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      Chelsea 6-1 (agg 6-2) Middlesbrough LIVE RESULT: Palmer’s double fires rampant Blues to Carabao Cup final

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      CHELSEA have made it to their first major final under Mauricio Pochettino – and they have done it in style.The Blues needed to stage a comeback after losing to Middlesbrough 1-0 in the first leg.
      And Cole Palmer, Axel Disasi, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke and an own goal Jonny Howson have booked the Blues a Wembley spot.

      RESULT: Chelsea 6-1 (6-2 agg) Middlesbrough
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      TV channel: Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Disasi, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sterling, Palmer, Mudryk; Broja
      Middlesbrough XI: Glover, Van den Berg, Barlaser, Clarker, Fry, Hackney, Rogers, Howson, Forss, Crooks, Engel

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      Palmer continues to shine in West London
      Cole Palmer was awarded the man of the match award this evening.
      He has been the shining light of what has been quite a gloomy season for The Blues so far.
      They will need their young attacker to continue his form in order for them to achieve any of their targets for the campaign.
      Credit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea with testing run ahead
      Mauricio Pochettino will know a lot more about his team after the next five games.
      The Blues will face three of the top four teams in the Premier League.
      Looking to move their way up the table, it offers the chance to make a real statement of where they are under their new manager.

      Copy linkCopiedEnzo puts in solid performance for Poch’s Blues
      Enzo Fernandez put in one of his better shifts for Chelsea this evening, taking advantage of the space he was finding in the middle of the park.
      From the first few attacks, Howson struggled to track his runs and the Argentine took full advantage, getting on the scoresheet in the process.
      Blues’ fans will be hoping to see this more against better quality opposition also.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 6-1 Middlesbrough
      This will bring the feel good factor back to Stamford Bridge temporarily.
      You can only beat the side put in front of you but this result certainly does not mean Chelsea turning a corner under their new manager.
      They have plenty of work to do in the Premier League to get anywhere near where these fans are used to seeing their team compete.
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      Mauricio Pochettino is all smiles, congratulating his players.
      It has been an easy day at the office for Chelsea.
      Middlesbrough were the architects of their own downfall, making costly mistakes in dangerous areas of the pitch.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 6-1 Middlesbrough
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Putting Michael Carrick out of his misery.
      Chelsea advance to the final of the Carabao Cup.
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      90+2. Chelsea are happy to pass the ball around to see this game out now.
      It has been a dominant performance but in terms of quality between the two sides, an absolute mismatch.
      Kudos to Middlesbrough for getting this far but they have been truly outclassed.
      Credit: Getty
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      90. The Boro fans really enjoyed that goal from Rogers.
      After a long trip down from the North East, they at least have something to shout about in the final moments of the game.
      We are going to have three minutes added.
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      88. Finally the away fans have something to celebrate.
      The ball is played up to Rogers and as he ambles forward there is really nothing on for him.
      He cuts onto his right foot, outside of the box, and bends one into the far corner with Petrovic nowhere near it.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough)
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      86. Raheem Sterling comes off for Leo Castledine.
      For those who have not seen him before, he is wearing an alice band despite having hair that is now longer than two inches in length.
      Interesting fashion move.
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      84. Again Middlesbrough are defending like a comedy sketch.
      As they look to clear the ball, it is struck against his own player and almost flies into the back of the net.
      This has been a car crash from Michael Carrick’s team.
      Credit: AP
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      82. The visitors give the ball away again in a dangerous area.
      Madueke picks it up and drives into the box, before cutting onto his favoured left-foot.
      He looks to put it in the far corner before the defender on the line volleys it into the opposite top corner.
      Middlesbrough come forward and finally get the ball in the back of the Chelsea net but it is ruled out for offside.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Noni Madueke (Chelsea)
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      80. There is a sombre look on the face of Michael Carrick.
      It is not a case that his side have been played off the park tonight, they have just made some very simple errors which Chelsea have punished.
      He just hopes that no more goals follow now.
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      78. Gallagher does well getting to the byline and cutting it back to Palmer.
      He opens his body up and hits a right-footed shot, first time, into the far corner of the goal.
      Brilliant finish by the youngster.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
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      76. Chelsea will take some confidence from this game.
      It will be a completely different proposition when they face Aston Villa on Friday however.
      That will be more of a gauge of where Pochettino’s side are.
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      74. Palmer looks to close down the keeper.
      He passes it to the defender with his back to the advancing Sterling.
      As he slides in to try and dispossess him, it deflects behind for a corner.
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      72. Caicedo comes off for Chukwuemeka.
      Pochettino with the chance to rest a few players now.
      In all fairness, he could have done that after the third goal.
      Credit: AFP
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      70. Fernandez plays the ball to Palmer outside the box.
      He plays a sublime scooped pass into the box to find Disasi.
      The Chelsea defender tries to have a strike at goal, with all the time in the world and has a complete air-shot.
      Howson comes off for O’Brien for Middlesbrough.
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      68. Gilchrist has acres of space to run into.
      He lays the ball off to Madueke who has no way through so passes it all the way back to the defence.
      Chelsea seem to be going through the motions now, just trying to play keep-ball.
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      66. Pochettino also brings on Gallagher for Broja.
      It means we will see Cole Palmer playing up front now.
      To be fair, they could have got somebody out of the crowd and they couldn’t have played any worse than Broja.
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      64. Van Den Berg is penaliised for a foul on Sterling.
      To add insult to injury, he is also shown a yellow card for his troubles.
      Alfie Gilchrist comes on for Ben Chilwell.
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      62. The ball is played up to Broja but he loses possession.
      He really is a terrible player.
      Chelsea would be better off with Drogba up front and he is 45-years-old now.
      Credit: Getty
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      Brighton 0 Wolves 0: Wasteful Seagulls lose precious ground on rivals for European place in bore draw

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      JAMES MILNER moved into second place on the all-time Premier League appearance list to liven up Monday night’s 0-0 bore draw between Brighton and Wolves.A man that has amassed over half a million followers on a parody Twitter account called Boring Milner became the most exciting story at the Amex. 
      Brighton and Wolves played out a 0-0 bore draw at the AmexCredit: AFP
      James Milner made his 633rd Premier League appearance – the second-most in historyCredit: Reuters
      He produced another gut-busting shift on his 633rd Prem appearance to move ahead Ryan Giggs and 20 behind Gareth Barry on the all time list. 
      Milner made his debut on 10 November 2002 and is the first player to play in the division at every age from 16 to 38.
      David James, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe, Paolo di Canio, Ian Harte, Lee Bowyer, Nick Barmby, Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka were some of the legends that Milner shared the pitch with on his debut back then. 
      And he helped Brighton to only their second clean sheet of the season in their first game back in 16-days after their warm weather training camp in Dubai. 
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      Meanwhile it is a sign of the times that Wolves are now unbeaten in each of their last four Prem games. 
      They just missed out on matching a run of four successive wins in top-flight matches – which last came back in January 1972 under Bill McGarry.
      Brighton sizzled early on as Jason Steele lasered the silkiest of passes 65-yards into the feet of Facundo Buonanotte which resulted in a fierce low drive from Joao Pedro being charged down. 
      Local lads Lewis Dunk and Jack Hinshelwood linked up with the prettiest of passing sequences before the ball fell to Danny Welbeck who fired just over the crossbar. 
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      Brighton were back at it again and a desperate scramble in the box ended with Tommy Doyle clearing a sprawling header from Buonanotte just three-yards out. 
      Pedro Neto, on his first start since October 28, had Wolves fans licking their chops after shaving the post with a rasping shot for the visitors’ best chance of the first-half. 
      Neto’s return to the starting XI is a major boost to Wolves given he notched seven assists in his last eight Premier League starts, including in each of his last three starts in the competition, and he dazzled throughout. 
      But Brighton didn’t let up and Jose Sa was forced to make a superb save with his fingertips after a Pascal Gross free-kick fell onto Jan Paul van Hecke’s noggin and towards goal. 
      Tempers flared just before half-time as Gary O’Neil and Roberto De Zerbi went head to head after Craig Dawson clipped Billy Gilmour with a stray boot. 
      Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight affairCredit: Reuters
      Gary O’Neill and Roberto De Zerbi appeared content to share the pointCredit: Getty
      Wolves’ goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler was embroiled in the melee and was booked in the aftermath, sparking chants of “lanky p***” from the boistrous home fans.
      The handbags continued at the break as livid Wolves players were in referee Craig Pawson’s face as he blew the whistle as Pawson was on the attack.
      Wolves emerged from the restart with a rocket up their jacksies and Neto found Matheus Cunha who was unable to beat Steele with back to back strikes. 
      Brighton hit back strongly and Nelson Semedo snaffled up Joao Pedro as he was just breaking free in front of goal.
      Max Kilman then slid in with a jaw-dropping tackle to deny Pedro smack bang in front of goal again. 
      Just over the hour mark De Zerbi had seen enough and hauled off Welbeck for Evan Ferguson and Buonanotte for Tariq Lamptey – who had only played 34 minutes since October 5 due to injury before last night.
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      Wolves had a late flurry of chances with Neto, Cunha and Mario Lemina all coming close. 
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      Sheffield United vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Prem latest as Hammers continue top four chase against rock-bottom Blades

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      WEST HAM have forced their way into a battle for the top four – and next on the fixture list is Premier League strugglers Sheffield United.A win for David Moyes’ men would put them just three points behind Tottenham who were recently held to a draw by Manchester United.
      But the Blades are in need of a victory more as they currently find themselves EIGHT points from safety.

      Kick-off time: 2pm GMT
      Live stream: discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1

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      Bournemouth vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Reds look to extend Premier League lead against courageous Cherries – latest

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      LIVERPOOL return to Premier League action with a trip to Bournemouth – and it certainly won’t be a stroll on the beach.The Reds are in phenomenal form having won five out of their last six in all competitions, including a 2-0 away FA Cup win against Arsenal.
      But Jurgen Klopp’s men are set to have their work cut out as they face a Cherries side who is being led by red-hot striker Dominic Solanke.

      Kick-off time: 5:30pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

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      Misfits Boxing 12 LIVE RESULTS: Ed Matthews KNOCKED OUT by Luis Pineda, Elle Brooke scores HUGE KO – updates

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      ED MATTHEWS was KNOCKED OUT of the ring in his defeat to mystery opponent Luis Pineda in the Misfits 12 main event in Leeds.The Mexican sensation scored the huge upset with a stunning KO in round two.
      In the co-main, Elle Brooke also won by a HUGE knock out over AJ Bunker to settle the score in their big rematch.
      Misfits Boxing CEO KSI was also in attendance in Leeds after confirming this week that he will return to the ring this year.
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      Matthews vs Pineda
      Round 2 – THE FIGHT IS OVER!
      Pineda floors Matthews again and he is counted out after being punched out the ring.
      Another upset with for the Mexican underdog Pineda, as he stops Ed Matthews in round two.

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      Round 1 – Scrappy opening as Matthews comes out swinging but he’s nowhere near the target.
      Drama unfolds at the end as Pineda lands a right hand and follows up by FLOORING Matthews.
      Matthews looks to be tiring already heading into the second – could be Pineda’s to win here.
      Copy linkCopiedMatthews vs Pineda
      So it appears it will be Matthews vs Pineda in a one on one bout.
      Swarmz, BDave and Ginty were all used as bait for the big reveal to be Pineda.
      Let’s see how this one plays out.
      Copy linkCopiedMystery man, reveal yourself…
      The mystery man has revealed himself and… it’s LUIS PINEDA!
      He’s back as the mystery opponent, like he was against BDave last year.
      But will it be a one-on-one bout with Matthews, or will the others remain involved? Who knows…
      Copy linkCopiedMystery man, reveal yourself…
      So, Ginty has got in the ring, as has Matthew’s former opponent Swarmz and now so too has BDave…
      We may have a tag-team situation on our hands here, but how they divide it appears unlikely.
      Or is there one more twist?
      Copy linkCopiedElle of a shot
      Elle Brooke made peace with AJ Bunker just moments after brutally knocking her out.
      It ended in beautiful violence in round three after a right hand closed the show in savage style.
      After all the back and forth between the two, they shared a hug after it was all said and done.

      Copy linkCopiedMystery man
      Up next is Ed Matthews, who will be facing a Mystery Opponent.
      In the past, it has been KSI’s former opponent Luis Pineda but even Matthews is in the dark about who he is fighting.
      We soon find out…
      Copy linkCopiedBunker vs Brooke
      After three largely uneventful rounds, Brooke sets up a beautiful right hand which sat Bunker down.
      The brave Love Islander made it to her feet but it was rightfully called off.
      Brooke’s best work in the ring to date.
      Copy linkCopiedBunker vs Brooke
      Round 3 – BIG right hand from Brooke and DOWN goes Bunker.
      And that is that!
      Bunker makes it to her feet but the ref has waved it off, Brooke wins by KO.
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      Bunker vs Brooke

      Round 2 – Really untidy work and the ref is again having to tell the two off for repeated holding.
      Not much action on offer at all baring the odd winging right hand from both.
      This could be a contentious fight to score.

      Copy linkCopiedBunker vs Brooke
      Round 1 – Bunker comes out the traps and wades in a right hand straight away.
      Already within the first minute it’s getting a bit scrappy and there’s a lot of coming togethers.
      Brooke gets a point off for holding but lands a decent few rights before the bell lands making it a tough round to call.
      Copy linkCopiedBunker vs Brooke
      Brooke is first to make her way to the ring, coming out to Kanye West’s classic Strong.
      And soon behind her is champion Bunker, looking to avenge her loss from 2022.
      The stage is set.
      Copy linkCopiedElle to play for
      Up next is the co-headliner of the night, the rematch between AJ Bunker and Elle Brooke.
      Bunker’s middleweight belt is on the line and so is bragging rights between the two.
      Remember, Ed Matthews headlines against a mystery opponent.
      Copy linkCopiedAshley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
      Fight ends in a split-decision draw after two judges gave it either way and one draw.
      Crowd boos but in fairness, that was probably the right decision.
      Rematch could follow but not too many will necessarily be calling for it having lacked action.
      Copy linkCopiedAshley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
      The fight goes the four round distance and there’s not much to split them.
      Scrappy at times but both put the pressure on, not too many clean shots landing.
      Don’t rule out a draw…
      Copy linkCopiedAshley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
      Round 2 – Rosé is a bit more aggressive coming out for the second and walks down Ashley.
      Still scrappy at times with a lot of coming togethers, not much clean boxing on show.
      All the play for half way through.
      Copy linkCopiedAshley Rak Su vs OJ Rosé
      Round 1 – Ashley is getting on the back foot and flicking out a jab from the hip.
      Rosé is coming forward looking to close the distance but not finding too much success.
      Ashley is in control from the first round.
      Copy linkCopiedSober thoughts
      Elle Brooke bravely revealed how a party lifestyle drove her to drugs and depression – but now she is fighting fit through sobriety.
      She told SunSport: “I’ve said this before but I was a party girl.
      “I was a really bad party girl, any substance I could find I was putting up my nose, I was taking it to the max.
      “Whereas now, I don’t drink, I’ve had 18 months sober, or a year, and now I just live a boring life.
      “I don’t go out on the weekends because I’m too focused on my eating and my training habits.
      “My circle has got a lot smaller, I don’t see as many people as I did once before because I’m just not in that lifestyle of partying and going out anymore.
      “So my life has got so boring, I’m married to my house. I’m honestly in these four walls constantly, it’s work, work, work for me.”

      Copy linkCopiedHamm vs Not Logan Paul
      Round 1 – Well, that didn’t last long.
      Two massive right hand from Hamm and Not Logan Paul is NOT getting back up.
      In truth, it was only going one way.
      Copy linkCopiedA new Lo
      Up next is adventurer Tristan Hamm against Rodney ‘Not Logan Paul’ Peterson.
      Peterson strikes a remarkable resemblance to Logan Paul and has dedicated his career to that.
      He is also known for being chocked out in the streets by UFC star Nate Diaz.

      Copy linkCopiedFox The G vs Small Spartan Jay
      Massive knockout after Small Spartan Jay was twice floored with a big left hook.
      The second followed after a right uppercut and left Small Spartan Jay out for the count.
      Copy linkCopiedFox The G vs Small Spartan Jay
      Round 1 – Down goes Small Spartan Jay after a left hook in the pocket.
      Both were trading in close and a left hook puts him down.
      And again Small Spartan Jay is floored and the fight is over!
      Copy linkCopiedWilliams vs Batista
      Easy enough as Williams gets the result with ease, winning all four rounds.
      He has made it clear Ed Matthews is the man he wants next and that could be a big fight down the road.
      Up next, Twitter personality Fox The G takes on calisthenics champion Small Spartan Jay.
      Copy linkCopiedWilliams vs Batista
      Round 4 – Scrappy end to the fight but it was pretty one-sided in Williams’ favour.
      Maybe he was guilty of rushing and smothering his work at times but he was in control throughout.
      Expect a comfortable win on the scorecards.
      Copy linkCopiedWilliams vs Batista
      Round 3 – Williams really stepped on the gas and landed some big right hands over the top.
      Batista took them well but didn’t have any answer back as the fight looks to be slipping away from him.
      Heading into the fourth and final round here.
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      Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace LIVE RESULT: Gunners close gap on Premier League table toppers after thumping Eagles

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      ARSENAL have beaten Crystal Palace 5-0 to close the gap on Premier League table toppers Liverpool.The Gunners took the lead after eleven minutes through Gabriel’s powerful header from a corner.
      Just past the half-hour mark, the Brazilian centre-back got on the end of Bukayo Saka’s corner yet again – and the ball ended up in the net for 2-0 with the final touch coming off Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
      In the second half, Leandro Trossard ended his goal drought after he expertly finished to make it 3-0 before Gabriel Martinelli scored a quick-fire double from the bench to seal a 5-0 for Arsenal.

      Match result: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Saka, Jesus, Trossard
      Crystal Palace team: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Richards, Lerma, Hughes, Schlupp, Eze, Mateta

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      The curious case of Kai Havertz
      Having spent £65m on the German midfielder in the summer, you have to wonder whether Mikel Arteta has ever seen a Chelsea game.
      Since arriving at The Emirates, the player has failed to impress and today was no different.
      Another anonymous performance where fans are left wondering if he is still on the pitch.

      Copy linkCopiedGunners move up table with win
      Arsenal move into third place in the Premier League, level on points with Aston Villa and Man City.
      They currently sit only two points behind leaders Liverpool.
      With Jurgen Klopp’s side due to visit The Emirates soon, this seems a mouth-watering prospect.
      Copy linkCopiedPalace fans make their voices heard
      As the goals went in towards the end of the game, the travelling fans unfurled some banners with messages for the owners.
      Things are not going well for The Eagles and there seems to be no quick fix to their problems.
      After the final whistle, Roy Hodgson stood on the touchline looking over at the away end and the messages from the Crystal Palace fans.
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      Copy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Jordan Davies at The Emirates
      It only takes one moment to change the impetus of a season, and maybe Leandro Trossard’s goal to make it 3-0 was just that.
      Despite winning 2-0 thanks to two set-pieces, the mood inside the ground was flat. Arsenal were still not clicking with ball at feet and were terribly clunky in attack.
      And then came a free-flowing counter that brought the noise. David Raya’s quick throw-out, Gabriel Jesus’ driving run and pass and Trossard’s venomous finish.
      The sort of goal the swashbuckling Gunners of last season would have scored – rapid, direct and fantastically fluid. Arteta celebrated by shouting “VAMOS” while applauding Raya.
      The first open-play goal in this stadium by Arsenal since December 17.
      Maybe this is the one that brings the confidence back that this side desperately need to feed off for the rest of the campaign in the hunt for the title.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      It is a five-star performance from The Gunners.
      Three second half goals condemn Crystal Palace to a heavy defeat.
      Mikel Arteta’s side put their poor run of form behind them.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      The referee brings the game to a close to put the visitors out of their misery.
      A comfortable win for The Gunners from start to finish.
      Things do not look good for Roy Hodgson and his side.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      90+6. It is an absolute carbon-copy of the previous goal.
      Crystal Palace have not learnt anything as Martinelli ghosts in to slot the ball into the same corner once again.
      The Brazilian scores a brace from the bench.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
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      90+4. The icing is put on the cake as Nketiah feeds the ball into space for Martinelli to run onto.
      As he bears down on goal, he slots the ball into the far corner.
      The fans in the away end take this as the signal to head home.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
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      90+2. The Crystal Palace fans have unfurled some banners showing their thoughts on the way the club is run.
      It seems the general feeling is there is not investment in the squad.
      Having lost Zaha in the summer, they haven’t really brought many players in during the summer transfer window.
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      90. Mikel Arteta will be pleased with the result today.
      It was integral that his side got back to winning ways.
      There will be far harder challenges than this Palace team in the weeks to come, that is for sure.
      We are going to have six additional minutes.
      Credit: Reuters
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      88. Martinelli gets to the byline and crosses.
      It is half-cleared and ball breaks to Zinchenko in the box.
      His shot is weak and trickles through to Henderson.
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      86. Tomkins comes on for Guehi for the visitors.
      Arsenal continue to pass the ball around, trying to probe and find an opening.
      Jorginho clips a ball forward but Nketiah cannot hold it up.
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      84. This game is gong through the motions now.
      Crystal Palace continue to get numbers behind the ball as the hosts try to break them down.
      Martinelli has looked lively since his introduction.
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      82. Jesus and Gabriel come off for Kiwior and Nketiah.
      It is another game without a goal for the former Man City striker.
      Despite the scoreline, their strikers continue to fire blanks.
      The Arsenal frontline could be renamed ‘the starting pistol’.
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      80. Crystal Palace have a corner but it is headed clear by Gabriel.
      Arsenal counter attack with pace as Martinelli runs forward.
      Mitchell does well to track his run and wins the ball back.
      Credit: Getty
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      78. Arsenal whip a free kick into the box which is headed clear.
      The ball drops to Jorginho some thirty yards out, who opts to have a shot.
      It is the sort of effort you expect to see on a parks pitch on Sunday morning up and down the country.
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      76. Ahamada and Franca come on for the visitors.
      They replace Schlupp and Clyne.
      This has been a disappointing performance for the Crystal Palace fans.
      Fortunately they have not had to travel far.
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      74. Declan Rice comes off for Jorginho.
      Arteta has the chance to give some of his fringe players a run out now with the result in the bag.
      Arsenal look to play the ball out from a goal kick like a five-a-side game and Raya immediately puts Odegaard under pressure.
      This just seems like an accident waiting to happen with this Spanish keeper.
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      72. Arsenal will get a bit of a break after today’s game.
      Next weekend sees a round of FA Cup action which no longer involves The Gunners.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are in complete control of this game now.
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      70. Arsenal look most susceptible when they are trying to play out from the back, it really doesn’t work for them.
      Trossard and Havertz come off for Smith Rowe and Martinelli.
      Chance for them to make a claim for regular places in this Arsenal line-up.
      Credit: Getty
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      68. Palace look to make a change as Hughes is replaced by Ozoh.
      The visiting fans will be hoping he can make a difference.
      Arsenal look set to make a couple of changes also.
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      66. Roy Hodgson’s job could really be under threat right now.
      Wins are looking hard to come by and they are stuck in a rut of poor form currently.
      You have to wonder about the presence of Graham Potter at the game today even more now.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      64. Jesus is penalised for a foul on Eze just outside the box.
      This presents a chance for Crystal Palace to trouble Raya in the Arsenal goal.
      Eberechi Eze is stood over the ball and strikes it well but the Arsenal keeper palms it over the crossbar.
      It was a routine save as the Palace winger hit it straight at him.
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      Brentford vs Nottingham Forest LIVE SCORE: Ivan Toney returns from eight-month ban hoping to end Bees’ woeful Prem form

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      IVAN TONEY is BACK and he’ll be determined to end Brentford’s winless run against Nottingham Forest.The sought-after striker served an eight-month suspension for breaching football betting rules.
      But Toney makes returns this evening as the Bees take on Forest in a huge relegation battle.

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      Mohamed Salah injury updates LIVE: Latest as Liverpool star leaves AFCON 2023 game INJURED holding hamstring – updates

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      MOHAMED SALAH had to leave Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana at Afcon 2023 INJURED. The Liverpool star had to fight back tears as he left the field clutching his hamstring, with Liverpool fans now fearing the worst.
      Salah had to come off on the stroke of half-time but the extent of his injury remains unknown.
      Follow all the latest updates with our live blog below…
      Egypt so far
      As you can see from the table below it’s all to play for, for Egypt.
      The loss of Mo Salah for their final group game isn’t going to help the situation.
      Work to do!

      Copy linkCopiedThe game itself
      The game itself was eventful even outside of the Salah injury.
      It finished 2-2 with West Ham star Mohammed Kudus scoring twice for Egypt.
      The draw means Egypt are still fighting to stay in the Afcon.
      They are on two points after two games, and lie second.
      But they’ll need to get a win against Cape Verde in their final match.
      Copy linkCopiedTitle race ramifications?
      What does this all mean for the title race you might ask?
      Well Salah isn’t due back from the Afcon for a few weeks anyway.
      Liverpool take on Premier League title rivals Arsenal on 4th February.
      He wouldn’t have been ready for that game anyway.
      But with Manchester City on 9th March, is that the date we could see him back?
      Copy linkCopiedEgypt boss speaks
      Egypt manager Rui Vitoria has spoken over Mo Salah’s hamstring injury tonight.
      He said: “I hope it’s not a big problem…but now, I don’t know, because it’s [too] early to see something.
      “I think it’s not [serious], but let’s see.
      “Let’s see if Salah recovers.”
      That sounds like good news for both club and country?
      Copy linkCopiedA GOOD OMEN?
      There is some slim hopes for Liverpool, and it’s linked to the last time Salah got a hamstring injury.
      In the 2019-20 season, he suffered a similar issue… and the Reds went on to win the Premier League title.
      Could history repeat itself? A good omen over bad news?

      Copy linkCopiedLENGTH OF TIME OUT?
      It’s all-but certain Salah has injured his hamstring, which has different levels of severity.
      According to reports, he could be out for as long as three-months, which would be a huge blow for Liverpool.

      First class: from 10 days to two weeks

      Second degree: from 3 weeks to 6 weeks

      Third degree: interruption (3 months)

      Copy linkCopied’Not looking good’
      Fans reacted with shock at the news of Salah’s injury and rushed to social media.
      One said: “Very disheartening that Mo Salah couldn’t continue.
      “Firstly, two great friendly nations locking horns.
      “Secondly, my Liverpool player getting injured. This is an awkward situation I find myself.”
      Another added: “That’s bad.”
      Copy linkCopiedWATCH IT HERE
      It’s a worrying time for Liverpool and Egypt, with the incident a real blow for both.
      Salah can be seen down on the ground, a pained expression on his face.
      Footage below shows how bad it could be for the legendary Reds striker.
      Watch it here:

      Copy linkCopiedMo in tears
      Salah looked visibly upset as he hobbled off the pitch playing for Egypt tonight.
      He fought back tears, with fears he could miss the rest of the tournament for his home nation.
      And it could have further ramifications for Liverpool if it turns into a long-term problem.
      The incident happened just before half-time during their game against Ghana.
      Copy linkCopiedSalah injured
      Mo Salah has left Liverpool fans fearing the worst after leaving Egypt’s clash with Ghana at Afcon 2023 injured.
      The Premier League star went down clutching his hamstring on the stroke of half-time.
      And he was taken off minutes later, before the game finished 2-2.
      The extent of Salah’s injury for now remains unclear.
      Depending on the grade of Salah’s injury, the 31-year-old could be out for as many as six weeks, which would end his time at Afcon.
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