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BRENTFORD and Crystal Palace battle it out in the first London derby of the 2024/25 Premier League season.The Bees will be hoping for a less stressful season after battling near the bottom for most of the last campaign.While Palace will be determined to build on their 10th-place finish by breaking into Europe this time around.Kick-off time: 2pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier LeagueBrentford team: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbuemo, Schade, WissaCrystal Palace team: Henderson, Richards, Andersen, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Kamada, Eze, MatetaBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS More

WEST HAM lost their Premier League opener against Aston Villa after a late Jhon Duran goal. The Colombian striker, who was linked with a move to the Hammers in the summer, struck late after Lucas Paqueta equalised following Amadou Onana’s opener. Kick-off time: 5:30pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS More

NOTTINGHAM FOREST are up against Bournemouth in the Premier League but Forest man Danilo has broken his leg early in the game.The Brazilian challenged for a header in the middle of the park and injured his leg on the way down. Players looked distraught and turned away as the game was stopped for seven minutes while sheets were used to cover the treatment by medics. Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FULL TIME Nottingham Forest 1-1 BournemouthThat’s all at the City ground with the points shared between the teams.The game was dominated by Danilo’s first-half horror injury, which is suspected to be a broken leg.He is now likely to miss the rest of the season.An impromptu tent was erected around the player so he could have privacy during his treatment.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 1-1 BournemouthFive minutes of added time here in a match that was heavily delayed because of Danilo’s first-half injury.Copy linkCopiedGOAL Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth 86’A horrible mix up at the back for Forest sees Antoine Semenyo in the right place at the right time.He’s made it 1-1 here.Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 1-0 Bournemouth – double change for ForestForest make a double change.Nicolas Dominguez and Harry Toffolo come on for Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga.Copy linkCopiedSecond half underway Nottingham Forest 1-0 BournemouthSecond half is underway now on Trentside.The game is running significantly behind the rest of the 3pm kick-offs now after Danilo’s horror injury.He is thought to have broken his leg in a freak accident ivolving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.Copy linkCopiedWell wishes pour in for injured DaniloFootball supporters on X lined up to wish Forest midfielder Danilo a speedy recovery after his suspected leg break.One wrote on X: “Our thoughts go out to Danilo, who has suffered a horror injury.”Another said: “Pray for Danilo, jeez. It’s not looking good.”And another said: “Oh my god That is utterly horrific for Danilo.”Wishing him a speedy recovery.”One remarked: “Our thoughts are with Nottingham Forest’s Danilo who appears to have suffered a season-ending injury during their first game.”Another chimed in: “Get well soon, Danilo.”Copy linkCopiedHalf-time at the City groundIt’s half-time at the City ground now after the game was significantly delayed.11 minutes of added time were played in the first half after Forest’s Danilo suffered a horror leg break.Forest opened the scoring through Chris Wood in the 23rd minute after Danilo was stretchered off.Forest lead 1-0 at half-time.Copy linkCopiedUpdate from the City GroundSunSport’s Graeme Bryce writes…Nottingham Forest’s game with Bournemouth was halted for eight minutes following a serious injury to Forest midfielder Danilo.There are fears the Brazilian midfielder may have suffered a season-ending injury after he was involved in a sickening collision with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.The pair clashed in mid-air and it immediately became clear Danilo was badly hurt as he landed with a sickening thud.Paramedics raced to the scene and his Nottingham Forest teammates were visibly upset as they tried to comfort him.As Forest players were ushered to the touchline, medics used flags to screen Danilo from view as Forest’s medical staff attended to him.After eight minutes Danilo was finally strapped into a stretcher and, with his left leg immobilised, left the field to warm applause as Forest fans chanted his name.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied11 Minutes added time11 minutes of added time have been announced for this first half after Danilo’s horror injury.The midfielder had to be treated by medics as staff erected a makeshift tent around him to maintain his privacy.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMatch centre gets run outFans saw their first example of the Premier League’s new X account explaining VAR decision making.The account has tweeted to show exactly why Ouatarra’s opening goal was ruled out.Copy linkCopiedPlayers react to horror injuryForest’s stars were left reeling when they saw the extent to Danilo’s first-half injury.The midfielder got his leg caught awkwardly under Antoine Semenyo after an aerial duel.Seeing the extent of Danilo’s suspected leg break, his team-mates were seen with their head in their hands in shock.Copy linkCopiedGOAL RULED OUT! Nottingham Forest 1-0 BournemouthDango Outarra thought he’d equalised for Bourenmouth but it’s ruled out for an offside in the build-up!Copy linkCopied’We’re all with you Danilo’Forest have sent their well wishes to midfielder Danilo on X.The club wrote: “Yatesy replaces Danilo who is stretchered off.We’re all with you, Danilo 🙏”Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest 1-0 BournemouthChris Wood has already got off the mark this season with a goal in the 23rd minute.The striker used his striking instincts to capitalise on a spill by Bournemouth keeper Neto.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedHow the incident occurredA freak accident has seen Forest midfielder Danilo break his leg.The midfielder went in for a header with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, with both players falling to the floor in the aftermath.Danilo’s leg looked to get stuck awkwardly under Semenyo.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedDanilo receives treatmentMedics rushed onto the field in order to treat Danilo as soon as possible.Players were taken off the pitch while the midfielder received treatment.Copy linkCopiedGame suspended after Danilo breaks legNottingham Forest’s game with Bournemouth has been suspended after midfielder Danilo suffered a horror broken leg.A number of flags were held up around Danilo while medics treated him after the incident.Copy linkCopied More

