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      West Ham 2-1 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: United lose after controversial late pen, Chelsea beat Newcastle, Spurs lose to Palace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to West Ham for a huge Premier League clash at the London Stadium this afternoon.Erik ten Hag’s men are looking to secure back-to-back wins in the top flight for the first time this season.Elsewhere, Tottenham face a tricky London derby clash against Crystal Palace, while Chelsea take on Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.Kick off time: 2pmTV/Stream: Not available in the UK.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPremier League resultsCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 2-1 Man UtdArsenal vs Liverpool – 4.30pmCopy linkCopiedFT! West Ham 2-1 Manchester UnitedYet another Premier League defeat for Manchester United.Two huge talking points that will be talked about for this week – the West Ham penalty which was a bit iffy and that Dalot miss.Boy, did that turn out to be costly…Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedAlmost FOURTEEN minutes of stoppage time has been played now!Garnacho slides a ball into the box for Zirkzee who has a side-footed attempt blocked!Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea back to winning ways in the Premier League!Copy linkCopiedLatest – West Ham 1-0 Manchester UnitedEmerson with the chance to kill the game but his shot is straight at Onana.Up the other end, a ball into the box for Hojlund is missed by the Dane as time starts to run out with only a couple of minutes of added time left.Copy linkCopiedFT! Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamMateta’s goal the difference at Selhurst Park for Palace’s first win of the season!Copy linkCopied90+6 – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamEight yellow cards shown in this one but just that one goal still.Spurs have had more of the ball in the second half yet Crystal Palace have had more of the opportunities to kill the game.Copy linkCopied90+3 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleNkunku kicks the ball away after fouling Bruno G and is shown a yellow card this time.Copy linkCopied90+2 – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleYeah, no penalty given. Good work from VAR.Nkunku escapes a booking for throwing himself to ground looking for it. Four minutes of stoppage time remaining.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleChelsea think they have a penalty when Nkunku goes down running alongside Burn.Simon Hooper takes his time to think about it before pointing to the spot.Having watched it back, it’s an absolute shocker of a decision and VAR will surely turn this over.Copy linkCopied90+2 – GOAL! WEST HAM 2-1 Manchester UnitedJARROD BOWEN scores from the spot!Onana goes the right way, down to his left but Bowen finds the corner. A huge goal for the hosts.Copy linkCopiedPENALTY TO WEST HAM!In the 90th minute and Manchester United are FURIOUS!De Ligt adjudged to have fouled Danny Ings. Very soft, very controversial. A huge moment.And there’s going to be 12 minutes of added time too!Copy linkCopiedVAR check…David Coote on his way to the screen to review a penalty appeal for West Ham!A few of their players were calling for it, for a foul on Danny Ings….Copy linkCopiedCompetitiveMuch better from the Hammers in this half as they ramp up the pressure.United have been better since falling behind and it sets up a great closing stages.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeWhatever your loyalty, it’s heartwarming to see Romeo Lavia finally making an impact after such injury troubles.  Filling in for Chelsea’s captain Enzo Fernandez he has done a sterling job and set Palmer on his way for The Blues’ second goal.Copy linkCopied81 – GOAL! West Ham 1-1 MANCHESTER UNITEDWhat a huge goal this could well be!Diallo zips a clever ball to the back post to find Dalot all alone.He nods it back into a dangerous area and Zirkzee should be scoring with his head from there.Instead, he nods it into the path of CASEMIRO who heads from just a few yards out into the top corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Chelsea 2-1 NewcastleHuge let off for Chelsea there as Alexander Isak bullies Levi Colwill off the ball and then goes round Robert Sanchez.With the goal gaping – and a team-mate free in the middle – he only needs to pass it across for a goal, but instead tries to beat another Chelsea defender and the ball drops out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedLatest scoresJust as we were heading into the final quarter of an hour in the 3pm games yesterday, it’s looking tight across the division.Latest scoresCrystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamChelsea 2-1 NewcastleWest Ham 1-0 Man UtdCopy linkCopied74 – GOAL! WEST HAM 1-0 Man UtdThe deadlock is broken – and it’s CRYSENCIO SUMMERVILLE!Garnacho – who has been woefully wasteful – with a poor ball inside which West Ham win back and get to Bowen wide on the right.He picks out Ings inside the area who scuffs his shot towards the back post and Summerville follows it in and slides in for a tap-in.His shirt is off as he bounds down the touchline in celebration!Copy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the London StadiumWest Ham have certainly improved in the second half although they could not have got any worse. The triple change at half-time has made a difference, Crysencio Summerville has added a spark and the home fans have finally found their voices.Although West Ham are on top, they do remain open at the back. As stalemates go, this is entertaining.Copy linkCopiedFrom Rob Maul at Selhurst ParkEberechi Eze should have been given a penalty when he was brought down in the Tottenham penalty box on 52 minutes. But neither the referee nor VAR decided to give one.  You do wonder sometimes if the Stockley Park officials are having a tea break because they should have overruled man-in-the-middle Darren Bond on that occasion.Copy linkCopiedLatest – Crystal Palace 1-0 TottenhamWell then. Arsenal fans will be crying out for a red card for Micky van de Ven here.Not just as it’s Spurs, but because William Saliba is missing today for a similar challenge.The Dutchman with a last-man challenge on Ismaila Sarr but it’s only a yellow card….Copy linkCopiedLate gameIt probably won’t surprise you to hear Bukayo Saka actually STARTS for Arsenal against Liverpool later.Arteta might’ve fooled one or two, mind you. But I’m pretty sure Arne Slot wasn’t one of those.Jurrien Timber, who was another one seemingly set to miss out, also starts.Our Arsenal vs Liverpool blog is now LIVE.Copy linkCopiedIronic cheersThe home support do have something to cheer about as De Ligt goes into the book for stopping a West Ham attack.Ironic cheers, perhaps. But still something to get excited about and now the atmosphere is picking up!Copy linkCopiedAnother chance goes beggingDecent build-up from United as West Ham continue to struggle to live with them.Rashford’s deep cross from the left finds Garnacho unmarked outside the back post but his left foot volley is into the side net.Copy linkCopied More

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      Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis LIVE RESULTS: Brit pulls off stunning win to earn world title shot – latest updates

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      JACK CATTERALL has secured a huge win over Regis Prograis after a breathtaking bout in Manchester.The Brit was downed in the fifth, but a fantastic response saw the American hit the canvas twice in the ninth round – which was ultimately the difference on the night.Catterall now moves a step closer to a world title shot after Saturday night’s stunning win.Result: Jack Catterall def. Regis Prograis by unanimous decisionCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Co-op Live Manchester erupts with decisionThe crowd were amazing supporting one of their own tonight.Jack Catterall has said he wants to fight more at this venue.As soon as the decision was announced everyone in here celebrated the performance seen by the man from Chorley.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJack ready for some family timeHaving recently married his fiance, Catterall was unable to go on honeymoon as he went into training camp for this fight.Now the job is done, he can go and unwind with his family and have a belated break.His next fight is likely to take place next year now which gives him some time for a well-earned break.Copy linkCopiedAmerican impressed by Catterall performancePrograis has been there, done it and got the t-shirt.He knows what winning world titles is all about and had nothing but compliments for Jack Catterall:Jack was the better man. He deserves a world title. I’ve had my time in the sun, now it is for him. Eddie Hearn make this man world champion. I hurt my knee, I hurt my ankle, I think 12 rounds is too much for me now. I may go to bare-knuckle after this. I’ve had my time in the sun.Regis PrograisTwo-time world championCopy linkCopiedCatterall makes huge statement with winLancashire’s Jack Catterall wins the WBO international super lightweight belt.Beating two-time world champion Regis Prograis this evening.He has really set himself for a world title shot next year now.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 12)As we head into the final round, Bellew has Catterall seven points ahead on the card.Prograis knows he needs to a massive round to stand any chance of getting a positive result.He throws a big haymaker but Catterall steps to one side and the American ends up on the canvas as he misses.Catterall has managed the final rounds well.It is all over, we head to the judges’ scorecard.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 11)Prograis needs to do something special now.As he comes inside, Catterall lands some punches to huge cheers from the crowd.Catterall has done enough now that he can just wait for Prograis to come forward and make a mistake.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 10)What a left that was from Catterall on the jaw of Prograis to knock down the American that was in the last round.Those two knock-downs has really changed the card of Tony Bellew.He now has Catterall five points ahead.Prograis has it all to do now.Both fighters exchange big left hands to one another towards the end of the round but they take them well and are still standing.This fight is really hotting up now.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 9)This fight is still finely poised.It really could go either way, all it will take is one mistake.Prograis walks onto a punch and Catterall catches him and sends him to the canvas.The referee gives him an eight count before he is allowed to continue.Catterall sees an opportunity and attacks, landing another hook which causes the American to stumble.He is given another eight count but the bell saves him, what a round for Jack Catterall.It is an electric atmosphere in the arena now.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 8)Catterall swings a punch at Prograis and he drops to one knee.The referee offers no count which suggests it was merely a slip by the American.On Bellew’s card he now has Catterall one point ahead.Both exchange some big punches before they wrestle each other to the canvas.That round got the crowd going with both fighters letting this fists go.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 7)Prograis is leading with that overhand left more.Each time he is trying to follow it up, thinking he has hurt Catterall.This is where he needs to take the chance to pick his punches as he comes inside.There is a slight cut to the head of Catterall that he needs to be wary of.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 6)According to Tony Bellew’s scorecard, that count has Prograis just a point up on the card so far.Prograis continues to come forward on the offense.Catterall starts the land some more blows and it really gets this crowd going in Manchester.Anyone’s call who had the better of that round.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 5)Prograis looks to come on the offensive more.He catches Catterall with a good punch over the top, catching his on the top of the temple.He is drawing Catterall onto the front foot more, trying some wild punches to work his way back into the round.As Prograis comes inside he catches Catterall with a body blow and the referee gives a standing eight count.That could be a big factor when it comes to the judges’ card if this fight goes that far.It looked like a slip and seemed a harsh count.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 4)This is still quite a cagey affair with neither boxer committing to letting their hands go.Catterall is quite happy to bide his time and look to land punches when Prograis comes inside.The American is known as a hitter, 24 of his wins have come inside the distance.Catterall’s tactics may well be to keep some juice in the tank for the latter rounds to come on the offensive.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 3)Catterall continues to wait for his punches.Prograis is just coming forward and probing with jabs.As the American comes forward for one such attack, Catterall catches him with a good hook to the side of the head.Brilliant work from the Brit there.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 2)It seems both boxers are looking to counter at the moment.They are waiting for the other to commit coming forward before picking them off with punches.Just towards the end of the round Prograis lands a good hook to the back of the head Catterall takes it well.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 1)It’s a battle between two southpaws here tonight.Prograis shows the punch that they will both be looking to land.That left hand over the top of the jab, on this occasion, Catterall takes a step back to avoid it.It is a cagey start to the fight as both boxers look to feel their opponent out.Neither wants to be the first to make a mistake in this one.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis PrograisNow we move onto the main event of the evening.Prograis has it all to do here to keep his career on track.Catterall is looking to work his way up the rankings in this division to get his shot at some of the big belts.Copy linkCopiedHatton loses second fight on the spinYou have to wonder where things go for Campbell Hatton now.He would have been hoping to win this one to turn this into a trilogy event.However, now he needs to consider where goes after this defeat.Copy linkCopiedJames Flint wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 10)Flint’s corner seem to think he has done enough to win this.The call comes out ‘just one more round’.This could be a tough one to call for the judges.Hatton continues to work Flint’s eye which is almost closed.They are both giving as good as they get.Flint lands a great hook which rocks Hatton.It is all over, that was some fight.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 9)Hatton as so much power behind the body shots he lands.Flint catches his opponent with a good hook but it does not seem to phase Hatton.Despite this, these are all point scoring shots and will help his cause if this fight does go the distance.Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 8)Flint needs a big three rounds if he is to stand any chance when it comes to the card.Hatton seems to have more in the engine, Flint is looking as though the energy is being sapped this deep in the fight.You still feel that Flint is not working that cut on Hatton’s eye enough, it could be his only route to a stoppage.Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 7)This has been a great fight to watch.It is even but both fighters have had their moments.That said, neither boxer is letting up in their pursuit of landing that big punch that swings the momentum in their favour.Flint has a good end to the round and may have edged that one.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 6)Both fighters cotinue to trade blows.They both have war wounds as a result of cuts.Flint has a bloody nose and a cut to the side of eye.He also has that bleeding ear.Hatton is still having problems with his eye bleeding when punches are landed on it.Copy linkCopied More

