Matchday LIVE: Chelsea win in Club World Cup, Man City cruise past Brentford and more

A wild day of football, but we're back at it again tomorrow as Liverpool face Leicester and Arsenal take on Wolves.We'll be back for those two matches. See you then!

That's all, folks

Everyone exhale...Despite going down to 10 men, Villa held on to a 3-3 draw with Leeds in the day's most wild game.Coutinho scored once while Ramsey scored twice for Villa, with a James brace paired with a Llorente goal made up the scoring for Villa.

Villa and Leeds split points

"We are so pleased he (Antonio Conte) is giving us so much positive vibes and energy and a winning mentality," Son told BT Sport. "If we lose, players should take responsibility. We have to bring back on Sunday where we should be."He added: "Everyone is dropping points and it is a disappointing result. We are not looking at any other teams and want to finish as high as possible. We need go again, bounce back and it is going to be a tough night."

Son: Players take responsibilityLee

Raheem Sterling isn't thinking about the 12-point gap City have amassed atop the Premier League."It's another game, we move on step by step," Sterling told BT Sport. "That's all we can do - keep trying to win and not looking at anyone else."

Sterling taking it 'step by step'

All finished in the early games at Man City take down Brentford 2-0. Pretty straightforward for Pep and co., as goals from Mahrez and De Bruyne allowed them to cruise. Spurs had no such luck as they conceded twice late in a 3-2 loss to Southampton while Norwich and Palace split points in a 1-0 draw. As for Villa-Leeds, there are still about 10-15 minutes left and, given what we've seen probably six more goals left to be scored.

City and Southampton win

Make it 3-3 between Leeds and Villa!Llorente joins James on the scoresheet as defending remains totally optional at Villa Park.

Leeds are level!

And just like that, Southampton are ahead!Spurs concede twice in a matter of minutes, with Elyounoussi scoring the first in the 79th minute.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WHAT DRAMA! SOUTHAMPTON LEAD! 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/usa_network?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usa_network</a> <a href="https://t.co/YajlliiE1S">pic.twitter.com/YajlliiE1S</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1491523570962518024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Two goals in two minutes and Southampton have turned this game on its head! 😱 Spurs switch off and Che Adams creeps in to land a perfect header 💥 <a href="https://t.co/4P1NmWrJ6c">pic.twitter.com/4P1NmWrJ6c</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491524574403518466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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 Then, just three minutes later, is Adams with the goal as Spurs are left stunned.

SOUTHAMPTON STORM BACK WITH TWO!

Son gives Spurs the lead as they go ahead 2-1 against Southampton.Great work from Kane and Lucas in the build-up, with the latter teeing up Son for the goal.

GOAL SPURS!

A horrible, horrible mistake from Raya, who passes it straight to Sterling!The Brentford goalkeeper makes the initial save, but he's helpless as De Bruyne pounces to make it 2-0.That will do it, right?

GOAL DE BRUYNE!

A rollercoaster five minute for Zaha, who misses a penalty just moments after scoring, leaving it level at one apiece through 63 minutes.

And Zaha misses from the spot

Palace are level, and its because of their main man Zaha.A deserved goal for Palace, who have had around 70 per cent of the posession after conceding in the first minute.Zaha hits an absolute missile, and Gunn has no chance as Palace make it 1-1.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ohhh Wilfried Zaha, you absolute beauty! 😍 The Crystal Palace winger whips one into the far corner to give Angus Gunn no chance! What a goal! 🙌👏 <a href="https://t.co/G4uxzqdULF">pic.twitter.com/G4uxzqdULF</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491518921475825664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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ZAHA SCORES

How good is Coutinho?!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Philippe Coutinho. Magician 🪄 <a href="https://t.co/Fbkq56VE8m">pic.twitter.com/Fbkq56VE8m</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1491513910557646865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villa's magic man

Can't even keep up with all of the goals between Leeds and Villa!Ramsey with two goals, one in the 38th minute and one in the 43rd minute, to push Villa ahead 3-1. But Leeds have roared back just before halftime with James' second of the game as the two teams head into the break with Villa up 3-2.

A GOALFEST AT VILLA

Halftime in the early games and here's where we stand. City have a 1-0 lead over Brentford thanks to that Mahrez penalty while Pukki's early goal has Norwich up 1-0 as well. Spurs and Southampton are level, meanwhile, after trading goals within a few minutes.

