Palmer out of England squad as Gibbs-White called up, Man United beat Leicester (2025)

16th Mar 2025, 21:35By Jackson Cole

Update

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has given an update on youngster Ayden Heaven, who was stretchered off during their 3-0 win over Leicester tonight.

Goals from Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes sealed a comfortable three points for the Red Devils at the King Power Stadium.

The only stain on the victory was an ankle injury to 18-year-old defender Heaven.

But Amorim admitted it was too early to say how long the former Arsenal man would be out for.

"It'shardtoknow,wearegoingtoevaluatethiscomingweek," Amorim said when asked about Heaven's injury.

"He'sayoungkid,hecannotexplainwhathe'sfeelingsoit'sharder for us to understand.Butwewillseeforthenextweek."

16th Mar 2025, 20:55By Jackson Cole

Full time - Leicester City 0-3 Manchester United

An easy three points for the Red Devils, with goals by Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes sealing a 3-0 win at the King Power Stadium.

The result sees Leicester create an unwanted piece of Premier League history as their failure to score has seen them go seven straight defeats without managing to find the net.

As for United, they remain 12th but close the gap on Crystal Palace to two points.

There was a setback on an otherwise comfortable evening for United with youngster Ayden Heaven being stretchered off in the second half with a worrying looking injury.

United's next outing sees them face Nottingham Forest on April 1 at the City Ground, while Leicester, who are 19th in the table go to Manchester City on April 2.

16th Mar 2025, 19:57By Alex Conrad

HALF TIME! Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United

The Red Devils are on track to register a fourth - yes, fourth - victory over Leicester City this season.

Rasmus Hojlund's goal in the 28th minute is all that separates the two teams at the King Power Stadium.

United almost found the back of the net just before when Christian Eriksen's shot (or cross, depending on who you ask) smacked the post.

The Foxes have had little to sing about going forward, with United's Manuel Ugarte and Ayden Heaven making some crucial blocks to nullify any Leicester attacks.

It will take something special for Ruud van Nistelrooy's side to get a result here.

16th Mar 2025, 19:48By Alex Conrad

Gibbs-White's delight

Two days after he was controversially omitted from the England squad, Morgan Gibbs-White will link up with the Three Lions after all.

The Nottingham Forest star was drafted in following an injury to Cole Palmer.

Gibbs-White will report to St. George's Park on Monday ahead of England's World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia on March 21 and 24 respectively.

The Forest star was handed his senior international debut last September by interim boss Lee Carsley and has two caps to his name.

Gibbs-White was in the thick of the action for Forest on Saturday as they ran out 4-2 victors over Ipswich Town.

The 25-year-old registered an assist against the Tractor Boys, taking his season tally of assists to seven in the Premier League.

16th Mar 2025, 19:30By Alex Conrad

GOAL! Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United - Rasmus Hojlund

HOJLUND'S GOAL DROUGHT IS OVER!!!

On the right flank, Bruno Fernandes dinked a delightful ball over the top of Leicester's backline that put Hojlund through on goal.

It appeared the Dane's chance had gone when his first touch took him slightly wide.

However, Hojlund produced an unerring finish past Mads Hermansen to put United ahead.

It was Hojlund's first goal in 14 Premier League games too and he made sure to enjoy it, as his United teammates raced over to celebrate.

Could this goal be the catalyst of a goal-scoring run for Hojlund?

Ruben Amorim and the vocal United supporters at the King Power Stadium will certainly hope so!

16th Mar 2025, 17:55By Robert Calcutt

Team news

The Carabao Cup final is on, but there's still another Premier League match to come this evening.

Leicester City host Manchester United and the starting XIs have now been confirmed.

Jamie Vardy captains the Foxes with Patson Daka also joining him in the attack.

Andre Onana starts in goal for United despite initial concerns over his fitness, and youngster Ayden Heaven will feature once again.

Leicester XI: Hermansen, Justin, Faes, Coady, Kristiansen, Thomas, Soumare, Ndidi, El Khannouss, Daka, Vardy

Subs: Stolarczyk, Coulibaly, Okoli, Winks, Ayew, De Cordova-Reid, McAteer, Buonanotte, Mavididi

Manchester United XI: Onana, Lindelof, De Ligt, Heaven, Mazraoui, Dalot, Ugarte, Eriksen, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund

Subs: Harrison, Mee, Amass, Fredericson, Casemiro, Collyer, Mount, Obi, Zirkzee

16th Mar 2025, 17:21By Robert Calcutt

Halfway point

The half-time whistle has just gone at Wembley, and it's Newcastle who lead Liverpool!

