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      Fulham vs Southampton LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest updates as high-flying Cottagers host Saints

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      FULHAM welcome Southampton to Craven Cottage for a Sunday Premier League encounter.Diogo Jota’s late strike denied the Cottagers from securing three huge points against ten-man Liverpool last weekend.While the Saints were on the end of a 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham during their previous Prem match.Kick-off time: 2pm GMTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Craven Cottage with our live blog below… More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE RESULT: Usyk fighting BACK in thriller after Fury’s vicious start – latest updates

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are facing off RIGHT NOW in a thrilling heavyweight showdown in Riyadh!On eventful undercard, Johnny Fisher was DROPPED by Dave Allen before winning by a controversial decision and Moses Itauma brutally KNOCKED OUT Demsey McKean in the first round.Ukrainian superstar Usyk declared himself as boxing royalty during their first bout by pulling off a split-decision win over the Gypsy King to become the first heavyweight undisputed champion this century.Ring-walk time: Fight started at 10.45pm GMTLive streams: DAZN / discovery+ / NOW TVTV channels: DAZN PPV / TNT Sports Box Office / Sky Sports Box OfficeTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDSFollow ALL the action from the Kingdom Arena with our live blog below…Fury vs Usyk – R8In classic southpaw fashion, Usyk now looking to get the right foot around Fury’s left in order to get more leverage on his punches. But Usyk lands a nice uppercut as the champion comes inside. Both men clash their heads as they come together once again. Fury comes back and lands a one-two himself, but Usyk doesn’t seem faxed at all. He comes back and lands a lovely combination to put Fury on his back foot again. He’s starting to really assert control in there. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk – R7Usyk comes out quick again. The Ukrainian really looking to put the pressure on now after such a good sixth round. The pace of this fight has been electric so far. Fury steps forward with a nice one-two down the pipe but Usyk comes back just as quick and lands a left down the middle. Another big left from Usyk! Similar to the one which downed Fury in the first fight. The level changes and footwork from Usyl have left Fury befuddled at times. Copy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk – R6It’s a real high-level chess match in there right now. The fight could be anybody’s; 3-2 either way. Nice overhand right from Usyk lands but Fury comes back with a right of his own. Usyk gets right back in front of him and lands to the body. Lovely combination follows from Usyk, who’s having a better round now. Usyk then lands a massive left to Fury’s chin! He drops his hands and acknowledges the power, Fury. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk – R5Fury lands a nice right hand and tries to follow it up but misses wildly with a big shot. And then the Gypsy King lands a big left uppercut which Usyk definitely felt! Good round from Fury here. Usyk dabbing at his nose now as well, but he’s still trying to be more physical, connecting with shots to the body in the process. Back down to the body goes Fury though! One way an then the other in there right now. Copy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk – R4Nice short left hand to start the round from Usyk. But Fury’s legs and his jabs are looking sharp. Plenty more body shots from Usyk; how important will those be later down the line? Usyk lands a BIG right hand as Fury turns southpaw! He got caught with a big one there Fury. Usyk takes a right hand from the Gypsy King in return, though. Really entertaining round. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk – R3Another fast start from both men here in the third. Elite level stuff from the pair of them. Usyk comes out on the front foot but is soon complaining to the ref about a punch to the back of the head. Fury capitalises and backs his man toward the ropes but can’t land anything meaningful. Back to the centre of the ring where Usyk misses with a one-two. Nice jab to the body from Fury and there’s even a bit of blood coming from the nose of Usyk. Copy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk – R2Usyk comes out for the second round on fire, he comes straight at Fury but Fury looks on point from the off as well. Down to the body goes Usyk, lovely straight left lands for the champ. And another soon after, and another again. Fury yet to land something significance. Fury tries to paw a right hand out but Usyk catches it on his gloves. Usyk with more jabs to the body to end the round. But Fury lands a brilliant right hand right at the end of the round himself!Credit: PACopy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk – R1It’s round 13! Both men come out the blocks pretty fast but they’re still sizing each other up. Both land within the first 20 seconds of the fight. Nice jab from Fury but Usyk targeting the body of Fury but he’s also being very patient in there. Usyk eventually finds an opening and he lands on the chin of Fury but the Brit moves out the way soon after. Usyk’s footwork, however, is so silky and he already looks to be giving the Gypsy King nightmares with it. Copy linkCopiedUsyk vs Fury – R1Right, here we go! The first bell has rung and the fight is underway!Copy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk 2Anthems now being sung…. we’re seconds away now. I promise you. Copy linkCopiedHere comes Usyk The Ukrainian is on his way to the ring!The rematch is just minutes away.Copy linkCopiedRing-walks on NOWHere comes Tyson Fury to Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic ‘All I Want For Christmas’. Serious tune.Copy linkCopiedSing song timeThere’s a man playing Eye Of The Tiger on the drums right now. So just a little bit more to wait on the whole Fury-Usyk thing. We’ll keep you posted. Copy linkCopiedFury vs Usyk 2 is NEXTThe time for waiting is nearly over. Tyson Fury’s huge rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is on NEXT!Their first fight was one of the fights of the year and saw Oleksandr Usyk become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The IBF belt is now with Daniel Dubois, but the Ukrainian will be looking to keep the three he has. Fury, however, can become a three-time lineal heavyweight champion, something that’s only ever been done by Muhammad Ali. Either way, history beckons. Copy linkCopiedNot quite below the beltThose are some very high shorts on Tyson Fury right now. Referee may want to have a word with him about those…Copy linkCopiedKing MosesWhat a performance from teenage sensation Moses Itauma tonight. Absolutely decimated Demsey McKean. Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedItauma KO’s McKean19 years old. 12-0. Nine knockouts. Moses Itauma is on fire in the heavyweight division. Who will be next for the Chatham fighter? Some statement tonight in Riyadh. The first knockdown came as a result of a left hand behind the ear. McKean never recovered and when he got up it was lights out; another left hand straight to the chin. And that’s all she wrote. Copy linkCopiedItauma KNOCKS OUT McKean McKean DOWN and OUT in round one! WOW. Two blistering left hands put McKean down twice. And the ref waves it off. Unbelievable shots. Absolutely phenomenal. Copy linkCopiedItauma vs McKeanBoth fighters are in the ring and ready to go for the co-main event. Big one this for Itauma, who takes a big step up against the Australian. McKean will be looking to upset the applecart with a huge win against the teenage favourite. Copy linkCopiedFight night settingsIt’s looking pretty spectacular there tonight in the Kingdom Arena. Fury and Usyk not far off now. Copy linkCopiedAll class from these twoFisher and Allen posed for post-fight pictures following their controversial clash earlier on tonight. Copy linkCopiedMoses Itauma vs Demsey McKean nextItauma, touted as the next Mike Tyson, who’s still hoping to become the youngest heavyweight champ of all time, is up next. Aussie Demsey McKean stands in his way. Copy linkCopiedBohachuk BEATS Davis – R6And the fight is STOPPED by Davis’ corner at the end of the round. Davis turns to his corner at the sound of the bell, shakes his head and his corner pull him out. Bohachuk was pretty unstoppable in there tonight. Ruthless and utterly relentless from the 154lbs monster. Copy linkCopiedBohachuk vs Davis – R6Davis just can’t live with the pace of Bohachuk. The power on the other hand, he looks like he’s getting used to. Davis will really have to gut this one out and force a stoppage if he’s to come away with a win. Bohachuk could probably fight like this for 15 rounds like a fighter from the 1970s. Bohachuk lands some brilliant combinations in the final minute of the round. One-two, one-two as Davis backs himself into the blue corner. Davis still marching forward, though. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedBohachuk vs Davis – R5Serhii Bohachuk is absolutely relentless. He comes out of the blocks like it’s nobody’s business and Davis barely looks ready for it. They spend the next three minutes trading blows but Davis looks like he’s now used to the weight of the Ukrainian’s shots. Another round in the bank for Bohachuk. Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Newcastle dominant & West Ham draw as City crisis continues with defeat to Villa – updates

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      MATCHWEEK 17 is HERE and there are some blockbuster Premier League ties taking place this weekend.In today’s early kick off, Manchester City suffered yet another defeat at the hands of Aston Villa which now means Pep’s side have one win in their last TWELVE matches!In the 3pm games, Newcastle BATTERED Ipswich Town 4-0, West Ham and Brighton drew 1-1 and Nottingham Forest secured another excellent win – this time 2-0 at Brentford.Crystal Palace vs Arsenal is the evening game – you can follow live coverage from Selhurst Park with our blog.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Ipswich vs Newcastle – match reportRead SunSport’s verdict hereCopy linkCopied’We got punished’Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said his team got punished for “one mistake” and lamented two points lost.He said: “I think it’s two points lost in the end because there were plenty of big chances. We weren’t able to score and we weren’t able to keep a clean sheet.”Then we got punished for that one mistake. In the end it was our fault that we didn’t leave the pitch as winners.”There were positives things but we also need to get the result to get out of this circle of bad experiences. It’s the business to get results if you want to achieve something.”We have to get our higher standards back. We can defend better. We have to keep going and we have to trust the process.”Copy linkCopied’It happens – that’s football’Thomas Frank was surprisngly “quite pleased” with the way his team played, despite the 2-0 defeat.He said: “I thought we performed well, if I’m honest. I thought we were on top in a lot of moments, but we had more dangerous moments without having clear-cut chances. Defensively, it was probably our best performance of the season.”Of course we’ve conceded two goals. That’s different. The second goal is obviously a mistake. The first one we can do better too, no doubt about that.”Maybe we didn’t have enough on the bench because of injuries, but I’m quite pleased with the performance. It happens – that’s football.”Nottingham Forest have played 4-2-3-1 all season but changed to a 5-4-1 here, which is a credit to what we’ve done [at home].”Copy linkCopied’Upward trend’In the other dugout, Eddie Howe was delighted with the Toon.He said: “”Whenever you go away from home and you make that early impression, you have a chance to go on and win. We have conceded the early goal too many times, today we were professional.”Speaking about Alexander Isak, he added: With Callum [Wilson] injured he has to play the majority of minutes, and he relishes that. He’s got everything, he showed that with his goals today. He is technically gifted, and has a coolness in front of goal.”And on Jacob Murphy, who provided a dazzling assist: “Jacob is capable of the unexpected. He is a very unselfish player, so I am very pleased when he scores. We need variety, different sources of goals, even if Alex will grab the headlines. Hopefully we are on an upward trend in that respect.”Credit: PACopy linkCopied’Tough day’Ipswich Town defender Conor Chaplin summed up their 4-0 battering against Newcastle, by saying: “Tough day definitely. We were second best. I don’t think we helped ourselves, we need to be better at game management when we are up against it, make better individual decisions to see the threat off.”The team are disappointed, it’s a tough one to take. But we will stick together, there are lessons we will learn going into the next one, we have to find solutions.”Copy linkCopied’We’ve achieved nothing yet’Nottingham Forest are up into third and absolutely flying – but boss Nuno said they need to keep their feet on the ground.The Portuguese said: “I think we competed really well. We work very hard every day, so the boys should be happy and proud.“I think we’ve been working well. The beginning was hard. We were able to solve a lot of problems that we had last season. It’s about this journey together. Every day is important in improving the team.“The fans are happy. Now we go back to Nottingham and prepare for our next game. It’s about enjoying the moment. It’s a very hard competition. Every game is so difficult and the next one is going to be very tough.”“We’re very proud of all the things we’ve been able to achieve, but we’ve achieved nothing yet.”Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-1 BrightonIt is a stalemate in the capital.Not the best of games and based on the stats, it is a fair result.The point doesn’t really do either side any favours.Copy linkCopiedFT: Ipswich Town 0-4 NewcastleIt has been a harsh lesson in Premier League football for the Tractor Boys this afternoon.They came across a Newcastle team with lots of attacking threat and confidence sky high.Eddie Howe will be a happy man this evening.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 0-2 Nott’m ForestNuno Espirito Santo’s side have ruined The Bees impressive home record this season.There seems to be a solidity to this Forest team and confidence is high.They fully deserved to come away with all the points in the capital.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle90+4. VAR has done Ipswich a favour here.It was definitely offside but it certainly makes the defeat look a little bit better.The Magpies have dominated this game from start to finish.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-5 Newcastle90+2. The Tractor Boys are hoping VAR saves them here.Terrible defending from the hosts and the big centre-back makes them pay.Now we wait, hopefully it will be resolved before Christmas.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Dan Burn (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Portman RoadIf this was a boxing bout — like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk tonight – the referee would have stopped it.This is an embarrassing mismatch. Ipswich are so easy to play against and you have to fear for them if they don’t sort out this leaky defence.Alexander Isak completed his hat-trick with a lovely poked effort, squeezing inside the right post, after a brilliant ball from, for me, Newcastle’s man of the match Jacob Murphy.Bruno Guimaroes had his the base of the right post after a bullet effortIronic cheers have just rung out as Ipswich win a corner!Newcastle fans are in a party mood just before christmas.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Brighton82. This is an incredibly even game in the capital.You would have to say that a draw would be a fair result.Sadly the Premier League doesn’t play like that, defeat for either side would be painful.