⏮️ City comfortably beat Brentford to close the gap on Arsenal | OneFootball

Squeaky bum time now!

All eyes on the London Stadium tomorrow...

FULL TIME: City 3-0 Brentford

A big second-half performance helps City to move two points behind Arsenal. Keremy Doku got the ball rolling with an excellent opener before Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush sunk Brentford with two late goals.

GOOOAL CITY

What an excellent team goal from the Cityzens as Savinho plays to Haaland, who feeds in Omar Marmoush and the attacker fires across goal and into the net.

5 minutes of added time to play

Jeremy Doku is subbed off to a standing ovation from the Etihad. Pep Guardiola even joins in for the round of applause.

Another unbelievable campaign for the Norwegian.

BIG SAVE!

Wow, that's a moment of brilliance from Caoimhin Kelleher. Doku finds Foden in the area and the midfielder strikes high towards the net, but the Brentford goalkeeper somehow claws it over the bar. Outstanding.

How important could these two late goals prove to be for City?

GOOOAL CITY

Surely that seals it and helps City to close the gap on Arsenal? Semenyo breaks down the wing, squares to Haaland and he somehow scuffs a bacheel into the net.

Man of the moment.

CLOSE CITY

It's Doku again who is casuing Brentford issues as he goes on his left foot this time and his whipped shot is deflected wide.

CHANCE CITY

City keep the pressure on and the ball falls kindly for Phil Foden inside the area. He shoots low towards goal and Caoimhin Kelleher saves with his feet.

What a hit!

GOOOAL MAN CITY!

Jeremy Doku finally breaks the deadlock for City! The winger works the ball inside and unleashes an unstoppable finish into the top corner, giving Caoimhin Kelleher absolutely no chance

CHANCE BRENTFORD

Wow, Brentford burst forward with pace and Igor Thiago gets through on goal and fires at Gianluigi Donnarumma. The City goalkeeper saves and Marc Guehi clears the lines.

City make another bright start to the second half as Cherki tries to pick out the near post with a low shot and it skims past the post.

SECOND HALF

The second 45 minutes gets underway

The hosts were pretty dominant throughout the first half!

A big half for City coming up. Can they close the gap?

HALF TIME: Man City 0-0 Brentford

City have the better chances in the opening 45 minutes, but cannot find a way through the Brentford defence.

Two minutes of injury time to go. Will we see an opener before the break?

Rayan Cherki takes the free-kick and it's straight into the wall.

Doku wins a free-kick just a couple of yards outside the penalty area. Dangerous area for the Cityzens to shoot from.

BIG SAVE

Doku is at the centre of City's creative play again as he beats his man, crosses to Haaland and his strike is blocked by Kelleher. Nathan Ake tries to finish on the follow-up and Kelleher is quick to save once again.

Antoine Semenyo is next to send a good cross into Haaland. The City striker wins the header once again but it bounces comfortably into Caoimhin Kelleher's hands.

CLOSE CITY

Doku clips a teasing cross into Erling Haaland in a central area and the towering striker heads inches wide.

CHANCE CITY

The ball sits up nicely for Bernardo Silva on the edge of the area. He wraps his foot around the ball but sends it narrowly wide.

Doku continues to provide the attacking punch for City and the winger dribbles into a dangerous position but his cut-back is cleared.

It's become a bit scrappy after Doku's early shot. City continue to control the possession, but have struggled to create anything of note against Brentford so far.

CHANCE MAN CITY

A very bright start from Man City as Jeremy Doku drives at the Brentford defence and forces Caoimhin Kelleher into an early save.

KICK OFF

Man City vs Brentford gets underway at the Etihad.

Coming up next, Man City will hope to close the gap to two points on league leaders Arsenal as they host Brentford at the Etihad.

Kick off is in just under 30 minutes and here's a reminder of the team news.

What a job Andoni Iraola is doing at Bournemouth this season...

A cagey encounter at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland frustrated Carrick's side.

FULL TIME: Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth

Both sides had players sent off late in the first half and Bournemouth's Rayan fired in an excellent long-range winner to take the Cherries just two points off fifth-placed Aston Villa.

OFF THE BAR

Oh my goodness! Fulham come so close to getting a late leveller as Josh King rifles against the crossbar from just inside the area and Bournemouth manage to clear the follow-up.

FULL TIME: Brighton 3-0 Wolves

Brighton scored two early, early goals in the first half and Yankuba Minteh capped a dominant performance with a late third. The Seagulls five points off the Champions League places following victory over Wolves.

FULL TIME: Sunderland 0-0 Man United

Sunderland had the better chances throughout this contest against a sluggish United and the points are shared.

CHANCE UNITED

Cunha lashes a shot straight at Robin Roefs, who makes a strong save. The ball comes back out the Brazilian and he tumbles in the area, appeals for a penalty, but gets booked for diving.

A strong outing from the Seagulls this afternoon.

GOOOAL BRIGHTON

After 80 minutes after their second goal, Brighton have a third through Yankuba Minteh's powerful finish from six-yards out.

CHANCE FULHAM

Kevin weaves in from the left flank and curls towards the top corner, but Dorde Petrovic tips over the crossbar. Great save!

The future is bright at Bournemouth..

OFF THE POST

Brobbey tees up Lutsharel Geertruida, who lashes a skipping shot along the ground and that one smashes the post and deflects to safety.

CHANCE FULHAM

Substitute Oscar Bobb almost makes an instant impact, skipping past two defenders and firing over the bar.

CHANCE SUNDERLAND

Brian Brobbey controls in the middle of the area and shoots towards goal. Senne Lammens is well placed to hold that one.

Hitting form at the tail end of the season..

GOOOAL BOURNEMOUTH

Bournemouth have been putting the pressure on early in the second period and Rayan cuts into a dangerous area from 20-yards out and drills low into the bottom corner.

OFF THE BAR!

Eli Junior-Kroupi thumps a shot from just outside the area towards goal and it cannons off the bar. Great strike from the youngster.

OFF THE BAR

Wolves have come out fighting after the break and Yerson Mosquera gets up to meet Mateus Mane's cross and heads against the bar.

CHANCE UNITED

Amad Dialo controls in a dangerous area and gets caught in two minds. Eventually, the winger tries to cross into the six-yard area but the chance goes begging.

Can United show some improvements in the second period?

SECOND HALF

The action resumes across all three games.

HT: Fulham 0-0 Bournemouth

ANOTHER RED CARD!

Fulham now also reduced to 10 men. Andersen's tackle on Truffert has been upgraded to a red card following VAR review.

Fulham 0-0 Bournemouth

HT: Brighton 2-0 Wolves

HT: Sunderland 0-0 Man Utd

RED CARD!

Bournemouth have been reduced to 10 men - advantage Fulham!

Christie's challenge on Castagne is upgraded to a straight red card following VAR review.

Fulham 0-0 Bournemouth

Approaching half-time...

Still goalless in two of the games. Brighton yet to extend their two-goal lead over Wolves.

Still goalless at Craven Cottage...

Fulham with the more openings so far but neither side have registered an attempt on target.

Fulham 0-0 Bournemouth

VAR CHECK!

Sunderland claim a penalty for handball against Bruno Fernandes but it's checked and cleared by VAR.

Sunderland 0-0 Man Utd

SAVE!

Early opportunity for Sunderland as they break forward and Noah Sadiki gets a shot away. Senne Lammens does well to make the stop.

Sunderland 0-0 Man Utd

GOAL! WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THE SOUTH COAST?

Five minutes gone and Brighton have extended their lead already. A corner for the hosts and it's headed in by Lewis Dunk.

Brighton 2-0 Wolves

Dream start for Brighton!

GOAL! BRIGHTON!

The Seagulls lead inside the first minute at the Amex. Jack Hinshelwood with the goal!

Brighton 1-0 Wolves

KICK OFF!

Underway in the 3pm games.

Teams are out ahead of 3pm kick-offs...

Stay tuned!

FT: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Into added time...

Seven extra minutes to be played at the end of the second half.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

VAR CHECK!

Frimpong and Pedro get into a tangle and Chelsea want a penalty. VAR takes a look but it's not given.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

WOODWORK AGAIN!

A corner into the box from Szoboszlai finds the head of Van Dijk, who heads it onto the crossbar.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Matters get worse for Liverpool...

Konate cannot continue and signals to come off. Gomez about to come on in his place.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

OFF THE POST!

Szoboszlai has a go from 20 yards out but his low, driven effort rattles the woodwork.

That was close!

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Anfield were not happy with that change...

Relieved Isak is back fit, of course. But they were not happy it was Ngumoha who was sacrificed.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

SAVE!

Handball shouts are ignored and Szoboszlai draws a fine stop from Jörgensen. The resulting corner comes to nothing.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

GOAA.. nevermind.

Curtis Jones thinks he's scored for Liverpool but it's immediately ruled out for offside. Still level.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Premier League confirm offside decision. Was certainly tight!

OFFSIDE!

HUGE let off for Liverpool as it's ruled out for offside for a VAR check. Should be a wake up call for the hosts.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

GOAL! CHELSEA IN FRONT!

Minutes into the second half and the visitors have completed the comeback.

Palmer scores but there is a check for offside...

Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea

KICK OFF!

Second half underway.

HT: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Into added time...

Two extra minutes to be played at the end of the first half.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

CHANCE!

Chelsea are extremely galvanised here and Enzo Fernandez should make it 2-1. Instead, he fires it straight at Mamardashvili.

A let off for Liverpool.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

GOAL! THAT IS WHY!

Chelsea are level. A free-kick in a crossable position but Enzo Fernandez's effort evades everyone and finds the net.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Anfield getting restless...

Liverpool haven't built on their early goal. Instead, Chelsea are controlling possession and creating openings.

Slow play with a lack of intensity isn't going down well among the crowd.

Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea

ANOTHER SAVE!

Mamardashvili does well to make another stop, this time to deny Cucurella. There was a hint of offside.

Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea

SAVE!

Mac Allister allows Palmer to get past him and the Chelsea attacker picks out Pedro, but Mamardashvili is out quickly to deny him.

Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea

CLOSE!

Liverpool nearly score a second as Van Dijk is left unmarked on a corner. Turns the ball over at the far post. That was a chance!

Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea

A career milestone for Gravenberch!

GOAL! LIVERPOOL LEAD!

Just like that, the hosts are in front. Gravenberch curls an effort from range and it finds the back of the net.

Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea

Slow start...

Weirdly, two throw-ins were taken by Chelsea and one ends with Pedro firing just wide.

At the other end of the pitch, Szoboszlai smashes a free-kick into the wall.

Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea

KICK OFF!

We're underway in Liverpool.

Here come the teams!

Kick-off fast approaching.

Pre-match preparations

Here's the team news from Anfield...

Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Gakpo

Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Andrey Santos; Enzo, Palmer; Joao Pedro

A full rundown of today's games...

12:30pm kick-off

3pm kick-offs

5:30pm kick-off

Good afternoon!

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Join us throughout the afternoon for all of the matches, starting with Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield