Matchday LIVE: Southampton vs Man Utd, Arsenal vs Chelsea, plus Bayern Munich, Juventus & Real Madrid in action

<p>Levante goalkeeper Aitor has been sent off for a handball.</p> <p>The ball was passed through to Vinicius Junior and Aitor has come rushing far out of his goal and stopped the ball with his hand.</p> <p>After his sending off, Levante need an outfield player to go in goal because the home side have used all of their substitutes.</p>

Red card for Levante's goalkeeper

<p>The final whistle has blown and Chelsea can celebrate a solid win agains Arsenal.</p> <p>Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Reece James were enough to secure the three points, making it two wins from two matches in the Premier League.</p> <p>Arsenal, meanwhile, have zero points after two weeks and face champions Manchester City next week.</p>

FT: Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea

Blues make it two wins in Premier League 

<p>It's a happy ex-homecoming for Nuno Espirito Santo - and two wins from two to start his Premier League tenure in charge of Tottenham.</p> <p>Dele Alli's first-half penalty is good enough for three points and takes his side joint-top of the table once more.</p> <p>Factor in a return for Harry Kane in Spurs colours, and this one can be chalked up as a good day on the whole for the visitors. Bruno Lage's hosts are left to rue their missed chances.</p>

FT: Wolves 0-1 Spurs

Dele Alli seals three points for visitors

<p>It's all over at St Mary's Stadium - and the spoils go both ways. The roar around the ground tells you one side is much happier about that than the other.</p> <p>Southampton looked like they would fold like a house of cards when Mason Greenwood found an equaliser - and yet, with a quarter-hour to go, they took advantage of a particularly louche Manchester United performance to swing momentum back their way and earn a deserved point.</p> <p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks disgruntled. His side remain unbeaten on the road, and equal that Arsenal record - but this will feel like a major missed opportunity, one that they cannot really afford even two games into the season.</p>

FT: Southampton 1-1 Man Utd

Mixed signals for Red Devils sees points shared

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Today's starting XI to face Köln 🔴⚪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBKOE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBKOE</a> <a href="https://t.co/K4AUUWGqGc">pic.twitter.com/K4AUUWGqGc</a></p>— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1429451422781804550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 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">📝 TEAM NEWS TIME! Steffen Baumgart makes two changes to the side that beat Hertha last weekend, as Kingsley Ehizibue and <a href="https://twitter.com/jorgemere_m4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jorgemere_m4</a> come into the defence. COME ON FC! 🔥<br>___<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBKOE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBKOE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/effzeh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#effzeh</a> <a href="https://t.co/e9SwJbs9gY">pic.twitter.com/e9SwJbs9gY</a></p>— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fckoeln_en/status/1429450868793950226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Bayern vs Koln

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🗞 Our team news for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSCHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARSCHE</a> 🗞<br><br>◾️ <a href="https://twitter.com/BukayoSaka87?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BukayoSaka87</a> starts<br>◾️ Xhaka captains the side<br>◾️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Auba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Auba</a> returns to the squad<br>◾️ <a href="https://twitter.com/HectorBellerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HectorBellerin</a> (thigh) and <a href="https://twitter.com/ben6white?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ben6White</a> (COVID-19) ruled out</p>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1429451449558310912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 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">Lukaku starts for the Blues! 👊<br><br>Here's how we line up at the Emirates...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSCHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARSCHE</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ParimatchGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParimatchGlobal</a> <a href="https://t.co/mplkBpcHVG">pic.twitter.com/mplkBpcHVG</a></p>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1429450824799952900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Arsenal vs Chelsea

<p>The match between Nice and Marseille has ended in strange circumstances after the visiting team were attacked by the home fans.</p> <p>A bottle struck Dimitri Payet and the forward launched it back into the crowd. Soon afterwards, the fans invaded the pitch and fights broke out.&nbsp;</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">So Nice v Marseille restarted... only the OM players didn't come out.<br> <br> Nice kicked the ball towards the corner flag and the referee blew for full-time.<br> <br> LFP now have a major administrative headache to sort.<br> <br> Echoes of Estonia v Scotland from 1996.</p> — Robin Bairner (@RBairner) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBairner/status/1429562491990859776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> <p><strong><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/marseille-brawl-with-nice-fans-after-payet-struck-by-bottle/1vsswgim54qhv1lzmjaxdn2dwf" target="_blank">You can follow what's going on with Goal</a>!</strong></p>

Meanwhile, in France...