NEWCASTLE host Southampton in their first match of the 2024/25 Premier League season this afternoon.The Magpies will be aiming to reclaim their spot in Europe after an injury-hit campaign hindered their chances last term.Southampton return to the Premier League after triumphing in the Championship play-off final last season.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

EVERTON take on Brighton in their Premier League opener this afternoon.The Toffees will be hoping to build on last season’s 15-placed finish and retain their top-flight status before moving into their new £760million stadium next campaign.While Brighton are aiming for a fast start under new 31-year-old manager Fabian Hurzeler.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

FABIAN Hurzeler must wonder what all the fuss is about…this Premier League management lark is clearly kids’ stuff.The coming months will prove otherwise, of course. Yet after this flying start, the Prem’s youngest ever gaffer can make the most of it for now.Brighton beat Everton 3-0 in their Premier League opener at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyThe Toffees went down to 10 men after Ashley Young was sent offCredit: ReutersThis was Fabian Hurzeler’s first Premier League game as Brighton’s managerCredit: ReutersSean Dyche was not a happy man after his side suffered a dismal defeatCredit: ReutersA three-goal stroll gave Hurzeler, 31, the dream beginning to his life as Brighton boss.Yet while it was all calm in the visiting dugout, Sean Dyche looked ready to blow in the home one, as his side were torn to shreds.Not helped by a controversial call going against them and a self-inflicted red card from veteran Ashley Young, eight years older than the opposing gaffer.If Dyche was hoping for a season of calm after two of financial mayhem, takeover chaos and points deductions, he can think again.  And all that despite a first half that promised so much…particularly in the midfield dynamo Tim Iroegbunam, their £9 million arrival from Aston Villa.If only they’d had another ten to go with him, it would have been a totally different afternoon. As it was, they were a shambles…as they have been so often in recent times.It started to go wrong on 25 minutes when Kaoru Mitoma – playing his first game after a back injury in February – prodded in at the far post from Yankuba Minteh’s cross.It was debut boy Minteh’s high spot on an afternoon that saw him subbed when he was clattered, throwing himself to stop Vitalii Mykolenko from having a far post volley.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBrighton medics insisted he heads for the bench as a concussion substitute. Minteh, signed from Newcastle, was far from dazed as he vainly argued his case to go back on.Not that the Seagulls needed him…or missed him, either. Although a minute after the break it did appear as though Everton had been handed a route back into the game.Everton’s £760million new stadium close to completion as incredible new video of ground is revealed It came after Jack Harrison slid the ball to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and as Lewis Dunk threw himself to block, the Everton striker threw himself to the ground.It looked a stonewall spot kick, and referee Hooper certainly thought so, immediately awarding the penalty.Yet a Stockley Park word in his ear had the official making a touchline check, and we all know what that means. The decision was reversed…and a sigh of relief in the away dugout.In truth it was hard to give a definite verdict as to whether Dunk clipped Calvert-Lewin’s foot, or if it was a tumble of his own making as he stood on the centre-back’s prone leg.Whatever the definitive, there was no penalty. And eight minutes later the Seagulls rubbed their noses in it by breaking and doubling their lead.Idrissa Gana Gueye was the guilty party for Everton, as his careless pass merely picked out Wieffer, who swiftly fed Danny Welbeck.The Brighton striker had options on either side but used them to buy time and as Michael Keane dithered, he drilled past Jordan Pickford for a second.Even then there was the sense it may not be game over…but 12 minutes later it most definitely was, as Young got his marching orders.Again he could blame no-one but himself, trying to chest down Dunk’s angled crossfield ball as Mitoma waited when he should have used his head. In every sense.With Young’s control far from perfect, the Japanese striker pounced and set off for goal…until the veteran fullback held him by the hand to stop him in his tracks.Mitoma may have had 40 yards to run, but he was in the clear, not a covering defender in sight, and the official had the red card out in a flash.Young’s afternoon was finished, so were Everton’s hopes…but just for good measure, Brighton made trebly sure when Simon Adringra curled in a late, late third.If this is a sign of how the final season at Goodison is to be, they’ll be kicking off the next one in their new Bramley Moore Dock stadium as a Championship team.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