Checking in at halftime

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Riyad Mahrez has scored in five Premier League games in a row 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/dIJtUajXli">pic.twitter.com/dIJtUajXli</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1491510742394277888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mahrez is on fire!

The Brazilian magician is at it again!Coutinho fires Villa level in the 30th minute with his second goal for the club. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One touch... BANG! 💥 Philippe Coutinho is settling in very nicely at Aston Villa. He took that goal brilliantly! 💫 <a href="https://t.co/0MsFJQ8aMu">pic.twitter.com/0MsFJQ8aMu</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491510938993926152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One touch... BANG! 💥 Philippe Coutinho is settling in very nicely at Aston Villa. He took that goal brilliantly! 💫 <a href="https://t.co/0MsFJQ8aMu">pic.twitter.com/0MsFJQ8aMu</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491510938993926152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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COUTINHO SCORES!

Bad news for Manchester City as Ederson is down after a collision.The goalkeeper underwent treatment after a foul was called during a mad scramble in front of goal for Southampton. It appears he's okay, though, as the Brazilian will play on.

An injury for Ederson

Mahrez from the spot!A perfect penalty from the Algerian, who rockets a shot straight into the top-right corner. Absolutely no chance of saving that.The goal comes after Sterling is brought down in the box, and Manchester City have made the most of their chance as they lead 1-0 after 40 minutes.

GOAL MANCHESTER CITY!

Leeds are in the, well, lead. James fires the visitors ahead just nine minutes in as Gerrard's Villa will have to turn it all around after conceding early.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">That is a wonderful finish from Leeds United's Dan James! 💛 The 24-year-old Welshman's third goal of the season takes the wind out of Aston Villa's sails. <a href="https://t.co/d4m4XTMuPn">pic.twitter.com/d4m4XTMuPn</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491507199247634432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL LEEDS!

Make that 1-1 in Spurs' clash with Southampton!Just five minutes after conceding, Southampton have equalized on a goal from Broja.Davies' slip while attempting to clear opened it all up for Southampton, with Broja finishing off Perraud's cross to make it 1-1.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Armando Broja and Southampton answer back to level the match! 📺 : <a href="https://twitter.com/usa_network?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USA_Network</a> <a href="https://t.co/0R0rqmXHq6">pic.twitter.com/0R0rqmXHq6</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1491506444230926341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just like that, Southampton are level! 💥 Armando Broja with a lovely instinctive finish to catch out Lloris 👌 <a href="https://t.co/HOpehhDNPI">pic.twitter.com/HOpehhDNPI</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491505909549445128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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SOUTHAMPTON ANSWER RIGHT BACK!

It's an own goal for Southampton as Spurs take the lead in the 18th minute.Hojberg's cross towards Son is deflected in by Bednarek, leaving Forster no chance as Tottenham go up 1-0.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tottenham take the lead after an own goal by Jan Bednarek! 📺 : <a href="https://twitter.com/usa_network?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USA_Network</a> <a href="https://t.co/HPEm3mh6qC">pic.twitter.com/HPEm3mh6qC</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1491504183513694218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL TOTTENHAM!

Tottenham have the ball in the back of the net against Saints as Cristian Romero heads home off a free kick. But the linesman's flag is up and after viewing a replay, the decision was a correct one.

Romero goal ruled out

First-place Man City are in control early against Brentford, as expected. Phil Foden nearly opened the scoring with a diving header, but it went just wide.

City looking for opener

And we've already got a goal! Teemu Pukki scores off a volley in the first minute to give Norwich City a 1-0 lead against Crystal Palace. The Canaries are looking for their third league win in a row.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This Pukki Party started LESS THAN ONE MINUTE IN. 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/peacocktv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacocktv</a> <a href="https://t.co/UzkqCn98nV">pic.twitter.com/UzkqCn98nV</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1491503519823765504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Norwich are on fire at the moment! 🔥 Teemu Pukki strikes to give the hosts the lead inside 40 seconds against Crystal Palace! Carrow Road erupts as the Canaries get off to a flyer! 🟡🟢 <a href="https://t.co/PCvs5wTRAO">pic.twitter.com/PCvs5wTRAO</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491500513396989955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL NORWICH!

Three games are now underway in the Premier League:Manchester City v BrentfordNorwich v Crystal PalaceTottenham v SouthamptonAston Villa and Leeds will kick off in 15 minutes.

Kickoff!

Speaking after today's win over Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup semi-final, Chelsea assistant Zsolt&nbsp;Low said he was hopeful Thomas Tuchel could travel to Abu Dhabi for Saturday's final against Palmeiras.Tuchel is currently in London after testing positive for Covid-19."We hope Thomas can travel as soon as possible," Low said at a press conference."As I said before he'll follow government rules. He's in self isolation now and doing a Covid PCR test every day. Once he tests negative it opens the possibility to travel. Every day we wait for it. We wish he can come to enjoy the final."

Chelsea hopeful over Tuchel travel

This evening's games are not limited to the Premier League, as we've also got the Coppa Italia quarter-final between AC Milan and Lazio. Here are the lineups for the clash at San Siro.AC Milan:&nbsp;Maignan; Calabria, Kalulu, Romagnoli, Theo Hernandez; Kessie, Tonali; Messias, Brahim Diaz, Leao; GiroudLazio:&nbsp;Reina; Hysaj, Luiz Felipe, Patric, Marusic; Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Basic; Felipe Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni

AC Milan-Lazio lineups

Aston Villa XI:&nbsp;Martinez, Cash, Digne, Konsa, Mings, Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey, Buendia, Watkins, Coutinho.Leeds XI:&nbsp;Meslier, Ayling, Dallas, Llorente, Struijk, Koch, Klich, Rodrigo, Raphinha, Harrison, James.

Aston Villa-Leeds lineups

Tottenham XI:&nbsp;Lloris, Royal, Sanchez, Romero, Davies, Reguilon, Winks, Hojbjerg, Son, Moura, Kane.Southampton XI:&nbsp;Forster, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Broja, Adams.New Spurs signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur are both on the bench.

Tottenham-Southampton lineups

Norwich XI:&nbsp;Gunn, Aarons, Gibson, Hanley, Placheta, Rashica, Lees-Melou, Williams, Pukki, McLean, Idah.Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Mitchell, Guehi, Olise, Zaha, Hughes, Mateta, Schlupp, Andersen, Gallagher.

Norwich-Palace lineups

Man City XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Stones, Dias, Laporte, De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva, Mahrez, Foden, Sterling.Brentford XI:&nbsp;Raya, Roerslav, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry, Jensen, Norgaard, Onyeka, Ghoddos, Canos. New Brentford signing Christian Eriksen is not yet fit enough to make the bench.

Man City-Brentford lineups

As we move past Chelsea's Club World Cup win, we look to four Premier League games this evening that will kick off soon. Here are the list of fixtures:Manchester City v BrentfordNorwich v Crystal PalaceTottenham v SouthamptonAston Villa v Leeds

PL games on the horizon

With their win, Chelsea have ensured a European team has reached the final of the Club World Cup for a 17th straight time – spanning back to 2005 when the tournament began under its current format.

Chelsea keep European streak alive

That's it! Chelsea have held on for a 1-0 win thanks to Romelu Lukaku's first-half goal. It wasn't easy at times for Chelsea, who relied on two big saves in the second half from Kepa to maintain their advantage. The European champions will now face South American champions Palmeiras on Saturday in the Club World Cup final.

FINAL: Al-Hilal 0-1 Chelsea 

Chelsea pressuring now as Azpilicueta's dangerous cross is cleared away. Just two minutes of stoppage time left for Al-Hilal to find a dramatic equaliser.

Time running out for Al-Hilal

With just four minutes left in normal time, Chelsea introduce Malang Sarr in place of Marcos Alonso.

Sarr in for Chelsea

The Saudi side going all-out for an equaliser now as attackers Carillo and Michael enter the game.

Double sub for Al-Hilal

Chelsea nearly put the game to bed as Lukaku breaks in and finds Mount, whose shot is blocked out for a corner. Ten minutes plus stoppage time left with Chelsea up 1-0.

Chance for Chelsea

What looked like an easy win has turned into something more dramatic for Chelsea, who have been second best for the past 5-10 minutes. With 15 minutes to go, Al-Hilal will be confident they can go and find an equaliser.

Chelsea holding on

Under increasing pressure, Chelsea have introduced Mason Mount into the match. Hakim Ziyech comes out.

Mount in for Chelsea

Kepa with another brilliant stop to keep Chelsea in front! Kanno with a fantastic curled effort from 20 yards out and the Spanish keeper is at full stretch to deny the equaliser. Good pressure from Al-Hilal now as we reach the 70th minute

Kepa with another big save

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Let's talk about Mateo Kovacic: He is really turning into a roll royce midfielder. He has unbelievable pedigree in this game but left Real Madrid to reach new heights at Chelsea. He has taken his game onto another level under Tuchel and he shouldn't be taken for granted. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1491468953465458688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Kovacic coming into his own

Marega with easily the best chance of the game for Al-Hilal after he's played in behind the Chelsea defence. Kepa is off his line quickly to deny the ex-Porto man in a one-v-one situation. That was a big chance!

