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      Aston Villa vs Man Utd LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel as team news IMMINENT – Premier League latest updates

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      ASTON VILLA host Man Utd tonight looking for revenge following their FA Cup defeat to the Red Devils on Monday. Steven Gerrard’s side were unfortunate at Old Trafford and come into this Premier League clash on looking to end a run of three-straight defeats.
      United meanwhile lost out to Wolves in their last top-flight match and need three points to keep up in the race for Europe.

      Kick-off time: 5.30pm GMT
      Aston Villa XI: To follow
      Man Utd XI: To follow

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      Nigeria vs Sudan LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, team news as match UNDERWAY – AFCON latest updates

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      NIGERIA are looking to book their place in the AFCON knockout stages as they face Sudan.A wonderstrike from Kelechi Iheanacho gave the Super Eagles a 1-0 victory over Mo Salah and Egypt in their opening match.
      Meanwhile Sudan played out a goalless draw with Guinea-Bissau in their opener, as goalkeeper Ali Abu Eshrein made a crucial penalty save.

      Kick-off time: 4pm
      TV channel: Sky Sports Football (from 5.15pm)
      Live stream: Sky Sports website/Sky Sports app/Sky Go/Now TV (from 5.15pm)
      Nigeria XI: Okoye, Aina, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Zaidu, Chukweueze, Aribo, Ndidi, Simon, Awoniyi, Iheanacho.
      Sudan XI: Abu-Eshrein, Mazin, Mustafa, Nemer, Mustafa Elfadni, Al Rasheed, Walieldin Khidir, Abbas Omer, Hamed, Omer, Eisa.

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      4. Nigeria 1-0 Sudan
      What a start!
      The ball is sent into the penalty area and falls to Chukwueze who slots it into the bottom corner.
      Poor defending from Sudan, but a great start for Nigeria.
      3. GOOOAAAALLLLLLL NIGERIA!!!!
      Chukwueze puts the Super Eagles ahead within the opening three minutes!
      Kick Off
      We’re underway at the Roumde Adjia Stadium!
      The teams are out
      The teams have entered the pitch.
      The National Anthems have been sung.
      Kick off is moments away!
      Elsewhere in AFCON today
      There is only one other game in the Africa Cup of Nations today.
      Guinea-Bissau take on Egypt this evening at 7pm in another group D clash.
      Super Eagles flying high
      Nigeria could book their place in the knockout stages with a win over Sudan today.
      Head coach Augustin Eguavoen has said that his team are not focussing on anything other than this fixture:
      “We are completely focused on our match against Sudan. Beating Egypt was not easy, and we are looking forward to continuing our victories and qualifying for the next round.”
      Sudan Substitutes
      Mohamed Kesra Hakeem, Elsadig Hassan, Amjed Ismael Ahmed Ismail, Mohamed Abdallah Hussein, Ishag Adam, Sharif Omar Abdalla Makki, Dhiya Mahjoub, Suliman Zakaria Abakar, Algozoli Hussein Nooh Mohamed, Mohamed Mustafa, Captain Basheer Aldkhn, Moaiad Abdeen Maki.
      Sudan start in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
      Nigeria substitutes
      Semi Ajayi, Ahmed Musa, Frank Onyeka, Henry Onyekuru, Chidera Ejuke, Daniel Akpeyi, Alex Iwobi, Tyronne Ebuehi, Francis Uzuho, Umar Sadiq, Kelechi Nwakali, Olisa Ndah.
      The Super Eagles are set to start in a 4-2-2-2 formation.
      Sudan starting line-up
      Ali Abu Eshrein starts in goal with Mustafa Saeed, Salahedin Nemer, Mustafa Mohamed and Mustafa Karshoum in defence.
      Walieldin Khedr, Mohamed Al Rashed, Abdelrazig Omer, Yasin Hamed and Gumaa Omer make up the midfield
      Musab Ahmed leads the line.
      Nigeria starting line-up
      Maduka Okoye starts in goal with Zaidu Sanusi, Kenneth Omeruo, William Ekong and Ola Aina in defence.
      Wilfred Ndidi starts in the holding midfield position with Joe Aribo and Kelechi Iheanacho just in front.
      Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze form the attack.
      Head to head
      Nigeria have recorded eight wins in 14 appearances against Sudan.
      Sudan have won twice.
      There have been four draws between the two sides.
      Sudan team news
      Sudan failed to score in their opening game against Guinea-Bissau so it would not be surprising to see a slight change in the attacking line-up.
      They currently have no reported injury issues.
      Credit: AFP
      Nigeria team news
      Nigeria will be without Kenneth Omeruo, who was stretchered off in the last game against Egypt on Tuesday.
      Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to star after scoring the decisive goal in the Super Eagles’ victory over Egypt.
      Credit: EPA
      Welcome to Nigeria vs Sudan
      Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Sudan.
      After one game Nigeria sit at the top of the group with three points.
      Sudan sit third in the group with one point.
      Both teams are still very much in contention for a place in the knockout stages.
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      Man City 1-0 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Kevin de Bruyne wondergoal moves leaders City 13 points clear of Blues

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      MAN CITY are on the verge of the title already after a crucial win over Chelsea.Kevin de Bruyne scored the only goal of the game, firing a sublime strike into the bottom corner.
      They are now 13 points ahead of the Blues and 14 ahead of Liverpool, though have played two games more than the Reds.
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      Thats all from the Etihad
      There is rarely much to separate the two sides whenever Manchester City meet Chelsea in any competition but Kevin De Bruyne’s moment of magic has opened up a 13 point gap between the league leaders and the Blues.
      Chelsea seemed to have turned up with a strategy of soaking up City pressure and hitting them on the counter, but when they did gain possession, the hosts were onto them on in a flash.
      What was intriguing is that the Blues had the most clear cut opportunities with both of them dropping to Romelu Lukaku but it just wouldn’t happen for the Belgian attacker.
      That is now six games without a win in the Premier League (W1 D4 L1) for Thomas Tuchel’s men which for all their talent is a dreadful run. Dare I say it but do they need some reinforcements?
      Thank you for tuning in this afternoon folks, it has been a pleasure and make sure to stay vigilant as we bring you more blogs across the weekend.

