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      Willian breaks duck, Arteta summer transfer spree EXCLUSIVE, Aubameyang APOLOGY, Andre Onana potential move – updates

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      ARSENAL got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory to relegate West Brom.Off the pitch, Daniel Ek and his consortium have held a meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust as the Spotify founder steps up his takeover bid.
      However, the Kroenke family are reportedly planning a huge summer of spending on transfers as they look to get angry Gunners fans on side.
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      Stay up to date with every twist and turn from North London in our live blog…
      TOP GUNNER
      Bukayo Saka was Arsenal’s ‘best player by a mile’ in Sunday’s win over West Brom, according to Joe Cole.
      The versatile England ace, 20, was moved to left-back for the visit of the Baggies on Sunday evening having spent much of the season in a more attacking role.
      And Saka put in another supreme performance, including an assist for the first goal, as Arsenal eventually edged past West Brom 3-1.
      The winger will now be hoping to end the season strongly as he aims to cement his spot in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for this summer’s delayed European Championship.
      Saka’s strong showing at the Emirates won’t have hurt his chances either, with ex-England midfielder Cole raving about him. After the game, Cole told BT Sport: “[Saka] was excellent.
      “He was a thorn in [West Brom’s] side. His movement was fantastic. He’s so direct, he drives into areas and picks passes out all the time. He was Arsenal’s best player by a mile.”

      STAT ATTACK
      Arsenal’s seven shots on target tonight is the second-most they’ve managed in a Premier League match this season.
      The most? The 12 they registered in the 4-0 win at West Brom in January.
      They’re going to miss playing them.

      FT: ARSENAL 3-1 WEST BROM
      West Brom are beaten in London, and their immediate return to the Championship is confirmed.
      Albion gave it a go in the second half, and Matheus Pereira halved the half-time deficit with a superb solo goal, but Willian’s free-kick in the final minute – his first Arsenal goal – condemned the Baggies to the drop.

      Defeat in the capital confirms our relegation from the Premier League.#ARSWBA | @eToro— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 9, 2021

      ARSENAL 3-1 WBA
      90. He’s done it! Willian has his first goal in an Arsenal shirt!
      The Brazilian won the free-kick with that burst of pace and piece of trickery, and made it clear that he wanted to take it too. For once, he didn’t disappoint.
      Central and 25 yards from goal, the forward curled a beauty over the wall and into the top left corner beyond Sam Johnstone.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      67. Against the run of play, Mattheus Pereira pulls one back for West Brom in sensational style.
      The Albion forward picks the ball up inside his own half, and runs and runs and runs and runs without challenge.
      When an Arsenal player finally approaches the forward, he unleashes a peach of a low, left-footed drive into the bottom corner past the outstretched arm of Bernd Leno.
      Maybe West Brom are still alive in the Premier League.
      SOU-PER MAN
      Yves Bissouma has reportedly requested to leave Brighton at the end of the season – amid intense interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.
      Bissouma joined the Seagulls from Lille in 2018 for a fee that could rise to £15.7million with add-ons. The 24-year-old has shone bright this season proving he is one of the Premier League’s most talented box-to-box midfielders.
      The Mali international’s impressive performances at the Amex Stadium have caught the eye of Arsenal, Liverpool and City. According to the Sunday Times, Bissouma has asked to be allowed to leave Brighton, who rate him at £40m.
      That development paves the way for an intense bidding war between three of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
      Liverpool are reportedly most interested in the midfielder as manager Jurgen Klopp has been ‘personally researching’ his character as well as off-field behaviour to make sure he is the right fit for the Reds.
      In fact, Klopp sees him as a potential successor to Georginio Wijnaldum, who looks set to exit Anfield on a free transfer once his contract expires in June.

      HT: ARSENAL 2-0 WEST BROM
      Arsenal lead by two at the break courtesy of Emile Smith Rowe’s first Premier League goal and a thunderbolt from Nicolas Pepe.
      The Gunners have grown to impress, but the match perhaps sums up West Brom’s season.
      Albion started well, spurned some chances, and then fell apart. In 45 minutes, they will be relegated unless they can find a way back into this one.
      Two goals to the good 👊#ARSWBA 🔴⚪️ 2-0 🟡🟢 (HT)— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 9, 2021

      ARSENAL 2-0 WBA
      35. Brilliant from Nicolas Pepe!
      The Ivorian takes Callum Chambers’ pass in his path on the left, and when nobody comes to challenge him, he skips inside on to his left foot and powers a shot into the far corner from just inside the box.
      Superb stuff from Arsenal’s record signing, but again it’s dubious defending from Albion.
      ARSENAL 1-0 WBA
      29. A first Premier League goal for Emile Smith Rowe!
      Arsenal had just begun to turn the screw, and have their youngsters to thank for breaking the deadlock.
      Bukaya Sako again gets beyond a this-time static Albion defence, and pulls a lovely low cross back for Smith Rowe to meet at the near post with a left-footed volley.
      KICK-OFF!
      Arsenal 0 – 0 West Brom
      The teams are off and underway at the Emirates.
      To follow our LIVE match blog for kick-by-kick action click HERE.
      GUNNERS GET READY
      The players are out and warming up ahead of Arsenal’s 7pm kick-off against West Brom.
      Mikel Arteta’s side need a win to keep their European hopes alive while the Baggies must win if they are to stand any chance of staying up.
      🔜 #ARSWBA at the EmiratesAll the build-up to kick-off 👇— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 9, 2021

      TEAM NEWS IS IN!
      Here’s how the teams line-up for Arsenal vs West Brom at the Emirates tonight.
      7pm kick-off.
      🚨 Six changes from midweek➡️ Chambers, Gabriel, Ceballos, Elneny, Willian, Martinelli⬅️ Bellerin, Mari, Tierney, Partey, Odegaard, Aubameyang#ARSWBA— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 9, 2021

      📋 Team news is in at the Emirates Stadium. Phillips and Robinson come into our starting XI.@MonsterEnergy | #ARSWBA— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 9, 2021

      ARSENAL IN DA HOUSE
      The Gunners have arrived at the Emirates ahead of tonight’s game against West Brom.
      Kick-off at 7pm in North London.

      DOWN THE STAN 
      Stan Kroenke’s offer to pay their Uefa fine from his own pocket could leave Arsenal with LESS money to spend this summer.
      Kroenke, along with his fellow American owners at Liverpool and Manchester United, promised to meet the initial £1.44million European Super League fine – plus five per cent of the club’s next season of European cash earnings – from his personal funds.
      But finance specialists warned such payments would be deemed as “owner funding” in Financial Fair Play calculations.
      One expert explained: “If Kroenke pays from his own funds, that is deemed an owner expense.
      “It means Arsenal’s next income will be reduced and will have an impact on the amount they are allowed to spend on players.
      “While the Arsenal fans may be welcoming his decision now, they might not be so impressed if they discover they will have less to spend on players as a direct result.”

      CHEERS TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
      Arsenal Women secured Champions League football for next season with a 0-0 draw against WSL strugglers Aston Villa this afternoon.
      The North Londoners ended up third in the WSL behind second placed Man City and champions Chelsea who retained the title.

      SAKA’S BEAUTY
      The last time Arsenal faced West Brom they hammered them 4-0 at the Hawthorns.
      The match is fondly remembered for this beautiful move from the Gunners, finished off by Bukayo Saka.

      ERGING FOR ACTION
      Arsenal will have to cough up £35million for Sheffield United ace Sander Berge as manager Mikel Arteta calls on the board to splash the cash this summer.
      The Gunners have endured yet another torrid season that could see them missing out on European qualification for the first time in 25 years following Thursday’s Europa League elimination to Unai Emery’s Villarreal.
      Arteta is looking to bolster his midfield ahead of next season and Berge appears to be among his top summer targets, even though the Norway international endured a rough campaign marred by injury.
      According to Yorkshire Live, Berge is rated at a cut-price £35m due to a relegation clause in his contract with the Blades who will playing in the Championship next season, dropping his original asking price of £45m.
      This comes after the north Londoners’ manager urged the club’s hierarchy to spend big in the summer in order to put an end to the ongoing downward spiral.
      Credit: AP
      TOFFEE TWOSOME
      Everton are lining up moves for Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny and Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, according to reports.
      Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti is almost certainly set to try and bolster his squad in the summer.
      And according to Calcio Mercato, Juventus are hoping to offload 31-year-old Szczesny.
      Everton are one of the clubs that have been linked with the Pole, who spent six years at Arsenal between 2009 and 2015.
      Chelsea are also said to be a possible suitor for the ex-Gunners shot-stopper despite already having both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga on their books.
      Another player who Everton are looking at according to The Mirror is Fulham midfielder Anguissa.
      The Cameroon international has been ever-present for Scott Parker’s side this season, playing in 30 of their 34 Premier League games.
      ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
      The team news for Arsenal’s final WSL match against Aston Villa is in.
      Kick-off is at 2:30pm.

