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Saturday's Results

That's it from another fantastic Saturday of Premier League action. Thanks for joining us!

FULL-TIME

Arsenal are held in the end by a determined Brentford side, with the scoreline ending at one-all at the Emirates.

The Gunners will now head for Madrid and their second-leg Champions League quarter-final tie with Real Madrid.

Six minutes of added time have been given by head match official Simon Hooper.

Will there be a late winner for either side?

Arsenal are forced to finish with just ten men after Jorginho has been removed from action due to injury in the wake of Arteta already using all five of his substitutions.

Wissa continues to put his stamp on Brentford with that goal, registering his 50th Premier League goal involvement (41 goals, nine assists), behind only Mbeumo (64).

The Bees are also the only side in the whole of Europe's top 5 leagues with multiple 15-goal scorers this season

GOAL! ARSENAL 1-1 BRENTFORD

Parity restored at the Emirates as Yoane Wissa swivels to turn home a close-range effort after Arsenal were unable to clear their lines in the wake of Michael Kayode's cross to the back post.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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?

HALF TIME!

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

GOAL! Brighton 1-1 Leicester

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

GOAL! Brighton 1-0 Leicester

João Pedro puts the Seagulls ahead from the spot.

PENALTY!

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

CHANCE!

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

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

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

KICK OFF!

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

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.

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.

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

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

Ederson's latest assist equalled a league record this afternoon

CHANCE!

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

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

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!

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.

SECOND HALF!

We're back off and running in Manchester

HALF TIME!

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

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.

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.

GOAL! Manchester City 2-2 Crystal Palace

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

GOAL! Manchester City 1-2 Crystal Palace

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

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

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.

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

CHANCE!

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

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.

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

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

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