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    Newcastle vs Brighton LIVE SCORE: FA Cup 5th round LIVE as games heads into extra-time with Gordon and Lamptey SENT OFF

    NEWCASTLE are taking on Brighton in a huge FA Cup fifth round clash RIGHT NOW!The Magpies took the lead through the returning Alexander Isak’s penalty on 22 minutes.Just before half-time, Yankuba Minteh came back to haunt his former side, levelling the tie with a deflected strike.Anthony Gordon saw red in the second half as he lashed out on Jan Paul van Hecke with ten minutes to go, before Tariq Lamptey also saw red moments later.TV channel: ITV1FREE live stream: ITVXNewcastle team: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Joelinton, Miley, Barnes, Gordon, IsakBrighton team: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma, Joao PedroCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)106. This match has really had everything this afternoon.Goals, red cards and even a penalty thrown into the mix.Whoever bows out of the cup at this stage, it will be a bitter blow, both teams will feel they could have won this match.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)We are back underway at St James’ Park.This is the time for someone to make a name for themself.Newcastle get the second half of extra-time started.Copy linkCopiedHT: Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)The managers give their final team talks in this match.Hoping to get a goal to avoid penalties.This is a proper cup tie we are seeing this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedHT: Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)The referee brings the first-half of extra-time to a close.Neither side able to create any clear-cut chances, not through the want of trying however.This one could still go either way at St James’ Park.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)105. A cross is swung into the box but Wilson cannot get a touch on it at all.Joao Pedro seems to be struggling, neither side are able to make any changes during extra-time.It almost seems like The Seagulls are down to nine at the moment.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)103. Willock has plenty of space out wide and flicks it past the advancing van Hecke.He wipes out the legs of the Newcastle man.The referee awards a free-kick but does not issue a card to the Brighton man.Obviously not violent enough for Taylor to feel that was needed.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)101. Newcastle are under the cosh at the moment.Brighton seem to have taken their game up a gear.Welbeck is involved in everything they do and causing a lot of issues for the hosts.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)99. Joao Pedro is fouled by Tonali and stays on the floor seemingly with cramp as a teammate stretches out his leg for him.It is crazy to see these professional athletes struggle to play more than the regular 90 minutes.Welbeck plays it into the path of Gomez, who drills a shot towards the bottom corner.Dubravka saves well and Welbeck drills the loose ball into the danger area, where Newcastle clear it off the line.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)97. Both sides seem intent in finding another goal.A penalty shootout is such a lottery, they seem keen to avoid that.Guimaraes is pulling all the strings with Tonali in the middle of the park for The Magpies.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)95. Willock does well out wide before sending a cross in.He picks out Guimaraes, who tries to chest it into the path of Tonali but once again the Brighton keeper reacts well.It seemed to be the wrong option, the Brazilian had the perfect chance to get a header off at goal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)93. Newcastle look to pile on the pressure.Livramento slides a lovely pass in behind the defence for Murphy.He lifts a cross into the box but Verbruggen comes to collect.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)91. It will be interesting to see how much these teams go for the win.So often you see teams trying to just ride out extra-time, settling for a penalty shootout.Gomez is shown a yellow card for a blatant pull back in the middle of the park.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Newcastle 1-1 Brighton (ET)We are underway again at St James’ Park.Both sides are down to ten men in this one.Brighton get the game restarted.Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 1-1 BrightonOn reflection, having seen the match stats, you would have to say that a draw would be fair.However, we must have a winner in this game today, so now we go to extra-time.Not what either manager would have wanted, demanding more out of their players at the business end of the season.Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 1-1 BrightonWe are heading into extra-time in this one.Nothing to separate these sides at St James’ Park.Although The Magpies thought they had found a late winner when Schar scored, it was not to be.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton90+6. What a let off for The Seagulls.Semi-automated offside is in force in the fifth round now.Schar set off just too soon and was adjudged to be offside.Now we have the animated proof with the new technology.Copy linkCopiedGoal disallowed by VAR for offsideCopy linkCopiedNewcastle 2-1 Brighton90+4. As the free-kick is swung into the box, it finds the run of Schar.Superb side-footed finish from The Magpies’ defender.However, it was tight as to whether he was onside, we will have a VAR review.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Fabian Schar (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton90+2. Some poor control from Lamptey sees Murphy win the ball and ghost past him.Despite having already been shown a yellow card, he lunges in and takes all player and no ball.It is ten players each for the teams now.Copy linkCopiedRed card – Tariq Lamptey (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton90. Hinshelwood fires off a shot in the box but it is blocked.Newcastle look like it is backs against the wall time now.Mitoma is down, needing some medical attention.We are going to have six added minutes.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton88. The Seagulls are trying to turn the screw now.There is still plenty of time to find a winner here.With all the stoppages from the referee for VAR reviews, there is bound to be a lot of time added on at the end of this one.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton86. Wilson comes on for Isak for the hosts.Seems the ultimate downgrade for The Magpies.Down to ten men, this is really Brighton’s game to win now.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Brighton84. Pure stupidity from Gordon, leaving Newcastle in a real pickle for the rest of the game.Van Hecke nudges The Magpies’ winger, who then shoves him in the face with real anger.That will be a three-match ban which would mean he will now miss the Carabao Cup final also.Crazy.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied More

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    Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach LIVE RESULTS: Fight time and card updates as Tank returns to ring for huge title clash