      BISSOUMA HANDS IN REQUEST
      Brighton’s Yves Bissouma has handed in a transfer request, according to the Sunday Times.
      The midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, has been in excellent form this season – making 32 Premier League appearances.
      The 24-year-old is believed to be keen on playing Champions League football, which may hamper Arsenal’s chances.
      He is expected to cost around £30million.

      PAUL ONUACHU LATEST
      Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
      The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
      Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
      The Nigerian forward is contracted until 2024 and is believed to have a market value of around £15million.
      Genk are hoping to cash in around £25m for his services after his sensational goalscoring form.
      JILL ROORD LATEST
      Jill Roord is being heavily linked with a summer move to Wolfsburg from Arsenal.
      The German outfit are thought to be keen on adding the Netherlands midfielder to their ranks and have refused to rule out a move for her, according to Sports Buzzer.
      When asked about Roord the club’s sporting director Ralf Kellermann remained tight-lipped.
      He said: “We will not comment on transfer rumors in the week before the important game against Bayern.”
      Wolfsburg are looking to strengthen their squad after being knocked out of the Women’s Champions League by Chelsea in the contest’s quarter-finals.
      The two clubs have done business previously with the Gunners selling Dominique Janssen to Wolfsburg in 2019.
      ACHRAF HAKIMI LATEST
      Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to join the race for Achraf Hakimi amid interest from Arsenal.
      The right-back, 22, has been a key part of Inter Milan’s Serie A title triumph but could still leave the club.
      Arsenal and Chelsea had both been credited with interest in recent months.
      In particular, the Gunners may be seeking a replacement for Hector Bellerin amid reports linking him with Paris Saint-Germain.
      But Bundesliga giants Bayern are also on the lookout ahead of Julian Nagelsmann’s arrival.
      According to German football reporter Manuel Bonke, the Bavarians are targeting Hakimi although the transfer fee could be a big stumbling block.
      The defender is seen as someone who would fit the incoming coach’s system perfectly, with current starter Benjamin Pavard a more defensive right-back.
      KT IS BACK
      Kieran Tierney is likely to start for the Gunners against West Brom today.
      The last time he played against the Baggies was when Arsenal hammered them 4-0 at the Hawthorns in January.
      That match is remembered for this superb strike from Tierney – and Mikel Arteta, desperate to finish the season strongly, will be hoping for another masterclass today.

      ICYMI – DWIGHT FIGHT
      Aston Villa are ready to launch a £15million bid for Burnley ace Dwight McNeil, according to reports.
      The talented winger has been admired by Manchester United and Arsenal in the past.
      But Dean Smith wants to take him to the West Midlands.
      According to Football Insider, McNeil is one of Villa’s ‘top targets’ for the summer.
      And they think that £15m could be enough to convince Burnley to sell.
      The Clarets, however, agreed a contract extension with McNeil last October, currently tying him to Sean Dyche’s side until June 2024.
      And Burnley are believed to have an option to trigger an extra year.
      Credit: AP
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      Real Madrid vs Sevilla LIVE: Real EQUALISE in injury time in crucial La Liga game – latest reaction

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      REAL MADRID and Sevilla meet tonight in a huge clash at the top of La Liga.Both sides are chasing an historic title and will be buoyed by the goalless draw between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

      Kick-off time: 8pm BST
      TV channel: LaLiga TV
      Real Madrid XI: Courtois, Cesemiro, Nacho, Odriozola, Valverde, Marcelo, Militao, Modric, Kroos, Vinicius Jr, Benzema.
      Sevilla XI: Bono, Acuna, Diego Carlos, Fernando, Gomez, Jordan, Kounde, Ocampos, Navas, Rakitic, Suso.

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      Zidane saw his side crash out of Europe against Chelsea – but Madrid could still win La LigaCredit: PA
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all of the action live on LaLiga TV here in the UK.
      The channel is part of Premier Sports and can be found on Sky 435 and Virgin Media 554.
      To stream, head to the Premier Player where you can subscribe to LaLiga TV online for £6.99/month.
      THAT’S ALL FROM MADRID!
      Real Madrid missed their chance to catch up with Atletico Madrid at the top of the table after drawing 2-2 with Sevilla.
      Real thought they opened the scoring in the opening minutes of first half with Karim Benzema’s header but Alvaro Odriozola, who provided the cross, was caught offside by VAR.
      Sevilla drew first blood after 22 minutes when a cross from Jesus Navas from the right flank found Ivan Rakitic, who headed the ball down to Fernando and the midfielder beat Thibaut Courtois with a fine shot.
      Real equalised in the second half with Marco Asensio just a few seconds after his introduction to the game on 67 minutes.
      Los Blancos thought they were awarded a penalty when Yassine Bounou brought Benzema down inside the box but VAR showed that Eder Militao handed the ball in his own box during the build-up.
      Rakitic stepped up and beat Courtois with ease from the penalty spot after 78 minutes.
      It seemed like Sevilla were on their way to a famous victory but Toni Kroos’ long-range shot got a deflection off Diego Carlos and beat Bounou to make it all even in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
      That’s all from us here in Madrid, have a great night!
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      MODRIC REACTS
      Real Madrid star Luka Modric described Eder Militao’s handball as “fortuitous” and insists his team will keep on fighting for the title.
      Modric said: “We have let two points go. We played better, but it couldn’t be. 
      “Militao’s penalty was a fortuitous move, bad luck, if he has seen it he will have whistled it, I cannot say more. 
      “It was difficult for us to get into the game, but the second half we did everything to win. A shame but we are still there, alive, we are going to fight until the end. 
      “I’m fine, I think the team really wants to play what remains and try to win all three and see what happens in the other games. It’s weird, we wanted to depend on ourselves, now we don’t. 
      “But you have to think about ours first. We have seen that everyone loses points, you have to have faith. We did everything to win the game, we deserved it, but we kept going ”
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      RAKITIC REACTS
      Sevilla star Ivan Rakitic scored from the penalty spot following Eder Militao’s handball and insists it was the right call.
      Rakitic said: “I think we were closer to winning the game. We did a great first half, but they were better in the second.
      “We have fought with one of the best in the league, which is our goal, to fight with the best.
      “For me it is a clear hand. If it is a hand, it is a hand, it does not matter if it is voluntary or not, but here we can enter into what each one interprets.
      “I think the referee was right and we can close this issue pretty quickly. Today the VAR has benefited us and not on Monday.
      “For me, if it is a hand, it is a hand and that’s it, bad luck. If we go into interpreting each one can have their opinion.
      “We should be proud of what we are doing. We will fight to the end ”
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      REAL EQUALISER
      Here’s how Real Madrid equalised at the closing stages of the match.
      Kroos fired a long-range shot that caught a crucial deflection.
      Some have argued it was from Real team-mate Eden Hazard, but it seems like the culprit was Sevilla’s Diego Carlos.
      Therefore, it all comes down to an own goal that Yassine Bounou couldn’t have possibly saved
      MADRID EQUALISE! 😱Toni Kroos’ shot deflects in off of Eden Hazard and it’s heartbreak for Sevilla and a title race lifeline for Real Madrid ⚪ pic.twitter.com/ntjeuLUPDk— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) May 9, 2021

      TABLE UPDATE
      The LaLiga title drama continues!
      Real Madrid missed a major opportunity to catch Atletico Madrid at the top of the table.
      But, as it stands, Atletico still lead the race with two points ahead of Real and Barcelona, who are second and third respectively.
      Sevilla, on the other hand, remain fourth and on course of a Champions League return.
      Julen Lopetegui’s men are also six points away from the top

      STATS
      Real Madrid dominated 59 per cent of possession following a late surge.
      Real registered a total of 16 shots, six of which were on target.
      Sevilla, on the other hand, recorded a total of seven shots, three of which were on target.
      More below:

      HT: REAL MADRID 2-2 SEVILLA
      Real Madrid drew with Sevilla in a dramatic encounter at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium.
      Real thought they opened the scoring in the first few minutes of first half with Karim Benzema’s header but Alvaro Odriozola, who provided the cross, was caught offside by VAR.
      Sevilla opened the scoring after 22 minutes when a cross from Jesus Navas from the right flank found Ivan Rakitic, who headed the ball down to Fernando and the midfielder beat Thibaut Courtois with a fine shot.
      Real equalised in the second half with Marco Asensio just a few seconds after his introduction to the match on 67 minutes.
      Los Blancos thought they got a penalty when Yassine Bounou brought Benzema down inside the box but VAR showed that Eder Militao handed the ball in his own box during the build-up.
      Rakitic took the shot and beat Courtois with ease after 78 minutes.
      It seemed like Sevilla had it all under control but Toni Kroos’ long-range shot got a deflection off Diego Carlos and beat Bounou to make it all even in the fourth minute of stoppage time
      GETTY IMAGES
      GETTY IMAGES
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND THAT’S FULL-TIME IN MADRID!!!!!!!
      REAL MADRID 2-2 SEVILLA
      90+6 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Casemiro fires a beautiful shot from the edge of the box and just misses Bounou’s bottom left corner!
      REAL MADRID 2-2 SEVILLA
      90+4 Sevilla got so close…
      Real equalise with a sublime long-range shot by Kroos, which gets a deflection off Carlos and beats Bounou!

      GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL!
      REAL EQUALISE WITH KROOS!!!!!!
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      90+2 Bounou catches the ball in mid-air and lands on Oscar’s head with his elbows while his team-mate was on the ground.
      But thankfully the Sevilla ace gets right back to his feet
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      90 Six more minutes of added time to go!
      Plenty of time for Real, who are dominating possession and knocking on Sevilla’s door
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      88 SUBSTITUTION
      Sevilla make another double change in their bid to run the clock down and cut Real’s momentum as much as possible.
      Oliver replaces Rakitic and De Jong comes on for Ocampos
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      87 Here’s how Rakitic scored Sevilla’s second!
      Relive all the drama that led to the visitors’ penalty!
      Madrid awarded a penalty at one end, but play is brought back for a Sevilla penalty at the other! 😱Incredible scenes, and Rakitic converts to put Sevilla 2-1 up! ⚪🔴 pic.twitter.com/TLvPAMNq2R— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) May 9, 2021

      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      85 YELLOW CARD
      Gudelj gets booked just a few seconds after his introduction for disruption
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      84 SUBSTITUTION
      Sevilla make a double change as Oscar replaces Suso and Gudelj takes Jordan’s place.
      Fernando picked up a knock before the switches but is fit enough to continue
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      83 Her’s hwo impactful Asensio has been for Real.
      An important member of Zidane’s squad:

      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      81 CHANCE
      Hazard just got a chance to be a hero as Benzema cuts the ball to the ex-Chelsea star who is placed on the left.
      However, the winger doesn’t get a good touch and nothing comes of it!
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      79 SUBSTITUTION
      Real boss Zidane brings in his most talked-about star Hazard, who replaces Vinicius.
      REAL MADRID 1-2 SEVILLA
      78 Rakitic takes the penalty shot and puts together a composed shot.
      The ex-Barcelona star sends the ball down Courtois’ bottom left corner and the Real goalkeeper the other way!

      GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!
      SEVILLA ARE BACK AHEAD WITH RAKITIC!!!!!!
      REAL MADRID 1-1 SEVILLA
      77 PENALTY FOR SEVILLA!
      Referee and VAR deem that Militao handed the ball inside his own box before Real’s counter-attack!
      REAL MADRID 1-1 SEVILLA
      74 PENALTY FOR REAL
      What a moment this is!
      Real win a penalty after Vinicius led a counter-attack and switched with Benzema, who is brought down by Bounou.
      But Sevilla are also appealing for a penalty as it appears like Militao handed the ball in his own box during the buildup!
      VAR are checking!
      Referee is going to check the monitor!
      REAL MADRID 1-1 SEVILLA
      73 CHANCE!
      Benzema and Valverde cut inside Sevilla’s box from the left.
      The Uruguay international fires a shot but Bounou blocks it!
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      Juventus vs AC Milan LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel as Tomori adds third to punish Juve – Serie A latest updates

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      JUVENTUS face AC Milan in Serie A tonight with a Champions League place still up for grabs. Inter have won their first title in 11 years last week while Juventus and Milan are fighting to finish in the top four.

      Start time: 7.45pm BST
      TV channel: Premier Sports 1
      Juventus XI: Szczesny, Alex Sandro, Bentancur, Chiellini, Chiesa, Rabiot, de Ligt, Caudrado, McKennie, Morata, Ronaldo.
      AC Milan XI: Donnarumma, Bennacer, Calabria, Hernandez, Kessie, Kjaer, Saelemaekers, Tomori, Diaz, Calhanoglu, Ibrahimovic.

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      Credit: AP
      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream?

      Juventus vs AC Milan will be shown live on Premier Sports 1.
      You can live stream the action from the Premier Sports Player, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You can subscribe to Premier Sports for £11.99 a month by clicking HERE.

      THAT’s ALL FOR TONIGHT
      AC Milan take one step closer to securing Champions League football for next season, but there’s still three games to go.
      As for Juventus, it’s back to the drawing board and hoping that the teams above slip up.
      The Old Lady welcome champions-elect, Inter Milan to the Allianz on May 15.
      Their fate could be sealed on that day.
      Goodnight!
      UNITED
      AC Milan pulled off their biggest win of the season!

      TOP FOUR RACE
      Juventus have had their top four hopes dented by rivals AC Milan.

      TOMORI ON TOP
      Chelsea loanee Tomori scored a wonderful header to seal the win!

      FULL-TIME STATS
      AC Milan get the edge in the race for Champions League football!

      FT: JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      Diaz was hungry for a second goal early in the second half, and one of his shots earned AC Milan a penalty when it hit the arm of Chiellini.
      Kessie stepped up, strolled towards the ball and sent a tame effort towards the bottom-right corner allowing Szczesny to save.
      Szczesny’s penalty save gave Juventus a bit of belief and the Old Lady started pushing for an equaliser.
      But AC Milan weathered the storm and Rebic stepped up and scored an absolute peach!
      Juventus couldn’t quite believe it, and before they knew it, they were 3-0 down.
      Chelsea loanee got the better of Chiellini in the air and headed home AC Milan’s third to kill the game off.
      Massive, massive result for AC Milan, they climb up to third in the Serie A – level on points with 2nd place Atalanta.
      As for Juventus, their Champions League hopes hang in the balance.
      And it could all be decided when champions-elect Inter Milan travel to Turin on May 15.
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      MILAN WIN AWAY AT JUVENTUS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADE!
      HUGE WIN FOR MILAN IN THE RACE FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL!
      JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      90+3. Juventus are pushing for a goal to soften the blow on their goal difference.
      JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      90+1. Dybala cuts across the edge of AC Milan’s penalty area, getting the beating of Kjaer.
      The substitute gets a low shot off, but his effort goes just wide of the near post!
      JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      90. The fourth official holds his board up and there will be four additional minutes played.
      Ibrahimovic’s injury contributing to a large amount of the four minutes.
      JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      88. Dybala is on the field, he replaced Chiesa.
      JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      87. Hernandez tries to find Rebic on the edge of Juventus’ penalty area.
      But the left-backs pass is cut out – luckily for him, AC Milan win possession back.
      Kessie shifts the ball onto his right foot and gets a shot off from distance, but his effort is blocked.
      JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      84. Take a look at Rebic’s strike!
      Ante Rebic rifles one into the top corner! 🚀Milan on the verge of a momentous win against Juventus 🔴⚫ pic.twitter.com/UzQVHYC2fr— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) May 9, 2021

      JUVENTUS 0-3 AC MILAN
      82. Calhangolu delivers a free-kick into Juventus’ penalty area from a good 45 yards.
      Tomori gets the better of the experienced Chiellini and the Chelsea loanee heads AC Milan’s third home!
      Juventus have beem STUNNED at the Allianz!
      What a result, what a game!
      GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL!!!
      TOMORI SECURES THE THREE POINTS!!!
      BEATS CHIELLINI IN THE AIR AND PLANTS THE HEADER HOME!!!
      JUVENTUS 0-2 AC MILAN
      81. DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION!
      Bennacer and Saelemaekers make way for Meite and Dalot.
      JUVENTUS 0-2 AC MILAN
      80. Ronaldo gives the ball away again, and this time it’s Rabiot’s turn to take blame.
      He’s been extremely poor tonight. When Juventus needed him most, he hasn’t turned up.
      But taking nothing away from AC Milan, they’ve been fantastic.
      They’ve weathered the storm at times, and then took their chances. Massive, massive three points.
      JUVENTUS 0-2 AC MILAN
      77. AC Milan regain possession on the halfway line, and a quick pass is played forward to Rebic.
      The Croatia international takes one touch to get the ball out of his feet, and side foots the ball into the top-right corner with his second!
      Unbelievable finish!
      Just as Juventus looked like they were starting to get a hold of the game, AC Milan STUN them!
      GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLL!!!
      WHAT A FANTASTIC FINISH BY REBIC!!!
      THUNDEROUS STRIKE!!!
      JUVENTUS 0-1 AC MILAN
      75. YELLOW CARD!
      AC Milan winger Saelemaekers is booked for a late challenge, I believe that means he’ll miss their next league game.
      Ibrahimovic picks up a knock and he is comforted by Juventus captain ChielliniCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      JUVENTUS 0-1 AC MILAN
      72. Juventus are starting to get on the ball more and it’s about time! 70 minutes too late.
      The home side are starting to squeeze AC Milan back inside their own half.
      But can they get an equaliser, or dare I say it, two to win the game?
      JUVENTUS 0-1 AC MILAN
      70. Rebic plays a wonderful pass around the corner, releasing Calhanoglu in behind Juventus’ back line.
      The Turkey international looks like he’s going to kill the game off, none of Juve’s defenders are catching him.
      But Szczesny comes flying out to gather, bringing the dangerous attack to an end!
      JUVENTUS 0-1 AC MILAN
      69. SUBSTITUTION!
      Diaz has picked up a knock and he won’t be able to continue, massive shame for AC Milan.
      He scored the only goal of the game so far, and what a goal it was!
      He is replaced by Krunic.
      JUVENTUS 0-1 AC MILAN
      68. Diaz plays some nice one-twos on the edge of Juventus’ penalty area, trying to work a shooting opportunity..
      But he’s forced wide and dispossessed by Sandro.
      Kessie is denied from the penalty spotCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      JUVENTUS 0-1 AC MILAN
      66. SUBSTITUTION!
      Bentancur is coming off for Juventus, he’s put in a good shift in the heart of the midfield.
      He is replaced by winger Kulusevski.
      McKennie will now move into the midfield alongside Rabiot, allowing Kulusevski to play out wide on the right-hand side – his natural position.
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      Arsenal vs West Brom LIVE RESULT: Willian finally SCORES as Baggies relegation is CONFIRMED – latest reaction

