Good evening.
What a title race it's turning out to be.
Liverpool edged ahead last night with victory over Manchester United.
Highlights of that game on the way, but we start at the Etihad,
where Manchester City were looking to regain top spot against Brighton.
These two need no introduction, so we won't give them one.
Your commentator, Guy Mowbray.
The
The last
The last time at Manchester City
were
The last time at Manchester City were knocked off the top of the
Premier
were knocked off the top of the Premier League they were back again
only
Premier League they were back again only a couple of hours later. This
is
only a couple of hours later. This is their side tonight, they could
quickly
is their side tonight, they could quickly go back above Liverpool
again
quickly go back above Liverpool again and it's a side showing six
changes
again and it's a side showing six changes from Saturday, Rodri,
Al-Qaeda
changes from Saturday, Rodri, Al-Qaeda donned a gun and Riyad
Mahrez
Al-Qaeda donned a gun and Riyad Mahrez all come again. Kevin De
Bruyne
Mahrez all come again. Kevin De Bruyne is fit after injury. Brighton
have
Bruyne is fit after injury. Brighton have won their last two,
impressively
have won their last two, impressively both away at Arsenal
and
impressively both away at Arsenal and Spurs but they have been forced
into
and Spurs but they have been forced into two changes from the team that
was
into two changes from the team that was terrific at the Tottenham
Hotspur
was terrific at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the weekend.
Solly
Hotspur Stadium at the weekend. Solly March is in an Danny Welbeck
gets
Solly March is in an Danny Welbeck gets a start. Ahead of kick-off, all
in
gets a start. Ahead of kick-off, all in City blue and Brighton yellow and
blue
in City blue and Brighton yellow and blue will take the knee, to continue
to
blue will take the knee, to continue to send out the strong message
against
to send out the strong message against all forms of racial
discrimination.
against all forms of racial discrimination. Liverpool kicked off
at
discrimination. Liverpool kicked off at midday and beat Watford,
Manchester
at midday and beat Watford, Manchester City kicked off at three
and
Manchester City kicked off at three and won at Burnley, that is when
City
and won at Burnley, that is when City were last going into a game in
second
City were last going into a game in second place. It took a full 24
hours
second place. It took a full 24 hours to try to take over again.
Bernardo
hours to try to take over again. Bernardo Silva wins a corner.
Bernardo Silva wins a corner. Stones
and
Bernardo Silva wins a corner. Stones and Laporte have made their way into
the
and Laporte have made their way into the box, hit away as far as Morris,
trying
the box, hit away as far as Morris, trying to hit the ball right on the
bounce.
trying to hit the ball right on the bounce. We have seen him score there
was
bounce. We have seen him score there was before. Give it a big build-up
as
was before. Give it a big build-up as they saw him moving on to the
shot.
as they saw him moving on to the shot. Pep Guardiola is a big fan of
his
shot. Pep Guardiola is a big fan of his opposite number, he has often
given
his opposite number, he has often given high praise for the work
Graham
given high praise for the work Graham Potter has done with the
Seagulls.
Graham Potter has done with the Seagulls. A real blow for them to
lose
Seagulls. A real blow for them to lose Leandro Trossard today, but
Riyad
lose Leandro Trossard today, but Riyad Mahrez took too long. What a
tackle
Riyad Mahrez took too long. What a tackle from Caicedo, the first
flurry
tackle from Caicedo, the first flurry of action, proper action
anyway.
flurry of action, proper action anyway. Sanchez a little careless
with
anyway. Sanchez a little careless with two passes out, this one was
shocking
with two passes out, this one was shocking and Mahrez given his time
again
shocking and Mahrez given his time again would have hit it. Pep
Guardiola
again would have hit it. Pep Guardiola is showing his
frustration.
Guardiola is showing his frustration. We have seen in the
opening
frustration. We have seen in the opening 25 minutes tonight why
Brighton
opening 25 minutes tonight why Brighton earned so many plaudits and
why
Brighton earned so many plaudits and why they are a heck of a good team
in
why they are a heck of a good team in the Premier League, so well
organised
in the Premier League, so well organised at the back they don't
concede
organised at the back they don't concede many chances, when they get
the
concede many chances, when they get the chance they go. City are trying
to
the chance they go. City are trying to do that with De Bruyne not far
off,
to do that with De Bruyne not far off, closest yet. Sanchez was at
full
off, closest yet. Sanchez was at full stretch and he wasn't sure it
was
full stretch and he wasn't sure it was missing the post. Started off
going
was missing the post. Started off going between the post and just
curled
going between the post and just curled away.
March
March got
March got half a yard away from can
cello,
March got half a yard away from can cello, straightaway, finds Phil
Foden,
cello, straightaway, finds Phil Foden, who finds De Bruyne who has
Bernardo
Foden, who finds De Bruyne who has Bernardo Silva on him. Bernardo
Silva,
Bernardo Silva on him. Bernardo Silva, look out quickly and brightly
get
Silva, look out quickly and brightly get the numbers back. Foden has kept
it
get the numbers back. Foden has kept it going.
it going. Bernardo Silva against
Veltman.
Veltman. The most impressive part
about
Veltman. The most impressive part about this for me was about those in
yellow
about this for me was about those in yellow and how quickly they got
back,
yellow and how quickly they got back, a lot of them. It's been an
absorbing
back, a lot of them. It's been an absorbing watch so far, nothing to
link
absorbing watch so far, nothing to link but it's getting more gripping
with
link but it's getting more gripping with every minute. Two blocked by
Lewis
with every minute. Two blocked by Lewis Dunk, Brighton bodies in the
way
Lewis Dunk, Brighton bodies in the way every time. Gundogan with the
latest
way every time. Gundogan with the latest chance, if he hadn't stopped
him
latest chance, if he hadn't stopped him Sanchez probably would have
done.
him Sanchez probably would have done. Graham Potter will be happy
with
done. Graham Potter will be happy with the weight they have gone about
the
with the weight they have gone about the game thus far and I think Pep
Guardiola
the game thus far and I think Pep Guardiola will have had more to say
to
Guardiola will have had more to say to his players at half-time.
to his players at half-time. De
Bruyne
to his players at half-time. De Bruyne managed to get away from
Cucurella,
Bruyne managed to get away from Cucurella, desperate grab back by
Caicedo,
Cucurella, desperate grab back by Caicedo, now the chance, now the
goal,
Caicedo, now the chance, now the goal, Riyad Mahrez has nabbed it.
There
goal, Riyad Mahrez has nabbed it. There has been a rare bit of Pep to
Manchester
There has been a rare bit of Pep to Manchester City's play since
half-time.
Manchester City's play since half-time. Quite simply the team in
blue
half-time. Quite simply the team in blue has needed more, they have just
been
blue has needed more, they have just been quicker about what they have
been
been quicker about what they have been doing since the game restarted.
De
been doing since the game restarted. De Bruyne with the burst down the
centre
De Bruyne with the burst down the centre of the pitch. Lucky
deflection
centre of the pitch. Lucky deflection took it towards Riyad
Mahrez
deflection took it towards Riyad Mahrez and another lucky deflection
took
Mahrez and another lucky deflection took it out of Sanchez's way. Big
goal
took it out of Sanchez's way. Big goal at the top of the Premier
League,
goal at the top of the Premier League, as it stands it takes
Manchester
League, as it stands it takes Manchester City back there, 1-0.
March
Manchester City back there, 1-0. March kept it in. Keeps going with
it.
March kept it in. Keeps going with it. And wins a corner, excellent
work
it. And wins a corner, excellent work from Solly March. He wasn't
going
work from Solly March. He wasn't going to get anything other than
that
going to get anything other than that and he was going to have to
work
that and he was going to have to work hard to get that and that is
what
work hard to get that and that is what he has done. There was an
effort
what he has done. There was an effort on goal, Danny Welbeck's back
flick.
effort on goal, Danny Welbeck's back flick. Anderson saved it. Cute,
didn't
flick. Anderson saved it. Cute, didn't have the power. Ruben Dias,
collected
didn't have the power. Ruben Dias, collected by Riyad Mahrez. March
with
collected by Riyad Mahrez. March with eight successful challenge on
Gundogan,
with eight successful challenge on Gundogan, Cucurella had no option
but
Gundogan, Cucurella had no option but to put it behind for the corner.
Bernardo
but to put it behind for the corner. Bernardo Silva was stealthily
creeping
Bernardo Silva was stealthily creeping in behind him. A corner
that
creeping in behind him. A corner that Riyad Mahrez will take on Ruben
Dias
that Riyad Mahrez will take on Ruben Dias will try to connect with. Two
goals
Dias will try to connect with. Two goals this season, both away at
Aston
goals this season, both away at Aston Villa and Newcastle. There is
Foden
Aston Villa and Newcastle. There is Foden and Sanchez is caught out by
another
Foden and Sanchez is caught out by another deflection. Phil Foden will
not
another deflection. Phil Foden will not care how it has gone in nor will
the
not care how it has gone in nor will the majority inside this ground.
It's
the majority inside this ground. It's a hopeful potshot, no more than
that
It's a hopeful potshot, no more than that and it results in a wide grin
on
that and it results in a wide grin on the face of the Manchester City
at
on the face of the Manchester City at number 47, who scored against the
Seagulls
at number 47, who scored against the Seagulls in four matches in a row
now.
Foden's
Foden's way to the ball was being
blocked
Foden's way to the ball was being blocked by Veltman. Pascal Gross,
Sanchez,
blocked by Veltman. Pascal Gross, Sanchez, Mwepu was waiting for it.
Bernardo
Sanchez, Mwepu was waiting for it. Bernardo Silva, 3-0, three points,
Manchester
Bernardo Silva, 3-0, three points, Manchester City are going ahead.
Nardo
Manchester City are going ahead. Nardo Silva will get the credit for
reaching
Nardo Silva will get the credit for reaching a dozen goals this season,
but
reaching a dozen goals this season, but a little bit should be reserved
for
but a little bit should be reserved for Oleksandr Zinchenko as well,
quick
for Oleksandr Zinchenko as well, quick to see where that was going
and
quick to see where that was going and quick to get to the ball first.
The
and quick to get to the ball first. The touch from De Bruyne was
delicious
The touch from De Bruyne was delicious and so was the finishing
touch
delicious and so was the finishing touch from Bernardo Silva.
Manchester
touch from Bernardo Silva. Manchester City have the win that
they
Manchester City have the win that they needed this evening. City
three,
they needed this evening. City three, Brighton zero. I thought we
defended
three, Brighton zero. I thought we defended well but our performances
with
defended well but our performances with the ball to create sustained
tax
with the ball to create sustained tax and more pressure wasn't as
perfect
tax and more pressure wasn't as perfect as you have to be here and
that
perfect as you have to be here and that is ultimately we are
disappointed
that is ultimately we are disappointed with. Three points,
that
disappointed with. Three points, that was the only thing that
mattered
that was the only thing that mattered today, how does that feel?
It
mattered today, how does that feel? It feels good when we win. You have
to
It feels good when we win. You have to be patient, if you can score in
the
to be patient, if you can score in the first half they did better but
even
the first half they did better but even at half-time we were confident
and
even at half-time we were confident and we kept playing high and being
patient
and we kept playing high and being patient that would open the game. If
we
patient that would open the game. If we drop one points, Liverpool would
be
we drop one points, Liverpool would be champion, so the players know it
so
be champion, so the players know it so we aim to try, and hope fatigue
does
so we aim to try, and hope fatigue does not make a lot of influence in
our
does not make a lot of influence in our players but we know it was a
tough
our players but we know it was a tough game because every game is but
we
tough game because every game is but we will try like today and right to
win
we will try like today and right to win all the games and if it happens,
we
win all the games and if it happens, we will celebrate it, otherwise we
will
we will celebrate it, otherwise we will plan more clearly. One after
the
will plan more clearly. One after the other, another win for City but
it
the other, another win for City but it did take a while, they were
starting
it did take a while, they were starting to look edgy. Michael was
tense.
starting to look edgy. Michael was tense. I wasn't! Brighton made it
difficult,
tense. I wasn't! Brighton made it difficult, they defended well in
that
difficult, they defended well in that first half and frustrated them
but
that first half and frustrated them but didn't really allow them a way
through.
but didn't really allow them a way through. They got men behind the
ball
through. They got men behind the ball and it was hard for them. When
they
ball and it was hard for them. When they lost the ball, they got men
back
they lost the ball, they got men back in numbers and there was no way
the
back in numbers and there was no way the route for Manchester City, they
played
the route for Manchester City, they played three at the back and worked
it
played three at the back and worked it well, they didn't allow space in
behind,
it well, they didn't allow space in behind, they didn't allow space down
the
behind, they didn't allow space down the side which City like to do.
Lamptey
the side which City like to do. Lamptey on this occasion looking to
win
Lamptey on this occasion looking to win the ball, eight or nine players
behind
win the ball, eight or nine players behind the ball and it was
frustrating
behind the ball and it was frustrating in that first tap and
there
frustrating in that first tap and there is no doubt City didn't play
as
there is no doubt City didn't play as well as they can, they didn't
move
as well as they can, they didn't move the ball around and because of
that
move the ball around and because of that but there was no doubt I'm sure
Pep
that but there was no doubt I'm sure Pep Guardiola told them to move the
ball
Pep Guardiola told them to move the ball quicker, the intensity was much
better.
ball quicker, the intensity was much better. Bernardo Silva winning the
ball
better. Bernardo Silva winning the ball back there and Caicedo, we were
saying
ball back there and Caicedo, we were saying he has to follow him, if that
happens
saying he has to follow him, if that happens to Liverpool, Henderson
files
happens to Liverpool, Henderson files him, Bernardini out for City,
they
files him, Bernardini out for City, they had a little bit of luck with
the
they had a little bit of luck with the deflection, but that's the
difference,
the deflection, but that's the difference, they go after Brighton,
the
difference, they go after Brighton, the goal, then they start closing
down,
the goal, then they start closing down, then spaces start to appear
and
down, then spaces start to appear and that's a clever finish from
Bernardo
and that's a clever finish from Bernardo Silva and that was Riyad
Mahrez's
Bernardo Silva and that was Riyad Mahrez's 23rd goal of the season and
they
Mahrez's 23rd goal of the season and they work them down, they never
looked
they work them down, they never looked in trouble. Kevin De Bruyne
was
looked in trouble. Kevin De Bruyne was Man of the Match on his 300
appearance
was Man of the Match on his 300 appearance for Manchester City. It's
not
appearance for Manchester City. It's not just his football, he's a real
leader.
not just his football, he's a real leader. We have talked so much about
how
leader. We have talked so much about how good he is technically,
tactically,
how good he is technically, tactically, everything about his
game
tactically, everything about his game but a lot of people don't talk
about
game but a lot of people don't talk about the passion. He is the leader,
the
about the passion. He is the leader, the heartbeat of this team and when
we
the heartbeat of this team and when we were doing the FA Cup thinking is
he
we were doing the FA Cup thinking is he fit enough to get on because when
he
he fit enough to get on because when he plays, he raises the bar and
every
he plays, he raises the bar and every time he's on the pitch you now
something
every time he's on the pitch you now something can happen. It shows you
who
something can happen. It shows you who are Pep Guardiola's priorities
were.
who are Pep Guardiola's priorities were. Kevin De Bruyne up playing on
and
were. Kevin De Bruyne up playing on and off, wonderful. I don't
encourage
and off, wonderful. I don't encourage fouling. You just did! You
literally
encourage fouling. You just did! You literally just did!
And so to last night's action at Anfield.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed the game after the death of his baby boy.
Everyone at Match of the Day sends their condolences to Cristiano
and his partner Georgina.
Commentary comes from Steve Wilson.
Manchester United's five door
humiliation
Manchester United's five door humiliation at the hands of
Liverpool
humiliation at the hands of Liverpool should be motivation
enough
Liverpool should be motivation enough but do they have enough to
damage
enough but do they have enough to damage Liverpool's title and
enough but do they have enough to quadruple hopes? Jurgen Klopp is
among
quadruple hopes? Jurgen Klopp is among 11 shows just two changes to
Saturday's
among 11 shows just two changes to Saturday's semifinal win, with
Matthew
Matthew Henderson coming in. Now
Ronaldo
Matthew Henderson coming in. Now Ronaldo for the saddest of reasons
but
Ronaldo for the saddest of reasons but Bruno Fernandes is here despite
his
but Bruno Fernandes is here despite his car crash yesterday. Some shout
drops
his car crash yesterday. Some shout drops to the bench. Phil Jones
starts
drops to the bench. Phil Jones starts for only the second time this
season
starts for only the second time this season as Rashford, Matic and while
moussaka
season as Rashford, Matic and while moussaka also come in. It's noisy at
Anfield,
moussaka also come in. It's noisy at Anfield, as you would expect.
Sadio
Sadio Mane for Liverpool, and here
goes
Sadio Mane for Liverpool, and here goes Mo Salah and
goes Mo Salah and Alexander-Arnold,
Liverpool
goes Mo Salah and Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool in front inside five
minutes.
Trent
Trent Alexander and De Gea squaring
up.
Trent Alexander and De Gea squaring up. Diaz has rewarded Klopp for his
faith
up. Diaz has rewarded Klopp for his faith in him. He put it on a plate
for
faith in him. He put it on a plate for Diaz. De Gea took exception to
Alexander-Arnold
for Diaz. De Gea took exception to Alexander-Arnold smashing the ball a
bit
Alexander-Arnold smashing the ball a bit too close to the Manchester
United
bit too close to the Manchester United goalkeeper. But Liverpool are
in
United goalkeeper. But Liverpool are in front, the worst possible start
for
in front, the worst possible start for Manchester United.
for Manchester United. Anfield rises
and
for Manchester United. Anfield rises and applauds in the seventh minute
as
and applauds in the seventh minute as a mark of respect to Cristiano
Ronaldo
as a mark of respect to Cristiano Ronaldo and his family. The tragic
loss
Ronaldo and his family. The tragic loss of his infant son yesterday.
That
loss of his infant son yesterday. That is a very nice warm touch
between
That is a very nice warm touch between these two biggest of rivals.
Some
between these two biggest of rivals. Some things are bigger even than
Liverpool
Some things are bigger even than Liverpool and Manchester United.
Wonderful.
Liverpool and Manchester United. Wonderful. Jurgen Klopp also
applauding.
Mane
Mane brilliantly done. Salah. 2-0!
He
He had
He had gone 11 games without scoring
in
He had gone 11 games without scoring in open play without scoring, Salah,
that
in open play without scoring, Salah, that drought is just a memory now.
Brilliantly
that drought is just a memory now. Brilliantly worked by Liverpool.
What
Brilliantly worked by Liverpool. What a ball from Mane to Salah and a
great
What a ball from Mane to Salah and a great finish by Salah. His fourth
goal
great finish by Salah. His fourth goal against Manchester United this
season.
goal against Manchester United this season. And with less than a quarter
of
season. And with less than a quarter of this game gone, Liverpool lead
2-0.
of this game gone, Liverpool lead 2-0. And Manchester United may be
beginning
2-0. And Manchester United may be beginning to fear the worst.
beginning to fear the worst. Anfield is jubilant.
is jubilant. Dear, oh, daeshgs dear,
it
is jubilant. Dear, oh, daeshgs dear, it is already looking unpalatable.
Lindelof's
it is already looking unpalatable. Lindelof's forward ball, Rashford's
first
Lindelof's forward ball, Rashford's first touch. Had he been able to
kill
first touch. Had he been able to kill that, he would have been away
and
kill that, he would have been away and through. It would be interesting
to
and through. It would be interesting to see if he had put that through,
what
to see if he had put that through, what VAR would have made of it. Very
tight.
what VAR would have made of it. Very tight. Very nearly caressed it
beautifully.
Sancho
Sancho skipping inside
Alexander-Arnold.
Sancho skipping inside Alexander-Arnold. A great ball and
Rashford
Alexander-Arnold. A great ball and Rashford and Elanga and Allison
saves
Rashford and Elanga and Allison saves twice. So much better from
Manchester
saves twice. So much better from Manchester United. A double save
from
Manchester United. A double save from Allison. That is definitely not
offside.
from Allison. That is definitely not offside. Well, the flag went up, I'm
not
offside. Well, the flag went up, I'm not sure that was direct.
Well
Well won
Well won by Robertson. Four in this
counter
Well won by Robertson. Four in this counter attack. Finds Diaz. Mane!
Mane
counter attack. Finds Diaz. Mane! Mane makes it 3-0. Great play by
Robertson.
Mane makes it 3-0. Great play by Robertson. Won it for Liverpool,
anticipated
Robertson. Won it for Liverpool, anticipated the pass. Luis Diaz
perfectly
anticipated the pass. Luis Diaz perfectly for Mane and that is a
very
perfectly for Mane and that is a very deft finish from Sadio Mane.
And
very deft finish from Sadio Mane. And it is very, very hard to see
Manchester
And it is very, very hard to see Manchester United coming back from
that.
Matip.
A
A challenge on Lingard from Keita,
which
A challenge on Lingard from Keita, which Lingard took a while to get up
from.
which Lingard took a while to get up from. The video assistant referee
has
from. The video assistant referee has checked it and said it is OK.
Jota.
Jota. Brilliant. Salah.
For
For the
For the first time since 1896,
Liverpool
For the first time since 1896, Liverpool have scored nine times in
one
Liverpool have scored nine times in one season past Manchester United.
Who
one season past Manchester United. Who back in those days were still
called
Who back in those days were still called Newton Heath. Liverpool 4,
Manchester
called Newton Heath. Liverpool 4, Manchester United 0. Jota's pass is
brilliant.
brilliant. Salah's finish is saluted
by
brilliant. Salah's finish is saluted by the Liverpool fans behind that
goal.
by the Liverpool fans behind that goal. Unlucky for Wan-Bissaka, as it
deflected
goal. Unlucky for Wan-Bissaka, as it deflected off him over De Gea. And
the
deflected off him over De Gea. And the yellow card for Keita for that
on
the yellow card for Keita for that on Lingard, which looks a very poor
challenge
on Lingard, which looks a very poor challenge indeed. Alexander-Arnold.
He
challenge indeed. Alexander-Arnold. He has been caught. He gets a yellow
card.
He has been caught. He gets a yellow card. Oh, dear, oh dear! Manchester
United
card. Oh, dear, oh dear! Manchester United fans are beginning to think
that
United fans are beginning to think that the road is not a bad idea.
Salah,
that the road is not a bad idea. Salah, the flag has stayed down.
Salah.
Salah, the flag has stayed down. Salah. Great recovering challenge
from
Salah. Great recovering challenge from Wan-Bissaka. He was onside. The
flag
from Wan-Bissaka. He was onside. The flag stayed down. A great chance for
Salah
flag stayed down. A great chance for Salah to score what would have been
a
Salah to score what would have been a second hat trick this season
against
a second hat trick this season against Manchester United. He can't
believe
against Manchester United. He can't believe he hasn't. We could have
scored
believe he hasn't. We could have scored more. It is unnecessary
really.
scored more. It is unnecessary really. We are not here for that.
But
really. We are not here for that. But it was really a good night for
all
But it was really a good night for all with a Liverpool heart. I have
to
all with a Liverpool heart. I have to ask about Tiago, I thought he
played
to ask about Tiago, I thought he played well on Saturday. I thought
he
played well on Saturday. I thought he was on another level today? He
was.
he was on another level today? He was. He was. He is a good player!
You
was. He was. He is a good player! You don't have... That many players
like
You don't have... That many players like this on the planet and only a
few
like this on the planet and only a few that see things earlier than
anybody
few that see things earlier than anybody else and have the technical
ability
anybody else and have the technical ability to not only see it, but to
get
ability to not only see it, but to get the ball there. Well done, it
means
get the ball there. Well done, it means a lot to Liverpool to beat
Manchester
means a lot to Liverpool to beat Manchester United. And to beat
Manchester United. And to beat Manchester United in style. Which
you
Manchester United in style. Which you did? At the end, we are trying
to
you did? At the end, we are trying to do things, we prepare good game
and
to do things, we prepare good game and in this case we have a good game
with
and in this case we have a good game with United and our performance from
the
with United and our performance from the zero minutes to the 90 was
great.
the zero minutes to the 90 was great. It is embarrassing, it is
disappointing,
great. It is embarrassing, it is disappointing, maybe even
humiliating,
disappointing, maybe even humiliating, but we have to accept
that
humiliating, but we have to accept that they are six years ahead of us
now.
that they are six years ahead of us now. When Jurgen Klopp came and what
they
now. When Jurgen Klopp came and what they changed, they lifted the whole
club,
they changed, they lifted the whole club, not only the team, the whole
club,
club, not only the team, the whole club, the city, to a different level
and
club, the city, to a different level and that is what has to happen here
in
and that is what has to happen here in the next transfer windows. A
tough
in the next transfer windows. A tough night for Manchester United, a
fabulous
tough night for Manchester United, a fabulous performance again from
Liverpool.
fabulous performance again from Liverpool. We have been talking
about
Liverpool. We have been talking about Liverpool's front three for
years
about Liverpool's front three for years and even when it changes, you
know
years and even when it changes, you know the personnel, it doesn't seem
to
know the personnel, it doesn't seem to make any difference or they seem
to
to make any difference or they seem to improve. The three of them last
night,
to improve. The three of them last night, Salah, Diaz and Mane were
sensational.
night, Salah, Diaz and Mane were sensational. Say what you want about
Manchester
sensational. Say what you want about Manchester United's defending -
hopeless,
Manchester United's defending - hopeless, embarrassing - you can't
give
hopeless, embarrassing - you can't give Mane that amount of time. Salah
running
give Mane that amount of time. Salah running in behind. How do you want
it?
running in behind. How do you want it? On a plate, thank you. . : This
goal
it? On a plate, thank you. . : This goal is incredible. The pass from
Matip
goal is incredible. The pass from Matip is incredible. The other pass
from
Matip is incredible. The other pass from Mane is incredible. In behind
and
from Mane is incredible. In behind and the finish from Salah. It is
just...
and the finish from Salah. It is just... You can't even get close
enough
just... You can't even get close enough to foul him. Watch the touch
with
enough to foul him. Watch the touch with his right foot. Into his path
and
with his right foot. Into his path and the spin, look at the spin.
Never
and the spin, look at the spin. Never get tired of wooching that.
Got
Never get tired of wooching that. Got to give Robertson a mention. He
was
Got to give Robertson a mention. He was Mag
was Mag Nith -- magnificent. Maguire
is
was Mag Nith -- magnificent. Maguire is five yards off him. He goes twice
to
is five yards off him. He goes twice to the near post. And then pulls out
and
to the near post. And then pulls out and gets him the space. Five minutes
from
and gets him the space. Five minutes from the end, 3-0 up, the intensity
from
from the end, 3-0 up, the intensity from Robertson, they bring Jota on
and
from Robertson, they bring Jota on and he says to Salah, there you go.
A
and he says to Salah, there you go. A bit of luck with the deflection.
But
A bit of luck with the deflection. But it is as good a performance from
a
But it is as good a performance from a front three as I have seen for a
long
a front three as I have seen for a long time. They ripped them to
shreds.
long time. They ripped them to shreds. Great to watch. Sensational
stuff
shreds. Great to watch. Sensational stuff and you can see, look at the
amount
stuff and you can see, look at the amount of players they have got in
those.
amount of players they have got in those. Top goal scorers, assists.
This
those. Top goal scorers, assists. This is from the defenders. They're
not
This is from the defenders. They're not really defenders. They are
defenders,
not really defenders. They are defenders, give them some credit,
please.
defenders, give them some credit, please. I am giving them credit, I
am
please. I am giving them credit, I am saying they play like wingers.
But
am saying they play like wingers. But they're defenders. You're right
they
But they're defenders. You're right they have got everything. That is
the
they have got everything. That is the truth of it. Thiago, watching
him
the truth of it. Thiago, watching him and the disguises of his passes
and
him and the disguises of his passes and look one way and pass it the
other.
and look one way and pass it the other. Beautiful player. Klopp said
sensational
other. Beautiful player. Klopp said sensational and in this 45 minutes
he
sensational and in this 45 minutes he was unplayable. Look at the
weight
he was unplayable. Look at the weight of boo ball. -- weight of
ball.
weight of boo ball. -- weight of ball. The Manchester United midfield
didn't
ball. The Manchester United midfield didn't know whether to stay, whether
to
didn't know whether to stay, whether to go. Fancy feet there. To set the
three
to go. Fancy feet there. To set the three on their way. I have seen many
midfield
three on their way. I have seen many midfield performances. Look at h
getting
midfield performances. Look at h getting between the lines. You talk
about
getting between the lines. You talk about different sort of passing.
Look
about different sort of passing. Look at the technique to get that
over.
Look at the technique to get that over. It is the pace he hits it at.
And
over. It is the pace he hits it at. And then Salah can do what he does
best.
And then Salah can do what he does best. This is one of the best
performances
best. This is one of the best performances I have seen. You talk
about
performances I have seen. You talk about the press, Klopp likes the
midfield
about the press, Klopp likes the midfield to press up high, to allow
the
midfield to press up high, to allow the back four to press up high and
on
the back four to press up high and on this occasion nothing comes of
it.
on this occasion nothing comes of it. But his positioning, the reading
of
it. But his positioning, the reading of his game, always looking for that
give
of his game, always looking for that give and go and it was just...
Amazing.
give and go and it was just... Amazing. He had 100 passes against
Manchester
Amazing. He had 100 passes against Manchester United that has only
happened
Manchester United that has only happened four time and twice was
last
happened four time and twice was last night and I know central
defenders
last night and I know central defenders can knock it side ways.
But
defenders can knock it side ways. But Manchester United stood off it.
I
But Manchester United stood off it. I wonder what Erik ten Hag is
thinking?
I wonder what Erik ten Hag is thinking? He is probably having
second
thinking? He is probably having second thoughts after watching that,
the
second thoughts after watching that, the size of the task facing him is
incredible.
the size of the task facing him is incredible. They need seven or eight
new
incredible. They need seven or eight new players. The club's a mess. Six
years?
new players. The club's a mess. Six years? Six years ahead Liverpool are
new players. The club's a mess. Six according to Ralph Rangnick. They
are
according to Ralph Rangnick. They are more than that. Poor Phil Jones,
three
are more than that. Poor Phil Jones, three at the back, played three
games
three at the back, played three games all season? No. They're far
off
games all season? No. They're far off it.
off it. One piece of news.
Manchester United have condemned fans who sang
about Hillsborough last night.
A spokesperson said...
Arsenal's top four hopes have been hit by three straight defeats.
Mikel Arteta's team were in action at FA Cup finalists Chelsea.
Jonathan Pearce was at Stamford Bridge.
Booked their place in the FA Cup
Final,
Booked their place in the FA Cup Final, Chelsea can confirm Champions
League.
Final, Chelsea can confirm Champions League. There are four changes from
Chelsea's
League. There are four changes from Chelsea's victory. Conte
Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea's victory. Conte Loftus-Cheek came on. It is Mason
Mount's
Loftus-Cheek came on. It is Mason Mount's 100th league game. Arsenal
make
Mount's 100th league game. Arsenal make three changes.
make three changes. Rob Holding is
preferred
make three changes. Rob Holding is preferred to Soares. That looks like
a
preferred to Soares. That looks like a pick with the meeting with
Manchester
a pick with the meeting with Manchester United in mind. There may
not
Manchester United in mind. There may not be that many fans in the ground,
nothing
not be that many fans in the ground, nothing like a sell-out, because of
the
nothing like a sell-out, because of the restrictions, but they're making
a
the restrictions, but they're making a noise, I can tell you, for what is
after
a noise, I can tell you, for what is after all a London Derby. They have
a
after all a London Derby. They have a free kick here for the
Loftus-Cheek.
a free kick here for the Loftus-Cheek. It is his 15th start
of
Loftus-Cheek. It is his 15th start of the season. James will take this
free
of the season. James will take this free kick for Chelsea. The keeper
came,
free kick for Chelsea. The keeper came, thought about it, came again
and
came, thought about it, came again and got a touch on it to concede the
first
and got a touch on it to concede the first corner of the game. Strong
start
first corner of the game. Strong start to the game by Chelsea. Front
foot.
start to the game by Chelsea. Front foot. And they nearly took the lead
with
foot. And they nearly took the lead with Alonso's shot. Deflected by
Xhaka
with Alonso's shot. Deflected by Xhaka I think. Cesar Azpilicueta in
there
Xhaka I think. Cesar Azpilicueta in there to make a nuisance of him.
That
there to make a nuisance of him. That is difficult and that is headed
away
That is difficult and that is headed away by the Brazilian centre half.
Ramsdale
Ramsdale was flummoxed by the
positioning,
Ramsdale was flummoxed by the positioning, it's curling, Ramsdale
Mrs
positioning, it's curling, Ramsdale Mrs it but Gabriel doesn't. Off the
line.
line. James, Azpilicueta into it
Loftus-Cheek
line. James, Azpilicueta into it Loftus-Cheek who started the game
strongly,
Loftus-Cheek who started the game strongly, dispossessed by Smith
Rowe.
Rowe. That's a poor mistake by
Andreas
Rowe. That's a poor mistake by Andreas Christensen and Nketiah put
Arsenal
Andreas Christensen and Nketiah put Arsenal ahead. A real error by
Andreas
Arsenal ahead. A real error by Andreas Christensen and the Arsenal
fans
Andreas Christensen and the Arsenal fans at their shared end of the
ground
fans at their shared end of the ground are going crazy. Scratches
his
ground are going crazy. Scratches his head in dismay and disbelief and
no
his head in dismay and disbelief and no wonder. They fit race with
Andreas
no wonder. They fit race with Andreas Christensen who was bothered
by
Andreas Christensen who was bothered by the pace of Nketiah behind him, a
terrible
by the pace of Nketiah behind him, a terrible backpass near Mendy, you
could
terrible backpass near Mendy, you could sense his anxiety in the
sprint
could sense his anxiety in the sprint and he got it wrong. Kante
couldn't
sprint and he got it wrong. Kante couldn't make a challenge and
Arsenal
couldn't make a challenge and Arsenal are 1-0 up, totally against
the
Arsenal are 1-0 up, totally against the run of play. Nearly came for
Mount
the run of play. Nearly came for Mount and steered away. Mason Mount
in
Mount and steered away. Mason Mount in his 100 league appearance, 23
goals
in his 100 league appearance, 23 goals and 18 assists in that time,
and
goals and 18 assists in that time, and he wants it again from Timo
Werner,
and he wants it again from Timo Werner, who shot is deflected and in
and
Werner, who shot is deflected and in and Chelsea are level. It's the sort
of
and Chelsea are level. It's the sort of shot he wouldn't have tried two
months
of shot he wouldn't have tried two months ago.
months ago. This is a confident team
Werner
months ago. This is a confident team Werner now and Arsenal's lead lasted
for
Werner now and Arsenal's lead lasted for minutes. Given away poorly by
Arsenal.
for minutes. Given away poorly by Arsenal. Sarr couldn't get to --
Saka
Arsenal. Sarr couldn't get to -- Saka couldn't get to it, Granit
Xhaka,
Saka couldn't get to it, Granit Xhaka, the deflection took it belong
the
Xhaka, the deflection took it belong the goalkeeper, not sure if it hit
Xhaka
the goalkeeper, not sure if it hit Xhaka or his movement confused the
goalkeeper
Xhaka or his movement confused the goalkeeper and he couldn't see. What
a
goalkeeper and he couldn't see. What a good opening this is, for minutes
and
a good opening this is, for minutes and 22 seconds between the goals.
Timo
and 22 seconds between the goals. Timo Werner will claim it and he's
in
Timo Werner will claim it and he's in double figures now this season.
Arsenal
in double figures now this season. Arsenal are trying to play out for
the
Arsenal are trying to play out for the back, getting away with it but
only
the back, getting away with it but only just. Alonso was there, Warner
sidestepped
only just. Alonso was there, Warner sidestepped Gabriel, taken away by
Rob
sidestepped Gabriel, taken away by Rob Holding. Xhaka, impudently
brilliant,
Rob Holding. Xhaka, impudently brilliant, and Oscar and Saka and
the
brilliant, and Oscar and Saka and the counter is on. Oscar takes to
shoot,
the counter is on. Oscar takes to shoot, brings in. Smith Rowe and
Arsenal
shoot, brings in. Smith Rowe and Arsenal are ahead again.
Arsenal are ahead again. It was
started
Arsenal are ahead again. It was started by a world-class shimmy and
dummy
started by a world-class shimmy and dummy and defensive run out by
Xhaka.
dummy and defensive run out by Xhaka. Timo Werner sidestepped
Gabriel
Xhaka. Timo Werner sidestepped Gabriel and Granit Xhaka goes past,
not
Gabriel and Granit Xhaka goes past, not Maggs Alonso, head up, feeds
Oscar,
not Maggs Alonso, head up, feeds Oscar, as soon as it gets to Saka
you
Oscar, as soon as it gets to Saka you know they are in trouble. Alonso
is
you know they are in trouble. Alonso is out of position, Oscar's pass
head
is out of position, Oscar's pass head cleanly and accurately on the
run
head cleanly and accurately on the run by Smith Rowe, 2-1 Arsenal. A
good
run by Smith Rowe, 2-1 Arsenal. A good London derby we have here. Here
run by Smith Rowe, 2-1 Arsenal. A is Sarr.
Cleared
Cleared away by Holding.
Cleared away by Holding. His last
week
Cleared away by Holding. His last week start was on the 23rd of
January,
week start was on the 23rd of January, his last appearance in any
football
January, his last appearance in any football was on the 9th of March.
Saka
football was on the 9th of March. Saka wins it back with help from
White,
Saka wins it back with help from White, 2-2 we have a real game on
our
White, 2-2 we have a real game on our hands, Azpilicueta who get so
many
our hands, Azpilicueta who get so many important goals for Chelsea up
from
many important goals for Chelsea up from the back, a lovely take but
Arsenal
from the back, a lovely take but Arsenal have complained, they
thought
Arsenal have complained, they thought there was a foul in the
build-up.
thought there was a foul in the build-up. Let's have a look. Timo
Werner
build-up. Let's have a look. Timo Werner to Marcos Alonso, they think
the
Werner to Marcos Alonso, they think the legs of White were taken away by
Mason
the legs of White were taken away by Mason Mount who crosses cleverly but
the
Mason Mount who crosses cleverly but the finish is that of a goal laden
inside
the finish is that of a goal laden inside forward, a superb touch by
Azpilicueta
inside forward, a superb touch by Azpilicueta guided into the net.
Everything
Azpilicueta guided into the net. Everything has been checked, they
say
Everything has been checked, they say that is no free kick, goal given
and
say that is no free kick, goal given and what a well taken goal it was.
Mikel
and what a well taken goal it was. Mikel Arteta sending Steve round
away.
Mikel Arteta sending Steve round away. Difficult to tell from the
replays
away. Difficult to tell from the replays if there was contact with
White.
replays if there was contact with White. If there was it should have
been
White. If there was it should have been a foul. Is Ben White fouled by
Mason
been a foul. Is Ben White fouled by Mason Mount? I don't think there is
enough
Mason Mount? I don't think there is enough contact there, the goal
should
enough contact there, the goal should have stood and did.
Azpilicueta has given that away.
Tovar
Tovar is
Tovar is in towards Nketiah nearly
got
Tovar is in towards Nketiah nearly got it back and still did come and
Arsenal
got it back and still did come and Arsenal for the third time in the
game
Arsenal for the third time in the game lead. Persistence paying off.
Horrible
game lead. Persistence paying off. Horrible defending from Chelsea.
No-one
Horrible defending from Chelsea. No-one was authoritative, no-one
wanted
No-one was authoritative, no-one wanted to clear the ball and 12
minutes
wanted to clear the ball and 12 minutes into the second half Arsenal
are
minutes into the second half Arsenal are 3-2 up and Nketiah has two of
them.
are 3-2 up and Nketiah has two of them. Good spin, Thiago Silva got
something
them. Good spin, Thiago Silva got something on it, Kante might have
done
something on it, Kante might have done but the one who wanted it most
was
done but the one who wanted it most was Eddie Nketiah. Lovely turn
there,
was Eddie Nketiah. Lovely turn there, ricocheted off the reach
Chelsea
there, ricocheted off the reach Chelsea players and came invitingly
to
Chelsea players and came invitingly to the Arsenal centre-forward, who
poked
to the Arsenal centre-forward, who poked it in. He was at Chelsea as a
kid,
poked it in. He was at Chelsea as a kid, Eddie Nketiah, joined Arsenal
six
kid, Eddie Nketiah, joined Arsenal six years ago. It's incredible
Arsenal
six years ago. It's incredible Arsenal have three shots on the
Chelsea
Arsenal have three shots on the Chelsea goal and scored from them
all.
Chelsea goal and scored from them all. Here is James for Chelsea.
Needed
all. Here is James for Chelsea. Needed a good save and it's Alonso
and
Needed a good save and it's Alonso and it is blocked and eventually put
away
and it is blocked and eventually put away by Ben White. Dangerous ball in
and
away by Ben White. Dangerous ball in and Ramsdale only just got to it.
Cedric
Cedric Soares, how much has
Azpilicueta
Cedric Soares, how much has Azpilicueta got hold of Saka and
Jonathan
Azpilicueta got hold of Saka and Jonathan Moss had no option but to
give
Jonathan Moss had no option but to give the penalty. He seemed to be
leaning
give the penalty. He seemed to be leaning all over him. He is saying
that
leaning all over him. He is saying that maybe Saka was holding on to
him
that maybe Saka was holding on to him as well but from the view of the
referee
him as well but from the view of the referee had there could only have
been
referee had there could only have been a penalty kick. Azpilicueta
clearly
been a penalty kick. Azpilicueta clearly believes the England
international
clearly believes the England international has conned the referee
but
international has conned the referee but from my angle and Jonathan
Moss's
but from my angle and Jonathan Moss's angle it was a penalty and
emotions
Moss's angle it was a penalty and emotions now are running high. Could
have
emotions now are running high. Could have been worse for Azpilicueta.
They
have been worse for Azpilicueta. They were both holding on to each
other
They were both holding on to each other but the referee saw the
attacker's
other but the referee saw the attacker's viewpoint. And Saka will
take
attacker's viewpoint. And Saka will take the penalty kick for Arsenal,
and
take the penalty kick for Arsenal, and he's taking his time. Doesn't
have
and he's taking his time. Doesn't have a great record at saving
penalties,
have a great record at saving penalties, the Chelsea keeper, just
to
penalties, the Chelsea keeper, just to saves in 34 against him, none of
the
to saves in 34 against him, none of the season in five and he doesn't
save
the season in five and he doesn't save that one either, and Bukayo
Saka
save that one either, and Bukayo Saka wraps up a terrific night for
Arsenal.
Saka wraps up a terrific night for Arsenal. They have won here 4-2 and
are
Arsenal. They have won here 4-2 and are back in the chase for a top four
place,
are back in the chase for a top four place, ending this miserable run of
three
place, ending this miserable run of three defeats in a row, and
inflicting
three defeats in a row, and inflicting a third consecutive home
defeat
inflicting a third consecutive home defeat for Chelsea for the first
time
defeat for Chelsea for the first time since November 1993. A dent for
Chelsea,
time since November 1993. A dent for Chelsea, they have been brought back
down
Chelsea, they have been brought back down to earth from their FA Cup
semifinal
down to earth from their FA Cup semifinal victory with a bump.
Azpilicueta
semifinal victory with a bump. Azpilicueta score and then consider
of
Azpilicueta score and then consider of the penalty, and a joyous night
for
of the penalty, and a joyous night for Arsenal as they land back league
victories
for Arsenal as they land back league victories at Chelsea. Decisive
penalty,
victories at Chelsea. Decisive penalty, Chelsea two, Arsenal four.
It's
penalty, Chelsea two, Arsenal four. It's a great night and something the
players
It's a great night and something the players deserve, but you have to
bounce
players deserve, but you have to bounce back and show the character
and
bounce back and show the character and the spirit of the team has and
we
and the spirit of the team has and we have been rightly criticised with
the
we have been rightly criticised with the expectation this club has but
for
the expectation this club has but for me it's worth taking that
because
for me it's worth taking that because of who they are as human
beings
because of who they are as human beings so there are a lot of
positive
beings so there are a lot of positive things among the group and
especially
positive things among the group and especially for our people because I
know
especially for our people because I know they have been disappointed
with
know they have been disappointed with the expectation we created so
today
with the expectation we created so today we gave something back.
Nothing
today we gave something back. Nothing near the quality of the last
three
Nothing near the quality of the last three matches and if we don't get
this
three matches and if we don't get this quality and discipline we can
win
this quality and discipline we can win against anybody and have to
prove
win against anybody and have to prove it over and over, we have
three
prove it over and over, we have three home defeats with an
incredible
three home defeats with an incredible amount of individual
mistakes,
incredible amount of individual mistakes, the same in three home
matches
mistakes, the same in three home matches and don't know how many more
we
matches and don't know how many more we need. We fought until the end and
the
we need. We fought until the end and the fans pushed us through so we are
delighted
the fans pushed us through so we are delighted to get the three points.
