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    Chelsea vs Burnley LIVE SCORE: Latest Palmer scores Panenka as Kompany SENT OFF – updates

    CHELSEA host Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.The Blues have taken eight points from their last four games as they look to climb the table.Meanwhile, the Clarets are in desperate need of three points if they want to stand a chance of Premier League survival.
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    Tottenham vs Luton LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as top four chasing Spurs look to bounce back from Fulham thrashing

    TOTTENHAM will be desperate to bounce back from their Fulham embarrassment against Luton this afternoon.Spurs were comfortably beaten 3-0 by their London rivals before the international break.While Luke Berry’s 89th-minute strike earned the Hatters a point against Nottingham Forest.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER More

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    Bournemouth vs Everton LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Toffees look to move further away from bottom three

    BOURNEMOUTH host fellow Premier League struggles Everton on Saturday afternoon.The Toffees will be hoping they can extend the gap between them and the drop zone with a win at the Vitality.Bournemouth are eyeing back-to-back wins in the Premier League as they seek a top-half finish this season.
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    Sheff Utd 3 Fulham 3: Cottagers fight back to deny Blades crucial three points after VAR controversy

    RODRIGO MUNIZ showed why he is currently the unlikeliest hotshot in the Prem with the flying finish that saved Fulham.The Blades were storming towards only their second win of the year after a firecracker of a second half.Rodrigo Muniz is ecstatic after his incredible point-saverCredit: GettyMuniz twists for his amazing stoppage-time equaliserCredit: GettyYet two stunning goals – the second of them an acrobatic volley from the Brazilian striker – left them rooted to the basement and kept up Muniz’s astonishing record.The Fulham hit man has now scored eight in his last eight games – a record no-one else in the top flight can match over the last two months. Few have been more priceless than the one here.It was frantic, it was breathtaking, and it was frankly totally out of the blue after the drabbest opening 45 minutes you will ever witness. Not so the second of them, though!The Blades went ahead, Fulham fought back, the home side edged daylight and thought they’d gone 4-1 up only for VAR to deny them with an offside call.And then the Cottagers launched the most incredible of finales with a dramatic double that made it honours even.To be fair, when they roared out of the blocks at the start of the second half, even a draw would have seemed unfair on them at the time.Muniz was a coat of paint away from putting them ahead with a looping header that came back off the upright with keeper Ivo Grbic rooted.And then twice young Olly Arblaster – what an exciting prospect he is, by the way – showed he’s got the guts to go with his glitz.Ben Brereton Diaz lunges in to put the Blades 3-1 upCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhen another opening fell to Sasa Lukic on the penalty spot, unmarked and with all the goal to aim at, he had to score.Yet Arblaster proved otherwise, throwing himself to deflect it behind, and copping a painful clattering off team-mate Jack Robinson as he did so…and then, boy, did things change.The Premier League’s Top 10 sexiest managers according to AIIt was all Fulham’s own doing, too, as Tosin Aderabioyo gave the ball away to Ben Osborn 35 yards from his own goal just short of the hour mark.He fed Oli McBurnie on the left, who curled a magical low cross behind the backline. It was a begging-to-be-buried chance and Brereton Diaz, barely six yards out, did just that.The lead lasted three minutes, when Joao Palhinha peeled short of the near post to meet an Andreas Pereira corner and arrowed a brilliantly placed header into the opposite corner.A slap in the face for Sheffield…and a quickfire boot in the you-know-whats for Fulham as the home side swiftly seized the initiative again.This time Brereton Diaz was provider from the left, and although McBurnie’s finish was anything but a classic, it was gold-plated to the home fans.Within three minutes they were on cloud nine as Brereton Diaz bagged an equally scruffy goal for his second and the Blades had breathing space.It was hard to tell if the on-loan Chile striker bundled Gustavo Hamer’s cross in at the far post with his knee, his body or a bit of both… yet the ball – plus half a dozen players – ended up in the back of the net.Cue one come-and-have-a-go melee as well, as keeper Bernd Leno seemed to aim a dig at the goalscorer and everyone piled in to keep the peace. It was restored without anyone seeing red.Ben Brereton Diaz shows his delight after surely believing he had clinched victory for bottom side Sheffield UnitedCredit: ReutersBlades fans certainly were when McBurnie had a would-be fourth ruled out after a VAR check for offside – and what an impact that had on things.Because by the end Fulham had incredibly roared back to level it, leaving home supporters fuming and United players falling to the ground in disbelief.First Bobby De Cordova Reid gave them a lifeline five minutes from the end, with his first touch after coming off the bench seconds earlier.And then Muniz produced a stunning equaliser befitting his Brazilian roots with the most acrobatic of volleys that left Grbic without a prayer.Fulham were on cloud nine, the Blades on their knees… and the rest of us gasping for breath.Joao Palhinha celebrates his Fulham goal before things went crazyCredit: Reuters More

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    Sheffield United vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Cottagers look to build on Spurs win against doomed Blades – Prem updates

    TIME is running out for Sheffield United to secure Premier League safety – and next on the to-do list is in-form London outfit Fulham.The Blades dropped two vital points in the final stages of their most recent encounter against Bournemouth.While Marco Silva’s men thrashed top-four chasing Tottenham 3-0 at Craven Cottage before the international break.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER More

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    Hilarious moment Newcastle ballboy snubs West Ham scorer Mohammed Kudus as he asks for his seat for iconic celebration

    WEST HAM star Mohammed Kudus was hilariously snubbed by Newcastle’s ballboy after asking for his seat to celebrate on. Kudus has made a name for himself with iconic celebrations, starting a trend of sitting on advertising boards. Mohammed Kudus was hilariously snubbed by Newcastle’s ballboy after asking for his seat to celebrate onCredit: RexThe ballboy was having none of itCredit: GettyBut he then switched it up to instead sit on the ballboy’s seat, something he wanted to do after putting the Hammers 2-1 up at Newcastle. Kudus was seen asking the ballboy to get up on his feet so that he could use the stool to celebrate with. But the youngster was having none of it as he refused, leaving fans in hysterics. One said: “Maximum respect to that Newcastle ballboy for refusing to give us his seat to Mohammed Kudus for his celebration.”READ MORE IN footballAnother added: “Ball boy told Kudus to f*** off, no way he’s letting him celebrate on his chair against his team.”One put: “Did Kudus just get aggro with a ballboy? Terrific.”Another said: “Ballboy wasn’t having it.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat was far from the only drama at St James’ this afternoon.Most read in FootballNewcastle completed an incredible comeback from 3-1 down with just 15 minutes to go to win 4-3.And then Toon hero Anthony Gordon was sent off – at exactly the same time as he was named man of the match. More

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    ‘Good luck’ – Ryan Giggs’ brother appears to DEFEND Man Utd star after brutal Arsenal fan tweet comparing him to Saka

    RHODRI GIGGS has appeared to defend his brother Ryan on social media.The siblings famously fell out after it emerged that Ryan, 50, had an eight-year affair with Rhodri’s now ex-wife Natasha Lever.Rhodri Giggs famously fell out with his brother RyanCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdRyan Giggs starred for Man Utd for over 20 yearsCredit: Action Images – ReutersBukayo Saka has been a key man for Arsenal this seasonCredit: RexThe Arsenal news site posted this tweet hailing Saka’s record comapred to Ryan GiggsGiggs’ brother Rhodri then tweeted this in an apparent defence of the Man Utd iconDespite any animosity the pair may have shared over the years, Rhodri, 46, seemed to defend his older brother after an Arsenal fan compared him with Bukayo Saka.The Gunners fan account wrote: “Bukayo Saka has already beaten Ryan Giggs’ best ever Premier League season with ten games to spare.”Premier League legend?”The post was referring to Saka having scored 16 goals and laid on 13 assists in all competitions this season – numbers that Giggs never reached.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRhodri subsequently quoted-tweeted the post, including a graphic featuring all his brother’s trophies.Ryan won a staggering 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups, four League Cups, a Uefa Supercup, Intercontinental Cup and Club World Cup during his incredible Man Utd career – while Saka has so far only won the FA Cup.Rhodri captioned the image: “Good luck Bukayo.”He subsequently tweeted a tongue-in-cheek gif of a man with a fishing rod, although it wasn’t clear if he was actually encouraging the young England ace to beat his brother’s record.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThen he followed up by reposting a Man Utd fan’s tweet, which read: “Man just stating facts. Saka wont get near that level of trophies.”Ryan recently landed a new job, two years after leaving his post as Wales boss.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowHe has been appointed as director of football at League Two Salford City. He co-owns the club alongside his Class of 92 pals including David Beckham and Paul Scholes.Giggs, 50, now works for Salford CityCredit: Alamy More

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    Newcastle 4 West Ham 3: Barnes stunner completes comeback for injury-hit Toon as Moyes fumes over controversial penalty

