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      West Ham vs Man City LIVE: Stream, TV channel, team news as Premier League game UNDERWAY – latest updates

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      MAN CITY visit West Ham in a challenging first game of the new Premier League season as they look to defend their crown. The Hammers finished seventh in the league last year as they enjoyed another brilliant season under David Moyes.
      But City won the league once again, and they’ll be looking to get their campaign underway in style today.

      Kick-off time: 4.30pm BST
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Premier League
      West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Cresswell, Johnson, Rice, Soucek, Lanzini, Bowen, Fornals, Antonio
      Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Gundogan (C), Foden, Haaland, Grealish

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      West Ham 0-1 Man City
      37, Rice is late on Foden and City have a free-kick from a shooting position.
      It would take something very special to beat Areola from here, mind.
      GOAL! – West Ham 0-1 Man City
      35, Haaland is the coolest man in the building, rolling the ball into the bottom right corner. Areola went the wrong way.
      Manchester City take the lead!
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      34, Penalty to City!
      Areola is the guilty party, diving in on Haaland.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      32, De Bruyne looks to find Haaland in behind and we see a glimpse of Walker’s pace, sprinting beyond the forward in an attempt to reach the ball.
      It had too much on it and Areola can claim it.
      The fans inside here attempt to raise their side’s game.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      31, Antonio looks okay to continue and play can resume.
      You wonder if these stoppages might just disrupt City’s rhythm.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      30, Antonio is the next to go down requiring treatment. He seemed to land funny on an already strapped up knee.
      West Ham substitution – West Ham 0-0 Man City
      28, That knock was clearly too much for Fabianski to continue and he makes way for Areola.
      .Credit: AP
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      26, Goal dissalowed!
      Haaland flicks the ball on to Gundogan who squares it to De Bruyne.
      The Belgian has the simple task of tapping home, but the flag is quickly raised against Gundogan, who was clearly offside in the build-up.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      24, Fabianski and Haaland exchange words and the game can resume.
      It’s been all City inside the opening 25 minutes, but they’ve nothing to show for it so far.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      22, Fabianski requires some treatment after bravely punching the ball clear. In the process, the Polish international takes a Haaland boot to the stomach.
      The City players take the opportunity for some water. It’s 31 degrees here an the players will be feeling it.
      .Credit: Reuters
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      20, Haaland comes close!
      Foden curls in a lovely ball, but it’s inches in front of the on-running Haaland who would have had a sitter with his head.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      19, A word on City’s kit.
      West Ham may feel like they’re playing against 11 parking attendants at the moment.
      The high-vis is certainly not hard to miss.
      .Credit: Reuters
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      19, City are probing.
      Foden spots Grealish in space who scoops one into Haaland. It rolls out to De Bruyne who attempts something similar but West ham stand firm.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      17, Guardiola looks deep in thought as City win their first corner of the match.
      It doesn’t beat the first man.
      .Credit: PA
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      15, West Ham try the long ball over the top, but Lanzini had strayed offside.
      A chance for City to launch another attack now.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      13, Rice’s interception on Rodri draws a roar from the crowd. But their attack is cut short and City get up the other end with Cancelo.
      The full-back drifts inside and finds De Bruyne who hesitates before dragging his shot wide of the far post.
      Big let-off for the hosts.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      12, After an early Manchester City scare, the visitors are having it all their own way now, making West Ham do the work.
      Grealish is left in a heap on the floor after a mis-timed tackle by Coufal. He’s lucky to escape without a booking there.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      8, City are looking to apply the pressure.
      Rodri feeds one into Haaland and Zouma is forced to shank one clear.
      .Credit: PA
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      7, Grealish tries to tease one in towards Haaland, but Johnson is there to head clear.
      The Englishman is finding room down the left though.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      5, City’s first attack ends up in the arms of Fabianski.
      Cancelo and Grealish combine down the left, but the winger’s ball in is too close to the keeper.
      It looks as though Foden will occupy the right-hand side, with Haaland through the middle.
      West Ham 0-0 Man City
      2, An early scare for the visitors!
      Cresswell swings in a speculative ball to Antonio and it’s out for a corner.
      West Ham keep the pressure on and Antonio gets another chance, leaping highest, flicking his header just over the bar.
      KICK-OFF – West Ham vs Man City
      Both sets of players take the knee and referee Michael Oliver blows his whistle to get this one underway.
      Antonio and De Bruyne appeared to be in deep conversation on the half-way line in the lead-up.
      Here come the players!
      Both sets of players emerge from the tunnel into to a bouncing London Stadium.
      The fans are in very good voice for this spectacle.
      It’s all smiles amongst the West Ham players who look delighted to be back.
      New faces
      West Ham’s latest addition Maxwel Cornet is being unveiled in front of the fans prior to kick-off and receives a warm reception.
      The Ivorian, who signed for £17.5million, will be a spectator for this one.
      Friends before foes
      David Moyes and Pep Guardiola re-acquaint themselves before the match gets underway.
      Who will have the edge today?
      .Credit: Getty
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      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton LIVE RESULT: Sessegnon, Dier, Kulusesvki and Salisu own goal see Spurs ease to victory

