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LIVERPOOL host Manchester City in a blockbuster Premier League clash – and the action is unfolding NOW!Pep Guardiola’s side have lost FIVE of their previous six matches in all competitions which includes letting a 3-0 lead slip at home to Feyenoord on Tuesday night.After a poor run of form, the Premier League champions find themselves eight points behind today’s hosts, who are sitting rather comfortably at the top of the table.Arne Slot’s Reds are on an incredible run of form – and their tails will be wagging following last Wednesday’s 2-0 Champions League victory over holders Real Madrid.Kick-off time: 4pm GMTLive stream: NOW TVTV channels: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueLiverpool team: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Luis Diaz, SalahMan City team: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Lewis, Gundogan, Nunes, Bernardo, Foden, HaalandFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Anfield with our live blog below…Liverpool 0-0 Man City5. Gundogan is dispossessed in the middle of the park.Liverpool swarm the City defence and Diaz slots it through to Gakpo.He cuts inside and gets a shot away but Ortega makes a smart save down to his right.The flag then goes up for offside, a wake up call for the visitors.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Man City3. Salah picks the ball up on the right and stands his marker up before dropping his shoulder and cutting onto his left.He puts in a teasing, curling ball into the back post but it just has a bit too much on it for Gakpo.The Reds are showing their attacking intent in this game already.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Man City1. Super Sunday does not get much bigger than this.It proves to be a crucial match in this season’s title race.The ground is absolutely bouncing at Anfield.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Liverpool vs Man CityWe are underway at Anfield.It is an intimidating atmosphere as you would expect.Liverpool get the game started.Copy linkCopiedFixture favours the hostsIn the 54 matches that have been played between these two clubs, only 6 have been won by the visiting team.Man City are going to have to produce a memorable performance.The test of a great side is how you deal with adversity.Liverpool have a chance to dominate the midfield and add to Pep Guardiola’s woes this afternoon.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedVisitors need batten down the hatchesMan City will be expecting to have to deal with a barrage of Liverpool attacks in the opening half an hour of this game.How they cope with this will be pivotal to the outcome.As cliche as it is, the first goal is critical this afternoon and when it is scored.Copy linkCopiedCity look to build a wallIt is not often that you see Pep Guardiola play five at the back.Such is the attacking prowess of Arne Slot’s side that the visitors are having to compensate.That could backfire if you concede early goals as you can sink without a trace if having to chase a game with so many defensive options on the pitch.Copy linkCopiedSeeking divine help at AnfieldIn their worst run of form under the Spanish manager, Pep Guardiola says a few prayers before today’s game.Depending on which way you see it, this is possibly the worst or best fixture they could have given their current plight.I would lean towards the former rather than the latter.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedPremier League full-time scoresSome important results at the top of the table before we head into the crunch match between Liverpool and Man City.Chelsea 3-0 Aston VillaMan Utd 4-0 Everton Tottenham 1-1 FulhamCopy linkCopiedReds fancied to extend leadThe bookies have Liverpool as firm favourites for this one:Liverpool – 23/20Draw – 13/5Manchester City – 11/5All match odds brought to you by Betway.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool looking to write a new historyLiverpool have won only one of the past nine Premier League meetings, 1-0 at home in October 2022.However, Manchester City have triumphed on just two of their 27 Premier League visits to Anfield.Both Premier League meetings last season ended in a 1-1 draw.Copy linkCopiedThe biggest of clashes at AnfieldThis game is so important for both teams for very different reasons.Pep Guardiola will see an unlikely victory as the best way to stop the rot with his squad currently winless in six games.Liverpool on the other hand can go 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a win today.Copy linkCopiedTrent STARTS for hostsTrent Alexander-Arnold starts for the first time in three weeks after the 26-year-old was unavailable due to a hamstring injury.The right-back was back in the Liverpool squad against Real Madrid in midweek but was an unused substitute.Trent’s return is timely, as Conor Bradley is out with an injury he received on Wednesday.Konate is also out after he picked up a knock in Europe and is unable to play this afternoon.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedMan City team vs LiverpoolMan City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Lewis, Gundogan, Nunes, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool team vs Man CityLiverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Gakpo, Luis Diaz, SalahCopy linkCopiedHead-to-headLiverpool have won only one of their past nine Premier League meetings with Man City.But City have only been victorious on two of their last 27 Prem visits to Anfield.Last season, both matches between the two clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedTeam newsLiverpool duo Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley will be assessed ahead of kick-off after the defensive pair picked up knocks against Real Madrid in midweek.Slot has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit and capable of starting against Man City after he returned to the Reds’ squad on Wednesday.For City, John Stones and Jeremy Doku are both doubts after the pair missed the Feyenoord game.Long-term absentees Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb and Rodri all remain out for the champions.Guardiola has been cautious with his use of Kevin de Bruyne, given the 33-year-old’s injury issues, but the City boss could be tempted to start the playmaker in a game of this magnitude.Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Liverpool vs Manchester City!Fasten your seat belts, ladies and gentlemen. A Premier League blockbuster is upon us.Liverpool go into today’s Super Sunday clash six points clear at the top of the table and eight points ahead of Man City.Arsenal’s 5-2 thrashing of West Ham cut the Reds’ lead at the top by three points, but that may only be temporary.Arne Slot has taken no time to acclimatise himself to his new surroundings, with his side the standout performers in the Premier League this season, winning 10 of their opening 12 games.Liverpool go into today’s main event on a run of four straight wins in all competitions, with their most recent triumph coming against European kings Real Madrid in the Champions League.Manchester City’s recent form has shocked many, as the champions are without a win from their last six games in all competitions.Their current torrid run is something you would never associate with Pep Guardiola’s side since he was appointed in 2016.Should City fall to a defeat at Anfield, they would not only be 11 points behind Liverpool but become the first Prem champions to lose four successive games the following season.Copy linkCopied More

SUPER SUNDAY has once again thrown up some blockbuster matches – including Chelsea’s thrashing against Aston Villa!Goals from Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer saw the Blues hammer Villa at Stamford Bridge.While Tottenham were forced to share the spoils with ten-man Fulham.Elsewhere, you can follow all the action from Manchester United vs Everton and Liverpool vs Man City with SunSport’s independent live blogs.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Spurs match reportTOM CAIRNEY had a taste of the highs and lows experienced by Spurs fans most weeks after he scored and then was sent off in a crazy, 21-minute sub cameo.The Fulham club captain, 33, had been introduced on 62 minutes after Brennan Johnson’s ice-cool finish put under-par Tottenham ahead.Spurs could not capitalise on the extra man as they limply followed up last week’s euphoric 4-0 win at the Etihad, which had been preceded by a dismal 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich.Copy linkCopiedChelsea match reportCHELSEA bolstered their title credentials in stirring style with a thumping win over free-falling Villa thanks to Cole Palmer’s latest wonder strike at Stamford Bridge.First-half goals from Nicolas Jackson and the rejuvenated Enzo Fernandez followed by a late Palmer beauty from outside the box brushed aside Unai Emery’s side who are now eight games without a win in all competitions.Copy linkCopiedTottenham seventh after 10-man Fulham drawSpurs were BOOED off at the London Hotspur Stadium as their inconsistent form continues.A week on from trouncing City 4-0 at the Etihad – they should’ve lost today.Copy linkCopiedWatch Cole Palmer’s stunning strikeCopy linkCopiedFULL-TIME Chelsea 3-0 Aston VillaEnzo Maresca’s side are up to third in the table and level on points with Arsenal! They cruised through Villa this afternoon thanks to goals from Jackson, Fernandez and Palmer.But for Villa, their form worsens as their winless run extends to eight games in all competitions.Unai Emery’s side have now slipped into the bottom half of the table as they sit 12th.Copy linkCopiedFULL-TIME Tottenham 1-1 FulhamFulham hold on! One of the best 1-1 draws you’ll see this season.Copy linkCopiedMore on Fulham’s red cardVAR checked whether Cairney stepped down the back of Kulusevski’s heel – and Darren Bond was sent to the monitor.It was high and very clumsy from the Fulham captain who was given his matching orders with a straight red.Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa83. IT’S COLE PALMER!What a stunning finish! He picks the ball up outside the area, shifts the ball onto his left to create some space and whips one into the top corner.Pure class from the England international and surely game over now.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 1-1 Fulham83. Goalscorer Tom Cairney has been SENT OFF!The Fulham captain was initially booked before VAR intervened for serious foul play.Fulham manager Marco Silva is ABSOLUTELY LIVID! He was shouting at the air as the red card came out.Now Tottenham are annoyed that Silva brings his Fulham team in for a tactical chat. Then Leno goes down to waste more time.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa75. Opening for Palmer as he bursts clear of the Villa defence down the right.He gets inside the box and cuts inside on his left foot but his shot is blocked at the near post by the incoming Villa defenders.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa72. CHANCE FOR VILLA!Colwill clears Ross Barkley’s header over the bar!!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa70. Now the Chelsea changes come. Goalscorer Jackson and Sancho are brought off with Nkunku and Madueke replacing them.Copy linkCopiedGOAL!! Tottenham 1-1 Fulham67. WHAT A HIT FROM TOM CAIRNEY!And Fulham deserve it. They’ve missed the easy ones but this is a quality finish.Robinson gets down the left and feeds Iwobi by the byline. He pulls it back for substitute Cairney who shapes to shoot into the top corner.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa63. Villa sub! Barkley comes on against his former club and receives some warm applause from the home crowd. He replaces Kamara in the Villa midfield. Leon Bailey and Jhon Duran also come on.You sense the next goal is crucial. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa62. YELLOW CARD! Cash goes into the book for a late tackle through the back on Fernandez.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa 59. Chelsea sub! Fofana hobbles off and is replaced by Badiashile.Chasing back with Watkins, the Chelsea defender stepped on the ball and awkwardly twisted his ankle.He has hobbled off and straight down the tunnel.Copy linkCopiedGOAL!! Tottenham 1-0 Fulham49. Spurs ahead against the run of play through Brennan Johnson.Spurs have made Fulham pay for all these missed chances. Just as this crowd was beginning to turn – they take the lead.Son spreads the ball out to Werner on the left and he gets into the box. Johnson is unmarked at the far post who has the simple task of slotting home past Leno.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 0-0 Fulham47. Huge Spurs save!Tottenham are on the ropes again at the start of this second half.Fulham spray a ball over to Nelson, who brings the ball down brilliantly and intentionally with his back.He whips a ball in to the back post to Iwobi. The cross is initially behind him but he composes himself to put an acrobatic effort at goal.Forster makes himself big to make his FIFTH save of the same – all of them impressive so far.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa46. Goalkeeping sub for Villa!Confirmation of a half-time change as Robin Olsen replaces Emi Martinez in the Villa goal.The Argentine was down a few times in the first-half after a few run ins with Nicolas Jackson.Copy linkCopiedBack under-way at Chelsea46. John McGinn goes through immediately but his low effort is kept out by Sanchez.He was offside anyway.Copy linkCopiedCopy linkCopiedHALF-TIME Chelsea 2-0 Aston VillaChelsea are in control at Stamford Bridge and heading level on points with second-placed Arsenal.Villa haven’t been at the races today. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa49. Ironic cheers from the home crowd, who are mocking Villa keeper Emi Martinez as he clears the ball.Chelsea are pushing for a third here. Sancho keeps the ball in with brilliant effort.Ollie Watkins lunges into his England team-mate Levi Colwill. Copy linkCopiedHALF-TIME Tottenham 0-0 FulhamThe visitors can count themselves unlucky to not be ahead in this game as the former Arsenal stars of Fulham have combined well on several occasions.Spurs look far from the side that beat Man City 4-0 last weekend.But James Maddison went the closest after hitting the post from a free-kick.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Aston Villa46. Villa chance!The visitors should’ve drawn one back there. Watkins’ limp shot is kept out by Sanchez. Philogene played in Watkins but his finish isn’t powerful enough.Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED have thrashed Everton 4-0 to hand Ruben Amorim his first Premier League win as Red Devils boss.Marcus Rashford’s heavily deflected strike beat Jordan Pickford just after the half-hour mark to give United the lead.Joshua Zirkzee doubled the Red Devils’ advantage just before the interval, smashing home after unselfish work from Bruno Fernandes in the build-up.Seconds after the restart, Rashford bagged his second to make it 3-0 with a superb strike past Pickford.Joshua Zirzkee was also at the double just over the hour mark after a guided finish made it 4-0 on comfortable day for Amorim’s side.Match result: Man Utd 4-0 EvertonMan Utd team: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Amad, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Zirkzee, Rashford.Everton team: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gana Gueye, Doucoure, Lindstrom, McNeil, Ndiaye, BetoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Old Trafford with our live blog below…That’s all from ManchesterManchester United picked up an impressive 4-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford.United enjoyed their biggest win under new manager Ruben Amorim thanks to a brace by Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee.Thank you for following all the live action with us here at SunSport.Have a great rest of the day!Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMarcus Rashford speaksManchester United star Marcus Rashford praised manager Ruben Amorim.Nice result. We have to back this performance up and hopefully we win in the week.That is the aim for all of us [to get back to our best]. Even when you are at your best, you have to push and improve.He [Ruben Amorim] has come in at a very busy period but hopefully we can keep growing the connection and keep getting stronger.He has come in with a great attitude and that’s passed on to the players. We are happy.Playing at this historic stadium is always an amazing feeling.We want to find consistency in the way we play, and our results, and that is the main focus. It’s early on but I feel energised and ready for the next game.Marcus RashfordCredit: PACopy linkCopiedRuben Amorim reactsManchester United boss Ruben Amorim refuses to get carried away from the impressive result and insists there is still a lot of work to do.The result was good but we were pragmatic. We were pragmatic and did our job. We can still adapt and have a long way to go.In the right moments we had the goals and that changed the game. We don’t just focus on the result.We have so much to do but it is better to work with victories.Let’s focus on the performance more. We have good moments but some where we suffer.Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNeil Custis from Old TraffordRuben Amorim said Marcus Rashford had to “want it” to get back to his very best.Well he certainly wanted it on this Sunday afternoon and he got it with a pair of goals and a display that suggested the new boss is quickly finding the old Rashford.Goodness me, Amorim even got a pair of goals out of Joshua Zirkzee as well and we were wondering if he would ever have a shot again.It was just Everton, but it was also impressive from the Red Devils.It is not often you get a comfortable win in the league for the fans to enjoy here at Old Trafford.That’s two victories and a draw in Amorim’s first three games. The new boss bounce has put a spring back in the steps of United fans.And back in Rashford who scored two in a game for the first time in 22 months when he did just that in the 3-0 win over Leicester City at home.He was in a purple patch then on his way to posting career best figures of 30 goals in a season.That is the Rashford Amorim wants back, that is the Rashford United need.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd player ratingsANDRE ONANA 6NOUSSAIR MAZROUI 6MATTHIJS DE LIGT 6LISANDRO MARTINEZ 6AMAD DIALLO 8KOBBIE MAINOO 6CASEMIRO 5DIOGO DALOT 6JOSHUA ZIRKZEE 8MARCUS RASHFORD 9BRUNO FERNANDES 6SUBS:LUKE SHAW 5HARRY MAGUIRE 5ALEJANDRO GARNACHO 5MANUEL UGARTE 5MASON MOUNT 5Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedKen Lawrence from Old TraffordThat’s the first time Manchester United have won a Premier League game by four goals or more since the opening day of the 2021-22 season in a 5 -1 victory over Leeds United.Let’s not forget that the opposition wasn’t the best – Sean Dyche and his players may have arrived with only one defeat in eight but they lack firepower and were a walking disaster at the back. Even so.Ruben Amorim is fast giving his side an identity only three games since taking over and Marcus Rashford with a double is beginning to look like his former self – a true predator.Why, even Joshua Zirkzee got two goals. So things must be on the up at Old Trafford.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League tableManchester United are now ninth in the Premier League table with four points separating them from the top four.Everton, on the other hand, are 15th with two points away from the relegation zone.More below:Copy linkCopiedMan Utd vs Everton statsManchester United dominated 60 per cent of possession against Everton.United registered 11 shots, five of which were on target at Old Trafford.The Toffees, on the other hand, had eight shots, two of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 4-0 EvertonManchester United picked up their biggest win under new manager Ruben Amorim against Everton at Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford opened the scoring on 34 minutes when he met a brilliant corner-kick from Bruno Fernandes down the left and his powerful shot deflected off Jarrad Branthwaite before hitting Jordan Pickford’s net.Joshua Zirkzee doubled the hosts’ lead just five minutes later with another blunder by Branthwaite, who was dispossessed by Amad Diallo at the back.That allowed Fernandes to pick up the ball and play the incoming Zirkzee on his left from where the striker sealed the Red Devils’ second.The Manchester giants made it three just 20 seconds into the second half as Zirkzee delivered a wonderful through ball to Diallo, who set up Rashford for his brace.And Zirkzee officially announced himself to the Old Trafford faithful on 64 minutes when he completed his own brace thanks to Diallo who stole the ball from midfield and set his team-mate up from the right flank.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 4-0 EvertonFULL-TIME!And that’s the match!!!Copy linkCopied90 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonFour more minutes of stoppage time to go.Tempo has dramatically dropped at Old Trafford.Copy linkCopied86 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonChanceMan Utd respond with an opportunity of their own but Rashford sends the ball completely wide with a shot from the edge of the area.Copy linkCopied85 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonWhat a chance!Everton come close to a consolation goal as Calvert-Lewin meets a cross from the right and gets a diving header from close range that forces a stunning save from Onana who lunges to his left.Copy linkCopied82 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionEverton boss Dyche brings on O’Brien who replaces captain Tarkwoski.Pickford now dons the armband.Copy linkCopied80 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionAnother change by Man Utd boss Amorim as Mount replaces Mainoo.Copy linkCopied78 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonTempo has seriously slowed down with Man Utd boss Amorim opting for a more defensive style.Everton manager Dyche, on the other hand, is just trying to contain the damage.Copy linkCopied75 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonKen Lawrence is right, Old Trafford is in full force – in a way we weren’t used to…It’s a new dawn under Amorim, but he still has a lot of work to do at Man Utd as the players are still getting used to his beloved 3-4-3 formation.Copy linkCopiedKen Lawrence from Old TraffordMarcus Rashford still doesn’t smile a lot but inside he must be laughing after collecting his third goal in the three games since Ruben Amorim took over United.What’s more, his second strike, just 25 seconds after the break, meant he had scored twice in a game for the first time since a 3-0 win over Leicester City 22 months earlier.Suddenly Rash is looking like he’s having fun again.Not so Everton boss Sean Dyche after his side were again cut open by an Amorim side that had the Stretford End in full “Five Cantonas” voice.Copy linkCopied72 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionEverton boss Dyche replaces Young with Patterson – the ex-Man Utd ace receives a warm applause from both fan sections.Copy linkCopied68 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonYellow cardEverton ace Young is booked for a rough foul on Garnacho.Copy linkCopied67 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionEverton boss Dyche finally makes his first changes with Harrison, Mangala and Calvert-Lewin replacing Lindstrom, Gueye and Beto.Copy linkCopied65 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonSubstitutionMan Utd boss Amorim brings on Garnacho and Ugarte, who replace Casemiro and FernandesCopy linkCopied64 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonThat’s just too easy for Man Utd…Diallo steals the balls and moves forward down the right with Zirkzee to his left.The Ivory Coast international plays it to the striker who beats Pickford with ease.The Netherlands international seems to have officially announced himself to the Old Trafford faithful.Credit: RexCopy linkCopied64 Man Utd 4-0 EvertonGoal!Joshua Zirkzee again!!!Copy linkCopied60 Man Utd 3-0 EvertonIt is party time at Old Trafford with Man Utd dominating Everton.But that wasn’t the case before kick-off with home fans protesting the ticket prices.Copy linkCopied More

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

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