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    Everton 2-0 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Doucoure and Dobbin sink Blues as pressure piles on Pochettino in dramatic Prem clash

    CHELSEA have suffered yet another defeat on the road as they were beaten comfortably by Everton at Goodison Park.Goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Lewis Dobbin were enough to fire the Toffees to a crucial win.
    And to make matters worse, Reece James was forced off with ANOTHER injury after just 27 minutes

    RESULT: Everton 0-2 Chelsea
    TV channel/ live stream: Not available to watch in the UK.
    Everton XI: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin
    Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Disasi, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Mudryk; Broja

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    FT: Everton 2-0 Chelsea
    A hard-fought victory for The Toffees today.
    The stats can mislead you into thinking that Chelsea dominated this game today but they created so little.
    Chelsea’s fans who made the trip to Goodison Park today to watch this team deserve medals.

    FT: Everton 2-0 Chelsea
    The referee brings the game to a close and roof almost comes off Goodison Park.
    Goals from Doucoure and Dobbin seal the three points for Sean Dyche’s side.
    It is a huge victory in their efforts to steer clear of the bottom three.
    Everton 2-0 Chelsea
    90+6. Chelsea desperately try and find a goal.
    On this showing, they could play for 180 minutes and not score.
    Everton just need to see this game out now.
    Credit: Getty
    Everton 2-0 Chelsea
    90+4. That is game, set and match in this one.
    Dobbin’s strike from the edge of the box flew into the back of the net.
    It is nothing more than Sean Dyche’s side deserve, they have been the better team today.
    Goal – Lewis Dobbin (Everton)
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    90+2. The Everton fans groan when they see the fourth officials board.
    Everton have a corner to try and put this game to bed.
    Garner whips it in and ball is half cleared.
    Dobbin drills it into the back of the net from the edge of the box to seal all three points for The Toffees.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    90. McNeil breaks with the ball for Everton.
    He looks to hold the ball up but has little support and Gallagher wins the ball back.
    We are going to have an additional seven minutes added.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    88. Everton need to try and see this game out now.
    With so little time remaining, they need to defend their lead.
    Chelsea have it all to do if they are to get anything from this game.
    Credit: AP
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    86. Mudryk plays a reverse pass into the path of Caicedo.
    He tries to clip a cross into the box and it loops up in the air for Doucoure to head clear.
    The Everton midfielder is wiped out by Mudryk and wins his side a free kick.
    Harrison comes off for Dobbin for Dyche’s side.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    84. Sanchez is unable to continue and will be replaced by Petrovic.
    Cucurella is also replaced by Maatsen.
    Everton need to try and work the new keeper now.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    82. The ball has dropped into a dangerous area twice but Jackson just does not react quickly enough.
    On both occasions the Everton defenders are able to stab the ball away.
    As the referee awards a free kick to the hosts, it gives their defence a bit of a breather.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    80. Sterling and Gallagher are linking up more down the right.
    They switch play and Mudryk cuts in from the left wing.
    He tries to get a shot away from the edge of the box but it is blocked at the expense of a corner.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    78. Doucoure does well to deal with the Chelsea threat.
    He has been one of Everton’s best players today, along with McNeil.
    Chelsea are starting to pressure the final third of pitch more now.
    Credit: AP
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    76. Harrison his an inswinging cross which Beto flicks towards goal.
    He got too thick of a contact on it and Sanchez gathers with ease.
    As Chelsea have to throw caution to the wind more, they are there to be picked off on the counter-attack.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    74. Everton are coping well with the Chelsea attacks.
    They manage to get to the edge of the box but the final ball is dreadful and easily cleared.
    Doucoure breaks for the hosts but his attempted shot is blocked.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    72. This would be Chelsea’s seventh defeat of the season.
    They are a shadow of the side that won those Premier League titles.
    Even at 45-years-old, Drogba would probably get in this team.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    70. This has to be seen as a chance for Sterling to impress in front of the England manager today.
    Mudryk is fouled by Patterson out wide.
    Time is starting to run out for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    68. Gallagher goes in late on McNeil.
    The referee plays advantage but the attack breaks down.
    Chelsea counter and Jackson tries bend one in the top corner but it goes well wide.
    Credit: Getty
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    66. Mudryk gets to the byline and manages to square it back to Fernandez.
    He looks to stretch for the ball but it is easily blocked by Tarkowski.
    Broja and Fernandez come off for Sterling and Jackson.
    Calvert-Lewin comes off for Beto.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    64. Chelsea are trying to play their way through the Everton press.
    They look so devoid of creativity in the final third.
    Cole Palmer cannot do it all.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    62. Everton are starting to press Chelsea more now.
    Giving the visitors no time on the ball and looking to win the ball back as soon as The Blues have it.
    This is much more positive stuff from Sean Dyche’s side.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    60. Branthwaite lunges in on Broja on the edge of the box.
    The referee immediately awards a free kick and shows the Everton defender a yellow card.
    Big chance for the visitors to work Jordan Pickford.
    Palmer drills it under the wall but it is straight at the Everton keeper.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    58. The scoreline just goes to show that possession means nothing without a final product.
    Chelsea have bossed the stats but Pickford has had little to do.
    Everton’s more direct play is looking far more effective.
    Credit: Getty
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    56. That is a big goal for Sean Dyche’s side.
    Chelsea have rarely looked like threatening the Everton goal and now have it all to do.
    Goodison Park is bouncing after resembling a library for most of this game.
    Everton 1-0 Chelsea
    54 McNeil breaks from the halfway line and slots it into the path of Calvert-Lewin.
    His shot is blocked by Sanchez but the ball breaks to Doucoure on the edge of the box.
    He drills his shot into the bottom corner as Sanchez dives in the opposite direction. More