You
delighted to get the three points. You worked so hard the other day,
how
You worked so hard the other day, how do you pick them up from this? I
have
how do you pick them up from this? I have no idea right now. I have never
heard
have no idea right now. I have never heard him say that before but it was
a
heard him say that before but it was a cracking game of football and
Eddie
a cracking game of football and Eddie Nketiah, hasn't had many
stops,
Eddie Nketiah, hasn't had many stops, 13 in total for Arsenal over
the
stops, 13 in total for Arsenal over the years but he did make an
impression.
the years but he did make an impression. He did, I thought Xhaka
and
impression. He did, I thought Xhaka and Saka were brilliant as well but
in
and Saka were brilliant as well but in terms of his desire and running
behind,
in terms of his desire and running behind, Lacazette is a good player
but
behind, Lacazette is a good player but it links up play well but when
they
but it links up play well but when they stretch defenders, it's so hard
for
they stretch defenders, it's so hard for a defender when you are
constantly
for a defender when you are constantly running the other way, we
talk
constantly running the other way, we talk about his movement, he gets a
bit
talk about his movement, he gets a bit lucky on this occasion at the
far
bit lucky on this occasion at the far post here, a little bit unlucky
with
far post here, a little bit unlucky with snatching at things but he's in
those
with snatching at things but he's in those positions making defenders
with snatching at things but he's in work, has a left foot shot on this
occasion
work, has a left foot shot on this occasion but this is where he gets
his
occasion but this is where he gets his second and he's pointing quirky
once
his second and he's pointing quirky once the bottle gets between the
lines,
once the bottle gets between the lines, lovely turn, admittedly he
gets
lines, lovely turn, admittedly he gets lots luck but you have to be in
the
gets lots luck but you have to be in the end this is a poacher's goal and
this
the end this is a poacher's goal and this is what Arsenal have been
missing,
this is what Arsenal have been missing, there have been struggling
for
missing, there have been struggling for goals and he took his chance,
watching
for goals and he took his chance, watching him in England 21 and he
bangs
watching him in England 21 and he bangs in goals but today he took his
chance.
bangs in goals but today he took his chance. Stop start, it's difficult,
he
chance. Stop start, it's difficult, he just needed a bit of a run. You
just
he just needed a bit of a run. You just need a bit of faith. Six
English
just need a bit of faith. Six English players in the starting
line-up
English players in the starting line-up for Arsenal, the most they
have
line-up for Arsenal, the most they have had in a league game since 2001
and
have had in a league game since 2001 and there are a lot of talented
young
and there are a lot of talented young players including Bukayo Saka
who
young players including Bukayo Saka who I think is a fabulously talented
young
who I think is a fabulously talented young man and he has something about
him,
young man and he has something about him, bravery to take the penalty
young man and he has something about after what happened. I don't know
what
after what happened. I don't know what Azpilicueta was moaning about
commit
what Azpilicueta was moaning about commit he's got hold of him and he
knows
commit he's got hold of him and he knows he is being done if the ball
comes
knows he is being done if the ball comes in and it's a penalty. He
disagrees
comes in and it's a penalty. He disagrees with the referee and I
don't
disagrees with the referee and I don't know why because that's a
clear
don't know why because that's a clear penalty but it's his first
penalty
clear penalty but it's his first penalty since he missed the one with
England
penalty since he missed the one with England in the Euro is so what a
future
England in the Euro is so what a future he has, what an exciting
talent
future he has, what an exciting talent and really brave to step up
and
talent and really brave to step up and take that. Ten goals this
season,
and take that. Ten goals this season, fantastic. Smith Rowe as
well
season, fantastic. Smith Rowe as well has ten goals, they have some
really
well has ten goals, they have some really good young players. They just
need
really good young players. They just need a chance to do the business.
With Burnley playing Southampton tomorrow,
Everton had the chance to move six points clear of the bottom
three against Leicester.
For
For Everton it's an eight-game
sprint
For Everton it's an eight-game sprint for a Premier League survival
and
sprint for a Premier League survival and tonight they are missing Dominic
Calvert-Lewin
and tonight they are missing Dominic Calvert-Lewin who injured are quad
in
Calvert-Lewin who injured are quad in training. Yerry Mina is back for
his
in training. Yerry Mina is back for his first appearance in two and a
half
his first appearance in two and a half months and do marry great faces
his
half months and do marry great faces his former club. Leicester make
seven
his former club. Leicester make seven changes, among them a second
Premier
seven changes, among them a second Premier League appearance of the
season
Premier League appearance of the season for Wesley Fofana. Looking to
provide
season for Wesley Fofana. Looking to provide a threat either side of
season for Wesley Fofana. Looking to midfield. Warm applause in memory of
Jimmy
midfield. Warm applause in memory of Jimmy Harris, a former Everton hero
of
Jimmy Harris, a former Everton hero of the team in the 1950s who has
passed
of the team in the 1950s who has passed away at the age of 88. Mike
finding
passed away at the age of 88. Mike finding Ricardo Parreira.
Nice
Nice move
Nice move from Leicester City, here
is
Nice move from Leicester City, here is James Maddison, rolling it in,
and
is James Maddison, rolling it in, and Leicester have the lead. Harvey
Barnes
and Leicester have the lead. Harvey Barnes rolling at home inside the
opening
Barnes rolling at home inside the opening five minutes of the game,
and
opening five minutes of the game, and Everton already have work to do.
James
and Everton already have work to do. James Maddison's delivery, the touch
falling
James Maddison's delivery, the touch falling at the feet of Barnes,
deflection
falling at the feet of Barnes, deflection carrying it towards
Lester's
deflection carrying it towards Lester's number seven and Barnes
rolling
Lester's number seven and Barnes rolling at home and that has rather
quietened
rolling at home and that has rather quietened the crowd at Goodison
Park.
quietened the crowd at Goodison Park. Still James Maddison. Into
Kiernan
Park. Still James Maddison. Into Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, passing their
Park. Still James Maddison. Into way through Everton here. And the
home
way through Everton here. And the home crowd cannot quite believe what
they
home crowd cannot quite believe what they are seeing in the opening ten
minutes.
they are seeing in the opening ten minutes. Leicester City running
rings
minutes. Leicester City running rings around Everton already.
rings around Everton already. 13
points,
rings around Everton already. 13 points, Brendan Rodgers team have
taken
points, Brendan Rodgers team have taken since the start of March, only
Tottenham
taken since the start of March, only Tottenham and Brentford have managed
more
Tottenham and Brentford have managed more than that in that timeframe.
Can
Can Everton muster an attack? Iwobi.
Gordon
Can Everton muster an attack? Iwobi. Gordon wants to pass and he is able
to
Gordon wants to pass and he is able to collect. It was a great chance
for
to collect. It was a great chance for Richarlison. He is wondering how
it
for Richarlison. He is wondering how it is not 1-1. So are most of the
other
it is not 1-1. So are most of the other people in the stadium.
Everton's
other people in the stadium. Everton's first dangerous attack,
17th
Everton's first dangerous attack, 17th minute of the game. Iwobi
finding
17th minute of the game. Iwobi finding Gordon and this one straight
at
finding Gordon and this one straight at Richarlison. Who puts it back
beyond
at Richarlison. Who puts it back beyond the post.
Here
Here is
Here is Gray.
Corner
Corner for Everton. First one of the
match.
Corner for Everton. First one of the match. It has come with just over a
minute
match. It has come with just over a minute remaining of the opening 45.
Gray!
Gray! It
Gray! It was a really good effort. A
well-worked
Gray! It was a really good effort. A well-worked corner that almost came
off.
well-worked corner that almost came off. Sharp, crisp passing and the
shot
off. Sharp, crisp passing and the shot just wide of the post. And
Everton
shot just wide of the post. And Everton close to drawing level right
on
Everton close to drawing level right on half time.
Up
Up to
Up to Rondon. Getting up against
Fofana.
Up to Rondon. Getting up against Fofana. Richarlison brings the save
from
Fofana. Richarlison brings the save from Schmeichel. That is a bit more
like
from Schmeichel. That is a bit more like it from referton. That will --
from
like it from referton. That will -- from Everton. That will get the
crowd
from Everton. That will get the crowd going. Leicester could play a
role
crowd going. Leicester could play a role in Everton's fate. Including
tonight.
role in Everton's fate. Including tonight. The opponents for a quarter
of
tonight. The opponents for a quarter of Everton's remaining game, two of
the
of Everton's remaining game, two of the eight. Here is Maddison. A big
save
the eight. Here is Maddison. A big save from Pickford. The ball
bouncing
save from Pickford. The ball bouncing off Lookman. A couple of
big
bouncing off Lookman. A couple of big moments. Here is one, the save
from
big moments. Here is one, the save from Pickford. Lovely crisp passing
from
from Pickford. Lovely crisp passing from Leicester City. To the Daka. A
chase
from Leicester City. To the Daka. A chase for Maddison. Still madson. Oh
it
chase for Maddison. Still madson. Oh it is just wide slam! Maddison
turned
it is just wide slam! Maddison turned away from Mykolenko and the
shot
turned away from Mykolenko and the shot was just blocked as it left his
boot
shot was just blocked as it left his boot and it came off Delph.
Dewsbury-Hall's
boot and it came off Delph. Dewsbury-Hall's delivery. Fofana
with
Dewsbury-Hall's delivery. Fofana with the header. His return is a
welcome
with the header. His return is a welcome one to the Leicester
defence,
welcome one to the Leicester defence, but he also adds quite a
presence
defence, but he also adds quite a presence at the other end on set
plays.
Hangs
Hangs in
Hangs in the air and the header
brings
Hangs in the air and the header brings a save. Mina's header.
Schmeichel
brings a save. Mina's header. Schmeichel was there. Mina sending
it
Schmeichel was there. Mina sending it goal ward, but into the gloves of
Leicester's
it goal ward, but into the gloves of Leicester's goalkeeper.
Fofana
Fofana losing out to Richarlison.
The
Fofana losing out to Richarlison. The ricochet goes Everton's way.
It
It is
It is Gordon with the delivery.
Richarlison!
It is Gordon with the delivery. Richarlison! Oh, another chance goes
begging
Richarlison! Oh, another chance goes begging and Everton need to take
every
begging and Everton need to take every chance they can get.
Back
Back comes Godfrey. Into Daka. Here
is
Back comes Godfrey. Into Daka. Here is Maddison and the deflection
carrying
is Maddison and the deflection carrying it just wide of the post.
How
carrying it just wide of the post. How close were Leicester going two
ahead
How close were Leicester going two ahead here? It deflected off Delph
to
ahead here? It deflected off Delph to send it wide. Barring a late turn
around,
to send it wide. Barring a late turn around, he is facing an eighth
defeat
around, he is facing an eighth defeat from his first 11 matches in
charge.
Here
Here is
Here is Richarlison, Rondon in the
middle.
Here is Richarlison, Rondon in the middle. Blocked by Fofana. Gordon
goes
middle. Blocked by Fofana. Gordon goes down under the challenge. Here
is
goes down under the challenge. Here is a chance.
is a chance. Coleman, what an
important
is a chance. Coleman, what an important block by aHartti. Amartey.
They
important block by aHartti. Amartey. They will check for a penalty. It
didn't
They will check for a penalty. It didn't take long. The game
continues.
didn't take long. The game continues. Dele Alli bursting
forward
continues. Dele Alli bursting forward into Rondon and here is
Richarlison.
forward into Rondon and here is Richarlison. Oh, he has equalised!
Goodison
Richarlison. Oh, he has equalised! Goodison Park erupts in added time
at
Goodison Park erupts in added time at the end of the game.
Richarlison's
at the end of the game. Richarlison's 50th goal for Everton
at the end of the game. is a big one. Have they rescued a
late
is a big one. Have they rescued a late point here? Dele Alli worked so
hard.
late point here? Dele Alli worked so hard. Rondon knocked it on. And
Richarlison
hard. Rondon knocked it on. And Richarlison was there. And beyond
the
Richarlison was there. And beyond the 90 minute mark, Everton look to
salvage
the 90 minute mark, Everton look to salvage a point. It is not a classic
goal,
salvage a point. It is not a classic goal, but it might turn out to be a
big
goal, but it might turn out to be a big one. We had chances and that was
a
big one. We had chances and that was a common theme, Leicester played
well
a common theme, Leicester played well and gave us problems in terms
of
well and gave us problems in terms of possession. We were off the mark,
we
of possession. We were off the mark, we normally fly out at Goodison.
That
we normally fly out at Goodison. That makes it a longer night. But
happy
That makes it a longer night. But happy with the spirit. It is not
easy,
happy with the spirit. It is not easy, I told the players at half
time
easy, I told the players at half time we needed to lift the attitude
and
time we needed to lift the attitude and the desire and intensity. We
very
and the desire and intensity. We very close to being right back at
our
very close to being right back at our level again. Some of our
football
our level again. Some of our football was outstanding and our
pressing
football was outstanding and our pressing was very good. Just got
undone
pressing was very good. Just got undone by a bit of bad luck, if you
lock
undone by a bit of bad luck, if you lock at the actual goal, I think
Rondon
lock at the actual goal, I think Rondon tries to control the ball and
it
Rondon tries to control the ball and it goes over his foot. We knew we
would
it goes over his foot. We knew we would come under pressure here in
terms
would come under pressure here in terms of the crowd, but I thought we
dealt
terms of the crowd, but I thought we dealt well with it. We need to
fight.
dealt well with it. We need to fight. And show commitment. And the
players
fight. And show commitment. And the players showed that. We started
slow,
players showed that. We started slow, but they showed it through the
game.
slow, but they showed it through the game. The captain Seamus
was sensational. They scored early and
it
sensational. They scored early and it would have been a hard night. But
we
it would have been a hard night. But we have got look at the positives,
four
we have got look at the positives, four points from six. Honours even,
I
four points from six. Honours even, I think Leicester have their
thoughts
I think Leicester have their thoughts elsewhere. But this was a
huge
thoughts elsewhere. But this was a huge point for Everton.
Richarlison's
huge point for Everton. Richarlison's fifth goal was perhaps
his
Richarlison's fifth goal was perhaps his most important. Frank Lampard
mentioned
his most important. Frank Lampard mentioned attitude and that was
important.
mentioned attitude and that was important. Richarlison was hit and
mis.
important. Richarlison was hit and mis. You expect him to put that away
with
mis. You expect him to put that away with the quality that he possesses.
Rondon
with the quality that he possesses. Rondon comes on actual 65 minutes
and
Rondon comes on actual 65 minutes and he could feed off him. But is in
is
and he could feed off him. But is in is the glorious chance, probably the
best
is the glorious chance, probably the best of the lot. Unmarkled, he has
got
best of the lot. Unmarkled, he has got to stick that away. But his
attitude,
got to stick that away. But his attitude, I'm talking about and so
was
attitude, I'm talking about and so was Frank, gets a bit of luck with
Rondon.
was Frank, gets a bit of luck with Rondon. All the way to the end. .
They
Rondon. All the way to the end. . They fought to the end. 92nd minute
and
They fought to the end. 92nd minute and he scored three goals and two
assists
and he scored three goals and two assists in the last seven goals for
Everton.
assists in the last seven goals for Everton. Here is the bottom of the
table.
Everton. Here is the bottom of the table. It shows how important that
point
table. It shows how important that point is. Burntly play tomorrow
against
point is. Burntly play tomorrow against Southampton. Alan of course
it
against Southampton. Alan of course it is a bigger gap. Four points is a
bigger
it is a bigger gap. Four points is a bigger gap than three. I know what
you
bigger gap than three. I know what you meant. Burnley play Southampton
tomorrow
you meant. Burnley play Southampton tomorrow and then Wolves at home on
Sunday
tomorrow and then Wolves at home on Sunday and Everton go to Liverpool.
That
Sunday and Everton go to Liverpool. That could be a massive point for
them.
That could be a massive point for them. Could make a difference. We
have
them. Could make a difference. We have kept you waiting for this Alan.
I
have kept you waiting for this Alan. I can't believe this is last!
Newcastle were looking to win six in a row at St James Park
for the first time since 2004.
Opponents Crystal Palace were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in the FA Cup
semifinal on Sunday.
Conor McNamara watched this one.
You can't go home to the end anyway. Not since the days when sir Bobby
Robson
Not since the days when sir Bobby Robson was in charge here have
Newcastle
Robson was in charge here have Newcastle been a better run of home
results.
Newcastle been a better run of home results. It is an unchanged team.
Ahead
results. It is an unchanged team. Ahead of kick off the Newcastle fans
let
Ahead of kick off the Newcastle fans let Alain Saint-Maximin know how he
is
let Alain Saint-Maximin know how he is treasured. Olise starts his first
Premier
is treasured. Olise starts his first Premier League appearance in five
weeks.
Premier League appearance in five weeks. Christmas, Newcastle were
second
weeks. Christmas, Newcastle were second bottom of the table. They
could
second bottom of the table. They could finish level on points with
the
could finish level on points with the team in ninth. That has been
some
the team in ninth. That has been some turn around. A good ball to
Joelinton.
Back
Back from. Me made up the ground to
get
Back from. Me made up the ground to get across there. Crystal Palace
have
get across there. Crystal Palace have made strides forward, they're a
younger
have made strides forward, they're a younger team and scoring more goals.
This
younger team and scoring more goals. This time last season, Crystal
Palace
This time last season, Crystal Palace had more points on the board
under
Palace had more points on the board under Roy Hodgson than now. Here is
Joelinton.
under Roy Hodgson than now. Here is Joelinton. Saint-Maximin. Targett.
Palace
Joelinton. Saint-Maximin. Targett. Palace felt that might have bounced
into
Palace felt that might have bounced into his arm and Newcastle feel it
helped
into his arm and Newcastle feel it helped itself off a Crystal Palace
arm.
helped itself off a Crystal Palace arm. Arms down by his side.
Targett
Targett spotted Wood here. This will
be
Targett spotted Wood here. This will be offside, but he will play on.
Targett spotted Wood here. This will Chris Wood puts it wide anyway.
Belatedly
Chris Wood puts it wide anyway. Belatedly the flag does go up. It
was
Belatedly the flag does go up. It was quick thinking from Targett to
release
was quick thinking from Targett to release the pass. That would have
come
release the pass. That would have come back for offside.
Almiron.
Almiron. Good head of steam. Good
composure.
Almiron. Good head of steam. Good composure. What a goal that is!
Almiron
composure. What a goal that is! Almiron gets his first goal in his
last
Almiron gets his first goal in his last 37 Premier League appearances.
Oh,
last 37 Premier League appearances. Oh, he has waited a long time for
that!
Oh, he has waited a long time for that! You have got to go back to
February
that! You have got to go back to February of last year, 2021 when a
Almiron
February of last year, 2021 when a Almiron got two against Southampton.
To
Almiron got two against Southampton. To the far top corner. That is an
absolute
To the far top corner. That is an absolute beauty of a finish. Pick
that
absolute beauty of a finish. Pick that out slam Almiron booked for the
celebrations
that out slam Almiron booked for the celebrations and taking off
the shirt. That is a man wh what who has
just
shirt. That is a man wh what who has just relieved a huge amount of
personal
just relieved a huge amount of personal pressure and look what it
means.
personal pressure and look what it means. Newcastle are playing with
their
means. Newcastle are playing with their wind in the sails. Down goes
Wood.
their wind in the sails. Down goes Wood. Fouled by Anderson. Almiron
has
Wood. Fouled by Anderson. Almiron has only started four of the last 15
Premier
has only started four of the last 15 Premier League games, he has
certainly
Premier League games, he has certainly made his impact in this
first
certainly made his impact in this first half. Maybe a chance for him
again.
again. A
again. A good save by Guehi. How he
would
again. A good save by Guehi. How he would love his second goal of the
evening
would love his second goal of the evening here.
A
A mistake
A mistake by Joelinton. Edouard with
the
A mistake by Joelinton. Edouard with the shot. For all Newcastle's good
work,
the shot. For all Newcastle's good work, they're nearly undone by a
careless
work, they're nearly undone by a careless error there.
He
He has
He has got to be careful, Gallagher,
already
He has got to be careful, Gallagher, already on a yellow card. High
profile
already on a yellow card. High profile visitors have come to watch.
Shelvey
profile visitors have come to watch. Shelvey leaves it for Targett.
Joelinton.
Shelvey leaves it for Targett. Joelinton. Too much down ward
propulsion.
Joelinton. Too much down ward propulsion. He has two Premier
League
propulsion. He has two Premier League goals this season, Joelinton,
both
League goals this season, Joelinton, both against Brentford. Doesn't push
it
both against Brentford. Doesn't push it enough towards the target.
Here
Here is
Here is McArthur.
Edouard
Edouard looks for Zaha. The closest
Crystal
Edouard looks for Zaha. The closest Crystal Palace have come to an
equaliser
Crystal Palace have come to an equaliser in the game. Just a little
remind
equaliser in the game. Just a little remind tore Newcastle that this is
not
remind tore Newcastle that this is not over yet.
Ayew.
Ayew. Good defending from Schar. A
throw
Ayew. Good defending from Schar. A throw in to Palace.
McArthur.
McArthur. Good pressure from Crystal
Palace.
McArthur. Good pressure from Crystal Palace. But he can't keep the herd
down.
Palace. But he can't keep the herd down. They realise they're having
their
down. They realise they're having their best spell of the game. Third
home
their best spell of the game. Third home game in 13 days here. Newcastle
fans
home game in 13 days here. Newcastle fans hoping the winning feeling
continues.
fans hoping the winning feeling continues. It could be the last
chance
continues. It could be the last chance for Palace now. Ten seconds
of
chance for Palace now. Ten seconds of three minutes to go. Targett with
the
of three minutes to go. Targett with the header.
Just
Just couldn't bend it into the top
corner
Just couldn't bend it into the top corner the way Miguel Almiron had
done
corner the way Miguel Almiron had done earlier in the game. He had the
bend,
done earlier in the game. He had the bend, he didn't have the depth as
the
bend, he didn't have the depth as the full-time whistle goes, six home
wins
the full-time whistle goes, six home wins in a row now for Newcastle. New
coach,
wins in a row now for Newcastle. New coach, new signings, new owners, new
sense
coach, new signings, new owners, new sense of confidence for Newcastle
United.
sense of confidence for Newcastle United. If we don't start the game
well
United. If we don't start the game well enough, all duels, we didn't
compete
well enough, all duels, we didn't compete enough in the first half an
hour,
compete enough in the first half an hour, I think the disappointment
enough
hour, I think the disappointment enough in that semifinals is still
in
enough in that semifinals is still in our mind and that is one of the
reasons
in our mind and that is one of the reasons we take so long to get into
the
reasons we take so long to get into the game. Popular goal-scorer and
the
the game. Popular goal-scorer and the fans were delighted for that,
you
the fans were delighted for that, you must be happy for him? He's an
incredible
you must be happy for him? He's an incredible professional, he had to
wait
incredible professional, he had to wait for his chance in the team
under
wait for his chance in the team under my management and what a goal,
composure
under my management and what a goal, composure to finish in the tight
angle
composure to finish in the tight angle was top level. Only Liverpool
have
angle was top level. Only Liverpool have won more points since the turn
of
have won more points since the turn of the year, how about that? Say it
again.
of the year, how about that? Say it again. Six home wins on the bounce,
I'm
again. Six home wins on the bounce, I'm not even sure that was done in
your
I'm not even sure that was done in your day. It was, under Bobby
Robson.
your day. It was, under Bobby Robson. Almiron was the match
winner.
Robson. Almiron was the match winner. He is one of many players
are
winner. He is one of many players are playing for their future at
Newcastle
are playing for their future at Newcastle because we know they will
invest
Newcastle because we know they will invest again. One thing you can
never
invest again. One thing you can never throw at him is his attitude
and
never throw at him is his attitude and workrate, always superb but his
final
and workrate, always superb but his final cross, crossing and finishing,
but
final cross, crossing and finishing, but not tonight, look at the way he
has
but not tonight, look at the way he has a 60 yard to catch up on
Mitchell,
has a 60 yard to catch up on Mitchell, the left-back, not only
does
Mitchell, the left-back, not only does he do that but he's got the
composure
does he do that but he's got the composure and pace, the finish was
unbelievable
composure and pace, the finish was unbelievable and that touch from
Bruno
unbelievable and that touch from Bruno Guimaraes there and the wind
pass
Bruno Guimaraes there and the wind pass was magnificent but he reads it
quicker,
pass was magnificent but he reads it quicker, still a lot to do, he finds
the
quicker, still a lot to do, he finds the top corner and that has been
missing
the top corner and that has been missing from his game in terms of
crossing
missing from his game in terms of crossing and finishing, the number
of
crossing and finishing, the number of goals is nowhere near good enough
but
of goals is nowhere near good enough but his attitude has been superb in
the
but his attitude has been superb in the Newcastle shirt so he has from
now
the Newcastle shirt so he has from now until the end of the season to
say
now until the end of the season to say he deserves a place with what's
going
say he deserves a place with what's going on next season. Most shots he
has
going on next season. Most shots he has ever had in the Premier League
game.
has ever had in the Premier League game. Micah, you know what it's like
to
game. Micah, you know what it's like to be at a club when you money comes
in,
to be at a club when you money comes in, do you start thinking I'm out of
here?
in, do you start thinking I'm out of here? I was looking over my shoulder
left
here? I was looking over my shoulder left right and centre, and every
transfer
left right and centre, and every transfer window, we were getting
linked
transfer window, we were getting linked with the top players, I
remember
linked with the top players, I remember Glen Johnson from Liverpool
one
remember Glen Johnson from Liverpool one year, but it makes you raise
your
one year, but it makes you raise your game and you want to play with
better
your game and you want to play with better players. They certainly
are at Newcastle, sorry we have run out
of
at Newcastle, sorry we have run out of time but thank you for your input
and
of time but thank you for your input and Allen as well, but let's have a
look
and Allen as well, but let's have a look at the Premier League table.
Manchester
look at the Premier League table. Manchester City restore their
one-point
Manchester City restore their one-point advantage over Liverpool
as
one-point advantage over Liverpool as the race for the title looks like
one
as the race for the title looks like one of the closest in Premier League
history.
one of the closest in Premier League history. Equally tight in race for
fourth,
history. Equally tight in race for fourth, Arsenal now level with
Tottenham.
fourth, Arsenal now level with Tottenham. Everton are four points
clear
Tottenham. Everton are four points clear of Bernie, who host
Southampton
clear of Bernie, who host Southampton tomorrow. Newcastle have
reached
Southampton tomorrow. Newcastle have reached the magical 40 point mark
and
reached the magical 40 point mark and are up to 11. Let's see what the
papers
and are up to 11. Let's see what the papers have to say. Morals is the
headline
papers have to say. Morals is the headline in the mirror, the Times
carrying
headline in the mirror, the Times carrying a out celebrating Bukayo
Saka
carrying a out celebrating Bukayo Saka while the express side
Manchester
Saka while the express side Manchester United agreed
compensation
Manchester United agreed compensation with Ajax for coach
Erik
compensation with Ajax for coach Erik ten Hag, so everything to play
for.
Erik ten Hag, so everything to play for. Good, isn't it?