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      David Moyes issues defiant eight-word response to angry West Ham fans who demand under-fire boss is SACKED

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      DAVID MOYES faced yet more calls for him to be axed after his 10-man Hammers crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.Kalvin Phillips’ second-half red card – the first of his career – sounded the death knell for Moyes’ strugglers, who were already trailing to Taiwo Awoniyi’s first-half opener.
      West Ham manager David Moyes hit back at fans calling for his dismissalCredit: Rex
      West Ham were furious after another loss at Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      West Ham played with 10 men after Kalvin Phillips’ red cardCredit: Alamy
      And Callum Hudson-Odoi finished the East Enders off with a stoppage-time goal to seal Forest’s first win of the year.
      Once again, disgusted West Ham fans turned their fury on Moyes, six days after many walked out midway through their 6-0 thrashing at home to Arsenal.
      This time, the vast majority of travelling fans stayed to the bitter end and there were banners calling for change.
      One stated: “MOYES OUT,” while four unhappy fans held up a series of placards which said: “MOYES OUT OUT OUT.”
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      But the defiant Scot defended his record after his side fell to their third straight defeat without scoring.
      Asked if he was worried about his position, nine months after delivering a European trophy, Moyes replied: “I am pretty long in the tooth and you can never please everybody.
      “It would be hard to say there have been many better times at West Ham.
      “Maybe they want something different, but they would honestly have to say it has been the best times they have had at the club with regards winning a European trophy, the league positions.
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      “Maybe there would be managers who excite them more, possibly.
      “But the one who is sitting here wins more!
      West Ham fans react to 6-0 loss to Arsenal and whether David Moyes should stay or go
      “When you’ve managed the best part of 1,200 games you are going to have difficult times, unless you are very fortunate to manage one of the top teams and even that comes with problems.
      “At West Ham we have had a great three years of constant growth, let’s be fair this year is growth as well.
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      “We have been sixth for long parts of the season and we are trying to hang in.
      “We are hurting really badly as a team – and a manager – because we have not had good results for five or six weeks now.
      “But this year already we have beaten Tottenham, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, we mustn’t forget there were good times not so long ago.
      “There is no divine right that West Ham don’t have a dicky period at some point in the season.”
      Moyes backs Phillips
      Moyes said he felt sorry for Phillips, who was red carded for the first time in his career for two yellow card offences in the space of two minutes and 56 seconds.
      He said: “The sending off was a huge blow because the game was tight and we were always in it at 1-0.
      “The minute we went down to 10 men it was going to make it twice as hard.
      “I thought Kalvin played much better today, he did a lot of good things.
      “I hadn’t seen it coming. The crowd played a huge part in backing Nottingham Forest, with the referee, and played a part as they always do here.
      “The first one the boy’s blocking him and he pushes him away because he’s trying to play the game quick, as we’re trying to get back in the game and win it.
      “Nowadays you get booked for standing in front of the ball, so he shouldn’t have pushed him, I get that.
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      “The second one – I’ve only been told – I haven’t seen it. But they are saying the two boots are very close and they just come together.
      “It looks like there was quite a meal made of it but that’s the way it is.” More

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      Man City 1 Chelsea 1 LIVE RESULT: Champions held by impressive Blues as Sterling caps return with goal

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      MANCHESTER CITY dropped two points to an impressive away performance by Chelsea in a 1-1 draw.Raheem Sterling fired the visitors ahead against his former team after the Blues bossed the first half to stun the champions.
      But Rodri levelled it up with a rocket of an equaliser to set up a nail-biting finale.

      Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden, Alvarez, Doku, Haaland
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic, Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Chilwell, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling, Jackson

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      That’s all from the Etihad
      But the title race is just beginning to heat up.
      An enthralling draw here means that just four points separate Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City with a third of the season remaining.
      Two of those are back at in midweek with City hosting Brentford, and Liverpool taking on Luton.
      Expect twists and turns, not just in the coming days, but over the next three months.
      Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.
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      In contrast to his opposite number, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with how his team pitted themselves at the home of the champions.
      The Argentine was particularly enthused by the Blues’ first half performance, a display he felt showed charisma and courage.
      I’m so pleased. I told the players I feel so proud. In the last three games we’ve started to create a very good spirit. That’s the way we want to build our team. Today was a very good opportunity to show we’re going where we want.Mauricio PochettinoBBC

