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     Scott McTominay is Manchester United's top scorer in the Premier League with five goals For the second time this season, Scott McTominay scored twice at Old Trafford to secure a precious victory for Manchester United and ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The Scotland midfielder's latest effort against Chelsea was not as thrilling as the two he scored in injury-time to beat Brentford in October. But on a night when United contrived to waste a succession of chances - including a Bruno Fernandes penalty - amid a total of 28 shots, it was just as welcome. McTominay's first effort was an instinctive strike from 12 yards as the rebound from Harry Maguire's blocked header bounced kindly for him. Then, after Cole Palmer had levelled just before the break, McTominay stole in at the far post to power home Alejandro Garnacho's cross 21 minutes from time. He should have had a first career hat-trick after being set up by Antony but scuffed his finish into t...

         Leon Bailey scored his fifth league goal of the campaign, surpassing his tally from 2022-23 Leon Bailey's deflected shot gave Aston Villa a fully deserved victory over Manchester City as the visitors' recent slump in form continued. Villa were superior throughout against the lackluster champions, who have now gone four Premier League games without a win for the first time in more than seven years. City once again missed the influence of the suspended Rodri, having lost their last five games when the Spaniard has been unavailable, but nothing must detract from an outstanding Villa performance that confirmed their stunning development under the management of Unai Emery. Villa were fearless going forward from the outset, with City keeper Ederson making two fine early saves from Pau Torres and Bailey, while opposite number Emi Martinez did superbly to deny Erling Haaland twice in quick succession. City lacked composure and were ran ragged at times, and the ...

    Bournemouth opened the scoring for the fourth Premier League game in a row thanks to Marcos Senesi'sheader The Cherries continued their impressive run of form with victory at Selhurst Park, their third win in four Premier League games. Marcos Senesi was left unmarked to head in at the far post midway through the first half after Ryan Christie's corner was flicked on by Luis Sinisterra. Bournemouth then made sure of the win in second-half stoppage time when Kieffer Moore stooped to head home the second after a sharp counter-attack. The Palace supporters voiced their disapproval at the end of the game and an object was thrown at Hodgson from the crowd as he made his way towards the tunnel. "The fact is, the fans have been spoiled here in recent times," he told Amazon Prime Video. "They're used to seeing us do very well at home and get good results. This year, we've not been able to do that." Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Hodgson added: "Al...

         Virgil van Dijk's goal was his first of the season for Liverpool Sheffield United 0-2 Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk & Dominik Szoboszlai spoil Chris Wilder return Liverpool spoiled Chris Wilder's Bramall Lane homecoming to remain hot on the heels of Premier League leaders Arsenal. Wilder, who led Sheffield United to two promotions in a five-year reign before an unceremonious departure in 2021, received a raucous reaction from the Blades faithful on his return to the dugout. However, Virgil van Dijk swept home a side-footed volley from Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner to quell the vociferous home support despite Blades appeals he had fouled Anel Ahmedhodzic prior to doing so. There was also an element of controversy about the Reds' second goal in stoppage time as Darwin Nunez's hefty challenge on Jayden Bogle was deemed fair in the build-up to Dominik Szoboszlai's cool finish. Liverpool, beaten just once in the league this season when their nine men...

  Pele starred for Santos throughout their trophy-laden era of the 1950s and '60s Santos, Brazil legend Pele's former club, have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history. A 2-1 home defeat by Fortaleza in their final league match of the season meant they dropped out of Serie A, Brazil's top flight. Santos won 12 state titles, six league titles, and two Copas Libertadores during their golden era of the 1950s and 60s. Three-time World Cup-winner Pele died at the age of 82 last year. Santos, who also produced Brazil's all-time record scorer Neymar, have suffered economic issues in recent years. Heading into the final game of the season, America Mineiro, Coritiba, and Goias had been relegated. With Santos level at 1-1, Vasco da Gama - drawing 1-1 with Red Bull Bragantino - occupied the fourth relegation spot in the 20-team division. But Serginho scored for Vasco in the 82nd minute and a stoppage-time winner from Fortaleza's Lucero left Santos one poin...

Joao Felix has scored back-to-back winners for Barcelona, also netting the crucial goal against Porto on Tuesday Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid as Joao Felix scored the only goal of the game against his parent club. Joao Felix once again came to FC Barcelona's rescue on Sunday, scoring the lone goal in the team's 1-0 win over his parent club Atletico Madrid. Raphinha made a smart run from around the halfway line to the penalty box, and then smoothly passed the ball through traffic for Felix, who was making his own run on his teammate's left. As Felix approached the touchline, he quickly found an opportunity to flick the ball over Jan Oblak and scored in the 28th minute . It was an effective outing for the Portuguese player, who is currently on loan from Atleti. He had three shots for Barcelona on Sunday, behind only Robert Lewandowski's five. The goal also comes a few short days after he tallied Barcelona's game-winning goal in their UEFA Champions League match aga...

Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski's 90th-minute header denied Manchester City victory in a breathless six-goal thriller at Etihad Stadium. City thought they had won it nine minutes from time when Jack Grealish turned home Erling Haaland's cross for his first goal since April. But Tottenham snatched a point from a match that ended in controversy as referee Simon Hooper blew for a foul on Erling Haaland, who had already shrugged off the effects of Emerson Royal's tackle and chipped a pass to Grealish which seemed to set the England man clear. Haaland was still complaining long after the final whistle and responded to something said from the Tottenham bench before furiously marching down the tunnel. It was fitting both sides got something out of the game given how entertaining it had been. Tottenham led early through Son Heung-min, only for the Tottenham skipper to divert Julian Alvarez's cross into his own net three minutes later. Phil Foden finished off a slick City ...

Five of Mohammed Kudus' six goals for West Ham in all competitions this season have come at London Stadium Odsonne Edouard's second-half finish salvaged a Premier League point for Crystal Palace against West Ham at London Stadium. Mohammed Kudus had opened the scoring for the Hammers after 13 minutes. James Ward-Prowse's sublime cross-field ball was collected by Vladimir Coufal, whose cutback into the box was converted thanks to a first-time finish from the onrushing Kudus. The Hammers were in complete control but Konstantinos Mavropanos was caught out when his poor back pass was intercepted by Edouard, who slotted home to equalise for Palace, scoring his sixth league goal of the season. Mavropanos had the chance to make amends for his earlier mistake when he rose to meet a ball into the box but his header landed just wide of the far post. Pablo Fornals' cross was met by Jarrod Bowen in added time but it could only land in the grateful arms of away goalkeeper Sam Johnst...

Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an 88th-minute winner as Liverpool mounted a stunning late comeback to beat Fulham in a seven-goal thriller at Anfield. Trailing 3-2 in the 87th minute, Liverpool equalised as Wataru Endo scored his first Premier League goal and seconds later Alexander-Arnold completed the turnaround. Alexander-Arnold had helped Liverpool open the scoring in the 20th minute when his free-kick ricocheted off the crossbar and in off Fulham keeper Bernd Leno. Former Red Harry Wilson equalised four minutes later before Alexis Mac Allister restored Liverpool's lead after 38 minutes with a stunning long-range strike. Kenny Tete netted Fulham's second equaliser in first-half injury time and Bobby De Cordova-Reid headed the Cottagers into the lead in the 80th minute. Fulham had looked set to end Liverpool's 13-month unbeaten home record in the Premier League. Instead, the Reds kept up their perfect record at Anfield this season and cut Arsenal's lead at the t...

           Enzo Fernandez put Chelsea in front with his first Premier League goal of the season Enzo Fernandez scored twice as 10-man Chelsea held on to beat Brighton in a thriller at Stamford Bridge. The Argentine midfielder headed the Blues in front after 17 minutes and former Brighton loanee Levi Colwill doubled the lead four minutes later with his first Chelsea goal. Facundo Buonanotte got one back for the visitors with a superb curling effort and they were right back in the game when Chelsea skipper Conor Gallagher was shown a second yellow card and sent off on the stroke of half-time. However, Fernandez restored Chelsea's two-goal advantage from the penalty spot midway through the second half. Referee Craig Pawson had initially waved play on when James Milner challenged the breaking Mykhailo Mudryk inside the box but awarded the penalty after being sent to the screen by the video assistant referee. Brighton continued to dominate possess...

     Villa striker Ollie Watkins scored his eighth goal of the season to give his side a point   In a thrilling Premier League match, Aston Villa scored twice to come from behind to draw with Bournemouth, with Ollie Watkins heading in the equalizer in the ninetieth minute. Following a mistake by Diego Carlos, Antoine Semenyo gave the Cherries an early lead with a deft low finish. Leon Bailey's shot through a packed area after cutting in from the right put Villa back on equal terms. Watkins came up to make sure the points were split after Dominic Solanke gave Bournemouth the lead once more. Villa manager Unai Emery commended his team's fighting spirit and attitude as they sit fourth in the standings. "We faced challenges at times, but we persevered." While not ideal, this position is also not the worst, Emery said ""We were aware it would be difficult to get a victory today." There were chances aplenty in an end-to-end game at the Vitality Stadium, with ...