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ARSENAL have THRASHED champions Manchester City to put down a huge marker in the Premier League and keep their title hopes alive!It took just one minute and 44 seconds for Martin Odegaard to open the scoring after capitalising on Manuel Akanji’s howler.Erling Haaland equalised for City in the 55th minute before strikes from Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri saw Arsenal fight back in stunning fashion.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Match reportHumble pie is a dish best served cold – and Erling Haaland was force-fed until he was sick to the stomach at a throbbing Emirates Stadium. Manchester City’s Norwegian goal machine had told Mikel Arteta to ‘stay humble’ and chucked a ball at the head of Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes after City stole an injury-time equaliser in September.Here was payback. When Martin Odegaard fired an early opener, Gabriel screamed into Haaland’s face. When Myles Lewis-Skelly netted a peach of a first senior goal, he aped Haaland’s goal trademark celebration. And when Kai Havertz netted the fourth in this rout of Pep Guardiola’s fallen champions, tens of thousands of gleeful Gooners sang ‘Haaland’s a c***, ole, ole!” Copy linkCopiedNext fourCup duty up next for the two sides as Arsenal head for St James’ Park in midweek and City are in FA Cup action next weekend.Leicester, West Ham and Nottingham Forest for the Gunners in the league while City have Newcastle at home sandwiched by two incredible Champions League play off ties with Real Madrid.Copy linkCopiedMyles aheadOn Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports: “You need big individual performances to beat them. Myles was certainly one of them, the maturity he showed and competitiveness as well.”He plays with that personality and he’s scored a beautiful goal.”He has been pushing us since he has been with us. We like his character and personality. He has so much courage.”He has qualities that fit into the way we want to play. He got some minutes and he is asking for more. He deserves to play.”Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – FORWARDSLeandro Trossard – 6: Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn’t the best.Gabriel Martinelli – 6: Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute.Kai Havertz – 6: Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy.Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence.Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – MIDFIELDThomas Partey – 7: Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box.Martin Odegaard – 7: Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward.Declan Rice – 6: Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard.Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – DEFENDERSSunSport’s Chisanga Malata runs the rule over Arsenal’s players this afternoon.David Raya – 7/10: Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol.Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores.Jurrien Timber – 6: Didn’t offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half.William Saliba – 5: Didn’t have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City’s equaliser – a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed.Gabriel – 6: Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard’s goal.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8: Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian’s ‘Lotus’ celebration went down a storm with fans.Copy linkCopiedEveryone involvedOpta say Ethan Nwaneri’s goal included a passing move that involved EVERY Arsenal player.The move lasted nearly two minutes – the longest passing move leading to a goal in the Premier League since September 2023.They posted: “Ethan Nwaneri’s goal ended a passing sequence of 36 uninterrupted passes in a move that lasted one minute & 54 seconds and involved every Arsenal outfield player. “It was the longest passing move leading to a Premier League goal since September 2023.”Copy linkCopied’High competitive level’Mikel Arteta was delighted with the manner in which his team won this ‘must-win’ contest.He told Sky Sports: “It is a great day for us, especially with the necessity that we had to win the game. The manner that we have done it I am really pleased.”We had to suffer and in moments we needed a bit of luck, and we had it.”They hold you very deep and in those moments you have to suffer and as I said, there were moments that we were lucky.”Overall, we scored some beautiful goals and the team showed a high competitive level.”Copy linkCopied’Wonderful player’Just on Declan Rice who spoke a short time ago, he was awarded man of the match for his display this afternoon after two assists.Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports: “I scratch my head when l hear people criticising Declan Rice.”He is an all-round midfielder. He is a throwback to the midfielder who used to play in a 4-4-2 and could do a bit of everything.”He is a wonderful player.”Copy linkCopiedMore from PepPep Guardiola admits ‘I regret the last 15/20 minutes’ as he praised his team for their performance up until that point.He told the BBC: “I only regret the last 25 minutes, we forgot to do what we should do, what we have done for 65/70 minutes. “Of course it’s a difficult game starting in this stadium, against that team in the first minutes it’s happened many times this season.”But after 10/15 minutes I think we took the game and played really, really, really, really good and we are in it after 1-1 and good momentum we pass to make the transition with Omar and a deflection and the third goal.”But after that, we then continued to do what you have to do in terms defensively and little bit more patient. When you’re playing that way they can run and of course at 3-1 they are comfortable, its more difficult. I regret the last 15/20 minutes, the rest was a really good game for our side. It’s difficult to understand when you see the result but this is my feeling.”It’s happened all season, we are giving away too many things, we are aware this cannot happen, it happened. But we reacted really well and we played with personality and we defended so good and then with the ball we were a threat but unfortunately after the second happened, again many times we had the momentum. For the deflection and in other situations we conceded the goals.”Copy linkCopiedPep agreesPep Guardiola told his press conference that he agreed with John Stones’ ‘unacceptable’ claim.He said: “I agree with Stones. We reacted really well. After the Havertz miss, we played the game in the high, high level we can be.”You can lose two, three, four. But what we have done in 65, it was not done.”Hopefully we can learn the lessons for the future.”Copy linkCopied’Fire in our bellies’Declan Rice admitted the Arsenal players wanted to make amends for the bad blood contest at the Etihad earlier this season.He told Sky Sports: “To win 5-1 is an unbelievable scoreline – we had fire in our bellies from what happened at the Etihad at the start of the season, we really wanted to amend that. I think we did.”It was an even game up until the third goal. They posed a threat, had a lot of the ball. We had to sit deep. Even though we won 5-1, Man City are a top team.”It’s been building up over a certain amount of time. They nicked the title off Arsenal when I wasn’t here and then they beat us to the title. It’s been hard to accept that and then everything that went on at the Etihad, you do get that fire in your stadium. The boys are buzzing. We are still off the top and that’s where we want to be.”Copy linkCopiedNot taking it wellErling Haaland’s dad Alfie not quite taking the defeat that well.He’s responded to an Arsenal post on X, showing Lewis-Skelly surrounded by his teammates while doing his son’s celebration.Copy linkCopiedFinish as friends?Is the feud over? Are Haaland and Gabriel finally friends?That doesn’t seem likely. This was Gabriel after the 5th goal. I wouldn’t think they shared a kind word but I could be wrong…Copy linkCopied’Unacceptable’John Stones apologised to the Man City fans for their performance in the final half an hour.He told Sky Sports: “Yeah it’s difficult. I think all of us don’t taking losing well. It’s hard for me to put into words straight after a game like that.”Pride is hurt. Sorry to the fans that travelled to sit and watch how we played that last 30 minutes, it was not acceptable.”As a collective it’s not us, it’s not nice to be involved in that when it’s not yourself or the team.”Credit to Arsenal, it’s not an easy place to come to. I thought for 60-65 minutes we played some great football at times and we were in the game.”Angry and upset, personally and collectively.”Copy linkCopied”Got what we deserved”He told Sky Sports: “It was a top game and a top performance.”With the fans and the atmosphere and the scoresheet like that it can’t be better.”It was about time [getting on the scoresheet himself] and it was good after as we didn’t stop – we kept on going. We got what we deserved. It was a good one.”Copy linkCopiedFinal statsSeven shots on target and five goals for Arsenal. The Gunners with more goals than City had efforts on target.City had much more of the ball until around 70 minutes but Arsenal wrestled some of it back with some keep-ball to see out the final 10 minutes.Copy linkCopied’Enjoy it’Arsenal legend Thierry Henry told Sky Sports: “When they play like that they’re difficult to stop. Let’s enjoy it – it doesn’t happen often.”Liverpool are still six points ahead with a game in hand. Let’s carry on working the way we did in the last 30 minutes.”Copy linkCopiedHow we standA look at the top of the Premier League table as Arsenal close the gap to six points – and their goal difference looks healthier now too!Liverpool still have a game in hand and a six point lead and in truth are probably not going to be caught.They’d need to lose three of their remaining games with Arsenal winning every single one from now to the end of the season. Neither is likely.But the Gunners can only keep winning and hope something miraculous happens!City stay fourth – just – on goal difference.Nottingham Forest the big winners in the Champions League hunt this weekend!Copy linkCopied’Stunned’Following the game Gary Neville on co-commentary duties said: “They’ve torn Manchester City to shreds in the last 25 minutes.”Nwaneri was brilliant since coming on. Stunned. Emphatic from Arsenal.”Copy linkCopiedNail on the headA text from my brother there who hit the nail on the head.How have Manchester City let it get to February 2nd and field a back four and keeper like they did today?Gvardiol maybe the exception but he’s far better attacking than he is defensively.So getting no real protection from Kovacic and Bernardo Silva, who was happy to just run around ineffectively, it was a disaster waiting to happen.Copy linkCopiedFT – Arsenal 5-1 Man CityQuite a boring first half but a thrilling second half, especially from the home side.Five goals, five different scorers and Arsenal hand City a right doing.City were hopeless, devoid of any sort of idea. Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!A blistering second half display sees Arsenal thump the champions to move to within six points of Liverpool!ARSENAL 5-1 MAN CITYCopy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILArsenal keep the ball until working it out to Nwaneri on the corner of the box.Savinho and Gvardiol’s attempt at defending is woeful, letting him cut in on his left foot.The youngster bends a beauty right into the bottom corner. Ortega couldn’t even be bothered making an attempt at keeping out.Five-star from Arsenal!Copy linkCopied90+3 – GOAL!! ARSENAL 5-1 Man CityETHAN NWANERI with a sensational strike to round-off a thumping win!Copy linkCopied More

