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now on bbc news it's time for sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday, with me. the headlines this evening. mo's the man for liverpool as they go top of the premier league, for now at least. what an opener for england and scotland at the women's world cup — they play each other first, onjune the 9th. and still on for his record — ronnie rockets though to the final of the uk championship. also coming up in the programme... we'll tell you about a big night under the wembley lights for britain's first gay football clu b and be in sport and notjust football, rugby, all sports. hello and welcome to sportsday.

all the day's premier league results to come from holly in just a moment, but we've got one match in the premier league going on right now. and on paper at least it's the game of the day. chelsea at home to manchester city. second half just kicked off at stamford bridge and the score is 1—0 to chelsea. n'golo kante with the goal. manchester city have been imperious so far this season, are they about to come unstuck. we'll keep you up to date with the score. let's catch up on the rest of the day's action, holly. thanks katherine — it does look like we might have a title fight on our hands — for the time being — manchester city aren't at the top of the table — after liverpool made light work of bournemouth, more on that in just a moment but first over at old trafford.

manchester united got their biggest win of the seasoon — beating fulham 4—1 — their first win in five premier league games. ashley young. juan mata, romelu lukaku and marcus rashford all finding the net this afternoon, managerjose mourinho says today his side played like a team. we scored the first goal and quite soon and we managed to keep going until half time. it was very strong, so i am really pleased with that. i think the players understand that we have 11 players sticking together, fighting together, working together with and without the ball is a unit and a team, we can be a much better team. let's move away from the top now as we had a aouple of big results down the bottom, with southampton‘s new boss ralph hassenhuttl getting a tough introduction to the premier league —

they lost 1—nil away at cardiff. callum paterson with the only goal of the game as cardiff continue their good recent form — they're now up to 14th in the table. southampton still struggling. for me, it is that we do not lose a match we either win or we learn. because, in this league, you have to be patient until the last minute. and a big win too for burnley who moved out of the relegation places with a 1—0 win over brighton. they had to defend for their lives at time but they kept hold of their clean sheet, for their first win since september. i think it is a bit of a relief, enjoyment and it is very hard, it is been very hard —fought. enjoyment and it is very hard, it is been very hard—fought. we never thought your way to get your first one probably from being free—flowing, but were glad to fight for everything that we can get.

we've done that today, we've done that arsenal and west ham also won today, but it's liverpool who are top of the pile at the moment after they put four past bournmouth in the day's early kick off, and mo salah was the star man — claire thornton was watching. ona on a day of land plaintiff 500 premier league game, he had another for liverpool. for roberto streich, he was there for the rebound. it did not go unnoticed and he was the first one to score against them in three consecutive matches. painful viewing for bournemouth, sidelined with a hamstring injury. binding the gap and this time, leaving no room for doubt. desperate for a goal that would bring them back into the game, bournemouth‘s hopes for a revival at

that the reflections skimmed past his own keeper. blanca stormer, this game was not played over and he had final say, dancing through bournemouth‘s that is to become the league's top scorer in being at least helping liverpool to the top. controlling the part of the game with a rhythm changes and better positioning, and really nice opportunities, scoring that goal. i think a lot of players, it was just brilliant. that third goal was a fantastic play and it was just brilliant, what can i say. it was really cool. and then you saw it pa rt really cool. and then you saw it part opened and we played really nice football. more results to come, including from scotland later in the programme. katherine. it had an air of

inevitability about it — england and scotland have been drawn in the same group for next summer's women's world cup. argentina and japan — the team that knocked england out in the semi—finals of the last world cup — complete the group. watching the draw were former england goal—keeper rachel brown—finnis and jen beattie — who plays for scotland and manchester city. what did you think when they're pulled out? it added to the whole level of the segment all over again, we're level of the segment all over again, we' re really level of the segment all over again, we're really excited for the draw, so we're really excited for the draw, so the odds of us drawing england began on the opening game was just incredible, so it just began on the opening game was just incredible, so itjust adds to the excitement. some people i think it is not what they wanted to see. they did not want to see scotland in england goal against each other,

they think it would be better if they think it would be better if they went with each other and being in the same group, the chances are lower. but what do you think this might do think there could be some positive stake in the big?|j might do think there could be some positive stake in the big? i think you'll be a dramatic and exciting opening game. it'll be fantastic build—up and it will be rivalfans, supporting, because it is literally just across the pond to france, so i think all of that and the emotions that always adding something to it. the first match for scotland and lots of different things, writing the wrong, a completely different scotla nd tea m the wrong, a completely different scotland team to what that was two yea rs scotland team to what that was two years ago. new manager, and a new way of playing, players are fit at this current state and will be since it isa this current state and will be since it is a proper contest, but their contents. it's perfect. it's brilliant. it allows the player,