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      It’s nearly time to bring our live coverage to a close, but before we sign off, let’s relive the endless action with Phil Thomas’ match report of Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
      Believe it or not, the man guilty for the biggest clangers was Erling Haaland. The man who had rattled in 75 goals in his previous 72 games in a sky blue shirt. The finest finisher in Europe, maybe even the world. But tonight one who came up with two howlers to haunt him for years.Phil ThomasThe Sun

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      Pep Guardiola cut a frustrated figure during his post-match interview, but insisted he wouldn’t be having too many words with Erling Haaland after the striker had a rare stinker in front of goal.
      Instead, the City boss pointed to a sloppy first half performance, particularly from a defensive perspective, as to where the game got to a point where it needed rescuing.
      The Spanish coach also pointed to his own goalscoring record as to why he would be avoiding dishing out any advice to his normally-sensational centre-forward.
      I played for 11 years and scored 11 goals so I can’t give too much advice to Erling [Haaland]. The next time he will score. But in the first half we didn’t perform well and that’s what we have to improve.Pep GuardiolaErling Haaland

      Copy linkCopiedA Sterling showing from Raheem
      With his goal on the return to the Etihad Stadium, Raheem Sterling took his goal tally to six, and his number of goal involvements to nine for the season.
      Both figures are as many as the forward managed in his first season at Chelsea last term.
      Indeed, he has also become the first player in Premier League history to score home and away against Manchester City having previously played for them.  

      Copy linkCopiedHaaland proves he’s human after all
      With the world and his wife having triple-captained Erling Haaland in Fantasy Premier League this weekend, all eyes on were on Manchester City’s world class striker.
      Yet remarkably, the decision failed to pay off.
      Haaland’s nine shots and personal xG total of 1.71 against Chelsea were both his highest returns without scoring in a single game for City since signing.

      Copy linkCopiedCity lose ground on rivals
      With Liverpool and Arsenal still to play this season, the defence of their Premier League title remains in Manchester City’s hands.
      However, they no longer hold the advantage that winning their games in hand would have brought.
      Credit: premierleague.com
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      Manchester City’s 31 shots at goal is their highest total in a single match in the Premier League this season.

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      The final whistle goes, and a strange, absorbing contest comes to an end.
      The champions can take solace in avoiding defeat – Rodri’s deflected effort cancelling out Raheem Sterling’s first half effort – but taking just a point means that they have lost ground in the title race.
      And on a day when rivals Liverpool and Arsenal clocked up emphatic wins on the road, City have faltered in front of their own fans and can no longer claim top spot by winning their game in hand.

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      90+6. The corner comes over from the right, Petrovic misses it and…
      …Chelsea survive.
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      90+4. It’s chaos inside the area.
      With bodies falling, there are handball claims and shirt pulls, shots and blocks, and eventually a header that is deflected out for one final corner to the champions.

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      90+2. Walker lines up a Vincent Kompany moment from 30 yards, but lacks the accuracy of his former teammate, if not the power.
      Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez goes down off the ball, eager to eat up a few seconds.
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      90. Four minutes of additional time are signalled by the fourth official.
      Is there a twist in the tale?
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      Man City 1-1 Chelsea

      89. Disasi is first to another City cross, but this time can only head it behind for a corner as the seconds on the clock tick down towards 90.
      The hosts get a move on, and quickly send the set-piece back into the box, where Haaland heads down…
      …and straight at Petrovic.
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      87. De Bruyne has dropped in on the right now to influence matters.
      Instantly, he finds possession, although his cross intended for Bernardo Silva is too long.
      A rare miscue from the Belgian.
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      85. Five minutes remain on the clock. Five minutes plus stoppages.
      Can City find the winner that would tip the title race back in their favour, landing a huge psychological blown on the chin of their rivals?
      Here comes Rodri again…

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      83. They’ve done it! City have equalised!
      But there’s no time for celebration as their players retrieve the ball and rush back to the halfway line. They still want to – and believe they can – win this!
      It comes after a short spell of pinball inside the Chelsea box with the ball ricocheting off a crowd of bodies.
      Kyle Walker’s drive across goal is blocked, possibly by Erling Haaland, but then falls kindly for Rodri on the edge of the area.
      The midfielder lets fly with a drive that crashes into the leg of Trevoh Chalobah, and up into Djordje Petrovic’s net.
      Copy linkCopiedEqualiser!

