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    Man City vs Man Utd LIVE RESULT: City STUNNED as Amad and Bruno score two in just TWO MINUTES to turn derby on its head

    MANCHESTER UNITED scored two goals in just TWO MINUTES to STUN derby rivals Manchester City.Pep Guardiola’s side had been leading until the 89th-minute when a Matheus Nunes horror show saw City concede a penalty and Bruno Fernandes coolly strike home.But United weren’t finished there as Amad Diallo produced a wonderful touch to round Ederson and slot home a second goal.Follow all the action with our live blog below…Ruben Amorim on Amad DialloMan Utd boss Ruben Amorim on match-winner Amad Diallo.Amorim said to the BBC: “He is eager for more. When you do the right things you get your chances, you get goals, you get momentum. He has been really good for us. “I want to keep him under the radar so that he goes still more and more because I want Amada to do this ever game.”We know we have a quality team but not everyone has shown their quality at its best.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMore from Bernardo SilvaCutting post-match interview with Sky Sports from Bernardo Silva, saying in the final minute Man City played like “under 15s”.The City midfielder said: “We deserved what happened. At this level a game or two is unlucky. We can’t say this is lucky or unlucky – 10 games it’s not about that.”Minute 87 in a derby, winning 1-0 and our corner ends in a penalty for them, if we make these stupid decisions with three or four minutes to go you deserve to pay for that. Looking at the game I think there was only one team that could win the game, but at the end we lost.”It’s not one game, it’s a lot of games lately. We have to look at ourselves. You can say oh t’s a bit unlucky, no. It’s the decisions you make. Today in the last minute we played like under-15s.”Copy linkCopiedHojlund trolls WalkerRasmus Hojlund has trolled Kyle Walker with this poetic Instagram post.The pair clashed earlier in the first half with Walker seemingly going down very easily after contact with Hojlund’s forehead…Copy linkCopiedBernardo Silva reactionMan City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been speaking to Sky Sports, and says City must be “more experienced and smarter” after their most recent collapse today.Silva said: “When it happens in 10 games, we have to look at ourselves and see what we can do better. There needs to be communication for us to play short or to keep the ball in the corner or something. “At least if the ball ends up with one of our midfielders, just put it in the corner. Not put yourself under pressure. It’s not just the pass from Matheus to the keeper. It’s everything, how the ball ends up from Ruben to Matheus and Kyle we have to do better. Be more experienced, smarter, at this level even if you’re better than the opponent. You deserve to lose the game.”It’s quite normal that we’re not very happy at the minute. Not just this game but the last month. We have to do better individually and collectively because it’s not the standards of Manchester City.”Copy linkCopiedRuben Amorim speaksMan Utd manager Ruben Amorim has been speaking to BBC, and hailed his team for their “deserved” win.Amorim said: “It was incredible. I think we deserved it. It was a very tough match but we believe until the end. We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and for our fans.”We were in the game for 90 minutes and that is very good. We talk about the Arsenal game, we played well in the first half but they were not believing that we could win. Today was so much more different.”I also believe. Then we have Fergie time and we put the things together and something magic happened. It was a good day for us.”Copy linkCopiedPhil Foden reactionPhil Foden has been speaking to the BBC after the game, and has said City have to stick together through this time, with now one win in their last 11 games.Foden said: “Massively disappointed – game was in our hands. 1-0 up we were controlling the game. We had a lot of possession. Seems to be the story at the moment I don’t know what happens but we switch off and they score two goals. It keeps happening at the moment. We have to stick together now, rebuild and go again.”We’ve not been used to losing this amount of games in a short period. But sometimes you have to experience this in life, you can’t always win. When things go wrong they then seem to go worse. We have to stick together and regroup.”Copy linkCopiedBruno Fernandes speakingBruno Fernandes has been speaking with Sky Sports post-match alongside player of the match Amad Diallo.Fernandes said of Diallo: “He has been doing well, he has been doing great things and there is a still a lot to come from him.”He showed again today he is always alive. That is why he gets the penalty, why he gets the goal. He has been brilliant. When he is like this he is unstoppable.”I just want him to keep working, that is what he has been doing. It is great what he did today but I am sure he can do this every week. We want this week in, week out. He is now getting his chances, deservedly.