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i think we should be ok when martial returns, but the problem persists with lingard and periera playing behind the attacker. Pogba must be moved up, he is practically wasted as a CDM.
 
Brighton 2-0 Tottenham

This is getting nasty. Toby Alderweireld and Paulo Gazzaniga gets themselves in a mess at the back and end up conceding a throw under very little pressure.

The Brighton fans are loving it, roaring in delight. Poch watches on...
 
Spurs hammered 3-0 by Brighton.

Not been a good week for Spurs and Posch.
 
Liverpool leading 1-0 versus Leicester, whilst Aston Villa 2-0 up at Norwich.
 
17th straight PL win, beat Utd and we will equal the all time record.

But far more importantly, 24 points from 8!

Leicester along with Man City were the only two teams to take a point away at Anfield last season. So this is a huge win but we did get a bit lucky with the rash challenge giving us a pen.
 
Good win for an off form Liverpool today. Prior to the match I had a hunch of it being a difficult one against a Leicester side who always make it difficult for us. Bit off a concern seeing Salah walk off injured with the Man Utd trip coming up in a fortnight after the very annoying international break. Yes it was a penalty no doubt about it at all, a clear albeit needless foul by one of their lads with only seconds remaining.

On a separate note Spurs misery continues with Brighton off all sides doing them easily 3-0 at home. Spurs season seems to be falling apart after losing to Colchester in the Cup then being tanked at home by Bayern. Hope Wolves can at least get a point at Man City tomorrow and Newcastle take care of the pathetic Man Utd.
 
PakLFC said:
Good win for an off form Liverpool today. Prior to the match I had a hunch of it being a difficult one against a Leicester side who always make it difficult for us. Bit off a concern seeing Salah walk off injured with the Man Utd trip coming up in a fortnight after the very annoying international break. Yes it was a penalty no doubt about it at all, a clear albeit needless foul by one of their lads with only seconds remaining.

On a separate note Spurs misery continues with Brighton off all sides doing them easily 3-0 at home. Spurs season seems to be falling apart after losing to Colchester in the Cup then being tanked at home by Bayern. Hope Wolves can at least get a point at Man City tomorrow and Newcastle take care of the pathetic Man Utd.
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That penalty was not deserved.
 
EPL is decided between Christmas to early February, when entire Europe goes to festive mood, takes break for 3 weeks at least - EPL teams play at average 2 games/week in those 6 weeks .... and the cheque books can be opened that time as well. Add to that, this year, we'll play the World Club games as well in another continent. Sir Alex won 13 EPLs - at least 10 of those from behind at new years day, from his charge in 2nd half - because he built a squad that understood his philosophy, his tactics and were desperate to serve that red shirt; most of them didn't even made their respective national team, but they were brilliant in "red nose's" formation - that's what great (but no genius) Soccer managers are supposed to do - build a squad and find emergency solutions within squad ....... Guardiola has Sheikh Mansoor, for his solution.

I read genius Pep "demands" lot from his players - don't think it's working with couple of defenders getting injured at wrong time (after the "magic" window is closed). To keep his reputation as genius high, I am sure Pep will make lots of "demands" in January ................................. to Sheikh Mansoor (& his accountants, who'll show 120% sold out capacity at Ittehad and MCity's Abu Dhabi based "sponsors" paying in multi-millions for sponsorship, so that FFP doesn't come into the genius act).

With this thin squad, I am still not sure if we can hold on to 8 points lead - still 30 games to go, once Mansoor adds his "little" input into Guardiola's "genius", come January. 48 points between new year and May along with 9-0 run to end EPL, when that same team won UEFA CL, wasn't enough last time - might not be this year as well. This happens when genius at work ........
 
MMHS said:
EPL is decided between Christmas to early February, when entire Europe goes to festive mood, takes break for 3 weeks at least - EPL teams play at average 2 games/week in those 6 weeks .... and the cheque books can be opened that time as well. Add to that, this year, we'll play the World Club games as well in another continent. Sir Alex won 13 EPLs - at least 10 of those from behind at new years day, from his charge in 2nd half - because he built a squad that understood his philosophy, his tactics and were desperate to serve that red shirt; most of them didn't even made their respective national team, but they were brilliant in "red nose's" formation - that's what great (but no genius) Soccer managers are supposed to do - build a squad and find emergency solutions within squad ....... Guardiola has Sheikh Mansoor, for his solution.

