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    Brentford vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Gunners begin the new year with trip to London rivals

    ARSENAL begin 2025 with a short trip to London rivals Brentford TONIGHT.The Gunners go into the match at the Gtech Community Stadium fresh from back-to-back Premier League wins – with their most recent triumph being last Friday’s 1-0 win over Ipswich.Mikel Arteta’s men face a tricky test in their 2025 opener – as they head to a Brentford side with the second-best home record in the league.Kick off time: 5.30pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Brentford team: To follow…Arsenal team: To follow…FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Welcome to Brentford vs ArsenalArsenal travel to Brentford this evening to kick off the new year, and we’ll be bringing you all of the updates right here on SunSport.The Gunners wrapped up a strong 2024 with victory over Ipswich, and will be looking to move up to second to keep alive hopes of a title challenge.While the Bees have slipped to 12th in the Premier League after having failed to win in their last three matches in the division.And although they lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest last time out at the Gtech Community Stadium, their home form has been impressive this season joint top with league leaders Liverpool.Brentford have sealed 22 points at home in the Prem so far in this campaign, with an identical record of seven wins, one draw and one loss to Liverpool’s at Anfield.Copy linkCopied More

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    Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle LIVE RESULT: Red Devils end 2024 with horror show as Isak and Joelinton fire Toon to huge win

    NEWCASTLE UNITED have beaten Manchester United 2-0 as the Red Devils end 2024 with another horror show.The Toon took an early lead through Alexander Isak’s close-range header with just four minutes on the clock.Things went from bad to worse for Ruben Amorim’s side after Joelinton doubled Newcastle’s advantage on 19 minutes.Man Utd offered little in the second half and the Magpies cruised towards a valuable three points on the road.Defeat to Newcastle means the Red Devils go into 2025 on the back of four straight defeats in all competitions. Match result: Man Utd 0-2 NewcastleMan Utd team: Onana, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Eriksen, Dalot, Amad, Hojlund, Zirkzee.Newcastle team: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, GordonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Magpies have plenty to play forEddie Howe’s Newcastle are now fifth in the league.The Magpies are just three points behind Chelsea in fourth, who have lost two games on the bounce.Finally the future is looking bright for the Geordie faithful and it will certainly be a happy New Year in the North East.Copy linkCopiedNothing gets any easier for Red DevilsMan Utd need more than ever a run of results to give the side some confidence in their game.Sadly for the Red Devils, they have a tough run of fixtures coming up.They have now lost five of their last six games and are only seven points from the bottom three.Copy linkCopiedRuben gives stark warningThe Portuguese manager spoke of tonight’s game and his tactics for his new side:We are suffering always the first goal in set pieces. We have a lot of problems. It is really clear today that Newcastle is the better team. It was really tough on me to bring Josh (Zirkzee) off but we needed another midfielder. I know he is a really good guy, I can understand why he went down the tunnel. I am not going to change my approach, if it is not working, maybe they need another coach.Ruben AmorimMan UtdCopy linkCopiedPrice of Swede rocketing up weeklyAlexander Isak is impressing everyone with his performances for Newcastle this season, with plenty of big clubs watching.There are some sides across European football who are crying out for a striker like the Swede.The Magpies will have their work cut out keeping him at St James’ Park, but every goal and assist is adding £10m to his price.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNo end in sight for AmorimThe manager was honest with the fans when he came into the club, telling them that will be a lot of pain to get to where they want to be.He certainly was not lying.After a couple of early wins against questionable sides in the Europa League, many thought the good times were back.Now they realise, those are just a distant memory.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedNeville rips into Red DevilsThe former Man Utd full-back give a frank assessment of his old team:You are watching the worst pound for pound football team in the country right now. Bar none.Gary NevilleSky SportsCopy linkCopiedBrazilian dominates at Old TraffordBruno Guimaraes seems to be thriving in the number 8 position.To be fair, he is happy to be the box-to-box midfielder and gets back to help out his defence also.When they hiigh-press, he is all over the back four and forces opponents into errors.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 0-2 NewcastleThat is five defeats from their last six games for Man Utd.Newcastle scored two goals early on and never looked back.The only criticism if any is that they should have scored more.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 0-2 NewcastleThe referee brings this game to an end.It was a dreadful performance from Ruben Amorim’s side.This is definitely an evening to be a Magpies’ fan here.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle90+2. This is an impressive victory for The Magpies.To add to the fans’ joy, results elsewhere are going their way too.When the camera pans onto the Man Utd fans, they have a look on their faces like they are watching their homes being burgled on ring doorbell cameras live.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle90. The home fans stream out of Old Trafford in their numbers.Alexander Isak should be called ‘The Magician’ this evening.After all, he has made 70,000 Man Utd fans disappear it seems.We are going to have an added three minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle88. If Man Utd are going to do anything in this game they need a goal from this Eriksen free-kick.He looks to whip it into the box but Burn heads it away, inadvertently taking it away from his own keeper.Antony goes around in circles as he cuts into the middle of the park, trying to avoid using his right foot.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle86. Amad dribbles the ball into the box and goes down.The referee is not interested his penalty claims at all.To be fair, the Man Utd winger goes down easier than most elevators.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle84. Newcastle fans are still loving their trip down south.Willock and Barnes are coming on for The Magpies.They replace Murphy and Gordon.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle84. Antony is on for de Ligt now.Having seen most of his career on the wing for Man Utd, it will be interesting to see how he is at centre-back.Man Utd need to throw caution to the wind a little more now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle82. Garnacho looks to take on Guimaraes in the Newcastle half.The Brazilian reads it well and blocks him.Momentary chance of a counter but it breaks down.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle80. Schar is booked for a foul on Hojlund.The free-kick is played into the box and de Ligt heads it into the path of Hojlund.He cannot get onto the end of it however.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle78. Still no sign of the introduction of Rashford for the hosts.It looks liike Antony is being prepared to come on.The away fans are now singing ‘sacked in the morning’ to Ruben Amorim.