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<p>William Saliba celebrates after scoring the second goal for the Gunners </p>

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Arsenal’s dangerous weapon provides first twist in title race

Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United: Jurrien Timber and William Saliba scored from set pieces in a fine win over Ruben Amorim’s United

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Another instant classic but Newcastle and Liverpool must learn lessons

Arne Slot acknowledges ‘mixed feelings’ after Liverpool’s wild draw

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Pidcock finally leaves Ineos Grenadiers after months of rumours

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Football

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Emery feels confidence returning after Aston Villa end winless run

Pep Guardiola’s side returned to winning ways (Martin Rickett/PA)

We needed it – Pep Guardiola relieved to end Man City’s winless run

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Aston Villa return to winning ways by blowing away Brentford

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Rugby Union

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The tone deaf decision that has plunged the RFU into crisis

<p>Ilona Maher was part of the USA side that won Olympic sevens bronze at Paris 2024 </p>

Maher signs for Bristol and sets sights on World Cup

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Cian Healy has no plans to stop after making Ireland history

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Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

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Reed double helps Sale romp to victory against Leicester

Athletics

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Russian stripped of London 2012 medal in Olympics’ ‘dirtiest race’

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Taylor Knibb tells T100 crew not to film her running in triathlon

Cycling

<p>The double Olympic champion posted an update from hospital </p>

Evenepoel issues update after suffering serious injuries in accident

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Olympic champion Evenepoel suffers multiple fractures in crash

<p>Mark Cavendish won a record 35th Tour de France stage in Saint-Vulbas </p>

Cavendish reveals key to historic Tour de France stage win

US Sport

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Court rejects sidelining volleyball player because she’s transgender

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