I read genius Pep "demands" lot from his players - don't think it's working with couple of defenders getting injured at wrong time (after the "magic" window is closed). To keep his reputation as genius high, I am sure Pep will make lots of "demands" in January ................................. to Sheikh Mansoor (& his accountants, who'll show 120% sold out capacity at Ittehad and MCity's Abu Dhabi based "sponsors" paying in multi-millions for sponsorship, so that FFP doesn't come into the genius act).

With this thin squad, I am still not sure if we can hold on to 8 points lead - still 30 games to go, once Mansoor adds his "little" input into Guardiola's "genius", come January. 48 points between new year and May along with 9-0 run to end EPL, when that same team won UEFA CL, wasn't enough last time - might not be this year as well. This happens when genius at work ........
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There is no excuses this year. City could buy Messi and Ronaldo in Jan but we should still be strong contenders until the end. Both teams have the players/squad to win the league and are far ahead of the rest.

As I wrote before the start of the season, Kompany going is a big miss for City and with Laporte out, they will concede goals. It's up to Liverpool to keep scoring plenty and we will win the title(barring major injuries)

Well played Wolves today :)
 
If Liverpool don't win the league this year, then they can only blame themselves. They will not get a better chance.
 
KingKhanWC said:
There is no excuses this year. City could buy Messi and Ronaldo in Jan but we should still be strong contenders until the end. Both teams have the players/squad to win the league and are far ahead of the rest.

As I wrote before the start of the season, Kompany going is a big miss for City and with Laporte out, they will concede goals. It's up to Liverpool to keep scoring plenty and we will win the title(barring major injuries)

Well played Wolves today :)
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If it was any other Manager, I would have said that Liverpool has won the EPL. But, Pep is one of the best Managers in world and he makes his players work really hard, add to that the access to the bottomless wallet that he has, it's a deadly combination. The Abu Dhabi family using MCity as their poster to be relevant with Sheikh Makhdoom of Dubai, therefore they'll spend whatever it requires.

17-0 is an insane run, that too considering that team had won CL with in that period, but keeping this tempo for 10 months will be extremely tough. Klopp/FSG has to spend some money in January - we are one injury away from disaster and there are not many back-ups for the squad, otherwise ....
 
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says his head "was all over the place" because of transfer speculation at the beginning of the season.

Arsenal and Everton had bids rejected by Palace, who valued the 26-year-old at around £80m, although Eagles boss Roy Hodgson said Zaha wanted to leave.

The Ivorian has since played in all of his club's Premier League matches in 2019-20, with Palace in sixth place.

"I had to put my head down and play my football," Zaha told BBC Africa.

"I would have been hindering my own progress by moaning and not wanting to perform properly.

"I have too much respect for my manager, the fans and my team-mates to treat them that way. It was a thing where 'OK, this hasn't happened but I've got to get on with it'.

"I've got to prove every time that I'm the top player I claim to be so I had to get over that quickly. Obviously my head was a bit all over the place at the beginning of the season but I had to nail down and just get on with it because the team deserved that."

Zaha came through the ranks at Selhurst Park before joining Manchester United for £15m in 2013, but returned to Palace less than two years later after failing to start a Premier League game during his time at Old Trafford.

Despite the interest from Arsenal and Everton, Zaha says he is now focused on helping the Eagles.

"I'm seeing how it goes. I'm a Crystal Palace player and I'm just trying to perform to the best of my ability for my club," he added. "I'm not thinking about anything else and just taking each day as it comes.

"The season's gone well so far. We've got a lot more in us and I'm happy with the squad and everyone's happy with where we are right now.

"All I can do is perform on the pitch. I'm trying to be a consistent performer on the pitch week in, week out.

"Last season I set myself a target of 10 goals and managed to get 10, so I was happy. Hopefully I can reach my goals again - that's all that's on my mind."

Earlier this week, Zaha won an award in the Philanthropic Endeavour category in the Best of Africa Awards for his charity work in the Ivory Coast, which includes giving 10% of his wages to charitable causes.

"I'm very family orientated; I've got a big family and I feel that unity is a big thing so I could use my platform to help people back home," Zaha said.

"I've given 10% of my wages, from my first wage, back home to anyone that doesn't have anything, anyone less fortunate, the mothers who are just by themselves.

"I help my sister's orphanage, called Tamara's Hope, so I take care of it basically.

"So all these kids that have nothing, it takes care of them and it brings me joy knowing that I do that, I help those people in life day-to-day.

"I don't do it for the accolades or anything. People assume I just play here [in England] and all I do is here but I care about my country and I'll do as much as I can. The main thing is, it's from the heart and I do it for my country and that's all that matters to me."

