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      F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Leclerc starts on pole while Hamilton has work to do in tenth

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      FERRARI’S Charles Leclerc will start in pole position for the huge race in Sin City.The 26-year-old’s teammate Carlos Sainz finished runner-up in qualifying but will start 12th after being subject to a 10-place grid penalty.
      Champion Max Verstappen was third-fastest, just pipping Brit George Russell.
      Lewis Hamilton has work to do on Stateside as he begins in tenth position after suffering a shock Q2 exit alongside Sergio Perez.

      Race start time: 6am GMT/ 1am ET
      TV channel: UK: Sky Sports F1/ US: ESPN
      Live stream: UK: NOW/ US: ESPN app/website
      Grid: 1 Leclerc, 2 Verstappen, 3 Russell, 4 Gasly, 5 Albon, 6 Sargeant, 7 Bottas, 8 Magnussen, 9 Alonso, 10 Hamilton, 11 Perez, 12 Sainz, 13 Hulkenberg, 14 Ricciardo, 15 Norris, 16 Ocon, 17 Zhou, 18 Piastri, 19 Stroll, 20 Tsunoda

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      Driver standings

      Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 524 (C)
      Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 258
      Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 226
      Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 198
      Lando Norris / McLaren / 195
      Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 192
      Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 170
      George Russell / Mercedes / 156
      Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 87
      Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 63
      Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 62
      Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 46
      Alexander Albon / Williams / 27
      Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 10
      Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
      Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 8
      Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 6
      Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 6
      Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
      Liam Lawson / AlphaTauri / 2
      Logan Sargeant / Williams / 1
      Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0

      Some famous faces in attendance for qualifying yesterday
      Credit: GETTY
      Credit: GETTY
      Credit: SPLASH
      Red Bull drivers to wear wacky outfits for Las Vegas GP
      For Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, they will be hoping for A Little Less conversation and a little more action at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
      And whoever comes out on top might be All Shook Up by the result.
      That’s because the Red Bull drivers are set to wear Elvis-inspired suits, when they take to the track at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday evening.
      Called the ‘Viva Las Vegas Suit’, after the King’s famous hit, there will be two versions – one in red, one in white.
      Both feature signature star details on the trousers in homage to the Hound Dog star.
      “As we gear up for the first ever Grand Prix in Las Vegas, it’s only fitting that we pay tribute to the most prolific Las Vegas icon, Elvis Presley,” Red Bull’s Team Principal Christian Horner said.
      “Elvis left his mark on Vegas and the world, becoming synonymous with the glitz, the flash, and the energy of the strip, something we are hoping to replicate as we take to the track on Saturday night.”
      Credit: Courtesy of Oracle Red Bull Racing

      Credit: Courtesy of Oracle Red Bull Racing

      Starting Grid in full
      1 Charles Leclerc 
      2 Max Verstappen
      3 George Russell
      4 Pierre Gasly
      5 Alex Albon
      6 Logan Sargeant
      7 Valtteri Bottas
      8 Kevin Magnussen
      9 Fernando Alonso
      10 Lewis Hamilton
      11 Sergio Perez
      12 Carlos Sainz Jr.
      13 Nico Hulkenberg
      14 Daniel Ricciardo
      15 Lando Norris
      16 Esteban Ocon
      17 Zhou Guanyu
      18 Oscar Piastri
      19 Lance Stroll
      20 Yuki Tsunoda
      Credit: REUTERS
      Welcome to SunSport’s live blog of the Las Vegas Grand Prix!
      Charles Leclerc will start on pole in Sin City after a superb qualifying performance.
      The 26-year-old’s Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz finished just behind him in qualifying but will be forced to start the race in 12th after a 10-place grid penalty.
      The Spaniard caused the first practice session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to be cancelled after less than ten minutes of action when he drove over a loose manhole cover.
      CCTV footage from the track showed the moment Sainz’s car caused a huge outburst of sparks as the bottom of his car was ravaged by the cover.
      The freak accident at the newly-created street circuit caused irreparable damage to his engine and chassis.
      The damage meant Sainz would need to take a third energy store component, with drivers only allowed two for the full season.
      Ferrari asked for an exception to the rules to make penalty-free repairs on the car due to the “highly unusual external circumstances”.
      However, race stewards rejected this request and handed Sainz a ten-place grid penalty.
      Meanwhile, F1 champion Max Verstappen will start second on the grid, while Lewis Hamilton has work to do in tenth. More

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      Adam Azim vs Franck Petitjean LIVE RESULT: Assassin wins by knockout to claim European super-lightweight title

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      ADAM AZIM has continued his unbeaten record and become the new European super-lightweight champion following victory over Franck Petitjean in Wolverhampton.The 21-year-old had complete control of the bout and stopped Petitjean in the tenth after the former champion’s corner threw in the towel.
      And in the main event of the night, Tyler Denny became the new European middleweight champ in his hometown to complete an inspirational underdog story.

      Main card start time: 7pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW
      TV channel: Sky Sports Boxing

