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      Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai LIVE RESULT: Main event ON NOW as British stars battle for WBC flyweight title – updates

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      SUNNY EDWARDS and Galal Yafai are facing off RIGHT NOW for the WBC interim world flyweight title!Former world champion Edwards will be determined to build on his bloody brawl win against Adrian Curiel earlier this year.But to do that, he’ll have to overcome Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold-medallist Yafai, who comes from a renowned boxing family, with his brother Kai being an ex-world champion.But before the main event, SunSport can bring you all of the latest action on the thrilling undercard.Main event ring walk time: 10:45pm GMTLive stream/TV: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Resorts World Arena with our live blog below…Yafai stops it in R6!Referee Lee Every warns Edwards, almost urging him to show something… he’s seen enough unanswered punishment with the former world champion pinned against the ropes after yet more combos are being teed off on him and waves it off!Wow! Galal said he’d go for a knockout, Sunny didn’t box smart but this was a fantastic showing. Who predicted this? Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs. Yafai R5Clubbing body blows, straight shots and doubling up behind his left jab, Yafai’s variation and forward pressure is wearing on Edwards who is far too comfortable using the ropes as his friend tonight. Swinging wildly and missing, Yafai chains together more combos and an uppercut older brother Gamal had been calling for earlier.After a brief pause as the referee calls for an inspection behind Yafai’s head, the round ends… something tells me this won’t hear the final bell. Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs. Yafai R4Yafai is relentless with his attacks, pawing and pounding shots in Edwards’ direction without getting met with much resistance. The elusive skill we’re used to seeing from the former world champion isn’t here, and Yafai is relishing every moment of breaking him down.Edwards looks exhausted as the bell sounds, Yafai is barely breaking sweat and cannot miss right now. Can’t see it changing unless Galal gets a touch greedy, mind. Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs. Yafai R3This bout just got a lot more intriguing now then!”Can I be real with you? I don’t wanna be here,” is what Edwards reportedly said in-between rounds as the 28-year-old’s head trainer Williams barked encouragement in response, urging his new charge to stop feeling sorry for himself. Yafai is peppering him up with combos against the ropes now and while that dialogue is certainly going to dominate talk if this bout continues unfolding like this, it’s another storyline to monitor. “I’ve noticed you can’t move your feet and get off the ropes like I’m telling you to, so throw a shot back and counter, he’s not moving his head so throw back when he hits you. A lot better,” Williams says.Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs. Yafai R2Yafai looks composed, Edwards rather rattled by comparison in the early going and that will only play into the home hero’s hands. A straight left pings the former IBF kingpin backwards, Edwards is uncomfortably content to stand-and-trade with his back up against the ropes and it’s another stanza banked for the Birmingham man. “Sort your head out, keep your distance,” barks Chris Williams between rounds as Edwards’ body language suggests something is very wrong. The audio mics in the corner weren’t very clear though.Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs. Yafai R1They’re off and Yafai has flown out of the blocks! He appears to wobble the former world titlist within the first half-minute, Edwards can’t afford to stand-and-trade as he’s already on unsteady legs with the Olympic champion whipping power punches.Edwards lands a few nice body shots but besides that, a very clear round for the Rob McCracken-trained pupil from Birmingham. A straight left hand appeared to briefly put Sunny on his haunches and while he eventually recovered, wasn’t all the way back. Copy linkCopiedEdwards-Yafai ringwalks now…Well, it’s almost main event time! We’ve waited a long time for this and unsurprisingly, Galal Yafai is wasting absolutely no energy as he briskly strides into the ring.Edwards is the a-side and soaking up everything with a lengthy walk from his dressing room, backroom team in tow and older brother Charlie among those accompanying him before two rappers I don’t recognise are *shouting* lyrics as he walks, looking knowingly into the crowd. Copy linkCopiedWalker beats Ritson!After the first few rounds, the result never felt in doubt… Lewis Ritson was inspired in the final stanza though and judging by the language from tonight’s commentary team, that will likely be his last appearance as a pro. If so, it’s one to be proud of despite defeat in a near decade-long career.97-93, 97-93, 98-93 the scorecards read, Walker back to winning ways, even though he had to go the ten-round distance here.Copy linkCopiedTony Bellew’s infamous scorecards…It shouldn’t be a surprise to see Walker has won *every* round to this point, there’s no chance for birthday boy and former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew to have his scorecards scrutinised on social media tonight, just yet. It’s been a commanding Conah showing and Ritson needs a knockdown or three to really make this a dramatic finale now.Copy linkCopiedWalker’s power-punching edgeAlthough there’s only a 2% difference in accuracy, Walker has landed more than three times the amount of power punches (51-14) as they enter the fifth. Without wanting to jinx anything, Conah seems in cruise control and everyone can sense it, despite Ritson’s fleeting success with his left jab and disciplined tendencies.Copy linkCopiedWalker digging to the body early..The favourite is firing early and often, Darren Barker deeming it educated pressure on commentary and he’s right. Ritson can’t keep him off for sustained periods and you can almost sense Walker looking to emulate Ohara Davies’ success downstairs from their fight back in March last year. Copy linkCopiedWalker-Ritson up next!Wolverhampton’s Conah Walker, who shot up in prominence after a back-and-forth barnstormer with Cyrus Pattinson in August last year, would’ve felt hard done by after narrowly losing a ten-rounder against unbeaten contender Lewis Crocker in June. Fan-friendly and beloved by many, he’s back in a big way here against Lewis Ritson – whose best work has come exclusively at lightweight.Who will prevail? Ringwalks and introductions out of the way, we’re about to find out…Copy linkCopiedConway scores split decision win!Both have their hands raised in centre ring, but there can only be one winner… although this was competitive, Conway connected on much of the better (and more eyecatching) work, so it’s not a surprise he got the nod on two of the three judges’ scorecards.116-112 Conway, 115-114 Kelly, 115-113 Conway the official verdict, as the Brad Pauls vs. Denzel Bentley winner (Dec. 7) is not-so-subtly served up as a potential next option in early 2025 for the Northampton man. Copy linkCopiedAlmost at the finish line…Good uppercut through the guard and a stiff jab to start the round is an effective tactic Conway has adopted. Kelly fires back briefly but the bigger man’s blitzing attacks are visibly taking their toll, as they enter the final round now.For the stat geeks among us, here were the punch totals two rounds prior: Conway connecting 111-of-384 (29%) to Kelly’s 86-of-322 (27%).Copy linkCopiedConway in controlConway, who scored a seventh-round stoppage win over Ainiwaer Yilixiati in Japan last time out, is holding his feet well and looks noticeably the sharper of the two against Kelly, who has been marginally more accurate but less active with his punch output. Into the seventh they go and he’s chaining these combos together nicely, the Northampton resident. Copy linkCopiedSwiftly moving on…You can usually tell something is awry when a broadcaster quickly shifts onto a pre-planned VT package or advert, rather than doing an interview with the winner of a big bout they’d long been building. Perhaps they’d gone over their expected time constraints, expected Vuong to score a stoppage or called an audible to avoid any potential backlash from a UD10 many inside the arena disagreed with, but hey.Kieron Conway vs. Ryan Kelly is up