Dan Burn has headed the Magpies in front just before the break to give his club hope of finally ending their trophy drought.

Newcastle have been the much better side throughout the first half and they've been rewarded for their efforts.

Liverpool on the other hand have been sluggish and their only shot on target so far came from Diogo Jota in stoppage-time.

It's still all to play for but as it stands, Newcastle are on their way to Carabao Cup glory.

16th Mar 2025, 16:27By Robert Calcutt

Here we go

The Carabao Cup final is just moments away from kick-off.

Liverpool face Newcastle for the first piece of silverware this season.

talkSPORT has live commentary of the clash at Wembley, as well as a live blog that you can follow here.

16th Mar 2025, 16:22By Robert Calcutt

Palmer out

Cole Palmer will not be joining up with the England squad.

The Chelsea star missed their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday with a tight hamstring.

Palmer was named in Thomas Tuchel's first squad with the Three Lions but is now set for a quiet international break as he recovers.

Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed: "For sure [he won't join the England team], because he is injured and he didn't play today."

Maresca also confirmed that Palmer will have a scan on Monday and is hopeful he'll return after the international break.

16th Mar 2025, 15:56By Robert Calcutt

'Wasn't a great game'

Ange Postecoglou has reflected on another disappointing afternoon with Tottenham following their defeat to Fulham.

Spurs didn't really seem to get going at Craven Cottage and were made to pay with two second half goals from Marco Silva's side.

Both came from defensive errors, with Rodrigo Muniz netting the first and Ryan Sessegnon the second.

Spurs had four shots on target, as many as Fulham, but couldn't find the back of the net and Postecoglou has rued their missed chances.

"It's a disappointing outcome. I thought up until they scored we were really on top of them," he said on Sky Sports.

"It was a tight game and we hadn't made a save at that point and they scored a really soft goal.

"Then the game got away from us. It's disappointing. It wasn't a great game. We had a couple of chances to score."

16th Mar 2025, 15:26By Robert Calcutt

Full-time scores

Both of Sunday afternoon's London derbies have finished.

Arsenal have kept some pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 1-0 win against Chelsea.

There are now 12 points between them and the Reds.

Over in west London, Fulham scored two goals in the second half to win all three points against Tottenham.

Spurs have now won just once in their last five matches across all competitions and will end the day 14th if Manchester United beat Leicester City.

16th Mar 2025, 15:17By Jack Johnson

GOAL! Fulham 2-0 Tottenham: Ryan Sessegnon

And that's surely all three points for Fulham!

Ben Davies battles with Ryan Sessegnon for the ball after a long kick up the pitch.

The former fails to outmuscle the latter, who then curls a fine strike into the top corner for Fulham's second.

Sessegnon looks to have dealt a killer blow to his former side's hopes of salvaging a point from this match.

16th Mar 2025, 15:14By Robert Calcutt

GOAL! Fulham 1-0 Tottenham: Rodrigo Muniz

Fulham open the scoring at Craven Cottage!

Tottenham sloppily lose possession in their hosts' half and fail to clear the resulting passes into the box.

Andreas Pereira finds the ball and plays a simple pass to Rodrigo Muniz, who fires low into the bottom corner.

Spurs may still be feeling the effects of their Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar during the week.

16th Mar 2025, 15:01By Robert Calcutt

Top of the league... sort of

Chelsea might be far off the Premier League summit, but they lead the way on yellow cards.

The Blues have had three players booked against Arsenal today and that's taken them to 79 yellow cards for the season.

That's the most out of all 20 Premier League sides.

Chelsea amassed the most yellow cards in a single season with 105 in the 2023/24 campaign.

They would need to average three yellow cards in their last nine matches this season to beat the record again.

16th Mar 2025, 14:52By Josh Fordham

Close

Mikel Merino nearly made it 2-0 to Arsenal, only to be denied on the line by Robert Sanchez.

Merino struck a sweet volley from inside the penalty area but the Chelsea goalkeeper managed to punch clear moments before the ball crossed the line.

Replays showed only half the ball had crossed the line.

The midfielder-turned-striker had the chance to put some daylight between Arsenal and Chelsea with Enzo Maresca's side growing in confidence.

16th Mar 2025, 14:47By Josh Fordham

Booked

Gabriel went straight into the book for a late challenge on Reece James.

