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      Everton 1-2 Man Utd LIVE REACTION: Cristiano Ronaldo SCORES 700th club goal as Erik ten Hag picks up big win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defeated Everton 2-1 to pick up a huge Premier League win at Goodison Park.Super-sub Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score his sensational 700th club goal of his career, and it proved to be the decisive one.
      Ronaldo, 37, was a substitute yet again in a Prem game – but came on after 28 minutes for the injured Anthony Martial, who limped off.
      United’s big victory ends Everton’s run of six matches without defeat.

      Everton 1-2 Man Utd player ratings
      Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Onana, Iwobi, Gueye, Gordon, Gray, Maupay
      Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Antony, Martial, Rashford.

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      Erik ten Hag reacts
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised his players’ resilience after coming from behind to beat Everton.
      Ten Hag told BT Sport: “Quickly 1-0 down. But the reaction of team is good. They stayed composed. First 35 mins was quite impressive. Especially first half, we were pressing well. It was difficult for Everton.
      “Casemiro will anticipate quickly [after a mistake]. He grew into the game. Good performance.
      “Cristiano making the winning goal, clear. It’s difficult here. Seven games unbeaten, difficult to score against them. We scored two, maybe three! So that’s good”

      Bruno Fernanes reacts
      Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes explained why it is important for Erik ten Hag’s men to show togetherness after a rough period.
      Fernandes told BT Sport: “We know when they have a corner sometimes it seems like a goal for them.
      “They are dangerous here especially with their supporters. We defended really well. Great block from Marcus at the end.”
      “We didn’t have a terrible start but we conceded a goal from nothing, anyway, three big points for us.
      “We want to show this spirit, this togetherness. It’s really important we carry this on”
      Credit: GETTY
      Updated table
      Manchester United have climbed to fifth place in the Premier League table after beating Everton.
      United are nine points behind table-toppers Arsenal and have a game in hand.
      Everton, on the other hand, are now 12th in the English top flight with four points separating them from the relegation zone.
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      Everton vs Man Utd stats
      Manchester United dominated 61 per cent of possession against Everton.
      United registered a total of 12 shots, four of which were on target.
      Everton, on the other hand, produced 10 shots, but only two of them were on target.
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      FT: Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      Manchester Untied came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park.
      The Toffees opened the scoring after just five minutes when Amadou Onana dispossessed Casemiro in midfield and Demarai Gray passed to Alex Iwobi who netted a stunning long-range shot.
      United, though, equalised just 10 minutes later when Antony picked up a wonderful through ball by Anthony Martial and beat Jordan Pickford with a clinical shot.
      The Red Devils lost Martial to a knock and Cristiano Ronaldo took his place after 28 minutes.
      Ronaldo then scored his 700th career club call just a minute before half-time when he picked up a stunning through ball by Casemiro down the left.
      United had a goal disallowed during both halves, first Bruno Fernandes’ shot was overruled because Ronaldo was offside and then Marcus Rashford was caught handling the ball by VAR before he scored
      Credit: GETTY
      FT: Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Merseyside!!!
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      90+3 Substitution
      United boss Ten Hag brings on Varane, who replaces Antony
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      90+2 What a chance!
      Everton ace Garner delivers a stunning shot from the left and Onana is close to a header but De Gea blocks it with his fingertips
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      90 Four more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      Everton are pushing for a late equaliser, United are pushing for to seal the three points
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      90 Chance!
      Everton ace Gray delivers a cross from the left but Onana’s header misses the target
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      84 Yellow card
      United ace McTominay gets booked shortly after coming on for the bench after a rough challenge on Gray
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      84 Substitution
      United boss Ten Hag brings on McTominay, who replaces Eriksen
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      84 Substitution
      Everton boss Lampard brings on Rondon in Maupay’s place as the hosts are pushing for a late equaliser
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      82 No Goal!
      VAR overrule the referee’s initial decision as there was a handball on Rashford in the build-up
      Everton 1-3 Man Utd
      81 United must have sealed this!
      Rashford picks the ball up after a weak tackle by Tarkowski and passed Pickford to score his first ever Premier League goal against Everton
      Everton 1-3 Man Utd
      Goal!
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      78 Everton are pushing for an equaliser but can’t get a final ball or shot passed United’s defence.
      The Red Devils on the other hand are having a hard time sealing the three points
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      75 Substitution
      Everton boss Lampard shakes things off with Garner replacing Coleman.
      And Calver-Lewin makes his first appearance of the season as he replaces Gueye
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      75 Chance!
      United are trying to seal the three points as we approach full-time!
      Rashford delivers a shot from the edge of the box and just misses Pickford’s bottom right corner
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      74 Chance!
      United star Ronaldo plays it back to Eriksen on the edge of the box but sends the ball over the crossbar
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      72 Chance
      United star Fernandes delivers a shot from close range but sends the ball straight to Pickford
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      70 Chance
      Everton get a corner on the left and Gray delivers it in the far post where Onana is but his header goes over the crossbar
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      67 Substitution
      Everton boss introduces McNeil who replaces Gordon.
      The young forward had become frustrated on the pitch and he has a yellow
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      65 Everton boss Lampard is getting ready to shake things up.
      McNeil getting suited and booted for the game
      Everton 1-2 Man Utd
      63 Yellow card
      Everton ace Gordon gets booked for a tackle from behind on Fernandes.
      United players demand a red.
      The forward misses next week’s clash with Tottenham
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      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool LIVE REACTION: Bukayo Saka double puts Gunners in dreamland as they return to Prem summit

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      ARSENAL have returned to the TOP of the Premier League table after a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool.Bukayo Saka scored twice including a cooly-taken penalty to send the Emirates into raptures!
      And it all started in sensational fashion following Gabriel Martinelli’s opener inside the FIRST minute.
      The Gunners now move to the top of the table, above Manchester City.

