Premier League LIVE: Saliba off early at Anfield, Milner pays tribute to Jota as Brighton beat City, West Ham thrash Forest
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A dramatic Saturday saw Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 in controversial circumstances, whilst Tottenham loss 1-0 against Bournemouth.
Chelsea are considering a move for Sporting Lisbon striker Conrad Harder after Liam Delap's injury against Fulham.
talkSPORT understands that Lucas Paqueta is set to stay at West Ham despite transfer interest from Aston Villa.
Liverpool also remain interested in signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, with the transfer window closing on Monday evening.
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4 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
William Saliba is down and is coming off.
The Arsenal star goes down after a mid-air clash.
He can't continue and Cristhian Mosquera is on just a few minutes into this game.
What a huge blow that is for Mikel Arteta.
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7 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
We are underway at Anfield, and Arsenal immediately lose possession.
They copy the Paris Saint-Germain move of booting the ball up the pitch to counter-press.
It is a lovely sunny afternoon at Anfield, and we are set for a an early-season classic.
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32 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
We have just been denied a potential all-time Premier League goal.
Jarrod Bowen picks up the ball just inside the Nottingham Forest half and runs out to the right.
He then moves infield to the box and skips past four players.
The space opens up for a one-on-one with Matz Sels, and he looks set to shoot.
Callum Wilson then appears from nowhere and takes the shot, Sels saves.
Bowen is absolutely fuming, while Wilson thinks it's hilarious.
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37 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
TURNAROUND COMPLETE!
Brighton take a late lead against Manchester City, and it's the substitute with the goal.
It's brilliant play from Danny Welbeck to lay the ball off for Kaoru Mitoma.
He then plays Gruda.
He shows great composure and dances around James Trafford before slotting the ball into the back of the net.
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41 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
OFF THE MARK!
Callum Wilson has his first West Ham goal!
El Hadji Malick Diouf charges down the left wing, and he whips a gorgeous ball into the box.
Wilson is all alone, and he powers a header into the back of the net.
That's a big moment for the forward!
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44 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
THE HAMMERS ARE IN CONTROL!
Crysencio Summerville drives into the box and is brought down by Ibrahim Sangare.
It is one of the most blatant penalties you will ever see, but he still complains about it.
Lucas Paqueta steps up and sends Matz Sels the wrong way.
He then celebrates in front of the West Ham fans by pretending to receive a phone call and throwing it away.
He then kisses the West Ham badge.
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49 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
HUGE GOAL!
West Ham have the lead at the City Ground, and it's Jarrod Bowen.
Crysencio Summerville comes on and immediately makes an impact.
The winger drives inside and finds Jarrod Bowen.
The forward somehow whips the ball into the back of the net first time from the edge of the box.
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Today, 15:39By Jack Cunningham
ALL SQUARE!
Brighton are awarded a spot kick after Lewis Dunk smashes the ball off Oscar Bobb's arm in the box.
The winger had his hands raised, and the referee pointed straight to the spot.
Milner stepped up, sent James Trafford the wrong way and then paid a touching tribute to Diogo Jota.
He sat down and performed the Portuguese star's gamer celebration.
He is now the second-oldest goalscorer in PL history.
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Today, 15:32By Jack Cunningham
We of course have a huge game this afternoon between Liverpool and Arsenal, and the teams are in.
Liverpool have made one change from their dramatic win over Newcastle United.
Alexis Mac Allister comes in for Curtis Jones, with Dominik Szoboszlai still at right-back.
Monday's hero Rio Ngumoha is also on the bench.
Meanwhile, Arsenal make two changes from the 5-0 win over Leeds.
Bukayo Saka is out with a hamstring injury and Mikel Merino comes into the side.
Gabriel Martinelli comes in as well for Martin Odegaard who is only fit enough for the bench.
Eberechi Eze is also among the substitutes.
Liverpool: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Bradley, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Ngumoha
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Merino, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, Odegaard, Eze, Trossard, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Hariman-Annous
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Today, 15:04By Jack Cunningham
The Telegraph's Matt Law is reporting that Chelsea are considering recalling Marc Guiu from his loan to Sunderland.
The news comes after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury against Fulham that will keep him out for six to eight weeks.
As a result, Nicolas Jackson isn't joining Bayern Munich, and Guiu could be heading back to Stamford Bridge as well.
He has played in three games so far this season, racking up 13 minutes of game time in the Premier League and playing the full 90 in the Black Cats' EFL Cup defeat to Huddersfield.
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Today, 14:51By Jack Cunningham
Yankuba Minteh is down with a head injury after receiving a boot to the face from Rayan Ait Nouri.
The winger was chasing a long ball down the right and beat the Algerian to it.
Ait Nouri raised his foot and caught Minteh.
He played on and nearly created a chance before going down and receiving treatment.
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Today, 14:36By Jack Cunningham
CITY STRIKE AT THE AMEX!
It's a great run from Oscar Bobb on the right to dance inside and find Omar Marmoush.
He takes a touch in the box that inadvertently turns into a sublime pass.
Erling Haaland doesn't need to take a touch as he pokes the ball into the net from six yards.
That is his 88th Premier League goal on his 100th appearance.
No player has scored more.
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Today, 13:59By Robert Calcutt
Rangers remain winless in the Scottish Premiership having drawn 0-0 with rivals Celtic.
All four of their league results have ended in a draw to leave them sixth in the table.
Boos from the Rangers fans were loud and clear at Ibrox when the full-time whistle was blown.
Gers thought they opened the scoring before half-time but John Souttar's goal was ruled out for offside.
The result will only add to the pressure on Russell Martin following their dismal Champions League exit during the week.
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Today, 13:31By Robert Calcutt
Michael Salisbury has been replaced by John Brooks on VAR for Liverpool vs Arsenal later today, talkSPORT understands.
The change is understood to come after Salisbury was on VAR duty in Chelsea's 2-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
Fulham had a Josh King goal disallowed with 21 minutes played.
Rodrigo Muniz was adjudged to have stepped on the foot of Trevoh Chalobah in the build-up by Salisbury.
Whilst referee Rob Jones agreed with the decision upon review, it has sparked a lot of controversy amid a perceived lack of contact.
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Today, 12:56By Robert Calcutt
Lucas Paqueta starts for West Ham this afternoon.
As talkSPORT reported earlier today, the Brazilian midfielder is set to stay at the Hammers despite transfer interest from Aston Villa.
Villa made an offer worth £47million for Paqueta, which was rejected by the east London side.
Paqueta has been named in the starting XI for their away clash at Nottingham Forest this afternoon.
Mateus Fernandes will make his debut after making his £38m plus £3m in add-ons move from Southampton.
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Today, 12:32By Robert Calcutt
Jamie Vardy has rejected a late transfer offer from Robin van Persie's Feyenoord to join Cremonese, talkSPORT understands.
The Leicester City legend has agreed a one-year deal with an extra year's option at the Serie A side.
Vardy will undergo a medical tomorrow.
The 38-year-old left Leicester in the summer after scoring 200 goals in 500 appearances across 13 years at the club.
Vardy will join a Cremonese side who are second in Serie A.
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Today, 12:11By Robert Calcutt
Chelsea are considering a move for Sporting Lisbon's Conrad Harder, talkSPORT understands.
The Blues are assessing late-window striker options after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury in their 2-0 win against Fulham.
It comes as Nicolas Jackson insists on joining Bayern Munich, with Chelsea open to a permanent sale.
Attempting to cancel Marc Guiu's Sunderland loan hasn't been discounted, although a change would require a buy in from all sides.
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Today, 12:06By Robert Calcutt
Dominic Solanke missed Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth through injury but Thomas Frank is hopeful of a swift return.
An ankle issue meant the striker was not selected in the matchday squad on Saturday.
But Spurs could welcome him back in time for their trip to West Ham on September 13.
"I'm hopeful that he will be back after the international break," Spurs boss Frank said.
"Sometimes, you know, we just take a little bit longer time.
It's not like he re-injured it again.
"So, you can say if you have a muscle injury, then you can maybe re-injure, it's nothing to do with that.
"It's not progressing as quick as we hoped for, but we are still positive that it can be solved in the next two weeks."
When asked if he would sign another forward before the transfer window closes, Frank said: "No, I would say not particularly.
"To have the three strikers in the squad can also cause a problem as you can only play one at a time.
"It's a fine balance.
I'm not saying we will never go for another striker at another time, but I'm happy with Dom and Richarlison."
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Today, 11:19By Robert Calcutt
German media are reporting that Erik ten Hag is close to being sacked by Bayer Leverkusen.
The former Ajax and Manchester United manager joined the club as head coach in May, succeeding Xabi Alonso.
However, Leverkusen are winless in their first two league matches of the season, with a 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen the latest result.
And German outlet Kicker say that Ten Hag is facing criticism inside the club, and the situation regarding the Dutchman is 'critical'.
Leverkusen chiefs will decide on his future once the transfer window closes tomorrow.
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Today, 10:51By Robert Calcutt
Feyenoord are looking to sign free agent Jamie Vardy.
Mike McGrath of the Daily Telegraph reports that Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie is pursuing the Leicester City legend himself.
Vardy left Leicester in the summer after 13 glorious years at the club.
He was part of their iconic Premier League winning side in 2016 and also lifted the FA Cup five years later.
Vardy has been linked with a move to MLS since leaving, and more recently a switch to Serie A side US Cremonese.
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Today, 10:39By Robert Calcutt
AC Milan have submitted a bid to Liverpool for Joe Gomez, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The two clubs are in negotiations over the centre-back, who has two years remaining on his contract at Anfield.
Gomez will be able to leave Liverpool if they sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
talkSPORT understands the Premier League champions submitted a £35million offer for the defender.
However, Palace responded with a £35m plus £5m in add-ons deal.
They also wanted Gomez as part of the deal, but Liverpool rejected this proposal.
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Today, 10:07By Robert Calcutt
Lucas Paqueta is set to stay at West Ham after they rejected Aston Villa's offer worth £47million, talkSPORT understands.
Villa wanted to take Paqueta on loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
As previously reported by talkSPORT, the Hammers value Paqueta in excess of £60m.
Owner David Sullivan also knows he faces a backlash from fans if they sell the Brazilian favourite.
Paqueta is available for selection for today's trip to Nottingham Forest, although manager Graham Potter will make the final call.
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30th Aug 2025, 23:25By Jake Lambourne
Wolves are closing in on signing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare, talkSPORT understands.
The Midlands outfit have agreed a £23million deal to secure the services of the 24-year-old.
Arokodare will now fly to England on Sunday morning to undergo his medical.
Across his two-and-a-half-seasons spent with Genk, the Nigeria international banged in 40 goals from 112 matches in all competitions.
It is understood that his arrival is not linked to the future of Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Wolves still expect Strand Larsen to stay amid two rejected bids.
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30th Aug 2025, 22:51By Jake Lambourne
Aston Villa have formalised their interest in Lucas Paqueta with the West Ham midfielder to potentially miss his side's trip to Nottingham Forest, talkSPORT understands.
With just days left of the transfer window, the ex-Lyon star could be on his way out of the London Stadium after Villa stepped up their pursuit on Saturday.
Paqueta is keen to leave West Ham as Villa look to thrash out an agreement.
The Hammers value the 28-year-old at £60million, with Villa looking to force their Premier League rivals into accepting a lower fee.
The Midlands outfit want to sign him on an initial loan deal, with the move containing a £47million obligation to buy clause.
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30th Aug 2025, 21:56By Jake Lambourne
Nayef Aguerd is set to miss West Ham's game at Nottingham Forest tomorrow as he wants to leave, talkSPORT understands.
Aguerd is subject of interest from Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille.
The 29-year-old has been on the Hammers' books since joining for around £30million from Rennes in 2022.
He spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad and could now be heading out yet again.
Aguerd may not be the only West Ham star that fails to feature at the City Ground on Sunday.
Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta could sit out as he too faces an uncertain future amid interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
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