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      Ipswich vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Cottagers travel to Premier League new boys looking for a second successive win – updates

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      IPSWICH go searching for their first Premier League win – but they face a Fulham side full of confidence.Ex-Arsenal boys Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi earned the Cottagers a 2-1 win against Leicester last weekend.While Ipswich got hammered by reigning champions Manchester City despite taking the lead at the Etihad.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Portman Road with our live blog below… More

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      Arsenal 1 Brighton 1: Declan Rice’s silly red card costs Gunners all three points against bogey side Seagulls

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      IT may have been nervy and scrappy, but Arsenal’s summer transfer window ended in Deadline Day delight.Yet with new signing Raheem Sterling watching on, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners made hard work of it on the pitch too – losing their 100 per cent winning start in the Premier League.Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Arsenal against BrightonCredit: RexJoao Pedro equalised for Brighton after a stunning performance against ArsenalCredit: AFPArsenal star Declan Rice was sent off after receiving a second yellow cardCredit: ReutersFor all the bravery shown and problems caused by Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton, a routine Emirates win was on the cards after a lobbed Kai Havertz finish in the 38th minute.But an uncharacteristic act of immaturity from Declan Rice earned him a second yellow in the 49th minute – his first red card in 245 Prem appearances.Already on a caution for a reckless lunge on Joel Veltman just before the break, the same Brighton defender was the villain as his quick free-kick was nudged from its spot by Rice.Veltman ended up following through on Rice who went down in a heap, but upon getting back to his feet was met with ref Chris Kavanagh’s red card.Read More on ArsenalRice stumbled down the tunnel with a look of frustration and embarrassment – he knew that could end up being a pivotal, costly moment in a title race where every mistake is punished.And Arsenal held on for a mere nine minutes before the Seagulls broke the resistance – Joao Pedro tapping in a rebound from David Raya’s reaction stop.Sterling has left a right madhouse in Chelsea – for this season at least – but was treated to a real barmy game that must have brought back some Stamford Bridge flashbacks.This is an untimely setback for Arsenal and Arteta – with Rice now set to miss a tasty North London Derby clash at Tottenham after the international break with title rivals Manchester City to follow.Most read in FootballAnd with another new boy Mikel Merino crocked for weeks with a shoulder injury, there are also concerns over Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard – both subbed off with knocks.After a post-match moan about his lack of starting opportunities, Leandro Trossard got his wish – in for Gabriel Martinelli off the left – in the only change for Arsenal. Hilarious moment Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta offers Sky Sports reporter shock new job if he is ‘agile and mobile enough’Hurzeler switched things up in goal with Jason Steele dropping out for Bart Verbruggen and Carlos Baleba in for Billy Gilmour after finalising his Serie A move to Napoli.Perhaps the majority of Arteta’s squad were up late keeping an eye on Sterling’s 1am announcement, because their start was clunky to say the least.Combined with Brighton taking the game to the wannabe champions of England and Arsenal were struggling to get a grip of this game.Yet the visitors gave them a helping hand by playing themselves into trouble. Jack Hinshelwood dragged Bukayo Saka down just outside the box and came close from the free-kick.Saka continued to torment Hinshelwood down the right with his lightning reactions on and off the ball, and should have done better with a delivery across the box for Havertz.But this Brighton lot are fearless. Kaoru Mitoma nutmegged and zipped past Ben White with a far-post delivery that was met by Yankuba Minteh.Fearless BrightonThe game remained disjointed. James Milner hobbled off through injury and Odegaard required treatment for a bruiser from Danny Welbeck.And just after Mitoma volleyed wide from a poor Havertz header in his own box, the German international was up the other end chipping Verbruggen and shushing the away end.It came from a Timber up and under that Saka somehow beat and outmuscled Lewis Dunk to before feeding Havertz for his second goal of the campaign – both coming at home.Tensions were hitting boiling point in the aftermath. Rice’s piledriver on Veltman did not help with Hurzeler also being booked for his remonstrations.Arsenal ratings vs BrightonARSENAL drew 1-1 with Brighton in a game that turned when Declan Rice was sent off for a daft second booking.Here, we take a look at how the players rated…David Raya – 6/10Initially had very little to do but was solid on the few occasions he was called upon. Denied Yankuba Minteh in the first half with a routine save.Stopped his side from going 2-1 down in the 75th minute, brilliantly saving Yasin Ayari’s shot at a largely open goal.Ben White – 6Spent large portions of the match in the Brighton half supporting Saka.Was solid defensively against the tricky Karou Mitoma.William Saliba – 6Continues to show an incredible ability to read the game and positional awareness. Thwarted the few Brighton attacks which managed to make their way into the box before Rice’s red.Gabriel – 5Marshalled the defence well with Saliba but seldom found himself in a one-on-one situation before Rice’s red. Was too far apart from the Frenchman in the build-up to Brighton’s equaliser.Jurrien Timber – 6Switched off and allowed Minteh to ghost in behind him for a header early in the first half but was solid after that lapse in concentration.Martin Odegaard – 7Was at the centre of everything good the Gunners did, pulling the strings from the first minute of the match.Should’ve put his side ahead in the 17th minute when he ghosted onto a cross into the box.Thomas Partey – 6Anchored the midfield well and showed new signing Mikel Merino that he won’t give up his place in the starting XI without a fight.Declan Rice – 4Tenacious on the left side of the midfield and was a threat going forward in the first half.Stupidly put his team under pressure just after the restart by getting himself sent off for kicking the ball away.Bukayo Saka – 7Was lively from the outset, tormenting Seagulls left-back Jack Hinshelwood every time he ran at him.Should have scored in the eighth minute when Odeegard beautifully teed him up for a close-range effort.Made up for his poor finish with a stellar assist for Havertz after bullying Lewis Dunk off the ball. Should’ve got a better connection on Havertz’s 77th-minute cross to restore the North Londoners’ lead.Kai Havertz – 8Was anonymous for large portions of the match but constantly made his brilliant runs in behind which created space for his team-mates.Produced a deft finish over the advancing Bart Verbruggen in the 37th minute to break the deadlock.But he missed a sitter in the 75th minute that would’ve restored his side’s advantage.Leandro Trossard – 6Struggled to get into the match against his former club and cut a frustrated figure on the left wing.But he produced a good save from Verbruggen just before the half-time interval.SubsRiccardo Calafiori – 6The Italian was thrown on to shore up the defence after Rice’s red card and did just that, as well as offering an outlet on the left wing.Gabriel Martinelli – 5Tried his best but failed to inject his usual energy into the game.Oleksandr Zinchenko – 5The Ukranian was brought on to further bolster the struggling defence but almost cost his side the game in stoppage time by allowing Carlos Baleba a free header in the box.And after Rice received his marching orders, Arteta’s meticulous tactical nature appeared to be thrown into the wind. His team were disorganised, frantic and impatient.It is as if this group had never prepared for a red card scenario – and it showed with Brighton’s equaliser as Dunk was allowed to send a long pass through the spine of Arsenal.Minteh raced clear, bouncing off Gabriel, stopped by the palms of Raya but finished off by Pedro – something the Spanish keeper will feel he could have dealt with better.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd still, Arsenal could and should have won this game. Two chances in the space of two minutes were wasted from Havertz and Saka.Havertz was clean through in the 75th minute but his tame finish clipped the feet of Verbruggen. His low cross two minutes later was more accurate but Saka’s lunge was not.Arsenal dropped two important points against BrightonRice’s red card coast Arsenal against Brighton More

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      Everton vs Bournemouth LIVE SCORE: Toffees eye first Premier League win after suffering two heavy defeats – updates

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      EVERTON are in need of a Premier League win as they welcome Bournemouth to Goodison Park.The Toffees have lost their first two games which includes a 4-0 hammering by Tottenham last weekend.While the Cherries’ thrilling match against Newcastle ended all square.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Goodison Park with our live blog below… More

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      Brentford vs Southampton LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as both sides look to bounce back from recent losses

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      BRENTFORD and Southampton go to battle in the Premier League with both sides looking to bounce back from their recent defeats.The Bees were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Arne Slot’s Liverpool at Anfield.While Morgan Gibbs-White’s 70th-minute strike saw the Saints lose to Nottingham Forest.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Gtech with our live blog below… More

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      Arsenal 1 Brighton 1 LIVE RESULT: 10-men Gunners drop two points after Declan Rice sees red for bizarre incident

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      ARSENAL have drawn 1-1 with Brighton in the early Premier League kick-off.Kai Havertz put Arsenal into the lead with a brilliant lob before Declan Rice was sent off after the break. And Joao Pedro made it 1-1 minutes later, tapping home after David Raya saved from Yankuba Minteh. Kick-off time: 12:30pm BSTLive stream: Discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Ødegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, TrossardBrighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Hinshelwood; Baleba, Milner; Minteh, Joao Pedro, Mitoma; WelbeckFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Match reportIt may have been nervy and scrappy, but Arsenal’s summer transfer window ended in Deadline Day delight.Yet with new signing Raheem Sterling watching on, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners made hard work of it on the pitch too – losing their 100 per cent winning start in the Premier League.For all the bravery shown and problems caused by Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton, a routine Emirates win was on the cards after a lobbed Kai Havertz finish in the 38th minute.But an uncharacteristic act of immaturity from Declan Rice earned him a second yellow in the 49th minute – his first red card in 245 Prem appearances.Already on a caution for a reckless lunge on Joel Veltman just before the break, the same Brighton defender was the villain as his quick free-kick was nudged from its spot by Rice.Veltman ended up following through on Rice who went down in a heap, but upon getting back to his feet was met with ref Chris Kavanagh’s red card.Copy linkCopiedUp nextIt’s the international break!But on their return to action it’s a hugely difficult run of fixtures for the Gunners – away to Tottenham and then Manchester City.Brighton host Ipswich and then Nottingham Forest.Copy linkCopiedArteta speaks on Rice’s red cardMikel Arteta was short and snappy with his answers when speaking to TNT Sports.He’s clearly livid with the referee and has slammed the consistency of the man in the middle’s performance.He told TNT Sports: “We started the game really well. We scored the goal, 1-0. We started the second half really good but then there is the decision that changes the game completely.”Asked about the explanation of the red card he was given, he replied: “None, like always.”He then added: “If bookings happen throughout the game in a consistent way it is fine but it didn’t. It is the inconsistency.”Copy linkCopiedRice misses the derbyOh yeah, it’s been pointed out that Declan Rice will be watching from the stands when Arsenal go to their rivals after the break.He’ll sit out Tottenham vs Arsenal but be back for the trip to the Etihad that follows.Big blow.Copy linkCopiedSaka’s thoughtsArsenal winger Bukayo Saka told Match Of The Day: “I thought it was a bit harsh for us. We just want some consistency. “Joao Pedro booted the ball halfway across the pitch in the first half and got nothing for it and Dec got the slightest touch and was sent off.”It is what it is, I dont want to put the whole game on the referee as we still had chances to win it.”It has been a good start. Today is a disappointment but it is a long season.”Copy linkCopiedWhere we standBrighton fans, you’re top of the table!The two sides move joint-top of the table after the draw, with the Seagulls top on goals scored, for now anyway.They both remain unbeaten too.Copy linkCopiedRice’s redMore on that Declan Rice red card can be read on the SunSport website.It’s certainly dividing opinion…Copy linkCopiedImmediate reactionLewis Dunk told TNT Sports: “We didn’t create enough chances when they went down to 10 men, but we will go away and look at it.”We always believe we can win any game of football. We are in a good place and we know we can beat anybody.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsThe numbers behind the game with Brighton registering an incredible 22 efforts on goal in the game.That 64% possession is wild too, though probably a little under what it felt like in the game.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 1-1 BrightonPlenty going on, then as it ends a draw.And it’ll feel like two points dropped – for Brighton.Kai Havertz’s goal gave Arsenal the lead at half time before Joao Pedro’s second half equaliser earned the Seagulls a point.In between that, Declan Rice was sent off for the first time in his career. More on that to come likely….Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!It ends all-square at the Emirates.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton96. Thomas Partey with another foul as Joao Pedro ran at the Arsenal box before being brought down.He’s lucky Rice has already been sent off which spared him one there. Joao Pedro is booked for pointing that out.Last chance for Brighton from a free kick on their left.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton95. David Raya is finally booked for time-wasting.The Arsenal fans chant ‘you’re not fit to referee’ at Chris Kavanagh.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton94. Joao Pedro should score!!He comes in off the right and beats Zinchenko who is on his heels but can’t header on goal, with Saliba putting it behind for another corner. Huge chance.It’s taken short to Estupinan who smashes it over the bar in what was another shocker of a set piece.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton93. Too close to Raya again, who punches away.Fabian Hürzeler has to be on the lookout for a new set-piece coach.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton93. Estupinan’s attempted cross is blocked behind for a corner by Ben White.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 BrightonCLOSE!92. Baleba is almost in there but Raya races off his line to dive at his feet and claim.Another 35 seconds killed by the Gunners as Raya takes his time.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton91. Joao Pedro goes down off the ball after a coming together with Gabriel.Enciso is then the latest Brighton player with an abysmal delivery into the box, floating one to the back post.Raya races off his line to claim it and is quite happy to lie on it for 12 seconds.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 BrightonSIX ADDED MINUTES FOR A WINNER HERE!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton88. Baleba with two thunderous efforts after Partey gave the ball away once again.The midfielder smashes one goalward which crashes into the stomach of Gabriel before following up with another sizzler with flies well over.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton86. All Brighton again after the changes and the two Arsenal chances.Rutter on the corner of the box slashes one well wide after Calafiori’s header away.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton85. Two more Brighton changes:OFF: Welbeck and MitomaON: Adingra and EncisoCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton83. The answer is no. Van Hecke heads it behind and clashes heads with Rutter.The two players stay down and look in some trouble holding their heads as the Arsenal fans cheer that unfolding.Nasty collision but thankfully they both look OK to carry on.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton82. Mitoma again is away from White but the defender does exceptionally well on the stretch to knock it behind for a corner.Can they make the most of this one?Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Brighton780. He’s not able to continue. Looks like a bit of cramp or a tight muscle.OFF: TimberON: ZinchenkoCopy linkCopied More

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      My ex-Premier League team-mate turned up with a disc cutter after someone clamped his car – there were sparks everywhere

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      QPR captain Steve Cook revealed Jefferson Lerma once turned up to training with a disc cutter after someone clamped his car.The Championship player also recounted a dressing room spat involving the Colombian star during their time at Bournemouth.QPR captain Steve Cook revealed Jefferson Lerma once turned up to training with a disc cutterCredit: YouTube/The Sun SportCook also recounted a dressing room spat involving the Colombian star at BournemouthCredit: GettyIn an exclusive interview with SunSport for the latest episode of “What the EFL?!”, Cook, 33, answered various questions about his 16-year career. When asked about his most “iconic training ground tale,” he recalled the time Lerma’s car was clamped, prompting him to show up to training with the disc cutter.He said: “Jefferson Lerma at Bournemouth, he was a proper character.”Someone actually put a clamp on his car and he’s come in with a disc cutter and sparks going off here and there and everywhere. Columbia madness.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCook spent 11 years with the Cherries, having joined them permanently after a loan spell during the 2011-12 season on the south coast. During his time there, he shared that he experienced his “wildest dressing room tale.”He continued: “The Covid season at Bournemouth we went through a spell under Jonathan Woodgate where the changing room was a bit carnage.”Everyone wearing the worst clothes ever because they could be trusted. Clothes were being cut up.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”It was like every man for himself. Adam Smith got done on the way out to training. Egg and flour by Jefferson Lerma and Diego Rico, but heavily. Not just one egg and one packet of flour.”And that’s where is obviously sparked the training ground war.”SunSport launches weekly Football League feature called ‘What the EFL-!’Cook reminisced that his “wildest night out” with the Cherries was after Bournemouth’s 3-0 victory over Bolton in the 2015-16 season, which secured their promotion to the Premier League.He added: “We was straight out away in Bournemouth student night. Lads on the stage singing, rapping, tracksuits. Yeah, unforgettable, really.”After making 388 appearances the club Cook headed to Nottingham Forest in January 2022 on a two-and-a-half-year contract.However, his time was called short as the following summer he made a move to Championship side QPR.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Eye-watering sum Man City goal machine Erling Haaland earning off the pitch through image rights revealed

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      GOAL machine Erling Haaland is also netting a fortune off the pitch through his image rights.The Man City megastar, 24, built up £12million in assets for the 12 months to last December.Erling Haaland has built up £12million in assets for the 12 months to last DecemberCredit: InstagramAccounts filed for his company York Promotions show it has £7million of cash in the bank with £5million still owed to the towering Norwegian by big-name brands.The business was so flush that nearly £7million more in earnings was deferred by a year.Erling runs the company with his dad and manager Alfie, 51, who also played for Man City.Top tax accountant Julia Hoyle – an associate of Haaland’s late agent Mino Raiola – is also listed as a director.read more on Erling HaalandPaperwork showed the company had also bought “an interest” in two planes for £2.1million and paid out £1.1million to an unnamed director.Haaland is said to have signed with Nike for more than ten years with the total cost of the deal reaching an unprecedented £200m.The cash boost comes on top of his huge £1.2million-a-month base salary with the Premier League champions, where he scored 36 goals in his debut season.Business-savvy Haaland previously set up the investment vehicle Pillage 3 AS in Luxembourg to manage his dealings in Europe.Most read in FootballErling haaland’s bizarre new therapy More

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      Fans say ‘just love this guy’ as Mudryk reveals cheat meal and best Chelsea pals in ‘random’ Q&A video

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      CHELSEA star Mykhailo Mudryk revealed his surprise cheat meal in a quickfire Q&A.He also shared which team-mates he gets on best with and his favourite holiday destination – Krasnohrad in Ukraine.Mykhailo Mudryk was quizzed in a quickfire Q&AThe winger revealed he gets on well with Reece JamesCredit: GettyThe winger has started Chelsea’s last two matches but was taken off at half-time in the 6-2 win over Wolves.Mudryk has been at Stamford Bridge for just over 18 months and has settled into London life.In a Q&A with the club’s media team the Ukrainian revealed his best pals at Chelsea are his captain Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah, who has been linked with an exit this summer.He also gave a surprise response when picking his favourite cheat meal, suggesting he loves nothing more than chicken and rice.READ MORE ON CHELSEAFans found the video a little strange with one labelling it “random”.But some loved it with one saying: “Just love this guy.”Another added: “He’s unintentionally funny 😭”A third wrote: “I just love this boy. I hope he will succeed this season.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPlayers signed under Boehly at ChelseaRaheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £115mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6mMike Penders – £17mAnd another commented: “Rice and chicken is his cheat meal?”Mudryk is one of many big-money signings to arrive under Todd Boehly, and Chelsea look set to continue their summer spending with the acquisition of Ivan Toney.Chelsea release new pink and black ‘punk-inspired’ third kit for 2024-25… but fans all reckon ‘Nike tick is drunk’ More