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    Tottenham vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Lascelles STARTS while Richarlison in for Spurs

    TOTTENHAM host Newcastle in the Premier League to cap off an epic Super Sunday.Spurs are hoping to put an end to their dogged run of form after only picking up one point in their last five games.
    Meanwhile, Newcastle will be aiming to recover from their 3-0 plummeting away at Everton in midweek.

    Kick off time: 4.30pm GMT
    TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
    Live stream: NOW
    Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Johnson, Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
    Newcastle team: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento, Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Gordon, Isak

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    Everton 2 Chelsea 0
    Spurs fans will also be able to afford themselves a smile at the Chelsea result.
    The Blues, as Newcastle did on Thursday, went down to a convincing defeat at Everton.
    Abdoulaye Doucoure put the Toffees in front before academy graduate Lewis Dobbin netted his first goal for the club.

    Fulham 5 West Ham 0
    West Ham claimed bragging rights with a 2-1 win here in North London on Thursday night, but Spurs fans will be pleased to know the Hammers team came crashing down to earth at Craven Cottage.
    And in a more literal crash, a set of West Ham fans were delayed getting to the ground after their boat across the Thames collided with Hammersmith Bridge.
    They’ll be pleased not to have missed too much from David Moyes men though, as Fulham ran out 5-0 winners with five different scorers netting.

    Full time around the grounds
    It’s been a fascinating afternoon of 2pm kick-offs and we’re hoping to see something similar here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    Results are as follows:
    Everton 2 Chelsea 0
    Fulham 5 West Ham 0
    Luton 1 Man City 2
    The teams are out
    Son Heung-min leads Spurs out for the warm-up to applause from the home crowd.
    Jamal Lascelles and Newcastle have also taken to the field for what we’re hoping will be a cracker.
    Vicar not blessed
    Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by West Ham on Thursday but goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario could have prevented that from happening had he not appeared to have been in two minds about the backpass rule.
    In the face of a short backpass from Destiny Udogie, the Italian rushed out of his goal and punched the ball away from Jarrod Bowen, gifting James Ward-Prowse a simple tap-in.
    One reason for that may have been a concern about getting sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
    However, Fifa rules state that when a goalkeeper picks up a backpass in his penalty box, regardless of the circumstances, the punishment is an indirect free kick and no card.

    Son arrives
    Son Heung-min has been deemed fit enough to start this afternoon despite suffering a back problem against West Ham on Thursday night.
    Richarlison will be involved in the Spurs forward line after replacing Giovani Lo Celso in the starting line-up.
    Credit: GETTY
    Newcastle team
    Newcastle: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento, Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Gordon, Isak
    Subs: Karius, Gillespie, Dummett, Wilson, Ritchie, Krafth, Hall, Longstaff, Murphy

    Tottenham team
    Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Johnson, Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
    Subs: Forster, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Gil, Royal, Lo Celso, Veliz, Donley, Dorrington

