooping header was saved by Neto before Soucek nodded one over the bar.

      Dominic Solanke was gifted an openerCredit: Reuters
      Solanke celebrates his openerCredit: Reuters
      Kalvin Phillips gifted Solanke the goalCredit: PA
      But still they could not keep it up and Semenyo was causing trouble, his late effort only just deflected over the bar.
      Moyes stuck to the same plan after the break which would have baffled many in attendance, but they were soon level thanks to some individual brilliance from Kudus and a helping hand from Stockley Park.
      Kudus, who returned from disappointment with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this week, broke past Lloyd Kelly and was dragged back by the Cherries defender.
      Somehow the referee, Tim Robinson, missed the blatant penalty but was quickly sent to the monitor by VAR, Simon Hooper.
      Ward-Prowse duly converted, straight down the middle, and brought some life back to the London Stadium.
      Kelly almost made amends immediately at the other end but his near-post effort was parried by Areola.
      Ward-Prowse does not bring the samba style of Paqueta but, having converted one set piece he was causing trouble from another as Bowen headed his free-kick narrowly wide at the back post.
      West Ham were much more responsible on the ball after the restart, with Phillips improving until being replaced after 69 minutes.
      Danny Ings came on in his place from a very thin West Ham bench but could not grab his first of the season.
      Having been in the shop window at the start of the month, the ex-Aston Villa man will have to start showing something given Moyes’ attacking options have become more limited.
      James Ward-Prowse levelled from the spotCredit: Alamy
      The points were shared at the London StadiumCredit: Getty More

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      Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Armando Broja latest EXCLUSIVE, Spurs eye £50m Solanke deal, Benrahma to Lyon updates

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      CHELSEA are willing to offload Armando Broja on Deadline Day – but they are being forced to slash their original asking price by more than £40 million.The Blues initially wanted a whopping £50m for the striker but have now been forced to abandon plans for a permanent sale with Fulham refusing to pay that amount.
      Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to try to push through a £50m-plus deal for Dominic Solanke before the transfer window closes tonight.
      And Said Benrahma is travelling to France ahead of his Deadline Day move to Lyon
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      Lazio loan move for Kent
      Ryan Kent is close to completing a loan move to Lazio from Fenerbahce.
      The former Rangers star only joined the Turkish giants on a four-year deal back in July, but has since caught the attention of those in Italy.
      The 27-year-old winger is now due in Rome for a medical and hopes to finalise the transfer before Serie A’s 7pm deadline.

      Copy linkCopiedSwans swoop for Sagoe Jr
      Swansea City have bagged highly-rated Arsenal youngster Charles Sagoe Jr on a loan deal until the end of the season.
      The 19-year-old forward has moved to South Wales subject to international clearance, where he will link up with another young Gunner in Charlie Patino.
      Sagoe Jr made his senior debut as sub in Arsenal’s League Cup win at Brentford back in September, and could go straight into Luke Williams’ squad for the Championship game against Plymouth on Saturday.
      Copy linkCopiedDone Deal: Newcastle sign Harrison
      Newcastle have announced the signing of Manchester City wonderkid Alfie Harrison.
      The midfielder, 18, will link up with Toon’s academy after signing a contract until the summer of 2026.
      The Magpies have paid a small fee up front but City have a 40 per cent sell-on clause written into the deal.
      Harrison said: “The size of the club and what it has got going for it is massive for me. It’s got a huge, passionate fanbase and I’m looking to really push on with my career now.
      “If I was a kid now, looking at me signing for Newcastle United, it’s what dreams are made of. I’m really looking forward to what is coming and how I can progress in the coming years.
      “I’m an effective player who can add goals and assists. I really like to create stuff but, on the other side, I’d also say I’m a very passionate player who always wants to win.”
      Credit: @NUFC Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedFulham foiled by Frankfurt in forward forage
      Fulham’s pursuit of Hugo Ekitike was short-lived.
      The Cottagers enquired about the young Paris Saint-Germain forward this morning, but he now looks set to join Eintracht Frankfurt.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old will move to the Bundesliga on a loan deal before completing a £26 million move at the end of the season.
      PSG are also understood to have included a sell-on clause for the striker that they signed from Reims last summer.

