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      Fulham vs Chelsea LIVE SCORE: Neto’s last-gasp strike earns Blues vital three points in London derby – latest updates

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      CHELSEA have snatched a vital three points from their London rivals Fulham as they continue their Champions League charge.Alex Iwobi initially scored the opener to stun Enzo Maresca’s men before Blues youngster Tyrique George bagged his first-ever goal to put the sides on level terms.And just when it seemed as if the points would be shared, Pedro Neto scored a sublime strike to earn a crucial win for the Blues.RESULT: Fulham 1-2 ChelseaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Neto heaps praise on George He said: “What a finish it was. He has been working with us for a while. “Today he showed what he can do, he scored a beautiful goal and we go from that.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied’It is not easy’ Neto added: “I think it could be a big part of the season for us. We showed character. To be honest, I have no words.”It is not easy to spend all season in the top four and we were out before this game. “The character the team showed, we now need to think about Everton.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHit and hope Pedro Neto admitted his wonder-goal came from just leathering it as hard as he could. He said: “When I received the ball, I just span around and shot as hard as I can. The ball went in. “The first one, Leno did an unbelievable save and I was so frustrated that the second one I had to put all the power into the shot.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFull-time stats Possession – 40% – 60%Shots – 6-13Big chances – 0-1Corners – 5-4Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-2 Fulham – FULL-TIMENot quite a snatch-and-grab from the Blues but it teetered on it for much of the contest. The bitter rivals were separated by sheer quality in the end; two gorgeous strikes late in the second-half see Chelsea re-take their position in the top five. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-2 Fulham – GOAL93 – A goal deserving of winning a derby from MOTM contender Neto. A quick move engineered by midfield duo Caicedo and Fernández got the Blues up the pitch in seconds, beofre the latter’s cross deflected perfectly for their Portuguese winger to have a sweet crack at it and beyond Leno. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Fulham90 – Six minutes have been added on. It will go beyond that as Carlos Vinícius hobbles off the ground after contact with Sánchez. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Fulham88 – Gusto pulls up with hamstring discomfort and is replaced to former Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who gets a mixed reception with a smattering of you-know whats.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Fulham – GOAL83 – And just like that we have a game. In search for an equaliser, the ball bundles itself to the path of substitute Tyrique George as he dispatches first-time past Leno and sparks some life into a contest that was meandering. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham77 – A couple subs to ring through: Chelsea: Jackson OUT, George IN. Fulham: Sessegnon and Tete OUT, Wilson and Castagne OUT. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham75 – Fulham launch a hopeful ball forward to Jiménez, which is dealt by Sánchez and offloaded to Caicedo. The Ecuadoran midfielder is fouled and in the act of wanting to restart quickly plays the resulting pass out of play. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham71 – The home side make their first change of the afternoon as the industrious Lukić comes off for Cairney. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham68 – Palmer finally has a chance to make his mark on the game as he goes driving into Fulham’s box. His shot blazes off target into the stand. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham65 – A moment of cat and mouse with Palmer and Pereira. The Fulham playmaker had seemingly jinked enough to win a corner, or so he thought, with referee Taylor and his assistants ruling a goal-kick to the dismay of many. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 FulhamThe official attendance has floated past the press pack with the figures standing at 27, 000. It feels double that inside Craven Cottage. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham55 – After a 15-second of “shoot” from the home support, Chelsea get the ball clear and into an advantageous potion with Jackson. The striker’s releases Neto with a clear sight on goal from yards out but Leno makes himself big, literally and figuratively, to stop an equaliser. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham52 – A bit more pip to Chelsea’s step. Play is worked out to Neto who sets up Gusto in open space. A curling shot on his unfavourable weak foot is easily handled by Leno but signs of hope are seemingly emerging. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham47 – Sancho’s introduction has shifted Neto to the right, but the industry and threat remains. He earns free-kick, which results in a corner that Fulham eventually deal with. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 FulhamAnd we’re back. Two changes from Maresca: Sancho and Gusto on, James and Madueke for the Blues. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham – Half-time statsPossession – 41% – 59%Shots – 2-4Big chances – 0-1Corners – 3-1Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham – HALF-TIMEFor much of the half, Chelsea were just participating to manage the gushing Fulham momentum that was coming from all four corners of the stadium aswell as on the pitch.Alex Iwobi dispatched the half’s only goal with composure. Chelsea have lacked it, and the fight to go with it. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham 45 – Over the set-piece, Andreas Pereira delivers a looping ball which is headed away before the unmarked Berge can do anything about it.A corner was the assumption but Anthony Taylor blows the whistle for half-time to the frustrations of the away fans. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham 43 – Fulham have managed to stave any potential signs of danger from Chelsea expertly. Intricate build-up play on the left between Neto, Fernández and Cucurella was marshalled before being seized away. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham 35 – Robinson snuffles out Madueke’s attempt to craft a chance out on the right wing. No real breathing room for Chelsea. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Fulham 31 – A rarity for Chelsea, but they manage to break out of Fulham’s half with purpose. A move two-man led by Jakcson and Neto on the left wing, as the latter cross has too much pace for his striker to connect with.Promising no less. Copy linkCopied More

