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Tottenham 0-2 Chelsea

Chelsea returned to winning ways in the Women's Super League with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham.

In their last two outings, the Blues had been thumped by Manchester City along with a defeat to Arsenal, but they went ahead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium through Keira Walsh.

Alyssa Thompson doubled their advantage early in the second half as Chelsea stayed third in the standings and went four points clear of Spurs, who remain fifth.

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Arsenal 1-0 Man City

A wonderful 17th-minute goal by Olivia Smith helped Arsenal consign Women's Super League leaders Manchester City to a first defeat since September.

City had not lost since the opening day of the season but Andree Jeglertz watched the 17-match unbeaten run of his pace-setters end at Emirates Stadium.

Smith raced onto a wonderful Mariona Caldentey pass and rounded Ayaka Yamashita to score her seventh goal for Arsenal.

Even though WSL leading scorer Khadija Shaw threatened before and after half-time, Renee Slegers' side held on for a vital three points.

Liverpool 4-1 Aston Villa

Liverpool moved off the bottom for the first time since November with a fine 4-1 win over Aston Villa.

It took the Reds 12 matches to get off the mark in the WSL this season, but they made it two wins in three after goals by Mia Enderby, Martha Thomas, Grace Fisk and Aurelie Csillag in St Helens.

Enderby and Thomas scored within 14 minutes and while Miri Taylor reduced the deficit before the break, Fisk and Csillag struck late on to help Liverpool leapfrog relegation rivals Leicester.

West Ham 3-2 Brighton

West Ham were set to go bottom after they went two goals down at home to Brighton before they produced a remarkable turnaround to win 3-2.

Manuela Vanegas put Brighton 2-0 up after 63 minutes following Kiko Seike's 40th-minute opener, but Ffion Morgan gave the hosts a lifeline with eight minutes left when her cross caught out goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Shekiera Martinez levelled in the 86th minute before Viviane Asseyi completed the comeback after a goalmouth scramble in the first minute of stoppage time to spark wild celebrations.

London City Lionesses 0-1 Everton

Everton responded to the midweek dismissal of Brian Sorensen with a 1-0 triumph at London City Lionesses.

After a goalless first 45, Inma Gabarro broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute.

It proved enough to help Everton register back-to-back WSL wins for the first time this season after a string of saves by goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan.

Brighton 0-0 Crystal Palace

Brighton 0-0 Crystal Palace

CHANCE! Gross finds Dunk at the back stick again but his header is off target.

Brighton 0-0 Crystal Palace

Brighton 0-0 Crystal Palace

Sky Sports News' Gary Cotterill at the Amex:

"The smoke from the pyrotechnics taking time to clear. Some atmosphere already."

Brighton 0-0 Crystal Palace

Brighton 0-0 Crystal Palace

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Here come the teams!

Time for some "Sussex by the Sea!"

Teams in the tunnel!

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones at The Amex:

“Crystal Palace will hoping that Jorgen Strand Larsen can boost an attack that has been underperforming dramatically in recent weeks. Across the last nine games, Palace are the lowest scorers in Premier League with just five goals.

“Of course, Strand Larsen has no non-penalty goal in 22 Premier League games this season playing in a struggling Wolves side.

“He looked to be fully revved up in the warm-up. Keen to make his mark, no doubt.”

Who's in charge?

Referee: Thomas Brammall

Assistants: Lee Betts, Simon Long

Fourth official: Sam Barrott

VAR: James Bell

'Howell the latest product of famous footballing family'

Sky Sports News' Gary Cotterill at the Amex:

"Brighton’s Premier League debutant Harry Howell is just the latest product of a famous footballing family, the Hinshelwood's.

"His cousin Jack is on the bench today. As is a man at the other end of his career, James Milner.

"Harry is 651 appearances behind him.

"The entire stadium, even Palace fans, are hoping Milner comes on to equal that Premier League appearance record by joining Gareth Barry on 653."

Premier League launches new LGBTQ+ initiative

The Premier League has launched a new LGBTQ+ initiative to bring together and build on the ongoing work of the league and clubs to help deliver long-term change.

