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      Hughie Fury vs Christian Thun LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Fury scores very impressive points win in Sheffield

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      HUGHIE FURY put on an excellent display to beat Christian Thun on points and continue his comeback. Fury, 30, has now marked his boxing revival with three successive wins as he steps up his return to the sport.Hughie, Tyson Fury’s cousin, took on Thun on the undercard of Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson-Bent in Sheffield.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below… Thompson steals the show13-0-0 (nine by knockout).A demolition job from Thompson and what a way to end a great night of boxing.A brilliant array of shots – the Sheffield-born star looked the real deal.Copy linkCopiedThompson WINSIt was only a matter of time – the referee has seen enough and it is a dominant and deserved victory.Thompson keeps his title and he celebrates with Kell Brook.Copy linkCopiedThompson vs Wilson-Bent Round 3 – Thompson is smelling blood here and fancies a knockout.Wilson-Bent looks a tad shocked and his legs are turning to jelly.And that is incredible by Shakiel as he drops him once again with a right hook on the turn.Somehow RWB is continuing and lands a body shot – only for another counter punch to knock him off balance.That’s a third followed up by another fourth knockdown straight after.Copy linkCopiedThompson vs Wilson-Bent Round 2 – Nice start by Wilson-Bent but Thompson fights back.Several good punches by the champ and this counter style is intelligent he is using is working brilliantly so far.And wow a stunning combination in the last ten seconds sees RWB hit the deck.It was a great combination and it’s a short left hand that knocks him over.Copy linkCopiedThompson vs Wilson-Bent Round 1 – The main event is underway for the IBF European middleweight title.An electric start and Thompson attacks first with a strong body shot.He later lands a huge right and left hand, Dr Steel seems to be finding gaps already as he bloodies the nose of his opponent.Copy linkCopiedRing walksA serious look on River Wilson-Bent’s face as he walks to the ring.He is followed by Shakiel Thompson as heads into the ring with a strut of confidence. Copy linkCopied’Best version of me’Walsh is absolutely delighted and says he is ready for another fight already.He directs a message to Turki Alalshikh and says he will take on any lightweight available in Saudi Arabia.Walsh says “put the cash out” and he is there before joking he wants the Riyadh Season to head to his hometown of Norfolk.Copy linkCopiedWalsh vs MouldRound 2 – Another barrage of shots and it’s all over!Big right hand first put Mould down and Walsh followed it up with a similar knockdown. A barrage of shots to a wounded Mould then finished him off and it’s a one and done here in the opening round. Copy linkCopiedWalsh vs Mould Round 1 – Walsh leaps in with a jab and left hook with Mould looking to get his jab off. Nice right hand from Walsh leaves Mould momentarily off balance. Huge right hand and Mould is down! He gets to his feet but he looks shaken and he’s down again! Copy linkCopiedUp next Tasty lightweight clash up next between Ryan Walsh and Reece Mould. Mould is coming off defeat to Gary Cully last November while Walsh is looking for one last run. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunFury a winner on the cards but only by two rounds. Maybe tighter on the cards than what we saw in the ring but a good, tough fight for Fury there. He’ll be looking for bigger names now. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 8 – Right hand to the body and left hook to the head lands for Fury, not stopping here in the eighth and final round. Thun is on the ropes with Fury firing shot but he does well to avoid anything too damaging. The two big men swing it out to the end and it’s been a good showing for Fury, who has bossed his way through the eight rounds. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 7 – Big right hand stuns Thun on the ropes. Thun backs up to the ropes and Fury lets go of some body shots, he’s been relentless all night. Big one-two bounces of Thun and his knees dip. He could be in trouble here. Couple more big rights land for Fury down the stretch.Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 6 – Big straight right hand stabs Thun’s stomach. Big one-two from Fury pushes Thun into the ropes and the German is forced to withstand another onslaught. Fury ends the round with some good work on the ropes. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 5 – Thun leads with a flurry but it draws a response from Fury who comes back with a barrage of body shots. Thun keeps coming but it’s being controlled by Fury, who is landing some telling right hands. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 4 – Big right hand from Fury breaks Thun’s guard but the German takes it well. Big body shots from Fury goes in and Thun appears to wince a little. The British heavyweight is breaking Thun down bit by bit. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 3 – Nice combination on the inside from Thun but Fury roars forward. Some big uppercuts come in from Fury but Thun fires back with another barrage of shots. Hug right hand over the top for Fury but Thun takes it well. Copy linkCopiedFury vs ThunRound 2 – Fury active with his right hands, driving Thun to the ropes. Lovely left hook to the body goes in for Fury and he let’s his hands go on the ropes. Solid start. Thun does answer back with some combinations and Fury responds with two hooks to the body. Copy linkCopiedFury vs Thun Round 1 – Fury opens the round hammering Thun’s body. Fury drives Thun back to the corner and both trade big shots on the inside. Again Fury sinks in some good hooks to the body with Thun instead looking for combinations. Copy linkCopiedHughie’s back Up next is the return of Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie, against Christian Thun. Fury has won twice this year already having been sidelined due to personal reasons since 2021. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherAll three judges score unanimously in favour of Gallagher, who retains her Commonwealth title. Well deserved with the knockdown and cleaner right hands. Not the kind of fight we’d want to see again but both gave it their all – styles just didn’t gel on this occasion. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherFight goes the distance and the 10th and final round was much the same. Great effort from both but the fight just didn’t catch fire with the styles clashing too much. With the knockdown and more eye-catching right hands, Gallagher should take the decision victory. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherHeading into the last round and it’s Gallagher’s fight to lose now. Despite the heated build-up the fight has failed to deliver with far too much holding and grabbing. Let’s see what the final round brings. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherBig right hook from Willetts forced Gallagher to hold on. Good back and forth to close out the round and this is the action we hoped to get throughout. Gallagher in control and Willetts may need a knockdown or two – even a knockout – to turn this around. Copy linkCopiedWilletts vs GallagherGallagher starts pumping out a low lead jab in the seventh round. Willetts tries a one-two but it falls just short of the target. Willetts using her jab better this round. Better work on the inside from the two as well. Copy linkCopied More

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      Charlie Edwards vs Thomas Essomba: UK start time, live stream FREE, TV channel and undercard for European title fight

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      CHARLIE EDWARDS is looking to win European gold this Friday night as he takes on Thomas Essomba for the EBU belt. Edwards is a former flyweight world champion but in recent years has found himself in various domestic clashes. Charlie Edwards is a former flyweight world championCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut now he faces a step up once again as he takes on Cameroonian Essomba, who, incidentally, is managed by Edwards’ brother Sunny. The brothers will be on different sides for the first time in their careers, but it won’t stop either man from trying to come away with a big victory on fight night. Doors open at 5.30pm and features a stacked undercard with Germaine Brown, Jesse Brandon and Joel Bartell also in action.When is Edwards vs Essomba?Edwards’ clash against Essomba takes place on Friday, September 27. The fight will be held at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. The main event will get going from around 10pm BST, with the main card to start at 6pm. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Edwards vs Essomba will be shown live on Channel 5 in the UK. You can live stream all of the action from the My5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. Edwards vs Essomba undercardThomas Essomba vs. Charlie EdwardsGermaine Brown vs. Grant DennisJesse Brandon vs. Miguel Angel NunezJoel Bartell vs. Nikolas DzurnakBrandan Olbrechts vs. Brayan MairenaHannah Robinson vs. Laura ReoyoTom Welland vs. Darwing MartinezDanny Boardman vs. Yin CaicedoHasnan Ali vs. TBS More

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Latest updates as Spurs draw Man City, Man Utd get Leicester, Preston vs Arsenal, Chelsea to wait

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      THE Carabao Cup fourth round draw has been completed and there are some cracking ties to be played. The pick of the bunch is Tottenham vs Man City and Chelsea have been handed a potential London derby away at AFC Wimbledon, but only IF they can beat Newcastle. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the latest action from the Carabao Cup fourth round draw with our live blog below…Results in full Stoke City 1–1 (2–1 p) Fleetwood TownBlackpool 0–1 Sheffield WednesdayBrentford 3–1 Leyton OrientEverton 1–1 (5–6 p) SouthamptonPreston North End 1–1 (16–15 p) FulhamQueens Park Rangers 1–2 Crystal PalaceManchester United 7–0 BarnsleyBrighton & Hove Albion 3–2 Wolverhampton WanderersCoventry City 1–2 Tottenham HotspurChelsea 5–0 BarrowManchester City 2–1 WatfordWalsall 0–0 (0–3 p) Leicester CityWycombe Wanderers 1–2 Aston VillaArsenal 5–1 Bolton WanderersLiverpool 5–1 West Ham UnitedNewcastle United P-P AFC WimbledonCopy linkCopiedArsenal ratings Ethan Nwaneri will remember this night for the rest of his life after scoring twice on his full Arsenal debut.Still a teenager, he proved why is so highly-rated with a well-taken double to sink League One Bolton.Nwaneri made history two years ago when he became the youngest debutant in Arsenal’s history aged just 15-years-old.Now 17, he proved why Mikel Arteta thinks so highly of him by pouncing to tap in Raheem Sterling’s low cross and put Arsenal 2-0 up.Copy linkCopiedAll-Prem tiesThere are at least four all-Premier League fixtures, with the blockbuster draw of the round seeing Tottenham host Man City.Those clashes will take place from the week commencing Monday, October 28.Man Utd will host newly-promoted Premier League side Leicester.On the other hand, Arsenal will travel to Preston.Copy linkCopiedDraw in fullWe have some exciting ties in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.Manchester City travel to Tottenham, while Chelsea could potentially travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedChelsea – easy or hard?It could go either way for the Blues they face either Newcastle or AFC Wimbledon.The game between the Magpies and the Dons has been postponed due to Wimbledon’s pitch being flooded and unfit for play.The round three clash will take place on October 1.Copy linkCopiedVilla host PalaceAston Villa breezed a 2-1 victory to Wycombe. But they now face a tougher tie to Crystal Palace at home. Copy linkCopiedLiverpool head to the south coastAfter their 5-1 victory to West Ham tonight the Reds will head down south to face Brighton in the next round.Copy linkCopiedTough tie for SpursAnge Postecoglou’s side have a tough tie as they host Manchester City in the fourth round.Copy linkCopiedAnother home game for UnitedManchester United have another home clash as they welcome Leicester City.Copy linkCopiedGunners travel to DeepdaleArsenal have secured a comfortable fourth-round clash against Preston North End.Copy linkCopiedDraws confirmedBrentford vs Sheffield WednesdaySouthampton vs StokeTottenham vs Man CityAFC Wimbledon/ Newcastle vs Chelsea Man Utd vs Leicester Brighton vs LiverpoolPreston vs ArsenalAston Villa vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedDraw coming upWe’re about to get underwayJamie Redknapp and Kevin Nolan will be hosting the draw.Copy linkCopiedWhere to watch the draw?The Carabao Cup draw will take place in just a few minutes.Fans can tune into the action LIVE on Sky Sports or follow it here on the SunSports Carabao Cup draw blog!Copy linkCopiedDraw numbersYes it’s the round of 16 but there’s 17 teams still in the competition. Here are the draw numbers below:1 Aston Villa2 Brentford3 Brighton & Hove Albion4 Chelsea5 Crystal Palace6 Leicester City7 Manchester City8 Manchester United9 Preston North End10 Sheffield Wednesday11 Southampton12 Stoke City13 Tottenham Hotspur14 Arsenal15 Liverpool16 AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle UnitedCopy linkCopiedArsenal and Liverpool throughArsenal and Liverpool are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.The Gunners thrashed 5-1 to Bolton and the Reds dominated a 10-man West Ham side 5-1.Copy linkCopiedFull Time at AnfieldGakpo snuck a last-minute goal to make it 5-1 to West Ham.The exact same scoreline as last season in the Carabao Cup. Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Score!The Red score again. With a 10-man West Ham side the Hammers are suffering.Cody Gakpo scored Liverpool’s fourth goal sealing their spot in the next round of the Carabao Cup.Copy linkCopiedRed Card at AnfieldAlvarez has been sent off at Anfield for West Ham crushing the Hammers’s hopes of getting through to the next round of the championship.Copy linkCopiedArsenal winArsenal are through to the next round of the Carabao Cup after beating Bolton 5-2 at the Emirates.Liverpool currently lead the way at Anfield 3-1 against West Ham.Copy linkCopiedArsenal score!Arsenal have extended their lead to 5-1 against Bolton.Kai Havertz joined the crowd and struck the ball into the back of the net against the League One side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool take the leadLiverpool did open the scoreline but for West Ham with a messy own goal by Jarell Quansah.However, just moments later they made up for it with a strike from Diogo Jota.And minutes into the second half Jota strikes again for the Red to take a lead.Copy linkCopiedArsenal dominatingArsenal are storming ahead 4-1 against League One side Bolton.Declan Rice scored the opener followed by Ethan Nwaneri’s double strike.Raheem Sterling also secured his first goal for the Gunners since making the move from Chelsea in the summer.Copy linkCopiedWho’s playing tonight?We’ve got two Carabao Cup games taking place tonight:Arsenal vs Bolton WanderersLiverpool vs West HamCopy linkCopiedWhat are the ball numbers?A host of sides have already booked their spots in the last-16 of the League Cup. Take a look at all of the confirmed teams and their numbers below:1 Aston Villa2 Brentford3 Brighton & Hove Albion4 Chelsea5 Crystal Palace6 Leicester City7 Manchester City8 Manchester United9 Preston North End10 Sheffield Wednesday11 Southampton12 Stoke City13 Tottenham Hotspur14 Arsenal or Bolton Wanderers15 Liverpool or West Ham United16 AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle UnitedCopy linkCopiedGood evening!Welcome to the draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Tonight, a host of clubs will discover their next opponents so stay tuned with us to find out who they’ll be facing!Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd vs FC Twente – Europa League LIVE SCORE: Red Devils held by Ten Hag’s old side in tepid Europa League clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED drew 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League in their first group game. The Red Devils went ahead through Christian Eriksen in the first half but Twente striker Sam Lammers equalised in the second period after some shocking United defending. Kick-off time: 8pm BSTLive stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1Man Utd XI: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Eriksen, Fernandes, Amad, Rashford, ZirkzeeFC Twente XI: Unnerstall, Van Rooij, Hilgers, Bruns, Salah-Eddine, Vlap, Regger, Van Wolfswinkel, Steijn, Van Bergen, LammersBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Old Trafford with our live blog below…Manager lays it on the lineIn his post-match interview the Dutch manager gave his thoughts on the game and result:We kept them alive. We were one-nil up, controlling the game. We dropped our levels and give a goal away. We got punished with a mistake from ourselves. We cannot give a goal away like this.Erik ten HagMan UtdCopy linkCopiedHome form pivotal to qualifyMan Utd cannot afford to drop points at Old Trafford in the new format Europa League.Playing four home games and four away, they need at least fifteen points to finish in the top eight places.A tricky trip to Portugal is next up, where Erik ten Hag’s side will need a big performance to right the wrongs of this evening.Copy linkCopiedFrom hero to zeroIt really was a game of two halves for Christian Eriksen today.After scoring the opening goal, a fantastic strike, everything seemed to good in the world of the Danish midfielder as he walked off at half-time.Turning into trouble in the second-half, saw him dispossessed for the FC Twente goal that cost the hosts all three points.