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TOTTENHAM have BEATEN Arsenal in the North London derby.
Goals from Son Heung-min and Harry Kane sealed the deal as Arsenal huffed and puffed trying to find an equaliser.
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THAT’S A WRAP
Thanks for joining us this evening- Tottenham now have bragging rights in north London.
Here’s our match report courtesy of Dave Kidd.
MORE FROM MOURINHO
Mourinho added: “I am very happy with the result and the performance but of course I want the team in the second half to play in a different way.
“In reality, you don’t always do what you want to do because your opponent forces you in a different direction.
“You are winning 2-0, why would you expose your defensive block if you don’t have to? It was a very difficult game.
“I can imagine tomorrow the headlines will about them not being in a good position in the table but I believe with these players and Mikel it will be Arsenal v Tottenham again.”
JOSE SPEAKS
Speaking on Sky Sports, Jose Mourinho says: “It was a big game in every sense, not just because it was Tottenham-Arsenal.
“I want to give words, congratulations to Mikel Arteta because he gave us a very difficult game.
“Tactically they were very good, very organised. They gave us problems, problems we were able to resolve.
“They have a good tactical courage and incredible spirt. They are a good team and he is a good coach.”
ROLE REVERSAL
Speaking of his role today where he had more touches in his defensive box, Kane says: “This is a season where we are all pulling in the right direction, everyone is willing to defend, attack, whatever it takes to win the game.
“Set pieces are a massive part of the game, and the role I play, clearing as many as possible, is vital for the team.
“I’m happy to do it and happy to win games.”
GRIM READING
Arsenal have created just 210 Premier League chances under Mikel Arteta, the only teams to create less since his appointment are either newly-promoted or have been relegated.Blunt. 😬 pic.twitter.com/BAuULZMy04
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 6, 2020
KANE SPEAKS
Speaking on Sky Sports about his impressive partnership with Son, Harry Kane says: “We are just feeling good, we’re both at an age where we’re coming into our prime in terms of understanding the game and understanding one another.
“I’m delighted with the result.”
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Here’s Tottenham’s second counter-attack and second goal.
GOALS INCOMING
Here’s Son’s marvellous opener.
IT CERTAINLY WAS GARY
Son-sational goal. 👏🏻👏🏻
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 6, 2020
TABLE TOPPERS
Granted, there are a few more games of the weekend, but Tottenham are top of the table!
GLORY GLORY TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Mourinho is straight to the fans- milking the moment.
What a game for Tottenham fans to watch in the flesh.
FT: TOTTENHAM 2-0 ARSENAL
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92. Kane and Gabriel are both down clutching their heads after a clash in the air.
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91. Mourinho hauls off Bergwijn for another defender- Rodon.
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90. Gabriel demonstrates a real display of skill and strength as he shakes off two white shirts on the touchline.
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90. Three minutes of added time.
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89. The clock is rapidly ticking down and Arsenal are still desperately knocking on the door.
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89. Son is replaced by Moura.
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86. Nketiah slips the ball through to Lacazette but he pulls it just wide of the right post.
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85. In the second half, Arsenal have had five attempts, with two of those on target.
Spurs, on the other hand, have had none.
Kane has had more touches in his defensive box than in Arsenal’s this half.
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83. Aubameyang is finally one-on-one at the top of the box, but as he tries to shoot with his left foot Alderweireld slides to the ground to block his shot.
TOTTENHAM 2-0 ARSENAL
82. Willian squares a ball to the far post but Saka can’t get enough contact on the ball to change it’s direction and it flies out for a goal kick.
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81. Spurs fans are trying to lift the atmosphere with a few classic Tottenham songs..
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80. Son picks out Kane at the edge of the six-yard box, but the flag is up.
Kane nodded it wide of the far post in any case.
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79. Free-kick to Tottenham about 35 yards out on the left.
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TOTTENHAM welcome Arsenal TODAY for the first North London derby of the season.
Jose Mourinho’s Spurs are riding high in the table after a superb start and ground out a decent point at Chelsea last time out.
Harry Kane has a superb record in this fixture – but is fighting to be fitCredit: AFP or licensors
With the ground in a Tier 2 area, they will be welcoming 2,000 fans for this clash against the Gunners who are winless in three Premier League games.
When is Tottenham vs Arsenal?
This North London derby will be held TODAY – Sunday, December 6.
Kick-off is at 4.30pm GMT.
When the sides met here last in July, Spurs ran out 2-1 winners after goals from Son Heung-min and Toby Alderweireld.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Premier League, Main Event and Ultra HD as part of the Super Sunday schedule.
Coverage follows the game between Sheffield United and Leicester.
If you’re not a Sky subscriber, you can still tune in by grabbing a NOW TV pass from just £9.99.
