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      Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny LIVE RESULTS: Huge world title fight ON NOW as Wrecking Ball unpunished after KICK – latest

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      NICK BALL defends his featherweight title in his hometown of Liverpool – and is facing TJ Doheny RIGHT NOW!Ball, one of the most exciting fighters in British boxing, will undoubtedly be the favourite and a victory against TJ Doheny could pave the way for one or more unification bouts later this year.Doheny, 38, was stopped in September by Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue and may view this dust-up as his final chance for a world title – a Ball win could see him face Inoue next.The pair had to be separated by security as the weigh-in descended into chaos on Friday, before Ball and Doheny were warned by the referee after Ball KICKED his rival after a tangle at the end of round one.Andrew Cain and Charlie Edwards earlier met for the British and Commonwealth bantamweight titles, with Cain winning a split decision after a boring fight.TV / stream: TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+Start time: 7pm GMTBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow the action with our live blog below…Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny – Round 7 Nick Ball is back on with the pressure from the first second as he lands big punches in the pocket.Ball is showing his youth here showing the stamina of a hungry champion wanting more.Doheny is starting to slow down and less punches are coming Ball’s way.Copy linkCopiedNick Ball vs TJ Doheny – Round 6Ball is back on the pressure this round and lands some fantastic punches.A quick pause in action as Doheny’s laces are untied.Ball lands a great one-two combination that looked brilliant in slow motion.A great round from Ball as we reach the midway mark.Copy linkCopiedNick Ball vs TJ Doheny – Round 5A good round by Doheny here in the fifth, as he does slow Ball’s rhythm well, with consistent in and out attacks.Ball seemed to struggle to get his combinations off this round and seemed frustrated at himself going back to the corner.The champion will be hoping to go up a gear in these next few rounds.Copy linkCopiedNick Ball vs TJ Doheny – Round 4Doheny is very much trying to slow this fight down to his pace, however, the man from Liverpool is just so relentless with his forward pressure. Some great punches to the body land on Doheny who is just enough to keep up with Ball.Another good round by the champion.Copy linkCopiedNick Ball vs TJ Doheny – Round 3Ball very much in control of this fight, upping the tempo and throwing much more punches in this round.Doheny does land a nice straight hand, but Ball shows no sign of effectiveness.Ball responds with some excellent combinations that are landing at will.A fantastic left hook lands over the top as the Irishman tried to evade but it lands perfectly on the temple just before the end of the round.Copy linkCopiedNick Ball vs TJ Doheny – Round 2A much closer round two sees both men land nice combinations on each other.Ball, still much the aggressor, is looks for a powerful right hand over the top that almost lands but Doheny does well to read it.Doheny, now 38, shows his experience well and is holding his own in this fight.Copy linkCopiedNick Ball vs TJ Doheny – Round 1Nick Ball, known as one of the best featherweights has a fantastic start to this fight.He begins with a nice one-two down the middle of Doheny’s guard that does make the Irishman stumble.Ball being the shorter boxer, is very quick in his entries into the inside and lands some fantastic straight right hands.controversial way to end the round? as the bell rings, Ball knees Doheny in the back of the leg that clearly hurts Doheny.We’ll see if that effects the rest of the fight.Copy linkCopiedIts main event time!The moment we’ve all been waiting for is upon us, Nick ball defends his WBA world featherweight belt against the very experienced TJ Doheny.Not only is this a great fight but the two men have been going back and forth, and it all erupted at the weigh-ins.They very almost had premature blows had it not been for the intervention of security.Tensions rose between the pair as a fired-up Doheny fired verbal jabs the way of WBA 126lbs titleholder.Ball wasn’t in the mood to let the Irishman have the final word, saying: “You’re not ready”, before they continued to trade verbal barbs.This gonna be a good one folks, Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny is coming up next.Copy linkCopiedThe New WBA International Super-flyweight championAfter that fantastic KO victory, Jack Turner becomes the new WBA International Super-flyweight champion.He then spoke to the ringside reporter about his fantastic performance.”He said: “Never judge a book by it’s cover!””I think I’m gonna go through the lot of them [speaking about the super-flyweight division]”You haven’t seen what I can do, I’m very happy with my performance”.Copy linkCopiedHUGE KO!Jack Turner KNOCKS OUT Farrag in the second round with a devasting left hook that lands flush on the chin.After a great end to the first round, Turner comes out the blocks and goes in for the finish with a huge flurry that Farrag can’t stop.A fantastic win from Turner, he now goes to 11-0.Copy linkCopiedJack Turner vs Ryan Farrag – Round 1It’s very much youth vs experience in this match-up with their being a 14 year age gap between the two.Some nice exchanges between the two men to start this contest.Turner lands a nice combination to the head and follows up with a great body shot.Turner almost goes for the kill there at the end of first round, as he lets the hands go and puts Farrag in the corner.But the bell rings for the end of a great round.Copy linkCopiedVacant WBA International Super-flyweight belt up for grabsJust before the main event, we now have Jack Turner facing Ryan Farrag.Jack Turner has 10 wins and zero losses with nine of those coming by finish. He last fought Piero Ponte and won by TKO last December.His opponent Farrag is 23-5 and last fought in November where he beat Adam Yahaya by decision.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain wins by split decision. The Judges score the bout: 115-114 Cain, 115-113 Edwards, and 116-112 Cain.Andrew Cain wins the British and Commonwealth Bantamweight titles.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 12A decent round for Edwards sees him land some nice punches that have most likely seen him win the round.A large sound of boo’s once again ring around the arena.We now wait for the Judges’ scorecards for a decision. Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 11The one thing you can say about this fight is that Edwards has a very good engine.He’s kept Cain very frustrated throughout this whole fight.We go into the last round of this fight in what could be a close decision on the judges’ scorecards.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 10Cain starts the round mimicking his opponent again, but the ref stops him and says that he must engage.Edwards’ feet have slowed a lot in this round, meaning there was much more action compared to most of the other rounds.A nice exchange from the two men at the end of the round, hopefully this is the start of more action.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 9Another similar round to the past eight.Cain lands a nice hook on the middle of the round but Edwards is unfazed.Edwards is showing his impressive cardio, he hasn’t stopped all night.Three rounds to go.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 8Slightly more aggression is shown by Edwards, who lands a few nice one-twos. A nice exchange between the two men at the end of the round as Cain lands a nice hook, but Edwards counters with a straight right of his own.