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      Ange Postecoglou told me I could be a leader at Tottenham… then I turned up late for training the next day

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      SPURS action man Yves Bissouma cuts out danger as well as anyone in the Prem nowadays — and he is always first into training.And the Mali midfielder’s revival is down to a telling-off from his new boss Ange Postecoglou.
      Yves Bissouma revealed he was once late to Tottenham trainingCredit: Rex
      The Spurs gaffer told Bissouma on the first day of pre-season he could be a leader — only for the star to turn up late the very next morning!
      Bissouma said: “That day I had a little problem with my car. I had a flat tyre and there was a lot of traffic, too.
      “It’s not an excuse, every player knows you have to be on time. I arrived late, he caught me. I said sorry and I told him why.
      “He said, ‘If you want to be a leader or a big player you need to be on time and respect all the details of the club’.
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      “It’s about respect, that’s really important. We fixed it. I told him and the players I was sorry. And now I’m always the first at training.”
      Bissouma is joint-top in the Premier League rankings for interceptions, along with Everton’s James Tarkowski.
      The ex-Brighton star is also highly ranked in many other stats and is the heartbeat of Spurs’ early season success.
      Bissouma said: “The gaffer said a lot of positive things about me. He had the confidence in me and showed this from the first day.
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      “He said, ‘Just be you and play the football we want to see and the football everyone wants to see because you have a lot you can do. I give you all my confidence and the rest is up to you’.”
      The mood around Tottenham could hardly be more different to last season.
      Former boss Antonio Conte, beset by personal tragedy off the pitch and problems on it, finally lost the plot after a 3-3 draw at Southampton in March and never returned to the Spurs dugout.
      Bissouma was midway through a long spell out with an ankle fracture but Conte rarely picked him anyway, claiming he was not tactically astute enough.
      Bissouma said: “If he said that then maybe it’s because of the way he wanted me to play — I didn’t play like that.
      “I respect him because he’s a great coach so I wish him all the best but I have to follow my way and stay focused on what I have to do here.
      “I think every season has its reality and last season wasn’t my season.
      It’s about respect, that’s really important. We fixed it. I told him and the players I was sorry. And now I’m always the first at training.Yves Bissouma on being late for training
      “You can see from the start, I had Covid in Korea. I came back and got injured. A lot of things happened.
      “To be honest, I tried but I wasn’t myself. I wasn’t feeling confident.
      “This season is completely different, I’m more confident. The coach has told me what he wants and talks with me.
      “I have to do what I have to do to show him he can have even more confidence in me.”
      Tottenham seem to have a collective self-belief if last week’s incredible stoppage-time turnaround against Sheffield United is anything to go by.
      Sub Richarlison equalised in the 108th minute then teed up Dejan Kulusevski for a 110th-minute winner that sent the home fans into delirium
      Bissouma said: “When I saw the added time I thought, ‘I know we can win.’
      ‘The stadium was on fire’
      “I cannot lose this sort of game. I respect Sheffield United a lot but to lose when you create so many chances as we did, for me, is unacceptable.
      “Then Richi comes on and . . . wow! A feeling like this is why we play football.
      “We win it in the last minute and the stadium was on fire.”
      The atmosphere should be red hot again today at the Emirates as the North London rivals — level on 13 points after five games — go head-to-head in the first real test of either team’s credentials this season.
      Bissouma famously had a great match for Brighton in a 1-1 draw at Arsenal back in 2019 which all but ended the Gunners’ hopes of finishing in the top four.
      He added: “Of course I remember that day, it was good — especially as I played very good.
      “I really like to play big games and any game against Arsenal is always a really big game.
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      “If you want to be the big player then you have to be an asset in the big games. It’s going to be a good one this Sunday and we have to be ready.”
      And it is fair to say that nobody will want to be late for this match.
      Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou with Yves BissoumaCredit: Rex More

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      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Bruno Fernandes STUNNER seals United victory after Jonny Evans header disallowed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED picked up a huge three points with a 1-0 win at Burnley.Bruno Fernandes scored the only goal of the game with a stunning volley just before half-time.
      Jonny Evans – making his first United start since 2015 – thought he had headed the visitors in front, but his goal was disallowed after a VAR check involving Rasmus Hojlund.