Match odds
Tottenham to win – evens
Draw – 12/5
Arsenal victory – 27/10
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
NO CONFIDENCE, NO PROBLEM
When asked about his team suffering with a lack of confidence, Arteta added: “I don’t think it’s about confidence, I don’t think the players don’t have confidence, they know what they need to do to be a more consistent team.”
On Thomas Partey returning to the pitch, Arteta said: “It’s great, we didn’t expect for him to be fit for the game, he’s been training really well, I’m so pleased he’s playing.”
MIKEL SPEAKS
Speaking ahead of the game, Mikel Arteta said: “I think a positive result today will change the mood completely, it’s not just a game, it’s an occasion.
“I’m so priviledged to be part of this beautiful game and we are here to win.
“I hope the way we approach it will change the situation we are in the league- we have the perfect game to do that.”
TEAM NEWS- ARSENAL
Mikel Arteta doesn’t have David Luiz at his disposal, so Rob Holding comes in.
Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns for the visitors, while the big news is Thomas Partey is in for Ceballos.
Alexandre Lacazette, who scored in midweek, is in for Willock.
TEAM NEWS – SPURS
There are big changes to both side from their Europa League fixtures.
Harry Kane is back in the fold after sitting out Tottenham’s mid-week draw with an unspecified injury.
Toby Alderweireld is fit enough to start, pushing Joe Rodon to the bench, while Gareth Bale warms the bench.
Mourinho replaces Ndombele with Lo Cleso, in fact the Frenchman doesn’t make the squad.
ARSENAL DUGOUT
Runarsson, Mustafi, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Cabellos, Willock, Nketiah
TOTTENHAM BENCH
Hart, Davies, Rodon, Winks, Bale, Lucas, Vinicius
ARSENAL XI
Leno, Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Willian, Lacazette, Aubamyang
TOTTENHAM XI
Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Lo Celso, Bergwijn, Son, Kane
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Lloris (C), Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Lo Celso, Bergwijn, Son, Kane.📱 @WilliamHill latest (18+) https://t.co/dNNU0ef0aL #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/9uAunwsAyn
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 6, 2020
HASHTAG DERBY DAY
Arsenal have taken a trip down memory lane ahead of this afternoon’s north London derby…
SPURS ARRIVE HOME
Tottenham are in town and Jose looks thrilled….
INJURY WOES
Harry Kane sat out Tottenham’s mid-week draw but is likely to be back in the fold for this afternoon’s north London derby.
Spurs host Arsenal and are currently eight points ahead of their fierce rivals having started this season far more brightly.
But Tottenham’s goalless draw against Chelsea last weekend, and their mid-week Europa League fixture, didn’t exactly provide fans with entertaining football.
Kane and Toby Alderweireld’s inclusion is positive news for Tottenham, there are question marks over Hugo Lloris’s fitness which could mean Joe Hart starts between the sticks.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have their own injury concerns as Thomas Partey has been nursing a thigh injury, while David Luiz suffered a head injury after colliding with Wolves striker Raul Jimenez.
Nicolas Pepe is banned after his headbutting saga while Gabriel Martinelli is still out with a knee injury.
IT’S DERBY DAY!
TOTTENHAM take on Arsenal today in the first North London derby of the season.
And there will be 2,000 fans in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium watching on.
The Gunners go into the game in poor form sitting down in 15th place in the Premier League.
Spurs, on the other hand, can go top above Chelsea with all three points today.
Jose Mourinho said this week about the significance of the derby: “It means more when we are not in the position we are now.
“Because we are in such a good position, it is a little bit different.
“It happened when we played Arsenal in the last part of the season.
“It was just about winning against them to give us something, to have a good feeling.
“But in this moment we also look at the table and we are in a good position, fighting in the top part of the league.
“But of course we never forget there are historical rivalries — and what it means for supporters.”
Gunners boss Arteta has revealed he has watched Spurs: All Or Nothing Amazon documentary for managerial tips from Mourinho.
Arteta said: “There are some important moments in that documentary when you can pick some relevant things of why he is getting the success that he is getting.”
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THE SAKHIR GRAND PRIX is taking place this weekend – but there’s no Lewis Hamilton.
The reigning champion has tested positive for coronavirus and been replaced by fellow Brit George Russell for Mercedes.
Race time: Sunday, 5.15pm
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MISSING LEW
Despite George Russell’s good performance yesterday, Max Verstappen thinks Lewis Hamilton will be a big miss for today’s race.
The seven-time champion is sitting out this weekends race as he battles coronavirus.
Verstappen said: “Of course you do, because he will make the difference in the most crucial moments.
“That’s why he’s a seven time world champion.”
FATHER LIKE SON
Mick Schumacher is well on his way to following in his father’s footsteps after being crowned F2 world champion.
The son of legendary seven-time world champion Michael, the 21-year-old clinched the title in Bahrain, despite his 18th place finish.
