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If there’s one staff Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal gamers wouldn’t need respiration down their necks, it’s .
Arsenal spent 248 days on the prime of the Premier League in 2022-23 and have been eight factors away from Metropolis in the beginning of April in that marketing campaign, albeit having performed one sport extra.
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Metropolis would in the end end 5 factors forward. Nobody had led the Premier League desk for longer than Arsenal and never gone on to win the title.
After which the next season, Arsenal, having led the best way for 76 days and been prime with seven video games to play, additionally ended up being overhauled by Pep Guardiola’s aspect.
Issues like that go away scars. Rodri gave voice to as a lot after the second of these triumphs when he steered Arsenal didn’t possess the identical “mentality” that Metropolis had.
The truth is there’s not a title race Guardiola’s Metropolis have been concerned in that they haven’t gone on to win – the three years they didn’t win it beneath the Catalan they have been not likely within the image.
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And that may absolutely be enjoying on Arsenal minds after a day when Metropolis capitalised on their to maneuver to inside two factors of the leaders because of a seventh straight dwelling league win.
It was a barely extra awkward project than the scoreline may counsel. had a few wonderful possibilities to make it 2-2 early within the second half after trailing on the interval to targets from Metropolis centre-backs Rúben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
However Metropolis have been good worth for his or her win, which was topped by a chic piece of ability from Rayan Cherki to arrange Phil Foden for the staff’s third objective, and the England midfielder’s fifth in three video games.
Phil Foden scored his fifth objective in three Premier League video games – Getty Photographs /Matt McNulty
The £30.5m summer time signing from Lyon is the definition of mercurial however when the temper takes him and he finds that rhythm he actually is aware of the right way to get bums off seats.
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Sunderland have been beginning to rock by the point Bernardo Silva performed the ball out to Cherki on the precise and the Metropolis ahead motioned ahead earlier than working previous Trai Hume on his outdoors. Loads of gamers would have appeared to cross at that time however Cherki checked and reduce inside.
Even fewer would have tried a rabona cross in that occasion however that’s exactly what the Frenchman delivered.
The execution couldn’t have been any higher, Cherki flopping the ball up completely in entrance of Foden to go into the highest nook.
Sunderland’s woes have been compounded late on when Luke O’Nien was despatched off for a poor studs-up problem on Matheus Nunes solely seven minutes after approaching as a late substitute.
Pep Guardiola, pictured celebrating with Dias, was elated along with his aspect’s efficiency – PA/Martin Rickett
“It’s higher to be nearer than farther from the highest of the league however from my expertise of profitable the Premier League and titles, it’s the consistency [that counts] and consistency comes from the best way you play, not from the outcomes or being two factors in entrance or 4 in entrance,” Guardiola stated. “It’s the way you carry out and the way a lot you develop in the course of the season. At this time has been probably the greatest performances of the yr over 95 minutes.
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“I’ve the sensation that Arsenal are going to drop [very] few factors and if we wish to be there now we have to win video games and video games. That comes from the best way you carry out, not only for a fortunate day or fortunate motion.”
This Metropolis staff are removed from good. They’re weak defensively and Guardiola might need momentarily feared a repeat of the Leeds or Fulham video games when Sunderland briefly threatened to show the match on its head.
First Gianluigi Donnarumma spared Dias’s blushes after Wilson Isidor robbed the Metropolis centre-back of the ball on the sting of the penalty space just for the goalkeeper to make a giant save to disclaim him.
Quickly after, Metropolis did not clear their traces from a nook and Granit Xhaka crashed a shot off the within of the submit. The ball flew right into a melee of gamers within the six-yard field earlier than Metropolis scrambled clear.
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However Metropolis have attacking weapons all around the pitch and crucially Guardiola has the power in numbers that he has not all the time loved previously. He may afford to withdraw Erling Haaland and Foden right here and later Cherki and convey on Omar Marmoush, Tijjani Reijnders and Savinho of their place.
Metropolis have been having a troublesome time breaking down an ultra-defensive Sunderland, who sat in and appeared to hit on the break, earlier than a deflected 25-yard thunderbolt from Dias broke the impasse. Gvardiol then headed dwelling Foden’s nook to make it 2-0.
Jeremy Doku nearly made it three just for his curling effort to hit a submit earlier than Sunderland squandered possibilities to hit again. Thereafter, it was all Metropolis. Lutsharel Geertruida cleared off the road from Haaland however Cherki and Foden would unpick Sunderland once more earlier than too lengthy.
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“At Liverpool [in the 1-1 draw in midweek] you noticed a robust model of Sunderland however at the moment possibly there was an absence of depth and it wasn’t sufficient to be aggressive,” Régis Le Bris, the Sunderland supervisor, stated.
“We performed in opposition to probably the greatest groups in Europe, they have been recent and aggressive. We received’t be the one staff this season to battle right here.”
Arsenal have led on the prime for 72 days to this point however will this be a 3rd season in 4 after they find yourself being hunted down by Metropolis?