      Copy linkCopiedMore on Rogers’ Villa move
      One of the biggest deals of this deadline day so far has been Morgan Rogers’ move from Middlesbrough to Aston Villa.
      The 21-year-old will wear the number 27 shirt at Villa Park after making a switch that could end up costing in the region £16 million.
      And that will mean another windfall for Manchester City, potentially netting them close to £4 million.
      The Premier League champions included a 25% sell on clause when they allowed the youngster to join Boro for approximately £1 million in the summer.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton bring in Reading’s Vickers
      Brighton have raided crisis club Reading for teenage forward Caylan Vickers.
      The Seagulls have moved quickly to capture the 19-year-old, who scored his first senior goal in the Royals’ win over Bolton in Septemeber.
      Both clubs have agreed a deal, and Vickers will undergo a medical on the south coast later today.
      Copy linkCopiedFrank talking on transfer activity
      Brentford boss Thomas Frank does not expect many players in or out of the door at the Gtech before the end of the day.
      There has been plenty of speculation regarding Ivan Toney’s future since he returned to football this month following his betting ban.
      And the Bees had been close to adding exciting forward Antonio Nusa to their ranks before the deal hit a snag.
      However, when asked about potential deals this afternoon, Frank was not confident.
      “[We are looking] but I think it’s unlikely something will happen. Five per cent likely,” he told reporters.
      “I said before the Tottenham game that if we want a player now and it can’t happen then it will happen in the summer.
      “This will be breaking news on Sky, but Ivan Toney will stay.”
      Copy linkCopiedVilla won’t entertain Ramsey offers
      Aston Villa have no interest in discussing offers for young star Jacob Ramsey, according to the BBC.
      The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been linked to the likes of Newcastle, Tottenham and Bayern Munich this month.
      However, the West Midland’s club are adamant about holding on to the player who has another three years left to run on his contract.
      The England U21 international has struggled with a foot injury this season, but is still considered an integral part of Unai Emery’s squad.

      Copy linkCopiedFulham make offer for Silas
      Fulham have submitted an offer for Stuttgart winger Silas in the last few hours, reports Florian Plettenberg.
      Speaking to Sky Sports News, the German journalist revealed that the Premier League club have asked to take the 25-year-old on a six-month loan with a view to making the switch a permanent one in the summer.
      It is understood that the Congolese international is keen on the move to London, but his club have yet to agree to the move.
      Silas has scored 33 goals and provided 19 assists in 120 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.
      Copy linkCopiedHolgate to swap Saints for Sheffield
      Mason Holgate is set to cut short his loan spell at Southampton – but he won’t be returning to parent club Everton.
      Instead, the 27-year-old defender will hotfoot it up to Bramall Lane and join Sheffield United for the rest of the season.
      Chris Wilder is a long-term admirer of the former Barnsley man, having attempted to sign him on two previous occasions.
      And the Blades boss is desperate for defensive reinforcements, having also been linked with Joe Worrall and Harry Souttar this window.
      Copy linkCopiedToffees keep faith in God
      Ben Godfrey will stay at Everton despite interest from Leeds.
      The Toffees defender, 26, played in Tuesday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Fulham.
      It was a rare outing for Godfrey as he made only his second league start – and fourth appearance in all competitions – this season.
      Days earlier, the player looked set to leave Goodison Park as the Merseysiders looked to reduce their wage bill and help their case towards FFP rules.
      Leeds made an official loan offer for Godfrey, who has 18 months left on his deal.
      But it is understood the two-time England international is ready to remain and fight for his Everton place.
      Copy linkCopiedEagles could swoop for Cornet
      Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham star Maxwel Cornet, according to reports.
      The Ivorian, 27, has struggled for game time under David Moyes this season.
      He has featured just twice in the Premier League, but did score last time out in the 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.
      The former Lyon and Burnley ace could provide Roy Hodgson with another forward option.
      While they are also said to view Cornet as versatile enough to provide cover for Tyrick Mitchell at left-back.