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      TOTTENHAM have hammered Southampton in their first Premier League match of the season.James Ward-Prowse silenced the crowd in North London early on to put the Saints ahead.
      But a Ryan Sessegnon header saw Antonio Conte’s men draw level before Eric Dier turned the game on its head.
      Things got better for Spurs in the second half as a dreadful own goal from Mohammed Salidu made it 3-1 before Dejan Kulusevski added a fourth.
      Worrying for Saints
      In truth, a second half collapse made things very easy for Spurs in the end.
      They showed a lack of belief after going behind, and hardly troubled at all other than Ward-Prowse’s sensational opener.
      Spurs dominant
      Despite the early scare, that was a very impressive Spurs performance.
      Kane and Son may not have been on target, but the whole squad performed to eventually ease past Southampton.
      Full-time!
      Spurs head to the top of the table after a resounding 4-1 win!
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      90′: Kane tries his luck – from his own half – which perhaps unsurprisingly doesn’t cause Bazunu any trouble.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      88′: Dominant defending from Romero to stop Armstrong in his tracks on the attack.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      86′: Lovely strike by Perraud but he can’t keep it down, as he sees it fly over the bar.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      84′: Kane shows great awareness to slip in Son, but his shot is comfortably saved by Bazunu.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      81′: No goals for Son or Kane despite the four for Spurs today.
      I’m sure they’ll be trying to change that in the final 10 minutes…
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      79′: Spurs are heading to the top of the table and they look good value for it today.
      Kane looks to find Kulusevski in behind but the Swede is offside.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      76′: Great save by Lloris, who gets down low to deny Aribo.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      75′: Kane has been a bit out of things in attacks today, and his progress is shut down as Aribo clears.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      70′: Handball claims are eventually turned down. and the corner comes to nothing.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      69′: Big shouts for a penalty for Spurs!
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      66′: Perisic is introduced for his first Premier League appearance, replacing Sessegnon.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      62′: The defending from Saints is woeful, as Kulusevski is awarded time to stroke the ball past Bazulu and make this one all but over.
      Tottenham 4-1 Southampton
      Kulusevski gets in on the act!
      Tottenham 3-1 Southampton
      61′: Royal gets in behind and flashes a cross across the face of goal, and Salisu can’t do anything but turn it into his own net and double Spurs’ lead.
      Tottenham 3-1 Southampton
      Salisu turns it into his own net!
      Tottenham 2-1 Southampton
      60′: A bit nervy for Spurs following a Walker-Peters cross, which is eventually cleared.
      Good spell this for the Saints.
      Tottenham 2-1 Southampton
      57′: Southampton win a corner off Royal, which is headed away by Kane.
      Tottenham 2-1 Southampton
      54′: Commanding goalkeeping from Bazunu again, as he claims the ball at the expense of his teammate Walker-Peters, who is currently receiving treatment.
      Tottenham 2-1 Southampton
      51′: A fantastic challenge from Walker-Peters stops Sessegnon getting a certain second of the afternoon.
      Tottenham 2-1 Southampton
      49′: Davies’ threatening cross is met by Royal, but his header is way over.
      Tottenham 2-1 Southampton
      46′: Spurs thought they had scored in the first 20 seconds of the half, but the offside flag bails Saints out.
      Back underway!
      We’re back underway in North London!
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      Everton vs Chelsea LIVE: Stream, TV channel, team news as Sterling and Koulibaly START clash – latest updates

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      CHELSEA are getting their Premier League campaign underway at Frank Lampard’s Everton. The Toffees beat Chelsea when they last played at Goodison Park in May, before managing to escape relegation under Lampard’s guidance.
      But the Blues will be back with a vengeance, and with new signings Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella in tow.

      Start time: 5.30pm BST
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports PL/Football
      Everton XI: Pickford, Patterson, Mina, Godfrey, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Doucoure, Iwobi, Gordon, McNeil, Gray
      Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpillicueta, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, James, Kante, Jorginho, Chilwell, Mount, Havertz, Sterling

