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Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Saturday's afternoon kick-offs including Wolves vs Southampton, West Ham vs Everton, Brentford vs Bournemouth and Crystal Palace vs Fulham

Another day of drama

And breathe...

The Premier League always seems to deliver in the 3pm kick-offs and it was no different this afternoon.

Bar the snooze-fest at the London Stadium, we were treated to goals, comebacks, red cards, and VAR drama.

I mean, it was pretty eventful.

At the end of it all there were wins for Fulham, Wolves, and Brentford, who came out on top in a five-goal thriller against Bournemouth.

The less we talk about West Ham and Everton's match, though, the better.

Anyway, Manchester City are currently in action so you can go and follow all the action from that match here.

I will be back later when Anfield comes calling. I will see you all there.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Harry Wilson of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Fulham FC at Selhurst Park on November 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC at Molineux on November 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Vitaly Janelt, Dango Ouattara and James Hill of AFC Bournemouth celebrate victory after the Premier League match between Brentford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

17:35

Fulham flying

Before I go, I have to talk about Fulham.

They really are looking the real deal this campaign and after a few poor results, are back picking up wins again.

Marco Silav's side could have won by four or five today, they controlled the match from start to finish.

That result puts them sixth, although there are many other sides around them who still have to play.

But it feels like a push for Europe is a real possibility.

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17:28

Martin: 'We need to improve'

Russell Martin, Southampton boss, speaking to BBC Sport:

It's football and it's about how we respond. We started the game badly with two mistakes leading to their goal. We've dominated the ball, limited them to eight shots at home and lost 2-0. I would expect us to get something and we didn't.
I think it's [Ryan Manning's disallowed goal] open to interpretation. Semedo doesn't try to play the ball. he puts his leg across him and then there's contact. We were expecting a penalty.
It is what it is. It's disappointing when you're on the end of two tough calls. We should have done better. We have a lack of punch. We have to create. We need to work really hard to try and improve.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Russell Martin manager / head coach  of Southampton  during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC at Molineux on November 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

17:24

Will Lopetegui last?

Another game where West Ham have disappointed...

They were pretty poor for the majority of today, even if they fashioned some big chances at the end.

The noise around Julen Lopetegui's job will only get louder and louder as these results keep coming in.

The question is, will he last until after the international break?

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17:19

Wonderful Wissa

Yoane Wissa is the definition of a prime Barclays baller.

In my opinion, he is not playing in the right generation - Wissa would have fit in 15 years ago.

His two goals today were brilliant, especially the second one which he clipped nonchalantly over Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Only Erling Haaland has scored more non-penalty goals in the Premier League in 2024 than Wissa's 15.

When Bryan Mbeumo doesn't get you, Wissa will.

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17:15

'An excellent advert for Premier League'

Well Brentford have held on to their unbeaten start at home - but how close it was to crumbling at the last. Amid a flurry of late pressure from Bournemouth Enes Unal somehow left the bar rattling with a header.
Thomas Frank's life must’ve flashed before his eyes after Monday’s oh-so-late heartbreak but after eight insufferable additional minutes, the whistle finally went.
The Bees maintained their unbeaten start in a fantastic game in west London after Bournemouth twice took the lead in a brilliant game, and an excellent advert for both the drama and the quality that make the Premier League so great.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Thomas Frank, Manager of Brentford, Nathan Collins and Keane Lewis-Potter of Brentford celebrate victory after the Premier League match between Brentford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

17:10

'Fulham never left second gear'

They say there are no easy games in the Premier League but this was pretty comfortable for Fulham who never really had to get out of second gear.
You have to feel for Palace given their current situation with injuries but full credit to Marco Silva’s side for taking full advantage.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Andreas Pereira of Fulham celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Fulham FC at Selhurst Park on November 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

17:07

Wolves finally win!

How are we feeling Wolves fans?

It's been a tough season for all of you so far, but you finally have something to cheer about.

That victory takes them above Southampton and also Ipswich as they leap up to 18th and now have six points to their name.

There are certainly a lot of positives to take from that second-half performance, they were brilliant.

Will this result kickstart their season?

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17:04

'One of the worst games I've seen'

I’ve watched a lot of bad football in the last year but that’s up there with the worst games I’ve seen.
17:00

FULL-TIME: Wolves 2-0 Southampton

Wolves are no longer winless!

There are cheers inside Molineux as Gary O'Neil's side finally give their fans a win to celebrate.

Matheus Cunha's second-half cracker secured the three points after Pablo Sarabia's early strike.