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 7Edwards is still moving around the ring but he does catch Cain with a nice straight hand at the start of the round.More boos ring around the arena, as many fans were hoping for a much better contest.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 6A few boos in the crowd now as the audience grows frustrated with the fight.The two men barely land anything in the round, however, Edwards is naturally slowing down with his circling, which could lead to openings.It’ll be interesting to see how the judges view the contest.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 5Cain is trying to find openings in Edwards, but he is only showing short single shots that aren’t doing much.Some nice combos are landing now for Cain, who is showing real frustration, wanting his opponent to stand and exchange with him.A little bit of showboating from Cain at the end of the round who mimics Edwards’ circling.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 4Another nice round from Cain who is looking to try and slow down Edwards.He lands a good hook to the body, trying to get anything clean to land.Edwards is still just circling the ring, not landing many punches.It will be interesting to see if he can keep this tactic up for all 12 rounds.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 3Cain is looking very confident in this third round, with his hands down trying to get on the inside.He’s looking quite frustrated with his opponent however, as Edwards isn’t showing any openings.Edwards is going to have to be more aggressive if he wants to win this fight.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 2A close-up of Edwards in the corner shows a cut on his temple with blood spilling, which will definitely be something to keep an eye on as we go into the next rounds.A cagey affair in this round, with not much to highlight, Edwards is circling the ring well getting out of any attacks.Copy linkCopiedAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – Round 1A fast start by the two men for this 12 round contest.Cain is dominating the centre of the ring as he lands some nice jabs to keep his opponent on the outside.A very fast tempo in this fight with both men explosive with there combinations.Copy linkCopied More

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      Bournemouth vs Brentford LIVE RESULT: Bees fight from goal down to win as Norgaard and Wissa fire in goals

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      BOURNEMOUTH host Brentford in the final game of a packed Premier League Saturday.The hosts have slowed down from their early season form but Bournemouth will still fancy their chances against Brentford – who continue their up and down form.Earlier, Man City dropped more points as they were twice pegged back by Brighton.Nottingham Forest welcomed that slip up as they moved six points ahead of their Champions League-chasing rivals – beating Ipswich Town 4-2.Elsewhere, Everton scored a 91st-minute leveller to earn a point against David Moyes’ former club, West Ham, while Wolves beat struggling Southampton 2-1.Kick-off: 3pm GMT/5.30pm GMTTV channel: Games are not televised/Sky Sports Bournemouth XI: Kepa, Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Adams, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson.Brentford XI: Flekken, Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade, Wissa.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow the action with our live blog below…That’s all folksThank you for joining us at SunSport today.We hope you enjoyed our live coverage of today’s Premier League matches.Come back tomorrow and join us for the tasty clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.That will be followed by the Carabao Cup final as Newcastle take on Liverpool.Copy linkCopiedBrentford scorer Yoane Wissa:“This is the kind of game I like, when it is open and goes end to end.”I like this team because they play with a lot of confidence, I like this kind of team. I enjoy playing against them.“We suffered a lot, especially in the second half. We got three points today so I’m very pleased about that.”We take game by game. If you want to reach your targets, you have to win this kind of game and then win against Newcastle.“We have the international break and then we have to come back and work hard.”Copy linkCopiedBournemouth’s Dean Huijsen”So frustrating, it’s all I can say. It’s easy, we gave it away so easily. I blame myself too, it’s not good enough, two set-pieces they score, they didn’t create nothing.”It can’t be that easy to score set-pieces like that against us. It has to be better.”I think we could score another goal but it starts with defending. We always score.”We’ve been doing very well. I don’t think our play has been bad at all, we definitely deserve to get more points in these last few games.”Copy linkCopiedPrem table – bottom halfBrentford’s win is their third in the last five games.They are now just a point off 10th-place Fulham.Copy linkCopiedPrem table – top halfBournemouth’s defeat means they are now four points off the Champions League spots.They are without a win in their last four matches.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 1 Wolves 2Southampton’s chances of staying up are virtually over after a defeat to fellow strugglers Wolves.The Saints were jeered by their own fans as the visitors pulled clear of the relegation zone.If you missed it, read all about it in our match report…Copy linkCopiedEverton 1 West Ham 1Everton netted a 91st minute equaliser as they rescued a point against West Ham.It was a happy day out for ex-Hammers boss David Moyes, who denied Graham Potter victory at Goodison Park.Our match report contains all the juicy details…Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2 Nottingham Forest 4Forest tightened their grip on third with a resounding win at Ipswich.The result means the Tractor Boys are edging ever closer to relegation, with two late goals not enough to make an impact.Catch up with our match report below…Copy linkCopiedMan City 2 Brighton 2Man City were held to a draw by plucky Brighton earlier today.But the visitors should have won it after missing two huge chances late on.Missed the match? Catch up with our report below…Copy linkCopiedMatch statsAs we can see below, Bournemouth had seven more shots than Brentford.They also enjoyed the lion’s share of possession tonight.But Brentford’s work in the tackles, while also winning nearly twice as many fouls, ended up paying dividendsCopy linkCopiedPEEEEEEP – FULL TIMEGame over. And what a win for the Bees.1-0 down after struggling to impress in the opening stages.But they leave the Vitality as 2-1 victors.And another three points in the bag means Brentford are now just one point off the top half.Copy linkCopied93′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2The Bees have almost every man behind the ball now.This will be a huge result for Thomas Frank if his side can hold out for a few more minutes.Bournemouth are trying to get the ball forward.But they are being met with a fierce wall of resistant from Brentford’s defenders.Copy linkCopied90′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Another yellow for the Cherries, this time for Hill as he takes down Keane-Potter.The foul allows Brentford to draw some time out, with the result so close now.We have five added minutes here.Copy linkCopied88′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Time is running out here for Bournemouth to find an equaliser.As it stands, Brentford will move just three points behind them in the table.It will also see the Cherries fall four points off fifth place and the final Champions League spot.What can they muster between now and the final whistle?Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopied83′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Close again from the Cherries!Tavernier lets rip from distance with a fierce shot.Flekken saves but he can only parry the ball this time.Bournemouth have cranked up the pressure in the last few minutes and it’s starting to show.Copy linkCopied81′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Big miss from the hosts!David Brooks has just come on and is picked up by Sinisterra.The Welshman is straight in front of Flekken and has the whole goal to aim at.But Brooks instead fires it straight at the goalie, who saves with ease.Copy linkCopied78’ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2From SunSport’s Graham Nickless:“Bournemouth were unlucky not to take the lead straight after the break.“Semenyo was all alone when he met Kluivert’s cross perfectly with his head but the ball smacked against the bar.“And Brentford took advantage of more poor defending to go ahead on 71 minutes.“Two defenders allowed Kevin Schade’s long throw bounce in the box and Christian Norgaard volleyed home.”Copy linkCopied76′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Little scuffle here as Lewis-Potter is fouled by Semenyo.The Brentford man is caught in the face by a loose arm.And Semenyo picks up a yellow as the situation is diffused quickly.Copy linkCopied74′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2Janelt and Ajer are now off, with Van den Berg and Yarmolyuk on.Brentford will want to shut up shop now.But they know they can’t sit back too much as Bournemouth are sure to attack.The Cherries feel they should have had a penalty for a foul on Evanilson, but replays show the striker was offside to begin with.Copy linkCopied70′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 2A throw-in goes into Bournemouth’s box.Their defenders can’t deal with the bouncing ball.And it falls to Norgaard, who fires home in style.It’s two set-piece goals for the Bees!Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedGGGOOOOAAAALLLLLBrentford are ahead at the Vitality!Copy linkCopied68′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1The Cherries make an attacking sub with Sinisterra on for Christie.That should see Tavernier drop deeper into midfield alongside Cook.While Sinisterra has moved to the left, with Semenyo on the right.At the same time, Tavernier immediately picks up a yellow for holding back Wissa.Copy linkCopied64′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Schade goes down looking for a penalty.The ace has his arm pulled slightly by Huijsen.But the ref is not interested and waves Schade’s pleas away.Bournemouth then break and Tavernier fires just inches over the bar.Copy linkCopied61′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Norgaard is limping here but looks like he will continue for now.The home fans are getting a bit tense here as the Cherries are not imposing themselves like they did early on in the first half.To compound their fears, Brentford whip in another corner.But the Cherries are able to clear it to safety.Copy linkCopied56′ – Bournemouth 1 Brentford 1Tavernier gets himself in a wonderful position in front of goal.The ace times his run perfectly and just has Flekken to beat.But he gets his feet mixed up and Brentford’s goalie grabs the ball with ease.Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORE: Man City take LEAD vs Brighton via Haaland, plus four more games in Saturday’s action

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      MANCHESTER City’s enticing encounter with Brighton headlines the Premier League’s Saturday action as the two fight for respective European places.Pep Guardiola’s side have already lost nine games this season – the most in five seasons and face a tense race for the lucrative Champions League spots. Whilst their south coast visitors have won their last six games in all competitions as Fabian Hürzeler looks to guide the club back to Europe in his debut season. Elsewhere, David Moyes welcomes former employers West Ham and the fight at the top-table extends to the evening game as Brentford travel to Bournemouth, plus Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Southampton and Wolves all in action. Kick-off: 3pm GMT/5.30pm GMTTV channel: Games are not televised/Sky Sports Bournemouth XI: to follow… Brentford XI: to follow… GOOOOALLLLLBrighton have levelled things up again!Copy linkCopied47′ – Saints 0 Wolves 2It’s Larsen at the double for Wolves!The striker gets through on goal and fires a clean shot past Ramsdale.It’s a well-taken effort and one that sends the Wolves fans wild!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGOOOOOALLLLLLSouthampton are sinking without a trace as Wolves go two up!Copy linkCopiedPEEEEEEEPWe are underway again in all four games!Copy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0It started off fairly innocuously. But both sides have had several chances and will feel aggrieved not to be ahead.Bowen’s brilliant volley almost went in before Pickford saved Everton.As for the hosts themselves, they will still be raging after seeing what appeared to be a nailed-on penalty get overruled by the pitchside monitor.Copy linkCopiedMan City 2 Brighton 1From SunSport’s Martin Blackburn:“Omar Marmoush is rapidly establishing himself as a crowd favourite at the Etihad – and the Egyptian forward further endeared himself to them with a super strike to restore City’s lead.“He took a pass from Ilkay Gundogan and thumped home a 20 yarder. Earlier Haaland chalked up his 100th goal involvement in the Prem with an early penalty – also won by Marmoush.“But Pervis Estupinan cancelled it out with a clever free-kick. Expect more goals in this Champions League shoot-out.”Copy linkCopiedIpswich 0 Forest 3From SunSport’s Dan King:“’That’s why you’re going down’ and ‘You’re going down with the Leicester’ – the Forest fans are spot on.“Three bits of poor defending and three bits of typically ruthless Forest finishing, and Ipswich are staring another defeat, and a return to the Championship, in the face.“Nikola Milenkovic grabbed the first after Town did not deal with the second phase after a corner.“Anthony Elanga broke like lightning to score the second soon afterwards.“And Elanga latched on to a Milenkovic punt to race past the Ipswich defence to make it three. Game over.”Copy linkCopiedSaints 0 Wolves 1From SunSport’s Jack Rosser:“This game is there for the taking if either side decide to turn up.“Wolves are ahead thanks to a dreadful lapse at the back from Southampton but have hardly offered much.“Some energy and intent from either side and they could gain an advantage quite easily.”Copy linkCopiedHalf timeLatest scores:Man City 2 Brighton 1Southampton 0 Wolves 1Everton 0 West Ham 0Ipswich 0 Nottingham Forest 3Copy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0Controversy here.Everton wanted a penalty after Beto appeared to be fouled by Mavropanos.VAR recommended a video review of the incident.But the referee was not having it and denied Everton the spot-kick.Copy linkCopiedSaints 0 Wolves 1From SunSport’s Jack Rosser:“Just over half an hour in and Southampton fans are turning on manager Ivan Juric.“Southampton have been flat since conceding a terrible goal despite their strong start.“Fans at St. Mary’s are now venting at Juric, chanting ‘get a striker on the pitch’ after he opted to start without one for the second game in a row.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopied42′ – Ipswich 0 Forest 3It’s Elanga again!This time the winger runs through onto a long ball from Milenkovic.Ipswich again fail to deal with it.And Elanga buries it to put Forest out of sight.Copy linkCopiedGOOOOALLLLLForest are clear here! It’s three!Copy linkCopied39′ – Man City 2 Brighton 1Pep Guardiola won’t want to let this one slip…City go back in front and it’s January signing Marmoush who delivers.The ace is played in by Ilkay Gundogan and fires a sumptuous shot into the net.Copy linkCopiedGOOOOOOALLLLLLMan City are back ahead!Copy linkCopied37′ – Ipswich 0 Forest 2It’s bad news for Ipswich as Forest have DOUBLED their lead!Anthony Elanga is the scorer and the hosts have a lot of thinking to do at half-time.Copy linkCopiedGOOOALLLLLIt’s a quickfire double for Forest!Copy linkCopied35′ – Ipswich 0 Forest 1Milenkovic has put Forest ahead!Ipswich fail to clear a corner and the defender fires home!Copy linkCopiedGOOOALLLLLForest are ahead at Ipswich!Copy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0Jarred Bowen goes close for the Hammers!He kicks the ball in the air before launching a volley at goal.And Pickford is forced to tip over the bar to keep the shot out.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1 Brighton 1 – Yellow cardCarlos Baleba is in the book for Brighton now.The midfielder went in recklessly on Jeremy Doku.And he is now walking a tightrope.Copy linkCopiedMan City 1 Brighton 1From SunSport’s Martin Blackburn:”Just when you think they are getting back to their old selves, City shoot themselves in the foot. “It’s the story of their season. Erling Haaland put the champs ahead from the spot but they gifted the Seagulls a way back in with a cheap free-kick which Pervis Estupinan shaped past a motionless Stefan Ortega. “Surely the keeper should have done better.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEverton 0 West Ham 0Neither side bathing themselves in glory here.But it’s Everton who have looked more likely to make something happen.The Toffees have already had five shots at goal, with two of them on target.And Potter’s men need to step things up if they want the win today.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 0 Forest 0From SunSport’s Dan King:“Neither goalkeeper has made a proper save yet. Early on, the Nottingham Forest were hinting that Thomas Tuchel may not have picked a proper squad.”’England’s No 10’ was the chant in praise of Morgan Gibbs-White, whose omission was among the curiosities in Tuchel’s selection decisions.“Elliot Anderson’s shot has just hit Chris Wood, which sums up this game for chances so far.”Copy linkCopied21′ – Brighton 1 Man City 1City’s lead didn’t last long!Pervis Estupinan has curled in a glorious free-kick to level things up.Game on!Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd vs Real Sociedad LIVE RESULT: Red Devils DOMINATE Sociedad after Bruno Fernandes hat-trick, Spurs also win vs AZ

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are through to the Champions League quarter-finals after DOMINATING Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.Mikel Oyarzabal scored his second penalty of the tie in the first ten minutes, but that was as good as it got for the visitors. Rasmus Hojlund won United a penalty at the other end of the pitch, and Bruno Fernandes, as he always does, stepped up and converted for the Red Devils.Fernandes scored another penalty in the second half, before sealing the deal with a fantastic finish in the dying embers. Diogo Dalot added the finishing touches in added time.Tottenham also progress to the quarter-final after a Wilson Odobert brace helped them to a 3-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog for updates… That’s all from Old TraffordWhere it’s been a rare red letter day for Manchester United and Ruben Amorim.And once again both were grateful to Bruno Fernandes for leading the charge.The captain hit a hat-trick as the Red Devils dispatched Real Sociedad in the Last 16 of the Europa League to set up a quarter-final clash with Lyon.It was arguably United’s best showing since Amorim took charge, and an indication of what may yet lie ahead if the club can start to get things right. Watch this space.Goodnight.Copy linkCopiedThree and easy for BrunoIt’s now six goals in his last six appearances for Bruno Fernandes.A real captain’s performance.Credit: @EuropaLeague on XCopy linkCopiedDorgu: We played our own gameAnother standout star of Manchester United’s four-goal display was Patrick Dorgu.The Dane was a constant threat on the left, and was responsible for winning a penalty as well as the foul that led to Real Sociedad’s red card.It is perhaps no surprise that both he and Ayden Heaven – two winter signings – were so pivotal to the best attacking performance of Ruben Amorim’s reign.It was a really good win and we dominated from the first minute. They got an early penalty but after that we responded well and played well. The key was to control the game with the ball and be patient, not to overthink too much and just to play our game.Patrick DorguUefa.comCopy linkCopiedUnited grateful after paying pennies for Heaven Eighteen-year-old Ayden Heaven made his first start for Manchester United this evening, and performed with all the composure of a seasoned international defender.Credit: @StatmanDave on XCopy linkCopiedAmorim: Bruno deserves titlesRuben Amorim paid tribute to Bruno Fernandes – and then declared that his captain should be regularly winning leagues and cups.The Portuguese ace played another starring role as Manchester United saw off Real Sociedad in the Europa League, although the Red Devils boss also admitted that his compatriot can be guilty of doing too much.Sometimes he wants to win too much. It’s not a bad thing, but sometimes he goes around in different positions and shows frustration. He can play set-pieces, he can score penalties under pressure, and make transitions late in games. We need to help him win titles because he deserves it.Ruben AmorimTNT SportdCopy linkCopiedThe Europa League kingWith his hat-trick tonight, Bruno Fernandes now has more goal involvements in the Europa League than any player in the competition’s history.The Portuguese star has scored 24 goals and assisted 17 more on Europe’s second-biggest stage.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Old TraffordManchester United’s 25 shots, 10 shots on target and xG of 4.02 are all their best totals in a match under Ruben Amorim so far.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordA great night for Ruben Amorim and his Portuguese men of four.Diogo Dalot got on the scoresheet late on but it was all about Bruno Fernandes who claimed the match-ball and led by example all night.Amid all the slashing of costs and job cuts at United they may have to find a way to give Fernandes a pay rise.Time and time again he comes to their rescue and it is thanks to him that they will be in quarter finals next month – with the dream of Champions League football next season still alive.Copy linkCopiedTonight’s Europa League tiesIt’s been a good night for both English sides in the Europa League with Tottenham also progressing after fighting back to eliminate AZ Alkmaar.But Rangers have a scrap on their hands after seeing their two-goal advantage wiped out by Fenerbache at Ibrox, where they are now into extra-time.Man Utd 4-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 5-2) FTRangers 0-2 Fenerbahce (Agg: 3-3) EXTRA TIME BEING PLAYEDTottenham 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Agg: 3-2) FTCopy linkCopiedFull time – Man Utd 4-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 5-2)Manchester United march into the quarter-finals of the Europa League.The Red Devils will now face Lyon in the last eight.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 5-2)90+4. There haven’t been too many nights at Old Trafford like this recently.They may have been helped by two penalties and a red card, but four-goal victories and successful European nights are what many in this stadium were brought up on.