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      WEST BROM have been relegated from the Premier League after losing 3-1 at Arsenal.Sam Allardyce has now been relegated from the top flight for the first time as a manager.
      Emile Smith Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and Willian – opening his Gunners account – scored for Arsenal.
      Follow all of the latest updates below…
      GOODNIGHT
      West Bromwich Albion are down. Arsenal are out (of the Europa League).
      But both sides can at least hold their heads up, if not high, after an entertaining encounter at the Emirates.
      The Baggies threatened and fought hard, but – not for the first time – were let down by their finishing.
      The Gunners, on the other hand, were ruthless in attack and scored three lovely goals through Emile Smith Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and – no joke – Willian.
      So it’s two down and one to go in the Premier League. Fulham will join Sheffield United and Albion in the Championship if they lose at home to Burnley tomorrow.
      Until then, however, kick back with Mark Irwin’s match report from the Emirates and relive the drama that sealed West Brom’s latest relegation.
      ARTETA REACTION
      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta cut a relieved figure following his side’s 3-1 win over West Bromwich Albion. Speaking after the game, the Spaniard admitted that tonight’s success was the perfect way to deal with the heartache suffered by those at the club in midweek.
      It’s always the best possible remedy to the pain that we have: to win a game and to score three beautiful goals.Mikel Arteta

      FLAT SAM
      A clearly disappointed Sam Allardyce has been speaking following the first Premier League relegation of his career, praising his players for the endeavour they showed tonight. However, the West Brom manager failed to comment on whether he would still be at the club next season.
      We took the game to Arsenal because we had to, but failed to find the right ball, cross or finish, and then in five minutes of sloppiness, they showed their quality of finishing that we couldn’t find. In the second half, we came out fighting but our major problem is finding the right opportunities in the final third.
      It hasn’t sunk in yet, but I’ll probably wake up tomorrow and realise the situation. It’s bitterly disappointing we’re not still in the fight. I’m not saying we would have avoided relegation, but we should have been closer to avoiding it in the final three games.
      Our time came and our time has passed. Our real problem was not beating the bottom six when we came up against them. Beating Chelsea, and drawing with Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool should have been bonus points.
      [Staying on is] too early to consider or even talk about. When the time is right, we’ll talk about what’s going to happen next season. Tonight is about saying to the lads that they gave their all, and they should have a couple of days off, and then we’ll focus on Liverpool at the weekend.Sam AllardyceBT Sport

      CHEEKY LIKE THE WOLVES
      As West Bromwich Albion’s relegation was being confirmed, the Twitter account of their Black Country rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers was picking that exact moment to post this image of Morgan Gibbs-White, who scored his first Premier League goal against Brighton earlier today.
      Must have been a coincidence.

      ALBION DOWN AND OUT
      Relegation from the Premier League? West Brom know all about that.
      Their manager, on the other hand, is experiencing it for the first time.
      11 – Only Birmingham City (12) have suffered more top-flight relegations than West Brom (11), whilst their manager Sam Allardyce has been relegated from the Premier League for the very first time, having managed in 17 different seasons in the competition. Curtains. pic.twitter.com/wVfY2WZMQT— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 9, 2021

      FULL TIME STATS
      Arsenal’s seven shots on target tonight is the second-most they’ve managed in a Premier League match this season.
      The most? The 12 they registered in the 4-0 win at West Brom in January.
      They’re going to miss playing them.

      FT: ARSENAL 3-1 WEST BROM
      West Brom are beaten in London, and their immediate return to the Championship is confirmed. Albion gave it a go in the second half, and Matheus Pereira halved the half-time deficit with a superb solo goal, but Willian’s free-kick in the final minute – his first Arsenal goal – condemned the Baggies to the drop.
      And that’s it, West Brom are relegated ❌Sam Allardyce is relegated from the Premier League for the first time in his managerial career ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/VWSe9l84ZD— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 9, 2021

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!WEST BROM ARE RELEGATED!

      ARSENAL 3-1 WBA
      90+2. Into five minutes of additional time, and while West Brom haven’t given up, they know their time in the Premier League is almost over.
      Pereira looks for his second as he connects with a cross from the left, but it’s blocked at close range by Holding.
      ARSENAL 3-1 WBA
      90. He’s done it! Willian has his first goal in an Arsenal shirt!
      The Brazilian won the free-kick with that burst of pace and piece of trickery, and made it clear that he wanted to take it too. For once, he didn’t disappoint.
      Central and 25 yards from goal, the forward curled a beauty over the wall and into the top left corner beyond Sam Johnstone.

      GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!WILLIAN SCORES!!HIS FIRST ARSENAL GOAL!!
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      89. There’s some tired legs out there now, but remarkably two of them aren’t Willian’s.
      The Brazilian shows a change of pace, and then beats an opponent to a loose ball to win a free-kick 25 yards from goal.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      87. Have West Brom got one last push in them?
      If they have, it will have to come soon because Arsenal are beginning to recompose themselves on the ball.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      85. The Arsenal players are getting nervous.
      The Arsenal fans are getting nervous.
      Anyone would think it was them staring relegation in the face.
      Imagine thinking you should be in the Champions league or Super League when you can’t be sure you’ll beat West Brom when 2 up— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) May 9, 2021

      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      84. A wayward Tierney cross is met by a wayward Chambers shot.
      Wayward.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      83. Willian plays an incisive pass into the feet of Pepe on the right, and the Ivorian looks primed to attack.
      However, that’s reckoning without Townsend, who executes a perfect block tackle to win back possession.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      81. Lacazette is stunned to concede a free-kick in his own half, but it brings another deal ball opportunity for Albion to send up the big men.
      Pereira delivers into the box, and again it’s Furlong that gets his head on it. Over.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      80. Willian receives some treatment.
      It’s probably for the shock brought on by realising he’s going to have to play the full 90 minutes.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      77. Arsenal make their third and final change.
      Dani Ceballos had also picked up a caution so Mikel Arteta’s not going to risk him for the final stages. On comes Thomas Partey.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      76. Gallagher picks up a booking for a late challenge.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      75. Albion pack the penalty area for a long throw which causes an almighty scramble.
      It’s getting messy, it’s getting physical, it’s getting nervy.
      Now Sam Allardyce’s expertise is coming to the fore.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      73. Oooh! That could have – perhaps should have – been the equaliser.
      It’s a lovely cross from Phillips on the left that’s met on the run by Furlong from full-back.
      The defender gets a glancing header to the delivery, and sends it just wide of the far post with Leno rooted to his spot.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      72. Gallagher is starting to get himself on the ball for the visitors, and is causing Arsenal some problems.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      70. There might be some truth in Kyle Bartley’s assumption.
      Arsenal are now looking decidedly shaky at the back since conceding.
      ARSENAL 2-1 WBA
      67. Against the run of play, Mattheus Pereira pulls one back for West Brom in sensational style.
      The Albion forward picks the ball up inside his own half, and runs and runs and runs and runs without challenge.
      When an Arsenal player finally approaches the forward, he unleashes a peach of a low, left-footed drive into the bottom corner past the outstretched arm of Bernd Leno.
      Maybe West Brom are still alive in the Premier League.

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      Sancho hands Chelsea and Man Utd transfer blow, Haaland next club LATEST – Tottenham, Arsenal, Man City transfer news

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      CHELSEA are reportedly lining up a swoop for Mohamed Salah, after reaching the Champions League final.Meanwhile Sergio Aguero is reportedly eyeing up a transfer to Barcelona, where he could be joined by Neymar if the Brazilian quits Paris Saint-Germain and we have the latest on Manchester City being interested in Declan Rice.
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      GOOOOAAAALLL – CALVERT-LEWIN!
      West Ham 0 – 1 Everton
      Ben Godfrey plays a straight ball down the right hand channel for the striker.
      He leaves a sluggish Craig Dawson for dead and slots it back across Fabianski and into the bottom left corner with his right foot to give the Toffees a valuable lead.

      KICK-OFF!
      West Ham 0 – 0 Everton
      The teams are off and underway at the London Stadium in this key game in the Champions League race.
      West Ham can move within two points of fourth placed Leicester with a win while Everton will go eight points off the foxes with a game in hand.
      ROM DECISION
      Ashley Young admitted he was baffled by Manchester United’s decision to sell Romelu Lukaku.
      Young – who joined Lukaku at Inter six months later – said: “I said it at the time, I couldn’t understand the decision.
      “Whether it was made quickly or not, Romelu has proved a lot of people wrong.
      “He’s worked unbelievably hard. There was talk that he was overweight and couldn’t do this or that.
      “He’s smashed records and made history in Italy, he’s been unbelievable for the club.
      “For me he was fantastic even in the Premier League, to go out there and face another challenge, I think it was the right choice for him.
      “He deserves all the plaudits he is getting.”
      UNITED LEAD
      Manchester City’s title celebrations have been put on hold!
      Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood have given Manchester United a 2-1 lead at Villa Park.
      Aston Villa need to find two goals in the last 12 minutes if City are to be victorious today.

      ERGING FOR ACTION
      Arsenal will have to cough up £35million for Sheffield United ace Sander Berge as manager Mikel Arteta calls on the board to splash the cash this summer.
      The Gunners have endured yet another torrid season that could see them missing out on European qualification for the first time in 25 years following Thursday’s Europa League elimination to Unai Emery’s Villarreal.
      Arteta is looking to bolster his midfield ahead of next season and Berge appears to be among his top summer targets, even though the Norway international endured a rough campaign marred by injury.
      According to Yorkshire Live, Berge is rated at a cut-price £35m due to a relegation clause in his contract with the Blades who will playing in the Championship next season, dropping his original asking price of £45m.
      This comes after the north Londoners’ manager urged the club’s hierarchy to spend big in the summer in order to put an end to the ongoing downward spiral.
      Credit: AP
      THE MAIN MANA
      Manchester United are battling it out with Ajax in the transfer chase for Kamaldeen Sulemana, according to reports.
      The Ghanaian winger, 19, has been in good form for Danish side Nordsjaelland this season.
      According to the Daily Mail, Ajax already saw a bid of £10million rejected in January.
      But the Dutch giants still want to complete a deal for the teenage wide man.
      Ajax director of football Marc Overmars is expected to be in Denmark on Monday to watch Nordsjaelland’s clash with Copenhagen.
      The report adds that United remain very interested – as do German outfit Bayer Leverkusen.
      TOFFEE TWOSOME
      Everton are lining up moves for Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny and Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, according to reports.
      Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti is almost certainly set to try and bolster his squad in the summer.
      And according to Calcio Mercato, Juventus are hoping to offload 31-year-old Szczesny.
      Everton are one of the clubs that have been linked with the Pole, who spent six years at Arsenal between 2009 and 2015.
      Chelsea are also said to be a possible suitor for the ex-Gunners shot-stopper despite already having both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga on their books.
      Another player who Everton are looking at according to The Mirror is Fulham midfielder Anguissa.
      The Cameroon international has been ever-present for Scott Parker’s side this season, playing in 30 of their 34 Premier League games.
      WOLVES 2 BRIGHTON 1
      Lewis Dunk went from hero to zero as Brighton missed out on the chance to guarantee their Premier League survival.
      The Seagulls skipper thumped in a header from a corner after just 13 minutes to give the visitors the lead at Molineux.
      But after coming close to adding a second in the first half, the second started in nightmare fashion for the centre-back.
      With Fabio Silva racing clear, he cynically dragged the striker down and was duly given his marching orders by Jon Moss.
      The ten men’s resistance was finally broken 14 minutes from time as substitute Adama Traore played a neat one-two with Silva and fired in.
      And as the clock hit 90, Morgan Gibbs-White smashed in a dramatic winner minutes after missing a sitter.
      Neal Maupay was sent off for foul and abusive language after the full-time whistle to compound more misery on a torrid afternoon for Graham Potter’s side.

      NOT DANE YET
      Zinedine Zidane has backed under-fire star Eden Hazard to turn his career around at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Hazard has endured a torrid two-year spell marred by injury at Real ever since his £90million move from Chelsea.
      It all got worse for the Belgium international on Wednesday after Los Blancos’ miserable Champions League elimination to Chelsea, who beat them 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
      The 30-year-old was caught having a laugh with former team-mate Kurt Zouma after the whistle and was derided by the club’s faithful as well as the Spanish press.
      Hazard has since apologised for the incident but his position at Real is becoming increasingly untenable as Football Espana claim that he is “no longer an untouchable asset” for Zidane’s side.
      The Real boss said: “Eden Hazard has said sorry about [the Zouma incident] the other day. He did it well, it wasn’t his intention to hurt anyone.
      “That’s the most important thing. Eden is a Real Madrid player and he’ll compete for Real Madrid.”
      Credit: Getty
      UNITED V VILLA TEAM NEWS
      The teams for today’s Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa are in.
      Kick-off is at 2:05pm.

      BISSOUMA HANDS IN REQUEST
      Brighton’s Yves Bissouma has handed in a transfer request, according to the Sunday Times.
      The midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, has been in excellent form this season – making 32 Premier League appearances.
      The 24-year-old is believed to be keen on playing Champions League football, which may hamper Arsenal’s chances.
      He is expected to cost around £30million.

      SMOKE AND MAR-RORS 
      Neymar has left former club Barcelona feeling ‘betrayed and used’ after signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
      The Brazilian has been linked with a return to the Catalan giants four years after departing for a world record fee.
      But those rumours were quashed earlier this week when Neymar signed a new deal with the French champions.
      The contract extension, which will see him earn £500,000 per week, keeps him at the Parc des Princes until 2025.
      And according to RAC1, Neymar’s decision to snub Barcelona for PSG has left those on the board of the Spanish giants feeling disgruntled.
      POMPEY COULD MISS OUT
      Portsmouth are currently losing 1-0 to Accrington and are set to miss out on a place in the League One play-offs.
      With rivals Oxford winning 2-0, Pompey will probably need to win today’s game if they are to finish sixth and keep their promotion hopes alive.
      Well this isn’t going to plan for Portsmouth… 😬Accrington work it nicely before an outstanding finish by Adam Phillips! 🚀Watch live on Sky Sports Football 📺 pic.twitter.com/ejIKIqqN9R— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 9, 2021

      ALAN NIXON EXCLUSIVE
      Manchester City lead the race for powerful young Espanyol striker Mateo Fernandez.
      Fernandez, 17, was born in Spain but his family are English and he may be moving back to the UK for his next move.
      The teenager qualifies for both countries.
      He is seen by City as a player they can bring through because he is physically strong and technically good.
      Pep Guardiola is believed to be looking for striker reinforcements with the club’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero set to leave this summer.
      Credit: RCD Espanyol
      ICYMI – AGUERO’S FAILED PANENKA
      Sergio Aguero had a moment to forget yesterday as his failed panenka cost Manchester City at the Etihad.
      With the hosts 1-0 up, the striker’s risky effort failed and Chelsea came back to win 2-1.
      It’s unlikely Aguero will try it again in the Champions League final – if he’s selected.

      ALAN NIXON EXCLUSIVE
      Manchester United are set to miss out on the signing of Dundee United whizkid Kerr Smith.
      Aston Villa are now leading the race for the highly-rated centre-half.
      The 16-year-old looks to be heading to Villa Park rather than Old Trafford at the end of the season.
      He could join Villa in the summer for around £500,000 down, plus extras.
      Smith has been to United to train for a week.
      And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side felt they were in the driving seat to secure his signature.
      However, there may be a clearer pathway to the first team at Villa.

      ICYMI – DERBY SURVIVE
      Derby County survived relegation to League One on a dramatic final day in the Championship.
      As Rotherham failed to beat Cardiff, Wayne Rooney’s side’s 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday was enough to stay up and relegate their opponents.
      The Millers and the Owls will be joined by Wycombe in the third tier next season.
      Here’s the moment Derby’s Championship status was confirmed…

      ALAN NIXON EXCLUSIVE
      Watford are in talks with Colombian striker Rafael Borre about joining the Premier League new boys on a free.
      Borre is leaving Argentine side River Plate – where he played in the Copa Libertadores final in 2019 – and wants to come back to Europe.
      The 25-year-old was with Atletico Madrid early in his career before heading back to South America for more regular action.
      Watford boss Xisco Munoz is looking for a couple of new strikers and Borre would fit in neatly with his limited budget.
      The Hornets signed Borre’s countryman Carlos Sanchez in the promotion run-in and could land the forward.
      Borre has other Premier League interest and Atletico would also take him back, although he would not be guaranteed a starting place again in LaLiga.
      Watford’s recruitment drive comes after they finished the season second in the Championship to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
      Credit: Getty
      DOWN THE STAN 
      Stan Kroenke’s offer to pay their Uefa fine from his own pocket could leave Arsenal with LESS money to spend this summer.
      Kroenke, along with his fellow American owners at Liverpool and Manchester United, promised to meet the initial £1.44million European Super League fine – plus five per cent of the club’s next season of European cash earnings – from his personal funds.
      But finance specialists warned such payments would be deemed as “owner funding” in Financial Fair Play calculations.
      One expert explained: “If Kroenke pays from his own funds, that is deemed an owner expense.
      “It means Arsenal’s next income will be reduced and will have an impact on the amount they are allowed to spend on players.
      “While the Arsenal fans may be welcoming his decision now, they might not be so impressed if they discover they will have less to spend on players as a direct result.”

      ALAN NIXON EXCLUSIVE
      Conor Gallagher is set to make his fan club wait and try to crack it at Chelsea next season.
      Midfielder Gallagher is heading back to Blues after a season on loan at West Brom.
      The 21-year-old has shone while at the Hawthorns despite their relegation struggle.
      He has played 28 times in all competitions for the Baggies and confirmed his Premier League potential.
      Gallagher’s displays have caught admiring glances from elsewhere.
      And a host of top-flight sides were hoping to secure his services for next season.
      Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United have been tracking his progress closely.
      Crystal Palace are keen to bring the ace across the capital to Selhurst Park in the summer.
      And Newcastle are also on alert to take him either permanently or on loan from Chelsea.
      But Gallagher has other ideas and aims to force his way into boss Thomas Tuchel’s plans.
      WHAT A GOAL
      Check out this goal from Hartlepool’s Rhys Oates against Maidenhead yesterday.
      Bet he’s delighted the camera was on!
      This is ridiculous! 👏Rhys Oates took on the whole Maidenhead defence before slamming the ball home for Hartlepool earlier today 🤩A goal Lionel Messi would be proud of! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/O12hXo2bOs— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 8, 2021

      ICYMI – ERIKSEN WANTS TO STAY
      Christian Eriksen has revealed he is desperate to STAY at Inter Milan just six months after begging the club to sell him.
      Spurs, Manchester United, Wolves and Leicester were all rumoured to be in for the Danish star earlier this season.
      But now after finding his feet under the Italian and helping the club win their first Serie A crown in 11 years, Eriksen is desperate to help ‘build something beautiful’ at the San Siro.
      On his rocky start to life at Inter, Eriksen told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I was willing to learn new things when I arrived. I hadn’t understood I had to follow’s Conte system all the time.
      “Before, I was free to make decisions based on what I saw. It had a lot to do with intuition. Now, there is a general plan we have to follow… we must be ready, know where our team-mates are and where they can move. I had to learn all this and adapt to a different pace.
      “We spoke in January, and I’ve proved what I am able to do. I have no revenge to take, I just play football. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it doesn’t. This is a sport that evolves quickly, almost every week. Six months ago I was living in a different situation, now we have a trophy and I can say I am really happy here at Inter.
      “It was hard to win this title, but we did it with four games remaining. It’s a good starting point, now we can begin a new cycle… it will be hard to win nine titles in a row, but we’ll try to build something beautiful. Conte is so important for each one of us, also for the way we play. We follow him and you see that on the pitch.
      “Everyone is so happy to have won with him.. but his stay is not up to me – it depends on the club and him.”

      TITLE TARGET
      Magda Eriksson wants Chelsea to bring their ‘A’ game to beat Reading in a duel to determine if they retain their WSL crown.
      Eriksson, 27, said: “I’m really proud of the team, and what we’ve achieved this season so far.
      “But we’re 100% aware that the job isn’t done, we still have a big, big assignment, and a big task today.  
      “We know Reading are a tough team, and they’re going to bring their ‘A’ game and try to ruin things for us, so we know there’s a lot left to do
      “But I’ve been really, really proud of how we dealt with the season. 
      “It’s been a difficult season. We’ve not been able to see our loved ones because of Covid, we’ve not been able to go home. 
      “I think the way we’ve taken care of each other this season has been amazing and a big part of the success for sure.”
      ROYAL BLUE 
      Emma Hayes hopes Blues fan Fara Williams will back Chelsea becoming WSL champs even if they trounce Reading.
      Hayes, 44, said: “I admire Fara immensely for achieving what she’s done with the setbacks she’s had.
      “She’s got a great football mind, a great understanding of football tactics,
      “She has a love and appreciation for that and I think she will be outstanding if she goes into coaching.
      “I don’t know what she will be doing [after she stops playing] but I certainly encourage that she does.
      “I think it’s fitting that she finishes a career at the club she started at and I know she’s a Chelsea fan.
      “I hope that, even if she’s on the losing team on Sunday, the other team she supports is winning the title.”

      TODAY’S PL FIXTURES
      Here are today’s Premier League fixtures…

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      Arsenal vs West Brom LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL will finish this season trophyless after their Europa League exit by Villarreal in the week.And next face West Brom in the Premier League this weekend, who need a miracle to have any hope of staying in the top flight this season.
      Arsenal were knocked out of Europe in the week
      When is Arsenal vs West Brom?

      Arsenal vs West Brom takes place on Sunday, May 9.
      The match kicks off at 7pm BST.
      The Emirates Stadium – with no fans in attendance – plays host.

      What TV channel and live stream is Arsenal vs West Brom on?
      Arsenal vs West Brom will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT begin their coverage at 6pm.
      How can I watch if for FREE?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      What is the team news?
      Grani Xhaka is a doubt for Arsenal. The Swiss star withdrew from their Europa League tie against Villarreal with a muscle problem and was replaced before kick-off with Kieran Tierney.
      David Luiz (hamstring) is a doubtful to feature.

      What have they said?
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on young stars Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka: “It gives me a lot of confidence because they have shown what they can do.”
      “It’s true that playing in a semi-final at this level is a different story, but as well they need the right surroundings around them to grow, without putting too much pressure on them.
      “[Emile] took responsibility in the second half, he really tried. He had a big chance to score and I think he was feeling responsible, which is a good reaction from him but we have to bear in mind that those players have never played a game like that, it was their first experience and they have to go through that – and they will learn.”

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      Arteta backed for summer transfer spree EXCLUSIVE, Aubameyang APOLOGY, Andre Onana potential move – updates

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      ARSENAL again fans protested against their ownership outside the Emirates before the Villarreal draw which dumped them out of Europe.On the pitch, a goalless draw was enough to see former boss Unai Emery knock the Gunners out and progress to the Europa League semi-final.
      Meanwhile, Daniel Ek and his consortium have held a meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust as the Spotify founder steps up his takeover bid.
      However, the Kroenke family are reportedly planning a huge summer of spending on transfers as they look to get angry Gunners fans on side.
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      Stay up to date with every twist and turn from North London in our live blog…
      CHEERS TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
      Arsenal Women secured Champions League football for next season with a 0-0 draw against WSL strugglers Aston Villa this afternoon.
      The North Londoners ended up third in the WSL behind second placed Man City and champions Chelsea who retained the title.

      SAKA’S BEAUTY
      The last time Arsenal faced West Brom they hammered them 4-0 at the Hawthorns.
      The match is fondly remembered for this beautiful move from the Gunners, finished off by Bukayo Saka.

      ERGING FOR ACTION
      Arsenal will have to cough up £35million for Sheffield United ace Sander Berge as manager Mikel Arteta calls on the board to splash the cash this summer.
      The Gunners have endured yet another torrid season that could see them missing out on European qualification for the first time in 25 years following Thursday’s Europa League elimination to Unai Emery’s Villarreal.
      Arteta is looking to bolster his midfield ahead of next season and Berge appears to be among his top summer targets, even though the Norway international endured a rough campaign marred by injury.
      According to Yorkshire Live, Berge is rated at a cut-price £35m due to a relegation clause in his contract with the Blades who will playing in the Championship next season, dropping his original asking price of £45m.
      This comes after the north Londoners’ manager urged the club’s hierarchy to spend big in the summer in order to put an end to the ongoing downward spiral.
      Credit: AP
      TOFFEE TWOSOME
      Everton are lining up moves for Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny and Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, according to reports.
      Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti is almost certainly set to try and bolster his squad in the summer.
      And according to Calcio Mercato, Juventus are hoping to offload 31-year-old Szczesny.
      Everton are one of the clubs that have been linked with the Pole, who spent six years at Arsenal between 2009 and 2015.
      Chelsea are also said to be a possible suitor for the ex-Gunners shot-stopper despite already having both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga on their books.
      Another player who Everton are looking at according to The Mirror is Fulham midfielder Anguissa.
      The Cameroon international has been ever-present for Scott Parker’s side this season, playing in 30 of their 34 Premier League games.
      ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
      The team news for Arsenal’s final WSL match against Aston Villa is in.
      Kick-off is at 2:30pm.

      BISSOUMA HANDS IN REQUEST
      Brighton’s Yves Bissouma has handed in a transfer request, according to the Sunday Times.
      The midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, has been in excellent form this season – making 32 Premier League appearances.
      The 24-year-old is believed to be keen on playing Champions League football, which may hamper Arsenal’s chances.
      He is expected to cost around £30million.