That will ease the pressure on the Wolves boss.

16:58

FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham

Crystal Palace's misery is brought to an end.

Fulham win their second London Derby in six days as they leave Selhurst Park with all the points.

Goals from Emile Smith-Rowe and substitute Harry Wilson got the job done, but that wasn't half of the story.

Daichi Kamada was sent off for the hosts and the visitors had two goals disallowed.

16:57

FULL-TIME: Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth

Brentford stay unbeaten at home after a five-goal thriller!

The Gtech Community Stadium always delivers a cracker and we were given one once again today.

Goals from Mikkel Damsgaard and Yoane Woissa in the second half mean that the Bees come away with all the points.

What. A. Match.

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16:55

FULL-TIME: West Ham 0-0 Everton

It's a stalemate at the London Stadium.

It was not a classic by any means, but Everton will be counting their lucky stars that they have Jordan Pickford.

The Toffees goalkeeper is the reason they leave London with a point.

It's another bad day out for Julen Lopetegui, who will be stressing even more as we head into the international break.

16:54

DISALLOWED GOAL! - Fulham

Harry Wilson thinks he has another brace, but it's not to be.

He controls the ball with his arm before slotting the ball away and VAR rules it out.

Luckily for him, it won't matter in terms of the result.

16:53

WHAT A SAVE! West Ham 0-0 Everton

Oh my word, Jordan Pickford. That is special.

Pickford has just saved Everton right at the death as he makes a terrific stop to deny Danny Ings.

He has been incredible today - a brick wall.

16:51

Wolves 2-0 Southampton

Southampton have finally had their first shot on target, but it looks like they are pushing a little too late.

Wolves look set for their first Premier League win of the season unless a miracle happens.

16:49

GOOD SAVE! West Ham 0-0 Everton

West Ham are getting closer and closer.

Substitute Danny Ings has the goal in his sights and drives a decent effort toward the bottom corner.

Once again, though, Pickford gets down to hold onto the ball and foil the Hammers.

Will they find a late winner?

16:47

West Ham 0-0 Everton

It looks like Julen Lopetegui's frustrations are becoming evident here.

He has gone into Stuart Atwell's book for complaining a little too much for the referee's liking.

Another rough day for the Spaniard.

16:43

Goal:Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham (Wilson 83')

Harry Wilson has done it again!

Just moments after coming on, and with his second touch of the match, Wilson finds the back of the net.

The substitute runs in behind and latches onto Tom Cairney's through ball before sliding the ball under Dean Henderson.

That should be that.

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16:42

West Ham 0-0 Everton

West Ham are really pushing hard for this opener and Everton are just trying to sit tight.

It looks like the visitors are happy to just get a point and get over the line.

16:39

Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth

I feel another Brentford goal coming very soon.

The hosts are on top and Bournemouth are struggling to fashion many chances moving forward.

Christian Noorgard has a crack from outside the box, but it's ambitious and causes no trouble.

16:37

RED CARD: Crystal Palace 0-1 Fulham (Kamada)

Crystal Palace's task has just gone from hard, to nearly impossible.

Daichi Kamada flies into a terrible challenge on Kenny Tete and is sent marching for an early bath.

He had his studs up, it was a potential leg-breaker. Thankfully, Tete is up on his feet and OK.

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16:35

'Janelt's assist De Bruyne-esque'

Janelt's assist for Wissa was De Bruyne-esque. It was beautiful build-up play from the German midfielder and Lewis-Potter.
16:34

HIT THE POST! West Ham 0-0 Everton

Ahhhh, I thought we finally had an opener.

Crycensio Summerville can't come much closer as he cuts inside after a brilliant run and smashes the ball across Jordan Pickford.

However, it smashes against the far post and comes back out before being hooked clear.

Summerville has been West Ham's best player by a mile.

16:32

CLOSE! Crystal Palace 0-1 Fulham

It's still all Fulham down in south London.

Emile Smith-Rowe is involved yet again as he feeds Reiss Nelson on the edge of the area.

Nelson looks to find the far corner with a bending effort but it goes just wide.

It feels like this second goal is coming.

16:29

'Ramsdale still ranting'

A full 15 minutes after the goal, Ramsdale is still ranting away at the linesman during a break in play. I can’t see them changing their decision now, Aaron.
16:29

'Slightly better'

It has been slightly better from both teams in the second half but that is not saying much.
16:28

BIG CHANCE! Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth

Oh, Bryan Mbeumo...