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      Josh Warrington vs Asad Asif Khan LIVE RESULTS: Khan DROPPED, Dalton Smith eyeing world title after win – latest

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      JOSH WARRINGTON returned to the ring with a huge comeback win over Asad Asif Khan!The bout was on the undercard of Dalton Smith vs Mathieu Germain, with Smith charging to a comprehensive triumph.Former two-time featherweight champion Warrington had reportedly considered retirement after suffering three consecutive defeats, and could now go forth to a big summer showdown against Ireland’s Michzel Conlan.Live stream/TV: DAZNBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the Park Community Arena with our live blog below…Get me my shot!Dalton says: “There’s no better feeling than fighting in my home town. When it went a bit quiet in there, they helped me up the pace.”All I want to say is, I want that world title shot next.”I did what I had to do, me and my dad said I had to enjoy the rounds and I could have done twenty.”Credit to Germain, he was tough but I needed those rounds and my dad told me not to knock him out.”I finished the last one in the first and this one went the distance, it’s hard when somone runs like that.”Copy linkCopiedSmith wins UDAfter three knockdowns – and one point deducted for low blows – the three judges award Dalton Smith the unanimous win.The cards read: 117-107 and 119-105 and 119-105.Smith remains undefeated and dangerous.But Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn needs to deliver his man a world title shot now, before the warm-ups get boring.Copy linkCopiedGermain down R12!This one counts and gets an eight-count.Germain is down and up and hurt and brave.The Canadian’s skull and ribs must be burning but Smith cannot finish him.Fight over.Smith wins every round but Mathieu Germain proves himself a freakishly tough man.Copy linkCopiedGermain down R12!But it won’t be counted as a knockdown as it was a low blow.Smith holds his gloves up and apologises straight away.But referee Victor Loughlin takes a token point off of Smith for the repeat offence.Copy linkCopiedGermain down R11!Smith takes the advice from his corner and folds his foe down into the canvas.Germain bounces back up, looking more annoyed with himself than lame.He doesn’t run away or clinch, either, he keeps dancing around and popping out his own punches.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R10Another one-sided round, almost like a spar for Smith.Germain does not want to be stopped and he hasn’t looked close to it.It will be a badge of honour for the low-profile veteran to go the distance with red-hot Smith.Smith’s corner tell their man give the ref a reason to jump in and end it.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R9Smith goes through the whole arsenal of punches but doesn’t trouble Germain again.There’s no threat coming back from the visitor so Smith should put his foot down and end this early.Germain hasn’t won a round but he’s also only looked hurt once.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R8Germain is bundled out of the ring but it’s not counted as a knockdown.Smith manhandled him and the Canadian flew through the ropes and thankfully wasn’t hurt.The action resumes inside the ropes.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R7Dull round.Germain is on his bike and Smith is going around the houses.The crowd and viewers will need a decent knockout to erase the memory of this frustrating opening seven rounds.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R6Smith slashes at the Canadian’s body with both heavy hands.A one-two to the head scores also, it’s a landslide on the cards but it’s not a highlight-reel performance so far.One dangerous left hook might have dropped Germain but it grazed his nose and his leaped out of danger.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R6The Montreal man doesn’t want to get hurt or embarrassed so he is staying on the outskirts of the ring.Smith needs to be smarter with his pressure and cut down the ring, rather than following Germain around like a puppy.Smith launches a long left hook but a fruitless single shot and Germain swerves it.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R5It feels like Smith is looking for the perfect counter punch to win – and it’s just not coming.The combinations are few and far between.Smith lands an accidental low blow and Germain gets time from the referee for his groin to recover.Another session slipbs by, into Smith’s pocket, but without much action.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R4Double-jab-right-hand-left-hook from Smith drives Germain into a corner.It looks like curtains for the visitor again.But Smith’s best shots are just off target or Germain is a nanosecond too fast.And the underdog hears another bell before Smith Sr tells his boy to throw an uppercut after a body blow.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R3Germain’s shaven head gets more slaps and pokes and whacks.Smith is so calm in the ring and is ice-cold like a Steel City assassin.Germain deserves credit and respect for taking some big shots and remaining in range for more.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R3Smith has the stench of blood in his nostrils and Germain is a sitting Canadian duck.Germain wants to go out on his shield, though, he is on the front foot and hurling shots.A lesser, or wiser, man would run around the ropes and hide but Germain gets in range and lands a left hookCopy linkCopiedGermain down R2!The visitor scoots around the ring smartly enough but every time he ventures inward, he looks scared.Smith stalks him menacingly but doesn’t take risks.Right on the bell, Smith lands a peach of a left hook and Germain falls heavily and gets saved by the bell.2-0 Smith, with a 10-8 round.