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    Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Cole Palmer starts as Declan Rice AND Martin Odegaard return for the Gunners – updates

    ARSENAL are back to full strength as Mikel Arteta called on both Martin Odegaard AND Declan Rice for the trip to Chelsea.The Gunners pair had been doubts in the build up but have been passed fit enough to start a major London derby.For Chelsea, Cole Palmer is also in the starting XI despite fears he may miss the game.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Lavia, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson.Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…An Ode to the skipperLook who’s back, Arsenal fans.After two months out with an ankle injury, Martin Odegaard returned as an injury time substitute at Inter Milan on Wednesday – and now starts in midfield today alongside Declan Rice and Thomas Partey.Copy linkCopiedResults from around the groundsThe final whistle has been blown in all three of the 2pm kick-offs in the Premier League – and one result in particular will have Arsenal fans buoyant as they take their seats at Stamford Bridge.Ipswich – without a win before today – have triumphed 2-1 at Tottenham to move out of the relegation zone. Oh, mate.Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterNott’m Forest 1-3 NewcastleTottenham 1-2 IpswichCopy linkCopiedBridge bringing best out of SakaArsenal fans will once again look towards Bukayo Saka to make things happen this afternoon.The England star has provided more assists than any other player in the Premier League this season, laying on seven goals for teammates.And the short trip to Chelsea often brings out the best in the Gunners star boy.Saka has either scored (1) or assisted (2) a goal in each of his last three away games at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.Only Sergio Agüero (2013-2017) and Javier Hernandez (2012-2018) have registered goal involvements as visiting players in four consecutive appearances at the home of the Blues.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeA boost for Chelsea and England with Cole Palmer declared fit to face Arsenal after battling a knee knock this week.And he looks like he will be teaming up with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice who is also ok to play after breaking his toe.It means both teams today are pretty much at full strength so there are no excuses for any manager today.This is Chelsea’s best chance to take a top four scalp this season so far having lost to Liverpool and Manchester City.Copy linkCopiedCapital gains for ruthless GunnersArsenal are loving the London life right now.The Gunners prepare for another local rivalry this afternoon, having won their last six Premier League London derbies by an astonishing aggregate scoreline of 22-3.And incredibly, Mikel Arteta’s aces have won three of those six games by five or more goals, having won just one of their first 295 London derbies in the Premier League by such a margin.Copy linkCopiedOdegaard and Rice return for GunnersMikel Arteta makes two changes from the team he sent out at the San Siro to face Inter Milan on Wednesday.The Arsenal manager is able to bolster his midfield with the inclusion of two key men.Declan Rice returns after missing the midweek Champions League trip with a toe injury while captain Martin Odegaard is handed his first start in the Premier League since August.As a result, Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino drop to the bench while loanee Raheem Sterling is ineligible to face his parent club.Arsenal (4-3-3): 22 Raya; 4 White, 2 Saliba, 6 Gabriel, 12 Timber; 8 Odegaard, 5 Partey, 41 Rice; 7 Saka, 29 Havertz, 11 MartinelliSubs: 32 Neto, 9 Jesus, 15 Kiwior, 17 Zinchenko, 19 Trossard, 20 Jorginho, 23 Merino, 49 Lewis-Skelly, 53 NwaneriCredit: @Arsenal on XCopy linkCopiedPalmer fit to spearhead BluesThe news Chelsea fans have been keeper their fingers crossed for!Cole Palmer has been given the green light to play, and starts against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.It means Enzo Maresca makes just one change from the side that he selected for last Sunday’s Premier League draw at Old Trafford.Club captain Reece James drops to the bench so Marc Cucurella returns at left-back; Moises Caicedo takes the captain’s armband in his absence.Chelsea (4-2-3-1): 1 Sanchez; 27 Gusto, 29 Fofana, 6 Colwill, 3 Cucurella; 45 Lavia, 25 Caicedo; 11 Madueke, 20 Palmer, 7 Neto; 15 JacksonSubs: 12 Jorgensen, 4 Tosin, 5 Badiashile, 8 Fernandez, 10 Mudryk, 14 Joao Felix, 18 Nkunku, 24 James, 40 VeigaCredit: @ChelseaFC on XCopy linkCopiedSeven up since Chelsea made their markArsenal annihilated Chelsea at the Emirates back in March with a triumphant 5-0 win that could easily have been even bigger.And the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier last season also felt like a Gunners success, given they were second-best and two goals behind until 13 minutes from time.The upshot is that Mikel Arteta’s team have scored the last seven goals in meetings between the two clubs without a Chelsea response.And the scorers, in case you were wondering:Ben White (2)Kai Havertz (2)Leandro Trossard (2)Declan RiceCopy linkCopiedBlues 2s for home winUnlike last week’s US election between blue and red, this contest really does seem as though it’s too close to call – and it’s left the bookies uncertain in chalking it up.Chelsea are unbeaten in four at Stamford Bridge but are a 2/1 shot to prevail today, while Arsenal are odds-against favourites despite just one win in the last six away games in all competitions.Chelsea win 2/1Draw 23/10Arsenal 13/10Odds from Paddy Power correct at time of post publication.Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon from Stamford BridgeWelcome to live SunSport coverage of the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League.Always eagerly anticipated, this rivalry has been dominated by the Gunners in recent seasons.But the clubs meet today locked together on 18 points, and vying for the win that will take them back into the top four.For Mikel Arteta’s team, however, there is more at stake.Considered Manchester City’s main title challenger at the season’s start, another loss at the in-form Blues this afternoon will see them 10 points off pacesetters Liverpool at the top.Would that be too early to write them off in their quest to be champions? It’s debatable.Enzo Maresca’s hosts have been flying of late with the mercurial Cole Palmer in the pilot’s seat.The 22-year-old is a fitness doubt for today, but should he be included then expect the news to send shockwaves through both camps.It’s a 4.30pm kick-off in West London, and confirmation of the two teams is on the way.Copy linkCopied More