now, for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight strap, and they’re into the third round.Copy linkCopiedVuong beats Gwynne over ten rounds!The final four rounds were exactly as advertised, Gwynne giving all he could – including throwing a whopping 97 (!) punches in the eighth, and appearing to stun Vuong on more than one occasion pinned up against the ropes as their exchanges in close quarters persisted.Nonetheless, the favourite’s single shots – uppercuts and stinging counters – proved enough in the eyes of the three important men ringside, as they went the distance after a gruelling half-hour’s work.97-94, 96-95, 96-94 all in Vuong’s favour, despite some boos to the contrary. A difficult fight to score and an uber-competitive step-up, exactly the sort of challenge you can’t sniff your nose at for someone with Cameron’s upward trajectory in an ever-changing division.Copy linkCopiedVuong vs. Gwynne R6Into the second-half of this clash they go, Gwynne lands a stray right hand with Vuong up against the corner… then more punch flurries connect as they exchange positions, the youngster’s single counters are accurate but intermittent – can he be more active than this?Gwynne won’t stop walking forward though, it’d be interesting to see what the judges have this scored after six rounds. 4-2 Vuong? “Do it with more finesse, your eye is bad, you don’t have to do a lot… let him tire himself out and then jump on him,” Gwynne’s coach Gary Lockett says as the seventh is about to start… left eye is worsening.Copy linkCopiedVuong vs. Gwynne R5″Bust him up and punish, nudge, walk him back,” are some of the pointed instructions Vuong receives in the corner before the fifth as the referee says Gwynne’s cut was caused by a punch. The 22-year-old can’t help but crack a smile as his coaching team prepare him for another tough round, one where his right hands have done damage but Gwynne’s tireless pit-pat shots are scoring. They go back-and-forth in the final minute of this stanza, Vuong holding his feet more and now content trading leather. Ooooh!Copy linkCopiedVuong vs. Gwynne R4In the exact same round he was stopped out in Riyadh, it appears as though Gwynne has damage again… this time above his left cheekbone, something that’s almost clicked him into another gear.He goes upstairs, then digs down with a few body shots as Vuong replies with a lovely right uppercut through the guard. It’s been that kind of round, what do you prefer? Copy linkCopiedVuong vs. Gwynne R3Vuong is punching in bunches but they’re not yet making a dent, or deterring Gwynne’s relentless pressure. Sharp one-two combos and staying composed in the proverbial fire, he continues to move and use the ring wherever possible to evade those dangerous advances.Another decent stanza banked for Gwynne though, who does a bit of a dancing jig acknowledging the youngster’s boxing the way which suits him, the longer this stays like this.Copy linkCopiedVuong vs. Gwynne R2Vuong, who shares a trainer in Jamie Moore with light-welterweight Jack Catterall, is just warned about punching with Gwynne and being lured into the Welshman’s purposeful traps after the first round.Gwynne’s aggression is paying dividends as he enjoys a few periods of success, Vuong can’t afford to hold his feet too long and allow him a standing target to pepper scoring shots at. Already brewing nicely, this as a reminder: a ten-round contest. Copy linkCopiedVuong vs. Gwynne R16-0 prospect Cameron Vuong faces former British and European lightweight champion Gavin Gwynne in a tantalising crossroads clash.Gwynne, badly injured en route to a fourth-round TKO defeat by then-unbeaten prospect Mark Chamberlain in Riyadh eight months ago, is back and determined to prove he hasn’t lost a step against an exciting youngster 12 years his senior. Competitive opening stanza: Gwynne pressing as Vuong flicks out jabs to the body and is boxing well on the back foot.Copy linkCopiedMain card underway!Former two-time English title challenger Benn Norman looked delighted at the final bell with the effort he produced over six tough rounds against highly-rated Walsall flyweight Hamza Uddin, 21. Uddin gets the nod, 59-56, to open up the main card with his second consecutive decision victory – this against credible opposition.Four fights left… a lightweight cracker up next!Copy linkCopiedJones just too much, retains English titleTroy Jones was far more active, accurate and looked every bit the better boxer over ten competitive rounds against a gamely Michael Stephenson effort as the Birmingham resident retained English honours at 175lbs.The 26-year-old, who has shared rounds sparring with the likes of two-time world title challenger Anthony Yarde, skipped Area title level and looks justified in his decision to do so in recent bouts.98-91 x 2 and 97-93 were the judges’ scorecards after ten rounds, the defending champion was deducted a point in the fifth for excessive use of his shoulder up close. Nonetheless, 2024’s been great for Troy.Copy linkCopied More

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      West Ham 2-5 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners hold off Hammers fight back in thrilling derby to close gap on table-toppers

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      ARSENAL have held off West Ham’s fight back to beat their London rivals on the East side of the river.Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz had put the Gunners four up.But two quickfire goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson gave the Hammers some hope.However, Bukayo Saka’s late first-half penalty calmed the Gunners’ nerves once more and ultimately earned the visitors all three pointsRESULT: West Ham 2-5 ArsenalFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all folksIt was game over at half time as five-star Arsenal ran riot in a quite brilliant first 45 minutes.They were 4-0 up at one stage with goals from Gabiel, Trossard, Odegaard and Havertz.West Ham scored two in two minutes to make it exciting with five minutes to go in the first period and the stadium was jumping.But that energy was quickly zapped when Bukayo Saka scored a penalty late in stoppage time to make it seven goals from nine shots on target in a quite brilliant half of football.The second half was a bit of a waste of time and non-contest as Mikel Arteta was afforded the chance to rest a few key players ahead of Man Utd in midweek.They can sit and watch Liverpool vs Man City with their feet up tomorrow….Copy linkCopiedMatch statsA look at the numbers behind that game as Arsenal dominated pretty much every area.West Ham closed the gap in some of those areas but it was all a little too late when the game was effectively over.Copy linkCopiedMatch reportArsenal’s Men In Black destroyed West Ham with dark arts, ruthless calm and flashes of deadly beauty.And Julen Lopetegui’s team must wish the Gunners also had the magic Neuralyzer gadget from the Will Smith films to wipe this Hammer house of horror show from their memory.But no-one who witnessed it will ever forget a half of football that made Hollywood’s best attempt to do football, Escape To Victory, look realistic.Only three times before has the Premier League come up with a script featuring seven goals in the opening 45 minutes.When the first four of them went to Arsenal, a significant number of home fans headed for the exits.Copy linkCopiedHow we standArsenal now up to second in the table and will be able to watch their title rivals with their feet up tomorrow.The Hammers stay in 14th.Copy linkCopiedFull time views of SunSport’s Jordan Davies at the London StadiumNot a bad message-sending sort of performance is it? Liverpool know they need to win tomorrow to maintain their nine-point gap.But away from the title race, the Gunners are well and truly back to their brilliant selves now after a woeful run of four Prem games without a win.Martin Odegaard is orchestrating and creating, set-piece routines are flowing and the goals are being shared around, despite continued calls for Mikel Arteta to sign a world class No.9.For the second time in a week, Arsenal have scored five with five different goalscorers. In the 5-1 trouncing of Sporting Lisbon it was Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.And at the London Stadium, there were some similar faces in Gabriel, Trossard, Havertz, Saka and Odegaard.Copy linkCopiedFT! It’s all over the London Stadium as Arsenal move second in the Premier League table.West Ham 2-5 ArsenalCopy linkCopied90+3 