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTough run ahead for Red DevilsIt looks to be testing period of fixtures for Erik ten Hag and his players lying ahead.A home game against Tottenham and tricky trip to Aston Villa are sandwiched around a game against FC Porto in Portugal.The Red Devils will need to up their game to get some positive results from these fixtures.Copy linkCopiedApparently they’re not backAfter wins against Southampton and League One Barnsley, fans and pundits alike were celebrating the rebirth of Man Utd.Since then, they have had a goalless draw with winless Crystal Palace and a home draw with FC Twente.There is a long season ahead and it appears comfortable wins against one of the worst teams in the top-flight and lower league opposition are not the benchmarks for success many thought.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 1-1 FC TwenteYou cannot deny that the visitors deserved a point tonight.Had they not changed to a more defensive formation, they looked the most likely to win it after their equaliser.All you can hear at Old Trafford now are the Dutch fans in the away end as the ground empties out like there is a fire drill in the home enclosures.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 1-1 FC TwenteThe referee brings the game to a close.FC Twente have got a big point at Old Trafford.Another frustrating evening to be a Man Utd fan.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente90+2. Mazraoui looks to cross from the right but it is deflected behind for a corner.Maguire gets his head to the cross but somehow the keeper makes a brilliant reaction save as it deflects towards goal from one of his own defenders.The hosts look to pepper the box with crosses but eventually the Dutch are able to clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente90. The visitors are happy to run the clock down now.It would be a good point for them away from home,Garnacho tries to get away down the left but van Rooij times his tackle to perfection.We are going to have four added minutes.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente88. Martinez tries to play the ball into Garnacho but Hilgers is there first as he boots it into the stands.FC Twente are coming under some significant pressure now.Fortunately the Red Devils always seem capable of misplacing a pass at a critical moment.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente86. The Dutch side are finding it difficult to get out when they turn the ball over with this new formation.Man Utd come forward again and Mainoo goes to ground looking for a penalty.The referee waves away protests quite rightly, the young midfielder went down far too easily there.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente84. FC Twente seem to have switched to a 5-4-1 now.The visitors would be more than happy with a point here.You wonder why they changed, they looked the most likely to get a winner in the last fifteen minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente82. Ugarte squares the ball back to Fernandes.He hits a shot towards the far corner but it is curling away from the goal.Big chance there for Man Utd to get that elusive winner.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente80. Mainoo, Hojlund and Mount join the action.Rashford, Eriksen and Zirkzee are the players to make way.Lammers runs through on goal, with options to his left and right, but plays a dreadful pass to gift it to Mazraoui.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente78. This game is still finely poised with just over ten minutes remaining.Fernandes goes down and Lammers is shown a yellow card.Terrible decision by the referee as the FC Twente player won the ball.He was conned by the reaction from Fernandes like his career had been ended by the challenge.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente76. Ten Hag is preparing some more changes.Zirkzee receives the ball in the box and his shot is palmed over the bar by Unnerstall for a corner.As the cross comes in, Maguire heads it wide of the goal.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente74. Dalot keeps dropping into midfield and it is leaving the hosts with no left-back whatsoever.Ten Hag needs to be doing something about this or they at risk of losing this game.Considering how long the manager has been at the club, you really to question why his teams to do not seem to know where they should be playing.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente72. This is the Christian Eriksen game so far tonight.He scored the goal to give Man Utd the lead and then gifted the ball to FC Twente for them to score.Sharing is caring in Denmark it seems.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente70. FC Twente are sensing they get some joy here when they high press Man Utd.All too often the hosts are making mistakes at the back.This could be an entertaining finish to this game.Regeer almost turns towards goal but Mazraoui manages to win the ball.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 FC Twente68. Van Rooij makes a lung-bursting run, waltzing past the Man Utd players.It seems he has lost the ball but Eriksen turns into trouble and is dispossessed by Lammers.He opens up his body, making it look like he is going for the far corner, but drills it past Onana at his near post.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Sam Lammers (FC Twente)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 FC Twente66. Garnacho is getting ready to come on.You kind of feel Man Utd need a second goal here.It would be a nervy end to the game if they still hold this slender lead.Alejandro Garnacho comes on for Amad Diallo.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 FC Twente64. Fernandes is having a good old whinge as he is not happy with a late challenge on him.He would be a nightmare to live next door to.Knocking on your door two/three times a day to moan about your bins or your cat being on his lawn.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 FC Twente62. FC Twente make a couple of changes with Kjolo and Rots joining the action.Vlap and Steijn are the players to make way.Man Utd come forward, as the ball is played to Rashford at the back post, he looks to shoot but it is easily blocked.Often the Red Devils’ forward really telegraphs his intentions to shoot and this was another one of those occasions.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-0 FC Twente60. Steijn strikes the free kick into the bottom corner of the goal.Onana gets down well to push it around the post for a corner.Man Utd continue to look unsure of themselves in defence.Credit: PACopy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal 5-1 Bolton – Carabao Cup LIVE RESULT: Wonder kid Nwaneri scores brace and Sterling bags first goal in easy win

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      ARSENAL have booked their spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 5-1 win over Bolton. The Gunners went 1-0 up through Declan Rice before Ethan Nwaneri scored a brace on his full debut. The League One side pulled one back before Raheem Sterling then bagged his first goal and Kai Havertz rounded things off. Kick-off time: 7:45pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports+Arsenal XI: Porter; Nichols, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, SterlingExplainer: Carabao Cup fourth round draw infoBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Arsenal fourth round drawArsenal have been drawn against Preston in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The tie will be played at Deepdale and will be played in the week commencing October 30. Copy linkCopiedHale End youngsters on showGoalscorer Nwaneri takes a selfie with his fellow youngsters including 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter and debutant Josh Nichols.Copy linkCopiedNext four gamesCopy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 1The Gunners are in the hat for the next round and keep your eyes peeled for the draw, which takes place on Sky Sports at 10:15pm.Arsenal are ball number 14.Copy linkCopiedFull-time Arsenal 5 Bolton 1Rather fittingly the ref blows his final whistle as Porter catches a cross and clings onto the ball.A night to remember for him as the Gunners fans go home happy.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 190. Martinelli breaks with blistering speed but once again can’t find the cross.A corner follows which the keeper just about deals with before almost sparking a melee with Havertz.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 189. Bolton have well and truly given up and will soon be saved by the final whistle.Kiwior blasts a cross too high to give the visitors a reprieve.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 187. Arsenal push again as Martinelli’s cross is cleared behind for a corner which comes to nothing.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 185. Arsenal chance!Martinelli finds Havertz next to the penalty spot but the German can’t quite bring the ball under control to get a shot away.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 183. Arsenal show no signs of relenting and are instead going for a sixth.The rain is pouring down heavily and the travelling Bolton contingent have finally been silenced.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 181. A standing ovation from the home fans as Sterling is subbed off.Another Arsenal debutant Ismeal Kabia takes his place.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 1Great trickery on the right from Jesus results in Sterling bursting into the box.His low shot is saved and the ball bounces up, with Havertz quickest to react to tap into an empty net.Copy linkCopiedGoal! Arsenal 5 Bolton 1It was always coming and its Havertz who gets it!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 175. Arsenal are pressing for another here and are happy to be patient in their build-up.It pays off too as a brilliant cross from Jorginho is almost turned in by Sterling.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 171. Havertz is involved down the left flank and sees a shot from a narrow angle closed down by the keeper.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 170. Another Arsenal debut as Maldini Kaccuri comes on for Calafiori.Saka’s tireless work is finally over as he is replaced by Gabriel Martinelli.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 168. Evatt turns to the bench as Jay Matete and George Thomason replace Kyle Dempsey and Scott Arfield.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 167. The Trotters show signs of life! McAtee flashes a brilliant cross across the face of goal but no team-mate is on hand to poke in.