      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool – player ratings
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus
      Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Henderson, Thiago, Salah, Nunez, Jota, Diaz

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      One small step at a time
      Arsenal now travel to Leeds for a tricky fixture next weekend.
      Liverpool have the daunting task of travelling to The Etihad to take on Man City with a free-scoring Erling Haaland.
      Both sides have the welcome distraction of European football this week before they can focus on their next league games.
      Icing on the cake for Arteta
      Mikel Arteta will be pleased at how his side reacted to being knocked off the top of the Premier League table.
      Getting their business done, winning all three points and deposing his old side Man City from the top in the process.
      Having won 8 of their 9 games in the league this season, Arsenal are showing the rest of the league how to win games consistently.
      Klopp left reeling with performances
      With the exception of the departure of Sadio Mane, not a lot has changed in this Liverpool squad from the side who have been challenging Man City at every opportunity.
      Yet the start they have made to this campaign suggests otherwise.
      They do not look like the same team and are struggling to turn possession into goals all too often.
      Liverpool are now 14 points behind the leaders, something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later.
      Credit: Rex
      Gunners return to the summit
      Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have got a huge three points here today against one of their rivals.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side struggled to break down the North London side throughout the game, which was decided by a Bukayo Saka penalty.
      Liverpool could not find a way back into the game and didn’t create enough clear-cut chances to respond.
      Their poor start to the Premier League campaign continues.
      FT: Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Liverpool lose their second game of the Premier League season.
      Arsenal meanwhile, return to the top of the table.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      90+4. Finally play restarts as Arsenal take a short corner.
      Liverpool clear but cannot counter as Elliott runs the ball into touch.
      White is penalised for a foul on Tsimikas.
      Saka comes off for Fabio Viera.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      90+2. Gabriel Jesus comes off for Eddie Nketiah.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal have a corner themselves.
      The referee is trying to keep a hold of this game now.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      90. Arsenal are desperate to hold on to this win.
      Liverpool are trying to peg them back for a third time.
      A big cheer as Ramsdale clutches the ball into his chest.
      We are going to have five additional minutes added.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      88. The Emirates is a cauldron of noise now.
      This would be a huge three points for Arteta’s side.
      Liverpool are pushing forward in search of a goal.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      86. Liverpool seem unable to get the ball off Arsenal.
      We are not seeing any high press from The Reds at all.
      The visitors are starting to look very leggy.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      84. Arsenal are happy passing the ball around and retaining possession now.
      Liverpool are having to chase shadows now.
      They have it all to do.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      82. It is stick or twist time for Arsenal now.
      Do they look to defend their lead or go for the jugular.
      Martin Odegaard comes off for Kieran Tierney.
      That may answer some questions for their tactics for the remainder of the game.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      80. Liverpool are starting to come at Arsenal more now.
      Looking to get crosses into the box, in search of an equaliser.
      Diogo Jota is coming off for Harvey Elliott.
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      78. Liverpool attack down the left with Jota.
      He crosses into the box but Tomiyasu heads it behind for a corner.
      Liverpool cannot get on the end of the delivery and The Gunners clear.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool
      76. Saka strokes the ball home.
      Alisson goes the right way but cannot get to it.
      I don’t think that is the last goal we will see today.
      Goal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
      74. VAR is having a look at this one.
      The replay shows a touch from Thiago on the back of the calf of Jesus.
      As soon as the player felt the touch he went to ground.
      Penalty to Arsenal
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
      72. Arsenal are on the front foot now.
      Liverpool are desperately trying to hold on.
      Hacking the ball clear.
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
      70. White is fouled by Fabinho.
      The Arsenal fans demand a card from the official.
      The Brazilian getting away with one there.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
      68. Arsenal are on the front foot now.
      Probing down the channels, looking to get good delivery into the box.
      Martinelli goes down the left, looking to cross but Gomez blocks well.
      Joel Matip is coming off for Ibrahima Konate.
      Mohamed Salah comes off for Fabinho.
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
      66. The Arsenal fans make themselves heard again.
      Looking to get their side to have one more go at Liverpool.
      Klopp looks like he is about to bring Fabinho on along with Konate.
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool – Saka chance!
      64. Tomiyasu puts a cross in from the left hand side.
      The ball runs through to Saka at the back post.
      He is adjudged to have controlled the ball with his hand which replays show to be the case.
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
      62. The ball drops to Xhaka in the box and he looks to steady himself for a shot.
      He gets it all wrong and smashes the ball over.
      Good chance for the hosts there.
      Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
      60. Gabriel Jesus is back on his feet.
      The replay shows the contact of Tsimikas’ forearm.
      It didn’t seem enough for him to drop like a stone as he did.
      Credit: Getty
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      Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel as Darwin Nunez EQUALISES after Martinelli’s first-minute goal

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      ARSENAL are facing Liverpool in a huge clash RIGHT NOW – and Gabriel Martinelli scored inside the FIRST minute.But Darwin Nunez has levelled it up for the visitors as Liverpool settled as the first-half wears on.
      The headline team news was that left-back Oleksandr ZInchenko is OUT injured with a muscle problem for the Gunners, and Takehiro Tomiyasu crosses flanks to take up the unfamiliar position.
      The Gunners are aiming to go back to the top of the Premier League table, with Man City leapfrogging them with a win over Southampton.

      Start time: 4:30pm UK
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Main Event
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus
      Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Henderson, Thiago, Salah, Nunez, Jota, Diaz

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      Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool
      35. Diaz took the ball out wide as he and Nunez switch positions.
      The Columbian crosses and Nunez puts it past Ramsdale.
      Just what Klopp will have wanted from his side there.
      Credit: Getty
      Goal – Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      33. A chant of ‘one-nil to the Arsenal’ echoes around the stadium.
      Liverpool are trying to make something work here.
      It is all looking a bit too forced.
      Ramsdale almost showing too much of the ball to the oncoming Nunez.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      31. Nunez is pulling out wide more and more.
      He is getting some joy out there, crossing towards Diaz in the box.
      Saliba sticks a leg out and Ramsdale is forced into saving from his own player.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      29. Amazingly, Jesus has only scored twice in ten games against van Dijk.
      Salah is trying to make more and more runs in behind the Arsenal defence.
      Diaz is penalised for an accidental handball.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      27. Nunez has his first sight of goal as he forces Ramsdale to parry.
      Diaz is hauled down my Partey as he looks to stride down the wing.
      Arsenal are knocking on the door again.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      25. Alexander-Arnold is back on the pitch.
      It seems the injury isn’t as bad as first thought.
      Liverpool need to try and find a goal before half time.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      23. Alexander-Arnold has stayed down, requiring attention.
      It seems as Martinelli crossed he stood on the full-back’s ankle.
      The medical team assess the problem.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      21. Liverpool are coming back into the game more.
      Seeing a lot more possession.
      They just cannot seem to find a way to unpick this Arsenal defence.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      19. Of course another defeat here for Liverpool and the inquest will begin as to what is going wrong this season.
      The ball is threaded through for Xhaka to chase.
      He cannot outpace Matip on this occasion however.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      17. Liverpool need to find their game.
      They are conceding far too many goals.
      Meaning they are chasing games all too often.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      15. The visitors have yet to force Ramsdale into a save.
      Arsenal are closing the ball down well.
      Giving Liverpool no time on the ball.
      VAR is checking for a potential handball by Gabriel.
      Nothing given.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      13. Martinelli gives away an unnecessary corner with a mis-control of the ball.
      Alexander-Arnold finds van Dijk in the box.
      The defenders header goes over the bar.
      Arsenal counter, White crosses from the right.
      Xhaka shoots and Alisson saves well but the flag was up for offside.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      11. We have a break in play as Ramsdale receives some treatment.
      He seems to have pulled something.
      For the time being the keeper soldiers on.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      9. Liverpool have gone with a more attacking line-up today.
      They need to prove their manager right in his choices.
      Martinelli is causing Alexander-Arnold problems in these opening stages of the game.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      7. Liverpool win their first corner of the game.
      Alexander-Arnold swings the ball in but cannot find a Liverpool player.
      Diaz fouls Martinelli on the half way line and is shown a yellow card for his troubles.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      5. All eyes will be on Alexander-Arnold for that goal.
      With the pass and chance being created on his flank, could the right-back have coped with the situation better will be considered.
      Liverpool need to find a way back into this game now.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      3. The goal is given.
      Much to the delight of the home fans.
      A tough challenge has just got a lot tougher for the visitors.
      Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
      1. VAR is having a look at the goal.
      Odegaard plays the ball into the path of Martinelli.
      The winger sweeps the ball home.
      Worst possible start for Liverpool.
      Goal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
      Kick-off: Arsenal vs Liverpool
      At a packed Emirates Stadium, we get the game underway.
      Liverpool kick-off in front of this noisy atmosphere.
      A chance for the North Londoners to go back to the top of the table.
      Liverpool with chance to set records
      The Reds are two goals short of becoming the second club to score 300 goals against Arsenal.
      Liverpool have conceded the first goal in 9 of their last 11 matches but have only gone on to lose once, a 2-1 defeat to Man Utd in August.
      Sitting 11 points behind The Gunners before the the game today, Liverpool will see this as a ‘must win’ game.
      Jesus proving to be Arsenal’s saviour
      Gabriel Jesus has scored five goals and assisted three in his first eight league appearances for Arsenal, only Erling Haaland has been involved in more goals this season.
      Jesus is unbeaten in all 51 top-flight matches in which he has scored, winning 48 of those fixtures.
      He has the chance today to make a real statement against one the Premier League big guns.
      Arteta needs to find answers
      The Gunners could suffer five successive league defeats against Liverpool for the first time in their history.
      Arsenal are on a run of 13 consecutive league games without a clean sheet in this fixture, conceding 39 goals in those games.
      Last season Arsenal lost five of their six matches against the teams that finished in the top three, including all three at The Emirates.
      Reds keen to kickstart season
      Liverpool has won their last two league fixtures at Arsenal, as many as their previous 20 visits.
      The Reds have never won three consecutive away league matches against Arsenal.
      The Gunners have won just one of their last 14 Premier League matches against Liverpool.
      Credit: Getty
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      Crystal Palace 2 Leeds 1: Eagles move out of relegation zone thanks to superb late Eberechi Eze strike