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R1Smith used the opener to get a read on his opponent, to suss his tells and his feints.Then the local hero landed a whipped left hook and a body shot.And, in the clinch, Germain bizarrely chose to grab and hold Smith’s leg.Smith’s dad and trainer Grant used the break to tell his boy to target more body shots.Copy linkCopiedSmith vs Germain R1Sheffield’s Dalton Smith is mandatory for the WBC super-light world title.So he is treading water with Mathieu Germain tonight and will do well to last the opening five rounds.Smith iced his last overmatched opponent in ONE ROUND in January.Another hometown show tonight and a confidence builder before the world title effort for the Wednesday fan.Copy linkCopiedDalton Smith vs Mathieu Germain NEXT!Home hero Smith is undefeated with a record of 17 wins from 17 bouts.The 28-year-old wants a world title fight next year, so he MUST win here tonight.Mathieu Germain’s record includes 26 wins, two defeats and one draw.Copy linkCopiedMoment Josh drops Khan in the sixthCopy linkCopiedWarrington: ‘I’m a bit disappointed’After his win, Warrington said: “Am I bit disappointed? Yeah. Felt like I could’ve ended it sooner.”But I’m happy to be back in the ring.”I know there were times I was hurting him, he was sometimes making noises before I was even throwing anything.”So I knew he was hurt.”On what’s really left in Josh Warrington, he added: “There’s been a few hiccups and set-backs.”Obviously it’s about implementing what I’m doing in the gym.”The Brit added that he’d be open to fighting Michael Conlan next, who beat Khan in less decisive fashion a few months ago. He concluded: “Just a massive thanks to my family, my wife and kids, they’ve sacrificed a lot for me.”Copy linkCopiedWarrington secures unanimous decision winThe Leeds Warrior wins the vote of all three judges with a dominant performance over Asad Asif Khan.The gloves are still very much on!The scorecard: 99-8999-90 97-91Copy linkCopiedWarrington vs Khan R10The Brit’s engine, stamina and passion is still there.But whether the power, skill, and elitism is, is hard to know given the level of opposition tonight.The Leeds Warrior unleashes several shots the body and allows Khan to walk into a right hand.Khan will go the distance and deserves every bit of his purse after looking on the verge of a knockout in Round 6.Warrington didn’t get the finish, but he’s surely won the 10 rounds.Copy linkCopiedWarrington vs Khan R9The pair clinch and the Brit lands a couple of jabs.Neither man carries knockout power to fear at the moment so it’s who puts together the better combinations.Khan’s are textbook and scoring occasionally but Warrington is showing more ability and fitness ahead of the final round.Copy linkCopiedWarrington vs Khan R8Warrington comes flying out again – remember he hasn’t won since 2022. But he has been victorious in every single session here.The Brit unleashed again, stabbing at his head and slashing at his ribs.If he was serious about America, then Josh shouldn’t really let Khan hear the final bell. He should end it. He’s cruising, but Khan is weathering it now.Warrington more-or-less 8-1 up, at least. Copy linkCopied More

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      Jan Paul van Hecke injury updates – Brighton star discharged from hospital after horror head collision

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      BRIGHTON’s match with Brentford was hit with a lengthy delay after Jan Paul van Hecke was stretchered off following a horror clash of heads.Van Hecke was rushed to hospital for tests after receiving oxygen on the pitch, but has now been discharged.The Dutch defender’s compatriot Bart Verbruggen rang his team-mate’s wife to reassure her as news of the collision spread.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Van Hecke updateJan Paul van Hecke was rushed to hospital in a neck brace following a sickening clash of heads with Yunus Konak during Brighton’s 4-2 defeat at Brentford.The Seagulls defender required lengthy treatment and oxygen on the pitch before finally being carried off on a stretcher.Van Hecke, 24, was later discharged from hospital following precautionary checks.The worrying incident occurred deep into stoppage time.Konak, 19, also needed to be substituted but was able to walk off the pitch.Van Hecke, meanwhile, briefly sat up as he was assessed by medical staff, before being carefully laid back down and put on a stretcher.Both sets of supporters applauded as the Dutchman was taken straight down the tunnel while receiving oxygen.SunSport understands he was then carried into an ambulance in an oxygen mask and still in his kit.His family checked in on him in the dressing room but were not with him in the ambulance.Van Hecke’s eyes were open and responsive and goalkeeper and compatriot Bart Verbruggen rang his team-mate’s wife to reassure her as news of the collision spread.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedMore action coming tomorrowHere are the Premier League fixtures you can look forward to as some big questions may be answered.If results go their way, Liverpool can confirm themselves as Premier League champions at the King Power Stadium.Fulham vs Chelsea (2pm)Ipswich Town vs Arsenal (2pm)Man Utd vs Wolves (2pm)Leicester vs Liverpool (4.30pm)Copy linkCopiedVilla chasing down European big timeComing into the game today, Unai Emery will have told his side how nothing but victory would do.They needed to make ground on the sides above them and have done just that with an emphatic 4-1 victory.Villa are now just two points behind Newcastle and have a big trip to The Eithad in midweek to face Man City.If they can do the unthinkable and win that one, their Champions League hopes will be firmly in their own hands.Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedVan Hecke latest updateWe have some good news from Brighton on Jan Paul van Hecke.Van Hecke was stretchered off earlier after a horror head collision and rushed to hospital.But the Seagulls have now posted the defender has been discharged from hospital and on his way home.Brighton posted: After being stretchered off at the end of today’s game, Jan Paul van Hecke was taken to hospital as a precaution but has now been discharged and is on his way back to Brighton. Thank you to everyone who sent us your messages of concern and support for JP.Copy linkCopiedForest slip out of top fourSuddenly Nottingham Forest’s trip to North London to play Spurs on Monday has taken even more significance. Results elsewhere today has seen Nuno Espirito Santo’s side drop to fifth in the Premier League table.He needs to get his players focussed on picking up three points so they can keep their Champions League dream alive.Copy linkCopiedFootball fans come togetherDuring matches, supporters are purely focussed on their team and getting the victory.However, when something bad happens as it today, the respect is there for all too see.The whole of the Gtech Community Stadium clapped Jan Paul van Hecke as he was stretched off in the closing stages of the game.Read more about the incident here.Copy linkCopiedFans worried for star defenderIt was a bad day all round for Brighton this afternoon.Suffering defeat in West London against Brentford seemed to be the last thing on their minds come the final whistle.Jan Paul van Hecke suffered a horrific injury after a clash of heads, that saw the game stopped for some time.The defender was stretchered off with an oxygen mask and everyone is waiting for updates on his health.