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      Shalom’s impressed
      Promoter Ben Shalom is very impressed by Tyler Denny.
      “I’ve never met a fighter who loves to fight as much as Tyler, it’s incredible,” he said after the fight.
      “It’s one of my highlights in boxing, it’s why I want to be in the sport. To come from where he has, to continue and to now be European champion is incredible.”
      He’s calling out Eubank!
      Denny was clear who he wants as his next opponent.
      “It’s unreal, I never would have dream something like this, I’m lost for words, I couldn’t do this without them.
      “Where’s Eubank Jr at? Come on, man. I’ll fight anybody!
      “I’ve fought everywhere, and this is the best place!”
      Denny on Cloud nine
      “This is the best. I’ve loved all week. To win the belt tops it all off.
      “I thought he was tiring big time. I felt I was going to get him out there anyway.
      “Something always happens in my fights, maybe that’s why people come and watch.”Denny on his performance
      Very strange moment
      Signani didn’t really appear like he wanted to come out for Round 8.
      He took an eternity to get out, spitting his gum shield out.
      It seems like his corner put him out of his misery.
      Denny won’t mind that though. He is the winner.
      All over
      Tyler Denny is the new champ!
      Signani’s corner appears to retire their man.
      Round 7
      Blood is pouring into that eye.
      Signani can barely see, often squinting in that round.
      Denny is patiently waiting for his moment, while Signani is hanging on in.
      All eyes on the corner.
      Round 6
      We had a break in play to treat Signani’s cut above his eye from an earlier clash of heads.
      The doctor came in to take a look, and deemed the fight can still go on.
      But you have to wonder if it could go to the cards. If it does, Denny is ahead.
      Round 5
      What a round!
      Denny and Signani are both swinging at each other.
      The former landed a left – again rocking the Italian’s head back.
      But, straight away Signani belted Denny with a right.
      Brutal.
      Round 4
      That fourth round was as open as it gets.
      Both went on the attack, with Signani looking a little lively when he gets his punches out.
      Denny is quick on his feet, avoiding the danger.
      Right before the bell, Denny lands a good left on Signani.
      Round 3
      Signani retreats following a flush shot from Denny.
      You get the feeling he is waiting for his opponent to slow down as we go through the rounds.
      He’s flat-footed, but playing the long game.
      Still, Denny is getting through.
      Round 2
      Denny’s boxing brilliantly.
      A nice right hand rocked the Italian, beating his defences and rocking his head back.
      Like Azim, it will be the combo work that will pay dividends.
      An overhand left, though, nearly catches Denny. He will have to watch that.
      Round 1
      Signani looks very stiff with his stance.
      Denny’s speed could dictate this fight, it will be up to him to do that against his 44-year-old opponent.
      Positive start from the challenger, who may have just edged that round.
      What a walk-in
      Forget Sweet Child of Mine’s intro.
      Because the champ from Italy Signani jogged into the ring before you could blink.
      Completely different to Denny who lapped up the crowd on his way in.
      We have a fight on!
      Catch your breath
      Like we have time to…
      There’s ANOTHER title fight on the line next.
      It’s Tyler Denny facing off against Matteo Signani.
      The European middleweight title is on the line. Let’s go!
      ‘I had to chop the tree down’
      “I’m feeling amazing. I want to thank my team and the main man Shane McGuigan for getting me to this point.
      “He was really tough, I knew I couldn’t stop him in the early rounds, this was a development fight for me, I had to chop the tree down and I did that. I could have gone another 15 rounds then.”Azim on Sky Sports
      In came the towel
      Azim floored Petitjean with those two right uppercuts.
      The towel came in from Petitjean’s corner, it was punishment enough.
      He lasted 10 rounds, bravely, but it was inevitable.
      A dominating performance from Azim…. the new European super-lightweight champion.
      It’s all over
      Adam Azim is the European champion.
      He has stopped Petitjean.
      Round 9
      Another low blow from Azim and the ref deducts a point.
      It won’t make a difference, if we continue in this vain.
      An annoyed Azim then goes after Petitjean as his corner egg him on.
      He’s picking Petitjean apart with right and left jabs.
      The European title is in the palm of his… gloves?
      Round 8
      Petitjean finds himself cornered as Azim unleashes more punches.
      He isn’t even looking to fight, moving away from the challenger who hunts Petitjean down.
      These combos are frightening.
      The belt is surely coming home.
      Round 7
      Petitjean fighting with more purpose this round.
      Well, he has to. He will need a knockout now.
      Azim’s speed showed once again – a five shot combo rocked Petitjean.
      A knockout could be on the cards, although he’s biding his time.
      Round 6
      Azim really grinding down Petitjean.
      He’s not only bagging the rounds, he’s making his opponent work around the ring.
      Difficult to see the French fighter hurting Azim.
      Azim gets another warning for a low blow, although again that seemed like it was on the belt of the shorts.
      Petitjean is good at taking punishment. A flurry of punches from Azim has the champ on the ropes, again with his arms close together on the defence.
      Round 5
      Somewhere along the line Petitjean is going to have to show a lot more.
      And a decent jab showed he’s capable of getting through Azim.
      But Azim stalks his opponent, to the point where a body shot floors his opponent.
      Petitjean is up after eight seconds, and spends the latter part of the round defending his body.
      Big moment in this fight.
      Round 4
      Azim’s comfortable here.
      And he’s starting to get in the range, unleashing a left hook that caught Petitjean.
      Petitjean is showing good defense.
      But that right hand now has come through a few times.
      Azim marched back to his corner. Man on a mission.
      Round 3
      A two-punch salvo throws Petitjean into the ropes.
      Azim is edging closer to his opponent and continuing to lead on the attack.
      You definitely could say Azim has won the first three rounds.
      Round 2
      Solid right hands from Azim.
      Petitjean starting to feel the pace and Azim’s undeniable power.
      Tepid start from the champ.
      But the Brit is very focused. This is his night, he senses it. More

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      England 2-0 Malta LIVE RESULT: Harry Kane polishes off win as Three Lions remain undefeated in Euro 2024 qualifying

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      ENGLAND remain unbeaten in Euro 2024 qualifying after beating Malta 2-0 at Wembley.Gareth Southgate’s side took the lead through an own goal from Pepe after fantastic work from Phil Foden in the build-up.
      Late in the second half, Harry Kane finished off a superb England move to double the Three Lions advantage.
      Declan Rice thought he made it three just a minute later but the goal was ruled out for an offside.

      Match result: England 2-0 Malta
      England team: Pickford, Trippier, Tomori, Guehi, Maguire, Alexander-Arnold, Gallagher, Henderson, Foden, Kane, Rashford
      Malta team: Bonello, S. Borg, Pepe, J. Borg, J. Mbong, Yankam, Guillaumier, Teuma, Camenzuli, P. Mbong, Reid

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      That’s all from Wembley
      England defeated Malta 2-0 at Wembley to extend their undefeated streak in Group C.
      The Three Lions opened the scoring after just eight minutes when Phil Foden’s cross from the right deflected off Enrico Pepe who netted a freak own-goal.
      The hosts thought they got a penalty shortly before half-time when Harry Kane appeared to have been fouled by the visitors’ goalkeeper Henry Bonello who lunged with both arms but the referee booked the Bayern Munich star for diving instead.
      Kane, though, managed to get his goal and seal the three points for England in the 75th minute.
      Kyle Walker moved the ball from the right and found Foden in the penalty area, the Manchester City star switched to Bukayo Saka on the right and the Arsenal star found his captain who hit the back of the net.
      England thought they got a third with a stunning effort by Declan Rice outside the box but Kane was caught offside as the ball went past him.

      More from Southgate 
      England boss Gareth Southgate insists his players should have created more chances.
      In the second half we could have scored more but they don’t really lose by fives and sixes.
      They get a lot of men back.
      We obviously didn’t create as many chances as I’d have liked to.Gareth SouthgateChannel 4

      Gareth Southgate reacts
      England boss Gareth Southgate admits the performance against Malta wasn’t up to standards.
      It was a game that we didn’t start well, and I’ve been in football a long time, if you don’t start well it’s hard to pick the game up.
      We got a goal out of nothing. The quality on the ball is not normally at that level, the players knew we could win the game at a canter and we didn’t extend ourselves as we normally would.
      They’ve played so many matches and done such a brilliant job, I’m not going to hammer them for that.
      We know we should be better, it was one of those days when we really didn’t get goingGareth Southgate

      Updated table
      England, who have already booked their place in Euro 2024, remain top of Group C.
      The Three Lions also remain undefeated with six wins in seven matches in the qualifying stage.
      Malta, on the other hand, are still bottom of the table after losing their eighth and final qualifier.
      More below:

      England vs Malta stats
      England dominated 75 per cent of possession against Malta at Wembley.
      The Three Lions registered a total of 11 shots, but only three of them were on target.
      The visitors, on the other hand, only managed four shots, all of which were on target.
      More below:

      FT: England 2-0 Malta
      England defeated Malta at Wembley to extend their undefeated streak in Group C.
      The Three Lions opened the scoring after just eight minutes when Phil Foden’s cross from the right deflected off Enrico Pepe who scored a freak own-goal.
      The hosts thought they got a penalty shortly before half-time when captain Harry Kane appeared to have been fouled by the visitors’ goalkeeper Henry Bonello who lunged with both arms but the referee booked the Bayern Munich star for diving instead.
      Kane, though, managed to get his goal and seal the three points in the 75th minute.
      Kyle Walker moved the ball from the right and found Foden in the penalty area, the Manchester City star switched to Bukayo Saka on the right and the Arsenal star found the Tottenham hero who hit the back of the net.
      England thought they got a third with a fantastic shot by Declan Rice outside the box but Kane was caught offside in the build-up.

      FT: England 2-0 Malta
      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Wembley!!!