    More of the same
    Eddie Howe has called on Newcastle to deliver a repeat of last year’s display when they won 2-1 if they want to secure a victory at Spurs.
    He said: “I think it would need a very similar performance to last year, where we were excellent.
    “We were at our best defensively, we were at our best in attack as well.
    “That was a memorable day and that gave us a really big lift for what was ahead. It came at a key stage of the season, so we certainly know the importance of this match.”
    ‘Totally different’
    Eddie Howe has pointed out the main change that he has noticed in Tottenham’s style of play this season.
    The Newcastle boss said: “Tottenham have certainly changed a lot of their build-up patterns.
    “Their formation and the way they play is totally different. I’ve enjoyed watching them play. [They were] free-scoring early season, with a lot of interesting movements.
    “He [Ange Postecoglou] has done very well in a short period of time to implement his philosophy.”
    Credit: getty
    Howe about that
    Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Eddie Howe is the biggest reason he has ended up as Spurs manager.
    That’s because of a fateful day two and a half years ago when Howe decided to turn down the Celtic job.
    Howe’s decision led to former Australia manager Postecoglou getting a shot in Glasgow and grasping the opportunity with both hands, as he delivered five trophies in two seasons – a record that led to him getting the job at Spurs.
    The Aussie said of Howe’s decision: “Sliding doors moment.
    “There’s probably been no bigger decision in me being here today than Eddie knocking back the Celtic job.
    “I haven’t thanked him, I probably should.”
    Credit: getty
    Head-to-head
    The recent head-to-head stats between the two sides are very even.
    Last season it was Eddie Howe’s Newcastle who triumphed home and away.
    The Toon won 2-1 in North London before thumping Spurs 6-1 at St James’ Park – a result which saw Christian Stellini sacked as INTERIM manager.
    However, the previous season, Spurs were 5-1 winners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and triumphed 3-2 on Tyneside in the Saudi owners first game at the Newcastle helm.
    And the previous year, the teams drew 1-1 in the North East and 2-2 in London.
    London calling
    Tottenham are taking on Newcastle in a Super Sunday clash between two teams who will be hoping for a drastic improvement on their midweek results.
    Spurs are on a run as bizarre as it has been dismal, having picked up just one point from their past five games – all of which they scored the first goal in.
    That run makes Ange Postecoglou’s men the first team in Premier League history to score first and fail to win in five straight matches.
    The last of those was a 2-1 loss at home to West Ham on Thursday night, which was particularly disappointing after Spurs picked up an impressive 3-3 draw at champions Man City on Sunday.
    However, there remains a lot of belief in Postecoglou’s methods and attacking style of football in this corner of North London with the mood completely different to a year ago under Antonio Conte.
    Newcastle, meanwhile, thought they were heading decisively in the right direction with a 1-0 win over Man Utd in which they were far more dominant than the scoreline suggested.
    However, Eddie Howe’s injury-hit side were brought back down to earth when they were outbattled at Everton on Thursday night and went down 3-0.
    The Toon will also have one eye on Wednesday’s huge Champions League clash at home to AC Milan, where they must win to have any chance of progression to the knockout stages.
    Despite turbulent recent runs, both teams will have an eye on a Champions League spot.
    Tottenham, in fifth, are currently three points behind fourth placed Man City with Newcastle a further point back in seventh.
    And fifth place could even be enough to qualify for the Champions League next season if Premier League teams’ average results in Europe are among the two best. More

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    Fulham vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as London rivals face-off in huge clash

    FULHAM will host London rivals West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.The Hammers have picked up 10 points in their last four games, while the Cottagers are aiming to build on their 5-0 thrashing against Nottingham Forest last time out.

    Kick off time: 2pm GMT
    TV/ live stream: Not available to watch in the UK.

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    Luton 1 Man City 2: Jack Grealish grabs winner as champions fight from behind to win but still sit four points off top

