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      Marseille vs Man City LIVE REACTION: Sterling, Ferran Torres and Gundogan on target for dominant City

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      MAN CITY continued their perfect start to the Champions League with a dominant 3-0 win at Marseille.
      Ferran Torres, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling scored for Pep Guardiola’s side at the Velodrome.

      Follow ALL of the latest reaction below…

      GOODNIGHT!
      In the end, it was straightforward for City, the scoreline certainly made it seem like that.
      But Marseille made them work for their three goals.
      Torres, Gundogan and Sterling did the damage, and it’s Olympiakos up next in the competition for Guardiola’s side.
      They’ll be looking to make it three wins from three while Marseille struggle near the bottom of their group.
      Until then, goodnight everyone!

      PEP ON CRITICISM
      “We have to accept the criticism. We play every three days, when you win it’s good but if you don’t people want to destroy everything,” he says.
      “But it’s about the chairman and everyone else understanding. Part of the criticism was right, but you’ve got to accept it.
      “It’s part of our job. It’s about where we’ve come from in the last month, with lack of preparation, injuries and Covid-19 but the Champions League is in a good place now.
      “I’m sure we’re going to find that consistency.”

      PEP SPEAKS
      “We played really well, we didn’t concede much and we were in control, patient and aggressive without the ball,” he says.
      “I’m so satisfied with the performance and result, it’s always difficult to win away.
      “We can play on both sides, we tried to play high and wide to stretch the pitch. Raheem Sterling was exceptional, Phil [Foden] as well.
      “We didn’t expect them to play five at the back until we saw the team. Porto was the same. As much as we play against five at the back we started to take the control and rhythm.
      “We were so stable defensively. Aymeric [Laporte] was good, Kyle [Walker] is in the best form since we’ve been together, Oleksandr [Zinchenko] helped us, John [Stones] played good minutes. I’m so satisfied with the way we played.”

      BIG WIN
      City went top of their group tonight with a 3-0 win over Marseille.

      WE MOVE
      ⚪️ 0-3 🔷 mancity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/o9Rwg2WvJ6
      — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 27, 2020

      TONIGHT’S XG
      Well, that just tells the story doesn’t it.

      xG map for Marseille – Man City
      this is what the control game looks like when it works, basically pic.twitter.com/mCnQDGmh6D
      — Caley Graphics (@Caley_graphics) October 27, 2020

      RAZ MAKES IT THREE
      A classic Sterling tap-in for the third.

      ⚽️ GOAL!!Marseille 0-3 Manchester City – Raheem Sterling 81′ ommci uclpic.twitter.com/PXTyle4Ta3
      — noobfcb (@noobfcb) October 27, 2020

      GUNDOGAN GOAL
      Here’s that Ilkay goal from earlier…

      ⚽️ GOAL!!Marseille 0-2 Manchester City – Ilkay Gundogan 76′ ommci uclpic.twitter.com/onW6w1dbgm
      — noobfcb (@noobfcb) October 27, 2020

      ACTION AREAS
      Here’s where most of the possession was tonight.

      MARSEILLE 0-3 MAN CITY
      In the end, it was easy, but Marseille made it a tough task for periods.
      Torres opened the scoring before Gundogan made it two and Sterling tapped in to make it three.
      City top of the group with six points while Porto are second with three.

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      That’s it for tonight!
      Final score: : MARSEILLE 0-3 MAN CITY

      MARSEILLE 0-3 MAN CITY
      90+2. Nearly over here in Marseille, three minutes of added time.
      It’s been a good night for City, though it was frustrating for long periods.
      They’ve bagged the three points in the end, though.

      MARSEILLE 0-3 MAN CITY
      89. Marseille, ironically, having their best spell of possession now!
      Well, City have given up I suppose.

      MARSEILLE 0-3 MAN CITY
      86. Payet and Gueye come on for Marseille, but it’s a little too late now isn’t it.
      City just waiting for this game to end now really.

      THIRD TIME LUCKY
      What a few minutes City have just had. 3-0.

      MARSEILLE 0-3 MAN CITY
      83. De Bruyne receives a pass from Mahrez.
      And the Belgian cruises past a defender before squaring for Sterling to tap home.
      Game. Set. Match.
      3-0 to City!

      THREEEEEEEEE! @sterling7 in on the act! pic.twitter.com/1Qz5ffoPbI
      — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 27, 2020

      GOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!
      3-0. RAHEEM STERLING.
      CRUISE CONTROL!

      MARSEILLE 0-2 MAN CITY
      81. City bopping it around really freely now. Game is won, it’s just a matter of seeing it out.
      Marseille haven’t really laid a glove on their opponents tonight.

      MARSEILLE 0-2 MAN CITY
      78. Well, it had been coming… again.
      Foden picks the ball up down the left, crosses for Sterling at the back post. He heads it down and Gundogan taps it in.
      Game. Put. To. Bed.
      2-0.
      John Stones comes on for Foden and Laporte goes off for John Stones. Bernardo Silva also comes on for Gundogan.

      GUNDOOOOOOOOOOO!! pic.twitter.com/ldUJS2nCmC
      — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 27, 2020

      GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL!
      2-0 TO CITY! GUNDOGAN!

      MARSEILLE 0-1 MAN CITY
      76. Ruben Dias now trying to probe in midfield, a second goal would really put this game to bed for the away side.
      Darke jokes on commentary that it’s been death by a 1000 passes for Marseille. He’s not wrong there.

      MARSEILLE 0-1 MAN CITY
      74. Cancelo providing the trickery down the left and he wins a corner.
      De Bruyne takes and passes straight back to Cancelo but takes it back and his cross is cleared.

      MARSEILLE 0-1 MAN CITY
      72. Sterling breaks forward and passes it to Gundogan in the middle but the German’s shot is straight at Mandanda.
      The ball is played forward for Sterling who finds a gap in the defence but the pass is too strong.