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      79. Are City running out of ideas? Bernardo twice tries a curler towards the far post with options limited, but neither test the visitors.
      There are hopeful claims for a penalty as Haaland hooks a cross back into the middle, but instead the ball smashes into the face of Chilwell.
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      77. Haaland! How has he missed?!
      De Bruyne finds room on the left – it’s been a while – and whips over an absolute peach of a cross.
      It’s perfect for Haaland, who rises high and unmarked six yards from goal. It seems an inevitability. It seems a certainly. The net is waiting to be rippled.
      But instead the ball soars over the crossbar and out for a goalkick.

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      75. Fifteen minutes remaining.
      Count them, Chelsea fans. Arsenal fans. Liverpool fans.
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      74. In their eagerness for an equaliser, City are misplacing passes and overhitting crosses.
      It’s very un-City-like, truth be told. At the moment, the magic touch is deserting De Bruyne, Foden and Haaland, and they look all too frustrated for it.
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      72. Back in Manchester and it’s the end of the night for Cole Palmer.
      The youngster is replaced by Trevoh Chalobah, and it will mean that Chelsea will go with five at the back for the remainder.
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      70. Twenty minutes to go, and still Chelsea lead by the odd goal.
      One way or another, surely there is a second to come – either via City’s relentless pressure or by Chelsea exploiting huge gaps on the counter.
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      68. Disasi remains a huge influence at the back for Chelsea, almost single-handedly – or single-headedly – repelling cross after cross after cross.
      He’s really taken on responsibility in the absence of Thiago Silva today.
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      Chelsea player ratings: Enzo Fernandez runs the show for Pochettino’s side but Caicedo walks tightrope after clumsy foul

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ may have stolen the show but it was not enough for Chelsea who drew 1-1 to Manchester City.Raheem Sterling fired against his former side with a stunning first-half goal but Rodri’s second-half strike left the Blues to take home the one point.
      Enzo Fernandez stole the show at the Etihad in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Man CityCredit: Getty
      Raheem Sterling scored against his former sideCredit: Rex
      The Blues could even have had a two-goal lead had Nichols Jackson not fluffed his lines.
      A clumsy foul from Moises Caicedo, meanwhile, saw him struggling to deliver against Pep Guardiola’s side.
      But Levi Colwill’s superb performance in defence was enough to prevent City snatching all three points.
      SunSports’ Ken Lawrence has given his ratings of the Chelsea players.

      DORDE PETROVIC 6
      Scary flap at a high ball early on but regained composure – had no chance with Rodri’s piledriver equaliser.
      MALO GUSTO 8
      Tremendous raids down the right flank, and intelligent crosses, but never found himself caught out in his right-back day job.
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      AXEL DISASI 7
      Nervous start but settled down well into the task of blunting the Erling Haaland menace alongside partner Levi Colwill.
      LEVI COLWILL 8
      Produced the kind of defiant display that has given him his reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the Prem.
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      BEN CHILWELL 7
      The Bridge captain showed real diligence in handling the constant threat posed by Phil Foden down his left flank.
      MOISES CAICEDO 6
      Walked the tightrope for a while after a clumsy challenge on Kevin de Bruyne but kept his head well.
      ENZO FERNANDEZ 9
      High quality and high intelligence in his passing – especially in sending Raheem Sterling clear for the chance he missed.
      COLE PALMER 7
      Back on his old stomping ground and loving it – the boy’s got vision and bottle as he again showed.
      CONNOR GALLAGHER 8
      Covered every blade of grass, backing up Jackson ahead of him, filling holes behind him.
      RAHEEM STERLING 8
      Could and should have had a hat-trick but did stay cool to tuck past Ederson with the second of three great chances.
      NICOLAS JACKSON 8
      Spurned a fantastic 25th-minute opportunity but his pace, aggression and work rate made him a real pain for City.
      Subs
      CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU (on for Sterling 61) 5
      TREVOH CHALOBAH (on for Palmer 71) 5
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      Steven Gerrard gives five-word reponse after first win in FOUR MONTHS thanks to two ex-Premier League stars