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalSoucek is shown a yellow card for a late challenge.Arsenal played on after the tackle and almost add a sixth.Copy linkCopied90+1 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalSo close for West Ham who should have another one back!Danny Ings is allowed to get in behind as Saliba and Raya make a mess of it.Ings is forced wide when skipping by the keeper but drags his shot at an empty net from a tight angle wide.Copy linkCopied90 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalFive minutes added timeCopy linkCopied89 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalGabriel Jesus tries to trick his way through the West Ham defence but he’s brought down.Raheem Sterling sends a dipping free kick towards goal but it drifts just wide.Copy linkCopied85 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalNot much happening here at all.Sterling just had an effort smashed into the side netting.The referee could probably call full time now and everyone would be happy.Copy linkCopied77 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalAnd two more for West Ham, too.OFF: Paqueta & SolerON: Irving & RodriguezCopy linkCopied74 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalDouble change for the GunnersOFF: Odegaard & SakaON: Jesus & SterlingCopy linkCopiedCurrent numbersThe stats back up what Jordan’s saying as West Ham struggle to get any sort of momentum going in the second period.More subs getting ready on the visitor’s bench too.Copy linkCopiedView from the London Stadium of SunSport’s Jordan DaviesArsenal are seeing this one out, and it could be a good chance for Mikel Arteta to rest key faces ahead of their home clash with Manchester United on Wednesday night.Gabriel has already been brought off at half-time with a suspected head injury, Riccardo Calafiori has been subbed to give Oleksandr Zinchenko some game time, while Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka have both been down receiving treatment in the last 10 minutes having been on the end of some frustrated West Ham tackles.Raheem Sterling is in desperate need of minutes, so would be a shock if he was not to make a cameo at some point, while Ethan Nwaneri would be a popular addition to the pitch.Copy linkCopied65 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalDouble change for the hosts:OFF: Antonio & EmersonON: Ings & CoufalCopy linkCopied62 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalSaka is back on.West Ham deal with a couple of back-to-back corners with relative ease.Copy linkCopied61 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalJust a few yards from the byline, Saka is allowed to walk off to the side of the park and kill a bit more time.Saka limps off but I’d hazard a guess that he’ll be back on shortly.Copy linkCopied60 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalBukayo Saka cuts in from the right and tries to hang one up at the back post which deflects for a corner.Saka has stayed down though. He’s caught the defender on his follow through and appears in pain as the physio makes his way on.Copy linkCopied59 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalOdegaard has a go from 25 yards but he’s on the stretch when doing so.Comfortable enough save for Fabianski down to his right.Copy linkCopied56 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalArsenal go their bench again. Anthony Taylor allows Calafiori to jog slowly from one side of the park to the other to go off.The inconsistency in that ruling is mind-boggling. Particularly as he’s apparently one of the league’s best.Looks like Calafiori might just be struggling as he slowly makes his way off.OFF: CalafioriON: Zinchenko Copy linkCopied55 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalCorner comes to nothing.Copy linkCopiedCLOSE! 54 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalReally good play from West Ham as they play through the middle of the park.Paqueta finds Antonio on the edge of the box and he uses good strength to turn and shoot low and it goes narrowly wide.Corner awarded though.Copy linkCopied52 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalAll Arsenal at the start of the second half without creating too much.A couple of corners have been sent in but they’re lacking without Gabriel’s presence.West Ham’s first attack ends with a strike from Bowen from 25 yards going well over.Copy linkCopied46 – West Ham 2-5 ArsenalGabriel hasn’t returned for the second half. We wait to hear why.West HamOFF: SummervilleON: AlvarezArsenalOFF: GabrielON: KiwiorCopy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Action on NOW as Crystal Palace face Newcastle plus Forest vs Ipswich – latest updates

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns to the big screens and SunSport will keep fans notified on each goal as they fly in!Newcastle are hoping to bounce back from their West Ham loss with a win against London outfit Crystal Palace.New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy watches from the stands as the Foxes travel to mid-table Brentford.Nottingham Forest will be looking to stop the rot against Ipswich after back-to-back defeats.While Bournemouth take on a Wolves side who are fresh from thumping Fulham.Kick-off times: 3pm GMTLive stream/TV: None are televised in the UK due to blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKEEP up with all the scores and results from the Premier League with our live blog below…Graham Hill’s half time report from MolineuxIn a game featuring two Bournemouth penalties, Wolves were not happy to see a couple of appeals of their own turned down in what has been a frantic first half.Justin Kluivert struck twice from the spot with Milos Kerkez netting in between. Jorgan Stand Larsen put Wolves back on level terms after Bournemouth’s first penalty was given after only 56 seconds.Ref Peter Bankes and VAR official Paul Tierney are taking centre stage as the Cherries have dominated so far – they could have had more than three. But Wolves still look capable of clawing their way back into this after a strong finish to the half.Copy linkCopiedHalf time thought from Justin Allen at Selhurst ParkCrystal Palace have been the better side as the two teams head for their half-time break.Daniel Munoz will surely be nominated for miss of the season after the Palace ace somehow shoti wide from six yards after a swift counter saw him teed up perfectly by Ismaila Sarr.Also a goal-saving interception from Fabian Schar denied Eberechi Eze after he was set to pounce from close range after Sarr’s pass.Toon offered little going forward and Alexander Isak had to hobble off after just 12 minutes with a hip injury with Harvey Barnes replacing him.A lot for Eddie Howe to ponder during the next 15 minutes.Copy linkCopiedThe half time view from Graeme Bryce at the City GroundAfter a promising start the game has kind of fizzled out here.There is plenty of thud and blunder and loads of niggly fouls and injuries to disrupt the flow.But good scoring chances have been few and far between as this pair slog it out in the middle of the park mainly.It’s certainly not one for the purists.Copy linkCopiedPremier League – half time scoresBrentford 3-1 LeicesterCrystal Palace 0-0 NewcastleNottingham Forest 0-0 IpswichWolves 1-3 BournemouthCopy linkCopiedHT! Wolves 1-3 BournemouthAn incredible start to this one but just the four goals at the break.Boos ringing round Molineux – ouch!Copy linkCopiedHT! Brentford 3-1 LeicesterThe Bees fell behind but go in with a comfortable cushion at the break.They just love playing at home.Copy linkCopied45+8 – GOAL!! BRENTFORD 3-1 LeicesterAnother Brentford goal at the G-tech – and a second for KEVIN SCHADE!He’s slipped through into the box by Damsgaard but his first touch takes him away from goal.As poor as that was, his second touch was different class, clipping it over the onrushing keeper, across goal and in off the far post.Copy linkCopiedHT! Crystal Palace 0-0 NewcastleNo goals, no quality, no shots on target, no point coming back out for the second half really.Alexander Isak went off with an injury in that first half. Not good for Newcastle.Rubbish game.Copy linkCopiedHT! Nottingham Forest 0-0 IpswichGoalless first half at the City Ground but not without its chances.10 points and 11 places between them in the table but can’t split them as of yet.Copy linkCopiedNo, how’s he missed that?That is an absolute shocker of a miss at Selhurst Park.And I mean SHOCKING.It would’ve capped off a splendid counter attack