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      EBERECHI EZE’S dazzling winner handed Crystal Palace only a SECOND Prem win of the season.The Greenwich-born midfielder’s sweet strike on 76 minutes was his first goal of the season, with his last one coming SEVEN MONTHS ago in April against Southampton last term.
      Eze scored the winner for the home sideCredit: PA
      Struijk opened the scoring for LeedsCredit: Getty
      Edouard drew Palace levelCredit: Rex
      Eze’s winner came after Odsonne Edouard cancelled out Pascal Struijk’s opener to put the South Londoners on nine points and hand them some valuable breathing space from the drop zone, for now.  
      Jesse Marsch is responsible for Patrick Vieira’s heaviest defeat as manager when his New York Bulls side beat the Frenchman’s NYCFC team 7-0 in the MLS back in 2016. 
      And it looked as though history would repeat itself in the opening 15 minutes with Leeds absolutely bossing it. 
      Patrick Bamford, on his first start in two months, was involved in the first real chance as he linked up with Rodrigo to dart into the box – but was snaffled up before he could get a shot away. 
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      It took a Lionel Messi-esque run from Brenden Aaronson to get the visitors on their way ten minutes in. 
      The former RB Salzburg winger’s twinkle toes twisted inside and out of FOUR Palace shirts before cracking a shot off the bar. 
      And Struijk was on standby to lash in the rebound with only his third career goal. 
      If there were points for sloppy passes, poor clearances and aimless hoofed shots then Palace would have been well ahead. 
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      Moments after the goal they really looked rattled as Joachim Andersen, back from injury, passed back to Vicente Guaita who dilly dallied long enough for Jack Harrison to nick the ball off him. 
      But the Eagles were left off as the Stoke-born winger was unable to get his shot away or pick out a teammate. 
      It was Bamford’s turn next as he latched onto a delicious flick onf from Rodrigo, only to sting the palms of Guaita. 
      Somehow Palace survived the onslaught and snuck back a leveller against Marsch’s livewires on 24 minutes. 
      It was all down to the inch-perfect free-kick from Michael Olise which curled onto Edouard’s noggin for him to head home. 
      You could have heard a pin drop in the normally bouncing Selhurst Park as VAR threatened to ruin the party with a check for offside on Edouard’s armpit – but it stood. 
      Marsch was once again living dangerously in the technical area as he grumbled in fourth official Graham Scott’s ear throughout the first-half and all the way into the tunnel at the break. 
      After the break Liam Cooper produced a superb block to deny Jordan Ayew from close range, leaving his shot pinging up into the gods. 
      In fairness the Ghanain forward should have passed to the open Wilfired Zaha who had his head in his hands. 
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      But Eze was there to save the day late on, thanks to Zaha’s wizardry in the build up.
      A pretty passing sequence fell to Zaha who flicked the ball between his legs to find Eze who wriggled beyond Rasmus Kristensen and unleashed a fierce drive beyond Illan Meslier for 2-1.
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      West Ham 3 Fulham 1: Hammers lucky to snatch much-needed three points after controversial VAR call for Scamacca winner

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      THE PETULANCE of Andreas Pereira will be giving Marco Silva a few sleepless nights – just as much as another farcical VAR intervention.A stunning early solo effort from Fulham’s Pereira had him running into his manager’s arms – but will want to keep his distance after giving West Ham a route back into the game.
      Gianluca Scamacca kept his cool to lob Bernd Leno for the winnerCredit: Getty
      Fulham were convinced the ball brushed off his hand as he controlled itCredit: Internal Comms
      Scamacca wheeled away to celebrate after a lengthy VAR callCredit: PA
      Having been warned not once but twice to not tangle with Craig Dawson in the box at a corner, Pereira decided to tackle him to the ground as Jarrod Bowen scored from the spot.
      It was a moment that sparked the Hammers’ game into life through the brilliant Lucas Paqueta and Gianluca Scamacca as they combined to give their side the lead after the break.
      Yet Silva was left pulling his hair out for a second time as VAR’s lengthy delay on a potential handball by Scamacca shows the video officials still don’t know what “clear and obvious” is.
      Not that David Moyes will care, especially after Michail Antonio wrapped things up off the bench to take advantage of some comical Cottagers defending.
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      Two league wins on the bounce for the first time since January is just what the doctor ordered for a Hammers team on the up after a rocky start.
      And for the second time in a week, Moyes made nine changes to his starting line-up, having done the same for their Europa Conference League clash away at Anderlecht.
      Scamacca, Paqueta and Declan Rice came off the bench in Brussels to inspire their side to a late winner – and all three regained their places back on home soil.
      Silva made four alterations from the 4-1 humbling at the hands of Newcastle last weekend.
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      Nathaniel Chalobah served his suspension following his early red card against the Toon, while Aleksandar Mitrovic missed out with a foot injury. Carlos Vinicius instead led the line.
      And while Palhinha and Antonee Robinson returned to the side, Bobby De Cordova-Reid made the drastic switch from left winger to right-back.
      But the Cottagers did not start like a side who had just shipped four goals at home, and were in front after just five minutes thanks to a sumptuous strike of their own.
      West Ham themselves began with a confidence that has been missing so far this season, and were caught with too many bodies forward as Declan Rice lost control of a ball in midfield.
      Bowen’s slip allowed Neeskens Kebano to scamper away and feed Pereira down the left with only Kurt Zouma to beat but a seemingly-impossible angle.
      The Brazilian international made a goal possible with the sweetest of hits that skimmed the face of Lukasz Fabianski and into the far top corner.
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      Soon after, Dan James stepped in off his right wing and curled a beauty on to Fabianski’s crossbar when it looked to be dipping just below it.
      But coming off the back of two wins in all competitions in five days, Moyes’ men look to be made of sterner stuff and mounted a response through the brilliant Paqueta.
      The Samba playmaker announced his £36.4m arrival from Lyon in the summer by posing atop the London Stadium – and today it appeared the pitch belonged to his magic feet.
      Andreas Pereira blasted in the opener after just five minutesCredit: Rex
      Pereira protested his innocence after giving the penalty awayCredit: Reuters
      Jarrod Bowen made no mistake from the penalty spotCredit: Getty
      Paqueta started to impose himself after 15 minutes, serving up two delicious balls into Scamacca only for the Italian to have one header saved by Bernd Leno and drag another shot wide.
      The misses aside, Moyes would have been delighted by the link-up between his two new signings – and both were involved in the build-up before they were awarded a penalty.
      Paqueta wriggled out of a tight spot and found Pablo Fornals out wide. Aaron Cresswell’s cross then picked out an unmarked Scamacca whose header again was met by Leno.
      A corner was won as Bowen’s rebound attempt was blocked, only for Pereira to begin a wrestling match with Dawson three times in the space of 20 seconds.
      It was the easiest decision of the afternoon for Kavanagh, booking Pereira – not that it stopped him complaining for the next ten minutes.
      Bowen sent Leno the wrong way to make it two goals in his last two Prem games having grabbed his first of the season last Saturday against Wolves.
      Marco Silva ranted at the fourth official as key decisions went against himCredit: PA
      Michail Antonio made it 3-1 late on to wrap up the winCredit: Getty
      West Ham made it three wins on the bounce in all competitionsCredit: Getty
      For a team that has struggled to hit the net since the back end of last year, their forward options are now in red-hot form – as Scamacca proved in the 62nd minute.
      Yet again, Paqueta was involved to loop a ball that caught out Fulham’s entire backline, allowing Scamacca to control and then lob Leno.
      His celebrations were muted, perhaps knowing he may have been offside and also brushed the ball with the knuckles on his right hand before finishing.
      VAR intervened, quickly deducing he was onside before spending an agonising near-three minutes debating whether the ball had been handled, preferring not to send Kavanagh to the monitor.
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      With the naked eye, it was impossible to say with clarity, but Silva was booked for his animated touchline reaction to the goal finally being given.
      Antonio bundled a third home in injury time thanks to some laughable attempts to stop him, not that Silva will have a smile on his face in the coming days.
      Here’s how the drama unfolded at the London Stadium…

