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Arsenal must take blame for Villa fightback: Arteta

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal had to take the blame for their damaging 2-2 draw against Aston Villa after sloppy defending cost them a chance to keep pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Nunez late show extends Liverpool's lead, Arsenal held by Aston Villa

Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and a six-point Premier League lead over Arsenal, who blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Northampton, Leinster claim Champions Cup pool top spots

Northampton held on to beat Munster 34-32 and Leinster claimed a 47-21 comeback victory over Bath on Saturday to secure top seeded spots from their groups into the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

Arsenal's title bid rocked by Villa fightback

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback as they blew a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Nunez rides to Liverpool's rescue, Arsenal held by Aston Villa

Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and a six-point Premier League lead over Arsenal, who blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Superb Wirtz keeps Leverkusen on pace with leaders Bayern

Bayer Leverkusen starlet Florian Wirtz scored a brace as the defending German champions beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-1 on Saturday, to keep four points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

Barcola strikes as PSG fight back to beat Lens

Bradley Barcola showed new signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia he will not easily give up his place in the Paris Saint-Germain line-up as his late strike gave the Ligue 1 leaders a 2-1 win at Lens on Saturday.

Juventus into Serie A Champions League spots with victory over AC Milan

Juventus moved into Serie A's Champions League positions on Saturday after convincingly beating AC Milan 2-0, as leaders Napoli prepare for a huge clash at title rivals Atalanta.

Kane calls on Bayern to extend with pal Dier

Harry Kane called on Bayern Munich to extend Eric Dier's deal at the club, saying he would "love" to continue playing with his former Spurs and England team-mate.

Nunez late show a significant moment for Liverpool, says Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot hailed the impact of substitute Darwin Nunez after his stoppage time double earned a 2-0 win at Brentford to give the Reds a seven-point Premier League lead on Saturday.

Northampton claim Champions Cup pool top spot with Munster thriller

English winger Tom Seabrook scored a hat-trick as Northampton held on to beat Munster 34-32 on Saturday to secure a top seed spot from Pool 3 into the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

Hillier holds narrow Dubai lead as McIlroy hopes for final-round surge

New Zealand's Daniel Hillier birdied his last two holes to edge ahead by one shot going into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday, while four-time champion Rory McIlroy was seven strokes off the lead.

Leganes snap Liga leaders Atletico's winning streak

Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at Leganes on Saturday, ending a club record run of 15 consecutive victories.

Nunez rides to Liverpool's rescue, Newcastle thrashed by Bournemouth

Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and open up a seven-point Premier League lead on Saturday after Bournemouth ran riot in a 4-1 win at Newcastle.

Leaders Liverpool strike late as Nunez sinks Brentford

Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got their Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday.

Goretzka double helps Bayern go seven clear

Leon Goretzka scored a brace as league leaders Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 3-2 at home on Saturday, going seven points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Hillier holds narrow Dubai lead as McIlroy eyes final-round surge

New Zealand's Daniel Hillier birdied his last two holes to edge ahead by one shot going into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic, while Rory McIlroy moved to within seven strokes of the lead.

Kluivert hat-trick helps Bournemouth snap Newcastle streak

Justin Kluivert's stunning hat-trick snapped Newcastle's winning streak in style as Bournemouth stormed into the Premier League's top six with a 4-1 win at St. James' Park on Saturday.

Odermatt continues Swiss roll with downhill win in Wengen

Marco Odermatt bounced back from a disappointing super-G a day earlier to win Saturday's downhill race with a thrilling performance in Wengen.

'Proud' Collins dumped out of Australian Open to boos

Danielle Collins said she was proud of herself and did not care what people thought after being booed in and out of the arena in losing 6-4, 6-4 to fellow American Madison Keys at the Australian Open on Saturday.

French skier Giezendanner helicoptered off mountain after Wengen crash

French skier Blaise Giezendanner had to be airlifted from the mountain after a fall during Saturday's World Cup downhill in Wengen.

Sinner surges into Melbourne last 16 on 'great day' for happy couple

Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu.

Noman and Sajid help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle

Spin wizards Noman Ali and Sajid Khan guided Pakistan to a strong position against the West Indies after another spin dominated second day's play in the opening Test in Multan on Saturday.

Sinner vows to raise level after romping into Australian Open last 16

Defending champion Jannik Sinner warned Saturday he was getting better the deeper he went at the Australian Open after powering into the last 16 with an impressive straight-sets victory.

'Great day' for happy couple Svitolina, Monfils at Australian Open

Elina Svitolina hailed a super Saturday for her and husband Gael Monfils at Melbourne Park after both sent world number four players packing from the Australian Open.

Collins dumped out of Australian Open to boos

Danielle Collins faced a smattering of boos as she walked in and out of the arena in losing 6-4, 6-4 to fellow American Madison Keys at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Mbappe improving every game: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed "humble" striker Kylian Mbappe on Saturday, saying the French forward was improving, and increasingly involved, in every match.

Goggia charges to Cortina downhill triumph as Vonn flops

Sofia Goggia put on a speed ski masterclass in Saturday's World Cup downhill at Cortina d'Ampezzo, delighting fans with a typically fearless display on home snow as Lindsey Vonn had a disappointing run on one of her favourite pistes.

Solskjaer returns to coaching with Turkish side Besiktas

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of a club coaching job for more than three years, has been appointed coach of Besiktas, the Turkish side announced on Saturday.

Sinner surges into Melbourne last 16 as Swiatek destroys Raducanu