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      Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Nkunku and Mudryk fire Blues to fourth straight win in Conference League – updates

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      CHELSEA have beaten Heidenheim 2-0 to continue their perfect record in the Conference League.Early in the second half, Christopher Nkunku broke the deadlock with a superb finish.On 86 minutes, Mykhailo Mudryk slammed one right in the top right corner to make it 2-0 and secure a fourth straight win for Chelsea in Europe.The Blues’ win was clouded by Cesare Casadei receiving a red card for a second yellow with seconds remaining.Match result: Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaHeidenheim starting team: Muller, Siersleben, Mainka, Scienza, Wanner, Honsak, Traore, Kaufmann, Theuerkauf, Maloney, DorschChelsea starting team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Sancho, Nkunku, Mudryk, GuiuBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Voith-Arena with our live blog below…ReportChelsea’s second string maintained their 100 per cent record in the third tier of European competition – but not without a number of scares.Top scorer Christopher Nkunku claimed his seventh goal in the Europa Conference League and on another night might have had a hat-trick.But Heidenheim, who also went into the game with three wins from three, caused plenty of problems for the Blues.Blues goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made a string of saves, the best of them after Nkunku’s goal and before Mykhailo Mudryk sealed victory with less than five minutes to go.Copy linkCopiedFull time statsThe numbers behind the 90 minutes.Chelsea well in control of the ball but Heidenheim did have their chances – actually registering more efforts on target than Chelsea.The Blues with over double the completed passes.Copy linkCopiedFull time from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyAfter the flood of goals that overwhelmed Noah, a far more challenging night for Chelsea in the depths of southern Germany. Heidenheim will surely climb higher than the 15th place they currently occupy in the Bundesliga. And Cesare Casadei will probably not be heartbroken by his late red card because it means he misses the trip to freezing Kazahkstan next month.
      Copy linkCopiedFull time in HeidenheimHeidenheim were perhaps a touch unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet tonight.But a second string Chelsea side proved just too strong in the second half.Two assists on the night for Jadon Sancho who was heavily involved in both goals.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk the scorers and a decent away win in Europe.Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea win 2-0 at Heidenheim to guarantee European football after Christmas!Copy linkCopiedRED CARDCesare Casadei is shown a second yellow card with a few seconds to go.The youngster looks absolutely devastated with that as he trudges off. It takes the shine off what was a decent night for him too.Copy linkCopied90+4 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaChelsea win a corner and look quite happy to run the clock down as Joao Felix takes his time making it across.Copy linkCopiedFive minutes added onChelsea should have enough to see this one out from here.Smoke fills the air as yet more pyro is let off.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaTwo late Chelsea changes:OFF: Sancho & Dewsbury-HallON: George & Rak-SakyiCopy linkCopiedGOOOO – NO!Nearly a grandstand finish.Max Breunig finds the net for the home side once again.Max Breunig is offside when doing so once again.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILStunning finish from Mudryk and it’s game over in Germany.Again, Sancho is the architect. He works a really clever one-two with Dewsbury-Hall who has been bright all night.The pair work it well and Sancho darts into the box before laying it off to Mudryk on the edge of the box who smashes it into the top corner with a first time finish.Copy linkCopiedGame over now!Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaJorgensen and Veiga both booked in the space of 90 seconds.Veiga for a foul on halfway, Jorgensen for time-wasting.That shows where this game is at the minute.Copy linkCopiedGOOO – NO!The home fans just getting excited for a few seconds there when Max Breunig found the net with a header.But he’s roughly a mile offside and it’s quickly ruled out.Chelsea living dangerously here.Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaIt is game over – for Nkunku.He was hurt from that challenge and missed chance and signaled to the bench straight away.He makes his way to the sidelines but he’s going to be replaced. Hopefully nothing too serious.OFF: NkunkuON: ChukwuemekaCopy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaShould be game over!From the edge of their own box, Chelsea play three slick passes which completely cut open the German side and Nkunku is inside his own half but is clean through.His first touch is good as he bears down on goal. The defender gets back to put him off with a slight nudge in the back but he gets his shot away and Muller keeps it out.Copy linkCopied69 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaHeidenheim just haven’t managed to get Paul Wanner on the ball enough tonight.But he’s involved here, capitalising on more strange Chelsea defending to get a strike on goal which Jorgensen saves tremendously well.The home side on top at the minute chasing a famous equaliser.