now, having had that draw, i would be buzzing about it. fire in the daily from day one. and what do you think it will be the chances for scotla nd think it will be the chances for scotland going through the group, japan, argentina as well, how do you think scotland will fare as well as england? too hard tojudge, how will we get out of the earn not, especially against the likes of japan and argentina, two can see not played against competitively and we're going to take it one step at a time. but obviously, that is our main target is to get there. when all the headlines will be taken on june the 9th. i don't think this is

a game that will need to build—up, both teams know each other inside out, playing in the same clubs. it's a fantastic, very great spirit about them, it's going to be really tough group. the way you look at the group, you see three great games, three special games and english football and i think that's why i'm really excited. for first time we've won the world cup, and enrolled talk about what is happening in, but what we need to focus on is the full group and not to swot up on them. we knew what was going to be talk. japan, the team that knocked them out in the last world cup, do you think they will be a hatchet for england to try and go

out after them? yes, it was so emotional that game and it was the knock this out and we had already gone further, and ultimately, we could've bounced back and won the third—place, but yes, we were once kind of —— we want some kind of wretched fusion on that. about the england, scotland fixture. england, fortu nately england, scotland fixture. england, fortunately they got experience playing the likes of japan and argentina. we played those teams before me know if they are about, so we can prepare relevant better. emotionally, we will be engaged in the skins previously, and we will happen at edge of her scotland. when you talk about will it favour one tea m you talk about will it favour one team or the other. i think it of... and picture yourself is the first time scottish women against them,

they played the usa recently integrated encounter. do you think the us is the favoured team to when? yes, they have an incredible squad and then showing how successful they've been this year by not losing to anyone all year and considering, that was a great challenge for us to play them in a friendly and a good challenge to see where we are at going into preparation and going into the world cup. best of luck. will you be there as well, rachel? fingers crossed. my neck who also due want on the team? thank you for sharing their thoughts this evening. exeter may be having a brilliant season in the premiership so far, but they're struggling in europe's champions cup — they were beaten by gloucester today, and that'll make it very hard

for them to progress beyond the group stages. and bath may have had their hopes ended by leinster, patrick gearey reports: in westminster, europe is the tricky subject, why do why the best teams in england keep going out in the champions cup especially when they're champions cup especially when they‘ re capable of champions cup especially when they're capable of rugby like this? over it it seemed exit or would dominate. a team of unexpected delights, meet ollie, only briefly if you're trying to tackle him. eventually caught him, but by then willie was to help. exeter came back but in the second half it was gloucester, the numbers eventually set that it was established elite that they never lost an exeter, it looms all too early. they didn't go particularly festive on the flags we re particularly festive on the flags were confiscated for failing a health and safety test, you definitely struggle with the risk assessment if you're trying to get in the wake of the european

champions i roll. and the driving seat of the heavy machinery. had counsel about a strong start who we re counsel about a strong start who were still level when they accidentally open the door, he does not wipe the seat. they were always teasing this, lets to the favourite to win this competition and showing no sign of flagging. elsewhere... glasgow bolstered their hopes of reaching the knockout stage with a huge 42—22 win over lyon in france. hquones scored the warriors bonus point try to take them one clear at the top of pool 3. meanwhile, newcastle falcons director of rugby, dean richards has accused european cup organisers of disregarding player safety. newcastle tried to register an extra tighthead prop for their match against edinburgh last night because of an injury crisis. but that request was rejected, and it meant the falcons had to field a loosehead on the wrong side of the scrum. in the premiership, get the ability

to register somebody, on a midday on friday. in europe, you've got this issue where on a tuesday midday, passed that point, you're not allowed to change anybody. when there are extenuating circumstances, but it did not prevail on this occasion. also coming up in the programme. 2 false starts — but the final of the copa libertadores will be played tomorrow. not in argentina, but madrid. and we'll tell you about a big night under the rainbow lights at wembley for britain's first gay football club it's ok to be gay and be in sport and not just football or it's ok to be gay and be in sport and notjust football or rugby, all sports. as it stands, liverpool at