LISANDRO MARTINEZ left the pitch on a stretcher in tears in Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.The match was stopped and hit by a lengthy delay as Martinez received treatment from medics on a knee injury.It is not the first horror injury Martinez has happened at Old Trafford.The Argentine star spent months on the treatment table in his first season at the club after breaking his metatarsal.Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a stunning double for Palace with the second coming after the match resumed following the stoppage.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…More on MartinezIt is unfortunately not the first horror injury Lisandro Martinez has incurred at Old Trafford.He spent months on the treatment table in his first season at the club after breaking his metatarsal.Soon after returning from that setback the defender picked up another freak injury after his knee bent awkwardly during a tussle with West Ham’s Vladimir Coufal.Copy linkCopiedMartinez injury latestLisandro Martinez was left in tears after suffering a horror injury in the 83rd minute.The stretcher was immediately called and the incident led to a six minute delay.Martinez appeared to injure his ankle as he challenged for the ball with Palace winger Ismaila Sarr.As he stretched for the ball with his left foot his right caught the turf and appeared to get stuck slightly.The Argentine was left in a heap on the ground and physios quickly rushed onto the pitch.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFull time – Man Utd 0-2 Crystal PalaceIt’s back to losing ways for dysfunctional Manchester United.After lucking out at Fulham last Sunday, the Red Devils are having to contend with another home defeat – this time at the hands of a competent Crystal Palace and the feet of Jean-Philippe Mateta.The striker made is six goals in his last five games with a second half double that demonstrated just how deadly he can be inside the box.For United though, it’s now five defeats from their last six at Old Trafford. Where does Ruben Amorim go from here with a squad he has already labelled as the worst ever in the club’s history?Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90+7. Oliver Glasner embraces Ismaïla Sarr as he comes off the field to be replaced by Justin Devenny.It’s a deserved hug for the former Watford man, who has been excellent this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90+5. Hojlund has a shot that’s comfortably charged down.Too little. Too late. Two-nil.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90+3. Empty seats are appearing all across the stadium apart from in the away end where the noise is only getting louder.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace90. There will be NINE minutes of additional time to play at Old Trafford – but the game already looks up for Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace89. Jean-Philipe Mateta has two! Crystal Palace have two! And the Eagles are heading for all three points!It’s wonderful work Ismaïla Sarr, who brings the ball inside and threads a pass through into the path of Daniel Munoz.The right wing-back storms forward beyond the United defence and then has the awareness to pick out Mateta in the middle, who had town away from the trailing Harry Maguire.A comprehensive finish late and the away fans are in raptures. Copy linkCopiedMateta at the double!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace87. This time Henderson claims the corner with both hands and Palace can regroup. The goalkeeper has had a very good game.Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is on for his 300th Premier League appearance. Manuel Ugarte has gone off.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace85. Henderson does well to punch clear a corner swung straight under his crossbar.It’s a reprieve that doesn’t last long though, and soon the ball is back with De Ligt crossing dangerously. Hughes flicks behind for another corner.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace83. That was a long pause so while seven minutes remain on the clock, there will be plenty of stoppage time added on.Both sets of players went through some impromptu warm-ups as Martinez was being treated. Now they need to step up again.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace81. Martinez is carried from the pitch, and it’s upsetting to see the player look in such distress.He receives a standing ovation as he departs, and it’s now up to Matthijs de Ligt to come on and take over in troubling circumstances.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace78. The stretcher is now on and there are a lot of concerned looks around the stands at Old Trafford.It looked to be the knee that twisted as Martinez reached out to put his leg to the ground. It’s a real worry for the defender and all at Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace76. Ouch! This is a really sore one for Lisandro Martinez.Battling with Ismaïla Sarr for a bouncing ball, the defender stretches and plants his leg in the most awkward manner.He immediately signals to the sidelines, and now looks in real discomfort. The physio is on and this doesn’t look good.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordJust like in the first half, United started brightly after the re-start but could not keep up the momentum. And while Palace wasted their chances at the end of the opening period, they were not going to let the hosts off again. Mateta – who fluffed a big chance just before the break – was on hand to force home the rebound after Lacroix’s header bounced off the bar.Yet another home defeat is looming for United.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace74. Bruno Fernandes takes control in the box and looks to shoot, only to be closed down by five Palace defenders.The United captain recycles play by teeing up Amad, who curls hopelessly over from the edge of the box.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace72. A cynical trip from Hughes sends Hojlund sprawling in the centre of the pitch.It’s a clear yellow card although the midfielder points out it wouldn’t have happened if Eze had been awarded a free-kick seconds earlier.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace70. Manchester United need a goal. Rasmus Hojlund needs a goal. Joshua Zirkzee needs a goal.Both strikers are now on, taking over from Kobbie Mainoo and Noussair Mazraoui. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace68. Rather than rallying since falling behind, United are suddenly looking shakey.Palace smell blood, and Hughes has the chance to slip in Mateta for a second but overcooks his pass.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace66. Bruno Fernandes was booked for dissent in the aftermath of that Crystal Palace goal.I’ve no idea what he may have been complaining about, but he’s not alone among those inside Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace64. Crystal Palace lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta!It’s an instant impact from substitute Ebere Eze, who swings a delightful free-kick over for Maxence Lacroix to meet.The defender’s thumping header crashes against the crossbar and with Andre Onana grounded, Mateta reacts quicker than Harry Maguire to follow up and bury into the empty net.The travelling fans celebrate, and now sense another victory over Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedBreakthrough!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace61. Daichi Kamada replaced Ebere Eze in the Crystal Palace team for this one, but now it’s the Japanese midfielder that makes way. Eze is on – and the Palace fans signal their approval.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace60. Oliver Glasner is preparing Ebere Eze.Because, you know, Manchester United didn’t have enough to worry about.Copy linkCopied More

ARSENAL host champions Manchester City TODAY in a mammoth Premier League clash at the Emirates.The Gunners will be looking to get back to within six points of leaders Liverpool, although Arne Slot’s side have one game in hand.Pep Guardiola’s City are starting to hit form that resembles their usual self in the league, unbeaten in their last six in the division. Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main EventArsenal starting line-up: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Trossard, HavertzMan City starting line-up: Ortega, Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bernardo, Savinho, Marmoush, Foden, HaalandCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Artate previewMikel Arteta has called on the fans to be the 12th man to help get his side a vital victory.He said: “It would be a big boost for us. Winning big matches is always something special. “Every time we play a big match against one of our big rivals it brings something extra – the confidence, the emotion, the fact that they are there and continue to win – for that we want to achieve.”With 11 men and 60,000 on every ball, right behind us pushing. Bring the energy, that’s what we want.”We really want to win. Every game we have to on paper, it is that will.”Copy linkCopiedEarly scoresIt’s been a day for the away sides so far – might that continue?Brentford 0-2 TottenhamMan Utd 0-2 Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedHow we standThe top of the Premier League standings heading into this one.The Gunners cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to still be considered by some as title contenders.City could move to within three points of Arsenal if they claim the three points.Copy linkCopiedNO EdersonManchester City goalkeeper Ederson had regain back his spot from Ortega but misses the squad entirely today., The goalkeeper had started five of the last six matches for the Blues since returning from injury but is missing due to another injury. Manager Pep Guardiola has described it as a small injury but enough to sideline the Brazilian completely. Copy linkCopiedArsenal vs Manchester City line-upsArsenal XI:  Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Havertz, TrossardManchester City XI: Ortega; Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Bernardo (C), Savinho, Marmoush, Foden; HaalandCopy linkCopiedHead 2 Head When it comes to how the two sides face up against each other, in the last 29 league games: Arsenal have won five, City have 16 to their name and have shared eight between each other. In the Gunners have won once since 2015 – a 1-0 win in October 2023 whilst City haven’t won at the Emirates since February that year – doing so six times in a row. Copy linkCopied1-0 Arsenal already…The match may have not started yet but its already Arsenal who have he lead for today’s events…Both clubs’ women team trashed out a seven goal thriller on lunchtime which the Gunners came out on top in. The win comes after the backdrop of Chloe Kelly joining Arsenal from Manchester City on the WSL deadline on Friday. There’s tension everywhere you look between these two! Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedThe BIG one is upon us Hello all and welcome to the Premier League’s blockbuster fixture! Arsenal and Manchester City are quickly establishing themselves as the go-to clash for entertainment, quality and controversy – their reverse encounter was full of the latter. Whether its Erling Haaland quibbles with Gabriel or Mikel Arteta with any referee known to mankind, its a game that is expected to deliver. Credit: EPACopy linkCopied More

TOTTENHAM are taking on Brentford in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW.Ange Postecoglu is under growing pressure as Spurs boss following a torrid run which has seen his side take just one point from their last seven games in the league.Tottenham face a Brentford side, who have the fifth-best home record in the Prem, but have struggled on their own patch in recent weeks.TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOWBrentford team:  Valdimarsson, Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Schade, Mbeumo, WissaTottenham team: Kinsky, Porro, Gray, Davies, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Moore, Richarlison, SonCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Full Time: Brentford 0-2 TottenhamSpurs sub Pape Matar Sarr settled it with a second goal three minutes from time.It’s a first Premier League win since mid-December and back-to-back victories for Tottenham. Yet while the players are lapping it up, the fans are still calling for chairman Daniel Levy’s head.Tensions are running deeper than just results.For Brentford the season is wobbling on. No home win for them since December 7 now but a more passive fanbase accepts defeat gracefully.An own goal from Vitaly Janelt was a cruel way to go behind but despite Yoane Wissa hitting the bar and a few scrambled chances the finishing was poot from Thomas Frank’s team.Injury depleted Spurs in a good frame of mind now for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi final second leg at Liverpool where they will defend a 1-0 lead.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFull Time: Brentford 0-2 TottenhamWhat a HUGE win for Spurs! That’s just their second Premier League triumph since November.The win sees them go eight points above the relegation zone, and should give them confidence ahead of Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg!Copy linkCopied 90 – Brentford 0-2 TottenhamFour minutes have been added on in West London.This would be a huge win for Spurs!Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Brentford 0-2 Tottenham (Pape Matar Sarr, 87)That should do it for Spurs!Tottenham have been penned in for much of the second half, but they’ve probably just gone and won it!Son Heung-min plays in Pape Matar Sarr with a brilliant through ball, before the Senegalese ace prods it through Hakon Valdimarsson’s legs.Huge for Tottenham!Copy linkCopied86 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDjed Spence clears off the line for Spurs!The full-back has probably been the visitors’ man of the match – immense.Copy linkCopied84 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThomas Frank is rolling the dice with an attacking sub.Fabio Carvalho replaces Christian Norgaard for the closing stages.Copy linkCopied83 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamSpurs get some welcome respite with Son Heung-min winning a corner.Brentford fans are not happy with how long Tottenham are taking to take it!Copy linkCopied78 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDane Scarlett is coming on for his first Premier League appearance of the season.The 20-year-old replaces Richarlison, who is loudly booed by angry Brentford fans.Copy linkCopied 77 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBryan Mbeumo’s shot has just gone out for a throw in. Kind of sums up Brentford in front of goal so far.They have hit the bar and pushed a lot. But the finish is largely lacking.Copy linkCopied76 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamIt’s time for a Brentford debut!New signing Michael Kayode replaces Kristoffer Ajer.Can the former Fiorentina man make the difference?Copy linkCopied73 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamDjed Spence deserves plenty of credit for how he’s dealt with Bryan Mbeumo today.The Spurs full-back has been immense.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied71 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamIt’s the same old story for the Bees at the moment, Spurs are remaining resolute!But there’s a still plenty of time left yet…Copy linkCopied68 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamAnge Postecoglou makes his second change of the afternoon, it’s Pape Matar Sarr coming on.The midfielder replaces Yves Bissouma in the Spurs engine room.Copy linkCopied66 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBrentford are pushing to equalise and this has the look of a game where Tottenham could concede. As per usual.Yoane Wissa has hit the crossbar and there is a definite feel that the momentum is with the home side. Tottenham soaking it up for now.Copy linkCopied64 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThe Bees are having much more of the ball in the second-half, but Spurs have so far held firm.Ange Postecoglou’s side have posed the occasional threat on the counter.Copy linkCopied 60 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamBirthday boy Luvas Bergvall comes close!Dejan Kulusevski wriggles free on the right before teeing up his compatriot.Swede Bergvall unleashes a left-footed shot at goal, but his low effort fizzes just wide.Copy linkCopied59 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamThe Bees have Spurs penned in at the moment!Ange Postecoglou’s side are struggling to put any sequences of possession together.Will the Aussie make a change?Copy linkCopied 55 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamHuge chance for Tottenham!Rodrigo Bentancur turns the ball over in midfield, before sending Dejan Kulusevski scurrying away with a brilliant through ball.The Swede runs in on goal, but can only find the side netting with his shot!Copy linkCopied 53 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamHow has that not gone in!A brilliant ball in by Mikkel Damsgaard finds Yoane Wissa on the edge of the six-yard box!With the goal at his mercy the forward prodded over the bar!What a let-off for Spurs.Copy linkCopied 52 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamA scary moment for Antonin Kinsky as he appeared to misjudge a cross.His flap did NOT fall to a Brentford player and Spurs just about manage to clear!Copy linkCopied50 – Brentford 0-1 TottenhamNot much to report so far in the second half!Bryan Mbeumo nearly wriggled free in the box, but his cut back is cut out.It’s not been the liveliest affair… yet anyway.Copy linkCopiedSecond half underwaySpurs kick-off the second half at the Gtech!Can they hold their lead for what would be a big win?Copy linkCopiedTottenham make a changeLucas Bergvall is coming on as a half-time substitute for Ange Postecoglou’s side.He is on for 17-year-old Mikey Moore, so expect Dejan Kulusevski to move to the wing.The Swede is celebrating his 19th birthday, and will hope to do so with three points!Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedSpurs new boy watchingTottenham new boy Kevin Danso will have enjoyed that!The Austrian international watched the first half from home.Copy linkCopiedLatest from elsewhereManchester United are drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.Just a reminder, the Red Devils would overtake Brentford if they were to win and the Bees to lose.Credit: RexCopy linkCopied More