    GERVONTA DAVIS returns to the ring TONIGHT as he goes head-to-head with Lamont Roach in New York.Tank is looking to defend his WBA lightweight world championship in the blockbuster main event on Amazon Prime PPV.Davis possesses an incredible spotless record after 30 bouts and has produced four devastating knockouts in his last four fights.Should Tank claim victory in his first fight of 2025, it would add more fuel to the fire for a highly-anticipated bout with fellow American Shakur Stevenson.Card start time: 8pm ET/1am GMTMain event start time: 10pm ET/3am GMT (approx.)TV/Stream: Prime PPVFollow our live blog below…About Lamont RoachRoach does not boast the unbeaten record Davis does, but still holds a mighty record.He comes into the fight at 25-1-1.Roach, residing from Washington, DC, lost out on the WBO super featherweight title against Jamal Herring in 2019, but won four on the bounce to recover.He won his first title against Hector Luis Garcia in November 2023, winning the WBA super featherweight title.Davis has been allowed to step up a weight division to fight Davis, and should he win, would have five days to decide if he would want to keep the super featherweight or lightweight title.Copy linkCopiedFull CardHere is how the action is looking for tonight’s card:Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach – main eventJose Valenzuela vs Gary Antuanne RussellAlberto Puello vs Sandor MartinYoenis Tellez vs Julian WilliamsJarrett Hurd vs Johan GonzalezNasheed H Smith vs Tariq GreenGeo Lopez vs Grimardi MachucaCristian Cangelosi vs Jarrod TennantDwyke Flemmings Jr vs Florent DervisDavid Whitmire vs Angel MunozAlexis De la Cerda Landin vs Sharone CarterDeric Davis vs Jamal JohnsonCopy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Gervonta Davis vs Lamont RoachFight night is LIVE from Barclays Center in Brooklyn as Gervonta Davis takes on Lamont Roach.Davis will be putting his WBA lightweight title on the line.Gervonta “Tank” Davis currently has a shining record of 30-0-0, with 28 KOs.Early predictions do not give Lamont Roach much chance, but he is feeling confident ahead of the fight, saying:“He knows damn well that s*** ain’t gonna happen.”This fight looks to be the first of three Davis will put on this year, reportedly retiring at the end of the year.Copy linkCopied More

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    FA Cup 5th round LIVE: Jean-Philippe Mateta rushed to hospital with ear injury, Oliver Galsner confirms

    THE FA Cup fifth round is here – and some huge upsets could be on the cards.Today’s action kicked off with two thrilling derbies as Crystal Palace beat London rivals Millwall 3-1, and Preston shocked Burnley with a 3-0 win in the Lancashire derby.Jean-Philippe Mateta was taken off on a stretcher early on at Selhurst Park after the Palace striker was on the receiving end of a kung-fu-like kick from Liam Roberts, which saw the Lions keeper see red.Oliver Glasner has confirmed he picked up an ear injury, and will miss Palace’s clash against Ipswich.Later, Bournemouth and Wolves go head-to-head in an all-Premier League clash.To finish today’s action, Manchester City take on fourth round giant killers Plymouth.Kick off times: 12.15pm/3pm/5.45pmFollow our live blog below…HT: Bournemouth 1-0 WolvesThere is no doubt that The Cherries should be out of sight in this game.They have had the ball in the back of the net three times but VAR reviews have denied them.From a Wolves perspective, they should be able to play with a care-free attitude in the second-half, knowing that their FA Cup journey should already be over.Copy linkCopiedBoss gives update on MatetaOliver Glasner has given some clarity on his striker:”He’s at hospital now, it is a serious ear injury, but fingers are crossed it is not too serious.”He will miss the Ipswich game, but I hope he is available for the quarter-final of the FA Cup at the end of March.”Of course we all wish him the best.”Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at the Vitality StadiumAsk, and you shall receive. But the Bournemouth fans are only happy with one of the two big incidents. Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will not want to see Evanilson’s goal again after being caught well out of position and only being able to parry Antoine Semenyo’s shot. Johnstone seemed to have been embarrassed again moments later when a David Brooks corner was forced in by a combination of Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez at the back post. But after a massive VAR delay, in which referee Sam Barrott held a touchline gathering with the captains, backroom staff and anyone else who fancied it, the man in electric blue announced to the crowd that it had been disallowed for offside against Kerkez. And then, during the seven minutes of stoppage time, Evanilson played in Kerkez, whose cross needed only to be tapped home by Brooks. But the ball was slightly behind him and he hit it on to his own hand before watching it dribble into the net despite Nasser Djiga’s best efforts. Brooks didn’t celebrate and the goal was disallowed much more quickly.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 1-0 Wolves45+4. Almost a second goal for the hosts.Kerkez rolls the ball across the box and Brooks is running onto it, three yards out.He miskicks the ball, it bobbles up and strikes his hand before going into the goal.Quite rightly, it is ruled out as a result but what a miss by the Bournemouth man.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at the Vitality StadiumDavid Brooks’ corner went all the way to the back post where it was forced over the line by a combination of Huijsen and Kerkez, with the suggestion of one or both using their arms.The home fans quite rightly sang, “It’s not football anymore,’ and “This is embarrassing,’ as the delay went on and on.At one point referee Sam Barrott led captains Nelson Semedo and Lewis Cook to the touchline for a conference with the managers, backroom staff and anyone else with an opinion to offer.But finally Barrott turned on his microphone and announced that Kerkez had been ruled offside.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 1-0 Wolves44. Relief for the visitors, finally.The Cherries’ goal is ruled out for offside.It took around seven minutes to come to that decision, semi-automated offside cannot come quickly enough.Copy linkCopiedGoal disallowed by VARCopy linkCopiedBournemouth 2-0 Wolves41. It has been six minutes already with this VAR check.The officials are making a mockery of this technology.It really seems like the lunatics are running the asylum.Copy linkCopiedVAR check in progressCopy linkCopiedGoal – Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth)Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 1-0 Wolves30. The deadlock has been broken on the south coast.Johnstone makes a save but does not get the ball clear of the goal.Evanilson rolls it into an empty net to score on his FA Cup debut.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Evanilson (Bournemouth)Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Wolves28. This game promised so much but, so far, has given so little.Both teams are looking full of promise with their attacking play but the shooting has been dreadful.The safest place to be if you do not want to be hit with the ball is in the middle of the goal currently.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at the Vitality StadiumNot going to lie, this is hardly thrill-a-minute stuff. Bournemouth are having the better of the game but have yet to force Sam Johnstone into a save. Wolves have been time-wasting from the start yet had the best chance when a Mateus Cunha cross reached Jorgen Strand Larsen. The vocal fans of both teams deserve better than this. Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Wolves20. The game is still finely poised at the Vitality Stadium.While both sides are creating half-chances, they are not really asking much of the keepers.It feels like one of those matches that could do with a goal to spark it into life.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Wolves15. Wolves show they are not just here for the ride.Cunha lays the ball off to Bellegarde but his shot is blocked.The Brazilian is immediately involved again, laying it into the path of Ait-Nouri, who sees his left-footed shot saved by Kepa.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Wolves10. This is one-way traffic currently.Bournemouth are piling on the pressure and the visitors are struggling to keep them out.It feels like it is just a matter of time before The Cherries break the deadlock in this one.