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Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.

Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and does not know if he will be given time to save his job.

Bournemouth beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium to pick up their first league victory of the season and move out of the relegation zone.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin earns a point for Leeds and extends Manchester United's winless run to six games.

Noni Madueke, coming off the bench, scored the decisive winning goal for Arsenal in a 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at The City Ground. This result secured three crucial points for Arsenal in the Premier League standings. The match outcome changed with Madueke's late strike, ensuring Arsenal's narrow win and impacting their league position.

Diego Gomez scored a notable goal from the halfway line during a football match. Brighton secured a significant 5-0 victory over rivals Crystal Palace. This result saw Brighton dominate the fixture, putting five goals past their opponents. The win marks a strong performance for Brighton in their league campaign, impacting their standing and the rivalry dynamics.

With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, including some stunning strikes, Brighton continue to delight their fans and get them dreaming of what might be.

Northampton edge to a nervy Champions Cup pool win against tenacious Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens.

Hearts thought attack was the best form of defence at Celtic Park. They were badly wrong, writes Tom English.

Michael Carrick said he had his headphones on this week so didn't hear the noise around Manchester United, but a 1-1 draw at Leeds means it is six games without a win.

Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?

Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory.

Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.

Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium after coming from behind. Brentford finished the match with nine players following red cards issued to Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt. This result impacts the league standings and team performance metrics for both clubs. The game's dynamics shifted significantly due to the numerical disadvantage.

Manchester City, led by Enzo Maresca, secured a 3-2 victory over Ipswich at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored twice, contributing to their seventh consecutive league win. This result propels Manchester City six points clear at the top of the Premier League table, solidifying their leading position in the domestic competition. The win marks a significant step in their title

Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull.

Pedro Neto scores twice for Chelsea as they beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez.

Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table.

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months.

Brian McDermott says he can fix the errors that led to England's Rugby League World Cup defeat by Tonga - but is it already too late?

Britons Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weigh in at their career-heaviest for Saturday's heavyweight world-title rematch in London.

Jon Rahm sacrifices a reported $100m (£75m) still owed to him by LIV Golf to secure his exit from the league.

Manchester City faces "substantial hurdles" in its appeal against the Premier League's financial rule breach verdict, a leading lawyer told BBC Sport. The club was found guilty of violating financial rules. This appeal process is critical, potentially impacting City's future in the league and setting precedents for financial fair play enforcement within top-tier football. The outcome remains uncertain.

Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.

Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's management to Joseph Goebbels.

Hyron Andrews, a former Sale Sharks lock and current Johannesburg Lions player, died at his team's hotel in La Rochelle. His death occurred unexpectedly before the Lions' scheduled Champions Cup match against La Rochelle on Saturday. This tragic event has led to the cancellation of the match and represents a significant loss for the rugby community, impacting players and fans

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.

Great Britain's Mark Stewart wins gold after a thrilling end to the men's points race at the 2026 Track Cycling World Championships.

A Wil Lutz 53-yard game-winning field goal sees the Denver Broncos beat defending champions Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime in the NFL.

She's an Olympian, a world record holder and a Commonwealth Games medal winner. She's also bedbound for more than 22 hours a day. Sprinter Beth Dobbin shares her health struggles with BBC Sport months after retiring from the sport for good.

Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich, Arda Guler agrees a new contract with Real Madrid, Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, plus more.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez issued an apology following controversial remarks criticizing the club's hierarchy. The club subsequently fined Martinez for his actions. This development addresses an internal disciplinary matter within the football club, with the player acknowledging his error and facing consequences. The situation highlights player-management relations and internal club conduct at a major sports institution.

Australia defeated New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener held in Sydney. Debutant Jack Bostock was instrumental, scoring a hat-trick that enabled the host nation to secure a narrow, late victory. This result marks a significant start for Australia in the tournament, overcoming a strong rival in a closely contested match. The win provides an early

Stefan Milicevic is given a 24-year suspension from tennis - one of the most severe punishments outside of a lifetime ban - for match-fixing.

Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.

President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.

27-year-old Spaniard Diego Poncelet sets new skateboarding speed world record at 151.83 km/h (94.34mph) set in Charlevoix, Quebec.

Great Britain claim gold in the women's team pursuit and the men's scratch race at the World Track Cycling Championships.

How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium

Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho, plus more.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will miss El Clasico against Barcelona after being given a four-game ban.

England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.

Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out calls on managers to "set the tone" after Millwall boss Alex Neil criticises halting a game following an accusation of abuse.

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.

The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn (£2.6bn) increase in funding for global football development. This significant financial boost aims to support various initiatives worldwide, including infrastructure, training, and grassroots programs. The proposal reflects Fifa's commitment to expanding the sport's reach and impact across all continents, providing more resources to national associations and confederations to foster growth and talent development

Lisandro Martinez's strong comments following Manchester United's Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid have redirected scrutiny towards director of football Jason Wilcox. This incident marks another instance where Wilcox is implicated in the club's internal issues and performance struggles. The fallout highlights ongoing structural challenges within the football club's management and player relations, intensifying pressure on key personnel.

Great Britain's Joe Truman admits Matt Richardson's withdrawal is "not ideal" as they exit the men's team sprint.

As Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on the Manchester United hierarchy, do you remember these famous past examples of well-known football figure calling out leadership figures?