05:28pm
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05:27pm
‘Hopefully I can get the call-up’ – Scott displays on attracts of each variety
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, chatting with BBC Match of the Day: “0-0 in opposition to a prime staff in Chelsea. We’ve not been pretty much as good as we may be in latest weeks. You possibly can’t be too sad with a draw.
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“We had extra possibilities to place it to mattress. They got here at us as we knew they might. The sport turned extra open and extra end-to-end.
“It has not gone our manner in latest weeks. We have been fairly strong at the moment. Outcomes haven’t been going our manner, we’re simply enjoying in opposition to prime opposition in latest weeks. We’ve needed to tighten up. The supervisor is very large on that.”
On World Cup draw: “I watched it. It’s a giant draw for me to play in a World Cup and hopefully I can get the call-up and play for my nation.”
05:23pm
Iraola ‘happy with the efficiency’
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, chatting with BBC Match of the Day: “I’m happy with the efficiency. We performed a extremely strong sport. It’s a must to worth the purpose.
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“We have been enjoying an excellent staff. They will additionally rating. One level is just not loads however we worth it.
“I’m very blissful. I believe Alex Scott enjoying a six, he performed one in every of his finest video games. Even Justin and Brooksy helped us from the quantity 10.
“We defended rather well. We wished to enhance and we’re defending higher now. I’m blissful as a result of we positively did very effectively.
“I wish to assume it’s not an harm. He was cramping. I hope it’s only a cramp, however we should assess him.
On Scott: “We all know he is superb on the ball. He’s good one in opposition to one.”
05:21pm
Barry ‘can’t cease smiling’ after first objective for Everton
Everton striker Thierno Barry, chatting with BBC Match of the Day: “At this time I really feel very blissful, I can’t cease smiling as a result of I scored at the moment.
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“Earlier than at the moment, I knew I may rating – within the final dwelling sport I scored, however VAR dominated it out. I went down earlier than the objective, however I knew I needed to keep on the pitch and 10 minutes later I scored.”
Everton’s Thierno Barry celebrates his objective – Reuters/Peter Powell
05:19pm
‘I knew it might come’ – Simons on first Spurs objective
Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons: “It feels actually good. I’m actually blissful to win the three factors and step-by-step we’re working to deliver that to the followers.”
On his first Premier League objective: “After I obtained the ball I stated to myself, simply go. I do know I’m fairly quick with the ball so I noticed some house and I went to it.”
On what it means to him: “It means loads. I’ve been by new conditions in personal life and soccer and you must deal with that each day and are available into the membership with the mindset of working. For certain I knew it might come, it was only a matter of time. I put the work and dedication in each day and it was essential to attain however a very powerful factor was the three factors.”
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On his help: “This week we knew that the centre-backs would come excessive up and I noticed the house. I attempted to make the run and I do know Richarlison is all the time there so I handed it to him.”
On whether or not at the moment was an indication of issues to come back for him: “I used to be hungry to play at the moment. I wish to play soccer. I wish to get pleasure from being right here on a regular basis with the followers and making my desires come true.”
05:17pm
‘One of the vital lovely targets of my profession’, says Bruno
Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes on his objective straight from a nook: “No, I’ve by no means scored a objective from a nook earlier than. It’s an unbelievable objective, one of the crucial lovely targets of my profession.”
Bruno Guimaraes celebrates his objective – Getty Photographs /Serena Taylor
05:14pm
‘We wished to redeem ourselves’ – Sanchez on Bournemouth draw
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, chatting with PLP: “Coming from a loss within the final sport, we wished to redeem ourselves.
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“I believe we performed effectively. We stored a clear sheet and didn’t lose the sport. We take the purpose and go into the subsequent sport needing three factors.
“Bournemouth are an amazing staff. They’ve loads of depth and we needed to take care of that and see how the sport went after. We have been capable of handle the sport.
On what Maresca stated: “He stated to maintain doing the identical and they’ll get drained and we’ll get alternatives.
“I didn’t have a lot to do, so I used to be getting a bit chilly. Semenyo will get a shot off at any second so you must be prepared and I used to be.
“We all know what our objective is and our high quality. We’ve got to maintain going.”
05:13pm
Petrovic: ‘A draw is a good end result’
Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic: “A draw is a good end result, it’s even higher when there’s a clear sheet. We had our possibilities, they’d their possibilities. The depth and the standard of the soccer was good.
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“We didn’t play on our degree in opposition to Everton. At this time we had nice vitality and focus. It’s optimistic and we’re again on our manner.
“The focus can resolve a sport. That’s a part of our job to remain centered. I attempt to keep centered with communication. We did a tremendous job.
“We had some possibilities to attain a objective within the second half however they performed defensively effectively. We didn’t rating however hopefully within the subsequent sport we are going to get it again.
On subsequent sport v Manchester United: “I believe simply to maintain this degree of vitality and focus. We simply want these targets and if we play on this degree each sport, now we have a great probability to win.”