WOLVES beat Aston Villa to earn all three points a huge Midlands derby.Earlier, Nottingham Forest THRASHED Brighton 7-0 to kick off the Prem action today.Mo Salah scored twice for Liverpool against an in-form Bournemouth, while Newcastle saw Fulham come from a goal down to win.Saturday’s action is capped off with a blockbuster West Midlands derby between Wolves and Aston Villa.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Full time reaction from Graeme Bryce at Molineux Unai Emery will be even more desperate to land Marcus Rashford after his side drew a blank at lowly Wolves.Villa might be £70million richer this weekend following the sale of Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr.But it was Vitor Pereira’s men who cashed in as Jean-Ricner Bellegarde gave them a first half lead before Villa target Matheus Cunha finished the job seven minutes into stoppage time.How Emery must wish Wolves would do business and let him have his brilliant Brazilian! When Ollie Watkins limped off at half-time following a clash with Jose Sa, and never returned, it would usually have been the cue to send on super-sub Duran.But the Colombian was already counting his dosh in Saudi Arabia following his £70million transfer and, without their talismanic back-up striker Villa blanked out.Meanwhile Wolves were left to celebrate a crucial and deserved win which lifted them out of the relegation zone, two points clear of Leicester City.Copy linkCopied’We can do it’Vitor Pereira knows it’s just the start of a survival bid but hopes the team and supporters can work together to pull it off.He told Sky Sports: “”Very happy. Very proud. We played a tough game. Tactically we played with quality. We played as a team with true spirit, working together and suffering together.”I’m very happy. Important game not only for the three points but to break this [bad run]. We know this kind of team [Villa] will come strong and try everything. We organised the block. A clean sheet for us. For everyone we are happy.”We know it’s a long way, a difficult way. With our supporters and this spirit we can do it.”Copy linkCopiedStill to comeA terrific Sunday of Premier League action to come tomorrow, too…Brentford vs Tottenham 2pmMan Utd vs Crystal Palace 2pmArsenal vs Manchester City 4.30pmCopy linkCopiedUnai reactsUnai Emery relieved any worries on Ollie Watkins, telling Sky Sports: “We tried to give fresh legs and tactically tried to change things (in the second half). Watkins had a small pain and hopefully it is not a big injury he has. I needed to introduce some fresh legs and something tactically with Leon Bailey getting wider.”We had two chances from Malen that the goalkeeper saved really well and then the goal VAR refused. We controlled it better and the last one they scored the goal but in the second half we didn’t conceded many chances.”We are speaking about our ambition and increasing our levels and then when we are not getting it, the frustration we have. We are still building a team. We got Champions League this year and are competing well but to build a team to be competitive in the high demands, we need more time.”Copy linkCopiedVilla match reportUnai Emery will be even more desperate to land Marcus Rashford after his side drew a blank at lowly Wolves.Villa might be £70million richer this weekend following the sale of Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr.But it was Vitor Pereira’s men who cashed in as Jean-Ricner Bellegarde gave them a first half lead before Villa target Matheus Cunha finished the job seven minutes into stoppage time.How Emery must wish Wolves would do business and let him have his brilliant Brazilian! When Ollie Watkins limped off at half-time following a clash with Jose Sa, and never returned, it would usually have been the cue to send on super-sub Duran.But the Colombian was already counting his dosh in Saudi Arabia following his £70million transfer and, without their talismanic back-up striker Villa blanked out.Copy linkCopiedAt the bottomA massive win for Wolves who climb out the bottom three.Personally, it would take a bit of a collapse for any of the three promoted sides – in the bottom three – to get themselves safe from this point.Copy linkCopiedWhat it meansIn terms of the top half, Villa blow their chance to close the gap on those above them.And if that Watkins injury is as bad as feared, they could be in for a tough time this next while.Copy linkCopiedToday’s Premier League scoresA dramatic day of action in the Premier League and 21 goals from six games.Nottingham Forest 7-0 BrightonBournemouth 0-2 LiverpoolEverton 4-0 LeicesterIpswich 1-2 SouthamptonNewcastle 1-2 FulhamWolves 2-0 Aston VillaCopy linkCopiedFULL TIME!Wolves claim a vital three points in the derby – it takes them out the relegation zone!Wolves 2-0 Aston VillaCopy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILVilla are pushing forward and leave themselves wide open at the back.When turning the ball over, the ball over the top finds Cunha who is clean through.Konsa gets back goal-side inside the area to halt the move.Or so he thought. Cunha takes his time, gets the ball out his feet then finds the far corner with a terrific strike.Shirt off and yellow card for the celebration. Justified though!Copy linkCopied90+7 – GOAL!! WOLVES 2-0 Aston VillaGame over – MATHEUS CUNHA wraps up the points for Wolves!Copy linkCopied90+3 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaSa manages to climb highest and push the ball away but only as far Tielemans, who is wild with his finish on the left foot.It’s cheered by the majority inside Molineux as it flies above Row Z.Copy linkCopied90+2 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaBailey drives in from the right and works a shot on his left foot which takes a couple of deflections and goes wide.Villa need to make something of this. Surely…?Copy linkCopied90 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaSeven minutes added on!Copy linkCopied89 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaGreat goalkeeping from Jose Sa!Malen is slipped in by Tielemans just on the left of centre, into the box and the Wolves keeper rushes off his line to deny him.Copy linkCopied87 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaUnai Emery goes to his bench for the final time.OFF: BogardeON: Nedeljkovic Wolves go to their bench too with a few minutes to go as they look to see this one out.OFF: BellegardeON: BuenoCopy linkCopied85 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaNeat and tidy build-up from Villa in a tight area.It’s worked to Malen 22 yards from goal who manages to work a yard and strike powerfully at goal but Sa is equal to it pushing it away.The offside flag goes up as the rebound attempt is blocked.Copy linkCopiedMatch statsBetter from Villa in this second half but Jose Sa still having a rather chilled evening as things stand.Wolves forfeiting much of the ball but still relatively comfortable.Copy linkCopied78 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaCunha curls over the wall but just drags it a couple of feet wide.Copy linkCopied77 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaBit of an awkward tackle from Kamara a few yards outside his own box.It’s great play from Wolves to drive up the park before Kamara’s tackle on Gomes very centrally.Copy linkCopied72 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaDouble change for Wolves – eventually…Huge confusion as the fourth official holds the board on and seems to stop the sub coming on waiting for someone to come off. The number he’s held up is for Guedes who departed as soon as the board went up.All a touch amateurish in truth. OFF: Ait-Nouri & GuedesON: Doyle & GomesCopy linkCopiedFrom Graeme Bryce at MolineuxCouple of controversial moments at Molineux.First Villa are denied an equaliser after Donyell Malen bundles the ball home following a set piece routine.But his celebrations are cut short when VAR spots Morgan Rogers has come from an offside position to block off Nelson Semedo to get involved in the play and rules it out.Next Wolves are furious when Malen appears to catch Toti in the box – only for VAR to decide no spot kick.Copy linkCopied66 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaVilla certainly improved in this second half but they couldn’t have been any worse.Still not quite peppering the goal yet but they do win a corner.It’s another poor one and Wolves counter but the cross towards Cunha just misses the striker and the back post and drifts away for a goal kick.Copy linkCopied64 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaRogers loses the ball on the edge of the Wolves box and just trips his man looking to break.Maybe slightly fortunate not to be carded there and maybe would have had he not been carded in the first half.Copy linkCopied58 – Wolves 1-0 Aston VillaComplete one-way traffic as those Villa changes appear to have sparked them into life.Bellegarde wins a free kick from Bogarde deep inside the Villa half and it’s welcome relief for those Wolves defenders for the time being at least.Copy linkCopied More

MATCHWEEK 24 of the Premier League is packed full of thrilling ties at both ends of the table.Nottingham Forest THRASHED Brighton 7-0 to kick off the Prem action today.Top of the table Liverpool head to in-form Bournemouth while Newcastle welcome Fulham to St James’ Park.Today’s action is capped off with a blockbuster West Midlands derby between Wolves and Aston Villa.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pm GMTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…HT from Dan King at the Vitality StadiumThey say that refereeing decisions even themselves out over the course of a season. But in the case of Liverpool and Darren England it has taken more than 16 months. It was England whose gaffe as VAR meant Luis Diaz’s goal at Tottenham was wrongly disallowed for offside. In this game, England has awarded a soft penalty for Lewis Cook’s challenge on Cody Gakpo and VAR did not ask him to think again. Mo Salah now has 20 Premier League goals, the first time he has reached that landmark since 2021/2.Copy linkCopiedHALF TIMEWe’ve reached the midway point in an entertaining Premier League card.Bournemouth 0-1 LiverpoolEverton 3-0 LeicesterIpswich 1-1 SouthamptonNewcastle 1-0 FulhamCopy linkCopied45+2 – GOAL!! EVERTON 3-0 LeicesterA dream first-half at Goodison is capped off with a second for BETO!It’s all so simple again but it was a stunning pass from James Garner which splits the high Leicester line.Beto is clean through and passes it so, so nonchalantly by the keeper and into the bottom corner.The finish looked slow motion there it was passed so coolly. A terrific 45 minutes.Copy linkCopied39 – Newcastle 1-0 FulhamConcern for Newcastle as Bruno Guimaraes goes down after a tackle from Robinson.The physio is on and there was a bit of hush around as concern did grow.Thankfully for them, the Brazilian was able to get to his feet and walk to the side of the park and looks like he’ll continue.Copy linkCopiedPremier League latest scoresGoals in every game now!Bournemouth 0-1 LiverpoolEverton 2-0 LeicesterIpswich 1-1 SouthamptonNewcastle 1-0 FulhamCopy linkCopied37 – GOAL!! NEWCASTLE 1-0 FulhamDeadlock broken at St James’ Park and it’s JACOB MURPHY who puts Newcastle in front!A real sweeping move from inside their own half for the Magpies as Burn picks out Gordon on the Newcastle left.He spins Castagne so, so easily and the full back looks like he’s carrying a fridge on his back chasing him back.Gordon gets to the edge of the area on the left and rolls the ball across the box for Murphy coming in and he sidefoots into the net from 12 yards.Copy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at Portman RoadLiam Delap has proved what a terrific striker he is going to