<p>Levante and Real Madrid take a point each from an unpredictable and thoroughly entertaining encounter.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="es">🏁 FT: <a href="https://twitter.com/LevanteUDen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LevanteUDen</a> 3-3 <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a><br> ⚽ Martí 46', Campaña 57', Rober Pier 79'; <a href="https://twitter.com/GarethBale11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GarethBale11</a> 5', <a href="https://twitter.com/vinijr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ViniJr</a> 73', 85'<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Emirates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Emirates</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/wNpESlB2Et">pic.twitter.com/wNpESlB2Et</a></p> — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1429562866139639812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

FT: Levante 3-3 Real Madrid

The teams share the spoils in an eventful match

<p>Vinicius Junior strikes again for Real Madrid.</p> <p>Levante clear a corner from Madrid but the visitors maintain the pressure and sned it down to Vinicius on the left and he gets his second of the game with an excellent finish.</p>

GOAL! Levante 3-3 Real Madrid

<p>The hosts are back in front.</p> <p>This time it's centre-back&nbsp;Rober who gets beats Courtois as a free kick sails into the box and lands perfectly for him to lash in.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can Madrid salvage at least a point in the last 10 minutes?</p>

GOAL! Levante 3-2 Real Madrid

<p>Vinicius Junior has put Real Madrid back on level terms with Levante.</p> <p>A fantastic long pass from Casemiro ends up with the Brazilian attacker and he breaks free from the defence before tucking it into the bottom corner.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">⚽️ 73' | 2-2 | GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL GOOOOAAAL by <a href="https://twitter.com/vinijr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vinijr</a>!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFA22?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFA22</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LevanteRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LevanteRealMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/evOVKOoYWb">pic.twitter.com/evOVKOoYWb</a></p> — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1429557059494809602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Levante 2-2 Real Madrid

<p>Levante are 2-1 up!</p> <p>Just 11 minutes into the second half and the home side have turned it around</p> <p>It's a fantastic finish from&nbsp;Jose Campana, who is perfectly placed in the box to smash&nbsp;Jorge de Frutos' cross into the top corner.</p>

GOAL! Levante take the lead

<p>Levante have drawn level with Real Madrid just 30 seconds into the second half.</p> <p>Roger runs onto a pass from&nbsp;Gonzalo Melero and and smashes towards goal, beating Thibaut Courtois.</p>

GOAL! Levante equalise against Real Madrid

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">10 - Karim Benzema 🇫🇷 has assisted Gareth Bale 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 10 times in all competitions – more than any other <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a> player. Society. <a href="https://t.co/tCOKSQszEP">pic.twitter.com/tCOKSQszEP</a></p> — OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1429544758716899328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Benz and Bale make a great pair

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und">⏸️ HT: <a href="https://twitter.com/LevanteUDen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LevanteUDen</a> 0-1 <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a><br> ⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/GarethBale11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GarethBale11</a> 5' <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LevanteRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LevanteRealMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/G6VzKUaPz5">pic.twitter.com/G6VzKUaPz5</a></p> — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1429546277054861315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

HT: Levante 0-1 Real Madrid

<p>Jose Mourinho's tenure as Roma coach is off to a positive start.</p> <p>The capital club beat Fiorentina 3-1 on Sunday, with Tammy Abraham getting two assists on his debut.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">First win secured! ✅<br> <br> Mkhitaryan and Veretout (2) with the goals, Abraham (2) and Shomurodov with the assists! 👏<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RomaFiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RomaFiorentina</a> <a href="https://t.co/LwQsTHpEpI">pic.twitter.com/LwQsTHpEpI</a></p> — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASRomaEN/status/1429544332147761160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Roma off to solid start under Mourinho

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Serious incident at Nice v Marseille. Payet hit by a bottle, throws it back into the crowd, supporters charge onto the field to confront players. OM players clearly furious. <a href="https://t.co/sQd8E3VaTF">pic.twitter.com/sQd8E3VaTF</a></p> — Robin Bairner (@RBairner) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBairner/status/1429538903552405506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Chaos erupts at Nice vs Marseille

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gareth Bale opens the scoring for Real Madrid! 👀<br> <br> That's a big goal for the Welshman almost two years after he last scored in LaLiga 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 <a href="https://t.co/uM0SUz88DJ">pic.twitter.com/uM0SUz88DJ</a></p> — Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PremierSportsTV/status/1429536386835697671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 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">BENZEMA TO BALE 🔥<br> <br> Easy work for Real Madrid! <a href="https://t.co/7poA2lbeTz">pic.twitter.com/7poA2lbeTz</a></p> — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1429536231327551491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bale's first La Liga goal in two years