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle76. The hosts are passing it around but there is no penetration.It’s like trying to put a hole in the wall with a drillbit made of jelly.Newcastle’s goal is not being put under any threat whatsoever.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle74. We have got to that stage now where The Magpies may start considering shutting up shop.Three points and a clean sheet would do nicely for Eddie Howe.Man Utd are running out of time to change this result.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle72. This is the quietest the home fans have been at Old Trafford since……..their last defeat.We have Newcastle to thank this time for the fact we are not hearing Christmas songs about Frenchmen who haven’t played for the club for some 27 years.Man Utd fans once used to accuse Liverpool fans of living in the past, they now seem to be the Marty McFly of football.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle70. The Man Utd defenders need to be careful with their challenges.A few times now Dalot has gone lunging in on Isak, he was just lucky that the Swede saw them coming and sent him to the shops on both occasions.Otherwise he would be giving the referee something to think about.Not a good idea when that official is Simon Hooper, he doesn’t operate well his brain requires engaging.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle68. The Magpies are starting to ask questions in the final third.This time Hall gets into the box but he decides to go for goal and sends it sailing over the crossbar.Gordon is raging, he felt he should have laid it off to him in a better scoring position.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle66. The Magpies need to try and get another goal to put this game to bed.As things stand they fully deserve a win and the three points but if Man Utd get a goal, this could provide a nervy end.When the ball is played through for Hall to chase, Onana comes sprinting out of his box and clatters the player.The Man Utd fans are relieved to see an offside flag.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 0-2 Newcastle64. Amorim looks set to bring on Garnacho and Yoro.Considering they are chasing the game and two goals down, that seems like employing the services of a couple of arsonists to put out a fire for you.Either way they replace Casemiro and Martinez.Copy linkCopied More

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    Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Lacklustre Blues hand Tractor Boys first home Premier League win of season – reaction

    IPSWICH have beaten Chelsea 2-0 to claim their first Premier League win of the season at Portman Road.The Tractor Boys took a shock lead through Liam Delap’s 12th-minute penalty.Right after half-time, former Chelsea youngster Omari Hutchinson fired Ipswich into a 2-0 lead.The hosts held firm, despite late pressure from the Blues, to claim a well-deserved three points.Match result: Ipswich 2-0 ChelseaIpswich team: Walton, Burns, O’Shea, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Cajuste, Hutchinson, Broadhead, DelapChelsea team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Joao Felix, NkunkuFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from Portman RoadAnd that’s all from the Premier League for 2024.It’s been a mixed year for Chelsea, and it’s ended on a sour note with defeat at a struggling but spirited Ipswich.But the Blues will be aiming to roar right back in 2025, and we’ll be there with them when they football restarts in January.Until, thanks for joining us and a happy new year!Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!Before we call it a night, it’s time to relive a memorable night at Portman Road by enjoying David Kidd’s match report of Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at Ipswich Town.Here, Chelsea’s lavishly-assembled team were made to look foolish by an Ipswich side who hadn’t won at home all season. And Maresca was right about one thing – Chelsea were never in a title race. After taking just one point out of nine over the festive period, they are now ten points adrift of Liverpool having played a game more.David KiddThe SunCopy linkCopiedNext up for the BluesChelsea will hope to right their run of form when 2025 arrives, and first up for the Blues is a London derby at Selhurst Park.After an FA Cup tie with League Two Morecambe, Enzo Maresca’s side return to league action at Stamford Bridge against high-flying Bournemouth.Further home games with Wolves and West Ham await, sandwiching a trip to faltering champions Manchester City.Copy linkCopiedMaresca calls for improvementJust as he played down talk of a title challenge, Enzo Maresca was quick to quash the suggestion that Chelsea are going through a minor crisis.Instead, the Italian insists that a difficult period like the Blues are currently experiencing was inevitable, and shows just how much his squad still have to do in order to truly compete at the top.And while Maresca believes the club can be proud of where they’re at as they enter 2025, he has called for an improvement in performance when they head to Crystal Palace on January 4th.I expected this kind of moment in the season. It’s almost impossible to have a season when you don’t have a moment like this. No one expected us to be in this position where we are. It shows we are moving in the right direction, but we are also far from the best teams in England. We have to be satisfied with where we are but we also have to do many things better.Enzo MarescaBBC SportCopy linkCopiedMisfiring Blues blank againAfter bagging 16 goals in five successive wins, Chelsea’s forwards appear to have forgotten where the net is.The Blues have scored just once in their three games since. Their 20 shots against Ipswich this evening is the club’s most attempts without scoring in a Premier League away game since a 0-0 draw at Everton in December 2017 (25 shots).Copy linkCopiedDevastating Delap destroys Chelsea defenceIpswich Town striker Liam Delap put in a sensational match-winning performance this evening, one that will undoubtedly have had clubs all over Europe taking notice. The 21-year-old not only won and scored his first half penalty, but then brilliantly teed-up Omari Hutchinson’s goal after the break.Delap was a tireless runner and outlet for his team throughout, and his performance saw him score and assist in the same game for the second time this season.He is only the second ever Ipswich player to do so more than once in a single campaign, following in Finidi George’s footsteps from back in 2001-02.Copy linkCopiedPortman problems remain for BluesIpswich finally land their first home win since returning to the Premier League – but perhaps we should have seen it coming.After all, the Tractor Boys have never lost to Chelsea here since the top-flight was rebranded in 1992.In six Premier League meetings at Portman Road, four have been drawn with Ipswich’s last win before this evening coming in August 1993.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Portman RoadTwenty shots at goal, 722 passes and 76% possession, but still Chelsea couldn’t find a way through the Ipswich rearguard.It means the Blues have failed to score in consecutive Premier League away games in a single season for the first time since a run of three under Maurizio Sarri in February 2019.Copy linkCopiedGoing fourth into new yearPreparing themselves for a two-horse title race just a fortnight ago, Chelsea will begin 2025 in fourth place behind leaders Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.And after results elsewhere, the Blues also have in-form Newcastle breathing down their necks.Aston Villa 2-2 BrightonIpswich 2-0 ChelseaMan Utd 0-2 NewcastleCredit: premierleague.comCopy linkCopiedFull time – Ipswich 2-0 ChelseaPortman Road erupts as John Brooks blow his whistle, and Ipswich have their first Premier League home win for 22 years.Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys are full value for their victory too. They soaked up pressure superbly when necessary, and then bullied Chelsea on the counter-attack thanks in main to the immense Liam Delap.Delap won and scored a penalty in the first half, and then set up former Chelsea youngster Omari Hutchinson to score in the second.It means that Ipswich will begin 2025 with renewed hope in their battle against relegation, but for Chelsea, their title challenge may already be over before it began.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea90+5. It’s going off again in the middle, and Chelsea are once again cementing their reputation for being bad losers.At their best this season, they have been a scintillating side of attacking flair.At their worst – like this evening – they have been a disgrace.On this occasion, Enzo Fernandez steps out of line and is the latest to receive a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea90+3. Another Chelsea shot goes awry, and now it’s time for Ipswich’s two goalscorers to receive a heroic reception as they take their leave.Omari Hutchinson is withdrawn for Jack Taylor, and then the magnificent Liam Delap makes way for Ali Al-Hamadi.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea90. Cole Palmer takes a dive by the corner flag and gets nothing for his troubles other than some choice words from the Ipswich defence and barracking from the home support.The visitors have five more minutes of stoppage time to get through before they can draw a line under a shambolic evening.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea88. The Chelsea players are losing their heads here somewhat. Now Colwill picks up a booking for his reaction to not getting a free-kick after an aerial challenge with Delap. He didn’t deserve one, and if anything had a sly kick out at his opponent.And his reaction to being booked isn’t the best either with his mouth giving it plenty in the direction of both the Ipswich bench and the match officials. Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea87. It’s another flashpoint!Malo Gusto and Leif Davis are going at it after the Ipswich left-back refused to give the ball back after being pushed over by his opponent.I’m not sure why he had to, to be honest, it was certainly his free-kick. After some grappling, pushing and shoving, the referee issues yellow cards to both players.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea85. Chelsea are up to 678 passes for the evening. It’s their most in a Premier League game this season.Unfortunately, it has got them precisely nowhere.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea83. Cole Palmer drifts a hopeless cross behind for a goal-kick as ironic cheers ring out from the home fans.You know things are bad when ever Chelsea’s star performer is getting it wrong.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jordan Davies at Portman RoadSome Chelsea fans have already started heading for the exits and the train back to London. They have seen enough.It is probably the right call. Chelsea do not even look close to getting back into this one.(You have to stay though, Jordan).Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea80. There’s some more nonsense involving Cucurella, who has gone down off the ball after a coming together with Morsy.Meanwhile, Chelsea are complaining about a Phillips challenge on Neto.In truth, there is nothing in either incident, and all it serves is to break the game up much to the home side’s delight.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea78. Two changes apiece as the clock moves towards the 78-minute mark.Kieran McKenna brings on the fresh legs of Kalvin Phillips and Sammy Szmodics for Jens Cajuste and Nathan Broadhead, while Enzo Maresca sees if Pedro Neto or Malo Gusto can change his team’s fortunes.Noni Madueke and Axel Disasi make way.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea76. The flag stays down as Nicolas Jackson races through on goal!The Chelsea substitute sidefoots wide and the flag goes up!A whole evening summed up in one act for the Blues. Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea74. Liam Delap is at it again! When his team need it most, the Ipswich striker carries the ball upfield on his own, shrugging off challenge after challenge.But rather than just alleviating the danger for a short period, h then creates a chance of his own – breaking beyond two defenders and thumping a shot at goal that Jorgensen has to tip over.This has been a phenomenal performance from the 21-year-old.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea72. A dangerous inswinging corner from Enzo on the left draws an excellent defending header from Woolfenden.Chelsea’s Argentine gets another go, but once again the Ipswich backline stands firm to clean.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea70. There are claims for a handball from the Chelsea players as the ball ricochets around the Ipswich penalty area, but these are more in hope that expectation.Twenty minutes remain and the Londoners are getting desperate.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Chelsea68. Ipswich fancy their chances of increasing their lead on the counter!A Delap knock down ends with the ball falling nicely for Broadhead, who steers a half-volley into the hands of Jorgensen.Copy linkCopied More

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    West Ham 0-5 Liverpool LIVE RESULT: Reds cruise to victory as Slot’s side extend lead at top of Premier League table

    LIVERPOOL have thrashed West Ham 5-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points.Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota fired the Reds to a third straight top-flight triumph on a routine night for Arne Slot’s men.Earlier, Manchester City finally stopped the rot with a 2-0 win over Leicester in the early kick-off.Elsewhere, Tottenham had to settle for a point after Wolves scored late on to secure a 2-2 draw.Nottingham Forest continued their good run with a 2-0 win away at Everton.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Fans want clarity on contract rebelsWith January fast-approaching, the trio of Liverpool players who are out of contract in the summer would be able to speak to foreign clubs.As a result, the supporters just want to know who is planning to stay at Anfield.Not that the ongoing talks seem to be bothering the players, all three put in world-class performances today.Credit: ReutersCredit: APCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTough fixtures ahead for RedsLiverpool will need to keep putting in the performances as we head into 2025.They have some tricky away trips in their next five games and will be hoping for more performances like today.Not many teams in the Premier League will be relishing facing Arne Slot’s side right now.Copy linkCopiedBoss gives his thoughts on matchAfter their emphatic win in the capital, Liverpool’s Dutch manager gave Sky Sports his view on the performance:Today we kept control of the whole game. We spoke about giving the chances to teams. If you look at his numbers, Mo is in a very good place. The way we played with the ball, the amount of chances we created pleased me. I don’t think we give the West Ham fans a lot to cheer about, that was important.Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedSalah stars as contract talks continueMohamed Salah put in another vintage display this evening.The Egyptian King was rightly awarded the man of the match award for his performance against The Hammers.Reds’ fans will be hoping that the club can tie down Salah to a new contract as he is currently playing some of the best football of his career.