LIVE Premier League Matchweek 24 - Sunday Bradley Adams and Alex Smith

FT: ARSENAL 5-1 MAN CITY

LEWIS-SKELLY's 1ST PL strike caps domination

HAALAND levelled with 250th club GOAL

MATETA brace downs MAN UTD

SPURS beat BRENTFORD for first WIN in 8

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00:05

From The Scout:

Kai Havertz (£7.8m) notches two attacking returns in a match for the first time since the opening Gameweek of the season. The Arsenal forward had a match-high four shot versus Manchester City, twice that of any other player

00:04

Young superstar

Only Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney (9 each) have scored more goals for a Premier League side while aged 17 or younger than Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri (7).

00:03

Premier League pundit Joe Hart:

"That is a tough day, especially with Haaland getting them back in it. From 2-1, Arsenal attitude was to go three and four and five. The confidence was growing and the stadium was rocking."

00:02

BAD DAY - Haaland scored but was on the wrong end of the result

Erling Haaland, Man City

00:00

Premier League pundit Michael Owen:

"The exciting thing for Arsenal is, we know about the superstars...but what about the youngsters! The future looks so bright as well as the present. An absolutely brilliant day for Arsenal fans, they won't forget this."

23:58

Thumped

This is only the second time Pep Guardiola has seen his side concede five goals, after a 5-2 loss to Leicester in September 2020.

23:57

Premier League pundit Michael Owen:

"It is a massive statement from Arsenal. Liverpool would have been watching and asking for a favour from City, but Arsenal have taken them to the cleaners."

23:56

FIVE STAR PERFORMANCE - Arsenal were dominant

Arsenal celebrate

23:55

UNCONFIRMED BONUS POINTS

3 - Havertz

2 - Rice

1 - Partey

23:54

Premier League pundit Ian Wright:

"I did say at the start you have to respect City but what has been happening with Arsenal is chances. They've had chances in games and not taken them and then other teams have got into the games. Today they were so well drilled and go the goals. Everyone's confidence rose and that is what we are capable of doing."

23:53

Arsenal 5-1 Man City

Arsenal have totally dispatched the Premier League champions. Just one second-half shot for Man City, with which they scored - but the Gunners were not unsettled, immediately responding to Erling Haaland's equaliser and putting the match beyond doubt in style.

Five goals, five goalscorers. And the gap between themselves and Liverpool narrows back to six points.

23:52

HOW MANY MIKEL? 🤚

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

23:50

FULL-TIME Arsenal 5-1 Man City

As statement wins go in title races, that's pretty significant.

23:50

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"Arsenal have cut City to shreds today."

23:49

GOAL! Arsenal 5-1 Man City (NWANERI, 90+5 mins)

Wow! What a goal this is by Ethan Nwaneri! From 20 yards, on his left foot, with power and precision and bend, and Stefan Ortega just watches it into the bottom corner.

23:49

ON YER BIKE - Gabriel attempts the outrageous

Gabriel, Arsenal

23:48

Arsenal 4-1 Man City (90+2 mins)

Jurrien Timber fizzes a low cross from the right, which requires a palm from Stefan Ortega to prevent it reaching Gabriel Martinelli at the far post for a tap-in.

23:47

SUBS Arsenal 4-1 Man City (90+1 mins)

Myles Lewis-Skelly applauds the crowd as he departs the pitch. Kai Havertz is also richly appreciated as he heads off. Ricardo Calafiori - who scored in the reverse fixture - and former Man City player Raheem Sterling come on.

23:46

Arsenal 4-1 Man City (89 mins)

Oles are greeting every Arsenal pass. Ethan Nwaneri puts a ball in from the right and it's headed behind for a corner.

It's in towards the near post and wide by Jurrien Timber.

23:44

THE BALD FACTS - Guardiola shows his misery

Pep Guardiola, Man City

23:42

Arsenal 4-1 Man City (86 mins)

Man City have had one shot in this half. That would be the Erling Haaland goal.

Arsenal have punished their visitors in attack, but have been very solid defensively too.

23:40

SUBS Arsenal 4-1 Man City (84 mins)

Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard receive ovations as they leave the pitch. On come Mikel Merino and Ethan Nwaneri - who also gets a big cheer.

23:39

HAVE A GOAL - The German celebrates Arsenal's fourth

Kai Havertz, Arsenal

23:38

Arsenal 4-1 Man City (82 mins)

Acrobatic attempt from Gabriel, flinging himself through the air after taking a touch and going for the overhead kick. Doesn't quite make the connection he wants, though.

23:36

STAT - Leaky at the back

This is the fourth time Manchester City have conceded 4+ goals in all competitions this season, the most ever in a campaign by a Pep Guardiola-managed team.

23:34

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"As soon as Arsenal pinched that ball City were vulnerable and wide open. This time there was no hesitation and no doubt from Havertz. He knows he is going to knock it past the keeper. Man City are a shadow of what they were."

23:33

DEJECTED - City are down and out

Man City dejected

23:33

GOAL! Arsenal 4-1 Man City (HAVERTZ, 76 mins)

That might just do it for Arsenal! Kai Havertz missed a golden chance in the first half, but he looks to have sealed the match here.

Arsenal take the ball on the edge of their own box and break at pace. Gabriel Martinelli goes outside right for the run of Havertz, who curls it beautifully into the far bottom corner.

23:32

SUBS Arsenal 3-1 Man City (76 mins)

Double substitution for Man City, as James McAtee and Kevin De Bruyne come on for Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush.

23:30

Arsenal 3-1 Man City (74 mins)

Stefan Ortega puts in a weak punch from a Martin Odegaard corner, and it lands for Gabriel. Was he fouled by Mateo Kovacic? No, says the referee, and Man City get it away.

23:29

Arsenal 3-1 Man City (73 mins)

Myles Lewis-Skelly (18y 129d) is the youngest player to score in the Premier League against the reigning champions since Wayne Rooney netted for Everton against Arsenal in March 2003 (17y 150d).

23:29

PERFECT FINISH - Lewis-Skelly winds up to hit his first PL goal

Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal

23:27

Arsenal 3-1 Man City (71 mins)

Martin Odegaard jumps up and down in frustration as Mateo Kovacic goes over, and Peter Bankes sees it as a foul. The crowd don't like it as much as the Arsenal captain - who is booked.

23:25

Arsenal 3-1 Man City (69 mins)

Arsenal break three on three. Declan Rice opts to go right for Gabriel Martinelli - looks like the best option. The Brazilian drives on and fires across goal, and it's a good save diving across by Stefan Ortega.

23:24

ZEN STATE - Lewis-Skelly celebrates serenely

Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal

23:23

Arsenal 3-1 Man City (67 mins)

Myles Lewis-Skelly (18y 129d) is the youngest player to score against Man City in the PL since Lee Cattermole in April 2006 (18y 12d).

23:21

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"Every game this young boy plays he has looked more assured and at home. He would have dreamt with playing with these players and the dream is a reality. That is a brilliant goal and such an important one. He hits it well, he hits it true and he hits it on target.

"Whether it is defending like he did in the first half or supplying the all-important finishing touch at the other end, this boy looks happy doing both."

23:19

GOAL! Arsenal 3-1 Man City (LEWIS-SKELLY, 62 mins)

Myles Lewis-Skelly's first Arsenal goal - what a time! Arsenal work it in off the left side, and Lewis-Skelly takes a couple of good touches out of his feet from just inside the area, onto his right foot, and hits it across goal. Stefan Ortega gets his left hand on it but not strong enough - into the corner of the net.

23:18

Arsenal 2-1 Man City (62 mins)

The match was level from kick-off for 103 seconds.

It was level after Erling Haaland's goal for 105 seconds.

23:16

BRIEF REPLY - Haaland's header had got City level

Erling Haaland, Man City

23:14

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"It hits Stones hard and gives Ortega no chance. It is a wicked deflection and unlucky in some ways but Arsenal have bounced straight back."

23:13

GOAL! Arsenal 2-1 Man City (PARTEY, 57 mins)

The crowd bay for Thomas Partey to shoot from 22 yards - he does, and it's into the back of the net! Man City's parity lasts barely two minutes. There's a deflection off John Stones and gives Stefan Ortega no chance as it spins into the bottom corner.

23:12

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"That is what happens when you put the ball in the box for your centre forward. They just might get on the end of it. They just might get you back into a game."

23:11

GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 Man City (HAALAND, 55 mins)

One chance, one goal for Erling Haaland. Savinho stands the ball up from the right to the far post and Haaland heads it back in the direction it came from, past David Raya, and into the net. Phenomenal header.

23:10

PULL YOUR SOCKS UP - Foden sorts himself out

Phil Foden, Man City

23:09

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (53 mins)

Leandro Trossard's left-footed cross floats across and Martin Odegaard almost gets onto it at the far post. But it's behind for a goal-kick.

23:08

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (52 mins)

A combination of Myles Lewis-Skelly and Martin Odegaard drag Phil Foden off the ball. Man City free-kick, slightly left of centre, 40 yards out.

Played in and headed away as far as Manuel Akanji, who hooks it straight to David Raya.

23:06

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (50 mins)

Omar Marmoush looks for a one-two with Erling Haaland in the box - the first part is good, but Marmoush's touch is heavy receiving the return pass.

23:05

HUDDLE BUBBLE - Arsenal plot keeping their lead

Arsenal huddle

23:04

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (48 mins)

Early possession in this second half belongs to Man City, who are just passing it around in the Arsenal half.

23:01

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (46 mins)

The players are back out for the second half. New Year's Day 2022 was the last time Arsenal lost at home having led at half-time - against Man City.

Will they keep hold of this lead?

23:01

Premier League pundit Michael Owen:

"The odds on Man City winning wouldn't have been high if Havertz had out that chance away. That was a massive chance. But City grew after that. They aren't playing too badly but they need to cut out the mistakes. This game is still there for the taking for both teams."

22:58

KEPT QUIET - Haaland only had six touches in the first half

Gabriel, Arsenal

22:56

Premier League pundit Joe Hart:

"This is excellent. It is so hard to do. It is so sharp and so strong. Raya has been excellent this half. He's not had a lot to do but he's have three or four huge moments."

22:54

Premier League pundit Michael Owen:

On Havertz passing to Odegaard for the goal: “A cold-blooded striker would have been shooting there. He made the right choice in the end…”

22:52

WATCH: Arsenal had a goal advantage at HT earlier in the season...

22:50

STAT - Long second half for City

Arsenal haven't lost any of their last 30 Premier League home matches when they've been ahead at half-time, with their last such defeat coming in January 2022 against Manchester City (1-0 at HT, lost 2-1).

22:48

BONUS POINTS AS IT STANDS

3 - Odegaard

2 - Havertz

1 - Kovacic

22:46

HALF-TIME Arsenal 1-0 Man City

Martin Odegaard's goal inside the second minute remains the difference at half-time. David Raya has made a couple of very good saves, and Kai Havertz has had one very big miss.

22:45

KOV CITY - City have a battle to grab three points

Mateo Kovacic, Man City

22:44

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (45 mins)

Another excellent save by David Raya. It's an Arsenal mistake because Jurrien Timber and William Saliba get in a muddle trying to head the same Matheus Nunes cross, and it gives Savinho the chance to shoot. Through Arsenal legs and deflected at Raya, who keeps it out.

22:42

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (43 mins)

Josko Gvardiol puts in a very dangerous ball from the left, which David Raya gets a slight touch on, and it takes it behind Bernardo Silva at the far post.

22:40

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (41 mins)

Gabriel Martinelli clears the ball long after a look up and finds Kai Havertz. The German holds it up for team-mates to arrive but Mateo Kovacic then nicks the ball off Martin Odegaard.

22:38

HAVE'NT SCORED - The German lashes a big chance wide

Kai Havertz, Arsenal

22:36

STAT - Big chances

Of the nine players to have 20+ big chances in the Premier League this season, only Nicolas Jackson (31.8%) and Ollie Watkins (32.1%) have a lower big chance conversion rate than Kai Havertz (34.8% - 8/23).

22:34

HIDE YOUR FACE - Havertz won't want to see that chance again

Kai Havertz, Arsenal

22:33

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (34 mins)

Omar Marmoush puts the corner in again and Manuel Akanji gets his head on it, but this one is much more comfortable for David Raya to catch.

22:32

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (33 mins)

Gabriel blocks a Phil Foden cross behind for a corner and takes a moment to get back up. Might've just winded him.

22:30

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (30 mins)

Seeing the Kai Havertz chance again, you can see what he's trying to do. John Stones is on the line with Stefan Ortega out of his goal, and Havertz looks for the bottom right corner as he sees it, with Stones central.

But that is a huge, huge miss.

22:29

WOULDN'T DROP - Haaland was ready to tap-in

Erling Haaland, Man City

22:27

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"What an incredible miss that is. That is as big a miss and as big an open goal as I've seen all season. You've just got to pick a spot. That is astonishing."

22:26

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (27 mins)

Kai Havertz, you have to score! Stefan Ortega plays a short ball into Mateo Kovacic and Declan Rice slides in to win it. The ball travels across to Havertz and, from 12 yards, he shanks it wide.

22:26

WHAT A SAVE - Raya makes a wonder save

David Raya, Arsenal

22:25

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (26 mins)

Jurrien Timber's into the book for bringing down Savinho in the centre circle. Perhaps not the smartest move - there were red shirts in front of the Brazilian.

22:25

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (26 mins)

Very impressive strength from Myles Lewis-Skelly, holding off and being fouled by Erling Haaland as the Norwegian attempts to meet a cross from the left.

22:24

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"It is a stunning one-handed save from Raya. What an amazing stop. It has come at him so quickly and then the crossbar comes to his aide."

22:23

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (24 mins)

What a save! Omar Marmoush whips in a corner and Josko Gvardiol gets his head on it, and David Raya reacts so quickly, sticking out his left hand and palming it onto the bar. Erling Haaland was lurking at the back post but the deflection off the bar takes it away.

22:22

ROUGH AND TUMBLE - Martinelli and Gvardiol battle for the ball

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal

22:21

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (22 mins)

Matheus Nunes has the chance to cross on the right and opts not to, going back instead. Eventually there is a cross from Phil Foden, but William Saliba heads it away from Erling Haaland.

22:19

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (20 mins)

John Stones lifts a long ball forward but it drifts out of play.

You wouldn't describe it as fluent from the visitors so far.

22:18

GUARDED THOUGHTS - The Man City boss contemplates his side's fate

Pep Guardiola, Man City

22:17

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (18 mins)

Leandro Trossard attempts a very clever reverse ball for Kai Havertz, but it has too much on it and rolls to Stefan Ortega.

22:16

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (17 mins)

Three Arsenal players swarm Phil Foden as he takes control of the ball - he doesn't keep that control for more than a second.

22:15

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (16 mins)

Leandro Trossard is excellent on the left as he evades the challenges of two Man City players. A third does bring him to the ground but no foul comes, and Gabriel attempts a cross which comes to nothing.

22:13

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (14 mins)

Savinho bundles into the back of Kai Havertz and that's a free-kick on halfway. Man City have had much of the possession in the last few minutes but without much threat.

22:12

DIAL M FOR MARTIN - 1:43 was the official time of the goal

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal

22:10

STAT - Man City's shaky starts

Manchester City have conceded 16 goals in the first half of Premier League matches this season, which is already as many as they conceded in the opening 45 minutes of matches last season.

22:08

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (9 mins)

John Stones is allowed to take his time on the ball just inside his own half. Arsenal's press isn't as high as it sometimes is, but Gabriel Martinelli does start to hound blue shirts as they get beyond the halfway line.

22:06

ODE TO JOY - Odegaard opens the scoring for Arsenal

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal

22:06

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (7 mins)

Gabriel Martinelli lifts the ball over Stefan Ortega and into the net - but the offside flag is up. He's a good couple of yards offside, so a good call, but a lovely finish, and a nice through-ball by Martin Odegaard.

If that isn't a wake-up call, you wonder what will be for Man City.

22:04

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (5 mins)

That goal has been recorded at 103 seconds. Exactly what the Arsenal fans would've wanted coming into this stadium.

22:03

Premier League pundit Andy Townsend:

"What a start to such a big game. Akanji will be thinking now 'what was I doing there?' Incredible, what an astonishing start to the game."

22:02

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Man City (ODEGAARD, 2 mins)

What a start for Arsenal! It's a huge mistake by Manuel Akanji, who takes too long on the ball and Arsenal nick it 30 yards from goal. Declan Rice plays in Kai Havertz, who has the presence of mind to square it for Martin Odegaard, who has a mostly empty net to find.

22:01

Arsenal 0-0 Man City (2 mins)

First shot of the match inside 44 seconds - Kai Havertz, from distance, striking on the bounce with his left foot. Straight at Stefan Ortega.

22:00

KICK-OFF Arsenal 0-0 Man City

A rousing rendition of 'North London Forever' rings out around Emirates Stadium. What a match this promises to be. Arsenal can close the gap on Liverpool to six points; Man City look to move within three of the Gunners.

Peter Bankes is our referee today, and on his whistle, Man City get us under way.

21:58

LOOK WHO'S BACK - Odegaard returns to Arsenal's PL starting XI

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal

21:56

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta:

"We know what is at stake but we are used to playing this type of game and know the demands to win the games and be better than the opposition. Emotionally it is a game you have to control. There will be different phases and have loads of microgames you have to control."

On City XI: "They have different profiles of players and that it on them. We know what we need to do."

On Raya: "It is great he’s made it. He was sad he couldn’t play in Girona but he is fit to start.”

21:53

No Saka, no problem?

Since the start of the 2022-23 season, this will be just the second time that Arsenal have faced a Premier League opponent starting the day in the top four without Bukayo Saka - the other was a 1-0 home win versus Manchester City in October 2023.

21:51

From The Scout:

Phil Foden (£9.3m) is the form player in Fantasy having averaged 11 points per start over his last five matches. In that time he’s combined six goals with two assists and seven bonus points.

21:49

Man City manager Pep Guardiola:

"It will be so intense, the challenging type of game. You have to challenge them. They will defend deep, they do many things well and we will have to adapt."

21:47

SAVINHO BACK IN - After two PL matches on the bench

Savinho and Pep Guardiola

21:45

TEAM NEWS - Arsenal v Man City (16:30 GMT)

Just one change for Arsenal, as Martin Odegaard is back in the team. Ethan Nwaneri reverts to the bench. Raheem Sterling and Oleksandr Zinchenko are also substitutes against their former club.

Three changes for Man City, including in goal. Ederson is not part of the travelling squad so Stefan Ortega deputises. John Stones returns to the defence and Savinho comes in up the pitch. Abdukodir Khusanov and Ilkay Gundogan drop to the bench.

21:43

LINE-UP - Arsenal v MAN CITY

XI: Ortega Moreno, Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bernardo,, Savinho, Marmoush, Foden, Haaland

Subs: Carson, Grealish, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Reis, Khusanov, O'Reilly, Lewis, McAtee

21:42

LINE-UP - ARSENAL v Man City

XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard

Subs: Neto, Kiwior, Calafiori, Zinchenko, Tierney, Jorginho, Merino, Sterling, Nwaneri

21:40

BIG HUG - Postecoglou embraces goalscorer Sarr at full-time

Ange Postecoglou hugs Pape Sarr

21:38

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta:

"I'm feeling fantastic! We won this three points, we worked hard and I am very happy. I just put my head down and worked hard and I think sometimes when you do that, you get the reward.