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedWatkins shows hunger against MagpiesOllie Watkins made a really good claim to be the starting striker for Aston Villa this evening.Ever the professional, he used his frustrations in the right way and let his feet do the talking.He was integral to the team in this important victory over their top five rivals at Villa Park.Copy linkCopiedOllie wanting to be first-choiceThe Aston Villa striker gave his thoughts on the match with Sky Sports:I think being out of the team, nobody is happy being on the bench as a professional footballer. We knew Newcastle were going to go man for man, personally I like that. I think I got the better of Schar today and gave him a real hard time. The manager told us it would be difficult today and it was all about us winning our duels.Ollie WatkinsAston VillaCopy linkCopiedPremier League resultsHere is how the day’s fixtures panned out today:Brentford 4-2 BrightonCrystal Palace 0-0 BournemouthEverton 0-2 Man CityWest Ham 1-1 SouthamptonAston Villa 4-1 NewcastleCopy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 4-1 NewcastleIt was an explosive second-half from Aston Villa.The game looked finely poised but the substitutions made all the difference for the hosts.Unai Emery’s side needed this win against their rivals, who have their eyes firmly focussed on those top five spots.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at Villa ParkWow! Take a bow Aston Villa.Unai Emery’s side blew Newcastle out of the park with a breathtaking finale.The Villa boss got his substitutions spot on as Jacob Ramsey’s cutback forced Dan Burn into an unfortunate own goal, with Ramsey’s first touch of the ball!Then Amadou Onana sealed three crucial points with a stunner from 18 yards, within minutes of coming on along with Ramsey.Newcastle were fortunate to escape further punishment in truth as Ramsey then struck the inside of the post – the THIRD time Villa had hit the Magpies woodwork.The fact Emery was still able to send Marcus Rashford, Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen on for Rogers, Kamara and Watkins shows the strength in depth Villa now have.The Villans faced three massive games in the space of a week.They have beaten PSG and Newcastle – Manchester City are next on their hitlist.Roll on Tuesday at the Etihad! Copy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 4-1 NewcastleThe referee brings the game to a close.It is an emphatic win for Aston Villa.Their European hopes are well and truly alive now.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle90+4. Barkley drills a shot across the face of the goal.It was a tight angle but he seemed keen to get on the scoresheet.Newcastle give away another free-kick in a wide position.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle90+2. Malen has a shot from the edge of the box.Pope seemed to have it covered as it narrowly misses the far post.Newcastle cannot wait for that final whistle now.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle90. It will be a long way back home for these travelling fans.Their good form has come to an abrupt end here.We are going to have six added minutes.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle88. The Magpies throw players forward.It all seems too little, too late now.Joelinton receives the ball at the back post but it is defended well.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle86. This has been some second-half performance from the hosts.They have bombarded The Magpies with wave after wave of attacks.Showing a hunger for the win here at Villa Park.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle84. Newcastle are all over the place.Joelinton gives away a free-kick as he tries to win the ball back.Aston Villa look hungry for more goals.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle82. Barkely comes on for Kamara.Rogers and Watkins also make way.Rashford and Malen are the players to replace them.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle78. Ramsey almost makes it five but it is blocked.Aston Villa are all over Newcastle right now.The Magpies do not seem to have an answer.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAston Villa 4-1 Newcastle76. The substitutions have made all the difference for Emery.Onana drills a shot into the top corner from the middle of the goal.In the space of five minutes, the hosts have put this game to bed.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 3-1 Newcastle 74. What an introduction for Ramsey.He puts in a teasing low cross and Burn turns it into his own net.Villa Park is bouncing.Copy linkCopiedOwn goal – Dan Burn (Newcastle)Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORE: Man City beating Everton, West Ham LEAD Southampton, Brentford beating Brighton

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action has returned for another thrilling Saturday with European ambitions on the line.Man City are leading Everton after Nico O’Reilly’s late goal, while Bournemouth level with Crystal Palace in a stalemate.And already-relegated Southampton are trailing to West Ham thanks to Jarrod Bowen’s strike.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Aston Villa starting XI:Ollie Watkins returns to lead the line for Unai Emery’s side in this important clash at Villa Park.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at Goodison ParkThey were late to the party but Man City got there in the end with two strikes in the final six minutes.It was 20-year-old makeshift left-back Nico O’Reilly that broke the deadlock before Mateo Kovacic added a second.Huge result for City in the chase for Champions League qualification as all eyes now turn on the battle between their rivals Aston Villa and Newcastle in half an hour.Copy linkCopiedFT: Crystal Palace 0-0 BournemouthIt has ended all square at Selhurst Park.Despite going down to ten men in the first-half, The Eagles manage to salvage a point.Bournemouth dominated this game but could not find a goal to grab victory in the capital.Two points dropped for Andoni Iraola’s side.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 4-2 Brighton90+8. A corner is swung in by Damsgaard and The Seagulls go to sleep, leaving players unmarked.Norgaard heads home from close range to put this match to bed.Thomas Frank’s side have been the better side in West London today.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Christian Norgaard (Brentford)Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 SouthamptonHeartbreak for The Hammers late on.A superb volley from Ugochukwu earns a point for The Saints.They are now level with Derby’s unwanted Premier League record as the lowest points return in a season.Copy linkCopiedFT: Everton 0-2 Man CityIt is an eighth straight win at Goodison Park for Man City.Not a great performance but at the business end of the season, sometimes you have to win ugly.They make it back-to-back wins for the first time since January.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Southampton90+3. It has all gone pear-shaped for the hosts.You cannot say that The Saints do not deserve a point from the game however.Ugochukwu strikes a left-footed shot in the middle of the box and beats Areola to silence the London Stadium.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton)Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-2 Man City 90+2. Kovacic doubles the lead for Guardiola’s side.The ball breaks to him in the middle of the box and he drills a low shot into the far corner.Flattering scoreline for Man City but an important three points none the less.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mateo Kovacic (Man City)Copy linkCopiedBrentford 3-2 Brighton81. It is game on again at the Gtech Community Stadium.Hinshelwood finds Mitoma in the box and he slots his shot past Flekken to give his side a glimmer of hope.It could be an entertaining end to this game in West London.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-1 Man City85. Bernardo Silva slides a pass out wide to Nunes.He drills a cross in and Pickford opts to try and deal with it by sliding in with his feet.Missing the ball completely, it leaves O’Reilly with a simple tap-in to give the visitors the lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Nico O’Reilly (Man City)Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Man City84. Big chance for Man City to win this game.Keane fails to deal with a lofted ball forward, opting to let it bounce before his weak header sent Marmoush through.The striker drilled his shot into the ground but Pickford saves to deny the visitors.Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace 0-0 Bournemouth81. This fast turning into a poor performance from The Cherries.They have had 70% possession and thirteen shots in the game but still have not found the back of the net.Considering they are down to ten men, Palace would take this.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at Goodison ParkEverton suffered a big blow when James Tarkowski was forced off early in the second half after pulling something while stretching for the ball. That could be him out for the rest of the season and potentially a disappointing final moment at Goodison.City are starting to up the tempo a little as we reach the final 20 minutes but they are still struggling to find a way past the Toffees as it remains goalless with neither testing the keeper.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-0 Southampton76. The Saints can feel hard done by in this game.With so little between the teams, Bowen’s strike looks like it is going to be the difference.The Hammers did have the ball in the net a second time but it was ruled out for offside.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Man City75. This has been a poor performance from Man City.Marmoush tries to drive forward but cannot find a way through, opting to lay it off to Savinho.The Brazilian gets a shot away but Pickford gets down well to make the save.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Matthew Dunn in West LondonIs that game over for Brighton? Joao Pedro is sent off for elbowing Nathan Collins, perhaps frustrated that moments earlier when he fizzed the ball across the face of goal, no Brighton player is there to convert it. The contact was not much, but it looked like enough – certainly VAR was not about to argue with referee Tim Robinson.Brentford have their tails up after second-half goals for both Bryan Mbuemo and Yoane Wissa – each of which deflected in off the unfortunately Brighton captain Lewis Dunk.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 3-1 Brighton61. It looks like this game could be over as a contest.Joao Pedro is sent off for violent conduct, reducing The Seagulls to ten men.A moment of madness as he throws an elbow at Collins and is given his marching orders.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedRed card – Joao Pedro (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ian Winrow at Selhurst ParkNo surprise Alex Scott didn’t make it out for the second half. The midfielder was already on a final warning following his early booking and Andoni Iraola clearly doesn’t want to risk his player seeing red.Referee Sam Barrott has set a very low bar with his dismissal of Chris Richards.No sign of Bournemouth making the extra man count though.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 3-1 Brighton58. A quick break from The Bees stretches the visitors.Mbuemo threads a pass into Wissa in the box, who drills the ball into the bottom corner.It looks a long way back now for Brighton.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd vs Lyon LIVE RESULT: Maguire’s winner keeps United’s season alive as Red Devils dramatically secure semi spot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Lyon 7-6 on aggregate to progress to the semi-finals of the Europa League in the most dramatic of circumstances.Manuel Ugarte broke the deadlock on 10 minutes, finishing a superb move to put the English giants ahead in the crunch tie.Diogo Dalot gave the Red Devils breathing room just before half time with a striker-like finish.Corentin Tolisso got one back for Lyon with 70 minutes on the clock before Nicolas Tagliafico made the clash 2-2 and sent the dramatic tie to extra-time.The French side went into the additional period with 10-men after Tolisso received his second yellow card moments before the full time whistle, but it didn’t matter as Rayan Cherki’s rocket put Lyon in front.It went from bad to worse for United as Alexandre Lacazette netted a penalty to make it 6-4 on aggregate in the second half of extra time.But an unbelievable seven-minute period saw United turn the tie on its head after goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and finally a stunning winner from Harry Maguire at the death put Man Utd in the Europa League semi-finals.The Red Devils will face Athletic Club in the last four of the European competition.Match result: Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (agg 7-6)Man Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu, Garnacho, Hojlund, FernandesLyon team: Perri, Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Vertout, Akoukou, Tolisso, Cherki, Mikautadze, AlmadaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Red Devils treat fans to dramaNo manager would ever want to go through that every week but the fans could not believe what they were seeing out on the pitch.Their side were dead and buried but came back to win in the most dramatic fashion possible.These are the nights that fans dream of when you talk about European football.Now they will start dreaming about getting their hands on that trophy.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBoss to focus on Europa LeagueWith nothing but pride to play for in the Premier League, Ruben Amorim will now focus on Europe.You can expect to see the Red Devils playing weakened teams domestically, as they look to keep key players fit.It offers them their only real chance of qualifying for next season’s Champions League tournament now as well.Copy linkCopiedOnly knowing one way to do itNothing seems to be simple for Man Utd in recent years.They were looking comfortable at two-nil but seemed to throw it all away when letting the visitors take control of the game.Ruben Amorim’s side then shocked everyone, scoring three late goals to almost take the roof off Old Trafford.The fans who stayed certainly got their money’s worth this evening.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDefender buzzing after crazy winLeny Yoro spoke with TNT Sports after the match:I still don’t know what happened, it was crazy. It was difficult, when you hear the fans at 4-2, anything is possible. You need to believe, if you do not believe, you cannot win. Honestly, this is what the fans deserve, they give everything. It is because of them we win the game. Our target is to win the trophy, I am sure we can do it.Leny YoroMan UtdCopy linkCopiedPundits cannot contain their gleeRio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes are used to putting a brave face on after Man Utd implosion over the last few years.After such a dramatic end to the game neither ex-Man Utd player could contain their happiness at the end.The Red Devils were out of the Europa League and then something unthinkable happened and they now have a semi-final to plan for.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLyon throw it away lateThe visitors thought they were through to the semi-finals when Lacazette scored his penalty to put them two goals up.Giving away a needless penalty gave Man Utd the adrenaline boost they needed to turn this game around.It seemed we were heading to a penalty shootout but Maguire scored late on to book the Red Devils’ place in the next round.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBoss beaming from ear to earA smiling Ruben Amorim spoke with TNT Sports after this mammoth tie:It was fun. It was a great night, we were tired. When it was 4-2, you thought it was over. But anything is possible here. We try to put Maguire [up front] as he is the only person who can score with his head. Mount brought us experience, Shaw was only supposed to play thirty minutes. But in the end it was a good day. I think we start well but we are not too consistent. I feel when the team is a little bit tired we drop a lot. We have a lot to improve, but the character was there.Ruben AmorimMan UtdCopy linkCopiedEuropean dreams still alive for Red DevilsWhen Alexander Lacazette slotted his penalty home, the season seemed to be over for Man Utd.Three goals in the final six minutes of the game saw Ruben Amorim’s side do the impossible.The Red Devils have booked themselves a Europa League semi-final with Athletic Club as their hopes of silverware this season live on.Credit: GettyCredit: PACopy linkCopiedKnow what I mean ‘ArryMakeshift striker Harry Maguire spoke with TNT Sports after the game:Obviously it is an incredible game. We made really hard work of it. Two-nil up at half-time. We had chances to score then and they scored out of nothing. They have great forwards, they play good football. We dug in and to come back like that in unbelievable. I felt we were going to get chances to get back into it. When I saw it hit the back of the net it was just amazing.Harry MaguireMan UtdCopy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (AGG: 7-6) ETFrom zeros to heroes for the Red Devils.The Lyon players looked absolutely devastated.Ruben Amorim’s side have done the unthinkable tonight.Credit: APCredit: PACopy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (AGG: 7-6) ETWhat a dramatic end we have see here at Old Trafford.Man Utd looked dead and buried when Lacazette scored his penalty.Three goals in six minutes then turned this game on its head.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (AGG: 7-6) ETThat’s it, the referee blows his whistle.Man Utd are through to the semi-finals of the Europa League.Nobody would have predicted this when they were two goals down in extra-time.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 5-4 Lyon (AGG: 7-6) ET120+3. Imagine if you left this game early.Those fans are getting the karma they deserve for having no belief in their own football team.Two goals in a minute have turned this game on its head.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMan Utd 5-4 Lyon (AGG: 7-6) ET120+1. Unbelievable scenes at Old Trafford.A cross comes in and it hits Maguire’s shoulder and goes in.VAR is reviewing it to see if there was a foul by the defender but decide the goal stands.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Harry Maguire (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-4 Lyon (AGG: 6-6) ET120. Wow, what are we seeing here!Mainoo controls the ball before drilling an effort into the far corner.We are going to have five added minutes.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-4 Lyon (AGG: 5-6) ET118. What an end to this game we have here.It has been pure entertainment at Old Trafford tonight.None of that will mean anything for these Red Devils’ fans if they do not progress.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-4 Lyon (AGG: 5-6) ET116. The fans who decided to stay are making this a cauldron of noise now.Maguire goes down in the box, demanding a penalty.The referee waves away his protests.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-4 Lyon (AGG: 5-6) ET114. Fernandes passes the ball into the bottom corner of the goal.The keeper went the right way but could not get anywhere near it.Many Man Utd fans have already left the stadium, they are certainly missing out.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to Man UtdCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-4 Lyon (AGG: 4-6) ET112. Casemiro goes down in the box demanding a penalty.The referee waves away their protests.However, after a VAR review, the referee is sent to the monitor.Copy linkCopiedVAR review in progressCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-4 Lyon (AGG: 4-6) ET110. This is a terrible showing from Man Utd.Since going down to ten men, Lyon have scored two goals.The uphill struggle the Red Devils faced has now become a mountain.Lacazette sends Onana the wrong way and buries his spot kick into the bottom corner.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Frankfurt vs Tottenham (agg 1-2) LIVE RESULT: Solanke first-half penalty puts Spurs into final four of Europa League

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      TOTTENHAM are THROUGH to the semi-final of the Europa League after BEATING Frankfurt.James Maddison was involved in a horror collision in the first half, which saw Spurs awarded a penalty, with Dominic Solanke stepping up to score it.Mathys Tel originally stepped up to take the penalty, but Ange Postecoglou appeared to tell the French forward to let Solanke take the kick, in the absence of captain Son Heung-Min.The second half saw chances few and far between, but Spurs were able to hold on, giving them something to celebrate in a torrid season. Match result: Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (agg 1-2)CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Maddison going through itJames Maddison had a rough night, and it ended before half-time.He won the penalty which ultimately won Spurs the game, but he did it in a night ending way it seems.Maddison’s night ended when Cristian Romero sent a contentious ball forward, and the English midfielder was wiped out by Kaua Santos in the Frankfurt net.He fell down in a heap, looking possibly concussed, but he got back up. However, he could only play on for around 5 minutes, coming off with he indicated was a hip injury. Copy linkCopiedSunSport’s match reportSpurs were 1-0 winners in Germany, with SunSport’s Tom Barclay covering the action.Copy linkCopiedPenalty dramaAfter James Maddison won the penalty, it was initially Mathys Tel who stepped up to take it.However, Postecoglou could be seen from the dugout shouting “DOM,” indicating he wanted Solanke to take it.Tel gave the ball to Solanke, and he scored from the spot. Probably the right call from the Aussie gaffer. Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireCopy linkCopiedPressure off?Ange Postecoglou came into the game under HUGE pressure, with Spurs 15th in the Premier League.It felt do or die for Spurs, and the delivered in a big way.Solanke’s penalty was the difference between the two sides on the night.Ange can now sleep easier, knowing he had a lot more credit in the bank.Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireCopy linkCopiedPostecoglou super proud of SpursIt is almost certainly the highlight of Ange Postecoglou’s time at Tottenham.With the Aussie’s job on the line, Spurs travelled to the cauldron of Deutsche Bank Park and produced a dogged display full of heart and character.And after wild celebrations at full time, Postecoglou couldn’t hide his pride he had for his team.It was good. You know what you’re up against in the away leg of a European quarter-final. We had to work hard, we had to defend, we had to be well organised. I couldn’t be prouder of the lads, the togetherness of the lads, we earned the right to go through. There’s been a fair bit of noise around the team, but you wouldn’t know it – they don’t care. They’ve just been so focused on achieving what we wanted to. I’m super proud of the lads. Ange PostecoglouTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Deutsche Bank ParkCopy linkCopiedSolanke: We want trophiesTottenham matchwinner Dominic Solanke admitted that it’s been a tough season, but insists it can end in glory with Ange Postecoglou in charge.Speaking after the heroic 1-0 win in Frankfurt, the Spurs striker responded to a question about his manager’s future by pointing out they have a great opportunity to claim silverware despite all the criticism the club have faced.We haven’t had the best season in the Premier League, but ultimately we want to win trophies but we have a good chance of doing that this year in this cup.Dominic SolankeTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedFrom Tom Barclay at Deutsche Bank ParkAnge Postecoglou is bear-hugging all his players after an absolutely massive win for his side out here in Frankfurt.There was a very real danger that he could have lost his job had Spurs lost here.But now he has Tottenham dreaming they can go all the way in this competition and win their first trophy in 17 years.His team provided their most committed and mature performance of his tenure just when he needed it most.Copy linkCopiedFull time – E. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)A huge result for Tottenham Hotspur. A huge result for Ange Postecoglou.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)90+8. The goalkeeper is up for the set-piece, but Tottenham survive……and now Destiny Udogie is taking the ball downfield.Sarr is telling him to go for the empty goal, but he’s happy to wind the clock down……and there goes the final whistle!!Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)90+7. Romero – back up from his head knock – rushes out of his area, and dives in with a ridiculous tackle that takes out Skhiri.It earns him his customary yellow, but more worryingly gifts a free-kick to Frankfurt 30 yards from goal.Hold tight, Tottenham fans.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)90+3. A cross from the left is deflected behind for a Frankfurt corner, and nerves among the travelling fans are at the maximum level.The home side pack the box and despite a sea of bodies rising to the ball, it travels right through where Udogie wins a throw.Meanwhile, two Spurs players – Sarr and Romero – are down, and undoubtedly eating up time.The refere, responding to the whistles from the crowd, dramatically points to his watch as if to tell them that this will be added back on.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)90. Spurs break up the pressure with Kulusevski, who does really well to run the ball down the line and keep possession. The board goes up, and there will be five minutes of stoppage time for Spurs to see out.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)88. Every player is deep inside the Tottenham half, but the coolest man on the pitch is Guglielmo Vicario, who comes out to claim a deep cross into the box.There will be no playing out from the back here. The Italian drops to the floor, and when he gets back up, he will be launching it downfield.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)86. Spurs are living very, very dangerously.It’s pure panic stations back there at times with Frankfurt coming time and time and time again.Whenever Spurs to get a foot in, they are thumping it whatever part of the pitch they can.Can the Premier League side hold on?Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)84. Kristensen again!The Leeds loanee is often Frankfurt’s furthest forward player, but he’s not missed good chances with his head, right foot and now left.The right-back scuffs this effort straight at Vicario while unmarked ten yards out.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)82. Frankfurt should be level!With play built-up on the left, Tottenham are caught out on over the right by a 2 on 1 overload.A cross trickles into the path of Kristensen, who has the whole goal to aim at, before he slams his left-footer wide of the far post.A big, big chance goes begging!Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)79. Ange Postecoglou responds to the Frankfurt alterations with a switch of his own – and it looks like he’s tightening things up.Forward Mathys Tel is withdrawn and on comes the battling midfield Pape Sarr.Meanwhile, Rodrigo Bentancur has been cautioned for a foul on Can Uzun.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)77. The hosts make two changes with Ansgar Knauff and Elye Wahi thrown on with Frankfurt desperately needing a goal.Off go Hugo Larsson and Nathaniel Brown.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)75. Tottenham are living dangerously now!Mathys Tel twice plays his team into trouble, and it ends with Kristensen drilling a cross in from the right for Chaibi to toepoke goalwards.Vicario barely has time to see it yet still produces an instinctive block with his feet to keep Spurs’ lead in tact.The ball is still alive though, and soon lands on Kristensen’s head and nearly spins in at the far post despite the fact that the right-back was trying to put to back into the danger area.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)73. Into the final stages in Germany.One final push needed now, Spurs fans.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)70. Romero gets to the ball ahead of Ekitike in the box, and suddenly thousands of Frankfurt fans are screaming for a spotkick.I’m not sure whether they’re claiming for a foul or handball, but both seem optimistic given that the Argentine barely made contact with the striker and then was struck by the ball on the top of the shoulder.The video officials do give it a cursory review, but it’s quickly over – much to the fury of Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmoller.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)67. A Tottenham player gets their head on the set-piece again!This time it’s Bentancur, whose effort soars over the crossbar at the near post.It was a tougher chance than Romero’s, and nowhere near as close, but the Uruguayan is still furious with himself for not converting.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)66. Spurs threaten on the counter again.Udogie and Tel work it down the left, and then the former nearly picks out the arriving Johnson at the far post.Only a desperate last-ditch interception takes it off the Welsh forward’s foot and away for another Spurs corner.Copy linkCopiedE. Frankfurt 0-1 Spurs (Agg: 1-2)64. Frankfurt are committing more men forward – and it’s leaving gaps at the back for Spurs to exploit.On the counter, Johnson and Kulusevski almost work an opening that the Swede eventually crashes into a nearby defender for a corner.Copy linkCopied More

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      Inter vs Bayern (agg 4-3) LIVE RESULT: Inter book place in final four after NARROW aggregate victory over Bayern

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      INTER Milan booked their place in the final four of the Champions League in Italy.Bayern’s Harry Kane is chasing a first career trophy, but it will need to come in the Bundesliga if he is to win it this season. Inter Milan were pegged back to 2-2 on the aggregate after Kane’s strike in the second half, but they had a huge counter punch for Bayern.Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard scored to put PSG 4-2 up on aggregate, and Eric Dier’s late strike could not inspire a late Bayern comeback.Match result: Inter Milan 2-2 Bayern MunichCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Newcastle vs Crystal Palace LIVE RESULT: Newcastle DOMINATE at St James Park as they hit Eagles for FIVE

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      NEWCASTLE were DOMINANT as they thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 at St. James Park.Newcastle further cemented their place in the Champions League spots with a huge win over Crystal Palace.The Toon continued their fine form, and extended their winning run to six games.Jason Tindall’s side hammered the Eagles 5-0 with goals from Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar and Alexander Isak. Match result: Newcastle 5-0 Crystal PalaceCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below… More