<p>Real Madrid have gone ahead just five minutes into the clash at Levante.</p> <p>David Alaba sent Karim Benzema charging towards goal with a long pass.&nbsp;</p> <p>The French striker got into the box, cut back and Bale was there to knock it in.&nbsp;</p>

GOAL! Bale gives Real Madrid the lead

<p>Romelu Lukaku says his goal against Arsenal was the most special of his Premier League career.</p> <p>The Chelsea striker opened the scoring on his return to the club as they beat their London rivals 2-0.</p> <p>"Yes, that one was the best [Premier League goal]&nbsp;for me," <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lukaku-arsenal-opener-most-special-premier-league-goal/16xlr673wronl1crevicjcolt0" target="_blank">Lukaku said</a>.</p> <p>"You guys know how emotional it was today. This one is the best of the lot. Obviously, it was only a tap-in but the build up was nice so for me this one was the best.</p>

Lukaku: My most special Premier League goal

<p>La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have won their second game of the season.</p> <p>Angel Correa's first-half strike was enough to secure the three points against Elche.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Atleti take the W and it tastes even better because you're here with us! 🤩<br> Vamooooooos 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/mMssvWd16x">pic.twitter.com/mMssvWd16x</a></p> — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1429525950677532676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

FT: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Elche

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">📋✅ Our starting XI 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/LevanteUDen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LevanteUDen</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LevanteRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LevanteRealMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/uSUnhL5BFw">pic.twitter.com/uSUnhL5BFw</a></p> — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1429515883471425536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 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="ca">ALINEACIÓN | Con este 1️⃣1️⃣ volvemos al Ciutat de València.<br> <br> 💙❤️🏟<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LevanteRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LevanteRealMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/LDYCAZZG16">pic.twitter.com/LDYCAZZG16</a></p> — Levante UD 🐸 (@LevanteUD) <a href="https://twitter.com/LevanteUD/status/1429516622323195911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Levante vs Real Madrid starting XIs

<p>Ole Gunnar&nbsp;Solskjaer was not impressed by Southampton's physical approach in Sunday's 1-1 draw.</p> <p>The Manchester United boss complained that&nbsp;Bruno Fernandes was fouled in the build-up to the Saints' goal as he accused them of playing like it was a game of rugby and making "flying tackles".</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-southampton-physicality-man-utd/w5bqt3m6dzyc1hhd1ehrlq6kh" target="_blank"><b>Read the full story on Goal!</b></a></p>

Solskjaer complains about Southampton 'rugby' style

<p>Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal were beaten by the better team this afternoon and feels his side were not organised well enough to match Chelsea.</p> <p>"I thought Chelsea were the better team, and deserved to win the match and they showed why they are the champions of the Champions League," he told&nbsp;<em>BBC Radio 5 Live</em>.</p> <p>"In our organisation we struggled to win the ball back earlier and when we had them in really good zones they managed to come out. We didn't hold them enough.</p> <p>"We had big moments with one-on-one against opponents, with three or four players in the box to get what we wanted and then they managed to go really well when they scored the first goal."</p>

Where did it all go wrong for Arsenal?

<p>Juventus surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Udinese in their first game of the Serie A season.</p> <p>After coming off the bench in the second half, Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had secured the winning goal four minutes into stoppage time.</p> <p>But the goal was ruled out after a VAR review and Ronaldo was shown a yellow card for taking his shirt off in his initial celebration.</p>

FT: Ronaldo's late winner disallowed

<p>Romelu Lukaku channeled his hero and Chelsea icon Didier Drogba on his first game back at the club.</p> <p>The Belgian striker scored one and was a constant threat as they beat Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday.</p> <p>Here is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lukaku-second-chelsea-debut-drogba-arsenal-demolition/k5w3cikl7v8s11qtw4db2uwlq" target="_blank"><strong>Goal</strong>'s Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella</a> on the star's impressive display.</p>

Lukaku's Drogba-esque Arsenal demolition

<p>Angel Correa has struck for Atletico Madrid!</p> <p>The Spanish champions won the ball in the middle of the pitch and Rodrigo De Paul played it long to Correa down the right side.</p> <p>Elche goalkeeper&nbsp;Francisco Casilla came rushing out and made a mess of it, allowing Correa to get the ball and put it in the net.</p>

GOAL! Atletico Madrid 1-0 Elche

<p>Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was happy with the impact Romelu Lukaku had on his return to the team.&nbsp;</p> <p>He told <em>Sky Sports</em>:&nbsp;"I am very happy with how he has integrated already, a very smart guy who likes to be in the group. He is a very democratic leader, talks to everyone, friendly and is totally competitive. He gives us something we did not have, to protect balls. You cannot start better than a goal and he assisted some chances.</p> <p>"I didn't expect too much but I wanted to see his capability to adapt and to link up, that is what he did very good and the guys like to play with each other."</p>

Tuchel praises Lukaku performance

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">51: GOAL!!!! Pereyra sticks the spot kick away to halve the deficit!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UdineseJuventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UdineseJuventus</a> 1-2<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaUdinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaUdinese</a> ⚪️⚫️</p> — Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) <a href="https://twitter.com/Udinese_1896/status/1429499801696149504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Udinese pull one back against Juventus

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">0 - In what is their 118th campaign in England's top four tiers, Arsenal have opened a league season with two defeats and no goals after two matches for the first time in their history. Damaged. <a href="https://t.co/mlXMGzPLvt">pic.twitter.com/mlXMGzPLvt</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429494334869712896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal make unwanted history with another defeat

<p>Despite Koln's stubbornness, Bayern Munich have taken the three points from Sunday's clash.</p> <p>A goal from Robert Lewandowski and a Serge Gnabry double saw them overpower the visitors, who put them under pressure as Anthony Modeste and Mark Uth struck in the second half.</p>

FT: Bayern 3-2 Koln

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Should be 3-0 and an assist for Lukaku. Bad miss from Havertz there. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSCHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARSCHE</a></p> — Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1429491999527350272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Chelsea go after a late third

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lukaku is a straight bully. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSCHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARSCHE</a></p> — Nigel de Jong (@NDJ_Official) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDJ_Official/status/1429488656838975493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lukaku a constant pain for Arsenal

<p>Serge&nbsp;Gnabry has scored his second goal of the game to restore Bayern Munich's lead.</p> <p>Do Koln have it in them to get back into it?&nbsp;</p>

Goall! Bayern 3-2 Koln

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">22’ | 🕺 | GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/Cuadrado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CUADRADO</a> DOUBLES OUR LEAD WITH A LOW DRIVE!!!! ⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UdineseJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UdineseJuve</a> [0-2] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a><a href="https://twitter.com/play_eFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@play_eFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/7y0gzBp6sl">pic.twitter.com/7y0gzBp6sl</a></p> — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1429487156389679107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Dybala assist as Cuadrado scores for Juve 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Andreas Christensen is just mopping up everything in the middle fo the back three. His speed is useful when playing such a high line. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSCHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARSCHE</a></p> — Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1429482884059090950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Christensen looking sharp for Chelsea

<p>Koln have scored again!</p> <p>Mark Uth has found the equaliser!</p> <p>Within three minutes Koln have gone from 2-0 down to Bayern to drawing 2-2.&nbsp;</p> <p>What a game</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">62' WHAT A TURNAROUND! Two goals in three minutes!<br> <br> This time, it's Easy who picks out <a href="https://twitter.com/Mark_Uth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mark_Uth</a> to fire home!<br> ___<br> 🥨2:2🐐 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBKOE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBKOE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/effzeh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#effzeh</a></p> — 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fckoeln_en/status/1429486906438520835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

GOAL! Bayern 2-2 Koln

<p>Anthony Modeste&nbsp;has struck for Koln just a minute after Bayern Munich went 2-0 ahead.</p> <p>Serge Gnabry had just netted a second for the home side but Koln responded immediately and are still in this!</p>

Koln pull one back against Bayern!

<p>Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has come on for Arsenal.</p> <p>The Gabon striker replaced&nbsp;Bukayo Saka. Can he help bring the hosts back into this match?</p>

Aubameyang on for Arsenal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">NOW WE'RE COOKING ♨️<br> <br> 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBKOE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBKOE</a> 2-0 (59') <a href="https://t.co/9pZiRXrCX5">pic.twitter.com/9pZiRXrCX5</a></p> — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1429485843392172036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Goal Gnabry! 

