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    Wolves vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Arne Slot’s Reds face a tricky trip to Molineux

    LIVERPOOL are facing Wolves RIGHT NOW hoping to make it back-to-back Premier League wins.Arne Slot’s side thrashed Bournemouth last weekend to keep the pressure on champions Manchester City.And they’ll be tipped to pick up another victory against a Wolves side who start the day bottom of the table.Kick-off time: 5.30pmTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event/NOWFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Molineux with our live blog below… More

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    Arsenal 4-2 Leicester LIVE RESULT: Gunners leave it late after blowing two-goal lead to make ground on Man City

    ARSENAL have beat Leicester 4-2 in a thrilling match at the Emirates.Gabriel Martinelli bagged the game’s opener on 21 minutes as the Gunners made their early dominance count.Just before half time, Leandro Trossard returned from suspension in style to double Arsenal’s lead.Minutes after the restart, James Justin headed in from a set piece to launch a Foxes comeback.After the hour, the Leicester full-back got his second of the day and made it 2-2 with a stunning volley.Trossard scored his second at the death for 3-2 before Kai Havertz netted from close range to secure a 4-2 win for the Gunners.Arsenal claimed a much-needed three points after title rivals Man City could only draw with Newcastle at lunchtime.Match result: Arsenal 4-2 LeicesterArsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Martinelli, TrossardLeicester XI: Hermansen, Justin, Okoli, Faes, Kristiansen, Winks, Skipp, Ndidi, Buonanotte, Mavididi, VardyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…FT: Arsenal 4-2 LeicesterMikel Arteta will be pleased with the grit his side showed today.After throwing away a two-goal lead, they did not stop fighting and got a late victory.Two stoppage time goals make this look a convincing victory.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 4-2 LeicesterThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a huge win for The Gunners.This defeat will really hurt Steve Cooper’s side.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-2 Leicester90+10. Arsenal run salt into the Leicester wounds late on.As Hermansen makes another save, The Foxes’ defender kicks it into the path of Havertz.The ball strikes him and ends up in the back of the net.After a long VAR review, the goal is allowed.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kai Havertz (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Leicester90+7. The home fans are waiting for the final whistle.This would be a massive win for Arsenal with an injury-time winner.Leicester heads are down as they concede so late in the game after they thought they had secured a point.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Leicester90+4. The corner comes into the back post.Trossard looks to strike it across goal and it hits Ndidi and ends up in the back of the net.The roof almost comes off The Emirates.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester90+2. There is still time for either side to find a winner.Rice tries his luck from the edge of the box but has a complete air-swipe at the ball.This is a nervy finish to the game in North London.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester90. Leicester make the changes to see this one out.Mavididi and Skipp are the players to make way.El Khannouss and De Cordova-Reid come on for the visitors.We are going to have seven minutes added.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester88. Saka whips in a corner and Calafiori has a free header from a few yards out.Hermansen makes another brilliant save to turn it over the bar.If The Foxes get a draw out of this game, there are no prizes for guessing who the man of the match will be.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester86. Leicester are getting everyone behind the ball now.The Gunners are throwing everything at the visitors.Nwaneri has come on and is playing with some confidence already.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester84. Saka runs across the edge of the box and is fouled by Skipp.The referee waves advantage and the move comes to nothing.Arsenal’s players are fuming that the free kick was not awarded.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester82. We are back underway at The Emirates.Hermansen seems able to continue.There will be some time added onto this game now, giving The Gunners’ fans hope of finding another goal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester80. The more Arsenal throw players forward looking for a winner, it gives the visitors the chance to hit them on the counter.Play is held up at the moment as Hermansen receives some treatment.The Foxes cannot afford to lose him now, he has been integral to them being on level terms in this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester78. Leicester break with Ndidi once again.He attempts a cross from the byline that has Raya in some trouble.Fortunately for The Gunners it misses the far post and goes out for a goal kick.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester76. The pressure is on Arsenal now.Arteta’s side cannot afford to drop more points at The Emirates.While Man City dropped points earlier, it would really give the sides around them a chance to leapfrog them.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester74. Hermansen plays the ball straight to Rice on the edge of the box.He works it to Trossard who shoots but the Leicester keeper makes a world-class save to deny him.What a save that was.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester72. This game is on a knife-edge right now.Both teams have players on yellow cards who are still diving into the challenges.Leicester are dealing with the Arsenal threat from corners well today.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester70. Big chance for Arsenal as Havertz sees his shot saved superbly by Hermansen.The Foxes come on the counter and Buonanotte skips past Calafiori who fouls him.Leicester are furious that the defender is not shown his second yellow card of the game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester68. Arsenal come forward looking to get the lead once again.The ball breaks to Trossard but his shot deflects over the bar for a corner.As the cross is whipped in, The Foxes clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Leicester66. Nobody would have predicted this at half-time.Ndidi whips in a deep cross from the left and Justin strikes a superb volley on the outside of his foot.It strikes the inside of the post on its way into the goal.Copy linkCopiedGoal – James Justin (Leicester)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2 Leicester 162. Leicester need to get something from this game.Having not won a game in the Premier League so far, they are in danger of slipping into the bottom three with defeat.Everton are currently winning against Crystal Palace which is not good for Steve Cooper’s side.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2 Leicester 160. Arteta will feel this game should be all over by now.They have created enough chances to be out of sight already.Hermansen is proving to be a thorn in the side of Arsenal.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2 Leicester 158. Saka sees another shot blocked at the near post.The ball breaks and Trossard shoots but Hermansen makes a brilliant save to turn it around the post.So close for The Gunners.Copy linkCopied More

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    Everton vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Toffees look to claim first win of the season

    EVERTON host Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.The Toffees are still looking to secure their first win of the new season, with pressure mounting on manager Sean Dyche.Palace are also seeking their first three points but picked up a point against Manchester United last time out.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Brentford vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as London rivals look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeats

    BRENTFORD and West Ham go toe-to-toe in a Saturday Premier League encounter – and both sides will be hoping to put last weekend’s defeats behind them.The Bees lost their second successive match despite taking the lead against London rivals Tottenham.While West Ham got thumped in front of their own fans by Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Gtech with our live blog below… More

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    Chelsea vs Brighton LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as inform Blues look to continue winning momentum

    CHELSEA take on Brighton in a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.The Blues have been in fine form of late taking 10 points from their last four games.While Brighton will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Nottingham Forest vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Reds look to continue stunning unbeaten start

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST host Fulham in a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.The Reds have enjoyed a stunning unbeaten start to the new season and sit 8th in the table.While Fulham will be aiming to build on their 2-1 win over Newcastle last time out.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Newcastle vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Premier League champs look to extend lead after frenetic Arsenal draw – latest updates

    MANCHESTER CITY return to Premier League action with a thrilling Saturday lunchtime encounter against Newcastle.The reigning champions escaped the Etihad with a 2-2 draw last weekend despite facing a resolute 10-man Arsenal side.While Eddie Howe’s men suffered their first league defeat of the season at the hands of London outfit Fulham.Kick-off time: 12:30pm BSTLive stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from St James’ Park with our live blog below… More

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    Charlie Edwards vs Thomas Essomba LIVE RESULTS: Latest boxing updates as Edwards becomes NEW European bantamweight champ

    CHARLIE EDWARDS won the European bantamweight title with a tough win over Thomas Essomba at York Hall.Essomba, who is managed by Edward’s brother Sunny, may feel a bit aggrieved at the judge’s scoring in what was a hard-fought clash in east London.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…’I feel mint’Sams said: “It was raining all day, I finished work, got home at 2.30pm and got the call. I said yea I’ll take it.”I was definitely coming for the win. I saw his hands going low so I’d see if he could take [the power].”I’m buzzing, I feel mint, so proud.”Copy linkCopiedTommy Sams out of nowhereLet’s just reiterate what we’ve just seen there, on Friday afternoon Tommy Sams was at work in Yorkshire and did not know he’d be in the ring tonight until he got a late phone call.The Doncaster-born boxer made his pro debut in 2019 and then had five years away from the sport.He drove down to London today and then just put on a brilliant show, moving on to 4-0.Copy linkCopiedHasnan Ali vs Tommy Sams – Round 1Well that was not in the script!On his debut, Hasnan Ali had massive support inside York Hall – it was arguably louder for that fight than for Charlie Edwards.Tommy Sams only got the call to fight this time last night and comes out swinging.He then catches Ali with a huge right hand – hanging his chin out – and from there Sams doesn’t miss a shout against the wobbling east Londoner.The referee eventually steps in and stops the fight midway through the first round.Ali is then left needing oxygen in the corner and, thankfully, is fine.Copy linkCopiedWhat next for Edwards?Charlie Edwards has a pretty clear pathway to what he wants in the coming 12 months.Wearing a t-shirt with Paul Butler on it, the new champ called out the bantamweight as well as his trainer, Joe Gallagher.He also said he was interested in going over to Japan to fight one of Akhiko Honda’s stable.Edwards said: “Thomas [Essomba] is a tricky operator, I knew that coming in, but I’ve put myself in a good position.”Mr Honda, I would like to come out there (Japan) and take a belt off of one of your champions!”Copy linkCopiedAnd the new!Charlie Edwards steals the European title from Thomas Essomba and his comeback journey continues on from here.The judges score it 117-111, 116-112, 118-111 – the fight felt a lot closer to me than that, but clearly the judges were more impressed with the work rate and volume done by Edwards over the bigger power punches by Essomba.We’ll hear from the new champ shortly.Copy linkCopiedWe await the judges scorecard now…Judges scorecards will be red out any second now, it’ll come down to how the judges see it – work rate or quality of shots.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 12Into the final round here and it starts with neither man really changing their tactics.Essomba still on the back foot but not willing to throw more than one shot at a time – although they are more painful – and Edwards throwing in a bit more volume but doing minimal damage to his opponent. Essomba lands a nice right hook and is met back with a nice left hook from Edwards.The champ now has his hands down and looks a bit more willing to exchange – but that looks to be a mistake as Edwards finds his mark with two good shots.He then gets a decent combination in that sends Essomba needing to take a step back.Edwards keeps coming forward and keeps throwing with volume – I think he may have done enough to steal that round.Just before the bell both men start celebrating as if they are the winner and, honestly, I’ve got no idea which way that’ll go.I score it 7-5 to Edwards but wouldn’t be surprised by any outcome.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 11Essomba stepping up the pace here and throws a couple of wild lefts, neither of which get anywhere close to reaching their targets.Edwards then fires in a nice sharp jab, although it doesn’t look like it has done much damage.Essomba continues to pick and choose and now there’s a decent sized welt under Edwards’ right eye – he’s still throwing the more hurtful stuff.But the challenger keeps throwing and keeps coming forward. Edwards then ends the round with two really nice combinations, a one-two-three to the body and a triple jab.Essomba immediately lands a big hook of his own before Edwards gets a good shot in to the body.Final round next and this could go either way!Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 10Wow again, this fight is just non stop back and forth.As soon as one fighter lands a good shot he is immediately met with a strong return – both Edwards and Essomba will probably be thinking they won that round.Each fighter landed a couple of good shots and, therefore, took a couple of good ones.At this point it’s anyone’s fight – I have it level at 5-5.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 9 Edwards starts the round very well with a sharp left hook and a good combination.But then, bang, Essomba lands a beauty of a right hand straight down the middle that has the crowd gasping.Edwards was certainly a bit stunned by that one – he had started the round coming forward but then noticeably took his foot off the gas for the the next minute or so after he was caught.The round ends with a nice little exchange with both fighters landing a couple of clean shots that would have caused a bit of damage.Again, these are all extremely tough rounds to score but heading into the final three I have it 5-4 to Edwards.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 8Well eight rounds in now and this has been very difficult to score – it really will depend on what way the judges want to see it.Edwards is throwing so many more punches but a lot of them are just finding nothing at all.Essomba is carefully picking and choosing his shots but definitely has been the more accurate and is, seemingly, landing with a bit more power.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 7Essomba is still content just to throw his shots in ones rather than offering up any combos.When he does land though he really is hitting with some power, but Edwards is happy throwing back whenever the distance is closed.Would love to see the stats on this one because Edwards seems like he’s thrown about five times as many punches.He’s not landing clean, however, while Essomba definitely is – he just needs to up his work rate.This is extremely finely balanced now we’re into the back half of the fight.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 6Essomba certainly has some power inside them gloves but he’s just not been unwilling to unload too many.He’s landed one decent right in that round, but Edwards then unloads a flurry – but gets an uppercut back for his troubles.Much better from the champ this time as he’s found a bit of range and landed quite a few decent shots in that round – Edwards still in front for me, though.I have it at 4-2 after six.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 5Strange performance so far from Essomba, in my opinion, there’s a thin line between waiting for an opportunity and looking inactive, and he’s on the wrong side of it.Edwards continues to come forward and although he isn’t landing the cleanest set of punches, you do imagine the volume and work rate will be impressive the judges.Essomba then does come in and Edwards glances – not quite flush – with a wicked uppercut.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 4A little bit inactive from both men in that one, with Essomba looking especially unwilling to really unload his shots.Edwards landed a nice right and probably did just enough, again, to win the round.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 3Southpaw Essomba starts the round with a solid left hook to the body and is clearly happy to punch off the back foot.Edwards keep pressing and finally lands a nice little 1-2 straight down the middle, before following it up with a solid uppercut.That uppercut stunned Essomba and that’s a clear winning round for Edwards, good stuff from him.Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 2European title is up for grabs at York Hall remember, Edwards looking more active and throwing more, but his punches haven’t yet found much range if we’re honest.Lots of feinting and movement by the pair, but little in the way of clean shots. Excellent finish to the round by Edwards and I think he may well have stolen that one. Copy linkCopiedEssomba vs Edwards – Round 1 I could write that was a cagey start by both men but that would be seriously underplaying it – I don’t think a punch was landed by either man.Just as I’m typing that the 10-second bell goes and both unleash a quick flurry to try and steal it.Not sure exactly what landed but you’d be hard pressed not to score that round 10-10 – although the commentary team seems to think Essomba was in control.Copy linkCopiedSunny looking hotIn case you missed it, Charlie Edwards’ brother Sunny is in the OPPOSITE corner tonight, working with Thomas Essomba.In case you missed it, he was the one wearing the impressive fur coat in the ring just then!Copy linkCopiedHere we go…Both Essomba and Edwards are now in the ring and we’ll be ready to go any second.Big fight ahead!Copy linkCopiedTom WellandThat was extremely impressive from Tom Welland, really good stuff.The first round proved a little bit of a tougher test than many would have expected, but after relaxing into the second round, Welland showed his class and unloaded some absolutely venomous punches that put Martinez down three times.Onwards and upwards for the youngster.Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Martinez – Round 2 – IT’S ALL OVER!After that tight first round, Welland starts working behind his jab and lands a couple of nice shots flush.Martinez is throwing wildly and Welland then catches him with a sharp counter to stop the Nicaraguan in his tracks.Welland then walks on to an incredible right hand from Welland that sends Martinez crashing to the canvas – he gets up on eight but Welland then unlaods.Incredible combination with two or three HUGE body shots and Martinez is down on one knee for a second time in the round.Welland smells blood and pounces on Martinez, swarming his opponent with some incredible shots – Martinez is down for a third time in quick succession and the ref waves it off!Clinical from a fighter who – aged just 20 – has a massive future ahead of him!Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Martinez – Round 1Good start from ‘Atomic’ Tom Welland, throwing some lovely jobs and looking extremely active against his much older opponent. But Martinez does land a nice right hook that briefly makes Welland think.Welland looking more in control in that round for me, though, but this is certainly not going to be anything like a walkover.Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Martinez firstWell, it seems the running order for tonight has changed with Tom Welland up before Charlie Edwards. We’ll have round-by-round action for that one, which will be a four-rounder, which means we can expect Edwards vs Essomba at around 10.30pm.Both Welland and Darwing Martinez – who has a record of 8-23 – are heading to the ring now.Copy linkCopiedNot long nowWe’re not far away from the action getting underway at York Hall.As well as Edwards vs Essomba, highly-rated prospect Tom Welland is another name on the card that boxing fans are getting excited about.The Essex boy is hoping to make it seven wins from seven and faces Darwing Martinez.Copy linkCopied More