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      STEVEN GERRARD has given a defiant five-word response after his Al-Ettifaq side won their first league game in four months.And it was all thanks to two ex-Premier League stars Georginio Wijnaldum and Demarai Gray’s goals against Al-Khaleej.
      Steven Gerrard gave a defiant-five word response after Al-Ettifaq’s first win in four monthsCredit: AFP
      Ex-Premier League star Georginio Wijnaldum and Demarai Gray scored both goals for Al EttifaqCredit: Getty
      Gerrard’s side have struggled for form but have turned things around in a 2-0 win away to Al-Khaleej on Thursday.
      And a sigh of relief was felt by the Liverpool legend who said, “the pressure is now off”.
      Goals from both former Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum and ex-Leicester and Everton star Gray saved Gerrard from losing his role at the club.
      Before Thursday’s win, Al-Ettifaq’s last victory in the league had been a 3-2 win over Al-Wehda in October.
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      Between then and their most recent win against Al-Khaleej Gerrard’s team had drawn five games in the league and lost three. 
      And this is only the beginning of a comeback for Gerrard’s side as he insisted “we have a lot of time to improve before the next game.”
      The Englishman’s team are now in eighth place in the Saudi Pro League having taken 28 points from their first 20 games.
      Gerrard made the move to the Gulf State last summer but has failed to deliver consistent performance.
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      The former Aston Villa boss has only a 36 per cent success rate for the Saudi side – winning just eight games out of 22.
      Meanwhile, Gerrard’s old Reds teammate Jordan Henderson also made the move to play for Al-Ettifaq last summer.
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      But the transfer did not go to plan and last saw month saw the England international return back to Europe for Ajax.
      Al-Ettifaq’s next clash is against Saudi Pro rivals Al-Hilal on February 26. More

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      Chelsea ‘ready to trigger Victor Osimhen’s astonishing £111m transfer clause as Todd Boehly steps up striker search’

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      CHELSEA are set to trigger Napoli star Victor Osimhen’s staggering release clause ahead of the summer transfer window.Osimhen, 25, has been the Blues’ top target to boost manager Mauricio Pochettino’s frontline next season for quite some time.
      Chelsea are willing to meet Napoli star Victor Osimhen’s release clauseCredit: Rex
      According to transfer insider Rudy Galetti, the West Londoners are willing to meet the striker’s whopping €130million (£111m) asking price.
      In fact, Chelsea wish to “speed things up” in order to beat off interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
      PSG are rigorously looking for someone to replace Kylian Mbappe up front ahead of the France international’s imminent departure in June.
      The Premier League giants will soon meet up with Napoli officials to discuss a payment structure.
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      Pochettino’s side remain “relaxed” even after Osimhen signed a new lucrative contract with the Partenopei.
      The Nigeria international put pen to paper on a new deal tying him up to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium until 2026.
      Despite a rocky start this season due to a hamstring injury, the centre-forward is still shining bright in Naples.
      Osimhen has registered a total of eight goals and three assists in 18 appearances throughout this campaign.
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      Osimhen will cost Chelsea a staggering £111million to sign from Napoli
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      The ex-Lille star led Napoli to their first Serie A title after 33 years last term.
      The Nigerian star has amassed a total of 67 goals and 17 assists in 119 appearances since joining Napoli in 2020.
      Sun Expert Martin Lipton comments on the ongoing feud between Victor Osimhen and Napoli after club delete videos mocking striker from social media channels and discusses where he could end up
      Pochettino is desperate to add firing power to his frontline in the summer.
      Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has already splashed over £1billion in transfers alone since taking over in the summer of 2022 but is set to push for a striker at the end of the season. More

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      Klopp reveals what Liverpool fan Ivan Toney said to him at full-time as transfer race for Brentford star hots up

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      LIVERPOOL BOSS Jurgen Klopp has revealed Brentford striker Ivan Toney’s thoughtful message to him.Toney confirmed in the match programme that he was a Liverpool fan and made a beeline for the Kop boss after the final whistle.
      Jurgen Klopp revealed what Ivan Toney’s thoughtful message wasCredit: Rex
      Toney is at the centre of a transfer race between Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      The pair chatted and Klopp, who will leave Anfield at the end of the season, explained: “It was like I was smiling at him, as he’s obviously quite a handful and really tricky to play against – although I used a different word.
      “Am I right that he’s a Liverpool supporter and he’s not shy of saying that?
      “I can admit it as well. We spoke a little bit about that and he wished me good luck for my time after.
      “A lot of people have said it, a lot of players.
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      “It’s not necessary, but it’s nice when you hear it.
      “Nobody has to worry – I will find something, a place to watch the Premier League.
      “It was a nice conversation.”
      Toney is a major transfer target amongst Premier League clubs for the next transfer window with Chelsea and Arsenal battling it out to sign the striker.
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      The Bees are currently holding out for a fee of over £80m for Toney, who has made a goalscoring return to the side following his gambling ban.
      Klopp said he had also chatted with another couple of Brentford players and found them as good to talk to as they were hard to play against.
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      The Liverpool boss said: “This is the strange thing in football.
      “This is probably one of the nicest teams and coaching staff you can face.
      “You play against them, you want to knock them down every five seconds because it’s just annoying.
      “Everything is set up to make you really look rubbish.
      “But around that, it’s a great club and I like everything about it. Just not playing them!” More

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      Burnley 0-5 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Aaron Ramsey given oxygen and stretchered off in game delay – updates

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      ARSENAL thrashed Burnley 5-0 to go two points off the top of the table – and record the best goal difference in the league.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have now scored a stunning 21 goals in five games since the Premier League’s return.
      The match was marred by a horror injury to Aaron Ramsey which caused a delay in the second half.

      Burnley XI: Trafford; Delcroix, Esteve, O’Shea, Assignon; Odobert, Brownhill, Berge, Ramsey; Fofana, Amdouni
      Arsenal XI: Raya; Kiwior, Gabriel, Saliba, White; Havertz, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Saka.

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      Focus turns to Europe for Spaniard
      Mikel Arteta will be looking to set themselves up now to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
      In between the two ties they have league games that they will see as very winnable to keep the pressure on the top.
      Things are starting to come together for The Gunners at the business end of the season.

      Copy linkCopiedArteta’s jewel in the North London crown
      When Martin Odegaard is on form, he makes this Arsenal side purr.
      Was a close contender for man of the match with Bukayo Saka, pulled the strings to create openings for The Gunners in the final third all game.
      Has great vision and can spot a pass through the back line before his teammate has even moved into that space.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Burnley 0-5 Arsenal
      Dominant win for Arsenal on the road once again.
      Many people questioned whether this side was missing a striker but it certainly does not look so at the moment.
      This will act as a warning to the other teams in this title race.