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 166. Calafiori goes close with a bending shot on his weaker foot after being urged by the crowd to shoot from distance.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 164. It’s good work from Saka again but he appears to take too long on the ball. However a quick turn and low cross can’t be stopped by the goalie and Sterling is on hand to poke in from two yards out.Copy linkCopiedGoal! Arsenal 4 Bolton 164. Sterling gets in on the knack as he fires in on the goalline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 162. A scare for Porter! The ball is played back to the keeper and his attempted pass is blocked by Collins but flies over the bar to spare his blushes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 161. First subs of the night see Gabriel and Kai Havertz replace Rice and Lewis-Skelly, with the latter appearing to pick up a knock.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 158. Some sloppiness starting to enter Arsenal’s play but they turn over the ball again and Jesus chips a cross straight into the keeper’s arms.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 155. Saka fires wide again! Good build-up but Saka takes too long on the ball and is forced onto his weaker right foot so can only fire into the side netting.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea 5-0 Barrow – Carabao Cup LIVE RESULT: Nkunku hits HAT-TRICK as Blues run rampant in Carabao Cup – latest updates

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      CHELSEA kickstarted their 2024/25 Carabao Cup campaign with a 5-0 win against League Two minnows Barrow.Blues’ striker Christopher Nkunku hit a hat-trick and an own goal and Pedro Neto’s first goal for the club rounded things off at Stamford Bridge. Kick-off time: 7:45pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports+Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Veiga; Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall; Neto, Felix, Mudryk; GuiuBarrow XI: Farman, Campbell, Spence, Garner, Newby, Stokes, Foley, Acquah, Feely, Jackson, VassellBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Stamford Bridge with our live blog below…Perfect triple ChrisChristopher Nkunku finished flawlessly for his hat-trick against barrow.And this stat proves it!The Frenchman, 26, netted from all his three goal attempts in the Carabao Cup tonight.And if he stays fit he’ll surely become a Prem regular at some stage this season. Copy linkCopiedChelsea’s striker ratingChristopher Nkunku – 9Showed his clinical edge in front of goal by grabbing a hat-trick with three well-taken strikes inside the penalty area, including an exquisite back-heeled flick into the corner.Copy linkCopiedBlues’ midfield ratingsCesare Casadei – 7Shaky at first on his maiden Chelsea touch before growing into the game in the centre of the park.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7Afforded plenty of time and space on the ball for much of the game and even came close to a goal of his own.Pedro Neto – 7Link-up play with Malo Gusto was a constant threat down the right. Finished off a flowing team move for his first Chelsea goal.Joao Felix – 8Unlocked the Barrow defence with a beautiful scooped pass to set up Nkunku’s opener. Followed it up with a perfectly placed free-kick off the post to put his side 3-0 up before half-time.Mykhailo Mudryk – 7Gave Chelsea an outlet with his pace down the left, showed to perfection as he raced away before squaring for Neto to score moments into the second half.Copy linkCopiedHow Chelsea rated – the defenceFilip Jorgensen – 6Looked shaky as Barrow launched a string of early throw-ins into the box. Forced into a smart stop down to his right at the start of the second half but otherwise untroubled.Malo Gusto – 7Lack of threat from visitors allowed him freedom of the right flank and the full-back regularly posed a threat as he linked up with Neto.Axel Disasi – 6Unconvincing in possession despite little pressure but performed defensive duties throughout in solid partnership with Benoit Badiashile.Benoit Badiashile – 6Barely troubled by Barrow forward Emile Acquah. Assured in possession and showed his passing range by switching play to his wingers when available.Renato Veiga – 6Looked a class above when stepping into midfield when Chelsea were in possession but far from convincing in defence. Gave away several needless free-kicks in dangerous areas.Copy linkCopiedFelix and Nkunku pressing for Prem startJoao Felix and Christopher Nkunku could not have done much more to earn a Prem start at home to Brighton on Saturday.Felix was irresistible, floating around, while Nkunku’s hat-trick included one stunner.Blues’ striker Nicolas Jackson would appear to be the player most at threat.Christopher Nkunku notched a treble, with Joao Felix getting the first assistCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBarrow players take plaudits from fansThe difference between the two teams at the final whistle showed one major difference between the clubs.Barrow stayed out for a glorious reception from their fans.In contrast, Chelsea’s players soon walked off – job done.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 5-0 BarrowBarrow fans never stopped encouraging their side – but Christopher Nkunku’s early double killed this contest off.Keeper Paul Farman’s own goal made it 3-0 at the break.Pedro Neto and Nkunku’s simple hat-trick finish following Farman’s blunder rounded off the Blues’ victory. Copy linkCopiedRESULT: Chelsea 5-0 BarrowCopy linkCopiedChelsea 5-0 BarrowChukwuemeka wasted a gaping opportunity to make it six – high and spectacularly wide.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 5-0 BarrowMudryk is looking to create more trouble down the left.And one surge gave Acheampong an opportunity to show his deft footwork. Fellow teenager George then almost put Chukwuemeka in on goal.