    KALVIN PHILLIPS is well on his way to becoming the worst loan signing in Prem history. And if his Euros hopes weren’t up in smoke before, there’s no way Gareth Southgate will touch him now. Kalvin Phillips gave away a vital penaltyCredit: GettyWest Ham were 3-1 up and cruising at St James’ Park against a shambles of a Newcastle side. David Moyes then brought Phillips on with 20 minutes to go, and they disintegrated. Supersub Harvey Barnes was the Magpies hero, bagging two late goals to complete a sensational turnaround. But it was only possible thanks to Phillips. On loan from Manchester City, he’s had a disaster since joining the Hammers in January, Yet nothing compares to this horror show. He first gave away a penalty on Anthony Gordon, with Alexander Isak scoring his second spot-kick of the afternoon to make it 3-2. Barnes then converted Isak’s brilliant through ball to level it up 3-3, before Phillips got it on the act again. Gordon teed Barnes up at the top of the box but it was all too easy for the winger as he skipped past Phillips’ challenge before bending a stunner into the corner. St James’ Park went wild, Eddie Howe was off dancing down the touchline, and Phillips was left to rue one of the worst cameos you’ll ever see. Defeat would have ramped up the pressure on Howe but the most unlikely of victories leaves them well in the hunt for a European spot. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA rip-roaring classic, just two minutes were on the clock when Vladimir Coufal brought Anthony Gordon down inside the area.Fresh from his England debut, the Scouse winger was full of beans from the off and danced forward before his low cross came back his way.He got there just before Coufal and was hauled down, with ref Rob Jones pointing straight to the spot.A lengthy VAR check for offside followed before Isak stepped up and slammed into the bottom corner.But the Geordies hoping to run away with it in the glorious sunshine were sorely mistaken.Michail Antonio levelled up 21 minutes in but it all stemmed from Toon centre-back Jamaal Lascelles hobbling off moments before.Emil Krafth replaced the skipper and moved to right-back, with Tino Livramento switched to the left. And a back four who had never played together were all over the shop.Alexander Isak opened the scoring from the spotCredit: GettyIsak’s red hot form continuesCredit: ReutersMichail Antonio levelled the scoring for West HamCredit: ReutersAntonio celebrates his equaliserCredit: GettyLucas Paqueta picked it up on halfway and played a beautiful lofted through ball over the dawdling Krafth to the onrushing Antonio.The gap between Newcastle’s defence and keeper Martin Dubravka was alarming but the Slovakian is allergic of leaving his six-yard box, so the striker had a free run on goal and duly obliged by bagging his fourth of the season.With the Euros on the horizon, this was a great opportunity for Gordon and Jarrod Bowen to impress Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.Gordon started brightly but nodded a brilliant chance wide after it was put on a plate by Jacob Murphy.Bruno Guimaraes then curled one off the bar, but the Hammers took the lead in first-half injury time via Kudus.The Ghana winger was fouled by Fabian Schar but caught the Swiss defender in the face with a stray arm.As Schar rolled around feigning injury, Paqueta took a quick free-kick to Bowen, catching the whole Newcastle side off guard, with Kudus rifling home.Mohammed Kudus gave West Ham the leadCredit: RexThe ballboy refused to give up his seat for a celebrationCredit: GettyJarod Bowen further increased West Ham’s leadCredit: RexBowen thought he had given the Hammers breathing spaceCredit: ReutersThe Mags were up in arms but not one of them was alert to the danger and only had themselves to blame.And they were 3-1 down two minutes into the second half when caught napping AGAIN.Kudus broke from his own box from a Newcastle corner, skinned Schar down the left and played Bowen in down the middle.As the Newcastle players ambled back, the England hopeful had all the time in the world to advance on the rooted Dubravka and fire into the bottom corner.The Mags were a complete mess now. Livramento hobbled off, sub Krafth was hooked following a shocking cameo, and then fellow replacement Miguel Almiron went off crocked 11 minutes after coming on.Alexander Isak and Sean Longstaff both butchered sitters, and the local had all but given up hope…until David Moyes brought Kalvin Phillips on.The midfielder on loan from Manchester City has had a torrid time at West Ham, and it got even worse here when he gave away a penalty on Gordon with one of his first actions.Isak slotted his second, St James’ Park woke up, and it was game on with 13 minutes remaining.Six minutes and Newcastle were miraculously level. Isak was the architect this time, dropping deep and slipping in sub Harvey Barnes, who poked home.The Tynesiders were incredibly eyeing a winner now, and that man Barnes was the hero in the 90th minute, doing Phillips all ends up at the top of the box before curling a beauty into the corner.Isak got the comeback on the roadCredit: GettyHe got his second from the spotCredit: PAHarvey Barnes levelled the game for NewcastleCredit: GettyThe game was all squareCredit: ReutersBarnes riffled home a stunning winnerCredit: ReutersIt capped off a remarkable comebackCredit: Reuters More