      Copy linkCopiedCottagers now linked to Ekitike
      There are ten hours of the transfer window remaining so it’s time for Fulham to get active.
      Marco Silva has been crying out for attacking reinforcements for months, but why carefully plan in advance when you can go on a mad trolley dash shortly before the shop shuts?
      That’s the approach favoured by Director of Football Tony Khan and CEO Alistair Mackintosh, who have finally got to work in the market.
      Armando Broja, Sebastien Haller, Said Benrahma and Rayan Cherki have all been contacted in the past 24-hours, and now it’s the turn of Paris Saint-Germain’s Hugo Ekitike.
      The 21-year-old striker was a £30m signing from Reims in June, but he has made just one appearance for PSG this term.
      Copy linkCopiedBlades back in for forgotten Forest man
      Sheffield United are working on a deal to sign Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall.
      The centre-back, 27, is behind Murillo, Andrew Omobamidele and Felipe in the City Ground pecking order has been made available for transfer by boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
      The Blades, rock bottom of the Prem, are desperate for defensive cover and have also looked at Leicester’s Harry Souttar, who is the subject of a late enquiry from Leeds.
      Sheffield United are believed to have had a loan offer for Forest defender Worrall rejected earlier in the window but are trying to resurrect the move this afternoon.

      Copy linkCopiedLyon’s Cherki not cheap cheap
      Fulham have had a deadline day approach for Lyon winger Rayan Cherki knocked back.
      The Cottagers held talks with the French club over a loan deal with an option in the summer.
      However, with Marco Silva’s side also having made an attempt to scupper Lyon’s move for West Ham winger Said Benrahma, a deal for Cherki was a non-starter.
      The Ligue 1 club were also demanding more than £30million for the 20-year-old.
      Copy linkCopiedLook who’s a shock target for Juve and Atleti
      Former Everton and Leicester star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by two European giants.
      The talented winger failed to pull up trees during his time in the Premier League which also included a loan spell at Fulham.
      He had more success in his first season while at RB Leipzig but went on to struggle in the Bundesliga before being sold to Atalanta.
      He’s gone on to play the best football of his career in Serie A, racking up 13 goals and eight assists last season and has also experienced a strong start to this campaign.
      And that’s alerted the interest of both Juventus and Atletico Madrd, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
      Lookman has scored seven goals and assisted three this season and is thought of as one of the most talented players in Italy.

      Copy linkCopiedHojbjerg staying put at Spurs
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has confirmed he is staying at Tottenham.
      The Dane, 28, has been of interest to several clubs this window, including Juventus and Lyon.
      But his lawyer Lars Halgreen claimed on Monday that the midfielder would not be going anywhere.
      And Hojbjerg, who came off the bench to help Spurs win 3-2 over Brentford on Wednesday, has backed that up.
      The former Southampton man said: “When the lawyer says it, I think we have to listen!”

      Copy linkCopiedTractor Boys bulldoze Dummett rumours
      Ipswich Town say that transfer speculation linking them with a deadline day move for Paul Dummett is “complete nonsense.”
      The Championship high-flyers have been linked with Newcastle’s long-serving defender in certain quarters, but those stories are proving to be “wide of the mark.”
      Kieran McKenna is not against adding to his squad, but only if the right deal presents itself.
      One player who could be on his way to Portman Road is striker Kieffer Moore, who looks set for a loan move away from Bournemouth.
      Copy linkCopiedBaggies hoping to get busy
      West Bromwich Albion are hoping to strengthen their promotion push with a double swoop on deadline day.
      The Baggies have been linked with loan moves for both Aston Villa’s Calum Chambers and Celtic’s Mikey Johnston.
      Carlos Corberan’s side currently sit fifth in the Championship – albeit 14 points behind second-placed Ipswich Town.
      Copy linkCopiedAssignon to sign on with Burnley
      Burnley are on the verge of completing the loan signing of Rennes right-back Lorenz Assignon.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that the 23-year-old Frenchman will initially move to Turf Moor until the end of the season.
      If successful with the Clarets, the Premier League strugglers will have the option to make the deal a permanent one in the summer.
      The defender was previously a target for Galatasaray, but the Turkish giants have now turned their attentions to Nottingham Forest’s Serge Aurier.
      The arrival of Assignon may also hasten the departure of Connor Roberts to Leeds.

      Copy linkCopiedBenrahma in France for talks
      West Ham’s Said Benrahma has arrived in France in order to negotiate a deadline day move to Lyon.
      That’s the understanding of The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who reports that the winger is finally set for a loan switch to Ligue 1.
      The deal for the 28-year-old is set to include the option to make the transfer permanent come the summer, and could end up being worth £17 million to the Hammers,
      There are some aspects of the transaction still to be ironed out, but is thought that all parties are confident of completion before the window shuts.
      Copy linkCopiedDone Deal: Villa sign Rogers
      Aston Villa have completed the signing of Middlesbrough striker Morgan Rogers for an undisclosed fee.
      The 21-year-old is no stranger to the West Midlands, having been born in Halesowen and formerly on the books of West Bromwich Albion.
      The England U20 forward has seven goals and nine assists to his name this season, excelling in Boro’s run to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
      Credit: @AVFCOfficial Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedCity windfall if Toon teen turns star
      Manchester City could receive up to £3.5 million if teen striker Alfie Harrison proves to be a success at Newcastle.
      The Toon will only pay a small fee up front but his old club believe the 18-year-old is an exciting prospect – and have a 40% sell on clause written into the deal.

      Copy linkCopiedDahoud heads back to Bundesliga
      Brighton midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has completed a loan move to Stuttgart until the end of the season.
      The 28-year-old arrived on the south coast from Borussia Dortmund back in July, but has found game time limited at the Amex.
      The Syria-born German international joins fellow Seagull Deniz Undav on loan at VfB.
      Brighton technical director David Weir said: “This is a good move for Mahmoud. It will give him an opportunity to play regularly for a side doing very well towards the top of the Bundesliga.”
      Copy linkCopiedIdah on his way to Celtic
      Norwich City striker Adam Idah has arrived in Glasgow ahead of a deadline day loan move to Celtic.
      The Republic of Ireland international is set to join the Scottish Premiership champions on a temporary deal, increasing Brendan Rodgers’ attacking options for the run-in.
      The 22-year-old has scored seven times for the Canaries this campaign, but has struggled to hold down a starting spot.
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      Liverpool 4 Chelsea 1 LIVE REACTION: Conor Bradley the star man as Klopp’s Reds run riot at Anfield – latest updates

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      LIVERPOOL regained their five-point cushion at the top of the Premier League after beating Chelsea 4-1 at Anfield.Northern Ireland star Conor Bradley was the star man with his first Reds goal plus two assists.
      Diogo Jota, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz also scored for the Reds, while Christopher Nkunku pulled one back for the Blues.

      Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones; Jota, Nunez, Diaz
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Disasi, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Chilwell; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sterling; Palmer

      That’s all from Anfield
      Jurgen Klopp described it best when he said “What a performance. What a night.”
      There won’t have been too many better displays among his 200 Premier League wins as Liverpool manager, and it’s a result that puts the Anfield club five points clear at the top of the table.
      Chelsea, meanwhile, have plenty to ponder as they begin the long trip back to London.
      It’s Arsenal next for the Reds in another match that could go a long way to deciding the eventual outcome of the title – and we’ll be at the Emirates on Sunday for every kick. You’d do well to join us.
      Until then, thanks for reading and goodnight,
      Copy linkCopiedPoch: Penalty decisions not to blame
      Mauricio Pochettino refused to hide behind decisions not going his side’s way after Chelsea fell to heavy defeat an Anfield.
      The Blues had four penalty appeals turned down over the course of their 4-1 defeat, two of which looked pretty damning on replay.
      However, the Chelsea boss admitted that his team were second best throughout the contest despite feeling aggrieved by VAR outcomes.
      It’s not a final excuse. They deserved to win. They were better than us. I don’t want to talk about the [penalty decisions] because it’s part of football.Mauricio PochettinoTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedKlopp delighted by Liverpool showing
      Jurgen Klopp may just be the happiest he’s ever been after any of his 200 Premier League victories.
      The Liverpool boss was all smiles in his post-match interview as he paid tribute to his players and the support they received throughout.
      What a performance. You have to play outstandingly well to keep Chelsea calm, but the way we started was really strong. A great night. What an atmosphere. What a football game.Jurgen KloppTNT Sport
      Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!
      If anybody thought Liverpool’s players and supporters were going to wallow following the news of Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure, then they have once again been proved wrong – as Phil Thomas points out in his match report of the Reds’ 4-1 win over Chelsea.
      “They have always known how to party on Merseyside – but this is stretching the point even for them.
      “Because at this rate, Jurgen Klopp’s Anfield farewell is going to turn into the longest leaving bash in living memory.
      “All those Liverpool loyalists certainly weren’t joking when they said they’d make his final few months in town extra special.
      If Liverpool carry on like this, Klopp will need a bigger suitcase to fit all his medals in when he heads back home.Phil ThomasThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedTwo hundred up for Klopp
      With a 4-1 win at Anfield this evening, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has became the seventh manager to clock up 200 wins in the Premier League games.
      Only Pep Guardiola (269) has made it to the milestone in fewer matches than the German coach (318).

      Copy linkCopiedReds move five points clear
      Liverpool’s victory this evening means that they are now five points clear of both Arsenal and Manchester City, who beat Burnley earlier tonight.
      Reigning champions City do have a game in hand on the Reds, but their March meeting an Anfield may already be one to pencil in the diary.

      Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea
      Man City 3-1 Burnley
      Tottenham 3-2 Brentford

      Credit: premierleague.com
      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Anfield
      Liverpool’s 28 shots tonight is the joint-most on record (since 2003-04) that any side has had in a Premier League match against Chelsea.
      Meanwhile, their 13 shots on target is the most that the Blues have faced in a league match in that time.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea 
      The final whistle is blown, and so ends another excellent Liverpool performance.
      It’s been four more goals for Jurgen Klopp’s team, who go five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
      Conor Bradley was the star of the show, scoring his first Liverpool goal and setting up another two for Diogo Jota and Dominik Szoboszlai.
      Luis Diaz completed the scoring, but there was no such luck for Darwin Nunez, who became the first player in Premier League history to strike the woodwork four times in one game.
      Christopher Nkunku bagged a consolation for a Chelsea side that were second-best throughout.
      It’s time for Klopp to head towards the Kop…

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      90+3. You’ll Never Walk Alone starts up again as the game enters its final moments.
      If Liverpool were to reach the final of every competition they remain in, Jurgen Klopp has 29 games left as manager. He should savour every one.
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      90. There will be six minutes of additional time to be played at Anfield.
      Enough time for Darwin Nunez to score twice, hit the woodwork three times and headbutt a streaker.
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      89. In perhaps the least surprising news of the night, Conor Bradley has been awarded Man of the Match by Ally McCoist.

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      87. Casadei is in the thick of the action immediately, crashing into Mac Allister in the middle of the pitch.
      There’s no malice in the challenge, but the Liverpool man is certainly feeling the effects and will require treatment.
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      85. Here’s another youngster getting some minutes.
      Twenty-one-year-old Cesare Casadei is on for Chelsea, taking over from Cole Palmer.
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      83. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed by the Opta nerds that Darwin Nunez has become the first ever player to strike the woodwork four times in a single Premier League match.
      One day it’s going to click for the chaotic forward and he’s going to end the season with 240 goals.

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      81. With the points in the bag, it’s another runout for Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark.
      The son of former Fulham and Newcastle star Lee replaced Curtis Jones.
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      79. Darwin Nunez may not have got his goal tonight, but he does have an assist to his name – and a fine one at that.
      This time Liverpool open up Chelsea down the left, and their maverick striker whips in a peach of a cross between goalkeeper and defence.
      At the far post, Luis Diaz takes the gamble in front of Benoit Badiashile to slam home from close range.
      It’s the eighth of the season for the Colombian, and this Liverpool forward line are once again showing that they are not reliant on Mo Salah.

      Copy linkCopiedA fourth for Liverpool!

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      75. Nunez hits the woodwork again!!
      This time it’s a thumping header at the back stick that leaves the goal frame shaking.
      Astonishing stuff.
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      73. Chelsea have impetus and belief, and now they want a penalty!
      Out of their four appeals tonight, this is the most convincing as Nkunku goes down on the edge of the box under pressure from Van Dijk.
      Paul Tierney says no, and despite replays showing that the Dutch defender went through the Chelsea substitute, VAR John Brooks agrees.
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      71. Too little, too late or the start of a magnificent fightback?
      Either way, it’s finally something for the Chelsea fans to cheer, and another glimpse of Christopher Nkunku’s immense talent.
      The substitute shows off some lovely close control inside the Liverpool penalty area before poking a shot into the bottom corner of Alisson’s goal.

      Copy linkCopiedConsolation!

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      68. Bear with me…
      Right. On comes Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo.
      Off goes Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley, Dominik Szoboszlai and Diogo Jota.
      Note to Premier League managers: stop doing that.
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      66. Mauricio Pochettino responds to the latest setback by making his fourth change.
      As Anfield celebrates, Moises Caicedo sheepishly departs to be replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka.
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      65. If the game wasn’t over before, it is now.
      It’s brilliant football from Liverpool in the build-up once again, pulling the Chelsea defence all over the pitch.
      Eventually it’s worked to Conor Bradley on the right, who dinks over the perfect cross for Dominik Szoboszlai to thump a header beyond Djordje Petrovic.
      It’s Bradley’s second assist of the evening, sandwiching his first Premier League goal, and will surely mean he is named man of the match.

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      Man City vs Burnley LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Pep’s side look to close gap on top-of-the-table Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER CITY host Burnley in a midweek Premier League clash TONIGHT.Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to continue their impressive form in the top flight and close the gap on table toppers Liverpool.
      Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany returns to the Etihad in the hope of a shock three points to boost Burnley’s survival hopes.

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      Tottenham vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Spurs host Bees in huge midweek clash – stream, TV

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      TOTTENHAM host Brentford in a huge midweek Premier League clash in North London.With a handsome victory and results elsewhere going their way, Spurs could find themselves back in the top four, while the Bees will be hoping to continue climbing the table following Ivan Toney’s return.

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      Nottingham Forest 1-2 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Jesus and Saka goals see Gunners close gap on league leaders Liverpool

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      ARSENAL have broken the curse of the City Ground by scraping a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka earned the Gunners all three points.
      And as a result, Mikel Arteta’s men are just two off Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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      Nottingham Forest XI: Turner, Montiel, Omobamidele, Murillo, Toffolo, Mangala, Danilo, Williams, Gibbs-White, Domínguez, Wood
      Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus

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      Jesus walking on water on River Trent
      Gabriel Jesus was awarded the man of the match award this evening.
      With a goal and an assist, it was a productive evening for the Brazilian.
      Mikel Arteta will be hoping his striker can replicate the performance for many games to come in the remainder of the season.
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      Bukayo Saka has been struggling for goals of late and will take great confidence in his strike today.
      It was a composed finish which ended up being the difference between the two sides.
      The young English winger will be hoping to take that form into the big game against Liverpool on the weekend.
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      Copy linkCopiedBig games come thick and fast
      When you are challenging for major silverware, you have no chance to let your guard down.
      Arteta himself has admitted that they cannot afford to slip up between now and the end of the season.
      Some tricky fixtures lay ahead and The Gunners can ill-afford to drop anymore points.

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal pressure finally pays off
      The Gunners bossed the game at the City Ground but struggled to breakdown the hosts.
      When Matt Turner’s error gifted the visitors a goal, they took full advantage.
      Martin Odegaard constantly made himself available in the final third to link up play and try and create the chances to get the win.

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      That could prove to be a big win for The Gunners.
      It all looked comfortable at two-nil but once Forest got their goal it was very nervous stuff from the visitors.
      Fortunately for the travelling fans, Forest could not find that second goal.

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      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Arsenal hold on for the three points.
      Forest came so close to a comeback there.
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      90+6. We are in added time of added time.
      Forest are launching balls into the box but unable to make anything of it.
      You have to feel time has run out here.
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      90+4. Big chance for Nottingham Forest.
      As Arsenal cannot clear the ball, it is flicked on and Awoniyi is there once again.
      He cannto get enough of a connection on the ball and Raya is able to save his effort.
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      90+2. Mikel Arteta is making the changes of a worried man.
      Jorginho and Kiwior are coming on for Zinchenko and Odegaard.
      Forest have a corner and a chance to try and find an equaliser.
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      90. Awoniyi outmuscles Saliba to turn and shoot.
      VAR is checking a possible offside in the build-up.
      Looking at the replay, this would be an incredibly harsh decision as it looks like Zinchenko is palying him on by some distance.
      The goal will stand, we could have a grandstand finish with five added minutes.
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      88. Nelson looks set to come on for Arsenal.
      Arteta with the chance to rest a few players for the weekend.
      Forest have offered very little in the final third tonight.
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      86. The Forest owner is at the City Ground tonight.
      He will not be happy with what he seen this evening.
      With a potential points deduction in the offing, it is all very negative on the banks of the River Trent right now.
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      84. Saka steals the ball back in the middle of the park.
      He takes one touch to get it onto his left foot and looks to shoot from a long way out.
      Forest gets players in front of the ball and block the effort.
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      82. Trossard has a shot at goal from the edge of the box.
      It whistles over the bar but isn’t a million miles away.
      Arsenal look in full control of this game now.
      Christmas may be over but the Forest gifts tonight have proved a telling factor in this result.
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      80. This will be a big result for Mikel Arteta’s side going into their game at the weekend against Liverpool.
      Forest need to find a goal to make a game of this in the final stages.
      It is not a good evening for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side with Luton Town currently leading 4-0 against Brighton.
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      78. Elanga comes on for Forest, Williams the man he is replacing.
      Another player the home fans will be happy to see returning from injury.
      Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli come off for Trossard and Nketiah.
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      76. The away end is in full voice now.
      Continuing to sing their own version of ‘Allez, Allez, Allez’.
      Something along the lines of ‘we’ve conquered all of Nottingham….’
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      74. You would have to say that Saka’s goal has sealed the points.
      It would take some implosion by Arteta’s side to allow Forest back into this game.
      The Gunners pass the ball around now, knowing they have a lead to protect.
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      72. Another howler from the Forest defence.
      Montiel gifts the ball to Arsenal and Odegaard plays in Jesus.
      He finds Saka at the back post, who strikes a right-footed shot into the far corner.
      Arteta celebrates like that goal was in the last minute of the Champions League final.
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      70. Forest had done so well defensively up until that point.
      With the counter-attacking tactics they are playing, you just cannot afford to gift goals to the opposition.
      The former Arsenal keeper has had probably his biggest impact for The Gunners since he signed for them in 2022.
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      68. Nuno Espirito Santo will want to address the goalkeeping situation in this January transfer window.
      Turner has been culpible for some real howlers this season.
      This is another to add to the collection.
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      66. Terrible goalkeeping by Matt Turner.
      The throw in to Jesus sees him run at goal at an impossibly tight angle.
      He toe pokes it towards goal and it goes through the legs of the Forest keeper.
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      Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3: Toon deal huge blow to Villa’s top four hopes and end Unai Emery’s astonishing home record