Brentford should be out of sight now as the ball is cut back to their usually prolific forward.

But he leans back and smashes the ball miles over the bar - it;'s a really poor effort.

They can't all be goals, I guess.

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16:25

Wolves 2-0 Southampton

Wolves are looking do much better here, Gary O'Neil must have given some team talk.

The hosts are miles on top, and Southampton look all over the place at the back.

16:22

'Some fans were late to seats'

There were a few fans slightly late coming back out at the Gtech Community Stadium not quite sure what's happened.
They left their seats at 1-1, and they've come back out at 2-2 after a five-minute flurry to get the second half rolling. And just seven minutes later, it's 3-2 to Brentford. I hate to say I told you so, but we did say this one was going to be a thriller...
16:20

CHANCE! West Ham 0-0 Everton

This match has finally come alive.

West Ham must have been taken to the cleaners in that dressing room as they look like a different team.

Guido Rodriguez unleashes a brilliant strike but Jordan Pickford gets a cross to deny him.

I can feel a goal coming.

16:16

Goal:Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth (Wissa 58')

Are you kidding me?

I just can't keep up with Brentford this season, it truly is goals galore.

Yoane Wissa has his second and the Bees take the lead for the first time in this match.

He has Vitaly Janelt to thank as the midfielder plays a lovely give-and-go before bending the ball into Wissa's path.

The forward then delivers a lovely chip - what a goal.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Yoane Wissa of Brentford scores his team's third goal past Kepa Arrizabalaga of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

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16:15

VAR: NO GOAL! - Fulham

Oooooh, it's ben ruled out.

Emile Smith-Rowe's boot is marginally offside and VAR have chalked it off.

Football can be cruel.

16:13

Goal:Wolves 2-0 Southampton (Cunha 51')

Oooooo, what a goal from Matheus Cunha!

That first win of the season is in touching distance now as Cunha doubles Wolves' lead.

It's one hell of a strike as he rockets the ball into the top corner from 25 yards out.

Is that game over?

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC at Molineux on November 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC at Molineux on November 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

16:12

Goal:Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham (Smith-Rowe 52')

Emile Smith-Rowe is at it again.

Alex Iwobi plays provider again as he finds Smith-Rowe to double the visitors' lead.

Or has he... VAR is taking a look at offside here - it's tight.

16:09

Goal:Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth (Damsgaard 51')

Goal crazy in west London!

The Gtech Community Stadium always delivers goals and it is happening yet again.

Mike Damsgaard provides an instant response as he scores from the tightest of angles.

What a game.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Mikkel Damsgaard of Brentford scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

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16:07

Goal:Brentford 1-2 Bournemouth (Kluivert 49')

What a goal that is!

Bournemouth are back in front and it's Justin Kuivert who finishes off a lovely move.

They work a corner well and Kluivert plays a give-and-go before stroking the ball past Mark Flekken.

The Cherries are at it again.

Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert (centre) scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 9, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Brentford. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Justin Kluivert of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

16:04

SECOND HALF!

That break went quickly, my word.

Our 3pm games are already back underway up and down the country.

Well, three of them are actually in London, but still.

16:02

Wolves' fastest PL goal

It's not been all bad for Wolves, so far.

Yes, they have been pretty pants today, but you have to remember that they are actually winning this match.

Pablo Sarabia netted the opener after just 108 seconds, which is Wolves' fastest-ever goal scored from the start of a Premier League match.

It was all pretty much downhill after that, though.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 9: Pablo Sarabia of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC at Molineux on November 9, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)

15:59

'Really entertaining game'

Really entertaining game here at Brentford. Bournemouth came flying out the blocks and penned the hosts in early on, and after wave after wave of pressure were fully deserving of their goal - which means Brentford still haven’t kept a clean sheet in the league.
That goal finally seemed to wake Brentford up, and it didn’t take long for Yoane Wissa to level things up, with a VAR check unable to dampen the hosts’ joy.
There have been some groans from the crowd whenever the hosts pass it backwards, but an end-to-end close to the half has hopefully teed us up perfectly for a fantastic second half here.
15:57

'Worst half of football this season'

That’s the worst half of football I’ve seen this season. Both teams as bad as each other in the final third. A smattering of boos from the home supporters at the half-time whistle.
15:57

'Wolves players have been arguing'

Wolves leading at half-time but you wouldn’t know it. Cunha was first down the tunnel, looking extremely grumpy. Players had been throwing arms and arguing with each other in the closing minutes of the half. I’d be surprised if we see the same XI at the restart.
Sarabia and/or Ait-Nouri off. Saints have had lots of the ball (tick) but threatened very little (tick). They will feel aggrieved at the VAR call though.
15:54

HALF-TIME: Wolves 1-0 Southampton

What a weird half of footie...

Wolves may be leading at the break but they have been extremely poor at Molineux today.

they are lucky to still be ahead after Ryan Manning had an equaliser ruled out very harshly.

15:51

'Henderson should do more'

Dean Henderson got two strong hands to that. I wonder if he feel he could have done a little more to push that a bit further away from goal
15:49

HALF-TIME: Crystal Palace 0-1 Fulham

There goes the whistle.

It looked like we would be heading into the break all square at Selhurst Park until Emile Smith-Rowe popped up.

On the balance of play, they deserve their lead, but Crystal Palace have had their chances too.

An entertaining match so far.

15:49

HALF-TIME: West Ham 0-0 Everton

I am extremely thankful this first half has been brought to an end.

To be blunt, it was rubbish.

Let's hope the two teams get a good talking to and we get much more action after the interval.

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15:48

HALF-TIME: Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth

The whistle has been blown in west London.

The trend of cracking matches at the Gtech Community Stadium has continued today.

Yoane Wissa cancelled out Evanilson's early strike and there is plenty more to play for in this one.

15:48

Goal:Crystal Palace 0-1 Fulham (Smith-Rowe 45+2')

Right before the break!

Emile Smith-Rowe capitalises on some really poor Crystal Palace defending to give Fulham the lead.

Maxence Lacroix gets the ball pinched off him by Alex Iwobi who feeds the former Arsenal man.

Smith-Rowe then finds the corner via the palms of Dean Henderson who really should do much better.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Fulham FC at Selhurst Park on November 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Fulham FC at Selhurst Park on November 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

15:47

West Ham 0-0 Everton

Hoorah... West Ham have had a shot!

Jordan Pickford is finally tested as Jarrod Bowen hits a decent strike after a fast counter-attack.

It's not too hard for the England keeper to deal with.

15:46

OFF THE LINE! Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham

Oh, I thought that was the moment!

Joachim Anderson is the hero against his former side as he hooks Jean-Phillipe Mateta's header off the line.

It was like that passage of play was being played in slow motion as the ball rolled toward the line.

Great defending.

15:45

'Wolves in danger of being booed off'

As a colleague just said, Wolves are in danger of being booed off at 1-0 up here. There’s little structure when they don’t have the ball and when they have it, they panic. The crowd are tetchy and Ait-Nouri and O’Neil had a little row just now, with the Algerian apparently unclear on his role. He’s now part of a back five.
15:43

West Ham 0-0 Everton

The London Stadium is as flat as a pancake.

It's like I am watching a game during the Covid era, there is no atmosphere whatsoever.

I mean, the football being played on the pitch certainly isn't helping.

15:42

Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth

Dominic is right, this is one hell of a game in west London.

It's so end-to-end and now Brentford are cracking up the pressure again.

This time the ball falls perfectly for Vitaly Janelt to hit, and he obliges, but despite a good connection his strike is blocked.

15:41

Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham

Joachim Anderson comes close to scoring on his return to Selhurst Park.

He nods a decent header toward goal and it looks like it's about to trouble Dean Henderson.

But thankfully for the keeper, there is a Palace body in the way to deflect it wide.

Imagine if that had gone in...

15:39

'Shaping into a classic'

Yoane Wissa has now been involved in eight goals in his last five Premier League games at the Gtech Community Stadium for Brentford.
This was his sixth goal in that period to add to two assists, and it really does seem to have lit a fire beneath the hosts.
Bournemouth still look dangerous in possession, but Brentford are looking far more comfortable on the ball already. Shaping up for a real end-to-end classic this one.
15:38

West Ham 0-0 Everton

This game is extremely poor, my word.

I'd rather be watching paint dry at this point, nothing is really happening.

West Ham have just had a rare attack but it came to nothing. Story of this match.

15:36

'Wolves getting stretched'

Wolves have switched to a back four today, with Saints playing only Cameron Archer up front. The problem is that they look stretched every time the visitors get the ball wide.
Meanwhile, Jose Sa is down holding his knee and at the same time O’Neil has gathered his players on the touchline for a team-talk.
There is, however, no sub goalie warming up for Wolves. The timing is certainly convenient as Wolves are looking very ragged without the ball.
15:36

Wolves 1-0 Southampton

They might be winning, but Wolves are really struggling.

Southampton have all the ball, nearly 70 per cent of it, in fact. But as usual, they just can't find that final ball or shot.

The hosts need something to change quickly, or they won't be leading for long.

15:34

Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham

Oh dear, Antonee Robinson...

The Fulham full-back can see his name in the headlines and decides to have a crack from miles out.

He should just pass...

Robinson blasts the ball so high over the bar it nearly leaves the stadium.

15:32

CLOSE! Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham

So close to an opener from Marc Guehi.

The Crystal Palace captain rises highest to meet a corner and plants a brilliant header on the ball.

But he can't keep his effort on target and the ball flashes just wide of the post.

Much better from the hosts.

15:31

'Both teams awful'

Midway through the first half here and there’s been little to get excited about for either side. Everton started brighter but West Ham starting to come into things more. The end product from both teams has been woeful…
15:30

'Wolves lucky'

Wow, Wolves got lucky there. I just don’t think there was enough evidence to overturn the original decision. But the club who has suffered more than any other from VAR calls might just think they were owed one there.
15:27

Goal:Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth (Wissa 27')

Brentford are level!

Their goal machine Yoane Wissa finds the back of the net with a brilliant header.

The ball drops in Wissa's direction and he has no one around him. He doesn't even need to jump but he lofts the ball into the far corner.

Game on.

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15:27

GOOD SAVE! Brentford 0-1 Bournemouth

Brentford have responded well to going a goal behind.

Mikkel Damsgaard does very well and the fans shout 'shoooot' at him, but he does not oblige.

He opts to find Vitaly Janelt who hits a decent effort toward goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga deals with it well.

Much better from the Bees.

15:25

'It's been coming'

Brentford have been the side more often than not to come flying out the blocks this season, but it’s been all Bournemouth so far here at the Gtech.
Now Evanilson has punished a shocker of a backpass from Sepp Van den Berg for his third in as many games, and you’ve got to say it’s been coming.
15:23

West Ham 0-0 Everton

West Ham are really struggling here.

All the attacking impetus is coming from those in blue as the Hammers have barely threatened at all.

You can feel the nerves within the London Stadium, it has swallowed all of the fans in the home end here.

15:19

'Fulham asserting dominance'

Fulham are just starting to assert their dominance now with a couple of slick attacking moves. A decent save from Dean Henderson denied Reiss Nelson, though the loanee’s shot was pretty tame after he was put through by Iwobi.
15:18

Goal:Brentford 0-1 Bournemouth (Evanilson 17')

Oh dear...

This is an awful goal for Brentford to concede as Evanilson rounds Mark Flekken before sliding home.

He is played through by a terrible back pass from Sepp van den Berg, it's a gift.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Evanilson of AFC Bournemouth scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

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15:14

VAR: NO GOAL! - Southampton

It's been disallowed.

That is so, so harsh. I'm in disbelief that VAR overturned it. It just looked like Nelson Semedo wasn't strong enough when jockeying the ball.

Oh well, it's been ruled out.

15:14

VAR CHECKING GOAL - Southampton

Oh, hang on...

Nelson Semedo is complaining about being fouled in the build-up to the goal.

It doesn't really look like one, but VAR doesn't agree and the referee is being sent to the screen.

You know what that means.

15:13

Goal:Wolves 1-1 Southampton (Manning 12')

What a strike from Ryan Manning!

Wolves' lead last just 10 minutes as Southampton draw level with an absolute stunner.

The ball breaks for Manning in the box after a bit of pinball and he arrows it into the top corner.

Parity restored.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Ryan Manning of Southampton celebrates scoring a goal, which was later ruled out following a VAR review during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC at Molineux on November 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

15:13

West Ham 0-0 Everton

Wow, what a block from Crycensio Summerville!

Everton should be ahead, I really can't believe that they are not.

Abdoulaye Doucoure is in yet again but this time he is one-on-one, you think the net is about to ripple.

But Summerville races back and somehow manages to get an unbelievable block in.

Incredible defending.

15:10

CLOSE! Wolves 1-0 Southampton

Oooft, that's nearly a belter from the boot of Adam Armstrong.

Southampton work a corner routine brilliantly and it ends up at the feet of Armstrong.

He aims to bend the ball into the top corner but it flies agonisingly wide of the post.

It would have been some goal.

15:08

Brentford 0-0 Bournemouth

What is going on?