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool send message to rivalsArne Slot’s side sent a warning to the rest of the Premier League today against West Ham.Week by week they seem to be getting better under their new manager.Next up, rivals Man Utd travel to Anfield.Ruben Amorim will be having some sleepless nights between now and then.Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 0-5 LiverpoolThis was the definition of the word demolition.Liverpool are just scoring goals for fun this season.As the stats show, it could have been so many more.West Ham can count themselves lucky that it was only five-nil.Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 0-5 LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-5 Liverpool90+2. We are into the second minute of the four added.Not that most of the West Ham fans would know, judging by all the empty seats, they are all back sat in their front rooms.For the Liverpool fans, this has been an enjoyable trip to the capital.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-5 Liverpool88. This is some way for West Ham to end their unbeaten run.They need to count their blessings though, had their keeper not had such a good game, this would have been double figures.Liverpool have been irresistible once again.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-5 Liverpool84. This Liverpool team will take some stopping this season.Salah dribbles the ball from the halfway line, dancing past The Hammers’ challenges.He lays it off to Jota, who slots it in the top corner.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Diogo Jota (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-4 Liverpool80. The London Stadium is emptying out like the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics has ended.West Ham’s fans will be disgruntled with the display today but they have to be more realistic and on this occasion admit they met a team who are just too good for them.Arne Slot’s side have well and truly burst some bubbles here today.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-4 Liverpool76. Liverpool bring on Elliott and Tsimikas.They replace Jones and Robertson.Chance for the league leaders to rotate their team with plenty of fixtures coming up.The Hammers look like they have been run ragged tonight.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-4 Liverpool72. If it wasn’t for Areola, this would look like a rugby score.As The Reds pile forward once again, Jota brings a ball down in the box brilliantly before getting a well-struck shot away.The Hammers keeper reacts well to keep it out.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-4 Liverpool68. The West Ham players are going down like they are made of glass.Any contact, mainly where the ball has been won fairly, and they are rolling around on the floor like they have been kneecapped by the mafia.There are more goals in this game, sadly for the hosts, they seem they will all come from Liverpool.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-4 Liverpool64. West Ham are taking the damage limitation approach now.Five defenders and everyone behind the ball when The Reds have it.As a result, Slot’s side have so much time on the ball the game is just turning into one-way traffic.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-4 Liverpool60. Arne Slot’s side are just fearless this season.Home or away, they take the game to whoever they are playing.You could rename this stadium to the ‘London Library’ now.Bowen comes off, struggling to shake off an injury.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-4 Liverpool56. This is men against boys in the capital.Lopetegui’s side are not even in the same league as the visitors.The ball is played to Alexander-Arnold some way out, he shifts it in front of him and lets fly from distance.It takes a deflection off Kilman, wrong-footing Areola, and heads straight into the back of the net.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-3 Liverpool52. As it seems technology is here to stay in the game, maybe we need to go full tilt and have fully automated officiating.Bowen looks the run away from Mac Allister, who slides in and wins the ball before looking to go forward.Anthony Taylor blows up for a free-kick, what even are the rules of football now?The Liverpool man clearly won the ball there.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-3 Liverpool48. We are back underway at the London Stadium.A threaded ball finds Salah but as he looks to bend one in the far corner, Areola tips it around the post for a corner.The Hammers have brought on Fullkrug and Todibo at the interval.To be fair, unless this was a FIFA game and they were bringing on a peak Bobby Moore, Paulo Di Canio and Carlos Tevez they are unlikely to worry The Reds too much.Copy linkCopiedHT: West Ham 0-3 LiverpoolBig test for The Hammers in their own backyard now.They need to try and get the next goal or they could be on the end of the same sort of hiding The Reds gave Tottenham.For the league leaders, it is all about keeping the levels up and not taking their foot off the gas.Copy linkCopiedHT: West Ham 0-3 LiverpoolIt is a footballing masterclass from Arne Slot’s side in the capital.They are so much better than this West Ham team that the hosts look a punch-drunk boxer each time they attack.The important thing for the league leaders now is not to take their foot off the gas and put The Hammers to the sword.Copy linkCopiedHT: West Ham 0-3 LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Charlie Wyett in LondonLiverpool are good value for a three-goal lead and this could now get really messy for West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui in the second half.West Ham fell to pieces once Mohammed Kudus saw his shot hit the post with the team trailing at 1-0. Lots of boos at half-time although some fans have already gone home.Copy linkCopied More

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    Premier League LIVE SCORES: Tottenham vs Wolves latest plus updates from Leicester vs Man City as Forest LEAD Everton

    THE Premier League returns today for another round of bumper action. Leicester vs Manchester City and Tottenham vs Wolves are the standout ties from the five afternoon kick offs.Sunday’s evening match sees West Ham host league leaders Liverpool in a blockbuster clash at the London Stadium.Kick off times: 2.30pm/3pm/5.15pm GMTFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…HT: Everton 0-1 Nott’m ForestThe draw specialists are losing at Goodison Park.They have failed to register a single shot on target in the first-half.Forest have not created a great deal and will need to take it up a gear or two to put this game to bed.Copy linkCopiedLeicester 0-2 Man City74. The Foxes get their just desserts for their wastefulness.De Bruyne spreads it out wide to Savinho, who whips in an inch-perfect cross to the Norwegian.Haaland heads into the far corner to double the visitors’ lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Erling Haaland (Man City)Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 1-1 SouthamptonWill Southampton be in the Premier League next season?Yes, in the form of Tyler Dibling who is guaranteed to picked up by somebody as The Saints are relegated.Palace should be out of sight in this game but are proving to be wasteful in front of goal.Copy linkCopiedHT: Tottenham 2-1 WolvesAs ever it is the same old story for Spurs.They look great going forward but defensively they look like they could not stop a marauding toddler making it through the middle of the park.However, they lead at the break, which would be enough to take some pressure off Ange Postecoglou.