for the home side, from one end of the park to the other.Sarr fires it across goal and Daniel Munoz just has to tap home from a few yards out.Somehow, he misses the target altogether!Copy linkCopiedLatest scoresBrentford 2-1 LeicesterCrystal Palace 0-0 NewcastleNottingham Forest 0-0 IpswichWolves 1-3 BournemouthCopy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Justin Allen at Selhurst ParkA worrying opening 25 minutes here at Selhurst Park for Newcastle.Alexander Isak has hobbled off with what appears to be a hip injury after a 50-50 clash with Tyrick Mitchell.Joelinton and Joe Willock have also had to receive treatment.The closest to a breakthrough came for Crystal Palace but Fabian Schar superbly cleared with Eberechi Eze set to pounce from close range after a lovely ball from Ismaila Sarr.Copy linkCopiedThe view from Graeme Bryce at the City GroundIt’s been a frantic start here with a lot of huffing and puffing which has so far produced nothing!Morgan Gibbs-White glanced a header into the side-net from an Anderson corner and Sammy Szmodics made a goal line clearance to deny Ryan Yates.At the other end Ola Aina was in the right place at the right time to clear Cameron Burgess’s header off the line.It’s end-to-end basketball style here!Copy linkCopiedThe view from Graham Hill at MolineuxIt’s been a crazy start at Molineux with Bournemouth scoring three goals in the first 18 minutes – including two Justin Kluivert penalties on his 50th appearance for the club. Milos Kerkez fired another goal in between – but Wolves have been a shambles at the back, and their fans are letting them know all about it. Bournemouth’s third was controversial as Wolves keeper Jose Sa kicked Evanilson as he tried to clear the ball – but a VAR check ruled it was a penalty. As we stand, it’s 3-1 to the Cherries, but expect more goals.Copy linkCopied29 – GOAL!! BRENTFORD 2-1 LeicesterAnd just like that, Brentford are now ahead!A fast-flowing move through the thirds as Potter and Wissa combine to play Mbeumo in, inside the box on the right.He maybe should have went for goal but cut it across the box but nobody could make contact – though KEVIN SCHADE coming in from the left fires low and hard at the near post and finds the net.Copy linkCopiedOn courseSix goals across the league after less than half an hour.On course for the 15+ I predicted pre-match.These two other 0-0s won’t finish that way either.Copy linkCopied25 – GOAL!! BRENTFORD 1-1 LeicesterThat lead didn’t last long as YOANE WISSA equalises immediately.Schade is sent clear down the left with a peach of a pass and he fires across goal for Wissa to tap home from eight yards.Copy linkCopiedRuud not toA wee smile for Ruud van Nistelrooy after that opener…Copy linkCopied21 – GOAL!! Brentford 0-1 LEICESTERThe Foxes take the lead at the G-Tech and FACUNDO BUONANOTTE has it.Ethan Pinnock looks to be in control of a through ball looking for Vardy but the defending from him is as weak as you know what.He stumbles and Vardy knocks the ball across goal and Buonanotte can’t miss from a couple of yards out.The Ruud van Nistelrooy impact already…Copy linkCopied18 – GOAL!! Wolves 1-3 BOURNEMOUTHJUSTIN KLUIVERT from the spot again and Bournemouth have three already.In truth, they probably could have a couple more too. Gary O’Neil needs to change something and FAST.This one is a real mess as Wolves try to play out from the back but Jose Sa is charged down by Evanilson who has been sprinting around from the first second.He’s brought down, VAR called the ref over to check and he needed one look.Kluivert this time putting more power on it, beating Sa for power as the keeper went the right way. Copy linkCopiedPENALTY BOURNEMOUTH!A chance to go 3-1 up after a quarter of an hour…Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECK AT MOLINEUXIt’s for another Bournemouth penalty….Copy linkCopied8 – GOAL!! Wolves 1-2 BOURNEMOUTHWhat a terrific start at Molineux!Christie and Evanilson combine superbly after a high press sees Bournemouth win the ball back.It’s worked out to the left and MILOS KERKEZ makes an overlapping run into the box before firing low at goal.It looks like it’s taken quick a deflection but by the look on his face, he could not care one jot.Some start!Copy linkCopiedElsewhereNo, it’s not just Molineux we’re covering.But there’s not too much happening elsewhere at the minute.Copy linkCopied5 – GOAL!! WOLVES 1-1 BournemouthWhat a fantastic response from Wolves, just seconds after going behind.Matheus Cunha drives through the middle of the park before feeding Bellegarde out on the right.He whips a terrific ball into the box where JORGEN STRAND LARSEN finds himself all alone, 10 yards out and powers a header beyond the keeper. Some start!Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/Glimt LIVE RESULT: Hojlund fires Red Devils to victory in Europa League as Amorim claims first win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Bodo/Glimt 3-2 to secure back-to-back wins in the Europa League – but it wasn’t all plain sailing.Ruben Amorim received a warm welcome as he led the Red Devils out for the first time at Old Trafford.And he was once again greeted to a fast start after Alejandro Garnacho pounced on a defensive error from the visitors to make it 1-0 after just 48 seconds.But on 19 minutes, Hakon Evjen’s screamer stunned Old Trafford and got Bodo/Glimt on level terms.Things went from bad to worse for Man Utd after Philip Zinckernagel fired the visitors ahead just four minutes later.Just before half-time, Rasmus Hojlund’s superb finish made the tie 2-2 to spare the hosts’ blushes at the interval.Minutes into the second half, the Dane doubled his tally from close range, which turned out to be the match-winner as Amorim claimed his first win as Man Utd manager.Match result: Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtMan Utd team: Onana, Malacia, Martinez, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Antony, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mount, Garnacho, HojlundBodo/Glimt team: Haikin, Wembangomo, Gundersen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan, Evjen, Berg, Fet, Zinckernagel, Helmersen, HaugeFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Match reportBy SunSport’s Neil CustisRasmus Hojlund borrowed a scene from The Gladiator as he put Bodo Glimt to the sword.When the Danish striker equalised to make it 2-2 at halftime, he ran to the legions of fans in the East Stand, put his thumb up, and then turned it down, adding a cut-throat gesture.The signal replicated that from a Roman Emperor for an opponent to be finished off.Hojlund did just that when he added his second in the 50th minute as the invaders from Norway who had been so vocal at 2-1 up found their team slain by the end.‘Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?’, Hojlund might have cried to The Stretford End at the close of a thrilling contest.It was a much-needed night for Hojlund, who could easily have been hailed as ‘Maxuimus Misses’ during his time at Old Trafford.But on night’s like this you can see why Erik ten Hag bought him, and pleaded for patience.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd fixturesUnited’s next game is at home to Everton on Sunday in the Premier League.In this competition they face an away trip to Plzen in a fortnight as part of a ridiculously, hectic festive schedule.Everton (H) – Dec 1Arsenal (A) – Dec 4Nottm Forest (H) – Dec 7Plzen (A) – Dec 12Man City (A) – Dec 15Tottenham (A) Dec 19Bournemouth (H) – Dec 22Wolves (A) – Dec 26Newcastle (H) – Dec 30Copy linkCopiedHow we standA look at the Europa League table after tonight’s results.United in 12th spot, just a point outside the automatic qualifying spots.Tottenham a few places ahead – while Rangers are the highest ranked British side…Credit: UefaCopy linkCopiedAmorim reactsRuben Amorim admits there were good and bad moments in tonight’s victory.But he was full of praise for his side for the way they stuck at the game plan and reckons they deserved the win.He told TNT Sports, per BBC: “Of course, I see what what everybody sees, good moments, difficult moments.”There was some confusion in the end trying to hold the result, but the lads did a great job. They ran, they pressed, they tried to do the things we have worked on in the last three days and we won!”Half of the stadium doesn’t know me, I came from Portugal and I did nothing for this club. Yet the way they make me feel at home is special.”I will keep this to the end of my career.””Like a real ride. We started well, but then suffered two goals in two transitions. I like the way the players tried to play our game.”Sometimes we won the ball and have had problems in the past giving the ball away too much – the mindset is keeping the ball.”They are really trying and I think we deserved the win.”Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim interviewed following the UEFA Europa League, league stage match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday November 28, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.Copy linkCopiedCharacter shownRasmus Hojlund said it’s all about the three points and wants United’s games to be less exciting by killing teams off.He told TNT Sports: “It was a little bit of a bad start but we came back and showed character. “We want to make sure these games don’t get too exciting. But it’s all about the three points, innit?””He [Ruben Amorim] told me not to think too much about the guys behind me and just work on what I can see in front of me. We saw that with the first goal.”Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratingsSunsport’s Martin Blackburn was inside Old Trafford for tonight’s game.He runs the rule over tonight’s team and picks his star man.ANDRE ONANA – 6NOUSSAIR MAZROUAI – 7MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6  ANTONY – 5MANUEL UGARTE – 7BRUNO FERNANDES – 6TYRELL MALACIA – 5MASON MOUNT – 7ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7  RASMUS HOJLUND – 8*SUBSDALOT – 6RASHFORD – 5SHAW– 5AMAD – 5CASEMIRO – 5Read on to find out why they were rated as they were….Copy linkCopiedFull time numbersOver three times as many completed passes for United than their Norwegian opponents tonight.A cracking 20 shots at goal too for the hosts with just six on target.Three corners? That’s a low count here.Copy linkCopiedFull time view from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordThumbs up in the end – but for a while it was thumbs down. Match-winner Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to clinch the tie and unveiled his Gladiator style celebration – but the jury is still out. Norwegian champions elect Bodo Glimt turned the tie around to lead in the first half and that will be a worry for new boss Amorim. Even so it was a win in his first home game for the Portuguese.Copy linkCopiedStickyIt wasn’t pretty for much of the first half but in the end it was a rather comfortable second 45 minutes for Manchester United.That tweak at half time working wonders – maybe this manager is decent after all?Two goals for Rasmus Hojlund too, how much good will that do him?Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMERuben Amorim’s first win as Manchester United manager in his first taste of Old Trafford.Three goals and three points in the Europa League.Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtCopy linkCopied90+2 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtGREAT SAVE!It’s curled over the wall towards the top corner and Onana again gets across to keep it out well!Half-hearted appeals for a handball which are checked and cleared.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtUh oh…Casemiro gives away a free kick, just a yard outside the penalty area on the right of centre.What a chance this is for Bodo/Glimt to snatch a point.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtHogh rises highest inside the box and powers a header at goal.Onana at full stretch keeps it out superbly. But the Bodo/Glimt man was offside anyway.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtThree minutes added!Copy linkCopiedTaking the mickeySome spot from a cameraman to spot a MOUSE on the Old Trafford pitch while the game’s going on.Looks like Hojlund’s winning some stars for camp in this Bushtucker trial.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied87 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtA rare attack for the visitors, who manage to work their way into United’s half and up to the edge of the box.The shot comes in from 20 yards out but Casemiro’s frame gets in the way to block it before Hojlund wins a free kick.Copy linkCopied82 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtHe looks far more pleased at the minute, Amorim.But he knows the slender lead can disappear at any moment.As it stands, they’re dominating the ball and looking most likely to score next.Copy linkCopied80 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtGreat chance for Rashford to kill it off.Mazraoui curls a fantastic ball over the top of the Norwegian’s defence, sending Rashford clear down the right.He looks up for Garnacho in the middle but he can’t keep up, so he strikes low across goal, missing by a couple of feet in the end.Copy linkCopied76 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtWhat an incredible 30 seconds!Onana is well, well outside his area when he’s almost dispossessed and ends up on his backside.Bodo/Glimt just can’t get a shot away and United break at incredible speed.Diallo charges down the right and they’re 4v2 when he picks out Garnacho on the edge of the box. His curled attempt goes well, well over. Poor finish given the good opportunity to finish this one off.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordRasmus Hojlund launched a ‘Gladiator’ style celebration as he put his thumbs up and then down after his two goals. The Danish forward had certainly put Bodo Glimt to the sword – as the Norwegian’s dream of a historic night at Old Trafford was halted by goals either side of the break by Hojlund. He seems to be enjoying life under the new boss. Copy linkCopied66 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtBetter from Bodo/Glimt as the play completely opens up for them.A driving run through the middle comes to an end with a through-ball cut out by the retreating Garnacho putting in the hard yards.Jens Petter Hauge follows up with a shot at goal but Onana saves comfortably.Copy linkCopied66 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtMore United changes as Casemiro readies himself to come on.It looks like he’ll come on as the centre back here.OFF: De LigtON: CasemiroCopy linkCopied62 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtStop-start at the minute as the visitors go to their bench too.Bodo/Glimt haven’t really got going in an attacking sense in this second half.In truth, they haven’t actually made many passes in United’s half.Copy linkCopiedChangesJust as the clock ticks to the hour-mark, Amorim has opted to make a triple change.OFF: Mount, Antony & MartinezON: Diallo, Rashford & ShawCopy linkCopied53 – Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/GlimtNearly a fourth!Garnacho has ACRES of room as he’s sent clear down the left. He drives in towards goal, inside the defender and bends it towards the far corner but the keeper keeps it out.Hojlund can’t keep his feet for the rebound and a hat trick attempt goes begging.Copy linkCopied More

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      Gib vs Slim – Misfits Boxing 19 LIVE RESULT: Main event sets new RECORD, Salt Papi KNOCKS OUT King Kenny – updates

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      MISFITS BOXING’S Supercard has concluded – and AnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher ended in a new Misfits record as its longest-ever fight!And there were some thrilling finishes earlier on the stacked undercard, including the return of KSI’s younger brother, Deji, who stopped Dawood Savage, and Salt Papi KNOCKING OUT King Kenny.But HS Tikky Tokky did not fight, and instead was announced as the opponent for returning commentator Wade Plemons for a huge Misfits dust-up early next year.Main card start time: 4pm GMTMain event ring-walk time: 7.45pm GMT (approx)Live stream/TV: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Misfits Supercard with our live blog below…G.I.BThat’s championships across different influencer boxing realms now for Gib.Copy linkCopiedGib speaksGib has spoken in his changing room after the fight, claiming that the Slim fight was a lot EASIER than he had expected.The new Misfits middleweight champ said: “Slim is a great opponent, and I don’t want to sound disrespectful.”But the fight was a lot easier than I expected.”Copy linkCopiedGib vs Slim makes historyGib’s win over Slim broke a new record for Misfits Boxing.The fight was company’s first to go EIGHT rounds.Fair play to both of the stars.Copy linkCopiedSlim’s 0 goesSlim Albaher is no longer undefeated after his points loss to Gib in the main event of Misfits Boxing’s Qatar Supercard earlier tonight.But The Hitman will come back again.