      MARSEILLE 0-1 MAN CITY
      70. Marseille still in the game here. No matter how well City are playing they’re still playing it risky here with the marginal scoreline.
      They really should go for this second goal now.

      MARSEILLE 0-1 MAN CITY
      67. Some danger for City as Marseille get forward with Sansom and Amavi but City clear.
      Cancelo about to come on for Zinchenko.
      Perhaps a different dimension down the left for City now.

      MARSEILLE 0-1 MAN CITY
      65. Rongier comes off while Morgan Sansom comes on for the home side.
      Benedetto and Payet still on the bench for Marseille, too.
      Foden tries to venture upfield for City but once again he’s Dispossessed. Not been his best night.

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      Liverpool vs FC Midtjylland LIVE REACTION: Reds injury crisis worsens with Fabinho limping off in win over Danes

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      DIOGO JOTA and Mo Salah were on the scoresheet as Liverpool made it two wins out of two in the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Midtjylland
      But the night was not all positive, with Fabinho limping off as the Reds’ defensive injury crisis deepened.

      Follow ALL of the latest reaction below…

      THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT
      That’s all for the match coverage of tonight’s game!
      Plenty more footy coverage at SunSport to come across the week, we’ve got some more Champions League coverage tomorrow and some Europa League action on Thursday.
      GOODNIGHT!

      DIO FUEL
      Tonight’s events summed up by Ian Tuckey!
      LIVERPOOL 2-0 MIDTJYLLAND MATCH REPORT

      KLOPP’S ASSESSMENT
      Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for tonight’s opponents, Midtjylland.
      Speaking after the game, Klopp said: “It was difficult game, very hectic. Respect to Midtjylland because their pressing against the ball was incredibly well organised.
      “That is something that always gets my respect.”
      Klopp also addressed the injury to Fabinho which leaves him short of centre-back options: “Losing another centreback was exactly the last thing we needed. (Fabinho) felt his hamstring and that’s not good.
      He didn’t feel it too much, he said he could have played on but not make any more sprints.”

      JOTA SPEAKS
      Diogo Jota scored the 10,000th goal in Liverpool history helping Liverpool beat a resilient Midtjylland.
      Speaking to after the game, Jota said: “Well it is a start and obviously I am happy to score and help the team achieve the win and of course achieving that mark (10,000th goal) is always a good thing but I’m more happy with the victory today.
      “He has a great delivery (Alexander-Arnold) and we just have to be ready for it.
      “Everyone in the squad knows that they might be important at some point in the season, like you said busy schedule, so many games unfortunately we have injuries aswell.
      “These things happen so everyone has to be ready and when they have the chance we need to show that we are able to do our job.”

      CARRAGHER PRAISES TRENT
      Jamie Carragher took to twitter to praise Trent Alexander-Arnold for his performance tonight.

      IN THE HISTORY BOOKS
      Diogo Jota’s goal was Liverpool’s 10,000th scored in their history in all competitions, coming 128 years after their first, netted by Jock Smith in September 1892 in the Lancashire League.

      ON TOP
      Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the group with two wins from two!
      Atalanta and Ajax drew 2-2 tonight, leaving Atalanta on four points from an available six and Ajax in third on one point.
      Midtjylland sit rock bottom.

      FULL-TIME STATS
      Liverpool ramped up the pressure in the second half and they started to move the ball a lot quicker.
      63 per cent of possession for the Reds is no surprise, the lack of shots on goal however was.

      FT: LIVERPOOL 2-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      Liverpool found a way in the end and it was orchestrated by Trent Alexander-Arnold, the right-back made a lovely run in behind the Midtjylland defence to set up Jota’s opener.
      Alexander-Arnold would also set Salah off running towards goal in the 90th minute in a move which saw Liverpool win a penalty.
      Fair play to Midtjylland, they put in a good performance and it was one to be proud of….. they had their chances and limited the defending Premier League champions to just TWO shots on target.
      Quality sees Klopp’s men through to two wins from two in the Champions league group stage!

      PEEEEEEP!
      THAT’S FULL-TIME!

      LIVERPOOL 2-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      90+1. Heartbreak for Midtjylland right at the death, they had a massive opportunity to equalise moments earlier which Dreyer missed.
      Liverpool go up the other end and win a penalty which Salah blasted straight down the middle.
      Game over.

      GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!
      SALAH DOUBLES LIVERPOOL’S LEAD FROM THE SPOT!!
      GAME OVER!!

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      PENALTY!
      89. Alexander-Arnold slips Mo Salah through on goal, he tries to go round the keeper but is brought down by a defender.
      Salah to take.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      JUST WIDE!
      88. Midtjylland almost equalise right at the death!
      It’s wonderful build-up play down the right hand-side, the ball finds its way to Dreyer on the edge of the area, he glides past Gomez with a fake shot before sending a floated effort into the side netting!

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      AWFUL MISS!
      87. Milner picks out an unmarked Alexander-Arnold inside the penalty area, he hesitates to shoot and instead pulls it back to Firmino on the penalty spot who scuffs his shot over the bar!
      HAS TO DO BETTER!

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      85. Five minutes remaining at the end of the second half, Liverpool are cruising towards a second straight win in the Champions League group stages.
      But then again, never say never, Midtjylland could come up with a moment of magic and find an equaliser.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      83. Wonderful build-up play by Midtjylland and it’s a wonderful cross from the right hand-side by Andersson.
      His cross lands on the head of the newly introduced Luca Pfeiffer who couldn’t guide his header on target.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      81. Still just the one shot on target for Liverpool, even the introduction of Salah and Mane hasn’t changed their fortunes.

