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Enzo Maresca offered no insight into clashes between players (Zed Jameson/PA)

Enzo Maresca ‘didn’t see nothing’ as players clash in Champions League win

Aryna Sabalenka roars after victory in the US Open quarter-finals (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka roars after victory in the US Open quarter-finals (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka pushed all the way by Linda Noskova in thrilling US Open clash

Unai Emery says Aston Villa will gain confidence from their victory in the Champions League (Richard Sellers/PA)

Unai Emery says Aston Villa will gain confidence from their victory in the Champions League (Richard Sellers/PA)

Unai Emery hails ‘big step forward’ after Aston Villa triumph at Club Brugge

Nuno Espirito Santo was made to sweat as West Ham battled to victory and top spot (John Walton/PA)

Nuno Espirito Santo was made to sweat as West Ham battled to victory and top spot (John Walton/PA)

Nuno Espirito Santo relieved as West Ham edge out Bolton

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder was thrilled with his team’s performance at Blackburn (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder was thrilled with his team’s performance at Blackburn (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Chris Wilder proud of ‘gritty’ Sheffield United display during win at Blackburn

Pierre Sage hailed his side’s efforts in breaking down an impressive Middlesbrough team (John Walton/PA)

Pierre Sage hailed his side’s efforts in breaking down an impressive Middlesbrough team (John Walton/PA)

Pierre Sage hails ‘collective action’ after slow start for Crystal Palace

Kylian Mbappe scored for Real Madrid but his brother Ethan was sent off for Lille (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Kylian Mbappe scored for Real Madrid but his brother Ethan was sent off for Lille (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Mixed fortunes for Mbappe brothers while English pair open with wins

Bournemouth manager Marco Rose was delighted with Ryan Christie against Lincoln (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Bournemouth manager Marco Rose was delighted with Ryan Christie against Lincoln (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Bournemouth boss Marco Rose thrilled for Ryan Christie after cup hat-trick

Jarrod Bowen scored twice in West Ham’s win (Yui Mok/PA)

Jarrod Bowen scored twice in West Ham’s win (Yui Mok/PA)

Jarrod Bowen the hero as West Ham see off battling Bolton

Joe Willock, left, scored the only goal as Newcastle edged past Milwall (John Walton/PA)

Joe Willock, left, scored the only goal as Newcastle edged past Milwall (John Walton/PA)

Joe Willock grabs late goal as Newcastle edge past Millwall

Jorgen Strand Larsen (right) fired Crystal Palace into a two-goal lead (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jorgen Strand Larsen (right) fired Crystal Palace into a two-goal lead (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jorgen Strand Larsen scores twice as Palace ease past Middlesbrough in cup clash

John McGinn, right, and Nicolas Jackson, left, were among the goals in Belgium (PA Wire/PA)

John McGinn, right, and Nicolas Jackson, left, were among the goals in Belgium (PA Wire/PA)

Aston Villa kick off Champions League campaign by winning five-goal thriller

Alexis Mac Allister has yet to be offered a new deal by Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Alexis Mac Allister has yet to be offered a new deal by Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Alexis Mac Allister ‘very sad’ not to be offered new Liverpool deal

Manchester City’s Phil Foden in Premier League action (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City’s Phil Foden in Premier League action (Martin Rickett/PA)

Najidi Storm becomes shortest-priced loser in British racing history – to horse part-owned by Phil Foden

Donald Trump and Rory McIlroy (PA)

Donald Trump and Rory McIlroy (PA)

Rory McIlroy says ‘we’ll keep our heads down and play’ amid Donald Trump visit

Saffie Osborne has been called up by Joseph O’Brien (Steven Paston/PA)

Saffie Osborne has been called up by Joseph O’Brien (Steven Paston/PA)

Saffie Osborne called up for Leger duty aboard Highwayman

England’s Harry Kane, centre, Jude Bellingham, left, and Declan Rice, right, are on the Ballon d’Or shortlist (Nick Potts/PA)

England’s Harry Kane, centre, Jude Bellingham, left, and Declan Rice, right, are on the Ballon d’Or shortlist (Nick Potts/PA)

England’s Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice make Ballon d’Or shortlist

George Russell and Lando Norris quipped over Silverstone grandstands (Bradley Collyer/PA)

George Russell and Lando Norris quipped over Silverstone grandstands (Bradley Collyer/PA)

