NEW TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1-0 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION - RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Christian Eriksen scored a sensational late winner as Tottenham defeated Brighton on Tuesday night to boost their hopes of a top four finish. The Seagulls produced a defensive masterclass at Tottenham's lavish new stadium but Eriksen struck on 88 minutes to snatch all three points. mDefeat leaves Brighton still embroiled in a relegation battle with Cardiff as Spurs edge closer to a return to Champions League football next season.
That didn't take Long! Southampton striker scores fastest EVER Premier League goal after just seven seconds against Watford... breaking King's 19-year-old record
Southampton striker Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history on Tuesday night as he found the net after just seven seconds against Watford. Watford kicked off but Long closed down a clearance from Craig Cathcart and proceeded to lob the ball over goalkeeper Ben Foster. The previous record was held by former Tottenham defender Ledley King, who scored after ten seconds against Bradford in 2000.
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COUNTDOWN TO MANCHESTER DERBY
'We had a huge amount of respect for them... then everything started to change': Silva suggests rivalry with Manchester United has changed as City train before clash with legend Summerbee watching on
David Silva has claimed that Manchester City's rivalry with Manchester United has changed ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides. Silva believes that United, who previously dominated English football, now have a greater amount of respect for City given their recent successes. The sides do battle at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with City aiming to take a step closer to winning the Premier League, while United are looking to get into the top four.
You don't scare us! Bullish Guardiola kicks off the mind games ahead of crunch Manchester derby, insisting Old Trafford has LOST its fear factor as City look to pile misery on Solskjaer's United
Manchester City's emergence as a Premier League force means they are no longer scared of playing away at Old Trafford, according to Pep Guardiola. City have lost only one league clash away at rivals Manchester United since 2011 and are desperate for three points in their quest to retain the title. Guardiola has won both league games there since taking over as manager three years ago.
'From Rooney and Ronaldo to Lukaku and Lingard, LOL': Manchester United fans ask NOT to be reminded of better days after club posts video of former stars combining to score against Man City
Manchester United fans have been reminded of the good old days after the club posted a throwback video of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney linking up to score against Manchester City. However, supporters on Twitter have hit back at the club after remembering their fall from grace ahead of the huge Manchester derby on Wednesday. United's top four hopes will be put on the line when they face rivals City at Old Trafford and it seems the club were keen to remind their followers of past success ahead of the encounter.
Ups and downs of the top-four rollercoaster race: How Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal and United have kept swapping places as they all drop points in the barmiest battle ever for the Champions League
Manchester City and Liverpool kept up their Premier League title charge over the weekend to ensure the race will go straight down to the wire. But nearly just as intense and exciting is the hunt for the remaining two places in the top four, with Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United separated by just three points and all still in with a shout of claiming a Champions League spot. However, it appears that none of them can hold their nerve, with Spurs, Arsenal and United all losing this weekend and Chelsea dropping points. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the Premier League standings and how the tightest top-four race in memory has got to this stage...
'We are at the end of the season with a big possibility to take our target': Emery insists Arsenal's top four hopes are still in their hands as they train ahead of trip to Wolves
Arsenal's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four and qualifying for the Champions League are still in their own hands despite losing ground over the weekend, manager Unai Emery said on Tuesday. The Gunners, who were looking to move up to third over the weekend, now find themselves fifth in the table after Crystal Palace's 3-2 win at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. With four games to go this season, Emery's side are a point behind third-placed Tottenham Hotspur and fourth-placed Chelsea, although the latter have played a game more.
Farewell to a Lisbon Lion: Celtic legend Billy McNeill, the first British man to lift the European Cup, dies aged 79 after a battle with dementia
Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill - the first British man to lift the European Cup - has died at the age of 79. McNeil, who made over 800 appearances for the Scottish giants and also managed the club across two spells, had been suffering dementia for a number of years. The news was confirmed by Celtic on Tuesday morning, accompanied by a statement from McNeill's family in which they urged supporters to 'tell his stories, sing his songs and help us celebrate his life'.
Fowler ready to Roar: Liverpool legend named boss of A-League strugglers Brisbane as he signs two-year deal Down Under
Robbie Fowler has been named head coach of A-League side Brisbane Roar in his first major managerial role. The former Liverpool striker has agreed to a two-year contract and will take charge of the Australian team from the start of the 2019 season.