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    Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as hosts look to continue stunning run

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST host Newcastle in a huge Premier League clash to kick off Super Sunday.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have been a surprise package this season, sitting in the top-4 ahead today’s clash.Newcastle will be looking to build on their superb 1-0 win over title-chasing Arsenal last time out as Eddie Howe’s men look to find some consistency.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Tottenham vs Ipswich LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Spurs look to move into top-4 with win over Tractor Boys

    TOTTENHAM host Ipswich in a huge Premier League clash TODAY.Spurs are looking to move into the top-4 places with back-to-back wins in the top-flight.Ipswich will be hoping to secure their first win of the season by pulling off a huge shock in the capital.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available in the UKFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Man Utd 3-0 Leicester LIVE SCORE: Stream and TV channel info as Bruno Fernandes scoring run continues

    MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Leicester in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW!And the big team news is that in-form Amad Diallo has started in place of Alejandro Garnacho after his Europa League heroics in the week.This afternoon’s match will mark the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim reign, with Ruben Amorim officially taking the hot seat on Monday.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available to watch in the UK.Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund, Rashford.Leicester team: Hermansen; Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumaré, Ndidi; Fatawu, Ayew, BuonanotteFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterRuud van Nistelrooy ends his interim charge undefeated.Three wins and a draw for the Dutchman.He certainly has done the job asked of him by the board.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterThe referee brings the game to a close.It has been a comfortable win for the Red Devils.Fernandes gets a goal on his 250th appearance for the club.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+6. It will be a little more positive at Old Trafford when Ruben Amorim arrives for his first day in the job tomorrow.A lot is expected of the Sporting manager.He will be expected to hit the ground running no doubt, such are the demands of being at a club like Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+4. Amad is continuing to cause problems down the right.On this occasion he cannot find a teammate in the box.Leicester look like they are already on the bus home mentally.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+2. Man Utd come forward once again, looking to add some icing to the cake.Amad tries his luck from distance but it sails over the goal.Confidence is high with the youngster at the moment so you can understand him going for goal.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90. What a disappointing trip this has been for those Leicester fans.Their team has offered nothing for them to get exicted about today.The biggest threat to Onana today has been catching a cold stood in this rain doing nothing.We are going to have six added minutes.Painful.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester88. This is a game to forget for The Foxes today.It has been a very bad day at the office.Nothing they planned for this game has worked at all.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester86. Van Nistelrooy will be happy with the performance today.He can sign off from his interim stint unbeaten.The Dutch manager has steadied the ship since the sacking of Erik ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester84. If the game wasn’t over before that goal, it is now.Martinez seems to be struggling with a back injury.Garnacho almost gets away again but it is adjudged that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester82. A sublime ball from Eriksen sets up the attack.Fernandes then threads it to Garnacho, who cuts inside onto his right foot and bends one in the top corner.Great move.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester80. Leicester force yet another corner.This time they actually look to cross it into the box in a normal fashion.Another poor delivery as it is headed clear at the near post by Amad.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester78. Man Utd have brought Zirkzee and Eriksen on.They replace Casemiro and Hojlund.Everyone is looking forward to the full-time whistle now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester76. This second half has been a tough watch.Neither side seems to have much attacking intent.Leicester have huffed and puffed but it all goes pear-shaped when they get to the final third of the pitch where they look clueless.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester74. Garnacho stays down for some time but eventually gets to his feet.The replay shows Faes may have accidentally stepped on his wrist while he was on the floor as he tried to jump over him.It looks as though he is actually crying on the pitch, wow, we have seen it all now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester72. Steve Cooper must be tearing his hair out on the touchline.As another attack breaks down, Man Utd hit them on the counter.Fortunately for the visitors, it is Garnacho.He gets towards goal, feigns a shot and tries to cut back inside.Instead he plays it from one foot against his opposite heel and it goes out for a goal kick.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester70. Leicester force a corner and try another bizarre effort that you can only assume worked this week on the training ground.Instead, it is easily cleared by Man Utd.The visitors look like they have no idea of how to break a side down to create goalscoring opportunities here.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Man Utd are happy to just pass the ball around now.They are trying to frustrate Leicester by keeping the ball and forcing them to throw caution to the wind more.Steve Cooper needs to come up with some sort of tactical miracle to change this game for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester66. Martinez is able to continue, much to the delight of the home fans.Amad is brought down as he truns Vestergaard.This game has gone the way of the Chelsea match last week now, the biggest cheer will be for the full time whistle.