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      Atmosphere builds around the ground
      There is nothing like that first day of the season feeling.
      All is well, you are unbeaten in the campaign.
      Time to party and enjoy the football.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chelsea subs:
      1. Arrizabalaga, 32. Cucurella, 14. Chalobah, 23. Gallagher, 8. Kovacic, 12. Loftus-Cheek, 10. Pulisic, 22. Ziyech, 18. Broja
      Chelsea starting XI:
      Kalidou Koulibaly and Raheem Sterling make their Premier League debuts for Chelsea today.
      Meanwhile, Edouard Mendy is preferred in goal ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      16. Mendy, 28. Azpilicueta, 6. Thiago Silva, 26. Koulibaly, 24. James, 7. Kante, 5. Jorginho, 21. Chilwell, 19. Mount, 29. Havertz, 17. Sterling
      Credit: @ChelseaFC
      Everton subs:
      15. Begovic, 4. Holgate, 5. Keane, 6. Allan, 20. Alli, 25. Gbamin, 29. Vinagre, 51. Warrington, 56. Mills
      Everton starting XI:
      Frank Lampard has to reshuffle his side due to injuries today.
      1. Pickford, 3. Patterson, 2. Tarkowski, 13. Mina, 22. Godfrey, 19. Mykolenko, 11. Gray, 16. Doucoure, 17. Iwobi, 7. McNeil, 10. Gordon.
      Credit: @Everton
      Curse of the Goodison treatment room
      Everton have a number of players out currently and it is questionable as to whether the physio department could put out a stronger side than Frank Lampard currently.
      The ex-Chelsea midfielder will feel his squad needs some strengthening in numerous areas.
      Up front being the main concern with many wondering where the goals will come from this season.
      Sun’s out, guns out…..
      With the sun beating down today, even Everton fans must see a bright future for the season ahead.
      While Richarlison’s sale was seen as good business, without replacing him, The Toffees could struggle this season.
      The first game of the season offers hope for every football club as the new seasons dawns.
      Credit: Rex
      Qatar question rears its head early on
      The Chelsea head coach was asked about the early start to the season and the effect the World Cup will have on this season:
      You feel it. The players are very focused on the World Cup already which is a good thing because they come in shape and take care of themselves, but it’s also a bad thing because they are also focused on World Cup and not just here. We will see how it influences the players and their performances in October.Thomas TuchelChelsea
      Everton with no striking threat
      With Dominic Calvert-Lewin injured for some time and Salomon Rondon suspended for today’s fixture, Everton are extremely light up front.
      Lampard may have to play Demarai Gray through the middle with support from Dwight McNeil and Anthony Gordon.
      The sale of Richarlison to Tottenham seems to be already hitting Everton hard with no replacement brought in during the window.
      Tuchel unsure of who is number one
      Kepa Arrizabalaga was rumoured to be leaving Stamford Bridge but talk is now that he will remain at the club.
      Tuchel is also expected to start him against The Toffees today.
      This leaves Edouard Mendy out of favour and wondering what the season holds for him.
      Welcome to Everton vs Chelsea
      Chelsea travel to Goodison Park today to kick-off their 2022/23 Premier League campaign against a side managed by ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard whose first year in management with The Toffees almost ending in relegation last season.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin will miss the next six weeks after picking up a ‘freak’ knee injury in training on Tuesday, the striker only made 15 Premier League starts last season due to injury and the new season has begun in the same vein.
      Seamus Coleman is out while Salomon Rondon is suspended following his red card against Brentford last season.
      Having sold Richarlison to Tottenham during the summer, they have no one to lead the attack against Chelsea today.
      Tom Davies, Andre Gomes and Andros Townsend are still unavailable but Allan could be back in the centre of midfield despite his recent fitness issues.
      Yerry Mina is fit and could start in a back three with new signing James Tarkowski alongside him.
      For Chelsea. There is likely to be a debut at the back for Koulibaly, while Sterling could play in the front three with Mason Mount and Kai Havertz.
      Timo Werner is a fitness doubt with a hamstring issue, with speculation about his future also rife, he is not expected to be considered for a start today.
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      Fulham 2 Liverpool 2 LIVE RESULT: Salah rescues point for Reds as Cottagers frustrate visitors in West London – updates

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      LIVERPOOL kick off their Premier League campaign with a tricky trip to newly promoted Fulham at Craven Cottage.And the Reds will be hoping to build on their 3-1 Community Shield win over Manchester City.

      Start time: 12:30pm BST
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 1 / Now TV
      Fulham XI: Rodak; Tete, Tosin, Ream, Robinson; Palhinha, Reed; Andreas, Kebano, Cordova-Reid; Mitrovic
      Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago; Diaz, Salah, Firmino

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      That’s all from Fulham
      Fulham picked up their first point on their return to the Premier League after an exciting 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Craven Cottage.
      The Cottagers opened the scoring after 32 minutes when Kenny Tete’s brilliant cross from the right found Aleksandar Mitrovic in the far post where he beat Trent Alexander-Arnold in the air and headed the ball to the back of Alisson’s net.
      The Reds lacked their lethal edge from last season but saw Luiz Diaz hit the post from a tight angle on the left on 39 minutes.
      Neeskens Kebano almost doubled the West Londoners’ lead in the 57th minute when his effort from the right hit Alisson’s right-hand post.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp brought Darwin Nunez on in the second half and he scored his first ever Premier League goal on his debut in the 64th minute thanks to a stunning back-heel after an assist by Mohamed Salah.
      But Fulham regained the lead thanks to a penalty from Mitrovic after 72 minutes as he was brought down by Virgil van Dijk inside the box.
      However, Salah resued a point for the visitors in the 80th minute when he was set up in front of Marek Rodak by Nunez.
      Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson almost scored the winner during stoppage time when his long-range curling effort rattled Rodak’s crossbar.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great day!
      Credit: GETTY
      Credit: GETTY
      Jurgen Klopp reacts
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claimed his side had a “really bad game”
      Klopp told BT Sport: “We got a point from a really bad game from my side so now it’s a question of ‘How can that happen?’
      “The attitude was not right in the beginning and then we wanted to fight back but it wasn’t easy any more.
      “The pitch was dry, stuff like this, we played really in their cards most of the time.
      “The result is fine, I don’t think we deserved more than that but the performance was massively improvable”
      Credit: GETTY
      Marco Silva reacts
      Fulham manager Marco Silva praised his players, especially Aleksandar Mitrovic.
      Silva told BT Sport: “We have to respect the top, top quality they have but we have to do our job and trust in ourselves.
      “We showed fantastic organisation from the start until the end of the match. Our first half was almost perfect, the way we controlled and worked.
      “I know the quality Mitro [Aleksandar Mitrovic] has. I’m here to take the best from my players and we are going on from last season. Mitro is not just goals and if somebody thinks that they can forget it.
      “The job he did this afternoon for the team, his pressure, his helping the midfield and helping the backline, it would have been enough even if he hadn’t scored.
      “I have to congratulate everyone from Marek [Rodak] to Mitro, but the work he did without the ball this afternoon was fantastic”
      Credit: GETTY
      Tim Ream reacts
      Fulham captain Tim Ream revealed his team did “exactly” what they wanted to do to Liverpool.
      Ream told BT Sport: “We did exactly what we wanted to do.
      “We want to make it tough for teams to come here. We knew that if we could be aggressive and take the game to them they would find it difficult.
      “Whether they were prepared for that or not, that’s on them but we knew what our game plan was and we did it pretty much perfectly.
      “It’s a huge boost of confidence for us but it sets the bar for where we need to be for every match”
      Credit: GETTY
      Updated table
      Fulham and Liverpool start the season in second and third place in the Premier League table respectively.
      Arsenal are still top of the league after yesterday’s 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.
      Of course, everything can change now that the rest of the fixtures are set to take place.
      More below:

      Stats
      Liverpool dominated 67 per cent of possession throughout the match against Fulham.
      The Reds registered a total of 11 shots, four of which were on target.
      The Cottagers, on the other hand, produced nine shots, three of which were on target.
      The Merseysiders had a perfect disciplinary record whereas the West Londoners had Kenny Tete and Bobby Decordova-Reid booked
      FT: Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      Fulham picked up their first point on their return to the Premier League after an exciting clash with Liverpool at Craven Cottage.
      The Cottagers opened the scoring on 32 minutes when Kenny Tete’s brilliant cross from the right found Aleksandar Mitrovic in the far post where he beat Trent Alexander-Arnold in the air and headed the ball to the back of Alisson’s net.
      The Reds lacked their lethal edge from last season but saw Luiz Diaz hit the post from a tight angle on the left after 39 minutes.
      Neeskens Kebano almost doubled the West Londoners’ lead on 57 minutes when his effort from the right hit Alisson’s right-hand post.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp brought Darwin Nunez on in the second half and he scored his first ever Premier League goal on his debut in the 64th minute thanks to a stunning back-heel after an assist by Mohamed Salah.
      But Fulham regained the lead thanks to a penalty from Mitrovic after 72 minutes as he was brought down by Virgil van Dijk inside the area.
      However, Salah resued a point for the visitors on 80 minutes when he was set up in front of Marek Rodak by Nunez.
      Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson almost scored the winner on stoppage time when his long-range curling effort rattled Rodak’s crossbar
      Credit: GETTY
      Credit: GETTY
      FT: Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Fulham!!!
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      90+4 What a chance!
      Henderson delivers a stunning curling shot from distance and rattles Rodak’s crossbar!
      What a shot!!!
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      90+4 Substitution
      Fulham manager Silva hands Duffy his debut as he replaces Reid
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      90+2 Mitrovic is down with an issue.
      But thankfully he gets back up as he chases a hat-trick
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      90 Yellow card
      Reid gets booked following a scuffle with Robertson.
      Five more minutes of stoppage time to go!
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      89 Substitution
      Fulham manager Silva throws in Cairney for Pereira in the last few minutes of the match
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      88 Neither side has convinced they can pick up the winner so far.
      But Liverpool are pressing!
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      85 Liverpool are dominating possession and tempo in the final few minutes.
      Elliott has given the Reds an edge in midfield ever since his introduction
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      83 Plenty of time for a winner!
      Can Fulham hold on? Or will Liverpool get back on track?
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      80 What a match!
      Alexander-Arnold finds Salah with a wonderful ball and a deflection reaches Nunez who sets the star forward from close distance!
      This is Salah’s 158th goal for Liverpool, he is now level with Owen!
      Credit: GETTY
      Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
      81 Goal!
      Liverpool equalise with Salah!!!
      Fulham 2-1 Liverpool
      80 Chance
      Carvalho gets the ball on the far post following a corner from right but sends it wide over Rodak’s goalpost
      Fulham 2-1 Liverpool
      78 Substitution
      Liverpool manager Klopp hands out a Premier League debut to former Fulham starlet Carvalho, who replaces Diaz.
      The Cottagers give the youngster a warm applause
      Fulham 2-1 Liverpool
      77 Chance!
      Nunez gets the ball down the right and targets Rodak’s bottom right corner but sends it wide
      Fulham 2-1 Liverpool
      75 What a performance by Fulham!
      Liverpool are back trying to avoid the worst
      Fulham 2-1 Liverpool
      72 Mitrovic takes on the penalty and sends it to Alisson’s bottom left corner.
      The Liverpool keeper falls down the correct angle but just misses the ball
      Credit: GETTY
      Fulham 2-1 Liverpool
      72 Goal!
      Mitrovic puts Fulham back in the lead!!!
      Fulham 1-1 Liverpool
      71 Penalty for Fulham!!!
      Mitrovic gets in the area and expertly dribbles past Van Dijk who appears to knock him down with his knee.
      Penalty confirmed by VAR!!!
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      Bournemouth 2 Aston Villa 0: Lerma and Moore down Gerrard’s side as relegation favourites make dream top-flight return

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      STEVEN GERRARD was given a rude awakening by former England teammate Scott Parker as Bournemouth marked their Premier League rebirth in style.Gerrard had challenged big-spending Villa to show they could ‘walk the walk’ after limping to a 14th place finish last season.
      Bournemouth marked their return to the Premier League with a winCredit: Reuters
      The Cherries fired two goals past Aston Villa on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      But it was Parker’s newly-promoted Bournemouth who strutted their stuff in the south coast sunshine to claim an unexpected opening day win courtesy of goals from Jefferson Lerma and Kieffer Moore.
      Former Fulham chief Parker had not been shy to bemoan the Dorset side’s lack of summer signings in the lead up to their top-flight return.
      But perhaps his moaning was a clever piece of reverse psychology to get a reaction out of his players.
      The Cherries boss had to wait just two minutes for £10m new boy Marcus Tavernier to make an instant impact.
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      Tavernier’s floated right-wing corner caused mayhem in the Villa defence, allowing Colombian Lerma to sweep home from close range after Lloyd Kelly had nodded the ball down.
      Bournemouth could have had a second just seven minutes later when Dominic Solanke’s left-foot shot was well saved by Emi Martinez after a mazy run from left wing-back Jordan Zemura.
      Villa handed debuts to defender Diego Carlos and midfielder Boubacar Kamara but struggled to ever properly get going.
      Danny Ings – preferred up front to England international Ollie Watkins – saw a tame effort comfortably kept out by Mark Travers before heading over from a Lucas Digne cross.
      Jefferson Lerma opened the scoring after just two minutesCredit: Getty
      Kieffer Moore wrapped up the win 10 minutes from timeCredit: Reuters
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      Newly-appointed captain John McGinn also blasted a left-foot volley high over the crossbar.
      Bournemouth looked the more cohesive unit, exemplified by a slick move that saw Adam Smith flash a teasing ball across the six-yard box which the lunging Moore narrowly failed to get on the end of.
      Ings’ 23rd minute booked for lunging in on the lively Tavernier summed up Villa’s first half frustration.
      Gerrard hauled off the ineffective Jacob Ramsey at half-time, bringing on Emi Buendia.
      But it was still Bournemouth who looked more likely to add to the scoring with Tavernier’s set-piece deliveries causing the Villa back-line a real headache.
      Brazilian defender Carlos was clearly so fed up with watching the visitors’ misfiring forwards toil that he tried to take matters into his own hands on the hour-mark.
      Carlos came rampaging over the halfway line before blazing a 35-yard shot well wide of Travers’ left-hand post.
      Bournemouth have something to prove after languishing in the Championship for several seasonsCredit: Getty
      The Cherries will be looking to keep spirits high ahead of a difficult campaignCredit: Getty
      The centre-back’s fellow summer recruit Kamara then curled a 25-yard effort into the stands as Villa were reduced to trying their luck from distance.
      Ings made way for Watkins with 25 minutes remaining but he too was starved of service.
      It was a similar story for Bournemouth’s top-scorer from last season Solanke, who struggled to get into the game after half-time.
      Bournemouth’s first ever Premier League game seven years ago on Monday ended with a 1-0 defeat at home to Villa.
      The Midlanders also stayed up at the Cherries’ expense in 2020 so the home fans felt they were due some revenge.
      Philippe Coutinho threatened to cut short their celebrations with 17 minutes remaining after working his way into a shooting position but the Brazilian could only drag his 25-yard effort wide.
      Villa’s hopes of salvation were ended ten minutes from time as Moore – who scored the goal against Nottingham Forest to seal promotion last season – doubled Bournemouth’s lead.
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      Villa again failed to properly deal with a Tavernier set-piece and after skipper Kelly recycled a cross back into the penalty area, Moore climbed above a static defence to nod past a helpless Martinez.
      As Parker celebrated jubilantly, Gerrard turned away in disgust at his side’s pitiful display.
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      Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Martinelli and Guehi own goal sees Gunners ease to win – Premier League reaction

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      ARSENAL are have secured a crucial opening day win at Crystal Palace.Gabriel Martinelli gave them the lead in the first half as he finished off a clever corner routine which saw an unmarked Oleksandr Zinchenko bag an assist.
      And Bukayo Saka’s cross deflected off the unfortunate Marc Guehi to double the Gunners’ lead late on as they picked up a comfortable victory.
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      Arteta hints at further transfers
      Mikel Arteta has suggested the club are after new signings this summer.
      The Spaniard said: “We are going to try, there are a few things we have planned.”
      “If we can do them it would be great, but now it’s work with the players we have, we are in the middle of the season already.”
      After Jamie Carragher probed the Arsenal boss for names, Arteta joked: “Not yet, you are in contention!”
      The North London side continue to be linked with Youri Tielemans.
      Andersen wanted to ‘irritate’ Arsenal
      Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen played a brilliant game from the back this evening, making key tackles whilst impressing with his range of passing. He praised his side’s game plan:
      We played a good game, but we need to do better. We need that killer instinct to get that goal. We had 2 clear cut chances, we have to score. We did exactly what we spoke about, to be in their faces, be annoying, just irritate them, we know they don’t like that.Joachim Andersen, Crystal Palace defender
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      Viera reflects
      The Crystal Palace boss discusses his side’s finishing and defeat.
      We created enough chances to score at least one goal. If you don’t take those chances, you leave yourself vulnerable. The difference is they too their chances and we didn’t… this is something we have to work on.Patrick Viera, Crystal Palace boss
      Palace looked well in the game for large periods of tonight’s contest.
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      Newcastle (A)

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      Gunners next 5 fixtures

      Leicester (H)
      Bournemouth (A)
      Fulham (H)
      Aston Villa (H)
      Manchester United (A)

      League leaders
      Arsenal go top of the Premier League… for at least 17 hours or so.
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      Arteta pleased with mentality
      Mikel Arteta’s men had to weather the storm for large periods of the second half, but came away winners in the end.
      Here’s what the boss had to say on the performance:
      That’s the game we wanted to play, to win here you need to suffer, we’ve done it and that’s part of the mentality we want to build.Mikel Arteta, Arsenal boss
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      Mr half-century

      Saliba by numbers

      100% aerial duels won
      94% pass accuracy
      49 passes
      7 clearances
      0x dribbled past
      0 fouls committed

      Worth the wait?
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      Off to a flying start
      Arsenal have won more games and scored more goals today than they managed during the entirety of August last year.

      Saliba discusses performance
      A very calm William Saliba spoke on his side’s opening day win:
      It was tough but we are happy to win today. We knew it would be hard here so we stayed compact and strong. Its been a long time I’ve been waiting for this moment and I am so happy to start with a win and clean sheet.William Saliba, Arsenal defender
      ‘New’ boy named man of the match
      On his first ever competitive Arsenal start, William Saliba is awarded the man of the match award after an assured performance at the back.
      He had the perfect balance of composure and aggression today, barely putting a foot wrong.
      Exciting signs for Gunners fans.
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      FULL TIME – Palace 0-2 Arsenal
      Anthony Taylor blows his whistle and Arsenal come away with all three points in South London.
      Martinelli and a Marc Guehi own goal settled it. The perfect start to Arteta’s season.
      Palace gave it their all but they couldn’t make their chances count in the end.
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      Palace 0-2 Arsenal
      90+3, You can only hear the Arsenal fans inside here now. The Palace faithful have been deflated.
      Arsenal substitution – Palace 0-2 Arsenal
      90+2, Odegaard makes way for Lokonga to see out this match.
      Palace 0-2 Arsenal
      90, There will be three added minutes here. The game has gone flat since Arsenal’s second. Arteta will be one relieved man.
      Palace 0-2 Arsenal
      89, A Viera chant rings round Selhurst Park from the Arsenal fans. He might be managing the opposition, but they still love him.
      Unless they are referring to their new signing, Fabio Vieira?
      Palace 0-2 Arsenal
      87, That will go down as a Marc Guehi own goal. It was a really dangerous ball across from Saka, mind.
      Palace will feel hard done by. Pure relief for Arsenal.
      GOAL! – Palace 0-2 Arsenal
      84, Out of nowhere, Saka scores to double Arsenal’s lead!
      They are surely home and dry now.
      The visitors work it well into Partey who finds Saka in space. The Englishman goes the long way round and fires one across goal. It takes a nick of Guehi’s head and flies past Guehi.
      That will hurt Palace who were really threatening.
      Arsenal substitutions – Palace 0-1 Arsenal
      82, Arteta finally makes his changes.
      Tierney and Nketiah are on for the visitors. Debutants Zinchenko and Jesus make way.
      Palace 0-1 Arsenal
      80, Arsenal living life on the edge!
      Ayew breaks into the box with some dancing feet.
      Palace then spray it to Zaha who turns White inside out before flashing a ball across the face of goal, evading the touch of Mateta.
      It’s all Palace at the moment. Arsenal can’t get out.
      Palace 0-1 Arsenal
      77, Zaha skips past Partey as he slides in on the winger. Saliba is there to step in but the free-kick is brought back for Partey’s challenge.
      These are nervous moments for Arteta.
      Palace 0-1 Arsenal
      76, Ayew curls in a wicked ball, but Mateta is judged to have pushed Gabriel to the floor in the box, conceding a free kick.
      Palace substitution – Palace 0-1 Arsenal
      74, Play can resume and Milivojevic replaces Doucoure for the last 15 minutes or so.
      Palace 0-1 Arsenal
      73, Doucoure goes down with cramp and both sets of players take the opportunity for a water-break.
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      Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 Rangers LIVE RESULT: Controversial VAR penalty leaves Gers on Champions League brink

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      RANGERS are in serious trouble as they look to secure Champions League football for the first time since 2010.A low drive into the bottom corner from Teddy Teuma gave Union Saint-Gilloise a deserved lead in Leuven.
      And in the second half, Rangers were left fuming when VAR gave a controversial penalty after Connor Goldson was adjudged to have hanballed.
      Dante Vanzeir then converted the spot kick to double the hosts’ advantage to give Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men an uphill battle at Ibrox.
      Subtle Sutton
      Ex-Celtic player Chris Sutton couldn’t resist a dig at his rivals after their loss this evening.

      Van Bronckhorst surprised at performance
      In his post-match interview, the Rangers boss discussed his side’s defeat:
      The performance today was really poor. We were never really in the game, key mistakes, giving transitional moments away. Luckily it was only 2-0. I was surprised he gave a penalty, but it was given. We need to change it around on Tuesday and we need to change it around big time. We looked like we weren’t comfortable on the ball and that surprised me. We lost together today. We are still in the tie. Giovanni van Bronckhorst
      The last Mc-Laugh
      Rangers keeper Jon McLaughlin has been blamed for USG’s first goal after Teumo’s shot was straight at him. The 34-year-old appeared to fumble the ball as it bounced off him and into the net.
      However, McLaughlin did make a couple of key saves towards the end of the game that just about keep his side in the tie.
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      VAR from a penalty
      USG’s second goal came from the penalty spot, but the awarding of it has caused plenty of controversy.
      On the replays the ball looks to deflect off a Rangers defender and on to Goldson’s arm from just a yard away.
      VAR under fire again.
      Bronckhorst beaten
      Rangers boss Bronckhorst looked disappointed for large periods of the game this evening.
      His first substitution came in the 67th minute. Fans may point the finger, suggesting he should have made changes sooner.
      The Dutchman has serious work to do if he’s to turn this tie around next week.
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      Well deserved win
      USG didn’t look like a team who had never played Champions League football before. The Belgian side were positive in their play, creating a number of chances which the visitors were unable to keep out.
      On the other hand, Rangers were very flat and never really got going. They lacked bite in attack, whilst looking shaky at the back.
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      FULL TIME – USG 2-0 Rangers
      The referee blows his whistle as USG secure their victory.
      An uphill battle awaits Rangers next week at Ibrox.
      USG 2-0 Rangers
      90+3, Tavernier makes a vital clearance off the line!
      That was very nearly game over for the visitors.
      USG substitutions – USG 2-0 Rangers
      90+2, Goalscorers Vanzeir and Teuma make way to a warm reception.
      Francois and Puertas are on.
      USG 2-0 Rangers
      90, There will be 4 additional minutes here. Rangers need a goal.
      USG change – USG 2-0 Rangers
      85, Adringa strolls off to a standing ovation. Ilyes is on for the last five minutes or so.
      USG 2-0 Rangers
      84, Wright is at it again, running at defenders and this time wins a free kick of Van Der Heyen. The winger has looked positive since coming on.
      USG 2-0 Rangers
      82, Wright drives in field and plays a neat one two with Colack before being shoved off the ball. The substitute waves his arms, appealing for a penalty, but the referee looks disinterested.
      USG 2-0 Rangers
      81, Tavernier’s corner is plucked out of the air by Moris and the home fans celebrate as though they’ve scored. They are loving every second of this.
      USG 2-0 Rangers
      79, Huge save from McLaughlin!
      Goldson gifts the ball back to USG and Vanzeir is set free one on one with the goalkeeper. McLaughlin does brilliantly, spreading himself, and saving Rangers from conceding a third with an outstretched boot.
      Rangers Substitutions – USG 2-0 Rangers
      77, Lawrence and Wright are on to help inspire a dramatic finish here.
      New signings Matondo and Tillman make way. Not the start they would have wanted.
      GOAL! – USG 2-0 Rangers
      75, Vanzeir is the coolest man in the house, sending McLaughlin the wrong way and rolling the ball into the back of the net.
      USG are in dreamland.
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      USG 1-0 Rangers
      73, Penalty to Rangers!
      The referee took his time before pointing to the spot.
      Goldson picks up a yellow for the incident. It looks harsh on the defender who was just a yard or so away from the ball.
      Vanzeir has the chance fro the spot.
      USG 1-0 Rangers
      72, Oooo, VAR are checking for a handball against Goldson in the penalty area.
      The referee has been called over to the screen…
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      USG 1-0 Rangers
      71, Rangers survive.
      USG so nearly double their lead.
      The USG players were lining up to shoot there. McLaughlin is forced into a double save before Adingra slices an effort over the bar.
      .Credit: Willie Vass
      USG 1-0 Rangers
      68, Rangers come close!
      That’s their best move of the match.
      Tavernier combines with Colak. The Croat flashes a deadly ball across goal, but no one in white and was close enough to it.
      Rangers substitutions – USG 1-0 Rangers
      66, Here they are then, the Rangers changes, and it’s a double.
      Debutants Davies and Yilmaz are on. Barisic and Jack make way.
      USG 1-0 Rangers
      65, Rangers are being given no time on the ball. Vanzeir is on to Goldson in a flash, and the Rangers man is lucky to win a free kick.
      Substitutions must be imminent for the visitors. They still look flat.
      USG 1-0 Rangers
      63, Tavernier looks to skip past Lapoussin, but the Madagascan stands his ground.
      Rangers were in a good position from the free kick. Barisic would have been better floating a ball into the area.
      USG 1-0 Rangers
      59, USG come close.
      Nieuwkoop lines one up and shaves the post with a left-footed effort.
      Rangers are living dangerously.
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      England win Women’s Euro 2022 LIVE REACTION: The Queen sends praise after Lionesses historic triumph – latest

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      ENGLAND defeated Germany 2-1 in their historic Women’s Euro final at a record-breaking Wembley Stadium.Super-sub Chloe Kelly scored the winner in the 110th minute as England ENDED their wait for first a major trophy since 1966.
      Lina Magull had equalised for the visitors after Ella Toone had lobbed the Lionesses ahead in front of 87,192 frenzied supporters in stunning fashion.
      We’ve got all of the latest reaction right here… as it’s FINALLY come home!

      Score: England 2-1 Germany (aet)
      England XI: Earps, Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Daly, Walsh, Stanway, Hemp, Mead, Kirby, White
      Germany XI: Frohms, Hendrich, Hegering, Oberdorf, Huth, Schuller, Dabritz, Gwinn, Rauch, Magull, Brand

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      Adele celebrates England’s magi moment
      Songstress Adele couldn’t help but get in the spirit of England’s Euro 2022 win.
      She took to the Instagram to share her joy at the remarkable success.

