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      ‘Build him a statue’: Cole Palmer leaves Chelsea fans speechless with moment of genius in Newcastle clash

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      CHELSEA fans demanded a statue be built in honour of Cole Palmer following a moment of genius against Newcastle. The Blues star briefly put the host’s ahead at Stamford Bridge until it was ruled out by VAR. Cole Palmer brilliantly set up Chelsea’s openerBut what followed minutes later was simply sublime as Palmer produced a stunning through ball to Pedro Neto. Neto was too fast for Fabian Schar and squared it to Nicolas Jackson for the opener. But it was Palmer who took the plaudits for his stunning pass as one fan said: “Build a statue for Cole Palmer man. I’ve seen enough.”Another added: “Cole Palmer is out of this world.”READ MORE IN football One hailed: “I cannot speak on Cole Palmer what a player.”Another gushed: “That pass from Cole Palmer, my word.”Despite Chelsea’s celebrations, they were pegged back before the break as Alexander Isak levelled for Newcastle. Palmer did eventually get on the scoresheet putting the Blues 2-1 up just after the break. Most read in FootballFollowing a counter attack, the England international peeled off to the left and beat Nick Pope at his near post. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS More

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      West Ham 2-1 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: United lose after controversial late pen, Chelsea beat Newcastle, Spurs lose to Palace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to West Ham for a huge Premier League clash at the London Stadium this afternoon.Erik ten Hag’s men are looking to secure back-to-back wins in the top flight for the first time this season.Elsewhere, Tottenham face a tricky London derby clash against Crystal Palace, while Chelsea take on Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.Kick off time: 2pmTV/Stream: Not available in the UK.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPremier League resultsCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 2-1 Man UtdArsenal vs Liverpool – 4.30pmCopy linkCopiedFT! West Ham 2-1 Manchester UnitedYet another Premier League defeat for Manchester United.Two huge talking points that will be talked about for this week – the West Ham penalty which was a bit iffy and that Dalot miss.Boy, did that turn out to be costly…Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedAlmost FOURTEEN minutes of stoppage time has been played now!Garnacho slides a ball into the box for Zirkzee who has a side-footed attempt blocked!Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea back to winning ways in the Premier League!Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedEmerson with the chance to kill the game but his shot is straight at Onana.Up the other end, a ball into the box for Hojlund is missed by the Dane as time starts to run out with only a couple of minutes of added time left.Copy linkCopiedFT! Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamMateta’s goal the difference at Selhurst Park for Palace’s first win of the season!Copy linkCopied90+6 – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamEight yellow cards shown in this one but just that one goal still.Spurs have had more of the ball in the second half yet Crystal Palace have had more of the opportunities to kill the game.Copy linkCopied90+3 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleNkunku kicks the ball away after fouling Bruno G and is shown a yellow card this time.Copy linkCopied90+2 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleYeah, no penalty given. Good work from VAR.Nkunku escapes a booking for throwing himself to ground looking for it. Four minutes of stoppage time remaining.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea think they have a penalty when Nkunku goes down running alongside Burn.Simon Hooper takes his time to think about it before pointing to the spot.Having watched it back, it’s an absolute shocker of a decision and VAR will surely turn this over.Copy linkCopied90+2 – GOAL! WEST HAM 2-1 Manchester UnitedJARROD BOWEN scores from the spot!Onana goes the right way, down to his left but Bowen finds the corner. A huge goal for the hosts.Copy linkCopiedPENALTY TO WEST HAM!In the 90th minute and Manchester United are FURIOUS!De Ligt adjudged to have fouled Danny Ings. Very soft, very controversial. A huge moment.And there’s going to be 12 minutes of added time too!Copy linkCopiedVAR check…David Coote on his way to the screen to review a penalty appeal for West Ham!A few of their players were calling for it, for a foul on Danny Ings….Copy linkCopiedCompetitiveMuch better from the Hammers in this half as they ramp up the pressure.United have been better since falling behind and it sets up a great closing stages.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeWhatever your loyalty, it’s heartwarming to see Romeo Lavia finally making an impact after such injury troubles.  Filling in for Chelsea’s captain Enzo Fernandez he has done a sterling job and set Palmer on his way for The Blues’ second goal.Copy linkCopied81 – GOAL! West Ham 1-1 MANCHESTER UNITEDWhat a huge goal this could well be!Diallo zips a clever ball to the back post to find Dalot all alone.He nods it back into a dangerous area and Zirkzee should be scoring with his head from there.Instead, he nods it into the path of CASEMIRO who heads from just a few yards out into the top corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleHuge let off for Chelsea there as Alexander Isak bullies Levi Colwill off the ball and then goes round Robert Sanchez.With the goal gaping – and a team-mate free in the middle – he only needs to pass it across for a goal, but instead tries to beat another Chelsea defender and the ball drops out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest scoresJust as we were heading into the final quarter of an hour in the 3pm games yesterday, it’s looking tight across the division.Latest scoresCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 1-0 Man UtdCopy linkCopied74 – GOAL! WEST HAM 1-0 Man UtdThe deadlock is broken – and it’s CRYSENCIO SUMMERVILLE!Garnacho – who has been woefully wasteful – with a poor ball inside which West Ham win back and get to Bowen wide on the right.He picks out Ings inside the area who scuffs his shot towards the back post and Summerville follows it in and slides in for a tap-in.His shirt is off as he bounds down the touchline in celebration!Copy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the London StadiumWest Ham have certainly improved in the second half although they could not have got any worse. The triple change at half-time has made a difference, Crysencio Summerville has added a spark and the home fans have finally found their voices.Although West Ham are on top, they do remain open at the back. As stalemates go, this is entertaining.Copy linkCopiedFrom Rob Maul at Selhurst ParkEberechi Eze should have been given a penalty when he was brought down in the Tottenham penalty box on 52 minutes. But neither the referee nor VAR decided to give one.  You do wonder sometimes if the Stockley Park officials are having a tea break because they should have overruled man-in-the-middle Darren Bond on that occasion.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamWell then. Arsenal fans will be crying out for a red card for Micky van de Ven here.Not just as it’s Spurs, but because William Saliba is missing today for a similar challenge.The Dutchman with a last-man challenge on Ismaila Sarr but it’s only a yellow card….Copy linkCopiedLate gameIt probably won’t surprise you to hear Bukayo Saka actually STARTS for Arsenal against Liverpool later.Arteta might’ve fooled one or two, mind you. But I’m pretty sure Arne Slot wasn’t one of those.Jurrien Timber, who was another one seemingly set to miss out, also starts.Our Arsenal vs Liverpool blog is now LIVE.Copy linkCopiedIronic cheersThe home support do have something to cheer about as De Ligt goes into the book for stopping a West Ham attack.Ironic cheers, perhaps. But still something to get excited about and now the atmosphere is picking up!Copy linkCopiedAnother chance goes beggingDecent build-up from United as West Ham continue to struggle to live with them.Rashford’s deep cross from the left finds Garnacho unmarked outside the back post but his left foot volley is into the side net.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea shatter Premier League record with another youthful starting XI as Enzo Maresca puts trust in young stars

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      CHELSEA have shattered a Premier League record after fielding the youngest average starting XI ever against Newcastle.Enzo Maresca has made a strong start to his time at Stamford Bridge, sitting three points off the top four before kick-off.Cole Palmer won Young Premier League Player of the Year after last season’s heroicsEnzo Maresca has fielded the youngest XI of the seasonChelsea named the youngest average starting XI in the Prem this season (23 years, 220 days) for their clash against Eddie Howe’s outfit.Not only that, the Blues are the only team in history to play their first eight games without a single player over the age of 27.The last youngest XI was David O’Leary’s Leed United who had an average age of 24 years, 162 days when they finished in Europe in 2000.Midfielder Romeo Lavia, 20, was youngest Chelsea starter on Sunday, while defenders Malo Gusto and Levi Colwill are just 21 years old. READ MORE ON CHELSEAMeanwhile, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is the oldest member of the XI at 26 years old.Nicolas Jackson, who fired in an 18th opener against visitors Newcastle, is 23.But Tosin Adarabioyo has been their oldest player so far this season at 27.Chelsea’s youngest Prem squad player is Marc Guiu, who is just 18-years-old.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Blues are the only team in the league to not have a single outfield player over 30.On Chelsea’s tough fixture list, Maresca said: “We need to play against all of them. Chelsea fans pelted with missiles by Panathinaikos thugs as riot police forced to protect travelling supporters “We have met Liverpool and now have three games in a row against Newcastle, Man Utd and Arsenal but the Premier League is tough.”You can see Bournemouth last weekend, Wolves last weekend. Always the Premier League is tough.”Captain Reece James, 24, was back in the starting line up again after returning from hamstring injury in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Anfield last Sunday.Chelsea ratings vs Panathinaikos: Mudryk gives rare glimpse of his talent but one defender strugglesCHELSEA maintained their 100 per cent start to their Conference League campaign with a 4-1 win at Panathinaikos.Joao Felix turned in the opening goal of an emotional night in Athens midway through the first half.Mykhailo Mudryk headed in from close range after the break – before another for Felix, who then won a penalty converted by Christopher Nkunku.However, Chelsea did not head back with a clean sheet as ex-Manchester United man Facundo Pellistri grabbed a consolation.Here’s how SunSport’s Joshua Jones rated Enzo Maresca’s men…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made a fine flying save inside the opening two minutes, flying across to prevent a nightmare start.Had to deal with a laser being shone in his face – will be disappointed not to get a clean sheet.Axel Disasi – 5Gave away the early free-kick that almost resulted in a shock early lead for the hosts.Dragged slightly out of position before Panathinaikos’ goal then got booked for cynical tug in injury time – but made big block from resulting free-kick.Benoit Badiashile – 5Will have plenty of sterner tests this season – but would have been desperate not to concede.Was the man who should have been picking up Pellistri at the back post when Disasi came central.Renato Veiga – 6Played as the left-sided centre-back and looked pretty relaxed about his evening’s work – understandably so.Except for when he almost scored a comedic own goal but the ball looped just wide of the post.Marc Cucurella – 6Enjoying his role as the left-back who is given orders to help out in attack – leaving a back three behind when in possession.Routine stuff for the Spaniard – although critics may say he was out of position in build-up to Pellistri goal.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7Former Leicester man showed plenty of energy – just as he promises to do in every appearance.Played a neat long pass to Felix in the build-up to the opening goal.Enzo Fernandez – 6Back in the starting XI after his surprise exclusion against Liverpool, and given the captain’s armband.Had a glorious chance to make it 2-0 but ran on to his shot but it was rising and tipped over to make sure.Pedro Neto – 7A constant livewire and delivered an inch-perfect cross for Mudryk’s goal.May well get the nod against Newcastle ahead of Jadon Sancho and/or Noni Madueke.Christopher Nkunku – 7Despite the home fans’ best attempts with their lasers, the forward made no mistake from the penalty spot in his only notable contribution.Cool as you like from 12 yards, firing low into the bottom corner.Mykhailo Mudryk – 9Left his team-mates frustrated when he went solo and blasted off target but made amends minutes later with a lovely sliding pass for Felix.Then turned from assist provider to goalscorer with his header at the back post, just about nodding it in, and the smile said it all.Went back to setting up, though, as he teed up Felix again.Joao Felix – 8Scored the opening goal – and did so in style with a lovely, cushioned header to flick the ball on then getting in the six-yard box to deftly turn home.Got Chelsea’s third thanks to a fortunate deflection then won the penalty.SUBSTyrique George (for Neto, 61 mins) – 7Stung the palms with a late effort and looked very bright when he came on.Marc Guiu (for Nkunku, 61 mins) – 5Spent half an hour up top but was largely anonymous.Cesare Casadei (for Fernandez, 71 mins) – 5Extra minutes in midfield as Fernandez’s legs saved for Newcastle on Sunday.Carney Chukwuemeka (for Dewsbury-Hall, 77 mins) – 5Got the final stages but game all over by then. 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      Wolves lining up £20million transfer for Watford Euro 2024 star to help rescue them from Prem relegation

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      WOLVES will make Watford’s Georgian star Giorgi Chakvetadze a top target in January as they seek a Premier League saviour.Gary O’Neil’s men need new attacking inspiration and lively Chakvetadze, 25, has been on top form this season.Wolves are eyeing a January move for Watford midfielder Giorgi ChakvetadzeCredit: RexScouts watched the midfielder against Leeds on Tuesday and he is short-listed as a buy if the Molineux club can wheel and deal in the window.Wolves have been sellers recently but a purchase may save their top-flight skins.Watford would want up to £20million for a player who signed a fresh five-year deal only a month ago, however, and other Prem clubs have an eye on Chakvetadze.The Georgian international initially joined the Hornets on loan from Gent last summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis loan move was then made permanent in February for around £2million.As well as penning a new deal, he has scored once and provided two assists in 12 Championship appearances this term.Meanwhile, the midfield ace also has nine goals in 33 caps for Georgia.He made his international debut in 2018 aged just 18 and was part of the Crusaders’ Euro 2024 squad.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWilly Sagnol’s side were one of the surprise packages of the tournament in Germany during the summer.Chakvetadze played in all four of their matches as they reached the last 16, losing to eventual winners Spain.I watched Cristiano Ronaldo play for Al-Nassr, the atmosphere and standard had me shocked… but he didn’t seem botheredHis arrival would boost Wolves’ survival hopes after a difficult start to the season.O’Neil’s side are currently 19th following Saturday’s dramatic 2-2 draw at Brighton.However, they have yet to win any of their opening nine Premier League fixtures. More

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      Former Liverpool striker now runs ice cream shop selling award-winning Sicilian granita

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      FORMER Liverpool star Krisztian Adorjan has this week announced his retirement from football aged 31.Having hung up his boots, the Hungarian will now be able to spend more time running his Budapest ice cream shop.Krisztian Adorjan excelled in Liverpool’s academyCredit: Sportsfile – SubscriptionHe has since opened an ice cream shop in BudapestCredit: Instagram @ilbrunogelatoAdorjan joined the Reds aged 16 in 2009 and was on their books for five years.The forward impressed for Liverpool’s academy sides, and was even their Under-21s’ top scorer during the 2012-13 season.He trained with the Reds’ first team and also featured in pre-season under Brendan Rodgers, but never managed to earn a senior competitive appearance, despite coming close.Following a loan spell in the Netherlands with Groningen, Adorjan left Anfield permanently for Italian side Novara in 2014.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe went on to play for clubs in Albania and Ireland, before returning to Hungary in 2021.That year, he launched a separate business venture.In an article published by We Love Budapest, it was confirmed that Adorjan had opened an ice cream shop in the Obuda region of the city alongside business partner Fabio Marconi.Having played in the country during his football career, Adorjan brought authentic Italian ice cream to his home city.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSVisitors are spoiled for choice at Adorjan’s ice cream shopCredit: Instagram @ilbrunogelatoThe ice cream shop received favourable reviews in 2021Credit: Instagram @ilbrunogelatoMarconi has plenty of pedigree in the field.Having made ice cream for VIPs at the Sanremo Music Festival, he also won the 2017 world championship with his Sicilian granita.How Liverpool outsmarted Chelsea with Slot’s genius ‘traffic jam’ trick and Curtis Jones masterclassWith plenty of flavours available to customers of Adorjan and Marconi’s Bruno Dolce & Caffe, granita is something of a delicacy.It is described as being like a combination of ice cream, ice slush and sorbet.Adorjan most recently played for second tier side Budapest Honved.Earlier this week, alongside several photographs, including some from his Liverpool days, Adorjan announced his retirement.’THANK YOU FOOTBALL’He wrote: “How could I forget you when my first love was you?! I am who I am because of you.”I will be grateful for everything you taught me and gave me for the rest of my life.”Thank you Football.”His post received comments from several of his former Liverpool academy team-mates.Northern Ireland international Ryan McLaughlin wrote: “What a player. Born on the half turn. Pleasure to play with you mate.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile Stephen Sama said: “Was a pleasure to play with you all the best in your future.”Joao Teixeira added: “What a player ! And even better person ! Pleasure my friend.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Ipswich star drops ‘worst performance in Prem history’ with red card, own goal and giving penalty away on first start

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      HARRY CLARKE suffered a nightmare first Premier League start with the most unwanted hat-trick. The Ipswich defender, 23, got the nod from Kieran McKenna for the trip to Brentford.Harry Clarke endured the worst first Premier League start possibleCredit: GettyHe was sent off for two yellow cards in the second halfCredit: ReutersBut the right-back could not have had a worse afternoon at the Gtech Community Stadium. It had all started well for Clarke and his Tractor Boys team-mates as they took a 2-0 lead, looking on course for their first win of the season – as fellow Premier League full debutant George Hirst scored.However, ex-Arsenal academy ace and England Under-17 international Clarke inadvertently ensured they would not secure all three points.Yoane Wissa pulled the first Brentford goal back on 44 minutes.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThen in the first minute of injury time, Wissa looked for goal again – as the defender slid in to try and clear.Instead, unlucky Clarke only managed to knock the ball over the line with his arm as the Bees equalised.They then took the lead six minutes into the second half from the penalty spot – after Clarke was penalised for pulling Keane Lewis-Potter down.Initially, a free-kick was awarded and a yellow card brandished – before VAR took a look and overruled for a spot-kick, which Bryan Mbeumo duly dispatched. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Clarke’s horror game culminated in a second yellow card and subsequent red for diving in on Lewis-Potter on 69 minutes. As a result, he became just the second player in Premier League history to achieve the triple whammy of scoring an own goal, giving a penalty away and being sent off. ‘I wouldn’t want to be the VAR’ gasps Mike Dean as Aston Villa goal overturned in controversial circumstancesThe first was Jan Bednarek against Manchester United in Southampton’s thumping 9-0 defeat in February 2021. And fans were quick to take to social media to react to Clarke’s dreaded debut. One said: “Harry Clarke has got to hold the record for the worst game ever by a PL player. You gotta feel for him.”Another wrote: “Harry Clarke has had an absolute nightmare today.”A third added: “Harry Clarke will never forget this day.”And a final user joked: “Harry Clarke’s first ever Premier League start going well then.”To make matters worse, after Liam Delap looked to have rescued a point for Ipswich, Clarke could only watch on helplessly as Mbeumo’s cross ended up in the back of the net for a 96th-minute winner.The own goal bounced in off the right-back in unfortunate scenesCredit: GettyThe referee initially gave a free-kick but it was changed to a penaltyCredit: ReutersThe performance matched Jan Bednarek’s against Manchester United in 2021Credit: GettyTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports) More

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      Arsenal’s title hopes are OVER if they lose to Liverpool, warns Gunners legend Tony Adams

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      TONY ADAMS has warned Arsenal ahead of today’s Prem showdown with Liverpool: Lose and you can forget the title.Gunners legend Adams believes they will have more chance of lifting the Champions League if they slip SEVEN  points  behind  Arne Slot’s Reds and SIX behind Manchester City.Arsenal’s legendary captain Tony Adams says the Gunners’ title hopes will be OVER if they lose to LiverpoolCredit: GettyMikel Arteta has an injury headache for the crunch title clashCredit: GettyThe ex-Arsenal captain, four times a champion with the club, said: “This is not quite a must-win game but it is a must-not-lose.“We can’t lose, because then we would not be far off having more chance of winning the Champions League than the title, even this early.“At the back end of the season, you will also have a City squad that has been rotated and is full of beans. Usually they don’t lose a game.“You have to stay in touch with your rivals. If you get to April within three points of the title, you still have a chance.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAdams is the only player to win the title in three different decades — skippering the Gunners to glory in 1989, 1991, 1998 and 2002.But Adams, 58, feels his injury-hit former club have it all to do at the Emirates this afternoon.Defender William Saliba is banned after a red card against Bournemouth.Boss Mikel Arteta fears Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber will not be fit while skipper Martin Odegaard is a long-term absentee.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTony Adams: Red cards are sign of a winning mentality… Arsenal need to be MORE aggressiveBACK in the day at Arsenal, red cards were regarded as signs of a winning mentality — not a failing that could cost them titles.The Gunners go into Sunday’s clash with Liverpool without defender William Saliba after he became the THIRD player in Mikel Arteta’s squad to be sent off this season.When fellow Frenchman Patrick Vieira was dismissed in a home game with the Reds in August 2000, there was indeed talk of crisis in Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal team.But for Arsenal’s captain that day, Tony Adams, Vieira’s disciplinary record and reaction to his latest misdemeanour were water off a duck’s back.Adams told SunSport’s Dan King, chuckling: “It was par for the course, Patrick getting sent off — everyday occurrence. “If I thought Patrick was being out of order, I would have had a quiet word. But I wasn’t going to go up to Patrick and say, ‘Calm yourself down, for God’s sake!’“Because that was half of his game. I needed that from him.“And if sometimes we got red cards — and Arsene said, ‘Oh, I didn’t see it’ — then that’s the way it was.”“When they were closing down people, putting in tackles and getting involved, putting pressure on teams and maybe mistiming a tackle to get a yellow or a red, I didn’t have a problem with that.“I would rather have had that than have no-one getting sent off and accepting losing every week.”I’d like Arsenal to be MORE aggressive in making tackles and closing down.”Read Tony Adams’ full thoughts on Arsenal’s red card woes…Adams added: “With Saliba out and the injuries, everything is pointing to an away win.“As soon as Saliba went off against Bournemouth, you saw it fall apart. We lost our balance.’If Arsenal lose to Liverpool, they are out of the Premier League title race… the gulf is massive’“It’s the first time in about three years that we’ve had a few injuries and it is highlighting weaknesses in the squad.“City have got an array of talent. That level of quality throughout your squad makes a difference over the season.”Adams is also not sure if Arteta has a centre-back good enough to make up for the absence of Saliba.The ex-England captain said: “When we won the league in ’89, we had me and Steve Bould, with Dave O’Leary as back-up.We can’t lose, because then we would not be far off having more chance of winning the Champions League than the title, even this early.Tony Adams“If one of us was out, we were OK. When you have that level of quality in your squad, you are winning titles.”But Adams reckons they CAN get a result.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “Liverpool are confident and Mo Salah is on fire but I have a funny feeling Arsenal will get a point.“I would love it if we got all three — and if that means getting another red card in the process, so be it.”Arsenal ratings vs Shakhtar: Jesus reminds fans of his quality but Trossard flops for poor GunnersARSENAL continued their unbeaten run in the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk – but it was far from a convincing performance.Gabriel Martinelli orchestrated the decisive goal when his low-driven strike hit the post and deflected in off the back of goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Gunners…DAVID RAYA – 7Seldom asked to do much aside from recycle the ball to Gabriel or Saliba until the final stagesPushed a potentially dangerous cross out of danger in the 84th minute. Pulled out a magnificent low save in injury time before claiming a dangerous cross to keep his clean sheet.BEN WHITE – 6Back in at right-back today and played as if he had never been out of the team. Received a yellow card in the 34th minute. Subbed at half-time for Mikel Merino.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7In the team after his red card against Bournemouth, played like his typically assured self marshalling the defence.One or two sloppy passes late in the second half but otherwise can have no complaints with another solid performance.GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 5Sloppily gave the ball away to hand the visitors a dangerous chance out of nothing. Had another lapse just after the opener but in the end he was bailed out by Calafiori.Marked improvement in the second half.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6Skied a golden chance over the bar after six minutes. Tested the goalkeeper again after 24 minutes.Dragged his foot and went down injured after skipping under a tackle in the 67th minute. Replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly in 71st minute.THOMAS PARTEY – 6Comfortable evening in midfield for him. Recycled the ball well when at his feet and kept play ticking over.Moved to right back as White was hooked but didn’t have too many worries. When he was caught out of position Rice was able to cover.DECLAN RICE – 6Like Partey, he had a quiet night in midfield with Shakhtar unable to retain meaningful possession.Moved into the six as White was hooked and Partey moved to right-back. Cut out a dangerous low cross at the edge of the area. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Nothing quite went right for him all night with some sloppy touches ending attacks and putting Arsenal in trouble.Summed up his night by missing a 77th minute penalty and was hooked in the 88th minute.GABRIEL JESUS – 8Wore the captain’s armband and looked bright down the right wing.Denied a well-deserved goal by the feet of the keeper in the 43rd minute after Havertz played him in.Second half saw more good link play, but never had another chance to end his goal drought as he was replaced by Sterling in the 68th minute.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Grew into the game following a quiet start and was rewarded with a goal, of sorts, after 30 minutes.Brazilian cut inside from the left wing before firing a shot to the near post before the shot rebounded off the woodwork and hit the goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk to go in the net. KAI HAVERTZ – 7Centimeters away from getting Arsenal’s second in the 39th minute after Jesus squared a volley back across goal.Returned the favour to set up his team-mate moments later only for the goalkeeper to prevent a goal.Won a free-kick at the very end of the game to run the clock down.SUBSMikel Merino (on for White HT) – 6Some nice touches and stitched play together well. A solid yet unspectacular performance.Raheem Sterling (on for Jesus 68 mins) – 6Tried to play on the shoulder of the last man but did not have the pace find the clear cut chance he would have liked.Myles Lewis-Skelly (on for Calafiori 71 mins) – 6Slotted in at left-back and was not afraid to show for the ball but often did not receive it while tucking infield.Jorginho (on for Trossard 88 mins) – N/A More

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      Liverpool fighting Chelsea for £50million-rated ‘new Mo Salah’ who’s outscoring Harry Kane in Bundesliga

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      LIVERPOOL are eyeing up Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush to be their new Egyptian king.With Mo Salah yet to extend his contract, the Reds have upped their interest in his international team-mate Marmoush.Liverpool want to sign Omar MarmousCredit: AFPMo Salah could leave at the end of the season when his contract expiresCredit: GettyAccording to reports in Germany, Eintracht have told Liverpool they will want £50million.Salah, 32, is into the final year of his current deal and will be free to talk to overseas clubs in January.And the Reds are preparing to have to deal without their main man from next season. Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid target Trent Alexander-Arnold are also in the last year of their deals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCairo-born Marmoush, 25, has bagged nine goals and four assists in just seven Bundesliga appearances, including a brace in a 3-3 draw with Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich earlier this month.Chelsea are also said to be interested in Marmoush, who scored 17 goals in all competitions last season and has more than Kane in Bundesliga this term.His agent Michael Reschke has hinted at a move, suggesting his client could receiving offers from all over the world.He said: “We have good plans for Marmoush.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Marmoush has been delivering outstanding performances recently and a bright future awaits him.“He currently has a global market, so we don’t rule out receiving offers from all over the world.Mo Salah appears to confirm Liverpool transfer exit live on Sky Sports after ripping Man Utd to shreds“Marmoush is greatly loved within Eintracht Frankfurt, so offers are not only expected from within Germany but from all over Europe.“This isn’t a strange matter, and we should all expect it because his performance, level, and name have become like gold currency and the energy he possesses on the pitch promotes him.“He has a completely distinctive style, his eyes are sharp, and I cannot compare him to anyone else. He is a wonderful and special player.” More