Zaha made two friendly appearances for England in 2012 and 2013 but in 2016 announced he had switched international allegiance to the country of his birth and he hopes he can inspire the next generation of youngsters in the Ivory Coast.

"I'm just a normal guy whose managed to make it from nothing, managed to become a footballer, realise my dream and help back home," added Zaha.

"Anyone can do it. You can come from nothing, you can come from this village and then be blessed and then help people. I'm just proud to be from Africa.

"It's massive to me, I'm proud because my country's known for players such as Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure, Didier Drogba, there are many names that I could name, it's massive and I'm glad I can be part of that footballing culture.

"For me personally I feel like I made the right decision [in choosing the Ivory Coast] because I'm trying to leave a legacy for my country.

"My objective is to firstly win Afcon [Africa Cup of Nations] because the team's so talented and we have the ability to do that and also to get through to a World Cup and go as far as we can. We've got so many talented players, we just need to buckle down and work together."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49966966
 
Liverpool need to put the EPL title first and foremost this season much before the Champions League. Forget all the domestic cup's as well the EPL title is what us fans crave for the most. Klopp will become an instant legend if he can bring the title home after 30 years possibly starting another era of Liverpool's dominance. We must do whatever we can to keep Jurgen Klopp if he makes us English champs. Man Utd, Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal are light years behind us at the moment.
 
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been named September's Premier League player of the month.

The 30-year-old scored five goals in four league appearances for the Gunners last month, including a late free-kick to win against Aston Villa.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp was named manager of the month for the second consecutive month.

The Reds, who remain unbeaten at the top, beat Newcastle United, Chelsea and Sheffield United in September.

The German saw off competition from Bournemouth's Eddie Howe, Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Leicester City's Brendan Rodgers.

Aubameyang netted a brace in a 2-2 draw against Watford and equalisers against Tottenham and Manchester United.

The Gabon striker beat Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kevin de Bruyne, Son Heung-min and Riyad Mahrez to the award.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50012209
 
Liverpool's Premier League trip to Leicester City on Boxing Day has been moved to an 20:00 GMT kick-off so it can be televised by Amazon.

The change is part of Amazon's plans to broadcast fixtures for the first time, with the American media company showing all 10 games on 26 and 27 December.

Liverpool fans group Spirit of Shankly called the scheduling "disdainful" because of transport problems.

But Jurgen Klopp's team have more rest between games than Manchester City.

After facing Leicester, the league leaders host Wolves on 29 December at 16:30 GMT - a gap of 68 hours and 30 minutes.

Champions City travel to play Wolves at 19:45 GMT on Friday 27 December before hosting Sheffield United on Sunday, 29 December at 18:00 GMT - a gap of 46 hours and 15 minutes.

City chief operating officer Omar Berrada said: "We're disappointed that the schedule is so tight for the players over Christmas. It's not ideal to be made to play twice in less than 48 hours because it doesn't give the players time to properly recover.

"We obviously understand that the paying rights-holding broadcasters are an important consideration when it comes to scheduling, but we also need to make sure that we protect the players' wellbeing, the sporting integrity of the league, and the quality of the product."

Additional Boxing Day fixtures to have their kick-off times moved for Amazon coverage include Tottenham's home match against Brighton, which will start at 12:30 GMT, and Newcastle's trip to Manchester United for a 17:30 GMT kick-off.

Other notable televised fixtures over Christmas include Burnley hosting Manchester United on Saturday, 28 December at 19:45 GMT - a game to be broadcast by BT Sport.

BT will also show Arsenal's game against Ole Gunnar's Solskjaer's team at the Emirates on New Years' Day at 20:00 GMT, and Liverpool's home game against Sheffield United at the same time on Thursday, 2 January.

'Fans welfare ignored'
The announcement of festive TV games has already been delayed by six days, leading to criticism from fans groups.

And the prospect of Liverpool fans travelling to Leicester and back is not helped by the fact that trains do not run between the cities on Boxing Day and bus services are limited.

Spirit of Shankly called for all Boxing Day fixtures to kick off at 15:00.

The group said: "The Premier League and TV companies repeatedly ignore the welfare of supporters. But they do have a chance to redeem themselves.

"Spirit of Shankly call on the authorities to do the right thing and revert all Boxing Day fixtures to a sensible kick-off time of 3pm."

Full rearranged fixtures - (All times GMT)
Saturday, 21 December: Everton v Arsenal (12.30, live on BT Sport); Manchester City v Leicester (17:30, live on Sky Sports).