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 5-2)90+1. Diogo Dalot puts the icing on the cake!United are ending this one with a flourish, and suddenly these players – beleaguered for so long – are playing with a real confidence.They’re queuing up to score too, and when Rasmus Hojlund does well to work the ball back in from the byline, Dalot arrives to sidefoot into the roof the net.Copy linkCopiedFour!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 4-2)89. Heaven tries an overhead kick.He doesn’t connect with the cross, but it gives some indication of the freedom that these United players are suddenly operating with.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 4-2)87. What a player Bruno Fernandes is!Not disheartened by missing out on the opportunity to net a hat-trick of penalties, the Manchester United captain simply rises to the fore on the next attack.Taking advantage of the extra man, Fernandes overlaps on the right to receive Alejandro Garnacho’s measured pass, and promptly whips his shot low past Alex Remiro and into the bottom corner.It’s a second Manchester United treble for the Portuguese ace, and his first for three-and-a-half years.Copy linkCopiedHat-trick!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 3-2)84. It’s been a while but Manchester United have another penalty!It’s the lively Dorgu who is sent sprawling again, this time by the sliding challenge of Traore.The Real Sociedad player can’t believe it, and I’m not sure Dorgu can either as he appears to tell the referee ‘no penalty’.It prompts a VAR check in which the referee is informed that the defender won the ball first before the United man was sent to ground.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 3-2)81. For the first time in a long time, United are cracking open some champaign football. Bruno Fernandes is pulling strings, and it’s he who sets off Noussair Mazraoui for some brilliance on the right flank.A nutmeg and a measured cross puts a chance on a plate for Joshua Zirkzee, who heads despairingly wide.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 3-2)78. Young Toby Collyer is on for the Red Devils.The 21-year-old takes over in midfield from Casemiro, who has put in a decent shift for the hosts.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 3-2)74. Bruno Fernandes has his eyes on a hat-trick.The Portuguese pass-master lines up a quickfire effort from just outside the box, only for it take a deflection and loop straight at the goalkeeper.Copy linkCopiedFrom Martin Blackburn at Old TraffordBruno Fernandes was the coolest man on the park – slotting home his second spot-kick of the night just after half time.Where would United be without their skipper and talisman? More than likely going out of the Europa League.Sociedad going down to 10-men following Aramburu’s red card means the quarter finals beckon for Amorim’s men. Copy linkCopiedAn update from the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumWilson Odobert has followed his first Tottenham goal earlier this evening with his second.The former Burnley youngster has put Spurs 3-1 up on the night, and back in charge of their Last 16 tie.Tottenham 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Agg: 3-2)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 3-2)69. With the extra man, United are dominating the ball.It would take something particularly disastrous for the Red Devils to let this tie slip from their grasp now.Never say never, mind.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-1 Real Sociedad (Agg: 3-2)67. Well, that’s the opposite of the phrase ‘good football all around’.Garnacho finds room on the right flank, but makes a mess of his cross with plenty of options available.It’s an easy clearance for the the defender, except he instead takes such a heavy touch that it allows Hojlund to take over.The striker has time and room to weigh up his finish yet takes advantage of neither, scuffing a wayward shot straight at an opponent.Copy linkCopiedAn update from the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumSpurs have been pegged back in North London.Peer Koopmeiners has fired AZ Alkmaar level on aggregate, and with little under half hour remaining, the Premier League side have to respond again.Tottenham 2-1 AZ Alkmaar (Agg: 2-2)Copy linkCopied More

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      Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE RESULT: Blancos vs Arsenal in quarters after MASSIVE penalty shootout CONTROVERSY

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      REAL MADRID will face Arsenal in the quarter-finals after incredible drama in the penalty shootout!Julian Alvarez seemingly scored his penalty only to have it RULED OUT by the VAR for hitting the ball TWICE as he slipped.Real Madrid eventually went through 4-2 on penalties but the shootout will be remembered for that intervention.During an enthralling Madrid derby, Connor Gallagher had scored a record goal – becoming the fastest English goalscorer in the Champions League after just 28 seconds. Vinicius then had the chance to win the game in normal time for Real Madrid but smashed an AWFUL penalty well over the bar to keep Atletico alive.Arsenal now face Real Madrid in the next round after they went through 9-3 against PSV following a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night.Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain after an impressive 3-0 win against Club Brugge, while Borussia Dortmund also progresses after beating Lille in the early game.Kick-off: 8pm GMTTV Channel/live stream: TNT Sports 3 / Discovery+BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog for updates… More from XCourtoisThe Belgian added: “I felt like Julian touched the ball twice, so I told the referee. It’s a bit of bad luck.”On the missed Marcos Llorente penalty, he added: “We trained so many times together. “I know how he likes to shoot his penalties.”Copy linkCopiedCourtois hits backReal Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois hit back at the Atleti boss and said: “I think Uefa sees it clearly.”I’m tired of this victimhood, always crying over things like that.”Referees don’t want to benefit a team, neither in Spain nor in Europe. “They saw it clearly with technology and called it that way.”Copy linkCopiedFurious SimeoneSpeaking after the penalty shootout defeat, a furious Diego Simeone asked those in the press conference: “To anyone here: raise your hand if you saw that Julian touched the ball twice in the penalty. “Come on! And? Ready? Nobody raises theirs. Another question…”I’ve never seen VAR call to review a penalty in a shootout.”Copy linkCopiedEmery speaks on Villa win”We started the match under our expectations. “They dominated the match. We didn’t play the first half like we planned.”We spoke at half-time, changed some thing, tried to change something in our minds to play better and it was completely different.”Copy linkCopiedIFAB’s penalty rulesIn relation to Julian Alvarez’s controversial penalty, here’s what IFAB (International Football Association Board) has to say.Law 14.1, which concerns penalties in a shootout, states: “The kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another player.”Law 14.2 then relates to penalties taken DURING a match.It reads: “If, after the penalty kick has been taken, the kicker touches the ball again before it has touched another player, an indirect free kick is awarded.”So with an indirect free-kick unable to be applied during a shootout, cancelling Alvarez’s effort appears to have been the correct decision lawfully.Copy linkCopiedArteta speaks on Arsenal win”We started well and scored the goal We were ahead twice but unfortunately we didn’t mane to win the game. “You could see in the second half we looked tired, we were late for a few things and we lacked a little bit of cohesion, making so many changes. “Overall we are very happy because we are where we want to be.”There were some players that deserved some football and I was very happy to give them a chance. There were a lot of things to improve.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCarlo reigns supremeCarlo Ancelotti managed to keep his cool despite that nervy shootout.The Italian is regarded as the king of European football.And the win means he has now reached his 15th Champions League quarter-final – more than any other manager.Ancelotti had previously been tied on 14 with Pep Guardiola – but Man City’s earlier exit to Real gave him the opportunity to pull clear.Copy linkCopiedSame old storyAtletico fans will have felt sick losing to Real once again.They have now lost to their rivals FIVE times in the Champions League knockout rounds – including the 2016 final.Only Bayern Munich have been defeated more times in the elimination rounds to a single opponent.The Germans have lost seven times to – you’ll never have guessed it – Real Madrid!Copy linkCopiedPenalty controversyVAR took just 20 seconds to conclude that Julian Alvarez had supposedly double-touched the ball while taking his penalty.It was the cruellest way for Atleti to go out.But then Marcos Llorente should have done a lot better with his missed effort.While Jan Oblak, widely regarded as one of the best goalies in the past decade, will be having sleepless nights after failing to save Antonio Rudiger’s winning effort.Copy linkCopiedChampions League quarter-final drawArsenal vs Real MadridBarcelona vs Borussia DortmundBayern Munich vs Inter MilanPSG vs Aston VillaCopy linkCopiedAtletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (AGG: 2-2) PENS 2-4What a way to go out of the competition.Whether you have seen that before is another thing.Julian Alvarez scored his penality but a VAR review adjudged he kicked the ball twice as he slipped when taking it.As a result, it was chalked off with no chance to retake it.It gave Real the adrenaline boost they needed to win the shootout.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedReal Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) 4-2Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madriid)Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Lucas Vasquez (Real Madrid)Copy linkCopiedGoal – Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid) 3-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) 3-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty disallowed – Julian Alvarez (kicked ball twice)Copy linkCopiedGoal – Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) 2-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) 2-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid) 1-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) 1-0Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedFT: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (AGG: 2-2)Atletico are having the final throw of the dice.A long one into the box from Azpilicueta but it is headed clear.We are heading to penalties in the Madrid derby.Copy linkCopiedAtletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (AGG: 2-2)115. Mbappe tries to use his pace in behind the defence.As he tries to check back, the defender does well to put it behind for a corner.Real cross it into the box but it is easily headed clear by Atletico.Credit: APCopy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool 0 PSG 1 LIVE RESULT: Reds EXIT Champions League following spot-kick blunders from Nunez and Jones in last-16

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      LIVERPOOL would fall to Paris Saint-Germain as their enthralling Champions League last-16 tie climaxed in a penalty shootout win for the French champions. Although under immediate Anfield pressure, Ousmane Dembélé would bring the visitors level as he bundled in a finish following a quick counter on the 12th minute. Following the interval, it had seemed that the Reds re-taken the lead as Trent Alexander-Arnold diverted his off-the-post-rebound towards Dominik Szoboszlai who tapped the ball in only to be met with the linesman’s flag. A shut-out extra time would result in penalties to sort out the thrilling tie. Gianluigi Donnarumma’s brace of saves on Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones penalties would prove decisive as the French giants progressed. Elsewhere, Barcelona oversaw a dominant home win over Benfica to secure last-eight passage. Whilst Bayern Munich and Inter Milan joined them. Full-time result: Liverpool 0 PSG 1 (1-1 AGG) – Penalties PSGLiverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; JotaPSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog for updates… FT: Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich (AGG: 0-5)Vincent Kompany gets his second win over Xabi Alonso in this last-16 tie this evening.This is a statement win for Munich in this all-German tie.They will fancy their chances of going all the way this season in the competition.Copy linkCopiedFT: Inter Milan 2-1 Feyenoord (AGG: 4-1)It turned into a comfortable win in the end for the Italians.Goals from Thuram and Calhanoglu secure victory on the night.They advance to the quarter-finals with a convincing aggregate scoreline.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) 1-4 on pensOver the course of the evening, based on stats alone, PSG did enough to win the match this evening.It doesn’t always tell the true tale as Liverpool had periods of dominance but failed to get shots on target all too often.This one will hurt but The Reds but they cannot allow it to hamper the rest of their season.Copy linkCopiedDonnarumma the hero at AnfieldGuinluigi Donnarumma saved penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones to seal victory in the last-16.PSG did not miss a penalty and won the the shootout comfortably.Arne Slot will need to get his side to regroup and go again for the two trophies they are looking to win this season.Credit: AFPCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedPSG beat Liverpool 4-1 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Desire Doue (PSG) 4-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Curtis Jones (Liverpool) 3-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ousmane Dembele (PSG) 3-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) 2-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Goncalo Ramos (PSG) 2-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) 1-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Vitinha (PSG) 1-0Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ETThe referee brings the game to a close at Anfield.We are going to penalties to find a winner.Entertainment does not get more high-stakes than this.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET120. It is the visitors piling on the pressure in the closing stages.At this point, Liverpool would take penalties.There are a lot of players dead on their feet out there.We are going to have one added minute.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET118. Liverpool are having to get players behind the ball.PSG are spraying passes around, trying to create an opening. Lee shoots from outside the box but Alisson gets down well to make a comfortable save.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET116. PSG are looking more dangerous on the attack as players tire.It is scooped over the defence and Hakimi gets on the end of it.Play continues for a good minute before the assistant raises their flag for offside.This rule is ridiculous, we have even seen players injured in the period from the incident to the decision.