      Result Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      Burnley XI: Trafford; Roberts, Al Dakhil, Beyer, Taylor; Cullen, Brownhill; Gudmunds­son, Ramsey, Koleosho; Amdouni
      Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, Lindelof, Evans, Reguilon; Casemiro, McTominay, Hannibal, Bruno Fernandes; Hojlund, Rashford

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      The reports of Manchester United’s death have been greatly exaggerated.
      The Red Devils may not have been at their best at Turf Moor this Saturday evening, but they demonstrated determination, desire and belief as they gritted their way to a 1-0 victory.
      And in Bruno Fernandes’ match-winning volley, they produced one of the goals of the month. Bottom-of-the-table Burnley will rue their lack of such cutting edge.
      There will be no time to dwell on successes and failures, however, with both sides back in action on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.
      Thanks for joining us and goodnight.

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      After a week in which the morale inside the Manchester United dressing room has been questioned, Erik ten Hag acknowledged a committed performance from all of his players.
      The Dutch coach insisted that his side did everything that was asked of them and more as they battled their way to a win that ends the recent poor run at form.
      Team spirit was big. You saw a team defending with 11, following the rules and being disciplined. It will give us confidence, but it is only one win.Erik ten HagTNT Sports

      United’s captain fantastic the difference
      A superbly-taken goal by Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was the difference at Turf Moor as the Red Devils edged past Lancashire neighbours Burnley.
      The Portuguese ace has now either scored or assisted a goal against 22 of the 24 clubs he’s faced in the Premier League.
      The only clubs yet to suffer at the feet of Bruno are Sheffield United (3 games) and Norwich City (2 games).
      Erik ten Hag’s team take on the Blades at Bramall Lane on October 21.

      1-0 to the Manchester United?
      Tonight’s victory was Manchester United’s 144th 1-0 success in the Premier League.
      The Red Devils winning 1-0 is now the joint-most common result in the competition’s history level with both Everton and Tottenham drawing games 1-1.

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      Released by Leicester in the summer, Jonny Evans surely would not have been anticipating a reunion at Manchester United.
      But here he is at 35, making his 200th appearance for the Red Devils, keeping clean sheets, having goals disallowed and setting up the only goal of the game for your captain with a wonder assist.
      We’ve had a tough couple of games but we showed good spirit tonight. If you want to be successful and win games then you have to keep clean sheets. I was disappointed not to see out the game, but it was just as good to see Andre [Onana] catch that one at the end. It was a great moment for me personally, and to be back out here in front of these fans is a dream come true.Jonny EvansTNT Sports

      Match stats from Turf Moor
      Burnley made 633 passes against Manchester United with 558 of them being successful – both are the highest they’ve ever recorded in a Premier League match.
      They also lost 1-0.

      Full time – Burnley 0-1 Man Utd 
      After a difficult week, Manchester United are back on track with a desperately-needed three points.
      The only goal of the game was scored brilliantly – beautifully – by Bruno Fernandes, but the clean sheet will mean almost as much to Erik ten Hag.
      Burnley will count themselves unfortunate, but the Clarets were unable to progress their pretty play to opportunities in the final third.

      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd – Beyer yellow card
      90+2. For the first time this evening, Burnley are really struggling to get the ball back off Manchester United.
      Those frustrations creep in, and present themselves fully when Jordan Beyer commits an unnecessary foul.
      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      90. A brilliantly-disguised reverse pass from Fernandes offers Hojlund the chance to seal the three points.
      The Dane gets his strike away, but it doesn’t get far due to a superb block from Roberts.
      There will be four minutes of additional time played.
      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd – Man Utd substitution
      88. As Benson Manuel curls a long range effort high and wide, Erik ten Hag readies Sofyan Amrabat for his Manchester United debut.
      The Moroccan takes over from Jonny Evans, and comes on with one job: to ensure United see this one out.

      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd – Burnley substitution
      86. A fifth and final change for the hosts,
      Vincent Kompany has previously described Benson Manuel as a gamechanger, and he’ll have a few minutes to prove that he can do just that.
      Off goes Josh Brownhill.
      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      84. A chance for Rashford to seal the contest on the break.
      The United forward does well to come in off the left, but doesn’t back himself when the shot first presents itself.
      HIs eventual shot cannons into the recovering Cullen.
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      82. Sander Berge gets head to an inswinging corner! Over!
      I say his head, replays show that the attempt actually came off the midfielder’s shoulder.
      A cleaner contact and surely he would be celebrating an equaliser.
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      81. Sergio Reguilon is unable to play any further part, and is replaced for the final stages by Raphael Varane.
      I think the switch will see Victor Lindelof moving to left-back.
      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      80. Roberts and Mehji clash on the far side with the Welsh defender not impressed with the theatrical way in which the Manchester United midfielder went to ground following his challenge.