      90+3 England 2-0 Malta

      England are sealing their sixth victory in their group to extend their dominant undefeated streak.
      The Three Lions doubled their lead with Kane and thought they got a third with Rice but the hosts’ captain was deemed offside…

      90 England 2-0 Malta
      Six more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      Quite a few paper planes tonight at Wembley as the crowd boos…
      88 England 2-0 Malta
      Chance
      England ace Alexander-Arnold tries a shot from distance, just outside the box, but Bonello palms it away.
      85 England 2-0 Malta
      Substitution
      Another change from Malta boss Marcolini as Attard comes on for Joseph Mbong.
      83 England 2-0 Malta
      Chance!
      Malta move the ball brilliantly down England’s half, the same way the hosts should have been doing more in the second half.
      Yankam beeaks from the right and tries a powerful shot from a tight angle but sends it over the crossbar.
      80 England 2-0 Malta
      Ten more minutes to go, England have finally woken up and Wembley is feeling it.
      Still plenty of time for more goals!
      79 England 2-0 Malta
      Substitution
      Another double switch from Malta boss Marcolini as Muscat and Nwoko come on for Jean Borg and Reid.

      78 England 2-0 Malta

      No goal!!!
      What a shame, that was a stunning finish from Rice, who picks up a beautiful ball by Alexander-Arnold and finishes from outside the area!
      However, the goal is chalked off as Kane was involved from an offside position.
      78 England 3-0 Malta
      Goal!
      Pending VAR decision…
      75 England 2-0 Malta
      There’s the England we all know and love! Amazing combination!!!
      Walker moves the ball forward from the right, finds Foden in the penalty area, the Man City star passes to Saka on the right and he switches to Kane in the middle from where he hits the back of the net.

      75 England 2-0 Malta
      Goal!
      England double their lead with Kane!!!
      73 England 1-0 Malta
      The good news for England is that Malta are not at all threatening…
      That’s immense considering how fragile a 1-0 lead usually is…

      70 England 1-0 Malta
      England fans appear to be entertaining themselves with paper airpolanes amid a rather dull second half.
      The linesman’s flag also appears to have broken, another highlight!
      67 England 1-0 Malta
      Chance
      Another effort by England ace Alexander-Arnold but his shot goes over the crossbar.
      65 England 1-0 Malta
      Chance!
      Finally a shot on target by England as Alexander-Arnold delivers a volley from the edge of the box that bounces off the ground and into Bonello’s arms.
      65 England 1-0 Malta
      Rashford couldn’t continue after the collision but received a warm ovation from the Wembley crowd.
      Henderson, on the other hand, got booed again after his controversial Saudi Arabia move to Al-Ettifaq.
      61 England 1-0 Malta
      Substitution
      England boss Southgate responds with another double change as Palmer and Rice replace Rashford, who can’t continue after that run-in with Alexander-Arnold, and Henderson.
      61 England 1-0 Malta
      Substitution
      Malta boss Marcolini makes his first changes as Kristensen and London boy Jones, who plays for Notts County, come on for Guillaumier and Paul Ngong. More

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      Misfits Boxing 11 LIVE RESULT: Jarvis defeats BDave to become NEW champ, Dapper Laughs beats Simple Simon – reaction

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      MISFITS Boxing 011 has concluded at York Hall – and we have TWO new champions.In the main event of the night, Jarvis defeated BDave by unanimous decision to claim the Misfits Boxing welterweight title.
      Before that, Jully Poca beat Alaena Vampira to become the new owner of the Misfits Boxing women’s cruiserweight belt.
      The prelims saw Dapper Laughs defeat Simple Simon after a devastating knockdown, which saw the bout done and dusted just 65 seconds into the first round.

      Prelims start time: 6pm GMT
      Main card start time: 7pm GMT
      TV channel: DAZN
      Live stream: DAZN app/website
      FREE prelims stream: Misfits Boxing YouTube channel

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      That’s all from us
      Thank you for joining us tonight, as we witnessed a great night of Misfits boxing.
      If you haven’t quite got your sporting fix, you can get more from us here.
      Have a great evening!
      Behzinga reacts
      It seems Behzinga has reacted to Joe Weller calling him out, as he has tweeted the following…
      Credit: X – Behzinga
      One fan said “Back to the old YT boxing days, let’s go!”
      This could be one for the ages…
      Joe Weller called out Behzinga
      Joe Weller had some choice words for Sidemen star Behzinga before the main event kicked off.
      He said he wants to bring back YouTube boxing, and wants to fight the dad of one at Wembley Arena.
      KSI is backing it too!
      Credit: X – @KSI
      Room for improvement
      It wasn’t such a great night for TikTok sensation Simple Simon, who was knocked out by comedian Dapper Laughs within the first round after two quick knockdowns.
      Dapper Laughs however, he will be looking for another opponent, he will want to move up the ranks here and onto a main card before long.
      Fight of the night
      Fight of the night has got to go to the finale, Jarvis vs BDave.
      It was a spectacular fight, which saw Jarvis knock down his opponent within the first TEN seconds of the bout.
      BDave however, did really well to come back from that and put on a good showing to see the fight out, and attack Jarvis himself.
      It wasn’t quite enough however, as Jarvis walked away with the belt before calling out Alex Wassabi and Nichlmao.
      Credit: X – @MisfitsBoxing
      Jarvis speaks out after his win
      “I wanted to give the best fight I could and I did that”
      “The adrenaline, I couldn’t feel it, he has probably got the hardest head I have ever hit.”
      “Nichlmao, Alex Wassabi, if you’re watching let’s get it!”
      Jarvis beats BDave by unanimous decision!
      All three judges scored the bout 54-50 in favour of Jarvis!
      BDave did really well regardless, and can be proud of that performance despite the loss.
      Who is next for Jarvis?
      Jarvis vs BDave – Round 5
      Into the final round now, as we get close to crowning a champion!
      Both guys cardio is holding up nicely.
      BDave has done incredibly well to recover from that first round knock down.
      It goes the distance, surprisingly, and both fighters will be extremely proud of that performance.
      Jarvis vs BDave – Round 4
      A huge right hand from BDave in round four, and Jarvis is forced to fight here!
      Jarvis has definitely managed the fight better than BDave, but the latter brings the entertainment factor without a doubt!
      Jarvis hasn’t stung BDave as much lately as the fight progresses.
      He does get a nice combination done though as the end!
      Jarvis vs BDave – Round 3
      This one is shaping up really nicely, I’m not sure BDave won that last round, but he definitely earned the respect of Jarvis there.
      There is blood coming out of the nose of BDave, who is showing the heart of a warrior, and he comes in with a big shot too!
      A fairly even third round there, a tough one to call.
      Jarvis vs BDave – Round 2
      What a first round, and we are into the second now.
      I don’t see this one going the distance that is for sure.
      BDave looks as though he might be making his way back into the fight, but then Jarvis opens up the hands and responds really well.
      Jarvis vs BDave – Round 1
      5x three minute rounds, the main event, HERE WE GO!
      BDave is knocked down STRAIGHT AWAY!
      Within 10 seconds!
      This is not looking good for BDave at all…
      Jarvis lands another good right hand, and another.
      Credit to BDave for staying competitive here.
      And now Jarvis…
      He comes out to Kung-Fu Fighting!
      Another tune, fair play.
      He has apparently been sparring Floyd Mayweather, so it is time to see what he has learned.
      Here comes BDave
      Sweet Caroline is his walkout song, great choice, a classic.
      He predicted a three round knockout, so let’s see what he has got in the locker.
      SWEEEET CAROLINE –
      I’ll let you finish the rest at home…
      Joe Weller calls out Behzinga
      Joe Weller is in the ring with Olivia Buzaglo, and he is calling out Behzinga!
      “Has anyone seen Behzinga?”
      “Behzinga lets make this happen, Wembley Arena!”
      The main event is NEXT
      BDave against Jarvis.
      This is the big one coming up next.
      “I’m gonna knock him out in three rounds.” Says BDave.
      Jully Poca beats Alaena Vampira by unanimous decision
      It’s a deserved victory for Jully Poca over Alaena Vampira, she dominated that fight.
      Full credit to Alaena, who would make a great opponent for Elle Brooke.
      Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 5
      Poca looks a little uneasy at the start of this one, and Vampira is going for it in the last round.
      Vampira needs to go for the knockout here if she stands a chance of winning it.
      Poca is on her bike with 25 seconds to go.
      And it is all over!
      It will go to the judges…
      Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 4
      Alaena Vampira has come out fighting in the fourth round, and is gaining some confidence here!
      Poca is just coming back with flurries when she gets within range, but that round might well be the first that Vampira has won.
      Vampira is giving everything, but it looks like Jully Poca has got the power, and the win.
      Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 3
      Jully is an absolute weapon when she lets her hands go, and she does so here, such power in those arms.
      Vampira is showing that she can box, despite being 2-0 down so far.
      Vampira has blood pouring out of her nose now, but she doesn’t care.
      A great combo from Poca in that round, but Vampira is NOT giving up!
      Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 2
      A great round for Poca in the second, and Vampira is likely going to need to come back from this.
      They are shorter two minute rounds for women.
      Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 1
      These two are at it from the get go!
      A really fast start from Jully Poca, and Vampira may not have been expecting that!
      Here comes Jully Poca!
      Another great walkout, and we are about to get underway!
      Alaena Vampira comes out!
      What an entrance that is!
      Alaena walks out of a coffin like a true vampire, and she looks DANGEROUS.
      Hope Jully has bought her garlic…
      The co main event up next!
      Jully Poca will face off against Alaena Vampira up next
      It’s Brazil against USA, for the Cruiser-weight World Championship! More