05:09pm
‘I’m feeling the most effective I’ve ever felt’, says Dewsbury-Corridor
Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor: “Bar 10 minutes within the first half we have been dominant, we restricted them to scraps. It has been a implausible week.
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On his kind: “I’m feeling the most effective I’ve ever felt, I’m at a membership which supplies me a lot confidence. Fingers crossed I can preserve serving to the staff.”
On Thierno Barry: “After the objective, that is without doubt one of the loudest I’ve heard the stadium. Thierno has labored his nuts off, hopefully that’s the catalyst for him to push on.”
On Everton going fifth: “This can be a European membership, take a look at the stadium, it deserves to be in Europe. That may be the dream – it’s early days however we’re making good progress.”
05:06pm
‘Excellent day’, says Cherki
Manchester Metropolis’s Rayan Cherki chatting with Sky Sports activities: “At this time it was an amazing sport. We don’t wish to concede targets and at the moment we didn’t. Excellent day.”
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On his help: “Yeah I heard it [fan reaction], only for the followers as a result of I wish to give the pleasure to others. I wish to play for Phil [Foden], for Omar [Marmoush] and for Erling [Haaland].”
Given permission to play with freedom? “Yeah in fact, it’s my high quality I wish to strive on a regular basis when I’ve the ball. At this time it was good as a result of it was a great move for Phil.”
On closing hole at prime of league: “We all know that. We take the sport one after one. We wish to work for wins and video games.”
05:05pm
Full time: Newcastle United 2 Burnley 1
Newcastle maintain on and see out the victory after that late scare from the guests.
05:04pm
90+8 minutes: Newcastle United 2 Burnley 1
Burnley earn a free-kick so can have one final probability to load the field. It’s swung into the world and there are three visiting gamers lining up however they fail to transform!
05:01pm
FT: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
It finishes goal-less on the Vitality, with Bournemouth being far happier than Chelsea. A deserved level for the South Coast outfit, particularly in opposition to a Chelsea aspect disjointed on too many events.
05:00pm
GOAL! Burnley threaten late comeback with spot-kick
Newcastle United 2 Burnley 1 (Flemming) Burnley earn a penalty in stoppage time as Ramsey is penalised for a handball.
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It’s tucked away by Flemming, regardless of Ramsdale going the precise manner, and the guests halve their deficit.
They couldn’t may they?
04:58pm
Full time: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
It’s throughout in north London and Spurs have their first league win at dwelling for the reason that opening day of the season.
04:57pm
Full time: Everton 3 Nottingham Forest 0
The total-time whistle goes on the Hill Dickinson and Everton declare the three factors to maneuver as much as fifth!
04:56pm
Full time: Manchester Metropolis 3 Sunderland 0
O’Nien will get a straight crimson card for a excessive deal with on Nunes following a VAR verify proper on the finish of the match on the Etihad.
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That’s the ultimate second of be aware within the contest as Metropolis safe a giant three factors.
04:55pm
Full time: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
It’s throughout on the Vitality! Bournemouth are and not using a league win in six, whereas it’s three video games for Chelsea.
04:53pm
90+4 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
Chelsea are upping the tempo within the closing levels however they proceed to lack in high quality.
04:50pm
90+1 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
There are 5 minutes of added time on the Vitality. Will both aspect discover the winner?
Neto picks up a yellow card for his complaints at a choice.
04:49pm
90 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
It’s an amazing probability for Brentford because the ball drops to Janelt however he hooks his volley into the side-netting from shut vary.
04:46pm
88 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
Guiu picks up the primary yellow card of the match for a late problem on Hill. Bournemouth are heading in the right direction for a sixth league sport and not using a win.
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Evanilson makes manner for Unal.
04:45pm
82 minutes: Newcastle United 2 Burnley 0
Wissa has come on for his Newcastle debut, greater than three months after his £55m switch from Brentford.
04:43pm
GOAL! Dewsbury-Corridor provides third to seal three factors
Everton 3 Nottingham Forest 0 (Dewsbury-Corridor) Dewsbury-Corridor does now have his objective and it absolutely seals victory.
Forest fail to clear the Everton set-piece and O’Brien finds the midfielder, who fires dwelling from shut vary.
04:41pm
79 minutes: Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Ndiaye dances by various Forest gamers earlier than seeking to curl a left-footed strike into the highest nook however Sels will get a hand to the hassle.
04:40pm
82 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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It stays finely poised at Bournemouth, and Semenyo forces a save out of Sanchez after discovering room on the left flank of the world. An attention-grabbing final ten minutes await.
04:39pm
76 minutes: Newcastle United 2 Burnley 0
Gordon takes intention from the sting of the world however sees his strike come again off the crossbar. Newcastle are cruising to victory, although, over the ten males of Burnley.
04:38pm
76 minutes: Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Grealish pulls the ball again to Dewsbury-Corridor on the sting of the world however his curling effort catches the skin of the upright.