      Man City 1-0 Chelsea match report
      Didn’t have the time to keep up with the match blog? Then panic no more because we have a very detailed match report with all the main talking points from the top of the leaderboards clash this afternoon.
      CLICK HERE FOR THE MATCH REPORT
      Up next for the Blues
      Chelsea can’t afford to dwell on this loss for too long because they take a trip to the seaside in three days’ time where they’ll be facing Brighton at the Amex Stadium which won’t be a stroll on the beach.
      Thomas Tuchel’s side will then be spending a lot of their February contesting in cup competitions because the Blues have a favourable home tie against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fourth round followed by a Club World Cup semi-final away to either Al Hilal, Al Jazira or Auckland City.
      But the two huge encounters in Chelsea’s run of fixtures that they will be more personal to them in terms of status are the London derbies.
      They play Spurs for the third time in under three weeks on the 23rd of January and they travel south of the river to battle with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the 19th of February.

      Round the corner for City
      Pep’s men have six days to enjoy that victory before they travel to St.Mary’s where Southampton will be rolling out the red carpet for them.
      City then have two consecutive home fixtures against two different opposition from the capital; Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Cup and then Premier League freshmen Brentford in a league clash four days later.
      Shortly after that, the reigning champions will be hoping to build up some momentum on their trip at Carrow Road where they will be taking on Norwich because that match is followed by the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against 19x Primeira Liga champions Sporting CP.

      An updated Premier League table
      This is why Thomas Tuchel is so frustrated with the result because the loss against Manchester City puts them 13 points off the pace with 16 games left to play.
      Stranger things have happened in football so it’s not all over for the Blues but no team has led by that kind of a margin at this stage of the season and not gone on to clinch the title.
      Credit: premierleague.com
      Thomas Tuchel gives his verdict
      The Chelsea gaffer gave a frustrated post-match interview as he spoke to Des Kelly about why his team deserved a draw and how mathematically it is not impossible for City to be caught but it is highly unlikely.
      I think we deserved a draw and I think we defended very, very well. There were not a lot of big chances, one in the first half from a big mistake from us.
      We had chances so performances wise this was ok given the fact that we had to change our back three again.
      Defensive wise, for the commitment I am absolutely ok with that performance. I think we deserved to have a draw, a draw would have been a fair result.
      We will never give up but I mean, if City keep on winning every game then nobody can catch them.Thomas TuchelBT Sport 1
      Todays man of the match
      Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden both had a strong shout for the man of the match, but it had could only go to one man after his winning goal and his all round contribution to the game.
      Congratulations to Kevin De Bruyne.

      Kevin De Manchester City hero
      The midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne has now scored 21 Premier League goals from outside the box which is more than any other player since his debut for Manchester City in 2015-16.
      Also he has now scored five goals against his former club Chelsea who must be dreading the day they let him go.
      De Bruynes post-match thoughts
      Kevin De Bruyne’s well-executed finish turned out to be the winning goal this afternoon and here is what the City talisman had to say about the game with BT Sport interviewer Des Kelly.
      Obviously it’s a big game and I think they came here with a very good plan defensively but I think we played a pretty good game.
      It’s nice to score the goal, it’s important because it is the only one but I think the team played very well today.
      I think we knew that if we win today, we make the gap bigger on them and the title. We’ve been in this situation before where we have had points ahead but I think in the second year we were the same points behind.
      A lot of things can change and the momentum can swing very quickly but I think the team was very focused on the job we needed to do.Kevin De BruyneBT Sport 1
      The full 90 match stats
      Despite Chelsea having a couple glimpses of goal in the second half, Manchester City continued to dominate and their pressure eventually paid off.

      Blues left feeling the blues
      Chelsea lose the top of the table clash to Manchester City courtesy of Kevin De Bruyne’s well-placed effort.
      Credit: @ChelseaFC
      Full time – Man City 1-0 Chelsea
      The Cityzens make it twelve wins in a row in the Premier League and have put the nail in the coffin on Chelsea’s title winning hopes.
      Fantastic performance by Manchester City who firmly look on course to clinch a second successive Premier League trophy.
      Man City 1-0 Chelsea – Half a chance!
      90+2. Manchester City had a slight opportunity to put Chelsea out of their misery but Kyle Walker picked out the wrong pass which was shephered out by Cesar Azpilicueta.
      You feel as if that should be enough for the league leaders to leave Etihad with all three points.
      Man City 1-0 Chelsea
      90+1. The Blues are desperate to grab the equaliser but they just cannot string more than three passes together.
      This is a championship winning performance by Man City. Pep Guardiola will be very proud of his side.
      Three minutes of additional time
      Man City 1-0 Chelsea – City sub
      87. The City boss decides to add some fresh legs in attack which will keep the press on Chelsea’s defenders anytime they on the ball.

      Phil Foden – OFF
      Gabriel Jesus – ON

      Man City 1-0 Chelsea
      86. Chelsea are running out of time and running out of ideas because when they go forward, they have struggled to find a final pass.
      Leaving Mason Mount out from the start is becoming to look like a bad decision from Thomas Tuchel.
      Man City 1-0 Chelsea – City sub
      83. Pep has made his first roll of the dice as he looks to protect the goal scorer having picked up a slight knock.

      Kevin De Bruyne – OFF
      Ilkay Gundogan – ON

      Gundogan will take the captains armband for the remainder of the match.

      Man City 1-0 Chelsea – Unlucky Foden!
      82. Raheem Sterling’s feet was too quick for Malang Sarr on this occassion as he did well to dodge the Chelsea defender’s challenge before picking out Phil Foden.
      But the English youngster was unable to keep his shot down in what was a fantastic position to kill this game off.
      Man City 1-0 Chelsea – Chelsea change
      79. Finally, Thomas Tuchel has decided to bring on Chelsea’s talisman with a little over ten minutes to save a point.

      Marcos Alonso – OFF
      Mason Mount – ON

      Kevin De Bruyne is king
      The Belgian international could be saving the day again as Kevin De Bruyne’s goal puts Man City ahead in this top of the table clash.

      Man City 1-0 Chelsea
      72. Kevin De Bruyne’s 74th goal in Manchester City colours has put a sigh of relief on the faces of Pep Guardiola and all the Cityzen’s in the Etihad Stadium.
      As it stands, the hosts will go 13 points clear of Chelsea at the top which looks too big of a mountain to climb for the Blues.
      Goal! – 1-0 to City!
      Manchester City are finally rewarded with the goal that they have deserved thanks to a brilliant finish by their skipper Kevin De Bruyne.
      He did well to ride the challenge of N’Golo Kante following some good build-up play before placing the ball into Kepa’s bottom left-hand corner.
      Man City 0-0 Chelsea – Chelsea changes
      67. Double positive change from the visitors as Thomas Tuchel looks to add some fresh legs and pace to that attack.

      Hakim Ziyech – OFF
      Chrisitan Pulisic – OFF
      Callum Hudson-Odoi – ON
      Timo Werner – ON

      Man City 0-0 Chelsea
      66. It was a good delivery from Hakim Ziyech but Romelu Lukaku couldn’t make a proper connection.
      That’s a little better from the Blues.
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      Gabon 1-1 Ghana LIVE RESULT: Benjamin Tetteh given red card AFTER full time following Allevinah late equaliser

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      GABON put themselves on the verge of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final ahead of the return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.The former Arsenal skipper missed out with minor heart problems following his recovery from Covid.
      And Ghana looked like they might benefit from Aubameyang’s absence in the first half when Andre Ayew fired in a brilliant strike to give them the lead.
      But with three minutes left, Jim Allevinah drove the ball into the bottom corner to give Gabon a crucial point.
      The drama didn’t finish there however, with Andre Ayew and the Ghana team appearing to erupt in fury at the Gabon coach after the final whistle.
      That result in a brawl in which Ghana’s Benjamin Tetteh appeared to punch a Gabon player then retreat down the tunnel.
      The Algerian referee then flashed a red card after being prevented by security from following him.
      TV channel: Sky Sports FootballLive stream: Sky Go/Now TVFree live stream: BBC website/BBC iPlayerGabon XI: Amonome; Oyono, Ecuele Manga, Assoumou, Obiang; Kanga, Ngouali, Poko; Bouanga, Autchanga; Boupendza.Ghana XI: Wollacott; A.Kyereh, Amartey, Djiku, Rahman; Baba, Partey; Sulemana, D.Kyereh, Andre Ayew; Jordan Ayew.
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      That’s all from the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium
      Allevinah’s late goal puts Gabon one step closer to the knockout stages.
      The Panthers have a tough task on their hands as they face group leaders Morocco on Tuesday.
      Meanwhile, Ghana need a win against Comoros.
      But, their place in the next round is far from guaranteed.
      Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
      Elsewhere in AFCON today

      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      Malawi 2-1 Zimbabwe
      Morocco 2-0 Comoros

      Next up in Group C
      The final round of games in group C will take place on Tuesday January 18.
      Gabon take on group leaders Morocco.
      Ghana take on Comoros.
      What that result means
      Ghana now have one point meaning that they need to win their next fixture if they want to stand a chance of progressing to the knockout stages.
      Even if they do defeat Comoros, their fate in the competition will be decided by Gabon who have four points.
      If the Panthers draw or win their next game it’ll guarantee their place in the next round.
      Credit: AFP
      Full Time – Gabon 1-1 Ghana
      Replays show that Tetteh punched Boupendza in the face.
      The striker is shown a red card from the referee for violent conduct.
      Full Time – Gabon 1-1 Ghana
      Some commotion has broken out on the pitch between the players and officials seem to be getting involved.
      Ghana are visibly frustrated with the result.
      Security are surrounding the referee.
      Credit: AFP
      Full Time – Gabon 1-1 Ghana
      Allevinah’s late strike salvages a point for Gabon to increase their hopes of progressing to the next round.
      Ghana will be disappointed with that result.
      90+1. Gabon 1-1 Ghana
      Ghana make a double substitution.
      Both Ayew brothers come off and are replaced by Tetteh and Issahaku.
      90. Gabon 1-1 Ghana
      Allevinah carries the ball into the box before unleashing a low driven strike into the bottom right corner!
      The striker has been fantastic since coming on.
      Credit: Reuters
      89. GOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL GABON!!!!!!
      Super-sub Allevinah draws Gabon level!
      85. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon create another opportunity as Boupendza makes his way into the box.
      He has two defenders in front of him but attempts the shot which hits the side netting.
      Only five minutes to go.
      80. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      J.Ayew lines up a free kick just outside the penalty area.
      His fantastic effort is sent narrowly wide of the post.
      75. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      J.Ayew does well to skip past Uneme Ella on the right before he is challenged by Allevinah.
      The Panthers have a corner, but nothing comes of it.
      Gabon make another substitution as Ameka comes on to replace Moucketou-Moussounda.
      71. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Kanga strikes from distance but his effort is comfortably saved by Wollacott.
      Gabon continue to press.
      67. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon make another substitution
      Martinsson Ngouali is replaced by Uneme Ella.
      65. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Ghana make another substitution.
      Baba is replaced by Paintsil.
      62. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon are throwing everything at their opposition right now.
      The Panthers drive down the left before the ball is sent into the box.
      Djiku gets a touch on it but it falls to Obiang whose strike is headed clear by Rahman.
      60. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Ghana make their first substitution of the night.
      Sulemana is replaced by Addo.
      59. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon come close to equalising as the ball is sent over to Allevinah.
      The striker attempts to get a touch on it but Amonome does well to come out and claim.
      Credit: Reuters
      57. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      There is a brief pause in play as Yiadom is treated for an injury.
      The defender is set to play on.
      52. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon make the first change of the night.
      Allevinah replaces Bouanga, who is evidently not happy about being substituted.
      46. Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon create the first opportunity of the half.
      Obiang sends a cross into the box which is headed behind by Djiku.
      Kick Off – Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon get us underway for the second half.
      Neither side have made any changes so far.
      Half Time – Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      Gabon have released a statement about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      The striker is out of the squad as a precaution due to “cardiac lesions”.
      🚨Selon la commission médicale de la CAF, les joueurs Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Axel Meyé et Mario Lemina à peine sortis du Covid ne peuvent pas prendre part à ce match.Les examens présenteraient des lésions cardiaques.la CAF n’a pas voulu prendre de risques. pic.twitter.com/cebUnMLSVX— Fédération Gabonaise de Football – FEGAFOOT (@fegafoot_gabon) January 14, 2022

      Half Time – Gabon 0-1 Ghana
      A.Ayew’s fantastic strike is all that separates these two sides going into the second half.
