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New Tottenham boss Igor Tudor's first game in charge is Sunday's north London derby - but will he make a dream start at home against Arsenal or have a nightmare?

"Tottenham's stadium has been an unhappy place all season," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. "Tudor's problem, if he doesn't get off to a fast start, is that there is going to be negativity around him too.

"Spurs are in a relegation fight and their fans will be asking why have we employed someone to keep us up who doesn't have a lot of knowledge of the Premier League?"

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against AI, BBC Sport readers and a variety of guests.

His guest for week 27 is Embrace bassist Steve Firth, who is a fan of Leeds United, who are 15th in the Premier League table after gaining promotion last season.

Embrace are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2026 and their new track, Road To Nowhere, is out now and their new album, Avalanche, out in June.

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The most popular scoreline selected for each game is used in the scoreboards and tables at the bottom of this page.

A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth 10 points. The exact score earns 40 points.

Firth's favourite Leeds players are mostly from the 1990s, when he was an Elland Road regular, but more recently he was a big fan of midfielder Kalvin Phillips too.

"I always loved Gordon Strachan, Gary McAllister and David Batty - we had a superb midfield then," he told BBC Sport.

"Then we had Tony Yeboah up front for a couple of seasons, and he was amazing too.

"There were so many good players for Leeds back then, but I didn't get to see Eric Cantona play for us - that's the one thing I regret.

"In the past few years, Phillips really stood out before he went to Manchester City. He was a genuine superstar of the future when he was playing for us, so it is shame what has happened with him since.

"Now? The whole team has turned things around in the past few months because we were in serious trouble in November, but we have only lost a couple of games since then.

"I do think we're definitely safe now - we are going to do all right from now on and we will finish in mid-table.

"That is all we can really aspire to at the moment as a promoted team. You just need to hang in there as long as you can really and build up your squad slowly, without over-spending.

"We've started doing that already. We were very lucky to get Dominic Calvert-Lewin in for nothing, because he has been brilliant."

Chris Sutton and Steve Firth were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.

The AI predictions were generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat - we simply asked the tool to 'predict this week's Premier League scores'.

Villa Park, 15:00 GMT

I was at Elland Road when Aston Villa won there in November - Leeds were really good in the first half but faded, and two Morgan Rogers goals gave Villa the points.

Leeds' form has picked up a lot since then, however, and they are on 30 points now.

That would have been enough to keep them up last season, when third-bottom Leicester went down with 25 points, but they have still got some work to do.

Villa have slipped up a couple of times at home in the past few weeks, losing unexpectedly to Everton and Brentford, and they are probably looking at the table thinking they should be breathing down leaders Arsenal's neck.

I can see Leeds giving them another good game, but I don't see Unai Emery's side dropping points this time. Villa will find a way.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Steve's prediction: This is a tough game but we're on a good run of form and I think we'll get a draw. 1-1

Steve on why he supports Leeds: I'm from Halifax and everyone there either supports Leeds, Huddersfield or Manchester United. I've been a Leeds fan since the 1970s but the time I watched them most was in the 1990s - that's when I'd go most weeks.

Since then, of the guys I went with, one died and the other one moved away so I got out of the habit and I only get to the occasional game now. But my wife is a Mansfield fan, so I have to go and watch them sometimes. I was hoping they would get Leeds in the FA Cup fifth round - we would definitely have gone to that one - but they got Arsenal instead.

AI's prediction: 2-1

Gtech Community Stadium, 15:00

I covered Brentford in the FA Cup tie at Macclesfield on Monday and they were completely underwhelming.

I know they were on a plastic pitch but they couldn't really find their flow and needed an own goal to progress.

Still, the Bees have been in much better form in the Premier League - in stark contrast to Brighton.

Fabian Hurzeler's side have won only one of their past 13 league games in a poor run going back to the start of December, and it is not impossible they could get dragged into the relegation scrap.