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      Everton points deduction LIVE: Toffees docked 10 Premier League points for breaching FFP rules – reaction

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      EVERTON have plunged into a Premier League relegation battle after being hit with a 10-point deduction for breaching FFP rules.The Premier League has called for the punishment after Everton recorded heavy financial losses over the past three years.
      And the Toffees are now only one place off 20th due to their goal difference as a result.
      Follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest from Everton
      FSA on Everton’s sanction
      The FSA (Football Supporters’ Association) has claimed that football needs an independent regulator urgently after Everton’s 10-point deduction.
      A statement reads: “The FSA has always argued that football needs an independent regulator with real time powers to intervene before clubs get themselves into positions where a points deduction is handed out.
      “Today’s news once again shows the urgent need for the Government to deliver an independent regulator for football as soon as possible. This shouldn’t be happening.
      “We’ve seen far too many clubs across the game find themselves in financial trouble and our sympathy is always with the supporters – they didn’t create the problems but they are punished alongside their club.”
      Everton should take it, says Southall
      Neville Southall believes Everton should accept their 10-point deduction and “suck it up”.
      He told BBC Radio Five Live: “It has been coming so it is no surprise. But at the end of the day they knew it was coming and if they are doing Everton they are doing other clubs as well. Otherwise, it is discrimination against one club.
      “All it will do is galvanise the players, the manager and the fans into one, which is a good thing, but they must appeal as that is what everyone does.
      “However, if I was them I would just take it and get it out of the way. They are playing well and the Premier League is not a great league from the bottom half down, so we have a chance of winning that little bit of a league. It sounds harsh and horrendous but if you broke the rules, you broke the rules – just suck it up.”
      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table
      A supercomputer has predicted the Premier League table at the end of the season after Everton’s points deduction.
      The prediction sees the Toffees just survive relegation and finish in 17th place.
      It means that Burnley, Luton and Sheffield United will return to the Championship after one season.

      Star reacts to news
      Everton youth star Bradley Moonan has reacted to the news about the club’s sanction on social media.

      Where are Everton in the league?
      Since Everton have been hit with a ten point deduction they have dropped from their spot in 14th in the Premier League.
      The club now sits 19th with only four points.
      The club remain off the bottom of the table on goal difference.

      Stars could jump ship
      Everton could lose a host of star names after being hit with a 10-point deduction by the Premier League.
      Sun Sport has looked at SEVEN potential star men who could leave Sean Dyche’s squad over the coming months following the blockbuster news.
      The list includes the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jordan Pickford and Dwight McNeil.

      How long do Everton have to appeal?
      Everton have seven days to lodge their appeal against the sanctions imposed on them.
      After that an appeal board will be appointed and then the Premier League have seven days to respond to the appeal.
      An appeal date will then be put in place and this should be before the end of the season.
      What about Chelsea and Man City?
      Chelsea and Manchester City face the threat of RELEGATION, according to a former financial advisor to the Etihad club.
      Following Everton’s sanctions Stefan Borson, a legal expert, believes both clubs could be booted out of the top flight.
      Borson tweeted: “Without seeing the judgement/award -10 points for Everton feels harsh for a straightforward FFP breach to me.
      “But reinforces that sanctions against City [if proven] and now Chelsea [if charged and admitted on the off-books payments] will be potentially relegation inducing.
      “One thing is for sure, given the scale of this sporting sanction, Chelsea’s calculus (in my opinion) that they could breach Premier League profit and sustainability and just take a fine as a cost of doing business, must be in urgent and immediate reconsideration.
      “The January window may be interesting. Even in the best case, they can no longer rely on being able to convince an Independent Commission to accept their Covid and Sanctions allowances as exceptional adjustments (to the extent that was the plan).”

      Clubs ‘could sue’ Everton
      Three clubs are planning to sue Everton after they were found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play rules, according to reports.
      But the punishment of a 10 point deduction may not be enough for Leicester, Burnley and Leeds.
      All three have been on the wrong end of relegation battles with Everton over the past two years.
      According to The Mail, they are seeking as much as £300MILLION – with each club estimating they lost £100m from their respective relegations to the Championship.
      It is understood the three sides contacted 777 Partners – the Merseyside outfit’s new owners – to state their intention to sue if they were found guilty.
      And it is now being reported they met on Friday afternoon to reaffirm their plan to sue Everton.

      Merson’s view on sanction
      Paul Merson has tweeted following Everton’s sanction and claimed that teams will not catch the big six if they “can’t spend”.
      He wrote: “Top 6 won’t be caught if teams can’t spend money…”

      What has the PL said?
      The Premier League announced the decision with the following statement.
      It read: “An independent Commission has imposed an immediate deduction of 10 points on Everton FC for a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs).
      “The Premier League issued a complaint against the club and referred the case to an independent Commission earlier this year.
      “During the proceedings, the club admitted it was in breach of the PSRs for the period ending Season 2021/22 but the extent of the breach remained in dispute.
      “Following a five-day hearing last month, the commission determined that Everton FC’s PSR Calculation for the relevant period resulted in a loss of £124.5million, as contended by the Premier League, which exceeded the threshold of £105million permitted under the PSRs.
      “The commission concluded that a sporting sanction in the form of a 10-point deduction should be imposed. That sanction has immediate effect.”
      Carragher slams Everton punishment
      Jamie Carragher has hit out at the 10-point deduction handed to Everton calling it “excessive”.
      He wrote on social media: “The 10-point deduction for Everton is excessive and not right, considering they have been working with the PL about this for the last couple of years.
      “Would it have been better to be evasive and try and drag it out like other clubs?
      “No doubt relegated clubs will have put big pressure on the PL to deal with Everton, but when you consider 6 clubs tried to leave the PL and there was no sanction at all it doesn’t feel right.
      “Until other clubs are sanctioned Everton will feel they are being used to show there is no need for an independent regulator, and they are right.”