be. He missed a decent chance after Southampton’s opener but he did not let that affect him. Instead, he took three touches before planting a shot past Aaron Ramsdale and he has now scored nine Premier League goals.Copy linkCopiedSalah penaltyTo clear up any scrutiny which may have arrived from that Salah penalty, Premier League Match Centre tweeted: “The referee’s call of penalty was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed to have been a trip by Cook on Gakpo. The VAR also confirmed Gakpo was onside in the build-up.”Copy linkCopiedUp the chartsBy the way, that Mo Salah goal takes his total Premier League tally to 177.That takes him up to joint-sixth in the standings, alongside Frank Lampard.Copy linkCopied31 – GOAL!! IPSWICH 1-1 SouthamptonHuge goal at the bottom as LIAM DELAP equalises for Ipswich.Where on earth were the Southampton defenders!?Ipswich turn the ball over just inside their own half before a clever pass forward finds Delap all alone, 10 yards inside the Southampton half.He beats a despairing slide from Bednarek before driving into the box and coolly passing beyond Ramsdale.Copy linkCopied29 – GOAL!! Bournemouth 0-1 LIVERPOOLMO SALAH scores his 20th goal of the season.His penalty right into the bottom corner, keeper no chance and the league leaders are moving nine points clear as things stand!Copy linkCopiedPENALTY LIVERPOOLLewis Cook trips Cody Gakpo in the area and the league leaders have the chance top open the scoring from the spot!Copy linkCopiedPremier League latest scoresBournemouth 0-0 LiverpoolEverton 2-0 LeicesterIpswich 0-1 SouthamptonNewcastle 0-0 FulhamCopy linkCopiedFrom Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkNewcastle started like a house on fire and if Alexander Isak had connected properly with Jacob Murphy’s early cross it could all have been different here.Amazingly, the Premier League’s most in-form striker instead produced an air-kick before Bruno Guimaraes headed over.Fulham have since weathered the early storm and have looked semi-dangerous on the counter, but we are still waiting for the game’s first shot on target as the clock ticks past the 26 minute mark.Copy linkCopiedFrom Dan King at the Vitality StadiumThey weren’t kidding about the confidence of Bournemouth. They have been at it from kick off. Trent Alexander-Arnold has made two errors leading to shots on goal and Antoine Semenyo has hit the post. Yet Liverpool could have taken the lead through Dominik Szboszlai, only for Kepa to make the best save so far of an open game.Copy linkCopied21 – GOAL!! Ipswich 0-1 SOUTHAMPTONA massive goal near the midway point of the first half and it’s JOE ARIBO for the visitors!But the keep HAS to be doing better!It’s well worked by the Saints down the right and when a low cross is blocked, it spins into the path of Aribo who strikes a volley into the ground and on target.It’s not in the corner and Muric dives and flaffs at it trying to scoop it out, only pushing it into the top corner.Huge goal for Southampton in that battle of the basement sides.Copy linkCopied19 – Bournemouth 0-0 LiverpoolBlisteringly quick start from Bournemouth in this game but Liverpool have just registered their first effort on target there.Gravenberch picks out Gakpo with a switch and he drives towards goal before getting his shot away. Kepa keeps it out comfortably.Copy linkCopied16 – Newcastle 0-0 FulhamNot much happening at St James’ Park in the early stages.But Joachim Andersen was just ensuring that Alexander Isak was going nowhere fast there with a bodycheck which earns him a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedFast startJust the two goals from the one game but it was a rapid start.The BBC saying the Doucoure goal at 10.18s was the fourth-fastest goal in Premier League historyCopy linkCopied6 – GOAL!! EVERTON 2-0 LeicesterThe hosts are flying early doors – BETO with the second already!Remarkable stuff but this Leicester defending would have them struggling in the Championship.Tarkowski under no pressure on halfway is able to pick out a decent ball over the top of a high Foxes line for Beto to run into and inside the area.He has Ndiaye to pick out with a pass for a tap in but goes for goal himself and finds the far bottom corner. Great start for them.Copy linkCopied1 – GOAL!! EVERTON 1-0 LeicesterWe’re already up and running just SECONDS into the game as ABDOULAYE DOUCOURE scores for Everton!Nine seconds it looks like as Jordan Pickford just punts one forward from midway inside the Everton half.It’s aimed towards Beto but neither he nor the defender gets a touch and it’s allowed to bounce into the box where Doucoure runs unchallenged to take a touch a pass beyond the keeper.Incredible start for the Toffees.Copy linkCopiedKICK-OFF!Here we go then, the 3pm games are all up and running!Bournemouth vs LiverpoolEverton vs LeicesterIpswich vs SouthamptonNewcastle vs FulhamCopy linkCopiedHeading outThe teams across the 3pm kick-offs are starting to make their way out in our four games.Plenty of twists and turns to come and four really important games to come….Copy linkCopiedFrom Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkWe are seconds away from kick off at St James’ and hopefully we’re in for plenty of goals.The Magpies, winners in seven of their last eight Prem matches, have found the net 22 times during that run.That has them dreaming of a return to Champions League football but opponents Fulham have European hopes also.Copy linkCopiedFrom Dan King at the Vitality StadiumVitality insiders say they have never observed Bournemouth’s players feeling more confident before facing a top-of-the-table team than they are today. And why not? Andoni Iraola’s team have beaten Arsenal, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest here. Liverpool are back to full strength after a second string fell to the third defeat of Arne Slot’s debut season.The Reds have seven full internationals on their bench. If the game is decided by changes, you still fancy them to win. But they will really have their work cut out.Copy linkCopied More