      PAUL ONUACHU LATEST
      Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
      The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
      Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
      The Nigerian forward is contracted until 2024 and is believed to have a market value of around £15million.
      Genk are hoping to cash in around £25m for his services after his sensational goalscoring form.
      JILL ROORD LATEST
      Jill Roord is being heavily linked with a summer move to Wolfsburg from Arsenal.
      The German outfit are thought to be keen on adding the Netherlands midfielder to their ranks and have refused to rule out a move for her, according to Sports Buzzer.
      When asked about Roord the club’s sporting director Ralf Kellermann remained tight-lipped.
      He said: “We will not comment on transfer rumors in the week before the important game against Bayern.”
      Wolfsburg are looking to strengthen their squad after being knocked out of the Women’s Champions League by Chelsea in the contest’s quarter-finals.
      The two clubs have done business previously with the Gunners selling Dominique Janssen to Wolfsburg in 2019.
      ACHRAF HAKIMI LATEST
      Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to join the race for Achraf Hakimi amid interest from Arsenal.
      The right-back, 22, has been a key part of Inter Milan’s Serie A title triumph but could still leave the club.
      Arsenal and Chelsea had both been credited with interest in recent months.
      In particular, the Gunners may be seeking a replacement for Hector Bellerin amid reports linking him with Paris Saint-Germain.
      But Bundesliga giants Bayern are also on the lookout ahead of Julian Nagelsmann’s arrival.
      According to German football reporter Manuel Bonke, the Bavarians are targeting Hakimi although the transfer fee could be a big stumbling block.
      The defender is seen as someone who would fit the incoming coach’s system perfectly, with current starter Benjamin Pavard a more defensive right-back.
      DOWN THE STAN 
      Stan Kroenke’s offer to pay their Uefa fine from his own pocket could leave Arsenal with LESS money to spend this summer.
      Kroenke, along with his fellow American owners at Liverpool and Manchester United, promised to meet the initial £1.44million European Super League fine – plus five per cent of the club’s next season of European cash earnings – from his personal funds.
      But finance specialists warned such payments would be deemed as “owner funding” in Financial Fair Play calculations.
      One expert explained: “If Kroenke pays from his own funds, that is deemed an owner expense.
      “It means Arsenal’s next income will be reduced and will have an impact on the amount they are allowed to spend on players.
      “While the Arsenal fans may be welcoming his decision now, they might not be so impressed if they discover they will have less to spend on players as a direct result.”

      KT IS BACK
      Kieran Tierney is likely to start for the Gunners against West Brom today.
      The last time he played against the Baggies was when Arsenal hammered them 4-0 at the Hawthorns in January.
      That match is remembered for this superb strike from Tierney – and Mikel Arteta, desperate to finish the season strongly, will be hoping for another masterclass today.

      ICYMI – DWIGHT FIGHT
      Aston Villa are ready to launch a £15million bid for Burnley ace Dwight McNeil, according to reports.
      The talented winger has been admired by Manchester United and Arsenal in the past.
      But Dean Smith wants to take him to the West Midlands.
      According to Football Insider, McNeil is one of Villa’s ‘top targets’ for the summer.
      And they think that £15m could be enough to convince Burnley to sell.
      The Clarets, however, agreed a contract extension with McNeil last October, currently tying him to Sean Dyche’s side until June 2024.
      And Burnley are believed to have an option to trigger an extra year.
      Credit: AP
      TOP FOUR HOPES (OFFICIALLY) OVER
      Arsenal’s extremely slim hopes of finishing in the top four this season are officially over following Chelsea’s 2-1 victory at Manchester City.
      The result leaves them 14 points behind Leicester City with four games to go.
      There’s always next year…
      Count Binface has finished ninth. Arsenal are currently 10th.— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) May 8, 2021

      MCCABE ON NEW DEAL
      Arsenal forward Katie McCabe has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
      The Republic of Ireland captain has been in good form this season, scoring four and setting up 12.
      Discussing her new deal, McCabe said: “I’m absolutely delighted.
      “I love this club and I feel like we’re in a really good place and that we’re ready to push on now.
      “I’m delighted it got done and now I’m ready to kick on and help this club win more trophies.
      “It’s been amazing ever since I came over, it’s been such a massive part of my life.
      “There’s been ups and downs along the way, but I feel like I’m in a really good place now with the team that we’ve got, the players we’ve got and all the staff we have behind the scenes.
      “I’m really, really happy to be here and to commit my future.”
      INJURY UPDATE
      The Gunners have confirmed David Luiz, Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari will miss today’s match against West Brom.
      Luiz sustained a hamstring injury against Newcastle in Arsenal’s last Premier League match and will continue his rehab next week.
      Whether the Brazilian will play again this season – or indeed for the club due to his expiring contract – is unknown.
      Xhaka has suffered a groin strain and will continue to be assessed over the coming days.
      Mari sprained an ankle during Thursday’s Europa League defeat to Villarreal and is aiming to rejoin training next week.
      MORNING ARSENAL FANS
      Arsenal take on lowly West Brom at Emirates Stadium this evening looking to lift the gloom that has hung over the club since Thursday’s Europa League exit at the hands of former manager Unai Emery’s Villarreal.
      And in his programme notes for the match, skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has apologised to supporters for his side’s poor performance.
      The striker, 31, wrote: “I thought my header was in when it hit the post but it just wasn’t going to happen.
      “Like I said, we are really upset about going out of the competition at this stage, for ourselves, for the club and most of all for you the supporters.
      “It’s been such a difficult season for fans and we desperately wanted to give you something positive this season – I’m just so sorry we couldn’t do it for you.”
      Gunners fans have protested outside the Emirates before their last two home games.
      And club insiders are fearful of provoking more fury with a latest blow.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last night that teenage prodigy Kido Taylor-Hart is considering walking away for nothing at the end of the season.
      And club insiders fear that losing a prominent youngster could further push already fuming supporters into taking action.
      ‘ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE’
      Under-fire Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must spend big — before the gap to the top sides becomes “almost impossible” to bridge.
      And the Gunners boss believes owner Stan Kroenke WILL provide a significant war chest this summer to try to stop the rot.
      Mid-table Arsenal are way off the pace again and Arteta said: “Time is catching up right now.
      “It’s a trend, it’s years now that this has been happening.
      “If the distance and the margins with the rest becomes too big, then it’s almost impossible to do it.
      “I think we are still on time and we have put some very strong pillars and foundations in the last few months to do what we have to do.
      “We are in the right place to do it — and we have to do it.
      “The squad needs changing. There were already a lot of changes in December, something that has not been done in years, but it tells us where we were.
      “Things have to change and the owners are going to back it up.”
      You can read Dan King’s piece in full by clicking here.
      Mikel Arteta has begged for transfer funds before Arsenal fall too far behind leading clubs
      TAKING THE MIK
      Former Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov has called on Arsenal to stick with under-fire Mikel Arteta.
      Ad the Bulgarian also described his former rivals not reaching the Europa League final as a ‘shame’.
      He told Betfair: “People are talking about changing the Arsenal manager? Really? Mikel Arteta is a young manager and I hope he stays – I think that will be the case.
      “It’s a shame they didn’t reach the final as that would have given them a good end to the season. They are massively underperforming.
      “They need to strengthen their squad. Manchester United are looking like old United finally under Alex Ferguson, whilst Arsenal look no better than the last days under Arsene Wenger.”
      Former Spurs striker Berbatov took a shot at Arsenal fans wanting Arteta outCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      HARTS IN MOUTH
      SunSport Exclusive by Duncan Wright
      Arsenal fear more fan fury if they fail to tie down teenage prodigy Kido Taylor-Hart to a new deal in the next month.
      The highly-rated 18-year-old’s scholarship runs out this summer and a host of clubs from England and the continent have offered him pro terms.
      Arsenal put a professional contract on the table earlier this year.
      But so far Taylor-Hart has not committed himself and could still walk away for nothing at the end of the season.
      His situation is being watched closely by Gunners fans.
      Supporters are already upset at how the club is being run – not just in terms of the first team but also the development of young talent.
      And there is likely to be uproar if the club is unable to tie him down to a contract and let him walk away.
      He has options open to him in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Holland and Belgium.
      You can read the rest of Duncan Wright’s exclusive by clicking here.
      Arsenal fear fan backlash if they lose Kido Taylor-Hart
      NO CHANGE
      Josh Buatsi fears if Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has been forced off of social media by racist abuse then most other black sportspeople don’t stand a chance.
      The Ghana-born South Londoner boldly took the knee before his thrilling October win over Marko Calic to fight against racial injustice.
      But after spending eight weeks in San Francisco training with new trainer Virgil Hunter, he has returned to an almost identical landscape and learned Gunners icon Henry quit social media all together.
      Ahead of Saturday’s Manchester match-up with undefeated Daniel Dos Santos, the 13-0 Rio 2016 bronze winner said: “I don’t think things have really improved but, when we talk about the sport of boxing, I personally have never experienced any racism in professional boxing.
      “Internationally, in the amateurs, yes a few times in different countries but in [pro] boxing I have not.
      “In the world now, are things changing? No, I think things are still the same.
      “I can understand why certain Premier League footballers are saying ‘forget getting the knee, no changes are being made whatsoever’. I can see that.
      “When I was in America I think I read that Thierry Henry has quit social media totally, he is just not up for it.
      “He was a really good footballer so if people like him are experiencing it, then who knows what other people are experiencing?
      “I haven’t thought about taking the knee for this fight yet, we will see.”
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is boycotting social mediaCredit: PA
      GAME AUBA
      Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has apologised to the fans for his side’s Europa League exit on Thursday night.
      The striker wrote in his programme notes for tomorrow’s clash with West Brom: “We struggled to find our rhythm in the first half and didn’t give Villarreal enough problems.
      “And when we had a chance, the luck wasn’t there for us, when I hit the post with the volley and then the header in the second half.
      “I thought we started the second half with more energy and put them under pressure, but we just couldn’t maintain that drive and ultimately, we just didn’t find a way through Villarreal.
      “I thought my header was in when it hit the post but it just wasn’t going to happen.
      “Like I said, we are really upset about going out of the competition at this stage, for ourselves, for the club and most of all for you the supporters.
      “It’s been such a difficult season for fans and we desperately wanted to give you something positive this season – I’m just so sorry we couldn’t do it for you.”
      Aubameyang has apologised to supportersCredit: Getty
      STUTT-ERING
      Bundesliga side Stuttgart are in talks with Arsenal over keeping loanee Konstantinos Mavropanos, according to club chief Sven Mislintat.
      The former Gunners transfer guru told Kicker: “We’re trying to get a loan.”
      And he also admitted: “Buying is difficult in the current situation. Now there is a bit of back and forth.”
      Mavropanos has enjoyed a decent season at StuttgartCredit: AP
      ART OF WAR
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urged his players to ‘show fans on the pitch’ why his is a project to get behind.
      In the aftermath of Thursday night’s clash with Villarreal, he said: “We have to show them on the pitch, not talking.
      “We are hugely disappointed because we wanted to deliver something special to them after the difficult season that we had.”
      Mikel Arteta is under pressure at ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      TAKING THE MIK?
      England legend John Barnes has called on Arsenal to stick with rookie manager Mikel Arteta.
      He said: “Arsenal must learn from Klopp’s first two years at Liverpool and stick with Arteta.
      “Arsenal will look at what Arteta is doing and realise that he is building for the future with the young players like Saka and Smith Rowe.
      “They’re looking to promote and play young players so Arsenal can’t demand instant success as they’re not spending hundreds of millions of pounds on players so, therefore, they have to put up with what they’re doing now if they believe in the long-term future of the club.”
      Mikel Arteta could look to emulate Jurgen KloppCredit: Getty
      BACK TO THE FUTURE
      Not a bad impersonation of an Arsenal great, from current star Emile Smith Rowe.
      The youngster has Charlie George’s celebration down to a tee.

