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      Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle LIVE RESULT: Gunners left with mountain to climb in Carabao Cup semi-final after superb Toon win

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      NEWCASTLE have beaten Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.The Magpies took the lead against the run of play after the in-form Alexander Isak slammed home on 37 minutes.Just after half-time, Anthony Gordon doubled Newcastle’s lead with a close-range finish to leave the Gunners with a mountain to climb in the second leg on Tyneside.Arsenal travel to the North East for the return leg on February 5 – and Mikel Arteta’s men are in need of something special.Match result: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (1st leg)Arsenal team: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Partey, Odegaard; Martinelli, Havertz, TrossardNewcastle team: Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; Joelinton, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, GordonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Arteta needs to strengthen for challengeDespite finishing runners-up to Man City for the last two seasons, North London has not seen a trophy since 2020.This evening’s performance showed that when they strongest isn’t available, The Gunners do not have enough creativity or potent scorers in the final third.If they want to challenge for major honours this season, Mikel Arteta needs to bring in reinforcements in the January transfer window.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedNewcastle with chance to climbBetween now and the second leg, Eddie Howe will change his attentions to the Premier League.Their run of fixtures are games that they would say are more than winnable to put pressure on those top four places.It would also mean coming into this second-leg with confiidence sky high to get the job done.Copy linkCopiedHowe reflects on big London victoryThe Newcastle manager looked back at the performance as he gave his thoughts to Sky Sports:We started on front foot and tried to take the game to them. Then it was about our mentality to defend and we did it really well. We know what’s at stake, we put our bodies on the line. This is a tough ground, we have suffered here previously. We still have a tough game ahead at home. We are still going to need to everything right to get through this tie.Eddie HoweNewcastleCopy linkCopiedMan of the moment for MagpiesThe one thing Newcastle may have to do this month is bat away enquires about Alexander Isak.He is one the most in-form strikers in Europe right now and nobody can argue with the stats he is producing.Rarely does the Swede spurn a chance and his clinical finishing is the envy of many big clubs.Another man of the match performance from Isak for The Magpies.Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBoss focussing on positivesMikel Arteta spoke with Sky Sports after the match, reflecting on how he saw the game this evening.In any other aspect we were the better team. It was just scoring goals. Obviously when we missed the chances we did, we reacted. They blocked a lot of shots, we can do better. We had a one vs one chance with the keeper, that was the biggest chance of the game. I’ve seen the goal, the ball bounces and he puts it away. We have to disappointed, it is another result they did not deserve.Mikel ArtetaArsenalCopy linkCopiedMagpies spring surprise at EmiratesNewcastle can be proud of their performance in the Carabao Cup semi-final this evening.They came into the game with nobody giving them a chance and showed what they were all about against The Gunners.Eddie Howe’s side seem to have Arsenal’s game sussed out and set themselves up well to counter it.They can take a lot of confidence from this result when travelling to other big teams in the remainder of the season.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedGunners needing too rediscover formArsenal have a little break from Premier League duties as Mikel Arteta focusses on a FA Cup tie with Man Utd.The Spaniard needs to help his side find their mojo once again as they start to blunt in attack.This result will hurt, the tie is not over, but they have given themselves a mountain to climb next month.Copy linkCopiedToon Army relish trip to capitalOn a cold winter evening in North London, the travelling Newcastle fans loved every minute of this game.At a ground they have an abysmal record at, they stuck to their tactics and dealt with Mikel Arteta’s men.They now take a two-goal advantage into the second-leg at an intimidating St James’ Park.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedClueless Arsenal struggle to find grooveA lot has been said about the attacking threat of Mikel Arteta’s side but this was another example of quite the opposite.They dominated possession but when they got into the final third, they seemed to have run out of ideas on how to create goals.It seems there is far too much of a reliance on set-pieces being their route to goals and run the risk of being found out this season.Saka’s return to fitness cannot come quick enough for The Gunners.Credit: ReutersCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedSwede smell of success for AlexanderSpeaking with Sky Sports after the game, Newcastle’s striker spoke ahead of being given the man of the match award:I think we have been very solid defensively. Then we have a lot of quality up top. Jacob with the assist for me again. He seems to get in good positions and find me a lot, which is good for me. We came here with the intention to bring a good result home, which we did.Alexander Isak NewcastleCopy linkCopiedGunners with time on their handsArsenal will have some time to dwell on this result and try to plan how they get back into this semi-final in the return leg.The match at St James’ Park is just under a month from today, with plenty of football to be played inbetween.It will be a tough ask to go The Magpies’ stadium and turn this around, it will be a cauldron of noise for their arrival.Copy linkCopiedBrazilian carries out orders to perfectionIt was easy to see from the first few minutes of the game that Eddie Howe had told Joelinton to track Odegaard wherever he went.As soon as the ball came into the Norwegian, before he had time to think, Joelinton was all over him.The Brazilian put in a brilliant peformance, doing a job that often goes unnoticed in the modern game.Arsenal’s playmaker went seriously missing tonight as a result.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 0-2 NewcastleIt is an impressive win for The Magpies in the capital.Nobody gave them a chance coming into this game, maybe people are giving this Arsenal side too much credit.Isak terrified the hosts’ defence every minute he spent on the pitch this evening.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 0-2 NewcastleThe referee brings the game to a close.Eddie Howe’s side had done a real number on The Gunners here in North London.A deserved win for The Magpies in the capital.