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyHeidenheim aren’t giving up, nor are their fans. Those flares just keep on coming in the home end, no matter how many times they are politely told it’s not allowed. Joao Felix has replaced Marc Guiu, Christopher Nkunku has gone up top and the game is in the balance. Fabulous double save by Filip Jorgensen keeps Chelsea ahead.Copy linkCopied62 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaNearly a stunning equaliser from Scienza – but what on earth were Chelsea doing at the back there.From a goal kick, Badiashile gives it to Jorgensen when the keeper’s not looking. So he has to scramble to try and clear it but it’s charged down.The ball looks to be headed for a Chelsea throw and Disasi kids on he’s going to get it but tries to be clever to let it run out.He’s then made to look a right mug when Kaufmann bursts his lungs to keep it in on the slide. It’s knocked to Scienza who has a go from 25 yards on the angle but dips and curls agonisingly wide.Copy linkCopiedSome statTen goals in his last 11 European games for Nkunku.Copy linkCopied56 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaGood work from Sancho once again.He beats his man with good footwork before a low cross into Guiu but good defending at the back sees the home side get bodies in the way to scramble it to safety.Copy linkCopiedToo goodChristopher Nkunku has to play more.In truth, his Chelsea career would probably be much different had he not been injured early into his Stamford Bridge life.He’s wasted as just a European player in this competition.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILSmashing wee goal or Chelsea and a customary European goal from Christopher Nkunku.Dewsbury-Hall feeds Sancho down the right side of the area.His pick-out for the late run of Nkunku looks to be a difficult one for the forward.But on the stretch, Nkunku brings it down with his left foot and into his path superbly before finishing coolly from close range into the top corner with his right foot.Terrific goal.Copy linkCopiedHe’s done it again!Copy linkCopied49 – Heidenheim 0-0 Chelsea’Come on Chelsea, come on Chelsea’ – the chant from the Chelsea supporters as the Blues enjoy a couple of minutes of good possession.Dewsbury-Hall almost slips a great through-ball for Guiu to be sent clean through but it’s a last-ditch interception from Scienza which cuts it out.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid LIVE RESULT: Reds STORM to fifth straight Champions League win as Villa are denied late winner

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      MATCHDAY FIVE of the Champions League has concluded after a thrilling round of fixtures.Liverpool stormed to a fifth straight win in Europe after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo helped the Reds to a monumental victory over Real Madrid.On the hour mark, Kylian Mbappe missed a chance to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot before Mohamed Salah also missed from 12 yards 10 minutes later.Elsewhere, Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers was denied his first Champions League goal after his last-gasp strike was disallowed late on.The Villans had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Juventus, while Celtic were held to a 1-1 stalemate with Club Brugge.TV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL of the latest Champions League updates below…Celtic robbed important winThe damage was done when Cameron Carter-Vickers stroked the ball into his own net to give the visitors the lead.Brendan Rodgers’ side tried their best to get back into the game and turn it around but had to settle for a draw.Kasper Schmeichel consoled his teammate on the final whistle.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedWinless Villa continue poor runWhat a difference a couple of months can make.Aston Villa were top of the Champions League table and people were asking the question whether they could challenge for the title.Now, they cannot buy a win.Tonight’s result means the Villans are now seven games without victory.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTrent talk put on iceAround Anfield and in the media, all the talk has been the contracts of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Tonight another right back became the star of the show.Conor Bradley was brilliant tasked with the job of keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet.Not only did he do that, he got forward to support the attacks and even assisted Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal.What a prospect the young Irishman looks.Credit: GettyCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedTable shaping up in new formatWith all teams having just one fixture remaining, it is interesting to see the league table.Liverpool sit top, the only side with a 100% record, with Inter Milan in second spot and Barcelona in third.Arsenal are the only other English team in the top eight, while Aston Villa are just outside the coveted places on goal difference.Copy linkCopiedIt’s beginning to look a Slot like ChristmasNobody could have predicted the start Arne Slot made to his Liverpool tenure. The manager spoke with BT Sport after tonight’s win:People always say that if you come through the academy you know more what it means than players who come in. Conor was brilliant today and Caoimhin. Our main focus now is on Sunday. Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresRed Star Belgrade 5-1 StuttgartSturm Graz 1-0 GironaAston Villa 0-0 JuventusBologna 1-2 LilleCeltic 1-1 Club BruggeDinamo Zagreb 0-3 Borussia DortmundLiverpool 2-0 Real MadridMonaco 2-3 BenficaPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk Copy linkCopiedFT: Celtic 1-1 Club BruggeIt ends as a stalemate in Glasgow.That will hurt Brendan Rodgers considering they gifted the visitors their goal.They now sit in 20th place in the league table.Copy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 0-0 JuventusIt is now seven games since Unai Emery’s side won a game.This will now be very worrying for the Spaniard.Because of the other results this evening, they now drop out of the top eight in the league which would mean a two-legged play-off.