<p>Paulo Dybala has scored Juventus' first goal of the season.</p> <p>They lead 1-0 against Udinese.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">3’ | 💎 | GOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/PauDybala_JR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAUDYBALA_JR</a> GETS OUR SEASON UP AND RUNNING!!!! ⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UdineseJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UdineseJuve</a> [0-1] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a><a href="https://twitter.com/play_eFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@play_eFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zi7hXjjJLa">pic.twitter.com/Zi7hXjjJLa</a></p> — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1429482117877149704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> 

Dybala puts Juventus ahead

<p>Bayern Munich have taken the lead against Koln.</p> <p>No surprise, it's Robert Lewandowski who has struck for the Bundesliga champions. He is two for two already this season.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Poland star has Jamal Musiala to thank for the assist.</p>

GOAL! Bayern 1-0 Koln

<p>The second half is underway and Chelsea are immediately pushing Arsenal back.</p> <p>The Blues moved the ball around the Gunners' box looking to make the breakthrough but were unable to make the possession count.&nbsp;</p> <p>A lively start to the half!</p>

Chelsea putting pressure on Arsenal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Still deadlocked at the break ⚖️<br> <br> 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBKOE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBKOE</a> 0-0 <a href="https://t.co/uxOKujujId">pic.twitter.com/uxOKujujId</a></p> — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1429478618732900353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Half-time: Bayern 0-0 Koln

<p>Thomas Tuchel's team have a comfortable lead at the break.</p> <p>A strong performance from the Blues so far, with Romelu Lukaku off to a strong start with a goal on his return.</p> <p>But Reece James has stood out, too, setting the striker up for the first and then netting one of his own.</p>

Half-time: Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea

<p>Bukayo Saka has gone down inside the box under a challenge from Reece James.</p> <p>But the referee has waved away the Gunners' calls for a penalty kick.&nbsp;</p>

Arsenal penalty claims dismissed

<p>Reece James has doubled Chelsea's lead!</p> <p>The visitors worked the ball from the left side into the middle, where Mason Mount was able to find James in loads of space on the right again.</p> <p>He took it well, putting the Blues 2-0 up.</p>

GOAL! Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">President Herbert Hainer: "Gerd Müller was more valuable than any trophy collection. He gave us much more than his many incredible goals. He brought joy to fans around the world." <a href="https://t.co/LfGMSJjQNX">pic.twitter.com/LfGMSJjQNX</a></p> — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1429470175091470344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bayern pay tribute to Gerd Muller before Koln clash

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">And with that, Romelu Lukaku goes ahead of Arsenal legend Ian Wright to 20th outright in the Premier League goalscoring charts.<br> <br> He had scored on five of his six debuts previously... so history was on his side. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARSCHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARSCHE</a></p> — Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1429470275867926531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

The debut king strikes again

<p>What a return for Romelu Lukaku!</p> <p>The Belgian striker has given Chelsea the lead just 15 minutes into his first game since joining from Inter.</p> <p>He played a key role in the build up, holding the ball up and passing back to Mateo Kovacic. The ball was then sent out wide to Reece James who played it into the box, where Lukaku was ready to knock past Bernd Leno.</p>

Lukaku goal!

<p>Ronaldo has been left out of the starting XI for Juventus' clash against Udinese this afternoon.</p> <p>Instead, Alvaro Morata will start up front and Paulo Dybala and Juan Cuadrado will offer support from the wings.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">📝 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗫𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 ⚪️⚫️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UdineseJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UdineseJuve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FinoAllaFine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FinoAllaFine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/U1yKz2xq5f">pic.twitter.com/U1yKz2xq5f</a></p> — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1429468649153249282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ronaldo on the bench for Juventus

<p>And we are underway!&nbsp;</p> <p>Arsenal are hoping to recover from their opening day defeat to Brentford by getting a positive result against the Champions League winners.</p> <p>Chelsea, meanwhile, are looking to join Liverpool, Brighton and Tottenham by securing the three points here.</p>

KO: Arsenal vs Chelsea

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">27 - Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 27 away Premier League matches (W17 D10), equalling the longest away unbeaten in English top-flight history, set by Arsenal between April 2003 and September 2004. Adventures. <a href="https://t.co/kC6TN7hiQa">pic.twitter.com/kC6TN7hiQa</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429456706942214146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Man Utd on the verge of Premier League history

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">3 - Chelsea have only won three of their last 14 games against Arsenal in all competitions (D5 L6), losing each of their last three games against the Gunners (2020 FA Cup final, both 2020-21 Premier League meetings). Bogey. <a href="https://t.co/HdXdlKjP0O">pic.twitter.com/HdXdlKjP0O</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429459405456740365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Can Chelsea get the better of their bogey team this time?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4 - Mason Greenwood is the fourth teenager in Premier League history to score in his team's opening two games of a season, and the first to do so since Alan Smith for Leeds United in August 2000. Blossom. <a href="https://t.co/UDXRwjzM3B">https://t.co/UDXRwjzM3B</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429448369118793730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Teenage kicks

<p>Two huge saves in the space of a few minutes at St Mary's Stadium - and with the game still tied up on level terms, they are massive for Manchester United.</p> <p>David De Gea parries Adam Armstrong's shot away, and then punches out a James Ward-Prowse free-kick to keep his side in this.</p> <p>Momentum has shifted the way of Saints as the final stretch of this game approaches.</p>

De Gea rides to Red Devils rescue

<p>As Manchester United almost blow their equaliser through some shoddy play at the back, big news out of Molineux.</p> <p>Harry Kane is on for Tottenham. The England captain appears for the first time since Euro 2020 at club level, replacing Son Heung-min with just under a quarter of the game to go and one goal in it.</p>

Kane on for Spurs

<p>There'll be no easing-in period for Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea - the Belgian <strong>starts </strong>for the Blues against Arsenal today!</p> <p>Full lineups incoming.</p>

Lukaku starts for Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A reminder that Mason Greenwood is still only 19 years of age 😳 <a href="https://t.co/pxBRHQZSh7">pic.twitter.com/pxBRHQZSh7</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1429447730984800256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Youth gone wild

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5 – Paul Pogba is the first player in Premier League history to register five assists after his team’s first two games of a single season. Inventive. <a href="https://t.co/2pR3W3YIBg">pic.twitter.com/2pR3W3YIBg</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429447672449077248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

King of the assists

<p>Here he comes! It's game number two as a Manchester United player for Jadon Sancho.</p> <p>He repalces Anthony Martial, in a move that will likely reshuffle the formation up front.</p> <p>Paul Pogba just tucks a low effort around the wrong side of the right post moments later. The Frenchman is in the mood this half.</p>

Sancho on for Red Devils

<p>The Red Devils pull level at St Mary's Stadium!</p> <p>Mason Greenwood gets the finish but the work is all Paul Pogba. The Frenchman comes up with a flat cross on the left side of the box, perhaps unexpectedly, but then plays himself back in with a superb one-two.&nbsp;</p> <p>His last touch lays it on for the striker who scuffs a shot towards goal. Alex McCarthy goes the wrong way and it tumbles in off his own legs. What a time to strike back for the visitors!</p> <p>And just as Jadon Sancho is stripped on the sidelines too...</p>

GOAL: Southampton 1-1 Man Utd

<p>Likewise, the second half has started in Molineux, where Tottenham will look to hold onto their lead, earned through Dele Alli's penalty.</p> <p>Two intriguing games are unfolding right now, at opposite ends of the country.</p>

Back underway

<p>Here's something of a surprise from Saints - they've made a change at the break. Theo Walcott is off and an extra defender in&nbsp;Jan Bednarek.</p> <p>Are the hosts looking to defend a one-goal lead throughout the rest of the day? That could be ambitious.</p> <p>Paul Pogba meanwhile looks to be hobbling, though it does not seem too serious.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">15 - Last season, Manchester United recovered 15 points when losing at half-time, coming from behind to win on five different occasions - one of which was at St. Mary's against Southampton. Dangerous.</p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429440846672375813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Will comeback kings strike again?

<p>The whistle goes at Molineux too now, and it is Dele Alli's penalty that is the difference between Nuno Espirito Santo's old club and his new home.</p> <p>Wolves have rallied well, but they've failed to convert that pressure - and some superb skills from Adama Traore - into a concrete response on the scoreboard.</p> <p>And there's still the small matter of Harry Kane waiting in the wings if needed...</p>

HT: Wolves 0-1 Spurs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/IGylSLtis9">pic.twitter.com/IGylSLtis9</a></p>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1429440613678731274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Saints to offer refunds after ticket issues

<p>The whistle comes at St Mary's Stadium - and that roar tells you all you need to know about who is in the driving seat of this game.</p> <p>Manchester United started stronger but it is Southampton who lead after Fred turned Che Adams' shot into his own net.</p> <p>The Red Devils - 26 games unbeaten on the road in the Premier League heading into today, one shy of Arsenal's Invincibles record - have it all to do after the break.</p>

HT: Southampton 1-0 Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">ꜱᴄᴇɴᴇꜱ <a href="https://t.co/GuZnlkhRIX">pic.twitter.com/GuZnlkhRIX</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1429437655150997505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arms akimbo

<p>Bruno Fernandes is still remonstrating with officials. It's the sort of conduct that has seen players booked before - and in fact, has seen him booked already, just after that opening goal.</p> <p>He'll have to be careful from here on out. Coming from behind is one thing for Manchester United - doing so without arguably their creative dynamo is another entirely.</p>

Furious Fernandes on thin ice

<p>Che Adams has got St Mary's Stadium absolutely rocking with that one!</p> <p>Manchester Unted are furious about that, with Bruno Fernandes the man whose blood is boiling in particular. He thinks he has been fouled in the build-up,</p> <p>He's booked for his protests too, but Southampton are in absolute dreamland. A lovely bit of interplay across the edge of the box sets the Scotland international up, and a tidy deflection off Fred carries his shot in at the right post, away from De Gea.</p>

GOAL: Southampton 1-0 Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 - Tottenham have only lost one of the previous 44 Premier League games in which Dele Alli has scored (W34 D9 L1), losing vs Man Utd in December 2019. Charm.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429432976513904649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dele delights for Spurs?

<p>As play comes to a pause following a knock to the jaw for Mason Greenwood, Southampton have issued an apology on Twitter.</p> <p>Fans are still stuck outside St Mary's Stadium, owing to technical issues with the turnstiles.</p> <p>Hopefully they will all be seated soon enough for what is shaping up to be a high-energy contest.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We would like to apologise to fans attempting to gain entry to the stadium, and thank them for their patience.<br><br>The club is dealing with a technical issue with its turnstiles and is aiming to resolve this as soon as possible.</p>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1429432651635642371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Saints apologise for turnstile issues

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This Tottenham shirt is a work of art 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/rl2g5F348K">pic.twitter.com/rl2g5F348K</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1429432075858362373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ballers

<p>Cool as you like from Dele Alli!</p> <p>The Spurs man gets his reward against Jose Sa, and smashes his spot-kick low, into the bottom-right corner as the goalkeeper goes the other way.</p> <p>Molineux is silenced early on. First blood goes to their old boss and his new club.</p>

GOAL: Wolves 0-1 Spurs

<p>Jose Sa, that is an awful spot-kick to concede!</p> <p>The Wolves goalkeeper lunges out of his six-yard area and has more than just a nip at Dele Alli, who crumples like a stack of cardboard.</p> <p>It will be the man famously frozen out by Jose Mourinho who takes the spot-kick for Spurs...</p>

Penalty to Tottenham!

<p>How on earth have Southampton kept themselves from an early concession there?!</p> <p>A free-kick for Manchester United is whipped in by Bruno Fernandes and though the diving headers of several Red Devils players in the box fail to make the connection, a rebound off the crossbar is nearly put away by Anthony Martial.</p> <p>Mohammed&nbsp;Salisu somehow clears it off his goal-line after two bites and Saints ride their luck to escape what looked like it was about to be a surefire finish.</p>

Salisu saves Saints early on

<p>The whistles go on the South Coast and in the Midlands - and we're underway with the first two of three Premier League games of the day!</p> <p>James Ward-Prowse, perhaps unlucky to not make the England squad for Euro 2020 this summer, forces an early set-piece save from David de Gea with a low effort. A roar from the packed house at St Mary's Stadium approves wholeheartedly.</p>

KO: Southampton vs Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Solskjaer to MUTV on his decision not to start either today: "Of course you're tempted but we need to give them the foundation of work. Jadon played during the week so he's more ready than Raphael. He hasn't played football yet but he's had a good week of training." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOUMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOUMUN</a></p>— Charlotte Duncker (@CharDuncker) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharDuncker/status/1429424076720857089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Solskjaer explains Sancho and Varane snubs

<p>It's going to be a full house at Molineux for what is sure to be a particularly rowdy occasion, given the context of this game.</p> <p>Wolves have become a mid-table fixture - even European contenders on occasion - over the past half-decade with Nuno Espirito Santo at the helm. Now, he will be in the opposition dugout.</p> <p>Bruno Lage's men would surely love to prove that there is plenty of life in them after their old boss. Spurs will be just as determined to prove last week's shock win over Manchester City was no fluke.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let's make it two out of two. 👊 <a href="https://t.co/p1W75qQsuu">pic.twitter.com/p1W75qQsuu</a></p>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1429424659989159937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Full house

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">10 - Southampton are winless in 10 home league games against Man Utd (D4 L6), despite taking the lead in six of those games. Wasteful. <a href="https://t.co/6Oyet5Ob52">pic.twitter.com/6Oyet5Ob52</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429421353309024259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Waste a moment