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester64. Buonanotte is shown a yellow card for a clumsy foul.It means the Leicester midfielder wiill miss their next game.He slid in on Martinez and just caught him on the back of the leg.The Argentine defender is receiving some treatment as a result.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester62. The away fans are trying to raise their team.They have not asked enough questions of Onana this afternoon.On such a wet pitch, they should be trying some shots from distance to see if they can get lucky.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester60. Hojlund would make a great signing for Leicester in January.He would fit in well in a team that rarely looks like they are going to score.It will be interesting to see Amorim’s first Man Utd side, whether Zirkzee gets the nod instead of the Dane.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Fernandes is receiving some treatment after a head collision.The fans will be pleased to see him able to continue.He is integral to all they do in an attacking sense.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester56. Leicester have a free kick in a dangerous position.Winks and Buonanotte are stood over it.The former Tottenham man plays it to a Foxes’ player in the wall, looking for it back.It all goes hopelessly wrong and is a waste of a good opportunity.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester54. You kind of feel with Man Utd’s current plight results are more important than performances.That said, while the fans are eager for the Amorim era, you cannot underestimate the size of the task he has.Even ex-players like Paul Scholes have said it will take a lot longer than the three year contract he has signed to sort things out.Copy linkCopied More

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    Liverpool vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Darwin and Salah score but Trent INJURED as Reds capitalise on Man City loss

    LIVERPOOL opened up a five point gap at the top of the Premier League after cruising to a comfortable win against Aston Villa.Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah were on target – but Trent Alexander-Arnold did limp off with an apparent hamstring injury.Earlier, Brighton secured a brilliant comeback win against Man City – with Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley scoring in an epic 2-1 win – as Pep Guardiola lost a fourth consecutive game for the FIRST TIME in his career.In the 3pm matches, Fulham dominated Crystal Palace, Brentford were involved in another thriller and Wolves beat struggling Southampton, while West Ham and Everton were involved in a goalless draw.SCORES…FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from around the grounds with our live blog below…Salah’s recordWe mentioned earlier that Salah has hit double figures in goals and assists in each of his last four seasons.We’d like to apologise to Mo as his record is MUCH more impressive than that. He’s actually hit double figure goals and assists in seven out of eight seasons (and the one he didn’t he still managed 31 goals).Here’s his record in full:2017/18: 44G, 15A2018/19: 27G, 10A2019/20: 23G, 13A2020/21: 31G, 6A2021/22: 31G, 15A2023/24: 30G, 16A2023/24: 25G, 14A2024/25: 10G, 10ACopy linkCopiedMcManaman confidentLiverpool legend Steve McManaman is confident these players can go all the way – as they have done before.Speaking on TNT, he said: “This group of players have been long into a campaign, some of them have won the Premier League and the Champions League so of course they can sustain it.”If they stay fit and roll that starting eleven out and the five or six from the bench then of course they will go all the way.”Copy linkCopied’Keep working hard’Slot was also asked about already being five points clear at the top of the table – but brushed it off.He said: “As a manager if you come into a new club you don’t think about how many points after how many games. “You think about changing the style or keeping it as it was. To change the style you have to do a lot of things on the training ground and in meetings. “The only thing I have thought about is how to implement the playing style and how to make sure the players keep working as hard as they can.”Copy linkCopiedSlot hails work rateArne Slot was also speaking to Match of the Day and said: “Three home games [this week] and that always helps when you play in front of these fans. Tough opponent today, it wasn’t an easy one.”I think it was [even]. They threatened us mainly with their set-pieces which is a big strength for them. They were waiting and waiting for us to lose our patience and then to hurt us on the counter-attack. “The funny thing is we had so much possession and scored our goals from counter-attacks. It was an even game when it comes to chances but we dominated the ball more than they did.”He added: “It’s not the first time we see this [defensive energy]. The team that won the Premier League the last four years has shown us how important work-rate is.”Copy linkCopiedMo goals, Mo assistsOptaJoe has revealed that Mo Salah is the first player in Europe’s top five leagues to reach double figures in goals and assists this season.He has 10 of each and has also achieved double figures in both in each of the last four seasons.Copy linkCopiedTrent update?No big update on Trent Alexander-Arnold as yet, with Slot saying they will have to “wait and see” on an update.He said: “We are really happy that most of our players have stayed fit through this tough run. “We have to wait and see how Trent is doing. If I look at the games that are ahead they are tough. It will be a tough season in general.”Margins are small, we have a margin but it is small. Many challenges to come for us.”Copy linkCopiedMore from SlotOn Salah: “I think he has the best numbers from all our attackers. All our attackers have great numbers but Mo stands out in that aspect.”On counter-attacking goals: “The set-pieces are for someone else. It is not the first time Liverpool score from breaks like that because we have players who are so fast.”On Darwin Nunez: “I wondered what would happen if he wasn’t there because Mo was through on goal. Darwin was there and he scored and that’s good for him. With players around him who score so many goals it’s always good as a striker to get on the scoresheet.”Copy linkCopied’It wasn’t easy’Arne Slot has given his verdict of the match on TNT Sports.He said: “It wasn’t easy like most of our games have been now. Aston Villa were maybe not as aggressive as we thought they would be. “We were patient. One thing they are very good at is set-pieces. “In general we had control over the game and scored from two counter-attacks which