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle90+4. The stadium has emptied out like there is a David Ginola tribute on in The Emirates.Nothing like seeing it through to the end.It all looks like nothing but desperation from the hosts now.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle90+2. Newcastle are camped out in their own half now.Jesus looks to square the ball to nobody but fortunately Joelinton puts it behind for a corner.Chance for that legendary set-piece team to rock up here.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle90. Another hopeful ball is sent into the box.As it is sliced into the air, Dubravka gathers with a huge cheer from the away end.This result has certainly made that long trip from Newcastle seem worth it tonight.We are going to have five added minutes, lord only knows where they get this time from.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle88. Jorginho has a sight of goal but sends his shot high into the stands.This has been a dreadful display from Arteta’s side and they deserve the scoreline to boot.It is all too predictable and The Magpies have simply played like they have seen this script unfold many times before.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle86. This result and the draw on the weekend will give the rest of the Premier League some confidence when playing The Gunners.Arsenal win a free-kick in a dangerous position as Almiron fouls Rice.Odegaard swings the resulting dead ball into the box but it is easily headed away by the visitors.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle84. It is like the old Highbury library in North London again.Martinelli tries to make something happen as he lifts a ball into the box.This is just meat and drink to Burn and Botman.Jesus is penalised for a clear foul in the box but still has a lot to say about the decision.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle82. Time is starting to run out for The Gunners.The ball is lofted in towards Havertz wide in the box.He takes it on his chest and tries a shot from a ridiculous angle and it deflects wide for a corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle80. It shows the lack of depth Arteta has at Arsenal.Two-nil down, chasing the game, all he has to bring on is an injury-prone left back.To his credit he is much more of an attacking threat than he is a defender.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle78. Zinchenko comes on for The Gunners, replacing Lewis-Skelly.Newcastle look content to hold onto what they have now.Without Isak on the pitch, there is very little attacking threat.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle76. Joelinton is bundled over by a tag team of Saliba and Jorginho.They have a lot to say for themselves the Arsenal players when things are not going their way.Almiron comes on for Gordon for the visitors.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle74. Eddie Howe readies another change on the touchline.It looks like Miguel Almiron is going to join the action.Gordon is looking so isolated playing in that centre-forward position whenever The Magpies look to come forward.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Amad’s late equaliser stuns Anfield as United take a shock point on a snowy derby day

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have claimed a shock point against Liverpool after a frantic derby day on Merseyside.Early in the day, severe snow hit the region, which prompted an emergency meeting to discuss whether the game would go ahead with the safety of supporters at the forefront of everyone’s mind.But the show went on and Man Utd took a shock lead on 52 minutes after Lisandro Martinez slammed home the opener to stun Anfield into silence.Minutes later, Cody Gakpo fired in a superb equaliser to send the home fans wild.Liverpool were awarded a penalty midway through the second half after Matthijs de Ligt was adjudged to of handled the ball in the box after a VAR check – and Mohamed Salah tucked away the pen to give the Reds a 2-1 lead.But there was another twist in the tale as Amad slotted away a stunning equaliser late on to make it 2-2 and secure a shock point for the Red Devils.Match result: Liverpool 2-2 Man UtdLiverpool team: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Gakpo, Salah, DiazMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Fernandes, HojlundFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from AnfieldWe woke up this morning expecting the game to be frozen off – but it went ahead and the action was red hot!In what was billed as a contest between two clubs in stark contrast, the action was thrilling, and for 90 minutes there was nothing between them.The 2-2 draw has set the bar high for Premier League action in 2025, and there’s plenty more football to be played before either Liverpool are crowned champions, or Manchester United’s resurgence is cemented.Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.Copy linkCopiedAmorim furious despite improved performanceOr perhaps that should be because of the improved performance.In an astonishing post-match interview with Sky Sports’ Patrick Davison, the Manchester United boss could barely contain his anger.And while he expects many plaudits for the manner in which his side played at the league leaders, he admitted he was furious because of the previous displays from his team.The 39-year-old is demanding to know where the mentality that his players showed today was during some of their shambolic showings in recent weeks.Amorim went on to reveal that he hadn’t even spoken to his players because he was so mad.We always talk about the system, but you can see that it’s not hard. It’s not about the system, it’s about the mentality. Today was a good performance, but I want to tell my players that I’m very angry about the previous games. We have to do this in every game.Ruben AmorimSky SportsCopy linkCopiedRed Devils target TrentThe final statistics show that 53.8% of Manchester United’s attacks this afternoon came down their left-hand side, compared to just 28.1% on the right.Was it an approach to target the defensive frailties of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, or did United purely see Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes as their most creative options?Speaking on Sky Sports, Roy Keane was in no doubt: “United definitely targeted him. They would have looked at how he is defensively. He’s usually brilliant going forward but when he’s not and they’re running at him, United got so much joy. I thought Liverpool would have taken him off earlier.””I thought he was really poor,” added Jamie Carragher. “I don’t think the game could have gone much worse for him.”Copy linkCopiedArne fires parting SlotLiverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to opponents Manchester United after today’s thrilling 2-2 draw – but perhaps with one or two barbed comments thrown in for good measure.The Dutch coach suggested that the faltering Red Devils are actually a squad full of good players, who were desperate to show their ability against their rivals – a desire that had been missing in recent weeks.We played against many good individuals, and it was a chance for them to show themselves against us, more than they have in other