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    Crystal Palace vs Wolves LIVE: Stream, TV channel and score for Premier League clash – latest updates

    CRYSTAL PALACE welcome a Wolves side hungry for three points to Selhurst Park.Wolves secured a crucial Midlands derby win against Nottingham Forest in their last Premier League outing.
    And they’ll be hoping for the same result in South London when they take on Palace who were recently held to a draw by Leicester.

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    Brighton vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Stream, TV channel and score for Premier League clash – latest updates

    BRIGHTON will be hoping they can recover from their back-to-back defeats against rock-bottom Nottingham Forest.Ivan Toney’s delightful double sunk the Seagulls in their last Premier League outing.
    But it was also a weekend to forget for Forest as they lost their Midlands derby encounter against Wolves.

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    Liverpool 0 Man City 0 LIVE: Stream – decibel levels rise at Anfield as Reds control early possession

    LIVERPOOL take on Manchester City in a huge Premier League clash TODAY.The Reds have been in less than stellar form this season and lost their last game 3-2 against Arsenal.
    City, on the other hand, look favorites to retain their title once again, though they’re still sitting a place below the Gunners in the league.

    Start time: 4:30pm
    Live stream: Sky Sports
    TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
    Liverpool XI: Alisson; Milner, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliot, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Firmino, Jota
    Man City XI: Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Akanji, Ake; De Buryne, Rodri, Gundogan; Silva, Haaland, Foden

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    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    37. The visitors are starting to knock on the door.
    In the last few moments they have managed to stretch Liverpool.
    One of the first moments they have managed to get in behind Jurgen Klopp’s side but they recovered well.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    35. Both Milner and Gomez were targeted as the weak links of this Liverpool defence today.
    So far, both players have stuck to their game with solid performances.
    De Bruyne lofts a pass in towards Haaland who heads over the bar.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City – Haaland chance!
    33. Gundogan slips Haaland in down the left.
    Using his strength he holds the defender off and Alisson comes rushing out, the striker looks to chip the keeper.
    Alisson has his angles covered and manages to gather the effort on the rise.
    Credit: Reuters
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    31. City attack with Cancelo who finds De Bruyne.
    He feeds Haaland on the edge of the Liverpool box who shapes to shoot but then slips Foden in.
    The Man City attacker runs across the edge of the area unwilling to shoot with his right foot, looking for a chance to get on his left.
    As a result the chance has gone and the visitors are forced backwards.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    29. The game has swung back into Liverpool dominance now.
    Both teams have their own periods of pressure in these early stages.
    City are trying to pass their way around the Liverpool high-press.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    27. The tempo picks up here whenever Liverpool stream forward.
    City still look more than capable when coming forward.
    With both sides exchanging blows, the first goal could be everything today.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City – Robertson chance!
    25. Milner does well down the right and crosses.
    Ederson at full stretch gets fingertips to the cross.
    The ball comes out to Robertson on the edge of the box and the left-back lines up his shot and strikes it.
    Well over the bar from Robertson as he eyes the top corner.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    23. Jota should have done better with that free header and he knows it.
    A lot will decide on who deals with their opponents counter-attacks better today.
    As City look to break, Milner wins the header and possession for the hosts.
    Credit: Reuters
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    21. Liverpool are closing down their opponents well.
    Whenever City have a sight of goal, there is a red shirt to close them down immediately.
    Salah counters after muscling Ake off the ball and wins a corner.
    Elliott dinks in a cross and finds Jota but his header is saved by Ederson.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    19. Liverpool try to get forward more.
    Thiago switches play to Salah who looks to cut inside.
    Eventually Robertson swings a cross in but Ake beats Firmino to the header.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    17. City threaten as Haaland has a shot blocked by Joe Gomez.
    De Bruyne tries to make something of the second ball but is tackled.
    It breaks to Gundogan who shoots from outside of the box but Alisson is able to get down into the bottom corner to save.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    15. The stats would suggest a high-scoring thriller today.
    Neither keeper has had to make a save so far.
    This contest is taking place in the middle of the park at the moment.
    Credit: Reuters
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    13. Both teams are cancelling each other out at the moment.
    Firmino is dropping deeper looking for the ball, trying to link the midfield and attack more.
    City seem in no rush at all today.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    11. It seems the City tactic is to slow play down in possession.
    When you are playing a Jurgen Klopp team, you can expect a high-tempo team playing ‘heavy metal football’.
    Retaining the ball is allowing them to dictate the pace of the game.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    9. When it comes to these big games, all too often we are talking about the officials after the game.
    City are starting see more of the ball and are happy to pass it about.
    De Bruyne is coming out wide to the right looking for the ball.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    7. City create their first chance of any note.
    Getting forward and looking to slot the ball into the path of Haaland.
    Jota was back for Liverpool and made a timely intervention.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    5. City are looking nervous at the back as Liverpool pile forward.
    The visitors are passing the ball around to the backdrop of boos as they try and get a feel for the ball.
    More to give themselves a breather from the waves of Liverpool attacks.
    Credit: Reuters
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    3. Liverpool are starting to press.
    Roberto Firmino links up with Mo Salah who looks to square it.
    It is deflected for a corner by City.
    Jota was lurking to slot home there.
    The visitors clear but Silva fouls Robertson, giving away a free kick.
    Liverpool 0-0 Man City
    1. The home faithful boo every City touch early on.
    The biggest cheer is from a tough Liverpool challenge.
    City looking to close Liverpool down quickly in possession.
    Kick-off: Liverpool vs Man City
    We are underway at Anfield where the atmosphere is electric.
    City get the game started.
    If the match is anything like the build-up, we are in for a cracker!
    Handling City onslaught key
    With injuries causing a reshuffle for Jurgen Klopp, some of the key moments will be how players like James Milner and Joe Gomez deal with the attacking threat City pose.
    van Dijk will need to keep Haaland quiet all game while shepherding that inexperienced back four they have had to throw together.
    Big game for Harvey Elliott in midfield having to deal with the quality Man City have in the centre of the park.
    Credit: Getty
    Form book out of the window
    These games tend to be about passion, desire and leaving it all out on the pitch with league positions count for nothing.
    Klopp leads Guardiola by 10 wins to 9 in their 25 meetings as rival managers.
    Roberto Firmino has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in his last 5 Premier League games.
    Mohamed Salah has gone five successive Premier League starts without a goal.
    Credit: Rex
    Liverpool need to rediscover solidity
    The Reds have conceded 16 goals in their last 12 league matches and let in the first goal 10 times during that run.
    Liverpool could concede at least three goals in three successive top-flight fixtures for the first time since December 1953.
    Man City have only won twice in 25 Premier League away matches at Anfield.
    Boss plans for more than Haaland
    The German coach told the press what he has to do to prepare for the arrival of the champions:
    Football is all about closing down spaces, closing down players, having challenges in the right areas, these kinds of things. And with City, it’s always if you close them down here, then they are there and if you close that gap, you open up that gap – because the pitch is so big and we only have 10 players to close all the gap. So, always a challenge.Jurgen KloppLiverpool
    Champions arrive full of Pep
    City head to Anfield in great form having won their last three Premier League games, scoring 13 goals in the process.
    Pep’s side proudly boast a 22-game unbeaten away record in the league.
    City are vying to remain unbeaten in three consecutive top-flight visits to Anfield for the first time since December 1992.
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    Man Utd 0 Newcastle 0 LIVE RESULT: Rashford misses last-minute sitter after Joelinton hits posts twice – reaction

    MARCUS RASHFORD missed a last-gasp chance to take all three points for Manchester United in a disappointing 0-0 draw with Newcastle.The Red Devils’ attack lacked sparkle as Cristiano Ronaldo started at No9 and then threw a hissy fit as he was hauled off.
    Joelinton hit the post twice in two seconds in the first half to give the Toon a huge chance to take the lead.
    But the visitors also struggled to muster clear-cut chances and it was a case of defences on top.
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    It’s fair to say that today’s game wasn’t exactly a classic for the neutral, but that’s not to say that the 90 minutes passed without incident.
    Ronaldo’s substitution and his reaction to it will likely be the main talking point after the game.
    Erik Ten Hag seemingly didn’t believe that the six time Ballon d’Or winner provided him with the best chance of winning the game.
    Eddie Howe’s team will probably come away happier with the point but he will be concerned at how often his team seem to draw their games.
    Manchester United host an in-form Tottenham team at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, while Newcastle play Everton at St James’ park.
    Newcastle’s solid defence
    Eddie Howe’s team have now kept a clean sheet in four of their 10 Premier League games.
    Their stubborn defence makes them exceptionally hard to beat, but their stuttering attack has seen them draw a league-high 6 games.
    Unbeaten runs
    The draw means that both Manchester United and Newcastle extend their unbeaten runs.
    Ten Hag’s side move to four games without defeat, while Newcastle stretch their run to five.
    First draw for Ten Hag
    They say that if you can’t find a way to win a game, then make sure you don’t lose it.
    Both teams had good spells but in the end it feels like a fair result based on the balance of play.
    Ronaldo’s reaction
    Cristiano Ronaldo was not happy to be substituted in the 72nd minute with his side needing a goal.
    He left the field in disbelief, shaking his head and muttering under his breath as he was replaced by Marcus Rashford..
    It will be interesting to see if he starts Manchester United’s next game against Spurs.

    Full-Time: Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    It ends in a draw.
    Manchester United fans will be rueing the opportunities that their side wasted in the second half.
    Fred somehow missed an open goal in the 88th minute before Rashford’s header in the dying seconds.
    Newcastle are no push overs and it was clear to see why they have the joint-best defensive record in the Premier League.
    Stay with us for all the post-match reaction.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    90+4, Rashford misses the chance to win it!
    Casemiro floats the ball into the box with the outside of his foot and finds Rashford in space but he can’t direct his header on target!
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    90+3, Newcastle look to have settled for a point and seem content to let Manchester united have the ball.
    Can the home side create one more chance?
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    90+1, We’re into five minutes of added time here.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    90, Fabian Schar, who looks to be limping, is replaced by Jamaal Lascelles for the remaining few minutes.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    88, What a chance!
    Rashford beats Nick Pope to the ball on the edge of the area and crosses for Fred who can’t finish into an open goal.
    He was under pressure form the recovering Newcastle defenders but he really should have scored.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    85, Five minutes remaining here, can either side find a late winner?

    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    83, Joe Willock picks the ball up in space inside the Manchester United penalty area but he fires his cross miles over all of his teammates in the box.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    78, Eddie Howe uses the stoppage in play to make a triple substitution.
    He introduces Matt Targett, Chris Wood and Joe Willock in place of Callum Wilson, Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    77, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game where so many poayers have suffered head injuries.
    Fabian Schar is down after colliding with his own teammate on the edge of the box.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    74, Antony has been outstanding for the home side today.
    He beats Dan Burn on the halfway line for what seems like the hundredth time this afternoon and drives forward into the box, but again, he can’t find a teammate with his cutback.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    72, Ten Hag brings on Marcus Rashford as he searches for a goal and he replaces….Cristiano Ronaldo!
    Ronaldo is furious as he leaves the pitch, shaking his head and muttering under his breath as he slumps in his seat on the bench.
    It’s a big call by the Manchester United boss.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    68, Casemiro picks up a booking for a full-blooded tackle on Ryan Fraser, right in front of the dugouts.
    Fraser has been introduced in place of Jacob Murphy by Eddie Howe.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    65, Manchester United’s bright start to the half has rather fizzled out and now it’s Newcastle who are dictating the game.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    62, Martinez and Wilson have resumed their hostilities.
    Martinez goes in too hard on Wilson and gives away a cheap free kick.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    61, Antony cuts inside and shoots but its straight at Pope who comfortably saves.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    59, No penalty!
    VAR agrees with the referee on this occasion.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    58, Jadon Sancho is down in the box and asking for a penalty.
    He is claiming that he was clipped by Sean longstaff.
    VAR is taking a look…
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    56, Manchester United have been much improved since the half time break but they are struggling to find a way past Newcastle’s stubborn defence.
    Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
    54, Ronaldo is appealing for a penalty after he was tackled by Trippier inside the box.
    It did look clumsy by Trippier but the referee waves away Ronaldo’s protests.
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    Leeds 0 Arsenal 1 LIVE RESULT: Saka inspires Gunners to gruelling win after Gabriel has RED CARD rescinded

    ARSENAL and Leeds go head-to-head at Elland Road with the Gunners looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.The game was delayed due to a power cut within the stadium which brought frustration among the fans.
    But Bukayo Saka’s right foot strike has raised the Arsenal fans spirits as the Gunners lead in this mouth-watering affair.

    Kick-off time: 2pm
    Leeds: Meslier, Struijk, Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Adams, Roca, Aaronson, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rodrigo
    Arsenal team: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus

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    Marsch left frustrated
    Jesse Marsch saw his side come close to scoring on multiple occasions, but it just didn’t quite happen for them in front of goal today.
    We’re disappointed and frustrated. However, also proud of the way we played. This business is about collecting points and not just performances but that was a showcase of the way we can play when we’re at our best.Jesse Marsch, Leeds boss
    Arteta praises players’ ‘fight and resilience’
    Mikel Arteta records his ninth Premier League win of the season.
    It’s always intense here. The game became really chaotic and we had to handle it. From the first whistle in the second half, we put ourselves in big trouble. In those moments, I love the fight and the resilience and the courage. Credit to then [Leeds] in the second half, they were really good.Mikel Arteta, Arsenal boss
    Saka reacts to crazy game
    My heart is still racing. It was a really tough game. Leeds did really well, especially in the second half. They put a lot of pressure on us so it makes it extra nice for us to leave here with all three points.Bukayo Saka, Arsenal midfielder
    VAR stealing the show
    VAR had an afternoon to remember.
    It all started when the game was temporarily suspended because VAR was not working after a power cut.
    It didn’t finish there, though. A handball was given against Saliba on the replays, leading to Bamford’s penalty miss.
    VAR then came back to haunt Leeds, overturning a penalty in stoppage time!
    Gunners ‘Marsch’ on
    Arsenal were tested to the very last minute this afternoon, somehow coming away unscathed.
    For the Leeds fans, it will feel like an opportunity missed.
    .Credit: Getty
    Safe hands
    The Arsenal players owe their keeper big time.
    He kept them in it today, making countless saves.
    .Credit: Reuters
    History makers
    In the most dramatic of circumstances, Arsenal have made history at Elland Road.
    Mikel Arteta’s side have won 9 of their opening 10 top-flight games for the first time in their history.
    .Credit: Reuters
    FULL TIME – Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    Chris Kavanagh blows his whistle.
    The Gunners have done it, somehow.
    The most dramatic finish to the most dramatic second half.
    It has been chaos from the very first minute when the players were sent back to their dressing rooms following an issue with the referee’s communication system.
    Saka got the first and only goal to put the Gunners in front at the break.
    But it was all Leeds in the second half. Bamford sent his penalty wide before having another one overturned in stoppage time.
    The Arsenal players and fans can celebrate and breathe a big sigh of relief. They will know they got away with one, there.
    Mikel Arteta remains top of the league.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    90+9, Arsenal get it clear.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    90+8, Leeds have one last corner.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    90+6, It’s all getting very heated now.
    This is just absurd.
    PENALTY OVERTURNED – Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    Oh my word, what drama at the death!
    Arsenal have been awarded a free-kick. Bamford is judged to have fouled Gabriel in the area.
    Gabriel’s red card has been rescinded. The Brazilian is shown a yellow instead.
    .Credit: Getty
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    The referee is now checking for a foul against Bamford.
    PENALTY TO LEEDS – Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    Gabriel has been sent off and a penalty has been given!
    The Arsenal man seemed to kick out at Bamford from the floor.
    .Credit: PA
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    90+2, There’s been a coming together off the ball between Gabriel and Bamford. The Leeds man isn’t happy with something.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    90, The board goes up for six minutes added time.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    88, Gelhardt has a chance to become the hero.
    He’s on for Siniseterra.
    The change comes moments after Summerville scoops his effort over the bar.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    85, Chance for Nketiah!
    The substitute flicks on the corner but can only find the side netting.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    84, Marsch throws on Summerville for the last 5 minutes or so.
    Roca is off for the hosts.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    82, Nketiah and Holding are on for the visitors.
    Jesus and goalscorer Saka are off.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    80, Ten minutes to go and Leeds still look like scoring.
    Arsenal are holding on by skin of their teeth.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    78, A scrappy penalty area following the Leeds corner, but no one in white can turn it home.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    77, Aaronson has a pop from outside the box, forcing Ramsdale into a smart save. The Arsenal keeper has kept his side in this second half.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    76, White is off. Tierney is on to help protect this lead.
    Leeds 0-1 Arsenal
    75, Harrison makes way for Klich.
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    Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 1 LIVE SCORE: Ferran Torres’ last-gasp strike hands visitors lifeline at the Bernabeu – updates

    REAL MADRID welcome Barcelona to the Bernabeu for the 284th edition of El Clasico – and the winner will go top.Madrid will be hoping to take advantage of a vulnerable Barcelona who is on the verge of crashing out of the Champions League.
    And Los Blancos will be in high spirits after Antonio Rudiger’s bravery saw Madrid snatch a last-gasp point against Shakhtar.

    Start time: 3:15pm UK
    Live stream: Premier Sports
    TV channel: Premier Sports 1
    Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Tchouameni, Kroos; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius
    Barca XI: Ter Stegen; Roberto, Kounde, Garcia, Balde; de Jong, Busquets, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dembele

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    Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona 
    90+1. Rodrygo makes no mistake from the spot, and Real Madrid will claim El Clasico!

    VAR Review – Penalty to Real Madrid
    Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona 
    90. On the break, Eric Garcia brings down Rodrygo in the box but Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez says no penalty.
    However, VAR have taken another look, and now advise the referee to consult his original decision on the pitchside monitor.
    Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona – Real Madrid substitution
    88. A double change for the hosts.
    Marcos Asensio and Antonio Rudiger are on for Karim Benzema and Dani Carvajal.
    Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona 
    87. Almost! Almost an equaliser!
    De Jong’s chipped cross into the box is missed by Roberto, but Mendy’s slack clearance falls for Fati.
    The sub makes a connection as he falls, but it’s not perfect and rolls agonisingly wide with Lunin beaten.
    Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona 
    85. Barca are suddenly like a new team.
    They believe they can rescue something from this Clasico.
    Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
    83. It’s not over yet!
    With seven minutes remaining, Barcelona have renewed hope – and it’s a goal made and scored by one of Xavi’s substitutes.
    Ansu Fati does brilliantly to beat two opponents and speed down the left before whipping a low cross into the danger area.
    Robert Lewandowski gets a slight touch on the delivery that takes it away from those in white, and towards Ferran Torres at the far post, who converts from close range.
    Game on at the Bernabeu! 

