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BY DAVID SAFFER The race for Champions League places is wide open after Marcus Rashford scored an injury time winner for Manchester United against West Ham at Old Trafford.

The Reds sit in fourth spot in an intriguing Premier League battle with just four points separating United, West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Wolves.

United boss Ralf Rangnick told BBC MOTD: “Quite rightly the boys were celebrating. They know what a massive win this was.”

West Ham’s David Moyes told BBC MOTD: “It’s not easy when you lose a goal in the last second. It was certainly avoidable.”

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both failed to move into the top four. The Gunners endured a 0-0 draw against relegation threatened Burnley at Emirates Stadium.

Tottenham had a far tougher task and went down to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea who remain in third place.

Hakim Ziyech fired home in the second half before Thiago Silva headed in a Mason Mount free-kick to settle this derby clash. Harry Kane had a first half effort disallowed.

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel told Sky Sports: “The effort was outstanding and it was a deserved win.”

Wolves are outsiders for a top-four spot but enjoyed a deserved 2-1 win against Brentford.

The game was halted for 25 minutes in the first half due to a clash of heads then a drone over the Brentford Community Stadium. When the game resumed Joao Moutinho opened the scoring before Ivan Toney equalised. Ruben Neves earned the points 12 minutes from time. Bees boss Thomas Frank was dismissed for a yellow card after the final whistle.

League leaders Manchester City’s run of 12 successive wins ended as Southampton held them to a 1-1 draw at St Mary’s Stadium.

Kyle Walker-Peters scored a superb seventh-minute opener only for Aymeric Laporte to level in the second half. Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri and Gabriel Jesus all struck woodwork for City but Saints deserved a share of the spoils.

City boss Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports: “The result was not good, but in terms of performance and the way we played, it was excellent.”

Liverpool have a game in hand on City and reduced the lead at the top to nine points after a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.

Virgil van Dijk headed home before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain doubled the lead. Odsonne Edouard hit back for the hosts only for Fabinho to slot in a penalty late on after a VAR check.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the win in the absence of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Naby Keita at the African Nations Cup. He told Sky Sports: “It was a big three points for us. It is very important. We did it the hard way but we did it.”

Norwich City moved out of the relegation spots after a 3-0 win against 10-man Watford who slipped into the bottom three.

Josh Sargent struck twice including an acrobatic hooked opener off the underside of the crossbar.

Juraj Kucka made it three before Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis saw red with a second yellow card.

Norwich boss Dean Smith told BBC Sport: “We are in a results business, we needed the result today and it certainly gives everyone a lift.”

Watford’s Claudio Ranieri told BBC Sport: “It is not possible to continue in this way because this way we go straight into the Championship. We have to react immediately.”

Managerless Everton are in a relegation scrap following a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa at Goodison Park. Emiliano Buendia’s first half header moved Steven Gerrard’s side into midtable security.

Everton caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson told BBC MOTD: “We have got to get it right now, we are starting to slip down there so need to get a result very soon.”

Newcastle United picked up only a second win of the season with a hard fought against Leeds courtesy of a Jonjo Shelvey 75th minute free-kick at Elland Road.

Eddie Howe’s side had goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to thank for a point blank save from Dan James before Shelvey sealed a huge win to move the Geordies within a point of Norwich.

Howe told BBC Sport: “We hope to use it as a turning point in our season, we need to, we need more wins so fingers crossed.”

Leicester City and Brighton shared the spoils at King Power Stadium. Substitute Danny Welbeck scored late on after Patson Daka had opened the scoring for the hosts. BY DAVID SAFFER Premier League favourites Hendon United Sports claimed a hard fought 2-1 victory against Maccabi London FC.

Rocky Spitzer struck both goals. Hendon boss David Garbacz was delighted to come away with the points in a tight game.

“Overall we deserved the win and Rocky’s 30-yard blockbuster winner was particularly fitting,” he said. “It’s always satisfying to beat Lions and it’s a great way to restart our title push.”

Hendon are eight points clear of HMH who eased to a 4-1 win over third placed Oakwood. The result was never in doubt with HMH leading 3-0 after 30 minutes of action.

Sharpshooter Oscar Wagner bagged a brace, Jordan Nathan and Alex Moss also hit the target.

HMH manager Avi Goldberg praised the display. “It was a mature and professional performance from the lads despite a squad depleted with injuries,” he said. “We played great football in the first half and took our chances. In the second half Oakwood mounted greater resistance but it left them exposed at the back but we were profligate in front of goal.”

Faithfold White remain bottom of the table after sharing the spoils with London Bears in a 1-1 draw.

Stoke Salmon lead the way in Division One after Redbridge Jewish Care Purple forfeited their clash.

Stoke are four clear of Borussia Jewdinese who thumped fourth-placed Brook Farm Rovers 5-0 at home. Prolific striker Reiss Mogilner scored four goals. Zack Collins completed the scoring.

Mill Hill Dons are on the heels of the promotion favourites following a 5-0 triumph over FC London Bees. In reality though they will need a huge dip in form from Stoke and Borrusia having played three more games.

In other fixtures Hampstead Ducks defeated Temple Fortune A in a 10-goal thriller. Ben Summerfield struck a hat-trick in a 7-3 win. Scrabble moved off the foot of the table with a 5-2 win over Straw Hat Pirates. Harry Dryan (2), Jeff Gotch and Jeremy Teacher scored. Pirates, who are now bottom, also shipped an own goal.

Rashford winner sends United into Champions league spots BY DAVID SAFFER Reiss Mogilner scored six goals as Maccabi London Lions thumped Scrabble A in the second round of the Cyril Anekstein Cup.

Th e Premier League side racked up a 16-0 win with Daniel Green and Michael Kenley both bagging a hat-trick. Ed Brafman, David Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali completed the rout in a mismatch of a tie.

Lions could have scored in the opening minute of the clash but soon opened the scoring and led 9-0 by half time.

Th e Division One team, though outclassed, battled away to the end.

Lions boss was lost for words at full time such was the display from his team who gave every respect to the opposition.

“I’m not really sure there’s anything to say, we are happy to make it through to the next round of the cup,” he commented.

Hendon United Sports ran out 3-1 victors against League One outfi t North London Raiders.

Th e Premier side led early in the second half only for Raiders to equalise but struck two late goals to book a place in round Spitzer double keeps Hendon on track three of the competition. Hendon now turn their attentions to the league as they travel to Oakwood A for a crucial top of the table clash on Sunday (10am).

Daniel Kristall’s team stunned the league leaders last month when they won 2-0, a London Athletico moved to within a win victory would move them to within a point of Division Two league leaders Geez Park of Hendon with a match in hand. Rangers following a 2-1 away victory over

Elsewhere in the latest round of fi xtures, Oakwood Town. Prolific striker Zacki Dou10-man North London Galaxy made it a mou scored both goals, Doumou has scored three-way title race in the only Division One 11 goals in three games for the club. clash of the day after defeating Oakwood B. In other games a Jack Davis goal proved

Jamie Murray saw red early on but Galaxy the difference as Boca Chillers won 1-0 rallied with goals from Josh Cohen and Ja- against Real Madreidel, Camden City decob Leigh to record an important 2-1 away feated Redbridge Jewish Care White by the win. same score.

Galaxy head Redbridge Jewish Care A in Millbrook Park Calcio enjoyed a 2-1 the table by just one point after 10 matches, win against Temple Fortune B whilst botthird place Fairlop FC are fi ve points be- tom club Brady FC drew 4-4 with Hapoel hind with two games in hand. Hampstead.

Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. Geez Park Rangers thumped Qarabagel

“It was a fantastic performance in a 11-4 to advance to round three of the Peter Morrison Cup.

must-win game,” commented Galaxy player-manager Luke Lewis.

“We sat back and allowed Oakwood the ball, given the one-man advantage and looked to hit them on the counter attack with pace.

“Both goals came down the right-hand side. Leigh crossed the fi rst one into Cohen to fi nish, before slotting home himself. Up to fi rst we go.”

Th e Division Two title race also took a twist with league leaders Herstwood Vale going down to a 2-1 defeat at Temple Fortune.

Faithfold B have played a game more than Vale but moved level with a 5-3 win at North London Raiders Masters.

Jacob Kalms struck twice for Fortune who scored through leading scorer James Milletwith his 17th goal of the season.

Th e result was all the more remarkable as Temple were down to 11 players with ‘keeper Ben Rebuck dislocating a shoulder in the warm up.

“Th is was a fantastic win given the circumstances,” said delighted Fortune boss Simon Linden.

“We had a number of players out, Rebuck got injured, so I couldn’t have asked any more from the players. We wish Ben a speedy recovery.

“It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner. It’s a big win, one we will enjoy and we hope to build on it in 2019.”

He added, “Th is win marks 50 years as a football club and will be one Nigel Kyte and everyone associated with the club from day

Sixteen-goal Lions rout Scrabble in Cup “It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner.”

one will enjoy.” Vale boss Jacob Emanuel was quick to wish Rebuck well following his injury. “First and most importantly, everyone at Vale would like to wish the Fortune ‘keeper a quick recovery, we hope to see him back on the football pitch as soon as possible,” he said. As for the defeat, Emanuel commented, “It doesn’t matter how big a squad you have, you can never account for unavailability or injury. Only fi ve of today’s team played in our recent win over FC Team, a lack of togetherness and poor individual

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