games. It was a chance to compete with the best in the league. We weren’t surprised with anything they did, they’ve played this style for a few weeks, but maybe the only thing that was different was that they mostly played the ball long.”Arne SlotSky SportsCopy linkCopiedA touch of classBruno Fernandes may be down on some of his recent performances (and rightly so), but the Manchester United captain was excellent today.The midfielder led his side for most touches (88), most final third entries (12), most duels won (11), most possessions won (8) and most chances created (4).Copy linkCopiedCaptain Bruno questions recent showingsBruno Fernandes finally put in a performance worthy of a Manchester United captain – and then asked why he and his teammates can’t do so consisently?In a frank post-match interview, the Portuguese midfielder criticised his recent performances, and indicated that they need to back up today’s showing with the same commitment in the coming weeks. If we can show this here at Anfield against Liverpool, why can’t we do it every week? This is the first proper performance from myself for a while. Today was about putting real effort into the game, and playing with passion. Obviously you have your tactics, but at the end of the day you have to put the effort in to get something.Bruno FernandesSky SportsCopy linkCopiedDiallo Amad for derby daysAmad Diallo is Manchester United’s hero again.After his 90th-minute winner at Manchester City last month, the 22-year-old has popped up with another late goal at the home of a fierce rival.In doing so, the winger becomes only the third Manchester United player to score away to both Manchester City and Liverpool in the same Premier League season.Amad follows in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney in 2004-05, and Robin van Persie in 2012-13.Copy linkCopiedUnited on Anfield road to recoveryManchester United remain winless in 10 away games against Liverpool in all competitions (D5 L5), their longest ever run without victory away at their old rivals.However, they scored as many goals today (2) as they had in their previous 10 visits to Anfield combined.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from AnfieldManchester United’s 13 shots are their most at Anfield since 2013.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Liverpool 2-2 Man UtdAnd breathe.A classic Liverpool v Manchester United contest of old.After a first half that was competitive if uneventful, this exploded into life in the second.Lisandro Martinez thundered United in front, but the league leaders roared back through Cody Gakpo and a Mo Salah penalty.But the Red Devils weren’t done, and defying the dross of recent weeks found themselves a late leveller through Amad.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+7. HARRY MAGUIRE TO WIN IT!! OVER THE CROSSBAR!!With just 25 seconds remaining, Joshua Zirkzee broke free down on the left and moved in on Alisson.Rather than shooting, the striker squares to Maguire, who – having stayed up from a set-piece – fired over from ten yards.In fairness to the defender, it was a bobbly pass that sat him unkindly for him, but it will still go down as a huge chance to win an epic game.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+6. Anfield groans as one as Gravenberch miscontrols a sloppy Robertson pass.Has the chance gone? Has their momentum gone?Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+4. Have United settled for what would be an excellent point?Those in white have dropped very deep with just a couple of minutes remaining.But Liverpool keep on coming…Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+2. Inside seven minutes of stoppage time, and still both sides believe they can win.Conor Bradley is almost the unlikely hero with an attempt to catch out Andre Onana with a shot towards the near post from the byline.The United goalkeeper claws it behind, and from the subsequent corner, Virgil van Dijk heads straight at him from point blank range following Alexis Mac Allister’s flick-on.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90. Brilliant challenge from Yoro!Nunez burst into the box and looked to set to thump home the winner until the United substitute dived in and denied him.The Kop scream for a penalty, but that is as clean a sliding tackle as you’re likely to see.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd88. Bruno Fernandes is putting in a captain’s performance now.The Portuguese playmaker is enjoying himself now, and almost catches out Alisson from wide on the left.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd86. But not now.Arne Slot does replace the troubled Trent with Conor Bradley while Harvey Elliot is on for Cody Gakpo.Who will make themselves a hero in the final minutes?Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd84. Another change for the visitors sees young Leny Yoro on to replace Matthijs de Ligt.Trent stays on for now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd82. Another bonehead Trent Alexander-Arnold moment sparks another Manchester United counter!Amad leads the charge and finds Bruno Fernandes, whose cross is only cut out by some brilliant Virgil van Dijk defending.”He’s not at it today, Alexander-Arnold,” panics Jamie Carragher. “He needs to come off.”Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd80. It’s level once again at Anfield, and Amad continues his reputation for scoring big Manchester United goals!Trent Alexander-Arnold is caught out of position, not for the first time, and the visitors move to exploit the Liverpool right.Substitute Alejandro Garnacho pulls a low cross back beyond Virgil van Dijk from the byline, and Amad gets in ahead of Andy Robertson to sweep past Alisson.What a second half!Copy linkCopiedAmad for it!Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd77. Ooof! Darwin Nunez!The Liverpool substitute absolutely clatters into Matthijs de Ligt as they challenge for an aerial ball, and is rightly booked.It will be a one-game suspension for the Uruguayan too.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd75. Salah hits the free-kick, but he’s less accurate with the dead ball from 20 yards than he was from 12.Fifteen minutes remain, and the home side’s lead is slender.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd74. Harry Maguire has been hard done by there!The United man lunges as Salah weaves his way across the pitch, and appears to win the ball.Michael Oliver is right there though, and immediately whistles for a Liverpool free-kick and books the centre-back.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd72. Ruben Amorim’s response to that second Liverpool goal is to throw on Alejandro Garnacho.The Argentine forward replaces Kobbie Mainoo as United switch up the shape.Copy linkCopied More

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      Fulham vs Ipswich Town LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as hosts look to get back to winning ways against buoyant Ipswich