is maybe not what we would expect.”Copy linkCopiedMore from EmeryThe Spaniard added: “This year a lot of players have come back from long injuries. “We have to try to keep the same positive attitude and mentality and try to accept sometimes results that we have had this week happen.”Copy linkCopied’We are under our level’Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said his team played the way he wanted “more or less” but lamented players who are not the same level as they were last season.He said: “Liverpool dominated sometimes but they did not have a lot of clear chances to score. We did our work and we had the chances to score in the first half, in the second half, and we played more or less in the way I wanted.”We have to keep improving, recover some players who have just come back after long injuries. Some players are not in the same performance level as last year but today they were a bit better.”The league is tight, there are a lot of teams performing very well and we have to accept that we need to improve. We are under our level from last year a little bit but I am still confident.”Copy linkCopiedArne’s strengthMuch has been made of Liverpool’s attacking form this season – with Mo Salah now top of the goal contributions charts after an assist and a goal against Villa.But it is the defensive record that could prove the difference come the end of the season.Liverpool have now kept NINE clean sheets in 17 matches this season, conceding just 10 goals in total.Copy linkCopiedMatch reportHere’s how Phil Thomas saw the game…Copy linkCopied’We were watching the game’In a rare move for a footballer, Alexis Mac Allister revealed that Liverpool were watching his former club Brighton beat title rivals Man City.He added: “I did know, we were watching the game. I am happy for Brighton. I have special feelings for them, I am very grateful. They beat one of the best teams in the world right now but we are not thinking about other teams.”Speaking about Mo Salah, Mac Allister said: “He is so good and so important for the team. He is a legend here. Happy for him and when you have him you know he is going to deliver and get the numbers.”Copy linkCopiedTitle contendersAlexis Mac Allister admits the place Liverpool find themselves in at the minute means they can count themselves as title contenders.He told TNT Sports: “Very big win against a very good team. The goals came in counter-attacks but overall the team played a very good game. “We are happy with it. We know we’re top of the league but there are a lot of teams so we take it step by step.”If we are top of the league by five points then it means something. But we have to go step by step. If you asked me before the season started I would not say we were candidates but now it looks like it.”Copy linkCopiedWhere we standThey had a one-point lead heading into the October break.Now that lead is FIVE for Liverpool going into the November stop.No matter how title rivals Nottingham Forest do tomorrow, they cannot close that gap.Chelsea and Arsenal have a chance to close the gap on Forest and Man City tomorrow when they play one another.Villa in a struggle at the minute.Copy linkCopiedCopying PepUnai Emery is looking to emulate fellow Spaniard Pep Guardiola.Winning European trophies, playing out from the back.And now also, losing four games on the spin. Uh oh….Copy linkCopiedTop of the pile’Liverpool, top of the league. Liverpool, Liverpool top of the league’.That’s the chant around Anfield as the Liverpool players take their acclaim.A huge noise around, they know tonight could be significant.Massive buzz around.Copy linkCopiedFT!Liverpool move FIVE POINTS clear at the top of the Premier League!Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah on the scoresheet in a huge night at Anfield.Liverpool 2-0 Aston VillaCopy linkCopied90 – Liverpool 2-0 Aston VillaFour minutes added on as Villa get themselves a string of set pieces but make a mess of the lot of them.Kelleher claiming the latest under zero pressure.Copy linkCopiedMo of the sameOne assistOne goalOne hell of a playerCopy linkCopied84 – GOAL! LIVERPOOL 2-0 Aston VillaThe Reds are moving five points clear!Pau Torres throws himself to ground in the Liverpool box in frighteningly embarrassing fashion for a centre back.Cringing watching it back for him. Liverpool then clear it into Villa’s half and Diego Carlos as the last man heads it off Salah who bursts clean through.He has two men to square it to for a tap-in, but MO SALAH drives at Martinez and waits for the keeper to sit down before cheekily dinking it over him into the net.Torres still looking for a penalty. The only one he should get is a fine from his manager for that.Three points staying in Merseyside.Copy linkCopied82 – Liverpool 1-0 Aston VillaAgain, nothing comes of the corner.Copy linkCopied81 – Liverpool 1-0 Aston VillaLiverpool break in a 4v1 scenario to kill the game, but that one is Ezri Konsa and he does superbly well to win it.He even falls over and keeps possession to kick it forward.Villa then come forward on the counter again where Duran wins another corner.Copy linkCopiedSeeking the spotlightAustin MacPhee one of several set piece coaches in this division absolutely desperate to show he does something.He’s jumping up and down, waving his arms as Villa get ready to take a corner.The first one they take short and make a mess of it and are lucky to win another.The second time it doesn’t beat the first man. Austin quickly retreats to his seat, and rightfully so…Copy linkCopied76 – Liverpool 1-0 Aston VillaVilla become the counter side this time as Liverpool press for a second.Duran and Maatsen combine to get Philogene away in a 1v1 with Robertson. The defender stands up the Villa man and Diaz works back tirelessly to nick it off his toe.Excellent tracking back and something Liverpool have done ever so well to put themselves in this place at the summit.Copy linkCopied More

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    Premier League LIVE SCORES: Fulham host Palace, wounded Man City face Brighton, Liverpool take on Aston Villa – updates