I can see this one being close but Brentford will have Kevin Schade back from suspension, while Igor Thiago will also return after being rested against Macclesfield - and those two should make the difference.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Steve's prediction: Brentford are too good for Brighton. My predictions are going to be very conservative by the way, there are no 5-0s! 2-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

Stamford Bridge, 15:00

So much for me thinking that Burnley might give their fans something to cheer about by going on a good FA Cup run.

After their brilliant fightback to beat Crystal Palace in their last league game, the Clarets made changes against Mansfield and went out on their own patch to a League One side.

I just can't see anything other than a home win for Chelsea here, even with their wobble last time at Stamford Bridge where Leeds fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 - Liam Rosenior's side won't let that happen again.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Steve's prediction: Definitely a Chelsea win here. My wife was very happy when Mansfield beat Burnley last week. 2-0

AI's prediction: 3-0

London Stadium, 17:30

West Ham are still in the bottom three but they have shown they are up for the fight in the past few weeks.

Yes, they conceded a late equaliser against Manchester United in their last league game, but they keep on picking up points and that must have given them belief they can stay up.

Bournemouth are on a good run now too, with three wins in their past four league games but, along with Brighton, they are the Premier League's draw specialists this season - both have had 10 so far.

It finished 2-2 when these two sides met on the south coast in November and I can see the points being shared this time too.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

Steve's prediction: I am going with Bournemouth to edge this. 1-2

AI's prediction: 2-2

Etihad Stadium, 20:00

This is the fourth meeting between these two clubs already this season, with another to come soon in the FA Cup fifth round - I bet they are sick of each other already.

Newcastle have a long trip back from Azerbaijan to contend with before this game but at least they have put their Champions League tie with Qarabag to bed already and can focus fully on City rather than next week's second leg.

The Magpies still have an awful record at Etihad, however - they lost here in the Carabao Cup in January and have never managed a win in 20 visits in the Premier League.

I don't think this will be easy for City, but I do think they will beat them, again, to move within two points of Arsenal.

The only thing I am not sure about is whether to captain Erling Haaland in my Fantasy team, because he has been out injured.

Sutton's prediction: 3-1

Steve's prediction: I've always liked Newcastle but I think City are going to win the league so I am going to back them here. 2-0

AI's prediction: 3-1

Selhurst Park, 14:00

Fair play to Wolves, because they have turned a bit of a corner under Rob Edwards.

Their results have still never looked like being enough to keep them up but they showed again against Arsenal that they are at least being competitive now.

Even so, I can see this game being all about Jorgen Strand Larsen, following his £48m move from Wolves to Palace at the end of the January transfer window.

Palace still need the points and I would not be surprised if he has a say in the outcome - let's go for him to score the winner.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Steve's prediction: Wolves are down so I am giving Palace this one. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-1

City Ground, 14:00

When Vítor Pereira went in as Wolves manager in December 2024, he did brilliantly to keep them up - but he has essentially taken them down this season, picking up only two points from 10 games before he was sacked.

Now he has arrived at Forest as their fourth manager of the season.

I don't think his predecessor, Sean Dyche, deserved the sack. Based on the results in his 18 games in charge, Forest would be 12th in the table, but we are used to seeing managerial changes at the City Ground now.

We know Pereira will try to keep things tight, but Forest's biggest issue throughout this campaign has been scoring goals and I am not sure they will be able to get at Liverpool.

Arne Slot's side became the first team to win at the Stadium of Light when they edged out Sunderland in their last league game, and I can see a similar outcome here.

Sutton's prediction: 0-1

Steve's prediction: Forest might get a new manager bounce but I still think Liverpool will win. As a Mansfield fan, my wife hates Forest so I am not allowed to like them either! It's the same with Chesterfield too. 0-2

AI's prediction: 0-2

Stadium of Light, 14:00

Sunderland's form has dropped off a little bit in recent weeks but they have still had a phenomenal season and are probably safe already on 36 points - now they just have to see it through.

It will be interesting to see how Regis le Bris's side respond to their first home defeat of the season, but Fulham are hardly on a great run either with three straight league losses.

Marco Silva's side beat the Black Cats at Craven Cottage in November, and will leapfrog them in the table if they win this time too - but I don't think that will happen.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

Steve's prediction: I wasn't sure about this one because they are both decent sides so I am going for a draw. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 16:30

From what I've read about new Tottenham manager Igor Tudor, he is a guy who goes in at clubs and, in the short term, gets a turn out of his team.

Spurs really need that to happen now, because they desperately need a win or two to get out of reach of relegation.

So, this game is big for them for that reason, and also because they can put another dent in Arsenal's title hopes too.

Spurs and their fans have not had a lot to shout about this season, but if they can get something here then this could be a defining moment in their campaign, and affect Arsenal as well. They would love that.

It was an incredible wobble by Mikel Arteta's team against Wolves, drawing 2-2 after being 2-0 up, and I certainly didn't see it coming.

Maybe it is getting to be 'squeaky bum time' for them, but it didn't affect them when they went away to Leeds a couple of weeks ago and won convincingly.

You can imagine how Spurs will be champing at the bit, and I am expecting them to make a fast start and have a real go at them - but Arsenal have to deal with that, and find a way of bouncing back.

I think the Gunners can do that, and their quality will make the difference in the end. I worry about Spurs in forward areas and it will be interesting to see how Tudor lines them up in defence too.

Ultimately, if Arsenal turn up and play how we know they can, then they will win - and I am expecting them to make a real statement.

Sutton's prediction: 0-3

Steve's prediction: Two bottlers here! I'd like Arsenal to win the league, but I don't think they will. Man City are just used to doing it from here - they just get their heads down in the run-in, and they know what to do. 2-3

AI's prediction: 1-2

Hill Dickinson Stadium, 20:00

Manchester United lost at home to Everton in November despite the Toffees going down to 10 men in the 13th minute, when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking his team-mate Michael Keane.

Ruben Amorim's United just could not find a way of breaking Everton down that night, but there is a very different feel about them now Michael Carrick is in charge.

They needed a stoppage-time equaliser to get a point at West Ham last time out but they seem much more confident and have been playing well.

This will be a tough game for them but, as I've mentioned previously, Everton have picked up more points on the road this season than they have done at home.

That's another reason why I fancy United to get something here, and stop David Moyes doing the double over his former club.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

Steve's prediction: We were all enjoying United's mid-table mediocrity but they have started to win now. 1-2

AI's prediction: 1-3

Chris correctly picked the winner in 10 of the 15 fourth-round ties to have been played so far - Port Vale versus Swindon was postponed and takes place on 3 March.

He got the better of his guests, Looney Tunes stars Daffy Duck and Porky Pig - Daffy has nine correct predictions, while Porky has eight.

AI did better with a score of 11, again by avoiding any surprise results, but it is the BBC readers who continue to lead the way, with a tally of 13.

Overall, Chris has now correctly picked the winner in 31 of the 47 ties from round three onwards.

His guests are on 26, AI is on 34, but the BBC readers are in pole position with 36.

The shock of the round was Mansfield's win at Burnley which caught out Chris, AI, and most of you lot.

Daffy and Porky did see it coming, however, and out of around 25,000 predictions, more than 3,000 of you also backed the Stags.

Chris got three correct results from the 10 midweek Premier League matches in week 26 [which took place from 10-12 February] with one exact score, for a total of 60 points.

That was enough to beat the BBC readers, who got three correct results with no exact scores, giving them 30 points.

He also got the better of his guest, golf star Ian Poulter, who got two correct results with no exact scores, for a tally of 20 points.

But the weekly win went to AI, which got four correct results with two exact scores, for a tally of 100 points.

There was one other Premier League game played this week - Arsenal's draw with Wolves on Wednesday, which was rearranged because the Gunners are in the Carabao Cup final on 22 March.

Everyone went for an Arsenal victory, so no extra points were scored.