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-2 Nott’m Forest80. As things stand, Forest are moving to third in the table.This has been impressive today, not many teams have been able to cope with The Bees in West London.The fans will be dreaming of seeing their team in the Champions League next season, as things are at the moment, not many would bet against them.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle70. The Tractor Boys look like they want the final whistle now.Newcastle are rampant and pinning Ipswich into their own half.Eddie Howe will be pleased with this performance from his team.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-2 Nott’m Forest65. Forest have Sels to thank for their two-goal lead right now.Damsgaard crosses into the box and Mbuemo heads it iinto the path of Ajer.The defenders shot is well blocked by the Forest keeper.Close.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-1 Brighton58. The London Stadium erupts as The Hammers equalise.He started the season well for Lopetegui’s side but has been very inconsistent since.No one will remember that now he has got the hosts back in this game.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-4 Newcastle 54. This is turning into a rout at Portman Road.The Magpies are clicking and Ipswich just cannot cope with them.Murphy has a mazy run into the box and cuts it into Isak who bags his hat-trick and the match ball.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-1 Brighton51. The away fans have that nervy wait as VAR checks a possible offside.They get to celebrate a second time as it is cleared.Wieffer gets his first Seagulls’ goal and it could be an important one with the results elsewhere today.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Newcastle dominant & West Ham level as City crisis continues with defeat to Villa – updates

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      MATCHWEEK 17 is HEREand there are some blockbuster Premier League ties taking place this weekend.In today’s early kick off, Manchester City suffered yet another defeat at the hands of Aston Villa which now means Pep’s side have one win in their last TWELVE matches!The standout 3pm clash is West Ham’s meeting with Brighton as Julen Lopetegui looks to ease pressure on his managerial situation.But SunSport will also bring you all the goals from the remaining three matches taking place today.Kick off times: 12.30pm/3pm/5.30pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…View from SunSport’s Jack Rosser at the London StadiumThe general vibe at West Ham is that everyone, fans and players, have somewhere better to be.Jarrod Bowen has given it a go at getting West Ham into this one but that is about all there has been to report.Neither side are playing with any real intensity and that is being reflected in the stands where the atmosphere is incredibly flat. Everyone just wants to tick this off and get Christmas underway. Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jack Rosser at the London StadiumWest Ham and Brighton should both be utterly ashamed of themselves after that first half.The way both are playing either side could easily be winning this if they bothered to turn up, but neither look capable of much.West Ham are defending well enough but every time they venture forwards the attacking player is largely on their own.And the less said about Niclas Fullkrug’s full debut, the better.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Portman RoadJACOB MURPHY has been running the show for Newcastle.It was fitting he blasted in a rocket off the underside of the bar for 2-0 because he has been magnificent.Murphy also timed his run to perfection to get on to Fabian Schar’s long pass down the right before teeing up Alexander Isak for the opener after 26 seconds.The right winger has been causing Ipswich no end of problems.And Toon were gifted an early Christmas gift by Ipswich for a third.Keeper Arijanet Muric’s ball out from the back to Jens Cajuste was intercepted by Bruno Guimaroes, who teed up Isak to slot in.Kieran McKenna’s side leak too many goals and until they sort that out can forget any chance of their return to the Premier League lasting more than this season.Ipswich have not won a top-flight game at Portman Road since 2002. They have no chance of winning here today.Copy linkCopiedHT: West Ham 0-0 BrightonThis is by no means a Premier League classic.Neither side can really find a rhythm in the game but currently that is suiting Lopetegui’s side more.One thing the fans will be pinning their hopes to hear is that things can only get better.Copy linkCopiedHT: Ipswich Town 0-3 NewcastleThis could be a painful watch for the home fans.The Magpies are dominating and looking clincal in front of goal.It is hard to see any result but an away win at Portman Road.Copy linkCopiedHT: Brentford 0-1 Nott’m ForestIt is quite an even game at the Gtech Community Stadium.Forest have taken one of their chances and have something to defend now.Brentford will need to take it up a couple of gears if they want to protect theiir impressive home record.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-3 Newcastle 45+1. Big mistake from Ipswich in defence is punished. Guimaraes plays in Isak and he puts this game to bed.This could be a long afternoon for Ed Sheeran and his Ally Pally hangover.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-0 Brighton45+1. The Hammers have come into this game more now.They have had the better chances in the first-half.Despiite this, we are still all square in the capital.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-1 Nott’m Forest38. The deadlock has been broken in West London.Aina is the goalscorer as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side look to consolidate fourth spot in the league.Wood went to shoot and missed the ball completely but it fell to Aina who took his chance well.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-2 Newcastle32. Eddie Howe’s side are in complete control of thi game now.Gordon comes up with the assist this time and Murphy slots home to double the visitors’ lead.It looks a long way back now for the Tractor Boys.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Portman RoadNewcastle are looking comfortable so far at Portman Road.Fabian Schar played a peach of long pass forward to Jacob Murphy racing down the right.He supplied a superb cross for Alexander Isak to slam home.Assistant Natalie Aspinall did not raise her flag until the goal was scored — adjudging Murphy was offside.But after more than two minutes of checking, VAR reversed the decision and ruled the Toon star onside.And finally the Newcastle players and fans were able to celebrate.Toon should have scored further with Anthony Gordon and Isak missing sitters.But keeper Martin Dubravka had to do well to save from Sam Szmodics after being put one on one by a Conor Chaplin pass.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-1 Newcastle23. Newcastle are dominating the game.They have had 60% possession so far and five shots in the game.Ipswich Town have had a few glimpses on the counter but not really tested Dubravka.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-0 Brighton17. It has been a slow start at the London Stadium.Neither side is creating anything in front of goal.The fans in the capital will be regretting having not gone Christmas shopping this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-0 Nott’m Forest5. Forest have dominated possession in the early stages.That will not bother Thomas Frank, they are all about the direct play on the counter.The only two shots of the game so far have both been from the hosts.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-1 Newcastle1. The Magpies break the deadlock after just 26 seconds.Murphy does well setting him free and he makes no mistake in beating Muric to score.It has all gone quiet at Portman Road.