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      FULHAM are hosting Ipswich Town today aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.While the Tractor Boys head into the clash at Craven Cottage buoyant from their 2-0 victory over Chelsea last time out.The match kicks off the Prem coverage for the day, with Liverpool vs Man Utd confirmed to be ON after an emergency meeting today following the extreme weather in the North West.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Liverpool vs Man Utd LIVE: Postponement decision finalised as three EFL clashes called off due to extreme weather

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      LIVERPOOL will host rivals Manchester United this afternoon after an emergency meeting took place today over the safety of supporters.Severe snow hit the region, with airports closing, causing travel chaos – John Lennon Airport’s runway was closed this morning but is now back open.It has now been confirmed that the match will be going AHEAD – but three EFL clashes have been called off today at Chesterfield, Fleetwood and Newport.The headline team news from Anfield is that Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes returns from a one-match ban, while Ibrahima Konate is back in the Liverpool starting eleven.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appLiverpool team: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Gakpo, Salah, DiazMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Fernandes, HojlundFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Mo still the main manMo Salah just loves playing against Manchester United.In fact, no player in Premier League history has a record against the Red Devils quite like the Egyptian.The Egyptian king has both scored more goals (12) and provided more assists (6) against United than anyone else since the competition’s rebrand in 1992.He’s having some season too.Salah has been involved in 30 Premier League goals this season (17 goals and 13 assists), scoring and assisting in eight different games. It is already the most occasions that a player has done both in a single campaign ever.It is also the fifth time that the forward has registered 30+ goal involvements in a season (also 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22 and 2022-23), the joint most of any player in Premier League history along with Alan Shearer.Copy linkCopiedFT: Fulham 2-2 Ipswich Well, what a game that was! Three penalties across 90 minutes and the spoils are shared at Craven Cottage.It was a late spot kick from Raul Jimenez that clawed Fulham back level.Manchester United will be relieved that one of their relegation rivals have dropped points…Credit: PACopy linkCopied’They’re so bad’, slams KeaneRoy Keane has delivered a no-nonsense attack on Manchester United’s lack of improvement under Ruben Amorim.Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “If you look at the stats, my goodness, they are so bad.”Obviously, the new manager has come in and there has been no response from the players which is a big concern.”They don’t look like a great group. They’ve got no world-class players.”They haven’t got a striker that can get them out of jail. The goalkeeper is not great. The players have to be held accountable.”I just want a bit of passion in their performance. It’s disgraceful what they’re doing week in, week out.”You look at the evidence over the last month or two and even previously, and you ask yourself, ‘How can Manchester United even come here to Anfield and get a result?'”Copy linkCopiedOn the benchesAs suspected, Marcus Rashford misses out through illness. Here’s the options on the sidelines for both teams…Liverpool bench Kelleher (GK), Bradley, Chiesa, Jota, Elliott, Endo, Nunez, Quansah, TsimikasMan Utd benchBayindir (GK), Antony, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Garnacho, Malacia, Yoro, ZirkzeeCopy linkCopiedHow they line upSo we know who is starting, but here’s how that should look as a formation for both sides…Copy linkCopiedTeam newsHere we go, here’s a look at who is lining up for both sides at Anfield…LiverpoolAlisson, Van Dijk (c), Konate, Diaz, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Robertson, Gravenberch, Alexander-ArnoldMan UtdOnana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Fernandes (c), Hojlund, Amad, Dalot, Ugarte, MainooCopy linkCopiedGoalscoring woesManchester United have failed to score in any of their last three games in all competitions.Meanwhile Liverpool have scored in every single game they’ve played in since September 17.Ruben Amorim has to find someone who can step up and score when it matters the most.At the moment, The Red Devils don’t have a goalscorer.Copy linkCopiedIpswich creeping upThat Sammie Szmodics goal means that, as things stand, Kieran McKenna’s side are just FOUR POINTS behind Man Utd in the table.It also pulls them just out of the relegation zone.We’ve all joked about it, but are United really in a relegation battle?Copy linkCopiedHT: Fulham 0-1 IpswichIt’s half-time in today’s early Premier League kick off and Ipswich have the lead.The Tractor Boys are ahead through a Sammie Szmodics goal and are now 45 minutes away from back-to-back victories.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEarly team newsWe still have about 45 minutes until we find out what XIs both managers have chosen, but here’s he we know won’t be playing.Liverpool will still be without Joe Gomez while both Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley have undergone late fitness tests.For United, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw all remain injured.Exiled Marcus Rashford has been ill and is expected to miss today’s match too.Copy linkCopiedNeville and Carragher get stuck inGary Neville and Jamie Carragher were shovelling the snow at Anfield earlier today.Although, it seemed as though Neville was keen to throw the snow back on the pitch and get the match postponed.While Carragher wanted to make sure Liverpool could take on a Man Utd side on a torrid run of form.Copy linkCopiedThe view from Martin Lipton at Craven CottageFulham vs Ipswich TownGrey, gloomy, wet, miserable. And that’s just Omari Hutchinson, ruled out for Ipswich with a groin injury.The loss of the in-form midfielder in a blow for the Tractor Boys, although Liam Delap has been ploughing it up all season to give them a chance of survival.Fulham, unbeaten in seven since they were thumped at the Cottage by Wolves, leave out Andreas Pereira, linked with an £18m move back to Brazil with Palmeiras. Tom Cairney comes in with Marco Silva insisting it is about ensuring more “control” in the middle. MmmmCopy linkCopiedStark differencesHere’s a look at the comparison between Liverpool’s top scorer this season, Mohamed Salah, and Man Utd’s number one bagsman, Bruno Fernandes. The damning stats show the difference at both clubs this term.Copy linkCopiedPitch preparedThe Anfield pitch has been cleared and is ready to welcome both sides later this afternoon.Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopied’Surface is perfect’Gary Neville has told Sky Sports that the Anfield pitch is “perfect” ahead of the derby bout later this afternoon.The Man Utd icon added: “It won’t affect the quality of play”.Copy linkCopiedFulham vs Ipswich lineupsWell we know that Fulham vs Ipswich is definitely going ahead given the lack of snow in London.So here’s a look at how both sides line up for the Premier League’s 2pm KO.Copy linkCopiedState of playSo here’s a look at that games are going ahead and what games have been postponed across the Prem and EFL today.Premier LeagueFulham vs Ipswich – 2pm (on)Liverpool vs Man Utd – 4:30pm (on)ChampionshipSunderland vs Portsmouth – 3pm (on)League TwoCrewe vs Bromley – 3pm (on)Chesterfield vs Gillingham – POSTPONEDFleetwood vs AFC Wimbledon – POSTPONEDNewport vs Morecambe – POSTPONEDCopy linkCopiedNewport game OFFNewport County vs Morecambe has been called off due to the weather.The postponement means that three of the four League Two clashes due to be played this afternoon have been called off. Crewe vs Bromley will be the only League Two match played.Copy linkCopiedBoost to Liverpool title hopesThe fixture going ahead will be a huge boost to Liverpool’s title hopes.The Reds now get to play an out-of-form Man Utd side for the chance to widen their lead at the top of the table.After Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton yesterday, Liverpool can go EIGHT points clear with a game in hand if they win this afternoon.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedM62 clear The M62 is currently clear of snow and running in normal order.The road will be the main route that most Man Utd fans will take to get to Anfield this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd statementManchester United have doubled down on the decision for the game to go ahead with a statement of their own.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool confirm game onLiverpool have released a statement on X confirming that this afternoon’s match is taking place.Copy linkCopiedCarra confirmsJamie Carragher appears to confirm that his former side Liverpool will take on Man Utd today. We’re still awaiting official statements from either club.Copy linkCopiedBREAKING – MATCH ONEarly reports are indicating that the game WILL go ahead.After another inspection on the playing surface it has been decided the match will be played between Liverpool and Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedGround staff at workThe ground staff at Anfield are out on the pitch doing their best to get the surface ready.An army of employees are scraping the snow off the surface.Just under 15 minutes until we should have an update on if the game will go ahead.Copy linkCopied More

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      Brighton vs Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners and Seagulls share point as Joao Pedro levels after early Nwaneri goal

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      ARSENAL were held to a draw at Brighton as they failed to close the gap on Liverpool.Teenager Ethan Nwaneri, 17, scored an early goal for the Gunners but Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to create chances.Brighton picked up yet another point – this was their sixth draw in eight matches – after Joao Pedro slotted home a penalty after a bizarre head collision with Gabriel.Earlier, Chelsea suffered yet another slip up at Crystal Palace, while out-of-form Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle, Manchester City thrashed West Ham and Brentford piled more misery on Southampton.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Mikel bitter with penalty decisionMikel Arteta immediately went over to confront the officials at the full-time whistle.No doubt he will be telling them that it was never a penalty that was awarded to the hosts.If this was the case, he may need his medication altered as Saliba headbutted Joao Pedro, whichever way you look at it.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedGunners have it all to doArsenal are now five points behind leaders Liverpool.They have some tough games coming up and cannot afford to drop points if they want to stay in touch.Mikel Arteta will see this as two points dropped today.Copy linkCopiedPremier League full-time scoresTottenham 1-2 NewcastleBournemouth 0-0 EvertonAston Villa 2-1 LeicesterCrystal Palace 1-1 ChelseaMan City 4-1 West HamSouthampton 0-5 BrentfordBrighton 1-1 ArsenalCopy linkCopiedFT: Brighton 1-1 ArsenalIgor Julio put in a stellar performance for his team today.He managed to dominate the Arsenal centre midfield and link play for The Seagulls.His evening was ended by injury but by that time, his work was done.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brighton 1-1 ArsenalThe Seagulls probably edged this game over the course of the match.Fabian Hurzeler’s side had a big chance to win it when Minteh wasted the opportunity.Mitoma was completely unmarked on the back post wating to convert.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brighton 1-1 ArsenalThe referee brings the game to a close.Two points dropped for The Gunners.Arsenal just did not have enough creativity tonight.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal90+4. Ayari is booked for a clumsy foul.Rice stands over the free-kick.This may be a last chance for The Gunners.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal90+2. Trossard tries to shoot from distance.It sails over the crossbar.Time is running out for Mikel Arteta’s side.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal90. Martinelli is blocked from advancing.As you can imagine, he hits the floor and stays down like his career is over.Once he realises there is not going to be a free-kick he makes a miraculous recovery.We are going to have six added minutes.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal88. Rice lifts a ball into the Brighton box.Partey has a free-header but sends it sailing over the bar.Calafiori is finally shown a yellow card after about ten fouls committed.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal86. Brighton have The Gunnners pinned back in their own half.The problem for The Seagulls is still that final pass.If they had an Odegaard-type player they would be leading comfortably by now.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal84. Merino is penalised for a foul on Georginio.It was a blatant foul as the player was away from him.Chance for Brighton to ask some questions of Raya.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal82.Minteh is shown a yellow card by Taylor.It was more for his reacted than a challenge at all.He was not happy that he was not awarded a free kick for the pressure being put on him by Gabriel.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal80. Brighton are wasting key moments far too much.At times they seem like their players are not even on the same wavelength.Minteh played a cross come shot heavily across the box earlier when it seemed a goal was certain.he had teammates queuing up to put it in at the time.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal78. Jesus looks to run at the Brighton defence.Fortunately for the hosts, the defender reads it well and robs him of the ball.Rice tries his luck from distance but it is an easy save for Verbruggen.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal76. A loose pass gifts the ball to Pedro.He holds it up until Estupinan comes on the overlap.He looks to lift a ball into the box but it is easily held by Raya.