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      UNAI EMERY knew his remarkable home record at Villa would not last forever. He just would not have expected Fabian Schar to smash it to pieces.Because if you were to have a guess at naming the Premier League player to eventually send Emery’s team to their first Villa Park loss of the season, Schar’s name would not have been on the list.
      Newcastle put a blow in Aston Villa’s top four hopesCredit: PA
      Yet the Newcastle central defender scored his first Premier League goal for 17 months and then unbelievably, grabbed another one four minutes later.
      Eddie Howe, whose side had lost four successive Premier League games, saw his side add a third when Jacob Murphy’s shot was nudged over the line by Alex Moreno.
      Ollie Watkins, without a goal in his previous six Villa matches, pulled one back with 19 minutes left but Villa had too much work to do.
      For Howe, who is suffering his toughest spell at Toon boss, this was a hugely pleasing performance. It was more like the Newcastle we saw from last season.
      As for Villa, this was the type of below-par, disjoined performance which their opponents had been producing over the last few weeks.
      Not since Arsenal left here with a 4-2 win in February 2022 had Villa lost at home and this record merely illustrates the terrific progress Emery’s side have made.
      But this was a reminder that to follow Newcastle’s achievement by landing a top four spot it will still be extremely difficult, even though not impossible, for Villa.
      The only negative for Howe was a first half injury to striker Alexander Isak who was replaced by Miggy Almiron, a player whose future at the club has looked uncertain but played a part in the third goal.

      Yet the unlikely hero for Newcastle was Swiss centre-back Schar who grabbed one goal against PSG in the Champions League in October but whose previous top-flight goal was in a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in August 2022.
      His well-taken effort was no more than Newcastle had deserved as they had completely dominated Villa who had been saved by keeper Emi Martinez and some excellent blocks by Clement Lenglet and Ezri Konsa.
      Before the game, Emery warned Villa to be on red alert at set-pieces as both goals in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Fulham came from corners.
      Yet From Trippier’s corner, Ollie Watkins missed a header and Schar got in front of centre-back Konsa to prod the ball into the corner of the net.
      Incredibly, it was Newcastle’s first Premier League goal at Villa Park since Yoan Gouffran in September 2013.
      And the second soon followed with Schar in the right place at the right time. He was first to react to Anthony Gordon’s shot, which had deflected onto the bar off Lenglet.
      Lacking ideas and energy, the nearest Villa came to a goal was a header from John McGinn over in first half injury time.
      Fabian Schar scored Newcastle’s secondCredit: Getty
      Yet any realistic hopes of a Villa revival went down the gurgler just a few minutes into the second half.
      Matty Cash was caught sleeping and lost possession, Gordon ran unchallenged for 30 yards and he fed Almiron whose first-time cross was met at the far post by Murphy.
      Alex Moreno helped the ball over the line before smashing into the post – and it certainly looked pretty painful. 
      Moussa Diaby had a goal-bound shot blocked by Schar but Watkins then pulled one back by turning in a near post cross from Leon Bailey, who had a big impact when coming on.
      Almost directly from the restart, Watkins thought he had scored again when he clipped a shot over Martin Dubravka but he was offside.
      Sean Longstaff should have made it 4-1 in the 89th minute but Martinez delivered a terrific save.
      During nine minutes of stoppage time, Newcastle’s fans sang the name of their boss.
      That FA Cup win at Fulham was crucial but so was. And for the time being, with injured players returning to fitness, it seems as Howe has overcome his particularly nasty spell at the club.
      The pressure is off – for the time being at least.
      Jacob Murphy celebrates with Miguel AlmironCredit: Getty
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