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BOURNEMOUTH came from 2-0 down to beat Everton 3-2 in an astonishing turnaround at Goodison Park.Sean Dyche’s side came into the clash having scored none and conceded seven in defeats to Brighton and Tottenham.Michael Keane gave Everton the lead early in the second halfCredit: PADominic Calvert-Lewin doubled the hosts advantage in the 57th minuteCredit: GettyAntoine Semenyo pulled one back with three minutes of normal time remainingCredit: ReutersLewis Cook equalised in the second minute of stoppage timeCredit: ReutersLuis Sinisterra then handed Bournemouth an astonishing victory at the deathCredit: PABournemouth boss Andoni Iraola went wild on the bench as his side claimed a dramatic winCredit: GettyBut they thought they were on their way to a first victory of the season when centre-back Michael Keane drilled them in front and Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubled their advantage before the hour mark.Yet Bournemouth had other ideas as Antoine Semenyo begun a remarkable comeback in the 87th minute.Lewis Cook equalised two minutes into stoppage time to salvage what looked to be an unlikely point.But Luis Sinisterra then incredibly claimed all three for Bournemouth in the 96th minute as he headed beyond Jordan Pickford.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPREM RULE CHANGES More

BRYAN MBEUMO slid to his knees to milk the applause of Ivan Toney after the first goal of an important double.Just hours after completing his deadline-day £40m move to Al Ahli, England international Toney was back at the GTech Community Stadium.Bryan Mbeumo celebrates as he netted a goal in each half for BrentfordCredit: GettyMbeumo fired a clinical double for the home sideCredit: ReutersAaron Ramsdale wasn’t smiling for long on his Southampton debutCredit: GettyOnce again, he was a spectator, having watched his former club start their season in confident fashion from the sidelines while he finalised his move.So there he was, after 43 minutes up on his feet and applauding with the rest of the home fans.Mbeumo had just shown again that he has what it takes to step up to be the club’s no. 1 marksman – although it was Southampton who had rather shot themselves in the foot.Their defence had wobbled twice in quick succession as they tried to play their way out through Brentford’s tight press.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLThe first time, Jan Bednarek’s long leg came to the rescue, deflecting Mbeumo’s cross into the arms of debutant goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.But the second time saw Taylor Harwood-Bellis surrender possession and Kevin Schade hit a powerful low drive against the foot of the post.This time the ricochet was kinder to Brentford and the unmarked Mbeumo steered the ball into the opposite corner with the side of his left foot.After celebrating his goal, Mbeumo spotted a TV camera and, pointing his fingers straight down the lens, pulled an imaginary trigger.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhat value a decent sharp-shooter in what already looks set to be another tightly-contested Premier League season? Certainly Southampton trudged in at the break wishing for a similar sort of ruthlessness where it mattered in front of goal.Twice the visitors’ no. 9 Adam Armstrong seemed to have been put through only to fail to get a convincing shot in at goal.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonWorse, though, was to come in first-half injury time.A deflected cross looped perfectly towards him just five yards out from the middle of the goal. Swinging his right foot in a hopeless air shot, Armstrong had the embarrassment of watching as the ball hit his standing leg and bounced away to safety.He failed to appear for the second half having been replaced by Cameron Archer.Southampton’s return to the Premier League had so far seen them enjoy a lot of possession in their opening two games with nothing whatsoever to show for it.Manager Russell Martin hoped that a 5-3 EFL Cup win at Cardiff in midweek might release the shackles after 1-0 defeats to Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.Joe Aribo’s bending header scraped the bar inside six minutes from a corner won when Kyle Walker-Peters’ shot was bundled around the near post by Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.However, even with the change of personnel at the break, they struggled to find the cutting edge to get past Thomas Frank’s well-drilled defence.It is a concern as they sit at the foot of the table going into the international break in a season where the newly-promoted clubs were always tipped to struggle.The dream, of course, for the Championship sides is to ‘do a Brentford’ but the much-praised system Martin introduced after arriving at St Mary’s Stadium had little impact against the Frank-ball they have been playing here for six years now.Brentford mopped up anything that came at them and simply pounced when the moment was right, with Mbeumo more than ready to supply the killer touch.Southampton’s defence got in a hopeless muddle again in the 65th minute.Bednarek and Jack Stephens almost left the ball to each other and a swift interception and two quick passes later, MBeumo was once again in view of goal with the ball at his feet.This second calm finish from Mbeumo also came from Saints’ slacknessCredit: GettyMbeumo made it look easy against the SaintsCredit: RexSaints’ midfielder Will Smallbone tangles with Brentford’s Ethan PinnockCredit: ReutersHis low drive left Ramsdale with no chance and this time he went for a crossed claws motif to mark his third of the season after his opening day striker against Crystal Palace and leave him just two shy of reaching the 50-goal mark in the Premier League.Still Brentford were not finished.Yoane Wissa bundled in the third at the far post after a looping flick-on had left Ramsdale somewhat stranded.His Arsenal career was effectively ended when Brentford’s former goalkeeping hero arrived at the Emirates two year ago.All afternoon he had been listening to how he was “just a s*** David Raya” according to the Bees fans.Now the Southampton no. 30 was subjected to a new chant.“He’s got the score on his back,” he sang.The worrying thing for the England stopper is that there were still 21 minutes plus stoppages still to play.A spate of substitutions finally disrupted Brentford’s rhythm and ensure Ramsdale’s debut did not become any more disastrous.Instead, an outside of the foot toe-poke from Yukinari Sugawara which he clipped in off the far post from 15 yards finally gave the Southampton fans something to cheer about.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’ve scored a goal!” the bellowed ironically – their first in the Premier League for 15 months.They need to find many more from somewhere if this is not going to be a very brief visit back to the top flight indeed.Saints’ midfielder Will Smallbone tangles with Brentford’s Ethan PinnockCredit: Reuters More

ARSENAL fans fumed at referee Chris Kavanagh after Brighton forward Joao Pedro escaped a yellow card for kicking the ball away, before Declan Rice received a second booking for an identical offence.Mikel Arteta’s men were reduced to 10 men four minutes into the second half when they led 1-0 at the Emirates, before Brighton equalised to earn a 1-1 draw.Joao Pedro booted the ball away after it had gone out in the first halfCredit: TNT SportsThe Brighton forward avoided a yellow card for the incidentCredit: TNT SportsDeclan Rice was given a second yellow card for kicking the ball away after the breakCredit: TNT SportsArsenal fans are furious about the ‘double standards’ of officiatingCredit: GettyRice, who received his first caution shortly before the break for a late challenge on Joel Veltman, was then involved in a second altercation with the Dutch defender that led to his dismissal.After Brighton had been awarded a free-kick, Rice nudged the ball out of play as Veltman tried to take it quickly.Veltman then swiped through Rice, but referee Kavanagh spotted the Arsenal midfielder’s crafty act and was sent off.However, the official failed to act on another moment of dissent in the first half.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSeagulls star Pedro, 22, could not keep the ball in play as he attempted to break away down the left flank in the 18th minute.But after it had gone out, he then booted the ball down the pitch towards Gunners keeper David Raya.The Arsenal players were raging, though Kavanagh did not deem it a bookable offence.And when the Rice dismissal then occurred, Arsenal supporters took to X to vent their frustrations.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne said: “Everyone is pretending Rice deserved a second yellow for that. Absolutely pathetic officiating. Double standards all over again.”Joao Pedro did the same thing in a way more aggressive way in the first half and didn’t get a card.”Eddie Nketiah in amazing reunion at Palace after emotional Arsenal goodbyeAnother added: “Pedro did the exact same thing but 10x worse and the ref didn’t even think about carding him 😭😭😭.”A third replied: “What about Joao Pedro in first half? Nothing… just double standards.”While a fourth responded: “Yellow card for kicking the ball away. Should’ve been the same to Joao Pedro in the first half and also should’ve been at least a yellow for Veltman, but always double standards in the Prem.”And a fifth said: “Where’s the yellow for Pedro when he booted the ball across the field after a foul?”If you don’t give that one, you CANNOT give Rice one. Blatant double standards.”Arteta’s takeArsenal manager Arteta also commented on the consistency of officiating in the game.He said: “The decision changes the game completely.”If it happens throughout the game in a consistent way then that’s fine but it didn’t happen.”In the first half there were a number of occasions where they kicked the ball away and nothing happened. It’s inconsistency.”Especially because it’s in an area that’s not critical. You made that call then you have to give a red card.”We had to play with 10. If we had to play with 10 then they had to play with 10 because it’s a red card for Veltman.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen pressed on whether he had been given an explanation for Rice’s sending off, he added: “No, none – like always.”Pedro was eventually booked in the 96th minute after remonstrating with Kavanagh. More

NEWCASTLE were facing a 10-point deduction just ONE DAY before the sales of Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson saved them from breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules.Eddie Howe’s men were aware at the end of the 2023/24 season they needed to offload players to avoid punishment.Newcastle were one day away from facing a points deductionCredit: GettyThe severity of the situation became clearer during the campaign as Everton and Nottingham Forest received points deductions for similar breaches.Newcastle were tasked with raising funds by the June 30 deadline.But according to The Athletic, they were £60MILLION short just 24 hours before.It is understood on the morning of June 29 there were talks within the club about a 10-point deduction.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne Newcastle insider described the situation as “horrific” and “the worst period I’ve ever experienced in football”.Reports emerged linking Anthony Gordon with Liverpool and Alexander Isak with Chelsea, but neither of those deals came off.Fortunately, Newcastle eventually managed to secure the much-needed funds hours before the deadline through the sales of Minteh and Anderson.Winger Minteh, 20, joined Brighton for £30m, while Anderson made the move to Nottingham Forest for £35m.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYankuba Minteh joined Brighton from Newcastle for £30millionCredit: GettyToon also sold Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest for £35mCredit: GettyThis meant Newcastle narrowly avoided a points deduction, before they managed to keep all of their biggest players in the summer window.However, there will still be frustration at St James’ Park after they failed to secure No1 target Marc Guehi.Premier League sides deducted points and others at riskThey failed to meet Crystal Palace’s £70m price tag as the long-running transfer saga fizzled out.Newcastle also missed out on Anthony Elanga on Deadline Day after reportedly making a late £35m bid.Speaking about the transfer window in the lead-up to Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham, Toon manager Howe said: “I’m not going to sit here and say it’s been a brilliant window.”We haven’t had the window we wanted, there’s no denying that.” More