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at the King PowerIt really is all Leicester. They’ve had three decent openings in this second half, without forcing Stefan Ortega into a save yet. Guardiola had seen enough and so he sent on…James McAtee, whose Premier League experience so far this season amounted to two minutes. It’s Phil Foden who is off and the form of the Footballer of the Year is a symbol of City’s struggles. And Vardy has just put a golden chance over the bar.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence at Goodison ParkSean Dyche’s right – he frequently says that every time things start to look brighter at Everton another cloud shows up.His side valiantly navigated their way through three successive draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.The Toffees had lost only one of their last seven games and Dyche and should have been on something of a high  – instead their first half performance against upwardly – mobile Forest has been a real downer for him and the home fans.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay in North LondonWHAT a huge goal that could prove to be for Ange Postecoglou.Just as the Aussie was preparing to go in for half-time downbeat after Son Heung-min’s penalty miss, Brennan Johnson put his side in front with a fine finish.Dejan Kulusevski teed it up and it feels at times today the Swede has been carrying Spurs, who may be winning but are not playing particularly well.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at Selhurst ParkDecent half between two struggling teams, but Ivan Juric needs to find something else from his Saints. They have had their moments but Palace look so dangerous, yet so wasteful.In his programme notes, Palace boss Oliver Glasner wrote: “There is a great quote from Kobe Bryant: ‘Try to be better today than you were yesterday, and better tomorrow than you were today’. This won’t stop in 2025.”How about simply being better in the second half?Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Craven CottageBOURNEMOUTH are lucky to still be in this game. They are a goal down but could easily be a man down too.Ryan Christie has escaped with a booking for what to everyone except ref Rob Jones and VAR Peter Bankes a cast-iron studs up challenge on Antonee Robinson.The midfielder took out Andreas Pereira and lost control of the ball in doing so, he then went full throttle to reclaim and came together with Robinson’s left shin. How that is not a red I wait to be informed by the PGMOL.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 2-1 Wolves45+3. Some great play from Kulusevski once again.This time he finds Johnson in the middle of the box, who slots into the bottom right-hand corner of the goal.Are you not entertained?Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGoal – Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence at Goodison ParkNuno Espirito Santo had to deal with what looked like a major blow after defensive rock Murillo was forced to pull out in the warm up.Winger Ramon Sosa replaced him with midfielder Nico Williams dropping to left back in a re – build back four.But the rear guard that suffered was Everton’s – no thanks to sloppy work from the midfield ahead of them and there was little surprise when Chris Wood delivered a fine opener.Copy linkCopiedLeicester 0-1 Man City58. We may be missing a trick with some Premier League players.Bernardo Silva could be the answer to ending third-world hunger, he can make a meal out of anything.A slight contact from Soumare sends the Portuguese midfielder flying in the air and rolling another twenty yards down the pitch.Copy linkCopiedFulham 1-0 Bournemouth40. Classic from Fulham.Under the cosh for most of the game, they force a corner and take the lead in West London.Pereira’s delivery picks out Jimenez who heads home to get the Craven Cottage crowd going.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Raul Jimenez (Fulham)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at Selhurst ParkAaron Ramsdale is still complaining about that Palace equaliser. Mateta certainly has a big shove on the former Arsenal keeper before Chalobah’s header bobbles over the line from the corner.Ramsdale has been having a good moan to himself with the ball up the other end, but he was called into action just now with a strong palm to deny Sarr and then getting behind an acrobatic overhead kick from Lerma.Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-1 Nott’m Forest37. If you wanted to ensure you didn’t get hit in the face by the ball at Goodison Park, the opposition goal seems the safest place to be.The Toffees really do not create enough chances.Forest have only had one shot on target in the game so far, but it seems enough to win this game currently.Colleen Rooney is in the stands for the game today and you start to wonder if she could be a better job than Broja up top.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedViiew from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Craven CottageSOMETHING YOU don’t  see everyday. Bournemouth take shape for an attacking corner and play stops so that Fulham keeper Bernd Leno can have a drink of red bull from a tin beside his post.Leno points to his throat as if to suggest he has a sore throat. Odd.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 1-1 Southampton34. It is going to be a close run thing this season to see who lets more in, The Saints or Southampton ferry terminal.As a Will Hughes cross comes into the box, Chalobah heads home from close range.Selhurst Park erupts into a cauldron of noise.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Trevor Chalobah (Crystal Palace)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at Selhurst ParkThe first Southampton goal of the Ivan Juric era is here and it was scored by the teenage sensation Tyler Dibling.Whisper it quietly, but for all the direct, back-to-front long balls Juric likes his side to execute, this opener was Russell Martin-esque.Lots of great passing on the deck, switching the play from right to left and ending with a brilliant, low cross flicked on by Adam Armstrong and tapped in by Dibling from a few yards out.This was meant to be the battle of the big men: Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta at 6ft4 vs Saints giant Paul Onuachu at 6ft7.But so far, it was a skinny teenager who has seemingly-doomed Southampton dreaming of just a second win in the Prem this term.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Craven CottageWHAT started at breakneck speed is now rather flat-footed. A chance each and not much else. Maybe the excitement of recent results – and Bournemouth’s absentee list – is catching up with them. Fulham are not taking advantage of eight players missing from the visiting line up.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay in North LondonWELL it would not be a Spurs game without plenty of incident and goals – and there has been more than enough for most games inside the first 23 minutes here.Wolves went 1-0 up through Hwang Hee-Chan’s excellent strike to have the away fans singing boss Vitor Pereira’s name from the stands.But then Rodrigo Bentancur levelled things up with a bullet header from Pedro Porro’s corner – the same routine that worked against Ipswich last month.Ange Postecoglou must have had his heart in his mouth though when back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster went down clutching his left leg, though he is carrying on for now.Oh and Matheus Cunha has looked like a Champions League-level player with some of his touches.Copy linkCopiedFulham 0-0 Bournemouth28. It is the visitors who are dominating in West London.The Cherries have had all the possession and most of the attempts at goal in the opening half an hour.The Cottagers seem to using the same tactic they did against Chelsea, absorb all they can throw at us and try and hit them on the counter-attack.Copy linkCopied More