04:37pm
78 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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One other Chelsea change, with Alejandro Garnacho making manner for Estevao.
04:36pm
77 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
Yarmoliuk is given a yellow for intentionally barging into Simons off the ball.
04:34pm
76 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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Whereas the environment on the Vitality at the moment is far improved from the flatness of final Tuesday in opposition to Everton, a bit of little bit of rigidity is beginning to creep in as Chelsea are urgent extra.
Two Bournemouth modifications are made, with Bafode Diakite and Alex Jimenez changed by David Brooks and Amine Adli respectively.
04:34pm
74 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
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Cristian Romero tears a strip off Mohammed Kudus for some very poor showboating that led to an opportunity for Igor Thiago.
Not a lot sense in flicking the ball up after which passing backwards, as Kudus tried to do. Romero’s sense of brutal simplicity in defending a lead was very a lot affronted.
04:33pm
72 minutes: Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Tempers flare on the Hill Dickinson and it requires the referee to intervene, however no playing cards are brandished.
04:32pm
74 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
Garnacho comes inside onto his proper foot and goals for the far nook however it’s all the time going large. Will both aspect break the impasse on the Vitality?
04:31pm
73 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 3 Sunderland 0
Guardiola makes a triple-change following his aspect’s third. Reijnders, Marmoush and Ake come on for Foden, Haaland and Gvardiol.
04:30pm
71 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
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Spurs have appeared the higher aspect after half-time once more. Brentford’s uncertainty away from dwelling telling. High-quality save from Caoimhin Kelleher when a Nathan Collins’ error gave Djed Spence a sight of objective.
04:28pm
69 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 3 Sunderland 0
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That’s a second of sheer magic from Cherki. Beats Hume on the skin, checks inside and plonks the ball up with a rabona cross with Foden to go dwelling. So good. 3-0 to Metropolis.
04:27pm
GOAL! Foden makes it three after Cherki magic
Manchester Metropolis 3 Sunderland 0 (Foden) Foden has absolutely wrapped up the three factors and it’s because of some outrageous ability from Cherki.
The summer time signing beats his man, pulls off a ‘rabona’ cross and Foden heads dwelling, off the underside of the bar. It’s Foden’s fifth objective in three video games.
04:25pm
64 minutes: Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Barry is given a standing ovation by the house followers as he makes manner for Beto after scoring his Everton objective.
In the meantime Yates, who got here on at half time, has needed to come off for Dominguez.
04:23pm
64 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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It’s additionally an enforced change for Bournemouth, as Marcos Senesi – who returned to the beginning eleven after suspension – limps off, to get replaced by James Hill.
04:21pm
62 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0
Cherki beats two males and units up Haaland however the ahead has his shot cleared off the road.
04:20pm
61 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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Practically an hour gone on the Vitality, and the Cole Palmer race is run this afternoon – he’s substituted by Joao Pedro, the second Chelsea substitute of the afternoon.
04:20pm
60 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0
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Pep Guardiola received’t wish to see a repeat of Metropolis’s second half escapades in opposition to Fulham or Leeds however Sunderland have emerged after the restart with a bang.
Donnarumma has made a giant save to disclaim Isidor after a Dias blunder and Xhaka has smashed the within of a submit after Metropolis struggled to clear their traces at a nook.
And to assume Metropolis may have been 3-0 in entrance initially of the half just for Doku’s curling shot to bounce again off a submit.
04:19pm
59 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0
A double-change for Sunderland now. Talbi and Brobbey are despatched on, changing Isidor and Traore.
04:18pm
57 minutes: Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Following his own-goal earlier within the match, Milenkovic picks up a reserving for an problem on Alcaraz.
04:17pm
58 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
Spurs have began the second half actually strongly and are knocking on the door for a 3rd.
04:15pm
55 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0
Sunderland go shut as soon as extra! The ball drops to Xhaka from the nook however the midfielder catches the upright along with his effort.
04:14pm
54 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0
Metropolis practically make it three as Doku cuts in and takes intention however his low, curling effort catches the far submit.
Down the opposite finish and Isidor pinches the ball from Dias to place himself by on objective however Donnarumma makes the save.
04:12pm
50 minutes: Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Dyche has made a triple half-time change, bringing on Hudson-Odoi, Yates and Abbott rather than Ndoye, Savola and Sangare.
04:11pm
51 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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A full of life opening to the second half on the Vitality. Firstly, Marcus Tavernier snatched his shot large, after combining with Antoine Semenyo on the sting of the field.
Neto pressured a great block from Dorde Petrovic nearly instantly, earlier than an Alejandro Garnacho header hit the fallacious aspect of the submit after a header.
04:11pm
50 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
There’s a large probability for Bournemouth early on this second half as Semenyo and Tavernier mix however the latter sends a half-volley simply large.
Chelsea break down the opposite finish and Garnacho hits the submit with a header earlier than Fernandez and Palmer each produce efforts on objective.
04:09pm
47 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
Porro goes into the ebook for a poor problem on Schade.