      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      79. Excellent change from Al-Dakhil, and not for the first time his evening.
      The defender denies Rashford from latching on to a through ball from Hojlund, although – in truth – the pass from the striker was criminally underhit.
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      77. Reguilon seems to have hurt his hamstring in his attempt to make things difficult for Bruun Larsen, but he’s playing on for now.
      Burnley try to take advantage with a cross whipped in from the right and it takes an intervention from Lindelof to steer the ball behind for a corner.
      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      75. Almost an instant impact!
      Bruun Larsen is the target as the Clarets go long, and only a heavy first touch denies the substitute a clear shot at goal.
      However, United fail to clear their lines, and, following in, Rodriguez goes down under the clumsy challenge of Evans.
      Tony Harrington says no penalty, but it was certainly worth asking the question.

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      73. Three changes for the home side.
      Vincent Kompany sends for refreshed reinforcements in attack.
      Sander Berge, Jacob BNruun Larsen and Jay Rodriguez are on with Aaron Ramsey, Zeki Amdouni and Luca Koleosho making way.
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      71. Aaron Ramsey has looked very impressive for Burnley this evening, and showcases his ability again by twisting away from McTominay to win his side a free-kick.
      I realise they have a buy-back clause, but Aston Villa’s decision to sell the youngster is curious to say the least.
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      69. The first suggestions of groans from the home fans as the hosts nearly lose possession after a spell of non-threatening passing around the back four.
      Ode for the days of Sean Dyche, Chris Wood and getting it in the mixer.
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      67. Amdouni and Ramsey try to ahead of their markers inside the area as Burnley break down the right.
      Their efforts, ultimately, are in vain as Tresor fails to beat the first man with his lifted cross.
      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      65. Rashford is snuffed out as he tries to make room to get a shot away inside the penalty, but he can’t find a way past Beyer.
      The Manchester United forward is a player that looks a pale imitation of the player that struck 30 goals in all competitions last season.
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      63. It’s all gone a little flat.
      Suddenly, it looks like a fixture between two teams short on confidence.
      Burnley 0-1 Man Utd
      61. Inside the final half hour, and is it time for Vincent Kompany to ring the changes?
      The Belgian boss does have Jay Rodriguez on his bench, and he was on target the last time Burnley beat United back in January 2020.
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      Nottingham Forest chasing England U21 wonderkid and could offer outcast as part of transfer package

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have targeted Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney as they look to add more domestic players.Transfer chief Ross Wilson watched the England Under-21 midfielder last week and Forest could move in January or next summer.
      Nottingham Forest have targeted Middlesbrough’s Hayden HackneyCredit: Rex
      Hackney, 21, opted to play for Three Lions despite winning Scotland Under-21 caps and looks bound for the Premier League.
      Forest’s Lewis O’Brien is on loan at Boro and could be part of a deal if they go for Hackney.
      It comes after SunSport revealed the City Ground side are back in for Sunderland’s Tom Watson.
      The 17-year-old winger was a Steve Cooper target before he signed an extended contract on Wearside earlier this month.
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      But the Premier League outfit are still hot on England youth Watson’s trail — and may even try their luck  in January.
      Forest rated Watson at £300,000 in the last window but know his value has gone up with his new contract.
      The youngster has made just one senior appearance when he came off the bench for the Black Cats last season against Huddersfield Town.
      But he has impressed at youth level, scoring 13 times in 34 appearances for Sunderland’s U18 squad.
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      Meanwhile, goalkeeper Ethan Horvath is fuming at being left out of Cooper’s Premier League squad — and denied any chance of a loan move.
      Forest’s USA international, 28, helped Luton win promotion in May but now appears unlikely to play any football until at least January.
      It comes after the Tricky Trees have already seen two big name shot-stoppers come through the doors at the City Ground this summer.
      Ethan Horvath is fuming at not getting a shot at ForestCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans hail Jonny Evans as ‘the second coming of Paul Scholes’ after outstanding assist for Bruno Fernandes