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal74. Calafiori is penalised for yet another foul.That is about four or five during the game now, yet the referee still does not produce a card.Maybe Anthony Taylor is too in awe of his long flowing locks.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal72. Rice takes another corner with a visible tactic in mind.They keep holding a deep one up to the back post.Verbruggen and comes to collect with ease.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal70. We are into the final quarter of the game now.Arsenal seem to have a bit more urgency about their attacking.Pedro plays it to Mitoma and is fouled late by Partey but the referee does not produce a card.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal68. Brighton’s best form of defending their goal right now seems to be putting Arsenal under some pressure.VAR continues to be not fit for purpose.As the penalty was being taken, Jorginho lashed out an opponent with a kick.It was reviewed and cleared as he missed the player and did not make contact.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal66. Igor limps off to be replaced Webster.It seems the defender has pulled a hamstring.Raya sends the ball downfield with a long punt.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal64. Veltman is booked for a heavy challenge on Jesus.Odegaard comes on for Jorginho.The Gunners can ill-afford to drop any points here.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Arsenal62. Brighton bring on Mitoma for Adingra.Arteta seems to be breaking the emergency glass on the box he keeps Odegaard in.This should pick up the intensity of the game now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Joao Pedro (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedBrighton 0-1 Arsenal60. The penalty is upheld by a VAR review.To be fair it was never in doubt, Saliba headbutted Pedro.Chance for the hosts to draw level.Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Prem latest as Chelsea travel to Palace, Tottenham LOSE to Newcastle, Man City in action

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns TODAY – and there are some huge matches taking place.In the early kick-off, out-of-form Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle thanks to goals from Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak.The standout 3pm matches include Manchester City vs West Ham and a London derby between Crystal Palace and Chelsea.Later tonight, Arsenal travel to the South Coast to take on Brighton in a huge clash to cap off Saturday’s Premier League action.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pm GMTFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…View from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkThe less said about that abysmal 45 minutes the better.Leon Bailey is having a howler, with Luke Thomas all over him like a rash whenever he is on the ball, so Ollie Watkins has been starved of service.The first shot on target came from Matty Cash in first half stoppage time but Jakub Stolarczyk beat the ball away.At least the second half can’t be as bad …. can it?Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at Vitality StadiumJordan Pickford, watched by England goalkeeping coach Henrique Hilario, kept shot-shy Everton in the match up until the break The No 1 was left screaming at his defence after making yet another great save from Justin Kluivert. Pickford instinctively flipped out his hand to keep out the Dutch striker’s shot after being set-up by Antoine Semenyo.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Selhurst ParkCHELSEA holding firm but Palace have threatened.Out on the wing though, Jadon Sancho is putting in a solid performance which is just what The Blues need after losing their last two games.His creativity teed up Cole Palmer’s goal and he has also been back in his own box, defending and bringing the ball clear under pressure.Chelsea’s best player so far of this game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EtihadCITY would have been flattered to go in at half-time one goal ahead – so to be two in front was a major bonus. The Savinho-Haaland axis that worked so well at Leicester last week was back in effect for City’s second goal just before the break. But it is some way from normal service being resumed for Guardiola’s men – West Ham could and should have had a few goals themselves as they opened the home side up far too easily. Copy linkCopiedHT: Southampton 0-1 BrentfordBrentford have dominated this game and should have scored more.Towards the end of the half The Saints seemed to wake up and start to ask questions for The Bees’ defence.Thomas Frank will be wanting his team to put the hosts to the sword after the interval.Copy linkCopiedHT: Man City 2-0 West HamThe Hammers are being made to pay for failing to take their chances in this game. Lopetegui’s side have created chances but his side have not capitalised and find themselves with a massive hill to climb.An own goal from Coufal opened the scoring before Haaland had an easy tap-in to double the hosts’ lead.Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 0-1 ChelseaThe visitors have dominated the majority of the half.As we saw recently against Fulham, The Blues just do not seem able to put games to bed right now.You start to wonder whether they will suffer the same fate, The Eagles have started to create some good chances to get back into this game.Copy linkCopiedHT: Bournemouth 0-0 EvertonNot much to write home about at the Vitality Stadium.The Cherries have had the only chances of the half but have not managed to find a way past Pickford in the Everton goal.Everton are really lacking creativity and have done so for quite a while now, that could be an issue for the remainder of the season unless they address this.Copy linkCopiedHT: Aston Villa 0-0 LeicesterIt has been a real snooze-fest at Villa Park so far.The Foxes will be content going in with their clean-sheet intact.Neither side has managed to create much in the final third.Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 West Ham42. Savinho is starting to shine for Pep Guardiola’s side.He does well out wide and as he gets to the byline to cut it back and take Areola out of the game.It leaves Haaland a simple tap-in but that is two goals in two games for the Norwegian.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedGoal – Erling Haaland (Man City)Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea33. The Eagles threaten for the first time in the game.Munoz does well to create the opportunity as he lays it off to Mateta.His first-time shot narrowly misses the post but it seemed to take a deflection off Caicedo on the way through.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at The EtihadSAVINHO’S cross shot was deflected in by Vladimiar Coufal to give City the lead – but don’t be fooled by the scoreline. The champions were flattered to be ahead and in fact could have been a couple of goals down by the time the opener did come. The ease with which an out of form Hammers side carved the home side open will worry Pep Guardiola. Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at St Mary’sChrist, Saints are the worst team I’ve seen this season … and that includes all the games I’ve watched in the Championship!Kevin Schade made no mistake by slotting Bees into a seventh-minute lead.Brentford fans mocked Saints by chanting: “How s**t must you be, we’re winning away!”Thomas Frank’s men have not won on the road in the Prem this season but they’re good value here so far at St Mary’sCould have been two or three too. Yoane Wissa saw an effort brilliantly saved by Aaron Ramsdale and Christian Nordgaard struck the bar with a header.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-1 Brentford25. This is exactly why the Premier League is a step too far for this Southampton team.Brentford, who are winless in five games, are being made to look like peak Galactico’s at St Mary’s.The Bees should be at least four-nil up even at this early stage, only saves from Ramsdale have kept The Saints in the game.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkTalk about a slow-burner – this game hasn’t even started to smoulder yet!Matty Cash had a header easily saved by Jakub Stolarczyk and Ollie Watkins had a shot blocked by Conor Coady.But the only real noteworthy incident is  Villa skipper John McGinn limping off to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey – to join Diego Carlos, Jaden Philogene and Pau Torres on the Villa crocked list.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Selhurst ParkCHRIS RICHARDS has endured a topsy turvy first 25 minutes.The American produced an absolutely class back heel tackle to stop Nicolas Jackson in his tracks as the Chelsea striker burst through in the box.It was a last-ditch lunge with his back heel that underlined why defending is an underrated art form.But then he was completely mugged by Jadon Sancho for the move which led to Cole Palmer putting the visitors ahead.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at Vitality StadiumEverton were seeing a lot of the ball at Bournemouth but it was the hosts who were making the openings. And it was England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford who came to their rescue on eight minutes when he grabbed Dango Ouattara’s close-range miss-hit shot on the line. The Cherries thought they had scored when Antoine Semenyo volley home Ryan Christie’s cross but the Ghana striker was clearly offside.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea22. Massive chance for The Blues to double their lead.Palmer clips a free-kick into the box and it is flicked to the backpost to an unmarked Jackson.On the volley, he sends it wide of the goal but really should do a lot better from that position.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Everton16. Let off for The Toffees on the south coast.Semenyo seemed to have broken the deadlock as he ghosted in to slot home as the ground erupted.The flag went up immediately and as the replay shows, he just set-off a little too early.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea14. Sancho does well on the halfway line as he dummies and spins to run onto the ball.He collects it and steams down the wing and he lays it on a plate for teammate Palmer.Chelsea have dominated the early stages and deserve to lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 West Ham10. No doubt Savinho will try to claim this one.It took such a huge deflection, his only chance of it being credited to him is if Stevie Wonder is now on the goals panel.It completely wrong-footed Areola and gives Man City the lead.To be fair, West Ham should have been in front themselves but Soucek could not convert the chance.Copy linkCopiedOwn goal – Vladimir Coufal (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-1 Brentford6. The visitors have dominated the early stages at St Mary’s.As a ball is threaded in behind the defence, Schade runs through on goal, waiting for Ramsdale to come charging out.He pokes it past him with the outside of his boot and there is nothing the keeper can do to stop him.Copy linkCopied More

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      Brentford vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Gunners begin the new year with trip to London rivals

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      ARSENAL begin 2025 with a short trip to London rivals Brentford TONIGHT.The Gunners go into the match at the Gtech Community Stadium fresh from back-to-back Premier League wins – with their most recent triumph being last Friday’s 1-0 win over Ipswich.Mikel Arteta’s men face a tricky test in their 2025 opener – as they head to a Brentford side with the second-best home record in the league.Kick off time: 5.30pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Brentford team: To follow…Arsenal team: To follow…FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Welcome to Brentford vs ArsenalArsenal travel to Brentford this evening to kick off the new year, and we’ll be bringing you all of the updates right here on SunSport.The Gunners wrapped up a strong 2024 with victory over Ipswich, and will be looking to move up to second to keep alive hopes of a title challenge.While the Bees have slipped to 12th in the Premier League after having failed to win in their last three matches in the division.And although they lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest last time out at the Gtech Community Stadium, their home form has been impressive this season joint top with league leaders Liverpool.Brentford have sealed 22 points at home in the Prem so far in this campaign, with an identical record of seven wins, one draw and one loss to Liverpool’s at Anfield.Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle LIVE RESULT: Red Devils end 2024 with horror show as Isak and Joelinton fire Toon to huge win

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have beaten Manchester United 2-0 as the Red Devils end 2024 with another horror show.The Toon took an early lead through Alexander Isak’s close-range header with just four minutes on the clock.Things went from bad to worse for Ruben Amorim’s side after Joelinton doubled Newcastle’s advantage on 19 minutes.Man Utd offered little in the second half and the Magpies cruised towards a valuable three points on the road.Defeat to Newcastle means the Red Devils go into 2025 on the back of four straight defeats in all competitions. Match result: Man Utd 0-2 NewcastleMan Utd team: Onana, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Eriksen, Dalot, Amad, Hojlund, Zirkzee.Newcastle team: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, GordonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Magpies have plenty to play forEddie Howe’s Newcastle are now fifth in the league.The Magpies are just three points behind Chelsea in fourth, who have lost two games on the bounce.Finally the future is looking bright for the Geordie faithful and it will certainly be a happy New Year in the North East.Copy linkCopiedNothing gets any easier for Red DevilsMan Utd need more than ever a run of results to give the side some confidence in their game.Sadly for the Red Devils, they have a tough run of fixtures coming up.They have now lost five of their last six games and are only seven points from the bottom three.Copy linkCopiedRuben gives stark warningThe Portuguese manager spoke of tonight’s game and his tactics for his new side:We are suffering always the first goal in set pieces. We have a lot of problems. It is really clear today that Newcastle is the better team. It was really tough on me to bring Josh (Zirkzee) off but we needed another midfielder. I know he is a really good guy, I can understand why he went down the tunnel. I am not going to change my approach, if it is not working, maybe they need another coach.Ruben AmorimMan UtdCopy linkCopiedPrice of Swede rocketing up weeklyAlexander Isak is impressing everyone with his performances for Newcastle this season, with plenty of big clubs watching.There are some sides across European football who are crying out for a striker like the Swede.The Magpies will have their work cut out keeping him at St James’ Park, but every goal and assist is adding £10m to his price.