    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona – Gavi yellow card
    81. There we go!
    Barcelona’s talented but overly physical teenager goes into the book for a completely unnecessary slide on Vinicius Junior.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    80. Ten minutes to go.
    Have Real Madrid done enough to take themselves back to the top of LaLiga?
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    78. Fati takes aim from long range! Just wide!
    The 19-year-old sub almost pulls one back in spectacular fashion but his low curler – similar to Valverde’s strike in the first half – flies a yard past the post.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona – Modric yellow card
    75. Modric goes into the book for tripping Gavi.
    Come on, ref, it’s just an old boy keeping a teenager in check.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    74. Lewandowski goes does in the box…no penalty!!
    The Barca striker appeared to be sandwiched by Carvajal and Alaba as he moved inside from the left, but referee Jose María Sanchez Martinez was on the scene to wave appeals away.
    On the touchline, Xavi is furious. He may have a point, but Lewandowski didn’t help himself by going down very easily.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona – Barcelona substitution
    73. Xavi makes another change, introducing Ansu Fati for Ousmane Dembele.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    72. Lewandowski takes charge and curls a shot straight into the wall.
    The hosts quickly break, and it’s only a cynical pull back from Alba that denies Kroos a run up the touchline.
    The left-back somehow escapes a yellow card.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    71. Tchouameni sticks out a needless foot, and brings Dembele down 20 yards from goal.
    It’s a free-kick to the Catalans in a very dangerous position.
    They haven’t scored a direct free-kick since Lionel Messi was at the club. Could this be when that record comes to an end?
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    69. Lewandowski gets his head on to a cross, but the effort loops softly up for Lunin to claim.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    67. A couple of half chances in quick succession for Real.
    First, a Vinicius Junior curler is blocked, and then Garcia does extremely well to see off Benzema’s run following a typically clever through pass from Modric.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    65. The home side are managing this game incredibly well, and have hardly allowed Barcelona a chance to threaten in the second half despite the visitors’ attempts to push higher up the field.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    63. Benzema slips Vinicius Junior in, but Ter Stegen rushes off his line to claim.
    In fact, the German goalkeeper was clattered for his troubles in sliding out on to the ball ahead.
    Vinicius Junior is already on a yellow card, and looks a little nervous but the Barca goalkeeper is up quickly to give him the benefit of the doubt.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    61. Gavi straight into the action by conceding a foul.
    It’s arguably the thing that the 18-year-old does most, if not best.
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona – Barcelona substitutions
    60. With half hour remaining, Xavi makes his first changes with a triple substitution.
    On come Ferran Torres, Gavi and Jordi Alba in place of Raphinha, Sergio Busquets and Alejandro Balde.
    Inspired changes or desperation?
    Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
    58. The Bernabeu lets out a roar of appreciation as Rudiger begins to warm-up for the first time.
    The German required 20 stitches in a head wound sustained in their Champions League match with Shakhtar in midweek.
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    Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius LIVE RESULTS: Bronze Bomber KNOCKS OUT Helenius in FIRST ROUND – latest updates

    DEONTAY WILDER made an emphatic comeback to the boxing ring with a huge first-round knockout of Robert Helenius in New York. Wilder started slowly but as soon as Helenius committed to an attack, a huge right hand came back his way and ended things with 10 seconds of the round left.
    Wilder is now on course to fight Andy Ruiz Jr next year.

    Start time: 4am UK
    Live stream/TV: FITE TV

    Wilder lets out emotional speech
    Deontay Wilder gets emotional and breaks down in tears when discussing boxer Prichard Colon, who suffered brain damage after a defeat in 2015.
    Wilder said: “We’ve seen what happens, look at Colon. How he got hit, Richard Collon, correct.
    “This man didn’t have no kids… they don’t understand. Y’all don’t f****** understand what we go through, man.
    “And I don’t even know him like that, but I will always be an advocate for us.
    “Because this man will never know what it’s like to be somebody’s father.
    “And that’s one of the most precious things in the world, to be somebody’s father. But he will never be nobody’s father, man.
    “Because he got in the ring to support his family but now, his family got to take care of him for the rest of his life.
    “He was probably the bread winner in his family and now they’re looking and seeking for help and s*** like that.
    “I could say so much about it, man. That’s why you can’t play this, this is serious.
    “We don’t know if Robert is going to be the same after this. I just did a job.
    “I’m great at what I do but I don’t mean to take people away from the lifestyle they’re living. I’m just trying to support my family as well.”