It's been over five minutes and we are yet to see a goal at the Gtech Community Stadium. We are not used to waiting that long.

In all honesty, it's been a rather slow game so far, not much is happening.

15:07

'Cunha Outstanding'

In Matheus Cunha, Wolves have the best attacker among the struggling group in the Premier League and he’s shown why again here. Awful mistake from Walker-Peters but the touch and vision from Cunha was outstanding.
Sarabia celebrated by putting a hand to his ear. Looked like a response to the stick he took from the home crowd last week.
15:06

West Ham 0-0 Everton

Aaron Wan-Bissaka to the rescue for West Ham.

Sliding tackles are the full-back's bread and better and he has just made a big one to deny Abdoulaye Doucoure.

The Everton midfielder looks like he is through on goal, he just has Wan-Bissaka to beat and then he is one-on-one.

But the defender foils him at the pivotal time.

15:03, 2'

Goal:Wolves 1-0 Southampton (Sarabia 2')

What a start for Wolves!

The Premier League's bottom start needed a fast start and my word have they got one.

Matheus Cunha shows his brilliance once again as he drives the hosts forward before playing the ball to Pablo Sarabia to slide the ball past Aaron Ramsdale.

Just what Gary O'Neil needed.

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15:01

KICK-OFF!

Right, the time for talking is over!

It's a huge Saturday of action and all four of our 3pm Premier League fixtures are now underway.

Let's hope we get some entertainment.

15:01

'Big day for Bowen'

A nice moment in the tunnel as the young West Ham mascot looks up at Jarrod Bowen with a big smile on her face. The Hammers could do with a big performance from their captain today. He’ll have a point to prove after missing out on the England squad this week.
15:00

Aribo in for Downes

There is a late change to the Southampton line-up.

Joe Aribo is now in from the start as Flynn Downes picked up a knock during the warm-up.

That is not the news Russell Martin will have wanted to have started his afternoon.

How much of an impact will it make?

14:56

'Warm reception for Anderson'

A warm reception for Joachim Andersen as he makes his way off the pitch and back to the dressing rooms ahead of kick-off. He’s been a big miss for Palace at the back alongside Marc Guehi who, interestingly, is slated to start in midfield this afternoon for the hosts.
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14:54

Smile, kick-off is approaching

We all need to be a bit more like Kyle Walker-Peters.

The Southampton full-back looks buzzing about the fact that kick-off is nearly here in four of our Premier League matches.

If you can't smile when the football is on, then what's the point, eh?

I'm sure those smiley faces will change to serious ones in just a few minutes time as the teams get ready to do battle.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Harrison Armstrong and Vitaliy Mykolenko of Everton warm up prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Everton FC at London Stadium on November 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

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14:49

'Wolves crowd will be key'

The mood in the crowd today will be absolutely key. They turned on Wolves last weekend after Crystal Palace took the lead and even though the match ended 2-2, it was not enough to win them over.
Unfortunately for O’Neil, you sense many Wolves fans have made up their minds on him, regardless of the outcome today.
14:47

Lest We Forget

With this the last weekend of action before Remembrance Day, all Premier League teams in action today will pay their respects to those we lost in the First World War.

There will be a minute's silence at every stadium while The Last Post is played.

We Will Remember Them.

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Merchandise is seen for sale outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Brentford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

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14:45

Last chance for Lopetegui?

We are getting to that time of the season when the pressure starts to mount on early strugglers.

We have already spoken about Gary O'Neil's position at Wolves being under threat, but he is not the only manager feeling the heat.

The man he replaced at Wolves, Julen Lopetegui, has not had a good start to life at West Ham.

The Hammers' win over Manchester United two weeks ago gave the Spaniard some respite, but their humiliating loss at Nottingham Forest cracked up the heat even higher.

If West Ham lose at home today to Everton, could that be the end of Lopetegui already?

Either way, he has got to find some consistency soon.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Julen Lopetegui manager / head coach of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and West Ham United FC at City Ground on November 02, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

14:42

Leaky Hammers

Expect goals at the London Stadium today...

West Ham are like the football equivalent of Robin Hood at the moment, well sort of...

The Hammers just gift away goals, especially when they are playing at home.

They have conceded in each of their last 14 Premier League matches at the London Stadium.

Clean sheets are just not in their vocabulary.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 2: West Ham United's Max Kilman during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and West Ham United FC at City Ground on November 2, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

14:38

Look who's back...

One of Wolves’ best-loved former players is at Molineux today. Ruben Neves, the former skipper and a key part of their rise under Nuno Espirito Santo, is expected to greet the supporters at half-time.
He is currently playing for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. How Wolves could do with someone like him on the pitch right now.
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14:36

Home is where the heart is

While Brentford have struggled on the road - five defeats from five so far this term - it has been a completely different story at the Gtech Community Stadium.
All four of their wins this term have come at home, while the Bees were held by West Ham in a 1-1 draw, their only dropped points so far.
Bournemouth are only two points above the Bees in the league, and have only won one of their away days this term, but have taken eight hugely impressive points off Arsenal, Man City, Newcastle, and Aston Villa so this game promises to be fiercely contested indeed.
14:32

Fulham love London derbies

I mean, who doesn't, right?

Every weekend, there is a London Derby. You just have to love them, really; you can't escape them.

Fulham certainly don't want to, they are unbeaten in their last six.

That includes Monday's spectacular stoppage time turnaround courtesy of Harry Wilson.

The good omens don't just stop there, either, they have also avoided defeat in their last five matches with Crystal Palace.

It looks like it will be a good day for the Cottagers.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: Harry Wilson of Fulham FC celebrate after scoring last minute goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven Cottage on November 4, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

14:29

'Harwood-Bellis will have work cut out'

Will be interested to see how Harwood-Bellis performs today. Given Southampton’s defensive record, he was quite a surprising pick for the England squad and he’ll have his work cut out today.
Matheus Cunha is one of the best players in the bottom half of the table and Jorgen Strand Larsen has four goals in 10.
14:26

How will Harwood-Bellis fare?

There will be a lot of eyes on Taylor Harwood-Bellis this afternoon.

Why, you ask?

Well, yesterday he was given a surprise call-up to Lee Carsley's final England squad.

I'm pretty sure nobody was really expecting the Three Lions' Under 21s captain to be included.

But there is a reason, and if you are watching the Saints play Wolves today, I'm sure the defender will be looking to show it.

Let's see what he's all about, eh?

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Southampton during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on October 29, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

14:21

'Jensen returns'

Just the one change for the hosts, with Mads Roerslev out for Mathias Jensen following Monday's gut-wrenching defeat in stoppage time to west London rivals Fulham on the road, consigning Brentford to a fifth away defeat of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Andoni Iraloa brings Tyler Adams and Kepa Arrizabalaga in in place of Marcus Tavernier and Mark Travers respectively.
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14:17

Bees love stinging the Cherries

I apologise for that subheading - I am just trying to be creative, OK.

What I was trying to show is that Brentford love matches against Bournemouth, whether it's home or away.

The Bees have not lost to the south coast side in their last seven league meetings, stretching back to 2014, winning five of them.

However, it won't be easy to keep that run up today, Bournemouth have been on smoke recently.

Both are very entertaining sides so I am hoping for lots of goals, and I am banking on an early one.

I may have just jixed it, though. Watch it be a stalemate now.

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14:13

'O'Neil needs win to save job'

In a game where he probably needs a win to save his job, Gary O’Neil has put his trust in the men who delivered for the first half of last season.
Of the players signed in the summer, only Jorgen Strand Larsen is in the starting XI. What that says about O’Neil’s opinion of the summer recruitment, I’ll leave you to decide.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Gary O'Neil, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC at Molineux on November 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

14:09

Winless Wolves

As we have already mentioned, it's been a horrible season so far for Wolves, and that's an understatement.

We are 10 games in and they are yet to win a Premier League match.

Only in 1983-84 have they ever had a longer run without a win from the start of a league campaign.

In that season, Wolves went on to finish bottom of the top-flight - not a good omen, eh?

That winless run has to change today. Southampton are one of their closest rivals in the fight for survival, it's already a six-pointer.

If they drop points today, you worry for Gary O'Neil.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Craig Dawson of Wolverhampton Wanderers shows dejection after Trevoh Chalobah of Crystal Palace (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Crystal Palace FC at Molineux on November 02, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

14:02

Goals galore at Brentford?

It’s a hushed press room pre-match here at Brentford - though perhaps some residual tension after Harry Wilson’s late late heroics last time out to deny the Bees three enormous points against Fulham is to blame for that.
Though they've dropped 14 points all season from winning positions, the hosts have been quite literally unbeatable at home so there will still be a lot of confidence heading into this one - especially against a Bournemouth side that haven’t beaten them in the league on the road since 2005…
Just the one clean sheet between these two all season so far, so expect plenty of action from here in west London!
14:00

'Everton receive Branthwaite boost'

No surprises on West Ham team news, Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio come back in. Konstantinos Mavropanos drops to the bench while Edson Alvarez is out through suspension.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Abdoulaye Doucoure are back in for Everton. Dwight McNeil, who was an injury doubt coming into this, misses out.
13:57

Bournemouth Team News - Semenyo starts after starring in Man City win

13:57

Brentford Team News - Bees look to bounce back from Fulham heartbreak

13:55

Fulham Team News - Andersen faces former club

Fulham are unchanged from their dramatic win over Brentford on Monday, meaning Joachim Andersen returns to Selhurst Park for the first time since leaving Palace last summer.

13:54

Crystal Palace Team News - Devenny handed shock start

There is indeed a surprise in the Palace lineup with Oliver Glasner handing a senior debut to 21-year-old midfielder Justin Devenny. Two years ago the midfielder was playing in the third division of Scottish football for Airdrieonians but he gets the nod today against Fulham.
13:52

Southampton Team News - Armstrong and Archer up top

Can Southampton build on last week's win over Everton?

13:50

Wolves Team News - Just one change from Palace draw

Gary O'Neil has kept changes to a minimum, as Mario Lemina comes back into the starting XI.

13:49

Everton Team News - Branthwaite gets first start in two months

Jarrad Branthwaite is handed his first start since September as he lines up alongside captain James Tarkowski at the heart of the defence.

13:47

West Ham Team News - Soucek returns from illness as Antonio leads the line

Tomas Soucek is back in West Ham's starting XI after missing last week's 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest due to illness.

Michail Antonio is also recalled after starting last weekend on the bench.

13:43

Brentford at home... and here's how you can watch their games!

A local resident revealed this week that she gets asked on dates just so that men can watch Brentford play from her flat, which gives a view into the Gtech Community Stadium.

Here's her fascinating story...

13:40

Can Palace overcome their injury crisis?

Good afternoon from a very chilly Selhurst Park. I’ve tried to hold on for as long as possible, but my resistance has been broken - the winter coat is finally out. Team news for this London Derby to follow shortly and there could be a few surprises from a Palace perspective given their injury crisis.
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13:36

No more excuses for O'Neil

It has been a desperate start to the season for Gary O'Neil's Wolves.

They are yet to pick up a win and host fellow strugglers Southampton today.

Mail Sport columnist Martin Keown believes O'Neil has to get things right at Molineux soon or his time at the club may be up.

13:33

Last chance saloon for Lopetegui?

West Ham have won just three of their opening 10 games and sit 14th in the table.

The pressure is already on Lopetegui, but he insisted this week that he will be given time to turnthings around.

13:31

What's in store this afternoon?

There are four matches on the agenda this afternoon, and they are...

Wolves vs Southampton

West Ham vs Everton

Crystal Palace vs Fulham

Brentford vs Bournemouth

13:30

Good afternoon!

Hello and welcome to our live blog for this afternoon's 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League.

We have four matches taking place, with the pressure firmly on Gary O'Neil and Julen Lopetegui to pick up positive results for Wolves and West Ham, respectively.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Gary O'Neil, head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on following a draw in the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Crystal Palace FC at Molineux on November 02, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Manchester United FC at London Stadium on October 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

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Key Updates
  • FULL-TIME: Wolves 2-0 Southampton
  • FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham
  • FULL-TIME: Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth
  • FULL-TIME: West Ham 0-0 Everton
  • DISALLOWED GOAL! - Fulham
  • Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham (Wilson 83')
  • RED CARD: Crystal Palace 0-1 Fulham (Kamada)
  • Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth (Wissa 58')
  • VAR: NO GOAL! - Fulham
  • Wolves 2-0 Southampton (Cunha 51')
  • Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth (Damsgaard 51')
  • Brentford 1-2 Bournemouth (Kluivert 49')
  • HALF-TIME: Wolves 1-0 Southampton
  • HALF-TIME: Crystal Palace 0-1 Fulham
  • HALF-TIME: West Ham 0-0 Everton
  • HALF-TIME: Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth
  • Crystal Palace 0-1 Fulham (Smith-Rowe 45+2')
  • Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth (Wissa 27')
  • Brentford 0-1 Bournemouth (Evanilson 17')
  • VAR: NO GOAL! - Southampton
  • Wolves 1-0 Southampton (Sarabia 2')
  • KICK-OFF!
  • What's in store this afternoon?
  • Good afternoon!

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