George Russell follows Lando Norris in getting Silverstone grandstand

Jockey Ben Jones (left), Harry Redknapp (second right) and trainer Ben Pauling celebrate after victory in the Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase with horse The Jukebox Man on King George VI Chase Day at Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-Thames,

Jockey Ben Jones (left), Harry Redknapp (second right) and trainer Ben Pauling celebrate after victory in the Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase with horse The Jukebox Man on King George VI Chase Day at Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-Thames,

Setback rules The Jukebox Man out of first half of jumps season

A York rematch is on the cards at Leopardstown (Richard Sellers/PA)

A York rematch is on the cards at Leopardstown (Richard Sellers/PA)

Big names from Juddmonte International stand ground for Leopardstown

Joe Root’s England face Pakistan in Birmingham next (Nick Potts/PA)

Joe Root’s England face Pakistan in Birmingham next (Nick Potts/PA)

Joe Root says it is ‘disrespectful’ to suggest Pakistan have shown lack of fight

Kaiya Fraser is out for more success with Dr Rascal (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Kaiya Fraser is out for more success with Dr Rascal (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Kaiya Fraser relishing Curragh chance with Dr Rascal

Pakistan captain Babar Azam (Ben Whitley/PA)

Pakistan captain Babar Azam (Ben Whitley/PA)

Pakistan squad cull came as a surprise to skipper Babar Azam

Joe Root speaking at a press conference at Edgbaston on Tuesday (Nick Potts/PA)

Joe Root speaking at a press conference at Edgbaston on Tuesday (Nick Potts/PA)

Joe Root backs Kevin Pietersen to bring honesty and energy to England role

Bookmakers at Goodwood (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Bookmakers at Goodwood (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Najidi Storm earns unwelcome tag of shortest-priced loser in British racing history

Constitution Hill was not disgraced at Kempton (Steven Paston/PA)

Constitution Hill was not disgraced at Kempton (Steven Paston/PA)

Henderson delving into the programme books after 7lb rise for Constitution Hill

Kevin Pietersen is returning to England setup as a white-ball mentor (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kevin Pietersen is returning to England setup as a white-ball mentor (Mike Egerton/PA)

Michael Vaughan applauds Kevin Pietersen return but says England face challenge

Trainer George Scott will have a base in Dubai this winter (Mike Egerton/PA)

Trainer George Scott will have a base in Dubai this winter (Mike Egerton/PA)

George Scott to set up 20-box base in Dubai

Constitution Hill at Kempton (Steven Paston/PA)

Constitution Hill at Kempton (Steven Paston/PA)

Constitution Hill raised 7lb by handicapper after Kempton fourth

Trainer Aidan O’Brien (Joe Giddens/PA)

Trainer Aidan O’Brien (Joe Giddens/PA)

Aidan O’Brien all set for key weekend at home and abroad

Coco Gauff is through to the last eight (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Coco Gauff is through to the last eight (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Coco Gauff beats Iva Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals

Paul Heckingbottom was unhappy with Preston’s defending (Steven Paston/PA)

Paul Heckingbottom was unhappy with Preston’s defending (Steven Paston/PA)

Paul Heckingbottom admits Preston ‘got what we deserved’ in loss to Watford

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle was delighted to see his team progress at Millwall (John Walton/PA)

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle was delighted to see his team progress at Millwall (John Walton/PA)

It was harder than I expected – Matthias Jaissle proud to see Newcastle progress

Graham Alexander’s side saw off Leyton Orient (Martin Rickett/PA)

Graham Alexander’s side saw off Leyton Orient (Martin Rickett/PA)

Graham Alexander delighted as Bradford back-ups shake off the rust

Erling Haaland, right, celebrates his first goal with Manchester City team-mates including record signing Enzo Fernandez, second right (Zed Jameson/PA)

Erling Haaland, right, celebrates his first goal with Manchester City team-mates including record signing Enzo Fernandez, second right (Zed Jameson/PA)

Erling Haaland double sees Manchester City to fiery win in Porto rain

Jacques Ekomie scored for Wrexham (Adam Davy/PA)

Jacques Ekomie scored for Wrexham (Adam Davy/PA)

Wrexham’s wait for home win goes on after draw against winless Burnley

Ryan Christie, left, scored a hat-trick during Bournemouth’s comfortable win over Lincoln (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Ryan Christie, left, scored a hat-trick during Bournemouth’s comfortable win over Lincoln (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Ryan Christie hat-trick helps Bournemouth cruise past Lincoln

Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland won (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland won (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Regis Le Bris praises goalscorer Chemsdine Talbi as Sunderland beat Hull in cup

Chemsdine Talbi scored for Sunderland (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Chemsdine Talbi scored for Sunderland (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Sunderland secure Carabao Cup progress as Chemsdine Talbi goal sees off Hull

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during training on Tuesday (John Walton/PA)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during training on Tuesday (John Walton/PA)

Arsenal cancel Napoli press conference amid air traffic control issues

Jamie Vardy is a new signing at Burnley (Dave Thompson/PA)

Jamie Vardy is a new signing at Burnley (Dave Thompson/PA)

Jamie Vardy an important ‘add-on’ for Burnley – Nicky Hayen

Nick Powell’s volley capped Bradford’s win (Martin Rickett/PA)

Nick Powell’s volley capped Bradford’s win (Martin Rickett/PA)

Bradford into fourth round after win over Leyton Orient

Joel Colwill gave Cardiff a share of the spoils against with his first goal of the season (Nick Potts/PA)

Joel Colwill gave Cardiff a share of the spoils against with his first goal of the season (Nick Potts/PA)

Cardiff still winless as Stoke force draw in Welsh capital

Cyle Larin, left, was on target for Southampton (Adam Davy/PA)

Cyle Larin, left, was on target for Southampton (Adam Davy/PA)

Cyle Larin scores his fifth goal of the season as Southampton beat Swansea

Sheffield United’s Sydie Peck scored the winner (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Sheffield United’s Sydie Peck scored the winner (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Sydie Peck completes comeback as Blades beat Blackburn with ruthless finishing

Mamadou Doumbia scored Watford’s winner (David Davies/PA)

Mamadou Doumbia scored Watford’s winner (David Davies/PA)

Watford hit back to beat Preston

Charlotte Edwards has paid tribute to Kate Cross, who announced she would retire from cricket at the end of the season last week, but insists the decision to drop the fast bowler was to bring through younger players and not through lack of ability.

Charlotte Edwards has paid tribute to Kate Cross, who announced she would retire from cricket at the end of the season last week, but insists the decision to drop the fast bowler was to bring through younger players and not through lack of ability.

Edwards insists bringing through young talent was reason for dropping Cross

Colson Smith spent 14 years playing the lovable Craig Tinker on ITV's Coronation Street before the character was brutally killed off last year.

Colson Smith spent 14 years playing the lovable Craig Tinker on ITV's Coronation Street before the character was brutally killed off last year.

Former Corrie fan favourite reveals cricketing soap stars

A West Yorkshire cricket club welcomed England Women’s head coach Charlotte Edwards and former Coronation Street actor Colson Smith to a special event aimed at growing women’s and girls’ cricket.

A West Yorkshire cricket club welcomed England Women’s head coach Charlotte Edwards and former Coronation Street actor Colson Smith to a special event aimed at growing women’s and girls’ cricket.

West Yorkshire cricket club welcomes Charlotte Edwards and former Corrie star

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson (John Walton/PA)

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson (John Walton/PA)

Johnnie Jackson wants AFC Wimbledon to use win at Bromley as ‘benchmark’

Qinwen Zheng produced another stunning comeback (Seth Wenig/AP)

Qinwen Zheng produced another stunning comeback (Seth Wenig/AP)

Qinwen Zheng produces another stunning comeback to oust Iga Swiatek

Myles Hippolyte doubled AFC Wimbledon’s lead (PA)

Myles Hippolyte doubled AFC Wimbledon’s lead (PA)

Bromley’s woes continue with home defeat to AFC Wimbledon

Erling Haaland fears a lack of pre-season could come back to bite him (Cody Froggatt/PA)

Erling Haaland fears a lack of pre-season could come back to bite him (Cody Froggatt/PA)

Erling Haaland says lack of pre-season will make this a tough campaign

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on the touchline during the Premier League match at the MKM Stadium, Hull. Picture date: Saturday September 5, 2026.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on the touchline during the Premier League match at the MKM Stadium, Hull. Picture date: Saturday September 5, 2026.

Unai Emery hopes ‘new test’ can get Aston Villa’s season up and running