      The game has been fairly even so far and could still go either way.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Morocco vs Comoros LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, kick-off time and team news – AFCON 2022 latest updates

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      MOROCCO continue their AFCON challenge this afternoon against Comoros.Sofiane Boufal scored the only goal of the game as Morocco kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 win over Ghana.
      While Comoros lost out in their opener, 1-0 to Gabon.
      Gabon vs Ghana follows this afternoon to complete Group C’s fixtures.

      TV/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event, Football
      Morocco XI: Bono, Aguerd, S Amrabat, Masina, Hakimi, Louza, Saiss, Amallah, Boufal, Tissoudali, El Kaabi
      Comoros XI: Ben Boina, Youssouf, Abdullah, Abdou, Youssouf, M’Dahoma, M’Changama, Bakari, Selemani, Bachirou, Ben Nabouhane

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      Morocco 0 Comoros 0
      6. We have our first corner of the game and it goes predictably to Morocco.
      The corner is swung in and Ben Boina gets a solid fist on it and a much needed early feel of the ball.
      Morocco 0 Comoros 0
      2. A clumsy challenge from the Comoros defender goes unnoticed by officials and VAR, justified by a late flag shown by the linesman indicating an offside player.
      Morocco 0 Comoros 0
      1. Morocco get us underway here launching the ball forward showing their intent for the game today….
      Kick-off moments away….
      As the anthems are sung by the players of both teams, we are only moments away from kick-off.
      Comoros only joined FIFA in 2005 but has seen the interest in football boom since this date.
      You can see how much it means to them to make the people back home happy.
      Tactically minded
      As the minnows in this tournament in their first appearance, Comoros seem confident in knowing what they have to do to stand any chance of winning.
      Tactics will be key as they look to nullify Morocco’s more talented squad.
      An early Morocco goal could really test the Comoros players’ spirit.
      Chance to qualify
      If Gabon and Morocco can both win today they will qualify for the next round, leaving them the luxury of being able to rest players in their final games.
      All to play for their opponents who could bomb out of the tournament after only two games played.
      Middle of the park
      Some familiar faces will look to control the centre of midfield for Morocco with Imran Louza (Watford) and Romain Saiss (Wolves) pulling the strings.
      Sofiane Boufal plays in the role just behind the striker, hoping to add to his AFCON tally after scoring the winner in the opening game.
      PSG’s Achraf Hakimi is always one to watch in this Morocco team.
      Subs:
      Abdallah, Alhadhur, Zahary, Ali Mohamed, Aboubakari, M’Madi, Youssouf, Bourhane, Mogni, Ahamada, Moussa, Mohamed
      Comoros line-up (5-3-2)
      Ben Boina, Youssouf, Abdullah, Abdou, Youssouf, M’Dahoma, M’Changama, Bakari, Selemani, Bachirou, Ben Nabouhane
      Subs:
      Ounahi, El-Haddadi, Fajr, Mohamedi, Chair, Aboukhlal, Chakla, En-Nesyri, Alakouch, Tagnaouti, Mmaee, Rahimi
      Morocco line-up (4-2-3-1)
      Bono, Aguerd, S Amrabat, Masina, Hakimi, Louza, Saiss, Amallah, Boufal, Tissoudali, El Kaabi
      That winning feeling
      Morocco are currently on a winning streak of 10 games.
      This includes all six of their World Cup Qualifying matches.
      Can Comoros cause an upset here today?
      Man of the Match:
      Naby Keita, Guinea’s tough tackling captain, will feel his side did what they needed to do here today.
      Keeping their noses in front of Senegal going into the last game leaves their destiny in their own hands.
      FT: Senegal 0 Guinea 0
      Despite having the better of the second half, Guinea defended resolutely and kept Senegal out.
      This result will suit Guinea more than Senegal as they stay top.
      Newbies to AFCON
      Comoros have qualified for their very first AFCON tournament.
      Against Gabon in their opening game, Comoros dominated before conceding an early goal.
      This seemed to knock the debutant’s confidence and they struggled to create anything until a chance late on caused the Gabon keeper problems.
      Welcome back AFCON fans
      Today Morocco against Comoros is the focus of our attention.
      Meanwhile in the early kick off Senegal and Guinea are drawing 0-0 deep into the second half.
      A draw in this game would leave Guinea top of the group with Senegal in second place, level on points.
      Like Senegal, Morocco are one of the fancied teams to win AFCON this year.
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      Senegal vs Guinea LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, kick-off time, team news as Mane and Keita START AFCON clash

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      LIVERPOOL interest is high in AFCON today as Sadio Mane’s Senegal take on Naby Keita’s Guinea.Both teams kicked off their AFCON challenge with 1-0 wins – Senegal over Zimbabwe and Guinea over Malawi.
      Top of the Group B is at stake this afternoon, with the winners more than likely to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition with victory today.

      Kick-off: 1pm GMT
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      Senegal XI: Dieng, Mbaye, Cisse, Diallo, Ciss, Kouyate, Loum, Sarr, Mane, Thiam, Dia
      Guinea XI: A Keita, Sylla, Conte, Camara, Sow, Cisse, N Keita, Diawara, Moriba, Bayo, Guilavogui

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      Game of few chances
      Each team probably had one golden chance to score in the game.
      Morgan Guilavogui had the opportunity to put Guinea ahead in the first half, but fired straight at Seny Dieng from close range.
      Senegal then improved after the break, and went close through Abdou Diallo.
      He drew an excellent save out of Aly Keita following a powerful header from a corner, which the Guinea keeper brilliantly tipped over the bar.
      But apart from that it was a game of few chances, and on reflection 0-0 is probably the right result.
      Both teams are still yet to concede in this year’s tournament, but perhaps slightly worryingly, both have only scored once as well.
      Full time – Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      PEEEP! That will be full time!
      Liverpool team-mates Sadio Mane and Naby Keita play out a drab 0-0 draw.
      It takes both teams to four points after two games, and both are well placed to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
      The other two teams in Group B, Malawi and Zimbabwe, face off later on this afternoon.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      91. This one is well and truly petering out towards full time.
      Guinea are happy to clear downfield when they get the ball and give it back to Senegal, but Mane and Co can’t do anything with it when they have it.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      90. Three minutes of added time are signalled by the fourth official.
      Senegal won in added time last time out, could they repeat the feat once more today?
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      89. A substitution for both teams here.
      Morgan Guilavogui is being replaced by Morlaye Sylla for Guinea, and Bouna Sarr is off for Keita Balde for Senegal.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      88. Ibrahima Conte takes… and it sails high over the crossbar.
      That’s a waste.
      Will it be the last chance for Guinea?
      We’re into the final two minutes of the 90.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      87. This time Keita gets a free kick in dangerous area!
      He’s felled 20 yards out from goal, and the referee blows for a free kick.
      Now then…
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      85. Naby Keita goes down on the edge of the box and looks towards referee Bamlak Tessema.
      He gets nothing, to Keita’s dismay, and the Liverpool man has a right go at the official.
      Keita is booked for his troubles, and is now the fourth Guinea player to be shown a yellow card.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      83. Guinea goalkeeper Aly Keita is into the book now for time-wasting after taking an absolute age to lumber up and take a goal kick.
      Guinea are more than happy with the draw it seems.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      82. Sarr goes for goal from the free kick, but his effort is nowhere near troubling Keita in goal.
      It’s both high and wide of the mark.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      81. Senegal will make another substitution before the free kick is taken.
      Joseph Lopy is on for Boulaye Dia.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      80. That’s about as cynical as it comes from Sylla.
      He hauls down Dia 30 yards out as the ball is played in towards him, stopping the Senegal man from having a run at goal.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      78. Guinea substitution.
      Mory Konate is on for his competitive debut, replacing Amadou Diawara in the middle of the park.
      The drinks break and substitutions have just halted Senegal’s momentum somewhat, which suits Guinea right down to the ground.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      77. It’s not a bad delivery towards Sow at the back post, but can’t get any real purchase on the header and heads it up rather than towards goal.
      He then goes into the book for a late challenge on Diallo as the pair contest for the second ball.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      76. Crystal Palace and Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is the third man into the book.
      He catches Guilavogui with a flailing arm as the pair contest for a header on the Guinea left hand side.
      It’s a free kick, and a chance to get a cross into the box.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      75. Into the final 15 minutes of action now.
      The second half has been better than the first, marginally, but the deadlock is still yet to be broken.
      Will we see a goal in the closing stages of the game?
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      74. Senegal substitution.
      There’s a change on the flanks here, as Mame Thiam comes off for Habib Diallo.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      73. Sarr stands over the corner again, and this time puts it right on the goalkeeper Keita.
      The Guinea keeper deals with it, albeit unconvincingly, and just about punches the ball clear.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      72. Play has just stopped for a moment as the players take on some more fluids.
      It will resume with a corner to Senegal.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      71. Dia picks up a dangerous position in the box again as the ball is worked into his feet.
      He tries to let fly with an effort, but the ball is poked away from his feet just as he pulls the trigger.
      It will be a corner though…
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      70. Mane is starting to show his class now as he drops into deeper positions on the pitch.
      He picks it up again, and works his way out to the right hand side.
      The Liverpool man looks up and spots Dia in the box, but Conte just about manages to hold off Dia and hack the ball to safety.
      Guinea are starting to ride their luck a bit now, with 20 minutes still left to play.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      68. Huge chance for Senegal!
      Mane drives powerfully through the middle of the pitch, drawing Guinea defenders to him.
      He releases it on the edge of the box, into Sarr on the right.
      Sarr cuts inside, leaving Sylla on his backside, and opening up space for a shot.
      He has all the time in the world to get an effort away, but fails to test Keita in goal and can only scuffs his effort wide of the mark.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      67. That’s now two Ibrahima Conte’s on the pitch for Guinea, one at the back and one in midfield.
      The sub will come on to provide some much needed fresh legs.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      67. Guinea substitution.
      This isn’t a bad call, with Guinea just starting to tire a bit in the middle of the park.
      Ilaix Moriba is off, with Ibrahima Conte coming on.
      Senegal 0-0 Guinea
      65. Mane is involved again now, and this time goes down under a challenge from his Liverpool team-mate Keita.
      The Guinea man is booked for the tackle on his club compatriot, and he is the second man to be shown a yellow card.
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      Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE REACTION: 10-man Gunners HOLD Liverpool in EFL Carabao Cup semi-final after Xhaka red card