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Wolves3. It is a feisty start at the Vitality Stadium.Cunha is looking to get involved for the visitors as he wins a free kick for Wolves.It all breaks down and The Cherries are immediately on the front foot.Tavernier has the first shooting chance, but drags his shot wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedBoss looking to top season offBournemouth have been one of the surprise packages in the Premier League this campaign.While they are pushing to qualify for Europe, Andoni Iraola knows what it would mean to their fans to win a trophy.Having seen some big teams exit the competition already, it seems a superb chance for The Cherries to make a rare Wembley appearance.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at the Vitality StadiumLet’s face it, these two sides are unlikely to have a better shout of winning the FA Cup any time soon than they do now. Liverpool, the only “big” club showing any consistency, are already out because they didn’t take the competition seriously enough in the last round. Bournemouth and Wolves have both made changes, but not so many that you think they fail to appreciate the opportunity they have. Evanilson makes his first start up top for the Cherries since breaking a David Beckham bone in his foot a couple of months ago. Copy linkCopiedVitality Stadium with pick of matchesBoth Bournemouth and Wolves have picked strong sides for this afternoon’s fifth round FA Cup tie.The Cherries will be boosted by the return of their Brazilian striker as they look to book a place in the quarter-finals.While Wolves are primarily focussed on Premier League survival, a cup run can be a catalyst for a change in fortunes and inspire a run of form.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWolves starting XI:Vitor Pereira picks a strong side as they look to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.31. Johnstone, 34. Djiga, 4. Bueno, 24. Toti Gomes, 22. Semedo, 8. Joao Gomes, 27. Bellegarde, 3. Ait-Nouri, 21. Sarabia, 10. Cunha, 9. Strand LarsenCredit: @WolvesCopy linkCopiedBournemouth starting XI:The big news for The Cherries is the return of striker Evanilson from injury to start this match.13. Kepa, 4. Cook, 23. Hill, 2. Huijsen, 3. Kerkez, 8. Scott, 12. Adams, 7. Brooks, 16. Tavernier, 24. Semenyo, 9. EvanilsonCredit: @afcbournemouthCopy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 3-1 MillwallThe Eagles book their place in the quarter-finals.It was a game they really controlled from start to finish but the visitors did well to stay competitive after going down to ten men.However, this afternoon will leave a sour taste in the mouths of all at Selhurst Park after seeing Mateta stretchered off and taken to hospital.Copy linkCopiedCherries fancied for cup clashDespite their dip in form lately, Andoni Iraola’s side are the bookies’ favourite to progress this afternoon:Bournemouth – 7/10Draw – 3/1Wolves – 16/5All match odds brought to you by Betway.Copy linkCopied More

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    Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners drop more points to leave slim title hopes in tatters after drab draw

    ARSENAL dropped more points in a disappointing stalemate at Nottingham Forest to leave their slim Premier League title hopes in tatters.Riccardo Calafiori hit the post for the Gunners in the best chance of a match bereft of clear chances for either side.Liverpool – who went into the game 11 points ahead but having played one more game – can now go 13 points clear if they beat Newcastle with their clash on currently.Kick off time: 7.30pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+Nottingham Forest team: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Anderson, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, WoodArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard, MerinoCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Match reportHere was another desperate indictment of Arsenal’s inability to sign a striker in January.After Mikel Arteta’s bare-bones society failed to score for a third time in four matches, it looks as though the Gunners will struggle to finish second in a one-horse race.A point away against Nuno Espirito’s Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest – who are unbeaten at home since September – is not a terrible result in itself.But with midfield man Mikel Merino struggling as a false nine, there was precious little prospect of Arsenal scoring on the banks of the Trent.Since their 5-1 pasting of Manchester City, the Gunners have only managed to score against the whipping boys of Leicester City.And in defence of Merino, it was not as if Arteta’s team created any chances for him to miss.Copy linkCopiedOut the top four?Martin Keown reckons Arsenal have to be careful or they might lose out on the TOP FOUR.It’s a bold claim but the Gunners hero reckons the lack of goals could end up costing them if they don’t buck their ideas up.He told TNT Sports: “Just because you can’t be champions doesn’t mean that you throw it all away. If they don’t score goals there is a danger that they might slip out of the top four.”Tonight when you come away with a point you think that is important because it means Forest don’t get any closer to catching them.”Rest, recover and then they are away to Manchester United, and they must win.”Copy linkCopiedNext fourForest have Ipswich in the FA Cup this weekend and then again in the league in a fortnight.But Man City and Man Utd visit the City Ground in the next month too as part of their next four games.Arsenal have the Champions League to content with, with games against PSV to come.A trip to Old Trafford is their next league game the weekend after next before a home game with Chelsea as their game in hand.Copy linkCopied”Finished”Martin O’Neill told TNT Sports: “I cannot see Arsenal catching Liverpool, not at all. First of all Arsenal have to win their games, and that is not a given by any stretch of the imagination.”Also then you are talking about Liverpool dropping points, which they will do because they are involved in a few other competitions.”I think tonight is the result that finished it.”Copy linkCopiedTitle race still on?Only the most diehard of Arsenal fans will feel it is.Even then, they’ll probably admit behind closed doors it isn’t.Arteta isn’t giving up, though. Asked about the title race he told BBC Sport: “It was same a week ago, two weeks ago, three months ago. “The only thing we can do is win our matches and see how many points we get.”Copy linkCopied’Very happy’Nuno Espirito Santo said his players have worked all week on dealing with Arsenal’s set pieces.And the Forest boss was thrilled to get back to being hard to beat after a spell of conceding goals.He told BBC Sport: “I’m very happy with the way we did things, the way we played against Arsenal.”It’s very difficult to play against them. They’re a very good team. It requires a lot of effort. We were solid and compact. Very positive game.”After this period we had conceding it was important to go back to basics – solid, clean sheet. We had a couple of moments to do it better. But in terms of the game, positive because it was very important to go back to the team we are that allows us to be successful.”They have danger all over the place. Set-pieces are some of them. It requires focus. The boys did well. We prepared it.”Copy linkCopiedFull time at AnfieldThat’s game over in Merseyside and Liverpool have beaten Newcastle 2-0.The gap at the top confirmed to be THIRTEEN points.That could go down to 10 if Arsenal win their game in hand. But still….Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – FORWARDSETHAN NWANERI – 6MIKEL MERINO – 6LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – MIDFIELDERSMARTIN ODEGAARD – 7JORGINHO – 5DECLAN RICE – 7Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – DEFENDERSA look at how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce saw tonight’s game at the City Ground. He runs the rule over the visitors.DAVID RAYA – 7JURIEN TIMBER – 6WILLIAM SALIBA – 8*GABRIEL – 6RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 7Copy linkCopiedArteta reactsMikel Arteta told the BBC: ” It was unquestionable character, how much we wanted it and tried.”We dominated the game. We tried in many different ways. We insisted but lacked that spark, that final pass to unlock a well organised team. We have to generate more shots on target.”Very different to the weekend. We defended with energy, purpose, fight, willingness to make things happen. It wasn’t because we lacked that. We tried until the end but weren’t able to do it.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsThree shots on target in the whole game.Arsenal with almost double the passes and possession of Forest but one effort on target to show for it.They failed to make the most of those 11 corners, too. A key tactic of theirs.Copy linkCopiedPiers guttedArsenal-daft, Piers Morgan sums things up well tonight.Copy linkCopiedWhat that meansShould it stay as it is at Anfield, Arsenal will fall 13 POINTS behind Liverpool.The Gunners will still have that game in hand but that would almost certainly be it in terms of any sort of race.Forest with a valuable point for them in the top four hunt. But wowza, that race is heating up very, very nicely.Copy linkCopiedOther results tonightThree more full times so far tonight and they’re into the last half hour at Anfield.Brentford 1-1 Everton FTMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich FTTottenham 0-1 Man City FTLiverpool 1-0 Newcastle LATESTCopy linkCopiedGoallessIf you’re watching the highlights from the midweek games tonight, make sure you fast forward through this one.Calafiori hit the post, Merino had a header well saved by Sels from point blank range and a superb Saliba tackle denied Wood late on.That’s pretty much your lot as Arsenal dropped yet more points.Forest defended superbly all night and deserved their point in the hunt for top four.Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMEA point apiece as Arsenal’s title charge continues to unravel.Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalCopy linkCopied90+4 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalIt finds a Forest head once again.Copy linkCopied90+3 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalAnderson catches Merino 10 yards inside the Forest half and the visitors will get one final set piece.Can they make this one count?Copy linkCopied90 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalFour minutes added time at the end of this one.Copy linkCopied90 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalChance for Forest on the counter once again.Anderson driving down the left unchallenged and carries it 40 yards into the Arsenal half.He lofts a clever pass towards Hudson-Odoi at the back post but there’s just too much on it and it bounces away for a goal kick.Copy linkCopied89 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalThey don’t.Arsenal defend that one well too.Copy linkCopied88 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalWilliams with a speculative effort on his left foot outside the box.It hits White and spins up in the air and away for a Forest corner.After all the Gunners set pieces, this would be quite the story if they won it via one here….Copy linkCopied86 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalChanges for both sides, a double switch for Arsenal.Nottm ForestOFF: WoodON: AwoniyiArsenalOFF: Timber & OdegaardON: White & ParteyCopy linkCopied85 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalForest break superbly through the middle of the park.Hudson-Odoi receives a pass on the corner of the box on the right. He has options to pick out but opts to cut inside and shoot on his left foot. Terrible strike, well, well over.Copy linkCopied More

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    Man Utd 3-2 Ipswich LIVE RESULT: 10-man United fight back in thriller after Maguire’s winner following Dorgu red

    MANCHESTER UNITED fought back to secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford.The Red Devils played the whole of the second half with 10 men following Patrick Dorgu’s red card for a wild lunge.Harry Maguire headed home the winner three minutes into the second half to end a run of three Prem matches without a win.TV channel: TNT Sports 4Live stream: discovery+Man Utd team: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund.Ipswich team: Palmer; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Philogene, Hutchinson, Clarke; Delap.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from Old TraffordWhere Manchester United have done something most unusual – and sent their fans home happy. A hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ipswich demonstrated the squad’s ability to dig in when faced with adversity. Now they need to add some attacking spark to their game.Not for the first time, Bruno Fernandes’ dead ball expertise got them out of a hole, and they can enjoy a rare round of Premier League games when they are looking up the table and not over their shoulders.Whether they can continue it on Sunday against Fulham in the FA Cup remains to be seen – make sure you join us to find out.Goodnight.Copy linkCopiedAmorim praises fighting qualitiesRuben Amorim was full of praise for his players after they battled their way to victory against Ipswich with ten menUnited had to play with a numerical disadvantage for the whole of the second half following Patrick Dorgu’s sending off but still found a way to find a winner through Harry Maguire.After the game, Amorim said his side were deserving of victory, and were helped on their way by the home support.Today I am not frustrated. We controlled the game and since the first minute I felt that the players were trying to play and we managed to score two goals. The sending off changed the game a bit but the fight the fans showed helped a lot and we fully deserved the three points. There are some moments that are really hard but that’s natural in every profession, you need to suffer.Ruben AmorimTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedBruno delivers for United againNot for the first time, Bruno Fernandes was the man to step up when Manchester United needed assisting – and he obliged with three.Only one has gone down in the record books as an official assist, but all of United’s goals this evening stemmed from dangerous set-pieces that the captain sent into the box.Since his Premier League debut on February the 1st, 2020, only Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have more assists than the Portuguese playmaker (48).Copy linkCopiedRed Devils leapfrog EvertonManchester United are finally on the move up the Premier League table after tonight’s 3-2 home win against Ipswich.As a result, the Red Devils rise to 14th and above Everton, who could only draw at Brentford.For Ipswich, they remain five points from safety after being unable to take advantage of Wolves’ home defeat to Fulham last night.Tonight’s Premier League results:Brentford 1-1 EvertonMan Utd 3-2 IpswichNott’m Forest 0-0 ArsenalTottenham 0-1 Man CityLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Old TraffordSince Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge on November the 24th, Manchester United have conceded the first goal in more Premier League games than any other side (12).However – since 1992 – they have now won 110 matches after conceding the first goal, the most of any side in Premier League history.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordHarry Maguire was the toast of Old Trafford again as he headed in a second half winner for a second straight game.United did their best to lose at home for an eighth time this season as Patrick Dorgu gifted the visitors an early goal and later got a red card on his first home appearance in the Prem.But credit to Ruben Amorim’s men for showing the spirit needed to recover from a calamitous end to the first half and steady the ship before claiming the points.