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from the EtihadManchester City did not have a single shot on target in the second half – and they were made to pay by Amad’s mad late show.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Man City 1-2 Man UtdAn extraordinary end to the most ordinary of matches.Mundane and mistake-ridden for the most part, this Manchester derby was meandering towards a 1-0 home win until Amad Diallo stepped in.Capitalising on a catastrophic error from Matheus Nunes, the young winger first won a penalty that Bruno Fernandes dispatched, and then won the contest just seconds later with a moment of class and composure.United celebrate as Manchester is painted red this evening. For City, it’s another defeat that has Pep Guardiola scratching his head.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90+5. Joshua Zirkzee wins possession and heads for the corner flag.That’s surely it now…Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90+4. There were just 54 seconds between the two Manchester United goals. Just astonishing.Manchester City win a corner and load the penalty area, but Grealish’s delivery is awful and is headed clear by the first man.It’s seconds now for United.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90+2. We’re inside five minutes of stoppage time at the Etihad, and neither set of fans can believe what they have just witnessed.Neither can Pep Guardiola, who has never known the like.United throw on Victor Lindelof for the remainder as the likely matchwinner Amad makes way.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-2 Man Utd90. An astonishing end to an awful game! Amad Diallo has surely won it for Manchester United right at the death!Not content with winning the penalty that has drawn his team level, the 22-year-old sets off on a darting run between Josko Gvardiol and Matheus Nunes that is met by a glorious pass from Lisandro Martinez.With Ederson bearing down on him, Amad lifts the ball over the goalkeeper with a delicate touch and then finishes first time from an acute angle.It’s absolutely incredible!Copy linkCopiedUNBELIEVABLE!Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Man Utd89. So the Manchester derby is headed for a draw.Or is it…?Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Man Utd88. There’s no mistake this time from Bruno Fernandes – the captain is spot on from 12 yards!He’s made to wait before taking it, but when Anthony Taylor blows his whistle, Fernandes plants the penalty to Ederson’s left as the City goalkeeper dives the wrong way.Manchester United have nicked a point right at the end.Copy linkCopiedEqualiser!Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd85. A penalty to Manchester United!And it’s an absolute disaster for Matheus Nunes!The makeshift left-back leaves a backpass towards Ederson short, and that allows Amad to sneak in and collect.There’s still plenty for the United forward to do, but the panic has already set in among the hosts.In his desperation to get back and atone, Nunes clatters straight into Amad and gives Anthony Taylor little choice.The referee points to the spot, and with just minutes remaining, United have a chance to draw level.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd83. A half-chance for Mainoo, who finds himself in space to Martinez’s cross from the left.The substitute tries to lift it on towards the back stick, but doesn’t get enough pace on the ball to trouble the City goalkeeper or defence.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd81. Inside the final ten minutes now. It’s the perfect time for somebody to make themselves a local hero.But there’s been little courage on display, and many of these players are perhaps more concerned by not making the mistake that costs them the derby.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd79. Ruben rolls the dice.The new United gaffer sends on Joshua Zirkzee, Antony and Leny Yoro for Rasmus Hojlund, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.Copy linkCopied Man City 1-0 Man Utd77. Pep Guardiola makes his second switch of the game, introducing Jack Grealish into the contest. Jeremy Doku makes way.It doesn’t look as though that’s the end of the changes through with Ruben Amorim preparing a triple substitution.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd76. Is the game opening up?Foden finds room inside the United penalty area, and crosses to Kovacic. The substitute takes a loose touch, but it falls nicely into the path of Haaland on the turn.His shot is bravely blocked by Martinez.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd74. Bruno Fernandes! Big chance! Big miss!In a rare moment of invention, Rasmus Hojlund slips a ball through the City defence and into the path of his captain, who had timed his run perfectly.With just Ederson to beat, Fernandes dinked his shot over the sliding goalkeeper……and just wide of the far post.Was that United’s moment?!Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Man Utd72. This may not be a great advert for the Premier League, but I bet some walking football clubs will be fielding phonecalls in the morning.Copy linkCopied More