      One positive for Everton
      With Everton’s season turned upside down and now in a relegation fight, there is one good omen for the club.
      Only once has a club with four points or fewer after 12 points survived the drop.
      That was Everton back in the 1994-95 season.

      Everton penalised for direct loan, says expert
      Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert, believes that Everton have been penalised for owner Farhad Moshiri loaning the club money himself rather than loans from high-interest banks.
      Farhad Moshiri acquired the club about seven years ago. He did try to accelerate Everton through increasing player transfer, they had operated a very tight ship prior to that.
      There were quite a few managerial changes and I’m sure Everton will take responsibility and say they were not completely blameless and were close to the limit.
      But the Premier League decided to look at the extend of Everton’s losses were over £300 million in a three-year period but you are allowed specific deductions for investment in infrastructure, the women’s team, the community which Everton’s is unprecedented in the country.
      Everton will feel these are our calculations, the Premier League decided to take a deeper look.
      If Everton had borrowed money through a bank and put that money into the stadium, I think they would have been below the limit whereas they’ve borrowed money directly through the owner and this is proving to be a legal/ accounting issue rather than a footballing one.
      If there was going to be a breach and a points deduction, I think most people thought it would have been in the region of 3-6.
      Ten is unprecedented, Birmingham City breached financial fair play rules in the Championship a few years ago and were given a nine-point deduction. That was for a much clearer set of circumstances so you can understand why Everton are aggrieved.
      Kieran MaguireSky Sports
      Cottee still confident
      Another former Everton star, Tony Cottee, believes that Everton will manage to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
      He, like Lineker, also questioned whether or not other clubs would get punishments.
      He wrote: “Let’s just hope it’s not one rule for Everton and one rule for the top Clubs?!
      “I still think that they’ll stay up despite the 10 pts.”

      Lineker on Everton sanction
      Former Everton star Gary Lineker has tweeted after Everton were docked 10 points by the Premier League.
      He asked whether any other clubs would see similar punishments.
      He wrote: “With Everton being docked 10 points, it will be very interesting to see if other clubs are sanctioned.”

      Where does it leaves Everton?
      Everton have dropped from 14th to 19th in the Premier League table, with their goal difference keeping them off the bottom.
      The likes of Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Bournemouth, Luton Town and Sheffield United have all jumped up one spot.

      Everton will appeal
      Everton have insisted that the club will appeal the decision that it has labelled as “unjust”.
      Everton Football Club is both shocked and disappointed by the ruling of the Premier League’s Commission.
      The Club believes that the commission has imposed a wholly disproportionate and unjust sporting sanction. The club has already communicated its intention to appeal the decision to the Premier League. The appeal process will now commence and the club’s case will be heard by an Appeal Board appointed pursuant to the Premier League’s rules in due course.
      Everton maintains that it has been open and transparent in the information it has provided to the Premier League and that it has always respected the integrity of the process.
      The club does not recognise the finding that it failed to act with the utmost good faith and it does not understand this to have been an allegation made by the Premier League during the course of proceedings.
      Both the harshness and severity of the sanction imposed by the Commission are neither a fair nor a reasonable reflection of the evidence submitted.
      The club will also monitor with great interest the decisions made in any other cases concerning the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
      Everton cannot comment on this matter any further until the appeal process has concluded.Club statementEverton
      What the sanction means?
      Everton’s sanction means they are the first Premier League club to be hit with a points deduction for breaching FFP rules.
      The Toffees have been punished for breaching profit and sustainability rules after recording financial losses of £124.5million for the 2021/22 season.
      That exceeds the Premier League threshold, which permits a maximum loss of £105m for one year.
      Everton hit with points deduction
      Everton have been hit with a 10-point deduction by the Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability rules.
      The sanction takes place with immediate effect which means the Toffees drop five places and are now in the relegation zone – and only off the bottom thanks to goal difference. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin LIVE announcement: Deontay Wilder added to bill as Saudi card confirmed for Dec 23

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will return to the ring on December 23 to face Otto Wallin on a huge card in Saudi Arabia.The epic bill will also include Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker as well as Brit Daniel Dubois taking on Jarrell Miller.
      AJ is looking to continue his winning momentum following the last two triumphs against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius after suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
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      Riyadh line-up confirmed on lively night for Joshua
      Anthony Joshua’s verbal clash with Jarrell Miller was the highlight – or lowlight – of the press confference as an epic eight-fight schedule for December 23 in Royadh was confirmed.
      AJ will take on Otto Wallin while Deontay Wilder makes his ring return against a THIRD ex-world champion in Joseph Parker.
      And former interim WBA king Daniel Dubois aims to shrug off his August defeat to Oleksandr Usyk when he faces Miller.
      Anthony Joshua had an intriguing exchange with Otto Wallin but that was nothing compared to his encounter with Jarrell MillerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      Anthony Joshua-Otto Wallin
      Deontay Wilder-Joseph Parker
      Dmitry Bivol-Lyndon Arthur
      Jai Opetaia-Ellis Zorro
      Arslanbek Makhmudov-Agit Kabayel
      Frank Sanchez-Junior Fa
      Fillip Hrgovic-Mark Di Mori
      Daniel Dubois-Jarrell Miller

