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      Man Utd vs Liverpool: Klopp’s Reds looking to keep up title hunt against old enemies at Old Trafford – team news, stream

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will host rivals Liverpool in a Sunday Premier League special.Jurgen Klopp’s men will be looking for revenge at Old Trafford following their FA Cup quarter-final defeat earlier this month.Man Utd will host rivals Liverpool on SundayCredit: PALiverpool last time at Old Trafford lost 4-3 in the FA Cup quarter-finalsCredit: AFPErik ten Hag’s squad won 4-3 when his side came face to face to the Reds but on Thursday night the Red Devils found themselves on the wrong end of a seven-goal scoreline against Chelsea.Flashback to three weeks ago to when Amad Diallo caused mayhem at Old Trafford with a last minute winner to send the Red Devils in the FA Cup semi-final.This denied Klopp the chance to win another four medals before the German boss leaves at the end of the season.However United had a taste of their own medicine at Stamford Bridge where they looked to secure a 3-2 victory.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Chelsea’s Cole Palmer had other ideas scoring his second penalty in injury time and then just 82 seconds later went on to precede a 101st minute clincher – the latest winning goal on record in the Premier League. While Mauricio Pochettino’s side celebrated Ten hag’s had their heads in their hands wondering where it all went wrong.Now the Dutchman has just eight games left in the Premier League this season to salvage his career at Old Trafford.Team NewsJonny Evans and Raphael Varane have returned to training after the pair were suffered minor knocks.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLisandro Martinez has faced another injury setback and will be out for at least a month and the same goes for Victor Lindelof.Liverpool are still in an injury crisis with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota and Alisson Becker out.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?While Curtis Jones and Andy Robertson made it back on the team sheet for Thursday nights clash against Sheffield United.What is their form like?United are currently sixth and are nine points behind Tottenham and have an 11-point deficit to make up to Aston Villa with a game in hand.With just one win in their last five games United will need to deliver on Sundays to make up to fans who trekked all the way to West London midweek.Despite FA Cup misery Liverpool are still the frontrunners in the league after their triumph over Sheffield United.An entertaining goal from Darwin Nunez was cancelled out by Conor Bradley’s own goal but Alexis Mac Allister’s regained the lead for the Reds with Cody Gakpo to seal off the win for the Reds.Six of Liverpool’s last seven Premier League games on rival turf have ended in victory.Ones to watchIgnoring their defeat to the Blues Man Utd wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho was on terrific form for the Red Devils on Thursday.And the 19-year-old winger has been a Prem stand-out this season.In 40 appearances across all competitions he has scored nine goals and provided four assists – and he will certainly be looking to add to that tally on Saturday.And Liverpool’s star man Alexis Mac Allister is not slowing down anytime soon.Sticking it in the top corner for the Reds to secure the three points against Sheffield United the Argentine has become one of Klopp’s key men this season. Minus the chunk of games he missed in December due to a knee injury the midfielder has scored six goals and provided seven assists across all competitions this season.What has been said?After Thursday nights victory Klopp said: “Our general game until I think we made the changes was not great. That’s what we have to admit.””It’s tricky, we had such a low block [from Sheffield United] but you have to do better.”I’m really pleased for Cody [Gakpo] who came on and was incredibly good on the ball, scored a wonderful goal. Robbo [Andy Robertson] good, Harvey [Elliott] good, Curtis [Jones] good.”They were really helpful and that’s how it is; you have to change games from the bench when needed and so I’m really happy with that.”Despite their defeat Ten Hag back his team after the Chelsea game and said: “We showed that we ranked fourth [best] for goals conceded before tonight, and everyone is talking to each other [about the shots] after.”We are good, and we have good defending as a team and a good goalkeeper so I cannot do nothing.”SunSport predictionMan Utd 1-2 LiverpoolWhen is Man Utd vs Liverpool?
      Man Utd’s huge clash with rivals Liverpool takes place on Sunday, April 7.
      The game will kick off at 3.30pm BST.
      Man Utd vs Liverpool will be held at Old Trafford.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Man Utd vs Liverpool will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      Man Utd – 13/4
      Draw – 16/5
      Liverpool – 7/10
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      Liverpool vs Sheffield United LIVE SCORE: Title-chasing Reds host relegation-doomed Blades in crucial Prem match