Kepa save!

Al-Hilal goalkeeper Al-Mayouf keeps his side in the match with a flying stop on Ziyech's volley from the top of the box. Fine move again from Chelsea, who are controlling things in midfield through Kante and Kovacic.

Save Al-Mayouf!

The European champions continue to look the more dangerous side as we reach the 55-minute mark. They've had 12 total shots and three on target compared to five and one for Al-Hilal. A second goal would surely be game over.

Chelsea aim to put game to bed

Chelsea nearly have their second as Havertz blows by his defender with a neat turn on the flank. The German bears in on goal and after appearing to take it too far wide, his chip bounces off the outside of the post.

Havertz off the post!

We are back and Chelsea have made one change at the break: N'Golo Kante is on in place of Jorginho.

Second half underway

Chelsea lead 1-0 at the break in a game they've mostly controlled. Kepa hasn't been troubled much by Asian champions Al-Hilal, who will look to get back into the game in the second half.

HALF-TIME

Al-Hilal just holding on now as half-time approaches. Chelsea have gotten close to a second several times, with Ziyech's effort from range saved.

Chelsea look for a second

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Romelu Lukaku needed that goal 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/tB2LN3LWfU">pic.twitter.com/tB2LN3LWfU</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1491459349411434496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lukaku's five-game goal drought ends

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">LUKAKU! 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCinUSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFCinUSA</a> takes the lead over Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/TJo7ImjI94">pic.twitter.com/TJo7ImjI94</a>— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1491458105766555648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lukaku's opener (U.S.)

Al-Dawsari cuts in and fires way over with a half-chance, as the Saudi outfit look to strike back with half-time approaching.

Al-Hilal try to equalise

Lukaku does very well to use his body to create a chance after a low pass from Kovacic, but his low drive is easily saved by Al-Mayouf in goal.

Lukaku shot on target

The Saudi side now in search of the game's first goal as Silva has to be aware to head away a dangerous cross.

Al-Hilal turn up the pressure

Al-Bulaihi with some great one-v-one defence on Lukak to put an end to another Chelsea opportunity. The Saudi international may need more of those to keep the English side off the scoreboard.

Al-Bulaihi stops Lukaku

Should've been the opener for Chelsea! Azpilicueta fires in an inviting low cross to Lukaku, who can't make any contact from close range. Still 0-0 but feels like the European champions are getting closer to an opener.

Lukaku catches air

Another chance for the Blues (or Yellows as they are today) as Ziyech fires a presentable chance wide from the top of the box after great defensive work from Christensen to step up and win the ball.

Close for Chelsea

Thiago Silva doesn't see any Al-Hilal players step to him so he has a go from a full 40 yards out. He catches it clean but it flies wide.

Silva has a go from way way out

Positive start for Chelsea, who are starting to take control as expected after an early chance from former Man Utd striker Odion Ighalo.

Chelsea on top early

Teams are on the field and the match is underway at the&nbsp;Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium!

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is not present in Abu Dhabi as he continues isolating at home with Covid.His assistant Zsolt Low said: “We are constantly in contract with Thomas, lots of meetings together."We record the training and send it to him. We're using video calling all the time."We change our ideas a lot of times in the day. We have good conversation to make it like he is here with us together."

Tuchel still out

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Christensen, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Ziyech, Lukaku, HavertzAl-Hilal XI: Almuaiouf, Alburayik, Jang, Al Bulayhi, Shahrani, Cuellar, Kanno, Salem, Pereira, Marega, Ighalo

Lineups

Hello and welcome to GOAL's matchday blog! We've got plenty of action across Europe today and in the Middle East as well, where we'll get the day started with the Club World Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Al-Hilal in Abu Dhabi.

Welcome!

Chelsea have the opener through Lukaku! Kovacic with great work to carry the ball up the pitch and finds Havertz, whose cross goes straight to Al-Shahrani. But the Al-Hilal defender makes a mess of the clearance and the ball ends up at Lukaku's feet from close range. The Belgian is never going to miss from that sort of range and it's 1-0 to Chelsea.

GOAL CHELSEA!

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