      Fans stunned by AJ vs Miller clash
      Fight fans reckon Anthony Joshua’s “hate” for Jarrell Miller shone through as the two clashed at the press conference for the eight-card night in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
      Some viewers believe AJ must now take on Miller at some stage – even if it means changing his plans.
      Joshua faces Otto Wallin in Riyadh while Miller meets Brit Daniel Dubois the same night.
      One fan said: “Joshua really hates that guy” and another added: “He’s got to fight Miller after this.”
      And viewers voiced their shock at tonight’s exchange, which Miller started with a verbal onslaught.
      “Sheesh the AJ disrespect is crazy,” one argued.
      “Miller is just a hype job, just talking with no real achievements, ” claimed another.”
      But one fan believes Miller has touched a nerve as he posted: “He’s right tho. AJ has been scared of Wilder!!”
      Miller the chiller wasn’t Joshing
      The most brutal line from Jarrell Miller in his clash with Anthony Joshua was surely this.
      “If you get in the ring with Wilder, you’ll be in your grave! If you fight me, you’ll go to the hospital.”
      AJ responded with an F-word – and much more… repeatedly telling the American to “watch your mouth”.
      Miller replied: “Kiss my a**e.”
      AJ in long, pointed chat with Wallin
      Fresh from his verbal sparring with Miller, Joshua had an extra long and extremely animated exchange with his December 23 opponent Wallin when they squared up for photos after the press conference.
      AJ’s stern face contrasted at first with Wallin’s smiling, chatty persona.
      But then the Brit appeared to be drawn into a more feisty encounter – as he joined in the conversation, occasionally pointing at the Swede.
      The wise money might be on Wallin trying to capitalise on AJ possibly being unsettled by Miller.
      Jarring exchange….
      Here’s how Jarrell Miller looked as he spoke noticeably more brutally than anyone else in the press conference.
      Especially with Anthony Joshua…
      Credit: PA
      Group photo coming up..
      That’s the official part of the press conference out of the way.
      Next up is what could be an interesting group photo…
      Joshua is smiling a bit more – suggesting he didn’t take his spicy exchange with Jarrell Miller quite as much to heart as it appeared.
      But they’ve not looked at each other as they line up in what looks more like an annual school pic – because there are so many people in it.
      ‘Good to be in same room as AJ’
      Deontay Wilder predicted he WILL fight Anthony Joshua.
      The bout has long been tipped as an option for next year.
      And Wilder said: “It’s good to finally see him in the same roomI wish him all the best. I believe it will happen.”
      ‘People come to see knockouts’
      Deontay Wilder is promising to give fight fans what he insists they most want to see in his blockbuster with Joseph Parker.
      The American KO specialist said: “So many warriors on this card… very excited to be here.
      “Most of all people come to see knockouts, and that’s for sure what I’ve come to deliver.
      “It’s just like basketball – I can shoot twos, I can shoot threes, but people want a slam dunk.”
      Wilder added of his world titles hopes: “To come back and finish what I started is going to mean everything to me.”
      Joshua stunned by outburst?
      It looked like Anthony Joshua still had his verbal clash with Jarrell Miller on his mind – judging by his expression for much of the time.
      It’s possible of course he was pondering his crucial fight with Otto Wallin – but AJ’s relaxed demeanour demeanour from just a few minutes suddenly changed when Miller started taunting him.
      Credit: PA
      Joshua still looking furious
      Sullen-faced Anthony Joshua still appears furious at an outburst from fellow heavyweight Jarrell Miller.
      And rather than taking questions in the normal way, he is quizzed by his promoter Eddie Hearn.
      Joshua also insists his best days are ahead of him.
      He added: “I cant wait to get to my final destination. I’m fully focused on this fight and determined to get to my peak.”
      Wallin delighted to get chance
      Otto Wallin says Anthony Joshua “deserves a lot of respect” – but he’s confident of upsetting AJ.
      ‘Best chapter for Joshua still to come’
      Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes the Brit’s best days lie ahead.
      Hearn said: “There’s the best chapter yet in this story of Anthony Joshua.
      “He wants to become world heavyweight champion again. I believe he can do it.”
      And he added: “There’s another great fighter in Deontay Wilder and I look forward to that in 2024.”
      Joshua clashes with Miller
      Jarrell Miller has trash-talked Anthony Joshua – leading to an astonishing exchange between the two fighters.
      AJ looked furious with Miller targeting him in an X-rated confrontation.
      And amongst other things the Brit told him: “I’m gonna slap your arse.. watch your mouth.. or I’ll come over there..”
      Dubois must prove doubters wrong
      Frank Warren insists his man Daniel Dubois is poised to prove his doubters wrong.
      Ahead of the clash with Jarrell Miller, Warren said: “It’s a tough fight. Daniel needs to show what he’s about. 
      “There’s been some doubts. We believe in him, he believes in him now he’s got to go out and show it.
      “He’s got to show on this stage that he can do it. I’ve got faith.”
      ‘Jarrell one of the best in world’
      Promoter Dmitry Salita of course bigs up his “explosive” outsider Jarrell Miller ahead of his clash with Daniel Dubois.
      Salita said of controversial Miller: “He’s one of the best heavyweights in the world.. explosive, exciting.
      “He’s hungry, he has a lot of power. His size is going to be the key.”
      Here’s how it looks on the BIG screen…
      As we wait to hear from the main men of the night, here’s how the line-up looks on screen at the press conference.
      Now Daniel Dubois’ clash with Jarrell Miller is being discussed.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Joshua so relaxed
      We haven’t heard from Anthony Joshua yet – but his smile speaks volumes.
      The Brit will be scooping mega millions when he takes on Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Lyndon is ‘best opponent in division’
      Mancunian Lyndon Arthur says he is “excited to be a part of it” – the Riyadh card – as he prepares to challenge for Dmitry Bivol’s WBA light heavyweight belt.
      For his part, Bivol described Arthur as the “best opponent in the division” he could face.
      Walk on the Wilder side
      We’ve heard from the promoters on what’s a huge stage full of fighters.
      And perhaps the main with the most swagger as he walked in was Deontay Wilder, who will be taking on Joshua Parker.
      Eddie Hearn is back on again, calling December 23 a “great opportunity for some many British fighters”.
      Credit: Reuters
      Dubois looking the part
      Daniel Dubois dressed like James Bond – as he hopes to show he’s the man with the golden hands against Jarrell Miller.
      We’re now hearing from the fighters on the hopes for what many are hailing as an incredible card for Riyadh on December 23.
      Credit: Getty
      ‘Change is refreshing’
      Eddie Hearn joins in the praise for what seems an awesome card.
      As Saudi Arabia continues its inroads into boxing the promoter told the press conference: “We all want the sport of boxing to grow.
      “We want opportunities for our fighters.
      This is the opportunity for something special. I’ve never seen a card like this before.”
      Anthony Joshua made a relaxed entryCredit: PA
      ‘Best card world has ever seen’
      Junior Fa, who will meet unbeaten Frank Sanchez, calls it “the best card the world has ever seen”.
      And the New Zealander might need the best display of his life to shock Cuban opponent Sanchez.
      Warren hails ‘huge opportunity’
      Promoter Frank Warren thanks Saudi organisers for a “huge opportunity” – but also admits there was “huge pressure” to organise such an eight-fight schedule so quickly.
      He added: “These are great fights. We are doing it for the fans because they are the ones who count.”
      ‘Rumours are true’
      Anthony Joshua’s fight with Otto Wallin is confirmed.
      And so is the rest of a hard-hitting heavyweight schedule.
      Joshua’s bout is announced with the line: “For boxing fans following the rumours, we’ve got great news – it’s true.”
      Joshua takes his seat
      Eddie Hearn wears the biggest smile so far as he takes his seat.
      Fellow promoter Frank Warren acknowledges the audience.
      NOW JOSHUA IS BEING INTRODUCED – FOLLOWED BY WILDER. More

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      Chelsea 4-4 Man City LIVE RESULT: Cole Palmer seals big point in EIGHT-GOAL thriller with 95th-min penalty – updates

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      CHELSEA picked up a stunning point after a dramatic late penalty in a 4-4 thriller against Manchester City.Former City ace Cole Palmer equalised from the penalty spot in the 95th minute to cap one of the Premier League’s greatest games.
      Erling Haaland had been at the double after Raheem Sterling’s strike against his former side.

      Result: Chelsea 4 Man City 4
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Gallagher, Caicedo, Palmer, Sterling, Jackson
      Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Foden, Doku, Alvarez, Haaland

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      Follow all the action with our live blog below…
      That’s all folks
      Thanks for tuning in with us for Chelsea and City’s amazing 4-4 draw.
      Game of the season? Probably.
      City led first, Chelsea pegged them back, led themselves, before City turned it around.
      Pep will be fuming his side dropped points from winning positions twice at 3-2 and 4-3.
      Until next time.
      Carragher’s wrong Chelsea call
      Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was forced to take back a comment about Nicolas Jackson during Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester City.
      Jackson got on the scoresheet in the 67th minute to bring the score level for the third time – just a few seconds after Carragher said that he “hadn’t seen much” of him.
      Following the 22-year-old’s goal, Carragher was forced to track back on his comment.
      While commentating on the match, the former defender joked: “And that’s why am not a coach!”
      Sterling tackle
      Football fans were left stunned after Raheem Sterling clattered into former team-mate Phil Foden during Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester City.
      Sterling was one of Maurico Pochettino’s star players as the Blues held treble winners Man City to a 4-4 draw.
      He fired his team ahead in the 37th minute following Erling Haaland’s opener and Thiago Silva’s equaliser.
      But additional goals from Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Manuel Akanji, Rodri and Haaland saw the points shared at Stamford Bridge.
      With the scores level in the final stages of the game, Sterling gave Chelsea fans a fright after committing a foul on Foden on the edge of the penalty area.
      The Chelsea winger lunged in on the City star in a powerful tackle, but did not get any of the ball.