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Man Utd 3-2 IpswichThe final whistle goes and Manchester United hold for three vital points. Hell, they could even afford some Bruno Fernandes showboating in the final seconds.Despite playing the whole of the second half with ten men, United not only grabbed the lead at the start of it – but they were then comfortable as Ipswich dominated the ball.Bruno Fernandes was the man who made it happen once more, laying on all three United goals with delicious set-pieces.But there was still plenty to cause concern among the home ranks, not least with the manner in which they gifted the Tractor Boys two goals with shambolic defending.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich90+3. United send on Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen to wind down the final few seconds; Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee make way.The Red Devils are edging closer to a rare home win.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich90. The fourth official holds up the board and the Old Trafford faithful will have to endure another four minutes if they are to hold on.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich89. There once was a time when Manchester United would be Ipswich 9-0 at Old Trafford.Now they’ve got Leny Yoro getting booked for timewasting and Casemiro thumping his chest after winning a throw-in.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich87. Philogene forces a save from Onana, but it was an effort that was never going to bring about the hat-trick.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich85. That booking was Liam Delap’s ninth of the season, which means he’s just one yellow card away from a two-match ban. That’s a scenario Ipswich will be desperate to avoid.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich83. Liam Delap has been described as a throwback striker at times this season, and here’s a good reason.The former Manchester City youngster deploys not one but two shoulder barges on Manuel Ugarte, eventually sending him spinning to the turf.The United players aren’t happy with the Ipswich forward, not least Noussair Mazraoui who is straight over with a shove of retribution.When the situation calms down, Darren England yellow cards both players. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich81. Inside the final ten minutes and it remains in the balance.This could be a huge ten minutes in Ipswich’s season. It could be a huge ten minutes in the coaching career of Ruben Amorim.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich79. That effort at goal was Tuanzebe’s last act, and he receives warm applause from the home supporters as he departs.Left wing-back Leif Davis is also off, and so it’s an opportunity for Ben Johnson and George Hirst to propel Ipswich back into this one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich77. Axel Tuanzebe – who spent close to two decades on the books of Manchester United – tries his luck to deflate his former fans.His right-foot thumper is blocked at close quarters.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich74. Ipswich are working the ball in the United half, switching play from flank to flank and looking to expose an opening.For now, United are holding firm, but they’re only outlet is Joshua Zirkzee, who is leading the line very well. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich72. Substitute Jack Taylor tries his luck from outside the box, but it has neither the power or accuracy to threaten.But Ipswich are beginning to take it up a gear.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich70. Twenty minutes remain, and while United aren’t comfortable – they’re never comfortable – they’re yet to be truly troubled by Ipswich in this second half.In fact, most of the trouble faced in this game has been entirely their own doing.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordIs Harry Maguire going to be the match-winner for a second straight game at Old Trafford?He struck deep into stoppage time to edge the FA Cup tie with Leicester earlier this month.And here he was again – nodding in a Bruno Fernandes corner to put his 10-man team in front. None of the chaos of the first half with United in control.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich68. Manchester United are already down to ten men, and some wisecracks would suggest that they are now down to nine men following the introduction of Casemiro.Not me though.The Brazilian replaces Rasmus Hojlund after it initially looked as though the superior Joshua Zirkzee was going off.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich66. Kieran McKenna turns to his bench and introduces Jack Taylor and Nathan Broadhead. Off goes Sam Morsy and Omari Hutchinson, who has been hobbling these past few minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich63. Neat play from Ipswich to cut United open.Hutchinson slips Cajuste in on the left, and his low drive across the six-yard box has just too much pace for Philogene to control at the back post. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich61. Joshua Zirkzee goes into the book for kicking the ball away.The big forward isn’t happy at conceding a free-kick to Jacob Greaves and gives referee Darren England little choice.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich59. Cajuste is pushing forward whenever possible, and is looking to exploit the gaps vacated by Dorgu’s sending off.He shows a lovely turn of feet in the box too to make room for a shot, but once again De Ligt is on hand to block. Copy linkCopied More

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    Premier League LIVE RESULTS: Szoboszlai and Mac Allister goals send Reds THIRTEEN clear at top of Premier League

    LIVERPOOL go a whopping 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with the Reds dismantling Champions League-chasing Newcastle.Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister struck for the flying Reds.Newcastle were without Alexander Isak – who missed the Anfield clash with a groin injury.Elsewhere, Arsenal dropped yet more points in a drab goalless draw at Nottingham Forest and Man City won at Spurs.Also, Brentford were pegged back by Everton’s Jake O’Brien on the 77th minute following Yoane Wissa’s opener.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from us at SunSportProbably safe to say Liverpool are close to winning the Premier League title after beating Newcastle 2-0 with 10 games left to play.The Reds are now 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal after Mikel Arteta’s men drew 0-0 with third-placed Nottingham Forest, who continue to make a strong case for a surprise top-four finish.Manchester City are still fourth after beating Tottenham 1-0 thanks to the returning Erling Haaland’s winner.Manchester United avoided even more misery with a dramatic 3-2 win over relegation strugglers Ipswich Town, despite losing Patrick Dorgu to a straight red card in the first half.Brentford and Everton drew 1-1 in a match that could have easily had a winner.That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a wonderful night!Copy linkCopiedThomas Frank reactsBrentford boss Thomas Frank had mixed feelings after his team took a deserved lead but ultimately relied on goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who made his third save of the night from Everton striker Beto in the dying minutes.I felt it was a game we could have, should have won. But on the overall performance it was probably a fair result.If we make it 2-0, we win. On the flipside, Mark Flekken was outstanding, probably the man of the match in a game where he was not too busy but made three crucial saves.He’s extremely good in those one on ones, one of the best in the league.Thomas FrankCopy linkCopiedLiverpool vs Newcastle statsLiverpool controlled 62 per cent of possession against Newcastle.The Reds produced 12 shots, three of which were on target at Anfield.The Magpies, on the other hand, only managed three shots off target.More below:Copy linkCopiedLiverpool vs Newcastle analysisArne Slot has been looking nice and relaxed in his seat in the stands at Anfield but little wonder.At no stage when he arrived in England would have expected Liverpool to be 13 points clear with 10 games to go.They should just hand the title to Liverpool now.