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    Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich LIVE RESULT: Havertz fires Gunners up to second in Premier League as Arteta’s side end 2024 with win

    ARSENAL have beaten Ipswich 1-0 as Mikel Arteta’s side end 2024 with a huge three points.Kai Havertz’s 23rd-minute strike was the only goal on the night as the German took his tally to 12 for the season in all competitions.Arsenal’s win saw them leapfrog London rivals Chelsea into second in the Premier League table.Match result: Arsenal 1-0 IpswichArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Havertz, Odegaard, Martinelli, Trossard, JesusIpswich team: Muric, Johnson, O’Shea, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis, Phillips, Cajuste, Hutchinson, Szmodics, DelapFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Match reportIf we are going to have some sort of a title race, then it is up to Arsenal to really raise their game.But without Bukayo Saka in their team, you really have to wonder whether Mikel Arteta’s mob are capable of giving Liverpool manager Arne Slot some sleepless nights.On this evidence, they may as well drive the Premier League trophy up to Merseyside now.Kai Havertz scored his 12th goal of the season against an Ipswich side who failed to land a glove on their opponents but defended stubbornly.The fact Arsenal made a meal of beating such a limited team does raise some questions over whether they can close this enormous gap at the top.Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – FORWARDSGabriel Martinelli – 6 : All eyes were on the winger as he filled in for Saka on the right hand side. The Brazilian perhaps lacks the directness of the Gunners’ starboy but he’s saw plenty of the ball and linked up well with Jesus. Whipped the first ball in for Havertz’ goal which came out to Trossard who provided the assist.Leandro Trossard – 7: Started on the left and kept the ball alive to steal a yard on Ben Johnson and provide Havertz with a wicked cross and his 12th goal of the season. Troubled Ipswich’s Johnson with his direct running and tireless work rate throughout. Gabriel Jesus – 5: Jesus clearly had the bit between his teeth at the moment after last week’s goal rush. Couldn’t quite hold his run well enough when breaking through after 34 minutes for his offside goal. Perhaps over eager at that moment. Looked disappointed when he was subbed off with 20 minutes remaining.Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – MIDFIELDERSDeclan Rice – 7: Rice was pushed into a defensive No 6 role but didn’t have to stay there long. Energetic as always and added another level of attack he got his foot on the ball and won a dangerous free kick on the edge of the area.Kai Havertz – 8: Officially back in midfield in Saka’s absence after having played most of the season up top. But the German was in the perfect elusive centre-forward’s position to tap home with a breakthrough opener inside 23 minutes. Rotated and exchanged the No 9 role – perhaps Arteta has found a new partnership that may see them through this spell without Saka.Martin Odegaard – 6: Rare off evening for the Arsenal captain but nothing too drastic. Uncharacteristic air ball inside six minutes and wasn’t as sharp in his passing. Perhaps missing the chemistry he has with Saka and lost the ball cheaply at times.Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – DEFENDERSHere’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated tonight’s Arsenal players, beginning with those at the back.David Raya – 5: Cut a lonely figure and must have been cold standing on his goal-line for most of the first half as his team-mates enjoyed 84 per cent possession. Had his first touch on 31 minutes but was called upon more in the second half as Ipswich grew into the game.Jurrien Timber – 6: Got the fans on their feet with a glorious run through the middle of the park inside 19 minutes, but his limp long range shot was easily kept out by Muric. Clearly had a licence to roam, cutting in from full back and driving up the pitch. William Saliba – 7: Joined Gabriel in the highest line set up of the season. The pair of them were at the edge of Muric’s box for most of the first half. The Frenchman was solid in dealing with a boisterous Liam Delap.Gabriel – 8: Great game for the Brazilian to ease back into 90 minutes after starting against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Caused his usual nuisance in the opposition area from corners but missed a sitter from a Rice set-piece in the 64th minute.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7: Getting more and more impressive each week. The way he moves with that low centre of gravity makes him so hard to dispossess. But a poor clearance saw Ipswich enjoy a first spell of possession before the hour mark. The 18-year-old was poked and prodded by Ipswich striker Delap and Kalvin Phillips at times but dealt with it well.Copy linkCopiedLegend – aryQuite a strange moment on Prime Video Sport.John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were in the stands with their family, with the singer saying he was an Arsenal fan.Though it quickly came across that he wasn’t quite sure what he’d just watched for 90 minutes.It seemed Chrissy Teigen was a Chelsea fan and arrived in a Chelsea shirt, but meant for it to be Ipswich, but kept calling them Chelsea. I think…He told Prime Sport: “This was so fun! It was our first Premier League game ever. We’re here for the holidays and having a great time.“I don’t know the league very well. My friends said Arsenal would win by six goals but it was closer than we expected. It was entertaining though.”While Chrissy added: “I love an underdog and love being surprised by how a team could do. I wanted to really give Ipswich the support they needed!“We don’t know what we’re doing, we’re clueless!”The family then ran on the pitch playing some variation of tig.Copy linkCopied’Could’ve shown more’Kieran McKenna believes hesitancy prevented his side making more of a fist of the later stages of the game.But he insists his players can take confidence from a lot of what they did tonight.He told Prime Video Sport: “It was a difficult first 20 minutes, we got pinned in by a good side. We grew into the game well and turned a bit of momentum at the end of the first half and got into some good positions in the second half.”There were a few situations late in the game where we could have shown more belief but we were too hesitant.”It was important that we ended the game solid and feel we can be compact. We’ll take confidence from that. The way we turned momentum to put the game in a good position for us, I think is something to take confidence from.”Copy linkCopiedHuge news!SunSport’s Katherine Walsh has reported that Mikel Arteta confirm Bukayo Saka will be out for MORE than two months with his hamstring issue.The initial reports were up to six weeks but the winger has since undergone surgery and he’ll now be out for ‘many weeks’.Ouch, that’s a major blow for Arsenal.Arteta said: “I prefer to leave it to the doctor. But yes Bukayo had surgery, and he will be out for many, many weeks.“Many weeks, I think it will be more than two months, I don’t know how long it will take with the scar tissue or improving his mobility.