An error on the opening lap meant he dropped down the positions but British rival Callum Ilott failed to take advantage with a 10th place finish.
It meant Mick won the title by 14-points with Ilott needing to finish in the top two places.
It was his last race in F2 before he moves to Formula One with team Haas next season.
F2 UNDERWAY
F2 is underway and Mick Schumacher has a number of scenarios to be crowned champion.
MIRACLE
Romain Grosjean cheated death in Bahrain when he walked away from his F1 car split in half and engulfed in flames.
It was an absolute miracle to see him make it out in one piece and we’re glad he did.
It has now been confirmed that he will miss his final ever race in F1 next week in Abu Dhabi.
Romain Grosjean walked away from a horror crash last weekCredit: Getty Images
THE END
Romain Grosjean will miss out on his “final race” in Abu Dhabi next week as he flies home to Switzerland to continue his recovery.
In Haas’ statement, Grosjean said: “It is with great sadness that I will not be able to do my final race in Abu Dhabi and be with the team there.
“We’ve tried as much as we could with the doctor to recover and to repair my hand, but the risk of racing is too big for my recovery and my health.
“So, the decision was made that I’m not going to race. It’s one of the hardest decisions of my life, but it’s obviously one of the wisest.
“I will miss the team, but I will be supporting them as ever.”
GROSJEAN FLIES HOME
Romain Grosjean is flying back to Switzerland, he released a statement on twitter.
TOP TEN
Here’s how we rank the greatest F1 drivers of all-time.
GOOD MORNING RACING FANS
It’s race day!
TIME FOR TIMES
Here’s how the entire pack shook down today.
DAN THE MAN
Daniil Kvyat is sixth and tells Sky Sport ‘I liked it’.
The Alpha Tauri ace calls his ‘consistent’ run the ‘best qualifying of the year for me’.
Like Sergio Perez, he predicts a ‘big train’ on the track tomorrow.
PEREZ FIFTH
Sergio Perez telling Sky Sports about the ‘unknowns’ drivers face tomorrow.
With it ‘difficult to overtake’ he is prioritising ‘making it to the end’ after his late heartbreak last time out.
He starts fifth.
THUMBS UP
George Russell looks happy with his qualifying.
He has been in superb form on Saturdays for Williams so tomorrow is going to be very interesting for the young Brit.
Credit: Getty Images – Getty
CHARLES CHUFFED
Ferrari have a car on fourth tomorrow and Charles Leclerc is delighted with his performance talking to Sky Sports.
Having just one set of Softs for Q3, he wanted to go early in case traffic was a ‘mess’ and to ‘get out on track and do the job’.
He says he ‘couldn’t have done anything better’ – and he’s probably right.
ROMAIN RETURNS
An aside from qualy – here is Romain Grosjean getting reacquainted with his Haas.
The Frenchman is still keen to race in next week’s Abu Dhabi GP as he recovers from hand and foot injuries.
VERSTAPPEN OPTIMISTIC
Max Verstappen wants Red Bull to have ‘a bit of fun’ tomorrow with ‘nothing to lose’.
He promises an ‘interesting’ race with Red Bull ‘a bit closer than normal’.
MERCS DOMINATE
George Russell saying he hasn’t started a race without any drivers in front of him off the grid ‘for a long long time’.
RUSSELL STILL LEARNING
The man in P2 describes the ‘incredibly intense’ session and the ‘alien’ feel he has had in the Merc.
But he is ‘very pleased’ to get so close to Valtteri Bottas.
‘NOT MY BEST’
Valtteri Bottas a tad disappointed with is run – which he calls ‘not his best’ qualifying.
REST OF THE PACK
An intriguing grid will line up with Sergio Perez fifth and another man soon to be out of F1, Daniil Kvyat, sixth.
Daniel Ricciardo is seventh before Carlos Sainz, Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll.
Q3 COMPLETE
Valtteri Bottas muted in his celebrations as he exits the car, knowing he will have two very talented young drivers on his backside tomorrow evening.
George Russell with a great performance in second and Max Verstappen wondering what might have been in third.
Charles Leclerc arguably the driver of the day as he clocks fourth.
BOTTAS P1
That was mighty, mighty close!
Just 0.056 seconds from first to third, where Max Verstappen will start.
‘Nice to be on pole’ says a droll Valtteri Bottas over radio.
Q3: RUSSELL SECOND, BOTTAS POLE!
George Russell is 0.026 seconds off Valtteri Bottas who takes pole!
Q3: TIME’S UP
Valtteri Bottas cannot improve!
Q3: NOT GREAT FROM THE MERCS
Neither man can improve their Sector 1 times…
Q3: 1 MIN TO GO
The Mercs are again first out so we will get their times first in just over a minute.
Valtteri Bottas could give George Russell a tow, with Max Verstappen on the Brit’s tail.
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ERROL SPENCE JR has retained his welterweight title with victory over Danny Garcia.
Spence Jr was in his first since he crashed his Ferrari in a horror accident last year following his win over Shawn Porter.
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REPORT
Errol Spence Jr marked his return to the ring with a dominant points victory against Danny Garcia to preserve his welterweight crown.
The Texan fought for the first time since his life-threatening car crash last October and did so in front of a limited home crowd in Arlington.
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And he proved to have no ring rust as he controlled the action throughout to retain his WBC and IBF titles and move to 27-0.
After the win, Spence, 30, said: “The moment is surreal.
“It has been a dream of mine since coming back from my accident and I think I looked pretty good.
I had a little ring rust in there but I shook off the cobwebs and I would love to be back in the summer.
“All training camp I felt good. I knew I was going to be good and that’s why I told people I don’t want a tune-up fight.
“I wanted someone like Danny Garcia who would push me.”
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‘NO EXCUSES’
Danny Garcia gave a humble response when confronted after hs defeat to Errol Spence Jr.
He said: “He was just the better man tonight. No excuses.
“I fought a hard, tough fight. He had a difficult jab and I think that was the key to the fight.
“I didn’t have a great jab. He had a great jab and that was the difference in the fight. He landed it better than me.”
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THE CHAMP HAS SPOKEN
Spence said: “The moment is surreal. It has been a dream of mine since coming back from my accident and I think I looked pretty good.
I had a little ring rust in there but I shook off the cobwebs and I would love to be back in the summer.
“All training camp I felt good. I knew I was going to be good and that’s why I told people I don’t want a tune-up fight.
“I wanted someone like Danny Garcia who would push me.”
THE CHAMP IS HERE
AND STILL
Judges score the bout 116-112 (x2) and 117-111 as Errol Spence Jr retains his unified welterweight crown.
Spence proved to have little ring rust as he marked his return to the ring in successful fashion.
ROUND 12
Short right hook lands on the inside for Spence, who is pushing the action in the 12th and final round.
Spence finishes the final round on top and should now retain his titles as we go to the judges scorecards.
Brilliant return to the ring for Spence.
ROUND 11
Left hand lands for Spence, who is on the front foot early in round 11.
Hard right to the body lands for Garcia, but Spence retaliates with a string of body shots.
Garcia comes forward towards the end desperately looking to land something big but Spence’s defence is too smart.
ROUND 10
Spence comes out for this round slower, and Garcia lands with a right hand to the body.
Right hand clips Spence, who looked momentarily off balance.
Best round in a while for the challenger.
ROUND 9
One-two combination lands for Garcia but it was a short, snappy shot and did little damage.
Spence’s work rate has not slowed down at all, consistently walking the challenger down throwing jab and body shots.
ROUND 8
Garcia more aggressive in the opening stages but can’t land anything of note.
Spence walking forward with his hands up looking to let his hands go on the inside.
Garcia is caught on the ropes towards the end of the round as Spence finishes on top, throwing in big numbers.
ROUND 7
Spence coming forward proving the dominant fighter.
When the two come in close he is out-landing Garcia, especially to the body.
Garcia lands a right hand to close out the round but he was outworked yet again.
ROUND 6
Spence walking Garcia down, landing body shots and closing the distance.
Garcia’s left eye beginning to look marked up from the constant jabs coming his way.
Going into the second half of the fight and Spence is on top.
Garcia is accurate when he lands but not throwing enough to counter Spence’s pressure.
ROUND 5
Hard left hand lands for Spence, Garcia had been active with his rear hand up until then.
Both men trade body shots on the inside, quick hooks flying in. Good body combo lands for Garcia.
Spence replies with his own combination upstairs. Garcia just lands with a looping right hand.
ROUND 4
Spence comes out on the front foot walking Garcia back, controlling it with his jab.
Jab is proving the difference in round four for Spence, who is also throwing the odd left to the body.
Garcia has to try and bring the fight to the champion or risk being picked apart.
ROUND 3
Garcia walks forwards and lets his hands go – he then slips over after a coming together.
Big left hook drives Garcia back and puts him on his heels.
Garcia comes back with his own right hand – great fight in the opening stages here.
ROUND 2
Spence closes the distance with a double jab but Garcia does well to respond with a right hand.
Champion is first to the punch, but the challenger is showing off fast reactions.
Spence taking control early, but Garcia likes to sit back and counter.
ROUND 1
Spence comes in and lands a body shot but Garcia clips him with his trademark left hook.
Good tempo to the fight.
Counter right hand lands for Garcia early.
ROUND 1
Here we go!
Spence on the front foot early, Garcia will look to counter punch.
HERE COMES THE CHAMP
Spence makes his way to the ring – along with his WBC and IBF belts.
His first fight since beating Porter in September 2019.
But more importantly, his first fight since his horror car crash in October last year.