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKSI announces next fightWell, kind of.In the post-fight show following the big card, Misfits Boxing CEO KSI mentioned his next fight…and said it could be the winner of Tommy Fury and Darren Till!Fury and Till do battle in the next Misfits show on January 18.Copy linkCopiedHow the judges scored itGib could feel aggrieved at the one judge who scored it a draw.The other scored it wide in his favour.Who is up next for the Seven Figure Gibber?Copy linkCopiedMain events deliver in SaudiSalt Papi wins the punch of the night against King Kenny,The performance award goes to Gib with his victory over Slim.Those two fights were definitely worth waiting for.Now we wait to see if the two match up at the next event.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib becomes the new middleweight championMany thought that Slim had done enought but the judges did not.One saw it as a draw but the other two felt Gib dominated.It was a big win for Gib and he leaves the ring with the championship belt on.Credit: @MisfitsBoxingCopy linkCopiedAnEsonGib wins by majority decisionCopy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 8)It will be interesting to see how the judges score this.Gib needed another big round to stand a chance of getting the decision.This another tight round, difficult to call who won it.They both landed good punches but nothing that rocked either boxer.As the ball goes they both celebrate like they have won it.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 7)It is all about who has the most left in the tank now.Both fighters are feeling the punches with bruises to the face.Neither boxer is letting up but Gib is looking to keep the tempo high.Gib is throwing some big shots but not landing them.Slim is looking like he is tiring slightly.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 6)Slim is showing that he is able to take the shots in this fight.Gib is looking to keep the momentum going.Utilising the body shots still and trying the disguised head shot.Another close round.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 5)Another great round from Gib.He lands some big blows and asks some real questions of the chin of Slim.Towards the end of the round Slim lands some punches himself but they are also countered well.Tough one to call but Gib may have just edged this one.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 4)This was the best round for Gib in the whole fight.He starts coming inside and landing some good blows.One of which catches Slim on the chin and really rocks him.Towards the end of the round Gib turns up the heat and asks some serious questions of the champion.This fight is starting to boil over now.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 3)Gib seems to be struggling with attacking moves.He is staying mobile but when he comes inside he is not throwing anything that can hurt his opponent.Slim lands a couple of good hits in the round but in the latter stages Gib finally lands some good blows.Tough one to call this round.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 2)Gib comes into the fight a lot more here.His movement is preventing Slim from picking his shots.Body shots are the way forward for Gib although they do not seem to be rocking the champ.Towards the end of the round Slim lands a good hook which the challenge definitely felt.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher (Round 1)The pair did not even want to touch gloves before the fight.Slim starts on the front foot and takes it to Gib.A punch over the top from Slim really rocks Gib.He looks like he really felt that one.You would have to say that Slim took that round for sure.Copy linkCopiedAnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherNow for the main event of the evening.Gib versus Slim.There is no love lost between this pair and both fighters want to get the knockdown here.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 3)King Kenny keeps stepping off to his right whenever it seemed a punch was about to come in.Salt Papi noticed this and as they were both on the inside he catches him with a well-timed left uppercut and catches him on the chin.King Kenny’s legs go from underneath him and he heads to the canvas.Despite trying to get up, he is like a new born foal and his legs are all over the shop.The referee decides he has had enough.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi wins by TKOCopy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 2)For the second time in the fight, King Kenny throws his opponent to the canvas.He seems to think this is WWE also here tonight.When Salt Papi comes inside with his big shots, Kenny just looks to duck underneath them and get under him.Nobody lands anything of note in that round, it ends with the referee warning them both at punching when holding their opponent.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King Kenny (Round 1)As ever, King Kenny makes a slow start to the fight.Salt Papi catches him with that big left hook of is.The body shot seemed to hurt Kenny and he replies with a big hit himself in anger.Salt Papi is constantly looking to come inside while King Kenny looks to use his long reach to keep him away.Tough one to call still after that first round.Copy linkCopiedSalt Papi vs King KennyIt is co-main event time now,This bout is scheduled for six rounds.With these two fighters, this one could be explosive.Copy linkCopiedKSI goading the crowd in the ringEver the man to steal the limelight, KSI is in the middle turning things into WWE.He tells the crowd that he is here to make an announcement about him being CEO of Misfits.Out to the ring comes Wade but the curveball is that he does not want to become CEO he wants to fight.All we need now is Vince McMahon to come into the ring.Copy linkCopiedDeji vs Dawood Savage Deji went to war in the third round as he sends Savage to the canvas with a great left hand.The Japanese boxer gets back up but as they are both trading punches Deji seems to catch him with a flying right.It is enough to send him to the canvas and the referee calls the fight.Copy linkCopied More

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      Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Nkunku and Mudryk fire Blues to fourth straight win in Conference League – updates

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      CHELSEA have beaten Heidenheim 2-0 to continue their perfect record in the Conference League.Early in the second half, Christopher Nkunku broke the deadlock with a superb finish.On 86 minutes, Mykhailo Mudryk slammed one right in the top right corner to make it 2-0 and secure a fourth straight win for Chelsea in Europe.The Blues’ win was clouded by Cesare Casadei receiving a red card for a second yellow with seconds remaining.Match result: Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaHeidenheim starting team: Muller, Siersleben, Mainka, Scienza, Wanner, Honsak, Traore, Kaufmann, Theuerkauf, Maloney, DorschChelsea starting team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Sancho, Nkunku, Mudryk, GuiuBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Voith-Arena with our live blog below…ReportChelsea’s second string maintained their 100 per cent record in the third tier of European competition – but not without a number of scares.Top scorer Christopher Nkunku claimed his seventh goal in the Europa Conference League and on another night might have had a hat-trick.But Heidenheim, who also went into the game with three wins from three, caused plenty of problems for the Blues.Blues goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made a string of saves, the best of them after Nkunku’s goal and before Mykhailo Mudryk sealed victory with less than five minutes to go.Copy linkCopiedFull time statsThe numbers behind the 90 minutes.Chelsea well in control of the ball but Heidenheim did have their chances – actually registering more efforts on target than Chelsea.The Blues with over double the completed passes.Copy linkCopiedFull time from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyAfter the flood of goals that overwhelmed Noah, a far more challenging night for Chelsea in the depths of southern Germany. Heidenheim will surely climb higher than the 15th place they currently occupy in the Bundesliga. And Cesare Casadei will probably not be heartbroken by his late red card because it means he misses the trip to freezing Kazahkstan next month.
      Copy linkCopiedFull time in HeidenheimHeidenheim were perhaps a touch unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet tonight.But a second string Chelsea side proved just too strong in the second half.Two assists on the night for Jadon Sancho who was heavily involved in both goals.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk the scorers and a decent away win in Europe.Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea win 2-0 at Heidenheim to guarantee European football after Christmas!Copy linkCopiedRED CARDCesare Casadei is shown a second yellow card with a few seconds to go.The youngster looks absolutely devastated with that as he trudges off. It takes the shine off what was a decent night for him too.Copy linkCopied90+4 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaChelsea win a corner and look quite happy to run the clock down as Joao Felix takes his time making it across.Copy linkCopiedFive minutes added onChelsea should have enough to see this one out from here.Smoke fills the air as yet more pyro is let off.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaTwo late Chelsea changes:OFF: Sancho & Dewsbury-HallON: George & Rak-SakyiCopy linkCopiedGOOOO – NO!Nearly a grandstand finish.Max Breunig finds the net for the home side once again.Max Breunig is offside when doing so once again.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILStunning finish from Mudryk and it’s game over in Germany.Again, Sancho is the architect. He works a really clever one-two with Dewsbury-Hall who has been bright all night.The pair work it well and Sancho darts into the box before laying it off to Mudryk on the edge of the box who smashes it into the top corner with a first time finish.Copy linkCopiedGame over now!Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaJorgensen and Veiga both booked in the space of 90 seconds.Veiga for a foul on halfway, Jorgensen for time-wasting.That shows where this game is at the minute.Copy linkCopiedGOOO – NO!The home fans just getting excited for a few seconds there when Max Breunig found the net with a header.But he’s roughly a mile offside and it’s quickly ruled out.Chelsea living dangerously here.Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaIt is game over – for Nkunku.He was hurt from that challenge and missed chance and signaled to the bench straight away.He makes his way to the sidelines but he’s going to be replaced. Hopefully nothing too serious.OFF: NkunkuON: ChukwuemekaCopy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaShould be game over!From the edge of their own box, Chelsea play three slick passes which completely cut open the German side and Nkunku is inside his own half but is clean through.His first touch is good as he bears down on goal. The defender gets back to put him off with a slight nudge in the back but he gets his shot away and Muller keeps it out.Copy linkCopied69 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaHeidenheim just haven’t managed to get Paul Wanner on the ball enough tonight.But he’s involved here, capitalising on more strange Chelsea defending to get a strike on goal which Jorgensen saves tremendously well.The home side on top at the minute chasing a famous equaliser.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyHeidenheim aren’t giving up, nor are their fans. Those flares just keep on coming in the home end, no matter how many times they are politely told it’s not allowed. Joao Felix has replaced Marc Guiu, Christopher Nkunku has gone up top and the game is in the balance. Fabulous double save by Filip Jorgensen keeps Chelsea ahead.Copy linkCopied62 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaNearly a stunning equaliser from Scienza – but what on earth were Chelsea doing at the back there.From a goal kick, Badiashile gives it to Jorgensen when the keeper’s not looking. So he has to scramble to try and clear it but it’s charged down.The ball looks to be headed for a Chelsea throw and Disasi kids on he’s going to get it but tries to be clever to let it run out.He’s then made to look a right mug when Kaufmann bursts his lungs to keep it in on the slide. It’s knocked to Scienza who has a go from 25 yards on the angle but dips and curls agonisingly wide.Copy linkCopiedSome statTen goals in his last 11 European games for Nkunku.Copy linkCopied56 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaGood work from Sancho once again.He beats his man with good footwork before a low cross into Guiu but good defending at the back sees the home side get bodies in the way to scramble it to safety.Copy linkCopiedToo goodChristopher Nkunku has to play more.In truth, his Chelsea career would probably be much different had he not been injured early into his Stamford Bridge life.He’s wasted as just a European player in this competition.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILSmashing wee goal or Chelsea and a customary European goal from Christopher Nkunku.Dewsbury-Hall feeds Sancho down the right side of the area.His pick-out for the late run of Nkunku looks to be a difficult one for the forward.But on the stretch, Nkunku brings it down with his left foot and into his path superbly before finishing coolly from close range into the top corner with his right foot.Terrific goal.Copy linkCopiedHe’s done it again!Copy linkCopied49 – Heidenheim 0-0 Chelsea’Come on Chelsea, come on Chelsea’ – the chant from the Chelsea supporters as the Blues enjoy a couple of minutes of good possession.Dewsbury-Hall almost slips a great through-ball for Guiu to be sent clean through but it’s a last-ditch interception from Scienza which cuts it out.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid LIVE RESULT: Reds STORM to fifth straight Champions League win as Villa are denied late winner

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      MATCHDAY FIVE of the Champions League has concluded after a thrilling round of fixtures.Liverpool stormed to a fifth straight win in Europe after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo helped the Reds to a monumental victory over Real Madrid.On the hour mark, Kylian Mbappe missed a chance to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot before Mohamed Salah also missed from 12 yards 10 minutes later.Elsewhere, Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers was denied his first Champions League goal after his last-gasp strike was disallowed late on.The Villans had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Juventus, while Celtic were held to a 1-1 stalemate with Club Brugge.TV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL of the latest Champions League updates below…Celtic robbed important winThe damage was done when Cameron Carter-Vickers stroked the ball into his own net to give the visitors the lead.Brendan Rodgers’ side tried their best to get back into the game and turn it around but had to settle for a draw.Kasper Schmeichel consoled his teammate on the final whistle.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedWinless Villa continue poor runWhat a difference a couple of months can make.Aston Villa were top of the Champions League table and people were asking the question whether they could challenge for the title.Now, they cannot buy a win.Tonight’s result means the Villans are now seven games without victory.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTrent talk put on iceAround Anfield and in the media, all the talk has been the contracts of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Tonight another right back became the star of the show.Conor Bradley was brilliant tasked with the job of keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet.Not only did he do that, he got forward to support the attacks and even assisted Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal.What a prospect the young Irishman looks.Credit: GettyCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedTable shaping up in new formatWith all teams having just one fixture remaining, it is interesting to see the league table.Liverpool sit top, the only side with a 100% record, with Inter Milan in second spot and Barcelona in third.Arsenal are the only other English team in the top eight, while Aston Villa are just outside the coveted places on goal difference.Copy linkCopiedIt’s beginning to look a Slot like ChristmasNobody could have predicted the start Arne Slot made to his Liverpool tenure. The manager spoke with BT Sport after tonight’s win:People always say that if you come through the academy you know more what it means than players who come in. Conor was brilliant today and Caoimhin. Our main focus now is on Sunday. Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresRed Star Belgrade 5-1 StuttgartSturm Graz 1-0 GironaAston Villa 0-0 JuventusBologna 1-2 LilleCeltic 1-1 Club BruggeDinamo Zagreb 0-3 Borussia DortmundLiverpool 2-0 Real MadridMonaco 2-3 BenficaPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk Copy linkCopiedFT: Celtic 1-1 Club BruggeIt ends as a stalemate in Glasgow.That will hurt Brendan Rodgers considering they gifted the visitors their goal.They now sit in 20th place in the league table.Copy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 0-0 JuventusIt is now seven games since Unai Emery’s side won a game.This will now be very worrying for the Spaniard.Because of the other results this evening, they now drop out of the top eight in the league which would mean a two-legged play-off.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-0 Real MadridIt is Hala Liverpool at Anfield tonight.They fully deserved their win and, penalty aside, Madrid had their first shot on target in the 92nd minute.The Reds put in an excellent performance and have made a massive statement in this game tonight.Pep Guardiola may be sleeping a little less easy this evening.Copy linkCopiedPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk90+7. What a comeback by the Dutch side.Goals from Tillman in the 87th and 90th minute pull them level.Pepi then scores what looks like it could be a winner in the fifth minute of added time.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-3 Benfica90. Well, we said there was going to be drama.The Portuguese side have added a third through Amdouni.He was playing for Burnley not so long ago and now he is scoring late winners in the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-2 Benfica86. The visitors are not giving this one up.Cabral grabs a late equaliser for Benfica.This could be a dramatic end to the game in the south of France.The hosts are also down to ten men after Singo was sent off with over half an hour remaining.Copy linkCopiedDinamo Zagreb 0-2 Borussia Dortmund84. The Germans have stamped their authority on this game now.Goals from Gittens and Bensebaini give Dortmund a comfortable lead.This should be three points in the bag for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Real Madrid77. Liverpool play a short corner and it is laid back into the path of Robertson.He whips in a brilliant curling cross and Gakpo rises to head home and double the lead for The Reds.Are you watching Man City?Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Juventus72. This is a much more even game now.Villa are bossing the stats but between the two teams we have only seen a solitary shot on target.We are getting to the latter stages now where you feel one goal may win this one.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-1 Benfica70. The French side have retaken the lead.A strike from Magassa has restored the scoreline from before the break.The Portuguese side have to try and find a way back into this one again now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid71. It is pure drama at Anfield tonight.Salah steps up to take the penalty and Courtois goes the wrong way but the Egyptian does not connect well at all and scuffs his effort.It clips the outside of the post and goes wide.Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid68. Kelleher is making himself difficult to drop now that Alisson has returned to fitness.Facing the best striker in the world, apparently, the Irish keeper goes the right way and makes a great save.Gakpo has come on for Nunez for the hosts.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedCeltic 1-1 Club Brugge65. Celtic have found their way back into this game.Maeda is the scorer as Celtic Park erupts.Big chance to push on for the win now for Rodgers’ side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid63. Caoimhin Kelleher, take a bow son!The Liverpool keeper saves his second penalty in the space of four days.Robertson really owes him a drink for that one.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to Real MadridCopy linkCopied More

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      Sporting 1 Arsenal 5 LIVE RESULT: Arteta’s side THRASH Portuguese champions with Saka and Havertz amongst the goals

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      ARSENAL thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in their Champions League clash tonight. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard all scored for Mikel Arteta’s side, while Goncalo Inacio bagged for the hosts. Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Gunners need to put run togetherHaving slipped behind leaders Liverpool, it is important that Arsenal can put a run of form together over the festive period.With the games coming thick and fast, Arteta has the chance to put pressure on their rivals.With the two sides above them playing each other this weekend, victory at West Ham is a must.Copy linkCopiedOdegaard leads by exampleMartin Odegaard is the spine of this Arsenal team.Without him, they look lost and lack a cutting edge.The Norwegian playmaker was on form again this evening and makes Mikel Arteta’s side tick.As long as they keep him fit, the sky is the limit for The Gunners.Copy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresSlovan Bratislava 2-3 AC MilanSparta Prague 0-6 Atletico MadridBarcelona 3-0 BrestBayer Leverkusen 5-0 Red Bull SalzburgBayern Munich 1-0 PSGInter Milan 1-0 RB LeipzigMan City 3-3 FeyenoordSporting 1-5 ArsenalYoung Boys 1-6 AtalantaCopy linkCopiedFT: Man City 3-3 FeyenoordHow about this for a result.Despite being 3-0 up, Man City concede three goals in fourteen minutes to make it six games without a win for Pep Guardiola’s side.Next up, a trip to Anfield.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 1-5 ArsenalIt was a clinical display from Mikel Arteta’s side this evening.The stats suggest there was not much between the two teams but this was a match that The Gunners controlled.Victory puts them seventh in the Champions League table.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies in LisbonOne of the all-time great European performances from Arsenal here. Pretty much a complete performance, totally dominating away from home with a swagger to boot.Gabriel mimicking Viktor Gyokeres’ ‘mask’ celebration as it went to 3-0 before half-time just sums up the confidence running through Arsenal once more after a tricky run of form.Are… are Arsenal back? Time will tell.Copy linkCopiedFT: Sporting 1-5 ArsenalIt is all over in Lisbon.A comprehensive victory for The Gunners.One to forget for the Sporting fans.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-3 Feyenoord89. Wow. just wow.Man City seemed to have clawed a draw from the jaws of victory here.Hancko scores for the visitors to level things up after being 3-0 down.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedSporting 1-5 Arsenal89. Arteta will be more than happy with this result.On paper this seemed like a tricky fixture.Saka almost adds another but Israel gets down to make the save.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan City 3-2 Feyenoord82. Well this has changed the atmosphere somewhat.Gimenez scores to really pile the pressure on out of form Man City.The game seemed to be done but now we have a game on our hands.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-5 Arsenal83. Merino shoots from the edge of the box and as the ball swerves in the air, the keeper parries it back out into the middle of the goal.It means a simple finish for Trossard who heads into an empty net.Sporting have been dreadful defensively, it makes you wonder the standard of the Portuguese league if these are their champions.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedBayer Leverkusen 5-0 Red Bull Salzburg79. Aleix Garcia puts the icing on the cake for the Germans.This has been a very one-sided game but certainly what Leverkusen needed after their defeat at Anfield.They have put the Austrians to the sword this evening.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-1 Feyenoord77. No chance of a clean sheet for Pep’s side.Hadj Moussa converts from close range to give the visitors a slight glimmer of hope in this game.If they can add another it will certainly be a nervy finish at The Etihad.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal75. Sporting a create a couple of chances in succession.In the first instance, Raya gets down well to make a good save in the bottom corner after being unsighted until late.Trincao then tries a shot from distance but it takes a big deflection and just loops over the bar with Raya at full-stretch.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal70. Arteta has the chance to rotate his squad now.Martinelli and Rice are the players to make way.They are replaced by Trossard and Merino.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBarcelona 2-0 Brest69. Dani Olmo has doubled the lead for the Spanish outfit.It is always a dangerous scoreline when you only have a slender lead.The second goal should see Flick’s side through to victory.Copy linkCopiedBayer Leverkusen 4-0 Red Bull Salzburg61. With just under half an hour remaining, the German champions are turning on the style.Schick adds a fourth for Alonso’s side.It could be a long evening for the Austrian side.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-4 Arsenal65. Odegaard is brought down by Diomande and the referee immediately points to the spot.Saka steps up and buries it in the bottom corner of the goal.That should calm some Arsenal nerves now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to ArsenalCopy linkCopiedYoung Boys 1-5 Atalanta60. This has turned into a stroll in the park now.The Italians are dominating the game and look like scoring every time they come forward.It could be damage limitation time for the Swiss side now.Copy linkCopiedMan City 3-0 Feyenoord58. Blip? What blip?Erling Haaland scores again to put this game to bed.If only they could play Dutch teams every week, there would be no five consecutive losses then.Copy linkCopiedSporting 1-3 Arsenal56. The atmosphere in the ground is totally different now.Raya is booked for timewasting and the home fans are letting the Arsenal players know what they think whenever they take their time with throw-ins.Another goal from Sporting would really put the cat amongst the pigeons. Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 Feyenoord53. Man City look set to put their dreadful run to an end.Ilkay Gundogan has scored a second goal for the Premier League champions.Pep Guardiola will want his side to turn the screw now and get themselves a big win to restore some confidence.Credit: PACopy linkCopied More