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-0 NewcastlePeep!And that’s the final whistle at Anfield!!!Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleSeven minutes of stoppage time to go.Liverpool are about to seal a comfortable distance between them and second-placed Arsenal, who dropped more points at Nottingham Forest.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleNO GOALLiverpool get the ball behind Newcastle’s net after a corner-kick but the referee deems Ibrahima Konate fouled goalkeeper Nick Pope in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleNewcastle are pushing forward with a series of crosses looking to make it a nervy finale.But the Magpies have less than five minutes available, plus stoppage time.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Newcastle Just 10 more minutes to go at Anfield, plus stoppage time.Liverpool continue to dominate and could have scored more goals against Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleLiverpool miss two major chances to put the match away.Mohamed Salah first dinks the ball to Trent Alexander-Arnold but he cannot get the necessary touch on 71 minutes.Salah then produces another beautiful ball just two minutes later for Luis Diaz but his shot goes wide.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool statLiverpool have scored at least twice in each of their last 18 home matches across all competitions. The last top-flight side to have a longer run in that department were Sunderland.The Black Cats’ run lasted 19 consecutive matches between February and December 1935.Copy linkCopiedWord from Old TraffordHarry maguire was the toast of Old Trafford again as he headed in a second-half winner for a second straight game. United did their best to lose at home for an eighth time this season as Patrick Dorgu gifted the visitors an early goal and later got a red card on his first home appearance in the Prem.But credit to Ruben Amorim’s men for showing the spirit needed to recover from a calamitous end to the first half and steady the ship before claiming the points.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleLiverpool are sealing the three points and possibly the Premier League title.Mohamed Salah tees up Alexis Mac Allister, who beats Nick Pope for the Reds’ second.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleGoal!Liverpool double their lead with Alexis Mac Allister on 63 minutes!!!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 IpswichManchester United pick up a stressful win over relegation strugglers Ipswich.Man Utd are now 14th in the Premier League table, while the Tractor Boys are deep in relegation trouble with five points separating them from safety.Copy linkCopiedWord from TottenhamFull-time at Spurs – what a dramatic finale that was.Haaland thought he made it 2-0 in the fourth minute of injury time when the ball bounced around in the box and he was suddenly one-on-one with Vicario and finished expertly – he ran off to celebrate and it took him a long time to realise ref Gillett had blown his whistle for handball.Speaking of a long time, VAR Graham Scott had a detailed look to see if a) it hit Haaland or Danso’s arm and b) if it did hit Haaland, was it a handball or above the so-called t-shirt line – before eventually agreeing with the on-field decision. Then somehow Spurs still had a glorious chance to equalise – Son flicked on Porro’s cross but Sarr headed well over in the 98th minute. Earlier on, sub Sarr had skewed wide then Son thought he had the leveller on 84 minutes.Johnson burned past Kovacic and slid a low ball across which the South Korean took first time and kept it low but Ederson saved brilliantly – not quite as good as Stefan Ortega’s stop to deny Son at the end of last season which effectively won City the title here last term, mind. Some boos around the ground when it was announced Maddison was going off to be replaced by Timo Werner – seems very few people, myself included, thought he was going to provide that magic moment for Tottenham… we were right. Triple “ole” for Spurs fans to cheer about when Danso made a last-ditch tackle to deny Savinho, then won the free-kick – and ref Gillett took a tumble as he blew his whistle. Wahey! The Aussie tried to save face by looking down at the turf and checking his studs – the classic, we’ve all been there.City and their travelling fans have the last laugh, though, as they hold on for a narrow 1-0 victory. That sees them leapfrog Chelsea back into fourth while that is Spurs’ 14th defeat of the season – only the bottom four have more.Copy linkCopiedWord from BrentfordA fair result, overall. Brentford still can’t win at home, and Everton keep on not losing. Beto really should have given them a win but missed his third good chance of the evening with less than three minutes to go. If Brentford can put a run of form together they can still be in that top-half mix and even challenge for Europe. But they won’t do it with limp second-half displays like this. As the song by Hard-Fi that is currently playing at the Gtech says, Everton under David Moyes are “Hard To Beat”.Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 0-1 Man CityManchester City pick up a huge win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and are fourth with seven points separating them from second place.Tottenham, on the other hand, are down in 13th place.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 1-1 EvertonIt’s a draw at the Gtech Community Stadium between Brentford and Everton.The Toffees now comfortably above the relegation zone with 15 points separating them from the bottom three.Copy linkCopiedFT: Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalArsenal drop even more points and are now 13 points behind Liverpool, who are 1-0 up against Newcastle.Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are in third place with Manchester City fourth.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 NewcastlePeep!We are back underway at Anfield!Copy linkCopiedStoppage timeWe’re past the 90-minute mark at Tottenham vs Manchester City and Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal.Man City are 1-0 ahead thanks to Erling Haaland’s opener, while the Gunners and Forest are still goalless.But news for Arsenal as Liverpool lead against Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedAlmost full-timeJust about 10 minutes to go across the board, with the exception of Liverpool vs Newcastle.Waiting to find out how much stoppage time will be added.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 1-1 EvertonGoal!Everton equalise with Jake O’Brien on 77 minutes!!!Copy linkCopiedPremier League tableAs it stands, Liverpool are still top of the league, but with THIRTEEN points ahead of second place:Copy linkCopied More

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    Chelsea vs Southampton LIVE SCORE: Latest updates from Stamford Bridge as Gomes fires Wolves back level in early game

    CHELSEA welcome Southampton for a huge Premier League clash TONIGHT!The Blues will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 loss away at Aston Villa on the weekend.Chelsea took the lead in the West Midlands, but a Marco Asensio double saw the Villans complete the turnaround.Enzo Maresca will be hoping his men can put an end to their losing run against a Southampton side that is rock bottom of the table.SunSport will also bring you all the goals from all the other matches taking place in the Premier League this evening.Kick off time: 8.15pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Chelsea team: To follow…Southampton team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Coach ready for tough fixtureThe Chelsea boss spoke with BT Sports about his decision to bring Jadon Sancho and Tosin into the team, as well as whether he thinks bottom of the table Southampton offer a dangerous threat:Jadon is working well so we wanted to give him some minutes. He is arriving in the box and creating chances. I don’t trust any game, you prepare in the best way, it is a tricky/tough game. Hopefully we can win.Enzo MarescaChelseaCopy linkCopiedWolves 1-1 Fulham18. Finally Molineux breathes a sigh of relief as their team manages to get back on level terms in this one.Semedo picks out Gomes in the middle and he drives his shot into the top corner to give Leno no chance.Now we have a game on our hands in this one.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Joao Gomes (Wolves)Copy linkCopiedChelsea dream of promised landIt was something the club were able to take for granted for some time but now, Champions League football seems a distant memory.The fans want to see their team competing at the highest level once again and in order to achieve it, they need to rediscover their form.Tonight, they have the chance to move back into fourth place in the table and put pressure on the sides chasing for that coveted top four spot.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-0 Bournemouth12. Joao Pedro wins a penalty for The Seagulls as he looks to take the ball past Kepa and keeper brings him down.The referee points to the spot and VAR sees nothing to change that.Brighton’s striker picks himself up and slots the ball into the bottom corner to give Fabian Hurzeler’s side the lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Joao Pedro (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedCole looking to cool down concernsOne thing that is integral to this Chelsea team getting results in the last few seasons is the form of Cole Palmer.If he is on form, he makes The Blues tick, without that things tend to go pear-shaped for Maresca’s side.’Cold Palmer’ will be hoping he can get that ice coarsing through his veins once again as they lock horns with The Saints tonight.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWolves 0-1 Fulham1. What a start to the match from The Cottagers.Pereira plays it into Sessegnon, wide in the penalty area, as he drills a left-footed shot into the far corner.Not the start the hosts were hoping for after their impressive win on the south coast against Bournemouth on the weekend.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)Copy linkCopiedPassions reaching fever-pitch in West LondonAs the fans continue to make themselves heard outside Stamford Bridge, Blues’ fans hope they can start seeing this sort of passion from their high-paid players.Results and performances have really dropped off since the festive schedule and a top four finish hangs in the balance.Maresca will expect nothing but victory against tonight’s visitors Southampton, who are rooted to the bottom of the table.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxBoth teams have something to go for at Molineux this evening. A win for Wolves would take Vitor Pereira’s side a step closer to Premier League safety – but Fulham still have ambitions of making it into Europe. Eighth spot could be enough so expect Marco Silva’s side to make a determined effort to make up for Saturday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.Two Portuguese managers are on show here, and judging by their pre-match chat, they seem to get on very well. Former Wolves striker Raul Jimenez got a good welcome when he stepped off the Fulham team coach – but he is only a sub this evening.Copy linkCopiedMisfiring Blues favourites for victoryDespite their in and out form, the bookies cannot see anything but a Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge this evening.Chelsea – 1/6Draw – 7/1Southampton – 12/1All match odds brought to you Betway.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at Amex StadiumBournemouth were forced to rearranged their back line when they discovered this morning that Illia Zabarnyi had lost his appeal against Saturday’s sending off against Wolves. Tyler Adams came in for the Ukraine defender and David Brooks replaced Marcus Tavernier who went to the bench. Brighton gave January signing, the former Inter Miami star, his full debut while Pervis Estupinan replaced Jack Hinshelwood who joined the subs.Copy linkCopiedChelsea vs Southampton line-ups Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Palmer, Sancho, Neto; Nkunku.Southampton XI: Ramsdale; Sugawara, Bree, Bella-Kotchap, Walker-Peters; Downes, Smallbone, Fernandes, Aribo, Kamaldeen; OnuachuCopy linkCopiedChelsea’s horror runThe Blues have endured a torrid time of things since Christmas.Prior to their clash with Everton, Enzo Maresca’s side were presented with a chance to go TOP of the Premier League – however briefly.But, two months later and Chelsea find themselves 21 points behind Liverpool in first.They need to turn the form around and fast, as Man City, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Bournemouth all contend for a Champions League spot next year.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedChelsea protestsAhead of their game with Southampton, Chelsea fans have been protesting against the club’s ownership. Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBournemouth’s away runThe Cherries love a day on the road.Andoni Iraola’s side haven’t lost an away game since losing 3-2 away at Brentford in NOVEMBER.However – good as their away record is, Brighton already having bragging rights.The Seagulls came to the Vitality in November and won 2-1, with the Bournemouth goal not coming until deep into added time.Brighton are on a game of three wins in a row after their 7-0 battering by Nottingham Forest, and haven’t conceded in 180 Premier League minutes.Their last seven Premier League away games: 🟢 4-2 vs. Wolves🟢 2-1 vs. Ipswich Town🟢 3-0 vs. Manchester United🟡 2-2 vs. Fulham🟡 2-2 vs. Chelsea🟢 4-1 vs. Newcastle United 🟢 3-1 vs. SouthamptonCredit: RexCopy linkCopiedWolves Teen17 year old talent Matheus Mane will be on the bench for Wolves today, one year after signing with the club.From Non-league at Rochdale last year to first team at Wolves tonight.Copy linkCopiedWolves vs Fulham line-ups Wolves XI: Sa; Semedo, Doherty, Bueno, Gomes, Ait Nouri; Andre, Gomes; Bellegarde, Munetsi; CunhaFulham XI: Leno; Castagne, Diop, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Lukic, Berge; Pereia, Traore; MunizCopy linkCopiedBrighton vs Bournemouth line-ups Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Baleba, Gomez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; PedroBournemouth XI: Arrizabalaga; Cook, Hill, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace vs Aston Villa line-ups – Asensio and Rashford on BENCHCrystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, EzeAston Villa XI: Martinez; Garcia, Konsa, Disasi, Digne; McGinn, Tielemans, Bogarde; Ramsey, Rogers, WatkinsCopy linkCopiedAsensi-hero’s and VillainsMarco Asensio scored a brace for the Villains last time out.Aston Villa are surging towards the Champions League for a second season in a row, with the Spanish attacker helping Unai Emery’s side see off Chelsea. Their win was not without the helping hand of Filip Jorgensen, who arguably could have saved his winner. Crystal Palace will be hoping their clash against Aston Villa would be on the road, winning all FIVE of their last away games 2-0.There is nobody better than in-form Jean Philip Mateta, who has provided a goal or an assist in four of those five games.