All top-flight matches from February 6 to 12 are dedicated to 'Premier League With Pride’, aligning with LGBTQ+ History Month.

This period provides an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in football, showcasing the work undertaken to make the game more inclusive.

The Premier League With Pride initiative has been developed in consultation with clubs, representatives from LGBTQ+ supporters’ groups and a wide range of stakeholders, with a focus on embedding three core themes throughout the league and clubs’ work: education, celebration and action.

The league is also collaborating with the national LGBTQ+ listening service Switchboard, which provides confidential support to members of the community.

Learn more about Premier League With Pride here.

Milner set to equal Barry's record...

Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones at The Amex:

“James Milner could make a bit of history this afternoon if coming off the bench. It would draw him level with Gareth Barry’s all-time appearance record of 653 Premier League appearances. It’s worth adding that Milner is some way down the list when it comes to most minutes played in Premier League history, 14th in fact owing to his ratio of 62 minutes per appearance. Barry’s for example is up at 83.4 minutes.”

Jones Knows: Back the draw at 13/5

Sky Sports' betting expert Lewis Jones:

"Crystal Palace have not won in their last 12 games in all competitions but everyone knows about their current plight. But it's pretty gloomy at Brighton too, who have finally started to prove me right in how much of an overrated team they are. Just one win in 11 games means Fabian Hurzeler is facing huge pressure now.

"And, this is exactly the type of opposition they struggle against: low block, long quick vertical football and a head-to-head record of winning just two of the last 13 games with their rivals. Looking at the match odds, where Brighton are around Evens, market forces are also now becoming cold on this Brighton team which is quite a big pointer that Hurzeler is going to struggle to turn this around.

"Trusting Palace though isn't viable either, meaning the draw makes lots of sense to back at 13/5 with Sky Bet."

SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1

How they shape up...

Debut for Strand Larsen, Wharton returns

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones:

"Jorgen Strand Larsen makes his Palace debut in the absence of Jean-Philippe Mateta who is waiting to find out if he needs surgery on his knee injury. Adam Wharton is back in midfield after suspension which means Jefferson Lerma moves back into the back three."

What a moment for 17yo Howell!

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones at The Amex:

"A real curveball thrown from Fabian Hurzeler with the call to hand Harry Howell, just 17, a full Premier League debut. He has started just one game for the first team this season in a 6-0 win at Oxford. He looks to be playing on the right of the Brighton front three. Good luck, son.

"There's other changes too. Kostoulas, just 18 himself, makes just his second Premier League start in attack with Danny Welbeck on the bench. There's no Jean Paul van Hecke in the squad so Oliver Boscagli is in."

Crystal Palace team news - Strand Larsen makes debut

Team to play Brighton: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Lerma, Munoz, Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Sarr, Pino, Strand Larsen

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Brighton team news: Hurzeler rings the changes!

Team to play Crystal Palace: Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Boscagli, Dunk, De Cuyper, Baleba, Gross, Rutter, Mitoma, Howell, Kostoulas

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Hello and welcome!

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside.

In terms of location this one doesn't fit the bill of a local derby but a rivalry it certainly is. It's one of the biggest games of the season for both fanbases. And boy could both teams do with a positive result.

We're all set at The Amex for a game to savour.

Teams dropping shortly.

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Mateta ruled out ahead of potential surgery

Jean-Philippe Mateta will decide next week whether to have surgery on an ongoing knee issue which quashed his chances of joining AC Milan in the January transfer window, Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has revealed.

The France forward has been playing with a swollen knee for much of this season and failed a medical in Italy on Transfer Deadline Day, thwarting a move which would have seen him join the Serie A giants for a £26m fee.

Mateta will not feature against Brighton or in next weekend's game with Burnley ahead of his assessment to determine whether to go under the knife this season.

The Palace boss said: "I mention often that we have to manage his knee, so the most important thing is the player's welfare. There were no concerns we have taken a higher risk, we have rested him in some games and training sessions.

"It was not a big surprise that he could fail. He knew it was possible. When you play for two-and-a-half months with a swollen knee, it has to be managed and we all know there is an issue with his knee.

"He was not pleased but when you visit three doctors, you get three opinions. This is what we have right now.

