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ARSENAL dropped more points in a disappointing stalemate at Nottingham Forest to leave their slim Premier League title hopes in tatters.Riccardo Calafiori hit the post for the Gunners in the best chance of a match bereft of clear chances for either side.Liverpool – who went into the game 11 points ahead but having played one more game – can now go 13 points clear if they beat Newcastle with their clash on currently.Kick off time: 7.30pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+Nottingham Forest team: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Anderson, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, WoodArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard, MerinoCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Match reportHere was another desperate indictment of Arsenal’s inability to sign a striker in January.After Mikel Arteta’s bare-bones society failed to score for a third time in four matches, it looks as though the Gunners will struggle to finish second in a one-horse race.A point away against Nuno Espirito’s Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest – who are unbeaten at home since September – is not a terrible result in itself.But with midfield man Mikel Merino struggling as a false nine, there was precious little prospect of Arsenal scoring on the banks of the Trent.Since their 5-1 pasting of Manchester City, the Gunners have only managed to score against the whipping boys of Leicester City.And in defence of Merino, it was not as if Arteta’s team created any chances for him to miss.Copy linkCopiedOut the top four?Martin Keown reckons Arsenal have to be careful or they might lose out on the TOP FOUR.It’s a bold claim but the Gunners hero reckons the lack of goals could end up costing them if they don’t buck their ideas up.He told TNT Sports: “Just because you can’t be champions doesn’t mean that you throw it all away. If they don’t score goals there is a danger that they might slip out of the top four.”Tonight when you come away with a point you think that is important because it means Forest don’t get any closer to catching them.”Rest, recover and then they are away to Manchester United, and they must win.”Copy linkCopiedNext fourForest have Ipswich in the FA Cup this weekend and then again in the league in a fortnight.But Man City and Man Utd visit the City Ground in the next month too as part of their next four games.Arsenal have the Champions League to content with, with games against PSV to come.A trip to Old Trafford is their next league game the weekend after next before a home game with Chelsea as their game in hand.Copy linkCopied”Finished”Martin O’Neill told TNT Sports: “I cannot see Arsenal catching Liverpool, not at all. First of all Arsenal have to win their games, and that is not a given by any stretch of the imagination.”Also then you are talking about Liverpool dropping points, which they will do because they are involved in a few other competitions.”I think tonight is the result that finished it.”Copy linkCopiedTitle race still on?Only the most diehard of Arsenal fans will feel it is.Even then, they’ll probably admit behind closed doors it isn’t.Arteta isn’t giving up, though. Asked about the title race he told BBC Sport: “It was same a week ago, two weeks ago, three months ago. “The only thing we can do is win our matches and see how many points we get.”Copy linkCopied’Very happy’Nuno Espirito Santo said his players have worked all week on dealing with Arsenal’s set pieces.And the Forest boss was thrilled to get back to being hard to beat after a spell of conceding goals.He told BBC Sport: “I’m very happy with the way we did things, the way we played against Arsenal.”It’s very difficult to play against them. They’re a very good team. It requires a lot of effort. We were solid and compact. Very positive game.”After this period we had conceding it was important to go back to basics – solid, clean sheet. We had a couple of moments to do it better. But in terms of the game, positive because it was very important to go back to the team we are that allows us to be successful.”They have danger all over the place. Set-pieces are some of them. It requires focus. The boys did well. We prepared it.”Copy linkCopiedFull time at AnfieldThat’s game over in Merseyside and Liverpool have beaten Newcastle 2-0.The gap at the top confirmed to be THIRTEEN points.That could go down to 10 if Arsenal win their game in hand. But still….Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – FORWARDSETHAN NWANERI – 6MIKEL MERINO – 6LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – MIDFIELDERSMARTIN ODEGAARD – 7JORGINHO – 5DECLAN RICE – 7Copy linkCopiedArsenal player ratings – DEFENDERSA look at how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce saw tonight’s game at the City Ground. He runs the rule over the visitors.DAVID RAYA – 7JURIEN TIMBER – 6WILLIAM SALIBA – 8*GABRIEL – 6RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 7Copy linkCopiedArteta reactsMikel Arteta told the BBC: ” It was unquestionable character, how much we wanted it and tried.”We dominated the game. We tried in many different ways. We insisted but lacked that spark, that final pass to unlock a well organised team. We have to generate more shots on target.”Very different to the weekend. We defended with energy, purpose, fight, willingness to make things happen. It wasn’t because we lacked that. We tried until the end but weren’t able to do it.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsThree shots on target in the whole game.Arsenal with almost double the passes and possession of Forest but one effort on target to show for it.They failed to make the most of those 11 corners, too. A key tactic of theirs.Copy linkCopiedPiers guttedArsenal-daft, Piers Morgan sums things up well tonight.Copy linkCopiedWhat that meansShould it stay as it is at Anfield, Arsenal will fall 13 POINTS behind Liverpool.The Gunners will still have that game in hand but that would almost certainly be it in terms of any sort of race.Forest with a valuable point for them in the top four hunt. But wowza, that race is heating up very, very nicely.Copy linkCopiedOther results tonightThree more full times so far tonight and they’re into the last half hour at Anfield.Brentford 1-1 Everton FTMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich FTTottenham 0-1 Man City FTLiverpool 1-0 Newcastle LATESTCopy linkCopiedGoallessIf you’re watching the highlights from the midweek games tonight, make sure you fast forward through this one.Calafiori hit the post, Merino had a header well saved by Sels from point blank range and a superb Saliba tackle denied Wood late on.That’s pretty much your lot as Arsenal dropped yet more points.Forest defended superbly all night and deserved their point in the hunt for top four.Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMEA point apiece as Arsenal’s title charge continues to unravel.Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalCopy linkCopied90+4 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalIt finds a Forest head once again.Copy linkCopied90+3 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalAnderson catches Merino 10 yards inside the Forest half and the visitors will get one final set piece.Can they make this one count?Copy linkCopied90 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalFour minutes added time at the end of this one.Copy linkCopied90 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalChance for Forest on the counter once again.Anderson driving down the left unchallenged and carries it 40 yards into the Arsenal half.He lofts a clever pass towards Hudson-Odoi at the back post but there’s just too much on it and it bounces away for a goal kick.Copy linkCopied89 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalThey don’t.Arsenal defend that one well too.Copy linkCopied88 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalWilliams with a speculative effort on his left foot outside the box.It hits White and spins up in the air and away for a Forest corner.After all the Gunners set pieces, this would be quite the story if they won it via one here….Copy linkCopied86 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalChanges for both sides, a double switch for Arsenal.Nottm ForestOFF: WoodON: AwoniyiArsenalOFF: Timber & OdegaardON: White & ParteyCopy linkCopied85 – Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalForest break superbly through the middle of the park.Hudson-Odoi receives a pass on the corner of the box on the right. He has options to pick out but opts to cut inside and shoot on his left foot. Terrible strike, well, well over.Copy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED fought back to secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford.The Red Devils played the whole of the second half with 10 men following Patrick Dorgu’s red card for a wild lunge.Harry Maguire headed home the winner three minutes into the second half to end a run of three Prem matches without a win.TV channel: TNT Sports 4Live stream: discovery+Man Utd team: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund.Ipswich team: Palmer; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Philogene, Hutchinson, Clarke; Delap.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from Old TraffordWhere Manchester United have done something most unusual – and sent their fans home happy. A hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ipswich demonstrated the squad’s ability to dig in when faced with adversity. Now they need to add some attacking spark to their game.Not for the first time, Bruno Fernandes’ dead ball expertise got them out of a hole, and they can enjoy a rare round of Premier League games when they are looking up the table and not over their shoulders.Whether they can continue it on Sunday against Fulham in the FA Cup remains to be seen – make sure you join us to find out.Goodnight.Copy linkCopiedAmorim praises fighting qualitiesRuben Amorim was full of praise for his players after they battled their way to victory against Ipswich with ten menUnited had to play with a numerical disadvantage for the whole of the second half following Patrick Dorgu’s sending off but still found a way to find a winner through Harry Maguire.After the game, Amorim said his side were deserving of victory, and were helped on their way by the home support.Today I am not frustrated. We controlled the game and since the first minute I felt that the players were trying to play and we managed to score two goals. The sending off changed the game a bit but the fight the fans showed helped a lot and we fully deserved the three points. There are some moments that are really hard but that’s natural in every profession, you need to suffer.Ruben AmorimTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedBruno delivers for United againNot for the first time, Bruno Fernandes was the man to step up when Manchester United needed assisting – and he obliged with three.Only one has gone down in the record books as an official assist, but all of United’s goals this evening stemmed from dangerous set-pieces that the captain sent into the box.Since his Premier League debut on February the 1st, 2020, only Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have more assists than the Portuguese playmaker (48).Copy linkCopiedRed Devils leapfrog EvertonManchester United are finally on the move up the Premier League table after tonight’s 3-2 home win against Ipswich.As a result, the Red Devils rise to 14th and above Everton, who could only draw at Brentford.For Ipswich, they remain five points from safety after being unable to take advantage of Wolves’ home defeat to Fulham last night.Tonight’s Premier League results:Brentford 1-1 EvertonMan Utd 3-2 IpswichNott’m Forest 0-0 ArsenalTottenham 0-1 Man CityLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Old TraffordSince Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge on November the 24th, Manchester United have conceded the first goal in more Premier League games than any other side (12).However – since 1992 – they have now won 110 matches after conceding the first goal, the most of any side in Premier League history.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordHarry Maguire was the toast of Old Trafford again as he headed in a second half winner for a second straight game.United did their best to lose at home for an eighth time this season as Patrick Dorgu gifted the visitors an early goal and later got a red card on his first home appearance in the Prem.But credit to Ruben Amorim’s men for showing the spirit needed to recover from a calamitous end to the first half and steady the ship before claiming the points.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Man Utd 3-2 IpswichThe final whistle goes and Manchester United hold for three vital points. Hell, they could even afford some Bruno Fernandes showboating in the final seconds.Despite playing the whole of the second half with ten men, United not only grabbed the lead at the start of it – but they were then comfortable as Ipswich dominated the ball.Bruno Fernandes was the man who made it happen once more, laying on all three United goals with delicious set-pieces.But there was still plenty to cause concern among the home ranks, not least with the manner in which they gifted the Tractor Boys two goals with shambolic defending.