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      LIVERPOOL are closing in on what would be a perfect farewell for Jurgen Klopp – and next on the to-do list is Sheffield United.The Reds took full advantage of Arsenal’s draw with Manchester City by beating Brighton to go two points clear.And a win against relegation-threatened Blades would see them remain top going into another action-packed weekend.
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      Arsenal 2 Luton 0 LIVE RESULT: Odegaard stars as Gunners go top of the league after comfortable win over Hatters

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      ARSENAL are back top of the Premier League thanks to a 2-0 win over Luton tonight. Martin Odegaard put the Gunners 1-0 up with a fine finish before an own goal doubles Arteta’s side’s lead just before half-time.
      Start time: 7.30pm BST
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      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSquad fitness key to success
      With Arsenal battling on two fronts for trophies, keeping his big players fit will be key for Mikel Arteta.
      He was without Bukayo Saka today and will be hoping the young winger is fit for the weekend.
      Resting the likes of Rice and Martinelli today should ensure that he has a strong side for the challenge of Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
      Copy linkCopiedGames come thick and fast for Gunners
      As we head to the business end of the season, the games keep coming for Arsenal.
      A tricky fixture on the south coast against Brighton comes before a very difficult Champions League quarter-final.
      Mikel Arteta will be hoping that a former Tottenham player does not come back to haunt them.

      Copy linkCopiedAll eyes turn to Anfield
      It may only be 24 hours that Arsenal remain at the top of the table with Jurgen Klopp’s side taking on Sheff Utd tomorrow.
      In this three-horse race, all sides can do is win their games and hope that their rivals drop points.
      It will be a tough ask for Chris Wilder’s side tomorrow, who are rooted to the foot of the table.
      Copy linkCopiedSkipper leads the way for Arsenal
      If The Gunners are going to be winning silverware this season, Martin Odegaard will be key to their success.
      His ability to unlock defences is key to their rich scoring form.
      Adding to that with goals, the Norwegian is integral to Mikel Arteta’s side.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 Luton Town
      Arsenal go back to the top of the table with Liverpool playing tomorrow against Sheff Utd.
      It was a routine win for The Gunners in North London.
      Luton Town struggled to make an impression on the game today.

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      It is all over at The Emirates.
      Job done from an Arsenal perspective.
      For Luton, they still have plenty to do to remain a Premier League team next season.
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      90+2. The Arsenal fans ar starting to filter out now, plenty of empty seats all around the ground.
      Maybe there is something good on the television they want to get back for.
      It looks there is an academy game being played now seeing more seats than fans.
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      90. As we edge closer to the final whistle, Luton try their best to try and get a goal to put the cat amongst the pigeons.
      Berry makes a run to the near post but his header goes high and wide.
      We are going to have four additional minutes.
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      88. Barkley plays the ball to Clark, who holds it up well before finding the run of the overlapping Doughty.
      Again he lifts a high cross into the box but as it is poorly cleared, Hashioka drills a shot with some venom, but it is blocked by Gabriel.
      Arsenal break down the other end of the pitch and Nketiah gets a shot away but Kaminski gets down well to turn it around the post.
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      86. Smith Rowe makes way for Jorginho.
      It has been a decent performance by the midfielder today.
      At this stage of the season, the three points is always far more important than the performance.
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      84. We are at that point of the game now where fantasy football fans will be hoping Arsenal can keep a clean sheet.
      Kaminski has had very little to do in the Luton goal in this half.
      That said, all the damage was done in the first half for The Gunners.
      Credit: AP
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      82. Odegaard lays the ball off to White who immediately spots the run of Nketiah into the box.
      The Arsenal striker cannot get the ball under his spell as it goes out harmlessly for a goal kick.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are starting to dominate the ball more now.
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      80. Nketiah holds the ball up in the left channel and spots the movement of Trossard.
      He lines up to shoot but there is no way through, so he lays it off to Tomiyasu.
      The defender checks onto his right foot and tries to bend one in the far corner but it goes narrowly wide with Kaminski scrambling.
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      78. A goal from the visitors now would give us an interesting end to this game.
      Arsenal fans will be hoping that isn’t the case but, for the neutral, it would make for more of a spectacle.
      Barkley is seeing more of the ball for the visitors.
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      76. You cannot see anything but an Arsenal win here.
      Luton have huffed and puffed but failed to create anything of note.
      The Hatters have dominated possession in the last ten minutes.
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      74. More changes for The Gunners as Zinchenko and Nelson are replaced by Tomiyasu and Martinelli.
      This is the problem when Zinchenko starts for Arsenal, he leaves them very open at the back.
      Playing the inverted full back is all well and good but he does struggle to get back.
      Credit: AFP
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      72. You have to go back to November for the last time Luton failed to score in the Premier League.
      They have forced another corner as they look to strike back.
      Chance for them to send some defenders up for the set piece.
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      70. Chong plays a great ball down the flank to Doughty.
      He gets to the byline and looks to lift a cross into the back post but Zinchenko is there to chest back to his keeper.
      Wrong option from the Luton player as Morris made a run to the near post.
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      68. The Arsenal manager is evidently looking to stop this flow of attacks from the visitors.
      Rice will offer more protection in front of the back four, or three, depending where Zinchenko has drifted off to.
      It is a very quiet Emirates Stadium currently, reflecting the action we are seeing on the pitch really.
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      66. Havertz is booked for diving and rightly so.
      The German does have that in his locker, as we have seen on occasions.
      Mikel Arteta makes a change as Havertz and Partey are replaced by Nketiah and Rice.
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      64. The Hatters are starting to get more balls into the box now.
      Morris is their only aerial threat but Saliba and Gabriel are coping with all they have to throw at them currently.
      Chong has look lively since coming on as a substitute.
      Credit: EPA
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      62. Doughty clips a cross into the back post but it is headed clear by Gabriel.
      Luton seem to be growing in confidence a little more now.
      They are forcing Arsenal into defensive positions more often.
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      60. Arsenal give the ball away and Clark tries to find Morris in the box.
      The ball is half-cleared but the referee pulls it back for a free kick as Odegaard caught the midfielder after the ball had gone.
      Another chance for the visitors to ask some questions of David Raya.
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      58. Smith Rowe plays a clever ball through to Havertz.
      The ball is worked to Odegaard on the edge of the box and he tries a double-dragback to beat the defenders.
      It gets stuck under his feet a little and he is easily dispossessed.
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      56. The game has dipped a bit now.
      Arsenal are quite content with the scoreline it seems.
      Morris has seen none of the ball tonight for the visitors.
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      Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Pep’s Treble winners host Unai Emery’s top four chasing Villans – Prem updates

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      MANCHESTER CITY host Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League midweek clash – and three points are crucial for both sides.Pep’s title-chasing side will want to keep the pressure on league leaders Liverpool after dropping two points at home against Arsenal.Whereas Unai Emery’s need the points if they want to stay ahead of top-four rivals Tottenham.
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      Brentford vs Brighton LIVE SCORE: Bees look to build on dramatic Man Utd draw with a win against Seagulls – Prem updates

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      BRENTFORD host European chasing Brighton in a midweek Premier League clash.Kristoffer Ajer’s 99th-minute strike rescued a point for the Bees in their recent thrilling encounter against Manchester United.While Liverpool snatched a win from the Seagulls who were leading from the 2nd minute.
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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: West Ham vs Spurs updates, Everton seal dramatic draw at Newcastle, Forest thrash Fulham

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      THE Premier League season is hurtling towards a dramatic conclusion – with five crunch clashes on tonight.Nottingham Forest picked up a huge three points after beating Fulham 3-1, while fellow relegation battlers Everton secured a dramatic 1-1 draw at Newcastle after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late penalty.While Tottenham drew 1-1 at West Ham in the late kick-off.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHome is where the heart is
      When sides come up from The Championship, one of the biggest factors in survival is making your home ground a fortress.
      Burnley have struggled with that this season and tonight’s game was a classic example.
      On paper, in terms of stats, they were the better side and created far more clear-cut chances than Wolves.
      Vincent Kompany’s side just seem to be lacking natural goalscorers in the final third however.
      Copy linkCopiedCherries pick up valuable win
      Bournemouth fans will not want to reflect back on that game as a Premier League classic from Andoni Iraola’s side.
      However, winning games is what counts at this time of the season.
      The Cherries are now only four points behind West Ham in seventh place and European football is not out of the question.
      To achieve that would be a huge positive for their first season under their new manager.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedForest address points deduction
      After falling behind to Crystal Palace at home on the weekend, the turnaround by Nuno Espirito-Santo contributed to a big four points in their last two games.
      As a result, they are now three points clear of Luton Town, who travel to The Emirates to face Arsenal tomorrow.
      It looks like it is going to be a titanic battle to secure Premier League status at the bottom but tonight’s win was a huge statement.
      Copy linkCopiedMagpies flying south in the table
      Newcastle missed the chance to put some pressure on the sides above them this evening by not putting the game to bed.
      They created enough chances to win this game comfortably but at one-nil, gave Everton hope they could land a sucker-punch.
      As a result, the glimmer of hope of achieving European qualification took a huge blow tonight.
      Copy linkCopiedSpurs struggle for consistency when it counts
      In the race for Champions League football, victory this evening would have seen Tottenham move level on points with Aston Villa.
      With Unai Emery’s side travelling to The Etihad tomorrow, it surely would have been advantage Spurs.
      They will be hoping the Premier League is given five places for next season’s competition as they seem unable to peg Aston Villa back from fourth place.
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      Despite Spurs having the majority of possession during the game, the stats show that a draw was probably a fair result.
      If Postecoglou wants to take this team to the next level, he needs to address that.
      West Ham defended well and, as ever, they look dangerous on the break with Bowen and Kudus.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Burnley 1-1 Wolves
      Vincent Kompany will see this as a chance missed this evening.
      His side gave him the performance he asked of from them, but they just could not turn chances into goals.
      Wolves looked like they had more quality in the final third and threatened whenever they came forward.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
      What a frantic end to this game.
      West Ham were pressing, looking for a winner and move broke down and Tottenham had a three on three situation.
      The Hammers got the ball back and went straight up the other end but Paqueta could not find that killer pass.
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      90. The fourth official raises their board to notify of an additional four minutes.
      West Ham come forward and force a corner.
      Chance for Ward-Prowse to do his thing.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Bournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace
      Crystal Palace just really could not get a foothold in the game.
      They struggled to get Eze involved enough in areas of the pitch where he could hurt The Cherries.
      Bournemouth did not create as much as Iraola would have liked but they got that all-important goal to take all the points.

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      82. Both managers are making changes, trying to find something to create that winning goal.
      Tottenham look good in their build-up play but they are lacking that killer pass in the final third.
      David Moyes’ side need to start giving their fans more to get them off their seats and create an atmopshere for these final stages.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Nott’m Forest 3-1 Fulham
      It was a game of two halves for Marco Silva’s side this evening.
      In the first half, they were not at the races and it looked like a walk in the park for Nott’m Forest.
      Despite turning up the pressure in the second half, Fulham did not take the chances they created.
      Huge win for Forest in their relegation battle.

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      75. The visitors are asking questions of West Ham’s defence.
      Credit where it is due, The Hammers have been resolute and when Tottenham get corners, they are dominating the aerial battles.
      David Moyes will still be hoping his side can find another goal on the break.
      Credit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 1-1 Everton
      Eddie Howe will very much see this as two points dropped by his side at St James’ Park this evening.
      They had plenty of chances to kill the game off and even had a second goal ruled out for offside.
      A silly challenge in the box has cost them, although Everton are still on their longest run without a win since the 1950s.