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedPremier League table heading into tonight’s gamesWe are at a crucial moment in the season, with points making all the difference as we tick towards the business end.Liverpool – 64 pts Arsenal – 53 Nottingham Forest – 47Man City – 44 Newcastle – 44Bournemouth – 43Chelsea – 43Aston Villa – 43Brighton – 40Fulham – 39Brentford – 37Tottenham – 33Crystal Palace – 33Everton – 31Man United – 30West Ham – 30Wolves – 22Ipswich – 17Leicester – 17Southampton – 9Copy linkCopiedHow to watch all of the action tonightTNT Sports are covering EVERY Premier League game LIVE over the next three nights. The games will be on these channels: TNT Sports 1: Chelsea vs Southampton TNT Sports 2: Crystal Palace vs Aston VillaTNT Sports 3: Brighton vs BournemouthTNT Sports 4: Wolves vs FulhamBut, make sure to keep an eye on SunSport’s blog to keep up to date with the action from EVERY Premier League game.Copy linkCopiedMidweek Premier League Welcome to SunSport’s coverage of Chelsea vs Southampton, and all the Premier League games live TONIGHT.Enzo Maresca’s out-of-form Blues welcome the Premier League’s bottom side Southampton in tonight’s 8:15pm GMT kick-off.Both sides come into the fixture with identical records, having both lost four and only won once in their previous five games.Chelsea’s win came over West Ham, whereas Southampton’s came over Ipswich.There are three other games to dig your teeth into this evening before kick-off at Stamford Bridge.Brighton host Bournemouth at the Amex, Champions League chasing Aston Villa travel to Crystal Palace, and Wolves take on Fulham.All of the action is LIVE on TNT Sports.Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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    Sheffield Utd 1 Leeds 3 LIVE RESULT: Visitors score late double via Tanaka and Piroe to extend lead at the top – updates

    LEEDS UNITED extend their lead at the top of the Championship summit to five points. Both Sheffield United and Leeds United entered the Yorkshire blockbuster to secure top spot as they gun for automatic promotion back into the Premier League. Just before the 15-minute mark, the Blades made good on their fast start as Tyrese Campbell capitalise on indecisive defensive work from the visitors following a reactive stop onto the bar from Illan Meslier to head the ball off the keeper and into the net. After back-and-forth action, Leeds’ left back Junior Firpo rose highest in a crowded box to met a dinked-in Dan James cross and bury his header from six yards out. A quick-fire double in the space of a minute ensured Daniel Farke’s side their lead. First from Ao Tanaka who nodded at the back post from a corner on the 89th minute and followed by Joel Piroe’s pile-driver around the edge of the box that whizzed into the top corner. Sheffield Utd XI: Cooper; Clarke, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows; Peck, Souza; Rak-Sakyi, O’Hare, Brereton-Diaz; CampbellLeeds XI: Cooper; Clarke, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows; Peck, Souza; Rak-Sakyi, O’Hare, Brereton-Diaz; CampbellBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Leeds marching onThat’s all from us tonight. A decisive day in the Championship promotion race ends with Leeds well clear at the top.They faded away from the top two last season but are on course to right the wrongs from last season.As for Sheffield United, they have Burnley breathing down their necks with Scott Parker’s side looking imperious in defence.It promises to be some race over the last 12 matches.Copy linkCopiedFarke shares his thoughtsLeeds boss Daniel Farke said after the match: “You have to say we played a strong opponent and it was a tight game.”For the first 25 minutes they were by far the better side and we were a bit too nervous, not brave and how we conceded the goal was not us.”But from minute 25 we started to play football and gained more control.”When you win against the top sides in this league it’s good for confidence but it’s just three points and if we stop winning points now we won’t finish where we want to finish so we have to stay humble, grounded and disciplined.”Copy linkCopiedHow the table shapes upLeeds’ win means they are now seven points above third place Burnley, who are chasing down Sheffield United.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-3 Leeds – FTLeeds goalscorers Piroe and Firpo shared their thoughts at full-time and revealed they had faith they could pull off a comeback.Copy linkCopiedCopy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-3 LeedsPiroe finished the match off in style with a rocket from distance.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-3 LeedsFT. A valuable three points for Leeds who move five points clear at the top of the Championship.A massive win for Daniel Farke’s side who are well on course for a return to the Premier League.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-3 Leeds90. A brilliant finish to the game as Leeds finally get the reward their performance deserves.Sheff Utd took their foot off the gas after the half-hour mark and have been made to pay.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-3 Leeds90. Leeds break through James once again. He finds Piroe who has time and space to let fly from the edge of the box.It is a fantastic hit from Piroe and Cooper gets a glove on the ball but there is no way he was going to stop that rocket.Copy linkCopiedGoal! Sheff Utd 1-3 Leeds90. And that seals it! Piroe with an absolute thunderbolt.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-2 Leeds89. Incredible scenes. Rothwell’s corner causes problems.Firpo again wins it in the air and flicks it to the back post where Tanaka is on hand to head the ball into the back of the net.Copy linkCopiedGoal!!! Sheff Utd 1-2 Leeds89. Tanaka gets it! Surely the winner!!Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds88. What.a.save.Cooper leaps to his left and just about gets his finger tips to keep out Gnonto’s curling effort. Superb play from both.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds87. This game is very end to end now but the Blades need to be careful as Leeds look very dangerous on the counter attack.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds84. Fantastic one touch football from Leeds allows Piroe to break.He bears down on goal and unleashes a powerful shot that Cooper does well to save down to his left.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds83. Leeds go down the other end, Firpo’s low cross is dangerous and ends up at Piroe, whose shot finds Cooper.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds81. Great save from Meslier to deny Cannon’s header from the corner!Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds80. Sheff Utd finally get their foot on the ball again and are starting to re-assert themselves in this match.They are being patient for an opening but keeping the ball well and win a corner.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds77. Hamer almost gets in behind the Leeds defence but Rodon gets across brilliantly to snuff out the danger.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds75. Leeds look well up for this now and without changes Sheffield United are facing the prospect of hanging on for a point.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-1 Leeds72. Firpo earned the Blades a few minutes ago with a header that went over.This time he makes no mistake as he makes a run into the box unmarked, meets James’ cross and heads beyond Cooper.Game on!Copy linkCopiedGoal! Sheff Utd 1-1 Leeds72. Firpo heads in to equalise!Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-0 Leeds71. Leeds have three goes and eventually Joseph fires over.Solomon first cuts inside and his shot is headed out brilliantly, Rodon follows up and his effort is blocked.The ball falls to Joseph who has the easiest chance of the lot but he smashes well over.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-0 Leeds70. Leeds attack three on two but James can’t find a team-mate with his cross, but wins a corner instead.Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-0 Leeds69. Leeds beginning to pile the pressure on.Solomon puts in a teasing cross that is begging to be turned in but there are no attackers there to meet it.Copy linkCopied More