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-0 Real MadridIt is Hala Liverpool at Anfield tonight.They fully deserved their win and, penalty aside, Madrid had their first shot on target in the 92nd minute.The Reds put in an excellent performance and have made a massive statement in this game tonight.Pep Guardiola may be sleeping a little less easy this evening.Copy linkCopiedPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk90+7. What a comeback by the Dutch side.Goals from Tillman in the 87th and 90th minute pull them level.Pepi then scores what looks like it could be a winner in the fifth minute of added time.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-3 Benfica90. Well, we said there was going to be drama.The Portuguese side have added a third through Amdouni.He was playing for Burnley not so long ago and now he is scoring late winners in the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-2 Benfica86. The visitors are not giving this one up.Cabral grabs a late equaliser for Benfica.This could be a dramatic end to the game in the south of France.The hosts are also down to ten men after Singo was sent off with over half an hour remaining.Copy linkCopiedDinamo Zagreb 0-2 Borussia Dortmund84. The Germans have stamped their authority on this game now.Goals from Gittens and Bensebaini give Dortmund a comfortable lead.This should be three points in the bag for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Real Madrid77. Liverpool play a short corner and it is laid back into the path of Robertson.He whips in a brilliant curling cross and Gakpo rises to head home and double the lead for The Reds.Are you watching Man City?Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Juventus72. This is a much more even game now.Villa are bossing the stats but between the two teams we have only seen a solitary shot on target.We are getting to the latter stages now where you feel one goal may win this one.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-1 Benfica70. The French side have retaken the lead.A strike from Magassa has restored the scoreline from before the break.The Portuguese side have to try and find a way back into this one again now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid71. It is pure drama at Anfield tonight.Salah steps up to take the penalty and Courtois goes the wrong way but the Egyptian does not connect well at all and scuffs his effort.It clips the outside of the post and goes wide.Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid68. Kelleher is making himself difficult to drop now that Alisson has returned to fitness.Facing the best striker in the world, apparently, the Irish keeper goes the right way and makes a great save.Gakpo has come on for Nunez for the hosts.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedCeltic 1-1 Club Brugge65. Celtic have found their way back into this game.Maeda is the scorer as Celtic Park erupts.Big chance to push on for the win now for Rodgers’ side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid63. Caoimhin Kelleher, take a bow son!The Liverpool keeper saves his second penalty in the space of four days.Robertson really owes him a drink for that one.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to Real MadridCopy linkCopied More

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      Sporting 1 Arsenal 5 LIVE RESULT: Arteta’s side THRASH Portuguese champions with Saka and Havertz amongst the goals

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      ARSENAL thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in their Champions League clash tonight. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard all scored for Mikel Arteta’s side, while Goncalo Inacio bagged for the hosts. Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Gunners need to put run togetherHaving slipped behind leaders Liverpool, it is important that Arsenal can put a run of form together over the festive period.With the games coming thick and fast, Arteta has the chance to put pressure on their rivals.With the two sides above them playing each other this weekend, victory at West Ham is a must.Copy linkCopiedOdegaard leads by exampleMartin Odegaard is the spine of this Arsenal team.Without him, they look lost and lack a cutting edge.The Norwegian playmaker was on form again this evening and makes Mikel Arteta’s side tick.As long as they keep him fit, the sky is the limit for The Gunners.Copy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresSlovan Bratislava 2-3 AC MilanSparta Prague 0-6 Atletico MadridBarcelona 3-0 BrestBayer Leverkusen 5-0 Red Bull SalzburgBayern Munich 1-0 PSGInter Milan 1-0 RB LeipzigMan City 3-3 FeyenoordSporting 1-5 ArsenalYoung Boys 1-6 AtalantaCopy linkCopiedFT: Man City 3-3 FeyenoordHow about this for a result.Despite being 3-0 up, Man City concede three goals in fourteen minutes to make it six games without a win for Pep Guardiola’s side.Next up, a trip to Anfield.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 1-5 ArsenalIt was a clinical display from Mikel Arteta’s side this evening.The stats suggest there was not much between the two teams but this was a match that The Gunners controlled.Victory puts them seventh in the Champions League table.