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      Aston Villa vs PSG (agg: 4-5) LIVE RESULT: Heartbreak for heroic hosts as they fight back but can’t complete comeback

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      HEROIC Aston Villa came close but could not quite complete a dramatic Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain.Villa’s players walked out to raucous noise at Villa Park, with a huge tifo and Price William and George making themselves heard for a massive game.But Unai Emery’s side conceded two early goals to find themselves 5-1 down on aggregate against the Ligue 1 champions and staring at an exit.Youri Tielemans then scored to give the hosts hope before John McGinn and Ezri Konsa scored to leave Villa needing just a goal and PSG seriously wobbling.Villa piled on the pressure – Ian Maatsen having a goal-bound effort cleared off the line – but PSG managed to hold on to earn their place in the semi-final, where they play the winner of Real Madrid and Arsenal.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below… Reborn Rashford revelling at VillaAston Villa’s spark in the second half coincided with Marcus Rashford taking it up a notch. The Manchester United loanee brilliantly set-up Ezri Konsa’s goal by leaving two PSG players for dead on the right wing.Since making his Villa debut in February, no Premier League player has provided more assists across all competitions than Rashford (5).And when asked about the forward after the game, Unai Emery hinted that he would love to make the temporary move permanent.”It is difficult to plan it now,” the Villa boss revealed.”He is feeling better and he played a fantastic match. We are very happy. If he is happy, we are happy. It depends on the circumstances for now and the next weeks.”Copy linkCopiedWills’ Villa TormentPrince William and George have been left heartbroken after they watched Aston Villa narrowly drop out of the Champions League.The royal pair watched through 90 minutes of ecstasy and turmoil as they saw PSG score twice early on before Unai Emery’s side pulled back three goals.Copy linkCopiedRoared on at fortress Villa ParkAston Villa may have come up agonisingly short in their quarter-final quest with PSG, but by fighting back to win on the night they did at least extend their unbeaten home record in front of a raucous crowd.Unai Emery’s team are now undefeated at Villa Park in 18 games across all competitions (W12 D6). It is their longest run without losing on home soil since a run of 20 games between April 1990 and February 1991.D2-2 v Crystal Palace (PL, Nov 23)D0-0 v Juventus (CL, Nov 27)W3-1 v Brentford (PL, Dec 4)W1-0 v Southampton (PL, Dec 7)W2-1 v Man City (PL, Dec 21)D2-2 v Brighton (PL, Dec 30)W2-1 v Leicester (PL, Jan 4)W2-1 v West Ham (FAC3, Jan 10)D1-1 v West Ham (PL, Jan 26)W4-2 v Celtic (CL, Jan 29)W2-1 v Tottenham (FAC4, Feb 9)D1-1 v Ipswich (PL, Feb 15)D2-2 v Liverpool (PL, Feb 19)W2-1 v Chelsea (PL, Feb 22)W2-0 v Cardiff (FAC5, Feb 28)W3-0 v Club Brugge (CL, Mar 12)W2-1 v Nott’m Forest (PL, Apr 5)W3-2 v PSG (CL, Apr 15)Copy linkCopiedTerrific Tielemans shines for VillaAston Villa’s Youri Tielemans is having a season to remember.The midfielder has been a mainstay of the midfield this campaign, and leads the way for all kinds of club statistics.His deflected strike tonight dragged Villa back into the tie, and made it 13 goal involvements in all competitions this term (four goals and nine assists).It is the Belgian’s best tally in a single season since 15 for Leicester in 2020-21 (nine goals and six assists).Copy linkCopiedProud Emery thanks the fansUnai Emery says he has more to achieve at Aston Villa.In his two-and-a-half years in charge, the Spaniard has taken the club from the Premier League relegation zone to the Champions League quarter-finals.And reflecting on a dramatic night at Villa Park, Emery suggested he still wanted to reward the Villa fans, who have been so crucial to this season’s European success.I am very proud of everything. Getting to this level is the next step forward, I want to try to win with Aston Villa. We played two legs, we competed well and it wasn’t even. Today we competed better and we were close to the result. I want to try to work for my next process at Aston Villa. The crowd was fantastic, they gave us energy – even at 2-0. Still, a little bit more to do better to try to get it.Unai EmeryAmazon PrimeCopy linkCopiedHow a crazy night unravelledIgnoring the fact that the second PSG goal graphic has been placed incorrectly, here’s the Opta momentum graph that shows how this topsy-turvy Champions League classic played out.The hosts enjoyed great spells of dominance either side of half-time, but appeared to lose their way late on after John McGinn and Marcus Rashford were substituted, with PSG content to play the clock out.Copy linkCopiedBarca join PSG in semisIn the night’s other quarter-final, Barcelona staved off a brave Borussia Dortmund fightback to book their place in the last four.Four-nil down from the first leg, the Bundesliga side struck either side of half-time through Serhou Guirassy.Guirassy completed his hat-trick late on, but only after a Ramy Bensebaini’s own goal gave Barca breathing space.Champions League semi-finalsBarcelona v Inter or Bayern MunichReal Madrid or Arsenal v PSGCopy linkCopiedPSG skipper feels this is their yearCaptain Marquinhos believes there is a different mindset about this group of Paris Saint-Germain players.The Brazilian revealed that even when the French team were forced back against the wall in the second half, their belief carried them through.After years of close calls, the positivity among the squad is also the reason why Marquinhos thinks this year will be when PSG finally crack the Champions League.We knew it was going to be a difficult game. We had belief, we kept our intensity and we believed until the end we were going to go through. It is such a difficult competition but we are getting better and better and we are proving we are good team. There is belief that we can go all the way and win it this year.MarquinhosAmazon PrimeCopy linkCopiedVilla’s Champions League dream endsFormer European Cup winners, Aston Villa’s inaugural season in the Champions League comes to an end.The Villians have been an excellent addition to the competition, winning eight of their 12 matches across the campaign.W3-0 v Young Boys (A, Sept 17)W1-0 v Bayern Munich (H, Oct 2)W2-0 v Bologna (H, Oct 22)L1-0 v Club Brugge (A, Nov 6)D0-0 v Juventus (H, Nov 27)W3-2 v RB Leipzig (A, Dec 10)L1-0 v Monaco (A, Jan 21)W4-2 v Celtic (H, Jan 29)W3-1 v Club Brugge (A, Mar 4)W3-0 v Club Brugge (H, Mar 12)L3-1 v PSG (A, Apr 9)W3-2 v PSG (H, Apr 15)Copy linkCopiedEzri: Early goals killed usEzri Konsa felt his team left themselves too much of an uphill task after conceding two early goals in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain.Strikes from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes in the opening 27 minutes at Villa Park left Unai Emery’s team 5-1 down on aggregate.Yet a stirring comeback almost saw Villa achieve the impossible, and Konsa was quick to point out the pride that the Premier League side are feeling despite elimination.I’m very proud of the boys and what we did tonight. The two goals at the start killed us but we showed great belief and character to get back into it. We won the second leg but it wasn’t enough. At half-time we felt we had nothing to lose. We wanted to go out there and prove a point. I don’t think we could have done any more. We showed tonight we can compete at the highest level and we want to do it again next season.Ezri KonsaAmazon PrimeCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Villa ParkIn what was their first ever Champions League campaign, Aston Villa have been eliminated at the quarter-final stage, winning eight of their 12 games (D1 L3).No side has ever won more matches in their debut campaign in the competition (also 8 wins for Lazio and Valencia in 1999-00).Copy linkCopiedFrom Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkAston Villa’s Champions League dream is over – but boy did they go down fighting!Only a hat-trick of heartbreaking second half saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma prevented Unai Emery’s battlers from pulling off a sensational comeback.And Ezri Konsa, already a goalscorer, will curse his luck that he didn’t flick his forehead at the right time to connect with a header with the goal at his mercy.It was brave, it was thrilling and it was oh, so close.But Willian Pacho somehow blocked Ian Maatsen’s netbound volley in stoppage time – as Unai Emery hit the deck in frustration.PSG may well go on to win the trophy they want more than any other.But they are unlikely to work harder than they were forced to against valiant Villa.Sadly, Prince William won’t be knighting any of his Villa heroes ….. this season.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Aston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)The final whistle is blown (far too early).Aston Villa are down, Aston Villa are out, but Aston Villa can be proud of their efforts this evening.An astonishing night’s football at Villa Park has seen Unai Emery’s team rise from the ashes to win the game but not the tie.Four goals behind at one point, Villa rallied and at the start of the second half came within a whisker of levelling the contest.Yet it was not to be, and these home fans will go home heartbroken but with the best memories of a brilliant Champions League campaign.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)90+3. Maatsen on the volley! Blocked brilliantly by Pacho!Cash does brilliantly to wrestle free on the right wing and then clips over a terrific cross that falls kindly for the left back.Maatsen’s strike is superb, caught so, so sweetly, and is destined for the bottom corner until Pacho gets over to intervene.The Ecuadorian defender has just seen his team into the Champions League semi-final with that defending.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)90. The board goes up to show a paltry three minutes.Frankly, that is a joke.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)88. Substitute Desire Doue has the chance to seal it on the counter, but Martinez comes up with a big block.Unfortunately, he can’t stop the ball from going for a corner and it’s another opportunity for PSG to run the clock down.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)86. The referee has become very whistle happy, and, as you can imagine, it is fuelling the frustrations of the home crowd.PSG are playing a blinder with the officials too, winning free-kicks for little and then taking an age with them.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)84. Unai Emery is kicking every ball inside his technical area.Admittedly, that’s not many balls at the moment because PSG are doing all they can to run down the clock.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)82. Youri Tielemans is harshly penalised for a challenge just outside of his own box where he clearly won the ball before connecting with his opponent.The result is a PSG free-kick in a dangerous position, but after a nervy wait, Mendes curled it into the wall.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)80. Inside the last ten minutes.Marco Asensio is making some clever runs on the right, he looks eager to make his employers pay for loaning him out. Can he make himself a Villa legend?Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)78. Hold on to your hats! Unai Emery’s team are starting to commit extra men forward.Of course, that comes with leaving space in behind, and there have been a couple of scares in recent minutes when PSG have threatened on the break.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkHere come the Villa subs as Unai Emery sends on fresh legs with Marco Asensio and Jacob Ramsey replacing goal hero Super John McGinn and Amadou Onana.Youri Tielemans drops back deeper to take Onana’s holding role.And there’s almost an instant pay-off when Pau Torres picks out Asensio to send him through on goal.Unfortunately the on loan Spaniard can’t squeeze the ball past his PSG teammate Donnarumma who has defied Villa again. PSG are there for the taking but Ezri Konsa misses a snip when he fails to connect with a simple header in front of goal.Emery is finally playing his joker as he sends on Ollie Watkins and Ian Maatsen for Rashford and Tielemans.Let’s hope this last throw of the dice is a lucky one!Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)76. Martinez is called upon to keep Villa in this, and doesn’t disappoint.The Argentine blocks well at this near post after Dembele skipped inside Cash and let fly.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)75. Here come two more Villa changes!Ollie Watkins – no stranger to a dramatic late goal – is on for Marcus Rashford, while Ian Maatsen takes over from Lucas Digne on the left.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-2 PSG (Agg: 4-5)72. Ollie Watkins is being readied as Villa prepare to go for broke.Meanwhile, there’s a break in play after the referee inadvertently clatters a PSG player who appeared on his blind side.Copy linkCopied More

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      Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona (agg 3-5) LIVE: Germans fall short of courageous comeback despite Guirassy hat-trick

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      BORUSSIA DORTUMUND’s bid to make history against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final fell short despite Serhou Guirassy’s poaching masterclass.  The Spanish giants ran rampant at home in the first encounter as they raced into a four-goal advantage. However, marksman Guirassy would be the man to spark a potential comeback as he dispatched with ease from the penalty spot to kick-start the second leg. Four minutes after the interval, Guirassy would bundle in a set-piece to add a second. Chances of a comeback would be halted as a sweeping Catalan counter was fired in by Ramy Bensebaini – into his own net. Nonetheless, Guirassy’s willingness was too much to handle as he was handed his opportunity to complete a perfect hat-track and took it from close range.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below… More

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      Aston Villa vs PSG LIVE SCORE: Villains look to stage monumental comeback in Champions League quarter-final – latest

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      ASTON VILLA will look to the support of Villa Park to host another European classic as they seek to overturn a two-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain. Unai Emery’s side were outclassed in the first leg in Paris, as Morgan Rogers’ opener wasn’t enough as PSG went on to win 3-1 and take firm control of the time.The Villans’ European campaign has been littered with glorious moments so far, and will have to pull another if there dream run is to continue.As for their French visitors, the star-studded squad showed their blossoming talent in full and with the league wrapped up, the quest for Champions League success is firmly in sight. Live stream: Amazon Prime Aston Villa XI: To follow… PSG XI: To follow…. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below… “I’m really enjoying myself in this team” – Ousmane DembéléAs for challenges, they don’t come more fierce than this version of Ousmane Dembélé. 32 goals, 10 assists places him amongst Europe’s premier players firmly casting away failed wonderkid discourse.Ahead of the match, he spoke to the media about his and team’s surge in form: “I believe I’m one of the key players in the team, but I’ve stayed the same, as always. I just try to do what I know how to do and set an example for the younger players.””Being decisive is an objective: whether that’s scoring or getting an assist. What drives me the most is winning team trophies. I’m really enjoying myself in this team.”The team has a lot of character, it doesn’t give up until the last minute. No matter what happens during the match, the coach tells us to always believe. Whether it’s the young players or the older ones, we give everything until the last minute to turn things around. I think that’s one of our strengths.”Copy linkCopiedThe challenges that faces Villa Paris Saint-Germain are currently on a four-game winning streak on the road in Europe, which equals the record set by Les Rouge et Bleu in the 1994–1995 season. Ousmane Dembélé has scored seven goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, with only four Paris players having netted more times in a single UCL campaign. Les Parisiens have scored 28 goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, thereby breaking their previous record of 27 goals from the 2017–2018 season.Luis Enrique has now overseen 100 competitive fixtures as Paris Saint-Germain manager. In his nearly two seasons at the club, the Spaniard has picked up 70 wins, 19 draws, 11 losses and, most importantly, five trophies. The one that eludes him… the Champions Legaue!Copy linkCopiedUnder the Villa Park lightsAfternoon and welcome to a massive upcoming night of Champions League football. For Aston Villa, this is exactly what they dreamed of when they qualified for Europe’s elite club competition. The biggest nights under the lights of Villa Park. Well, it’s exactly what they’re getting. Albeit with a two-goal deficit to overturn, the theatre of drama still remains fresh in the minds of hopefuls.PSG come without the bling bling nowadays but heck they’ve got some star-studded talent in the ranks, as seen in the first leg. The big one is upon us, 8pm BST kick-off with build-up and more to come.Copy linkCopied More

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      Baller League LIVE: Scores and results from Night Four as John Terry 26ers remain winless following late winner

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      BALLER LEAGUE action once again entertained as London’s Copper Box were treated to a set of barnstorming games with implications in both ends of the table. The top two: Deportrio and Yanited make it four wins from their first four games, with Gary Lineker and co’s side gaining an additional point in the Pepsi Pressure Point challenge.In the first game, some familiar Arsenal legends went up against each other as Ian Wright’s Wembley Rangers toppled N5 FC, who is ran by Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires.Trebol, without their headline manager Luís Figo, bottled a lead as the Gamechanger played am effect in the final seconds for the second week in a row.Despite former Premier League player Ciaran Clark getting on the scoresheet, M7 FC would secure all three points through Stefan Ilic.In the battle of the YouTube led sides, Henri Lansbury spearheaded VZN FC to beat SDS as they go provisionally top of the league.John Terry’s 26ers remain winless as they come up short against Santan FC  with a last-second winner from Dominic Vose.Follow ALL updates from the Copperbox Arena with our live blog below…M7 FC take unique approachWhen it came to the Pepsi Penalty Challenge this evening, for the first time, a side named their goalkeeper.Toby Bull seemed to be on course to surprise everyone and take the extra point for his side.However, a missed shot cost him and saw him bow out before the final two players locked horns.Copy linkCopiedWildcards continue to pay dividendsWe had another example of wildcard players paying off big this evening.The managers are using them well and it is getting them much-needed victories in the process.N5 FC could do with flexing their contacts and getting some of the Invincibles in to change their fortunes.Copy linkCopiedYanited battle for victoryFC RTW opted for a more physical approach in their match against Yanited this evening.It was something that AngryGinge’s side struggled to deal with in the first half.However, they were left with a flattering scoreline after notching a flurry of goals in he ‘game-changer’ towards the end of the match.Copy linkCopiedFigo still nowhere to be seenAllegedly, Luis Figo is the manager of Trebol FC.However, he has not been seen anywhere the Ballers League this campaign.Everyone is wondering whether he is every going to grace his team with his presence as manager.Copy linkCopiedThree amigos leading the wayThe siide managed by Micah Richards, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker sit at the top of the tree in the Ballers League table.It was a superb all-round performance as they beat MVPs United and you may not see a more one-sided game.Deportrio look to side to beat and could well even silence loudmouth AngryGinge in the process which would be a service to humanity in itself.Copy linkCopiedTerry-less 26ers shoot blanksWith John Terry in Dubai, Jody Morris took the reigns of the team for this evening’s game.There was some improvement on recent weeks as they had in excess of 30 shots during the course of the game.However, failing to score more than four goals will be a concern.It will also hurt the manner in which they lost the game as Vose rolled his shot into an empty net with confusion in the 26ers ranks.Copy linkCopiedBallers League matchday 4 resultsWembley Rangers 5-4 N5 FCTrebol FC 4-5 M7 FCVZN FC 4-2 SDS FCDeportrio 4-0 MVPs UnitedYanited 7-3 FC RTWSantan FC 5-4 26ersCopy linkCopiedAnother big night in Ballers LeagueDeportrio are the stand-out team this evening.A solid 4-0 victory, getting the first clean-sheet of this season’s Ballers League in the process.They now sit at the top of the table.Yanited had a big 7-3 victory but are just playing catch-up to the side managed by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer tonight.N5 FC are still on a dreadful run and looking to pick up their first win of the season.Copy linkCopiedFT: Santan FC 5-4 26ersVose scores in the last few seconds, rolling a shot into an empty net.The 26ers had over 30 shots and still lost this game.Big win for Santan FC.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 4-4 26ersSayoud scores for the 26ers.Santan FC then drill their shot well wide.As the 26ers come forward again, Sayoud scores again.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 4-2 26ersVose receives the ball out wide and squares it to Valentine to tap into an empty net.It is now ‘game-changer’ time in this match.’1-on-1′ is active for the remainder of the game.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 3-2 26ersBoth teams are trying to create goalscoring opportunities. 26ers have had 26 shots and missed two penalties.How on earth they haven’t scored more in this game is baffling.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 3-2 26ersThe 26ers get a penalty from an accumulation of corners.Sayoud steps up to take it but wastes the opportunty as the keeper tips it over.Santan FC have their keeper to thank for this scoreline tonight.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Santan FC 3-2 26ersThe second-half is underway.Tough one to call at the moment this one.Santan FC have the bit between their teeth after scoring two goals to come from behind before the break.Copy linkCopiedHT: Santan FC 3-2 26ersLuca Valentine scores to draw the match level.It was a calm finish from the Santan FC player.Moments later, they grab another just before the interval.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 1-2 26ersSantan FC have opted for three outfield players.As their move breaks down, Stirling shoots from his own half into an empty net.Massive goal for Jody Morris’ side.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 1-1 26ersRuben Carvalho scores of pearler from some way out, curling his effort into the far corner.It is a good time to score, just before the ‘game-changer’.’3play’ is now active for the remainder of the half.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 1-0 26ersOn their first real attack of the game, Santan FC score.Laid on a plate for an easy tap-in.Despite being outplayed for most of this first-half, they have that much-needed lead.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 0-0 26ersStirling does a great double dragback to lose his marker.He fires a shot off that has the keeper beaten but thunders against the post.26ers have made the most positive start here so far.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Santan FC vs 26ersWe are underway in the final game of the evening.No John Terry here tonight, currently in Dubai.Santan FC need a win to force their way back into the top four.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC vs 26ersHere are the sides for the final match of the evening:Santan FC: Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.26ers: J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.Copy linkCopiedFT: Yanited 7-3 F.C. RTWThis was a massive chance for FC RTW and they are wasting it.Pepy’s shooting has been absolutely woeful.Winter scores for Yanited before FC RTW pull one back.Then he then lofts it downfield, over the player and into the net.An impressive win for Yanited.Copy linkCopiedYanited 4-2 F.C. RTWThis is what FC RTW have been waiting for.It is ‘game-changer’ time in this match.’1-on-1′ is now active, this is anyone’s game.Copy linkCopiedYanited 4-2 F.C. RTWOke-William is causing some issues up front with his physical presence and quick feet for FC RTW.He should have scored when he rolled his marker but as he looked to round the keeper, he could not slot home.The keeper did well to recover and get the block in.Copy linkCopiedYanited 4-2 F.C. RTWTyler Winters scores to give Yanited a two-goal advantage.You feel they needed that with such a slender lead.Yanited seem to trying to be more physical since the interval to cancel out the FC RTW tactics.Copy linkCopied More

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      Baller League LIVE: Scores and results from Night Four as Terry eyes first win, Ian Wright vs Arsenal legends’ N5 FC

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      BALLER LEAGUE action returns to the big screens for Night Four – and teams such as John Terry’s 26ers will be hoping to end their winless runs.The Chelsea legend’s side are yet to earn a single win but he’ll be desperate for that to change when they take on rapper Dave’s Santan FC.Looking further up the table, Gary Lineker and co’s undefeated Deportrio side play Maya Jama’s flawless MVPs.And some familiar Arsenal legends go up against each other as Ian Wright’s Wembley Rangers battle it out with N5 FC who is ran by Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires.Follow ALL updates from the Copperbox Arena with our live blog below…Round Four Evening and welcome to night four of Baller League action. The league is hotting up now with a selected group starting to separate themselves from the rest at the top and bottom. Three, including Yanited, Depertrio and MVPs United remain perfect whilst footballing royalty in the form of Ian Wright, John Terry and Jens Lehmann remain without a win after three games. The league’s introduction of wildcards has certainly had its effect, and a new one was announced this afternoon as Matthew Briggs aka The Youngest Player to Ever Play in The Premier League joined high-flying MOTD-led Depertrio. Action has yet to disappoint at London’s Copper Box, with another week set to deliver starting at 5.35pm BST.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Newcastle vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Garnacho’s composed finish puts United level after Tonali’s sublime opener – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are trailing Newcastle courtesy of a superb team goal involving Alexander Isak and Sandro Tonali.Isak flicked the ball up in a delightful manner before feeding it through to Tonali.And the Italian midfielder then hit it on the volley, leaving Bayindir with no chance.Live stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueNewcastle starting XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali; Barnes, Murphy IsakMan Utd starting XI: Bayindir; Mazraoui, Lindelof, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Eriksen, Amass; Garnacho; Fernandes; ZirkzeeBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from St James’ Park with our live blog below…Newcastle 1-1 Man Utd37. Who saw this one coming?!Copy linkCopiedAgainst the run of play!Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Man Utd35. It’s wave after wave of black and white attacks.Isak dances wide around Bayindir but then almost scoops a chip back in from an impossible angle.Moments later, Burn meets a free-kick with a towering header that drops on to the roof of the goal.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Man Utd33. Newcastle smell blood here.Barnes finds room on the left again, and although Bayindir needlessly pushes out the cross, he redeems himself with a point-blank save to deny Isak on the follow up.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Man Utd31. Harvey Barnes goes on a mazy run down the left, toying with Noussair Mazraoui.The winger eventually tries one step over too many though, and runs it through to Bayindir.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Man Utd29. As it stands, that goal has Newcastle up to fourth and a point behind third-place Nottingham Forest, over who they have a game in hand.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Man Utd27. Newcastle are in the mood now, and so is Sandro Tonali.When nobody comes to close him down, he takes aim from 25 yards and isn’t far off with a shot that ends up crashing into the advertising hoardings.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Man Utd24. Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!Sandro Tonali is making a habit of scoring astonishing goals, and this is another for the collection.Kieran Trippier pushes a pass into Alexander Isak on the edge of the area, and though his first touch is a little loose, his second is sublime.The striker cushions it over the head of Leny Yoro so that it falls perfectly on to the right foot volley of Tonali on the run.The ball flies past Altay Bayindir, who has no chance in the Manchester United goal, and crashes into the bottom corner to send St James’ Park into a frenzy.Copy linkCopiedWhat a goal!Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd22. Isak goes close with a header!Murphy makes progress on the right and then slips a pass inside to Guimaraes. The Newcastle captain plants his foot on the ball, looks up, and then delivers a pinpoint cross into the area that the Swede glances just wide.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd19. Excellent defending from Trippier, who deals not only with an awkwardly-bouncing ball but the presence of Fernandes.The right-back comes right across to the left to win the header and then cooly knocks possession back to Pope in goal.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd16. Ugarte picks up the game’s first yellow card and he’s not happy with either referee Kavanagh or his own teammate Dalot.It’s Dalot that gets caught in possession, and allows Livramento to steal in down the left.In his desperation to get back, Ugarte slides in on the England international and takes him out, although possibly after getting a foot on the ball.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd15. At the other end, Isak shows off some of his fancy footwork too.The Swedish striker is a joy to watch, but gets his cross wrong here, curling it high, wide and out of play.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd12. Woah! Brilliant football from Manchester United!Fernandes and Eriksen exchange passes, and the Portuguese captain does similar with Zirkzee, who produces a beautiful back-heeled flick.He gets the ball back too, and strikes first time with a side-footed shot that is quickly pushed over the bar by Pope.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd11. A first test for Bayindir, who races off his line to claim a deep free-kick from Trippier.He’s not helped by the positioning of Yoro, and has to leap over his own defender to take the catch.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd9. Zirkzee manages to keep an overhit Dalot cross in play and, in doing so, hooks the ball on to the arm of Murphy from close range.The forward appeals for a penalty, but the referee isn’t interested and those on VAR duty concur.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd7. The visitors opt for a spell of possession among their back three and wing-backs in an attempt to quiet this home crowd down.It doesn’t work.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd5. Ruben Amorim, kitted out in his Manchester United tracksuit, is already out to the touchline and barking orders at his team.Unusually, Jason Tindall is keeping a low profile in the opposite dugout.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Man Utd4. Newcastle keep on coming in the early stages.Fernandes jumps over Zirkzee’s crossfield pass, and that offers the opportunity for the Toon to spring forward.Murphy picks up possession on the run, and unleashes a fizzing low effort from 25 yards that flies just wide of Bayindir’s right-hand post.Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Newcastle v Man Utd1. Chris Kavanagh blows his whistle, and the visitors get the action underway. But despite starting the game, it doesn’t take long for Manchester United to find the ball in the back of their net.Just 48 seconds are on the clock when Joelinton steers in Kieran Trippier’s cross, but the right-back was rightly flagged offside as he delivered into the box.Copy linkCopiedHere come the two teams!The Newcastle United supporters haven’t stopped celebrating since lifting the League Cup last month, and today they pay tribute to Kevin Keegan with a banner at St James’ Park that reads “In ’82 he came to save us. In ’92 he came to entertain us.”Their manager in the modern era – Eddie Howe – is not here today having been admitted to hospital during the week so assistant Jason Tindall takes charge this afternoon.It’s been another awkward week for Ruben Amorim, but he has shown he is not afraid to make big decisions in the Manchester United hot seat.Who will come out on top? It’s time to find out.Copy linkCopiedTeenage kicks for HarryIt’s not that long ago that Harry Amass was working his way through the Watford Academy – but today he starts a Premier League game for Manchester United.In doing so, he – at 18 years and 28 days – will become the fourth youngest player to start a Premier League match for the club behind Mason Greenwood (17y 223d), Federico Macheda (17y 253d) and Phil Neville (18y 21d).Copy linkCopiedAmorim allowing Onana to disconnectManchester United manage Ruben Amorim has made the decision to drop Andre Onana for today’s game at Newcastle, meaning that it will be the first Premier League game the goalkeeper hasn’t featured in since the final day of the 2022-23 season.Taking Onana’s place at St James’ Park is Altay Bayindir, and Amorim has been clear with his pre-match comments that the move is for one game and has been made to give his underfire stopper some head space.It’s a normal thing. Sometimes you have to push the player to play again, and sometimes you have to allow the player to disconnect. He’ll be back in training tomorrow and focused on the next game.Ruben Amorim on Andre OnanaSky SportsCopy linkCopiedAmass appealHarry will make his first Manchester United start against Newcastle.The left-back, 18, made his debut against Leicester last month after coming off the bench.He will now make his first Red Devils start in the trip to Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim shuffling things up.Patrick Dorgu has made way for Amass, who was called up to first-team training for the first time in February 2024.Amass had to remain patient for his debut after being named on the bench on several occasions under Erik ten Hag and Amorim.Copy linkCopiedAndre Onana OUT of the squadRuben Amorim has taken keeper Andre Onana out of the firing line for Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle today.The Cameroon international stayed back in the North West as the squad travelled to Tyneside on Saturday evening.His axing comes after SunSport exclusively revealed some team-mates wanted him AXED after Thursday’s Europa League blunders against Lyon.But he’s been told by the manager he is being rested and will be back in the team for the return leg against the French giants next Thursday.And Onana – who endured a nightmare in the first leg in France last week – is believed to be in agreement with the decision.Copy linkCopied More

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      F1 Bahrain LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen looks to build on Japanese GP win while Hamilton eyes first triumph – latest updates

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      FORMULA ONE returns to Bahrain and the action is unfolding RIGHT NOW!The first three races have seen three different winners, with Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen all taking home a win so far.McLaren’s Norris will be looking for a big response after being unable to overtake Verstappen at Suzuka last time out.Verstappen, however, will be looking to overtake Norris and take the lead of the Drivers’ World Championship.Live stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports F1Follow ALL the action from Bahrain with our live blog below…Lap 17/57 – Leclerc leads, Hamilton secondNeither Ferrari has pitted yet.As a result, they lead the Bahrain Grand Prix.Piasti is in third with Albon in fourth.Russell currently sits in fifth, with Norris in sixth spot.Copy linkCopiedLap 15/57 – Leclerc leads, Hamilton secondTsunoda comes into the pits and has the same issue.It seems Red Bull’s exit light is not working.That has cost both of their drivers some valuable seconds.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLap 13/57 – Piastri leads, Russell secondNorris comes into the pits and serves his time penalty.Verstappen comes into the pits also and does not have a good stop.Both drivers have come out on hard tyres interestingly.Copy linkCopiedLap 11/57 – Piastri leads, Russell secondHamilton makes his move on Sainz.The Williams driver allows him through and makes a move on him on the inside.Moments later, Hamilton gets ahead of Sainz, quickly followed by Tsunoda.Copy linkCopiedLap 9/57 – Piastri leads, Russell secondGasly has got ahead of Antonelli in the places.Verstappen is still in seventh spot as it stands.Norris is given a five second penalty for his false-start.Copy linkCopiedLap 7/57 – Piastri leads, Russell secondIt is not looking good for Norris on this investigation.Verstappen spotted it and said to his team over the radio “Lando is out of his grid box!”Meanwhile, Piastri is leadig the way and has opened up a little gap to Russell in second.Copy linkCopiedLap 5/57 – Piastri leads, Russell secondNorris is being investigated for a potential false-start.If it goes to the stewards, it will result in a time penalty.Everyone bar the Ferraris are out on soft tyres, LeClerc and Hamilton are out on medium compounds.Copy linkCopiedLap 3/57 – Piastri leads, Russell secondPiastri had to drive well to hold onto his lead from the off.Teammate Norris moved up from sixth to third with his start.Russell is now sandwiched in between the McLaren cars.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLap 1/57 – Piastri leads, Russell secondWhat a start from George Russell.He almost got ahead of the McLaren and they almost collided after the first turn.Lando Norris also has a good start from the grid.Copy linkCopiedLights out in Bahrain Grand PrixCopy linkCopiedFormation lap beginsCopy linkCopiedTime for Oscar to shineAll the talk this season has been about Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.However, sitting on pole position in Bahrain, Oscar Piastri has the chance to take the lead in the driver’s championship.Moments like this are what these drivers live for, the McLaren speedster can put himself ahead of his rivals with a good ride in this grand prix.Copy linkCopiedAll ready to go in BahrainHere is how the drivers will line up this afternoon:Credit: @F1Copy linkCopiedSpecial helmetHere is the special helmet – looks amazing.Copy linkCopiedBrave schueyMichael Schumacher has made a rare and moving gesture as he signed a crash helmet with the help of his wife Corinna.It marks one of the stricken F1 legend’s only public acts since his devastating ski accident in the French Alps 12 years ago.The seven-time world champion, who has not been seen in public since, added his initials “M.S” to a helmet belonging to fellow F1 icon Sir Jackie Stewart.The helmet will be auctioned to raise money for Stewart’s charity Race Against Dementia.“It is wonderful that Michael could sign the helmet in this worthy cause – a disease for which there is no cure,” Stewart told The Daily Mail.“His wife helped him, and it completed the set of every single champion still with us.”Copy linkCopiedWelcome to the Bahrain Grand PrixFormula One returns to Bahrain and the thrilling action is unfolding VERY SOON!The first three races have seen three different winners, with Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen all taking home a win so far.McLaren’s Norris will be looking for a big response after being unable to overtake Verstappen at Suzuka last time out.Verstappen, however, will be looking to overtake Norris and take the lead of the Drivers’ World Championship.Lewis Hamilton starts down in 9th but he is expected to put the pedal to the metal and race up the grid.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea vs Ipswich LIVE RESULT: Blues held at the Bridge, Van Dijk puts Liverpool one step closer to title, Spurs lose

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      CHELSEA have been dealt a huge blow to their top-four hunt after being held at the Bridge by relegation-bound Ipswich.Elsewhere, Liverpool are just two wins away from clinching the title after beating West Ham 2-1 at home.And Wolves continued their excellent form after putting FOUR past Tottenham.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from our live blog below…From Graham Hill at Molineux This was such a frustrating game for Ange Postecoglou as a series of defensive mistakes allowed Wolves to record a comprehensive win that all but seals their Premier League status for next season.Djed Spence, Christian Romero and Lucas Bergvall were all at fault as Wolves recorded a commanding fourth successive win.Spurs gave themselves a chance with goals from Mathys Tel and sub Richarlison. But they pressed the self-destruct button time and again.Copy linkCopiedAnd at the bottomThe bottom three remain doomed, it’ll be a matter of time before that is confirmed.West Ham overtaken by Wolves on goal difference in 16th and 17th – and now just two points behind Spurs!Copy linkCopiedHow it leaves thingsA damaging result for Chelsea who do remain fifth but Newcastle have two games in hand and are just a point behind.Liverpool moving 13 points clear and now cruising to title success!Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME! Liverpool 2-1 West HamSome late, late drama but the Reds go 13 points clear thanks to Luis Diaz and Virgil van Dijk goals.They’re so, so close to the title now.Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME! Chelsea 2-2 IpswichThe Blues battle back from two goals down but it’s a really poor performance and result in the chase for the Champions League.Copy linkCopied90+5 – CLOSE! Chelsea 2-2 IpswichWHAT A SAVE FROM PALMER!Enzo Fernandes thrashing the ball towards goal as the ball rolled through to him in the box but his effort from eight yards is kept out by a strong Palmer arm.He went down starfish style to push it behind.Copy linkCopied90+3 – CLOSE! Chelsea 2-2 IpswichPalmer collects the ball on the edge of the box and looks to place it into the bottom corner but his namesake gets down to tip it wide!Chelsea putting on the pressure in the final few minutes!Copy linkCopiedFT: Wolves 4-2 TottenhamAnother defeat for Ange Postecoglou and Spurs.A couple of shockers from his goalkeeper and Romero in there didn’t do much to help things.Wolves moving further away from danger at the bottom!Copy linkCopied90+4 – Liverpool 2-1 West HamCLOSE – OFF THE BAR!Kilman’s delivery from the left is helped towards goal by Fullkrug and it’s beaten Alisson but comes back off the bar!Copy linkCopied90 – Liverpool 2-1 West HamSeven minutes additional time!Copy linkCopied90 – Chelsea 2-2 IpswichSix minutes additional time!Copy linkCopied90 – GOAL!! LIVERPOOL 2-1 West HamWould you believe it!? The soon-to-be champions have won it at the death!And it might well have been his fault for the equaliser but VIRGIL VAN DIJK heads it home!And if you’re Graham Potter you have to be raging with Lucas Paqueta. He once again throws himself to ground under no challenge at all trying to buy a free kick and Andy Madley does well to see through the nonsense and wave play on.From a Liverpool corner, Van Dijk heads home from eight yards out.Copy linkCopied86 – GOAL!! WOLVES 4-2 TottenhamOh Spurs, Spurs, Spurs!!MATHEUS CUNHA with the goal to settle this one again!Copy linkCopied85 – GOAL!! Wolves 3-2 TOTTENHAMSpurs back in it again!RICHARLISON with the goal!Copy linkCopied86 – GOAL!! Liverpool 1-1 WEST HAMIt had been coming and West Ham have their equaliser.It’s an ANDY ROBERTSON own goal!He’s absolutely RAGING with Virgil van Dijk for not clearing it, instead getting in the way to see Robertson help it into his own net.And a minute or so after replacing Mo Salah!Copy linkCopied83 – Chelsea 2-2 IpswichSo, so good from Delap to collect the ball on halfway.He’s toying with the Chelsea defenders as he skips by two of them into the Blues’ half before winning the corner.Copy linkCopied79 – GOAL!! CHELSEA 2-2 IpswichFabulous finish from JADON SANCHO brings Chelsea level!He replaced Noni Madueke to boos from the Chelsea supporters.But in a game of little quality from the home side, this finish was a piece of that.The corner they’d won is taken short and Sancho makes a dart heading towards the corner of the area before opening his body up and bending a terrific strike into the far top corner.The Blues racing to the halfway line, they know a winner is needed!Copy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at MolineuxSpurs are in a giveaway mood this afternoon – and Postecoglou must be so frustrated.Tottenham had put themselves back in the game after an hour.Sub Lucas Bergvall came on and made an immediate impact, he fed Brennan Johnson on the right and his cross was misjudged by Nelson Semedo – Mathys Tel took advantage to smuggle the ball home at the near post.But, five minutes later, Spurs threw away the advantage with another defensive howler.Ait-Nouri robbed skipper Christian Romero who failed to deal with the situation when he appeared to have it covered. Ait-Nouri then crossed for Strand Larsen and he scored his 12th goal of the season from close range – making it five goals in four games for the Norwegian.Spurs Fact: In Mauricio Pochettino’s best three seasons – 2015-16, 16-17 and 17-18, Spurs lost 17 games, which is currently the same number as this season under Postecoglou. Copy linkCopied77 – Chelsea 1-2 IpswichEnzo Fernandez gathers the ball in the centre circle and drives to within 25 yards of goal.His shot is low and on target, but it’s a pretty poor attempt which rolls into Palmer’s arms.Copy linkCopied75 – Chelsea 1-2 IpswichPedro Neto had a half volley strike fly wide of goal from the edge of the box.His reaction and that of the supporters suggested it was close.It wasn’t really. A good couple of yards wide anyway.Copy linkCopiedAs it standsLiverpool will be moving 13 points clear at the top of the table.Arsenal have just 18 points more to play for, highlighting the huge task on their hands.It also rules out Nottingham Forest for the title, meaning only Liverpool, Arsenal or Newcastle can win it as things stand.Copy linkCopiedPremier League latest scoresChelsea 1-2 IpswichLiverpool 1-0 West HamWolves 3-1 TottenhamCopy linkCopied73 – Chelsea 1-2 IpswichHe’s not 100% fit but Liam Delap has been thrown on for the final 20 minutes to help Ipswich get over the line here.He replaces George Hirst who had a very good afternoon.Copy linkCopied72 – Liverpool 1-0 West HamLiverpool just have to be a bit careful here, West Ham are really pushing for an equaliser.In fact, were it not for the returning Alisson they’d almost certainly have one.The latest save coming from a Kudus attempt from a tight angle. Really good stuff from the stopper.Copy linkCopied68 – Chelsea 1-2 IpswichChelsea subsitution:OFF: MaduekeON: SanchoCopy linkCopied More