    PREMIER LEAGUE action returns for what is set to be another blockbuster weekend – and there are TWO London derbies for fans to sink their teeth into.Fulham welcome Crystal Palace to Craven Cottage in the first of the London clashes.Manchester City will be determined to end their three-game losing streak when they face Brighton while high-flying Liverpool host Aston Villa in the late kick-off.But the second derby of the weekend and the most highly-anticipated contest in this cluster of fixtures sees Arsenal travel across the capital where Chelsea awaits.LATEST SCORES…Brentford 1-1 BournemouthCrystal Palace 0-1 FulhamWest Ham 0-0 EvertonWolves 1-0 SouthamptonBrighton vs Man City (5.30pm)Liverpool vs Aston Villa (8pm)FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from around the grounds with our live blog below…49 – GOAL! Brentford 1-2 BOURNEMOUTHThe visitors hit the front once more!Copy linkCopiedHalf time update from Matt Hughes at the GtechBrentford have fought their way back into the game at the Gtech Community Stadium after Bournemouth threatened to blow them away in the opening quarter.With Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams pulling the strings the visitors were well worth their early lead, gifted to Evanilson in the 17th minute by Sepp Van Den Berg’s horrendous back-pass. Conceding the first goal appeared to sting the Bees into life however, with Yoanne Wissa equalising with header across goal in the 26th minute after Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez failed to deal with a long throw.Copy linkCopiedHalf time update from Graeme Bryce at MolineuxThe tension is so intense at Molineux you could cut it with a spoon – never mind a knife!They say an early goal settles the nerves but Wolves still look brittle and edgy here as Saints take the game to them.The visitors look the more likely side but their inability to score goals is working against them again.Fortunately for Wolves they have old warrior Craig Dawson there to keep them right.The big man is like a magnet to the ball as he keeps swatting Saints attacks away.What would Wolves do without him?Copy linkCopiedHalf time update from Ian McCullough at Selhurst ParkEmile Smith-Rowe’s smart finish on the stroke of halftime put Fulham ahead at Selhurst Park after a howler from Maxime Lecroix.Trying to play the ball out from the back, the French centre-back’s pass was blocked by Smith-Rowe then picked up by Raul Jimenez who teed up the former Arsenal man to slide the ball past Dean Henderson. Fulham had looked the more fluid going forward against an injury-hit Palace who have England centre-back Marc Guehi playing in centre midfield alongside Justin Devenny, who is making his Premier League debut, but the sides looked to be heading in at half-time on level terms before Smith-Rowe struck.Reiss Nelson should have put Fulham ahed when put through by Alex Iwobi but he was only able to shoot straight at Dean Henderson.Palace have had some joy with balls over the top to JP Mateta and it took some quick thinking from former Palace centre-back Joachim Andersen to clear the ball off the line after the French forward’s header was blocked by Bernd Leno. Copy linkCopiedHT! The half time scores from the 3pm kick-offs across the Premier League.Brentford 1-1 BournemouthCrystal Palace 0-1 FulhamWest Ham 0-0 EvertonWolves 1-0 SouthamptonCopy linkCopiedI’ll passTwo horrific passes from defenders leading to opening goals at Brentford and Crystal Palace.Not sure what one was worse but Pep Guardiola has a lot to answer for, making every time try and pass out from the back.Having said that, it’s good we’ve got goals from it. Plenty more of those to come hopefully.Copy linkCopied45+2 – GOAL! Crystal Palace 0-1 FULHAMLacroix with a shocker. He’s in the centre circle, taking his time in possession.When he does pass forward it passes it straight to EMILE SMITH ROWE.ESR drives to the edge of the box before getting a shot on target with his weaker left foot, which Henderson gets a touch to but weak, weak hands let the ball through and into the bottom corner. Poor from the home side.Copy linkCopiedShots firedOr not, actually.The Hammers yet to register a shot of any description, with just one on target for the Toffees.On the face of it, they’re better just shaking hands at half time, taking a point and they’ll be home in time for Strictly.Copy linkCopiedFrom Matt Hughes at the GtechAnother goal-fest is on the cards at Brentford, who have hit back through Yoanne Wissa to equalise after falling behind.Brentford have been generous hosts all season despite being unbeaten at home, and gifted Bournemouth an early lead in the 17th minute. A counter-attacking from the visitors had broken down when Bees defender Sepp Van Den Berg suddenly revived it.The Dutchman’s back-pass from the halfway line towards Ethan Pinnock was woefully underhit, allowing Evanilson to intercept easily in sight of goal.  Evanilson had all the time in the world and took full advantage, calming nipping rounf Mark Flekken to shoot into an empty net, the Portuguese striker’s third goal in as many games.Brentford hit back nine minutes later, and Van Den Berg will have been relieved at playing a part. Van Den Berg’s long throw was not dealt with by Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, with Yoane Wissa pouncing on his misdirected clearance to score with a well-directed header across goal.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jack Rosser at the London StadiumWest Ham fans are close to turning here. They will have arrived hoping for a confidence boosting win over a poor Everton side but have been served up half an hour of utter incompetence.Passes have found a blue shirt almost as often as they have one of West Ham’s own players and they are showing almost nothing going forwards.Everton have remained solid if hardly adventurous and have created the better chances so far. Not a classic.Copy linkCopiedFrom Ian McCullough at Selhurst ParkA fairly tame opening 20 minutes at Selhurst Park in a meeting of two sides that have drawn four of their last five times they have played.England centre-back Marc Guehi has been employed in midfield for injury-hit Palace with veteran Nataniel Clyne filling in at the heart of Oliver Glasner three-man back-line.Fulham, who have looked the more fluid going forward, had the best chance of the half so far when Reiss Nelson was put through by Alex Iwobi’s defence-splitting pass but Dean Henderson came out quickly and blocked his shot with his legs.Jean-Phillipe Mateta twice got in behind the Fulham defence but was unable to get his shot on target.