the top, but let's to the barbican theatre in york next where ronnie o'sullivan is still on for what would be a record seventh title at the uk championships. he beat tom ford by 6 frames to i to breeze through to the final. hazel irvine and the team were watching on. through to an eight uk final and his fourth in a row after a 6—1 when, how did you rate his performance? fourth in a row after a 6—1 when, how did you rate his performance7m was very competent and functional. the score line, it was a little harsh on tom. he had some opportunities but he did not take it in the consecutive frames, he cleared off and it was a little bit harsh. but he did what he had to do. yet again to the final. i make it was amazing work that he has, but he knows is going to have a really tough final against either both of

them are champions themselves and what is your feeling about the kind of metro going to have in the second ami final? i think it's going to be a cracking match, playing superbly all week, lots of players and i think it's very hard to separate both of them, to be honest. you could go right down to the wire, really looking for to its match because who ever does when it, it's going to be a great final. but that is the big prize for both players. and you can see it on bbc two, on that will be there. let's hearfrom the man himself, then ronnie o'sullivan, who says he has nothing to fear — whoever he plays in the final. they've played about 14 tournaments and won the one, i've played five and won four finals in the semi, possibly, as i gained my confidence. i need to be playing more but, you know, just look at my strike rate

and might one add two, three at six, four out of eight... more football, holly. manchester will have half an hour to climb back to the top. to scotland, where kilmarnock fans dreamed of ‘doing a leicester‘ as their side sat top of the premiership mid—week, it didn't last though. thumped 5—1 by celtic. four goals in the first half for brendan rodgers side with james forrest putting his second away after the break to put the champions back at the top. elsewhere in the scottish premiership livingston's great season continues as they beat st mirren. they're now comfortably mid—table after being promoted last season. aberdeen can't keep any kind of consistency, they lost to stjohnstone. hibs and hearts both won as well.

it's tight at the top of the championship. norwich still lead after they beat bolton. but leeds are still hot on their heels after they came from behind to beat queen's park rangers. the finals of all finals, between two of the world's biggest rivals is set to finally take place tomorrow — two weeks after it was supposed to. it is of course the second leg of the copa libatadores final between boca juniors and river plate. after weeks of uncertainty, it's moved to the other side of the world in madrid — depite plenty of protestation. perhaps now the attention can turn to football. craig templeton reports. 10,000 km from home. it was not supposed to be like this. but it is still the biggest game in argentina football history, even if it is

being played in a different continent. the final between argentina's two biggest clubs, was postponed not once but twice after the team bus was attacked. buenos ares was deemed too dangerous and soaked in madrid has to step in. ares was deemed too dangerous and soaked in madrid has to step inm is very difficult to understand why we are playing here, but we have to play here because it was the decision. the important thing for us is to win the cup. he would have liked to play this match is the home team, with ourfans, liked to play this match is the home team, with our fans, who deserve this. but the decision has been made, so we'll offer them our best. we offered them this title that we deserve that the fans deserve and everyone who supports us deserves. after the madness of that weekend,

you could easily forget that there is still a football match to play and they titled to be one. inmate is very sad, all of argentina sad, but what is important is that we are playing the match and what is next, and leave the past behind. madrid is no stranger to hosting big gains, but the massive security operation has been launched to ensure that there is no trouble. 2054 national police on duty, private security guards and 80 people from the red cross. the overriding aim is to guarantee the security before, during and after the game, so again host the fancier with a normal unrestricted manner and with the necessary era festivity. —— air off. the final to end all finals can

finally come to a peaceful conclusion. that is taking place at half past seven, all going to plan of course, i feel like half past seven, all going to plan of course, ifeel like i've half past seven, all going to plan of course, i feel like i've said that quite a few times. fingers crossed it take place tomorrow night. the trouble that let's have a look at some of the day's other sports news, and... england captain heather knight made her highest score in the women's big bash league in australia. but her 82 off 55 balls still wasn't enough for her hobart hurricanes side as they lost to melbourne sta rs. india have taken charge of the first test with australia. they've moved to 151 for 3 in their second innings in adelaide, that's a lead of 166 — but they did lose batting talisman virat kohli in the closing stages of day three. england's matt wallace is three shots off the lead going into the final round of the south africa open. the home favourite louis ousthuizen leads the way on 14 under par, while other south africans charle schwartzel and ernie els are also in contention. and kell brook returns to the ring