The Arsenal defender sent the Chelsea captain flying with a robust challenge, but fans a questioning whether it was worthy of a card.

Wesley Fofana has conceded three fouls, including one that was checked by VAR for a possible red card, but he has so far escape a booking.

16th Mar 2025, 14:19By Jack Johnson

Half time

There go the half-time whistles.

Arsenal lead Chelsea 1-0 at the break thanks to Mikel Merino's flicked header from Martin Odegaard's corner.

It was an assist for Odegaard that made history too.

The Gunners captain now has more assists against the Blues in the Premier League than any other player for the club, with five.

Meanwhile, Spurs are goalless against Fulham, with Ange Postecoglou's men not having a shot on target yet.

That clash needs a goal to get things going.

• Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
• Fulham 0-0 Spurs

16th Mar 2025, 14:11By Jack Johnson

Red-faced Raya

Wow, David Raya is a lucky boy.

Marc Cucurella volleys towards goal, but Raya looks certain to collect the shot and make a save.

However, the Arsenal goalkeeper allows the shot to somehow slip through his hands and towards the net...

Luckily, it rolls just wide of the post, much to the surprise of both sets of fans who though that was in.

Arsenal remain 1-0 in front but Chelsea are improving.

16th Mar 2025, 14:04By Jack Johnson

Fulham pressure

It remains a dull affair at Craven Cottage.

But Fulham have had their first shots at goal just after the half hour mark of their clash with Spurs.

Joachim Andersen had a shot blocked before Andreas Pereira's effort from the edge of the box had the same outcome.

The hosts have had more of the ball so far, however, they've not reacted much, and the game is still level.

There are 10 minutes until half time...

16th Mar 2025, 13:59By Jack Johnson

Watch it, Wes

Wesley Fofana is flying into tackles.

The French centre-back, who has just returned to action from yet another injury, has avoided a red card.

He clipped Declan Rice's ankles as he charged out, catching the Arsenal star with his studs and causing a small argument.

However, after VAR took a look, nothing was given.

Then, a few minutes later, Fofana went through Leandro Trossard and still avoided a caution from the referee.

He's walking a fine line at the moment, with a booking brewing.

16th Mar 2025, 13:52By Jack Johnson

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Mikel Merino

THERE'S THE OPENER FOR ARSENAL!

Mikel Merino scores from a corner!

The makeshift striker flicks a brilliant header from Martin Odegaard's set piece over Robert Sanchez and in!

Merino has now scored five goals this season, equalling his best scoring campaign in one of Europe's big-five leagues.

Arsenal lead in this huge London derby and that's deserved as they've been putting plenty of pressure on.

20 minutes gone and the Gunners are ahead.

16th Mar 2025, 13:50By Jack Johnson

Lack of action

At Craven Cottage, both teams have struggled.

There's barely been a chance, with Rodrigo Bentancur's header from a corner the only shot at goal so far.

And that missed the target as Spurs look for an opener.

It's the total opposite at the Emirates as it's much more entertaining there and Arsenal are pushing for a goal...

16th Mar 2025, 13:45By Jack Johnson

Complete chaos

How have Arsenal not scored?!

Marc Cucurella is beaten by Jurrien Timber on the right, and Timber breaks into the box before crossing.

The ball deflects up into the air and hits some Chelsea defenders before Robert Sanchez jumps to punch away.

A clearance then comes off Reece James' face and it eventually drops to Declan Rice who blazes over the bar.

That was utter chaos.

There was also a penalty shout in there for a handball by Cucurella but nothing is given after a short VAR check.

16th Mar 2025, 13:41By Jack Johnson

Nervy start

That's not an ideal start for Robert Sanchez.

He plays the ball out wide and it's straight to Gabriel Martinelli on the edge of the box, allowing him to charge forward.

Martinelli then cuts in and shoots, but Sanchez saves before almost spilling the ball back out into the danger area.

The Spaniard has already made multiple errors this season, so another one would certainly not help his case.

He's only just got the No.1 position back.

16th Mar 2025, 13:31By Jack Johnson

Kick-off!

We're underway at the Emirates!

And Chelsea fans, you may want to look away now...

This is the first time the Blues have started a Premier League match without Cole Palmer since April 2024.

That game saw them lose 5-0 away at Arsenal.

Surely history won't repeat itself, right?

We'll find out over the next 90 minutes!

Fulham vs Spurs is also underway at Craven Cottage.