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET114. PSG try another speculative effort, narrowly curling wide of the far post.Alisson had it covered all the way however.Salah goes down in the box but the referee waves it away again.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET112. More bad news for Liverpool as Konate is forced as through injury.He is replaced by Endo.This is not what they need with a Carabao Cup final on the weekend.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET110. Dembele opens up his body wide in the box and looks to bend one in the far corner.Alisson gets down to make a superb one-handed save to put it wide of the target.Brilliant goalkeeping.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET108. PSG come forward once again. The ball is played to Zaire-Emery on the edge of the box.He looks to shoot but it is well blocked.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET106. This is the highest of pressure scenarios now in this game.Whether either side will look to take this to penalties rather than risk pushing forward will be interesting to see.Penaltiies are a real lottery with nothing guaranteed.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Liverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ETWe are back underway at Anfield.Elliott has come on for Szoboszlai for The Reds.Liverpool get the game restarted.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ETThe referee brings the first-half of extra-time to a close.PSG had two very good chances to get a goal in those fifteen or so minutes.Last chance for Slot to get some instructions across to his players.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET105. Mendes goes down as he slips on the surface.He was demanding a free-kick but the referee was not interested.The play-acting from PSG has been embarassing this evening.We are going to have one added minute.Copy linkCopied More

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      Baller League draft LIVE: Latest as Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo pick their teams ahead of the opening games

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      THE Baller League draft took place at London’s Copper Box Arena as 144 players were selected. A host of football legends and social media stars are set to compete in the thrilling new indoor six-a-side competition beginning on March 24.A star-studded managerial line-up, featuring the likes of Gary Lineker and John Terry choose 12 players from a 160+ shortlist after six rounds. Former Premier League players, futsal players, free agents and released academy stars made up the mammoth pool.The likes of Jordon Ibe, Michael Hector and Manchester United graduate and debut scorer Josh Harrop were all selected in the first few rounds. Games will be played weekly every Monday from the 24th of this month. Follow our live blog below…Who are the teams and managers?Luis Figo – Trebol FCTBJZL – VZN FCAlan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards – DeportrioSharky – SDS FCJohn Terry – 26ersAngry Ginge – YanitedJens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg – N5 FCMiniminter – M7 FCDave – Santan FCClint 419 – FC Rules the WorldIan Wright and Chloe Kelly – Wembley Rangers AFCAlisha Lehmann and Maya Jama – MVPS UnitedCopy linkCopiedVision for Baller LeagueBaller League CEO, Felix Starck has revealed the grand plans for Baller League.He said: “Baller League is a brand new way to consume football.”We’re redefining how the game is played by bringing an exhilarating and authentic approach to football, and one that will appeal to current fans along with future generations.”Baller League is all about forward-thinking, aggressive, hyper-exciting football. We’re about creating a version of the game that’s impossible to ignore – thrilling, bold and packed with excitement.”Copy linkCopiedLive every MondayBaller League has agreed a one-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports and NOW TV for the inaugural UK season of the six-a-side competition.Every match from the debut campaign is set to be shown live on Monday nights from the Copper Box Arena in London.Coverage will be hosted by social media personality Chunkz and sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo.Match-day One starts on March 24 and runs for 11 consecutive weeks.Copy linkCopiedLast team picksTrebol FC: Montel McKenzie, Vani Da Silva, Ciaran Clark, Isaac Modi, Ethan Oke, Reggie, Emi, Ryan Gorwell, Jordan Brown, Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan BowenMVPS United: Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban SalgadoYanited: Kadell Daniel, Michael Hector, Mohammed Mahyoub, Remy Clerima, Percy Kiangebeni, Medy Elito, Max Pitman, Harry Cain, Henry O’Shea, Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel MensahCopy linkCopiedSome big names involved…Deportrio: Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo SerriFC RTW: Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus ChaletM7 FC: Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion NditiCopy linkCopiedMore Baller picksN5 FC: Owen Locke, Adrian Mariappa, Brian Ly, Charlie Wakefield, Dayo Adekayo, Chris Arba, Imran Kahani, Michael Class, James Alabi, Troy Molunda, Freddie Berrati, Callum CharltonSantan FC:  Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka ValentineWembley Rangers: Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid EshariCopy linkCopiedBaller League draft picksSDS FC: Bruno Andrade, Bayley Brown, Ody Alfa, Cole Da Silva, David Marques Castanho, Calvin Dickson, Big John, Camillo Astreppo, Finley Chadwick, Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler EdmundsonVZN FC: Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Montel McKenzie, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic26ers: J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack CrookCopy linkCopiedAnd breatheA mega event there for all involved at the Copperbox.We hardly had time to come up for air ourselves!But the Baller League draft has finally been completed.Who do you think got the best picks?Copy linkCopiedFinal round overCopy linkCopiedYanited: Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel MensahCopy linkCopiedVZN FC: Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka BarusicCopy linkCopiedMVPS United: Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban SalgadoCopy linkCopied26ers: Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack CrookCopy linkCopiedFC RTW: Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus ChaletCopy linkCopiedWembley Rangers: Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid EshariCopy linkCopiedDeportrio: Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo SerriCopy linkCopiedTrebol FC: Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan BowenCopy linkCopiedM7 FC: Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion NditiCopy linkCopiedSDS FC: Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler EdmundsonCopy linkCopiedSantan FC: Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka ValentineCopy linkCopiedN5 FC: Troy Molunda, Callum Charlton, Freddie BerrattiCopy linkCopiedFinal round, first pickers:N5 FCSantanSDS FCM7 FCTrebol FCDeportrioWembley RangersFC RTW26ersMVPS UnitedVZN FCYanitedCopy linkCopiedEnd of round fiveCopy linkCopied26ers: Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin DassCopy linkCopiedWembley Rangers: Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen KofiCopy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea 1-0 Leicester LIVE RESULT: Cucurella spares Palmer’s blushes as Blues seal back-to-back Premier League wins

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      ENZO MARESCA welcomed his former side Leicester for a huge clash in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.Cole Palmer was the subject of early penalty discourse as he was denied an early shout in the opening exchanges before having his spot-kick saved twenty minutes later after Jadon Sancho was clipped in the box.Marc Cucurella eventually broke the deadlock in the second half with a superb strike from the edge of the box.Blues failed to add to the Spaniard’s strike, but it was enough for Maresca to secure victory against his former employers.Match result: Chelsea 1-0 LeicesterChelsea XI: Sanchez; Fofana, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku; Neto.Leicester XI: Hermansen, Justin, Faes, Coady, Kristansen; El Khannouss, Ndidi, Soumare, Thomas; Vardy, Daka.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Massive win for Chelsea With Chelsea’s last two games now being Leicester and Southampton at home they knew they could not allow any slip ups as they aim for that top four finish. From Chelsea’s viewpoint they got the job done but will know they still need to convert more of the chances they create with their xG only being lower than league leaders Liverpool at the moment. Cole Palmer will personally still feel disappointed as that means he is now seven games without a goal or assist after missing a penalty early in the first half.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Chelsea 1-0 LeicesterChelsea win a much needed second game in a row and see themselves in the top four above Man City. Enzo Maresca enjoyed that one as the second the whistle blew he was hugging his managerial team – he knows what that win does for him and his team.That means for Leicester they have now lost 12 out of their last 13 in the league now and their chances of survival are looking very slim indeed.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester90+6. Leicester freekick now on the halfway line. Everyone is up for this one!Nothing amounts from it – poor delivery from Hermansen and Chelsea get it clear. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester90+4. Chelsea looking shaky in the final stages of the game with Leicester putting on a lot of pressure here. Buonanotte just misses a pulled back ball to him as it was just ahead of him.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester90+3. Massive penalty appeal from the Leicester players as when Cucurella tries to clear the ball it looks like it may have grazed his own arm. Play is carried on as it has been checked and cleared.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester90. Six minutes added on again as they were at the end of the first half.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester89. Another sub for Chelsea as Acheampong comes on for Nkunku who hasn’t really done enough today.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester87. Neto has to be forced off the pitch with the cut from earlier in the game looking like it has opened again. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester86. Pereira jumps straight into the action as his strike from outside the area is saved by Sanchez.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester83. Subs for Leicester as it looks like they’re going all out for a draw now. Daka, Kristiansen and Justin coming off for De Cordova-Reid, Pereira and Mavididi.Pereira received a big applause from his fans with this being his first game in four months. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester80. Yet another penalty shout for Chelsea!Sancho has a shot blocked by Coady’s arm but there’s nothing the defender could do there with his back being turned. VAR checks it and clears it quickly.Copy linkCopiedView of SunSport’s Andy Dillon from Stamford BridgeMarc Cucurella has finally broken the deadlock with a goal for Chelsea – his fourth in the Premier League this season.Much more of this and the left back will become Chelsea’s top scorer before long. Cole Palmer certainly needs some help up front at the moment.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester77. Chelsea not giving up on this second goal as they’ve just won a couple of corners in the last few minutes.Enzo to put this one in. It’s cleared away but finds its way back to Enzo who floats in a dangerous looking cross back in. Nothing amounts from it though and a freekick is awarded to Leicester. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester72. Two subs for Chelsea now and one of them is Palmer.That means it is now seven games without a goal for him!Palmer and Fofana make way for Chalobah and George. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester70. Chelsea still pushing for another with Palmer getting forward and see’s his shot blocked. The ball is eventually cleared for a corner but it’s clear to see Chelsea are in need of a second goal to close this game off.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester66. The first sub of the game is for Leicester. Soumare comes off for Winks. Copy linkCopiedANDY DILLON AT THE BRIDGEMARC CUCURELLA has finally broken the deadlock with a goal for Chelsea – his fourth in the Premier League this season.Much more of this and the left back will become Chelsea’s top scorer before long. Cole Palmer certainly needs some help up front at the moment.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Leicester60. Chelsea finally break the deadlock!Cucurella scores a beauty as his low driven shot from range finds the right sided corner of the net. It was coming from the blues as since this half has kicked off they have been applying non stop pressure and been racking up the chances. It’s the Spaniards fourth goal of the season and that’s easily the best one yet!Credit: PACopy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Leicester58. You can hear the frustrations from the home crowd now!It’s clear they want the ball forward quicker.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Leicester54. Another penalty shout for Chelsea!How many penalty shouts will there be today!?Neto’s dancing feet in the box cause him to go down by the Leicester player but it did look like he may have initiated the contact by dragging his leg.Checked and cleared by VARCopy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Leicester52. Vardy forces a save out of Sanchez.The Leicester striker fights for the ball and gets his shot away but Sanchez puts it out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedANDY DILLON THEY WEREN’T loud or prolonged but Chelea just got booed off at half time. Cole Palmer’s saved penalty ort of sums it up. Tame and lacking direction.There is a sense of frustration at Stamford Bridge. The team on a five game losing streak is holding its own – just about.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Leicester49. Chelsea have come out impressively in this half picking up where they left off from the first half. Great pressure from the Maresca’s men whenever they’re not in possession.Hermansen just about dives onto the ball before it falls to the feet of Sancho after the ball is headed in the danger zone for Leicester – close for Chelsea.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Leicester47. We’re back underway at the bridge. Chelsea have come out straight back into the action as Neto lays off Cucurella but his shot is blocked resulting in a corner for them. Nothing comes from the corner with the ball falling to Enzo and he just smashes it into the side netting.Copy linkCopiedHalf time – Chelsea 0-0 LeicesterIt’s still somehow deadlocked at the break.There’s no chance it will stay this way till the end of the game.Here are the stats at halftime:Copy linkCopied More