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graeme Bryce at MolineuxWhat a whirlwind start!Wolves got off to a flyer when Pablo Sarabia took Matheus Cunha’s pass in his stride, rounded Aaron Ramsdale and stroked the ball home.That must have lifted a weight off Gary O’Neil’s shoulders – and Sarabia’s whose name was booed when the team was read out at the start!But Wolves rode their luck as Saints almost levelled 10 minutes later – only for VAR to save them.Ryan Manning blasted home after Wolves failed to clear their lines.But the Saint was denied his first Prem goal after Mateus Fernandes bundled Nelson Semedo over in the build-up. This is already shaping up to be a belter!Copy linkCopied27 – GOAL! BRENTFORD 1-1 BournemouthA lot said about the tidy football and intricate play and tactics in the Premier League.Sometimes you can’t beat a big long throw into the box and feed off the scraps – they all count!Brentford win the first two flick-ons from a long throw and YOANE WISSA eight yards out at the back post heads it back across goal, leaving the keeper rooted. One each!Copy linkCopiedPremier League latest scoresBrentford 0-1 BournemouthCrystal Palace 0-0 FulhamWest Ham 0-0 EvertonWolves 1-0 SouthamptonBrighton vs Man City (5.30pm)Liverpool vs Aston Villa (8pm)Copy linkCopied17 – GOAL! Brentford 0-1 BOURNEMOUTHUh oh, Sepp van den Berg won’t want to see this again!In comfortable possession at right back, it looks like it’s the first time he’s ever used his left foot, trying to pass back to Flekken.But it’s a horror back pass straight into the path of EVANILSON who skips rounds the keeper and walks the ball into the empty net.Shocker but no more than Bournemouth deserve.Copy linkCopiedNO GOAL! Wolves 1-0 SouthamptonOh no no no!Gary O’Neil will absolutely NOT be bemoaning VAR tonight, it’s a shocker from the referee to rule this equaliser out.Semedo looks to shield the ball inside his own box and steps across the Saints man – if anything giving a penalty away – before going to ground.The ball fell at the feet of Ryan Manning who smashed it home.The referee checks and rules it out for a free kick. You tell kids that moaning gets you nowhere….Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECK…Maybe it’s not a Saints equaliser after all.Referee having a look…Copy linkCopied12 – GOAL! Wolves 1-1 SOUTHAMPTONThe Saints come marching back in the big one!Copy linkCopiedLook, Wolves fans!Wolves are Wandering up the table, now third bottom as things stand!Yeah, a bit early to get too excited. But you’re off the bottom….Copy linkCopied2 – GOAL! WOLVES 1-0 Southampton1 minute 49 seconds – just the start Wolves needed!It’s an aimless ball down the left by Wolves which Walker-Peters makes a complete mess of when heading on halfway.Cunha gathers and drives 30 yards through the middle of the park before sliding in PABLO SARABIA who skips round Ramsdale who is in no man’s land and he tucks it into the empty net.Incredible start.Copy linkCopiedKICK OFF!Up and running in the Premier League!Copy linkCopiedOut around the countryThe players are out and going through their pre-match formalities.Remembrance Day commemorations taking place across the four Premier League grounds and around the country.Copy linkCopiedHow we standBournemouth and Fulham with a chance to jump onto the same points as Aston Villa, Arsenal and Chelsea with a win here.Eyes immediately drawn to the bottom of the table and that huge clash at Molineux.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at the London StadiumWest Ham take on Everton with both clubs up against it and their respective managers under intense pressure.Julen Lopetegui and Sean Dyche need something to turn fortunes around and quickly.So much so that some at the London Stadium today have even dubbed this game the ‘Moyes derby’ because whoever loses will get their old boss back come Monday. Moyes has coached both clubs previously. Many a true word said in jest.Copy linkCopiedLast but not leastA look at the two XIs picked in the David Moyes derby at the London Stadium.West Ham XI: Fabianski, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson, Soucek, Rodriguez, Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville, AntonioEverton XI: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Mangala, Lindstrom, Doucoure, Ndiaye, Calvert-LewinCopy linkCopied More

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    Chelsea 8-0 Noah LIVE RESULT: Blues put Armenian minnows to the sword with dominant Conference League performance

    CHELSEA beat minnows Noah FC 8-0 to soar to the top of the Europa Conference League group phase. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Joao Felix (2), Axel Disasi, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku (2) sealed the deal for Enzo Maresca’s side at Stamford Bridge. Kick off time: 8pmTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Chelsea team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Veiga, Fernandez, Felix, Mudryk, Nkunku, George, GuiuFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FULL TIME – Chelsea 8-0 Noah It’s full time at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have done their job and they now sit top of the Europa Conference League group phase after a thumping performance at Stamford Bridge. Tosin Adarabioyo got things underway with his first goal for the club before Marc Guiu, Axel Disasi and Joao Felix added three more in quick succession. Felix and Mykhaylo Mudryk put the Blues six up just before the break and Christopher Nkunku bagged a brace for himself in the second period to round up the scoring. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah90+4. Filip Jorgensen is rolling on the floor in pain holding his head after rushing out to grab the ball from the Noah attacker. Thankfully he gets up and is okay. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah90+2. A huge chance for a big moment!Carney Chukwuemeka escapes down the right for Chelsea, and his left footed shot on goal is deflected out by the Noah goalkeeper. The ball bounces out to Sam Rak-Sakyi, but he is just leaning back as his shot goes over the bar. The youngster should have many more chances to get his first Chelsea goal in future games at least. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah90. Willy Caballero on the Chelsea bench raises an arm in frustration as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall wastes a chance to add a ninth goal to Chelsea’s already impressive lead. The fourth official’s board goes up, and there will be four minutes added on. That announcement is greeted with chants of “We want ten”.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah88. Noah have another shot from inside the box, but Jorgensen saves again after some good work from the Armenian visitors. Lots of home fans are heading for the exits now to beat the traffic – I mean that’s poor, you could easily miss another 5 goals here! Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah85. Noah get forwards and have a chance from close range with a header, but Jorgensen saves it with ease. You almost want them to score just for their fans, who have been brilliant all night. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah80. Into the last ten minutes here, and you can tell Joao Felix is keen on getting his hat-trick. He lashes a shot from distance well over the bar. Just a minute later Carney Chukwuemeka gets down the right, and sets up Casadei for a shot from range, but he forces a good save from the Noah goalkeeper. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 8-0 Noah77. Samuel Rak-Sakyi is ready to enter play here, as the young number 51 comes on for his Chelsea debut. What a moment for the youngster who replaces Christopher Nkunku. Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLLLL! Chelsea 8-0 Noah74. The Chelsea fans continue to chant as Christopher Nkunku holds the ball in his hands, ready to take the penalty. They certainly want an eighth goal here. Nkunku steps up…AND HE SCORES! Straight down the middle from the Frenchman.Copy linkCopiedPENALTY! Chelsea 7-0 Noah73. It’s a penalty to Chelsea after the referee takes a look at the screen! Stamford Bridge erupts once more!Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECK, POSSIBLE PENALTY: Chelsea 7-0 Noah71. Chants of “WE WANT EIGHT” come from the Matthew Harding stand, as Carney Chukwuemeka blasts a shot wide of the goal with Joao Felix cowering in the net to stay onside. There may have been a foul in the box on Christopher Nkunku however in the build up, and VAR will check that. The referee goes over to the screen…Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Chelsea 7-0 Noah68. It’s seven heaven for Chelsea, and after a great move by Joao Felix, it’s Christopher Nkunku who has his goal at last. It was at the second time of asking, but counts all the same. He doesn’t perform his signature balloon celebration, perhaps a touch of respect from the Chelsea man. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah65. Carney Chukwuemeka is ready to come on for Chelsea here, as Noah press forward with the ball. Pinson gets down the left and wins a corner from Axel Disasi. The Noah fans go wild as their side win a corner. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah62. Safe to say incoming Chelsea star Willian Estevao is happy with what he’s seeing over in Brazil. Willian Estevao reacts to Chelsea winning 6-0 in the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: X – @EstevaoWillian7Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah59. Just a reminder in case you were wondering, Chelsea’s biggest ever win was a 13-0 triumph over JeunesseHautcharge in the first round of the cup winners cup in 1971. The Blues will need seven goals in the next 30 minutes or so if they want to better that. Not impossible by any stretch, but if the rest of their shots are like that one from Joao Felix then they won’t make it…Copy linkCopiedOFF THE BAR! Chelsea 6-0 Noah57. It’s almost seven for Chelsea, as Nkunku turns once more inside the box and smashes a left-footed shot off of the crossbar and over. He practically had one hand on the balloon there already.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah54. Another big chance for Chelsea, this time it falls for Nkunku. He receives the ball well and turns, but his shot is saved by the Noah goalkeeper. It pings back out at Joao Felix, but the keeper holds onto it at the second time of asking. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah52. A huge mistake from the Noah goalkeeper sees him pass the ball to Joao Felix from close range. Felix is not expecting the pass, but takes a touch and has a go on goal anyway – but the goalkeeper atones for his sin.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah50. Noah get their foot on the ball and have retained possession well here as they work the ball into midfield. But as soon as they try to do anything incisive, Renato Veiga is on hand to cut it out. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 6-0 Noah48. Chelsea nicely work a corner into the box which falls to Benoit Badiashile. But the only Chelsea centre-back not on the scoresheet is unable to make it there for now with a volley looped over the bar. Copy linkCopiedSECOND HALF: Chelsea 6-0 Noah46. Back underway for the second half here, and a long ball over the top is immediately played into Tyrique George. A lovely bit of link-up play between him and Joao Felix sees Chelsea get the ball into the middle, but nothing comes of it this time. Copy linkCopiedHT Changes: Chelsea 6-0 NoahHT. Two changes to report for Chelsea before we get back underway here at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Fernandez has been replaced by Cesare Casadei, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is on for Marc Guiu.Copy linkCopiedHALF-TIME: Chelsea 6-0 NoahHT. The referee blows the whistle for half-time. Copy linkCopied45. Chelsea 6-0 NoahThere will be just one minute of added time at the end of the first half, which sees a collective sigh of relief come from the Noah fans and players.Just one more half to go, lads…Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! IT’S SIX! Chelsea 6-0 Noah42. The goals are flooding in once more at Stamford Bridge (no I won’t get bored of that pun). This time the ball is rolled into Joao Felix on the left, and he cuts it back under his spell past the defender and fires a shot at the far side of the goal. It takes a big deflection and beats the Noah keeper, who is going to be suffering from back pain after picking the ball up out of his net for the sixth time. 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    Man Utd 2 PAOK 0 LIVE RESULT: Amad brace gives Red Devils first Europa League win of the season – latest updates

    MANCHESTER UNITED picked up their first Europa League win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Greek side PAOK. Two second half goals from Amad Diallo won the game for interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side at Old Trafford. Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, Evans, Lindelof, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund, GarnachoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Fixtures await new managerWhile Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the next Premier League game against Leicester City, Ruben Amorim will then be in the position.It is a favourable fixture list when he starts, before the tough test of a trip to North London to face Arsenal.Anticipation is high in the red half of Manchester, believing the Sporting Lisbon manager is the man to take them back to where they want to be……..challenging for trophies.Copy linkCopiedBoss gives honest opinionSpeaking with BT Sports after the game, the manager was asked his thoughts on his side’s performance against PAOK:We started with a pretty poor first half, which was not nice. Amad made the difference for us tonight. Positionally we weren’t good at all in the first half. Too much out of position. It was a lot better in the second half. If we can keep our positions then we have everything to play for. It is not helping the team when we leave our positions all the time.Ruud van