    Wilder’s concern
    The heavyweight admits he felt concerned for Helenius, a former sparring partner of his.
    He said: “I always have concerns for all fighters. I’m a big advocate for fighters because, like I always say, this is not a sport.
    “A sport is something you play. You don’t play this. We risk our lives for your guys’ entertainment and I speak that forever.
    “But when you have a relationship with a man, when you love a man, when you build a friendship with another man although he’s a thousand miles away from where I am.
    “When you see stuff like that man, you want to come to his aid. I wanted to come to his aid but they wouldn’t let me.
    “But my heart goes out to him and I hope he’s OK and goes back to his family because this is a tough business that we’re in.”
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    Oscar worthy
    Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya left full of praise after Wilder’s stunning KO over Helenius.
    He tweeted: “Wow that was the most powerful fastest short right hand ever. Congratulations @BronzeBomber.”

    Syk note
    Wilder believes it will be hard to get Oleksandr Usyk in the ring with him, despite the Ukrainian calling out the Bronze Bomber.
    He said: “I think it’s going to be very difficult. I’ll be very surprised if he sticks to his word.”

    Wilder arrives!
    Dressed in a sharp red suit, the Bronze Bomber is in the house to address the media.
    Let’s see what he has to say…
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    Jake Paul’s reaction
    The YouTuber-turned boxer – known as a puncher himself – was left speechless after Wilder’s KO over Helenius.

    Wilder KO’s Helenius
    Wilder is set to address the media in a few moments.
    We will bring you updates on what the American has to say after knocking out Helenius.
    epa10246567 Deontay Wilder of the United States reacts after his victory over Robert Helenius of Sweden during their 12 rounds WBC World Heavyweight Title Eliminator fight at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn New York, New York, 15 October 2022. EPA/JASON SZENESCredit: EPA
    Fur real?
    The WBC are now expected to order Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr to fight in a final eliminator.
    It will determine Tyson Fury’s next mandatory challenger for his WBC heavyweight world title.
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    Wilder KO’s Helenius
    Robert Helenius was left needing medical assistance after that brutal right hand from Deontay Wilder.
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    Down in instalments
    Huge KO by Wilder. Helenius just didn’t see it coming.
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    Wilder calls out Oleksandr Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr
    “Who’s next? I’ve been hearing rumours about Usyk and he isn’t even in the building, or is he?
    “You know most the time when guys say they want me and come to a show of mine and see a devastating knockout that they turn the corner on me, I’ve had many.
    “I’m down for whatever, whether it’s Andy Ruiz, or Usyk or whoever. Lets bring it on. Deontay Wilder is back. The excitement in the heavyweight division is back.
    “There’s no heavyweight division without Deontay Wilder.”
    Wilder KO Helenius
    Wilder says: “It’s just amazing to be back in Brooklyn. It’s like a second home to me. This is arena is like a second home to me.
    “It just feels so good to be back. When I came off the plane and set foot off the ground I just felt a great energy, I felt the love and support and that’s all I needed.
    “So when I stepped foot in the arena I felt the same thing and I knew it was going to be a great night and it was for me.”
    Wilder speaks
    “It’s just amazing to be back in Brooklyn. It’s like a second home to me. This is arena is like a second home to me,” Wilder said.
    “It just feels so good to be back. When I came off the plane and set foot off the ground I just felt a great energy, I felt the love and support and that’s all I needed.
    “So when I stepped foot in the arena I felt the same thing and I knew it was going to be a great night and it was for me.”
    Wilder KO Helenius
    Just unbelievable. Helenius dominates most of the round, pushing Wilder back.
    And with under 10 seconds to go, Wilder knocks his man out with a big right hand.
    Wilder KNOCKS OUT Helenius
    WOW!
    Wilder vs Helenius
    Both men are in the ring!
    Wilder vs Helenius is NEXT1
    Finally, the main event is upon us.
    Deontay Wilder make his return to the ring after a year out of action.
    Plant KNOCKS OUT Dirrell
    And just like that, it’s all over!
    Huge left hook ends Dirrell’s night! What a statement win from Plant in Brooklyn.
    Plant vs Dirrell
    Crowd now booing both fighters.
    It’s been a really tame affair so far, and it’s getting really late/early here in the UK.
    5am and no Wilder yet. Brooklyn fans aren’t happy with what they’re seeing.
    Plant vs Dirrell
    Pretty drab action so far with neither guy willing to commit to anything.
    Plant winning these rounds but no intention of pushing anything too serious from either man.
    Plant vs Dirrell
    Caleb asserting himself in these early rounds, making Dirrell miss when he attempts to land big.
    Dirrell does look sharp but Plant just looks that little bit trickier in there.
    Caleb Plant returns
    Caleb Plant makes his return to the ring for the first time since his loss to Canelo Alvarez last year.
    Anthony Dirrell is his opponent.
    Sanchez vs Negron – Round 9
    Sanchez STOPS Negron.
    He puts his man face first into the ropes, Negron gets up but Sanchez finishes it with a flurry.
    Emphatic win for Sanchez, and one he’s been crying out for.
    Sanchez vs Negron – Round 6
    A little more excitement as Sanchez rocks Negron.
    Once again, however, he fails to follow it up with anything meaningful.
    Sanchez vs Negron – Round 5
    More of the same. All very quiet in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
    Let’s get Deontay Wilder in there.
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    Tottenham 2 Everton 0: Harry Kane scores on historic 400th Spurs game as Conte’s side keep the pace at top of Prem