      Credit: Getty Images

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      79. Salah gallops inside off the right hand-side past Onyeka, he shapes up to bend his shot into the top left corner but it floats over the crossbar.
      We’ve seen Salah hit the back of the net on many occasions from a similar position.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      JUST WIDE!
      76. Evander controls Kaba’s cross from the left wing, he turns inside the penalty area and manages to pull the trigger but his shot flashes wide of the far post!
      Alisson was caught flat footed, what a chance that was to equalise.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      75. Andersson steamed down the right hand-side, he tried to play it into Dreyer but his pass comes up short.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      73. Encouraging from Midtjylland, the ball breaks to Evander, he opens up his body and tries to bend a shot into the far corner but it has too much power on it and it goes comfortably over Alisson’s crossbar.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      72. A very exciting player who is one to watch for the future is coming on, Evander replaces Sisto.
      The 22-year-old will slot in behind Kaba, manager Brian Priske is looking for a hero and this lad could be the man.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      71. Andersson floats a ball into the penalty area and it is met by Kaba but his first touch lets him down, he plays the ball back with his second touch to maintain possession.
      Decent build-up from the visitors.

      LIVERPOOL 1-0 MIDTJYLLAND
      69. 457 passes completed by the home side and 63 per cent possession. Midtjylland have done an awful lot of running and they’re looking tired.

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      Burnley 0-1 Tottenham LIVE RESULT: Son Heung-min gives Spurs win in drab affair at Turf Moor

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      IT was a familiar feeling for Tottenham as Harry Kane assisted Son Heung-min for a 1-0 win at Burnley.
      The Clarets were stubborn defensively as ever but a double header with 15 minutes to go ultimately proved their undoing.

      GOODBYE!
      Thanks for following along, guys.
      It wasn’t the greatest game in the history of football but we got there in the end.
      And so did Tottenham.
      Despite their drab play and Jose Mourinho’s glum figure on the bench, it was two familiar faces who conjured up the magic they needed.
      Kane nodded on for Son to score at the back post, and that’s three points for Spurs.
      Onto next week. Another weekend of Premier League football.
      Night night.

      TOP SCORER
      This man has been on fire this season!

      The current Premier League top scorer… 🔥thfc ⚪️ coys pic.twitter.com/qyIT1MgIPj
      — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 26, 2020

      DYCHE SPEAKS
      “I thought we mixed the game up well in attack,” Dyche said.
      “We had a chance cleared off the line, there were some important moments.
      “But the performances over the season is what matters, our players are getting fitter and sharper.
      “We lost the flight of the ball on the goal.
      “I think the players know we’ve got longer periods to prepare now, the team were fit and strong tonight.
      “There’s no naivety to it, you’ve got to put it right, but we know when we play like that we’ll put points on the board.”

      STARSTRUCK LEVY
      Carra jokes that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy couldn’t stop staring at Jose Mourinho during Spurs’ All Or Nothing Amazon Prime Series.

      . @GNev2 🗣 “Never thought for one second Daniel Levy would ever appoint Jose Mourinho”@Carra23 🗣 “Daniel Levy loves him, have you seen the documentary? He’s star struck. He can’t stop looking at him, the way you look at me” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/JUtDv8FT0Z
      — Football Daily (@footballdaily) October 26, 2020

      BUZZING
      Kane absolutely delighted for Son scoring his winner tonight.

      Anything that makes Sonny smile is a good thing! 😁 Proper battling win that. Great result on the road 💪 coys pic.twitter.com/91JfL5dDQA
      — Harry Kane (@HKane) October 26, 2020

      WELL IN, SON
      The Korean’s very happy with his side’s win tonight!

      📱 A message from the match-winner! @HPE ⚪️ coys pic.twitter.com/tHwV9j4qET
      — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 26, 2020

      JOSE SPEAKS
      “It was exactly what I expected,” Mourinho said.
      “I know Sean, I know what he brings for attacking teams, he’s very clever, he plays with what he has.
      “Michael Oliver was very good. And for a match of this nature, you need a good referee, a referee with good ability.
      “He was always in control, he doesn’t need to give a red card for Barnes.
      “All the duels, he has to nee running with the ball, because the ball is always in the air in this kind of match.
      “My players didn’t play the football we wanted but because of Burnley, not us. It was a positive game.
      “This was the type of match where if you take risks you can lose it.
      “Kane and Son’s understanding comes from Mauricio, not all the credits are with me. In different ways but Harry isn’t the No 9 he was. He gets into areas that allows Sonny to get in different areas.”

      🗣 “He was always in control, he was really good, really solid”
      Jose Mourinho praises referee Michael Oliver and the officials in his post-match interview pic.twitter.com/UcfZd7yhLm
      — Football Daily (@footballdaily) October 26, 2020

      SELFLESS
      Harry Kane always seems to find himself on lists with other legends of the game.

      Most goal involvements from opening 6️⃣ games of a @premierleague season
      1️⃣3️⃣ HARRY KANE (5⚽, 8🅰️)1️⃣2️⃣ Thierry Henry (2004-05)1️⃣2️⃣ Cesc Fabregas (2009-10)1️⃣1️⃣ Wayne Rooney (2011-12)1️⃣1️⃣ Micky Quinn (1992-93) pic.twitter.com/LknOOQPFFB
      — Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) October 26, 2020

      ACTION AREAS
      Here’s where the game was won for Spurs tonight.

      KANE SPEAKS
      “It was one of them, it was an unusual assist and Sonny was there to put it away,” he told Sky Sports.
      “He’s on fine form at the moment, it was lucky it went to him and he put it away.
      “I think this season when I’ve been dropping deeper the wide players have been running in behind.
      “In recent years we haven’t been doing that, Sonny, Lucas and Gareth know if I get that ball then they’ll be through on goal.
      “Tough place to come tonight but we managed to get the win.
      “When the gaffer come in he said the wingers can run in behind when I drop deep.
      “We’re just seeing the final product a bit more now. It catches the eye a bit more, we had to adapt tonight and qe did.
      “We’re at a stage where a few of us have been together for four or five years now, we know with the team and players we’ve got we can do something special.
      “These results count at the end of the season.”

      🗣 “When the gaffer came in, it was something he said pretty early on. It’s been in my game for a while, we’re just seeing the final product”
      Harry Kane explaining how his game has changed under Jose Mourinho pic.twitter.com/BOcQLg17ka
      — Football Daily (@footballdaily) October 26, 2020

      PROVIDER
      What a brilliant start to the season from Harry Kane.
      13 – Harry Kane has been directly involved in 13 goals this season, the most ever recorded by a player in his team’s first six Premier League games of a campaign (5 goals, 8 assists). Spearhead. pic.twitter.com/oNsSr8S0o3— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 26, 2020

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      Well, it wasn’t pretty from Spurs, but they got the job done and have earned an important three points.
      Burnley made it hard but Heung-min Son got the goal his side needed thanks to a flick on from Harry Kane after a late corner.
      And important win for Spurs, who are now 5th in the Premier League table.
      Burnley still haven’t won this season and they’re in the relegation places.

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      That’s full-time.
      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM!

      FULL-TIME: A hard-fought victory at Turf Moor 👊
      🟣 burnleyfc 0-1 thfc ⚪ pic.twitter.com/YBz7CYYGza
      — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 26, 2020

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      90+3. Joe Rodon coming on for goalscorer Son.
      Jose will be a very happy man with his striker tonight. He does it again for Spurs.

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      90+1. FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME.
      Burnley don’t have long left, but they’ll give it everything I’m sure.

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      90+1. FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME.
      Burnley don’t have long left, but they’ll give it everything I’m sure.

      CELEBRATION
      Son was one very happy man after notching his side’s opener.

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      88. Son comes forward again but Burnley players get back before he can fashion a chance for one of his team-mates.
      Burnley will be a tad disappointed they let the game slip from them like that.
      Vydra comes on for Barnes. Last chance saloon for the Clarets.

      TELEPATHIC
      Only Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard have combined to score more goals in Premier League history.

      Son and Kane combine for their 29th Premier League goal 🤝
      Only Drogba and Lampard have combined for more in Premier League history. pic.twitter.com/cc7rpcqYuF
      — B/R Football (@brfootball) October 26, 2020

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      85. Gundmunsson goes off for Jay Rodriguez as Burnley look for a late equaliser.
      They win a corner but the cross into the box is caught handily by Hugo Lloris, who falls to the floor before taking all the time in the world to get up.

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      83. Tottenham now nicely in control and they’re a little more relaxed with the knowledge that they have the lead.
      Lamela tries an acrobatic volley this time but Pope collects.
      If Burnley come forward now they leave themselves exposed. Tough decision.

      LETHAL COMBO
      Here’s that Son goal, for your viewing pleasure.

      Kane ➡️ Son 🥅
      That’s the 29th Premier League goal the pair have combined for – only Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard have more!
      📺 Watch on Sky Sports PL📱 Follow burtot here: https://t.co/6w5flP4COi📲 Download the @SkySports app! pic.twitter.com/n1ZtFl0NEF
      — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 26, 2020

      DEADLY
      Great work again from Kane and a good finish from Son. These two are unstoppable at the moment.

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      80. Lo Celso now coming on for Ndombele.
      Son down injured after Long catches him in Burnley’s final third. Free-kick to Spurs in a decent position.

      BURNLEY 0-1 TOTTENHAM
      78. Well, the double-act works again for Spurs, as Kane and Son now combined for their 29th goal in the Premier League.
      A corner is played in, Kane flicks it on and Son heads it in.
      And it was a simple as that for Spurs.
      1-0 to the away side.

      SONNYYYYY!!!
      🟣 burnleyfc 0-1 thfc ⚪ pic.twitter.com/aotb3stfc5
      — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 26, 2020

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      Arsenal vs Leicester LIVE RESULT: Vardy header stuns Gunners to secure shock Foxes win

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      LEICESTER CITY have stunned Arsenal to secure a 1-0 win at the Emirates.
      Alexandre Lacazette thought he had given the Gunners an early lead with a header but Granit Xhaka was adjuged by VAR to have impeded Kasper Schmeichel’s view from an offside position.

      And it would turn out to be the head of Jamie Vardy that would prove decisive as he got on the end of Cengiz Under’s pass to give the Foxes the victory ten minutes from time.

      THAT’S A WRAP
      Thanks for joining us; for an in-depth look at the action, take a look at our match report.

      HEADING IT HOME
      Jamie Vardy rises to the occasion, gifting Leicester a vital three points.

      GOALS GALORE
      Lacazette and Vardy have the same amount of goals at the Emirates since July.
      Just Wayne Rooney has got more PL goals (12) against Arsenal that Jamie Vardy (11).

      Jamie Vardy 🤝 Alexandre Lacazette
      Two PL goals at the Emiratessince July 2020
      — Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 25, 2020

      VARDY HAVING THE PARTY
      Speaking after the game, Jamie Vardy was asked how much it meant to get Leicester’s first win at Arsenal since 1973, he said: ” It’s big for us, but it’s just the next game where we want to keep improving- we’ve had a couple of bad results, but we just wanted to get the game plan right after a couple of bad results
      “We knew it was going to be tough. We had a game plan, we weathered a bit of a storm but then started to get on the ball and we’ve come away with a 1-0 win.”
      Vardy knew ahead of the game that he wouldn’t get a full game, speaking of the injury that’s kept him out Vardy added: “We spoke yesterday about the plan for the injury. It’s a little niggle, I didn’t want to be chucked straight in- luckily I came on and made an impact, giving us the full three points.
      “It gives us a little boost and we want to keep building on that as a team.”

      OUT-FOXED
      Brendan Rodgers is absolutely delighted as his move up into the top four.
      It’s no wonder the Foxes boss is pleased with his side, that’s his 300th win from 551 games as a manager!
      The win at the Emirates is Leicester’s first away win at Arsenal since 1973!
      Not a bad night’s work.

      FT: ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      95. There’s another yellow- this time it’s Xhaka for pulling Under back by the shoulders.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      93. Pepe wins a corner, as he has a crack from deep on the left of the box- Schmeichel is forced to tip it over.
      Pepe takes the corner and it doesn’t beat the first man, but he gets on the end of a Leicester clearance and tries to send it straight back into the six-yard box. But, again, Schmeichel is up to collect it.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      91. GREAT SAVE FROM LENO!
      Vardy doing what he does best- he escapes Mustafi on the left, as he breaks into the box and goes for a cheeky little dink over the keeper.
      But Leno makes himself big and clears the shot with his leg- Vardy really has changed the game for Leicester.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      90. Vardy wins another free-kick out on the left.
      It’s taken quickly and comes to nothing, but Arsenal are struggling to break with any speed or conviction.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      90. Five additional minutes at the Emirates.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      89. Leicester are closing in on a win at the Emirates- let’s not forget they’ve been on a two, Premier League, game goal drought.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      No wonder Under is celebrating- it was a lovely assist from him, enabling Vardy to bag his 11th goal against Arsenal.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      85. Vardy has been Leicester’s top goal scorer for five seasons- it wasn’t going to be any one else for the Foxes this evening was it!?

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      84. Final substitution for Leicester; Albrighton comes on for Maddison

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      83. Rodgers is grinning from ear-to-ear on the touchline after that goal. It really was a lovely bit of play.

      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER
      81. Substitution for Arsenal as Tierney is replaced by Nketiah.

      80. Leicester have struck at the Emirates with 11 minutes to go with a smash and grab!
      Moments earlier it was Vardy and Under who broke through Arsenal’s defence and it’s the same duo who find the back of the net.
      Tielemens picks out a running Under with a loopy ball and the on-loan player speeds away from Xhaka into the box- he races to the byline and then squares it to a running Vardy who was never going to miss! Vardy’s diving header catches out Leno as Leicester take the lead.
      ARSENAL 0-1 LEICESTER

      ARSENAL 0-0 LEICESTER
      77. Flashes of something there…
      Vardy lifts the ball over the defence for Under, who’s in a great space just right of the D.
      His first touch is a little heavy though and he’s left racing towards the corner of the box, he keeps it alive but Arsenal are back in their droves and he’s under too much pressure to get a decent cross back into the box.

      ARSENAL 0-0 LEICESTER
      75. Fofana has been impressive at the back for Leicester this evening- the Foxes have certainly frustrated Arsenal defensively.

      ARSENAL 0-0 LEICESTER
      74. Barnes calls it as a night, as he’s replaced by Under who is on a season-long from Roma.

      ARSENAL 0-0 LEICESTER
      74. Lacazette is up but is holding his head, as he was sandwiched between Evans and Maddison as he leapt up for that ball.

      ARSENAL 0-0 LEICESTER
      72. Yellow card for Evans as he clashes with Lacazette at the edge of the box.
      Looked like the pair bashed heads and they’re down receiving treatment.

      ARSENAL 0-0 LEICESTER
      71. Justin breaks away from Bellerin, as he runs down the left side of the area.
      He sends a ball straight across the box, but it’s low and Leno gathers without too much of an effort.

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      F1 Portuguese Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Hamilton WINS to beat Schumacher’s record, Bottas in second – latest reaction

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      LEWIS HAMILTON made history in Portugal as he beat Michael Schumacher’s F1 record to become the most successful driver of all time.
      1st Hamilton 2nd Bottas 3rd Verstappen
      Follow all the reaction from Portugal with our blog below…

      MORE FROM HAMILTON…
      Here’s exactly what the British superstar said on his Instagram post.
      He wrote: “NINETY TWO WINS 🤯
      “Today is beyond my wildest dreams. I couldn’t be here today without my team, continuously innovating and pushing the barrier in this game.
      “I’m so grateful to have you guys by my side through this journey. It doesn’t matter how many Sunday’s we do this, it’s always a challenge.
      “None of this has been easy. It’s been such a privilege to work with you all. I’m thinking of Michael today, I will forever have the utmost admiration and respect for you, it’s truly been an honour to be mentioned in the same sentence as you.
      “And to you teamlh, I can’t express how grateful I am for all of you. All I can say is thank you, from the bottom of my heart for always believing in me. Still We Rise 🏆 92“

      ‘I’M THINKING OF MICHAEL TODAY’
      Lewis Hamilton has shared this incredible message with his 20.3million Instagram followers.

      GOING HAM
      After the victory, Lewis Hamilton said: “I’m still very much in race mode mentally. But yeah, I can’t find the words at the moment.
      “My dad is here which is amazing, and my step-mum Linda too, and my dog Roscoe so it is a blessed day.
      “I could have only ever dreamed of being where I am today.
      “I didn’t have a magic ball when I came to Mercedes but here I am and as a team we are trying to make the most of it.”

      WINNING FORMULA
      As we celebrate his success, SunSport have checked out how the champion likes to spend his hard-earned cash.
      From his £18million six-bedroom home in London to his £32million penthouse in New York.
      Click here to view his incredible property portfolio.

      LEWIS: “I owe this to the [Mercedes team] here and those back at the factory. It’s been such a privilege to work with them.
      “I could only of ever dreamed of where I am today. It’s gonna take some time to sink in. I can’t find the words at the moment”#PortugueseGP 🇵🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/Fd8xYuuR1w
      — Formula 1 (@F1) October 25, 2020

      TOP 10

      🏁 END OF RACE (LAP 66/66) 🏁
      HamiltonBottasVerstappenLeclercGaslySainzPerezOconRicciardoVettelportuguesegp 🇵🇹 f1 pic.twitter.com/Sy5wss8RZg
      — Formula 1 (@F1) October 25, 2020

      HE’S DONE IT! 9⃣2⃣ WINS! LEWIS MAKES @F1 HISTORY. pic.twitter.com/y1aFx02gpP
      — Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 25, 2020

      HAMILTON ON HIS ACHIEVEMENT
      “Wow guys,I could not have done this without you. Thank you to continue to believe in me. An amazing job guys, amazing.”

      VICTORY FOR HAMILTON
      Lewis Hamilton wins the Portuguese GP. That’s his 92nd victory in F1. A new record.
      He has more wins than any driver in F1 history.
      Bottas is second but a whopping 25.592 seconds behind.
      Verstappen is P3
      Leclerc in P4

      FANTASTIC MOVE FROM GASLY
      He has DRS and goes around the outside of Perez to move into fifth place.
      Galsy justifying calls for him to be re-promoted to Red Bull. Cracking Stuff.

      LAP 63
      Gasly in P6 is closing in on Perez. Good driver from both these drivers.
      Perez, of course, is out of work at the end of the season.

      HAMILTON SAID HE HAD CRAMP
      And then goes even faster.
      He wants this done and dusted. He is over 20 seconds ahead.

      10 LAPS TO GO
      Hamilton looks nailed on for his 92 win.
      He is 16.5 seconds clear of Bottas, who is in P2.

      KVYAT GETS A PENALTY
      The Russian is hit with a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits.

      STROLL RETIRES
      He has not finished the last four races.
      He will get a new parts for the next race without a penalty. Team say they stopped him because of the damage to his car and feared he may spin off.

      ALBON LAPPED BY VERSTAPPEN
      That is another hammer blow to his Red Bull career.
      Placed in 12th.
      Not. Good. Enough.

      RED BULL ARE KING OF THE PITSTOPS
      The team have just changed Albon’s four tyres in 1.8 seconds. Incredible.
      He is in 12th place and on the quicker soft tyre behind Vettel.

      LAP 47 SOME BIG GAPS NOW
      Hamilton is looking comfortable here. The only thing he needs to worry about it the rain.
      Bottas has dropped off and now almost 15 seconds behind.
      Verstappen 8 seconds further behind.
      Leclerc 14 seconds behind him.

      LAP 40 of 66
      Hamilton makes his stop. He says his tyres are still good.
      He has so much time on Verstappen.
      This looks game over.

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      Southampton vs Everton LIVE SCORE: Digne sent off for reckless tackle on Walker-Peters – stream, TV channel

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      EVERTON are looking to make it six Premier League games unbeaten as they face Southampton at St Marys.
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Main Event/NOW TV
      Follow ALL the latest from St Marys below…

      DCL TOUCH MAP
      It wasn’t Calvert-Lewin’s day today, just the four touches inside the opposition penalty area.

      TABLE CHECK
      Southampton move up to fifth and Everton stay top on goal difference.

      FT: SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      Southampton become the first side to beat Everton in ALL competitions, goals from captain Ward-Prowse and Adams sealed all three points and put the Saints up to fifth!
      The second half was much like the first for Everton, no real pace or penetration in the final third and Calvert-Lewin was kept quiet by the colossal Jannick Vestergaard.
      Frustration would later lead to disaster for Everton as they saw their second straight red card in a week.
      Digne hacked Walker-Peters down from behind and the referee deemed it to be dangerous play, giving Digne his marching orders.
      Once down to ten men, Everton knew the game was lost. Southampton saw the game out under no pressure from the league leaders.
      Masterclass from Hasenhuttl and co.

      PEEEEEEP!
      THAT’S FULL-TIME!

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      90+3. Southampton work a chance on the edge of the penalty area, it breaks to Romeu who drives a shot straight at Pickford.
      Pickford spills the ball but manages to recover in time to stop Diallo from having an easy tap in.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      90+1. Calvert-Lewin is booked for a coming together with Vestergaard, it was a late challenge.
      You can sense the frustration.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      90. Five additional minutes at the end of the second half, the full-time whistle couldn’t come sooner for the Toffees.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      89. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side are passing the ball around under zero pressure…… easy end to the second half.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      88. First team debut for Dan Nlundulu, he’s on replacing goal scorer Che Adams.

      CRUNCH!
      Digne sees red!

      Credit: Getty Images

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      84. Diallo is coming on replacing Armstrong for the final five minutes. Strong performance from the No17.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      82. Easy final ten for Southampton, Everton are posing no real threat on McCarthy’s goal.

      POOR DISCIPLINE
      Take a look at Digne’s red card challenge…….. poor discipline!

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      SAVE!
      77. Vestergaard gets away from Gordon inside the penalty area, he guides his header towards goal but Pickford saves!
      Southampton corner.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      75. Calvert-Lewin is sent running down the line, Vestergaard shifts up a gear and beats him to the ball with a wonderful slide tackle.
      Vestergaard has well and truly pocketed Calvert-Lewin.

      SO CLOSE
      Take a look at the earlier chance with Ings….. one touch and its 3-0!

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      71. Digne gets caught in possession by Walker-Peters.
      he tries to have a couple of nibbles from behind before coming down hard on the leg of Walker-Peters.
      That’s two red cards in the space of a week for Everton….. you could argue it should have been three with Pickford’s challenge on Virgil van Dijk last week.

      RED CARD!!
      DIGNE IS SENT OFF!!!
      HORRIBLE CHALLENGE ON WALKER-PETERS!!!!
      RECKLESS CHALLENGE FROM BEHIND!!!

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      69. Bernard is on his last warning, he’s conceded a free-kick coming in late on Bednarek….

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      68. Southampton are enjoying a good spell of possession, Everton look a tired and beaten side.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      65. Good defending from Southampton.
      Digne was played down the line by Bernard, he floated the ball into the penalty area in search of Calvert-Lewin but Vestergaard got their first.

      LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
      Pickford may be looking to the big man upstairs for some answers…. he hasn’t responded just yet!

      Credit: Getty Images

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      63. Bernard is booked for a challenge on Ward-Prowse, it was right under the nose of the referee so there was no escaping a booking.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      JUST WIDE!
      61. Armstrong is picked out inside the penalty area by Redmond, he drills a cross across the six yard box but Ings fails to connect!
      All it needed was a touch and it would have been 3-0.

      SOUTHAMPTON 2-0 EVERTON
      60. Allan is caught out once again by Che Adams.
      He charges down the line before picking out Ings on the edge of the area, Ings tries to slip it past Keane but the Everton man wasn’t having any of it.

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      Liverpool 2-1 Sheffield United LIVE: Jota strike secures Reds win over Blades at Anfield

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      LIVERPOOL were made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Sheffield United.
      Sander Berge put the Blades in front from the penalty spot early on before Roberto Firmino equalised on the stroke of half time.

      And Diogo Jota had the final word as he struck the winner.

      THANKS FOR JOINING US
      That’s all from us tonight.
      A hard fought win for Liverpool sees the Reds move level with Everton on 13 points at the top of the table, with the Toffees in action against Southampton tomorrow.
      West Ham are next up in the league for Liverpool, before a mouthwatering clash at the Etihad against Man City in November.
      Sheffield United meanwhile face Manchester City at home next, before travelling to Chelsea.
      It could be a tricky couple of weeks for Chris Wilder and his side.
      That’s all for tonight though.
      Thanks for joining us, it’s been a pleasure.

      MATCH REPORT
      Plenty to talk about after tonight’s clash at Anfield.
      Sheffield United took the lead from the spot after VAR adjudged Fabinho to have fouled McBurnie JUST inside the box.
      The Reds then hit back just before halftime, with Firmino tapping in the simplest of goals after Ramsdale had saved a header from Sadio Mane.
      Diogo Jota then struck the winner 25 minutes from time, with a perfectly placed header after a Mane cross.
      CLICK HERE TO READ THE MATCH REPORT FROM TONIGHT’S GAME.

      WINNING GOAL
      Here’s a look at the goal that proved to be the winner tonight.
      An expertly guided header from Diogo Jota after a pinpoint cross from Sadio Mane.

      Diogo Jota doing the business for Liverpool 👏
      — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 24, 2020

      FULL TIME STATS
      Liverpool had 17 total shots during the game, with 5 efforts on target.
      Sheffield United meanwhile had 13 shots, but only 2 of those efforts were on target.
      The Reds also dominated possession of the ball throughout the game.

      FULL TIME CELEBRATIONS
      Jurgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson share a hug after tonight’s hard fought win at Anfield.

      Credit: Getty Images

      BLEAK FOR THE BLADES
      The table makes for grim reading for Sheffield United fans.
      The Blades are yet to win a game this campaign, and have just one point on the board so far.
      Things don’t get much easier for Chris Wilder either, with United’s next two games being against Man City and Chelsea.

      AS IT STANDS
      Liverpool go level on points with Everton at the top of the table, with the Toffees in action tomorrow against Southampton.
      Tonight’s win also brought an end to a mini barren run for the Reds, who had not won in their previous two league games.

      SOLID AT THE BACK
      Joe Gomez was particularly impressive at the back tonight in the absence of Virgil Van Dijk.

      ON THE START TO THE SEASON
      “Overall it’s been pretty positive apart from that one game against Villa.
      “I think overall we’ve got to be delighted with the start.
      “Of course we want to be better, that game wasn’t us and we know that.
      “But I feel as though we’ve learnt from it quickly, reacted in the right way as we have done many a time and keep building, keep improving focusing on the next challenge and the next game, and that’s put us in goos stead so far.
      “So we’ve just got to continue on that.
      “But I thought the lads dug in really well tonight, we’ve had a lot of games and a few injuries and stuff, so delighted with the three points and the lads showed great character again.”

      ON THE CENTRE BACK PAIRING
      “Yeah brilliant, it’s always going to be difficult against McBurnie up top who’s very good in the air, and then Rhian off him.
      “So it was always going to be difficult for the lads, and I thought we coped, [and] worked the game out better, especially second half.
      “But yeah we created some good chances, you know, probably should have killed the game off with another goal or two.
      “But yeah, overall [we’ve] got to be delighted with the three points.”

      HENDO REACTS
      Speaking about the toughness of tonight’s game, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said:
      “Yeah it was hard, as expected to be honest you know.
      “Sheffield United are a good side, work really hard, make it difficult and were in the game for long periods.
      “So yeah we knew it would be difficult but delighted that we kept going and got the three points in the end that was important for us.”

      WINNING GOAL
      Diogo Jota heads home from Sadio Mane’s cross to secure the three points for the champions.

      Credit: Getty Images

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      The champions fight back from a goal down to claim a hard fought victory at Anfield.
      Sheffield United played well, and may feel like they deserved a point, but a brilliant Diogo Jota header means the points stay in Liverpool.

      FULL TIME: LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      92. CHANCE!
      The ball is flicked on to Burke on the edge of the Liverpool box.
      He has time to turn and shoot, but his effort is wild and off target.
      He should be doing better there under no pressure.
      That may be that for the game.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      91. Can Sheffield United carve out one last chance for an equaliser?
      Stevens tries to get a cross in from the left, but a block sees the ball bounce up into the arms of Alisson.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      90. Three minutes of added time have been signalled at Anfield.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      89. Jordan Henderson is down for Liverpool in some pain after taking a blow to his foot.
      He should be ok to continue though.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      88. Mane pinches the ball off McGoldrick, before driving into the box.
      He goes down under a challenge from Basham, but Mike Dean waves his arms to say no.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      87. Mane takes aim from distance, looking to curl one into the top corner.
      It’s high and wide of the mark though.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      86. Sheffield United yellow card.
      Berge goes into the book after illegally stopping a Liverpool counter attack.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      85. Five minutes left to play at Anfield, with the game delicately poised at 2-1.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      84. Gomez does well to intercept a Sheffield United attack, and then win a free kick after being barged over by Basham.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      82. Liverpool substitutions.
      Diogo Jota is making way for James Milner.
      Takumi Minamino is also coming on, to replace Roberto Firmino.

      LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      81. That is almost sublime from Salah.
      He rolls John Egan expertly, before lifting an effort over Ramsdale that rebounds off the post.
      That’s so unlucky, but it should be 3-1 and game over.

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      Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE: Stream, TV channel, teams and kick-off time for Premier League – Pogba and Mount dropped

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Chelsea at Old Trafford in a crunch Premier League clash.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were victorious at Newcastle last time out but will have lingering memories of the 6-1 hammering they got from Spurs before the international break.

      Chelsea meanwhile continue to blow hot and cold, with Frank Lampard’s men drawing 3-3 with at home to Southampton last weekend.
      Man Utd vs Chelsea kicks off at 5.30pm today at Old Trafford.
      Man Utd vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HD.
      You can stream the game live from your Sky Go account.
      If you’re not a Sky Sports subscriber, grab a NOW TV pass from just £9.99 to stream the match on a number of devices.
      Alternatively, listen to all of the action LIVE with talkSPORT’s commentary here.
      Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Mata, Fernandes, James, Rashford.
      Chelsea XI: Mendy; James, Azpicueta, Thiago Silva, Zouma, Chilwell; Jorginho, Kante; Pulisic, Havertz, Werner.

      SOLSKJAER SPEAKS
      Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been speaking pre-match, and has given his reasons for reverting to the team that won at Newcastle despite some standout performances in Paris on Tuesday.

      Ole Gunnar Solskjær explains his team selection v Chelsea, with Cavani, Pogba and Greenwood all on the bench
      📺 Watch Man Utd v Chelsea live on Sky Sports PL pic.twitter.com/C5mQCbZibT
      — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 24, 2020

      THE SCENE IS SET
      The rain may be falling on Old Trafford, but can anything dampen United spirits after their fine week.

      ON THE MEND
      Are Chelsea’s defensive woes over with the return of their new goalkeeper?
      Back on Wednesday after a slight injury, Edouard Mendy has been beaten just once in his three games between the sticks for the Blues.

      LAMPARD LEAKING ON THE ROAD
      Since Frank Lampard took charge of Chelsea in July 2019, no side has conceded more goals in Premier League away games than the Blues.
      The West London club have shipped 42 goals in 21 away matches since the start of last season, a run that started with a four-goal thumping at Old Trafford.

      CHELSEA SUBSTITUTES
      13 Caballero, 2 Rudiger, 9 Abraham, 17 Kovacic, 18 Giroud, 19 Mount, 22 Ziyech.

      CHELSEA XI
      Frank Lampard opts for a back three for the trip to Old Trafford, making one change to the side that drew with Sevilla on Tuesday. Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta comes in with Mason Mount dropping to the bench, and lines up alongside Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma in defence. The switch to 3-4-3 will see Reece James and Ben Chilwell operate as wing-backs.
      16 Mendy, 28 Azpilicueta, 6 Thiago Silva, 15 Zouma, 24 James, 5 Jorginho, 7 Kante, 21 Chilwell, 29 Havertz, 10 Pulisic, 11 Werner.

      MANCHESTER UNITED SUBSTITUTES
      26 Henderson, 6 Pogba, 7 Cavani, 11 Greenwoood, 31 Matic, 34 Van de Beek, 38 Tuanzebe.

      MANCHESTER UNITED XI
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer names the same side that started the Premier League win at Newcastle last weekend. It means three changes from the team which won in Paris with captain Harry Maguire back along with Dan James and Juan Mata. It also means United revert to a back-four as they set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Edinson Cavani is on the bench.
      1 De Gea, 29 Wan-Bissaka, 2 Lindelof, 5 Maguire, 23 Shaw, 39 McTominay, 17 Fred, 8 Mata, 18 Fernandes, 21 James, 10 Rashford.

      HERE ARE THE TEAM SHEETS!

      THEATRE OF SCREAMS
      Manchester United may have just set a new club record for consecutive away wins but their recent form at Old Trafford has been dire.
      Another defeat on home soil today, and it will only be the second time in their history that they have lost their opening three matches at Old Trafford, and the first time since 1930.
      The Red Devils have not lost three consecutive home league fixtures at any stage of the season since February 1979.
      Furthermore, a fifth successive Premier League home match without a win would be another new club record.

      GOOD EVENING FROM OLD TRAFFORD
      Welcome to our live coverage of Manchester United versus Chelsea in the Premier League where all eyes will be on Marcus Rashford.
      It’s been quite a week for the United forward, who has proved himself a hero both at home and in France.
      When not campaigning tirelessly against child poverty, he’s been busy netting Champions League winners away at PSG.
      And with Anthony Martial suspended this evening, Rashford can look forward to playing alongside a new strike partner.
      That could mean a United debut for new signing, Edinson Cavani, or the return to the starting line-up of another young hotshot in Mason Greenwood.
      Captain Harry Maguire may also be available for a recall, but whether he deserves a spot among a backline the defended so admirably in midweek is up for debate.
      Impressive back-to-back away wins have helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to recover from a bumpy start but now they need to do the business on their own patch.
      Chelsea have been stuttering themselves this campaign with just three wins from eight matches in all competitions despite Frank Lampard having spent big.
      While his defence continue to fall to individual errors, at least Timo Werner has begun to shine now he’s head and centre of the Blues’ attack.
      Others must now follow the German’s act, and that may mean a first start tonight for Hakim Ziyech after two recent cameos.
      Recent trips to Old Trafford have not been kind to Chelsea, but they can take inspiration from how the London elite have treated Manchester in recent weeks.
      Crystal Palace were 3-1 victors here on the opening weekend while Tottenham annihilated the Red Devils 6-1 in their last home game.
      We’ll have confirmation of the two teams imminently with kick-off to follow at 5.30pm.

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