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedBrighton starting XI:Brighton will be looking to put some pressure on the sides above them with victory in the capital this afternoon.1. Verbruggen, 34. Veltman, 29. van Hecke, 5. Dunk, 30. Estupinan, 20. Baleba, 27. Wieffer, 8. Gruda, 14. Rutter, 22. Mitoma, 9. PedroCredit: @OfficialBHAFCCopy linkCopiedWest Ham starting XI:Fullkrug leads the line for The Hammers as they look to improve their woeful home form this season.1. Fabianski, 29. Wan-Bissaka, 26. Kilman, 15. Mavropanos, 33. Emerson, 28. Soucek, 19. Soucek, 19. Alvarez, 10. Paqueta, 14. Kudus, 20. Bowen, 11. FullkrugCredit: @WestHamCopy linkCopiedNewcastle starting XI:The big news for The Magpies is that there is no Nick Pope this afternoon, Martin Dubravka deputises.1. Dubravka, 21. Livramento, 5. Schar, 33. Burn, 20. Hall, 8. Tonali, 39. Guimaraes, 28. Willock, 23. Murphy, 14. Isak, 10. GordonCredit: @NUFCCopy linkCopiedIpswich Town starting XI:The Tractor Boys will be hoping to give their fans some festive cheer at Portman Road this afternoon.1. Muric, 2. H. Clarke, 26. O’Shea, 15. Burgess, 3. Davis, 5. Morsy, 12. Cajuste, 7. Burns, 20. Hutchinson, 23. Szmodics, 10. ChaplinCredit: @IpswichTownCopy linkCopiedNott’m Forest starting XI:After his exploits coming off the bench in their last game, Elanga makes the starting line-up for the visit to the capital.26. Sels, 4. Morato, 5. Murillo, 7. Williams, 8. Anderson, 10. Gibbs-White, 11. Wood, 14. Hudson-Odoi, 21. Elanga, 31. Milenkovic, 34. AinaCredit: @NFFCCopy linkCopiedBrentford starting XI: Thomas Frank’s side are looking to keep their impressive home record going against high flying Forest in the capital.1. Flekken, 20. Ajer, 22. Collins, 16. Mee, 23. Lewis-Potter, 6. Norgaard, 27. Janelt, 24. Damsgaard, 7. Schade, 19. Mbuemo, 11. WissaCredit: @BrentfordFCCopy linkCopiedBees favourites to keep home formBrentford have been in exceptional form at the Gtech Community Stadium this campaign and the bookies do not see that changing today.Brentford – 7/5Draw – 5/2Nott’m Forest – 9/5All match odds brought to you by Betway.Copy linkCopied More

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      Carabao Cup semi-final draw LIVE: Tottenham land horror tie as Arsenal get blockbuster last-4 clash – latest updates

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      THE draw for the Carabao Cup semi-final has concluded – and some blockbuster ties are coming up in the new year.Arsenal were first out of the hat as they landed a tough clash against trophy chasers Newcastle.While Premier League leaders Liverpool take on Tottenham in the standout Carabao Cup semi-final match.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…More from AmorimManchester United boss Ruben Amorim is adamant that winning silverware won’t fix everything after his team’s Carabao Cup elimination.We looked comfortable in the first-half even when we were trailing.Tonight there is nothing I can say to you about it. I will analyse it tomorrow, take a night to think.We cannot think winning silverware fixes everything. It will be a long wait.Our goal iis to win the Premier League. How long will that take? I do not know.Ruben AmorimSky SportsCopy linkCopiedMore on PostecoglouTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou “really liked” the way his team played despite the two howlers that almost cost them a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.I liked the whole match, are you not entertained?! There you go, what do you want?! Do you want a scrambling 1-0 and the studio is probably going into meltdown at my lack of tactics!I love the fact that we just go out there and take it to oppositions, the fact we have so many absences at the moment, goalkeepers, centre-halves, left-backs, we have kids on the bench and yet these boys are trying to maintain their principles about the football we are trying to play.And if we get through this period, we are going to get enormous growth out of it, but I really liked how we played tonight, although those two goals do taint the moment.Ange PostecoglouSky SportsCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAmorim on RashfordManchester United manager Rubgen Amorim confirmed Marcus Rashford still has a future in his team.Tomorrow we have training, Marcus Rashford will be there preparing for the next game.And we’ll see the selection for next game.Of course [Rashford has a future at Man Utd]. He’s a Manchester United player.Everybody has a future in Manchester United.Ruben AmorimSky SportsCopy linkCopiedAnge Postecoglou reactsTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou admitted his team “made it harder than it should have been”.Obviously we made it harder than it should have been, for sure!We were in control, played really well, we looked like we were going to manage the game, but two unfortunate moments, the first one affected Fraser [Forster] for a bit and the second one came as a result as that.Then we had to scramble a bit, we showed some character in the end, got a fourth and through to the semis!Ange PostecoglouSky SportsCopy linkCopiedCarabao Cup semi-final fixturesObviously the draw means Arsenal and Tottenham will be at home in the first leg against Newcastle and Liverpool respectively.We might get a North London Derby in the final!Copy linkCopiedCarabao Cup semi-final fixturesReminding you all that the Carabao Cup semi-finals will be played over two legs.They will take place across the week commencing January 6 and the week beginning on February 3. The winners will battle it out at Wembley in the final on March 16.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCarabao Cup drawAnd there we have it:Arsenal vs NewcastleTottenham vs LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedTottenham vs LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedArsenal vs NewcastleCopy linkCopiedCarabao Cup drawAnd we are ready to find out the first pair.And it’s…Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCarabao Cup drawSmall commercial break and the draw will get underway.Not long to go now…!Copy linkCopiedCarabao Cup drawAnd off we go!Time to find out the semi-final pairs of the Carabao Cup!Copy linkCopiedWhen will semi-final ties take placeThe Carabao Cup semi-final ties will take place over two legs across the week commencing January 6 and the week commencing February 3.The winners will meet in the huge final at Wembley.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedA reminder of the quarter-final resultsWednesday, December 18Arsenal 3-2 Crystal PalaceNewcastle 3-1 Brentford Southampton 1-2 LiverpoolThursday, December 19Tottenham 4-3 Man UtdCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCountdown to the draw…The huge draw for the Carabao Cup semi-final is set to take place at approximately 10.30pm GMT.Here are the all-important ball numbers:ArsenalLiverpoolNewcastle UnitedTottenham HotspurCopy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 4-3 Man UtdTottenham are through and join Liverpool, Arsenal as well as Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.Draw is up next and we will be covering it live, don’t go anywhere!Copy linkCopiedTottenham 4-3 Man UtdTottenham ace Yves Bissouma scores an own goal and we still got stoppage time to go.Crazy match!!!Copy linkCopiedTottenham 4-2 Man UtdGoal!Son Heung-min!!!!Copy linkCopiedTom Barclay from TottenhamTHIS stadium is in complete shock. Fraser Forster has handed not just one but TWO goals back to Manchester United.Three-nil up and cruising, Forster tried to play out from the back as his manager wants him to but got it all wrong.First, his weak, simple, short pass to Radu Dragusin went straight to Bruno Fernandes who teed up sub Joshua Zirkzee to reduce the deficit.Then, remarkably, Forster had a free-kick played back to him by Archie Gray and despite having acres of space, his touch was heavy and his attempted clearance was deflected into his own net by another sub, Amad Diallo, closing him down.No one could believe it including Ange Postecoglou who had his head in his hands.Ex-Spurs stopper Kasey Keller, who told SunSport this weekend that Postecoglou was wrong to make Forster to play out from the back given it is not his natural game, must have been wincing somewhere.Suddenly, this game has an incredible tension for its denouement when it never needed to.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-2 Man UtdAnother terrible mistake by Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster!The ball is passed back to Forster and Manchester United sub Amad Diallo chases it.The Spurs keeper takes his sweet old time to clear or switch the ball and Amad slides in front of him to block his clearance before the ball hits the back of the net!Twenty more minutes to go!!!Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-2 Man UtdGoal!Amad Diallo!!!!!Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-1 Man UtdAwful mistake by Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster as he tries to play out the back and gives the ball away to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes passes to Joshua Zirkzee who may have put Man Utd back in the game.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-1 Man UtdGoal!Man Utd hit back with Joshua Zirkzee!!!Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-0 Man UtdTottenham are sealing their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals!Djed Spence delivers a stunning long ball that releases Dominic Solanke who dances around Lisandro Martinez and Jonny Evans before firing past Altay Bayindir on 54 minutes.Just when Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was planning three changes!Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-0 Man UtdGoal!Dominic Solanke makes it three!!!Copy linkCopied More

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      Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Spurs secure spot in Carabao Cup semi-final despite nervy end to frantic clash

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      TOTTENHAM have beaten Manchester United 4-3 to secure their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-final.Dominic Solanke tapped in to make it 1-0 on 15 minutes after Altay Bayindir fumbled Pedro Porro’s thunderstrike.Seconds into the second half, Dejan Kulusevski stroked home to make it 2-0 to the hosts.Solanke got his second of the night on 54 minutes with a superb finish to make it 3-0 before Man Utd got one back through Joshua Zirkzee.Minutes later, Amad Diallo pounced on a horror error from Fraser Forster to make it 3-2 and set up a grandstand finish.Spurs’ nerves were eased after Son Heung-min’s corner controversially flew straight past Bayindir in goal to make it 4-2 at the death.Man Utd weren’t done as Jonny Evans headed in from a corner to make it nervy once again for Spurs.But Tottenham hung on to secure a 4-3 win and progress to the Carabao Cup semi-final.Match result: Tottenham 4-3 Man UtdTottenham team: Forster, Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Solanke, SonMan Utd team: Bayindir, Lindelof, Yoro, Martinez, Dalot, Eriksen, Ugarte, Mazraoui, Antony, Hojlund, FernandesCarabao Cup draw LIVEFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Having to trust the processMan Utd fans have some wishes granted this year.Fed up with The Glazers, in came Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the financiial saviour.Wanting ten Hag sacked, they got their wish and Ruben Amorim arrived.However, despite these two positives, they are being asked to trust a process without knowing what it actually is.There is no short-term soluton but surely things can only get better.Copy linkCopiedSpurs to get to know Reds wellTottenham now prepare for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures where they welcome Liverpool to North London.Having drawn each other in the Carabao Cup, it looks like this pair are guaranteed at least four games against each other this season.This will be a tough test for Ange Postecoglou as he looks to derail the fantastic start Arne Slot has made to life at Anfield.Copy linkCopiedAnge quotes fellow AussieIt is hard not to like Ange Postecoglou, he is a man’s man.Most managers swerve questons and rarely say what they think, Tottenham’s Australian manager does not play that way.When he quizzed about how crazy his side’s matches are with seemingly all attack and no defence, he seemed to channel his inner Russell Crowe when he replied….’are you not entertained?’Legend.Although duriing the game he seemed to want three more goals from his free-flowing attack.That said, with his tactiics, he could have been telling his team to switch to 2-1-7.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedThe answers everyone craves to findWhen Sir Jim Ratcliffe is quizzed about the club’s future, he is good at deflecting and saying neutral things fans want to hear without actually answering anything.Ruben Amorim is honest about the size of the task at hand and just how long it will take to change.It is obvious that it cannot happen with the majority of this squad, he is not a magician.That then brings you onto the question of what the owners offered him to get him to accept this role.Currently, the only logical answer is a huge war-chest for the forthcoming transfer windows but that is not so easy to do in the modern game with PSR rules.It will be interesting to see how things unfold, after all, Erik ten Hag spent in excess of £600m and nothing improved.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBoss leaves door open for forwardDuriing his post-match interview, Ruben Amorim was also asked about the obvious elephant in the room, Marcus Rashford.The manager said that they will training tomorrow and Marcus will be part of that.When pushed further as to whether he still had a future at the club, Amorim said ‘of course, everyone does’. Copy linkCopiedRuben being realistic about jobSpeaking with Sky Sports about tonight’s game, the new manager seems to have learnt nothing new in North London:We looked comfortable in the first-half even when we were trailing. Tonight there is nothing I can say to you about it. I will analyse it tomorrow, take a night to think. We cannot think winning silverware fixes everything. It will be a long wait. Our goal iis to win the Premier League. How long will that take? I do not know.Ruben AmorimMan UtdCopy linkCopiedCarabao Cup semi-final drawJamie Redknapp and Jamie Carragher have made the draw:Arsenal vs NewcastleTottenham vs LiverpoolSome cracking games to look forward to there.Copy linkCopiedBoss opens up on performanceThe Tottenham manager was asked his thoughts on tonight’s game and whether their open nature causes him concerns:We made it harder than iit should have been. We made two mistakes and it hit us. I like the whole bit mate, are you not entertained? I like teams who play entertaining football. Obviously we cannot give goals away like tonight, we want to win trophies.Ange PostecoglouTottenhamCopy linkCopiedAnge looking to keep his promisePostecoglou may have regret saying it at the time but when he told the media that he always wins trophies in his second season with a club.The tongue-in-cheek comment may come back to haunt him but as it stands, they are two games away from a final.Tottenham fans would love nothing more than him to keep that impressive managerial record intact.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay in North LondonTOTTENHAM are through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals – but that does not tell half the story from this mad night in N17.Ange Postecoglou’s hosts  were wiping the floor with Ruben Amorim’s sorry side thanks to Dominic Solanke’s double either side of a Dejan Kulusevski’s strike.But then Fraser Forster attempted to play out from the back and got caught out TWICE.It saw subs Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo inflict unnecessary stress on the home fans – until Son Heung-min scored directly from a corner.There was still time for Jonny Evans to head in a seventh goal of the game in fourth minute of stoppage time – of course there was – but Spurs managed to see it out.The result means Postecoglou can still make good on his bold claim that he “always wins something in his second season”.Arsenal, Liverpool or Newcastle await in the last four.Copy linkCopiedAmorim with early headache to fixWhatever the Portuguese manager has planned for the club long-term, you cannot win matches when you concede so easiily.They have problems with the keeper position and none of the defenders can be certain of a starting spot.There is no communication, they look like it is the first time they have ever played the game at times.Now Amorim has to work out who he can fix it.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedSpurs march on to semi-finalsTottenham will be checking out the semi-final draw now from the changing rooms to see who they get.Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle have been waiting for them.What odds on a North London derby over two legs?Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 4-3 Man UtdNo Spurs fan can say they don’t get value for money on their ticket prices, that is for sure.This will be a painful defeat for the visitors, something they really need to learn from.Postecoglou can forget the performance now and just focus on the result.Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 4-3 Man UtdThe referee brings an entertaining game to a close in the capital.Most neutral fans wanted to see another half hour of that.Spurs are into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 4-3 Man Utd90+5. It seems a lot of Man Utd fans left when Spurs’ fourth goal went in.They may live to regret that.As a corner is whipped in, Evans rises to head it and beats Forster to give the Red Devils a small glimmer of hope.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Jonny Evans (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedTottenham 4-2 Man Utd90+4. The mood has changed once again in North London.If Spurs can ensure they are in that semi-final draw all will be forgotten for their calamity keeper.They be considering his place for the next round though.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 4-2 Man Utd90+2. Zirkzee looks to get a shot away iin the box.It is well blocked, at the expense of corner.Fernandes’ cross is poor and it is easily headed clear.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 4-2 Man Utd90. Surely there is no way back for the visitors now.Tottenham have a two-goal cushion to protect.We are going to have six added minutes however.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 4-2 Man Utd88. This game should be on Comedy Central.Son takes a corner and puts an inswinging cross in towards goal.Bayindir completely misses the ball and it ends up in the back of the net.He claims he was fouled but the referee is not interested and there is no VAR in place tonight.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Heung-min Son (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-2 Man Utd86. If you were a Spurs player and had arranged a lift home from Forster after the game, you would be thinking up ways to let him down right now.He is having a nightmare and only a daredevil would get in a car with him behind the wheel, head shot to bits from this performance.Tottenham fans are just hoping they can hold on for the win here.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTottenham 3-2 Man Utd84. Amad looks to take on Gray for pace . He tries to get to the byline and cut it back into the box.Forster blocks for a corner but it is decided that it was out of play before he touched it.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-2 Man Utd82. Wow. Just wow.Man Utd try a shot from outside the box that is straight at the Tottenham keeper along the floor.He decides to go ‘full Onana’ and clears it off the line like a backtracking defender.This is mental.To dare is to do.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 3-2 Man Utd80. Often teams leave cards on the seats in the stadium for the fans to hold up and make some kind of image for the cameras.Tottenham could do with leaving blood pressure medication on the seats in North London, proving they look out for their fans.They were safely in that semi-final draw and now it is anyone’s guess how this finishes.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers LIVE RESULT: Guiu bags hat-trick as Blues top Conference League table – updates

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      CHELSEA has thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1 in the Conference League.Marc Guiu headed in for the game’s opener on 22 minutes after a defensive howler from the visitors.Minutes later, Markus Poom’s heavily deflected strike equalised for Shamrock Rovers.Guiu got his second of the night before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall slotted in to make it 3-1 to Chelsea.Right on half-time, Guiu completed a stunning first-half hat-trick with a superb header.Left-back Marc Cucurella added a fifth with an excellent finish just before the hour mark.Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Shamrock Rovers secured their spot at the top of the league phase table.Match result: Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversChelsea team: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Disasi, Veiga, Cucurella, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Nkunku, George, GuiuShamrock Rovers team: Pohls, Lopes, Grace, Cleary, Honohan, O’Neill, Poom, Watts, Burns, Farrugia, KennyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Stamford Bridge with our live blog below…Match reportChelsea were pelted with toilet paper but are on a roll with their best run for eight years.Play was halted for a few minutes in the first half when Christopher Nkunku came under attack from a hail of Kleenex three-ply launched from the away end as he tried to take a corner.But the diversion tactics backfired as boss Enzo Maresca rounded off the first phase of the Conference League with his 100 percent record intact and an eighth successive win in all competitions.That hasn’t been seen since 2016 and is a sign of the marked upturn under the Italian this season.Striker Marc Guiu clinched a hat-trick by half-time to add to two he scored against Kazakhstanis Astana last week.Copy linkCopiedWinning run to continue?Looking at their next five games, you’d have to say they have a great chance to continue racking up victories.Though it is a tough, grueling schedule for all those involved…It’s an away trip to Goodison at the weekend before a home derby with Fulham on Boxing Day.Away trips at Ipswich and Crystal Palace round off the festivities.Copy linkCopiedUnhappy star man tonight…Marc Guiu was given a 10 by Lloyd.But Enzo Maresca admits tonight’s star man is UNHAPPY.Purely as the two names ahead of him in the pecking order – Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku – are also doing well.He told TNT: “Marc is a bit unhappy as Nicolas and Christopher are doing well.”When you’re a nine and another nine is doing well it is a matter of being questioned. It is important that they work hard day-by-day and then they get a chance.”Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratings – AttackersNONI MADUEKE – 7: His excellent first touch and dazzling feet were on full show, getting the Chelsea fans on their feet a few times. It looked like his good deliveries would get no reward until he provided a classy assist for Marc Guiu’s hat-trick goal.CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU  – 7: Was kicked around the pitch like a ragdoll by the visitors, but constantly drove the team forward and won foul upon foul in the first half for The Blues. Worked tirelessly and perhaps didn’t get the reward he deserved after being bought down before Dewsbury-Hall netted Chelsea’s third. Notched an assist as Marc Cucurella finished into the bottom left corner to add a fifth. TYRIQUE GEORGE – 7: Looks a special player on the ball for the Blues, and it’s easy to see why fans are so excited about him for the future. A raw talent who is far from the finished product in terms of his final ball – his brilliant run created the defensive chaos that allowed Marc Guiu to finish with ease. Was unfortunate not to add a goal to his performance after he sent a Shamrock defender for a Guinness at the end of the game before seeing his shot well blocked.MARC GUIU – 10: Scored his fourth, fifth and sixth Europa Conference League goals in six matches to make him the competition’s highest scorer as it stands. The Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper will be seeing Marc Guiu’s face when he closes his eyes for at least the next few weeks. Chelsea fans will be seeing shades of Olivier Giroud’s Europa League run in 2019. Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratings – MidfieldersCESARE CASADEI – 4: Turned his back on a volleyed effort which he then deflected into his own net with a flick. Andrey Santos on loan at Strasbourg will be an upgrade on him next season. KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL – 8: His best game in a Chelsea shirt to date, a tenacious performance saw him battle to win the ball high up and press the Shamrock defense really well. Looked overjoyed to net his first Chelsea goal since joining from Leicester.Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratings – DefendersSunSport’s Lloyd Canfield runs the rule over tonight’s Chelsea players, starting with those at the back.FILIP JORGENSEN – 7: Didn’t have much at all to do throughout. Commanded his box well, and couldn’t do much about the goal.JOSH ACHAEMPONG – 6: All eyes were on the young defender who has just signed a new long-term deal at Stamford Bridge. He played as a more defensive-minded right-back in Maresca’s system, who looked good in that role.AXEL DISASI – 6: A commanding performance from the French centre-half, he showed maturity in his game, was always an outlet for the Chelsea midfield.RENATO VEIGA – 6: A very solid performance from Chelsea’s number 40.  Unpolished, but physically strong and composed on the ball – this tournament should prove brilliant for him in a blue shirt.MARC CUCURELLA – 8: Acted as a leader inverting into midfield for Chelsea, mostly playing as the left-sided number 10. Scored a classy right-footed goal into the bottom left corner to cap off a great performance.Copy linkCopiedEnzo speaksEnzo Maresca admits being ‘very happy’ with the performance from his young side tonight as they swept away Shamrock Rovers.He told TNT Sports: “I am very happy with the performances and results. In these kind of games, it is easy not to do. They showed how professional they are and this is the right way.”Since we started we have tried to share minutes – tonight was for young players. Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George are still very young, but we are very happy with them.”In these kind of games it is easy not to do and have the right performance, but they know if they don’t work properly they are not going to play.”Copy linkCopiedSome runIt’s now 11 games unbeaten in all competitions for Chelsea after tonight as they continue to roll on nicely.More impressively, as Andy pointed out earlier, it’s now EIGHT wins on the bounce for the Blues.Their best run of form for eight years!Copy linkCopiedChelsea’s European resultsGranted, they’ve not come up against too much.But it’s been a really good campaign up until now for Chelsea’s second string.Chelsea 4-2 GentPanathanaikos 1-4 ChelseaChelsea 8-0 NoahHeidenheim 0-2 ChelseaAstana 1-3 ChelseaChelsea 5-1 ShamrockCopy linkCopiedMore from KDHOn his goal, Dewsbury-Hall added: “That is what the gaffer wants, he wants the attacking midfielders to sniff out opportunities.”I am happy to get another one.”Copy linkCopiedTop scorersIt looked set to be a Chelsea man at the top of the scoring charts with Christopher Nkunku in a three-way dead heat before kick-off.This has been his competition and it looked like he had a huge chance to top the standings.But his team-mate MARC GUIU has pipped him to the post with his hat-trick tonight!Three Blues players amongst the top scorers….6 – MARC GUIU5 – Christopher Nkunku, Krzysztof Piatek, Johnny Kenny, Milos Pantovic, Afimico Pululu4 – Kevin Denkey, Frederik Ihler, Jonathan Ikone, Joao Felix, Matheus AiasCopy linkCopied’Good vibes’Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says playing in this competition is helping ‘relieve’ the pressures of Premier League football and giving fringe players a chance to shine.He told TNT: “Another good night at the Bridge.”A lot of people will say we are big favourites and honestly, we probably are, but in football it is not easy to keep winning.”Six wins out of six is pretty good.”This tournament is relieving a lot of pressure for some of the people who play in the Premier league and it’s a chance for young academy lads to make their debuts.”It is a good vibe at the moment.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsOne final look at tonight’s stats, with Chelsea registering five goals, from ten shots on target, from 20 shots in total.A nice piece of symmetry there and Enzo Maresca will be delighted with his fringe players for the work they put in.They registered over 3x as many completed passes as the visitors, with the possession hitting over 80% at one stage before the substitutions in the second half.Copy linkCopiedPerfect sixSix wins from six games.A ridiculous =21 goal difference after scoring 26 goals in those six games.Chelsea miles clear of the opposition heading into the latter stages.As for Shamrock Rovers – ouch. They’ll be absolutely gutted to just miss out on the top six after a stellar run so far.Copy linkCopied’Smiling again’Chelsea hero Joe Cole told TNT Sports: “To come out of the cold be professional and clinical. Young lads make another appearance and Chelsea moved the ball really well.”Everyone at Chelsea is smiling again.”Copy linkCopiedFT!Chelsea round off a perfect Conference League phase in style!CHELSEA 5-1 SHAMROCK ROVERSCopy linkCopied90 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversTwo minutes added.Copy linkCopied89 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversLate chance for Shamrock Rovers to get another one on the night.Cleary’s goal bound attempt is blocked and Burke’s follow-up is well saved by Jorgensen.Copy linkCopiedSecond half view from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeChelsea about to clinch their eighth win in a row in all competitions – their best run of form since 2016.A sign of the marked upturn in confidence under head coach Enzo Maresca, although it helps when you face the cannon fodder of the Conference League like they have tonight in Shamrock Rovers.Three of those eight victories have been in Europe so let’s not get carried away with things.Shamrock Rovers, Astana of Kazakhstan and Germans Heidenheim did not present the biggest test for a billion squad Blues squad. Copy linkCopied85 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversDelightful play from George who works space inside the box.He sits the defender down with a fake shot to work it inside onto his left foot and his curled attempt for the far corner is well blocked on the line by a retreating defender.Copy linkCopied83 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversFinal Chelsea change with seven minutes to play, as the final goalscorer left on the park is replaced.OFF: Dewsbury-HallON: Rak-SakyiCopy linkCopied81 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversAnd by the way, it was a foul that was as clear as day.But just outside the box.Copy linkCopied80 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversReally, really nice play from Shamrock to work through the thirds and eventually Burke picks it up 25 yards from goal.A change of pace from him as he darts towards the box before going to ground.The referee makes an odd movement towards him as if he’s about to award a free kick or penalty, or something anyway. But he waves play on.Copy linkCopiedCan’t stop scoringCopy linkCopied72 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversThe game a bit stop-start at the minute as Shamrock Rovers make a couple of quickfire double substitutions.Copy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace LIVE RESULT: Gabriel Jesus hits stunning HAT-TRICK as Gunners reach Carabao Cup semi-final

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      ARSENAL have beaten Crystal Palace 3-2 to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.Gabriel Jesus scored a stunning second-half hat-trick as the Gunners fought back in some style after going a goal down early after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s strike.Former Gunner Eddie Nketiah netted a late header to set up a thrilling finale, but the hosts held on and will be in tomorrow’s draw for the final four.Kick-off time: 7.30pm GMTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports Main EventArsenal starting team: Raya; Partey, Timber, Kiwior, Tierney; Jorginho, Merino, Nwaneri; Sterling, Trossard, JesusPalace starting team: Henderson; Guehi, Chalobah, Lacroix; Kporha, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; MatetaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Owners with January dilemma to addressThe big question in the Arsenal boardroom over the next couple of weeks will no doubt be the impending transfer window.They will feel that they have backed Mikel Arteta with transfer funds but whether they give him a kitty to strengthen in the middle of the season is another thing.Despite all the signings, they do not seem to have the required depth needed to challenge for silverware on all fronts, that was underpinned tonight by having to bring Odegaard on at the interval.It will be interesting to see how things develop as this will tell us whether they feel the Spaniard has already had enough to achieve their goals.Copy linkCopiedForward hits back at criticsArsenal’s hat-trick hero spoke with Sky Sports after the game on his performance against Crystal Palace this evening.You know what, I am the kind of player who can score goals. I can drop off, come short and link play. But there are times where the goals do not come.That is why I am working a lot in training on my finishing. I think today my hard work paid off.Gabriel JesusArsenalCopy linkCopiedProof is in the puddingGabriel Jesus fits the mould of the many strikers who focus far too much on linking play than having that hunger to score.Dropping deep, making runs into the channels out wide and offering yourself as an option to midfielders takes one of the main threats that is required of a striker away.All too often teams with these kinds of players get quality balls into the box and there is nobody there to get on the end of it.It seemed this evening that the Brazilian spent more time in the penalty area and as a result, he got his rewards for it.Copy linkCopiedHome is where the heart isCrystal Palace have a difficult run of fixtures ahead, where they will play two of the top four in their league fixtures.The one thing they can look forward to is having so many home fixtures to utilise.Selhurst Park can be an intimidating place to visit when The Eagles are on it and they are more than capable of an upset.Copy linkCopiedArteta waits for semi-final drawThere are some interesting potentials for The Gunners in the next round of the Carabao Cup.Newcastle beat Brentford 3-1 to book their place, while Liverpool edged out Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s.With Man Utd and Tottenham still to play, it could even be a North London derby in the semi-finals to add a little spice to the competition.Copy linkCopiedReady Eddie makes claim for startEddie Nketiah will have done himself no harm this evening in letting the manager know he is hungry for starts.Oliver Glasner seems to pick Jean-Philippe Mateta as his first-choice striker but he may have to rethink his tactics.If he could make room for both strikers in his side, it would certainly add some firepower to The Eagles.The former Arsenal man took his goal well to make it a nervy end to the game in North London.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedGunners off on their travelsArsenal will need to work on their away form over the Christmas fixture period.They have some tricky fixtures on the road coming up.Arteta will be pleased that they have finally scored from open play this evening to get that monkey off their back.Copy linkCopiedBoss shows where priorities lieAt a crucial point in this game, with the scores level, Oliver Glasner brought off Mateta and Eze.It seemed more important to the Palace manager to have his players fit for their weekend clash with The Gunners at Selhurst Park.Always a strange one to get your head around when you have got as far as the quarter-final stage.Securing their Premier League status for another season comes with far greater financial rewards, that is for sure.Copy linkCopiedYoungster needs to bounce backEthan Nwaneri will have to put this performance behind him.It is never nice to get the hook at half-time but Arteta saw fit for him to make way for Martin Odegaard.The young midfielder has a long career ahead of him, there will no doubt be a few poor performances from time to time.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGunners up against it, Jesus savesIt was a night to remember for Gabriel Jesus.The striker had been on something of a goal drought this season and questions were being asked about his returns for Arsenal.He answered his critics in the perfect fashion as he bagged three goals to see his side through to the semi-finals.The Brazilian just has to try and find some room in his bag for that match ball now.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedItalian gets back to basicsJorginho is never going to set a football pitch alight.That is not his game, what he does mainly goes under the radar.However, what he did tonight was just what The Gunners needed as he patrolled the midfield areas breaking up play.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 3-2 Crystal PalaceIt was a game of two halves at The Emirates.Once Odegaard came on, they looked a different team.Might be a good time for him to ask for a pay rise, he carries this Arsenal team.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 3-2 Crystal PalaceThe referee brings the game to a close.Arsenal are through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.An entertaining game in North London.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace90+4. It is baffling how many empty seats there are in the ground now.This game is finely poised still but apparently missing the traffic is more important than catching the action.’Prawn sandwich brigade’ as Roy Keane would call them.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace90+2. Time is running out for The Eagles.They need to throw caution to the wind now.You don’t get anything for running teams close in football.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace90. Nketiah is looking lively up top.He beat Saliba for pace there and cuts the ball back from the byline but no Palace player can get on the end of it.We may yet have late drama here.Don’t forget, there is no extra time tonight, if the visitors equalise we will have penalties.There will be five added minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace88. The Gunners should have enough to see this out.Chalobah felt he was fouled by Merino so grabs the ball as he goes down.The referee disagrees and penalises him for handball.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace86. Kiwior is coming off for Gabriel.That says a lot about Arteta’s mindset now.He wants to hold on to what they have.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace84. Well, that should make for a more exciting climax.As the cross comes into the box, Nketiah gets up and heads past Raya from some distance.Great goal from the former Gunner.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace82. Well this has definitely made the trip to The Emirates worthwhile for all those Arsenal fans.A Gabriel Jesus hat-trick is rare commodity.It is like having watched the moon landings live.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace80. Jesus is slotted clean through on goal.As Henderson comes out to close him down, he passes it into the far corner.It is a hat-trick for the Brazilian.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace78. Henderson comes out to the collect the ball on the edge of his box.He almost carries the ball out of the penalty area with him.Arsenal are briming with confidence right now.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace76. You feel Arsenal will have too much for the visitors now.With Saka and Odegaard on the pitch, they are able to open up Crystal Palace at will.It is hard to see a way back into this game for Glasner’s side.Copy linkCopied More