Kelly gets her own back on Carragher and Neville: After awkward Sky Sports footage which showed pundits walking away from presenter... now she leaves them behind!
Kelly Cates exacted some sweet revenge over Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville by walking away from the pair during live television coverage. Viewers had widely mocked her punditry colleagues for abruptly turning their backs on the presenter and comically marching away from her after Sky's featured game of Southampton vs Liverpool on April 5. And as a nod to the taunts online, the team concocted a plan for Cates to get her own back following Leicester's defeat by Newcastle on April 12. Cates retweeted the footage on Tuesday and the exchange went as follows.
'Sarri, one of us': Napoli's ultras unveil a banner calling for their former boss to replace Ancelotti… and fed-up Chelsea fans joke they will happily 'pay for his ticket'
Some Chelsea fans have offered to fly Maurizio Sarri back to Italy after Napoli supporters unfurled a banner calling on their former manager to return to the club. The Italian boss was popular during his three-year spell at the Serie A club, during which he turned Napoli into one of Italy's most fearsome sides. He left in the summer to join Chelsea, where he has faced backlash from supporters during an inconsistent first season in the Premier League.
A league divided: How the Premier League contains five mini-divisions with 19 points between second and third... and a whopping 74 between title chasers Liverpool and relegated Huddersfield
Manchester City were the shortest-priced favourites for any game in Premier League history (1/20) when they beat Cardiff City 2-0 in April – and Liverpool won't be far behind when they meet Huddersfield on Friday night. It not only signifies the yawning chasm between the top and bottom teams but also how the Premier League has become five clearly defined leagues within it this season. Liverpool and Manchester City are the unstoppable title-chasers, lagging well behind 19 points adrift are the top-four contenders Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Joshua stops time with knockout blow in thrilling new advert ahead of his US debut
He may not have an opponent lined up for his upcoming bout but that hasn't stopped Anthony Joshua from keeping busy. The IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion is currently looking for a new challenger after Jarrell Miller failed a drugs test and was denied a licence after an 'adverse finding' from a sample taken on 20 March. And in the meantime, the 29-year-old has demonstrated his acting skills in a new TV advert for William Hill.
Higuain gets more than he bargained for as female Chelsea fan pulls him into her chest to celebrate his goal against Burnley
Gonzalo Higuain could be forgiven for going overboard as he celebrated scoring his first goal in five matches. The Argentine thumped home off the underside of the bar to give Chelsea a short-lived lead over Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. And his joy was apparent from the moment he wheeled away to celebrate as he roared in triumph and went to enjoy the moment with the fans.
England wing Watson keen to make comeback from 13-month injury lay-off in Bath's game at Sale Sharks
Stars of sport
- 'We are at the end of the season with a big possibility to take our target': Emery tips Arsenal for top four Gunners are a point behind Chelsea
- 'We had a huge amount of respect for them... then everything started to change': Silva on rivalry with United City prepare for crunch game at Old Trafford
- O'Sullivan claims he was struggling to stay AWAKE during shock defeat by amateur at World Championship James Cahill sent The Rocket crashing out
- Hat-trick hero Benzema gives his daughter match ball signed by his Real Madrid team-mates Told her he would score three before the game
- Greek champions PAOK bring ON injured Vierinha despite captain suffering serious ACL injury just a WEEK ago Hobbled off the bench in the 89th minute
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- Sky Sports presenter Cates pokes fun at Neville and Carragher's awkward walk off... with one of her own! Fans mocked the duo after incident at St Mary's