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      F1 Japanese Grand Prix LIVE REACTION: Vestappen WORLD CHAMPION, Leclerc handed PENALTY on final lap in POOR conditions

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN was named Champion of the World with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix.Max Verstappen surrendered the opportunity to clinch a second successive championship win in Singapore last weekend.
      The Red Bull driver came out on top in the Suzuka Circuit amid poor weather conditions .
      Lando Norris took to Twitter to criticise the decision to resume as Verstappen came out on top.
      Charles Leclerc was handed a penalty in the final lap, seeing Sergio Perez pushed up to second in an entertaining affair.
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      Leclerc slams truck decision
      Charles Leclerc, the godson of tragic Jules Bianchi, added to the criticism of race chiefs for allowing a recovery truck on.
      The Ferrari driver said: “We shouldn’t see these things. Something happened in 2014 and we should learn from it.
      “I hope we learn from it and that we don’t see these things again.”
      Race chiefs blasted for letting truck on
      Drivers and team bosses slated Japanese GP officials for putting a recovery truck on a wet track while racing continued.
      They blasted the “unacceptable” decision – eight years after French driver Jules Bianchi died when he hit a similar vehicle in the same GP.
      Alpha Tauri star, who passed the truck today, said: “I’m just extremely grateful that I am here.”
      “How can there be a crane, not even in the gravel, on the race track, while we are still on the track? I don’t understand.
      “We lost Jules already. We all lost an amazing guy, eight years ago, at the same track, in the same conditions with the crane.
      “It was disrespectful to Jules, it’s disrespectful to his family and to all of us.
      “We are risking all lives out there. We are doing the best job in the world, but what we are asking is to at least keep us safe.”
      ‘Are you sure I’ve won it?’
      Even Max Verstappen was unsure he’d clinched his second successive title as F1 confusion reigned again following his Japanese GP win today.
      The sport’s chiefs had to step in to confirm full points would be awarded – despite it running little more than half distance.
      Had it been only three-quarter points – as all teams expected – Verstappen would have still need a point at the USA GP on October 23 to seal his second crown.
      He was heard asking: “Are you sure?” when told he was champ.
      And after being reassured of his title he said: “It’s crazy, very mixed emotions.
      “I’m so thankful to everyone who’s been contributing to the success, the whole team has been working flat out.
      Beside that, the work we did with Honda every year, constantly improving, gets very emotional especially here. I’m very proud we could do it here.
      “The first is more emotional but the second is more beautiful. We’re leading the constructors so we want to focus on that, to secure that.”
      F1 congratulates our NEW champion
      Formula 1 tweeted:
      “MAX VERSTAPPEN.
      “TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION!!!”

      Back-to-back title wins for Verstappen
      Max Verstappen has clinched his SECOND Formula One world championship title with four races to go.
      The Dutchman started in P1 in Japan and dominated the rain soaked race, crossing the line with a lead greater than 20 seconds.
      Title rival Charles Leclerc finished second, which would’ve seen the title race go into Austin in two weeks time.
      But Leclerc was handed a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage on Sergio Perez on the final lap, seeing the pair swap places.
      It meant Verstappen was crowned world champion in bizarre circumstances for a second year running after his controversial last lap win over Lewis Hamilton last year.
      He was told he was world champ, to which he replied: “What can I say? incredible! Very special to do it here. In front of the Honda people and the Japanese fans.”

      Verstappen told he was champ
      The moment Verstappen found out he was crowned champion was underwhelming.
      The 2021 champ, who pipped Lewis Hamilton in controversial scenes last year, was initially told he had secured the successful title defence during the middle of his race win interview in the paddock, leaving him stunned and clearly surprised when the graphic appeared behind him.
      Verstappen took in the congratulations and finished off the very brief interview before running over to jump in celebration with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet and the Red Bull crew members.
      However, even then the dominant driver was still not 100 per cent sure he was actually the world champion as fans at home had no idea whether it was done or not.

      So it was not until the Dutchman was in the post-race drivers’ room with Leclerc and Perez that it was absolutely confirmed for him.
      Verstappen can be seen asking: “I am? Are you sure?” before getting the green light.
      A chaotic crowning moment at the Japanese Grand Prix
      Max Verstappen had no idea he was crowned world champion – after a chaotic Japanese Grand Prix.
      And his confusion was clear to see in the bizarre moment he discovered the news.
      The Red Bull driver breezed to an easy victory at Suzuka after a red flag initially stopped the race.
      He crossed the line well clear of title rivals Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez.
      But Ferrari driver Leclerc was penalised with a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage by going off the track on the final lap of the race.
      And that bumped Leclerc down to third.
      But uncertainty over the points for the race, which only had 28 laps completed, meant it took a few minutes to work out for sure.
      In the end, full points were awarded because the race was resumed and ensured Verstappen finished the day 113 points clear of Perez with 112 points left up for grabs this season.
      Verstappen celebrates
      The Dutchman celebrates winning the Japanese Grand Prix and ultimately, winning the drivers championship for the second time in a row.
      Credit: Getty
      Verstappen on winning the title
      “It’s crazy, very mixed emotions. Winning the championship, what a year we’ve had. It’s incredible!
      “I’m so thankful to everyone who’s been contributing to the success, the whole team has been working flat out. Beside that, the work we did with Honda every year, constantly improving, gets very emotional especially here. I’m very proud we could do it here.
      “The first is more emotional but the second is more beautiful. We’re leading the constructors so we want to focus on that, to secure that.Max Verstappen
      MAX VERSTAPPEN IS CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!
      Leclerc drops to P3
      A penalty for Leclerc sees Perez pushed up to second, which means…
      Race control note Leclerc incident
      Leclerc left the track in the final lap when holding off Perez, and the incident has been noted by race control.
      Leclerc holds off Perez!
      Wow, what drama between these two!
      It wasn’t tidy in the final few corners and he may actually be docked a position for that.
      Verstappen wins the Japanese GP!
      Final lap – Perez close to overtaking Leclerc
      The two just about avoid contact!
      Final lap of the race!
      3 mins to go – Alonso flying
      Just four seconds behind Russell now, with those new tyres working a treat.
      7 mins to go – Perez catching Leclerc
      It’s worrying for the Ferrari in 2nd, with Perez now firmly on his tail and pushing for a Red Bull 1-2.
      8 mins to go – Alonso pits
      Alonso pits and exits in 10th, what can he do in the final few minutes here?
      10 mins to go – Will anyone else pit?
      Zhou has set the fastest lap of the race after pitting, will that convince anyone higher up to take the risk?
      13 mins to go – Hamilton can’t overtake Ocon
      The pair almost touch down the pit straight, but Ocon remains ahead of the seven-time champion.
      15 mins to go – Alonso pushing Vettel
      Two legends of the sport fighting for 6th at the moment, with the German winning the battle up to now.
      17 mins to go – Ocon still holding of Hamilton
      A fascinating battle for 4th this, with Ocon still ahead at the moment.
      20 mins to go – Leclerc considering stop
      Falling way behind Verstappen, Leclerc is considering another pit stop.
      22 mins to go – Hamilton pressuring Ocon
      The Mercedes is looking for a way to get round Ocon, although the straight line speed advantage is helping the Alpine.
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      Roman Fury vs Ryan Hibbert LIVE RESULTS: Roman WINS debut as Tyson, Tommy and John make ring walk – stream FREE, TV info

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      TYSON FURY’s brother Roman made his boxing debut against Ryan Hibbert in Doncaster tonight.Roman, 25, had been training for years for his first professional fight in the ring and finally got to show off his skills on a VIP Ringside card in Doncaster.
      And Roman was victorious over the four-rounder, with brothers Tyson and Tommy plus dad John joining him for his ring walk.