04:07pm
46 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
We’re again underway in north London and Brentford have despatched on Henry for Ajer on the break.
04:06pm
46 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
The match on the South Coast is the primary to get again underway. Others will probably be following shortly, although there’ll nonetheless be a bit of wait at St James’ Park, with loads of stoppage time on the finish of the primary half there.
04:03pm
HT: Newcastle United 2 Burnley 0
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Burnley have hit the self-destruct button and are two targets down at half time.
Gordon transformed from the spot after a silly handball from Ugochukwu who had his palms outstretched and should as effectively have been attempting to catch a cross quite than head it.
04:02pm
HT: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
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And a house crowd roar of approval – or maybe near a well mannered acclaim – greets the half-time whistle.
The Spurs gamers are being applauded as they collect within the centre circle and stroll off collectively as per their new conference.
The connection between Spurs gamers and Spurs followers has not been straightforward in latest weeks/months/years and that felt like a acutely aware effort to be supportive.
Learn the Telegraph Sport unique concerning the gamers’ assembly that put the followers subject forefront .
03:56pm
Half-times across the grounds
The half-time whistle at St James’ Park means all 5 first halves have now come to an finish. Listed here are the most recent scores:
Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0
Newcastle United 2 Burnley 0
Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
03:54pm
GOAL! Gordon doubles hosts’ lead on brink of half-time
Newcastle United 2 Burnley 0 (Gordon) There may be loads of added time at St James’ Park after an action-packed first half and Newcastle take advantage of it.
Ugochukwu handles the ball inside the world and Gordon steps as much as slot dwelling from 12 yards, sending Dubravka the fallacious manner.
03:52pm
Half-time: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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4 minutes of harm time finish with Bournemouth nearly snatching a lead earlier than the interval. Firstly, an Alex Scott solo run was palmed away by Robert Sanchez, whereas on the stroke of half time the shot-stopper needed to match a Semenyo shot.
The hosts would be the happier of the 2 sides as half time arrives.
03:50pm
GOAL! Barry scores first Everton objective to increase benefit
Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0 (Barry) On his seventeenth look for Everton, Barry lastly has his objective.
The house aspect counter with tempo in stoppage time of the opening interval, with Ndiaye carrying the ball effectively.
He slides in Barry to his left and the striker finishes low into the far nook to offer Moyes’ males a wholesome lead on the break.
03:48pm
45+2 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0
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That was Xavi Simons’ first Spurs objective and an excellent end with Yehor Yarmoliuk in sizzling pursuit. The Ukrainian tried to foul him just a few occasions however couldn’t fairly get a handful of Simons’ shirt. Mushy objective to offer away.
Brentford haven’t performed effectively. Can be a lot reduction for Thomas Frank. Certainly his staff can’t throw this lead away?
03:47pm
RED CARD! Burnley right down to 10 as Pires dismissed
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Newcastle United 1 Burnley 0 That’s what uncooked tempo offers you. Anthony Gordon’s by ball finds Anthony Elanga on the gallop. He sprints in on objective and is clipped by Lucas Pires simply outdoors the world. After a VAR verify, the crimson card is confirmed
03:45pm
GOAL! Simons doubles lead with first Spurs objective
Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brentford 0 (Simons) Simons wins the ball again within the Brentford half and drives on earlier than slotting dwelling previous Kelleher.
It’s actually poor defending from Brentford however it was excellently taken by the summer time signing.
03:43pm
43 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 1 Brentford 0
Shut to 2 for Spurs! Porro sends a nook into the field and it’s headed into the trail of Kolo Muani however his shut vary header is saved by Kelleher.
03:40pm
40 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0
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It was going to want one thing like Dias’ strike to interrupt the impasse. With the sport going nowhere quick, the defender boomed one into the highest nook from 25 yards. Positive, it took a deflection off Ballard and flown in however it was nonetheless a candy strike all the identical from an unlikely supply.
Now Metropolis’s different centre-back has bought in on the act. It’s a towering header from Gvardiol to thump dwelling Foden’s nook. 2-0 with two targets from centre-backs. Undecided what odds you’d have gotten on that beforehand.
03:38pm
38 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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An harm blow for Chelsea as Delap goes off holding his forearm. A tussle within the space throughout a nook with Senesi leads to the striker getting by accident trodden on with studs.
With Guiu changing him, referee Oliver decides no additional motion is required.
It’s nearly an opener for Bournemouth by the tightest of margins. A low shot from Semenyo is parried away by Sanchez into the trail of Evanilson – however the outstretched Brazilian simply can’t get his connection on course.
03:37pm
37 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 1 Brentford 0
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The Richarlison objective has lifted the stadium a bit of however looks like extra twists to come back. Romero now on a reserving for a really ill-judged problem on Igor Thiago.
The objective got here down Brentford’s proper aspect shortly after their full-back Kristoffer was handled for a head harm.
03:35pm
GOAL! Gvardiol provides quickfire second for Metropolis
Manchester Metropolis 2 Sunderland 0 (Gvardiol) And identical to, Metropolis have a two-goal cushion on the Etihad.