    WHEN Pep Guardiola suffers injuries to his star-studded squad, it is a case of getting out the world’s smallest violin.Yet despite the millions City have spent on players, there is not a club in the world who would not miss Erling Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne and in-form Jeremy Doku.
    Jack Grealish hails his Man City winnerCredit: Reuters
    And so Guardiola’s struggling team, low on confidence and facing a fifth successive Premier League game without a win, avoided being plunged into a fully-blown crisis after being rescued with goals from Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish.
    When Elijah Adebayo headed Luton into the lead in first half stoppage time, this goal did not merely give the home team another huge lift.
    It set-up the possibility of becoming one of THE greatest Premier League shocks while a home win would also have had a huge impact on the title race.
    Yet Silva levelled in the 62nd minute and Grealish grabbed only his second goal of the season three minutes later.
    Yet this was still a far from easy win for City. And fair play to Rob Edwards’ Luton who continue to show they do have a chance – however slim – of remaining in the top-flight, purely because they are so bloody difficult to play against at Kenilworth Road.
    While City hope to welcome back de Bruyne soon while Doku has been playing well, to be without Haaland for the first time in the League this season was a huge blow.
    Equally, the lack of players saw Guardiola name two goalkeepers on the substitutes bench.
    City go to Red Star Belgrade for a dead rubber on Wednesday as they have already won Champions League Group D.
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    After next Saturday’s home game with Crystal Palace, City will then fly to Saudi Arabia for the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah and they will hope to have Haaland back then.
    As for Luton, this fixture was the latest proof of how far this completely rejuvenated club has come. On the corresponding weekend a decade ago, Luton won 5-0 away at Alfreton in the National League.
    This was City’s first visit to Kenilworth Road since 1998. As ever, Luton’s fans made a right old noise, despite the small capacity of the ground, and they sang to City’s fans: ‘’Conference champions, you’ll never sing that”.
    City had plenty of the ball in the first half and while Luton keeper Thomas Kaminski was forced to make saves from Phil Foden and Rodri, the champions were still poor in the final third.
    Julian Alvarez filled in for Haaland yet he was not much of a threat. When Grealish opened up the home defence with a clever pass, Alvarez side-footed the ball into the sidenetting.
    In first half injury-time, Luton did what they should have been trying earlier – and that was to get some high balls in the box towards Adebayo.
    Barkley started the move with some nifty footwork in midfield, Alfie Doughty teed up Andros Townsend whose cross to the far post was perfect for Adebayo to leap above Ruben Dias to score.
    City needed to start the second half strongly but they took 15 minutes to really threaten, although Dias should have scored from close-range but he hammered a shot against the bar.
    Yet 60 seconds later, Silva equalised with a much more difficult effort, a first time shot into the corner from just inside the area after Rodri’s run had been blocked by Tom Lockyer.
    City smelt blood and went for the jugular. Luton appealed for a handball from Alvarez but the ref correctly allowed play to continue as the ball seemed to hit the player’s face.  Alvarez crossed from the right, Teden Mengi got himself in a tangle and failed to clear and Grealish had an easy chance at the far post.
    For Grealsh and the rest of his relieved City team, it was all smiles – but it could have been very different.
    Ryan Giles helps Elijah Adebayo enjoy his shock Luton openerCredit: Reuters More

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    Regis Prograis vs Devin Haney LIVE RESULT: Haney remains undefeated and becomes champ while Ebanie Bridges loses title

    DEVIN HANEY has overcome Regis Progrias by unanimous shutout decision to become a two-weight world champion. Haney absolutely dominated the bout, winning all 12 rounds and getting the win via unanimous decision. Prograis’ team nearly threw in the towel during the fight.
    The 25-year-old has now won all of his 31 professional bouts, previously beating Vasyl Lomachenko by unanimous decision.
    Also, on the huge San Francisco bill, Ebanie Bridges lost her title to Miyo Yoshida in her first fight since last December.

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    ‘A dream come true’
    Devin Haney described his win last night as a “dream come true.”
    “It’s a dream come true,” Haney said.
    “I knew I had him hurt a few times. I went in there and was real disciplined. I made it as easy as possible.”
    Haney added that he will now speak with his father to decide on his next match-up.
    In pictures: Devin Haney becomes champion in epic clash
    It was domination from the start as Devin Haney took home the WBC super-lightweight title.
    He is now a two-weight world champion.
    Credit: Getty images
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    Credit: AP
    Is Devin Haney married?
    Haney isn’t married and in early 2023 it was confirmed that his romance with social media influencer India Love was over.
    The pair debuted their relationship after Haney’s split from ex-girlfriend Jania Meshell in the summer of 2021.
    The couple appeared to be getting serious when Love got a tattoo of Devin’s name after they had been together for a little over a year.
    But, in March 2023, Love announced that the couple were no longer together.
    Who is Devin Haney?
    Devin “The Dream” Haney is an American professional boxer.
    He was born on November 17, 1998, in San Fransisco, California, but later moved to Las Vegas with his father.
    Haney, who turned 24 in 2022, started boxing at the age of seven.