in sheffield tonight. the former welterweight world champion faces the australian michael zerafa. brook says he's looking to use tonight as a springboard to fighting fellow briton amir khan. i decide to fight and become world champion and have a good match. and i think it'll be, i don't think it fight again. when i got to do, anything i can to the fans, i would just move forward and when the world title. it was a big night at wembley last night for stonewall fc — britain's first gay football club. they played a non—league match at the home of football to mark the start of a new partnership between stonewall and the fa and the famous wembley arch was lit up like a rainbow. it isa

it is a boyhood dream to step out there in the football stadium, something that you dream about at a young age, scoring the winning goal, patrick goal at wembley. but the family members here, we've got a long history and we don't want to lose on our home ground especially at wembley. the football club sounds corny, but it is more than that it welcomes everyone. we have the straight plays that want to play for stonewall because we are open, we create a good environment for players to be the best that they can be. before i joined players to be the best that they can be. before ijoined stonewall, i had fio be. before ijoined stonewall, i had no idea that this existed. and i think campaigns like this, they do a greatjob of think campaigns like this, they do a great job of celebrating those

identities. i have never experienced such, but you hear the slurs. it allowed me to come up to my dad, who i have not done and it was great to actually do that and see his support. you got jordan actually do that and see his support. you gotjordan henderson wearing it and there are corner flags with the rainbow in it just gives people that role model, the confidence that people are there creating an environment, it is ok to be gay and be in sport. lg bt people cannot change the challenges that they face, it's got a be... lights to change those attitudes and the culture, i could never imagine playing at wembley. playing at wembley, wherever you're from, whatever your background, sexuality, creed, i think wembley is home of football. we liked this from the emirates stadium today. huddersfield striker steve mounie was suspended

for their match against arsenal, so he watched the match with fans in the away end and handed out a load of shirts. the christmas spirit is alive and well. and let's continue the christmas spirit here on sportsday. this is glen kirkham who has taken 119 footballers names and put them to the tune of ‘do they know it's christmas'. very catchy. silver bells, i'm going to stop. i was trying to think of which i could, boughs bend the next are doing that. that's all from sportsday.

we'll have more at half past seven. good evening. it's been an unsettling spell of weather. tomorrow will be a better day, i can hear you all shouting hooray. it'll be cooler, before that would give willie had before today. a rush showers, pictures being sent in by weather watchers we started the day ona weather watchers we started the day on a relatively quiet note will be gathering in intensity as the day progressed, fairly widespread to northern ireland in parts of england and these are still yet to clear through the night tonight, on top of that, we are still going to see some gusts of wind. strongest gusts are likely to be in parts of wells in southwest england, 50 to 60 mph, but

sticky and the channel could seat 16 —— see 60 to 70. clear skies the touch cooler light frost likely. but the showers will continue to push their way steadily night and they're going to be chased away a wind direction coming down from the north and northwest and that means cooler air source so that is the region in the feel of the weather as he moved into tomorrow. so we start off tomorrow be early birds will see a few showers but a breezy afternoon and infact few showers but a breezy afternoon and in fact on this case it will feel quite cold, but still a cool source and that is this going to make you feel cooler generally to the country. six to 8 degrees, maybe ten 11 further south, we keep those clear skies and they'll follow it, could the cool night of the week but

we will see widespread frost in other parts of scotland and it's going to be a chilly start for sunday, at six for the south and west, but that is can be an indication of what's to come as easy st cloud and showery outbreaks threatening from the west moving at a northern ireland by the end of the day, but it could be dry and settled, eastern areas with sunshine and feeling noticeably cooler. as we move out of monday into tuesday and wednesday, a my they're trying to push them from the last, petitioned against the cooler air into the east i will be the story, but it does start off on monday and tuesday being largely find and try if not simply cooler. this is bbc news. iam martin i am martin kroc sold. the headlines at 7.

tear gas and rubber bullets have been used to try to break up crowds of anti—government protestors in paris. white house chief of staff john kelly is to leave donald trump's administration at the end of the year. police in new zealand are to charge a 26—year—old man with the murder of british backpacker, grace millane — who went missing in auckland last week. sadly the evidence we have gathered to this point of the inquiry has established that this is a homicide. amber rudd becomes the first cabinet minister to publicly discuss an alternative brexit plan if mps reject theresa may's proposal next week. what happens if it is voted down? and anything could happen. there are lots of different things that could happen. most of which they will not want to happen, so when they think about this deal they need to weigh up the alternatives as well. one of the uk's biggest outsourcing companies — interserve —