HERE COMES THE CHALLENGER
Danny Garcia makes his way to the ring with his trademark mask on.
A loss for Garcia would see him beaten against Spence as well as Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter.
PADDED OUT
Danny Garcia hits the pads with his trainer and father Angel.
He challenges for the Errol Spence Jr’s WBC and IBF welterweight titles NEXT.
NOT DAN AND OUT
Following such a devastating collision, Errol Spence Jr could have been excused for wanting an easier route back to the ring.
But instead, the defiant southpaw – feeling he has something to prove – wanted only to face the best.
So now his fight against Danny Garcia – which was set for January until the crash – will be his first since escaping death.
And it was a request he specifically asked his advisor Al Haymon at PBC to approve.
Spence told SunSport: “Fighting a lesser opponent that I know I can beat, I don’t think it would have me 100 per cent focussed like Danny Garcia has got me.
“I basically told my manager Al Haymon, ‘I’m a shark, don’t put me in the pool with tuna’s and seabass. Put me in the tank with other sharks’.
“I want to be in there with a shark, so we chose Danny Garcia.”
WRAPPING IT UP
Welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr getting his hands wrapped ahead of his world title defence against Danny Garcia.
Both Spence and Garcia are braced for their fight which is up NEXT.
ALL OVER
Sebastian Fundora stops Habib Ahmed in round two of their co-headliner.
Fundora brutally utilised his height advantage and landed some heavy hooks and uppercuts.
The ref stopped the fight as Ahmed had no answer on defence.
WRAPPED AND READY
Tonight’s challenger Danny Garcia getting his hands wrapped ready for battle.
He headlines against Errol Spence Jr NEXT.
Sebastian Fundora and Habib Ahmed are currently co-headlining.
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ANTHONY YARDE is up against Lyndon Arthur in a tough fight at Church House in Westminster.
Yarde hasn’t been in a competitive fight since the loss to Sergey Kovalev in August 2019.
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ROUND TWELVE
Yarde goes for broke and lands heavy.
But Arthur sings in his own right hand.
Arthur is hurt,m he is holding on and Yarde smells blood.
Arthur just needs to last a few more seconds.
But Yarde needs one big shot to save his career.
ROUND ELEVEN
Yarde launches a huge looping haymaker but Arthur expects them and strolls away.
Yarde stalks and thrashes but that leaves him easy to jab.
Close round to call but Arthur should be comfortably ahead before the final round.
ROUND TEN
Yarde starts fast and Arthur has to backtrack.
Arthur oparries a couple of Yarde power shots and scores back with another jab.
Arthur has an answer for everything Yarde throws.
And Arthur’s fans mock Yarde’s ‘Lions In The Camp’ catchphrase with KITTENS IN THE CAMP cries
ROUND NINE
Team Yarde cheer when a right hand lands but it wasn’t clean otherwise Arthur would be decked right now.
Arthur sneers as the bell rings and his fans shout “game over”.
Can Yarde rescue this with a late KO saviour?
ROUND EIGHT
Yarde unleashes an acceptable amount of right hands, finally.
But Arthur still tags him with jabs.
Arthur’s pals are yelling from the rafter’s that Yarde’s engine is going now and that he is broken.
HARD YARDES
The champ gets some shots away in a close bout.
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ROUND SEVEN
Yarde finally lands a jab and then a right hand to the body and a double jab.
Arthur has either taken a round off or Yarde has finally round his feet.
Yarde could not evade the Kovalev jab and now he can’t duck Arthur’s.
ROUND SIX
Six deep now and Yarde still cannot defend the jab that is flying up from Arthur’s waist.
This is so similar to Joyce vs Dubois last week.
Yarde lands with his first decent right hand but Arthur’s chin passes the test.
ROUND FIVE
Yarde throws a few right hands that get past Arthur’s guard but barely graze his shaved head.
Once again an Arthur double jab seems to win him the round.
Yarde throws a left hook but it’s another razor ftighht stanza.
ROUND FOUR
Yarde finally lands a right hand that gets his people inside the room excited.
But Arthur’s jab remains a pest of a weapon every time it finds Yarde’s nose.
Both men end the session smiling as Yarde deflects an Arthur right hand with his shoulder.
ROUND THREE
Arthur scores a hat-trick with a double jab that Yarde failed to defend.
And the rocks the Londoner’s head back with the stiffest one of the night.
Yarde is looking for power shots because he left arm is too short to land jabs.
ROUND TWO
Arthur scored with another jab and the right hand Yarde threw was caught on the Manchester man’s arms.
Arthur dodged another left hook and then scored with another jab.
Arthur’s friends and family were in the crowd making it very awkward for Yarde.
ROUND ONE
Arthur earned the super-cautious opener with a handful of jabs.
Flyweight Sunny Edwards was up in the balcony guiding Arthur through every moment and even taunting Yarde.
KING ARTHUR ARRIVES
Lyndon keeps Yarde waiting with a long and slow ringwalk.
If Arthur can survive the first few rounds, when Yarde is explosive and hungry, he could take control down the back.
Will Yarde be able to take away his height and reach advantages?
BFF SPEAKS…
This is Anthony’s hardest fight since Kovalev, I believe he can do this, he is focused
— Ohara Davies (@OharaDavies) December 5, 2020
BOXING NEWS
Really looking forward to Yarde-Arthur. Ballsy matchmaking.
— Matt Christie (@MattCBoxingNews) December 5, 2020
LIONS IN THE CAMP
Yarde has KO power…
KING ARTHUR
The ice-cool customer has the better jab
ANTHONY YARDE VS LYNDON ARTHUR NOW
The former world title challenger from Ilford, London.
Up against Manchester’s light-heavyweight champion.
The winner will be launched into world title contention soon.
DENNIS MCCANN WINS
The ref scored it 80-73 for the southpaw ace who never lost a round.
The Menace used it as a good learning fight…
ROUND EIGHT
Easy points win for McCann here, Matos might not get a single round.#But the banger will be disappointed not to have got a stoppage after so much control.
McCann has blown away some cobwebs and learned some lessons against a game opponent.
ROUND EIGHT
Last round starts with McCann evading a Matos haymaker and tagging him with a little right hook.
Matos looks hurt again as he freezes after shipping a couple of punches but he braves on again.
Matos’ legs wobbled but he will not fold into the canvas.
ROUND SEVEN
Matos was hurt at the end of the sixth but McCann refused to rush in.
Stopping the visitor will make a big statement on TV.
Matos has felt a few more left hands in his face but he is tucking-up and leaving McCann very few openings.
ROUND SIX
McCann starts tagging Matos early and the hard Portuguese urges “come on”.
Right hands to body and head land from McCann but Matos keeps charging forward.
Matos enjoys some success with McCann up against the ropes but the Englishman bangs himself back into control.
ROUND FIVE
Matos looks hurt but he won’t go over.
McCann is getting support and advise from all over the room.
Matos hurls a right hand but McCann ducks it beautifully to end the stanza.
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STRIKES from Olivier Giroud, Kurt Zouma and Christian Pulisic have wrapped up three points for Chelsea after Patrick Bamford gave Leeds a shock opener.
Patrick Bamford fired the visitors ahead after a promising spell for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, then Timo Werner somehow missed a sitter from less than a yard out before Olivier Giroud grabbed an equaliser.
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THANKS FOR JOINING US
That’s all for tonight, as Chelsea overcame Leeds to end the day at the top of the Premier League table for the first time in two years.
Next up for the Blues is a home game on Tuesday against Krasnodar in the Champions League, before Frank Lampard and his side travel to Goodison Park to face Everton a week today.
Leeds meanwhile are next in action at home to West Ham on Friday evening.
That’s all for now though.
Thanks for joining us, it’s been a pleasure.
MATCH REPORT
Plenty to talk about from tonight’s game, as Chelsea came from behind to beat Leeds 3-1 and top the Premier League table.
Patrick Bamford scored against his old club to put the visitors ahead, before Olivier Giroud equalised for the hosts.
Kurt Zouma’s powerful header put the Blues ahead with half an hour to play, before Christian Pulisic sealed the victory with a matter of seconds left on the clock.
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CELEBRATIONS
The Chelsea players celebrate going 3-1 up with seconds left to play, and securing all three points.
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STANDINGS
Defeat sees Leeds United fall to 13th place in the league, but the Whites more than matched Chelsea in the first half and should have more than enough to secure survival this season.
FRANK’S THOUGHTS
These are the full time thoughts of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard:
“Well we started brilliantly, and in the first few minutes, in the first passes or little passage of the game they score.
“So there’s the test straight away against a team of their quality, but I think over the period of the game we created so many opportunities, real clear cut ones, good opportunities.
“We stayed positive against a team that stresses you and strains you in how they move and the energy in their team.
“You have to defend well, you have to accept they’re probably going to get chances because of the amount of numbers they got forward at different times, but we dominated the game in terms of the action in the boxes.”
“And [we] fully deserved the win, I just wanted it to be more comfortable and it was [for] probably about the last thirty seconds.”
COOPER SPEAKS
This is what Leeds United captain Liam Cooper has to say at full time:
“Difficult, a fair result in the end I’d say.
“Second half we weren’t at our best, we’ll go away and analyse that and we’ll look to improve in the next game.
“Chelsea are a good team, they’ll be up there at the end of the season, and yeah disappointed.
“I don’t think we got into the game as much as we should of and as much as we have, and yeah that’s disappointing.
“But as a group we’ll stick together and like I said look to improve [in the] next game.”
SITTING PRETTY
Chelsea fans will be loving the look of the Premier League table overnight.
Tottenham and Liverpool could leapfrog the Blues tomorrow, but Chelsea have certainly made their case that they will be up there at the end of the season.
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Frank Lampard celebrates with the Chelsea fans at the full time whistle.
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OLIVIER’S THOUGHTS
Chelsea goalscorer Olivier Giroud has this to say at half time:
“Honestly it’s one of the best teams I’ve faced for a few months physically.
“They run everywhere it was so hard, maybe it’s because I didn’t play for two months and I’ve played two games, but, well it’s a great feeling to win tonight.”
FULL TIME STATS
The visitors shaded the possession of the game, but had 8 shots compared to Chelsea’s 23.
Leeds managed just 3 efforts on target, whereas Chelsea had 8 efforts on goal.
SEALER
Christian Pulisic slides in to meet Timo Werner’s cross, and seal the three points one minute before full time.
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BLUES HIT THE FRONT
Here’s a look at Kurt Zouma’s header that put the Blues 2-1 in front.
CHELSEA 3-1 LEEDS
After an even first half, Chelsea will feel like their second half performance merited them coming away with all three points.
FULL TIME: CHELSEA 3-1 LEEDS
CHELSEA GO TOP OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE!
CHELSEA 3-1 LEEDS
94. Leeds yellow card.
Sheer frustration from Raphinha sees him earn a place in Kevin Friend’s book.
CHELSEA 3-1 LEEDS
94. Chelsea break forward and catch Leeds as they try to pour bodies forward.
Kovacic releases Werner, who bears down on goal, and squares the ball across to Pulisic who guides the ball past Meslier on the slide!
That’s game over now!
GOOOAAAALL!
GAME OVER!
3-1 TO THE BLUES!
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
91. Leeds are running out of time to grab something from the game, but are trying to fashion one more chance before full time.
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
90. Four minutes of added time is signalled by the fourth official.
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
88. James does brilliantly in his own box, stealing the ball off Poveda and then playing the ball off the Leeds man to earn his side a goal kick.
He’s met by huge cheers from the home crowd.
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
87. JUST WIDE!
Dallas slips, and gives the ball away to Werner.
Werner drives forward, and slides in Abraham who shoots across goal, but drags his effort just wide of Meslier’s far post.
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
86. Silva is back on his feet, and will be ok to continue on.
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
85. Thiago Silva is down for the hosts, who have made all three substitutes already.
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
84. CHANCE!
Klich plays a lovely reverse pass into Rodrigo.
The forward spins and drills the ball towards Bamford in the six yard box.
Bamford can’t make his mind up whether to shoot or take a touch, and in the end does neither.
The ball bounces off his foot and out for a goal kick.
CHELSEA 2-1 LEEDS
83. Timo Werner goes down under a Stuart Dallas challenge, but Kevin Friend is not interested in that one at all.
Leeds have seven minutes left to fashion an equaliser.
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MANCHESTER UNITED were slow, sluggish and hesitant for an hour – before coming from 1-0 down to win 3-1 at London Stadium.
Tomas Soucek had tapped West Ham ahead before Paul Pogba scored a controversial equaliser and then Mason Greenwood bagged a brilliant strike to put the Red Devils ahead.
Marcus Rashford’s wonderful dink then sealed it.
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GOODBYE
Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes are the two names on the lips of Manchester United fans this evening, but it may as well be Jekyll and Hyde such was the difference in their first and second half displays at the London Stadium.
After an appalling opening 45 minutes, Ole Gunnar Solkskjaer turned to his two stars on the bench, and they repaid his faith with scintillating showings that inspired the Old Trafford club to a ninth consecutive away win.
Behind to Tomas Soucek’s close range finish, United could have been even further adrift if Sebastian Haller, Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen had taken their clear-cut chances.
Yet United are making a habit of comebacks, and did so for the fifth consecutive away game.
A Paul Pogba stunner brought United level before Mason Greenwood and Rashford added exquisite finishes of their own to turn the contest on its head in the blink of an eye.
A muscle injury to Anthony Martial was the one black mark against United’s second half performance, and the Frenchman is now a doubt for Tuesday’s crucial Champions League clash at RB Leipzig.
Perhaps more concern for that contest is which United turn up in Germany.
There’s much more Premier League football to come this weekend, starting at Stamford Bridge where Leeds have taken an early lead against Chelsea.
In the meantime, thanks for being with us at the London Stadium and goodnight.
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There’s five minutes before Chelsea against Leeds kicks-off at Stamford Bridge so why not use it to check out Anthony Chapman’s match report from the London Stadium.
OLE’S REACTION
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been expressing his delight at the continued impressive away form of his side, and has emphasised the character his players possess.
Last week we were 2-0 down at Southampton so this was a step forward, only 1-0 down at half-time.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
🗣 “I’m very, very happy with our away form, how we’re performing. We’re getting more consistent.”Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reflects on Manchester United’s win at West Ham. pic.twitter.com/H9GjUWiyCH
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 5, 2020
RED DEVILS RATED
See how we scored the Manchester United players after a game of two undeniably different halves at the London Stadium.
COMEBACK KINGS
Manchester United picked up another three points from a losing position to make it 15 such points for the season, and with it moved to the top of the Premier League’s all-time table.
MORE AWAY DAY JOY FOR UNITED
The club record run of victories away from home moves on to nine.
RASHFORD RALLIES UNITED
Along with Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford also came off the bench at half-time and had a big say in Manchester United’s latest second half comeback. The forward has been discussing his side’s knack of recovering after falling behind.
We need to stop doing that! If we keep more clean sheets, we’ll definitely win more games.
It’s good that we show spirit to come back when we concede a goal, but ideally we don’t want to be conceding.
They have some dangerous players, and you could see it in the first half. On the counter-attack, they had some big threats.
We managed to get through it at 1-0, and once you get to half-time it’s an opportunity to regroup and we came out for the second half with renewed focus.
It’s not about what [the manager] says, but what we can see on the pitch. It was clear in the first half that we didn’t get in behind them enough.
I think in the second half, the team knew what we had to do it and it was just a case of going out, working hard and doing it.
Marcus Rashford
BRUNO’S IMPACT
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned to Bruno Fernandes at half-time with his side struggling, and the Portuguese maestro once again inspired United to a second half comeback.
FT: WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
Another second half comeback brings up a ninth consecutive away win for Manchester United, and takes the visitors up above West Ham and into fourth place in the Premier League. Goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and substitute Marcus Rashford cancelled out Tomas Soucek’s first half opener.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!THE FINAL WHISTLE BLOWS!
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
90+4. Gary Neville lauded Mason Greenwood as the best finisher at the club following his goal, but this effort from the young forward is nothing short of dreadful.
The teenager takes a bouncing ball on first time for no reason when clean through, and subsequently scuffs a feeble shot well wide.
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
90+2. Greenwood is back in defence to help out, and picks up the loose ball when the latest West Ham attack breaks down.
There’s been no route through for the Hammers in this final half-hour, and United are heading for fourth spot.
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
90. Another Cresswell set-piece, this time a cross, troubles United but a header from Lindelof and then a hoof from Mata get the ball clear.
Five minutes of added time are signalled by the fourth official.
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
88. Benrahma picks up the ball and weaves his way past two defenders.
Confronted by another three, the former Brentford man goes down easily and appears in vain for the free-kick.
Fans of Championship clubs will be no stranger to that sight.
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
87. McTominay is caught in possession by Haller, and it sets up the space for Rice to shoot from far out.
The ball catches a deflection off a defender and could go anywhere. Fortunately for United, it thumps straight into the midriff of Henderson.
It’s been United’s second half.
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
84. And the Spanish goalkeeper will appreciate this fine save from his stand-in.
Henderson flings himself to his left to tip Cresswell’s curling 30-yard free-kick around the post.
DELIGHTED DE GEA
The injured Manchester United goalkeeper is certainly enjoying this second half from his home.
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
80. Benrahma nearly sets up a grandstand final ten minutes with a spectacular effort.
The Algerian keeps a corner alive after Lindelof’s half-clearance, and attempts an audacious chip over Henderson from wide on the right.
Just over.
WEST HAM 1-3 MAN UTD
78. Three goals in 13 second half minutes and Manchester United are heading for another away win!
Juan Mata’s instinctive first time pass over the West Ham defence sends Marcus Rashford clear, and this time the forward keeps his cool to beat Lukasz Fabianski.
The substitute’s dinked finish over the home goalkeeper is perfectly timed, and that should be game over.
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL!!MARCUS RASHFORD MAKES IT THREE!!
UNITED’S YOUNG GUN
Mason Greenwood brings up goal number 20.
WEST HAM 1-2 MAN UTD
75. A double change for West Ham with Said Benrahma and Manuel Lanzini on in place of Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals.
Meanwhile, Rashford appears okay to continue.
WEST HAM 1-2 MAN UTD
74. This isn’t quite so promising for United with Rashford down and appearing hurt.
The forward collided with Ogbonna after being dispossessed by Rice.
WEST HAM 1-2 MAN UTD
72. Marcus Rashford nearly makes it three, but fires his one-on-one against the post.
Where has this come from?!
WEST HAM 1-2 MAN UTD
It’s another away turnaround for Manchester United! And it’s another brilliant goal!
Bruno Fernandes flicks a pass out to Alex Telles on the left wing, and the Brazilians delivers into the middle.
The ball arrives to Greenwood at pace, but the youngster takes a beautiful first touch to bring it down and turn before firing past Lukasz Fabianski.
Superb!
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