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      The referee brings the pain to an end for the Burnley players and fans.
      It is an impressive performance from Mikel Arteta’s side.
      They continue their good form and keep themselves well and truly in this title race.
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      98. Both sides are going through the motions now.
      Arsenal continue to come forward but Burnley seem done.
      The Gunners are just lacking that final pass at the moment.
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      90+6. Smith Rowe wins a free kick on the edge of the box.
      Chance for the visitors to rub salt into the wound.
      Odegaard is stood over it with only one thing on his mind.
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      90+4. The ball breaks to Bruun Larsen on the edge of the box.
      He shappes to shoot and looks to catch out David Raya on his near post.
      The Arsenal keeper is scrambling but the effort is a yard wide of the post.
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      90+2. You could almost hear the groan from the home fans left in Turf Moor when that board went up.
      They are finding it torturous to see their side played off the park in this manner.
      Hoping their side can find a consolation goal to give them something to cheer.
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      90. FC Porto will be worried about what they face in midweek now.
      In recent weeks, Arsenal have been scoring goals for fun.
      Arteta will be hoping his side can transfer this form to Europe.
      We are going to have ten added minutes.
      Credit: Getty
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      88. Fofana comes forward on rare attack for The Clarets.
      He manages to get a shot away but it deflects behind for a corner.
      It takes the pressure off the Burnley defence, which is much needed.
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      86. This has been a fantastic performance from The Gunners.
      These sort of games can be a real banana skin in a title race.
      Arteta’s side have dealt with the task at hand with ease.
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      84. The Arsenal fans are chanting ‘we want six’.
      You wouldn’t rule it out as it is one-way traffic here.
      Burnley look like they are craving that final whistle now.
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      82. Arsenal swing another corner into the box.
      It is only half cleared and The Gunners manage to recycle it.
      The ball into the box does not beat the first man and The Clarets hack it clear.
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      80. This has been men against boys this afternoon.
      The gulf in class has been there for all too see.
      You have to wonder whether Burnley have the attributes to get themselves to safety this season.
      Credit: Reuters
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      78. This is all too easy for The Gunners now.
      Havertz cuts in from the left, nutmegging the defender, before passing the ball into the back of the net.
      Another big away victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
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      76. Burnley are trying to exert some pressure on the Arsenal goal.
      As the corner is swung in, The Gunners clear the ball.
      The Clarets come straight back at them but Arteta’s side have everyone back in their own half.
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      74. More importantly today, Arsenal will keep the pressure on the sides above them.
      It could be an intriguing three-horse race for the title this season.
      European exploits and injuries could also play a big part.
      Liverpool lost both Jota and Jones to nasty injuries today.
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      72. This is exactly how Mikel Arteta will have wanted this game to go.
      Getting the job done early on in the game so they can switch their focus to their Champions League tie in midweek.
      They can take their foot off the gas now and just manage the game until the final whistle.
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      70. Arteta is able to rest some players for their trip to Portugal.
      The job is well and truly done here at Turf Moor.
      With twenty minutes left, you worry about Burnley’s goal difference.
      Credit: Reuters
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      68. Arsenal attack down the left once again.
      As the ball is played into the box, Burnley fail to clear their lines and it dropss to Trossard in the box who drives into the bottom corner.
      The goal prompts many Clarets’ fans to head for the exits.
      White, Saka and Trossard head off.
      They are replaced by Nelson, Cedric and Nketiah.
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      66. The Clarets are getting themselves into all sorts of trouble trying to play out from the back.
      As it is worked forward, Trossard has another chance as he tries to bend it into the top corner.
      Narrowly wide from the Arsenal forward.
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      64. Burnley almost gift Arsenal another goal.
      A loose path from Brownhill falls to Martinelli, he looks to find Trossard.
      The former Brighton striker shoots but drags it wide of the goal.
      Saka was lurking at the back post, wanting his hat-trick.
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      62. Ramsey is stretchered off and replaced by Rodriguez.
      The entire stadium applauds Ramsey as he is carried off.
      For Kompany, the day goes from bad to worse.
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      Virgil van Dijk breaks all-time Liverpool record vs Brentford before admitting on live TV that he had no idea

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      LIVERPOOL captain Virgil van Dijk broke an all-time record during his 250th appearance with the club.Van Dijk, 32, led the Reds to a dominant 4-1 Premier League win at Brentford thanks to goals by Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and the returning Mohamed Salah.
      Virgil van Dijk registered his 250th Liverpool appearance against BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Van Dijk didn’t even know about his milestone, which saw him winning a record 171st gameCredit: X @footballontnt
      Van Dijk led Liverpool to a dominant win at BrentfordCredit: Getty
      The centre-back made history at the Gtech Community Stadium as he picked up the most wins in his first 250 games with the Merseysiders.
      The Netherlands international celebrated his 171st victory across all competitions, all of which took place under current manager Jurgen Klopp.
      Klopp signed the ex-Southampton star in 2018 following a staggering £75million deal.
      Van Dijk overtakes team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who registered 168 wins in that same period.
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      The top 10 is completed by Liverpool legends Alisson (164), Sadio Mane(163), Andy Robertson (163), Salah(162), Alan Kennedy (160), Steve McMahon (155), Ian Rush (153) and Georginio Wijnaldum (151).
      However, Wijnaldum only made it to 237 appearances before his departure for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
      The Dutchman, though, admitted he was completely oblivious to all this as he was so focused on the tricky trip at Brentford he didn’t even realise he was making his 250th appearance for Liverpool.
      Van Dijk told TNT Sports: “I had no clue I was playing my 250th game for Liverpool, but it ‘s a proud moment, a proud moment for me and my family. On to many more.
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      “Today was a tough game for many reasons, even before all the injuries during the game, it was always going to be tough. We didn’t win here the last two times.
      “They make it difficult for you, with the way they don’t give up, their set pieces, their directness. We had to be ready to fight.
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      “Obviously with the goals we scored, that helps massively as well.” More