“We have to rely on the team, that is our strength, we are a team of players who can score 20/30 goals together.”Copy linkCopiedTough to Kalvin Phillips reckons Liverpool have been the standout team so far but expects Arsenal to nip away at them for the remainder of the campaign.He told Prime Sport:  “Arsenal are very good team and they had a lot of the ball and created a few chances. We created a few in the second half but we just need that extra bit of special play at the end.”It’s always difficult coming to Arsenal and we didn’t have much to lose when at 1-0 so we came out and tried to force them into mistakes in the second half.”They are a really good team, really strong. I think Liverpool are the standout team so far but I think Arsenal are the ones who will push them in the end.”Copy linkCopiedMore from MikelOn having to adapt without Bukayo Saka and how the players did tonight, Arteta added to Match Of The Day: “Very good. It will be different. “We had moments in the second half. It is a unit that is new and will take time for players to understand fully.”Copy linkCopiedArteta speaksMikel Arteta says there’s no frustration despite his side’s flat display, but admits there’s plenty they need to improve on.He told Prime Sport: “Frustration when you win? No! Things to improve, yes!“We played the ball back to David [Raya] from the restart and were in trouble and gave them some momentum.“Then we give some simple balls away which gave them a chance to get some belief and win some set pieces without creating anything.“You see the first half and the stats were significant. We have to get used to that and we are used to that.“Credit to them, they’re very organised. We restricted them to nothing.”Copy linkCopiedComing up…The next four games for Arsenal and Ipswich.Two tricky away games in the league before attentions turn to cup duty for Arsenal.Brentford and Brighton played out a 0-0 draw tonight and they’re the next two trips for the Gunners.Chelsea and Fulham the next two for Ipswich.Copy linkCopiedMore from HavertzOn the team having to step up without Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz told Prime Sport: “I try to help the team, it was a different role for me today.”Everyone has to step up because we know Bukayo Saka is a very important player for us. But we have to adapt.”Home games are so important to us and we feel the energy. Everyone is together, we are one football club. The players, the fans, everyone needs to raise their level to win football matches.”Copy linkCopied’Frustration’Declan Rice admits it’s becoming a ‘theme’ for Arsenal of dominating games and struggling to break teams down.He told Prime Sport: “Yeah definitely [a frustration]. It’s been a bit of a theme for us recently. We’ve dominated games but teams are coming here in low blocks, putting men behind the ball.“It’s really tough to break down a 4-5-1. You just have to keep probing, keep going.“Luckily enough it was an important win and that’s all that matters.”Copy linkCopiedHow we stand – bottomAnd for Ipswich, as mentioned before the game they have kept that goal difference almost as it was.They’re three points adrift of safety almost at the halfway mark.Copy linkCopiedRounding off with a winThe matchwinner has taken to social media to thank fans for their support.This game was Arsenal’s last of 2024 – another eventful one for the club without being able to get over the line.Here’s what Kai Havertz said when back in the changing room.Copy linkCopiedHow we stand – topArsenal now up to second with Chelsea dropping points yesterday and they move six points behind Liverpool.But having played a game more and on the evidence of tonight without Bukayo Saka, they are battling it out for second unless something drastic happens.Copy linkCopiedTough to crackKai Havertz says tonight’s win was just about getting the job done.He told Prime Sport: “Three points at home is nice. Tough opponent.“They didn’t have a proper chance so we controlled the game well.“Every team is the same, this is the Premier League. Every team is hard to break down.”Copy linkCopiedFull time statsNine more shots at goal for Arsenal in the second half but Muric only really forced into one save.Kieran McKenna will be really disappointed his side created virtually nothing of note as they looked scared to lose the ball in the final third.But they had considerably more of the ball after the break that in the first half. Though it would’ve been impossible not to.Copy linkCopiedSummed up perfectlyAlan Shearer tells Prime Video Sport: “You take the points and you move on.”Arsenal have just done enough. They’ve found it difficult to break down the defensive Ipswich.”Copy linkCopiedFT! Arsenal 1-0 IpswichThree Points, 2nd place, one goal and next-to-zero quality.But job done for Arsenal.Copy linkCopied90+4 – Arsenal 1-0 IpswichPenalty appeal from Ipswich as Broadhead’s strike flying towards goal hits Havertz’s arm.It’s tucked behind him so VAR don’t take long to check it.Copy linkCopied90 – Arsenal 1-0 IpswichFour minutes added on. Hopefully those minutes don’t drag on like the 90 that preceded it.Copy linkCopied89 – Arsenal 1-0 IpswichOmari Hutchinson should be running at Lewis-Skelly but opts to try a ball in from deep which Raya claims.A sign of how nervy Arsenal are at present, Raya lies on the ball for 10 seconds to kill that bit of time.Ipswich make one final change:OFF: WoolfendenON: Harry ClarkeCopy linkCopied88 – Arsenal 1-0 IpswichTrossard with a poor pass back to his own defender – he’s not learned his lesson – and Ipswich pounce.Taylor drives to within a few yards of the box but opts not to shoot, instead finding Leif Davis on the left but he shows too much of the ball to Timber.The two players then grapple for the ball, grabbing each other’s shirts before Arsenal are given the free kick.Copy linkCopied86 – Arsenal 1-0 IpswichStraight swap for Arsenal with five to play:OFF: RiceON: ParteyCopy linkCopied More

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    Brighton vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Bees look to end torrid away run at the Amex

    BRIGHTON take on Brentford in a huge Premier League clash at the Amex TONIGHT.The Bees will be looking to claim their first win on the road this season after a staggering eight failed attempts.Brighton are without a win in their last five Premier League games and are slowly slipping away from the European spots.Kick off time: 7.30pm GMTTV/Stream: Amazon Prime VideoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Premier League LIVE SCORES: Chelsea host Fulham with Man Utd on later, City held to draw by Everton – Boxing Day latest

    BOXING DAY football is here – and there are some huge matches unfolding RIGHT NOW!In the early kick off, Manchester City have dropped even more points after Ndiaye’s strike and Haaland’s missed penalty saw the game end 1-1.There are five 3pm matches today with Chelsea vs Fulham, Newcastle vs Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham the standouts.Later, Manchester United will be hoping to bounce back from their 3-0 drumming to Bournemouth last time out as they travel to Wolves.And the final game of an action-packed Boxing Day sees leaders Liverpool host struggling Leicester.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pm/8pmLive stream: Amazon Prime VideoHT: Southampton 0-0 West HamDue to the injury to Fabianski, we had ten minutes of added time at St Mary’s but still no goals.Onuachu has been the stand-out player so far on the south coast.He has got into some great conditions but the only baffling thing is how he hasn’t scored.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser at Stamford BridgeFulham must feel fortunate to be just one down at the break the way they have played since the goal.They have been shocking on the ball, handing the ball over to Chelsea far too often – Silva has to address it before they come back out.Marc Cucurella should have punished them with his diving header, but sent it straight at Bernd Leno.