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      65. As you would expect Spurs are dominating possession.
      Under Postecoglou they do look to play a style that sees them retaining possession.
      Despite this, it is The Hammers who are creating the more chances.
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      90+3. Time is running out for Vincent Komany’s side.
      This has been their problem all season, not winning enough games at Turf Moor.
      It may well be what sees them relegated.
      Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace
      90+3. Into the third minute of added time and it is all about game management now for the hosts.
      They have the lead and there is no need to throw players forward.
      Controlling possession and frustrating their opponents will see them through now.
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      60. This game looks like it will definitely not stay 1-1.
      Both sides are looking dangerous when they come forward and another goal seems immenent.
      West Ham’s direct style of play is really stretching this Spurs defence.
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      88. The visitors claim they should be awarded a penalty.
      VAR sent the referee to the monitor but he stuck by his decision of no penalty.
      Seeing the replay, it was never a foul and thankfully common sense has prevailed.
      Copy linkCopiedBurnley 1-1 Wolves
      83. Neither side has given up on winning this game.
      It is end to end stuff, Wolves creating a good chance for Sarabia but his shot was blocked.
      With both Forest and Everton picking up points this evening, The Clarets really need to find a winning goal.
      Credit: Reuters
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      53. Antonio is starting to cause problems for the hosts.
      Using his physical presence, he finds Paqueta who cannot find a finish and the keeper saves.
      The Brazilian should really be doing better from that position.
      Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Everton
      90+5. We are in the midst of nine additional minutes at St James’ Park.
      It is a case of stick or twist for both sides.
      Everton may take a point considering how much The Magpies have dominated this game.
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      West Ham 1 Tottenham 1: Zouma scores scrappy goal off his BACK as Spurs drop points to give Man Utd glimmer of hope

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU has insisted he does not care about finishing in the top four – and now his Tottenham side are playing like it.It is advantage Aston Villa in that race once again after Spurs failed to punish a bruised and under pressure West Ham side – even though they took the lead after just five minutes.West Ham held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw at the London StadiumCredit: GettyBrennan Johnson tapped home an opening goal early onCredit: ReutersKurt Zouma then scored an unorthodox equaliser off his backCredit: APBrennan Johnson got the visitors off to the perfect start, but it was another night where too many star men fell flat.James Maddison spent more time arguing while captain Son Heung-min was well shackled by the Hammers – who earned a point thanks to Kurt Zouma’s first half leveller.David Moyes elected to keep Kalvin Phillips out of the firing line after his latest horror show in Saturday’s defeat to Newcastle – offering the midfielder a chance to replicate his Manchester City form by spending 90 minutes on the bench.After their sickening collapse on Tyneside at the weekend, West Ham set out to make a fast start and would have been ahead after four minutes had top scorer Bowen not fluffed his lines.The England winger, usually so reliable in front of goal, somehow shinned a Mohammed Kudus cross wide from just yards out.Just over a minute later, Johnson was showing him what to do from that spot.Moyes has been scratching his head over West Ham’s poor defending in recent weeks and Tottenham’s opener will have only added to his frustration.Destiny Udogie and Rodrigo Bentancur were allowed to push forward from the halfway line as those in claret and blue backtracked furiously.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHere’s how the game played out on paperBentancur fed Timo Werner, who skipped past Vladimir Coufal and cut back for Johnson to tap in – just had Bowen should have.Moyes will have feared Stratford turning sour with an early Spurs goal, but the London Stadium stuck with their side, even as the visitors took a tighter grip of the game.Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024Pedro Porro flashed one effort wide of the far post before Son fired at Lukasz Fabianski.But neither were too troublesome and the home support were rewarded for their faith shortly after.Bowen may have missed a well-worked sitter, but West Ham fans do not care how goals come about in these games – and they don’t come much more unorthodox than in off your back.It was Bowen’s corner which set up the leveller, a dipping in-swinger which the unmarked Zouma managed to duck out of the way of when trying to head home, though fortunately diverted it in off his spine.The goal gave West Ham confidence and sparked a frantic London derby.Bowen’s pace was causing problems for the returning Micky van de Ven at one end while Tottenham’s more intricate football was stretching the Hammers back line.After James Ward-Prowse’s free-kick was stopped by Vicario, Bowen won and delivered two more dangerous corners while Lucas Paqueta showed the tough side on top of his tricks by trying to rough up Maddison, who quickly fought back with a rough challenge of his own.The needle between those two, with Maddison’s Three Lions teammate Bowen also joining in, only added to the entertainment.West Ham kept up the high-octane football after the break, with three big chances in the space of three minutes.Michail Antonio was denied by Vicario, who then saved a Konstantinos Mavropanos header on the line. The Spurs keeper would have been helpless had Paqueta managed to get his effort, after a wonderful turn on the edge of the box, on target.After West Ham’s missed chances, Spurs looked to punch back but Coufal threw himself in front of a Maddison effort and Yves Bissouma fired wide.Ange Postecoglou could not mastermind a way ahead against West HamCredit: ReutersThat was despite David Moyes not making a single subCredit: ReutersAntonio has made such a difference to West Ham’s forward line since returning from injury – but he is never a player you would put your house on to finish off a simple chance.After Paqueta had once again left Maddison in a heap on the edge of the West Ham box, Ward-Prowse walloped one forward for his No9 to chase. Antonio did the difficult part so well, collecting the ball and bulldozing through Van de Ven, only to fire straight at Vicario with no other defenders near him.Should West Ham miss out on Europe this season their latest January failure to add a clinical striker – having been so desperate to bring in a forward – will look plain foolish.That lack of depth meant West Ham were largely playing for a draw by the end, though the end-to-end nature continued as Udogie fired at Fabianski and Bowen had a very late half-chance to win it – crashing into the post in the process.West Ham remain seventh and in with a shot of a fourth straight year in Europe, despite some of the issues Moyes has battled all season.See how the game unfolded with SunSport’s live blog below.
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      Burnley 1 Wolves 1: Clarets stretch unbeaten run to four games but let lead slip again to stay well short of safety