      ‘I can’t stop crying’
      ENGLAND captain Leah Williamson fought back the tears as she lifted the Euro2022 trophy alongside her teammates this evening.
      The Lionesses secured their first ever European Championship title when Chloe Kelly fired home a late winner in the 111th minute of the game.
      Every player revelled in the atmosphere as the final whistle sounded, with some breaking down in tears, including Williamson.
      But, the Arsenal star still took the time to reflect on the record-breaking evening in a post-match interview with the BBC.
      She said: “I can’t stop crying.
      “We talk and we talk and we’ve finally done it. It’s the proudest moment of my life.
      “I’m taking in every single second because I’ll want to relive this for a long time.”
      Mead’s revenge
      Beth Mead was remarkably left out of Team GB for the Olympics last summer.
      But now, she’s Euro 2022 player of the tournament, and won the golden boot.
      “I can’t believe it.” she said.
      “Sometimes football puts you down but bouncing back is the best way. I’m speechless, I can’t take it all in.
      “I’m in shock. I’ve had a good cry with my mum and dad. I am so proud of this team, I love this team and I love this country!”
      England’s stars gatecrash press conference
      There was absolutely no chance Sabrina Weigman’s press conference was going to go smoothly.
      Here’s her winning team gatecrashing the interview with a rendition of that Baddiel and Skinner classic. It’s coming home!

      Scott dedicates win to granny
      Jill Scott dedicated England’s Euro 2022 triumph to her grandmother in an emotional post-match interview.
      The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in a thrilling final at Wembley thanks to an extra-time winner by Chloe Kelly after Ella Toone’s opener was cancelled out by Lina Magull.
      Scott couldn’t hide her emotions after the final whistle in front of a packed and ecstatic crowd as she stated she won’t get any sleep this week.
      The Manchester City hero also sent a special message to her nan during an emotional interview.
      Scott told BBC: “We got it, grandma… we’ve done it.
      “I can’t believe it! It’s such a privilege to be a part of this. What a day!
      “The younger players have been fantastic, playing with freedom.
      “The celebrations are going to be big and I don’t think I’m going to sleep this week!”
      The Queen continues
      The Queen continued in her praise: “However, your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned.
      “You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations.
      “It is my hope that you will be as proud of the impact you have had on your sport as you are of the result today.”
      The Queen’s praise
      The Queen has paid tribute to the Lionesses tonight after their sensational win over Germany in the Euro final.
      The monarch sent a message of congratulation after grandson Prince William handed out medals to England’s heroic girls.
      Her Majesty said: “My warmest congratulations, and those of my family, go to you all on winning the European Women’s Football Championships.
      “It is a significant achievement for the entire team, including your support staff.
      “The Championships and your performance in them have rightly won praise.”
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      Lionesses roar
      87,000 inside the stadium, and plenty more on the streets and at home witnessed history this afternoon.
      Where were you on the day England became champions at last?
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      ‘Best moment of my life’
      The scorer of England’s first goal has her say on the win:
      It doesn’t seem real. I’m buzzing my head off. Honestly the best moment of my career, best moment of my life. I’m so proud to be a part of this group.Ella Toone, England midfielder
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      History makers
      What a day for England. What a day for women’s football.

      Captain’s celebrations
      Leah Williamson lifts the trophy to an almighty Wembley roar.
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      Don’t ‘medal’ with the best
      Sarina Wiegman leads her players up to the stand where they receive their gold medals.
      A word on the England boss, she has been nothing short of extraordinary all tournament. She named the same team for every game, with inspired substitutions often getting them through. A clear calmness and positivity which has crept into every England player’s game.
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      It’s trophy time
      Prince William walks the spoils on to the field and gets in handshake position.
      Beth Mead is up first to receive her golden boot award. She is soon followed by Lena Oberdorf who wins young player of the tournament.
      ‘This is what dreams are made of’
      Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning goal, tries to sum up how she’s feeling:
      Honestly it’s amazing. This is what dreams are made of. As a young girl watching women’s football, this is amazing. Thank you to everyone who played a part in my rehab. i always believed I would be here.Chloe kelly, England forward
      Mead wins the golden boot
      Beth Mead’s name is read out over the tannoy as she wins the golden boot. Her assists take her above joint top scorer Alexandra Popp, who couldn’t be involved today.
      She also wins the player of the tournament award. What a few weeks for the winger.
      Sweet Caroline!
      It’s Neil Diamond time, and Chloe Kelly couldn’t resist, running from her interview, microphone in hand to celebrate with the fans.
      Home at last
      ‘It’s coming home’ is ringing round Wembley as players and fans alike embrace, sing, cry, the lot!
      Phenomenal scenes.
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      ENGLAND WIN – England 2-1 Germany
      Full time of extra time comes to an end and…
      ENGLAND ARE THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS 2022
      The Lionesses have done it in the most dramatic fashion.
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      England 2-1 Germany
      120, Who knew winning a throw-in could be so much fun?!
      England are moments away from ecstasy.
      England 2-1 Germany
      119, Russo wins another throw and England celebrate as though they’ve scored.
      2 minutes are to be added on here.
      England 2-1 Germany
      118, Hemp makes way to a standing ovation. She’s given it everything and produced some brilliant deliveries.
      Parris is on for the remainder.
      England 2-1 Germany
      117, England win another throw in Germany’s half.
      They are managing this perfectly. Torture for the Germans, mind.
      England 2-1 Germany
      116, Russo with a golden opportunity!
      She is set free in the box, but looked to rush the shot, cutting across it. She does force a save from Frohm, though.
      Corner to England.
      England 2-1 Germany
      114, Kelly draws a smart foul by the corner flag. Time to run down the clock.
      England 2-1 Germany
      112, Rauch is off and Lattwein is on with instructions in hand.
      Russo is also keen to have a look. Wonder how her German is.
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