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<p>Here, in all of it's glory, is Martin Odegaard's free-kick that won Arsenal three points at Burnley. You don't save those!</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Martin Odegaard's exquisite free-kick fired Arsenal to back-to-back Premier League wins as they edged out Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor on Saturday.</p> — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1439265995512852492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="da" dir="ltr">WHAT A HIT BY ØDEGAARD <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/6ljrMqBmm9">pic.twitter.com/6ljrMqBmm9</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1439236361190531076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

VIDEO: Odegaard's stunning free-kick

<p>Arsenal claimed three points against Burnley, but there are scuffles in the stands...</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Crowd trouble here now, lots of stuff being thrown. Stewards trying to deal with it. <a href="https://t.co/4PNktE34Uy">pic.twitter.com/4PNktE34Uy</a></p> — Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1439258152873218050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

VIDEO: Trouble at Turf Moor

<p>Wolves 0-2 Brentford</p> <p>Norwich 1-3 Watford</p> <p>Burnley 0-1 Arsenal</p> <p>Man City 0-0 Southampton</p> <p>Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace</p> <p>Aston Villa 3-0 Everton</p> 

Premier League full-time scores

<p>Here, for our U.S. audience only, is how Sadio Mane reached his century of goals for Liverpool...</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Oh, Mané Mané!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVCRY</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/peacockTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacocktv</a> <a href="https://t.co/m098X2yJyE">pic.twitter.com/m098X2yJyE</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1439242432823140352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

VIDEO: How Mane brought up his century (U.S. only)

<p>Thanks for sticking with us on another busy day across Europe.</p> <p>We'll be back tomorrow to do it all over again - with Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and PSG among those in action!</p>

That's all, folks!

<p>Aston Villa are not the only ones nursing knocks, with Everton losing in the West Midlands without Richarlison, Seamus Coleman and Jordan Pickford.</p> <p>Quizzed by <em>BBC Sport</em> afterwards on when that trio could return, Toffees boss Rafa Benitez said:&nbsp; "At least one or two weeks minimum, we have to see."</p> <p>He added on a disappointing result for his side: "I think that we started the game quite well, we had a lot of situations on the counter in the first half and the final decision was not right. We had a couple of chances in the second half then conceded and again soon after. We started with too many problems but the team was fighting well.</p> <p>"Sometimes if you have players you can makes situations and have fresh legs. In some positions we were short of legs.</p> <p>"We made mistakes too soon, too early, too close and it as difficult to react. Hopefully we can manage that in the future."<br> </p> 

Injury issues for Everton

<p>Aston Villa may have lost Jack Grealish over the summer, but they may have found a new fan favourite in Leon Bailey. He starred against Everton, with Dean Smith singing his praises afterwards.</p> <p>He told <em>Sky Sports</em>: "He's really special. He's a really good player. That's why we got him here. He's a good lad, the lads love him. He's really humble and a good person. I hope it's just a tight thigh, that's what he said to the doctors. We hope we caught it in time."</p> <p>Bailey hobbled off after scoring, with John McGinn also replaced in the first half.</p> <p>Smith added on the Scotland international midfielder: "He got a whack on the head. He got another whack. He felt fine to carry on [after the first one]. There was a break in play when he alerted me to it and I told the doctor. You're guided by the player. He didn't express concussion symptoms when he did it but there was a second one and then he did."</p>  

Bailey makes his mark

<p>Two in two now for Arsenal, who ground out another 1-0 victory away at Burnley. Ben White helped to keep a clean sheet, with VAR coming to his rescue at one point when a poor back-pass nearly led to Aaron Ramsdale conceding a penalty.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tough win away from home. Get home safely Gooners! <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a> <a href="https://t.co/m7FEaPsxuD">pic.twitter.com/m7FEaPsxuD</a></p>— Benjamin White (@ben6white) <a href="https://twitter.com/ben6white/status/1439281922845388806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another win for Arsenal

<p>Liverpool enjoyed a more productive day than City, with the Reds easing past Crystal Palace 3-0 at Anfield. Sadio Mane reached a century of goals for the club, Mohamed Salah was on target once again and Naby Keita crashed home a stunning volley. All of that came after James Milner had to fill in for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back after a home-grown star was ruled out through illness.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nice to get the clean sheet and a good win to keep the momentum going 💯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/100clubsadio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#100clubsadio</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whatagoalnabylad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whatagoalnabylad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YNWA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YNWA</a> <a href="https://t.co/zdF5NiiwYH">pic.twitter.com/zdF5NiiwYH</a></p>— James Milner (@JamesMilner) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesMilner/status/1439278746482118658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nothing boring about Milner & Liverpool

<p>Manchester City drew a blank earlier in their 0-0 draw with Southampton, but Raheem Sterling is looking to remain upbeat...</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Frustrating afternoon 😤 thanks to all the fans for the support today but we go again 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/UXBZ7mY5pX">pic.twitter.com/UXBZ7mY5pX</a></p>— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) <a href="https://twitter.com/sterling7/status/1439270119008505856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A frustrating day for City & Sterling

<p>All over at Villa Park and the hosts take maximum points. Cash and Bailey did the damage for Dean Smith's side, with both hobbling off after finding the net, while Rafa Benitez has suffered a first Premier League defeat as Everton boss.</p> 

FT: Aston Villa 3-0 Everton

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 - Leon Bailey is only the second Aston Villa player to come as a substitute, score, and then be substituted in a <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> match, after Julian Joachim against Derby in September 2000. Cameo. <a href="https://t.co/sor1vSwvU8">pic.twitter.com/sor1vSwvU8</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439292035123589120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

All in the space of 21 minutes!

<p>Bailey is now forced off after picking up a knock. Some cameo from Villa's summer signing!</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Get well soon, <a href="https://twitter.com/leonbailey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeonBailey</a>! 🙏<br><br>🟣 3-0 ⚪ [82'] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLEVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLEVE</a> <a href="https://t.co/eQqgN3E1gb">pic.twitter.com/eQqgN3E1gb</a></p>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1439290779638419461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Injury blow for Bailey

<p>Here is how Bailey opened his goal account for Villa and endeared himself to the locals.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> are ripping <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> apart! 🦁<br><br>Leon Bailey announces himself at Villa Park with a thumping strike to make it 3-0! 💥 <a href="https://t.co/mKthXwljfr">pic.twitter.com/mKthXwljfr</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1439290501593772032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

VIDEO: Bailey's thumping finish (UK only)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 - Lucas Digne has scored three Premier League own goals; no French player has ever put more through his own net in the competition's history (level with Younes Kaboul). Horreur. <a href="https://t.co/wDhuWzuOj2">pic.twitter.com/wDhuWzuOj2</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439289206006812680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Everton collapse

<p>The Toffees have fallen to pieces since conceding, and now find themselves three goals behind. If there was any doubt about whether Villa's second will be given to Bailey, this one definitely will. The Jamaica international winger is sent racing into acres of space and he drills home left-footed from just inside the box.</p> 

GOAL! Aston Villa 3-0 Everton

<p>Having got one, Villa grab a second shortly after. Bailey whips over a corner that brushes off the head of Digne at the near post&nbsp;and beyond Begovic.</p> 

GOAL! Aston Villa 2-0 Everton

<p>All over at San Siro and the hosts take the spoils in style. Dzeko got two of their six, with Bologna blown away in Milan.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ SAN SIXO ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/8pXJMMjn6i">pic.twitter.com/8pXJMMjn6i</a></p>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1439287701627445250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Big win for Inter

<p>Deadlock finally broken at Villa Park, with Matty Cash choosing the perfect moment in which to register his first Premier League goal. The Villans right-back surges forward and crashes the ball into the back of the net with his weaker left foot.</p> 

GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Everton

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 - Lucas Pérez 🇪🇸 has become the first <a href="https://twitter.com/Elchecf_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elchecf_en</a> 's player to score in each one of his two first games for them in <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaLigaEN</a> this century (two goals). Reengaged<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Elche?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Elche</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElcheLevante?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElcheLevante</a> <a href="https://t.co/x6MLaXXZ8O">pic.twitter.com/x6MLaXXZ8O</a></p>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1439282674301116419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ex-Arsenal man among the goals

<p>Bologna playing for pride against Inter, but they have one back in a game that is now 6-1 with only a few minutes left on the clock.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽️ | GOL BOLOGNA<br><br>Theate segna per i rossoblu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterBologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterBologna</a> 6⃣-1⃣</p>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter/status/1439285344634015744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bologna have one back!