Foden sends the nook in from the precise and Gvardiol rises highest to go dwelling into the underside nook.
Two targets in two and a half minutes for Metropolis.
03:33pm
GOAL! Guimaraes offers Newcastle lead straight from nook
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Newcastle United 1 Burnley 0 (Guimaraes) Bruno Guimaraes has simply scored straight from a nook to offer Newcastle the lead. I repeat Bruno has scored straight from a nook.
Not one goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will wish to see once more on his return to his former membership.
03:32pm
GOAL! Dias opens scoring for Metropolis from vary
Manchester Metropolis 1 Sunderland 0 (Dias) After a strong begin from the guests, it’s Guardiola’s males who’ve the lead.
Dias picks the ball up 30 yards out and fires a sensational strike into the highest nook, through a deflection.
03:29pm
29 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 0 Sunderland 0
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Half an hour gone on the Etihad and Sunderland don’t look in any actual bother. They’re defending very deep with a flat again 5 and ready for these moments to interrupt at tempo on the counter.
They’ve had a few possibilities from that – Le Payment taking pictures into the side-netting and Isidor profitable a nook after having a shot blocked.
Metropolis have six centre midfielders amongst their 10 outfield gamers – two at full-back – and it’s extraordinarily congested within the center.
03:28pm
GOAL! Richarlison offers Spurs lead from shut vary
Tottenham Hotspur 1 Brentford 0 (Richarlison) Spurs have been the higher aspect they usually have their reward.
The hosts break down their proper and Simons’ cross is tucked dwelling by Richarlison. It’s a giant objective for Frank and their aspect, who’re in determined want of three factors.
03:24pm
24 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 0 Brentford 0
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Brentford full-back Kritstoffer Ajer is down with a head harm. Very subdued on the stadium with out naming rights in N17.
Not a lot so removed from Thomas Frank’s staff with 5 modifications from the aspect that drew in opposition to Newcastle United. Makes an attempt to raise the group earlier than KO appear to have fallen largely on deaf ears.
03:23pm
23 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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After their initially sluggish begin, Chelsea are positively getting a foothold in opposition to Bournemouth – Marc Cucurella headed over the bar from a Pedro Neto cross, within the first actual take a look at of the house defence.
03:22pm
22 minutes: Newcastle United 0 Burnley 0
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Burnley ought to be in entrance. Horrible goalkeeping from Aaron Ramsdale who has appeared removed from convincing at corners.
His weak punch goes backwards and heading in, however clipped the crossbar as an alternative. Hjalmar Ekdal stabbed the rebound large from shut vary.
03:22pm
22 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
After a few early scares, Chelsea have established management in Bournemouth, with Palmer getting extra concerned in his first begin since September, however they’re but to create something of be aware.
03:20pm
20 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 0 Sunderland 0
Foden, who has 4 targets in his final two, is performed by by Doku however his chipped effort goes effectively large of the goal.
03:18pm
18 minutes: Newcastle United 0 Burnley 0
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Burnley began effectively however Newcastle have had two large possibilities and missed them each.
One from Jacob Ramsey, whose contact was dreadful from a knock down by Anthony Gordon contained in the six yard field.
The opposite from Nick Woltemade who hit his shot into the bottom quite than cleanly and it was blocked by Maxime Esteve.
03:17pm
17 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 0 Sunderland 0
Sunderland break and after a great benefit from the referee, the ball is labored to Le Payment in a promising place however he can solely discover the side-netting along with his drilled effort.
03:16pm
15 minutes: Tottenham Hotspur 0 Brentford 0
Spurs counter following an extended throw from Brentford and Richarlison is ready to accumulate the ball within the space following a cross from Kudus however his effort is blocked.
03:14pm
14 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 0 Sunderland 0
Metropolis are dominating possession within the opening levels however are but to create a clear-cut probability. Haaland had a gap following some good work from Cherki however was caught on his heels.
03:12pm
12 minutes: Everton 1 Nottingham Forest 0
Tarkowsi barges Ndoye to the ground inside the world and there’s going to be a VAR verify for a penalty right here. The choice is not any foul and Forest are sad.
03:10pm
10 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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Regardless of VAR ruling out Antoine Semenyo’s effort for offside, Bournemouth have began effectively, exhibiting good motion up entrance. Chelsea sluggish to get going.
03:09pm
9 minutes: Newcastle United 0 Burnley 0
Burnley have began effectively at St James’ Park, making use of some early stress with a pair of corners earlier than Foster threatened with an effort from vary.
03:08pm
7 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
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It’s nearly the proper begin for Bournemouth – Antoine Semenyo appeared to have put the South Coast aspect forward after simply 4 minutes, however Evanilson strayed into an offside place as an Alex Scott ball was delivered into the world. Nonetheless no targets.