      Wind-up merchant
      Cole Palmer was sent flying by Erling Haaland as he tried to pull off a cheeky stunt against Manchester City.
      The Chelsea hero equalised in the game with a late penalty but was not done winding up his old team in the thrilling Premier League 4-4 draw.
      Man City had one last chance to win the game after being awarded a free-kick on the edge of the host’s penalty area.
      Haaland, along with Bernardo Silva, Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish, were discussing their plan for the set-piece when Palmer came over.
      The former City star, 20, tried to walk into their meeting, however, Haaland was less than impressed.
      The Norwegian was quick to shove Palmer away and keep his side’s plan to themselves.
      Thriller at Stamford Bridge
      Pep Guardiola believes the thrilling 4-4 draw between Chelsea and Man City was a great advertisement for the Premier League.
      He was also full of praise for the Blues.
      He told beinSPORTS: “I give credit to the opponent, it was a good advertisement for the Premier League honestly!”
      Guardiola’s mind games
      If Pep sees Liverpool and Arsenal as threats to Man City’s Premier League crown, he’s given his greatest indication yet.
      Talking about the draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, he was quick to bring his rivals into the conversation.
      He told Sky Sports: “Liverpool couldn’t win here and they were much much better than Arsenal.”
      Palmer’s game by numbers
      Cole Palmer’s game by numbers vs. Man City:
      51 touches
      7 final third entries
      4 touches in opp. box
      4 penalty area entries
      4 x possession won
      3 shots
      2 shots on target
      1 goal
      We feel a bit exhausted
      Manchester City midfielder Rodri, speaking to Sky Sports: “We feel a bit exhausted to be honest, with that game with that rhythm.
      “We know how tough it is to come here with the team they built. They signed massive players, five, six seven and the level of the team has risen. It wasn’t our best performance today, we can look more to ourselves, conceding four goals is not normal for us. Sometimes football is like this, but we have to work on the mistakes.
      “We played what they wanted to, quick transitions, they are a better team in those situations. They are faster, stronger and we have to play our game and we struggled.
      “Not losing all the balls we lost, having more of the ball, individual performance of us as a team. We support each other and move forward. Even though it wasn’t the best day, we keep pushing.
      “We were close to winning his game a bit disappointed of this fact. Big credit fo the opponent they created pressure, we are the treble winners, everyone wants to beat us.
      “We’re first in the league so we will be refreshed to come back.”
      Rollercoaster
      This is Pep Guardiola’s 882nd game as a manager, and the first to see his team both score and concede four goals in a single match.
      Thanks, Opta.
      Upmost respect
      Cole Palmer quotes, as promised. He said: “Very strange the first time I have played against Manchester City – I have the upmost respect for the club I spent 15 years at and it is nice to see some friends.
      “Unlucky to not get the win. I have many City fans I know but it is the game.
      “It was a long time waiting (for the penalty), but I felt confident. I’ve had a few now, I kept focused in the 90-something minute. I won’t say I work on penalties, I don’t. I just trusted in my ability.
      “I was excited to see the game, we went behind a few times and bounced back.”
      Awkward…
      Genuinely painful post-match interview moment there.
      It was all going quite well until Raheem Sterling got something in his eye. The reporter wanted a closer inspection and offered to get what I think was grass out for the Chelsea winger.
      “No, you’ll just get more dirt in my eye,” responds Sterling before everyone forgot what question had been asked. Raz hands the Player of the Match award to Palmer and the pair walk off.
      Credit: getty
      Reaction
      “It’s a game innit,” Cole Palmer, 2023.
      Full quotes and reaction to come from Chelsea’s playmaker.
      A classic
      Micah Richards is in bits in the Sky Sports studio. And he’s in absolutely no doubt that this was a stone cold classic.
      He said: “It has to. It was exceptional, it was furious, it was frantic, it was fantastic. It had everything, goals, bad defending, good play, tackles… That man Cole Palmer. Was it the right move for him? It certainly was because he was outstanding today. Showing his worth for £45m.
      “If you were a spectator today you got your money’s worth!”
      Cojones
      Cole Palmer stopping up to take a penalty in the 95th-minute, against his boyhood club. As Alan Shearer has just tweeted: “Big mineral’s Cole Palmer.”
      Couldn’t put it better myself, Al. He’s only been at the club for 70 days!
      Credit: GETTY
      What’s next?
      An international break, unfortunately.
      Chelsea return to action with a tough trip to Newcastle at St James’ Park.
      Manchester City? Well, they host Liverpool in the Saturday lunchtime kick off. I’m sure Jurgen Klopp will be thrilled about that.
      Poch blast
      Blimey! Mauricio Pochettino is clearly caught up in all the madness. He strides onto the pitch after the full-time whistle, shouting something at the referee.
      He regains his senses enough to give Kyle Walker a hug and congratulate his own players. Kind of an odd reaction truth be told.
      Credit: getty
      Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City
      FT: It’s over folks. What an epic, epic encounter for the ages. Breathless from start to finish. Two penalties, eight goals, eight bookings and at the end of it – it’s a point each. Mad.
      Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City
      98: Over! Kyle Walker is given the honour but bends an effort over the crossbar. That has to be the final chance of the game.
      Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City
      96: Jackson and Grealish were booked when the referee was surrounded folks. Two minutes left on the clock.
      Sterling booked for wiping out Foden just outside the penalty area. Can Manchester City have a crack from here?
      Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City – Palmer (pen)
      94: GOAL! “City’s boy is Chelsea’s man,” screams the commentator. Cole Palmer fires the ball into the top corner, well beyond the outstretched Ederson, who guessed the right way. It’s 4-4!
      Credit: getty
      Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
      93: VAR has checked it and it’s a penalty. No question. A few bookings are tossed out but we’ll get to those after young Cole Palmer steps up to take the spot-kick.
      Huge pressure.
      Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
      92: PENALTY TO CHELSEA! Ruben Dias comes flying across to intercept Raheem Sterling’s ball for Armando Broja and completely takes him out. Clear as day as Anthony Taylor points towards the spot.
      Huge protests from Manchester City, near-enough 22 players are surrounding the referee.
      Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
      90: Armando Broja replaces Moises Caicedo. EIGHT MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME. Huge roar from the Chelsea fans – can they conjure up one last chance?
      Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
      87: So cruel for Thiago Silva. The ball cannons off his leg and darts into the opposite corner that it was heading. Nothing the goalkeeper could have done about it.
      Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City – Rodri
      86: GOAL! Ecstasy for the champions – agony for Chelsea as a heavily deflected Rodri efforts flies beyond Robert Sanchez. So, so unfortunate for the hosts but the Spanish midfielder doesn’t care as he knee slides into the corner.
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      Chelsea vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Reece James STARTS in big Blues boost against Haaland and Co – Premier League updates

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      CHELSEA are hoping to build on their win over Tottenham today but it doesn’t get much harder than a clash with Premier League champions Manchester City. The Blues haven’t beaten or scored a goal against City since the Champions League final in 2021, so they have it all to do today at Stamford Bridge.

      Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMT
      TV/Stream: Sky Sports Premier League
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Gallagher, Caicedo, Palmer, Sterling, Jackson
      Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Foden, Doku, Alvarez, Haaland

      Chelsea vs Man City odds: Get 30/1 for a goal to be scored
      Follow all the action with our live blog below…
      Full Time
      The early kick-offs are over folks. Brighton killing accas all over the place these days.

      Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham
      Brighton 1-1 Sheffield United
      Liverpool 3-0 Brentford
      Wets Ham 3-2 Nottingham Forest

      Liverpool’s win puts them on 27 points, level with Manchester City and Arsenal in the table. Can City grab that three-point cushion this afternoon?
      Just four points from a possible 15 in the Premier League for Brighton over the last five outings. Those Europa League commitments are certainly starting to have an affect on Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
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      Colwill out
      As mentioned, there’s no Levi Colwill in the Chelsea squad today. He’s carrying an injury, and will therefore be unlikely to feature for England during the international break.
      Tips
      SunSport’s betting experts have previewed the contest, and here’s a few of their tips for today’s contest.

      Marc Cucurella 2+ fouls

      Marc Cucurella has three yellow cards, in just five Premier League appearances this season. He’s amassed five fouls in that time and that number will surely increase here with City’s attack running at him — particularly Jeremy Doku.

      Cole Palmer 2+ shots on target

      His first meeting against his former side and Cole Palmer arrives here in pretty good form. He has three goals in his last five Chelsea appearances and has been pivotal in that time. Doesn’t need to score to land this one but two efforts on target isn’t out of the question.
      You can read the full preview HERE
      ‘Okay, leave’
      It’s the Cole Palmer derby, folks.
      Quite cool to have your name used in a derby by the age of 21.
      Anyway, the youngster has hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 10 appearances since his £42million switch from Manchester City.
      But how did the transfer go down? Quite awkwardly, actually. I’ll just let Pep explain.
      He said: “Cole arrived and accepted some processes and then after one or two years said ‘No, I don’t want to play here, I am not going to play.’
      “But I said ‘Riyad Mahrez is leaving, you are going to get a chance here,’ and he said ‘No, I am not going to play here, I want to leave,’ so I said ‘OK, leave,’”
      Sounds like a case of ‘I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed’ from Pep.
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      Bonkers
      It’s all getting a bit silly in the Premier League this afternoon. Goals flying in all over the place.
      Raul Jimenez has scored to reduce the deficit to 3-1 against Aston Villa.
      Mahmoud Dahood has been sent off for Brighton, who almost immediately saw their 1-0 advantage disappear thanks to Adam Webster’s own goal.
      Liverpool are cruising at 3-0 against Brentford thanks to a double from Mohamed Salah and one from Diogo Jota.
      It’s 2-2 between West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Anthony Elanga put the visitors ahead before Jarrod Bowen equalised.
      Ten minutes remaining in the lot.
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      Ch-ch-ch changes
      Just one for Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino starts Marc Cucurella at left-back, replacing replacing the absent Levi Colwill.
      As for Manchester City, they make three changes from the team that crushed Bournemouth last weekend.
      John Stones and Nathan Ake are replaced by Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. Phil Foden comes in for midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
      STARTING XI
      Those team sheets are out.
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Disasi, Silva, Cucurella, James, Fernandez, Caicedo, Gallagher, Sterling, Palmer, Jackson
      Subs: Petrovic, Badiashile, Mudryk, Madueke, Ugochukwu, Broja, Gusto, Maatsen, Matos
      Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Bernardo, Doku, Foden, Alvarez, Haaland
      Subs: Ortega, Carson, Phillips, Kovacic, Grealish, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis
      Team news
      Any minute now…
      Blue streak
      OK, two-consecutive wins isn’t exactly a streak, but Chelsea have some fairly decent results under their belt in recent(ish) weeks.
      They have five wins in their last seven, and arguably should have come away with maximum points against Arsenal having squandered a two-goal advantage.
      They received ZERO credit for struggling to break down nine-man Tottenham on Monday in that crazy five-goal thriller, but the fact remains – they eventually did and will be hoping to make further inroads up the table today.
      City slickers
      Manchester City are in THAT mood aren’t they.
      It happens every year. Pep Guardiola’s side will quite comfortably reel off 12 wins on the spin to propel themselves clear of the chasing pack.
      It looks like that’s started early this year. The Cityzens have won their last five in all competitions, scoring 17 goals and keeping two clean sheets.
      Manchester City’s tally of 27 points is their highest after 11 league matches since they had 29 at this stage in 2018-19.
      Premier League beware.
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      Tale of the tape
      This doesn’t read too well for Chelsea fans. In recent years at least.
      Manchester City have won 1-0 in each of the past four Premier League meetings.
      In fact, Chelsea have lost all of their last six meetings against the Cityzens, failing to score in any of those.
      Latest scores
      Four games are already up and running in the Premier League this afternoon. It’s half-time around the grounds and here are the latest scores.
      Aston Villa 2-0 Fulham: It’s looking like a walk in the park (Villa Park to be specific) for Unai Emery’s side. An Antonee Robinson own goal and rocket from John McGinn see them lead Fulham 2-0.
      Brighton 1-0 Sheffield United: Cracker this. Simon Adingra plays a one-two with Facundo Buonanotte and coolly slots past Wes Foderingham.
      Liverpool 1-0 Brentford: Quite a feisty contest at Anfield today, but it’s Jurgen Klopp’s side who lead thanks to Mohamed Salah. Just the two offside goals from Darwin Nunez thus far.
      West Ham 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Lucas Paqueta gave the Hammers an early lead courtesy of a terrible pass from Nicolás Domínguez. Taiwo Awoniyi levelled things up just before the break.

      Enjoy it
      I would recommending savouring this one folks.
      It’s your last helping of Premier League action until after the international break on November 25th.
      Unless England’s dead rubbers against Malta and North Macedonia are your thing. In that case you’ll be laughing…
      Team news
      Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka and Christopher Nkunku all remain sidelined for Chelsea.
      Armando Broja is expected to be available, but Jackson should keep his place in the team.
      Guardiola has confirmed John Stones will be out for some time after picking up an injury in the 3-1 win over Young Boys in midweek.
      Manuel Akanji is also set to be absent with a back injury, while Sergio Gomez and Kevin De Bruyne are still missing.
      Match day settings
      Stamford Bridge will play host to tonight’s game.
      Chelsea haven’t beaten Manchester City at Stamford Bridge since June 2020, which was played with no fans during the first wave of Covid-19.
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      Welcome to Chelsea vs Man City!
      Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester City in the Premier League!
      The Blues will be buoyed by their 4-1 win over Tottenham earlier this week but Man City are a whole different beast.
      It’s been a less than stellar start to the season for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who are still finding their feet with an inexperienced squad of players.
      City, however, have kept the winning train rolling for the most part, and they find themselves top of the league once again after slip-ups against Arsenal and Wolves.
      Haaland and Co will fancy themselves today, but Chelsea have arguably performed best against their fellow Big Sixers this season.
      Cole Palmer, who left City for Stamford Bridge in the summer in a deal worth £45million, will be looking to prove a point in particular.
      It should be an absolute cracker, so kick back with a cold one on this chilly Sunday afternoon, we’ll have you covered throughout. More