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      Nottingham Forest 0 Fulham 1: Raul Jimenez returns to haunt former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo and KO unbeaten run

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      RAUL JIMENEZ came back to haunt his former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo – as Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten start to the season ended in controversial fashion.Jimenez scored 17 goals for Nuno when he was part of a Wolves side that qualified for Europe.Raul Jimenez celebrates his contentious penalty winnerCredit: RexJimenez kept his cool from the spot on 51 minutesCredit: GettyReferee Josh Smith gave the spot-kick after looking at replaysCredit: AFPBut the Mexico striker frustrated the Forest boss as he netted from the penalty spot as Fulham built on their victory over Newcastle United last week.Forest fans were furious with ref Josh Smith though as he gave a 50th minute penalty after going to the touchline TV screen to look at a VAR replay which ruled Murillo had shoved Fulham’s Andreas Pereira.But even then, the drama was not over, as Pereira and Jimenez appeared to argue with each other over who was going to take the spot-kick.Eventually, Jimenez despatched the penalty for his third goal in successive Premier League games.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLForest were without the suspended Morgan Gibbs-White after his dismissal at Brighton last week.But they began strongly with the recalled Taiwo Awomiyi looking strong.The Nigeria striker tried an overhead kick from close range which flew over the barForest looked to be getting closer to a goal and Chris Wood forced the ball over the line from close range, but a VAR check showed he was clearly offside.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSForest striker Chris Wood had this goal ruled out by VARCredit: ReutersAlex Moreno’s shot was deflected wide from 20 yards, but it was a frustrating half for Nuno’s men.But the game swung Fulham’s way after the break when they won their penalty.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsOnce the fuss had died down, Jimenez took the ball and, after a staggered run-up, put it firmly to Forest keeper Matz Sels’ left.Furious Forest supporters chanted: “1-0 to the referee.”And their mood did not improve after 64 minutes when sub Anthony Elanga went down under a Calvin Bassey challenge – this time, VAR said no penalty.Another Forest sub, Callum Hudson-Odi, who scored the winning goal at Liverpool two weeks ago, went close with a dipping effort from the edge of the area.But the game was becoming bad-tempered as Forest became increasingly anxious to make a breakthrough.Nuno, still waiting to hear if he would be getting a touchline ban after being sent off at Brighton last Sunday, managed to keep his emotions under control this time, but he will not be happy with the way the game panned out for his side.Marco Silva saw his side’s fine start to the season continueCredit: GettyCity Ground chief Nuno Espirito Santo looked dejected afterwardsCredit: Reuters More

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      Wolves vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Arne Slot’s Reds face a tricky trip to Molineux

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      LIVERPOOL are facing Wolves RIGHT NOW hoping to make it back-to-back Premier League wins.Arne Slot’s side thrashed Bournemouth last weekend to keep the pressure on champions Manchester City.And they’ll be tipped to pick up another victory against a Wolves side who start the day bottom of the table.Kick-off time: 5.30pmTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event/NOWFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Molineux with our live blog below… More

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      Arsenal 4 Leicester 2: Trossard and Havertz score stunning last-gasp goals to capitalise on Man City’s draw at Newcastle

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      LEANDRO TROSSARD snatched a dramatic injury-time winner over Leicester to capitalise on Manchester City’s slip-up at Newcastle. Arsenal looked in total control as Gabriel Martinelli turned home on 20 minutes.Leandro Trossard snatched the win in injury timeCredit: GettyThe Belgian put the ball back across goal and it bounced in off Wilfred NdidiCredit: GettyLeandro Trossard then found the net in first-half injury time as the Gunners led 2-0 at the break.But within two minutes of the restart, Justin’s header deflected past David Raya to half the deficit. And on 63 minutes, the right-back got Leicester level in style.He latched on to a deep cross and leathered an emphatic volley in off the post to salvage a point – as Arsenal were pegged back to 2-2 for the second game running. However, Trossard got on the end of a corner to the back post and fired across goal.And the ball bounced off Ndidi’s leg and past a helpless Mads Hermansen, who had played brilliantly throughout with a string of saves. Then there was still time for Kai Havertz to pounce and grab a fourth to seal the points. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.Gabriel Martinelli put the Gunners in front after 20 minutesCredit: GettyThe Brazilian found the bottom corner from 12 yardsCredit: GettyThey were in cruise control when Trossard scored on the stroke of half-timeCredit: GettyJames Justin headed in to start the comeback for LeicesterCredit: ReutersHe then produced a stunning volley to make it 2-2Credit: GettyMads Hermansen went down to try and see out the gameCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea ratings: Cole Palmer untouchable but Robert Sanchez endures day to forget against former side

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      FOUR incredible first-half goals from Chelsea starboy Cole Palmer secured a 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Palmer, 22, became the first player to score four in a first half of a single Prem match to end Brighton’s unbeaten run.Palmer drew Chelsea level in the 21st minute moments after having a goal disallowedCredit: GettyHe then slotted home a penalty five minutes laterCredit: EPAPalmer then powered in a stunning free-kick from 25 yardsCredit: GettyIt was a game of goalkeeping howlers, high-lines, THREE offside goals and a Cold Cole Palmer free-kick.The six-goal thriller leaves Chelsea third in the Prem, with Brighton down to eighth after their first defeat of the season.Brighton opened the scoring after four Chelsea stars – who all left the Seagulls for West London – couldn’t clear their lines. Before Chelsea took control through the former Manchester City man.Here SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rates every Chelsea player…READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRobert Sanchez – 4Booed by Brighton fans who were not happy to see their former keeper again. Before bizarrely coming too far out of his box to be beaten by Georginio Rutter who headed home from 12 yards At fault AGAIN when his shocking blundering pass out from the back directly caused Brighton’s second goal. The ball was intercepted by Carlos Baleba after Caicedo got caught slacking by not being quick enough to control it.Most read in FootballLater produced a big save before half-time.Robert Sanchez was partly to blame for both of Brighton’s first-half goalsCredit: ReutersMalo Gusto – 6His first start since Chelsea’s 0-0 with Crystal Palace was hindered just 60 seconds in after asking to change his boots. Conceded some questionable free-kicks in closing stages.Wesley Fofana – 6Unconvincing in possession despite little pressure but performed defensive duties after Brighton’s early opener in the seventh minute.Overhit a pass intended for Nkunku in the final five minutes. That would have set the Blues away for a dangerous counter.Levi Colwill – 6Awful clearance for Brighton’s opener as his horror attempt to get rid is headed in by Rutter who beats Sanchez to the ball.Under pressure in the opening 20 minutes, with a half-hearted block almost going in the back of his own net.Marc Cucurella – 6Involved in the Brighton opener as well by being out jumped and pushed aside by Rutter. But grew into the game in the second half, with some threatening crosses for Jackson. Thought he’d scored against his former employers, but a slight Pedro Neto deflection slowed the ball down to leave Cucurella offside.Marc Cucurella was involved in Brighton’s openerCredit: GettyMoises Caicedo – 5Started the comedy of errors for Brighton’s goal after played it to Colwill who hoofs it in the air for a clearance. He was then involved in Brighton’s second, failing to react quick enough to Sanchez’s short pass. And gave possession away far too often in the second half. Surprised he lasted longer then Fernandez.Moises Caicedo was at fault for Brighton’s second goal with SanchezCredit: ReutersEnzo Fernandez (c) – 7Weak on the ball in the opening 15 minutes. Delicious ball for Palmer’s chance off the post. But settled into the game after the England winger’s second after going in the book inside 29 minutes.Noni Madueke – 8Moves quickly down that right hand side. Looked to have assisted Sancho’s first Prem goal for Chelsea and the side’s second of the afternoon before it was rebuked for offside.Stunning run and chance in the 38th minute, after a good passage of play from the back, by kneeing it down and sitting Webster down before marginally hitting past the post.Cole Palmer – 10Chelsea’s quadruple hero!The England star hit the post in the 18th minute after a period of Brighton pressure. Before some brilliant runs in behind saw his next strike disallowed for offside a minute later.But Palmer made no mistake in the 21st minute with a brilliant finish amid an extremely high Brighton line. The turnaround was completed when he converted a penalty just five minutes later.Palmer then Curled in a stunning 25-yard free-kick past Bart Verbruggen who could only get a fingernail to the ball.Before some horror defending and a terrible pass out saw Palmer run through from Jadon Sancho’s ball to score his fourth of the game. Continued to cause problems in the second half.Palmer’s heroics saw him take the match ball homeCredit: RexJadon Sancho – 7Was caught tormenting Brighton’s full-backs before and after his 23rd minute tap in was ruled out for offside. But he won a nailed on penalty for Chelsea just three minutes later after brilliantly storming past Dunk and picked up his third assist of the season for Palmer’s fourth.Sancho’s link-up play with Palmer will be a threat moving forward.Sancho is doing well to get his career back on trackCredit: GettyNicolas Jackson – 7Assisted Palmer’s opener. But largely quiet in Chelsea’s flourishing attack in the first half.Started the second half brighter with a shot saved in the 46th minute. Headed over in 55th minute.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut a series of missed chances left Jackson visibly frustrated in the final 45… he should have passed quicker at times too.Nicolas Jackson missed a flurry of chances in the second halfCredit: GettySubsPedro Neto (62′ for Madueke) – 6 Continued to provide a threat to the tiring Brighton defence late on.Mudryk (71′ for Sancho)R Veiga (70′ for Cucurella)Christopher Nkunku (78′ for Jackson)R Lavia (78′ for Fernandez) More

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      Arsenal 4-2 Leicester LIVE RESULT: Gunners leave it late after blowing two-goal lead to make ground on Man City

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      ARSENAL have beat Leicester 4-2 in a thrilling match at the Emirates.Gabriel Martinelli bagged the game’s opener on 21 minutes as the Gunners made their early dominance count.Just before half time, Leandro Trossard returned from suspension in style to double Arsenal’s lead.Minutes after the restart, James Justin headed in from a set piece to launch a Foxes comeback.After the hour, the Leicester full-back got his second of the day and made it 2-2 with a stunning volley.Trossard scored his second at the death for 3-2 before Kai Havertz netted from close range to secure a 4-2 win for the Gunners.Arsenal claimed a much-needed three points after title rivals Man City could only draw with Newcastle at lunchtime.Match result: Arsenal 4-2 LeicesterArsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Martinelli, TrossardLeicester XI: Hermansen, Justin, Okoli, Faes, Kristiansen, Winks, Skipp, Ndidi, Buonanotte, Mavididi, VardyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…FT: Arsenal 4-2 LeicesterMikel Arteta will be pleased with the grit his side showed today.After throwing away a two-goal lead, they did not stop fighting and got a late victory.Two stoppage time goals make this look a convincing victory.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 4-2 LeicesterThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a huge win for The Gunners.This defeat will really hurt Steve Cooper’s side.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-2 Leicester90+10. Arsenal run salt into the Leicester wounds late on.As Hermansen makes another save, The Foxes’ defender kicks it into the path of Havertz.The ball strikes him and ends up in the back of the net.After a long VAR review, the goal is allowed.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kai Havertz (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Leicester90+7. The home fans are waiting for the final whistle.This would be a massive win for Arsenal with an injury-time winner.Leicester heads are down as they concede so late in the game after they thought they had secured a point.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Leicester90+4. The corner comes into the back post.Trossard looks to strike it across goal and it hits Ndidi and ends up in the back of the net.The roof almost comes off The Emirates.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester90+2. There is still time for either side to find a winner.Rice tries his luck from the edge of the box but has a complete air-swipe at the ball.This is a nervy finish to the game in North London.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester90. Leicester make the changes to see this one out.Mavididi and Skipp are the players to make way.El Khannouss and De Cordova-Reid come on for the visitors.We are going to have seven minutes added.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester88. Saka whips in a corner and Calafiori has a free header from a few yards out.Hermansen makes another brilliant save to turn it over the bar.If The Foxes get a draw out of this game, there are no prizes for guessing who the man of the match will be.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester86. Leicester are getting everyone behind the ball now.The Gunners are throwing everything at the visitors.Nwaneri has come on and is playing with some confidence already.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester84. Saka runs across the edge of the box and is fouled by Skipp.The referee waves advantage and the move comes to nothing.Arsenal’s players are fuming that the free kick was not awarded.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester82. We are back underway at The Emirates.Hermansen seems able to continue.There will be some time added onto this game now, giving The Gunners’ fans hope of finding another goal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester80. The more Arsenal throw players forward looking for a winner, it gives the visitors the chance to hit them on the counter.Play is held up at the moment as Hermansen receives some treatment.The Foxes cannot afford to lose him now, he has been integral to them being on level terms in this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester78. Leicester break with Ndidi once again.He attempts a cross from the byline that has Raya in some trouble.Fortunately for The Gunners it misses the far post and goes out for a goal kick.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester76. The pressure is on Arsenal now.Arteta’s side cannot afford to drop more points at The Emirates.While Man City dropped points earlier, it would really give the sides around them a chance to leapfrog them.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester74. Hermansen plays the ball straight to Rice on the edge of the box.He works it to Trossard who shoots but the Leicester keeper makes a world-class save to deny him.What a save that was.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester72. This game is on a knife-edge right now.Both teams have players on yellow cards who are still diving into the challenges.Leicester are dealing with the Arsenal threat from corners well today.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester70. Big chance for Arsenal as Havertz sees his shot saved superbly by Hermansen.The Foxes come on the counter and Buonanotte skips past Calafiori who fouls him.Leicester are furious that the defender is not shown his second yellow card of the game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester68. Arsenal come forward looking to get the lead once again.The ball breaks to Trossard but his shot deflects over the bar for a corner.As the cross is whipped in, The Foxes clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester66. Nobody would have predicted this at half-time.Ndidi whips in a deep cross from the left and Justin strikes a superb volley on the outside of his foot.It strikes the inside of the post on its way into the goal.Copy linkCopiedGoal – James Justin (Leicester)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2 Leicester 162. Leicester need to get something from this game.Having not won a game in the Premier League so far, they are in danger of slipping into the bottom three with defeat.Everton are currently winning against Crystal Palace which is not good for Steve Cooper’s side.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2 Leicester 160. Arteta will feel this game should be all over by now.They have created enough chances to be out of sight already.Hermansen is proving to be a thorn in the side of Arsenal.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2 Leicester 158. Saka sees another shot blocked at the near post.The ball breaks and Trossard shoots but Hermansen makes a brilliant save to turn it around the post.So close for The Gunners.Copy linkCopied More

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      Brentford 1 West Ham 1: Mbeumo makes Premier League history before Soucek salvages point for under pressure Lopetegui

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      TOMAS SOUCEK struck to take the heat off Julen Lopetegui.But only after the Spaniard became the latest victim of Brentford’s remarkable first minute scoring streak.Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock just 39 seconds into the matchCredit: AlamyIt is the third successive Premier League game in which Brentford have scored in the first minuteCredit: AFPTomas Soucek’s scrappy equaliser earned West Ham a pointCredit: ReutersWest Ham celebrated a much-needed point but their winless run has extended to five gamesCredit: ReutersSoucek’s second half finish, forcing past Mark Flekken from close range, earned West Ham a deserved point as they recovered from being stung by Bryan Mbeumo’s fifth of the season as the Bees set a new Prem fast-start record.They are the first team to score in the opening 60 seconds of three successive games.It will have been a relief for Lopetegui, too, after his nightmare week looked set to be extended and he also lost Mohammed Kudus at the interval.Yet while West Ham went back across the capital with a point that ensures the growing pressure on Lopetegui has abated, this was a deeply unsatisfying afternoon in pretty much every other way.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWithout question, the best moment came right at the start.Lopetegui can hardly claim he was not prepared, although Thomas Frank should bottle and sell whatever he says to sting his Bees into gear before kick-off.After scoring inside the first half minute at both Manchester City and Spurs – going on to lose both after trailing at the break – they were again in front before many had taken their seats.This time it took just 39 seconds for Mbeumo’s left-footed volley from 12 yards to find the top corner, a terrific hooked finish with the ball behind him and giving the fully-extended Alphonse Areola no chance.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMbeumo has now scored in the first minute in back-to-back Premier League gamesCredit: RexBut fingers would have been pointed once again, after West Ham failed to deal with Kevin Schade’s cross – the German was onside because of the VAR “tolerance” zone – and Fabio Carvalho reacted quicker than Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jarrod Bowen to nod back into the middle.Mbeumo’s reaction, though, was outstanding. He is a class act.Never before has a Prem side scored so quickly in three straight matches.Fans in hysterics as they spot Cole Palmer’s gesture before West Ham clash as they say Chelsea star ‘didn’t even care’ And, of course, never before has a side scored inside the first minute of three straight games and won nine of them.Yet after such a dramatic start, much of what followed was an anticlimax.Lucas Paqueta was particularly quiet, with only Kudus and Bowen offering any real threat despite West Ham.When they did get close enough, Kudus fired at Flekken before Mikhail Antonio dragged a shot wide from 16 yards after Bowen tricked his way into the danger zone.Brentford were happy to sit deep and then counter, frequently through Mbeumo, who took one in the head from Wan-Bissaka after he had directed his effort over the top.Kudus’ failure to reappear after the break – with Carlos Soler on as Konstantinos Mavropanos also replaced Emerson – might have added to the discontent of the Hammers fans.Instead, West Ham were galvanised.Wan-Bissaka switched to the left, with the defender almost getting in after a strong run opened the way towards the Brentford goal as Lopetegui’s side called the shots.And within 10 minutes of the restart, any doubts would have disappeared as the visitors levelled.Paqueta fed in and Bowen and Soucek played some delightful one-touch stuff before Antonio chested down and shot.His effort was half-blocked but that served to tee up Soucek, sweeping home from five yards as he was being pulled to the ground.Substitute Yehor Yarmoliuk, on for Schade, tested Areola from the edge of the box with his first touch as Brentford looked to respond.READ MORE SUN STORIESYet that was as good as it got, the game drifting into an eminently forgettable phase in which neither team had either the imagination or the desire to get the winner.Keane Lewis-Potter’s late shot, gathered easily by Areola, summed it up. A point each. And not much else. More

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      Everton 2 Crystal Palace 1: Dwight McNeil inspires epic turnaround as Toffees finally secure first Premier League win

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      DWIGHT McNEIL’S brilliant quickfire double gave Everton their first victory of the season.Sean Dyche’s men rose out of the bottom three with a deserved comeback triumph.Dwight McNeil grabbed two goals to turn the match for EvertonCredit: ReutersMcNeil was in the perfect place to last the winnerCredit: AlamyEagles’ keeper Dean Henderson was unable to keep the decisive goal outCredit: RexMarc Guehi deftly put Palace in front after just 10 minutes.Everton failed to fully clear a corner, enabling Adam Wharton to cross, Maxence Lacroix to nod down and Guehi to smash home.But McNeil turned the match soon after the break.The winger burst through for a brilliant finish.READ MORE TOP STORIESSub Jack Harrison then raked in a tasty centre to the far post for McNeil to take well and lash the winnerEverton proceeded to push for a third strike – but had done more than enough for a pressure-easing victory.Oliver Glasner’s Eagles wee two different sides – looking assured before the break, they were close to claw-less in the second period.Palace have now picked up just three points from six games.Most read in FootballGuehi hails his early opener at Goodison ParkCredit: ReutersMarc Guehi poked a breakthrough goal for Crystal Palace on 10 minutesCredit: PAFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMeet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese model More

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      Awkward moment four Chelsea stars who all played for Brighton have combined disasterclass to gift visitors a goal

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      FOUR Chelsea stars who previously played for Brighton combined to gift the Seagulls the opening goal at Stamford Bridge.Cole Palmer stole the show with a four-goal haul in the first-half to blow away Fabian Hurzeler’s side.Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill made a mess of things in their own penalty areaRobert Sanchez and Marc Cucurella failed to deal with the ball looping up in the airCredit: XGeorginio Rutter climbed to head the ball into an empty net and give Brighton the leadCredit: XBut before the England international took centre stage, the visitors broke the deadlock in the seventh minute following a calamitous mix-up from a quartet of their former players.A tame cut-back was not dealt with by Moises Caicedo as he dithered and laid the ball off to Levi Colwill inside the six-yard box.Colwill’s poor clearance was charged down and the ball ballooned up in the air.Marc Cucurella and keeper Robert Sanchez then both attempted to get to it first, but Georginio Rutter climbed highest to nod into an empty net.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe disastrous defending was damning enough for Chelsea, but it was made worse given it was against Brighton.That is because Caicedo, Colwill, Cucurella and Sanchez all previously played for the South Coast side.In total, Brighton received £202million from Chelsea for Caicedo [£115m], Cucurella [£62m] and Sanchez [£25m].Colwill also played for them on loan from Chelsea, before returning to Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReacting to the goal, one Brighton fan said: “Wow. Caicedo, Colwill and Sanchez combining to great effect 🔥🔥.”Another added: “Caicedo, Colwill, Cucarella, and Sanchez making mistakes. The perfect goal.”Enzo Maresca opens door for £200,000-a-week Chelsea outcast to return to fold and says ‘we all make mistakes’ A third replied: “Someone put the clown music over this hahaha.”While a fourth responded: “All four ex-Seagulls combining to give us that one 😂.” More