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies in LisbonOne of the all-time great European performances from Arsenal here. Pretty much a complete performance, totally dominating away from home with a swagger to boot.Gabriel mimicking Viktor Gyokeres’ ‘mask’ celebration as it went to 3-0 before half-time just sums up the confidence running through Arsenal once more after a tricky run of form.Are… are Arsenal back? Time will tell.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 1-5 ArsenalIt is all over in Lisbon.A comprehensive victory for The Gunners.One to forget for the Sporting fans.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-3 Feyenoord89. Wow. just wow.Man City seemed to have clawed a draw from the jaws of victory here.Hancko scores for the visitors to level things up after being 3-0 down.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedSporting 1-5 Arsenal89. Arteta will be more than happy with this result.On paper this seemed like a tricky fixture.Saka almost adds another but Israel gets down to make the save.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan City 3-2 Feyenoord82. Well this has changed the atmosphere somewhat.Gimenez scores to really pile the pressure on out of form Man City.The game seemed to be done but now we have a game on our hands.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-5 Arsenal83. Merino shoots from the edge of the box and as the ball swerves in the air, the keeper parries it back out into the middle of the goal.It means a simple finish for Trossard who heads into an empty net.Sporting have been dreadful defensively, it makes you wonder the standard of the Portuguese league if these are their champions.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedBayer Leverkusen 5-0 Red Bull Salzburg79. Aleix Garcia puts the icing on the cake for the Germans.This has been a very one-sided game but certainly what Leverkusen needed after their defeat at Anfield.They have put the Austrians to the sword this evening.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-1 Feyenoord77. No chance of a clean sheet for Pep’s side.Hadj Moussa converts from close range to give the visitors a slight glimmer of hope in this game.If they can add another it will certainly be a nervy finish at The Etihad.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal75. Sporting a create a couple of chances in succession.In the first instance, Raya gets down well to make a good save in the bottom corner after being unsighted until late.Trincao then tries a shot from distance but it takes a big deflection and just loops over the bar with Raya at full-stretch.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal70. Arteta has the chance to rotate his squad now.Martinelli and Rice are the players to make way.They are replaced by Trossard and Merino.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBarcelona 2-0 Brest69. Dani Olmo has doubled the lead for the Spanish outfit.It is always a dangerous scoreline when you only have a slender lead.The second goal should see Flick’s side through to victory.Copy linkCopiedBayer Leverkusen 4-0 Red Bull Salzburg61. With just under half an hour remaining, the German champions are turning on the style.Schick adds a fourth for Alonso’s side.It could be a long evening for the Austrian side.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal65. Odegaard is brought down by Diomande and the referee immediately points to the spot.Saka steps up and buries it in the bottom corner of the goal.That should calm some Arsenal nerves now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to ArsenalCopy linkCopiedYoung Boys 1-5 Atalanta60. This has turned into a stroll in the park now.The Italians are dominating the game and look like scoring every time they come forward.It could be damage limitation time for the Swiss side now.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-0 Feyenoord58. Blip? What blip?Erling Haaland scores again to put this game to bed.If only they could play Dutch teams every week, there would be no five consecutive losses then.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-3 Arsenal56. The atmosphere in the ground is totally different now.Raya is booked for timewasting and the home fans are letting the Arsenal players know what they think whenever they take their time with throw-ins.Another goal from Sporting would really put the cat amongst the pigeons. Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 Feyenoord53. Man City look set to put their dreadful run to an end.Ilkay Gundogan has scored a second goal for the Premier League champions.Pep Guardiola will want his side to turn the screw now and get themselves a big win to restore some confidence.Credit: PACopy linkCopied More

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      Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Toon look to keep up winning run against struggling Irons

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      NEWCASTLE host West Ham in a blockbuster Premier League clash TONIGHT.The Toon are searching for a third straight win in the top flight after impressive triumphs over Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks.While the Julen Lopetegui era at West Ham has gotten off to a rocky start, with the Hammers looking over their shoulders ahead of kick-off.Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: Sky Sports app/NOWFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Ipswich vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Luke Shaw BACK in squad as Ruben Amorim takes charge of first game – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Ipswich for a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.Today’s match marks Ruben Amorim’s first game as Red Devils boss since he officially arrived from Sporting earlier this month.The Portugese coach is set to deploy his trademark 3-4-3 formation at Portman Road as he looks to be the man to turn Man United’s fortunes around.Amorim will be hoping to get off to a winning start with a favourable fixture for his opener.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: Sky Sports app/NOWIpswich team: Muric, Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis, Morsy, Cajuste, Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics, DelapMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Evans, Amad, Casemiro, Eriksen, Dalot, Fernandes, Garnacho, RashfordFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Ruben sets out stallIt is always intriguing to see a new manager’s first team selection.What this one tells us is that he sees Rashford as the best striker currently at Old Trafford.Add to that, he prefers to have the experience of Casemiro and passing of Eriksen than the likes of Ugarte and Mainoo.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dave Kidd at Portman RoadSo Manuel Amorim has been grappling for the last month on how to fit this weird Manchester United squad into a 3-4-3 formation and it looks like Amad Diallo as a wing-back with Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes supporting Marcus Rashford as centre-forward. Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are not the most dynamic central midfield duo. There is no place in the starting line-up for Rasmus Hojlund or Manuel Ugarte, not Mason Mount the man Amorim has already expressed his ‘love’ for. Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Kobbie Mainoo all return to the bench after injury. A new manager often helps to get players off the treatment table.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd subs:1. Bayindir, 12. Malacia, 23. Shaw, 37. Mainoo, 7. Mount, 25. Ugarte, 21. Antony, 9. Hojlund, 11. ZirkzeeCopy linkCopiedMan Utd starting XI:The first Ruben Amorim team selection sees Hojlund relegated to the bench while Eriksen comes into the heart of midfield.24. Onana, 20. Dalot, 4. de Ligt, 35. Evans, 3. Maraoui, 18. Casemiro, 14. Eriksen, 8. Fernandes, 16. Amad, 10. Rashford, 17. GarnachoCredit: @ManUtdCopy linkCopiedIpswich subs:28. Walton, 2. H.Clarke, 6. Woolfenden, 22. Townsend, 25. Luongo, 14. Taylor, 10. Chaplin, 47. J.Clarke, 16. Al-HamadiCopy linkCopiedIpswich starting XI:The big news for the hosts is that Omari Hutchinson is fit to start against the Red Devils.1. Muric, 40. Tuanzebe, 26. O’Shea, 15. Burgess, 3. Davis, 5. Morsy, 12. Cajuste, 7. Burns, 20. Hutchinson, 23. Szmodics, 19. DelapCredit: @IpswichTownCopy linkCopiedRed Devils come into game confidentMan Utd have four of the last five games between these two teams.They won the most recent Premier League encounter at Portman Road courtesy of a Ruud van Nistelrooy penalty in 2002.However, the only time United have won back-to-back games at Portman Road was in 1962 and 1963.Copy linkCopiedTractor Boys looking for first home winAfter their impressive outing in North London last time out, McKenna will be keen to do the same at Portman Road.Home form is often key for newly promoted sides in their plight to ensure they survive for a second season in the top-flight.The former Man Utd coach should know the opposition well today, whether he can plot their undoing remains to be seen.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHoneymoon period for new manWhen a club installs a new manager, it can often lead to a good run of form as a result.Amorim will be hoping for some of this form as Man Utd look to turn around one of their worst ever starts to a campaign in the top-flight.It will be interesting to see if some of the underperforming players up their game as a result of the arrival of a new manager.Copy linkCopiedMcKenna looking to haunt old friendsPrior to taking the job at Ipswich, Kieran McKenna was on the coaching staff at Man Utd.He was linked to the Old Trafford role after he led the Tractor Boys to the Premier League as well as some other jobs with big clubs.Having won at Tottenham last time out, he will be looking to put back-to-back wins for his team this afternoon to relieve their relegation fears somewhat.Copy linkCopiedAmorim looking for change in new eraThe much-anticipated arrival of Ruben Amorim will finally happen at Portman Road today.Following his success at Sporting Lisbon, much is expected from the new manager.Fans are expecting him to turn around the Red Devils and get them back to challenging for major honours once again.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Ipswich vs Man UtdFresh off the back of their first win of the Premier League campaign, the Tractor Boys welcome Man Utd to Portman Road with their new manager Ruben Amorim.Kieran McKenna’s side will have Kalvin Phillips eligible after his recent ban although he is struggling with a knock and may not start.Nathan Broadhead, Wes Burns, Jacob Greaves and Omari Hutchinson are all on the touch-and-go list but Chiedozie Ogbene and George Hirst are definitely out.Conor Chaplin is on standby to operate off Delap while ex-Man Utd defender Axel Tuanzebe is set to start at right back against his former employers.Amorim could be boosted by the returns of Kobbie Mainoo, Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw after all three were involved in the Portuguese manager’s first training session earlier in the week.Yoro and Shaw may not be risked due to the length of the injuries that kept them out. Tyrell Malacia, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are all major doubts.Jonny Evans and Matthijs de Ligt are expected to take the two centre-back spots unless the new manager decides to play Casemiro there instead.This is an important game for both teams, for very different reasons, but they will be looking for three points to improve their standings in the Premier League table.Copy linkCopied More