- One of us: Napoli ultras unveil banner calling for return of former boss Sarri after Europa League exit Chelsea fans have joked they'll 'pay for his ticket'
- 'Cheats across all sports will get found out': Joshua hits out at rival Miller for failing THREE drugs tests Brit insists his US debut will still go ahead
- Higuain gets more than he bargained for as female Chelsea fan pulls him into her chest to celebrate his goal against Burnley Scored in 2-2 draw
- Injured defender Rudiger joins Chelsea coaching staff in confronting Burnley goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer on touchline Tempers boiled over
- Higuain throws strop after being substituted during Chelsea clash with Burnley Striker takes his fury out on water bottle and chucks away his bib
- WATCH: Atalanta defender Masiello sprints back to make incredible goal line clearance from Napoli striker Milik Brilliant recovery
- 'I think it's the worst since Sir Alex Ferguson left': Carragher lambasts Man United display against Everton Insists they'll be desperate to respond
- 'Gutted' Hudson-Odoi ruptures achilles against Burnley to rule him out for rest of season and Nations League finals Injury blow
- Liverpool manager Klopp not hopeful of a favour from Solskjaer's team against City 'It doesn't look at the moment that Manchester United can'
- Sterling to cover funeral costs of young cancer victim Damary Dawkins after visiting Crystal Palace youth player in hospital He died last month
- Butt pictured returning to Manchester United for first time since he was arrested following argument with ex-wife Released on bail without charge after his arrest
- Touching photo shows Barcelona star Messi posing with wife-to-be Antonela Rocuzzo on a beach - when he was just 10 years old! Childhood sweethearts
- Fiery PAOK fans set their stadium ablaze as they celebrate the Greek side's first title win in 34 years with incredible pyrotechnic display Stunning
- Magnificent Mbappe stars with hat-trick and Neymar makes his long-awaited return from injury PSG celebrate after securing sixth title
- 'We didn't have any leaders on the pitch': Man United midfielder Matic delivers damning assessment of his team-mates After Everton humiliation
- PSG pay homage to Notre Dame with image of cathedral emblazoned on their kits Club asked fans to donate to rebuilding efforts
- 'It was just one for him': Milner reveals walking stick celebration was directed at team-mate Van Dijk His penalty sealed win
- Injury scare for Liverpool after Fabinho is substituted with head injury just five minutes after coming off the bench During win over Cardiff
- 'That's a team who are in their armchairs': Souness slams 'plodding' United players Solskjaer's side suffered a humiliating defeat
- 'Khan is a p***y': UFC fighter Danis slams Brit as fans fume after controversial end to welterweight bout against Crawford Fight ended in the sixth
- 'We were not worthy of a Manchester United team': Solskjaer apologises to travelling fans at Goodison Park Side were thrashed by Everton at Goodison Park
- Man City stars Mendy, Sterling and Mahrez head for celebratory dinner after crucial win over Tottenham Down time as pressure shifts to Liverpool
- Jimmy Butler and Jared Dudley EJECTED from the game as Brooklyn Nets defeat to Philadelphia 76ers descends into chaos Anarchy in the NBA
- Ex-Man United winger Poborsky reveals he was 'one day' away from death after suffering brain infection 'All my face muscles were paralysed'
- Man United win the title! Women's side seal Championship after SEVEN-NIL Palace rout Will play in the Women's Super League next season
- Spurs boss Pochettino staggered after they're refused spot-kick for handball against Walker 'For all of humanity it was a penalty'
- To me, to you! Silva presented with man of the match by Foden... before he gives it back to youngster after his five-star display Nice gesture
- Andy Murray filmed playing tennis for the first time since undergoing hip resurfacing surgery Two-time Wimbledon champion back on court.
- Two Pittsburgh Pirates fielders crash into each other as they try to catch a loose shot during win over San Francisco Giants Aaarrrrggghhhh!