Sunday, 22 December: Watford v Manchester United (14:00, Sky Sports); Tottenham v Chelsea (16:30, Sky Sports).

Thursday, 26 December: Tottenham v Brighton (12:30), Manchester United v Newcastle United (17:30), Leicester v Liverpool (20:00) - all three matches live on Amazon Prime Video.

Friday, 27 December: Wolves v Man City (19:45, Amazon Prime Video).

Saturday, 28 December: Brighton v Bournemouth (12.30, Sky Sports); Norwich v Tottenham (17.30, Sky Sports); West Ham v Leicester* (17:30 - not being televised live in the UK); Burnley v Manchester United (19:45, BT Sport).

Sunday, 29 December: Arsenal v Chelsea (14:00, Sky Sports); Liverpool v Wolves (16:30, Sky Sports); Manchester City v Sheffield United** (18:00 - not being televised live in the UK).

Wednesday, 1 January: Brighton v Chelsea (12:30), Burnley v Aston Villa (12:30), Man City v Everton (17:30), Norwich v Crystal Palace (17:30), West Ham v Bournemouth (17:30), Arsenal v Manchester United (20:00) - all matches live on BT Sport.

Thursday, 2 January: Liverpool v Sheffield United (20:00, BT Sport).

*kick-off pushed back because of Leicester's Boxing Day match with Liverpool starting at 20:00.

**match pushed back by 24 hours back because of Manchester City's game at Wolves taking place on 27 December.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50082517
 
Much needed win for Everton. 2-0 win over West Ham.
 
HALF-TIME SCORES

Aston Villa 1-1 Brighton
AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Norwich
Chelsea 0-0 Newcastle
Leicester 1-1 Burnley
Spurs 0-1 Watford
Wolves 0-0 Southampton
 
Big wins for Everton and Villa.

Spurs are struggling , surely Poch wont hang around for too much longer.

A lot of VAR decisions today, will be interesting to see later on MOTD.

Latest- Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Man City - Hoping for Palace to win this one. :)
 
0-2 in Crystal Palace vs Man City at HT

Gabriel Jesus and David Silva with the goals.
 
We were pathetic tonight!!!

Only consolation is the fact that an absolutely abhorrent person who pollutes this site is also a supposed fan...
 
Awful display from Arsenal.

Just when their fans think they are looking better.
 
It is always interesting to see Arsenal lose. This is because the Arsenal fans TV channel on YouTube is so very interesting. Some great characters when they are angry with their over the top views having a go Arsenal. There is this guy whose comments start with singing songs:)):)) Arsenal have some really good players but for whatever reason they just don't play to their ability, they appear disinterested for most of the time. Emery is no improvement on Arsene Wenger at all.
 
Southampton 0-3 Leicester

Leicester have had around 75% of the possession so far, but Southampton are enjoying a little spell on the ball now as they look to steady the ship.

Nathan Redmond attempts a cross from the right but it travels too far for Danny Ings to meet.

Better from the bewildered home side.
 
Southampton 0-5 Leicester
 
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Southampton 0 Leicester 9.

Impressed with Leicester this season - top 4 candidates.
 
Leicester City equalled the 24-year-old record for the biggest ever Premier League victory as 10-man Southampton were dismantled at a rainswept St Mary's.

The victory sees Brendan Rodgers' side climb into second place, leapfrogging Manchester City and moving five points behind leaders Liverpool.

The result, which matches Manchester United's 9-0 win against Ipswich in 1995, was only confirmed in stoppage time thanks to Jamie Vardy's penalty.

Both Vardy and Ayoze Perez scored hat-tricks, with the visitors aided by Ryan Bertrand's red card for a reckless challenge on Perez in the build-up to Ben Chilwell's opener.

That opened the floodgates for Leicester, who turned on the style just two days before the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed the club's former chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people.

Youri Tielemans also scored his third goal of the campaign and James Maddison added a superb free-kick on a miserable evening for Southampton, who drop into the bottom three.

On a landmark night, Leicester also:

recorded the biggest ever victory by an away side in an English top-flight league match in the 131-year history of the Football League
inflicted Southampton's biggest ever defeat as an English league side in all competitions in their history
became only the second team in Premier League history to establish a five-goal lead in the first half of an away game in the competition, after Manchester City against Burnley in April 2010 (also 5-0)
became only the second side in Premier League history to have two players score a hat-trick in the same game (Perez and Vardy), after Arsenal in May 2003 - also against Southampton (Pennant and Pires)
Leicester 'here to stay at top' - Chilwell

Saints boss Hasenhuttl takes '100% responsibility' for defeat

Lethal Leicester serve notice of intent
Leicester may have played a game more than Liverpool but this emphatic result means that they have now scored more goals than the league leaders and are just four behind Manchester City.