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich90+3. United send on Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen to wind down the final few seconds; Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee make way.The Red Devils are edging closer to a rare home win.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich90. The fourth official holds up the board and the Old Trafford faithful will have to endure another four minutes if they are to hold on.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich89. There once was a time when Manchester United would be Ipswich 9-0 at Old Trafford.Now they’ve got Leny Yoro getting booked for timewasting and Casemiro thumping his chest after winning a throw-in.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich87. Philogene forces a save from Onana, but it was an effort that was never going to bring about the hat-trick.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich85. That booking was Liam Delap’s ninth of the season, which means he’s just one yellow card away from a two-match ban. That’s a scenario Ipswich will be desperate to avoid.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich83. Liam Delap has been described as a throwback striker at times this season, and here’s a good reason.The former Manchester City youngster deploys not one but two shoulder barges on Manuel Ugarte, eventually sending him spinning to the turf.The United players aren’t happy with the Ipswich forward, not least Noussair Mazraoui who is straight over with a shove of retribution.When the situation calms down, Darren England yellow cards both players. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich81. Inside the final ten minutes and it remains in the balance.This could be a huge ten minutes in Ipswich’s season. It could be a huge ten minutes in the coaching career of Ruben Amorim.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich79. That effort at goal was Tuanzebe’s last act, and he receives warm applause from the home supporters as he departs.Left wing-back Leif Davis is also off, and so it’s an opportunity for Ben Johnson and George Hirst to propel Ipswich back into this one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich77. Axel Tuanzebe – who spent close to two decades on the books of Manchester United – tries his luck to deflate his former fans.His right-foot thumper is blocked at close quarters.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich74. Ipswich are working the ball in the United half, switching play from flank to flank and looking to expose an opening.For now, United are holding firm, but they’re only outlet is Joshua Zirkzee, who is leading the line very well. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich72. Substitute Jack Taylor tries his luck from outside the box, but it has neither the power or accuracy to threaten.But Ipswich are beginning to take it up a gear.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich70. Twenty minutes remain, and while United aren’t comfortable – they’re never comfortable – they’re yet to be truly troubled by Ipswich in this second half.In fact, most of the trouble faced in this game has been entirely their own doing.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordIs Harry Maguire going to be the match-winner for a second straight game at Old Trafford?He struck deep into stoppage time to edge the FA Cup tie with Leicester earlier this month.And here he was again – nodding in a Bruno Fernandes corner to put his 10-man team in front. None of the chaos of the first half with United in control.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich68. Manchester United are already down to ten men, and some wisecracks would suggest that they are now down to nine men following the introduction of Casemiro.Not me though.The Brazilian replaces Rasmus Hojlund after it initially looked as though the superior Joshua Zirkzee was going off.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich66. Kieran McKenna turns to his bench and introduces Jack Taylor and Nathan Broadhead. Off goes Sam Morsy and Omari Hutchinson, who has been hobbling these past few minutes.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich63. Neat play from Ipswich to cut United open.Hutchinson slips Cajuste in on the left, and his low drive across the six-yard box has just too much pace for Philogene to control at the back post. Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich61. Joshua Zirkzee goes into the book for kicking the ball away.The big forward isn’t happy at conceding a free-kick to Jacob Greaves and gives referee Darren England little choice.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 Ipswich59. Cajuste is pushing forward whenever possible, and is looking to exploit the gaps vacated by Dorgu’s sending off.He shows a lovely turn of feet in the box too to make room for a shot, but once again De Ligt is on hand to block. Copy linkCopied More

LIVERPOOL go a whopping 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with the Reds dismantling Champions League-chasing Newcastle.Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister struck for the flying Reds.Newcastle were without Alexander Isak – who missed the Anfield clash with a groin injury.Elsewhere, Arsenal dropped yet more points in a drab goalless draw at Nottingham Forest and Man City won at Spurs.Also, Brentford were pegged back by Everton’s Jake O’Brien on the 77th minute following Yoane Wissa’s opener.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from us at SunSportProbably safe to say Liverpool are close to winning the Premier League title after beating Newcastle 2-0 with 10 games left to play.The Reds are now 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal after Mikel Arteta’s men drew 0-0 with third-placed Nottingham Forest, who continue to make a strong case for a surprise top-four finish.Manchester City are still fourth after beating Tottenham 1-0 thanks to the returning Erling Haaland’s winner.Manchester United avoided even more misery with a dramatic 3-2 win over relegation strugglers Ipswich Town, despite losing Patrick Dorgu to a straight red card in the first half.Brentford and Everton drew 1-1 in a match that could have easily had a winner.That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a wonderful night!Copy linkCopiedThomas Frank reactsBrentford boss Thomas Frank had mixed feelings after his team took a deserved lead but ultimately relied on goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who