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 5-0 BarrowBarrow’s lively sub Kouyate fizzed an ambitious 30-yarder high.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 5-0 BarrowChukwuemeka had his second half-chance for the Blues.But Barrow are roared on by their 3,000 fans when they win another corner.But Jackson’s effort was punched away before the League Two side concede a free-kick for pushing in the box.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 5-0 BarrowAfter escaping strong penalty appeals, Barrow break to win a corner – with their fans still pumped up.Guiu was then almost instantly in for Chelsea at the other end. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 5-0 BarrowThe two main Blues, Nkunku and Felix were taken off.On came Carney Chukwuemeka and Marc Guiu.And the pressure didn’t come off Barrow.Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Chelsea 5-0 BarrowA Christopher Nkunku hat-trick!But Barrow keeper Farman was totally at fault.Misjudging how much time he had with the ball at his feet, he was dispossessed by Nkunku on his second touch.And the rest was inevitable.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowBarrow engineered another corner, having maintained their impressive workrate in adversity.But Chelsea easily cleared – and Mudryk burst clear to almost slip Felix in.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowTeen star George won’t get many better chances to fire his first Chelsea goal.Just 12 yards and in plenty of space, he screwed a low shot wide.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowBest Barrow opportunity?The visitors have won a free-kick just outside the left corner of the Chelsea box.Spence’s firm right-footer was punched away by Jorgensen – safety first when he might have been able to catch it.So it was a Barrow corner – with Jorgensen finally grabbing it after a moment of pinball.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowThe Blues brought on 18-year-olds Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George midway through this stroll of a second half.It comes as Mudryk turns in an improved display out wide – inspired perhaps by Felix.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowFelix has been outstanding so far – surely the best player on the pitch.And the winger will be sniffing a goal himself as the Blues dictate possession.Chilwell hit the ball off a defender to win a corner but it was cleared – only for Chelsea to soon win another one.But Felix’s delivery enabled Barrow to clear once more.Benoit Badiashile made a mess of one scoring chanceCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowFarman has now produced two top-quality saves – from Dewsbury-Hall and Casadei.And he’s likely to face more action as Chelsea are now well on top. Neto fizzed a cross over everyone, as pressure mounts.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowMudryk burst menacingly down the left, with Vassell forced to concede a corner.Casadei met it with a corner well saved by Farman – at the expense of another corner.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowBadiashile barged into Garner – giving Barrow another free-kick in a half-decent position.Spence’s near-post deadball was smartly kept out by Jorgensen.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-0 BarrowEx-Chelsea academy kid Neo Eccleston came on at the interval – and has already been in the thick of it in the Barrow defence.Badiashile has just mis-hit a gaping chance wide when the Blues were sniffing a fifth goal.Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Chelsea 4-0 BarrowNeto bags his first goal for Chelsea – thanks to an unselfish pass from Mudryk on 48 minutes.Copy linkCopied More

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      IT doesn’t get any bigger in the Premier League as champions Manchester City host their title challengers Arsenal in a massive clash – and it has been nothing short of thrilling!Erling Haaland had initially put the host in front with his 100th City strike.But Riccardo Calafiori’s sublime strike has levelled the scoring.Stream/TV: Sky Sports Premier LeagueMan City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Gundogan; Bernardo, Savinho, Doku; Haaland Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Trossard; Saka, Havertz, MartinelliFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow all the action with our live blog below…Man City 1-1 Arsenal35. Arsenal are awarded a free kick and Doku seemingly stands over it to prevent a quick one being taken.The Gunners’ fans are fuming that he is not shown a yellow card after what happened to Declan Rice the other week.Man City win the ball back and look to break with Savinho but Trossard is penalised for pulling him back and shown a yellow card for his troubles.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal33. Walker felt for the Arsenal goal that the referee had pulled him out of position to speak to him and not allowed him to get back.It certainly left a big hole for Martinelli to capitalise upon.Man City are struggling to link-up in their attacks now, too many stray passes.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal31. Man City have certainly looked the better team so far but the scoreline no longer reflects that.Arsenal meanwhile, can now revert to their initial tactics of trying to keep things tight and frustrate the hosts.That said, they cannot go back into their shell and need to keep creating opportunities in the final third.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal29. Calafiori certainly won’t forget his Arsenal debut in a hurry.It is not often you see a defender with ‘goal-a-game’ stats.This is exactly what The Gunners needed to do and ask some real questions of this Man City side.