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      JONNY EVANS was showered in praise after providing a brilliant assist for Bruno Fernandes.The veteran defender was handed a start against Burnley by Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag in the absence of Lisandro Martinez.
      Jonny Evans excelled against BurnleyCredit: Getty
      Bruno Fernandes volleyed home Evans’ passCredit: Rex
      On the stroke of half-time, the Northern Irishman provided a great pass to help United take the lead.
      Evans pinged the ball into the box with his left foot, dropping it invitingly over Fernandes’ shoulder.
      The United skipper did the rest, brilliantly volleying it into the back of the net.
      While Fernandes’ strike was excellent, many fans wanted to give Evans praise for the pass.
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      One tweeted: “So Jonny Evans is the second coming of Paul Scholes then.”
      While a second joked: “nice to see Paul Scholes has dressed up as Jonny Evans tonight.”
      Another tweeted: “JONNY EVANS. UPHOLDING THE MAN UTD STANDARDS. SO WHAT IF HIS GOAL GETS RULED OUT. HE GETS AN ASSIST FOR EL CAPITANO.”
      Evans, 35, had already been unlucky not to put United 1-0 up himself.
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      The centre-back, making his 200th appearance for the Red Devils, had headed beyond James Trafford and in.
      His effort was subsequently disallowed following a VAR check, however, with Rasmus Hojlund deemed to be interfering with play in an offside position.
      Prior to the game, Ten Hag explained Evans’ surprise inclusion.
      The Dutchman, 53, said: “He can bring organisation, communication.
      “He’s calm, he knows the work and he knows what to do. He will get the job done to replace Lisandro who’s injured.”
      Evans, 35, thought he’d headed United into the leadCredit: Reuters More

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      Jonny Evans denied fairytale second debut goal after free transfer as Man Utd fans fume at Rasmus Hojlund

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      JONNY EVANS was denied a dream goal on his second full debut for Manchester United.And many fans blamed new £72million striker Rasmus Hojlund for the free-transfer defender seeing his opener at Burnley ruled out for offside.
      Jonny Evans celebrates what he thought was a fine goalCredit: Alamy
      Evans rose highest to net, but Rasmus Hojlund was adjudged to be interfering with play from an offside positionCredit: Rex
      Hojlund was ruled offside, to the annoyance of United supporters
      Evans, 35, was making his first start and 200th United appearance in all following his shock return to Old Trafford over the summer.
      And in the 24th minute of Saturday night’s Premier League clash at Turf Moor, he rose high to nod home Sergio Reguilon’s corner.
      But Hojlund was standing right in front of Clarets’ keeper James Trafford.
      That meant Evans’ big moment was erased after video replays made it clear the 20-year-old Dane was clearly in Trafford’s way.
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      One fan blasted: “Hojlund can’t stay onside let alone score goals.”
      And other viewers bemoaned Evans’ misfortune.
      This post typified such sympathy: “His first start since 2015 and he scores an offside goal.”
      Red Devils’ boss Erik ten Hag was criticised in some quarters for re-signing the veteran rather than landing a big-money centre-back.
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      But after his disallowed goal, Evans might have silenced some doubters with his brilliant role when United did eventually break through.
      The ex-West Brom star’s piercing long bass picked out Bruno Fernandes for a scorching volleyed opener on 45 minutes. More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot Man City kitman helping Ederson avoid red card in Nottingham Forest victory

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      OBSERVANT fans spotted Manchester City’s cult hero kitman rescuing Ederson from a possible red card.Off-field icon Brandon Ashton produced a brilliant save himself when he raced over to have a word with the City keeper during Saturday’s fiery 2-0 home win over Nottingham Forest.
      Brandon Ashton dashed over for an important word with EdersonCredit: Twitter
      Job done as Ashton jogs away after his word of warning with City’s keeperCredit: Twitter
      Supporters labelled Ashton an “essential part” of the club and a “f***ing legend” for intervening to help the Brazilian.
      He was behind the goal when he noticed Ederson dawdling as he carried the ball forward in his hands.
      Ashton cupped his hands to remind the stopper he’d already been booked.
      Ederson had picked up that yellow card just before the hour as 10-man City battled to hold onto their 2-0 lead.
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      Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi clattered into him and both went into the book for an astonishing head-to-head confrontation.
      City had been cruising through early goals from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
      But Rodri saw red just 27 seconds into the second half for violent conduct.
      The midfielder put his hands around Morgan Gibbs-White’s throat.
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      And with Ederson on edge after that, he might be thankful for Ashton’s actions.
      The kitman is famous with fans for his celebrations in recent years.
      He was filmed doing a tummy-slide in his pants in the dressing room.
      And Ashton did a comical jig on the team bus during a victory parade as he puffed on a cigar.
      And after he had a word with Ederson, fans are even more in awe of him.
      One said: “Thank you…..players must’ve been drinking madness juice at half-time.”
      Another posted: “Every part of the team is working together 
      And a third joked: “When you work with Pep you must play multiple roles. A man like Brandon is also part-time coaching staff.”
      Ederson hadbeen booked for this clash with Forest’s Taiwo AwoniyiCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd fans say ‘we are finished’ as Ten Hag names ‘stinking line-up’ for Burnley clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a further defensive blow with Lisandro Martinez ruled OUT of their trip to Burnley. Manager Erik ten Hag is already without Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire.
      Erik ten Hag arriving at Turf MoorCredit: Alamy
      And now Martinez adds to the list of woes in United’s backline with Jonny Evans coming in as a replacement.
      It had fans fearing ahead of their trip to Turf Moor and the season ahead as one said: “Just give Burnley the 3 points.”
      Another added: “We can as well start the tears now.”
      One fumed: “”This lineup stinks!! What is Erik Teg hag doing?”