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at St Mary’sDespite 55 minutes of play, following the injury that forced West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski off on a stretcher, a pretty entertaining game remains goalless. There are promising signs for Saints fans from Ivan Juric’s first half in charge. They should be ahead. But, in the short, medium and long term, it’s the hope that kills you. Merry Christmas.Copy linkCopiedHT: Nott’m Forest 1-0 TottenhamNuno Espirito Santo’s side have asked some serious questions of Spurs in the first-half.Elanga’s goal is the difference between the two teams so far.Spurs have created openings themselves but only the agility of Sels was enough to deny them.Copy linkCopiedHT: Newcastle 1-0 Aston VillaThe Magpies will be pleased with their industry so far.They have had a goal ruled out and Martinez has made some good saves to keep his side in this game.With Duran having been sent off, it seems an uphill struggle for the visitors to get anything out of this game.Copy linkCopiedHT: Bournemouth 0-0 Crystal PalaceThe Cherries are struggling to break down the visitors.Iraola’s side have created the majority of the chances but do not seem to have their shooting boots on.Glasner will want to see more from his side in an attacking sense.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at the Vitality StadiumBoth sides headed for their half-time team bemoaning missed opportunities.Sarr thought he had broken the deadlock on 27 minutes when he ran through and netted but that was before the offside flag was raised.Then at the other end Enes Unal headed the perfect ball down from Lewis Cook’s corner only to see Ouattara volley over the bar.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay at the City GroundNUNO ESPIRITO SANTO is well-placed to make his old side Spurs pay thanks to Anthony Elanga’s third goal in as many games.It has been a decent watch with Forest deserving of their lead – though they were also indebted to keeper Matz Sels for his superb stop to deny Brennan Johnson.Ange Postecoglou has had to endure chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” and “you’re just a fat Aussie b***ard” from a section of the home fans which feels a little random, if there is no prior history.Copy linkCopiedHT: Chelsea 1-0 FulhamThe Blues have dominated the first-half in this London derby.However, with a single goal lead, Fulham are well and truly still in this game.The next goal will be pivotal in the outcome of this match you feel.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Aston Villa44. The Magpies almost double their lead at St James’ Park.Tonali strikes his shot well and it seems a certain goal.Martinez throws himself at it full-stretch and makes a brilliant fingertip save to deny him.Copy linkCopiedNott’m Forest 1-0 Tottenham39. Johnson comes close to scoring against his old team.He drills a shot towards goal but Sels makes a magnificent save to tip it over the bar.Brennan Johnson has his head in his hands in disbelief.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at the Vitality StadiumThe Eagles threatened first with Jean-Phillipe Mateta shooting wide before Ismailia Sarr shot straight at home goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalanga.Then Daniel Munoz side-footed a weak effort into Arrizabalaga’s hands before the Cherries woke up.Dango Ouattara drove the ball across the face of the Palace goal before Antoine Semenyo saw his effort clearered off the line by Sarr.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Aston Villa32. Things go from bad to worse for the visitors.Duran is chasing down the ball but inadvertently stamps on the defender twice as he clears it.The referee does not hesitate and gives him his marching orders.Copy linkCopiedRed card – Jhon Duran (Aston Villa)Copy linkCopiedNott’m Forest 1-0 Tottenham28. Forest thread the ball in behind the Spurs’ defence.Elanga uses his pace to get to it before Forster and pokes it past the keeper to break the deadlock.More worries for Postecoglou as his side have a mountain to climb at the City Ground.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Anthony Elanga (Nott’m Forest)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at the City GroundThe West Ham fans were reduced to singing “We’ve got a big f**king German” quite early on, perhaps just to remind Niclas Fullkrug that he was starting a Premier League game for only second time. The Hammers hit the bar early on through Carlos Soler but since then the Saints should have score twice. Onuachu put one free header wide, and Mateus Fernandes sent another straight at Lukasz Fabianski. A decent watch so far, first goal will be crucial.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay at the City GroundLively start here at the City Ground if no goals.Ref Craig Pawson has been accused of inconsistency from the crowd for booked Ryan Yates – who is now suspended for Everton at the weekend – but not Forest old-boy Brennan Johnson.Welsh winger Johnson has copped a few pantomime-villain boos having left the Tricky Trees for Spurs last year.While the travelling supporters have reiterated their desire for chairman Daniel Levy to go.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser at Stamford BridgeThat goal shows just why everyone at Chelsea has fallen so heavily for Cole Palmer.Fulham had made a pretty bright start and were causing problems in transition for the hosts.But give Palmer an inch of space and he will create something to turn a game – and often he will do it brilliantly.Even fortunate moments like rolling the finish through the legs of Issa Diop feel intentional when it’s Palmer.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Fulham16. What a sensational goal from Cole Palmer.He picks the ball up in the middle of the park and dribbles through the Fulham midfield.The defenders stand off him as he passes it into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedGoal – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)Copy linkCopiedNott’m Forest 0-0 Tottenham11. The hosts are asking some questions of the visitors already.Hudson-Odoi cuts inside onto his favoured right foot before getting a shot off at goal.It seems to take a deflection as it loops over the crossbar but the referee awards a goal kick.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-0 West Ham8. It has been a positive start by The Saints as their new manager takes charge of his first game at the club.West Ham knew they would be facing a completely different Southampton to the side we have seen for most of the season.It is amazing how appointing a new manager can raise spirits and improve effort levels out on the pitch.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkNewcastle City Centre has been bubbling since the doors to boozers opened today as they welcome Villa to St James’.Unai Emery is the man in the opposition dug-out, the Spaniard who turned down the Toon job which led to them turning to Eddie Howe.Both teams will be hoping to take a big step towards a top four finish with a win this afternoon, but Villa haven’t won here since the in famous day 20 seasons ago when Magpies stars Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer were both sent-off for fighting each other.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at the Vitality StadiumLas Vegas billionaire Bill Foley was in town to see just how well his gamble to buy Bournemouth was paying off.The Cherries faced Crystal Palace looking for their fifth Premier League win in six games to keep their Europe dreams alive.Palace were looking to get back to winning ways after suffering that 5-1 hammering by Arsenal.The Londoners made three changes including star striker Eberechi Eze who was back from injury.Copy linkCopied More