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      Roman Fury all smiles
      A good night’s work in the end then for Roman Fury.
      He came out on his professional debut and eased past Ryan Hibbert, winning all four rounds of the bout.
      Big brother and WBC heavyweight champ Tyson was ringside, as was younger brother Tommy and dad John.
      Roman plans on returning to the ring on November 12 on the undercard of Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera.
      That would be a hometown fight for the 1-0 cruiserweight after tonight’s clash in Doncaster.
      Credit: Sporty STUFF TV
      Big John approves
      Roman Fury was given the mark of approval from dad John.
      He is now 1-0 as a pro.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Roman wins on debut
      Here’s the moment Roman Fury’s arm was raised on his professional debut.
      It was a comfortable win in the end for the brother of WBC world heavyweight champion, Tyson.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Roman set to toast to victory
      Roman Fury has said he will crack open a drink tonight, before getting back to work in the gym.
      When asked about his post-fight celebrations, Fury told Sporty Stuff TV: “I’ll have a drink, I’m off for two days.
      “[Then] straight back in the gym. I’m hungry baby and I’m gonna get it.”
      Boxing has “saved” Roman’s life
      Roman Fury has revealed boxing “saved” his life and dragged him out of “dark” places.
      The winning fighter told Sporty Stuff TV: “Boxing has saved my life.
      “I’ve been in a dark, dark place that I never thought I’d come out of, and it saved me.
      “It really has.”
      More from Roman
      Roman Fury has been quizzed on his southpaw style, which echoed shades of older brother Tyson.
      Speaking on the comparisons, he told Sporty Stuff TV: “It must be inherited because I’ve had a load of people saying I box like him, I resemble him.
      “So that’s only good things isn’t it. I felt good in there, I felt loose.
      “And that was the key for me, that’s what everyone’s been saying, ‘control yourself, be loose and look experienced’ and I didn’t look like a novice at all did I?
      “I looked like an experienced boxer so I’m very happy with it.”
      Roman Fury reacts to his win
      Speaking after the fight, Roman Fury tells Sporty Stuff TV: “I couldn’t have asked for a better debut.
      “I’ve never experienced anything like this before in my life.
      “So I’m just happy with how I dealt with it, I’m proud of myself, I’ve gained confidence and it’s on to the next one now!”
      On his opponent: “He’s had tons of fights, thanks to Ryan [Hibbert] for taking the fight. I’ve learnt lots from him, he’s not just a pushover, he’s a very experienced guy.
      “And yeah I’m very happy with it.”
      Roman’s return
      Roman Fury will be back in action in just FIVE weeks, according to his manager.
      He is set to feature on the undercard of Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera on November 12.
      Roman Fury wins on debut!
      It’s a win for Roman Fury on his professional debut!
      He triumphs by a score of 40-36 on the solitary scorecard, meaning he won all four of the rounds.
      That’s about as comfortable as it gets!
      The Fury family ringside are on their feet cheering.
      Result coming next!
      Here comes the result…
      Ryan Hibbert is already applauding Roman Fury…
      Ding! Ding! Ding!
      And there’s the final bell!
      Roman Fury goes for broke at the end, trying to land a last second KO to no success.
      The pair touch gloves at the end of the fight.
      Tyson Fury is on his feet applauding his little brother, as is Tommy, as Roman holds his hand up to the crown.
      Final minute of the fight
      We’re into the final minute of Roman Fury’s pro debut.
      There haven’t been any fireworks, but he’s gone about his work effectively.
      Fury lands with a left right combo to Ryan Hibbert’s body as the clock ticks down.
      Round Four underway
      The fighters touch gloves as the bell sounds for the fourth and final round.
      Will there be a late KO in this?
      End of Round Three
      That’s the end of the third.
      Just one round left to go now in Roman Fury’s professional debut.
      Ryan Hibbert didn’t look to engage in that one, leaving Fury to do all the work.
      Tyson Fury ringside
      Tyson and Tommy Fury are both ringside to watch his brother’s pro debut.
      And dad of the trio, John, is also there.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Round Three underway
      Into the third now, and Roman Fury looks very relaxed here.
      The cruiserweight is loose in his movement, and is still on the front foot.
      Roman Fury action shots
      We’re two rounds down in Roman Fury’s pro debut.
      And the brother of Tyson is leading this bout so far.
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV
      End of Round Two
      There’s the end of the second, signalling the halfway point in the fight.
      Again, Roman Fury has probably shaded that one.
      Round Two – Hibbert improving
      Ryan Hibbert is just starting to settle into this one a bit more.
      Although he gets himself so excited he falls over after an almighty swing with his right hand.
      Round Two – Here we go
      Right, we’re back underway.
      Roman Fury starts the second how he ended the first, and is the bigger aggressor of the two fighters.
      He throws a jab before looking to follow it up with a booming left hand, but can’t connect.
      What a ring walk
      Tyson, Tommy and John all made the ring walk with Roman for his debut.
      We now move into round two.

      End of Round One
      Fury connects with a decent overhand left as he backs Hibbert onto the ropes again.
      And there goes the bell.
      End of round one, which will probably go the way of Fury.
      The pair touch gloves as they make their way back to their corners.
      Round One – Fury on front foot
      It’s Roman Fury who is the more aggressive of the two fighters early on.
      He’s got Ryan Hibbert backed up on the ropes.
      There’s not much landing in the way of punches, but it’s a confident start for his pro debut.
      Ding! Ding! Ding!
      We’re underway in this cruiserweight bout.
      Roman Fury, brother of Tyson, is making his professional debut.
      Four three minute rounds are scheduled.
      Fury Sr cheering on brother
      Tyson Fury gives a big cheer ringside as Roman is introduced.
      Here we go!
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      Brighton 0-1 Tottenham LIVE REACTION: Harry Kane in tribute to late coach Gian Piero Ventrone in emotional win – latest

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      HARRY KANE headed in the only goal of the game as Tottenham won 1-0 at Brighton.Kane then gave an emotional celebration for Spurs fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone, who passed away this week.
      Both sets of players are wore black armbands in tribute.
      Spurs stay in third place, three points behind leaders Manchester City.

      Result: Brighton 0-1 Tottenham
      Brighton XI: Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Webster; March, Mac Allister, Caicedo, Estupinan, Gross; Trossard, Welbeck
      Tottenham XI: Lloris; Romero, Dier, Davies; Doherty, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Bissouma, Sessegnon; Son, Kane

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      That’s all from the Amex
      That brings an end to our coverage from the south coast where Brighton’s unbeaten home run is over, but the Spurs go marching on.
      Spurs’ success – hard fought and emotional – was a fitting end to an awful week in which they lost their fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone.
      Antonio Conte and his players paid tribute both before and after the game, while Harry Kane dedicated his match winner to the late Italian. He was a man who will be sorely missed in North London.
      There’s more Premier League action tomorrow including a corker of a contest between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates. Be sure to join us!
      De Zerbi: Football is not fair
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi was adamant that his team deserved something from tonight’s match at the Amex Stadium.
      The Italian watched his new team slip to a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham, but said he was pleased with the performance and the character shown by his players.
      We played a fantastic game and the result is not fair, 100 percent. Football is not right sometimes, and today the result is not good for us. Roberto De ZerbiSky Sports

      Kane on the mark again
      Another three points for Tottenham, another goal for Harry Kane.
      The England captain now has eight goals for the season, and 12 in his last 12 Premier League games either side of the summer.
      Kane has netted in each of his last four league matches. It’s his joint-longest ever scoring streak in the competition, and the seventh time he has done so.
      The Spurs striker would be a shoo-in for the Golden Boot – if Erling Haaland didn’t exist.

      Antonio’s completes the Italian job
      Following victory on the south coast, Antonio Conte is now unbeaten in all seven of his Premier League matches against fellow Italian managers (W6 D1).
      The Tottenham boss has also seen his sides keep clean sheets in four of their last five such games.
      Tottenham take hold of third
      A tragic week and a difficult evening, yet Spurs have come through both with three more points to show for their season.
      The win keeps a gap to Chelsea and Newcastle, who both won earlier today, and puts the pressure back on rivals Arsenal ahead of their home game with Liverpool tomorrow.
      Brighton are sixth after Saturday’s results.

      Sess-sational: Ryan digs deep
      Man of the Match Ryan Sessegnon put a fine shift in, both in attack and then defence, as Tottenham held out for a vital 1-0 win at Brighton.
      And afterwards the former Fulham ace said his team are prepared this season for the hard graft that comes when under intense pressure.
      It’s a difficult place to come and they’ve been in good form all season. We had to dig deep at times and defend very well, but that’s how we want to play sometimes: you can’t always have the ball. Ryan SessegnonSky Sports

      Match stats from the Amex
      Brighton registered more attempts than their opponents, but only mustered an xG total of 0.66, compared to Spurs’ 0.77.

      Full time – Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      Tottenham take the points on an emotional night.
      No sooner had Tony Harrington called time at the Amex, and Antonio Conte was out on to the pitch to celebrate a hard-earned victory.
      The Italian pumps his fists, hugs his players and makes for the away end while remembering his friend and colleague, Gian Piero Ventrone.
      The travelling Spurs fans return the act, singing the name of their former fitness coach, while captain Hugo Lloris holds aloft a shirt bearing his name.
      They did him proud this evening.

      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      90+4. Lloris rushes off his line to smother a dinked lob into the danger area by Trossard.
      It’s perhaps indicative of Brighton’s overplaying approach this evening.
      The game is up now.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      90+2. Inside the first two minutes of the five signalled by the fourth official.
      Ryan Sessegnon has been named the Sky Sports Man of the Match, and Brighton are quickly running out of options, ideas and hope.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs – Spurs substitution
      90. Harry Kane’s last act of the match is to throw himself in front of Alexis Mac Allister to win a free-kick on the edge of his own penalty area.
      The striker uses all of his experience in taking his time to recover, taking the sting out of the game in the process.
      Eventually, Antonio Conte decides to replace the forward with Oliver Skipp.

      Brighton 0-1 Spurs – Brighton substitutions
      88. Two former Chelsea youngsters are introduced.
      Can the pace of Tariq Lamptey and the guile of Billy Gilmour open up this packed Tottenham rearguard?
      Joel Veltman and Moises Caicedo make way.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      86. The home side are now camped inside the Tottenham half, but they just cannot break down the visitors.
      Lallana tries to open them up with some fancy footwork, only for Doherty to stand tall when he was needed most.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      84. Brighton are committing more men forward, but is it too little, too late?
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs – Brighton substitution
      82. Another Seagulls switch.
      Adam Lallana is on Pascal Gross.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      81. Almost the embarrassing disaster that playing out from the back can bring.
      Brighton’s high risk football nearly leaves them red-faced when Mac Allister’s square pass across goal ricochets up off Kane and loops towards goal.
      Thankfully for the Seagulls, it drops wide.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      80. On the touchline, new Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is cutting a frustrated figure.
      The Italian looked particularly unhappy after Mac Allister played an unnecessary backpass to goalkeeper Sanchez.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs – Spurs substitution
      79. A second Tottenham change brings Ivan Perisic into the action.
      The veteran Croatian replaces Son Heung-min.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      77. It’s another half-chance for Welbeck, it’s another snapshot hurriedly pulled away from the target.
      The opportunity arose after a loose pass from Richarlison, who again shows he is capable of causing havoc in either box.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      75. Inside the final 15 minutes on the south coast, and the points look destined for North London.
      The home side have barely worked Hugo Lloris in this second half.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      74. Son finds the back of the net with an exquisite curler but, no sooner had he begun to celebrate, the flag went up for offside.
      It’s the right call from the assistant referee, who correctly noted that Veltman had stepped up in time to leave Son ahead of the last defender when Dier played his long, raking ball forward.

      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      71. ‘Ooooooh,’ bellow the Tottenham travelling fans in unison.
      In truth, Harry Kane’s glancing header wasn’t that close, but the striker once again shows his ability to beat his marker to a Son Heung-min delivery.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs – Spurs substitution
      70. Yves Bissouma’s return to Brighton has come to an end.
      The midfielder goes off after a mediocre 70 minutes, and is replaced by Richarlison.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      69. Another wonderful run from the substitute.
      Mitoma surges forwards, goes past one and then a second, only to overrun the ball at the last.
      The 25-year-old looks an exciting talent.
      Brighton 0-1 Spurs
      68. Almost an immediate impact from Mitoma.
      The left-back steps up the pitch, moves into the box and cuts on to his right foot.
      A shot follows, but not before Romero gets across to block.
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