“We know how they play with the new manager, we worked on a plan during the week and we stuck to the plan. We listened to the gaffer and worked hard and I think we deserve this win."

21:36

BONUS POINTS AS IT STANDS

#BRETOT

3 - Spence

2 - Davies

1 - Damsgaard

#MUNCRY

3 - Mateta

2 - Munoz

1 - Lacroix

21:34

Premier League pundit Matt Holland:

"They had a lot of the play, they pushed hard, but the quality was lacking in the final third. Mbeumo and Wissa have been really effective, Damsgaard as well, but today they had an off day in the final third."

21:32

STAT - No sting for the Bees

Brentford's xG total of 2.3 in this match is their highest tally in a Premier League match without scoring in the process. The Bees also recorded their third-highest tally for touches in the opposition's box in this match (48).

21:30

Premier League pundit Matt Holland:

"Ange Postecoglou, those players, the Spurs fans, won’t care a jot about how they played today. What they have showed is a bit of fight, a bit of spirit, when they needed it most. This is a big week for Ange Postecoglou. They’ve started it in the right fashion."

21:28

POINTS SEALED - Mateta's second goal earns Palace another Old Trafford win

Mateta scores second goal v Man Utd

21:26

FULL-TIME Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace

Jean-Phillippe Mateta's brace further darkens the clouds over Old Trafford. A brilliant away performance from Palace.

21:26

Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace (90+9 mins)

Time is all but run out for United. Just hopeful balls into the box at the moment, which are coming to nothing.

21:23

FULL-TIME Brentford 0-2 Spurs

A Vitaly Janelt own goal and Pape Sarr's late finish are enough for Spurs. A first win in eight for the north Londoners... that will ease any relegation fears among Spurs fans.

21:23

WHO SCORED A BRACE? This guy

Mateta celebrates scoring second goal v Man Utd

21:21

Brentford 0-2 Spurs (90+2 mins)

Already halfway through the four extra minutes at the Gtech. A big three points coming Spurs' way it would seem.

21:21

Premier League pundit Matt Holland:

"Fair to say it’s been a difficult first Premier League start for Valdimarsson. Spurs on the counter, it’s a wonderful run by Sarr, well found by Son, but Valdimarsson makes it easy for him. Comes out, and he didn’t need to. Comes chasing after a ball he can’t win and Sarr just nicks it past him. Spurs have rode their luck, been resilient, shown plenty of fight and character."

21:20

Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace (90+3 mins)

Harry Maguire is completely unmarked at the back post, but heads back across goal rather than shoot himself. A wasted moment.

21:20

MAKING IT TWO - Sarr gives Spurs breathing room

Pape Sarr celebrates

21:19

STAT - Score and win

Pape Sarr has netted just his eighth goal for Spurs across all competitions, though Spurs have won in each of his other seven goalscoring appearances for the club.

21:19

Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace (90+2 mins)

Nine additional minutes, can they be Amad minutes again? Man Utd need his heroics.

21:18

Premier League pundit Don Hutchison:

"Don’t underestimate the part that Adam Wharton played. With minutes left on the clock, you can be very tempted to launch it up the pitch but he played a clever pass into midfield into Sarr. That got Palace away. No one’s caught Ismaila Sarr today. Munoz, you have to square this to Mateta and he does and Mateta’s eyes have lit up. Sensational from Crystal Palace - they deserve their win!"

21:16

GOAL! Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace (MATETA, 89 mins)

Ismaila Sarr finds a stunning pass to find Daniel Munoz. He's clean through and unselfishly gives Jean-Phillippe Mateta a tap-in and his second of the match.

21:15

GOAL! Brentford 0-2 Spurs (SARR, 67 mins)

That should be that for Spurs. Son Heung-min delightfully finds Pape Sarr on the left side of the box. The midfielder just pokes it under Hakon Valdimarsson to all-but secure the points.

21:15

Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (87 mins)

Christian Eriksen comes on for the booked Manuel Ugarte, as Palace take off Tyrick Mitchell and Will Hughes. On come Nathaniel Clyne and Adam Wharton.

21:13

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (84 mins)

Dejan Kulusevski drives a ball across the face of goal. It is swerving left and right which makes it difficult for Dane Scarlett to accurately position himself at the back post, as the ball skims his forehead.

21:11

MARTINEZ INJURED - Taken off on a stretcher after long delay

Lisandro Martinez

21:09

SUB Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (82 mins)

Lisandro Martinez is taken away on the stretcher. Matthijs de Ligt takes his place.

21:08

SUB Brentford 0-1 Spurs (79 mins)

Dane Scarlett replaces Richarlison.

21:06

Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (79 mins)

Lisandro Martinez went over badly under a nudge from Ismaila Sarr. The stretcher has come onto the pitch, this doesn't look good for the Argentine.

21:06

IN THE AIR - Ajer and Richarlison compete

Ajer and Richarlison go for a header

21:05

SUB Brentford 0-1 Spurs (76 mins)

Michael Kayode on for his Premier League debut. Brentford going all-out for a winner.

21:04

STAT - Huffing and puffing

Brentford's current xG tally of 1.75 in this match is already their second-highest in a Premier League match during which they've failed to score.

21:03

Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (76 mins)

Eberechi Eze swings another ball into the box from a free-kick. Chris Richards nods it across goal where Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot fail to communicate as the ball rolls behind.

21:02

Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (75 mins)

Manuel Ugarte hacks down Ismaila Sarr and has his name taken. Things are getting scrappy.

21:00

Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (73 mins)

Bruno Fernandes initially struggles to find a route but turns around to find Amad. The winger lends the ball to his captain before curling just over the bar.

21:00

CORNER FLAG IN DANGER - Only means one thing

Mateta kicks the corner flag, Man Utd v Crystal Palace

20:59

Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (72 mins)

Will Hughes makes a trip and goes into the book.

20:57

SUBS Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (70 mins)

From no strikers to two! Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee enter the fray with Noussair Mazraoui and false nine Kobbie Mainoo.

20:55

SUBS Brentford 0-1 Spurs (67 mins)

Mathias Jensen takes the place of Vitaly Janelt as Brentford chase the match. And the next time the ball goes out of play, Pape Sarr is introduced for Yves Bissouma.

20:54

STAT - A danger on the road

Jean-Phillippe Mateta has contributed to goals in his last three away matches in the Premier League (four goals, zero assists).

20:54

ANOTHER ONE - Mateta scores again and Palace lead at Old Trafford

Mateta celebrates scoring v Man Utd

20:53

Premier League pundit Don Hutchison:

"What a story. Mateta’s onside, Yoro wasn’t strong enough with the little arm on him, but not enough to disallow the goal. Mateta recognises where the ball will strike the crossbar, Maguire’s ball-watching, Martinez is nowhere near it, and Mateta’s thinking ‘I can’t miss here’."

20:51

GOAL! Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace (MATETA, 64 mins)

Eberechi Eze comes off the bench and Palace lead. His free-kick finds Maxence Lacroix, who beats Leny Yoro and loops onto the crossbar. Jean-Phillippe Mateta is fastest to react as he bundles in. Nine PL goals for the season for the striker.

20:50

STAT - Flagging

Brentford v Spurs is yet to witness either side be caught offside, only ten of the 237 matches played in the Premier League this season have finished with no offsides.

20:48

SUB Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (61 mins)

Palace haven't been bad today but they have had an Eberechi Eze sized hole in their team. Well no longer, Eze is on for Daichi Kamada.

20:47

ODEGAARD RETURNS - He's Arsenal's only change

Martin Odegaard

20:46

LINE-UP - ARSENAL v Man City

XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard

Subs: Neto, Kiwior, Calafiori, Zinchenko, Tierney, Jorginho, Merino, Sterling, Nwaneri

20:45

LINE-UP - Arsenal v MAN CITY

XI: Ortega Moreno, Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bernardo, Savinho, Marmoush, Foden, Haaland

Subs: Carson, Grealish, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Reis, Khusanov, O'Reilly, Lewis, McAtee

20:44

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (55 mins)

Rodrigo Bentancur slips Dejan Kulusevski through with a wonderfully weighted through-ball. But the Swede lashes his shot into the side-netting, when going across the goalkeeper might have been the more profitable option.

20:43

ANGE ANGST - Brentford are threatening in this second half

Ange Postecoglou

20:43

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (54 mins)

Yoane Wissa meets a cross from the left and diverts it towards goal. It flicks the crossbar as Brentford let Spurs off.

20:42

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (55 mins)

Dean Henderson also has ankles like steel. He might just be all steel. This time he saves an acrobatic volley from Manuel Ugarte which was very much going in.

20:41

Premier League pundit Don Hutchison:

"That was better from Man Utd because Amad had the ball wide. He played a really intelligent ball into the stride of Bruno Fernandes - his technique’s good, excellent save from Henderson."

20:40

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (51 mins)

Kevin Schade gets into a nice position to cross but he overhits his clip to the back post.

20:38

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (52 mins)

Dean Henderson has wrists like steel to deny Bruno Fernandes. Amad passes the ball nicely into the Portuguese's stride and he hits it forcefully towards goal. But Henderson is equal to it.

20:37

ANOTHER VIEW - Of Janelt's own goal

Janelt scores own goal, Brentford v Spurs

20:36

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (49 mins)

Harry Maguire is late lunging into Jean-Phillippe Mateta. He's nowhere near the ball either and that is a yellow card.

20:35

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (48 mins)

An easy-paced start to the second half. Man Utd have been happy to have the ball in their own half.

20:33

Premier League pundit Don Hutchison:

On Man Utd: "I think they need more tempo and speed into their play, start the second half like they did the first 10 minutes of the match."

20:32

SECOND HALVES UNDER WAY

Lucas Bergvall comes on for Mikey Moore at the break for Spurs, but the other three sides are unchanged as we are back playing in west London and Manchester.

20:31

KEEPING GOAL - Onana denying Mateta the big first-half moment

Andre Onana

20:29

Premier League pundit Joe Hart:

On Spurs' goal: "Archie Gray, occupying Collins in that spot, it surprises everyone and Janelt’s unfortunate, trying to protect his goalkeeper. Once it gets over Collins at the near post, it’s chaos. Janelt isn’t ready for that ball to make it all the way to him."

20:27

RICHARLISON SLIDES IN - Close to another goal for Spurs

Richarlison slides in

20:25

Premier League pundit Michael Owen:

"Man Utd probably had the best chances early on, Crystal Palace have come back into it later on."

20:23

BONUS POINTS AS IT STANDS

#BRETOT

3 - Damsgaard

2 - Gray

1 - Bentancur, Davies, Spence

#MUNCRY

3 - Yoro

2 - C.Richards

1 - Martinez, B.Fernandes, Mitchell

20:21

STAT - No reward yet for the Bees

Brentford recorded 28 touches in the opposition's box in the first half, their fourth-most ever in the opening half of a Premier League match.

20:19

GLASNER DISAPPOINTMENT - How crucial will Mateta miss prove to be?

Oliver Glasner

20:17

HALF-TIME Brentford 0-1 Spurs

Vitaly Janelt backed into his own goal for the only goal of the match. Brentford not out of it by any means.

20:16

HALF-TIME Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace

Two mid-table teams failing to open each other up. Not dull, but little quality on show.

20:16

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (45 mins)

United might have hit the post earlier, but they are yet to have a shot on target. Lisandro Martinez doesn't change that stat as he skies a shot far over Row Z and into Row ZZ.

20:14

STAT - A rarity

Despite playing in 324 Premier League matches for Spurs, that was just Son Heung-min's 10th yellow card across that time.

20:13

BIG MOMENT - Mateta with the best chance of the match

Onana saves from Mateta

20:11

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (42 mins)

Son Heung-min ends a Brentford counter illegally and goes into the book.

20:11

Premier League pundit Don Hutchison:

"There is the best chance of the game. Lerma’s too strong for Ugarte. It would’ve been tight but I think he was onside. In the end, it’s a brilliant save by Onana - if he doesn’t get a touch on that, it’d be 1-0 to Palace."

20:10

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (39 mins)

Jefferson Lerma outmuscles Manuel Ugarte and then slides Jean-Phillippe Mateta in behind. The striker clips the ball over Andre Onana and just wide. Goal-kick given but replays show it is a fantastic save by Onana.

20:09

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (38 mins)

Dejan Kulusevski uses Michael Flatley-like footwork to get through the Bees backline. He squares into the six-yard box but no one is there to tap in. A chance squandered.