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      Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as top take on bottom on the South Coast

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      LIVERPOOL have gone eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 3-2 win over Southampton. The Reds went ahead through Dominik Szoboszlai in the first half but goals from Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes put the Saints in front. Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah pulled the rabbit out of the hat again, though, equalising with a deft touch before slamming home a late penalty. Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: Sky Sports app/NOWFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Palace take lead seconds after Villa misss pen, Brentford down to 10 men – latest updates

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action has returned after a two-week international break and there are some mouthwatering fixtures taking place TODAY!Chelsea kicked off the day with a 2-1 at Leicester to leap up to third place.While Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will be hoping his side can return to winning ways against London outfit Crystal Palace.High-flying Fulham host Wolves who recently secured their first win of the season.And the day is rounded off with a thriller at the Etihad as Tottenham travel to Manchester City.Kick-off times: 3pm/5:30pm GMTTV channels: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive streams: NOW TVFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKEEP up with all the scores and results from the Premier League with our live blog below…HT: Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal PalaceAfter taking the lead early on, it seemed Palace were destined to go into the break trailing after an Aston Villa comeback.As Youri Tielemans stepped up to take a penalty to give the hosts the lead, Henderson made a crucial save for Glasner’s side.They then went one better as youngster Justin Devenny got his first Premier League goal.Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 1-0 Nott’m ForestIt has been one-way traffic in North London.Forest are not playing like a side who have ambitions of European football this season.Nuno Espirito Santo will need a big team talk at The Emirates.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkAnd breathe!What a first 45 minutes we’ve had.Villa looked to have restored normal service when Ollie Watkins ran onto a brilliant John McGinn pass and rounded Dean Henderson to cancel out Ismaila Sarr’s opener.But Villa fluffed a great chance to take the lead when Dean Henderson brilliantly saved Youri Tielemans’ penalty.Palace raced up the park moments later and sprang Villa’s faulty offside trap for a second time.Sarr raced clear and picked out Justin Devenny to score a memorable first Premier League goal in only his second start.Can’t wait for more of this!Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence at Goodison ParkThomas Frank was booked for protesting over the 41st minute red card brandished be referee Chris Kavanagh at Christian Norgaard for his challenge on Jordan Pickford.The Brentford boss had a point for while Norgaard did catch the England No 1 there was absolutely zero intent to do damage.VAR Matt Donohue saw the clash which caught Pickford just below the knee differently and then so did Kavanagh on-screen but who in real time had no problems with that was nothing more than an attacker giving his all to get  the ball – not the goalkeeper. Mad over-reaction,Copy linkCopiedPremier League half-time scoresBournemouth 0-1 BrightonArsenal 1-0 Nott’m ForestAston Villa 1-2 Crystal PalaceEverton 0-0 BrentfordFulham 1-1 WolvesCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at The EmiratesOne to look out for in the second half – Thomas Partey was ushered down the tunnel five minutes before the end of the first half.Perhaps a sign that the Ghanaian midfielder is coming on after the break? Jorginho is on a booking which could be playing on Arteta’s mind given Arsenal’s disciplinary record so far this season.With Bukayo Saka going into the book for a high boot just before the half-time whistle, that is now three yellows for the Gunners, with Jorginho also on the receiving end of Simon Hooper’s card collection.They need to be careful – the only way Forest are getting back into this one is if the hosts go down to 10 men, and that isn’t outside the realms of possibilities…Copy linkCopied46. GOAL – Aston Villa 1-2 CRYSTAL PALACEJusti Devenny gets his first senior goal for The Eagles.Copy linkCopiedTielemans penalty saved by HendersonCopy linkCopiedPenalty to Aston VillaCopy linkCopiedRed card – Christian Norgaard (Brentford)Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace37. Finally the visitors’ resistence has been broken.Watkins with a trademark finish to get his side back on level terms.Still enough time here for another goal before the interval.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence at Goodison ParkMark Flekken had already made the most saves of any Prem goalkeeper before getting to Goodison Park.Add a handful more.Two brilliant early stops, plus some less demanding with Everton producing eight strikes in the first 28 minutes with Thomas Frank’s side struggling to cope.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at Vitality StadiumForget Storm Bert Brighton hit Bournemouth with a their own hurricane on the south coast.Just four minutes were on the clock when Albion’s Joao Pedro finished off a slick team goal for all seasons.Pedro Tapped home after Cherries goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga pushed out Georginio Rutter’s drive.The hosts should have been level however with Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert and Evanilson all going close.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies from The EmiratesFORGET Paul Merson, it should be Bukayo Saka grabbing a spot on Strictly Come Dancing.The Arsenal winger showed off his Samba hips to dance around three Forest defenders before thumping that effort into the top corner.But my, oh my – what a difference Martin Odegaard makes to this team. He oozes confidence on the ball and energy off it. Everything good has come through him and Forest cannot cope.However, Arsenal do look slightly vulnerable on the counter. Riccardo Calafiori at left-back may be feeling it a bit having been out since October with a knee injury.Other than that, Arsenal are comfortably winning, and we haven’t said that in a while.Copy linkCopiedView from Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkIsmaila Sarr’s fourth minute opener stunned Villa and left Unai Emery furious at his team’s sloppiness.Jean-Philippe Mateta beat Villa’s offside trap with a perfectly timed pass and Sarr held off Ian Maatsen to fire home his first Premier League goal for the Eagles.Villa have continued where they left off before the international break – poorly!Copy linkCopied30. GOAL – Fulham 1-1 WOLVESMattheus Cunha posts an instant reply for the visitors on the road.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-1 Brighton28. The only two shots that the visitors have had in this game led to their goal.The Cherries have piled on the pressure apart from this.Hurzeler’s side are having to absorb a lot of pressure in this game.Copy linkCopiedFulham 1-0 Wolves20. Some good passing play from The Cottagers opens up the Wolves defence.The ball is aplyed to Iwobi. who checks onto his right foot and bends one in the far corner.Jimenez breaths a sigh of relief after missing an absolute sitter earlier on in the game.Copy linkCopied20. GOAL – FULHAM 1-0 WolvesAlex Iwobi opens the scoring in West LondonCopy linkCopiedFulham 0-0 Wolves17. A superb pass from Nelson plays in Robinson down the flank.His cross picks out Jimenez in the six yard box but somehow he hits the crossbar when he really should have scored.That is as close as we have come to a goal in this one.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Nott’m Forest14. It has been one-way traffic at The Emirates so far.The Gunners have already had a goal ruled out for offside but now finally break the deadlock.Great interplay from Odegaard and Saka before the young winger blasts the ball home.Copy linkCopied14. GOAL – ARSENAL 1-0 Nott’m ForestBukayo Saka opens the scoring at The Emirates.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Brentford10. The Toffees have made a positive start in this game.Brentford keeper Flekken has been kept busy so far.Everton have already had six shots at goal with only ten minutes played.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Nott’m Forest8. Timber thought he had scored his first Arsenal goal but sadly for him it was ruled out.After a lengthy VAR review, it is judged that Merino was offside in the build-up.The decision was not well received by the home fans.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-1 Crystal Palace4. Sarr used his pace and skill to get past Maatsen and drills his shot into the net.Nothing Martinez could do to stop him.It is the perfect start for the visitors at Villa Park.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Man City 0-4 Tottenham LIVE RESULT: Spurs THRASH champions with counter-attacking masterclass as City lose FIVE in a row

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      MANCHESTER CITY have been THRASHED 4-0 by Tottenham in the Premier League. Earlier on today, Chelsea kicked off the action with a 2-1 at Leicester to leap up to third place before Arsenal thrashed Nottingham Forest 3-0. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, Wolves beat Fulham 4-1 away from home and Brighton held on to overcome Bournemouth.Kick-off times: 3pm/5:30pm GMTTV channels: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive streams: NOW TVFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKEEP up with all the scores and results from the Premier League with our live blog below…Pep needing rebuild of squadA lot of the key players in this Guardiola squad are getting to the twilight years of their careers.The likes of De Bruyne, Walker, Gundogan and Silva have been pivotal over recent years.Much like Klopp had to do with Liverpool’s ageing midfield, you feel now is the time that the Spaniard needs to rebuild.Copy linkCopiedTottenham tear down Etihad StadiumNobody would have been placing this bet with the bookies today.People hoped that Spurs could take points off Man City but never really believed they could.Postecoglou’s side put in a performance to show just what his side are capable of when they are on their game.Credit: AFPCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedThings go from bad to worseX (formerly Twitter) has exploded since Man City suffered their fifth defeat in a row.The reactions are that of disbelief and anger.Some people are even calling out the defending champions.Copy linkCopiedGuardiola setting unwanted recordsTwo weeks ago Pep Guardiola lost four consecutive games for the first time in his managerial career.Today he broke that record again as he suffered a fifth defeat.It does not get any easier as their next game in the league is a tricky trip to Anfield on the weekend.They will be hoping they can build some confidence against Feyenoord in the Champions League first.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedHeads drop as City hit new lowHaving dominated the Premier League for so long, Pep Guardiola sides are not used to that losing feeling.They now find themselves in a rut with heads down and confidence nose-diving.Winners are not judged by how well they win but how they react when they are knocked down and beaten, we will see what this side have in that respect over the next few weeks.Credit: PACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChampions needing change of luckMan City need to try and turn things around to get them back into this title race.Going to Anfield and beating Liverpool is their only answer right now.As big of an ask as it is, these are the levels required to win Premier League titles.Copy linkCopiedPep’s side leave him feeling MaddJames Maddison controlled the game for Tottenham today.Scoring the opening two goals, he then made a big impact in the second-half with his defensive play.Nobody has earned a man of the match trophy more this season.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man City 0-4 TottenhamIt is a massive win for Spurs on the road today.Nobody gave them a chance of beating the champions.They are proving to be Pep Guardiola’s bogey side this season.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man City 0-4 TottenhamThe referee brings the game to a close.Tottenham have humbled the champions at The Etihad.Man City have now lost five times in a row.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-4 Tottenham90+4. This is a joy to behold, as long as you are not a Man City fan.What a performance from Tottenham.Werner breaks down the left and squares it to the back post where Johnson slides in to add icing to the cake.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham90+2. De Bruyne puts a teasing cross in towards Haaland.Dragusin gets there first and puts it over his own crossbar.Sums up the day for the big Norwegian.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham90. Bergvall, Werner and Spence all come on for the visitors.They replace Maddison, Udogie and Sarr.We are going to have four added minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham88. Kulusevski does brilliantly to turn aaway from Foden and go on the attack.He slides the ball into Johnson, who rounds Ederson, but his shot strikes the post and comes back out.The linesman raises his flag so it would not have counted anyway.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham86. This has been a stellar performance from Tottenham.Many wondered if they could keep up these levels for the entire game and they certainly have.Udogie goes down with an injury but gets straight to his feet as the home fans start booing.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham84. Akanji tries to bend one in the far corner but Maddison charges out and gets a block in.The Tottenham midfielder is certainly a big contender for man of the match today.What a way to celebrate your birthday.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham82. Tottenham fans start singing ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ to Pep Guardiola.Top banter.A goal for the hosts now would test the nerves of every Spurs fan in this ground you would think.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham80. Sarr cleared the ball and was wiped out by De Bruyne.The Belgian tries to drag him up off the floor and it all kicks off.Both players are shown yellow cards for their troubles.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham78. This could be a massive result in the title race.If Liverpool beat Southampton tomorrow, they could be eight points clear of Guardiola’s side.De Bruyne plays in Haaland but Vicario makes an important stop.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham76. Gundogan has a sight of goal but his shot strikes Vicario in the chest.Big chance wasted.Silva kicks out at Maddison and is shown a yellow card.Dreadful challenge.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EtihadPedro Porro was on City’s books for three years – but never played a game. In fact he once said Pep Guardiola never even spoke to him. Yet it was his goal which surely put this game beyond the reach of City – and condemned his old ‘boss’ to a fifth straight defeat. The home side had plenty of chances to get back in it but it was one of those night when nothing worked out for them.  But Spurs looked dangerous every time they attack – and fancy more than the three they had. Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham74. Savinho and Lewis are replaced by De Bruyne and Grealish.Guardiola is in desperate need of a goal to give them a glimmer of hope in this match.Silva beats his man and looks to pick out Haaland but Porro beats him to it and heads clear.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham72. It looks like Kevin De Bruyne is about to join the action.Anything but a win will be seen as dropped points today.You cannot see them scoring four goals right now.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham70. It was a bit like this in the second-half against Arsenal.Man City are getting a lot of possession but seem lacking ideas in the final third.Tottenham are continuing to graft and keep them out of their penalty area.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMan City 0-3 Tottenham68. Since Oasis announced their reunion, Man City have rolled back the years to their form from the 1990s.Rodri is sat in the stands watching, wondering what is going on with his team.The hosts are running out of ideas of how to find a goal.Copy linkCopied More