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    Man City vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Marcus Rashford NOT in United squad for crunch Manchester derby – latest updates

    A HUGE derby awaits in Manchester as City and United go head-to-head in a colossal Premier League clash at the Etihad this afternoon.And the headline team news is that Marcus Rashford has been left out of the Man Utd squad.The Red Devils will be looking to pounce on their local rivals, with Pep Guardiola’s side claiming just one win from their last 10 games in all competitions.But United don’t exactly go into today’s blockbuster clash in scintillating form after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.That said, new boss Ruben Amorim has got the better of Guardiola once already this season, with his Sporting side smashing City 4-1 in the Champions League back in November.Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMTStream/TV: NOW/Sky Sports Main EventMan City team: Ederson, Dias, Walker, Gvardiol, Bernardo, Nunes, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Foden, Doku, HaalandMan Utd team: Onana, Maguire, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Amad, Mount, HojlundFollow all the action with our live blog below…ArrivalsMan Utd players were earlier spotted walking through the tunnels under the Etihad Stadium as we continue to build towards the big one,Copy linkCopied’I could see anything’Former Man Utd star Phil Jones has no clue how the game is going to go today, with both teams struggling for form and consistency.Jones told 5 Live: “Manchester United played a big part in my life and I obviously want them to do well.” I am a bit more nervous watching them than being able to do anything on the pitch.I could see anything today, I really could. It could see a 0-0. I could see a 4-0 to City. I could see a 4-0 to United. “I don’t think anyone can anticipate what is going to happen today!”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMore from AmorimThe Portuguese boss continued: “Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now. “I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything.”I make my evaluation and then I decide.“There is a communication after the last training. They are alright. “They had training this morning and I was there. They trained really well.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd mole?Ruben Amorim’s starting XI was leaked earlier on Sunday with the starting line-up matching the exact team that was reported.Amorim has now spoken on Sky Sports to explain his decisions, with both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho missing out.He said: “We try to evaluate everything – training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, [how they] push their team-mates up. “Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message, it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart. “Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is [a] simple selection.”Copy linkCopiedCountdown is onWe’re just 45 minutes from kick off here and the Etihad is starting to fill up very nicely…Copy linkCopiedExpect goalsRecent meetings between the two suggest this afternoon’s Manchester derby is going to be FULL of goals…touch wood.A whopping 24 goals have been scored in the last five Prem meetings between the two bitter rivals.Here is a look at the last five Manchester derbies that have taken place in the league:Man City 3-1 Man Utd (March, 2024)Man Utd 0-3 Man City (October, 2023)Man Utd 2-1 Man City (January, 2023)Man City 6-3 Man Utd (October, 2022)Man City 4-1 Man Utd (March, 2022)Copy linkCopiedFernandes on the task aheadMan Utd captain Bruno Fernandes says the Red Devils must focus on fixing their own problems rather than thinking about Man City’s torrid run of form.The Portugese playmaker said: “It doesn’t change anything for us, how they are in this moment, because we have to think about ourselves,” the United skipper said.”We all know that this is a huge game and they have huge players. They’re probably not winning as much as everyone would expect them to do.”But we have to focus on ourselves because we’re not being at the level we want to be, so we can’t think about the momentum of the others.”We just have to think about ourselves and do the job we have to do to get in better positions, and we need points in the league so it doesn’t matter who we play against.”We know it’s City, a huge derby. We know what it means for the fans and it means a lot for us too, so we just have to go to the game and win without thinking who we have ahead.”Copy linkCopiedGoal HaalErling Haaland may not be in the best form of late, but you certainly can not count him out of today’s Manchester derby.Last season’s Golden Boot winner has just three goals from his last 10 Premier League games, which, by his high standards, is far from his best.But Haaland does enjoy scoring against Man Utd – the Norweigan has bagged six goals in four league appearances against the Red Devils.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd XIOnana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Dalout, Ugarte, Mount, Fernandes, Adam, Hojlund.Subs: Bayindir, Lindelof, Malacia, Yoro, Casemiro, Eriksen, Mainoo, Antony, Zirkzee.Copy linkCopiedMan City XIEderson, Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Nunes, Foden, Doku, Haaland. Subs: Ortega Moreno, Stones, Kovacic, Grealish, Savinho, Simpson-Pusey, Mubama, O’Reilly, McAteeCopy linkCopiedMan Utd team newsRuben Amorim has no fresh injury concerns following United’s 2-1 win against Viktoria Plzen on Thursday night.Jonny Evans returned to training this week and may come into the Red Devil’s back three.Left-back Luke Shaw remains sidelined.Copy linkCopiedMan City team newsAcademy graduate Rico Lewis will be unavailable for the Manchester derby after he was sent off against Crystal Palace last weekend.Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic returned to the matchday squad against Juventus on Wednesday night – and both could be handed a starting place this afternoon.Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Manuel Akanji are all unavailable to face United.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGood afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of the Manchester derby!Today’s blockbuster match will see bitter rivals Manchester City and Manchester United go head-to-head at the Etihad.The Red Devils will be looking to pounce on City’s unprecedented poor form of late, with Pep Guardiola’s side claiming just one win from their last 10 games in all competitions.The champions find themselves NINE points behind leaders Liverpool, but they will be aiming to take all three points this evening to close the gap to six after the Reds were held to a 2-2 draw with Fulham yesterday.United are also not in the best of form at the minute after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.The Red Devils were almost embarrassed in the Europa League on Thursday night after Viktoria Plzen took a 1-0 lead at Old Trafford following another defensive error.But Rasmus Hojlund’s double spared United’s blushes as they look to build some momentum under new boss Ruben Amorim.The young Portugese coach has already got the better of Pep Guardiola this season, with his Sporting side smashing City 4-1 in the Champions League back in November.Amorim will be hoping his new side can follow suit as he gets his first taste of the Manchester derby this afternoon.Copy linkCopied More