And the omens look good for Rodgers' side who have now collected one point more from the opening 10 games of the current season than at the same stage of their title-winning campaign in 2015-16.

With trips to Crystal Palace and Brighton on the horizon either side of hosting Arsenal, Leicester have every chance to kick on from their strong start, but given the strength and form of Liverpool and Manchester City, a title challenge appears unlikely.

Leicester City equalled the 24-year-old record for the biggest ever Premier League victory as 10-man Southampton were dismantled at a rainswept St Mary's.

The victory sees Brendan Rodgers' side climb into second place, leapfrogging Manchester City and moving five points behind leaders Liverpool.

The result, which matches Manchester United's 9-0 win against Ipswich in 1995, was only confirmed in stoppage time thanks to Jamie Vardy's penalty.

Both Vardy and Ayoze Perez scored hat-tricks, with the visitors aided by Ryan Bertrand's red card for a reckless challenge on Perez in the build-up to Ben Chilwell's opener.

That opened the floodgates for Leicester, who turned on the style just two days before the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed the club's former chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people.

Youri Tielemans also scored his third goal of the campaign and James Maddison added a superb free-kick on a miserable evening for Southampton, who drop into the bottom three.

On a landmark night, Leicester also:

recorded the biggest ever victory by an away side in an English top-flight league match in the 131-year history of the Football League
inflicted Southampton's biggest ever defeat as an English league side in all competitions in their history
became only the second team in Premier League history to establish a five-goal lead in the first half of an away game in the competition, after Manchester City against Burnley in April 2010 (also 5-0)
became only the second side in Premier League history to have two players score a hat-trick in the same game (Perez and Vardy), after Arsenal in May 2003 - also against Southampton (Pennant and Pires)
Leicester 'here to stay at top' - Chilwell

Saints boss Hasenhuttl takes '100% responsibility' for defeat

Lethal Leicester serve notice of intent
Leicester may have played a game more than Liverpool but this emphatic result means that they have now scored more goals than the league leaders and are just four behind Manchester City.

And the omens look good for Rodgers' side who have now collected one point more from the opening 10 games of the current season than at the same stage of their title-winning campaign in 2015-16.

With trips to Crystal Palace and Brighton on the horizon either side of hosting Arsenal, Leicester have every chance to kick on from their strong start, but given the strength and form of Liverpool and Manchester City, a title challenge appears unlikely.

Leicester City equalled the 24-year-old record for the biggest ever Premier League victory as 10-man Southampton were dismantled at a rainswept St Mary's.

The victory sees Brendan Rodgers' side climb into second place, leapfrogging Manchester City and moving five points behind leaders Liverpool.

The result, which matches Manchester United's 9-0 win against Ipswich in 1995, was only confirmed in stoppage time thanks to Jamie Vardy's penalty.

Both Vardy and Ayoze Perez scored hat-tricks, with the visitors aided by Ryan Bertrand's red card for a reckless challenge on Perez in the build-up to Ben Chilwell's opener.

That opened the floodgates for Leicester, who turned on the style just two days before the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed the club's former chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people.

Youri Tielemans also scored his third goal of the campaign and James Maddison added a superb free-kick on a miserable evening for Southampton, who drop into the bottom three.

On a landmark night, Leicester also:

recorded the biggest ever victory by an away side in an English top-flight league match in the 131-year history of the Football League
inflicted Southampton's biggest ever defeat as an English league side in all competitions in their history
became only the second team in Premier League history to establish a five-goal lead in the first half of an away game in the competition, after Manchester City against Burnley in April 2010 (also 5-0)
became only the second side in Premier League history to have two players score a hat-trick in the same game (Perez and Vardy), after Arsenal in May 2003 - also against Southampton (Pennant and Pires)
Leicester 'here to stay at top' - Chilwell

Saints boss Hasenhuttl takes '100% responsibility' for defeat

Lethal Leicester serve notice of intent
Leicester may have played a game more than Liverpool but this emphatic result means that they have now scored more goals than the league leaders and are just four behind Manchester City.

And the omens look good for Rodgers' side who have now collected one point more from the opening 10 games of the current season than at the same stage of their title-winning campaign in 2015-16.

With trips to Crystal Palace and Brighton on the horizon either side of hosting Arsenal, Leicester have every chance to kick on from their strong start, but given the strength and form of Liverpool and Manchester City, a title challenge appears unlikely.

But the manner in which the Foxes ruthlessly cut through the hosts will nevertheless serve as a warning to others, with their three goals inside the opening 19 minutes the fastest they have amassed that scoreline in a Premier League match since 1998.

Also working in Leicester's favour is the attacking menace still being provided by Vardy.

While the forward is approaching his 33rd birthday, there are few signs, if any, that his physical capabilities are waning and he looked as sprightly as ever as he recorded his first hat-trick for almost three years.

His first showed nimbleness and awareness as he cut inside Saints defender Maya Yoshida to drill a close-range effort into the bottom corner, while his second showcased smart movement as he headed past Angus Gunn from close range. His trademark blistering pace then took him clear of the Southampton defence to win and convert a late penalty.

His exploits were also complemented by Perez, who opened his account for the season after finding the bottom-right corner following a neat one-two with Tielemans.

The Spaniard then superbly swept home Chilwell's pinpoint cross for his second before finding the bottom corner with a left-footed shot to complete his treble.

What does this mean for sorry Southampton?
At the start of the evening Southampton's focus was purely on ending a barren run of seven games without a home win dating back to April.

But by half-time manager Ralph Hasenhuttl had changed tack considerably, by simply trying to avoid any further embarrassment.

The Austrian, who at times appeared exasperated and spent much of the interval sitting in his technical area, introduced Kevin Danso and Jack Stephens to replace Jannik Vestergaard and Danny Ings, but it was too little to late.

With the crowd visibly thinning in the second period, Hasenhuttl must now hope the scale of this defeat has not eroded the confidence of his players too much.

While the Saints are a couple of points better off than at the same time last term, they appear in danger of being dragged into another relegation fight.

And their road to redemption is unlikely to be an easy one with their next two fixtures away at Manchester City in both the Carabao Cup and Premier League.

'We were ruthless' - what they said
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers, speaking to BBC Match of the Day:

"I'm very pleased to see our work rate, we scored some great goals and we were very hungry tonight. It was horrible weather but our focus was outstanding. I'm very pleased how we defended, and we were ruthless. I'm very proud to stand and be the manager of that team.

"We wanted to get the ball back quickly and attack again. A mark of the good sides is you don't let up. We wanted to show we're a good side and we certainly did that in the second half.

"We were ruthlessly simple in our game. When you're so many goals up you can easily slow but we kept focused. We want to be a top team and to be a top team you must be clinical.

"It was a very good team performance and we're pleased to keep a clean sheet. It's good for our goals for but the clean sheet is equally important."

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, speaking to BBC Match of the Day:

"That was one of the tough ones tonight. The performance was a disaster today and I have to apologies and take 100% responsibility - I've never seen a team act like this, there was no fight for anything.

"It was horrible to watch and everyone who stayed to watch is really a fan of this football club. Leicester were in every part of the game better than us I'm a proud man but the way we play today is not the way I want to see my team play. We must get our heads up and that is my job in the next few days.

"I said we must play to the last minute but I can understand why the fans that left. We all must to do everything to pull this back. I haven't looked at the [Ryan Bertrand] red card but it doesn't make any difference in this moment."

On what was said after the game: "There is nothing I want to speak of here in front of the camera - we keep that for in the dressing room."

What's next?
Southampton travel to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday (19:45 GMT) before returning to the Etihad in the Premier League on Saturday, 2 November (15:00 GMT).

Leicester travel to Burton in the EFL Cup also on Tuesday (19:45 GMT) before going to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, 3 November (14:00 GMT).
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50092694.
 
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Everton 16th after spending a fortune.

Their manager is treading on thin ice and will be sacked if he doesn't turn this around soon.
 
Christian Pulisic scored a hat-trick to announce his arrival in English football in sensational style as Chelsea beat Burnley for a seventh consecutive win in all competitions.

The 21-year-old American winger scored a 'perfect' hat-trick with a left foot, right foot and headed effort.

He was the difference in an even first half, first of all winning the ball on the halfway line before running all the way and slotting home.

His second was also a break from midfield after Willian won possession.

Burnley were in the game until that stage but Chelsea ran away with it in the second half.

Pulisic headed in from Mason Mount's cross for his first career treble, before Willian blasted home a fourth moments later.

Jay Rodriguez's long-range strike and Dwight McNeil's deflected effort brought huge roars from the Turf Moor faithful but they had left their comeback far too late.

Pulisic's breakthrough game

Pulisic, who has already been dubbed Captain America in some parts, has had a slow start to life in England as he adjusted from the switch from Borussia Dortmund.

This was his first Premier League start since August, but there can be little doubt he is ready now.

It was not just his goals which were impressive. He caused so many problems for Burnley with surging runs down both flanks and through the centre, as well as some testing crosses.

But what will clearly be remembered are his three goals.

His first was all his own work as he won it from Matthew Lowton before skipping past James Tarkowski and slotting home.

Then Willian stole the ball off a Burnley defender before finding Pulisic, who did the rest - albeit with the help of a deflection.

After the break, he popped up with an unlikely header to become only the second American to score a hat-trick in the Premier League.

Willian's fierce drive into the bottom corner was merely a footnote on this game.

Chelsea's fans chanted "we want 10" but the only other Chelsea action of note was a penalty awarded to Callum Hudson-Odoi which was overturned by the VAR, and which subsequently earned the substitute a yellow card for diving.

Burnley's 'big six' struggles continue
The omens were never good for Sean Dyche's hosts. They have now only won one of their last 26 Premier League games against 'big six' opposition, while their last home win against Chelsea was in 1983.

A win would have taken them above Arsenal into fifth spot and for 45 minutes that looked plausible.

Ashley Barnes, back from an injury, missed three good first-half chances for the Clarets, with Kepa making a good stop from Erik Pieters' deflected strike.

The game was basically over after Pulisic's moments of magic but fans will wonder what could have been had Rodriguez and McNeil's goals - both assisted by 84th-minute substitute Robbie Brady - arrived 10 minutes sooner.

'It was beautiful to watch' - what they said
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, speaking to Sky Sports: "This is a really tough place to go and the way we controlled the game, our midfield combinations and movement, was beautiful to watch. I really enjoyed watching them today."

On his handling of Christian Pulisic: "He had a week's break this summer. He arrived for a big price and wanted to come straight back in but at the same time why am I going to throw him in? So I have to do it in the right way and get the best out of him. I'm delighted for him."

On making just one change from midweek: "It's a balance, I always think one, two or three games ahead. But there's an argument that we are doing okay, they are hungry, and I felt one change was enough today. It's important we keep our feet on the ground. We played well but we can play better."

On conceding two late goals: "I will be the first to criticise sloppy goals, and they were. But not tonight because of the way they played, their movement on the ball, there were so many great things to admire. I'm not letting that in the dressing room tonight, we came to a really tough place and won comfortably."

Burnley manager Sean Dyche, speaking to Match of the Day: "Chelsea are a good side and they are in top form, credit to them but the second goal was our own doing.

"It was similar to the game we played against Liverpool and the second goal was a killer.

"Our mentality continues to grow and we are creating a better standard of chances against these top sides and there's a growing belief in what we can do, but we can't commit those mistakes."

On Callum Hudson-Odoi being booked for diving: "I can't stand diving, it is ridiculous, that has to get out of the game.

"Everyone is talking to me about respecting the referees, but players need to respect the game as well."

Man of the match - Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50106246.
 
FT: Newcastle 1-1 Wolves

Wolves, who started the day 13th in the table, are up to 11th, while Newcastle remain 17th - one point above the relegation zone.
 
Spurs rode their luck but somehow they lead 1-0 at Anfield.
 
Kane heads in rebound in first minute, Henderson finishes from tight angle, Salah penalty
Palace come back from 2-0 down - Arsenal have third goal ruled out by VAR
McTominay, Rashford & Martial for Man Utd at Norwich
Rashford & Martial have penalties saved by Krul - both awarded by VAR
Ten-man Newcastle draw with Wolves

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said an "improved mentality" under Jurgen Klopp helped them come from behind to beat Tottenham and restore their six-point Premier League lead.

Harry Kane scored within 48 seconds of kick-off and keeper Paulo Gazzaniga pulled off a number of impressive saves to give Spurs a 1-0 lead at half-time.

Henderson equalised six minutes after the break before Mo Salah thumped the winner from the penalty spot.

"Our mentality has improved. That's grown over the last few years and the gaffer has changed that so much," Henderson told Sky Sports.

Liverpool have dropped just two points in the Premier League this season and are unbeaten at home in 45 league games.