20:07

SPURS' CREATOR - A goal from a corner, albeit not directly

Son Heung-min celebrates

20:06

STAT - A helping hand

Since the start of last season, Spurs have benefitted from more own goals (8) than any other team in the Premier League.

20:05

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (35 mins)

Mikey Moore hits the deck in the Brentford penalty box under a push from Nathan Collins. Nothing doing for Jarred Gillett.

20:04

Brentford 0-1 Spurs (33 mins)

Antonin Kinsky to the rescue for Spurs as the Bees attempt a quick-fire reply. The Czech pushes away a good effort from Christian Norgaard.

20:02

STAT - First-half heavy

Spurs have scored 25 first-half goals in 24 matches, only Manchester City (26) have scored more in the Premier League this season.

20:02

OFF THE BACK - Janelt turns Son's corner into his own goal

Janelt scores own goal, Brentford v Spurs

20:00

Premier League pundit Matt Holland:

"This is an area where Brentford have been excellent all season. But what a delivery this is, into a dangerous area. Goalkeeper doesn’t get anywhere near it and it comes off the back of Vitaly Janelt. Really congested six-yard box, gets nowhere near it, the goalkeeper, and Spurs take the lead."

19:58

GOAL! Brentford 0-1 Spurs (JANELT o.g., 29 mins)

Spurs open the scoring from a set-piece! Son Heung-min in-swings into the six-yard box. Vitaly Janelt is battling with his own goalkeeper as the ball bounces off his back and bounces in.

19:58

Brentford 0-0 Spurs (28 mins)

Bryan Mbeumo tests Antonin Kinsky for the second time this afternoon. The Cameroonian did well to cut in but his shot lacked power and direction.

19:55

Brentford 0-0 Spurs (25 mins)

Mikey Moore tempts a ball into the corridor of uncertainty. But Richarlison is just beaten to the ball by Nathan Collins. Pedro Porro then misses the target from range.

19:55

PALACE GO CLOSE - Glasner disappointed Kamada didn't convert opportunity

Oliver Glasner

19:54

Brentford 0-0 Spurs (23 mins)

Yoane Wissa loops a header just over the bar, shortly after Dejan Kulusevski had a blast blocked. Either side could take the lead in this one and you wouldn't be surprised.

19:53

Premier League pundit Don Hutchison:

"I can’t tell you how poor the touch is from Kamada. When he’s clean through, all you have to do is take it in your stride, take that first touch towards goal. It’s a sloppy touch and then they’re trying to recovery. Tyrick Mitchell takes the shot, it’s going wide and you’re relying on a bit of luck."

19:52

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (21 mins)

Daichi Kamada looks like he is clean through but his touch is poor. He has to turn back so tees up Ismaila Sarr. His shot whizzes across the face of goal, taking the head of Jean-Philippe Mateta before going behind.

19:49

Brentford 0-0 Spurs (19 mins)

Kevin Schade wiggles into the box but his shot is blocked before testing the goalkeeper. Sums up the match so far. Plenty of promise but few moments of quality.

19:49

PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS - Spurs chairman Daniel Levy watches on

Daniel Levy

19:48

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (17 mins)

Jean-Phillippe Mateta runs from the edge of his own penalty box to the United box. His pass is lacking in quality but after a couple of phases, Maxence Lacroix lashes a shot on target. Good save from Andre Onana.

19:46

STAT - Under siege

Brentford have faced 49 shots in the opening 10 minutes of matches across the Premier League this season - the most of any side.

19:45

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (14 mins)

Leny Yoro flicks at a header but it bounces just wide via a deflection. Bruno Fernandes' corner finds Lisandro Martinez but Tyrick Mitchell gets out to block the ball over the goal.

19:44

HEAD IN HANDS - Garnacho reacts to missed chance

Alejandro Garnacho

19:42

Brentford 0-0 Spurs (12 mins)

Antonin Kinsky is sloppy with a pass out from the back and Brentford are buzzing around them. Yoane Wissa heads a cross from the right but can't keep it down.

19:41

Premier League pundit Don Hutchison:

"That’s what they have to do, I think Kamada got in his way. Tyrick Mitchell stands up a ball to the far post and Munoz might’ve just seen it late, but that was a chance."

19:40

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (10 mins)

For all United's strong start, Palace should be ahead. Tyrick Mitchell lifts a cross to the back post where Daniel Munoz meets it. He gets power on it but the direction is wayward as it bounces behind.

19:39

PRESS ON - Mitchell hounds Amad

Tyrick Mitchell presses Amad

19:38

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (8 mins)

United are right on top now. Amad feeds Kobbie Mainoo in the area. His shot is heavily deflected away from Dean Henderson and in slow motion comes back off the post.

19:38

Premier League pundit Matt Holland:

"Brilliant run from Djed Spence who’s flourishing on this right-hand side. Kulusevski’s looking to get his shot away and it almost turned into the perfect cross, Richarlison inches away from getting on the end of it."

19:37

Brentford 0-0 Spurs (7 mins)

Dejan Kulusevski barrels a shot across the face of goal. Richarlison throws himself to try and divert it on target but isn't long enough. A lot of ooohs.

19:36

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (5 mins)

United thrive down the right. Kobbie Mainoo pokes across to Alejandro Garnacho who can't sneak a shot through. The subsequent corner comes to nowt.

19:34

BEES HUDDLE - Brentford ahead of kick-off

Brentford huddle before Spurs fixture

19:33

Brentford 0-0 Spurs (3 mins)

The first moment falls to the hosts but Mikkel Damsgaard is blocked out in the box as Spurs stick enough men behind the ball to deal with the danger.

19:33

Premier League pundit Matt Holland, on Spurs:

"Much more at stake for the visitors. It’s a big week for them, two cup games on the horizon. But it’s the Premier League business first, and a tough game here - Brentford have been pretty good."

19:32

Man Utd 0-0 Crystal Palace (1 mins)

Amad is in the box and causing issues. The bad news for Man Utd is that it is their own box. Ismaila Sarr almost pinches the panicky backpass to Andre Onana but can't quite get there.

19:30

KICK-OFFS

Jarred Gillett and John Brooks blow their whistles at the very sunny Gtech and Old Trafford. Allez!

19:28

Manchester United remember Munich Air Disaster

Ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford today, the Club commemorates the 67th Anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, which is on Thursday 6 February.

The poem ‘Flowers of Manchester’ was read out ahead of the players’ walk out, with Ruben Amorim leading out his players carrying a wreath. Manchester United’s players are wearing black armbands.

19:26

SIGNED AND SEALED - Dorgu and Heaven have recently joined Man Utd

Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven, Man Utd

19:24

From The Scout:

The fifth most-owned midfielder in Fantasy, Amad (£5.6m) has 10 attacking returns since Ruben Amorim took charge, the most of any Man United player. During that time, he ranks first for shots in the box among his team-mates, with 21.

19:22

HIGH AND BRY - Mbeumo is looking to punish Spurs

Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford

19:20

Thomas Frank on clash with Spurs:

“I expect a lot of transitions, open situations for both teams. For us, it's to minimise the open situations going against us, so try to have plus one in the rest defence all the time when possible. And to try to exploit Spurs when they're open.

"Spurs are really good in transitions, almost close to be as good as Liverpool. [Against] Liverpool we really managed that well but we had 10 very good situations where we didn't benefit from. Hopefully we can do that today."

19:19

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank:

"Mark [Flekken] got a side strain two days ago, so unfortunately he can't play but [I have] full confidence in Hakon [Valdimarsson]. He did well when he came on against Brighton. He's looked really good in the last couple months in training, so [I'm] not in doubt he'll do well.”

19:16

EZE AFTERNOON - Glasner could use his talisman off the bench

Eberechi Eze, Palace

19:14

From The Scout:

Daniel Munoz (£4.8m) has produced a return in each of his last three matches thanks to an assist and two clean sheets. The Colombian has had 68 touches in the opposition penalty box this season, placing second among defenders behind Josko Gvardiol (74).

19:12

Very super sub

Crystal Palace’s Romain Esse netted on his Premier League debut just 119 seconds after coming on against Brentford last time out. The 19-year-old is looking to become only the fourth teenager to score in his first two appearances, after Alan Smith for Leeds in 1998, Federico Macheda for Man Utd in 2009 and Anthony Martial for Man Utd in 2015.

19:10

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner:

On Eze: "It looked like he was not available, but surprisingly for all of us he could train yesterday and he felt OK. It is very positive as he didn't train all week, it's not possible for him to start, but he is ready to contribute.

"He gives us a good option from the bench. We talked about what we want to improve for the game here and we want to go with higher play and a higher pace."

19:08

SUPER SON - Brentford (H) was his third-best FPL return this season

Son Heung-min

19:06

From The Scout:

Son Heung-min (£9.8m) produced a 10-point return when he faced Brentford earlier in the season. With a team-leading 22 shots on target, he faces a Brentford side who have conceded 144 shots on target this term, only Southampton have conceded more.

19:04

Ange Postecoglou on starting Mikey Moore:

"Mikey's working his way back to full fitness, he obviously missed a fair bit of football. He's always positive on the ball, I think we're going to need that today and we're trying to balance the workload of our players as well. The three in midfield only played 45 minutes on Thursday night and we're going to need that energy. We've got Pape [Sarr] and Lucas [Bergvall] to come on.”

19:02

Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou:

"[I'm] just trying to manage Van de Ven’s minutes, we had a look at it, it's a quick turnaround and I spoke with the medical team and Micky himself. We'll just keep him on ice this week and give him another week of training and hopefully he'll be ready for the end of the week.

"Our league form is not what it should be and I think in all the game we've lost and again were getting let down in moments in games, it's not like we're getting blown apart by teams. It does take some concentration and some discipline in our football and we're going to need that today. With Brentford at home, it's always a hard challenge. The players are up for it."

19:00

OLD TRAFFORD STAR - Will Amad be the difference-maker again today?

Amad shirt

18:58

STAT - Amorim looking for consistent form

Manchester United have won two of their last three Premier League matches (L1), more than in their previous seven combined (W1 D1 L5). Ruben Amorim is looking for consecutive wins for the first time in his 13th game in charge, with Tommy Docherty in 1972/73 the last United manager to have as long a wait for back-to-back league wins from the start of his reign (14th game).

18:57

Ruben Amorim on facing Palace:

"They are comfortable playing away and we want to improve at home with our fans. We have to be humble, but a bit arrogant with the ball - we will try to show that today."

18:54

Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim

On strikers: "Try to play in different positions, to create some danger. We also want to improve the way we take the game in the last third - we need to have more possession."

On Mainoo: "I like him with the ball. Sometimes you have more space in the build-up phase. I think he's a good player because he can hold the ball. He is very good one against one and he is creative. We need creativity in the last third."

18:52

WATCH: A key battle today

18:50

STAT - Arsenal are also the only team still unbeaten at home

Arsenal are unbeaten in 13 Premier League matches (W8 D5) and have won the most points of any side from Matchweek 11 onwards (29). The Gunners have never had a longer unbeaten run under Mikel Arteta, last going 14 without defeat between August and December 2018 under Unai Emery.

18:48

How will new signing Marmoush test the Gunners?

Omar Marmoush caught the eye on his Man City debut last weekend, offering a consistent threat from an inverted left-wing position. After scoring 19 goals in 22 starts for Eintracht Frankfurt, Marmoush is full of confidence and his duel with Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber is one to keep a close eye on.

With Arsenal's right-sided central defender William Saliba likely to man-mark Erling Haaland, Timber must constantly be aware of Marmoush’s desire to make darting runs inside him. Marmoush is a natural striker who wants to join in as a second centre-forward for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Timber is quick, but so too is Marmoush, who was clocked at a top speed of 33.61km/h against Chelsea. This ranked him City’s second fastest player on the day behind their rapid stand-in right-back Matheus Nunes on 35.55km/h.

Despite being replaced after 75 minutes, Marmoush made more runs that were targeted by a pass than any other Man City player. We can expect him to make lots of off-the-ball runs to try and impact Sunday's contest at Arsenal.

18:46

Premier League pundit Ian Wright:

“With everything that is going on with Arsenal, they know they need to get something out of this game. I think Arsenal are way off the league title and trying to catch Liverpool but what they need to do is keep themselves in touch. At the moment wit the squad depleted they are doing pretty well.”

18:44

WATCH: Some Man City analysis

18:42

Will newly-direct Man City break open this cagey fixture?

Following on from a week in which Pep Guardiola had mused upon modern football being “not positional, you have to ride the rhythm,” Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea might have been the start of a new tactical project.

Manchester City pumped longer passes forward whenever possible, hitting the arcing runs of Omar Marmoush and Erling Haaland (playing in similar positions centrally) as well as the runs from out to in from both full-backs.

It worked - leading to all three City goals - because Chelsea’s midblock left space in behind while failing to press the Man City midfielders.

Time will tell if it points to a new tactical direction for Guardiola, although surely he will give similar instructions for the visit to Arsenal, because over the last couple of years this fixture has become increasingly stodgy, almost resembling a Jose Mourinho-Rafa Benitez match in last season’s 0-0 and 1-0 encounters.

Arsenal will sit in, cautiously pressing in select moments but allowing the game to become locked into a holding pattern - that is unless Marmoush and Haaland are used as battering rams again.

18:40

What happened earlier in the season?

The meeting at Etihad Stadium was an absolute classic. Erling Haaland put Man City into an early lead, but when Rodri suffered his season-ending injury, the match changed. Ricardo Calafiori and Gabriel scored to give Arsenal a lead going into the break - before Leandro Trossard was shown a second yellow card.

The Gunners showed immense resilience in the second half and very, very nearly held out for all three points - until John Stones popped up in the SEVENTH added minute to equalise.

18:38

Coming up later…

We’ll return to build-up for our two early matches shortly, but later on we have the huge meeting between Arsenal and Man City, so let’s spend a bit of time looking ahead to that.

18:36

BACK ON THE BENCH - Adam Wharton's return is a boost for Palace

Adam Wharton

18:34

Palace have history against Man Utd

Crystal Palace’s recent records against the Red Devils are remarkable: three consecutive clean sheets, three wins in their last five visits to Old Trafford, five wins in their last 11 meetings anywhere.

Despite Brentford halting their winning run last weekend, Palace may be eyeing this fixture up.

18:32

Is the ship beginning to turn for Ruben Amorim?

Man Utd have two wins from their last three matches, which is notable because it was more than their previous seven combined. Ruben Amorim is yet to win consecutive PL fixtures, with today his 13th in charge.

18:30

UNDER PRESSURE - Postecoglou would love a win today

Ange Postecoglou, Spurs

18:28

Gtech goals galore… but wins have dried up

Brentford have 29 goals at home this season, the most of any team on their own turf, and with the 23 they’ve let in it makes the Gtech Community Stadium the highest-scoring ground.

But with goals conceded comes a lack of clean sheets - 13 in a row - and it’s four without a home win too.

18:26

Crunch time for Spurs?

This is a big few days in Spurs’ season, with the EFL Cup semi-final second leg on Thursday. They’re 1-0 up against Liverpool, remember.

But in the Premier League, they’ve lost six of their last seven matches, claiming just a solitary draw. Defeat today would be five in a row for the first time in more than 20 years.

18:25

TEAM NEWS - Man Utd v Crystal Palace (14:00 GMT)

Man Utd make a change at the back and one in midfield, as Leny Yoro and Kobbie Mainoo come in. Matheus de Ligt and Rasmus Hojlund are both options off the bench.

Daichi Kamada comes in for Eberechi Eze in Palace’s only change, and Oliver Glasner welcomes back Adam Wharton to his matchday squad. The England midfielder is on the bench for the first time since October having recovered from groin surgery.

18:22

TEAM NEWS - Brentford v Spurs (14:00 GMT)

Two changes for Brentford, and both are at the back. Mark Flekken is absent from the squad, as is Mads Roerslev. Hakon Valdimarsson comes into goal and Kristoffer Ajer into defence.

Spurs make three changes. Radu Dragusin went off injured in European action in midweek, while Lucas Bergvall and Pape Sarr drop to the bench. In come Djed Spence, Yves Bissouma, and Mikey Moore.

18:20

CHANGE IN GOAL - Valdimarsson starts with Flekken absent

Valdimarsson, Brentford

18:18

LINE-UP - Brentford v SPURS

XI: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Gray, Davies, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Moore, Richarlison, Son

Subs: Austin, Reguilon, Hardy, Cassanova, Sarr, Bergvall, Olusesi, Ajayi, Scarlett

18:17

LINE-UP - BRENTFORD v Spurs

XI: Valdimarsson, Ajer, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Schade, Mbeumo, Wissa

Subs: Eyestone, Pinnock, Jensen, Carvalho, Mee, Yarmoliuk, Konak, Maghoma, Kayode

18:16

LINE-UP - Man Utd v CRYSTAL PALACE

XI: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Hughes, Lerma, Sarr, Mateta, Kamada

Subs: Turner, Nketiah, Eze, Schlupp, Clyne, Wharton, Esse, Devenny, Kporha

18:15

LINE-UP - MAN UTD v Crystal Palace

XI: Onana, Mazraouri, Maguire, Martinez, Fernandes, Yoro, Amad, Garnacho, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo

Subs: Bayindir, Harrison, De Ligt, Lindelof, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Hojlund, Zirkzee

18:14

Ready for some team news?

Four line-ups are on the way!

18:12

The look of the standings

Premier League Table

Pos Club Pl GD Pts

1

Liverpool

23 +35 56

2

Arsenal

24 +27 50

3

Nott'm Forest

24 +13 47

4

Man City

24 +13 41

5

Newcastle

24 +13 41

6

Chelsea

23 +15 40

7

Bournemouth

24 +13 40

8

Aston Villa

24 -3 37

9

Fulham

24 +4 36

10

Brighton

24 -3 34

11

Brentford

24 0 31

12

Crystal Palace

24 -2 30

13

Man Utd

24 -6 29

14

Spurs

24 +11 27

15

West Ham

23 -16 27

16

Everton

23 -5 26

17

Wolves

24 -18 19

18

Leicester

24 -28 17

19

Ipswich

24 -27 16

20

Southampton

24 -36 9

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18:09

What happened yesterday?

Liverpool took a nine-point lead atop the Premier League table ahead of the Gunners’ fixture today - but it was Nottingham Forest who stole headlines as they put SEVEN past Brighton.

Abdoulaye Doucoure scored after 10.18 seconds, the fourth-fastest PL goal ever, in Everton’s 4-0 win against Leicester, while Southampton claimed their first away win of the season, at Ipswich.

Wolves beat Villa 2-0 in the midlands derby, with a late Matheus Cunha goal preceding the announcement of a contract extension for the Brazilian, and Fulham came from a goal down to win at Newcastle.

18:06

WATCH: Earlier this season

18:03

Today’s line-up

14:00 GMT Brentford v Spurs

14:00 GMT Man Utd v Crystal Palace

16:30 GMT Arsenal v Man City

18:00

Welcome to a thrilling PL Sunday

Can you think of a better way to spend a Sunday than three Premier League matches, headlined by a meeting between the top two of the past two seasons?

Us neither.