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ARSENAL are taking on Wolves in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW.The headline team news from Molineux is that centre-back William Saliba is back to partner Gabriel, but captain Martin Odegaard is OUT for the visitors due to illness.Matheus Cunha, who is attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, starts for the hosts.The Gunners head into the match on the back of a dominant 3-0 Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb to all but automatically secure their place in the last 16 of Europe’s elite competition.TV channel/ live stream: The match is not televised in the UKWolves starting line-up: Sa, Semedo, Doherty, Bueno, Agbadou, Ait-Nouri, J. Gomes, Andre, Sarabia, Strand Larsen; Cunha. Arsenal starting line-up: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Nwaneri; Martinelli, Havertz, TrossardCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…First half facts and figuresHere are some numbers that nobody is interested in because they’re too busy raging, debating or laughing at that red card decision.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jordan Davies at MolineuxOne of the worst decisions I have ever seen in this job or watching football in general.It is a cynical yellow card from inside the Wolves half, and yet referee Michael Oliver has clearly deemed it to be one of either a) a denial of a goal scoring opportunity or b) serious violent conduct/foul play.It is neither, in my book. Absolutely ludicrous.Mikel Arteta has kept his cool so far. Just wait until full-timeCopy linkCopiedHalf-time – Wolves 0-0 ArsenalWell then. It’s goalless at the break, but there’s plenty to talk about over a half-time pie and pint.The Gunners will have to play the whole of the second half with ten men after Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown the first red card of his young career for a lunge on Matt Doherty.Referee Michael Oliver was convinced the challenge was worthy of a red, and the video officials cemented that view – but not many others are on the same page.I doubt it’s the last we’ve heard of this one…Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal45+3. We’re inside seven minutes of stoppage time at the end of a first half where both teams have needed to regroup.Arsenal with the sending off of their 18-year-old left-back, and Wolves following the injury to target man Jorgen Strand Larsen.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal45. Mikel Arteta is raging with the decision, and he’s not alone in the Arsenal ranks. However, VAR quickly backed up the decision of Michael Oliver, and stated that the challenge was high above the ankle with the studs and then across the shin of Doherty. Serious foul play.In the protests, Jurrien Timber was booked for saying too much.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal43. Myles Lewis-Skelly has been sent off!!Wolves manage to survive the corner, and then immediately prepare to counter.The ball is fed into the path of Matt Doherty five yards outside the box, and as he nudges his way forward, Lewis-Skelly comes across and catches the Wolves man high on the leg.The colour of the card stuns everyone inside Molineux, but referee Michael Oliver is convinced that the challenge is high and dangerous and brings out the red immediately.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal42. Arsenal have been nowhere near their best, but you still get the feeling that the home side are hanging on and preying for the half-time whistle.The Gunners work the left flank again, and Semedo cuts out a cross for the visitors’ first corner. Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal40. Whistles ring around Molineux as the referee and then the Arsenal players keep supporters waiting.Four players in red stand over the ball, and eventually it’s left to the youngest – Nwaneri – to take aim.His left-footed curler is straight at the wall, and his follow-up thumper is blocked too.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal37. Wolves are back to being architects of their own downfall.Having made a mess of clearing their lines, the ball bobbles around the edge of the penalty area until Andre scythes down Declan Rice.It’s a free-kick to Arsenal inside the D, and dead centre.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal35. Joao Gomes picks up the game’s first yellow card after nudging the ball away following a Matheus Cunha foul on Thomas Partey.The Brazilian can’t believe it, but he should realise that you can’t do that in games against Arsenal because their fans will be unbearable for a month on social media. Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal33. This doesn’t bode well for the new-look Wolves forward line.Matheus Cunha is absolutely furious with Hee-Chan Hwang for not playing a pass exactly when and where he wanted it, and visibly makes his thoughts known.Give him a break, mate. He’s only been on the pitch 30 seconds.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal31. Hwang is now on, and a despondent Strand Larsen limps around the pitch.Mikel Arteta didn’t miss a trick though. He used that short break in play to his advantage to gather his players in a group and dish out some tactical advice. Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal28. It looks like Vitor Pereira is going to be forced into a change and Hee-Chan Hwang is being prepared. Sure enough, the ball goes out of play and Strand Larsen hits the deck. The physios are on to treat him, but he’s not going to be able to continue.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal26. Arsenal continue to move the ball about, looking for space to work a way through the Wolves defence.Meanwhile, Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is holding his hamstring. That is a really worrying sign for the home fans.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal24. Jose Sa denies Kai Havertz from point blank range!It’s an instinctive stop from the goalkeeper although the Arsenal forward really should have scored.The visitors work it forward from defence with Rice feeding Trossard on the left. The Belgian takes over and clips another cross into the middle that’s perfect for Havertz to head……straight at the keeper.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jordan Davies at MolineuxArsenal have been on top without really testing Jose Sa, but their two younglings in Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have been very impressive so far.That back four also looks just so much more solid with William Saliba dictating things. Kai Havertz needs to find his shooting boots soon if Arsenal are to go into half-time on topCopy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal21. The Wolves defence present more space for another cross to be sent in from the left.This time, Jose Sa takes matters into his own hands – and the ball, for that matter – charging out to claim.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal19. And Havertz heads Arsenal in front… no, it’s inches wide!!Trossard clips an inviting cross in from the left, and the German got up highest at the far post to head down.It looked destined for the bottom corner with Sa sprawling across his line, but instead the ball slips wide.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal17. Declan Rice offers Matheus Cunha a hand up after wiping the Brazilian out with an excellent sliding challenge on the far touchline.I suppose he wants to keep him sweet in case they end up playing in the same team in the coming weeks.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal15. Quarter of an hour in, and Arsenal have dominated possession with 65% of the ball.However, they are yet to record a shot at the Wolves goal.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal13. Arsenal continue to dominate the ball, but the home side are causing problems when they push forward – especially with sharp deliveries into the box from the flanks.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal11. By the way, moments before that Pablo Sarabia effort, calamity keeper Jose Sa had almost gifted the opener to Kai Havertz.In attempting to play out from his own area, the Portuguese stopper dribbled into trouble and only just managed to dig himself out of it.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal10. Spectacular effort from Sarabia! Over the crossbar!It’s a tremendous charge down the right flank from Semedo, and his cross into the middle is just as good with the ball dropping perfectly on to the boot of Sarabia.The Spaniard meets it ever so sweetly on the volley – Robin van Persie-esque, if you will – but the shot whistles over Raya’s goal.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal8. So the first set-piece of the day is Wolves, but the right-footed curler into the box fails to threaten and Gabriel watches it run of out play. Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Arsenal7. Good – albeit slow – hold-up play by Strand Larsen dictates Wolves’ first attack with the striker eventually finding Cunha.Cunha – an Arsenal transfer target, of course – shows neat skill, and buys a cheap free-kick from Partey, who bundles into his opponent without thinking.Copy linkCopied More

MATCHWEEK 23 of the Premier League is packed full of thrilling action.Liverpool face Ipswich Town in the standout 3pm match, while high-flying Nottingham Forest travel to the South Coast to take on Bournemouth.In the late kick-off, fans are treated to a blockbuster clash between top-four rivals Manchester City and Chelsea.Kick off times: 3pm/5.30pm GMTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…From Graham Nickless at the Vitality StadiumBournemouth well deserved their half-time lead with home fans singing: “Champions League you’re having a laugh.” The nearest Forest came to equalising Kluivert’s explosive opebetveas when Yates forced a save out of Cherries goalkeeper Kepa with a 28-yard drive.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jordan Davies at MolineuxOne of the worst decisions I have ever seen in this job or watching football in general.It is a cynical yellow card from inside the Wolves half, and yet referee Michael Oliver has clearly deemed it to be one of either a) a denial of a goal scoring opportunity or b) serious violent conduct/foul play.It is neither, in my book. Absolutely ludicrous.Mikel Arteta has kept his cool so far. Just wait until full-time…Copy linkCopiedFrom Jack Rosser at St Mary’s Newcastle responded superbly to going a goal behind, but Eddie Howe will not be confident that this is over.Southampton showed at Nottingham Forest that even if a game looks dead they can cause trouble and they started to gain a bit of momentum at the end of that first half.Copy linkCopiedPlenty of talking pointsBournemouth lead through man-of-the-moment Justin Kluivert in the big battle with Nottingham Forest.It’s the Alexander Isak show once again as Newcastle lead Southampton.Liverpool are comfortable against Ipswich.Everton lead at the Amex from the spot.And Arsenal are being held by Wolves, with Myles Lewis-Skelly sent off just before the break. Some saying it’s the worst decision they’ve ever seen.Copy linkCopiedHALF TIME!An incredibly lively first 45 minutes in the Premier League:Bournemouth 1-0 Nottingham ForestBrighton 0-1 EvertonLiverpool 3-0 IpswichSouthampton 1-2 Newcastle UnitedWolves 0-0 Arsenal 🔴Copy linkCopied45+4 – Liverpool 3-0 IpswichAlmost the best assist you’ll ever see.Trent Alexander-Arnold pings a sensational cross on the volley which just evades Diaz. If he’d got something on it we’d be talking about that pass for years.Copy linkCopied44 – GOAL!! LIVERPOOL 3-0 IpswichIt’s CODY GAKPO with the third for the leaders and they’re threatening to run riot!And this one is all too easy. Gravenberch with a peach of a pass into the box for Szoboszlai who has been instrumental in this 45 minutes.He helps the ball on towards goal but the keeper saves it, only parrying it to Gakpo following in who rolls it into an empty net.So clinical.Copy linkCopied43 – RED CARD – MYLES LEWIS-SKELLYMichael Oliver sends off the Arsenal youngster just before the break.Matt Doherty on the break was brought down by the teenager right in front of the referee, who shows him a straight red card.Tim Sherwood tells Soccer Saturday: “I can’t believe it, he’s 70 yards from goal. That’s never ever a red card!”Copy linkCopiedFrom Isabelle Barker at the AmexAR never show replays on the big screen for fans but in what seems like a technical cock up a clip of Joel Veltman’s handball offence has just been displayed for all the fans to see. The Brighton fans went ballistic, booing referee Tim Robinson while the livid players swarmed him too, with Bart Vebruggen booked for protesting. Robinson didn’t give the penalty initially as he felt it was a coming together of Veltman and Beto, but he was then called to the monitor and it didn’t take him long to change his mind.  Copy linkCopied42 – GOAL!! Brighton 0-1 EVERTONThe Toffees do lead from the spot and it’s ILIMAN NDIAYE!The keeper does go the right way but Ndiaye’s finish is into the corner of the net, giving him no chance on the stretch.The Amex still raging at that decision and boo throughout.Copy linkCopiedPENALTY GIVENBut Brighton are absolutely livid. And the supporters are furious and chanting ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’.This coming after the incident was shown on the big screen after the decision was awarded.Veltman was nudged by Beto but the referee deems it not enough to not award the penalty.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jack Rosser at St Mary’sIf Southampton’s opener was a surprise, their collapse has been entirely predictable.As has Alexander Isak’s involvement in it.The Swede saw his eight game scoring run ended by Bournemouth last week but it has not dented his confidence in the slightest.The penalty was a composed finished and the way he controlled Jacob Murphy’s excellent pass and finished with the next touch showed a striker who is operating purely on instinct.Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECKThis looks like being a penalty to Everton on the south coast.Veltman appears to have handballed it when retreating to challenge Beto. The referee is about to be sent to his monitor here.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graham Nickless at the Vitality StadiumJustin Kluivert stunned title outsiders Forest with a ninth minute solo goal that would have made birthday boy Nuno Espírito Santo choke on his cake. The Dutchman was allowed to run from deep inside his own half and, as three Forest defenders held off, he smacked home his 12th goal of the campaign from 25 yards. The Cherries were causing their usual chaos upfront with Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels forced to make saves from Ryan Christie and Antoine Semenyo.Copy linkCopied35 – GOAL!! LIVERPOOL 2-0 IpswichThe leaders double their lead through MO SALAH but how on earth has he scored from there!?Gakpo’s cross from the left almost finds Szoboszlai who jumps high but he can’t get high enough to meet it.But it falls to Salah behind him who kills the ball superbly and from a ridiculously tight angle he flashes a left-footed strike into the roof of the net.The keeper will be disappointed to concede that. Though maybe that’s a touch harsh. Stunning finish regardless!Copy linkCopied30 – GOAL!! Southampton 1-2 NEWCASTLEStunning goal from the Toon and ALEXANDER ISAK has another one!This one is all about Jacob Murphy. The winger collects a pass from Tonali just inside the Saints half and he works his way into the middle of the park.Murphy then zings a pass into the path of Isak on the edge of the box who takes a stunning first touch on his left foot before opening his body up to curl a finish with his right foot in off the right-hand side post.Thierry Henry-esque. Crackee.Copy linkCopied29 – Liverpool 1-0 IpswichLong delay at Anfield as the stretcher is called for Wes Burns.It looks a really bad one too in a coming together with Gakpo, though completely accidental.He looks in some pain and the four sides of Anfield clap him as he’s carried off.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jordan Davies at MolineuxArsenal have been on top and their two younglings in Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have been very impressive so far.That back four also looks just so much more solid with William Saliba dictating things. Kai Havertz needs to find his shooting boots soon if Arsenal are to go into half-time on top.Though he was just denied with a header by an incredible Jose Sa stop.Copy linkCopiedPremier League latest scoresLively opening quarter of today’s games.Bournemouth 1-0 Nottingham ForestBrighton 0-0 EvertonLiverpool 1-0 IpswichSouthampton 1-1 Newcastle UnitedWolves 0-0 ArsenalCopy linkCopied26 – GOAL!! Southampton 1-1 NEWCASTLEIt’s him again – ALEXANDER ISAK with his 16th Premier League goal!No doubt it was a penalty and probably should’ve been given in real time.But Isak – who was fouled in the move for the penalty – dusts himself down with a stuttered penalty to sit and send Alex McCarthy the wrong way. Level on the south coast!Copy linkCopiedPENALTY NEWCASTLEThe referee is sent to the screen and takes an absolute age for some reason to award it.Prior to that, Mike Dean on Soccer Saturday said: “I’ll be astounded if he doesn’t give this.”But after taking a long while, he does eventually award it.Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECKAlexander Isak goes down in the box at St Mary’s and it looks like this could well be a Newcastle penalty.In fact, it absolutely should be.Copy linkCopied19 – Wolves 0-0 ArsenalFirst real chance for the visitors and they should be ahead. Trossard curls a decent ball in from the left and Havertz meets it with his head six yards out and puts it wide.Copy linkCopiedLively startThree goals in quick succession across the league then and plenty happening.That Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury is really bad news for Everton, especially having ended a long, long goal drought last weekend.Copy linkCopiedFrom Isabelle Barker at the Amex It is worrying signs for Everton with Dominic Calvert-Lewin limping off the pitch after pulling up with a hamstring injury off the ball just 16 minutes in. The Toffees striker was unable to continue after appearing to over extend his hamstring when landing. He made way for Beto and as things stand, Everton now have just one fit senior striker in their first team squad.Copy linkCopied More