🔴 PL LIVE: Arsenal lead in the capital

2025-04-12T17:50:50Z

GOAL! ARSENAL 1-0 BRENTFORD

Thomas Partey fires home from inside the box after the Gunners blitz the Bees on the counter thanks to Raya setting them way after claiming Mbeumo’s corner.

He quickly rolled out to Rice who drove through the midfield before laying off for the Ghanaian to apply a first-time finish.

2025-04-12T17:23:51Z

Can Brentford stem the set-piece tide after the break? Arsenal will fancy their chances from a corner if this trend continues.

2025-04-12T17:18:39Z

HALF-TIME

Arsenal and Brentford remain deadlocked after 45 minutes of action in the capital, with the Bees doing just enough to frustrate an under-strength Gunners side.

2025-04-12T17:07:36Z

CLOSE!!

Ajer blocks a glorious chance for Gabriel Martinelli with a last-second block before the Brazilian looked sure to find the opener past Flekken.

2025-04-12T16:58:14Z

DENIED!

Arsenal are stripped of an opener through Kieran Tierney after semi-automated offside judged the Scottish international to be just ahead before he headed home beyond Mark Flekken

2025-04-12T16:53:33Z

CHANCE!

A warning shot across the Gunners’ bow when Bryan Mbeumo slotted Kristoffer Ajer in on goal, with David Raya doing well to turn away the strike from the Norwegian international.

The corner was dealt with by Arsenal in relative comfort.

2025-04-12T16:47:02Z

Quite a few changes were made by Mikel Arteta today. Can Thomas Frank tap into his tactical mind to spring a surprise result?

2025-04-12T16:42:27Z

The Gunners have started on the front foot here as they look to put their stamp on proceedings in the opening 15 minutes.

2025-04-12T16:32:28Z

Arsenal and Brentford are underway at the Emirates as the Gunners look to gain further separation from Nottingham Forest after their earlier defeat against Everton.

2025-04-12T16:06:45Z

Up next to close out all of the Saturday action in the Premier League is a London derby clash between Arsenal and Brentford.

Can Mikel Arteta’s Gunners feed off the momentum from their massive win against Real Madrid in midweek, or will Thomas Frank’s Bees turn spoiler at the Emirates?

Kick-off in just under 30 minutes!

2025-04-12T15:58:54Z

FULL TIME

The afternoon matches have now concluded around the grounds.

Everton steal a massive three points away from home, Leicester deny Brighton in a draw at the Amex, and Villa see off Saints with a comfortable win.

2025-04-12T15:55:56Z

GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 0-3 ASTON VILLA

John McGinn converts to extend Villa’s lead late on after Asensio had his second penalty of the day saved by Ramsdale.

2025-04-12T15:54:18Z

GOAL! NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 EVERTON

Everton hit Forest on the break to drive a stake into the heart of the visitors through a well-struck goal by Abdoulaye Doucouré.

What a massive setback this would be for the home side as they look to push into the Champions League next season.

2025-04-12T15:43:56Z

What it means. Okoli celebrating his first Premier League goal for the club 🦊

2025-04-12T15:40:01Z

GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 0-2 ASTON VILLA

Donyell Malen extends Villa’s advantage on the day six minutes after Watkins’ outrageous opener, firing past Ramsdale from a tight angle. Three points are now surely in the bag.

2025-04-12T15:38:46Z

GOAL! BRIGHTON 2-2 LEICESTER

The Foxes have battled back for the second time today with just 15 minutes remaining after Caleb Okoli converts from close range!

VAR confirmed the goal, with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s outfit desperate to hang on for a point now.

2025-04-12T15:35:16Z

GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 0-1 ASTON VILLA

And the deadlock has finally been broken at St. Mary’s with a cheeky finish from substitute Ollie Watkins!

2025-04-12T15:31:31Z

PENALTY SAVED!

Marco Asensio has been denied by Aaron Ramsdale from 12 yards out as Saints continue to hold on against a dominant Villa side!

2025-04-12T15:27:59Z

Everton continue to make things difficult for Forest at the City Ground.

The Toffees have secured 15 points away from home this season and could be one for another should they hold on with less than 25 minutes remaining.

2025-04-12T15:23:48Z

CHANCE!

Big moment for Brighton to put the match out of sight at the Amex.

Yankuba Minteh could only scuff his effort and see it trickle wide of the post.

2025-04-12T15:17:38Z

GOAL!! BRIGHTON 2-1 LEICESTER

It’s that man Pedro again from the spot as he puts the Seagulls out in front in the 55th minute!

2025-04-12T15:07:16Z

PLAY RESUMES

We’re back in action around the grounds for the afternoon games.

Can Forest, Brighton, and Villa find a definitive breakthrough before the full-time whistle?

2025-04-12T14:51:01Z

HALF TIME!

We’ve hit the midway point in all three of this afternoon’s games and there’s nothing separating any of teams.

2025-04-12T14:39:26Z

GOAL! Brighton 1-1 Leicester

The Foxes respond through Mavididi with their first goal in nine matches

2025-04-12T14:30:44Z

GOAL! Brighton 1-0 Leicester

João Pedro puts the Seagulls ahead from the spot.

2025-04-12T14:29:41Z

PENALTY!

Brighton have a chance to open the scoring after a handball by Coady

2025-04-12T14:25:41Z

CHANCE!

It’s livening up at the Amex too where Mavididi fires over for Leicester

2025-04-12T14:24:37Z

CHANCE!

A big moment at St Mary’s as Tielemans tests Ramsdale from a Konsa knockdown but the Southampton stopper is able to keep it out

2025-04-12T14:16:43Z

Real war of attrition contests taking place across the games at the moment. Brighton looking the more likely to threaten against Leicester but the visitors are holding them off still

2025-04-12T14:01:17Z

KICK OFF!

Another three top flight games are underway at the Amex, City Ground and St Mary’s

2025-04-12T13:28:00Z

FULL TIME! Manchester City 5-2 Crystal Palace

A potential upset turned into an absolute schooling as the defending Premier League champions recover from an early setback to rack up a comprehensive win.

2025-04-12T13:21:13Z

De Bruyne receives a standing ovation from the City fans as he’s replaced by Grealish. He really has been the standout performer this afternoon.

2025-04-12T13:09:23Z

GOAL! Manchester City 5-2 Crystal Palace

O’Reilly gets in on the action now with a first-time volley after Richards’ header breaks for him

2025-04-12T13:01:41Z

Talk about the commentator’s curse – Ederson has come off with an injury as Ortega replaces him

2025-04-12T12:55:48Z

Ederson’s latest assist equalled a league record this afternoon

2025-04-12T12:51:54Z

CHANCE!

Marmoush should double his tally from a De Bruyne cutback but it’s straight at Henderson

2025-04-12T12:47:03Z

GOAL! Manchester City 4-2 Crystal Palace

Second time is a charm for McAtee as he gets on the score sheet by rounding Henderson after an assist from Ederson

2025-04-12T12:42:10Z

CHANCE!

That should’ve been a fourth for City but McAtee blazes the ball over from Marmoush’s lay-off. No wonder Pep’s got his head in his hands!

2025-04-12T12:37:43Z

GOAL! Manchester City 3-2 Crystal Palace

The comeback is complete! City lead courtesy of Kovačić’s swept finish from inside the box after being teed up by De Bruyne.

2025-04-12T12:37:02Z

SECOND HALF!

We’re back off and running in Manchester

2025-04-12T12:19:17Z

HALF TIME!

It’s all square at the Etihad as the players head in for the break. What a first half that was!

2025-04-12T12:18:41Z

CHANCE!

That should’ve been the comeback completed as De Bruyne hares into the box for a shot but sends it flying over Henderson’s crossbar.

2025-04-12T12:08:45Z

Guardiola on the touchline urging City fans to raise the noise levels even more. It’s been one hell of a game at the Etihad.

2025-04-12T12:07:05Z

GOAL! Manchester City 2-2 Crystal Palace

And just like that, City are level through Marmoush’s half-volley in the box

2025-04-12T12:04:07Z

GOAL! Manchester City 1-2 Crystal Palace

The hosts have reduced the deficit with a sublime free kick from De Bruyne

2025-04-12T12:00:13Z

NO GOAL!

Palace slots home a potential second for Palace but the flag immediately goes up for offside and is confirmed by the new semi-automated offside system

2025-04-12T11:54:57Z

CHANCE!

City attempting to rally again as De Bruyne hits the post from outside the box but Gündoğan isn’t able to convert the rebound.

2025-04-12T11:52:25Z

GOAL! Manchester City 0-2 Crystal Palace

The Eagles have doubled their advantage as Ederson makes a hash of a corner which is nodded home by Richards

2025-04-12T11:44:42Z

CHANCE!

City’s response is swift as De Bruyne threads Marmoush through but he can’t find a way past Henderson

2025-04-12T11:39:07Z

GOAL! Manchester City 0-1 Crystal Palace

The visitors take the lead from a stunning move which is rounded off by Eze with a tap-in at the far post.

2025-04-12T11:38:01Z

CHANCE!

An early opening for the hosts as McAtee is picked out on the righthand side of the box but his effort is tame enough for Henderson

2025-04-12T11:32:27Z

KICK OFF!

We’re underway at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City aim to strengthen their case for a Champions League spot against Crystal Palace

2025-04-12T11:17:43Z

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