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNo end in sight for AmorimThe manager was honest with the fans when he came into the club, telling them that will be a lot of pain to get to where they want to be.He certainly was not lying.After a couple of early wins against questionable sides in the Europa League, many thought the good times were back.Now they realise, those are just a distant memory.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedNeville rips into Red DevilsThe former Man Utd full-back give a frank assessment of his old team:You are watching the worst pound for pound football team in the country right now. Bar none.Gary NevilleSky SportsCopy linkCopiedBrazilian dominates at Old TraffordBruno Guimaraes seems to be thriving in the number 8 position.To be fair, he is happy to be the box-to-box midfielder and gets back to help out his defence also.When they hiigh-press, he is all over the back four and forces opponents into errors.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 0-2 NewcastleThat is five defeats from their last six games for Man Utd.Newcastle scored two goals early on and never looked back.The only criticism if any is that they should have scored more.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 0-2 NewcastleThe referee brings this game to an end.It was a dreadful performance from Ruben Amorim’s side.This is definitely an evening to be a Magpies’ fan here.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle90+2. This is an impressive victory for The Magpies.To add to the fans’ joy, results elsewhere are going their way too.When the camera pans onto the Man Utd fans, they have a look on their faces like they are watching their homes being burgled on ring doorbell cameras live.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle90. The home fans stream out of Old Trafford in their numbers.Alexander Isak should be called ‘The Magician’ this evening.After all, he has made 70,000 Man Utd fans disappear it seems.We are going to have an added three minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle88. If Man Utd are going to do anything in this game they need a goal from this Eriksen free-kick.He looks to whip it into the box but Burn heads it away, inadvertently taking it away from his own keeper.Antony goes around in circles as he cuts into the middle of the park, trying to avoid using his right foot.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle86. Amad dribbles the ball into the box and goes down.The referee is not interested his penalty claims at all.To be fair, the Man Utd winger goes down easier than most elevators.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle84. Newcastle fans are still loving their trip down south.Willock and Barnes are coming on for The Magpies.They replace Murphy and Gordon.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle84. Antony is on for de Ligt now.Having seen most of his career on the wing for Man Utd, it will be interesting to see how he is at centre-back.Man Utd need to throw caution to the wind a little more now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle82. Garnacho looks to take on Guimaraes in the Newcastle half.The Brazilian reads it well and blocks him.Momentary chance of a counter but it breaks down.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle80. Schar is booked for a foul on Hojlund.The free-kick is played into the box and de Ligt heads it into the path of Hojlund.He cannot get onto the end of it however.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle78. Still no sign of the introduction of Rashford for the hosts.It looks liike Antony is being prepared to come on.The away fans are now singing ‘sacked in the morning’ to Ruben Amorim.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle76. The hosts are passing it around but there is no penetration.It’s like trying to put a hole in the wall with a drillbit made of jelly.Newcastle’s goal is not being put under any threat whatsoever.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle74. We have got to that stage now where The Magpies may start considering shutting up shop.Three points and a clean sheet would do nicely for Eddie Howe.Man Utd are running out of time to change this result.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle72. This is the quietest the home fans have been at Old Trafford since……..their last defeat.We have Newcastle to thank this time for the fact we are not hearing Christmas songs about Frenchmen who haven’t played for the club for some 27 years.Man Utd fans once used to accuse Liverpool fans of living in the past, they now seem to be the Marty McFly of football.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle70. The Man Utd defenders need to be careful with their challenges.A few times now Dalot has gone lunging in on Isak, he was just lucky that the Swede saw them coming and sent him to the shops on both occasions.Otherwise he would be giving the referee something to think about.Not a good idea when that official is Simon Hooper, he doesn’t operate well his brain requires engaging.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle68. The Magpies are starting to ask questions in the final third.This time Hall gets into the box but he decides to go for goal and sends it sailing over the crossbar.Gordon is raging, he felt he should have laid it off to him in a better scoring position.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle66. The Magpies need to try and get another goal to put this game to bed.As things stand they fully deserve a win and the three points but if Man Utd get a goal, this could provide a nervy end.When the ball is played through for Hall to chase, Onana comes sprinting out of his box and clatters the player.The Man Utd fans are relieved to see an offside flag.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle64. Amorim looks set to bring on Garnacho and Yoro.Considering they are chasing the game and two goals down, that seems like employing the services of a couple of arsonists to put out a fire for you.Either way they replace Casemiro and Martinez.Copy linkCopied More