      Sergio Reguilon slotted in at left-back with Diogo Dalot on the right with Victor Lindelof pairing Evans.
      Casemiro, Scott McTominay and Hannibal Mejbri made up a three-man midfield allowing Bruno Fernandes to push further afield.
      It comes with summer signings Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat both out injured but Raphael Varane did return to the bench.
      Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund were partnered up front in a strike duo.
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      Speaking before the game about his injury crisis, Ten Hag said: “Maybe, as you say, Harry Maguire – We will see better after training.
      “But Varane will train and we will see. Amrabat, he will train and we will see. Mount, as well, but they all didn’t play for a short or longer term.
      “Varane, obviously, was the shortest [time] out.”
      Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes arrive at BurnleyCredit: Getty More

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      Crystal Palace 0 Fulham 0: Roy Hodgson’s men play out snore draw against former club as Edouard goes closest

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      CRYSTAL PALACE and Fulham walked away with a point apiece after their Selhurst Park encounter ended in a goalless draw.Eagles boss Roy Hodgson was back in the dugout after missing last weekend’s loss to Aston Villa due to illness.
      Crystal Palace and Fulham played out a bore draw at Selhurst ParkCredit: Getty
      Crystal Palace came the closest with Odsonne EdouardCredit: Getty
      The evenly-matched contest saw Eberechi Eze fire just wide late in the first half, while the visitors were unable to capitalise on their best chance after the restart.
      The result ensures the London rivals will share almost identical Premier League records for another week, with Palace only ahead on goal difference.
      Sam Johnstone did well to parry away Andreas Pereira’s early effort from the left corner of the penalty area, later diving to deny Willian as the first period ticked past the 10-minute mark.
      Fulham picked up two bookings in quick succession before Eze floated in a dangerous free-kick which the visitors were able to clear, and boss Marco Silva breathed a sigh of relief after Joao Palhinha was deemed fit to continue after knocking heads with Jordan Ayew in an aerial challenge – for which the Palace man was booked.
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      The hosts earned another free-kick and this time Eze aimed straight for the visiting net, where Bernd Leno was alert to grab the ball.
      At the other end, Johnstone stooped to first collect Timothy Castagne’s close-range effort at his near post, then was called in to action soon after to turn away Raul Jimenez’s good opportunity to break the deadlock of an increasingly physical contest.
      Eze looked to do the same when he patiently swerved his way through a cluster of white shirts, unleashing a strike that sailed just wide of the right post, while Leno picked Ayew’s cross out of the air to ensure it remained level at the break.
      Will Hughes, who was involved throughout the first half, started off the second by forcing Leno into a simple save with an attempt from his preferred left foot.
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      Eze, who had just slipped a fine pass to Odsonne Edouard who was caught offside, then saw an effort of his own saved, while Jimenez could only nod Antonee Robinson’s cross wide of Johnstone’s right post.
      The Cottagers should have taken the lead when Bobby De Cordova-Reid dispossessed Hughes in midfield and worked his way down the pitch.
      The opportunity was wasted when the Jamaica international slipped in Jimenez, who overcooked his pass to the awaiting Pereira and the chance skipped past his foot.
      Hodgson made a 70th-minute substitution, replacing Jeffrey Schlupp with Jean-Philippe Mateta who has so far this season proven a productive partner with the in-form Edouard.
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      Crystal Palace and Fulham shared the Premier League spoilsCredit: Reuters
      Joachim Andersen headed Eze’s corner over and Silva made his first change, swapping Pereira with Alex Iwobi and Fulham enjoyed one of their longest spells inside Palace’s final third – Willian forcing Johnstone into another good save with a sharp effort.
      Palace had a late chance of their own through Mateta, who saw his weak left-footed shot stopped shortly before four minutes of stoppage time were added to the clock.
      Hodgson elected to bring on 20-year-old Jesurun Rak-Sakyi for Edouard to see out the final few minutes, where Fulham staged a late rally but were not able to find the finishing touch. More