"We have faced adversity at times. It's not always going to go your own way," Henderson added. "After 48 seconds I was thinking it was my fault because I gave the ball away for their goal. Thankfully I managed to get a goal to make up for it."

Liverpool were made to work for the victory, needing several big chances to score before Henderson eventually slotted his half-volley into the far corner early in the second half.

That came moments after Son Heung-min had smacked the crossbar for the second time in the match - his first effort was nodded in by Kane from seven yards out for the opener.

But Liverpool's pressure eventually took its toll when Serge Aurier caught the back of Sadio Mane's leg and gave away a penalty, which Salah smashed past a stationary Gazzaniga with 15 minutes left.

Salah was substituted in the 85th minute with a recurrence of the ankle injury which kept him out last week's draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, but manager Klopp said "it's not a massive issue".

Liverpool finished the first half a goal down despite having had 10 shots on target and 76% of possession.

That was largely down to Gazzaniga's excellent display for Spurs - the keeper making 12 saves.

His first big save came after 20 minutes when Salah's half-volley was hit straight at him before the Egyptian struck another shot which he palmed away.

Gazzaniga got back to his feet to block the rebound from Roberto Firmino and then tipped Virgil van Dijk's header over the crossbar - all in the first 30 minutes.

Trent Alexander-Arnold joined in on the action, again being denied by Gazzaniga, before Mane missed the biggest chance of the half - skewing a header wide from just a few yards.

But the Spurs keeper, filling in for the injured Hugo Lloris, could do nothing about Henderson's equaliser or Salah's penalty which flew past his outstretched left leg.

It's a huge victory for Liverpool, having dropped their first points of the season at Old Trafford against rivals Manchester United last weekend.

They went into this game having not lost at home in the Premier League since April 2017 and with only one defeat in their last 48 Premier League matches.

Second-placed Manchester City had cut their lead at the top of the table to three points following their 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.

The two teams go head-to-head next month at Anfield, when Liverpool will hope to make it 46 matches undefeated at home.

As for Spurs, they drop out of the top 10 with just three wins in their opening 10 games and sit 16 points behind the league leaders.

While Salah needed two minutes to score Liverpool's opener in last season's Champions League final, Kane did it in half the time at Anfield.

The Tottenham striker was first to react when Son's strike deflected off Dejan Lovren's head on to the crossbar.

Kane became only the third player to score inside 60 seconds in a Premier League game and his goal silenced the crowd who sang 'we are the champions of Europe' at kick-off and held banners reminding their opponents of June's result in Madrid.

But Spurs were second best for the majority of the game, though Son presented a threat on the counter-attack and could have made it 2-0 when he rounded Lovren and Alisson, only to smash his effort against the crossbar again.

Tottenham are winless in their last nine away games against Liverpool in the league and have not won at Anfield since May 2011.

'It was impossible!'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to BBC Match of the Day: "I really liked the way we played against really tough opponents. It was a wonderful game of football, it's how you wish games should be. The boys delivered. We had chance after chance and the keeper had sensational save after sensational save.

"At half-time I said this game had only one problem - the scoreline. When Tottenham had the ball their counter-attacks were incredible. We won the game and deserved it."

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to BBC Match of the Day: "We tried in the last 10 or 15 minutes and had chances but it was impossible! I've got no complaints about the penalty. You can have your own opinion. It was a fair reaction."

On Gazzaniga's performance: "He made some good saves but for sure he is so frustrated and disappointed because we lost."
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50113573.
 
GOAL - Sheff Utd 1-0 Burnley
GOAL - West Ham 0-1 Newcastle
 
GOAL - Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
GOAL - Arsenal 1-0 Wolves
 
Villa 1-2 Liverpool FT

Wow, Villa Park was very loud today, a great atmosphere. Villa played very well but so glad to get the win so late! I think we deserved it. [MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION] where you at the park at all?
 
KingKhanWC said:
Villa 1-2 Liverpool FT

Wow, Villa Park was very loud today, a great atmosphere. Villa played very well but so glad to get the win so late! I think we deserved it. [MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION] where you at the park at all?
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No mate was watching the game live, what a heart breaking loss; I wouldn't have accepted a draw with so little time left to play out and to concede a late winner was such a horrible feeling, I have been mostly watching highlights this season but tuned into this bell to bell, credit to Liverpool for staying their till the end and pushing on despite Villa being ahead. Would have done our confidence a world of good, anyway would still be happy to avoid the bottom 3 this season and take it from there, I think from here on Liverpool will remain unbeaten, we couldn't do it no one else will :yk3
 
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