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      Aston Villa vs Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Watkins SENT OFF after Cavani adds third to delay Man City title celebrations

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      THE Premier League celebrations remain on ice for Manchester City after neighbours United beat Aston Villa 3-1.Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani got on the scoresheet in a second half fightback for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
      Ollie Watkins saw red for Villa, his second yellow card coming for a dive in the box.
      Follow ALL the reaction with our live blog below…

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      THAT’s ALL FROM ME
      Man Utd have all but secured their place inside the top four, and they’ve managed to delay Man City’s title celebrations.
      Maguire going off early will be a concern for Solskjaer who highlighted the captain specifically before the game regarding losing players to injury.
      Villa are safe, but a push for Europe looks incredibly unlikely.
      Have a good one!
      HOLD ON FER NOW
      MANCHESTER UNITED came from behind at Aston Villa to keep Manchester City’s title party on ice.
      Bertrand Traore put the hosts ahead after 24 minutes before a Bruno Fernandes penalty, a Mason Greenwood strike and Edinson Cavani’s header gave United all three points.
      Harry Maguire went off injured in the second half.
      And Ollie Watkins was sent off late on for a second yellow after a dive in the penalty box.
      Read More: Aston Villa 1 Man Utd 3 Match Report
      FULL-TIME STATS
      Man Utd took the second half by the scruff of the neck!

      FT: ASTON VILLA 1-3 MAN UTD
      Man Utd are the highest scoring side in the second half out of all 20 Premier League clubs.
      And it was no surprise seeing them get on the scoresheet early on.
      Pogba won the penalty off Luiz, and Fernandes calmly and cooly dispatched past Martinez.
      Greenwood put United ahead four minutes later, spinning off fellow England team-mate Mings, and finishing low past the keeper.
      And Cavani came off the bench late on and got himself a goal, getting the wrong side of Cash and glancing the ball into the far corner.
      Things got worse for Villa as Watkins was shown a second yellow for diving, he’ll now miss their next game as a result.
      Man City’s title celebrations are on hold…… for now!
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE GOES AT VILLA PARK!
      MAN UTD DELAY MAN CITY’s TITLE CELEBRATIONS!
      ASTON VILLA 1-3 MAN UTD
      90+4. Ramsey shows some nice touches inside Man Utd’s half and works the ball wide to Traore on the right flank.
      The goal-scorer tries to take on Shaw, but he’s unsuccessful and Man Utd regain possession.
      ASTON VILLA 1-3 MAN UTD
      90+2. Man Utd have turned it around in the second half and scored three huge goals.
      Man City’s title celebrations will have to wait!
      ASTON VILLA 1-3 MAN UTD
      90. The fourth official holds his board up and there will be six additional minutes played.
      ASTON VILLA 1-3 MAN UTD
      89. RED CARD!
      Watkins goes through on goal, knocks the ball past Henderson and dives.
      The referee shows Watkins a second as a result, and the forward is sent off. shocking.
      Poor from Watkins. He’ll miss the next game.
      ASTON VILLA 1-3 MAN UTD
      87. Cavani sees a shot blocked, but Man Utd regain possession and recycle the ball wide to Rashford.
      Rashford gets his head up and delivers a powerful ball towards the far post.
      Cavani gets across Cash and heads home Man Utd’s third!
      Game over!
      GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL!!!
      CAVANI FINISHES THE GAME OFF!!!
      GAME OVER!!!
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      85. SUBSTITUTION!
      Fernandes makes way for the final five minutes or so, and he is replaced by Matic.
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      84. Man Utd are weathering a late Aston Villa onslaught well, and Solskjaer is looking to bring on another defensive-minded player in Matic.
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      82. Lindelof is dragged into a foot race with Davis.
      And the Villa forward out-muscles the Man Utd defender with ease, poor from Lindelof.
      Davis pulls the ball back to Watkins on the edge of hte penalty area instead of shooting.
      But Wan-Bissaka comes in from the side and clears before Watkins can get the shot off.
      Rashford and Konsa collideCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Neither seem happyCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      The pair got animated and the scuffle was broken upCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      80. Cash is released down the right-hand side, Cavani is tracking him and goes flying in.
      But the Villa right-back chops the ball inside, sending the United forward to the shops.
      Cash delivers a cross into Man Utd’s penalty are with his weaker left foot, but Man Utd clear.
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      78. Aston Villa have just over ten minutes to find an equaliser and get something out of this game.
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      76. DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION!
      El Ghazi and Barkley make way for Wesley and Davis, two strikers!
      For the first time, Maguire will not complete a match in the Premier League for Man Utd – he’s replaced by Bailly.
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      75. Targett rolls the free-kick to Barkley, and the on-loan star fluffs his shot over the bar!
      Maguire comes back on, but goes back to ground within seconds of coming back on.
      Solskjaer said he wanted to avoid injuries at this point in the season, and unfortunately, it’s happened!
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      74. Maguire limps off to the side, allowing play to get back underway – Villa are preparing to take the free-kick.
      Bailly is getting ready to come on.
      Oh, and here’s Greenwood’s goal!

      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      73. Maguire is down after coming worse off in the attempt to win the ball off El Ghazi.
      Play should be back underway shortly!
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      72. El Ghazi wins a free-kick for Aston Villa in a promising position.
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      70. On a side note – Mason Greenwood (16) overtakes Wayne Rooney (15) as the top scoring teenager for Man Utd in the Premier League.
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      68. CHANCE!
      Wan-Bissaka clears for Man Utd, but only as far as Targett on the edge of the penalty area.
      The left-back floats a cross towards the far post, and Watkins gets up well to head the ball across goal.
      El Ghazi comes in at the back post to meet Watkins’ header, but Cavani heads clear!
      Superb defending from the Uruguayan!
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      67. YELLOW CARD!
      Maguire gets caught the wrong side of Watkins, and he’s booked as a result.
      The Man Utd captain loves a booking!
      ASTON VILLA 1-2 MAN UTD
      65. Targett travels down the left-hand side before trying to slip the ball in-field to El Ghazi.
      But his pass is intercepted and Henderson gathers possession for Man Utd.
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