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    Brighton vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Europe-chasing Seagulls host Eagles at the Amex

    CRYSTAL PALACE picked up a MASSIVE win at the home of their rivals Brighton.Ismaila Sarr scored twice as the Eagles moved up to 15th.Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring for the visitors and they were 3-0 up and cruising before a late Marc Guehi own goal served as only a consolation on a poor day for Brighton.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Amex with our live blog below… More

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    Boxing results LIVE: Cheavon Clarke DROPPED in shock loss, Natasha Jonas sets up Lauren Price fight, Viddal Riley KO win

    A blockbuster night of boxing has concluded with stacked cards in Liverpool and Monte Carlo!Natasha Jonas defeated Ivana Habazin on Merseyside, with Lauren Price and Viddal Riley both picked up KO wins earlier on in the huge Sky Sports bill.But Cheavon Clarke suffered a shock loss in his quest for the vacant European cruiserweight title, being dropped en route to a points defeat to Leonardo Mosquea in DAZN’s show in Monte Carlo.Start time: Cards underway NOWTV channels: Sky Sports Main Event (Liverpool show)/ DAZN (Monte Carlo show)BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Price reaction after beating MateusIt’s my eighth pro fight, I am still learning but I believe I am the best at 147lbs and we have a main event tonight and I want the winner of it.“That’s why I am here tonight and I want to take big-time boxing back to Wales.“I respect Tash and it will be a great British fight, not just for women’s boxing but all boxing in general.”Copy linkCopiedWar of wordsNatasha Jonas wants to fight Lauren Price next.The pair met in the ring, where they had an exchange of words.”The story doesn’t end here and it won’t end with Lauren either,” Jonas struck first.Price retorted: “Too young, too quick, too good.”Jonas replied: “Be careful what you wish for, be careful what you ask for and I’ll be there.”Copy linkCopiedJonas wins!And winner by unanimous decision is Natasha Jonas!Judges scored it emphatically – 99-92, 99-91, 100-90.It’s a fairytale performance in her homeland. Big favourite from the home crowd.Copy linkCopiedRound 10That was a masterclass of a performance from Jonas.She landed that right, once again, causing damage to Habazin.,Jonas is technically so much superior than Habazin. Jonas dips, and then throws that right hook again.We go to the judges, but this must be a formality.Copy linkCopiedRound 9Jonas has kept her shape. She’s never got ragged.Her punches have been precise, and well set up.Her feet are quicker than Habazin’s, and she has such a balance on her.A terrific right hand as Habazin came in from Jonas rocks her opponent.Copy linkCopiedRound 8That’s another Jonas round, surely.She just has to make sure she doesn’t get knocked out now.Habazin will keep going, but any exchanges Jonas has the better shots.Copy linkCopiedRound 7It’s been an impressive performance from Jonas so far.You can go as far as saying Habazin needs a knockdown if she wants to turn this fight.That could mean Habazin leaves herself wide open in the later rounds.Copy linkCopiedRound 6Lovely right hook from Habazin, and more body shots lad from Jonas.She lands another combo, finishing upstairs with a blow to the Croatian’s head.Jonas is commanding the fight now.Copy linkCopiedRound 5Habazin steps in, but Jonas sucks it to her.A blow to her chin and then a flurry of blows to the body land well.jonas shows her pace with a quick one-two.Copy linkCopiedRound 4Habazin clings on to the arm of Jonas.It was desperate times, she turned southpaw and she got hit mid-turn by a heavy right hook from Jonas.Jonas went after her, landed some good combos, but Habazin recovers well.Copy linkCopiedRound 3Decent second minute of the third round from Habazin.She’s trying to make it more physical, and landed a few hefty punches on her opponent.Habazin is warming into it now.Copy linkCopiedRound 2Closing stages of the second round and Habazin switches southpaw.The cleaner punching has come from Jonas.However, it is yet to really explode just yet.Copy linkCopiedRound 1Both fighters feeling themselves out in this opener.Jonas looks quicker on her feet.Habazin will have work cut out to keep up with the pace.Good first round from JonasCopy linkCopiedClarke beaten Huge shock in Monte Carlo as Brit 2020 Olympian Cheavon Clarke loses for the first time in his career.Clarke was dropped by Leonardo Mosquea in the first round of their European cruiserweight title contest, but C4 did fight back to control the bout in the latter stages.Mosquea has won by a split decision on the judges’ scorecards – 113-117, 116-112, 115-112.Copy linkCopiedThe main eventAnd it’s nearly showtime.Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin are getting ready to fight next.It’s the main event, what we’ve been waiting for.It’s coming up next.Copy linkCopiedClarke vs Mosquea concludesWhat a fight that turned out to be in Monte Carlo!Cheavon Clarke recovered from a shock early knockdown from Leonardo Mosquea to control the later stages.But Mosquea has more than been in his one right up until the final bell.We go the judges…Copy linkCopiedClarke shading close oneWe’re heading into the final two rounds of Cheavon Clarke vs Leonardo Mosquea in Monte Carlo, and it’s been a close one.Brit 2020 Olympian Clarke was DROPPED in the first round after a barrage of shots, but has since more than fought his way back into this.It will be interesting to see how the judges will score it with Clarke now starting to pull away after his slow start.Copy linkCopiedCutler gets it!Lee Cutler has been declared the judges’ winner.It was close on the cards – 94-94, 95-93, and 96-92.That seems about right, though.Copy linkCopiedRound 10Nothing between them in that round.Both fighters are tired, they can’t find the room to land anything quickly.It’s a close fight. we’re going to go to the judges.Copy linkCopiedRound 9Cutler’s just picking out the short left hooks.It’s McKenna’s defences that are failing him now.Cutler looks tidier, but McKenna is working incredibly hard.Just when you think he looks tired, he comes firing back.Although he walked onto a right hand from Cutler in the final moments of the round.Copy linkCopiedClarke vs Mosquea midwayWe’re entering the halfway point of Cheavon Clarke vs Leonardo Mosquea, and Clarke has been tested like never before.Clarke was dropped in the first round after a rapid start from Mosquea.But Britain’s 2020 Olympian has fought back to take now control of the European cruiserweight title fight.Copy linkCopiedRound 8How McKenna is still in this contest, we don’t know.Cutler just has to keep it simple now, because he’s not breaking McKenna’s will.McKenna’s defences are scattered and he looks ragged.Cutler is biding his time, he knows he doesn’t have to force the issue.Somehow, McKenna finishes the round stronger. The boy’s got heart.Copy linkCopiedRound 7Cutler is building up momentum now.He dominated that sixth round, and has continued to force the issue.McKenna needs a big round, but he’s backing up – looking like he’s trying to take a breather.McKenna’s down! Cutler lands a beautiful punch – 30 seconds from the end.He’s survived to the end of the round, but he’s hurt.Copy linkCopiedRound 6Cutler’s making McKenna miss a lot.But he’s got to make sure he doesn’t let this fight drift away.That right has is lethal.McKenna is trying to lean down on Cutler – and suck the energy out of himCopy linkCopiedClarke battling backCheavon Clarke has recovered from being knocked down in the first round against Leonard Mosquea in their European cruiserweight title clash on right now.Clarke has edged the past two rounds as we head into the fourth.Game on in Monte Carlo.Copy linkCopied More

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    Arsenal 0-0 Everton LIVE SCORE: Gunners knocking at the door as they look to close the gap on Liverpool – updates