made his third save of the night from Everton striker Beto in the dying minutes.I felt it was a game we could have, should have won. But on the overall performance it was probably a fair result.If we make it 2-0, we win. On the flipside, Mark Flekken was outstanding, probably the man of the match in a game where he was not too busy but made three crucial saves.He’s extremely good in those one on ones, one of the best in the league.Thomas FrankCopy linkCopiedLiverpool vs Newcastle statsLiverpool controlled 62 per cent of possession against Newcastle.The Reds produced 12 shots, three of which were on target at Anfield.The Magpies, on the other hand, only managed three shots off target.More below:Copy linkCopiedLiverpool vs Newcastle analysisArne Slot has been looking nice and relaxed in his seat in the stands at Anfield but little wonder.At no stage when he arrived in England would have expected Liverpool to be 13 points clear with 10 games to go.They should just hand the title to Liverpool now.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-0 NewcastlePeep!And that’s the final whistle at Anfield!!!Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleSeven minutes of stoppage time to go.Liverpool are about to seal a comfortable distance between them and second-placed Arsenal, who dropped more points at Nottingham Forest.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleNO GOALLiverpool get the ball behind Newcastle’s net after a corner-kick but the referee deems Ibrahima Konate fouled goalkeeper Nick Pope in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleNewcastle are pushing forward with a series of crosses looking to make it a nervy finale.But the Magpies have less than five minutes available, plus stoppage time.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Newcastle Just 10 more minutes to go at Anfield, plus stoppage time.Liverpool continue to dominate and could have scored more goals against Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleLiverpool miss two major chances to put the match away.Mohamed Salah first dinks the ball to Trent Alexander-Arnold but he cannot get the necessary touch on 71 minutes.Salah then produces another beautiful ball just two minutes later for Luis Diaz but his shot goes wide.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool statLiverpool have scored at least twice in each of their last 18 home matches across all competitions. The last top-flight side to have a longer run in that department were Sunderland.The Black Cats’ run lasted 19 consecutive matches between February and December 1935.Copy linkCopiedWord from Old TraffordHarry maguire was the toast of Old Trafford again as he headed in a second-half winner for a second straight game. United did their best to lose at home for an eighth time this season as Patrick Dorgu gifted the visitors an early goal and later got a red card on his first home appearance in the Prem.But credit to Ruben Amorim’s men for showing the spirit needed to recover from a calamitous end to the first half and steady the ship before claiming the points.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleLiverpool are sealing the three points and possibly the Premier League title.Mohamed Salah tees up Alexis Mac Allister, who beats Nick Pope for the Reds’ second.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 NewcastleGoal!Liverpool double their lead with Alexis Mac Allister on 63 minutes!!!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-2 IpswichManchester United pick up a stressful win over relegation strugglers Ipswich.Man Utd are now 14th in the Premier League table, while the Tractor Boys are deep in relegation trouble with five points separating them from safety.Copy linkCopiedWord from TottenhamFull-time at Spurs – what a dramatic finale that was.Haaland thought he made it 2-0 in the fourth minute of injury time when the ball bounced around in the box and he was suddenly one-on-one with Vicario and finished expertly – he ran off to celebrate and it took him a long time to realise ref Gillett had blown his whistle for handball.Speaking of a long time, VAR Graham Scott had a detailed look to see if a) it hit Haaland or Danso’s arm and b) if it did hit Haaland, was it a handball or above the so-called t-shirt line – before eventually agreeing with the on-field decision. Then somehow Spurs still had a glorious chance to equalise – Son flicked on Porro’s cross but Sarr headed well over in the 98th minute. Earlier on, sub Sarr had skewed wide then Son thought he had the leveller on 84 minutes.Johnson burned past Kovacic and slid a low ball across which the South Korean took first time and kept it low but Ederson saved brilliantly – not quite as good as Stefan Ortega’s stop to deny Son at the end of last season which effectively won City the title here last term, mind. Some boos around the ground when it was announced Maddison was going off to be replaced by Timo Werner – seems very few people, myself included, thought he was going to provide that magic moment for Tottenham… we were right. Triple “ole” for Spurs fans to cheer about when Danso made a last-ditch tackle to deny Savinho, then won the free-kick – and ref Gillett took a tumble as he blew his whistle. Wahey! The Aussie tried to save face by looking down at the turf and checking his studs – the classic, we’ve all been there.City and their travelling fans have the last laugh, though, as they hold on for a narrow 1-0 victory. That sees them leapfrog Chelsea back into fourth while that is Spurs’ 14th defeat of the season – only the bottom four have more.Copy linkCopiedWord from BrentfordA fair result, overall. Brentford still can’t win at home, and Everton keep on not losing. Beto really should have given them a win but missed his third good chance of the evening with less than three minutes to go. If Brentford can put a run of form together they can still be in that top-half mix and even challenge for Europe. But they won’t do it with limp second-half displays like this. As the song by Hard-Fi that is currently playing at the Gtech says, Everton under David Moyes are “Hard To Beat”.Copy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham 0-1 Man CityManchester City pick up a huge win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and are fourth with seven points separating them from second place.Tottenham, on the other hand, are down in 13th place.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 1-1 EvertonIt’s a draw at the Gtech Community Stadium between Brentford and Everton.The Toffees now comfortably above the relegation zone with 15 points separating them from the bottom three.Copy linkCopiedFT: Nottingham Forest 0-0 ArsenalArsenal drop even more points and are now 13 points behind Liverpool, who are 1-0 up against Newcastle.Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are in third place with Manchester City fourth.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 NewcastlePeep!We are back underway at Anfield!Copy linkCopiedStoppage timeWe’re past the 90-minute mark at Tottenham vs Manchester City and Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal.Man City are 1-0 ahead thanks to Erling Haaland’s opener, while the Gunners and Forest are still goalless.But news for Arsenal as Liverpool lead against Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedAlmost full-timeJust about 10 minutes to go across the board, with the exception of Liverpool vs Newcastle.Waiting to find out how much stoppage time will be added.Copy linkCopiedBrentford 1-1 EvertonGoal!Everton equalise with Jake O’Brien on 77 minutes!!!Copy linkCopiedPremier League tableAs it stands, Liverpool are still top of the league, but with THIRTEEN points ahead of second place:Copy linkCopied More

CHELSEA welcome Southampton for a huge Premier League clash TONIGHT!The Blues will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 loss away at Aston Villa on the weekend.Chelsea took the lead in the West Midlands, but a Marco Asensio double saw the Villans complete the turnaround.Enzo Maresca will be hoping his men can put an end to their losing run against a Southampton side that is rock bottom of the table.SunSport will also bring you all the goals from all the other matches taking place in the Premier League this evening.Kick off time: 8.15pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Chelsea team: To follow…Southampton team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Coach ready for tough fixtureThe Chelsea boss spoke with BT Sports about his decision to bring Jadon Sancho and Tosin into the team, as well as whether he thinks bottom of the table Southampton offer a dangerous threat:Jadon is working well so we wanted to give him some minutes. He is arriving in the box and creating chances. I don’t trust any game, you prepare in the best way, it is a tricky/tough game. Hopefully we can win.Enzo MarescaChelseaCopy linkCopiedWolves 1-1 Fulham18. Finally Molineux breathes a sigh of relief as their team manages to get back on level terms in this one.Semedo picks out Gomes in the middle and he drives his shot into the top corner to give Leno no chance.Now we have a game on our hands in this one.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Joao Gomes (Wolves)Copy linkCopiedChelsea dream of promised landIt was something the club were able to take for granted for some time but now, Champions League football seems a distant memory.The fans want to see their team competing at the highest level once again and in order to achieve it, they need to rediscover their form.Tonight, they have the chance to move back into fourth place in the table and put pressure on the sides chasing for that coveted top four spot.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-0 Bournemouth12. Joao Pedro wins a penalty for The Seagulls as he looks to take the ball past Kepa and keeper brings him down.The referee points to the spot and VAR sees nothing to change that.Brighton’s striker picks himself up and slots the ball into the bottom corner to give Fabian Hurzeler’s side the lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Joao Pedro (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedCole looking to cool down concernsOne thing that is integral to this Chelsea team getting results in the last few seasons is the form of Cole Palmer.If he is on form, he makes The Blues tick, without that things tend to go pear-shaped for Maresca’s side.’Cold Palmer’ will be hoping he can get that ice coarsing through his veins once again as they lock horns with The Saints tonight.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWolves 0-1 Fulham1. What a start to the match from The Cottagers.Pereira plays it into Sessegnon, wide in the penalty area, as he drills a left-footed shot into the far corner.Not the start the hosts were hoping for after their impressive win on the south coast against Bournemouth on the weekend.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)Copy linkCopiedPassions reaching fever-pitch in West LondonAs the fans continue to make themselves heard outside Stamford Bridge, Blues’ fans hope they can start seeing this sort of passion from their high-paid players.Results and performances have really dropped off since the festive schedule and a top four finish hangs in the balance.Maresca will expect nothing but victory against tonight’s visitors Southampton, who are rooted to the bottom of the table.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxBoth teams have something to go for at Molineux this evening. A win for Wolves would take Vitor Pereira’s side a step closer to Premier League safety – but Fulham still have ambitions of making it into Europe. Eighth spot could be enough so expect Marco Silva’s side to make a determined effort to make up for Saturday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.Two Portuguese managers are on show here, and judging by their pre-match chat, they seem to get on very well. Former Wolves striker Raul Jimenez got a good welcome when he stepped off the Fulham team coach – but he is only a sub this evening.Copy linkCopiedMisfiring Blues favourites for victoryDespite their in and out form, the bookies cannot see anything but a Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge this evening.Chelsea – 1/6Draw – 7/1Southampton – 12/1All match odds brought to you Betway.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at Amex StadiumBournemouth were forced to rearranged their back line when they discovered this morning that Illia Zabarnyi had lost his appeal against Saturday’s sending off against Wolves. Tyler Adams came in for the Ukraine defender and David Brooks replaced Marcus Tavernier who went to the bench. Brighton gave January signing, the former Inter Miami star, his full debut while Pervis Estupinan replaced Jack Hinshelwood who joined the subs.Copy linkCopiedChelsea vs Southampton line-ups Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Palmer, Sancho, Neto; Nkunku.Southampton XI: Ramsdale; Sugawara, Bree, Bella-Kotchap, Walker-Peters; Downes, Smallbone, Fernandes, Aribo, Kamaldeen; OnuachuCopy linkCopiedChelsea’s horror runThe Blues have endured a torrid time of things since Christmas.Prior to their clash with Everton, Enzo Maresca’s side were presented with a chance to go TOP of the Premier League – however briefly.But, two months later and Chelsea find themselves 21 points behind Liverpool in first.They need to turn the form around and fast, as Man City, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Bournemouth all contend for a Champions League spot next year.