NistelrooyMan Utd Interim ManagerCopy linkCopiedDiallo shines for van NistelrooyIt seemed a bold call when the teams were announced that the interim manager dropped Rashford for Diallo but it proved a game-winning decision.There was no doubting that the young winger was the man of the match tonight for the Red Devils.He will enjoy all the attention from his performance this evening and will hopefully use that as a platform for the remainder of the season.Copy linkCopiedYoungster steals the show for Red DevilsSpeaking with BT Sport after the game, Diallo was asked how it felt to get the goals to secure Man Utd’s first European win in over a year:Nice. It has been a long time. It has been one year, it was important to win today. It is important to score everytime. I am happy to score two goals today. When I score I like to celebrate with the fans and make people enjoy.Amad DialloMan UtdCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Phil Thomas at Old TraffordFIRST impressions count the most so, assuming Ruben Amorim was watching, Amad Diallo couldn’t have made a better one.The smallest man on the pitch had the biggest heart, the biggest effort…and served up the biggest entertainment. Pretty much the only entertainment, to be honest.If there was any luck in his opener, the second was down to grit AND glamour. His new gaffer will have been well impressed.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 2-0 PAOKThe stats suggest this was a comfortable victory for the hosts.In reality, it was two moments of quality from Amad Diallo that was the difference between the two teams.Other than his goals, the Red Devils did not ask very much of the PAOK keeper tonight.That said, it is the result that matters most for Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 2-0 PAOKThe referee brings the game to a close.Man Utd get their first victory in Europe this season.PAOK have to turn their attentions to their day jobs now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK90+4. This result is in the bag now.At times it looked in the balance but that second goal really killed this game off.Van Nistelrooy remains unbeaten as interim manager.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK90+2. Immediately Zirkzee makes an impact.He plays a superb crossfield ball to Fernandes out on the left.The Portuguese midfielder holds it up well before laying it off to Rashford who comes on the overlap.Looking to bend one in the far corner, Rashford does not get enough curl on it as it goes well wide of the post.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK90. That is his last action for the evening.Zirkzee comes on to replace the misfiring Dane.We are going to have four additional minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK88. Hojlund runs through behind the defence.He looks to lift it over the keeper but it ends up in the side netting.His blushes are saved as the flag then goes up for offside.The replay shows he was a good yard off having set off too early.Sean Dyche take note.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK86. Casemiro is penalised for a handball and shown a yellow card for his troubles.Man Utd seem happy to try and manage the game now.Passing it around, not so keen to venture forward and hold onto what they have.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK84. Shola Shoretire comes on for the visitors now.The former Man Utd player will want to make an impression.However, the home fans will be hoping that does not happen.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK82. Credit where it is due to the travelling fans.Despite being two-nil down, they are still all you can hear.It would be nice to see PAOK get a goal now to make that long trip worthwhile.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK80. This is looking a more comfortable win now for the hosts.It looks like Mason Mount is about to join the action.He has spent more time in the treatment room than he has on the pitch since he joined from Chelsea.The Man Utd ‘Mr Glass’.It looks like he is replacing the hosts’ best player tonight, Amad Diallo.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Phil Thomas at Old TraffordNO more fitting scorer of United’s opener than Amad…far and away their liveliest player on the night. Fitting, too, that he was trying to nod back across goal rather than for the far corner. A misplaced header on a misfiring evening….Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 PAOK78. That is the goal the home fans have been craving.Amad does well to win the ball from the defender and cuts inside onto his favoured left-foot.He looks to bend one in the far corner and the keeper cannot get anywhere near it, as it nestles into the back of the net.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedGoal – Amad Diallo (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK76. The visitors are growing in confidence as the game goes on.A needless foul from Casemiro gifts PAOK another free-kick.It has all gone a bit quiet in Old Trafford apart from the away end now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK74. Some nice passing from the hosts as they look turn defence into attack.Hojlund is dispossessed far too easily and PAOK come forward once again.Here is a bold claim, Rasmus will be leading the line for Everton in two seasons unless he sorts his game out.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK72. Rashford gives the ball away in his own half and it invites PAOK to come forward again.The entire Man Utd team are dropping deep behind the ball now, looking to hold onto their lead.It is sad to see really, how the mighty have fallen.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK70. PAOK are getting forward more now.Their approach play looks good but again they are lacking that killer pass in the final third.They force a corner on this occasion but it is hacked clear by Rashford.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK68. PAOK need to throw more players forward now.They find themselves in the ‘early exit’ positions in Europa League currently.Even a draw would not be seen as a positive result due to this.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK66. Man Utd make a triple substitution.Martinez, Eriksen and Rashford join the game.They replace Dalot, Ugarte and Garnacho.The latter must be tired from his acrobatics.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 PAOK64. What a chance for PAOK to score.A fantastic pass picks out Tissoudali in the box with only Onana to beat.His shot is poor and has no power behind it, allowing the Man Utd keeper to make a routine save.I suppose that is why he plys his trade in the Greek Super League.Copy linkCopied More