ARSENAL won their first Premier League game of the season with a 2-0 victory over Wolves. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka both got on the scoresheet and set each other up as the Gunners kicked off their season in style. Kick-off: 3pm BSTTV channel: This game will not be broadcast live in the UKArsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, HavertzWolves team: Sa, Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Bellegarde, Lemina, J. Gomes, R. Gomes, Hwang, Strand LarsenFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Match by numbersA look at the match stats which show Arsenal having 18 attempts at goal in the 90 minutes.Their possession dropped considerably from 64% at half time to finishing with just 53% as Wolves crept back into it.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 WolvesKai Havertz and Bukayo Saka struck either side of half time to get Arsenal off and running on the opening weekend.Saka’s goal coming when Wolves looked at their most threatening, with that sucker punch making the final 15 minutes a non-contest.It’s the start Mikel Arteta was looking for. Reaction to come.Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!The Gunners with three points on the board after the opening day!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves93. Great stuff from Wolves down the right as Cunha works hard to get a cross into the box.Sarabia is running onto it and volleys at goal from 15 yards out but doesn’t catch it quite right.Raya with one for the cameras to palm it away at full stretch.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves91. Arsenal win another corner which Trossard will take this time.It’s another decent ball but comfortably headed clear once again.Wolves then go on the break but Doherty can’t keep the ball alive when played in down their right.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves90. Five minutes added on at the end of this one.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves89. Martinelli is bundled over on the Arsenal right and wins a free kick near the byline.Odegaard’s cross is headed away easily inside the six-yard box.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves88. Gabriel Jesus is booked for a shove while play had stopped on Mosquera.The big, strong centre half throws himself to ground and the Brazilian picks up a yellow. All a bit daft really.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves86. Wolves scream for a penalty as Hwang gets in behind Timber down the Wolves right.He’s pushed by two hands in the back by Timber and goes to ground but the referee waves play on.As he’s done all afternoon, VAR Paul Tierney agrees with the referee and his call stands here. Both he and boss Gary O’Neil are booked for dissent.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves84. That free kick is eventually taken and the high, hopeful cross is plucked out the air by David Raya.Good goalkeeping.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves84. Rice has actually been replaced for the final five minutes.OFF: RiceON: JesusCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves82. Cunha is fouled by Rice midway inside the Arsenal half but it’s the Arsenal man who has stayed down.It looks like a bit of cramp, which is a sore one but he’s rolling around in pain as Havertz tries to treat him.First time I’ve seen him get cramp, a signal that he’s clearly not ready to be thrust back in for 90 minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves79. Arsenal taking the sting out the game now as that goal has knocked the stuffing out Wolves.And Saka is given a rest for the final ten minutes.OFF: SakaON: TrossardCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves74. Bukayo Saka is up and running this season!He’s squared up with Rayan Aït-Nouri on the Arsenal right and the Wolves man inexplicably allows Saka inside on his left foot.Saka from inside the box looks like he’s going to whip one into the far corner, instead giving the keeper the eyes and firing it in near the front post.Poor defending from the Wolves man who knows showing him down the line takes away any danger. But good play from Saka and a good finish against the run of play!Copy linkCopiedAgainst the run of play – they double their lead!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves71. This delivery is rubbish but Arsenal keep it alive.Saka drives to the byline and is dispossessed as Wolves concede another corner. That comes to nothing either.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves70. Odegaard with a speculative effort from distance which Jose Sa has to parry behind for a corner.It’s worked short and played to Timber on the edge of the box and his effort at goal takes a nick and flies over the bar for another corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves69. Mikel Arteta is trying to turn the tide in this and turns to his bench to do so.OFF: ZinchenkoON: TimberCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves68. Huge chance for Wolves!Saliba with a terrible error and gifts Cunha a huge chance on the edge of the box. His left-footed, curled effort is straight at Raya!!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves67. Strand Larsen with an overhead kick as a cross which Saka has to get back to deal with and clear.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves65. The corner is rubbish and cleared at the front post.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves64. Only one team in this at the minute – and they’re pushing for the equaliser.Some great football outside the Arsenal box comes to nothing before Toti sends in a wicked, deep cross which Rodrigo Gomes meets with a bicycle kick which deflects just wide.It was briefly checked for handball against the Arsenal defender but he was fairly close when it did hit him.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves61. Close to an equaliser!It’s Ait-Nouri who finds himself much further forward in this half, who collects the ball.He drives to around 25 yards from goal before unleashing a powerful shot which flies wide of Raya’s left-hand post.It just didn’t have the cut across the ball to trouble the keeper.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves59. Bukayo Saka is shown a yellow card after a fairly nothing foul outside the Wolves box.So it seems it was for dissent after the foul was given.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves58. Wolves make a change as Cunha replaces Bellegarde.Copy linkCopied More

LIVERPOOL start their Premier League era under Arne Slot with a tricky trip to Ipswich Town.The Reds have looked impressive in a pre-season that saw them pick up wins over Arsenal and Manchester United.However, Slot’s side go up against an Ipswich outfit that will be determined to get their long-awaited top-flight return off to a dream start.Kick-off time: 12:30pm BSTLive stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS More