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Premier League LIVE: Wirtz dropped as Chelsea host Liverpool, Man United get huge win, Odegaard and Rice forced off as Arsenal beat West Ham

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Chelsea vs Liverpool - Team newsFlorian Wirtz has dropped to the bench for Liverpool's trip to Chelsea, as Arne Slot makes five changes to the side that lost 1-0 to Galasatasaray on Wednesday.£116million summer signing Wirtz started the midweek game, but has lost his place after once again failing to register a goal involvement for the Reds.The German has now gone nine games without scoring or assisting for his new side, following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen.Elsewhere, Giorgi Mamardashvili makes his Premier League debut in goal following injury to Allisson in the week.Meanwhile Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak, Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah come back into the starting XI, with Hugo Ekitike among the substitutes.As for Chelsea, Enzo Maresca has made three changes to his Chelsea side, with Reece James, Josh Acheampong and Joao Pedro in for Trevoh Chalobah, Facundo Buonanotte and Tyrique George.Here are the teams:Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella, James, Caicedo; Garnacho, Fernandez, Neto, Joao PedroLiverpool: Mamardashvili, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Isak, Mac Allister, Salah, Bradley, Gakpo, GravenberchArsenal 2-0 West Ham - Rice forced offIt's another enforced substitution for Arsenal, as Declan Rice leaves the pitch with ten minutes left holding his back.The midfielder had to receive treatment from the medical team as he went to ground, and appeared to be hinting at a back issue.Rice is replaced by Mikel Merino, with this the Gunners' second injury concern after Martin Odegaard limped off in the first half.That isn't the news England or Arsenal fans will want to hear, with the international break just around the corner. Arsenal 2-0 West HamBUKAYO SAKA SLOTS IT HOME!!The winger steps up and sends Alphonse Areola the wrong way from 12 yards to double Arsenal's lead.That's Saka 100th goal involvement for the Gunners in the Premier League, who now boasts 55 goals and 45 assists in 199 league games.PENALTY - Arsenal 1-0 West HamPENALTY TO ARSENAL!!El Hadji Malick Diouf brings down Jurrien Timber inside the box, and John Brooks blows his whistle straight away.The Gunners have a chance to make it two, and Bukayo Saka will take...'Don't sign then'Declan Rice gave Arsenal the lead against West Ham, but talkSPORT's Adrian Durham was not a fan of his lack of celebration.The midfielder came through the Hammers' youth system, and captained them to Conference League glory in 2023, before joining the Gunners for a £105million fee.And after Rice slammed the ball past Alphonse Areola at the Emirates, he refused to celebrate out of respect for his former club.But Durham has slammed this, and insisted Rice should have moved abroad if he doesn't enjoy facing his old team."Just celebrate a goal - you scored a goal!" said the talkSPORT presenter."Seriously, if it means that much, if it hurts that much, don't sign for another London club!



Go abroad!"Half time scoresThe half time whistles have been blown in both of the 3pm kick-offs, and there's been plenty of drama.Arsenal lead West Ham 1-0 at the Emirates, with the goal coming from former Hammer Declan Rice.Meanwhile, Manchester United are 2-0 up in their must-win clash with Sunderland, thanks to goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko.But the Red Devils had to navigate some drama just before the interval, as Stuart Attwell reversed his initial decision to give the Black Cats a penalty after a lengthy VAR call.NO PENALTY! Man United 2-0 SunderlandStuart Attwell goes back on his decision to award Sunderland a penalty!The referee initially pointed to the spot after he judged Benjamin Sesko to have caught Trai Hume with a high boot inside the box.But after a lengthy VAR check, Attwell reverses his call, as United breathe a sigh of relief.Troy Deeney was not impressed with the referee's initial decision in the talkSPORT commentary booth!"This is ludicrous.

Arsenal 1-0 West HamDECLAN RICE SCORES AGAINST HIS FORMER CLUB!!The Englishman slams the ball home after Eberechi Eze's initial effort is parried by Alphonse Areola.There's no celebration from Rice though, as he scores against the club where he made his nameGOAL: Manchester United 2-0 SunderlandIT'S BENJAMIN SESKO!!!The summer signing gets his second goal in as many games and United make their pressure count.A throw in from Dalot skims off the head of Alderete and falls to Sesko, who wastes no time and hooks it past Roefs who has no time to react.Arsenal 0-0 West Ham - Odegaard offMartin Odegaard's time is up, as the midfielder is unable to continue after picking up a knock earlier in the game.The Norwegian went down holding his knee after a coming together with Crysencio Summerville, before trying to run it off, but he has finally waved the white flag.It's a tough sight for Gunners fans, as their skipper is replaced by Martin Zubimendi.Arsenal 0-0 West HamMartin Odegaard could be in trouble here.The Arsenal captain had to receive treatment from the physios after going down holding his knee.Odegaard came off worse in a coming together, and was able to continue at first, before going back down.He is on his feet again now, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to run this one off.CHANCE: Arsenal 0-0 West HamHOW HAS EBERECHI EZE MISSED THAT?After a real scramble in the West Ham box, the ball drops to Eze just yards out, but the midfielder somehow sends his effort over the bar.Arsenal should really be in front here, and the summer signing's wait for a first Premier League goal in red and white continues.GOAL: Manchester United 1-0 SunderlandMASON MOUNT PUTS UNITED IN FRONT!!It's a brilliantly taken goal from Mount, who plucks Bryan Mbeumo's cross out of the sky and volleys it past Robin Roefs in the Sunderland goalRuben Amorim couldn't ask for a better start at Old Trafford!FULL TIME - Leeds 1-2 Tottenham IT'S ALL OVER AT ELLAND ROAD!Tottenham take the three points in Yorkshire, thanks to Mohammed Kudus' 57th-minute strike.It's a huge win for Thomas Frank's side, who were far from their best, but battled to get over the line against Leeds.The victory takes them up to second in the Premier League table for the time being - just a point behind Liverpool, who face Chelsea in the late kick-off.Leeds 1-2 Tottenham - CHANCEGREAT SAVE FROM GUGLIELMO VICARIO!!Karl Darlow launches the ball into the box, and the ball drops to Joel Piroe, who swivels and volleys, but Vicario gets down quickly to deny him!Spurs are minutes away from ending Leeds' 383-day unbeaten run at home!Leeds 1-2 Tottenham - Spurs in controlWe're into the final few minutes here at Elland Road, and Spurs are still in front.Leeds have struggled to carve out any real chances as they chase an equaliser, despite bringing on Joel Piroe and Lukas Nmecha to bolster their attack.In other news, Pedro Porro has just had an object thrown at him by the home fans whilst preparing to take a corner.The Spaniard laughed it off, but then sent his set-piece straight out of play- maybe that bothered him more than he let on!Arsenal vs West Ham: Team newsThe teams are in at the Emirates, and Mikel Arteta has picked an attacking starting XI for Arsenal's clash with West Ham.Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard will start together in midfield, in front of Declan Rice, who returns ub midfield after being rested in their 2-0 victory over Olympiacos on Wednesday.Bukayo Saka returns to the starting line-up, as he replaces Gabriel Martinelli, who scored in the Gunners' midweek European win.As for West Ham, Nuno Espirito Santo has made just one change to the side that drew with Everton in his first game in charge.Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns to the starting line-up, taking Kyle Water-Peters' place at right-back.Here's how the two teams look...Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Odegaard, Eze, Saka, Gyokeres, TrossardWest Ham: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Magassa, Fernandes, Paqueta, Bowen, Summerville, FullkrugManchester United vs Sunderland: Debut for LammensThere's a debut for Senne Lammens in goal as Manchester United host Sunderland at Old Trafford in the 3pm kick off.The Belgian will make his first start following his £18.1million arrival on transfer deadline day, as he replaces Altay Bayindir between the sticks.Elsewhere, Ruben Amorim has made four other changes to the side that lost to Brentford last week.Amad Diallo replaces Patrick Dorgu at wing-back, while Mason Mount takes Matheus Cunha's place in attack.Then Casemiro is in for Manuel Ugarte in midfield, while Leny Yoro is replaces Harry Maguire at centre-back.Here are the teams:Man United: Lammens, Shaw, De Ligt, Yoro, Dalot, Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mount, Mbeumo, SeskoSunderland: Roefs, Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Masuaku, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fee, Traore, Adingra, IsidorGOAL: Leeds 1-2 TottenhamMOHAMMED KUDUS PUTS SPURS BACK IN FRONT!!The summer signing drives inside and let's fly with his left foot, and his effort takes a huge deflection to give Karl Darlow no chance in the Leeds goal.It's a slice of luck for Spurs, but Kudus doesn't care, and he hits his trademark celebration!CHANCE: Leeds 1-1 TottenhamGuglielmo Vicario denies Dominic Calvert-Lewin!!We're back in action at Elland Road, and Leeds so nearly went ahead.The Whites hit Tottenham on the counter-attack, and the ball is worked to Calvert-Lewin, who spins and shots, but Vicario saves with his feet!It would have been a moment to forget for Xavi Simons, who gave the ball away with an attempted a rabona pass for Spurs.Thankfully, the Dutchman was saved by his goalkeeper!HALF TIME: Leeds 1-1 TottenhamThat brings to an end an enthralling 45 minutes at Elland Road.There's nothing to separate the two sides, with Noah Okafor's 34th-minute equaliser cancelling out Mathys Tel's opener.But both teams will feel they could have more, with Joe Rodon hitting the woodwork for Leeds early on, and Tel seeing his header tipped onto the bar right before the interval.Hopefully there'll be plenty more drama in the second half!CHANCE: Leeds 1-1 TottenhamMathys Tel's header is tipped onto the bar!!On the stroke of half-time, and Destiny Udogie loops the ball into the box, and the Frenchman sends his powerful header goalwards.But Karl Darlow is equal to it, as he acrobatically tips it onto the crossbar.GOAL!! Leeds 0-1 TottenhamSPURS TAKE THE LEAD!!And it's Mathys Tel with a deflected strike on the counter-attack on 23 minutes.Leeds give the ball away in midfield, and Mohamed Kudus feeds Tel on the break, who drives into the box.The Frenchman goes for goal, and his shot takes a deflection off Pascal Struijk to take it over Karl Darlow in the Whites' goal.It's against the run of play, and Thomas Frank is delighted on the sidelines.CHANCE!