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      Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Hatton LOSES thrilling rematch in Manchester

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      CAMPBELL HATTON was not able to avenge his first loss to Jimmy Joe Flint earlier this year.The Mancunian was full of heart and energy, but it wasn’t enough to beat the experienced Flint, who simply had his number.Hatton now moves to 14-2 after back-to-back defeats, leaving question marks over what’s next for the Hurricane.Result: Jimmy Joe Flint def. Campbell Hatton by unanimous decisionBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint below…Jack ready for some family timeHaving recently married his fiance, Catterall was unable to go on honeymoon as he went into training camp for this fight.Now the job is done, he can go and unwind with his family and have a belated break.His next fight is likely to take place next year now which gives him some time for a well-earned break.Copy linkCopiedCatterall vs Prograis scorecardsCatterall was deservedly victorious by unanimous decision – and here are the judges’ scorecards in full:Judges’ scorecards: 117-108, 116-109, 116-109Credit: PACopy linkCopiedHuge win for CatterallCatterall has beaten Prograis by unanimous decision and has earned a world title shot in 2025.It was a breathtaking bout, with both fighters knocked down on the night.Catterall was knocked down once in the fifth round, but the Brit responded in superb fashion as Prograis hit the canvas twice in the ninth.The American was unable to respond after the ninth and was desperately trying to land big shots, but Catterall remained in total control and deservedly won the fight.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R12Prograis slips on the canvas once again, with the American seemingly dealing with an injured ankle.Prograis is hanging on here and desperate to land a huge blow with Catterall heading for the win.Catterall is calm and patient, still landing huge one-twos, and getting behind the jab.Both fighters fighting right until the bell, in what was a breathtaking clash.We head to the judges scorecards, which surely will result in a Catterall win.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R11The pace of the fight slows down in the eleventh, which suits Catterall down to the ground.Catterall is patient, picking his shots as Prograis begins to get desperate.We go to the last.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R10ANOTHER breathtaking round here, with both fighters landing huge blows to the head.Neither fighter went down with Catterall getting closer to a magnificent win by the minute. The two knockdowns in the ninth seem to have taken the edge out of Prograis as we head into the final two rounds.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R9With just over 30 seconds remaining, Catterall KNOCKSDOWN Prograis with a huge straight one-two on the money.And just before the bell, Prograis goes down for a SECOND time as Catterall closes in on a huge win here.Atmosphere in Manchester is electric now after a superb round from Catterall.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R8Prograis dramatically falls to the canvas early on, but the referee doesn’t award a knockdown to the Catterall to the crowd’s displeasure.The two men now exchanging heavy blows – and both fighters clinch and fall to the canvas in each other’s arms.Breathtaking pace to this eighth round as Catterall begins to take control with some superb combinations.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R7Catterall now cut on the head after a clash of heads between the two fighters.Tempo is starting to rise now, with both fighters starting to let the punches flow.Finely poised this thriller after seven rounds.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R6Prograis looks to have the upper hand in the bout heading to the halfway stage.Catterall now looking like he’s throwing with more urgency, with him knowing he’s behind after the knockdown.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R5Prograis ends the fifth round superbly well, with the American first following through on the jab, then Prograis pounces with a jab to the chest to unbalance Catterall and the Brit falls over.The referee has given the knockdown to Prograis in controversial circumstances, as it looked like Catterall just lost his footing on the canvas.Huge moment in the fight there.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R4This is still quite a cagey affair, with neither boxer committing to letting their hands go.Catterall is quite happy to bide his time and look to land punches when Prograis comes inside.The American is known as a hitter, 24 of his wins have come inside the distance.Catterall’s tactics may well be to keep some juice in the tank to become the aggressor in the later rounds.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R3HUGE blow landed from Catterall as the main event spices up towards the end of the third round.Drop of the shoulder from Catterall and Prograis walks onto a brutal hook to the side of the head – Prograis’ eye now starting to swell.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R2The two southpaws continue to feel each other out. Cagey start to this one, with neither fighter wanting to make the first mistake.Porgais ended the round the better, landing a good hook to the head of Catterall.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R1Both fighters working the jab early on, with Prograis looking the sharper of the two.Prograis constantly looking to close the gap between him and Catterall.Both fighters waiting for the other to make a mistake to commit to the bigger blows.Copy linkCopiedMain event time!Now we are straight into the main event after Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr was called off after Gomez Jr fell ill in the changing room earlier this evening.Jack Catterall faces Regis Prograis in a blockbuster super lightweight bout to top the bill.The Brit will be looking to secure a world title shot for next year with a win at the Co-op Arena.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWhat next for Hatton?After back-to-back defeats to Flint, question marks over what’s next for Hatton will be raised by many.The Mancunian would have been hoping to win tonight’s rematch and take it to a trilogy.But now, it’s unclear where Hatton will go after the change of trainer didn’t go to plan this evening.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHatton on the end of back-to-back defeatsHatton is now 14-2 after back-to-back defeats to Jimmy Joe Flint.Hatton showed lots of heart in the rematch, but Flint just always seemed in total control of the bout, landing more telling blows on the Mancunian.Judges scorecards: 97-94, 96-94 & 96-95Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint – FLINT WINS THE REMATCHFlint has beaten Hatton for a second time after a thrilling part two in Manchester.Flint was victorious by way of unanimous decision.It’s the second defeat in Hatton’s young career.Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R10Hatton giving it all he has in the final round, as he knows Flint is likely ahead on the scorecards.Both men landing huge shots still and showing no signs of slowing down.Flint’s left eye is almost close shut, while Hatton’s left eye is still gushing with blood.And there’s the bell! Another thrilling fight between these two British boxers.We now wait for the scorecards…Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R9Flint’s experience starting to show as he allows Hatton to push onto him and avoid his big shots.The fight is now being dictated by Flint as he looks comfortable with Hatton being the aggressor.We go into the tenth and final round.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R8Flint continues on from the seventh round and lands effective punches to the body of Hatton.Hatton continues to be too predictable, making it easy for Flint to counter.Two to go in this one. Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R7Flint’s corner asking for more urgency ahead of the seventh round.And that’s exactly what Flint does as he starts to jab on the front foot and picks his shots better.Hatton continues to look for the overhand right but appears to be becoming more and more predictable.Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R6Hatton certainly the more aggressive in the sixth, with the pace of the fight starting to affect Flint.The blood in the left eye does look to be impacting Hatton’s vision as it continues to flow.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Haaland scores again, Bournemouth get LATE leveller but Ipswich throw it away – updates

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns for another blockbuster Saturday – and defending champions Manchester City are expected to score a hatful of goals against Southampton.Pep’s side can leapfrog league leaders Liverpool with a win over 19th-placed Southampton, while high-flying Aston Villa take on Arsenal’s conquerors, Bournemouth.And the evening kick-off sees Sean Dyche’s Everton host London outfit Fulham at Goodison.Kick-off times: 3pm/5:30pm BSTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW TVFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKEEP up with all the scores and the results from the Premier League with our live blog below…From Phil Thomas at the EtihadThe winners oh-so relieved and almost trudging off at the final whistle, while the losers stood in front of their fans like heroes. Three points to City, but somehow you felt Southampton would take far more from the 1-0 scoreline than the champions. Even if it does leave them still seeking a first win back in the top flight.Copy linkCopiedPremier League resultsRemember 10 minutes ago when I said every game was still tight and there was drama left?Even I couldn’t have predicted that final few minutes.Final scoresAston Villa 1-1 BournemouthBrentford 4-3 IpswichBrighton 2-2 WolvesMan City 1-0 SouthamptonCopy linkCopied90+7 – OFF THE POST! Liam Delap goes up the pitch from kick off and hits the post!Unreal drama.Copy linkCopied90+6 – GOAL! BRENTFORD 4-3 IpswichBRYAN MBEUMO steals the points for the Bees – but he’s MIGHTILY fortunate.He collects the ball on the right corner of the box and curls a cross into the area which beats all the defenders and the keeper isn’t expecting it and the ball bounces into the bottom corner. Calamity.Copy linkCopied90+6 – GOAL! Aston Villa 1-1 BOURNEMOUTHBournemouth snatch a point with the final kick!Travers is up for the set piece from the left and the outswinger finds EVANILSON 12 yards from goal, outside the near post, and he flicks a header on into the far net beyond Martinez.Scenes.Copy linkCopied90+3 GOAL! Brighton 2-2 WOLVESWould you believe it!!? Wolves have levelled it in stoppage time!And Brighton only have themselves to blame, absolutely horrendous play from them as they attack in a 4v1 attack.The pass is abysmal, absolutely atrocious and it’s a long ball forward to find MATHEUS CUNHA, who weighs up his options before smashing at goal and it goes in via a deflection and off the underside of the bar.Copy linkCopied88 – GOAL! Brighton 2-1 WOLVESA lifeline!? RAYAN AIT-NOURI gets Wolves back in it!He’s the quickest to react to a loose ball in the box after Craig Dawson’s shot was blocked from a corner.Copy linkCopied86 – GOAL! Brentford 3-3 IPSWICHWhat a game! And what a delivery from Leif Davis on the Ipswich left, who curls an absolute peach into the box and LIAM DELAP meets it with his left foot and just diverts it on target and into the net. Smashing wee finish.Copy linkCopied85 – GOAL! BRIGHTON 2-0 WolvesGary O’Neil is in bother now. But his side haven’t helped him here with a rotten mistake.Poor pass on halfway and Lamptey is allowed to scamper clear and into the Wolves box.His pass for EVAN FERGUSON isn’t great but the big striker takes a couple of touches to settle himself and smashes it low and hard beyond Jose Sa into the bottom corner.Copy linkCopiedTenseAn exciting finish to the 3pm’ers. Who’d have seen all four games on a knife-edge heading into the last five minutes?Aston Villa 1-0 BournemouthBrentford 3-2 IpswichBrighton 1-0 WolvesMan City 1-0 SouthamptonCopy linkCopiedFrom Nick Szczepanik at the AmexJust before the hour, a member of the Brighton coaching staff passed a note to Carlos Baleba. It obviously read; “Give the ball away immediately” because that is what the Cameroon midfielder did. Brighton have not been clinical enough with their final pass and Wolves are still in this.
Copy linkCopied76 – GOAL! ASTON VILLA 1-0 BournemouthDeadlock broken at Villa Park and it’s another Unai Emery masterclass from the bench!It’s patient play down the left as Maatsen – just on the pitch for Digne – gets to the byline and stands a cross to the back post, where Bailey – just on the pitch for McGinn – nods it down and ROSS BARKLEY* hits it on the turn and stretch from close range and beyond Travers.*Came off the bench also – though was at half time.Copy linkCopiedHuge chance!Barring Erling Haaland, you’d probably bank on Jhon Duran to score if given even a half chance the way he’s going.He’s in acres of room 16 yards from goal but can’t find the target. Massive chance.Copy linkCopied69 – RED CARD! Brentford 3-2 IpswichIt’s almost as if Dan knew this was coming…Harry Clarke’s first ever Premier League start:Own goalGave away a penalty to go 3-2 downRED CARDHe’s shown a second yellow card after being booked in the penalty incident. Horror afternoon, you have to feel for him.Copy linkCopiedFrom Dan King at the Gtech Community StadiumYou immediately wondered if Ipswich were going to regret missing that chance to make it 3-0. Those moments, when totted up, can be the difference between going down and staying up. This should have been the best day of Ipswich’s season and one of the best of Harry Clarke’s life. But in his first Premier League start, he’s been credited with an own goal for the equaliser (a bit harshly) and given away a penalty for the third (not harshly, as VAR rightly ruled).Copy linkCopiedLate gameEverton host Fulham in an interesting Saturday night game.Fulham have lost two on the bounce, Everton unbeaten in four.Everton XI: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Doucoure, Gueye, Harrison, Ndiaye, McNeil, Calvert-LewinFulham XI: Leno, Tete, Diop, Robinson, Pereira, Berge, Traore, Iwobi, Smith Rowe, JimenezCopy linkCopiedLatest scoresJust about midway point of the second half, so a chance for a round-up of the current scores across the top flight.Aston Villa 0-0 BournemouthBrentford 3-2 IpswichBrighton 1-0 WolvesMan City 1-0 SouthamptonCopy linkCopiedHere he comes…Like Mariah Carey in December, Jhon Duran is the main man at Villa Park and he’s unfrozen here and into the action.But it’s for Morgan Rogers and he’ll partner Ollie Watkins up top.Still goalless between Villa and Bournemouth.Copy linkCopied51 – GOAL! BRENTFORD 3-2 IpswichThe comeback is complete as Brentford hit the front.Ipswich were 2-0 after 43 minutes. 51 minutes on the clock and they’re now behind.BRYAN MBEUMO handed the opportunity from the spot after a VAR intervention as Harry Clarke adds to his own goal by bringing down Lewis-Potter. Mbeumo waits for the keeper to go down and scoops it into the top corner.Copy linkCopiedWhat. A. Miss.Blimey, backed Haaland in your fantasy teams? Look away now.Savinho slides a ball across the six-yard box and the Norwegian comes steaming in at the back post with nothing to beat as Ramsdale is scrambling.In fact, just look below, this is where Haaland misses from….Copy linkCopied49 – OFF THE LINE! Man City 1-0 SouthamptonCity coming out purring at the start of the second half.Phil Foden fizzes a shot just wide before being involved in a couple of set piece chances. The latter for Haaland for sees his header cleared off the line.Copy linkCopiedBack up and runningWe’re just about underway again in the four Premier League games.Brentford vs Ipswich still to get going after all that late drama and plenty of stoppage time.Other three underway though and plenty goals to come.Copy linkCopiedFair playJust that one shot for Southampton at the Etihad but what a chance it was.City with 10 shots in that half and just four of those on target.Saints still playing out from the back and it’s helping their passing and possession stats but they need to be perfect in the second 45 minutes once again.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkBournemouth have stand-in stopper Mark Travers to thank for making it to half-time on level terms.The 25-year-old Republic of Ireland goalie has dealt with everything Villa have thrown at him and pulled off an incredible reflex save to deny Ezri Konsa.Not to be outdone Emi Martinez touched away a scorcher from Dango Ouattara just before the break.Honours even after an entertaining first 45 – but Villa still have their joker to play in Jhon Duran.Copy linkCopiedFrom Phil Thomas at the EtihadCameron Archer will be kicking himself in the Southampton dressing room. And if anything like his one-on-one chance to equalise, he’ll miss. Okay, it would have been a robbery that had Dick Turpin rubbing his eyes, but you suspect that’s as good as it will get for Saints.   Copy linkCopied More

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      England 3-4 Germany LIVE RESULT: Lionesses beaten by Germans in frantic seven-goal thriller at Wembley – latest updates

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      ENGLAND lost a seven-goal thriller against Germany as they were beaten 4-3 at Wembley. The Lionesses went 3-0 down in 27 minutes but pulled two back before the break, including one from the spot. After half-time, however, Germany restored their two-goal lead before Lucy Bronze pulled one back again a few minutes from time. Kick off time: 7.30pmTV/Stream: ITV 1 / ITVXEngland XI: To follow…Germany XI : To follow…FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…England looking for repeat performanceWhen it comes to the Euros, it brings fond memories for all fans of the Lionesses.Next summer’s tournament will be held in Switzerland, something which will be seen as a positive for England.Sarina Wiegman will be looking to ensure that her squad is in fine form by then to look to get their hands on the trophy once again.Copy linkCopiedLionesses needing to bounce backAs they look to build towards next summer’s Euros, England go into another friendly next Tuesday.They welcome South Africa to the Coventry Building Society Arena.Sarina Wiegman will hoping to see a more rounded performance for her team than against Germany tonight.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGermans offer real firework displayIt is difficult for any side to stamp their authority away from home in internatonal football.Germany proved to be the exception to the rule this evening.Finding themselves 3-0 up after 29 minutes, it all started to look a little to easy for the visitors.The Lionesses fought back but the damage was done and Germany held on for the victory.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedReality check for LionessesThe coach seemed to take a lot from tonight’s defeat against the Germans:We wanted to press high but we lost the ball in too many moments when we should not lose the ball. Unforced errors were too high. There were moments that challenged us tactically. That is why we play these games, we have been challenged. We wanted to see where we are right now.Sarina WiegmanEnglandCopy linkCopiedLionesses pay the penaltyEngland struggled with to control their temperament this evening.Gifting the visitors two goals by giving away blatant penalties.Defensively, the Lionesses struggled to cope with the visitors although they still looked dangerous on the attack.Copy linkCopiedEngland ship most goals under bossSince Sarina Wiegman took over the Lionesses, tonight is the most goals they have conceded.The visitors stunned the home crowd into silence by steaming into a three goal lead at Wembley.Despite the comeback from England, a second half goal from the Germans secured victory.Copy linkCopiedFT: England 3-4 GermanyThe referee brings the game to a close at Wembley.Germany have come out on top in this one.It is a big wake-up call for the Lionesses.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-4 Germany90+3. Naz does brilliantly to take the ball in her stride and use her pace down the wing.She is brought down and the referee awards a free kick and produces a yellow card.The resulting free kick is cleared and the visitors look to hit England on the counter-attack.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-4 Germany90. Germany have put down a real marker tonight.Unless England can find at least an equaliser, this defeat will hurt despite it being a friendly.The Lionesses have six added minutes to try and rectify that.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-4 Germany86. This has been some game for a friendly.It shows just what a terrible tournnament the Nations League is in the men’s format.Germany almost add a fifth as the cross comes in and Cerci almost pokes it past Hampton.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedEngland 3-4 Germany82. England have been offered a lifeline in this game.A seemingly harmless corner comes into the box and Berger comes out to make a regulation catch.She drops the ball and allows Bronze to slot home with a goal from nothing.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Lucy Bronze (England)Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-4 Germany77. Dejection for the English camp. Walsh plays the ball through to Hemp, who slams the ball into the far corner of the goal.As she wheels away to celebrate, the assistant’s flag goes up.VAR confirms that she was offside.Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-4 Germany72. Carnage at Wembley in the penalty area.England struggle to clear their lines and then Wolter kicks the bottom of Russo’s boot without getting any contact on the ball.The referee points to the spot and VAR does not change the decision.Dabritz drills the ball home to make this even more of an uphill challenge for the Lionesses.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Sara Dabritz (Germany)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to GermanyCopy linkCopiedEngland 2-3 Germany68. As both sides ring the changes, England force a corner.The Lionesses need to show their attacking roar a bit more here.Berger comes to punch the corner clear and the visitors manage to clear their lines.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEngland 2-3 Germany64. It would be quite ironic if this half ends goalless.Germany are starting to turn the screw more and more.This time it is Rauch who drills a shot at goal but Hampton tips it over the bar.Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-3 Germany60. Big chance for Germany to extend their lead.Some brilliant play by Brand on the right, checking inside with the goal at her mercy.Hampton gets down well to save at the near post to deny her.Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-3 Germany56. This is certainly not a game for defensive coaches to brag about.However, it sure is entertaining.It is almost like Man Utd have offered to coach both teams in the preparation for this game.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEngland 2-3 Germany52. Germany almost doubled their lead.As England struggled to clear their linesm the ball broke to Brand at the back post.She drilled the ball into the back of the net but fortunately for the hosts the assistant immediately raised her flag for offside.Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-3 Germany48. Toone has been replaced by Park at the interval.For the visitors, Rauch has replaced Linder and Cerci comes on for Hoffmann.It has been a cagey start to the second half so far, neither side able to get a grip on the game.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: England 2-3 GermanyWe are back underway at Wembley.It has been a goal-fest so far.England get the second half started.Copy linkCopiedHT: England 2-3 GermanyThe fans will be hoping for more of the same in the second half.Most of Wembley was stunned to see the Lionesses 3-0 down at home but they have clawed their way back into this one.What a second half we have in store from what we have seen so far.Copy linkCopiedHT: England 2-3 GermanyThe referee brings an entertaining half to a close.Germany have a slender lead after making a jaw-dropping start to this game.Both managers will have a lot to say in the interval.Copy linkCopied More

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      Fenerbahce 1-1 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Jose Mourinho SENT OFF in frenetic Europa League clash that ends level

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Fenerbahce’s thrilling Europa League tie has ended level – but the major talking point of the night is Jose Mourinho receiving a red card!Christian Eriksen’s sublime strike initially put the Red Devils ahead before En-Nesyri levelled up the score in Istanbul.And in typical Jose Mourinho style, the Portuguese legend got sent off for shouting at the fourth official.RESULT: Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+Fenerbahce XI; Livakovic; Muldur, Djiku, Soyncu, Osayi-Samuel; Amrabat, Fred, Szymanski; Tadic, En-Nesyri, Saint-MaximinMan Utd XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Lindelof, Ugarte; Garnacho, Eriksen, Rashford; ZirkzeeFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium with our live blog below…Mourinho on Uefa Jose Mourinho claims he wants to manage a struggling Premier League club next – so that he doesn’t have to compete in Europe, believing that Uefa have a vendetta against him.I think the best thing I have to do, when I leave Fenerbahce, is that I go to a club that doesn’t play Uefa competitions.If any team in the bottom half in England needs a coach in two years I’m ready to go.There is no point appealing (the red card) since the Roma vs Sevilla Europa League Final there is no point.Jose MourinhoCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMore Mourinho praiseFenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho praised his players for going above and beyond against Manchester United despite a number of absences.Probably in England people will speak about two or three Man Utd players that didn’t play, you don’t know how many of ours didn’t play because as a start, we have four players off the Europa League list, and then we also had injuries and had to finish the game with a centre-back playing right-back and a right-back playing left-back.We had to do a crazy puzzle, but our performance was extraordinary. I couldn’t ask for anything more from the players.I know English media will say Manchester United didn’t play well but I think it would be fair to say we did an extraordinary match and we were better than them. A good result for Manchester United.Jose MourinhoTNT SportsCredit: RexCopy linkCopiedMourinho on resultFenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho praised his players’ performance against Manchester United and suggested his former team was lucky to leave Istanbul with a point.They [Man Utd] got a point against us. Not us against them.We played amazing. I was telling the players, ‘If we play like this in the Turkish league we’ll destroy everything’.Because of course we played against a team that is in a superior level than us. Of course the Premier League has more quality, more intensity, more pace, more everything.I think my boys did an amazing match.Jose MourinhoTNT SportsCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMourinho addresses red cardFenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho delivered a vintage post-match interview after his red card against Jose Mourinho,I don’t want to speak about it.He [the referee] told me something incredible. He said that at the same time he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline.I congratulated him because he’s absolutely incredible.His peripheral vision during the game – 100mph – he had one eye on the penalty situation and he had one eye on the bench and on my behaviour. That’s the explanation he gave me. That’s why he’s one of the best referees in the world.I watched the incident, I don’t speak about the incident.Jose MourinhoTNT SportsCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMourinho dismissal in picturesFenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent off in the 59th minute of the Europa League clash with Manchester United.Mourinho protested for a penalty after Bright Osayi-Samuel was brought down inside the Manchester United area from a late challenge by Manuel Ugarte.The incident took place after Osayi-Samuel had offloaded the ball but the ex-Chelsea, United and Tottenham boss had a things or two to say.That led to his dismissal and the Portuguese tactician watched the rest of the game from the stands.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCredit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEuropa League tableManchester United have dropped to 21st place after their winless streak extended to three matches.United wasted a lead for the third game in a row after hosting Twente and travelling to Porto.The Red Devils are four points away from the top eight and automatic qualification for the Last 16.More below:Copy linkCopiedFinal word from Dave Kidd in IstanbulWell, that was manic – after tossing away yet another lead, Man Utd have gone a full year without winning in Europe.This was chaotic, as every United away trip seems to be – even without Jose Mourinho’s red card for a second-half tantrum.There is precious little sense of gameplan from Erik ten Hag, especially with square pegs in round holes – it was unsurprising that Manchester United finished strongly once their players were all playing in the right positions.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedView from Dave Kidd in IstanbulThey stepped into ‘Hell’ and came face to face with the old devil himself. But Manchester United escaped from Jose Mourinho’s lair with a point in another night of European mayhem.Amid the chaos, Mourinho was red-carded, Andre Onana pulled off a ridiculous double save and Erik ten Hag survived another tactical brainstorm despite Youssef En-Nesyri’s header cancelling out Christian Eriksen’s openerHaving conceded 17 goals on their previous five trips overseas, this was actually a pretty respectable effort from Ten Hag’s dysfunctional team – who have now drawn three out of three in the Europa League and face a battle to avoid a humiliating early elimination.They have now failed to win in European competition for an entire year, since a 1-0 home win over Copenhagen. Istanbul has provided plenty of fire-pit nights for United both here at Fenerbahce, where they were once thumped 3-0 under Sir Alex Ferguson, and at Galatasaray, venue for their original ‘Welcome To Hell’ trip back in the 90s.So despite Ten Hag fielding a full-back as a ‘false ten’ and dropping Rasmus Hojlund, they ended up relieved to avoid defeat. Mourinho, of course, is never knowingly upstaged and the tantrum he chucked when Bright Osayi-Samuel was denied a second-half penalty earned him a place in the stands.He speaks plenty of languages, the Special One. And two of them are ‘foul’ and ‘abusive’. With Bruno Fernandes suspended after his red card in Porto, Ten Hag opted to play full-back Mazraoui as his No10 – to the bafflement of many.And despite his winner against Brentford on Saturday, Hojlund was benched. Ten Hag rarely does the obvious thing. But not in a good way.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedFenerbahce vs Man Utd statsFenerbahce dominated 52 per cent of possession against Manchester United.Fener registered a total of 10 shots, half of which were on target.United, on the other hand, produced 12 shots, five of which were on target. More below:Copy linkCopiedFT: Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdManchester United’s winless streak in the Europa League has been extended to three matches.United picked up their third successive draw and also wasted a lead for the third straight match.The Red Devils went up against former manager Jose Mourinho, who also experienced a night to forget.The Manchester giants opened the scoring after just 15 minutes with Christian Eriksen.Alejandro Garnacho drove the ball forward down the left and played it inside the penalty area where Noussair Mazxraoui flicked it for Joshua Zirkzee who played it back for Eriksen to blast a shot past Dominik Livakovic.Fener missed a glorious chance with Tusan Tadic in front of open goal but the ex-Southampton star was stopped by a perfectly-timed tackle by Manuel Ugarte.Youssef En-Nesyri was then denied by a stunning double save from United goalkeeper Andre Onana.However, the hosts got their equaliser in the second half with En-Nesyri on 49 minutes.The striker picked up a pinpoint cross from Alain Saint-Maximin and headed it past Onana after some dreadful defending by Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof, who didn’t even jump.Mourinho then turned back the clocks as he went wild on the bench when Fenerbahce were denied a penalty after a late challenge by Ugarte on Bright Osayi-Samuel.That led to a red card for the ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss who watched the rest of the match from the stands.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedFT: Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdPeep!That’s full-time in Istanbul!!!Copy linkCopied90+3 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdChanceMan Utd ace Eriksen takes on the free-kick which is headed out where Mazraoui is waiting but his shot goes all the way up to the noesbleed seats.Copy linkCopied90+2 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdYellow cardFenerbahce ace Muldur booked for a rough tackle on Amad.Man Utd earna free-kick in a promising position down the right.Copy linkCopied90 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdSubstitutionFenerbahce respond with Hakan coming on for Szymanski.Five more minutes of stoppage time to go.Copy linkCopied88 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdSubstitution Another injury for Man Utd manager Ten Hag who brings on Amad to replace Antony.The winger is in so much pain he required a stretcher to take him off the pitch!Copy linkCopied87 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdAntony signalling to the bench that he needs to come off. Amad to come on now.Not far away from full-time and Fenerbahce are now the ones that have a lot to thank their goalkeeper for.Copy linkCopied85 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdMan Utd ace Antony goes down and it looks like he’s in a lot of pain.United physios enter the pitch, the winger is hurting a lot it seems.Probably stepped heavily during a challenge.Copy linkCopied84 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdChanceAnother shot by Man Utd star Garnacho is saved by Livakovic.Copy linkCopied83 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdChanceMan Utd earna free-kick in a dangerous spot down the left and Eriksen delivers a clever curling shot that almost surprises Livakovic, who palms it away with his right hand.Copy linkCopied80 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdWe are in the final 10 minutes of the match and tempo has really slowed down.Man Utd not showing many signs of ending their winless drought…Copy linkCopied79 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdSubstitutionFenerbahce make a triple change as Dzeko, Kahveci and Ismail come on for En-Nesyri, Tadic and Saint-Maximin.Copy linkCopied78 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdMan Utd look a lot more dangerous with Hojlund up front.Mazraoui now plays at left-back with Dalot on the other side, Lisandro Martinez at centre-back and Eriksen at No10.Copy linkCopied76 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdChanceMan Utd ace Hojlund drives the ball forward and tries a shot from the edge of the box, but it lacks power and Livakovic picks it up with ease.Copy linkCopied75 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdView from Dave Kidd in IstanbulJose Mourinho is never knowingly upstaged – after a bravura press-conference performance yesterday the former United boss has been sent packing from his technical area after Bright Osayi-Samuel was denied a penalty.It was a decent shout – followed by some apparently indecent shouting.Do not be surprised if they manage to smuggle him back into the dugout in a laundry basket, which was one of his tricks while banned during his Chelsea days.Copy linkCopied73 Fenerbahce 1-1 Man UtdSubstitutionMan Utd boss Ten Hag introduces Antony who replaces Rashford.Copy linkCopied More

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      Panathinaikos vs Chelsea LIVE SCORE: Latest Conference League updates as Blues look to continue perfect start in Europe

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      CHELSEA continue their Conference League campaign TONIGHT as they travel to Panathinaikos.The Blues will be looking to continue their perfect start in Europe after they thrashed Gent 4-2 in their competition opener.Enzo Maresca’s side are aiming to hit straight back from their 2-1 defeat at Liverpool on the weekend.Kick off time: 5.45pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Panathinaikos team: Dragowski; Kotsiras, Schenkeveld, Jedvaj, Mladenovic; Cerin, Maksimovic; Mancini, Ounahi, Pellistri; JeremejeffChelsea team: Jorgensen; Cucurella, Disasi, Badiashile, Veiga; Enzo, Dewsbury-Hall; Neto, Joao Felix, Mudryk, NkunkuFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Panathinaikos statsPanathinaikos are sixth in the Greek Superleague table after three wins and two losses in their first eight league matches.Diego Alonso’s side have scored a mere seven goals and conceded a whopping six.PAO picked up a 0-0 shock draw at Borac in their first ever Conference League match three weeks ago.That means the Greek giants now sit 19th in the League Phase table.Copy linkCopiedPanathinaikos formationPanathinaikos manager Diego Alonso has chosen a 4-2-3-1 formation for this emotional match.Bartlomiej Dragowski starts in goal with Giannis Kotsiras at right-back and Filip Mladenovic on the other side, while Tin Jedvaj and captain Bart Schenkeveld team up at centre-back.Adam Cerin and Nemanja Maksimovic link up in midfield with Azzedine Ounahi at No10.Daniel Mancini covers the right flank with Facundo Pellistri on the other side, while Alexander Jeremejeff spearheads the attack.Copy linkCopiedChelsea formationChelsea boss Enzo Maresca appears to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation for his heavily rotated line-up against Panathinaikos.Filip Jorgensen starts in goal with Renato Veiga at right-back and Marc Cucurella on the other hand, while Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi team up at centre-back.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Joao Felix and captain Enzo Fernandez link up in midfield.Pedro Neto, Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku spearhead the attack.Copy linkCopiedPanathinaikos subsLodygin, Lilo, Vagiannidis, Sporar, Tete, Bakasetas, Ingason, Fikaj, Bregou, Duricic, Arao, DabizasCopy linkCopiedChelsea subsSanchez, Bergstrom, Tosin, Madueke, Chukwuemeka, Sancho, Casadei, George, Guiu, Rak-Sakyi, MheukaCopy linkCopiedPanathinaikos XIDrągowski, Schenkeveld, Ounahi, Cerin, Mancini, Maksimovic, Jedvaj, Mladenovic, Kotsiras, Pellistri, JeremejeffCopy linkCopiedChelsea XIJorgensen, Disasi, Cucurella, Badiashile, Neto, Fernandez, Mudryk, Felix, Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall, VeigaCopy linkCopiedThe team sheets are in!!!Copy linkCopiedChelsea statsChelsea completed a whopping 92.6 per cent of successful passes in their first ever Conference League match against Gent three weeks ago at Stamford Bridge.That was the highest return of all matchday one teams in that category.The Blues defeated Gent that night with a score of 4-2, which led them to sixth place in the League Phase table.Tonight marks the West Londoners’ first ever away match in the competition against an opponent they never faced before.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedHead to HeadThis is the first ever time Panathinaikos and Chelsea face off throughout their entire history.The Blues become the sixth English club PAO meet after 18 matches against the likes of Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United.The Athens giants only beat the Gunners and lost 11 of the other games against everyone bar the Toffees.Chelsea are set to face their fourth Greek opponent after Olympiacos, Aris and PAOK, all of which they met on two occasions each.The West Londoners count four wins and no losses across all competitions.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGood afternoon from AthensWelcome to SunSport’s live blog coverage of the Conference League clash between Panathinaikos and Chelsea at Athens Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in the League Phase – Kostas here, and I will be bringing you all the action from Greece.The Blues pose as the strongest favourites to win this European competition, which would seal a hat-trick of continental trophies after conquering the Champions League and Europa League in recent years.However, the West Londoners will have to do it without Marcus Bettinelli, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia and star man Cole Palmer at least during the first round as they have been omitted from the squad list.Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has also travelled to Athens without Levi Colwill, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Moises Caicedo and Nicolas Jackson.who stayed in London to rest ahead of Sunday’s crunch Premier League clash with Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.Panathinaikos manager Diego Alonso, on the other hand, is without Dimitris Limnios, Zeca, Tonny Vilhena, Erik Palmer-Brown, Hordur Magnusson, Ruben Perez, Alexis Trouillet, Lazlo Kleinheisler and Benjamin Verbic who are ineligible after missing out on the squad list.Alonso is also deprived of Philipp Max who is nursing a sprain and star striker Fotis Ioannidis who has been sidelined with an adductor injury.However the Uruguayan tactician has been given a boost with Andraz Sporar passing fit in time after overcoming a knock.Nevertheless, PAO are in a time of mourning after the sudden death of star player George Baldock who tragically died two weeks ago.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Champions League LIVE SCORES: Latest updates with Liverpool and Man City in action, Harry Kane’s Bayern face Barcelona

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football is back for another big night – and this time Liverpool and Manchester City are in action. Arne Slot’s side are up against RB Leipzig in Germany while Pep Guardiola’s men host Sparta Prague. Elsewhere, Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich take on Barcelona in a titanic clash at the Nou Camp. TV/Stream: TNT Sport/Discovery+/Amazon PrimeKick-off times: 5.45pm/8pm BSTEvery goal as it happensThe full fixture list then from a packed Wednesday night across Europe.Nine matches in all, with the majority getting going at 8pm.Atalanta vs Celtic (5.45pm)Brest vs Leverkusen (5.45pm)Atletico Madrid vs LilleBarcelona vs Bayern MunichBenfica vs FeyenoordMan City vs Sparta PragueRB Leipzig vs LiverpoolSalzburg vs Dinamo ZagrebYoung Boys vs Inter MilanCredit: Kenny RamsayCopy linkCopiedLeague of their ownThis new-look Champions League format isn’t for everyone, but you can’t argue that goals haven’t been flying in right, left, and centre.Hope you’ve all brought an abacus tonight because there’s more on the way. There were 27 for us to enjoy during Tuesday’s games, including Real Madrid storming back against Dortmund and dark horses Monaco putting in another five-star performance.Tonight it’s the turn of Liverpool, Celtic, and Man City, with Barcelona vs Bayern also on the menu. Tasty.Arne Slot’s Reds are in Germany, going up against an RB Leipzig team who score plenty but are leaky at the back.City meanwhile welcome Sparta Prague, with Pep Guardiola hinting pre-match he’s expecting a strong performance. But first up Celtic are in action in Bergamo, as they take on Serie A’s Atalanta.Brendan Rodgers’ men return to European action for the first time since shipping 7 against Dortmund last time out.We’ll have team news and build-up from around the grounds, before every goal as it happens. Strap in.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More