Spurs have lost their last three Premier League home games against Arsenal, as many as they had in their previous 23 (W10 D10). They last lost four in a row against them between 1952 and 1955.

Arsenal have won six of their last seven Premier League games against Spurs (D1), including each of the last four. They last won five league games in a row against them between January 1987 and January 1989.

Tottenham are winless in their last eight Premier League games (D4 L4). They last had a longer run within the same campaign between August and November 2007 (9).

Tottenham are the only side without a Premier League win so far in 2026, drawing four and losing four of their eight games. It’s their longest run without a win from the start of a calendar year since 1994 (first 10).

Since their last league defeat against Spurs in May 2022, Arsenal have lost just one of their 21 away London derby matches in the Premier League (W14 D6), going down 2-1 at Fulham in December 2023.

Tottenham Hotspur have scored more Premier League goals via defenders both overall (10) and as a percentage of their total goals (28%) than any other side this season.

This will be Igor Tudor’s first match as Spurs manager. The only manager whose first ever game in charge of Tottenham was in a match against Arsenal is Glenn Hoddle, who lost 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in April 2001.

New Spurs manager Igor Tudor has won his first match in charge in each of his last five spells at a club, starting with his second spell at Hajduk Split in February 2020 (and with Verona, Marseille, Lazio and Juventus since).

Eberechi Eze has scored six goals in his last four Premier League appearances against Spurs (including three in two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium), netting a hat-trick in his first appearance against them for Arsenal in November’s reverse fixture.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has won 41 of his 68 Premier League London derbies as manager, the best win rate (60.3%) of anyone to take charge of at least 20. Overall, only Arsène Wenger (106 from 194 games) and José Mourinho (42/70) have won more London derbies than the Spaniard.

New Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says there's "no time for excuses" as he looks to address the club's "unacceptable" Premier League position.

The former Juventus coach was named as Thomas Frank's replacement last week following the Dane's sacking.

With Spurs sitting five points above the relegation zone with 12 matches remaining, 47-year-old Tudor stressed he was aware of the club's perilous situation.

"I'm coming here knowing that the situation is not easy. There is no time to find excuses," Tudor told Spurs' website.

"The position of the club in this moment is one that nobody can accept.

"Every Tottenham fan cannot accept this situation. We are aware of that."

Spurs currently have 11 players sidelined with injuries and Tudor says he will have to repair the confidence of those who are available to him.

"The situation is not easy because we have a lot of injured players," said the Croat.

"First priority is to give everything the team need in these moments.

"The team need, I believe, first of all, to get some confidence, to get some courage."

Frank was sacked last Wednesday following a 2-1 defeat by Newcastle, which extended Spurs' winless run to eight matches.

Tudor's first game in charge comes against rivals Arsenal at home on 22 February.

Despite Frank's domestic struggles, he guided Spurs through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, which recommence in March.

Tottenham have been accused of selectively editing the written version of what was said at a fans' meeting last month.

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) met with representatives of Spurs' board, including chief executive Vinai Venkatesham on 3 February - eight days before manager Thomas Frank was sacked.

THST said that in the minutes of the meeting, the club omitted a section outlining fans' concerns about the risk of relegation from the Premier League and how belief generated from winning the Europa League had been "lost".

The group also claimed that the club left out a line stating they "welcomed the input of THST".

"As a democratic supporters' organisation elected to represent fans' views, we believe it is vital that supporters can see what issues are being raised with the club, how those issues are being discussed and what responses are being given," THST said.

"Publishing a full record of the points raised helps ensure accountability and allows members, and the wider fan base, to understand how the Trust is fulfilling its role on their behalf.

"Transparency is integral to our role and in our dealings with the club."

Recently appointed Tottenham assistant coach John Heitinga is leaving the club, with interim boss Igor Tudor bringing in three new backroom staff.

Former Ajax manager Heitinga, who had also previously been part of Arne Slot's title-winning Liverpool coaching staff, only joined Spurs and Thomas Frank's backroom team in mid-January.

The 42-year-old had been a consideration for the interim role following Frank's sacking last week but sources told BBC Sport that his appointment was unlikely.

First-team coaches Justin Cochrane and Chris Haslam, who had followed Frank from Brentford, will also depart.

Tudor, who has signed a contract until the end of the campaign, will bring in his own coaching team, subject to work permits.

Ivan Javorcic is set to join as his assistant, while Riccardo Raganacci and Tomislav Rogic will arrive as a physical and goalkeeping coach respectively. They were all part of Tudor's team at Juventus.

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If anything, Tottenham boss Martin Ho was a little disappointed by his side's 7-3 success at Aston Villa.

Having just watched his side comprehensively take apart the hosts for their second biggest Women's Super League win, he said: "We probably could have had another five or six more."

Ho might well have been thinking they should have beaten their 8-0 record victory over Brighton back in October 2022.

Spurs had 27 shots, 12 of them on target, in dismantling struggling Villa, who have now tasted defeat in four straight league games.

Villa boss Natalia Arroyo admitted: "They were ruthless and clinical in every action and didn't allow us to breathe for one second.

"It was like being thrown in a swimming pool and not allowed to get air - it was cruel. I am really sorry and disappointed."

The goal rush was started by Signe Gaupset's first Spurs goal on 10 minutes. Villa equalised but were only level for three minutes as Spurs grabbed two more in seven minutes to take a 3-1 lead at the break.

Oriane Jean-Francois pulled another goal back for Villa in the 68th minute but just like in the first half, Tottenham responded quickly - just 12 seconds later - and three more followed to complete the rout.

Before becoming Tottenham manager in July last year, Ho was in charge of Norwegian side SK Brann.

In his first nine games, he got seven wins to help Brann finish fourth in the table.

He also created history in the Champions League, leading them to victory in all four of their qualifying matches to become the first Norwegian side to reach the group stage.

His Scandinavian connections are now bearing fruit at Spurs, with five from that region playing a part at Villa Park.

"We've been speaking about having more of a ruthless edge with the ball in front of goal because we are creating chances," said Ho afterwards.

"We had 27 shots - that's a lot. We probably could have had another five or six [goals] with the chances we created but when you score that many goals, it shows the belief in the team and the confidence through the group."

Norway duo Blakstad and Gaupset each scored and provided an assist, while compatriot Tandberg came off the bench to score twice. Denmark winger Olivia Holdt also scored one and made one.

The 20-year-old Gaupset only joined Tottenham in January from Brann, while Blakstad, 24, signed from Hammarby four days later.

As for Tandberg, 21, and the 24-year-old Holdt, they came last summer and have also been instrumental in the side's efforts this season.

Tandberg is their top scorer in the league with six goals, and has two assists, and Holdt just one behind, but has provided three assists.

The exciting forward options has given fifth-placed Spurs hope of pushing for a Champions League place as they joined Arsenal on 29 points - five adrift of second-placed Manchester United, with Chelsea in third.

Even if they miss out, there has been radical improvement under Ho.

Having finished second from bottom with 20 points last season, they are nine better off this time around with six games still left to play.

At the end of the 2022-23 season, Villa finished fifth on 37 points and there was talk of them going on to break into the top three.

Since then, they have at least stabilised in mid-table, finishing seventh with 24 points and then sixth with 25 last term.

Currently however, Arroyo's side are ninth with 16 points from their 16 games - just seven above bottom club Leicester City, while fellow strugglers Liverpool and West Ham show signs of revival in the fight to stay up.

Villa do have the league's second top scorer in Kirsty Hanson, whose nine goals are six fewer than Manchester City's Khadija Shaw.

At the back, however, things are starting to unravel, with 25 goals conceded in the past six league matches.

They have also shipped 12 in the final 15 minutes of the second half, more than any other team in the league this season.

Arroyo said: "We don't want to lose a game, we don't want to concede seven goals and we need to do better.

"We will have a few weeks to work together and hopefully get fresh legs, more options and a deeper bench. I am proud of scoring three goals and will take some of the positives but we can't let teams score almost all of chances they have. See if we can close our house."

Villa, who face leaders Manchester City next, need to arrest their slide to avoid getting sucked into the relegation battle.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Another change apiece as we move into the final 15 minutes.

Chelsea bring on the fresh legs of Lexi Potter for Keira Walsh, while Liverpool introduce January recruit Aurelie Csillag in place of Martha Thomas in the nine.

'Tired Liverpool lacking impetus'

Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk

Former Liverpool forward on Sky Sports

There is a lot more control from Chelsea at the moment. Liverpool were threatening when they were still 1-0 up, but it is all working on Chelsea's terms now. Liverpool are now lacking that impetus going forward. They look tired.

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Everton 1-0 West Ham

West Ham were still 2-0 down at home to Brighton at this stage last week, so there's plenty of time for Rita Guarino's side to turn this result into a positive one.

Problem is they've not looked anywhere near the same side this afternoon.

GOAL - Aston Villa 2-5 Tottenham

Maika Hamano (73 mins)

I can't keep up.

Villa throw everyone forwards and are caught out immediately.

Signe Gaupset spots the run of Maika Hamano inside her own half, and the Japanese midfielder has a whole half to run into.

She goes to round Ellie Roebuck who stays on her feet as long as she can, before Haman clips a shot over the goalkeeper and a covering defender on the goal-line.

Superb finish, and her first goal since joining Spurs on loan from Chelsea last month.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Sam Kerr has a chance to put Chelsea three to the good but she fires straight at Jennifer Falk.

She surely had to go across the Liverpool keeper there.

GOAL - Aston Villa 2-4 Tottenham

Cathinka Tandberg (69 mins)

Oh my word, Spurs respond immediately!

The visitors attack straight from kick-off, have a shot blocked, but Cathinka Tandberg slams the rebound into the bottom corner form the edge of the box.

Ellie Roebuck in the Aston Villa goal didn't even move. That's how powerful that shot was.

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Everton 1-0 West Ham

Scott Phelan turns to his bench for the first time this afternoon, replacing Rosa van Gool with Aurora Galli in midfield.

That should add a bit of experience and nous in that area for Everton as they look to hold onto their lead.

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Man Utd 1-1 London City Lionesses

There's a bit of concern for Jayde Riviere after she was brought down by Poppy Pattinson.

The right-back receives treatment before hobbling to the sideline. United could do without losing her - they don't have many fit full-back options at the moment.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

The Blues make another change immediately after doubling their advantage, bringing on Sam Kerr for Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.

Certainly a sight that will put fear into that already weary Liverpool back four.

'It's vintage Lauren James'

Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk

Former Liverpool forward on Sky Sports

It's vintage Lauren James. She drives with the ball and her pace is so deceiving. It's a mix of pace, power and skill on the ball as she glides past London City Lionesses players.

We've seen James do this plenty of times. It's a great shot and a wonderful goal.

GOAL - Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool

Lauren James (65 mins)

Breathing room for Chelsea courtesy of a sublime strike from Lauren James.

Chelsea play a corner short, with the England winger receiving the ball on top left hand corner of the box.

She cuts in on her favoured right foot before unleashing a thunderous drive into the top left corner. Incredible.

'That move deserved a goal'

Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk

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That Chelsea move deserved a goal. The ball to Lauren James from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd was an awkward one, but the talent James has, you may be expected her to do a bit better.

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Man Utd 1-1 London City Lionesses

London City are adamant they should have a penalty as Nikita Parris and Maya le Tissier go down in a tussle off the ball.

The referee gives United a free-kick - the replay confirms that it was London City striker Parris who committed the foul.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Martha Thomas shows some silky footwork to sidestep Naomi Girma and get a shot away from range, but it's high, wide and not at all handsome.

Shame really. the skill merited at least a shot on target.

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