    Prograis gracious in defeat
    Regis Prograis after losing to Devin Haney: “That motherf***er’s good, he’s better than I thought he was.
    “I just couldn’t get to him. I thought he was a soft puncher, he does have power. I was down and I was like, ‘What the f*** happened?'”
    Credit: GETTY
    Ryan Garcia and Josh Taylor react

    Devin Haney wins via unanimous decision!
    It was domination from the start and Devin Haney will take home the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now a two-weight world champion.
    Haney won every single round in the fight.
    Devin Haney dominated the match against Regis PrograisCredit: AP
    We’re heading to the final round
    Prograis looks beat up but he’s staying in the fight until the end. He’s going to need to knock out Haney if he wants to win.
    Four rounds remain
    The fight is in the ninth round and realistically, Haney could have won every round so far. It will likely take a knockout for Prograis to get a win tonight.
    Devin Haney is DOMINATING
    Halfway through the match and Prograis has no answer for the power Haney is bringing.
    Prograis appears to be hurt and bleeding after taking a massive shot to the nose.
    Haney is controlling the match so far
    Into the fourth round, Haney has landed some solid shots on Prograis.
    Devin Haney jabs at Regis PrograisCredit: AP
    Haney scores a knockdown on Prograis!
    Haney and Prograis are trading blows and keeping the energy high early in the match. They’ve each made solid contact on each other but Haney scored the first knockdown in the third round!
    Devin Haney takes on Regis Prograis in the main event
    The highly anticipated matchup has been filled with trash talk leading up to the event. The two fighters have exceptional records.
    Haney is looking to become a two-weight world champion.
    Haney record: 30 wins (15 KOs) – 0 losses – 0 draws
    Prograis record: 29 wins (24 KOs) – 1 loss – 0 draws
    Liam Paro defeats Montana Love by knockout!
    Paro remains undefeated after unleashing a vicious string of punches to stun Love. After a very slow start, Paro turned up the heat and forced the referee to stop the fight.
    Liam Paro gets a huge knockdown on Montana Love!
    Paro is bringing the heat to Love and has him on the ropes!
    Boos are raining down
    The crowd is growing restless with the lack of action in Love vs Paro. The match is through two rounds and has seen mostly clinches between the two fighters.
    Montana Love takes on Liam Paro in the co-main event
    Montana Love has a record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 9 of those wins coming by knockout. Liam Paro has a record of 23 wins and no losses with 14 knockouts.
    Andy Cruz defeats Jovanni Straffon via knockout!
    Cruz absolutely dominated Straffon through three rounds, forcing the referee to stop the match. Cruz moves to 2-0 in his career.
    Andy Cruz takes on Jovanni Straffon in the lightweight division
    This match is only Andy Cruz’s second professional fight. He has one win in his career by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Jovanni Straffon has 26 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw and 19 knockouts.
    Despite the massive difference in experience, Cruz is heavily favored in the matchup.
    Dangerous Devin
    Devin Haney outstandingly retained his lightweight titles after defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko during his last fight.
    Haney won by way of unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
    The judges scored the tight bout 116,112, 115-113, 115,113.

    Miyo Yoshida wins the IBF Women’s Bantamweight Championship
    She took down Ebanie Bridges by unanimous decision. She was a 7-1 underdog in the match.
    Haney vs Prograis record
    Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney has become a nightmare for a lot of opponents in the boxing industry.
    In his illustrious career, Haney is yet to lose a fight, as a matter of fact, the American has won ALL 30 of his encounters.
    Elsewhere, Prograis’ record is not to be messed with either but Haney just edges it in terms of numbers.
    Haney record: 30 wins (15 KOs) – 0 losses – 0 draws
    Prograis record: 29 wins (24 KOs) – 1 loss – 0 draws
    Ebanie Bridges takes on Miyo Yoshida in the opening fight
    Bridges will attempt to defend her IBF women’s bantamweight championship belt against Yoshida.
    Yoshida won the WBO women’s junior bantamweight title in 2021 and despite only having a month to prepare for this fight, is a considerable threat.
    Building the Bridges
    Ebanie Bridges is FINALLY making her highly-anticipated return after over a year out of competitive action.
    The Aussie icon’s last fight was a success as she beat Shannon O’Connell with a round 8 stoppage.
    She was rocked in the first round but recovered well to knock O’Connell down in the second.
    It was all Bridges since as O’Connell showed bruising underneath both eyes before the referee called the bout off in round 8.