    ARSENAL are taking on Everton in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW.Gabriel has returned from injury to partner William Saliba, while Dwight McNeil is a notable absentee in the Toffee’s eleven.The Gunners are looking to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool, who are currently facing Fulham at Anfield.TV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Odegaard, Merino, Saka, Martinelli, HavertzEverton team: Pickford, Young, Mykolenko, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure, Ndiaye, Harrison, Calvert-LewinFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Arsenal 0-0 Everton47. What a save!!Bukayo Saka must have thought he had broken the deadlock seconds into the second half, but his volley is somehow clawed out by Jordan Pickford.It was a scrappy build-up from kick-off, but when a loose header from Branwaite inside the area went up instead of out, Saka was on to it in a flash.The shot wasn’t the cleanest but still looked destined for the bottom corner until Pickford’s heroics.Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Arsenal 0-0 Everton46. Neither boss has made a change at the start of the second half which indicates that both are fairly happy with how their teams performed in the first.Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly want more from an attacking perspective. Can his side deliver?Copy linkCopiedFirst half facts and figuresDominic Calvert-Lewin – who I forgot was playing – had just 12 touches of the ball during the first half.Copy linkCopiedFrom Dan King at the EmiratesJordan Pickford and James Tarkowski really are in a “none shall pass” mood.A personal highlight of a goalless half was Myles Lewis-Skelly dropping the ball on his own head and then trying again, but having a foul throw awarded against him. Not enough foul throws are given these days, especially in European competition.The atmosphere at the Emirates is curiously flat. Arsenal should be one or two up but aren’t turning domination into goals. Yet.Copy linkCopiedHalf-time – Arsenal 0-0 EvertonCraig Pawson calls time on the opening 45 minutes, and there’s very little to report.Everton have not had an attempt since Abdoulaye Doucoure’s fifth minute shot that was brilliantly blocked behind by the returning Gabriel.Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli have both had chances for the hosts, only to find Jordan Pickford in inspired form. Copy linkCopied Arsenal 0-0 Everton45. There will be just an extra minute at the end of a first half dominated by Arsenal, but lacking any real cutting edge.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton44. Myles Lewis-Skelly undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him, but it’s doubtful he’ll ever take a worse throw-in than this.The ball slips out of the teenager’s hands, bobbles about a bit and then drops on his head, resulting in a most embarrassed and surprised look from the left-back.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton42. Pickford denies Martinelli!A sloppy pass from Branthwaite is pounced upon by Rice in midfield, who quickly moves the ball on to the Brazilian via Havertz.A nice switch of feet by Martinelli in the box takes him away from Young, but his follow-up shot is well blocked by the Everton goalkeeper at the near post.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton40. Ashley Young takes an age to take a throw-in deep in the Arsenal half.It’s hard to know if it’s blatant time-wasting or if the 39-year-old right-back is just feeling his age.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton38. The home fans try to lift the tempo of their team.While in complete control of the game, they are not putting Everton under real pressure – and the visitors remain content to mop up the little that is coming their way.Copy linkCopiedFrom Dan King at the EmiratesThe second enjoyable contest so far was between the fans. The home crowd told Jordan Pickford he was “just a s**t Aaron Ramsdale” and the travelling Blues responded by reminding everyone that their man is “England’s No 1”.Even better is the way Everton boss Sean Dyche keeps moaning to the fourth official and nearside assistant referee about the decisions that keep going against his side. The Arsenal fans take every chance to mock his gesticulations and rants.The news from Anfield must have filtered through and it feels like an Arsenal goal is coming.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton35. A loose header back towards Pickford from Tarkowski prompts the England goalkeeper into an unorthodox vollleyball punch clear.It’s lucky he made contact with the ball otherwise he could have knocked Havertz’s head off.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton33. Half of the game over the past quarter of an hour has been played inside the Everton defensive third.Are we witnessing a Sean Dyche masterclass, or will Arsenal break down the Toffees before the break? Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton31. The Toffees survive another set-piece, and continue to lay down the blueprint for the rest of the division in how to repel Arsenal at free-kicks and corners.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton29. Pickford finally begins to earn his money!Superb stuff from Saka on the right takes him beyond Mykolenko and Branthwaite, and then the England ace still has the composure to pick out Odegaard in the middle.The Norwegian midfielder takes a nice touch and looks certain to open the scoring until his shot is blocked up and over by the Everton goalkeeper.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton26. Nice work from Saka to pick out Odegaard’s run into the area with a clever reverse pass.The captain then tries to work one of his own, but it’s clattered behind by Branthwaite.The visitors certainly aren’t afraid to give up corners to the Premier League’s set-piece kings. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton24. We’re still awaiting the game’s first shot on target.Perhaps the news that Liverpool currently trail Fulham at Anfield and are down to ten men might wake up those inside the Emirates.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton22. Defenders assemble as corner number three is awarded to the Gunners.Again, Saka’s delivery is flat and fast, and once more Tarkowski heads out before the intended flick-on.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton20. It’s one-way traffic at the Emirates, but Arsenal’s football has still lacked something in the opening 20 minutes.Dare I say it, they look a little leggy after their Champions League exploits in midweek.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton17. The home fans get excited as another corner is won.This time it’s on the right and taken by Saka, but the delivery is unusually poor and easily headed clear.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton15. The Gunners have been responsible for 79% of possession so far but are yet to fully test Pickford in the Everton goal. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton13. A promising attack for Arsenal is halted because Martinelli is offside.Where have we heard that before?Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton11. Odegaard goes close!The Arsenal captain receives a square pass 20 yards from goal, drifts beyond Gueye with ease, and then drags a right-footer wide of Pickford’s left-hand post.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton9. Up the other end of the pitch, a Martinelli effort is blocked behind for Arsenal’s first corner.The Gunners pack the area as Rice prepares the set-piece, an inswinger that is eventually punched away by Pickford.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton7. The first attempt of the game comes courtesy of Everton’s Doucoure.The midfielder somehow finds himself in space behind the Arsenal defence, and it requires an excellent recovery from Saliba in order to turn it behind for a corner.Copy linkCopied More

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    Premier League LIVE SCORES: 10-man Liverpool TRAILING to Fulham, Newcastle thrashing Leicester – latest

    MATCHWEEK 16 of the Premier League promises to be a blockbuster – with some huge games taking place RIGHT NOW!League leaders Liverpool are currently trailing to Fulham, and are now down to 10 men after Andy Robertson’s red card.Elsewhere, Newcastle are hosting Leicester, who are unbeaten under new boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.Plus, SunSport will bring you all the goals from the remaining three games taking place on Saturday.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Goal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 2-0 Leicester47. The Magpies make the perfect start to the second-half.As a free kick is worked into the box, Hall heads it across goal for Guimaraes to head home from close range.This would seem like game, set and match at St James’ Park.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence on Anfield matchAnother Nottingham Forest moment could well be happening for Arne Slot.His only defeat since replacing Jurgen Klopp was early in the season against them at Anfield.Nobody saw that 1 – 0 loss coming, far less that Fulham might have a chance of coming up with another shock result against the Dutchmen’s ten men following Andy Robertson’s 17th minute straight red.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxIpswich have the upper hand thanks to a farcical Matt Doherty own goal, but while Wolves are still in it and have created openings, they will have to up their game in the second half. Wolves fans were patient before the break, but there were loud boos at half-time.Meanwhile, the TV cameras have highlighted the fact that Wolves have Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant in their directors’ box – with Ipswich’s Ed Sheeran here today. Ipswich may be leading, but there’s only one winner in the music stakes.Copy linkCopiedHT: Wolves 0-1 Ipswich TownKieran McKenna’s side have seemingly stepped up to the plate so far today in this six-pointer.They have taken the game to the hosts and created the better chances.The next goal will crucial in this one, if the visitors are able to get it, it is hard to see a way back for Wolves.Copy linkCopiedHT: Newcastle 1-0 LeicesterIt has been a solid start by Eddie Howe’s side.Leicester have looked like a rabbit in the car headlights for the majority of the first-half.The Magpies are dominating and should be leading by more.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool 0-1 FulhamIt has all gone pear-shaped for the league leaders at the moment.Fulham took the lead before the hosts then had a player sent-off.It seems like a big struggle for Arne Slot’s side to come from behind to win this game with the visitors having a man advantage.Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 0-0 EvertonIt all going according to plan for Sean Dyche right now.He will be more than happy to go in at the break with their clean sheet intact. Arsenal need to get their shooting boots on, despite all their possession, they are not working Pickford enough in the Everton goal.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at The EmiratesJordan Pickford and James Tarkowski really are in a “none shall pass” mood. A personal highlight of a goalless half was Myles Lewis-Skelly dropping the ball on his own head and then trying again, but having a foul throw awarded against him. Not enough foul throws are given these days, especially in European competition. The atmosphere at the Emirates is curiously flat. Arsenal should be one or two up but aren’t turning domination into goals. Yet. Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkIt should really be game over here in Newcastle, who lead by just one goal at the break.But Alexander Isak wasted a great opportunity to double that advantage when he was sent through, but the usually lethal Swede shot straight at the goalie.And even though Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes have barely mounted an attack, they are still firmly in this one ahead of the second period.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Leicester43. Van Nistelrooy needs to find a ‘plan B’ in this one.His team are not even at the races at St James’ Park.It is all one-way traffic and only baffling thing is how The Magpies have only scored one goal so far.Pope could go and do his Christmas shopping this afternoon and not be missed as it stands.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton38. Arsenal are dominating the game at The Emirates.With in excess of 70% possession, they are just struggling to find the target to work Pickford.It is one of those games where you constantly think the goal is coming from the hosts, but we are still waiting.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Fulham37. The Reds are struggling with ten men at Anfield.To their credit, Fulham are playing well and taking the game to the hosts.As it stands, it is hard to see a way back into this game for Arne Slot’s side with the sending off.That could all change.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Leicester30. Anthony Gordon provides the assist as The Magpies take the lead.His ball into the box finds Murphy, who sweeps the ball into the bottom corner of the goal.St James’ Park erupts as it hits the back of the net.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence on match at AnfieldIt also denied the Fulham attacker and obvious scoring opportunity.A bad, bad day for the Scotland captain for while Andreas Pereira did connect acrobatically to score in the 11th minute the ball deflected off the right back to leave Alisson with no chance.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxThings are going from bad to worse for Wolves – with a comedic own goal giving Ipswich a 15th minute lead.Liam Delap got the better of new skipper Nelson Semedo. Keeper Sam Johnstone pushed the ball out to Omari Hutchinson whose shot is blocked by Matt Doherty on the line – before Conor Chaplin’s shot hit Toti and bounced in off Doherty.Cue abusive chants from the fans – but aimed at chairman Jeff Shi. Jean Bellegarde then blazed over when presented with a clear chance to equalise.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-1 Ipswich Town25. There will be massive pressure on Gary O’Neil here now.Ipswich have come to Molineux to go for Wolves today, that is for sure.They are looking creative and testing the hosts’ keeper regularly.The fans are getting disgrutled and are not happy with what they are seeing from the home side.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at The EmiratesThe second enjoyable contest so far was between the fans. The home crowd told Jordan Pickford he was “just a s**t Aaron Ramsdale” and the travelling Blues responded by reminding everyone that their man is “England’s No 1”.Even better is the way Everton boss Sean Dyche keeps moaning to the fourth official and nearside assistant referee about the decisions that keep going against his side. The Arsenal fans take every chance to mock his gesticulations and rants. The news from Anfield must have filtered through and it feels like an Arsenal goal is coming. Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Leicester20. It is all Newcastle at St James’ Park so far.The Foxes have yet to register a shot on or off target.The Magpies are keeping Hermansen very busy in these early stages.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Fulham20. It is adjudged Wilson was onside and Robertson is given his marching orders.Liverpool are a goal down and also reduced to ten men.The former Liverpool youngster almost scores with the resulting free-kick.This is a massive uphill struggle at Anfield.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Fulham15. It is all going an Anfield.The referee has sent Andrew Robertson off for a foul on the edge of the box, being the last man.He allowed play to continue and Jimenez chipped over Alisson, only for van Dijk to clear off the line.He brought it back for the foul and showed the Liverpool man red.However, VAR is now reviewing it as Harry Wilson may have been offside in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedRed card – Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-1 Ipswich Town10. Drama at Molineux.Of all the times to get an own goal, this was not it for Wolves’ Matt Doherty.The Tractor Boys take an early lead here.Copy linkCopied More

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    World Cup 2026 draw LIVE: England qualifying campaign CONFIRMED as Thomas Tuchel learns Group K opponents

    THOMAS TUCHEL now knows EXACTLY who England will be facing during qualification for the 2026 World Cup.Tuchel will officially begin his role as the new head of the England on January 1, but was in attendance to see his side drawn into Group K.The draw took place at Fifa HQ in Zurich, Switzerland, with nations placed into 12 groups of four and five teams.As they were drawn into a group of five teams, England will start their campaign in March 2025 – those drawn in a group of four start in September 2025.FREE live stream: Fifa YouTube / BBC Sport websiteTV channel: Not available on UK TVFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the World Cup 2026 qualifying draw with our live blog below…That’s all folks!Here’s the World Cup qualifying draw in full as England face the likes of Serbia in Group K:Copy linkCopiedEngland v AndorraWorld ranking: 171And the final team in Group K is Andorra.And that is completely understandable as their nation is made up of just over 80,000 people.England HAVE played the independent principality before and you might not be surprised to hear that it hasn’t gone too well for Andorra.England have won all SIX previous meetings with an aggregate score of 25-0…Copy linkCopiedEngland vs LatviaWorld ranking: 140Latvia are viewed by Fifa as the 140th-best national team in the world.This is only eight places higher than their lowest-ever ranking of 148 in September 2017.England have NEVER played Latvia, so they will have the chance to add another feather to their well-stocked cap.Copy linkCopiedEngland v AlbaniaWorld ranking: 65Albania finished bottom of Group B at Euro 2024 but had, by far, the hardest group alongside winners Spain, Italy and Croatia.And they were not heavily beaten in any of those three matches, losing by the odd goal against Spain and Italy either side of snatching a point against Croatia.They will be no pushover in 2026 World Cup qualifying.That said, England have won all six previous meetings against Albania with an aggregate score of 19-1.Copy linkCopiedEngland’s opponents analysed: SerbiaWorld ranking: 32Serbia are England’s greatest competitor for the top spot in Group K having been drawn from Pot 2.They have a squad packed with current and former Premier League players and it is a team that England know well having beaten them 1-0 at Euro 2024 earlier this year.They put up a stern fight in that game, though, with Jude Bellingham’s 13th-minute header being the only goal of the game.Copy linkCopiedEngland’s World Cup qualifying draw in fullCopy linkCopiedThe story of the World Cup qualifying draw?Serbia and Albania have been drawn together into England’s Group K.But the two nations have controversial history behind them,.Uefa slapped Albanian forward Mirlind Daku with a two-game ban for anti-Serbian chants at Euro 2024.Uefa also fined Serbia for trying to burn an Albanian flag.No geopolitical restrictions were put in place before the draw for those two nations.But for political reasons, Ukraine and Belarus cannot be in the same group, and neither can Gibraltar and Spain. Kosovo must be kept apart from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.Copy linkCopiedBut Scotland given grievance period to prepareAs the Scots have been drawn in to a group of four, they won’t begin qualifying matches until September.That’s because Portugal play Denmark the Nations League quarter-finals in March, with the loser being placed into Group C.The winner goes into Group F to face Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Armenia.The other confirmed teams in Scotland’s group are Greece and Belarus.Copy linkCopiedWhen will England play their first qualifying game?England’s first games during this campaign will come over the spring international break on March 21-25.Although the draw is pleasing, Tuchel won’t be eased into his game as England boss with a friendly.No. His first game will count. It’s a must win.The fixture list hasn’t been confirmed yet. But it will be one of Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra.Copy linkCopiedTuchel learns Three Lions path to World Cup 2026England have been a favourable draw as they bid to confirm a place at the next World Cup.Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra stand between England and qualification for the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Copy linkCopiedThe groups in full…The either/ors in the list below are due to the Nations League quarter-finals.Group A: Winner of Germany/Italy, Slovakia, NORTHERN IRELAND,LuxembourgGroup B: Switzerland, Sweden, Slovenia, KosovoGroup C: Loser of Portugal/Denmark, Greece, SCOTLAND,BelarusGroup D: Winner of France/Croatia, Ukraine, Iceland, AzerbaijanGroup E: Winner of Spain/Netherlands, Turkey, Georgia, BulgariaGroup F: Winner of Portugal/Denmark, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, ArmeniaGroup G: Loser of Spain/Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, MaltaGroup H: Austria, Romania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cyprus, San MarinoGroup I: Loser of Germany/Italy, Norway, Israel, Estonia, MoldovaGroup J: Belgium, WALES, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, LiechtensteinGroup K: ENGLAND, Serbia, Albania, Latvia, AndorraGroup L: Loser of France/Croatia, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Faroe Islands, GibraltarCopy linkCopiedENGLAND’S GROUP K IS COMPLETEAndorra have a travel restriction with Kazakhstan so they join England, Serbia, Albania and Latvia in Group K.Happy, England fans?Copy linkCopiedPot 5 results…Moldova join Group I Malta join Group GSan Marino join Group HAndorra join England in Group KGibraltar join in Group LLiechtenstein join Wales, Belgium, North Macedonia and Kazakhstan in Group J.Copy linkCopiedSmallest Pot 5 left to go…MoldovaMaltaAndorraGibraltarLiechtensteinSan MarinoCopy linkCopiedEngland are joined by LatviaReminder, if I didn’t say so before, England are a group of five.So their qualifying matches begin in March or June.Group K: ENGLAND, Serbia, Albania, Latvia…Copy linkCopiedWales face trip to Asian border as Kazakhstan drawn into Group JGroup J: Belgium, WALES, North MacedoniaCopy linkCopiedBulgaria in Group EGroup E: Winner of Spain/Netherlands, Turkey, GeorgiaCopy linkCopiedEstonia join Group I (group of five)Group I: Loser of Germany/Italy, Norway, IsraelCopy linkCopiedCyprus join Group HGroup H: Austria, Romania, Bosnia-HerzegovinaCopy linkCopiedLithuania join Group G (five teams)Group G: Loser of Spain/Netherlands, Poland, FinlandCopy linkCopiedAzerbaijan is the final name drawn into Group DGroup D: Winner of France/Croatia, Ukraine, IcelandCopy linkCopiedBelarus complete Group CGroup C: Loser of Portugal/Denmark, Greece, SCOTLANDCopy linkCopiedKosovo complete Group BGroup B: Switzerland, Sweden, SloveniaCopy linkCopiedLuxembourg complete Group AGroup A: Winner of Germany/Italy, Slovakia, NORTHERN IRELANDCopy linkCopiedNames drawn from Pot 4Some restrictions here now… travel and geopolitical ones.Here are the teams… which one to you fancy for England?Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Kosovo, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Latvia, LithuaniaCopy linkCopied More

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    Europa League LIVE RESULTS: Hojlund’s double seals rare United European away win, Tottenham draw with Rangers