    FOR Harry Kane, two out of three ain’t bad.And his penalty was crucial in turning the game in Tottenham’s favour. 
    Kane scored on his 400th appearance for TottenhamCredit: PA
    When Kane missed the second of two spotkicks in the Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt, he and Spurs were a little lucky that it did not cost them.
    But the home fans yet again had cause to be grateful to their talismanic No 10 for playing a decisive role in making sure a display that was frustrating at times nevertheless produced an important victory.
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg added a late second but it was Kane who made the difference.
    He just loves playing against Everton, and this was his 14th goal in 15 Premier League games against the Merseysiders.
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    Kane’s penalty set Tottenham on the way to their eighth successive home win in the league, a run stretching back to the end of last season.
    It’s their best sequence since the 2016/17 campaign, when Mauricio Pochettino’s side challenged for the title only to be pipped by a Chelsea side led by a certain Antonio Conte.
    If Spurs can keep grinding out wins like this then it’s possible they will still be there or thereabouts in May.
    Just don’t expect it to be as much fun as watching Pochettino’s team.
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    Kane started the week by reading a bedtime story on CBeebies.
    But if you have a child who struggles to settle at night, you might also try showing them some footage of Conte’s Tottenham – quite a lot of this game, for example.
    Talks between Tottenham and Google about a naming rights deal are at an early stage and the internet giant would be a fittingly blue-chip sponsor for the magnificent stadium.
    Time will also tell whether Conte can build a side worthy of the club’s facilities and traditions.
    It doesn’t matter what search engine you use: type in Tottenham or their manager’s name, and “sexy football” and “sparkling entertainment” will not be top of the results.
    Everton, in the end, could have no complaints about defeat beyond regretting their inability to convert a couple of golden first-half chances.
    Lampard’s side are no longer the soft touches they were when losing 5-0 at the same venue in March and looking like a decent bet for relegation to the Championship.
    Of the starting 11 from that day, only Jordan Pickford and captain Seamus Coleman began the game – although a third survivor, Richarlison, was on the pitch, but in Tottenham’s colours.
    The Toffees still have problems scoring goals but they went into the game with the joint meanest defence in the league.
    Frank Lampard’s response to the challenge of managing Tottenham’s mobile front three was to deploy Dwight McNeil on the left of a five-man defence and demand a high workrate when his team did not have the ball, which was a lot of the time.
    Richarlison should have done better with an early free header but otherwise Spurs found it hard to create chances.
    There’s a long way to go, but James Tarkowski and Conor Coady are leading contenders for signings of the season.
    Tarkowski gave Kane early notice that he was not going to have as easy a time against Everton as usual and can count himself unfortunate not to be in England contention.
    Hojbjerg sealed all three points for Spurs late onCredit: EPA
    Coady IS in Southgate’s plans and showed the other side of his game with a fine diagonal pass that set up the second best chance of the first half.
    Demarai Gray turned Rodrigo Bentancur and bore down on Hugo Lloris’ goal, but hit his shot badly off target.
    Kane almost created something out of nothing for himself, but England colleague Pickford snuffed out the danger.
    It said a lot about Tottenham that their player of the season so far, Hojbjerg, made the mistake that gave Everton another great opportunity.
    This time it was Amadou Onana who charged through but like Gray he could not even hit the target. Richarlison volleyed Kane’s cross over the bar in stoppage-time but Spurs did not deserve to go into the break in front.
    Something had to change and an injury to the Brazilian forced Conte’s hand early in the second period.
    On came Yves Bissouma to give Spurs another body in midfield and, the home fans, hoped a better balance.
    Almost immediately Kane connected well with a Ben Davies cross but Pickford saved well and Son Heung-Min hit the follow-up over the bar.
    The South Korean then failed to get enough on a header from an Ivan Perisic cross to trouble the Everton goalkeeper.
    But then Pickford undid all his good work. After spilling Matt Doherty’s shot, he compounded the error by bringing down Kane.
    The England captain moved anothers step closer to Jimmy Greaves’ all-time club record with an emphatic penalty kick.
    Pickford denied Kane a second soon afterwards, and one goal always looked like being enough despite Dominic Calvert-Lewin coming off the visitors’ bench.
    But Hojbjerg’s deflected effort after a Bentancur cross made sure of the result.
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    Everton are now much harder to beat, yet still find it tough to win.
    As long as Kane keeps scoring and Spurs keep winning, few at White Hart Lane will care that they are easy to admire but difficult to love.
    Stern test ahead for Spurs
    Tottenham have two Premier League games in a week to focus on.
    Firstly, a trip to Old Trafford to face Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd.
    Conte’s side will then face Eddie Howe’s Newcastle back in North London.
    If Spurs can pick up six points from those two games, they really do make a statement about their ability to mount a title-challenge this season.
    Everton’s resolve finally unpicked
    Jordan Pickford gifted Spurs a chance to break the deadlock in North London this evening.
    Despite dominating possession, Conte’s side could not find a way through the rigid lines of defence that Lampard set out.
    When Pickford failed to gather a routine shot, then hauling down Harry Kane as he looked to take the ball around the hapless keeper.
    For all the good work he may do, Jordan Pickford always seems to have one of those moments in his locker every game.
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    Conte breaking records at Spurs
    Tottenham sit 3rd in the Premier League table, behind Man City only on goal difference.
    The 23 points they have amassed in their 10 games so far is a new record for the North London club.
    Beating their haul of 22 points in 2011/12.
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    FT: Tottenham 2-0 Everton
    The referee brings the game to a close.
    Tottenham have their greatest return of points after 10 games in a Premier League season as they notch up their 23rd point today.
    Kane continues his fine scoring form against the Merseyside outfit.
    Tottenham 2-0 Everton
    90+4. Spence, Skipp and Moura come on for Tottenham.
    Antonio Conte allows Harry Kane to come off to an ovation.
    This has been a good win for the North London side.
    Tottenham 2-0 Everton
    90+2. It is all Tottenham now.
    Everton have dialled out of this game at 2-0 down.
    Over the course of the 90 minutes, you would have to say that Tottenham have deserved the three points between the two sides.
    Tottenham 2-0 Everton
    90. We are going to have five additional minutes.
    Not enough time for Everton to mount a comeback surely.
    This has been a tough victory for Spurs if they hold on.
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    Tottenham 2-0 Everton
    88. That goal must seal the victory now for Spurs.
    Three wins on the bounce in all competitions.
    It will put them level on points with Man City in the table.
    Goal – Pierre-Emile Hjobjerg (Tottenham)
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    86. Hojbjerg stretches out a calf with a bout of cramp.
    Footballers are only asked to play 90 minutes a couple of times a week.
    Imagine if your plumber asked you to stretch his calves, two hours into your bathroom refit.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    84. Antonio Conte will be tempted to protect their slender lead now.
    The three points are the most important thing now.
    Everton are going to try and throw everything they have at them.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    82. Rondon comes on for Gueye as The Toffees chase a goal.
    Mykolenko is booked for a foul on Doherty.
    Free kick to Spurs on the edge of the box in a wide position.
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    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    80. The game is starting to open more now both teams are looking to attack more.
    We could see an end to end game in these final stages.
    Garner whips a dangerous ball into the six yard box but Lloris comes out to claim.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    78. Lampard need to pull something out of the bag here.
    For the most part, his Everton side have offered little going forward.
    They have not tested Tottenham as a defensive unit enough.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    76. Tottenham look to pass the ball around.
    Frustrating Everton as they chase shadows.
    It is a good tactic as holes should open up in the Everton defensive lines as they look to win the ball back.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    74. Stick or twist time for Tottenham.
    Do they go for the jugular and look for a second goal.
    Or do you look to protect the lead you have already got yourselves.
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    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    72. McNeil looks to swing a ball in from the left wing.
    They have a target man in the box now in Calvert-Lewin.
    This one is just too high for the forward.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton – Kane chance!
    70. The ball is played into Kane to feet.
    He turns and shoots forcing Pickford into another save.
    This time he parries the ball clear of goal.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    68. Slight switch in formation for The Toffees.
    Iwobi comes over to the right.
    The next goal is crucial, if Tottenham can double their lead it will surely be a bridge too far for Everton.
    That would be the greatest comeback since Antonio Conte’s hair.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    66. The visitors are trying to get forward a lot more now.
    Neal Maupay comes off for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
    Seamus Coleman comes off for James Garner.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    64. Tottenham sing Southampton songs to celebrate the goal.
    They need to assert their dominance now.
    A long range effort from effort makes Hugo Lloris put his Sudoku down.
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    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    62. This game is a completely difference challenge for Lampard’s side now, having to come from behind.
    Everton have not been full of goals so far this season.
    They need to find a way back into this game now.
    Tottenham 1-0 Everton
    60. Tottenham have broken the deadlock.
    They have Jordan Pickford to thank for it.
    Man pretends a football is a bar of soap.
    That is the title of the England number one’s short film.
    Goal – Harry Kane (Tottenham)
    Penalty to Tottenham
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