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      ARSENAL held Liverpool to a goalless draw in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield after playing for over 66 minutes with 10 men.Granit Xhaka was sent off in the 24th minute for a reckless lunge as the last man on Diogo Jota, which forced the Gunners to successfully stick to their defensive formation for the remainder of the game.
      The second leg at the Emirates is set to take place next Thursday, with Chelsea awaiting the winner in the final at Wembley on February 27 after their victory over Tottenham.

      Kick-off: 7.45pm
      TV/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event, Football
      Liverpool XI: Allison; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Milner; Minamino, Firmino, Jota
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Sambi, Xhaka; Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli; Nketiah

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      Not enough Klopptions
      The German boss was not too disheartened with the draw, he said: “We did not see the best of us. We started well but I would rather have scored the goal than got their red card.
      “We changed the formation tonight and I am not surprised that we struggled.
      “We were not good enough but it is a two-legged game.
      “We have an important game in between but then we have the second game and we will give it a proper try.”
      Two to tango
      Paul Merson fears Liverpool will not cope without Mo Salah and Sadio Mane.
      The Arsenal hero said: “The biggest worry tonight if I were a Liverpool fan? Salah and Mane.
      “If they play tonight, it’s a different story.
      “You can take two players out of Manchester City’s team, doesn’t really make a difference. Take two out of Chelsea, not really.
      “Take two out of Liverpool, it is completely different.”
      The art-eta of war
      The Arsenal boss loved watching his charges battle side-by-side.
      He said: “I think they showed great fight, determination and attitude, they showed a brotherhood.
      “All credit to the boys. To do what we did deserves a lot of credit.
      “I told them you need a certain attitude to come here and it got extremely complicated after the red card. We played the game we had to play.”
      Carra disappointed
      Jurgen Klopp was not proactive enough for Jamie Carragher’s liking, especially after Arsenal went a man down after 24 minutes.
      The ex-defender said: “I was convinced Jurgen Klopp would make a change [at half-time] and I can’t believe they came out with the same XI.
      “Not that anything wasn’t working in the first half but Arsenal are down to 10 men and you’ve got a very workmanlike midfield.
      “The first substitution was for James Milner on the hour. It had to be made at half-time.
      “It’s probably the only thing I can question Jurgen Klopp about at times. Does he make substitutions early enough?”
      High praise
      Arsenal hero Paul Merson has not always been a fan of his old side’s backline.
      But he was hugely impressed after they battled for over an hour with 10 men.
      He said: “Liverpool made it easy for Arsenal but credit where credit is due.
      “I’ve been a critic of Arsenal’s defence over the years and how they can capitulate in certain games, but today they stood up, every single one of them.
      “Arteta got them in at half-time, set them up, and they all worked. Everybody had to put a shift in and they all worked their socks off.
      “The players and managers should be proud.”
      No White flag
      On the red card, Ben White said: “It was not ideal was it but there is so much fight in this team and it showed today.
      “He (Xhaka) was looking at the ball and didn’t know where the man was.
      “We just did not want to concede but it is hard enough to do with 11 so it was superb from everyone.
      “It was not easy at all, we had a bit of luck but it is also well deserved.”
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      All over and we have to go to The Emirates in a week to settle this one.
      Arsenal have dug in and held off the marauding Scousers.
      The Gunners have run themselves into the ground.
      Big performances from Ben White and Aaron Ramsdale in the Arsenal goal.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      94 There are five additional minutes added on to this League Cup semi-final first-leg.
      And White clears one off the line from Williams after Ramsdale over-commits to a high cross and drops the ball.
      Liverpool’s best chance goes begging.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      92 Arsenal defender Ben White gets named the Man of the Match and that sums up this match.
      Minamino fires over an open goal after Ramsdale finally makes a mistake. Massive chance missed.
      Curtis Jones goes down but it’s never a penalty.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      89 Nico Williams darts down the right and dinks in a cross but Ramsdale claims it.
      Liverpool have missed Salah and Mane so much.
      This will be a great draw for Arsenal after playing for so long with 10 men.
      Williams whips in a cross down the right but Ramsdale gobbles it up again.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      83 Saka does leave the pitch and is replaed by Nuno Tavares.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain takes aim against his former club and hits a minger into the crowd.
      Then his cross is too heavy and bounces out for an Arsenal goal kick.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      79 Saka needs medical attention and looks like he may need replacing.
      The England ace takes a tablet with some water and tries to continue.
      Another Liverpool attack collapses onto Ramsdale’s arms.
      And Henderson skies an effort well over the bar.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      75 Liverpool make three changes all at once.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain, Nico Williams and Joe Gomez on for Fabinho, Alexander-Arnold and Matip.
      Can fresh legs settle this tie?
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      74 Arsenal defender Gabriel goes into the book for a foul.
      Alexander-Arnold is about to be subbed off.
      Martinelli breaks for the Gunners but he cannot complete the killer pass.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      72 Another Liverpool attack amounts to nothing.
      James Milner is seen on the subs’ bench icing his face after taking a whack.
      Minamino boots away a Liverpool clearance.
      Saka gets a chance at close range but cannot convert as Alisson clears.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      68 Matip, Jota and Henderson swap short passes until Arsenal rob them.
      But the visiting 10 men cannot create anything.
      Lacazette is furious with his side’s efforts and then Liverpool go close with Minamino firing across goal.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      65 It looks like a training session out there for Liverpool.
      Arsenal absorbing so much pressure.
      Liverpool are looking for the 82nd goal of their season.
      But Arsenal are digging in and battling.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      62 The Gunners are getting 10 men behind the ball and defending well.
      Crunching tackle between Matip and Saka leaves the Liverpool defender wounded.
      Milner is subbed off for Curtis Jones.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      56 A slow start to the second half.
      The red home side is poking and probing but Arsenal hold firm.Alexander-Arnold tries to find Firmino.
      Robertson gets booked for tugging Saka’s shirt and Alisson punches away the free-kick.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      47 Rapid Ramsdale races out to claim another loose Liverpool pass.
      Arsenal create down the right but Liverpool defend stoically.
      The whistle goes for half-time.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      45 Opening half about to end with the match goalless.
      Both sides have had half-chances.
      But Xhaka’s red has killed Arsenal’s game.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      42 Jurgen Klopp is not happy with a wasted Firmino chance.
      And then Matip gifts Arsenal a corner with a sliced clearance.
      Alisson punches the ball away and then Saka wins a free-kick.
      But it bounces out of play after being over hit.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      40 Holding concedes a corner that Alexander-Arnold takes but it is poor.
      Ramsdale races off his line and claims a Liverpool through-ball.
      Arsenal are sitting off and deep and inviting pressure.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      38 Liverpool win and waste a free-kick own the left.
      The home side calmly builds another attack.
      Henderson passes to Matip and then Firmino.
      Patient build-up play.
      Liverpool 0 Arsenal 0
      34 Liverpool knocking it about and Arsenal no longer pressing high and hard.
      Tierney belts a clearance into the crowd.
      Alexander-Arnold balloons a cross out for an Arsenal goal-kick.
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      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1 (0-3 agg) LIVE REACTION: Blues cruise into Carabao Cup final after Spurs denied by VAR three times

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      CHELSEA are into the Carabao Cup final after beating Tottenham 3-0 on aggregate. Leading 2-0 from the first leg, the Blues made a dream start as Antonio Rudiger rose highest from a corner to nod his side infront early.
      Spurs thought they had a way back into the game as Hojbjerg was taken down by Rudiger in the area, but VAR decided contact had begun outside the box and reversed the decision.
      And they were denied ANOTHER spot-kick after replays showed Kepa got the ball in a coming together with Lucas Moura.
      Kane smashed in after Kepa’s error moments later, but that was also chalked off for offside.
      Tottenham tried in vain to find a way back into the contest, but it was Tuchel’s men who saw things out to book their place at Wembley.

      Final score: Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea (0-3 agg)

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      Cole hard facts
      Ashley Cole said: “That might be the best you can get out out of them.
      “Is it the quality of the players and the basic mistakes that they make trying to play out from the back , are they not good enough to do it?
      “He is a tough manager so it might be about the quaity of the players.”
      Spurr-ed on
      Spurs boss Antonio Conte says: “After two games Chelsea deserve to reach the final and we have to be honest.
      “In the second half today we created chances to score, we started this game much better (than the first leg).
      “You have to geive a judgement after two games and Chelsea deserved to go to the final.”
      Star attraction
      Antonio Rudiger is a free agent at the end of the season.
      Chelsea want him to stay but will, he said: “”I knew it my head! I was hoping it would go in, so it was good.
      I’m working on getting into better positions. Last time we played here, I scored, so it is good to help the team and it was the most important thing to lead by example.”
      “You never know what could happen, but I was always confident. You can see the footage, he stepped on his own leg and went down. I was calm.”
      Rud awakening
      Antonio Rudiger won’t discuss his future but was happy with his match-winning goal.
      The defender said: “”I am enjoying this chapter. I think it is the best time of my career.”
      “There are a lot of tough games to play. The schedule is getting busier and busier. We have to be up for it.”
      Thom knows the score
      The Chelsea boss won’t talk about the contract situation of Thiago Silva but says he wants more from his men.
      “I think we started OK and controlled the match, but we played with fire and allowed chances from sloppy mistakes.
      “We can and must play much better.
      “We did play well in phases but we need to play much better.”
      Blues boss demands more
      Thomas Tuchel will not stand for any more half-hearted performances
      The German said: “We lost concentration and lost focus in the last 15 minutes of the first half and again in the second half.
      “We were almost punished for lack of focus.
      “We played at 90 per cent and that’s not our style – we shouldn’t do this.
      “We had to work hard and it was not our best performance – we were better in the first leg.”
      Levels
      A 3-0 aggregate win shows the gap n class again.
      Cole said: “I think Chelsea could have kicked on at any time and Chelsea never really got out of second gear,.
      Redknapp adds: “One of these is European champion and the other ones might get there with some time.”
      Fair call
      Both Prem pundits support VAR decisions.
      Redknapp says: “Every VAR decison was the right one and if it was not here Spurs might have had three unfair goals.
      Cole adds: “This is where VAR comes in and we really enjoy it.
      “I am not a VAR because if Harry Kane has a size five foot then he is onside.”
      Aton the button
      Goal-scoring defnder Antonio Rudiger celebrates his side’s win and his goal.
      Rudiger said: “We were in total control, they were more dangerous today but that was our lack of focus.
      “It was good to score here but the most importsant thing is the win.
      “I was confident the penalty would be overturned so I was calm. It was unlucky for them but lucky for us. This is the best time of my career.”
      Full time: Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      Rudiger heads home the only goal.
      Tottenham look good only in a few moments.
      Conte knows his North London side is miles off the North London stars,
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      98 Spurs never looked like scoring after some bright early moments.
      Conte is correct when he says his side is well off the European champs.
      How long will Harry Kane cope with this failing?
      All over.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      96 Gil is fouled so Spurs can build another late attack.
      But Chelsea are home and hosed.
      Antonio Conte is right, there is a big divide inbetween these teams
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      95 Spurs seem intent on ending with some pride.
      But Chelsea are defending stoicly until the end.
      The visitors go on the attack with Ziyech and Kante but are pushed back.
      Eight mins added
      93 That delay added eight minutes on.
      We believe a fan was taken ill.
      The fans told the officials they needed to take action and the emergency servies took over.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      89 Chilled as beans in North london now, everyone just walking about while a crowd problem is sorted.
      There were six added minutes originally.
      It seems there might be a health problem for a fan in the crown.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      81 Jorginho volleys over a chance that falls to him after a Chelsea corner.
      Spurs swap Skipp for Winks and Chelsea change Jorginho for Loftus-Cheek.
      Tottenham creep forward but Chelsea nullify the chance.
      The Blues go on the attack again…
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      79 It’s still 0-3 on aggregate.
      Spurs have tried but blown their best few chances.
      Tanganga dives in on Hudson-Odoi and Chelsea deliver the fee-kick.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      76 Fair play to Tottenham, they have kept plugging away.
      Kovacic leaves for Kante now, though.
      Tottenham fans are starting to leave the one-sided cup tie.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      70 Chelsea enjoying some keep-ball training now.
      Spurs can practice their defending for the Premier League.
      Conte knows he is defeated now as he swaps Lo Celso or Gil.
      Hat-trick change
      Ziyech, Alonso and Silva all get sent on for Christensen, Werner and Mount.
      Will Werner ever prove himself to this Chelsea crowd?
      Tottenham now battling against an even fresher side.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      64 VAR are checking the 250th goal of Harry Kane’s club career.
      Chelsea fail to clear their lines and the marksman strikes.
      It is ruled offside. No goal and instead a sub of Sessegnon for Doherty.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      60 Brilliant save from Kepa.
      Spurs full-back Emerson Royal had dashed forward and headed at goal but the Spaniard produced the goods.
      That might be the last chance to swing the tie.
      Kane SCORES!
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      60 Spurs earn a corner but Christensen heads away.
      Emerson Royal earns another.
      Spurs fans are getting excited but they are 0-3 down and heading out of the Cup.
      Chelsea almost enjoy defending like this.
      Spurs pen reversed!
      Kepa seems to make a great challenge on Moura but it gets called a pen.
      It goes to VAR and will surely be overruled.
      The ref is at the monitor.
      It looked a perfect challenge from Kepa.
      Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1
      51 Spurs try to play out and are tackled.
      Mount and Hudson-Odoi try to make a chance but earn a free-kick.
      Tottenham defend it.
      This tie is dead and buried.
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