<p>Of course, no matter who is at the back for Arsenal today, they were going to have a tough time anyway if they were forced to contend with the powerful Belgian, as he seeks to make the most of his return to the club.</p> <p>The former Inter man rebuilt his career after a hit-and-miss Manchester United spell in Italy, and if he can bring even half of that form across to Thomas Tuchel's side, he'll be a superb asset up front.</p>

Lukaku set for second Blues debut

<p>There's reports coming out of the capital that Ben White will not be involved in today's Premier League clash for Arsenal against Chelsea, as he has come down with illness.</p> <p>It's a further blow to the Gunners defence, who will be without their big prize recruit of the transfer window now against a Blues side that may well be handing a debut of course to Romelu Lukaku.</p>

White out of London derby

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2018 – Harry Kane is starting on the substitutes bench in a Premier League game for the first time since December 2018 against Leicester City. Periphery. <a href="https://t.co/jpS2sShEIR">pic.twitter.com/jpS2sShEIR</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429418751422832641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On the fringes

<p>Remember the last time Manchester United squared off with Southampton? Saints fans do - though they'd rather forget it.</p> <p>Having been handed a red card inside the first few minutes, they collapsed to a joint-record-matching defeat in the Premier League, with a 9-0 drubbing.</p> <p>United fans might harbour hopes of a similar result today, but their hosts will be determined to ensure there is no repeat.</p>

Nine of the best?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">300 – Hugo Lloris is set to make his 300th Premier League appearance for Tottenham; the most of any Spurs player in the competition’s history (Darren Anderton, 299). Stalwart. <a href="https://t.co/y59Iv9ErCg">pic.twitter.com/y59Iv9ErCg</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1429417879196295177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lloris takes PL record for Spurs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ht" dir="ltr">Ooh la la 🇫🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOUMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOUMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/qBVDaW2Pcq">pic.twitter.com/qBVDaW2Pcq</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1429416535664336897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The French Connection

<p>So there we have it. Harry Kane is among the matchday squad for Tottenham, after missing out on their Premier League opener against Manchester City last week.</p> <p>The future of the England captain remains shrouded in the mists of transfer gospel, but it does seem like time has almost run out for him to get his move to the Etihad Stadium.</p> <p>Where it leaves him and his commitment to Tottenham across the rest of this season is subject to speculation, but the Three Lions boss will surely still want to impress no matter where he ends up.</p>

All aboard the Kane train?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our line-up for this afternoon's <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> fixture against <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpursOfficial</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOLTOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOLTOT</a> <br><br>🐺📋 <a href="https://t.co/TNikmqdiY0">pic.twitter.com/TNikmqdiY0</a></p>— Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1429413041506902017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 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">Your team to face <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Wolves</a>! 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/aqMz51IV1U">pic.twitter.com/aqMz51IV1U</a></p>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1429413049086132230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Wolves vs Spurs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⏸ Unchanged. <br><br>Your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> side to take on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> at St Mary's 💪 <a href="https://t.co/OZVvn304Im">pic.twitter.com/OZVvn304Im</a></p>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1429413136147357698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 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">Away day ready 👊<br><br>Presenting your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> starting XI for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOUMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOUMUN</a> 👇</p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1429413058951143426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team News: Southampton vs Man Utd

<p>A Sunday afternoon triple-header headlines the action today, as a clutch of European hopefuls do battle in the Premier League - including a reunion for Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo with old club Wolves, and a London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea.</p> <p>Manchester United will help kick things off with a trip to Southampton first though, while Bayern Munich, Juventus and the Spanish heavyweight pair of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid complete the bill. In order of play today, it's:</p> <p><strong>1400: Southampton vs Manchester United<br> 1400: Wolves vs Tottenham Hotspur<br> 1630: Arsenal vs Chelsea<br> 1630: Bayern Munich vs Koln<br> 1730: Udinese vs Juventus<br> 1830: Atletico Madrid vs Elche<br> 2100: Levante vs Real Madrid</strong></p> <p><em>(All times BST)</em></p>

Today's order of play

<p>Hello and welcome, everybody, to Goal's live matchday coverage!</p> <p>Still not satisfied by five-goal&nbsp;demolitions and roaring title defences? Then fear not - because we've got just the tonic to fill you up today!</p> <p>Week two of the Premier League is in full swing, while La Liga and the Bundesliga have got their champions in action too - and Juventus will be finally in action for the first time since they were truly dethroned as the Scudetto superpower in Serie A.</p> <p>We've got a jam-packed line-up - and you can follow it all right here!</p>

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