"We have an opinion from an English doctor, one from an Italian, one from French and a German one is coming too who he trusts from when he was a Mainz player.

"We will see another doctor on Monday and then we will sit together and make a final decision. There are two ways to deal with this one - one is to manage it until after the World Cup, he has a dream of playing for France at the World Cup.

"The other option is that he gets surgery. We don't know [which works better for the World Cup]. Surgery could keep him out for two months, it could be three months, or it could be six to nine months."

Jean-Philippe Mateta: Crystal Palace striker may undergo surgery on knee issue, head coach Oliver Glasner confirms

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Carrick's high-stakes audition couldn't have started better

Manchester United have won four Premier League games in a row for the first time since February 2024 under Erik ten Hag. It's taken two years, but it seems like Michael Carrick has cracked it. He was true to form post-match, calm and controlled in his exchanges with reporters, emphasising that nothing has been achieved yet. He's right, tangibly it hasn't.

But for these long-suffering United fans, the gift of four on the bounce will feel like a lottery win. These are heady times, given what came before. Carrick's United have already eclipsed last season's points total with over a third of the season remaining. It's impossible to overstate the underperformance in the 18 months preceding his appointment, but equally important to highlight the impact since.

Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham - Match report & highlights

Casemiro is in his best form as a United player. Luke Shaw is also rolling back the years. Diogo Dalot looks transformed. And the decision to leave Kobbie Mainoo out in the cold for so long by the previous regime is looking sillier by the week. Combined, the team have scored 10 goals in four under Carrick, and conceded just four. The improvement across the board is as obvious on the eye as it is measured by results.

Man Utd's decision makers have plenty to ponder if this upturn is here to stay.

Laura Hunter

Difficult irony to Romero's latest eruption

Cristian Romero as captain is a problem for Thomas Frank, despite him not wanting to admit it. Continually, Romero has proved himself to be unreliable and reckless. And now he's surely also beginning to lose some of the respect of his team-mates, sent off for the second time this season at the cost of a four-game suspension. He's the first player to be sent off twice in the Premier League this season.

Some might argue he should not have even started the game at Old Trafford given his midweek rant about the Tottenham squad's "disgraceful depth", but Frank backed him. He badly let his manager down. Now he's lost the moral high ground too.

There is something awfully ironic about a player so troubled by Tottenham's lack of options that he took to social media to spell out his gripe publicly, who himself is now unavailable to feature for his team until mid-March. Romero has one red card for every 25 games he has played for the club. Those in glass houses should not throw stones - the defender would be wise to remember that.

Laura Hunter

Has Gyokeres found a new role at Arsenal?

Gabriel Jesus' return from injury has meant one key thing from the perspective of Viktor Gyokeres. He is no longer guaranteed to lead the line for Arsenal.

Given it has been a tough season for the Swede, it may have been easy for him to go into his shell even more. He has been used to averaging a goal a game or better in the last couple of seasons. With 11 goals in 31 appearances for the Gunners, he is well off those levels.

But a noticeable improvement is apparent. The 27-year-old has eight goal involvements in his last eight games. In 2026, he has more goals than any other Premier League player across all competitions.

Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland - Match report & highlights

Yes, some might point to the opposition in some of these. Kairat Almaty should've been brushed aside. Leeds and Sunderland are not easy games, but still ones you'd expect Arsenal to win. But amongst that are also goals and assists against Chelsea and Inter Milan too.

Notably, the goal against Inter was similar to his second against the Black Cats. Gyokeres was able to bear down on goal with the opposition pressing. The finishes were different, but the nature was the same. And he was fresher having come off the bench.

Perhaps that's the key for unlocking the best from Gyokeres towards the back end of the season. With Jesus and Havertz back as options, does Arteta look at Gyokeres as more of an impact player on the bench.

That role would appear to suit his strengths some more. Very rarely do Arsenal play in a way that allows Gyokeres the chance to run in behind and get a march on defenders, since they are usually holding possession in areas high up the pitch.

But, in tight games like against Inter or Sunderland, their resolute defensive structure means they can soak up pressure and then hit teams on the break. With Gyokeres fresh and up top in those moments, there's no player in that Gunners squad they'd rather have leading the charge.