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      TIME is running out for Vincent Kompany’s Burnley despite their recent upturn in fortunes.Keeper Aro Muric produced an outstanding second half save to extend the Clarets unbeaten run to four matches.Burnley are running out of time to save themselves from relegationCredit: PAThe Clarets lost their lead after Rayan Ait-Nouri’s strike to end the game in a 1-1 drawCredit: PAYet the likelihood is it will be too little too late for the Lancashire side with just seven matches remaining – barring a late miracle.  These are the sort of games they simply have to win if they are to produce one of the Prem’s greatest escapes.Jacob Bruun Larsen set them up to do that with a well-taken first half goal – but once again they could not hold on to their lead.Rayan Ait Nouri’s header on the stroke of half-time secured a point for the visitors – and left Burnley kicking themselves yet again.Turf Moor was once thought of as a fortress but Burnley have won just two of their last 17 top flight games here – keeping only one clean sheet.Yet five points from their last three Prem matches had given the Clarets a flicker of hope after looking doomed to the Championship in recent weeks.The weekend draw at Chelsea – when they twice battled back with 10 men to earn a point – shows they have not thrown in the towel yet.What’s more, their run-in could be worse – with Saturday’s trip to Everton surely pivotal if they are to have any chance at all of surviving.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEREven so, it will still take a monumental effort and only a run of wins will save them now as they lie six points from safety. Mid-table Wolves were in no mood to do them any favours – creating some decent early chances.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersRayan Ait Nouri made space for himself in the box but Vitinho got back to make a last ditch clearance.Matt Doherty should have done better as he curled an effort wide but then nodded one back for Joao Gomes who planted his header off target.Burnley were being pegged back after a bright opening but then took the lead with a lightning break.Quick thinking from keeper Muric sent Dara O’Shea away down the wing and his cross was volleyed in emphatically by an unmarked Jacob Bruun Larsen.It was just what Burnley needed as Wolves were in danger of losing back to back games for the first time since December.  Yet Gary O’Neil’s men got themselves level just before the break.Ait Nouri had been causing the Clarets problems all night and his darting run won a free-kick in a dangerous position.Pablo Sarabia swung it over and Ait Nouri himself ghosted in to plant a header beyond Muric into the corner.A VAR check showed the Algerian had timed his run perfectly and the visitors had the leveller with their first effort on target of the night.Both teams had opportunities within minutes of the re-start.Ait Nouri got on the end of a ball over the top and held off Maxime Esteve but Muric stood up brilliantly to save.Vincent Kompany made a big call to axe record £19 million signing in favour of the Kosovan – but right now it looks like the right one.Then Vitinho pulled one back for Bruun Larsen but the Dane’s low shot was stopped by the feet of Jose Sa.The Wolves keeper had to be there again to keep out a long range effort from Wilson Odobert as both sides went in search of a winner.At the other end, Mario Lemina’s header was just off target after he got on the end of a super cross from Ait Nouri.Sub Jay Rodriguez thought he had bundled in a late winner for the Clarets – but his celebrations were cut short by the linesman’s flag.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER More