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      Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 1 LIVE RESULT: Super sub Nkunku earns Blues vital 3 points after Sancho’s assist – latest updates

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      CHELSEA have beaten Bournemouth in a thrilling Saturday night Premier League clash – and they have Christopher Nkunku to thank.Jadon Sancho impressed on his debut and capped it off with an assist.And the man on the end of his assist was Nkunku – who had to wriggle past a couple players before firing the Blues to all three points.RESULT: Bournemouth 0-1 ChelseaStream/TV: Sky Sports Premier LeagueBournemouth XI: Travers; Smith, Zabarnyi, Sensei, Kerkez; Cook, Christie, Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; EvanilsonChelsea XI: Sanchez; Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Veiga; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; JacksonFollow ALL the action from the Vitality Stadium with our live blogSancho the way to goA strong debut from Jadon Sancho.Here’s his impressive stats.Copy linkCopiedMatch statsWere Chelsea fortunate to win tonight?Copy linkCopiedChelsea player ratingsSunSport has also helpfully rated every single Chelsea player from tonight.But who was the best man on the pitch?And who had a game to forget?Find out below!Copy linkCopiedMissed the game?And want all the action in a tight and concise package?Look no further with our match report!Copy linkCopiedSome of the best momentsA big night for Maresca’s Blues….Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBlue dayThat win sees Chelsea move from 13th to 7th in the table.The result was Bournemouth’s first defeat of the campaign.And Maresca is sure to be delighted with a much-needed victory.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 1IT’S OVER!A huge win for Chelsea here.They were second best for most of the match.But Chelsea pulled through and were saved by super-sub Nkunku.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 1YELLOW CARDAnd another one.Semenyo booked for a foul on Cucurella.That’s 14 for outfield players, and 16 if you include the two for coaches.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 195. Another great save from Sanchez.This time Unal pulls the trigger from outside the box.But Chelsea’s goalie gets down again to save.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 194. Two more minutes of added time here.Bournemouth are giving it some welly and Colwill is forced into a block.The Cherries get a corner but it’s saved by Sanchez.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 1YELLOW CARDHere we go, it’s a Premier League record.Taylor shows his 15th yellow – 13 for outfield players – and that’s history made.Joao Felix is in the book now.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 1He always seems to do the business.Another appearance, another goal for Nkunku.He’s surely got to start the next league game for Chelsea.And a debut assist for Sancho to boot.Credit: PACredit: PACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 1YELLOW CARDRenato Veiga is in the book.He jumped into the stands to celebrate with fans.And it was not missed by Taylor, who reached into his pocket for a 14th time.It’s now the most yellows shown in a Premier League game for EIGHT years.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 1It’s taken a long time but it’s finally come!Nkunku gets onto a pass from Sancho and powers his way into the box before firing a shot past Travers.It’s a great finish and he celebrates in style with his trademark balloon.Copy linkCopiedGOAL – NKUNKUHE’S GONE AND DONE IT!Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 085. It’s felt all game like Chelsea haven’t been able to get enough players forward to support attacks.Another potential move comes to a swift end as they are forced to play it back after failing to break down Bournemouth’s low block.The Blues have all the possession though.And it’s not over until it’s over.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 0Bournemouth make another change.And it’s an attacking one!Tavernier comes off.And striker Enes Unal comes on in his place.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 082. Cucurella is very lucky to not be sent off.He barges his opponent in the back to give away a free-kick.But the Spaniard escapes a second yellow.You’d think if he hadn’t already got one, that would have definitely gone in the book.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 0YELLOW CARDSenesi becomes the 13th victim of Taylor’s yellows.Incredible that nobody has been sent off.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 080. 10 minutes left.Both sides want to win this.But nobody wants to lose it either! This is going to get very tense indeed.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 0CHELSEA SUBHere comes Nkunku!Jackson’s off for the Frenchman.Can Nkunku find a late winner?Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 076. The Cherries break quickly into Chelsea’s box.Caicedo goes sliding in and the hosts appeal for a handball!But Taylor is not having it and ignores the pleas.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 0More subs for BournemouthSmith gets a round of applause as he comes off for new signing Araujo.Kluivert is also subbed with Billing now on the field.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 072. Veiga goes on a crazy run and dribbles past two players before getting sight of Bournemouth’s goal.But he is unable to shoot as he overplays his hand. There’s also two balls on the pitch right now.And cheers go up as the second is eventually kicked off.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0 Chelsea 0Sancho has looked bright since coming on.He’s tried to take on his man each time he’s been on the ball.And Chelsea need to get him involved more if they want the three points.Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCredit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Fans say ‘Emi Martinez is all of us’ as Aston Villa goalkeeper is left looking gobsmacked after Jhon Duran screamer

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      FANS joked “Emi Martinez is all of us” after his priceless reaction to Jhon Duran’s epic wondergoal.The Aston Villa striker, 20, produced a contender for goal of the season to complete his side’s comeback against Everton.Jhon Duran scored an epic goal for Aston Villa from 30 yards out against EvertonCredit: PAGoalkeeper Emi Martinez could not believe what he had witnessedCredit: Sky SportsDuran, the subject of 40 transfer bids this summer, had only been on the pitch for seven minutes when he inexplicably let fly from miles out – well 29.3 yards to be precise.But the Colombian’s audacious left-footed thunderbolt absolutely flew into the top corner, giving the diving Jordan Pickford no chance whatsoever. And after the outrageous strike, the TV camera cut to Duran’s perplexed goalkeeper Martinez.The Argentine stopper, 32, stood open-mouthed and completely gobsmacked by the stupendous goal, walking in shock with his hands on his head as Villa Park erupted.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd the goal and Martinez’s reaction prompted a wave of brilliant posts on social media.One said: “Emi Martinez is all of us. DURAN – WHAT A HIT, SON!!!!!!!!!!!”Another wrote: “THAT is a goal to take your breath away!”A third added: “What an incredible moment captured perfectly by Emi Martinez’s reaction! Jhon Duran’s goal was truly spectacular, and it’s wonderful to see the team spirit and excitement it brings. Moments like these remind us why we love the game so much.”Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesA fourth commented: “Emi Martinez couldn’t believe his eyes. Jhon Duran’s goal is a pure beauty.”A fifth responded: “Emi Martinez’s reaction says it all.”Forgotten Premier League star scores Puskas contender in training as baffled fans say ‘didn’t know he was still playing’A sixth typed: “Emi Martinez is experiencing the same astonishment as everyone else as Jhon Duran delivers a stunning strike.”And a final user replied: “Take a bow.”The goal was not only a super strike but also secured all three points for Villa.Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Everton into a shock 2-0 lead after just 27 minutes.Ollie Watkins pulled one back on 36 minutes then equalised just before the hour mark.The England man could not complete his hat-trick – but sub Duran delivered the goods with his moment of magic and seal a 3-2 victory.Villa have now won three of their first four games of the season.As for pointless Everton, their misery continues, losing all four to remain rooted to the bottom of the table – including their last two from 2-0 up.Asked about Duran’s wondergoal, Martinez said: “I have seen it from behind and I saw the ball moving – it was unstoppable.”It was a great strike, we have been trying to hold Duran in the Premier League and if he can keep the consistency he can be a really big threat.”He can be one of the best strikers in the world, but he needs to keep his feet on the ground and to work hard.”He has one of the top strikers [Ollie Watkins] in England playing in front of him.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOllie Watkins added to Sky Sports: “It takes a moment of magic like that, and Jhon has come up with it. “Everyone knows what he can do, and when he’s got the opportunity he shows it. It’s one of the best [goals] we’ve seen.”Pickford could only watch helpless as the ball flew inCredit: GettyDuran celebrates his winner for VillaCredit: Getty More

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      Aston Villa 3 Everton 2: Dreadful Toffees blow two-goal lead AGAIN as late Jhon Duran screamer seals frantic victory

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      WHAT IS IT about the Toffees coming unstuck when they have a two-goal lead?They did it again, this time in an absolute thriller at Aston Villa that was won by one of the greatest strikes this famous old ground has seen -and it’s seen some.Dwight McNeil’s moment of brilliance gave Everton the leadDominic Calvert-Lewin doubled the lead for the visitorsCredit: RexBefore Ollie Watkin’s brought one back for Aston VillaCredit: PASubstitute Jhon Duran must have been 30 yards out when he sent a rocket into the top left-hand corner of the net with 14 minutes left.But save a prayer for Everton who were two-nil ahead again.That was the scoreline with just three minutes left of normal time against Bournemouth last time out they and managed to lose.This time they had stormed ahead through Dwight McNeil on 16 minutes and Dominic Calvert-Lewin on 27 minutes.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThen a brace from Ollie Watkins on drew the sides level before Duran’s left-footed stunning screamer.That is not the whole story because at 2-1 the visitors had a great chance to extend their lead to two again but Calvert-Lewin fluffed it when through one-on-one.Even after Duran struck the Everton front man would rattle the cross bar as Sean Dyche’s side tried to at least regain a point.They remain at the foot of the table without any and the prospect of a first relegation in 74 years is looming even at this early stage.Most read in FootballJhon Duran scored an absolute screamer to earn three points for VillaYouri Tielemans couldn’t believe Duran’s worldieVilla goalkeeper Emi Martinez could not believe what he had witnessedCredit: Sky SPortsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhat a first half it was with Aston Villa seemingly in control in the early stages playing good possession passing football.But Everton were set up well and were clearly here for the fight.Aston Villa legend Gary Shaw, 63, in serious condition in hospital after suffering head injury in fallThey were ready to pounce and snatch the ball when they could and take their chances.That is exactly what they did for the opening goal from McNeil.He was on former Toffee midfielder Amadou Onana’s heels and wrestled him off the ball high up the pitch.Another referee might have blown but Craig Pawson rightly let it go.McNeil was off, taking the ball to the edge of the area before delivering a perfect low finish across Emiliano Martinez into the far corner of the net.Villa Park stunned, as it would be again when 11 minutes later the visitors had a second.McNeil was provider this time with a sweet dead ball delivery from a free kick wide on the right.Calvert-Lewin leapt to meet it and with the slightest clip of his forehead sent the ball past Argentina’s number one.There was a VAR check, but he was onside.Villa were back in it when Onana spread the ball out wide for Lucas Digne whose cross to the far post was met by Watkins.He was like an American NBA player the way he leapt and hung in the air to meet the cross with his head as his marker Michael Keane was on the way down.Unai Emery’s side should have been level four minutes after the break when Morgan Rogers was through one on one but what a save from Jordan Pickford with an outstretched leg.Credit the Everton and England number one who hobbled through most of this game after an early injury.In the 54th minute came the big moment for Everton when McNeil put Calvert-Lewin away with a clear run on the Villa goal from 30 yards out.Unai Emery came from behind to beat Everton 3-2 at homeCredit: GettyNobody was near him, he had time, maybe too much, but dithered, tried to round the goalkeeper and Evri Konsa got back to nick the ball away.Everton players held their heads in their hands as they would do again just four minutes later.How often does it happen when a great chance is missed at one end, a team is so quickly punished?READ MORE SUN STORIESSo it was as Youri Tielemans through ball was helped into the path of Watkins by Jack Harrison and the net bulged again.Duran would complete the comeback in stunning style and condemn Everton to another evening of misery wondering what could have been. More

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      Erik ten Hag goes full Jurgen Klopp as he whinges at Man Utd playing 12.30pm Saturday game in congested schedule

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      ERIK TEN HAG turned to the Jurgen Klopp book of excuses after bomoaning Manchester United’s 12:30pm kick-off against Southampton.Despite taking a swipe at Prem chiefs, United earned a professional 3-0 victory at St Mary’s at lunchtime on Saturday.Erik ten Hag hit out at his sides 12:30pm kick offCredit: GettyFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was well known for ranting about the time slotTen Hag told TNT: “First of all, for the fans it is very unfair to deal with this, with 8pm away games on a Saturday night.”The 12.30pm, it’s not right, but they are always there. I’m so proud of our fans that they are always there.”Whatever happens on the pitch they always supportive of the team and there is a really good connection.”They bring a very good ambience at Old Trafford and also at away games. I think the Premier League should pay some attention to this.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFormer Liverpool boss Klopp was notorious for hating 12:30pm kick offs, which he referred to as the “breakfast” slot. It is surely one thing the German manager will not miss about the Prem as he repeatedly hit out at organisers whenever Liverpool played at 12:30pm.In May, long-term critic Klopp said: “They dare to give us Thursday-Sunday-Wednesday-Saturday 12.30 – it’s a crime! I was waiting for Amnesty International to go to them.”Asked if the scheduling of United’s matches represents a major disadvantage compared to rivals, Ten Hag is convinced it works against his players despite a 3-0 win this weekend.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Dutchman added: “It’s a big disadvantage, but we have to deal with it as they did today.”The team are mature, it doesn’t matter, we always have to win, we can’t bring any excuse.”Ex-Man Utd man Anderson faces prison timeThe Red Devils have already had to navigate two lunchtime kick-offs on the south coast, at Brighton and St Mary’s, in their first four games of the season.And United travel to Selhurst Park to play Crystal Palace at 5:30pm next Saturday.Ten Hag’s complaints would have made slightly more sense if there had been no international break.Before Southampton, United’s last Prem game saw them fall to a humiliating defeat to rivals Liverpool at 4pm on a Sunday.But that was the final Prem match before the two week Uefa Nations League interval.Meanwhile, critics would argue that Ten Hag needed this must-win away triumph to keep his job safe for another week. READ MORE SUN STORIESAndre Onana saved Cameron Archer’s first half penalty, before United scored twice before half-time through Matthjis de Ligt and Marcus Rashford.Alejandro Garnacho rounded things off with a stoppage time hammer through a Casemiro assist.Man Utd ratings vs Southampton as Onana saves a penalty and Rashford finally scoresMARCUS RASHFORD scored his first Premier League goal in 189 days as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at Southampton.The Red Devils got back to winning ways after suffering defeats in their last two Prem games, with Matthijs de Ligt notching his first Man Utd goal.But United had Andre Onana to thank as the keeper kept out Cameron Archer’s penalty at 0-0.Here’s how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett rated United’s stars…Andre Onana – 7Saved the penalty by Cameron Archer, albeit a poor one from the Southampton forward.But that stop and the stopped rebound proved to be absolutely crucial.Noussair Mazraouri – 7Needed treatment after falling awkwardly in the first half but that did not stop him from delivering a solid performance.Also got forward to good effect before being one of three United defenders to be subbed off.Matthijs De Ligt – 8Shaky start defensively but was unmarked to score from Bruno Fernandes cross to calm United’s nerves with the opener.He was delighted to get his first United goal and dedicated his celebration to his wife’s birthday today.Lisandro Martinez – 7Not been in great form so anything was an improvement – although Saints’ attack was toothless.Diogo Dalot – 5Suffered an absolute shocker of a first half courtesy of Southampton’s tricky wingers.Conceded the penalty after bringing down Tyler Dibling but was also constantly exposed throughout the half.Kobbie Mainoo – 6United continue to lean far too heavily on such a young player. And this defensive role does not really suit him.Christian Eriksen – 7A surprise starter although United’s two goals came from his corners.The system, though, still does not play to his strengths as he is too deep.Bruno Fernandes – 7Cracking corner cross ball from Eriksen who plonked the ball on the head of De Ligt.Amad Diallo – 7Looked lively throughout – really encouraging. Teed up Rashford for the second goal.Joshua Zirkzee – 6Forced a couple of saves by Aaron Ramsdale but does not look like a 25 goal-a-season striker.Marcus Rashford – 7Hopefully the second goal will give him a real confidence boost. Also forced a couple of saves from Aaron Ramsdale.SUBSGarnacho (for Rashford 73 mins) 7Was brutally fouled by Stephens who saw red shortly after coming on. Notched United’s third goal of the game in the final minute.He struck high into Ramsdale’s high corner after a brilliant ball from Casemiro.Manuel Ugarte (for Eriksen 73 mins) 6Harry Maguire (for Mazraouri 74 mins) 6Jonny Evans (for Martinez 77 mins) 6 More

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      Marcus Rashford has been putting in some much-needed graft behind the scenes at Man Utd… maybe this can be turning point

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      MARCUS RASHFORD trained alone during the international break to focus on his finishing technique.Anyone who has seen Rashford over the last year, particularly Manchester United’s increasingly-frustrated fans, would agree that an extra stint of shooting practice could not come quick enough for a forward who has completely lost his way.Marcus Rashford’s extra work paid off as he scored in Man Utd’s win over SouthamptonCredit: GettyOn a decent day for Erik ten Hag down here on the south coast, it felt as though the extra sessions had clearly paid off for United’s beleaguered no 10.And for the first time in his career, Rashford found himself being compared to a bottle of ketchup with ten Hag hoping that the goals will now start to flow.Rashford made it 2-0 just before half-time for his first strike since the 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool in March. It settled the nerves and put Ten Hag’s team in complete command in a straightforward 3-0 win over Southampton.At times this season, particularly against Brighton last month, Rashford’s all-round play but also his body language has been poor. Yet this was much better and had it not been for Southampton keeper Aaron Ramsdale, he could have scored a couple more.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRashford’s problem is that he is a confidence player. When he is good, he is very good and when he is bad, he really is bloody awful. You would like to think with experience, he would be able to remain more consistent.United midfielder Casemiro was axed following his Liverpool shocker and Rashford was lucky to keep his place as he was not much better in the 3-0 loss at Old Trafford 13 days earlier.Even the home supporters lost patience with him and let their feelings known to ten Hag when Alejandro Garnacho was taken off against Liverpool instead of Rashford.Maybe that was the tap on the shoulder that Rashford needed for him to realise it was time to do something about his wretched form.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMaybe he had also listened to the stinging criticism sent his way from former United players Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Teddy Sheringham.Or maybe Rashford had remembered that he only scored seven times last season and appeared to be on course for a similar total this season unless there was a drastic change.Watch as Marcus Rashford has medicine ball whacked off his abs as Man Utd star takes up boxing in international break Man Utd ratings vs Southampton as Onana saves a penalty and Rashford finally scoresMARCUS RASHFORD scored his first Premier League goal in 189 days as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at Southampton.The Red Devils got back to winning ways after suffering defeats in their last two Prem games, with Matthijs de Ligt notching his first Man Utd goal.But United had Andre Onana to thank as the keeper kept out Cameron Archer’s penalty at 0-0.Here’s how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett rated United’s stars…Andre Onana – 7Saved the penalty by Cameron Archer, albeit a poor one from the Southampton forward.But that stop and the stopped rebound proved to be absolutely crucial.Noussair Mazraouri – 7Needed treatment after falling awkwardly in the first half but that did not stop him from delivering a solid performance.Also got forward to good effect before being one of three United defenders to be subbed off.Matthijs De Ligt – 8Shaky start defensively but was unmarked to score from Bruno Fernandes cross to calm United’s nerves with the opener.He was delighted to get his first United goal and dedicated his celebration to his wife’s birthday today.Lisandro Martinez – 7Not been in great form so anything was an improvement – although Saints’ attack was toothless.Diogo Dalot – 5Suffered an absolute shocker of a first half courtesy of Southampton’s tricky wingers.Conceded the penalty after bringing down Tyler Dibling but was also constantly exposed throughout the half.Kobbie Mainoo – 6United continue to lean far too heavily on such a young player. And this defensive role does not really suit him.Christian Eriksen – 7A surprise starter although United’s two goals came from his corners.The system, though, still does not play to his strengths as he is too deep.Bruno Fernandes – 7Cracking corner cross ball from Eriksen who plonked the ball on the head of De Ligt.Amad Diallo – 7Looked lively throughout – really encouraging. Teed up Rashford for the second goal.Joshua Zirkzee – 6Forced a couple of saves by Aaron Ramsdale but does not look like a 25 goal-a-season striker.Marcus Rashford – 7Hopefully the second goal will give him a real confidence boost. Also forced a couple of saves from Aaron Ramsdale.SUBSGarnacho (for Rashford 73 mins) 7Was brutally fouled by Stephens who saw red shortly after coming on. Notched United’s third goal of the game in the final minute.He struck high into Ramsdale’s high corner after a brilliant ball from Casemiro.Manuel Ugarte (for Eriksen 73 mins) 6Harry Maguire (for Mazraouri 74 mins) 6Jonny Evans (for Martinez 77 mins) 6The reason Rashford is so infuriating is that a player of his talent should be scoring 20 goals a season, regardless of the quality of the players around him.While Rashford was training on his own (while posting a video of it on Instagram, naturally) England played two games against Ireland and Finland.When interim manager Lee Carsley named his squad, at no stage was he asked about Rashford’s omission because it was all so glaringly obvious that he would not be involved.This is a sad state of affairs when you consider here is a player who has played 60 times for England but has featured just once in 10 months, against Brazil in March, and was left out of the Euro 2024 squad due to his dismal season.Maybe Rashford, 26, can force his way back into the England squad but first, he needs to have a decent run of form for United and at least this was a start.United were helped by some poor Southampton defending throughout their 3-0 win and Rashford was lucky that Cameron Archer failed to close him down for his 41st minute goal.But on receiving the ball from Amad Diallo, it was still a decent, instinctive strike by Rashford from outside the area and it squeezed past Aaron Ramsdale in the bottom right corner.In the second half, Rashford’s goal-bound shot was deflected by Jan Bednarek while a dipping 25-yard shot was met with a flying save by Ramsdale.READ MORE SUN STORIESRashford was replaced by Garnacho with 17 minutes remaining and while ten Hag will make changes for Tuesday’s home Carabao Cup tie with Barnsley, Rashford will probably fancy playing as he could fill his boots goals-wise.Perhaps, Rashford will look back on this game as a turning point and will be thankful for putting in a bit more graft. 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      Fulham 1 West Ham 1: Super-sub Danny Ings scores dramatic 95th-minute equaliser to rescue point from nowhere for Hammers

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      DANNY INGS’ dramatic 95th minute strike rescued a point for West Ham with his first goal since March.The striker, who has been a huge disappointment for the Hammers until now, rifled home to steal a draw which Julen Lopetegui’s side hardly deserved.Danny Ings stole a point for the HammersAnd the visitors couldn’t believe it after a quiet afternoonRaul Jimenez scored his sixth career goal as Fulham looked set to winCredit: GettyJulen Lopetegui looked set to lose all four opening games before Ings struckFulham had been dominant and were cruising their way to three points thanks to Raul Jimenez’s first half strike until crumbling in the final seconds.The Cottagers started fast, Emile Smith Rowe, Andreas Pereira and Alex Iwobi all causing West Ham trouble with smart and neat footwork around the box.Adama Traore was a threat on the break too and the Hammers had a lucky escape when Max Kilman went unpunished for a last-ditch shove on the winger in the penalty area.But referee Tim Robinson deemed the contact was minimal to the dismay of home fans.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRobinson headed for the touchline but not to consult VAR, only to book Fulham boss Silva for his protests.The bulky winger then barged his way in at the back post to meet a dangerous Iwobi cross but headed wide.West Ham were struggling to get out of their half as Fulham continued to turn up the heat, soon breaking their way through.The Hammers had been powerless to stop Fulham creating chances but did not cover themselves in glory for the goal. Most read in FootballJimenez opened the scoringAdama Traore was bundled down in the area by Max KilmanCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSasa Lukic was allowed plenty of time to pick out Smith Rowe’s fine run in behind from deep.Smith Rowe did well to keep the ball in play and took his time before cutting back through the legs of Konstantinos Mavropanos and tee up Jiminez to tap home his first Premier League goal of the season at the near post.West Ham chief Karren Brady has her say on VAR in Premier League and predicts ‘a season of anger and confusion’Fulham were full of confidence, given a clear plan which was being executed superbly. West Ham looked somewhat of a rabble.Lopetegui was given £127.5million of new signings in the summer to help transform West Ham into a free-flowing footballing side. But they were shaky on the ball and often relied on an individual run or a long ball to relieve the pressure.The Hammers boss turned to one of his new men – Crysencio Summerville – after half-time to try and get them going, with Lucas Paqueta also sent on after he had been rested following a return trip to South America during the international break.While the changes helped stem the tide of Fulham chances, it took West Ham until the hour mark to start looking more dangerous on the ball.Jarrod Bowen, moved up top after Michail Antonio was replaced at the break, collected a Mohammed Kudus cross ahead of Joachim Andersen but saw his close range effort stopped by Bernd Leno.That one chance could have sparked some confidence within the visitors, but never amounted to anything more.West Ham were without their new No9, Niclas Fullkrug, following an injury while away with Germany lacked a dominating presence through the middle.Lopetegui, who had lost Emerson Palmieri to a knee injury, then threw on deadline day signing Carlos Soler for a debut to try and find a leveller.His introduction changed little and Lopetegui called for Ings for the final ten minutes.West Ham ramped up late pressure with a few corners before Bowen managed to pick out Ings between Andersen and Calvin Bassey, allowing the striker to fire home.Silva saw Bassey miss a last gasp header to regain the lead in the final seconds and was furious that Kilman was not sent off for a first half shove on Traore in the penalty box.READ MORE SUN STORIESSilva, who was booked for his protest, said: “If it is a penalty he should be sent off, the player didn’t try to play the ball.”That moment, clear penalty and clear red card.”Danny Ings stole a point with a stoppage time leveller at FulhamCredit: ReutersAnd West Ham fans couldn’t believe itCredit: Reuters More

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      Super-sub Danny Ings scores dramatic 95th-minute equaliser to rescue point from nowhere for Hammers

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      DANNY INGS’ dramatic 95th minute strike rescued a point for West Ham with his first goal since March.The striker, who has been a huge disappointment for the Hammers until now, rifled home to steal a draw which Julen Lopetegui’s side hardly deserved.Danny Ings stole a point for the HammersRaul Jimenez scored his sixth career goal as Fulham looked set to winCredit: GettyJulen Lopetegui looked set to lose all four opening games before Ings struckFulham had been dominant and were cruising their way to three points thanks to Raul Jimenez’s first half strike until crumbling in the final seconds.The Cottagers started fast, Emile Smith Rowe, Andreas Pereira and Alex Iwobi all causing West Ham trouble with smart and neat footwork around the box.Adama Traore was a threat on the break too and the Hammers had a lucky escape when Max Kilman went unpunished for a last-ditch shove on the winger in the penalty area.Ref Tim Robinson deemed the contact was minimal. He headed for the touchline but not to consult VAR, only to book Fulham boss Silva for his protests.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe bulky winger then barged his way in at the back post to meet a dangerous Iwobi cross but headed wide.West Ham were struggling to get out of their half as Fulham continued to turn up the heat, soon breaking their way through.The Hammers had been powerless to stop Fulham creating chances but did not cover themselves in glory for the goal. Sasa Lukic was allowed plenty of time to pick out Smith Rowe’s fine run in behind from deep.Smith Rowe did well to keep the ball in play and took his time before cutting back through the legs of Konstantinos Mavropanos and tee up Jiminez to tap home his first Premier League goal of the season at the near post.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFulham were full of confidence, given a clear plan which was being executed superbly. West Ham looked somewhat of a rabble.Lopetegui was given £127.5million of new signings in the summer to help transform West Ham into a free-flowing footballing side. But they were shaky on the ball and often relied on an individual run or a long ball to relieve the pressure.West Ham chief Karren Brady has her say on VAR in Premier League and predicts ‘a season of anger and confusion’The Hammers boss turned to one of his new men – Crysencio Summerville – at the break to try and get them going, with Lucas Paqueta also sent on after he had been rested following a return trip to South America during the international break.While the changes helped stem the tide of Fulham chances, it took West Ham until the hour mark to start looking more dangerous on the ball.Jarrod Bowen, moved up top after Michail Antonio was replaced at the break, collected a Mohammed Kudus cross ahead of Joachim Andersen but saw his close range effort stopped by Bernd Leno.That one chance could have sparked some confidence within the visitors, but never amounted to anything more.West Ham were without their new No9, Niclas Fullkrug, following an injury while away with Germany lacked a dominating presence through the middle.Lopetegui, who had lost Emerson Palmieri to a knee injury, then threw on deadline day signing Carlos Soler for a debut to try and find a leveller.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis introduction changed little and Lopetegui called for Ings for the final ten minutes.West Ham ramped up late pressure with a few corners before Bowen managed to pick out Ings between Andersen and Calvin Bassey, allowing the striker to fire home.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. More

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      Crystal Palace 2 Leicester 2: Mateta snatches dramatic point for struggling Eagles as Cooper misses out on first win

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      STEVE COOPER thought he had secured his first win as Leicester City boss – before Conor Coady gave away an injury-time penalty. Jamie Vardy may turn 38 in January but still showed a clean pair of heels to race on to a ball and take it round the goalkeeper to tap in the opener at Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice to rescue a point for Crystal PalaceCredit: ReutersHe kept his cool with a penalty in injury timeCredit: ReutersStephy Mavididi made it 2-0 within the first 30 seconds of the second half as Wilfried Ndidi teed him up following a defensive mistake. Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled one back moments later, tucking into the far corner with a fine finish.The goal was initially chalked off for offside but a lengthy VAR check confirmed the Frenchman was behind Tyrick Mitchell when the full-back squared. Then Coady slid in to gift-wrap a perfect chance to Palace to equalise.And Mateta made no mistake to roll in the leveller. 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.Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi put Leicester 2-0 upCredit: ReutersVardy rounded Dean Henderson to tap into an empty netCredit: RexMateta pulled one back within seconds of Mavididi’s strikeCredit: ReutersLeicester arrived at Selhurst Park in bright white tracksuitsCredit: GettyDaniel Munoz attempted a spectacular overhead kickCredit: PA More