03:07pm
6 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
Sanchez parries Scott’s shot and the ball drops to Kluivert who’s introduced down by James. It may effectively have been a penalty for Bournemouth however the Dutchman was in an offside place.
03:06pm
4 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
Bournemouth have the ball at the back of the web as Semenyo fires dwelling previous Sanchez, however following a VAR verify, the objective is dominated out for an offside from Evanilson earlier within the transfer.
03:04pm
GOAL! Everton open the scoring inside two minutes
Everton 1 Nottingham Forest 0 (Milenkovic OG) It’s a nightmare begin for Dyche in opposition to his former aspect.
Dewsbury-Corridor is launched down Everton’s left and his ball into the world is deflected into his personal web by Milenkovic.
03:02pm
2 minutes: Manchester Metropolis 0 Sunderland 0
Sunderland have reverted to a again 5 for his or her go to to the Etihad, in an try to take care of Haaland maybe.
03:00pm
Right here we go!
We’re getting underway across the grounds. Keep tuned for all the most recent targets and essential updates throughout the 5 15:00 kick-offs:
Everton 0 Nottingham Forest 0
Manchester Metropolis 0 Sunderland 0
Newcastle United 0 Burnley 0
Tottenham Hotspur 0 Brentford 0
02:56pm
Bournemouth enduring torrid run
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Because the groups put together to come back out on the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth need to face a staff with the third finest away report – and with their very own type of no wins within the final 5 video games.
02:55pm
Huge probability for Spurs dwelling win
No aspect has misplaced extra Premier League away video games than Brentford this season (6), with solely Wolves (1) selecting up fewer factors on the street.
02:53pm
Frank in determined want of a win
Tottenham are and not using a league win since 26 October, and not using a dwelling league win since 16 August and can fall behind Brentford if they’re crushed at the moment.
02:51pm
Burnley up in opposition to it
Newcastle have received every of their final six Premier League video games in opposition to Burnley and are unbeaten of their final eight dwelling video games in all competitions.
Burnley have misplaced every of their final 5 Premier League video games and 7 of their final eight prime flight away video games.
02:48pm
Chelsea can’t climb at the moment
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The late, late drama at Villa Park has labored in opposition to Chelsea even earlier than a ball has been kicked – Emi Buendia’s strike places Chelsea six factors behind Villa, whereas they’re 4 behind third positioned Manchester Metropolis.
02:47pm
Sunderland concentrating on first win at Metropolis
Manchester Metropolis have received their final six Premier League video games in opposition to Sunderland.
Sunderland have by no means received away in 13 makes an attempt in opposition to Metropolis within the Premier League, shedding 11 of these.
02:45pm
Forest search for successive wins at Everton
Everton have misplaced simply two of their final 11 Premier League video games in opposition to Nottingham Forest.
Nonetheless, following their 2-0 victory on this precise fixture final season, Nottingham Forest want to win consecutive away league video games in opposition to Everton for the primary time.
02:43pm
Chelsea on prime of head-to-head
Bournemouth are winless of their final seven Premier League video games in opposition to Chelsea (D3 L4), having received three of their earlier 4 conferences (L1).
Chelsea have misplaced simply one in every of their eight Premier League away video games in opposition to Bournemouth (W5 D2), final shedding in January 2019 beneath Maurizio Sarri.
02:15pm
Tosin dropped for Chelsea
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There is no such thing as a room even on the bench for Tosin Adarabioyo, singled out by Maresca after their Leeds defeat, however Josh Acheampong stays in reserve.
02:08pm
Wissa makes his bow
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Yoane Wissa will lastly make his Newcastle United debut greater than three months after signing for £55m from Brentford.
On the age of 29, Newcastle needed to overpay for the striker, on the finish of the summer time window following the acrimonious £128m sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool and his absence by harm has been a supply of rigidity
Wissa picked up the knee drawback whereas on worldwide obligation with DR Congo and there have been fears he would instantly disappear once more to play for his nation within the Africa Cup of Nations later this month.
However, after a lot manoeuvring behind the scenes, Wissa has been unnoticed of the squad and makes the bench for the go to of Burnley at the moment. Anticipate to see him come on within the second half.
Eddie Howe has made loads of modifications for this one, with one eye already on the Champions League journey to Bayer Leverkusen and subsequent weekend’s derby in opposition to Sunderland.
Meaning a uncommon begin for an additional summer time signing, Jacob Ramsey, who is available in for Joelinton and Joe Willock replaces Sandro Tonali. Anthony Elanga, who impressed within the 4-1 win at Everton final weekend, additionally begins on the precise wing.
Lewis Corridor has been feeling unwell this week so Dan Burn begins at left again regardless of struggling there in latest weeks.
02:04pm
Everton vs Forest staff information
Everton beginning XI: Pickford, O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Garner, Dewsbury-Corridor, Ndiaye, Alcaraz, Grealish, Barry
Subs: Travers, King, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, Dibling, Aznou, Campbell
Nottingham Forest beginning XI: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, Igor Jesus
Subs: John Victor, Hudson-Odoi, Kalimuendo, Dominguez, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Boly, Abbott.