    Who is on the undercard?
    Fans are excited at the chance of seeing Devin Haney and Regis Progais slump it out at the top of the San Francisco bill.
    But Australian phenomenon Ebanie Bridges is making her highly-anticipated return to the ring for the first time since December 2022.

    Devin Haney vs Regis Prograis, 12 rounds, for Prograis’ WBC junior welterweight title – MAIN EVENT
    Liam Paro vs. Montana Love, 12 rounds, junior welterweights
    Andy Cruz vs. Jovanni Straffon, 10 rounds, lightweights
    Ebanie Bridges vs. Miyo Yoshida, 10 rounds, for Bridges’ IBF women’s bantamweight title
    Amari Jones vs. Quilisto Madera, 8 rounds, middleweights
    Beatriz Ferreira vs. Destiny Jones, 8 rounds, female junior lightweights
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    Aston Villa vs Arsenal LIVE: Gunners look to reclaim top spot from Liverpool but face tricky Villans test – latest

    ARSENAL travel to the fortress that is Villa Park for a thrilling Premier League encounterThe Gunners will be determined to reclaim top spot from Liverpool who snatched all three points from Crystal Palace in the early kick-off.
    But with Mikel Arteta banned from the touchline and Villa unbeaten in 14 games at home, this promises to be tough.

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    Gunners toughest test lies ahead
    Given the run that Aston Villa are on at home, today offers a stern test of Mikel Arteta’s side.
    Previously, their trip to Newcastle offered their hardest trip on the road so far this season, a game that they lost.
    Today has the potential that an old manager could come back to haunt The Gunners.
    Welcome to Aston Villa vs Arsenal
    Fresh off the back of a huge win against Man City in midweek, Unai Emery welcomes his old employers to Villa Park as they look to cement their place in the top four.
    Leon Bailey is a doubt for Villa today as he seemed to be struggling with fitness as he trudged off the pitch after their victory over Man City.
    Aston Villa have the option to play Moussa Diaby in the hole he may leave, while Bertrand Traore, Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings all remain long term injury casualties for the hosts.
    Matty Cash was on the bench for the midweek win and it is unlikely that the manager will change his defensive formula after keeping a clean sheet against the champions.
    Arsenal will be without Takehiro Tomiyasu who will be out for a while after he picked up a calf injury against Wolves on the weekend.
    Arteta will also be without Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Viera, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber who all remain out injured.
    The Arsenal manager will not be seen in the dugout this evening as he picked up his third yellow card of the season against Luton Town in midweek for ‘excessive celebrating’ after their 97th minute winner.
    It will be down to the assistant manager, Albert Stuivenberg, to get Mikel Arteta’s visions across to the players this afternoon. More

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    Man Utd 0 Bournemouth 1 LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Dominic Solanke gives Cherries a SHOCK lead

    MANCHESTER UNITED host Bournemouth in a tasty Premier League clash at Old Trafford – and the Red Devils have gone a goal down!Harry Maguire was hoping to build on his Player of the Month award with another fine performance at home.
    However, Dominic Solanke slipped it through the Englishman’s legs before firing it past Andre Onana in the United net.

    Live stream/TV: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout rule.
    Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Shaw, Reguilon; Amrabat, McTominay; Fernandes, Antony, Garnacho; Martial
    Bournemouth XI: Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Kluivert, Tavernier, Semenyo; Solanke

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    Kick-off: Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    We are back underway at Old Trafford.
    Man Utd have it all to do, trailing Bournemouth by a goal.
    The Red Devils get the second half started.
    HT: Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    Man Utd have it all to do in the second half at Old Trafford.
    If they can not overturn this score, they will fall foul to the ‘curse of manager of the month’.
    Ten Hag will have to work his magic to get his side firing on all cylinders to comeback and win this game.
    HT: Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    Man Utd have dominated possession in the first half.
    In terms of shots, it is quite an even game.
    However, The Cherries have the all important goal that separates the sides at the break.

    HT: Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    The half time whistle is met by boos from the home fans.
    Bournemouth go into the break leading.
    Two big team talks required from both managers at the interval.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    45+3. The Cherries are looking dangerous on the break.
    Fernandes goes down, looking for free kick, but it was a perfectly timed sliding challenge.
    Martial tries to slide it into McTominay but the players do not seem to be on the same wavelength as Neto comes to collect.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    45+1. We are going to have four additional minutes added.
    Time for Man Utd to try and create something to find a way back into this game.
    Reguilon lofts a cross into the box but it is easily caught by Neto.
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    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    44. Play restarts and Garnacho is back to his feet.
    Antony clips a ball towards the box but it is headed clear.
    That pretty sums up the first half for the hosts.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    42. Play is held up as Garnacho receives some treatment.
    He was caught by a stray arm in the face.
    The winger seems to be in some pain with his jaw.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    40. Bournemouth are so close to doubling their lead.
    As they break, the ball is played to Solanke who has a shot at goal.
    He beats Onana as his effort comes thundering back off the post.
    Big let off for Erik ten Hag’s side.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    38. The travelling fans have started singing ‘is this a library?’
    Amrabat is penalised for a foul on Solanke.
    It gives Bournemouth a chance to slow the game down.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    36. Fernandes has been very quiet for Man Utd today.
    Without him linking up play between the midfield and attack, they are struggling to create opportunities.
    Martial tries his luck from distance but it is an easy save for Neto.
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    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    34. The Man Utd fans are beginning to get frustrated.
    In all fairness, since going behind, they have not really tested Neto at all apart from that Maguire looping header.
    Ten Hag’s side are seeing a lot of possession but seem to be lacking ideas on how to unlock this Bournemouth defence.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    32. As Bournemouth burst forward once again, Maguire puts two sliding challenges in to block their progress.
    Man Utd break at pace and Antony tries to cut inside before going to ground, looking for a free kick.
    The referee is not interested and waves his protests away.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    30. Erik ten Hag’s side will be focussed on trying to get an equaliser before the interval.
    The longer the score stays like this, Bournemouth will grow in confidence.
    Dalot plays the ball forward, looking for Fernandes, but on the wet surface he cannot get there before it runs through to Neto.
    Both Reguilon and Tavernier have both been booked in the first half so far.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    28. Garnacho looks to pass it to Reguilon but he was not expecting it at all.
    As a result, the ball goes out for a Bournemouth corner.
    Chance to put Onana under some pressure in the Man Utd goal.
    Zabarnyi flicks the ball towards goal but Dalot heads behind for another corner.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    26. It is still hammering down with rain here.
    The pitch is very greasy and could make for some errors at some points in the game.
    Reguilon bursts forward and finds Garnacho who looks to cut it back from the byline.
    He cannot beat the first man as the visitors clear once again.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    24. Bournemouth have the ball in the back of the net once again.
    Solanke’s header was saved by Onana but Tavernier headed in the rebound.
    The assistant immediately raises his flag as The Cherries’ striker was in an offside position.
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    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    22. Bournemouth come forward and Semenyo is chopped down on the edge of the box.
    Fortunately for the hosts, the referee did not see it as a foul.
    Man Utd look to counter but Neto collects the ball before Martial can get there.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    20. United are struggling to break down Iraola’s side in the final third.
    They are getting bodies behind the ball and closing down the space.
    Fernandes looks for Martial but his first touch is heavy and allows the visitors to clear.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    18. You can always tell when it is getting close to Christmas and Man Utd are playing.
    They start singing their song about Eric Cantona.
    He last played for the Red Devils 26 years ago, not living in the past at all.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    16. Bournemouth are closing down Man Utd whenever they are in possession of the ball.
    The visitors break with pace and manage to get a shot away from just inside the box.
    Tavernier’s shot is straight at Onana and no problem for the keeper.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    14. Considering his aerial ability, Maguire is all hands and arms when the ball comes to him.
    You wonder if he does score from one of these chances whether VAR will rule it out as he is all over the defender each time.
    Antony cuts inside and threads it to McTominay but the visitors manage to clear their lines.
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    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    12. Garnacho is seeing more of the ball now.
    He finds McTominay on the edge of the box who tries his luck.
    Bournemouth manage to get a block on the shot at the expense of a corner.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    10. Man Utd are piling the pressure on Bournemouth.
    Iraola would have expected to have to play on the counter attack today.
    They need to stay resolute at the back and prevent shots at Neto in The Cherries’ goal.
    Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
    8. Cross comes in from out wide and Maguire heads the ball towards goal.
    His looping header it turned over the crossbar by Neto.
    Positive play from the hosts as they search for an equaliser. More

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