- 'You won't win anything again this season': Fabregas takes aim at Tottenham after ex-player Roberts taunts him on Twitter Tensions rising
- De Gea spotted out and about for first time since apologising to team-mates for Champions League gaffe Took fiancee out to lunch
- Manchester United tried to break me: Resilient Zaha remains unbowed despite pain of being 'belittled' at Old Trafford EXCLUSIVE
- Duggan insists women's side must win trophies before calling for equal pay as she trains with Barcelona 'England need to be more successful'
- 'All red. All equal. #ENOUGH': United lead the way as Premier League stars go silent on social media Stars protesting after racist abuse of players
- There's only two David Luiz's... Chelsea fans seeing double David Luiz swaps shirts with Slavia Prague's Alex Kral as fans joke the curly-haired pair are twins
- Barnsley boss Stendel seen for first time since alleged Barton tunnel attack Stendel appeared to be in high spirits as his side faced Shrewsbury
- 'Any player who wants to leave, can leave': Simeone lays down the law to Costa Controversial Atletico Madrid striker has returned to training
- 'I hope he washed his hands': Arsenal fans can't help but laugh as full back Monreal appears to rush off the pitch to nip to the toilet In win over Napoli
- Five years after her death from liver cancer, Baltacha is inspiring a new generation to play tennis INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON
- LEAKED: Man United's new 2019-20 home kit complete with tributes to famous treble-winning season Including time Solskjaer netted against Bayern
- Inside Tottenham's wild dressing-room celebrations: Pochettino mimicks Simeone's 'cojones', drinks go flying and stars serenade Sissoko
- 'We need to change the way we treat women in our culture': Salah calls on the Muslim community to address social problems Passionate speech
- The angle the referee DIDN'T see: How ball hit Llorente's arm as he scrambles in Spurs' vital goal against City ... but the footage wasn't used in the VAR review
- REVEALED: The tactical note Solskjaer gave to Rashford during Barcelona loss - which Ter Stegen managed to get a cheeky glance of! Keeper chucked it away
- 'When you see your mates are out, but no-one gave you a call': Milner jokes after he is left out of modelling duties for new home kit Liverpool snub
- 'Oh, was it?': Messi offers typically humble reaction in flashback video after being told he scored 50th hat-trick of his career Against Sevilla
- 'I love you boys!': Injured Kane celebrates in his living room after watching Spurs team-mates reach Champions League semi-finals Beat City on away goals
- Son's night takes a turn for the worse as he finds out he'll be banned for Champions League semi-final tie during TV interview Picked up his third yellow
- Have you ever seen a substitution like this?Player in Sweden gets poked in the eye by his team-mate as he comes off the bench Needed medical attention
- It's Rafael van der Daarts! Former Spurs and Real Madrid star makes 180 degree turn to take up new sport Will appear at next month's Denmark Open
- 'Guy can't catch (a break)': Fans mock De Gea after advert of Messi stealing his crisps airs shortly after his howler let star score Salt in the wounds
- Salah named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world Joins Taylor Swift and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as cover star
- 'When you can't blame Jose': Fans taunt Pogba after TV cameras pick up his stunned face following Messi's brilliant opening goal Speechless
- 'Looks like that injury against City was severe!': Fans mock bizarre mural of England captain Kane found in Wembley pub Yikes!
- Ajax legend Overmars delights fans by sliding across the turf in his suit after famous win at Juventus Joined Edwin Van der Sar in post-match celebration
- 'The way football should be played!': Fans rave after Ajax youngsters produce stunning 12-pass 'Total Football' move Bewitched Juventus
- Ajax fans go ballistic in Amsterdam nightclub as city fills with supporters celebrating famous win over Juventus The place to be!
- 'He turned Jones inside out so many times here that his bandage loosened' Gary Lineker heaps praise on Lionel Messi after stunning skill
- Djokovic sees red as he smashes racket THREE times during Monte Carlo meltdown Still managed to beat Philipp Kohlschreiber in the opening round
- Oh my God! Ramos has picture of the Last Supper at his Madrid home with HIS head replacing Jesus Christ's Marcelo is a 'disciple' in Ramos's version
- 'He's a f****** p****!': Deeney slates Arsenal rival Torreira after red card - and tells ref the decision was 'f****** embarrassing' Foul-mouthed
- Leeds fan shows off gruesome broken ankle suffered celebrating winning goal... and he stayed until the end of the game! GRAPHIC CONTENT
- Liverpool fans go wild for next season's 'new strip' leaked online as it echoes iconic shirts from club's glory days Like Kenny Dalglish's famous old kit
- You're brave! Video emerges of Tuchel confronting PSG owner in tunnel after latest shocking loss Made clear his frustrations over squad
- Griezmann reveals his dream Arsenal team on football manager... but he's replaced EVERY player apart from Lacazette! Signed lots of stars
- Trump says he will honour Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom US president to award Woods the title after his Masters victory
- 'I have received the best news!' Former Liverpool and Newcastle defender Enrique gets all clear It follows treatment for a brain tumour
- Players and referee distraught at seeing horrendous leg break WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: African Champions League quarter-final marred
- The heartwarming moment Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Setubal by running over to hug his little brother
- Liverpool players come together to pay respects at Anfield memorial 30 years on from Hillsborough disaster Laid a wreath
- 'I was very emotional': Nadal pays tribute to 'favourite sportsman' Woods After he also fights back from injury to land Masters glory
- Brady wows UK crowd by crashing Q&A with call to Warner and says watching Woods made him want to play on Midway through session, Warner's phone went off
- 'This is why people don't take MLS seriously': Fans mock New York City 'keeper Sean Johnson Failed to control simple back pass
- 'Relaxxx': Robertson posts brilliant response to moment Liverpool defender echoed Gerrard Slipped in possession against Chelsea
- 'Never stop chasing your crazy dream': Nike commemorate Woods' remarkable victory at Masters after he wins first major since 2008 Tiger roars back
FOOTBALL NEWS
PAOK substitute on injured captain Vierinha to join in celebrations of club's first league title triumph in 34 years... despite him suffering ACL injury just one WEEK ago
PAOK have paid homage to their injured captain Vierinha by subbing him on in the 89th minute to celebrate the club's title-winning match on Sunday. It was the first time in 34 years that PAOK have won the Super Greece League title and they did it in style by thrashing Levadiakos 5-0. The emphatic victory was capped off with a cameo appearance from their crocked Portuguese skipper who suffered an ACL injury just the week before.
'I told her that I would score three': Benzema gifts his daughter match ball signed by his Real team-mates after netting hat-trick in win over Bilbao
Karim Benzema has revealed that will give his daughter his signed match ball after promising her that he would score a hat-trick the day before netting one against Athletic Bilbao.
'Master of football!': Fans go mad for Xavi as Barca legend shows he hasn't lost his touch with superb free kick for Al Sadd
Xavi has sent fans online into a frenzy after the 39-year-old scored a wonderful free kick to give Qatari side Al Sadd the lead against Pakhtakor on Monday. The former Barcelona midfielder joined Al Sadd in 2015 after enjoying a trophy laden 17-year period with the Catalan giants. Since then, he has gone on to win several titles with the Asian club while continuing to impress spectators with his technical ability and undiminished hunger to succeed having scrapped plans to retire in 2018.
Maxim Gullit – son of Ruud and great nephew of Cruyff – makes professional debut for AZ Alkmaar reserves aged 17 as Dutch legend reveals his nerves watching
The next generation of footballing stars are descending upon us with Ruud Gullit's son Maxim the latest to breakthrough and make his senior debut. The Dutch legend spent most of his career sticking the ball in the back of net but his 17-year-old son has chosen a path to keeping them out.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
'People were dragging lifeless bodies outside': Sri Lankan international cricketer Dasun Shanaka reveals the horror of the Easter bombings after finding his mother and grandmother alive in church wreckage
Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka has told the harrowing story of how he found his mother and grandmother in the wreckage of a church following the Easter Sunday bombings. The death toll from Sunday's tragedy has now risen to 321, with a further 500 injured, and police have arrested 40 suspects after a series of coordinated attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. Eight blasts were reported, one of which was at St Sebastian's Church in Negombo, Shanaka's home town, during Easter service.
'Khan is a p***y': UFC fighter Danis slams Brit as fans fume after controversial end to welterweight bout against Crawford
Boxing fans were left furious with Amir Khan after he called time on his fight with Terence Crawford in the sixth round. The Bolton fighter found himself out-boxed by Crawford who is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet right now. But after Crawford produced an illegal low blow in the sixth round, catching Khan between the legs, the decision was made by Khan and his team that he was in too much pain to continue and the knockout victory was awarded to Crawford.
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Forget the Nou Camp, THIS was Manchester United's greatest comeback: 20 years ago Keane, Yorke and Cole inspired incredible win at Juventus hailed as 'Miracle of Turin'
Bring up Manchester United's Treble in 1999 and thoughts spring towards the crowning glory of it all with that one Champions League night inside the Nou Camp. No, not the 3-3 draw with Barcelona in the group stage, but the final itself. More specifically those crazy last few seconds against Bayern Munich that saw Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turn a heartbreaking defeat into one of the all-time dramatic wins and climaxes to any football match. But you need to go back to the previous match in the competition to see why United were the greatest team in the world at the time, with what is also arguably their best ever performance in Europe.