The strength in depth Arteta has at his disposal is going to be crucial from now until the end of the season. Nine goals from the bench is the highest of any Premier League club and proves just how much quality he has. But just as important as that. is how he utilises it.

Would Gyokeres have been dreaming of coming to the Emirates to be a player to come off the bench? Of course not. However, that may be where he is most effective from now up until the season's end.

Callum Bishop

Luck running out for 'uninspiring' Villa

Defying expected goals has been a common theme for Aston Villa this season but it looks like their luck is beginning to run out.

Morgan Rogers' well-taken goal was against the run of play and the promise they showed in the early stages of this game quickly faded.

A tally of just 0.44 xG highlights the lack of cutting edge, intent and quality in the final third which plagued this performance.

Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa - Match report & highlights

If it wasn't for Emiliano Martinez and the seven saves he made, Villa would have walked away empty-handed.

A nine-point gap to Arsenal at the top of the table has quickly opened and dreams of competing for the title have shifted to fears over the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United closing in behind them.

They still hold an eight-point gap on Liverpool in sixth but if they continue to play like this, that will reduce and their hopes of securing Champions League football will follow suit.

In both the defeat to Brentford and the draw to Bournemouth, Villa have been dull and uninspiring. Injuries have plagued the squad, but there is no time for excuses; Villa need to find their spark again.

Patrick Rowe

Semenyo's replacement Rayan shining already

One goal, one assist - Rayan's already lighting up the Premier League after just two appearances.

The 19-year-old Brazilian is seen as Antoine Semenyo's long-term replacement after signing for Bournemouth in a £30.3m deal from Vasco da Gama during the January transfer window.

The winger came on to provide an assist in the 2-0 victory at Wolves last weekend and was then handed his first start against Aston Villa, hitting the crossbar with a header in the first half before netting the equaliser in the second.

Rayan's size instantly makes him stand out. He is not as lightweight as his compatriot Estevao at Chelsea and is more of a direct runner like Semenyo. That's how he scored what should be the first of many for Bournemouth, driving past Lucas Digne into the area before finishing.

He will have little issue in adapting to the physicality of the Premier League, winning eight of his 13 duels against Villa and under Andoni Iraola, he can be moulded into the club's next hot property.

David Richardson

Summerville can write himself into West Ham folklore

West Ham love a talisman. A maverick-type individual who doesn't necessarily bend or sway in the same direction of the team but will always deliver.

From Carlos Tevez to Dimitri Payet, an individual who captures the hearts and minds of Hammers is West Ham heritage.

Crysencio Summerville could be another talisman on a long line of individual stars at West Ham as he continues drive West Ham's survival bid.

Burnley 0-2 West Ham - Match report & highlights

His fifth straight goal in as many matches at Burnley was a crucial one. For many obvious reasons, as it set the tone for the Hammers' eventual victory.

However, on a personal note, it marks the "coming of a Hammer" for Summerville, who hadn't scored all season before his current run.

While his talent has never been questioned since making the move from Leeds in 2024, his consistency due to injury has hindered his overall impact.

There's no time like the present for Summerville to continue to leave his mark, with West Ham in need of someone to guide them into Premier League safety.

William Bitibiri

Palmer magic hat-trick provides much-needed confidence boost

In a season marred by injury and frustration, doubts about Cole Palmer were just starting to creep into mainstream football conversation.

Before Saturday's win at Wolves, Palmer had just four goals this season, with only two Premier League goals from open play since January 2025, and looked a player bereft of confidence in a disappointing substitute appearance against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup in midweek.

How about a hat-trick to silence the doubters?

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With this triple, Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks in the first half of a match, while his four hat-tricks overall are the most of any Chelsea player in Premier League history.

But it was the manner of his three goals which will mean so much to the Chelsea star. He took his two penalties with his quintessential coolness - and smashing in his hat-trick goal from open play three minutes after his second displayed the confident Palmer Chelsea fans had grown so used to seeing in the last two seasons.

"In terms of Cole, we know what a world-class player he is," said new Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, who lauded his hat-trick hero throughout his post-match press conference.

"He's played a lot of football for the last year, not much rest, but when he's at his best, he's unstoppable."

With eight wins in their last 10 games, Chelsea are a team on the up - and a fully-fit, confident Palmer will only increase opponents' fears of an already formidable side.

Noah Langford

Wolves regret opening up after 'ludicrous' errors

Rob Edwards had seen his side go a whole month without scoring a Premier League goal so perhaps the Wolves boss could be forgiven going with such an attacking line-up for the visit of Chelsea. It was a 4-2-3-1 with Angel Gomes as a deep-lying playmaker.

"We wanted to be really positive, we wanted to be brave, press higher, and then we wanted to try and have more of an attacking threat on the pitch. Removing a defender and putting a more attacking player on it, simply speaking that was the thinking."

Wolves 1-3 Chelsea - Match report & highlights

He abandoned the plan when 3-0 down inside the first half. The penalties conceded by Matt Doherty and Yerson Mosquera were labelled "ludicrous mistakes" by Edwards. His side threatened to capitulate in the minutes that followed before going to a back five.

The issues were as much mental as tactical but it was a chastening reminder for Edwards of the fragility - just one of the reasons why Wolves are rooted to the bottom of the table. Dealing with these battle scars is just part of the challenge he faces now.

Adam Bate

If Howe can't fix Newcastle slump, it could get ugly

The boos that rang around St James' Park were angry and pointed. Newcastle fans expect better than this.

Eddie Howe was keen to accept that - but also provide mitigating circumstances. Five injured players are out in Joelinton, Fabian Schar, Tino Livarmento, Lewis Miley and Anthony Gordon. There is also a hectic fixture list which is not holding up, while simple mistakes are being punished.

The excuses have been there all season for Newcastle. A lack of attacking fluency could go date back to Alexander Isak's transfer saga - that set the club back in their pre-season preparations. Newcastle now don't know who their No 9 is out of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, perhaps Isak's transfer drama is finally catching up with them.

But there are also circumstances that Howe can control. Newcastle have conceded 15 goals in their last five games - even though defence is an area the club actually strengthened in last summer.

Everything that made Howe's Newcastle hard to beat is drifting away. And that tough fixture list, it's hotting up. Up next are four testing away games in Spurs, Aston Villa, Qarabag and Man City. If Howe can't find a solution to this slump, this could get ugly.

Sam Blitz

Moyes is not stupid - Everton can qualify for Europe

Everton manager David Moyes was not sure whether to talk up his side's European prospects or play them down after their late come-from-behind win at Fulham, and instead ended up doing both!

Fulham 1-2 Everton - Match report & highlights

"Hugely important [win] and I think it probably keeps us away from the big R word at the bottom of the league, that's for sure," he initially said after the game without a hint of sarcasm, before revealing his true feelings.

"I don't want to come in here and say we're trying to avoid relegation. I don't want to do that because Everton have had too much bad news and bad publicity, so I'd rather come in here and say we're having a go at Europe.

"You might laugh at me in a few weeks' time and say, 'How stupid was I', but I'd rather be positive."

However, with the Toffees now in a tightly congested pack hot on the tails of sixth-placed Liverpool, Moyes and his players really can dare to dream of a first European appearance for nine seasons and why not, given their impressive form since the Scot returned to manage the club last January.

In fact, Everton rank sixth for points won in that time, so do not be shocked if that is where they finish come May.

Richard Morgan

Home advantage helps Leeds launch themselves away from danger

Elland Road. Under the lights. It's a formidable challenge for any Premier League side and the home advantage Leeds garner in these matches was plain to see on a wet, windy and wildly successful night for Daniel Farke's side. They've won all five of their evening kick-offs here this season now.

The playing surface wasn't ideal for either side - Farke suggested it was more suitable for sheep than footballers - but Leeds' high-intensity play, fuelled by the energy of their supporters, left Forest stuck in the mud.

Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest - Match report & highlights

Across the pitch, Leeds players were excellent, from Karl Darlow's saves and James Justin's chance creation to Iliev Gruev's box-to-box excellence and the goal-scoring of Jayden Bogle, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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