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal27. Man City have gone from cloud-nine to a nightmare scenario.Having been pegged back by Arsenal, they have also lost the influential Rodri to a nasty injury.They need to regroup now and try to find another goal.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal25. Pep Guardiola is raging with that goal.He walks over to his seat on the bench and kicks it with some venom.Man City feel that the free kick was not taken from the correct place.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-1 Arsenal23. Well we really have a game on our hands now.Arsenal take a quick free kick and Martinelli lays it off to Calafiori outside the box who strikes it first-time.His shot is curling away from Ederson and clips the inside of the post as it goes in.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal21. Rodri is limping off the pitch and will not be able to continue.That means that we will see Kovacic come on to replace him.As the corner comes in, the visitors manage to head it clear at the near post.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal19. Rodri’s leg looked to give way under him there.Everyone will be hoping that is not something serious but he does look in considerable pain.It is his first start of the season, however if this is a bad injury, he may get that rest he feels footballers need.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal17. Man City look to take a short corner but play is stopped as Rodri is rolling around on the floor in the penalty area.The replay shows that Partey was running with him but there was no foul from the Arsenal man.Despite that, Rodri seems to be in some serious trouble.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal15. Gundogan steps up and strikes the free kick.It comes thundering back off the woodwork with Raya beaten.Arsenal are in danger of sinking without a trace here if they are not careful.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal13. For the neutral, that goal should open this game up more.Man City do not need to change anything but if Arsenal commit more players forward, there will be space to exploit.The hosts are awarded a free kick for a challenge on Savinho.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal11. That goal may change any tactics Arteta had for his team.They now need to chase this game.Man City will look to turn the screw and put the visitors under constant pressure.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1-0 Arsenal9. It is the worst possible start for The Gunners.Gabriel allows Haaland to get away from him and the ball is played into the Norwegian’s path.He tucks it past Raya and the Etihad Stadium erupts.Noel Gallagher seems pleased with that one.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGoal – Erling Haaland (Man City)Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal7. Man City are still trying to find their groove in this game.The Gunners are looking to press whenever they have the ball.Silva plays the ball into Gundogan, who controls it well, but his volley is wide of the target.Early chance for the German.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal5. It has been a feisty start to the game.Arsenal are flying into the challenges on their opponents.Maybe Arteta feels a more physical approach will unsettle Pep Guardiola’s side.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal3. Fortunately for the visitors, VAR decides there is nothing doing.That will make for an interesting clash between the pair for the remainder of the game now.The Gunners look to pass the ball around, deep in their own half.Copy linkCopiedMan City 0-0 Arsenal1. Just as the game kicks-off Rodri ends in a heap on the floor.Havertz seems to charge into the Spaniard.Rodri is holding his face, suggesting there was an arm to his face.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Man City vs ArsenalWe are underway at the Etihad Stadium.It is a packed-house for this huge match.Man City get the game started.Copy linkCopiedAttack is the best form of defenceIf Arsenal want to stand any chance of getting a result in Manchester today, they need to offer more of an attacking threat.Last season when the two sides met here, Ederson had very little to do during the entire game.The Gunners will need to be able to go through the transition from defence to attack well to put Man City under some pressure.Copy linkCopiedNorway he feels any pressureErling Haaland failed to have a single shot on target against Arsenal over their two matches last season.He will feel he has a point to prove against The Gunners this afternoon.The Man City striker has hit the ground running so far this season, bagging two hat-tricks in the process and will be looking for more of the same today.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAlways the bridesmaid, never the brideArsenal have finished runners-up to Man City in the last two seasons.The owners have backed Mikel Arteta in the transfer market and will be expecting to see improvement from the team.That starts today with The Gunners needing to show that they are capable of beating Pep Guardiola’s side and not just containing them.Copy linkCopiedLegends line up for big gameThere are some players at the Etihad Stadium doing their pundit work who brought some great memories to both these clubs.Robert Pires, Samir Nasri and Kolo Toure had great success in their careers, with the latter two playing in both Manchester and North London.Today they are giving expert knowledge to viewers on Canal Plus for this mouthwatering game.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More