    MANCHESTER UNITED have WON their crunch Europa League clash against Viktoria Plzen!Andre Onana’s howler gifted Vydra with arguably the easiest goal he’ll score all seasonBut Rasmus Hojlund’s double flipped this incredible tie completely on its head.Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski’s strike cancelled out Hamza Igamane’s opener which means that Tottenham and Rangers drew at Ibrox.RESULTS: Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Man UtdRangers 1-1 TottenhamFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Europa League final scoresHoffenheim 0-0 FCSBLudogorets 2-2 AZMalmo 2-2 GalatasarayOlympiakos 0-0 TwentePAOK 5-0 FerencvarosRoma 3-0 BragaUnion Saint-Gilloise 2-1 NiceViktoria Plzen 1-2 Man UtdAjax 1-3 LazioBodo/Glimt 2-1 BesiktasElfsborg 1-0 QarabagMaccabi Tel-Aviv 2-1 Riga FSLyon 3-2 Eintracht FrankfurtPorto 2-0 MidtjyllandRangers 1-1 TottenhamReal Sociedad 3-0 Dynamo KyivSlavia Prague 1-2 AnderlechtCopy linkCopiedForster frustrates old rivalsFraser Forster made a number of saves to deny Rangers victory tonight.Towards the end of the game he made a superb block to prevent Dessers giving the hosts all three points.He certainly kept his side in this one and earned them a point in Glasgow, despite the reception he received all game from the home fans.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSpurs leave it late in GlasgowAnge Postecoglou will feel his side got away with one tonight.They only really played for the last twenty minutes and came close to taking all three points.It would have been harsh on Rangers who definitely deserved something from this game.Copy linkCopiedFT: Rangers 1-1 TottenhamIt was a blockbuster European game in Glasgow tonight.The first-half failed to deliver us many clear-cut chances but those that were created fell to the hosts.After taking the lead, Spurs seemed on the ropes for a period but Clement’s side could not find that second goal.Postecoglou’s changes worked as Kulusevski and Solanke combined for the visitors’ equaliser.After that, both sides could have won this and taken all three points.This game deserved its ‘Battle of Britain’ tagline.Copy linkCopiedFT: Rangers 1-1 TottenhamThe referee brings the game to a close.What a brilliant game that was between these two teams.Nothing to separate them in the end.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay at IbroxANGE POSTECOGLOU was looking decked on his Glasgow return – and then up stepped Decky.Dejan ‘Decky’ Kulusevski, to be specific, who came off the bench to rescue his boss with a late leveller that chalked off Hamza Igamane’s opener.But ex-Celtic chief Postecoglou survived the Ibrox bear pit thanks to another old Bhoy in Fraser Forster, who pulled off a stunning late stop to deny Cyriel Dessers.Defeat would have plunged Postecoglou’s injury-hit Spurs further into crisis.And while they were by no means convincing here, the main thing is they came away unbeaten and with something to build on.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-1 Tottenham90. We are into the dying stages of this game now.Maddison has the ball in the box and is trying to create a shooting chance.He dinks it into Solanke, just six yards out.His header is straight at Butland, who makes the save.We are going to have three added minutes.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-1 Tottenham88. Bergvall commits another foul in the corner.The referee awards the free kick and runs over contemplating a card.As he sees the culprit is a player who has already been booked, he thinks again.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-1 Tottenham86. The hosts seem to have a second wind now.Fraser crosses the ball and Dessers slots home.Ibrox erupts but then the flag is immediately raised for offside.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-1 Tottenham84. However this game finishes, this has been very enojyable.We have missed these clashes between British teams.There have been some European classics over the years.Dessers has an amazing chance to win it as he skips past two defenders but Forster makes a world-class save to deny him.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedRangers 1-1 Tottenham82. Brilliant challenge from Tavernier to save his side.Tottenham worked it into Solanke on the volley and he pulls the trigger first-time.If the Rangers defender had not blocked that, it would certainly be two-one now.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham80. Dessers and Fraser come on, with the chance to make a name for themselves in this game.They replace Igamane and Yilmaz for the hosts.Spurs win a corner but as the ball comes in, the referee awards a free kick to Rangers.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-1 Tottenham78. Well, Rangers may have paid the price for being caught between whether to stick or twist after their goal.Had they gone for the jugular, that second goal could have been the cushion they needed to see this one out.This does not feel like a game that is going to end in a draw, as to who will win it, only time will tell.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-1 Tottenham76. He has been Spurs’ best player this season so far.Kulusevski plays the ball into Solanke in the box, who then returns the favour.The Danish winger slots the ball back in the direction of where it came from to beat Butland in the Rangers’ goal.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Dejan Kulusevski (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham 74. This could be a crucial sixteen minutes in the season of Spurs.While this result does not decide anything, it could be damaging for Postecoglou’s side going into a busy festive schedule.All this scoreline is making people wonder at the moment is, how many would Rangers stick on Man City at The Etihad given this potential result.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham72. Jefte gets into some trouble down the left flank.As it looks like Spurs are going to counter, Propper comes across and gets an important challenge in.Bergvall follows through after palying the ball and is penalised, showed a yellow card for his troubles also.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham70. Rangers have brought on Barron and Sterling.They replace Bajrami and Cerny.Some fresh legs to try and take the hosts through to the final whistle.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham68. Rangers are holding firm at Ibrox.Tottenham are starting to ask more questions now. Porro had a sight of goal but Butland saved well.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham66. This has been a great watch this evening, currently, if you are anyone but a Spurs or Celtic fan.Tottenham have brought Kulusevski, Solanke, Bergvall and Sarr on.They replaced Bissouma, Bentancur, Werner and Johnson.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham64. The ball is played into Raskin and he looks to turn away from goal.Maddison steals it and the Rangers man brings him down.He is demanding a penalty but the referee gives a free kick outside the box.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham62. This will be the big test now for the hosts.With so much time remaining there are going to be periods where Spurs put them under intense pressure.It is how they cope with that which will decide this game.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham60. Tottenham whip in a corner and Butland punches it clear.It drops to Bergvall on the edge of the box but he drags his shot well wide of the target.Postecoglou does not look a happy man on the sideline.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham58. Spurs play a ball over the top and Johnson chases it down.Butland comes racing out of his goal and Jefte almost heads it past him.Fortunately for the Rangers’ fans, he adjusts well to gather.Copy linkCopiedRangers 1-0 Tottenham56. Rangers are growing in confidence now.They are stretching the visitors all of the time, Cerny is in acres of space as Udogie goes wandering once again.Clement’s side work a corner well and almost get themselves a second goal but Forster gathers.Moments later, Diomande shoots from distances but it deflects narrowly wide of the far post.Copy linkCopied More