02:02pm
Cole Palmer again within the staff
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As alluded to by his supervisor Enzo Maresca in his press convention yesterday, Cole Palmer returns to the Chelsea beginning lineup for the primary time since September twentieth at Previous Trafford.
There is no such thing as a room even on the bench for Tosin Adarabioyo, singled out by Maresca after their Leeds defeat, however Josh Acheampong stays in reserve.
In the meantime, Bournemouth make 4 modifications as Marcos Senesi returns from suspension, whereas Adam Smith, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson additionally begin.
02:01pm
Newcastle vs Burnley beginning XI
Newcastle beginning XI: Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Schar, Burn, Ramsey, Guimaraes, Willock, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Subs: Ruddy, Corridor, Joelinton, Tonali, Wissa, Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Alex Murphy, Miley
Burnley beginning XI: Dubravka, Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Lucas Pires, Ugochukwu, Cullen, Florentino, Broja, Foster, Bruun Larsen
Subs: Weiss, Hartman, Worrall, Edwards, Anthony, Tchaouna, Flemming, Laurent, Ndayishimiye.
01:59pm
Bournemouth vs Chelsea staff information
Bournemouth beginning XI: Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Scott, Jimenez, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson
Subs: Dennis, Araujo, Soler, Brooks, Adli, Junior Kroupi, Hill, Unal, DaCosta
Chelsea beginning XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Delap
Subs: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Bynoe-Gittens, Santos, Joao Pedro, Hato, Acheampong, Guiu, Estevao
01:58pm
Man Metropolis vs Sunderland staff information
Man Metropolis beginning XI: Donnarumma, Matheus Luiz, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Silva, Gonzalez, Cherki, Foden, Haaland, Doku
Subs: Trafford, Reijnders, Ake, Marmoush, Ait Nouri, Savio, Khusanov, Bobb, Lewis
Sunderland beginning XI: Roefs, Geertruida, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Hume, Traore, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Payment, Isidor
Subs: Patterson, Neil, Talbi, Brobbey, Rigg, Mayenda, O’Nien, Mundle, Adingra.
01:57pm
Spurs vs Brentford staff information
Tottenham Hotspur beginning XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Grey, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison, Muani
Subs: Kinsky, Danso, Joao Palhinha, Tel, Bergvall, Johnson, Odobert, Sarr, Davies
Brentford beginning XI: Kelleher, Kayode, van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara, Thiago
Subs: Hickey, Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt, Donovan
10:04am
Metropolis, Chelsea and Sunderland amongst 10 groups in motion
Good afternoon and welcome to Telegraph Sport’s dwell, minute-by-minute clockwatch for this afternoon’s Premier League fixtures, with 10 groups in motion at 15:00, together with three of the highest six.
Manchester Metropolis will probably be hoping to no less than preserve tempo with leaders Arsenal as they host Sunderland. Pep Guardiola’s aspect, who survived a Fulham fightback to win a nine-goal thriller on Tuesday, begin the afternoon in second, 5 factors adrift of Arsenal, who’re presently in motion at third-placed Aston Villa.
In the meantime, 5 factors beneath Metropolis are Sunderland, who’re sixth after a exceptional return to the highest flight, shedding simply three of their 14 video games. Following their draw at Anfield within the week, Regis le Bris’ aspect will probably be hopeful of claiming one other eye-catching end result on the street.
Sunderland are only one level behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who will probably be seeking to return to profitable methods with a visit to Bournemouth. Enzo Maresca’s aspect adopted up spectacular shows in opposition to Barcelona and Arsenal final week with a disappointing defeat at Leeds United on Wednesday, dampening talks of a possible title problem.
Nonetheless, Bournemouth have picked up only one level from their final 5 league video games, leaving them down in 14th. They’ve suffered defeats in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, Aston Villa, Sunderland and Everton throughout this torrid run of outcomes.
It was Jack Grealish’s second-half strike that sealed victory for David Moyes’ aspect on the Vitality on Tuesday, taking them into the highest half. They welcome former supervisor Sean Dyche and his Nottingham Forest aspect to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this afternoon.
Forest have loved an upturn in leads to latest weeks; their victory over winless Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday was their third in 4 league video games, and it has created a three-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Tottenham Hotspur, in the meantime, are concentrating on a primary league victory at dwelling for the reason that opening day of the season as they host Brentford. Thomas Frank, going through his former aspect at the moment, has seen his staff lose 4 of their final six league video games on dwelling soil, together with final weekend, after they handed Fulham their first win on the street this season.
Cristian Romero’s bicycle kick in stoppage-time salvaged a degree for Spurs of their midweek journey to Newcastle United, who host Burnley this afternoon. Tuesday’s draw at St James’ Park has left Eddie Howe’s aspect in twelfth, degree on factors with Spurs in eleventh. Burnley, in the meantime, have misplaced their final 5 within the league, leaving them down in nineteenth.