<p>Phil Foden was unable to inspire Manchester City to victory over Southampton, but the Premier League champions still took a point from a goalless draw.</p> <p>Foden told <em>BBC Sport </em>afterwards, with the Blues setting high standards for themselves: "You can't win them all and they can't be as easy as previous games, winning 5-0. We are a bit disappointed, but these games come and you just have to deal with it and go again.</p> <p>"We have to give [Southampton] credit. They made it really difficult. We didn't find space like we usually do. It is something to work on when we play tough opponents again."<br> </p> 

You can't win them all 5-0!

<p>No holding back in a meeting between Luton and Swansea today, but there probably should have been!</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Decision: Yellow card...😳⚠<br><br>Thoughts on this incident in the dramatic Championship clash between Luton Town and Swansea City? 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/jzRIpbNeCa">pic.twitter.com/jzRIpbNeCa</a></p>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1439261683755544577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

VIDEO: Just a booking!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 - Joao Félix 🇵🇹 has been sent off for the first time in the 139 games in his Top-Flight career becoming the second youngest player to send off for Simeone's Atlético de Madrid in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLiga</a> (21y 312d) after Renan Lodi (21y 132d). Impotence<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtleticoMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AtleticoMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/ofCgOsni7H">pic.twitter.com/ofCgOsni7H</a></p>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1439272573662081027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

An unwanted first for Felix

<p>Dzeko again for Inter. Safe to say Bologna want to get out of Milan as quickly as possible!</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dzeko has just scored his second of the evening, and Inter’s sixth, from THIS angle 😅 <a href="https://t.co/zvA6I6uPSk">pic.twitter.com/zvA6I6uPSk</a></p>— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1439280835958611972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Inter hit Bologna for six

<p>Pep Guardiola called on more Manchester City fans to turn up today than made a Champions League win over RB Leipzig in midweek. He got his wish, but there was little for those in attendance to get excited about in a 0-0 draw with Southampton.</p> <p>Quizzed on the atmosphere afterwards, Guardiola was reluctant to be drawn into another debate and told <em>BBC Sport</em>:&nbsp;"It was great, as always."</p> <p>On the VAR incidents which saw Southampton miss out on a penalty, a Kyle Walker red card overturned and a goal ruled out for City, Guardiola said:&nbsp;"I didn't see either of them; the penalty or the disallowed goal. I don't have VAR in my dugout. It was given by VAR, so it isn't a penalty."</p> 

Guardiola on City fans

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4x3 - Inter have scored at least four goals in their last three Serie A home games, the Nerazzurri's best streak since 1999 (four games). Rampant.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterBologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterBologna</a></p>— OptaPaolo 🏆 (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1439277900050714625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stop them if you can!

<p>Dzeko has now got himself a goal for Inter, who have enjoyed giving their striking new third kit a first run out in Serie A!</p> 

Five-star Inter strike again

<p>Half-time has been reached in Aston Villa's home date with Everton, and it is goalless at the interval. Both sides have had chances, but a lack of quality in the final third has prevented either from troubling the scorers. Still all to play for.</p> 

Goalless at Villa Park

<p>The goals continue to flow for Inter in the second-half of their meeting with Bologna. Vecino has now got in on the act...</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽️ | GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!<br><br>MATIIIIIIII!!! La riprende <a href="https://twitter.com/vecino?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vecino</a>!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterBologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterBologna</a> 4⃣-0⃣!!! 🔥🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FORZAINTER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FORZAINTER</a> ⚫️🔵 <a href="https://t.co/rXH3WaPTIE">pic.twitter.com/rXH3WaPTIE</a></p>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter/status/1439277378187010049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Four for Inter

<p>Alphonso Davies was taken off at half-time in Bayern Munich's 7-0 thumping of Bochum, but Julian Nagelsmann says that was just a precautionary measure and there is no injury issue for the Canada international to contend with.</p> <p>The Bayern boss has said: "He's not injured but has played a lot. He came back injured from the Gold Cup and has always played, his style of play is very demanding. He is important so we have to rest him. He isn't injured."</p> 

No injury issue for Davies

<p>Summer signing Ibrahima Konate made his Liverpool debut today, and kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.</p> <p>Jurgen Klopp was pleased with what he saw, telling <em>BBC Sport</em>: "Top. It is something you dream of and want desperately but when it is coming it is different. You want the team to watch the games and see what we do. We need to have experience from what we see. And he did really well. So much potential. He will get better. Today, against Benteke and Edouard and Zaha, there were situtions where it is new for him. Step by step."</p> 

Debut delight

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">23 - Inter have scored in their last 23 league games; they have done better only in 1950 (24). Unstoppable.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterBologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterBologna</a></p>— OptaPaolo 🏆 (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1439265140088709123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

No containing Inter

<p>Naby Keita also had his shooting boots on, with the Liverpool midfielder putting the finishing touches to a 3-0 win for the Reds over Crystal Palace. He dio so in some style!</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Naby Keita hit this stunning volley in a 3-0 win over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> which sent <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> three points clear at the Premier League summit. 🚀</p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1439266529816858629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

VIDEO: Keita's sublime volley (UK only)

<p>Three and easy for Inter as Barella adds a third inside 34 minutes...</p> 

Inter running riot

<p>Inter are now two goals up against Bologna, with Milan Skriniar doubling their lead...</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽️ | GOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!<br><br>SKRIIIIII!!! L'Inter raddoppia con Milan Skriniar!!! 🔥🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterBologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterBologna</a> 2⃣-0⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FORZAINTER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FORZAINTER</a> ⚫️🔵 <a href="https://t.co/jWnQW4nlyq">pic.twitter.com/jWnQW4nlyq</a></p>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter/status/1439266767424139264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Inter double their lead

<p>Three points were most welcome for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who admits that his side have a lot of catching up to do following a pointless run through their first three games of the season.</p> <p>He has told <em>BBC Sport</em>:&nbsp;“It was a hard-fought victory at a really tough place. You have to be ready for a fight. In the first half we had some really good periods when we were really dominant and should have scored more goals. In the second half we gave the ball away cheaply too many times.</p> <p>"We have players who are not at their strength playing in this type of game, but they did their best and we got the win. I’m very proud of them defensively and I’m really pleased with the win.</p> <p>"It’s two wins in a row, two clean sheets. Let’s go again. We have a lot to catch up!"</p> 

Playing catch up

<p>Martin Odegaard was the hero for Arsenal today, with a brilliant free-kick edging the Gunners past Burnley.</p> <p>Here is what he has had to tell BBC Sport about a tough contest at Turf Moor:&nbsp;"When we got the free-kick I immediately went to the ball. It was a big moment and a nice moment to see it go in. You need to hit it pretty perfectly, with the right speed and the right height.</p> <p>"The game was kind of a war in the end. We know their strength. We played their game a little more than our own game. In the second half they played their game and they’re good at it. We need to be a little bit smarter when we win the ball."</p> 

Odegaard wins the 'war'

<p>Liverpool have been unable to shake their unfortunate knack of picking up untimely injuries this season, with Thiago Alcantara nursing a knock after the Reds' 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.</p> <p>Jurgen Klopp has told <em>Sky Sports</em>:&nbsp;"He felt the calf. I don't know right now but we hope it is not too serious."</p> 

Another injury for Liverpool

<p>This time in the Lens vs Lille game, where there are fans on the pitch...</p> 

More crowd trouble

<p>Sadio Mane enjoyed another memorable afternoon for Liverpool, as he reached 100 goals for the club against his favourite opponent - Crystal Palace.</p> <p>Here is what he has had to say to <em>BBC Sport</em>:&nbsp;"I am lucky to score so many goals against Palace. Most important thing was the three points. Right place, right time. I am lucky. And happy. Thank you to all the fans, club and staff. Without them I am nothing.</p> <p>"I would love to play against Crystal Palace. I am lucky. It would be great to play them every single weekend. In my head I am always thinking it is possible. I will keep trying and trying and trying."</p> 

Joy for Liverpool centurion Mane

<p>Only six minutes on the clock and Inter have taken the lead through Lautaro Martinez...</p> 

Inter in front through Lautaro

<p>Joao Felix saw red for the defending La Liga champions, but they kept a clean sheet and claimed another point...</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FT in Madrid as the game ends 0-0. <a href="https://t.co/5S4SBJNZX2">pic.twitter.com/5S4SBJNZX2</a></p>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1439260334099992578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ten-man Atletico held at home

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 - Manchester City directed just one shot on target in the whole game against Southampton (via Phil Foden in the 90th minute), their lowest tally in a Premier League match since March 8th 2017 when they also managed just one, against Stoke City. Misfiring. <a href="https://t.co/GG7OsSAC5S">pic.twitter.com/GG7OsSAC5S</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439258489008922629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

City fail to find a spark

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">15 - Norwich have lost each of their last 15 <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> games under Daniel Farke; this is now the longest losing run by any side in English top-flight history under a single manager. Woes. <a href="https://t.co/pnut2KOlwp">pic.twitter.com/pnut2KOlwp</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439256273418133507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sorry reading for Norwich

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">City have the ball in the back of the net but it's offside</p>— Jonathan Smith (@jonnysmiffy) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonnysmiffy/status/1439254733739503616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Frustration building for City

<p>Three points wrapped up with a third from Klopp's men. Keita with his first goal for the Reds since July 2020 - and it's a great strike. Game over.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WOW!!!!!! WHAT A GOAL, NABY LAD!!!!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/wdKWBofREO">pic.twitter.com/wdKWBofREO</a></p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1439254611366395904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mohamed Salah had to remind them 💪 <a href="https://t.co/bjbmDa5n05">pic.twitter.com/bjbmDa5n05</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1439253360893468673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If you've got it, flaunt it...

<p>That should be game over at Carrow Road, with Sarr grabbing his second of the game. Canaries rooted to the foot of the table.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cleverley neatly played in King, whose shot was saved before Sarr tapped in!<br><br>King was initially ruled offside but VAR corrected the decision 👏<br><br>⏱ 82’<br> 🐤 1-3 🐝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NORWAT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NORWAT</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ck7g3yapLf">https://t.co/Ck7g3yapLf</a></p>— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1439253418334375940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GOAL! Norwich 1-3 Watford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tavares on for Tierney now, who has picked up an injury.</p>— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1439252061363875841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tierney headache for Arsenal

<p>Salah gets in on the act for the Reds. That takes him to 99 Premier League goals for Liverpool - will he reach a century today to go with the one Mane has already hit?</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">78' - A corner is glanced on to the back post and Salah makes no mistake with an emphatic finish! Superb 🇪🇬👑<br><br>[2-0]<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVCRY</a> <a href="https://t.co/MqkAihXCnf">https://t.co/MqkAihXCnf</a></p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1439252205572444162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Crystal Palace

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">20 - Since his Watford debut in August 2019, Ismaila Sarr has scored 20 league goals for the Hornets, more than any other player for the club in that time. Potent.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439250460800598017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Providing the sting for Hornets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">20 - Julian Nagelsmann has seen his team score 20 goals in his first five Bundesliga games in charge of FC Bayern, equalling the record for a new coach at a club after five BL matches , previously achieved by Adries Jonker in 2011 and Udo Lattek in 1970. Dreamstart. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> <a href="https://t.co/j64ySLuCtT">pic.twitter.com/j64ySLuCtT</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1439250922257924101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔵 Our team to face Villa...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLEVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLEVE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/AB0lFbp0KT">pic.twitter.com/AB0lFbp0KT</a></p>— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1439250360179253248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Villa vs Everton team news

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">20 - Julian Nagelsmann has seen his team score 20 goals in his first five Bundesliga games in charge of FC Bayern, equalling the record for a new coach at a club after five BL matches , previously achieved by Adries Jonker in 2011 and Udo Lattek in 1970. Dreamstart. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> <a href="https://t.co/j64ySLuCtT">pic.twitter.com/j64ySLuCtT</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1439250922257924101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Goal glut

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SEVEN 🎉🥨 <br><br>This team is on fire 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> <a href="https://t.co/UO6OD2nP2C">pic.twitter.com/UO6OD2nP2C</a></p>— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1439247852769787904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seventh heaven for Bayern

<p>No joy for Burnley as, like at the Etihad, VAR rules that there should be no penalty. Sigh of relief for Arsenal, and Ben White as it was his mistake which caused the problems.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📺 VAR check...<br><br>Burnley are awarded a penalty for a foul inside the area but it's overruled after a quick check of the monitor. <br><br>🔴🔵 0-1 🟡 (68)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BURARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BURARS</a></p>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1439250053466664960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another one chalked off!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Penalty to Burnley. Looked harsh, looked like Ramsdale won the ball.</p>— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1439249422878130177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Spot-kick at Turf Moor?

<p>Shaping up to be another pointless afternoon for the Canaries as they trail at Carrow Road. Sarr has the Hornets in front...</p> 

GOAL! Norwich 1-2 Watford

<p>Penalty call reversed at the Etihad Stadium. A lengthy VAR ruling results in a spot-kick being waved off and Walker seeing his red card overturned!</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">62. After a VAR check the penalty is overturned! 😅<br> <br> 🔵 0-0 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> | <a href="https://t.co/axa0klD5re">https://t.co/axa0klD5re</a> <a href="https://t.co/ELU5mymiIK">pic.twitter.com/ELU5mymiIK</a></p> — Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1439248138490064901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

City off the hook

<p>Manchester City are down to 10 men against Southampton, and are about to face a penalty. Kyle Walker has been given his marching orders.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Penalty to Southampton. Walker sent off too.</p>— Jonathan Smith (@jonnysmiffy) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonnysmiffy/status/1439247237750603776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Red card: Walker dismissed for Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">13 – Robert Lewandowski is the first player in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bundesliga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bundesliga</a> history to score in 13 consecutive home matches in the competition; previously he had shared this record with Gerd Müller and Jupp Heynckes (12 each). Record. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vq4qWyUV54">pic.twitter.com/Vq4qWyUV54</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1439242928313012224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another record for Bayern's goal machine

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">📣 | FORMAZIONE<br><br>Ecco gli 1⃣1⃣ nerazzurri scelti da Simone Inzaghi per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterBologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterBologna</a>! 👇<br><br>Powered by <a href="https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EASPORTSFIFA</a> <a href="https://t.co/NqznmbdSe4">pic.twitter.com/NqznmbdSe4</a></p>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter/status/1439243599607222274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Inter team news

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">40 - Martin Ødegaard has scored Arsenal's 40th direct free-kick goal in the <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a>, and first by a Norwegian for any side in the competition since Morten Gamst Pedersen for Blackburn against Arsenal in February 2012. Opener. <a href="https://t.co/Z4n6veBcGH">pic.twitter.com/Z4n6veBcGH</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439237144204255234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Set-piece special

<p>Inter will be looking sharp today in their Serie A clash with Bologna - new third kit gets a first outing for the reigning Italian champions...</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📸 | THIRD KIT<br><br>Let's take a closer look🔎👀🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterBologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterBologna</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaInter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaInter</a> <a href="https://t.co/7OrLKu5kQu">pic.twitter.com/7OrLKu5kQu</a></p>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1439235006212280328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New threads

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">9 - Sadio Mané has scored in each of his last nine league appearances against Crystal Palace, the first player in <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> history to score in nine straight matches against a single side. Thanos. <a href="https://t.co/N1TFOJC84y">https://t.co/N1TFOJC84y</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439241075588321281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Favoured foe

<p>Robert Lewandowski is in on the action!</p> <p>Of course the Polish hitman was going to find the net in this game and he waited until the hour-mark to make it 5-0.</p> <p>Then, just four minutes afterwards, Joshua Kimmich has followed up with his second goal of the game. Bayern lead 6-0!</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Did you really think <a href="https://twitter.com/lewy_official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lewy_official</a> wasn't gonna score today???<br> <br> 🥨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> | 5-0 | 61' 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/AiQfTaw10Q">pic.twitter.com/AiQfTaw10Q</a></p> — 🇺🇸 FC Bayern US 🇨🇦 (@FCBayernUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/1439240281061314570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Bayern 6-0 Bochum

<p>It's half-time in the mid-afternoon clashes in the Premier League.</p> <p>Here are the scores at the break:</p> <center><strong>Burnley 0-1 Arsenal<br> Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace<br> Man City 0-0 Southampton<br> Norwich 1-1 Watford</strong></center>

Half-time in the Premier League

<p>Sadio Mane has broken the deadlock at Anfield.</p> <p>Mohamed Salah's header from a corner is saved by&nbsp;Vicente Guaita but Mane slips in to get the rebound and finish the job.</p> <p>It's his 100th for the club!</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">💯 Reds goals for Mane 👏😍<br> <br> The newest <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> centurion! <a href="https://t.co/LuPf7eQTH4">pic.twitter.com/LuPf7eQTH4</a></p> — Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1439238781308227588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace

<p>For our US audience, here is a video of Odegaard's opening goal for Arsenal.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="da">WHAT A HIT BY ØDEGAARD <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://t.co/6ljrMqBmm9">pic.twitter.com/6ljrMqBmm9</a></p> — NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1439236361190531076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

VIDEO: Odegaard free-kick gives Arsenal lead

<p>Martin Odegaard has scored for the Gunners!</p> <p>The midfielder sent a free-kick curling beyond Nick Pope to give Mikel Arteta's team the advantage at Turf Moor.</p>

GOAL! Burnley 0-1 Arsenal

<p>Watford have scored the first goal of the 3pm matches in the Premier League.</p> <p>Emmanuel Dennis&nbsp;headed his side into the lead just 17 minutes into the clash at Carrow Road.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">DENNIS SCORES!!! <a href="https://t.co/BIGjSrx0rh">pic.twitter.com/BIGjSrx0rh</a></p> — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1439232199715328007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Norwich 0-1 Watford

<p>An own goal from Vassilios Lambropoulos has put Bayern Munich even further ahead.</p> <p>Julian Nagelsmann's team have the match wrapped up at half-time, surely.</p>

Half-time: Bayern 4-0 Bochum

<p>Bayern Munich have opened up a comfortable lead in the first half of their Bundesliga clash against Bochum.</p> <p>After a smart touch and turn from Joshua Kimmich saw them go 2-0 up, Serge Gnabry popped up with a goal to put them three goals ahead.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">IT'S A THIRD 🍽️<a href="https://twitter.com/SergeGnabry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergeGnabry</a> with the pace, composure and finish. Superb! 😋<br> <br> 🥨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> 3-0 (27') <a href="https://t.co/zgRqMovZoU">pic.twitter.com/zgRqMovZoU</a></p> — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1439228764211322888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Bayern 3-0 Bochum

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">200 - Raheem Sterling is the ninth player to hit 200 <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> appearances for Manchester City, and only the second Englishman to do so, after Joe Hart (266). Citizen. <a href="https://t.co/vghUdQaRUM">pic.twitter.com/vghUdQaRUM</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439225251087495177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sterling reaches Man City milestone

<p>Leroy Sane has given Bayern Munich the lead with an excellent free-kick!</p> <p>It took just 17 minutes for the Bundesliga champions to break the deadlock.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="tl">LEEEEEROOYYYYY! WOW 🤩<br> <br> 🥨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> 1-0 (17') <a href="https://t.co/btsIQ0fwlF">pic.twitter.com/btsIQ0fwlF</a></p> — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1439224911264890884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Bayern 1-0 Bochum

<p>Ivan Toney maintained his fantastic form for Brentford as they collected three points against Wolves.</p> <p>Toney got a goal and an assist in the first half as his side got their second Premier League win of the season despite going down to 10 men.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">44 - With a goal and assist today, Ivan Toney has scored (33) or assisted (11) 44 league goals (excl. play-offs) since joining Brentford in 2020, at least seven more than any other player in England's top four tiers since the start of last season. Buzzing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOLBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOLBRE</a> <a href="https://t.co/289afQe6Hg">pic.twitter.com/289afQe6Hg</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1439200841081163779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Full-time: Wolves 0-2 Brentford

<p>Ibrahima Konate makes his Liverpool debut against Crystal Palace.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold is missing out because of illness, resulting in James Milner slotting into the defence.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🔴 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔴<br> <br> Here’s your Reds line-up for today’s meeting with <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CPFC</a> in the <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PremierLeague</a>…<br> <br> Trent misses out through illness, while Joel Matip is rested.</p> — Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1439212622549823493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">COME ON YOU PALACE<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVCRY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVCRY</a></p> — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1439212645530308612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Team news: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

<p>Arsenal are looking to make it two wins in a row to prove they are over their horrendous start to the Premier League season.</p> <p>Thomas Partey and&nbsp;Emile Smith Rowe are back in the starting XI, having missed out on a place when they beat Norwich last week.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">📋 Here is how the Clarets line-up against Arsenal this afternoon at Turf Moor 👇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BURARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BURARS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SpreadexSport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpreadexSport</a> <a href="https://t.co/zUIM9Z8ibe">pic.twitter.com/zUIM9Z8ibe</a></p> — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1439212652396437509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 Team news from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BURARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BURARS</a>...</p> — Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1439214469226405894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Team news: Burnley vs Arsenal

<p>Pep Guardiola is fielding a much different team to that which beat RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek.</p> <p>Nathan Ake will start against Southampton despite the death of his father just a few days ago, while Ferran Torres drops to the bench and Gabriel Jesus gets the nod.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Your City XI to face the Saints! ⬇️<br> <br> XI | Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Fernandinho (C), Gundogan, Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus, Grealish<br> <br> SUBS | Carson, De Bruyne, Torres, Mahrez, Foden, Mbete, Palmer, Lavia, Wilson-Esbrand<br> <br> ⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/HaysWorldwide?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaysWorldwide</a><br> 🔷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/plPqb0PheW">pic.twitter.com/plPqb0PheW</a></p> — Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1439212618783281159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 Time for team news 🚨<br> <br> Here's the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> side that will be taking on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a>: <a href="https://t.co/HfsdOYYsfy">pic.twitter.com/HfsdOYYsfy</a></p> — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1439212611573276679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Team news: Man City vs Southampton

<p>Bayern are aiming for a fifth straight Bundesliga win when they host Bochum.</p> <p>The visitors, meanwhile, have three points to their name so far in the German top-flight.</p> <p>Here's how they line up for this afternoon's clash:</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our starting XI for today's Wiesn home game 🥨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://t.co/FE9XmhpeOo">pic.twitter.com/FE9XmhpeOo</a></p> — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1439204198147575811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="de">Unser Team für <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBBOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBBOC</a>!🙌<br> <br> So läuft's heute ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/yVuGHrKKzk">https://t.co/yVuGHrKKzk</a> <a href="https://t.co/1P7kAGhggO">pic.twitter.com/1P7kAGhggO</a></p> — VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848eV) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfLBochum1848eV/status/1439205504123871233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Team news: Bayern vs Bochum

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Arsenal arriving at Turf Moor. Tomiyasu doing the pre-match media, so he’ll be starting. Holding has travelled. <a href="https://t.co/4RyrZ2Qoo6">pic.twitter.com/4RyrZ2Qoo6</a></p> — Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1439202692614787073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal have arrived for Burnley clash

<p>Bryan Mbeumo&nbsp;has doubled Brentford's lead.</p> <p>This time Ivan Toney turns provider as he puts the ball in the box for Mbeumo to knock into the net.ton</p> <div>&nbsp;</div>

GOAL! Wolves 0-2 Brentford

<p>Toney opens the scoring for the visitors!</p> <p>The striker tucked home a penalty to put his side ahead.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">NEVER. IN. DOUBT<br> <br> 🐺 0-1 🐝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOLBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOLBRE</a><a href="https://twitter.com/London_Pride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@London_Pride</a> <a href="https://t.co/qM7U1Vcoke">pic.twitter.com/qM7U1Vcoke</a></p> — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1439197444189851648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Brentford

<p>Brentford thought they had taken the lead against Wolves after getting the ball in the net.</p> <p>But Ivan Toney's effort was disallowed because&nbsp;Bryan Mbeumo was offside in the build-up.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">8' After Wolves have the better of the opening exchanges, <a href="https://twitter.com/ivantoney24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ivantoney24</a> thinks he's scored but a flag eventually goes up for offside against <a href="https://twitter.com/BMbeumo19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BMbeumo19</a> in the build-up<br> <br> 🐺 0-0 🐝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOLBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOLBRE</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZDlxnVDIhp">pic.twitter.com/ZDlxnVDIhp</a></p> — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1439192431124168714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Brentford goal ruled out

<p>The Premier League's early kick-off is between Wolves and Brentford.</p> <p>Let's take a look at how they line up...</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Unchanged for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOLBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOLBRE</a>!<br> <br> 🐺📋 <a href="https://t.co/S9yYYHTkDA">pic.twitter.com/S9yYYHTkDA</a></p> — Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1439174878582693890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🚨<br> <br> No changes for our trip to Molineux<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOLBRE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOLBRE</a> <a href="https://t.co/TYzr9xGM4l">pic.twitter.com/TYzr9xGM4l</a></p> — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1439174936778747904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Team news: Wolves vs Brentford

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