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedChelsea protestsAhead of their game with Southampton, Chelsea fans have been protesting against the club’s ownership. Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBournemouth’s away runThe Cherries love a day on the road.Andoni Iraola’s side haven’t lost an away game since losing 3-2 away at Brentford in NOVEMBER.However – good as their away record is, Brighton already having bragging rights.The Seagulls came to the Vitality in November and won 2-1, with the Bournemouth goal not coming until deep into added time.Brighton are on a game of three wins in a row after their 7-0 battering by Nottingham Forest, and haven’t conceded in 180 Premier League minutes.Their last seven Premier League away games: 🟢 4-2 vs. Wolves🟢 2-1 vs. Ipswich Town🟢 3-0 vs. Manchester United🟡 2-2 vs. Fulham🟡 2-2 vs. Chelsea🟢 4-1 vs. Newcastle United 🟢 3-1 vs. SouthamptonCredit: RexCopy linkCopiedWolves Teen17 year old talent Matheus Mane will be on the bench for Wolves today, one year after signing with the club.From Non-league at Rochdale last year to first team at Wolves tonight.Copy linkCopiedWolves vs Fulham line-ups Wolves XI: Sa; Semedo, Doherty, Bueno, Gomes, Ait Nouri; Andre, Gomes; Bellegarde, Munetsi; CunhaFulham XI: Leno; Castagne, Diop, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Lukic, Berge; Pereia, Traore; MunizCopy linkCopiedBrighton vs Bournemouth line-ups Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Baleba, Gomez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; PedroBournemouth XI: Arrizabalaga; Cook, Hill, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara Copy linkCopiedCrystal Palace vs Aston Villa line-ups – Asensio and Rashford on BENCHCrystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, EzeAston Villa XI: Martinez; Garcia, Konsa, Disasi, Digne; McGinn, Tielemans, Bogarde; Ramsey, Rogers, WatkinsCopy linkCopiedAsensi-hero’s and VillainsMarco Asensio scored a brace for the Villains last time out.Aston Villa are surging towards the Champions League for a second season in a row, with the Spanish attacker helping Unai Emery’s side see off Chelsea. Their win was not without the helping hand of Filip Jorgensen, who arguably could have saved his winner. Crystal Palace will be hoping their clash against Aston Villa would be on the road, winning all FIVE of their last away games 2-0.There is nobody better than in-form Jean Philip Mateta, who has provided a goal or an assist in four of those five games.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedPremier League table heading into tonight’s gamesWe are at a crucial moment in the season, with points making all the difference as we tick towards the business end.Liverpool – 64 pts Arsenal – 53 Nottingham Forest – 47Man City – 44 Newcastle – 44Bournemouth – 43Chelsea – 43Aston Villa – 43Brighton – 40Fulham – 39Brentford – 37Tottenham – 33Crystal Palace – 33Everton – 31Man United – 30West Ham – 30Wolves – 22Ipswich – 17Leicester – 17Southampton – 9Copy linkCopiedHow to watch all of the action tonightTNT Sports are covering EVERY Premier League game LIVE over the next three nights. The games will be on these channels: TNT Sports 1: Chelsea vs Southampton TNT Sports 2: Crystal Palace vs Aston VillaTNT Sports 3: Brighton vs BournemouthTNT Sports 4: Wolves vs FulhamBut, make sure to keep an eye on SunSport’s blog to keep up to date with the action from EVERY Premier League game.Copy linkCopiedMidweek Premier League Welcome to SunSport’s coverage of Chelsea vs Southampton, and all the Premier League games live TONIGHT.Enzo Maresca’s out-of-form Blues welcome the Premier League’s bottom side Southampton in tonight’s 8:15pm GMT kick-off.Both sides come into the fixture with identical records, having both lost four and only won once in their previous five games.Chelsea’s win came over West Ham, whereas Southampton’s came over Ipswich.There are three other games to dig your teeth into this evening before kick-off at Stamford Bridge.Brighton host Bournemouth at the Amex, Champions League chasing Aston Villa travel to Crystal Palace, and Wolves take on Fulham.All of the action is LIVE on TNT Sports.Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

LIVERPOOL travel to the Etihad to take on Manchester City in a blockbuster clash TODAY.The headline team news is that Erling Haaland is not in the City squad this afternoon. Liverpool can go an incredible 11 points clear at the top of the table after second-placed Arsenal slipped to a 1-0 defeat to West Ham yesterday.The Reds face a wounded City side following their Champions League exit to Real Madrid on Wednesday night.Kick-off time: 4:30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appMan City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, Gvardiol, Nico, De Bruyne, Savinho, Foden, Doku, MarmoushLiverpool XI:  Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Diaz, SalahCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Fortune favours the braveAs a result of Arsenal’s defeat against West Ham at The Emirates yesterday, it puts Liverpool in a strong position coming into today’s game.The focus no longer needs to be on ensuring The Reds do not lose at The Etihad but the encounter now presents itself as somewhat of a free-hit for Arne Slot’s side.Taking the game to a Man City team who have shown their defensive frailties all season, the league leaders can go for the win, which would give them a daunting lead at the top of the Premier League table.Copy linkCopiedHow Liverpool shape-upCopy linkCopiedHow City shape-upCopy linkCopiedLiverpool looking to go 11 points clear at the topThe Reds head into this afternoon’s match with Man City knowing they can go 11 points clear of second-place Arsenal.Mikel Arteta’s side fell to a 1-0 defeat to London rivals West Ham yesterday, and Liverpool will be looking to capitalise this afternoon.Arne Slot’s men will have played one more game than Arsenal after the blockbuster clash at the Etihad, meaning the Gunners would have a game in hand, but it would still be a big ask for their injury-ridden squad to close the gap.Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedHeadline team news from the EtihadErling Haaland has not been included in Manchester City’s squad to face Liverpool.The striker is the club’s top scorer this season, with 27 goals in 35 games across all competitions this season.However, Pep Guardiola has been sweating over the fitness of his talisman since he fell to the floor awkwardly holding his knee following an awkward landing against Newcastle last week.The 24-year-old was named on the bench for City’s mid-week 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs, but failed to make it onto the pitch.Omar Marmoush is expected to lead the line in Haaland’s place.Arne Slot has opted to play no centre-forward at the Etihad with a front line of Curtis Jones, Luis Diaz, Mo Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai preferred to the likes of Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez down the middle.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool team to face Man CityLiverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Diaz, SalahSubs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Gakpo, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, QuansahCopy linkCopiedMan City team to face Liverpool – NO HaalandMan City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, Gvardiol, Nico, De Bruyne, Savinho, Foden, Doku, Marmoush. Subs: Ortega, Dias, Kovacic, Grealish, Gundogan, Bernardo, Reis, Nunes, McAteeCopy linkCopiedLiverpool team newsCody Gakpo could return to the Liverpool forward line after missing the last two matches with a minor issue.Conor Bradley is not expected to be involved after he limped off in midweek against Aston Villa.Joe Gomez is a long-term absentee as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedMan City team newsThe main one that all Man City and Liverpool fans will be waiting on is the fitness of Erling Haaland.The Norweigan goal machine faces a late fitness test on a knee problem that prevented him from playing against Real Madrid in the week.John Stones limped off on Wednesday night and faces a lengthy period on the sidelines, while Rodri and Manuel Akanji also remain out.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSUPER SUNDAY! Afternoon all, and what a blockbuster game we have ahead of us for this weekend’s final Premier League slot. The Champions face the Champions elect (?). It may not be the yesteryears of Pep vs Kloop, 1st vs 2nd etc. etc. Whichever way you want to look at it, it’s still Manchester City vs Liverpool — a fixture that tends to deliver more often than not, even if the hosts are experiencing an identity crisis to put it frankly. The last time City were on the global screens, Kylian Mbappé took them to the sword in the Champions League. Three of the best, you know the rest. As league action goes, a 4-0 win over Newcastle gave Guardiola some hope that his side can still remain semi-competitive on the domestic front but nowhere near today’s visitors.Arne Slot was questioned when his side dropped points at Villa Park on Wednesday night, and turned the head of querys towards Darwin Núñez in his post-match.The Reds gave Arsenal some sight in the title race only for their North London rivals to hand the initiative back into Liverpool’s hands following their loss yesterday. A win for Merseyside club will take them 11 points clear at the top. Kick-off at 4.30pm GMT, team news to come. Copy linkCopied More

ASTON VILLA fought back to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a thriller at Villa Park.Villa’s January loan signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford combined for BOTH goals as Unai Emery’s side picked up all three points.Asensio’s late second of the game came after a howler from Blues’ keeper Filip Jorgensen.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from Villa ParkFinally, some home comforts in the Premier League.After a weekend of six away wins and a draw, Unai Emery’s team finally got a hosting team on the board with a come from behind triumph against Chelsea.And much of it was down to his new loan rangers – as Marcus Rashford and Marcos Asensio combined twice to defeat the Blues.There’s more Premier League football tomorrow, of course – and we’ll be here to cover the action when Newcastle take on Forest, and Man City welcome Liverpool.Thanks for reading, and goodnight.Copy linkCopiedLondoners suffering from post-Xmas BluesIt all looked so good for fans of Chelsea on Christmas morning.As they unwrapped their presents, the Blues sat second in the Premier League and just four points behind leaders Liverpool. The title challenge was on.Since then, the Stamford Bridge club have spiralled – and it started the next day against local rivals Fulham.Two wins in ten since Boxing Day has Chelsea sixth in the table, and a whopping 18 points off the top.Enzo Maresca’s men have dropped 15 points from winning positions this season, and 13 of those have come since that Fulham defeat on December the 26th.Copy linkCopiedMaresca has faith in PalmerIt’s now no goals in five Premier League games for Cole Palmer, but Enzo Maresca isn’t worried about his star man.The Chelsea manager insists that the club are delighted with the form of the 22-year-old despite him wasting a couple of decent opportunities at Villa Park when the visitors were on top.Cole is a top player. Top players always want to win and play an important part but today he could not. He has some great chances that he missed but nothing changes. We are very happy with him.Enzo MarescaSky SportsCopy linkCopiedMomentum shifts at Villa ParkAston Villa barely had a look-in during the opening 20 minutes this evening.But Unai Emery’s team fought back, especially after Marcus Rashford’s half-time introduction, and ultimately deserved their win.Copy linkCopiedYouri welcome for Rashford arrivalYouri Tielemans believes Marcus Rashford can make a huge impact on this Aston Villa side.Speaking after the forward’s cameo from the bench, the Belgian midfielder pointed to the forward’s ability to make things happen when dribbling at opponents.I’m very pleased with the way [Marcus Rashford] is performing now and with the two assists today. He is someone who can threaten everyone one versus one and even one versus two. He is very important for us in the way he plays because he gives us something different on the left-hand side.You could tell today every time he got the ball he was dangerous and hopefully with many more minutes in his legs he will only get better.Youri TielemansSky SportsCopy linkCopiedRashford still singing the BluesHe may be playing for a new team, but Marcus Rashford is still causing Chelsea problems.The 27-year-old set up both of Marco Asensio’s goal this evening which means he has now been directly involved in six goals in nine Premier League home games against Chelsea (four goals and two assists).Only against Arsenal (8) has Rashford registered more goals and assists against in the league.Copy linkCopiedAsensio delighted by Villa responseMarco Asensio paid tribute to the Aston Villa fans after bagging a double that sent them home happy.The Spaniard, on loan from PSG, scored twice as his new team fought back to beat Chelsea, and afterwards he revealed that he believes they are in a good shape for a European push in the final months of the season.I am so happy. The performance from the team was incredible. The atmosphere was top. I want to thank the fans for the effort that we do together. We need to continue but the team is in the right way. I am very happy for my first goals and for the win.Marco AsensioSky SportsCopy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at Villa ParkA game to remember for Marco Asensio – one to forget for Filip Jorgensen.Asensio – on loan from PSG – scored his first goals for the club after Enzo Fernandez had given Chelsea an early lead from Pedro Neto’s cross.And Marcus Rashford – a second half sub – played a part in both goals.But the late winner came as Jorgensen allowed an Asensio shot to squirm under his body. He will not want to see that again.Villa took command after the break – although Cole Palmer should have regained the lead for Chelsea only for Ezri Konsa to make a vital clearance.Chelsea really need a proven goalscorer – but Pedro Neto caused problems all evening.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Villa ParkAston Villa have now won three matches in the Premier League this season in which they trailed at half-time.It is their joint-most ever in a Premier League season along with the 2007-08 campaign.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Aston Villa 2-1 ChelseaOne down at the break, Aston Villa have rallied to prevail 2-1 at Villa Park.Marco Asensio will make the headlines with his first goals for the club, but so much changed with the half-time introduction of Marcus Rashford.The Manchester United man added intent for Villa’s forward line, and he played his part in both goals by laying them on for his fellow loanee – albeit with help from some slapstick Chelsea defending.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea90+5. Chelsea give up possession in the Villa half, and those in claret and blue pour forward.Leon Bailey leads the charge and fancies his chances as he skips beyond a defender, but on this occasion Jorgensen gets out well to block.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea90. Chelsea have seven minutes of stoppage time to rescue a game that they started so brightly……but look destined to end in the same shambolic manner of recent showings.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea89. A howler from Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, and Marco Asensio looks to have won it for Aston Villa!The home side work a corner short from which Rashford pulls a waist-high cross back to the edge of the area.Asensio reacts well to meet it on the volley, but it’s an effort that is straight at Jorgensen, and one that everyone inside Villa Park expects to be smothered by the Danish stopper.But somehow the ball creeps through his hands, under his body, trickles over the line, and sends the home fans into ecstasy.A disaster for the keeper, and a damning indictment of Chelsea’s transfer dealings that have left them without a worthy number one. Copy linkCopiedAsensio at the double!Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea87. Jorgensen denies Malen!Aston Villa have a corner.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea85. Five minutes remain at Villa Park.And it’s the home side looking more likely now.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea83. Chelsea go into the final minutes, having only made two changes – and one of those was in the first ten minutes and due to an injury to Trevoh Chalobah.It’s incredible that a club can spend so much money on so many players, and then still consider themselves short of options on the bench.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea81. An Aston Villa free-kick drilled into the box causes chaos, and in the confusion, Bogarde goes down under pressure.Michael Oliver says no penalty, but VAR take a closer look at what is a pull back by Cucurella. They quickly come to the same conclusion.Well, if Ashley Young didn’t get the decision in today’s early game then this was never happening.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea79. Fernandez is off target for the visitors. The midfielder is not renowned for his scoring, but has registered four attempts and one goal this evening.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea77. Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers have run their race.The attacking pair take a breather, and now it’s a chance for Leon Bailey and Donyell Malan.Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho is on for Chelsea, replacing Christopher Nkunku.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at Villa ParkPedro Neto curled a shot just wide of the far post after slip by Tyrone Mings – then shot straight at Martinez.But Villa have come back into it, with half-time sub Marcus Rashford playing his part.Matty Cash’s deep ball into the Chelsea area found Rashford who squared for Marco Asensio to score his first Villa goal.A lengthy VAR check for offside followed, but the goal stood. Villa then lost Tyrone Mings as the defender failed to shake off a knock. Cole Palmer has been quiet today, but he came close to regaining the lead with 22 minutes left.It’s game on here and there for the taking from either side.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea75. Ezri Konsa saves Aston Villa!And spares his goalkeeper’s blushes in the process.A measured through ball from Moises Caicedo has Cole Palmer in on goal, and when Martinez foolishly rushes off his line and then slips twice, the Chelsea man looks certain to score.However, Palmer delays his shot and that allows just enough time for Konsa to get back and block brilliantly.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea72. Now Christopher Nkunku goes into the book for a wild swipe at Morgan Rogers.Villa have also made another switch with Andres Garcia a like-for-like replacement for Matty Cash.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea70. John McGinn is yellow carded for a foul on Marc Cucurella. In fairness, who hasn’t fantasised about kicking him over at some point?Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea69. Cole Palmer hasn’t found his range this evening.Space opens up for the forward on the edge of the box, but his low curler is well wide of the far post.Copy linkCopied More