this is bbc news. the headlines: russian and ukrainian forces are fighting in the streets of bakhmut, but russia does not control the city, its deputy mayor has said. 4,000 civilians are living in shelters without access to electricity or water. the united nations and iran reach an agreement that would allow un officials to carry out further inspections of tehran's nuclear programme, following talks between iranian officials and the head of the un nuclear watchdog. the uk government's former health secretary, matt hancock, and his staff agonised for hours over whether or not he broke covid guidance when he kissed his aide, leaked messages published in the daily telegraph

newspaper show. police in australia say they've made one of their biggest ever drug busts, seizing cocaine worth one billion us dollars. you're watching bbc news. now it's time for sportsday. hello, good evening. arsenal come from 2—0 down to beat bournemouth in an incredible game at the emirates. a win for manchester city, too — two cracking goals — but they're still five points behind arsenal. and a hattrick of european indoor 1,500m titles now for the incomprable laura muir.

iam i am experience, i can deal worth things. to come with a win, and i've done. i am so happy. also coming up in the programme: formula one is back, and it's business as usual for red bull, as world champion max verstappen claims pole for the bahrain grand prix. and heaven is a halfpipe for gb�*s zoe atkins at the freestyle ski and snowboarding world championships. hello, and welcome to sportsday. reiss nelson was the hero for arsenal as they produced a stunning comeback to restore their five—point lead over manchester city. second half goals from thomas partey,

ben white and substitute nelson rescued the gunners after bournemouth threatened an upset. philip billing scored after just ten seconds, and the cherries then doubled their lead in the 57th minute through marcos senesi, before arsenal's astounding comeback — the winner coming moments before the full time whistle. mikel arteta has been talking to the bbc�*s steve wilson. i think it was extraordinary, the way he came on and how much he gave us, especially, and he is a player that hasn't featured much, was injured, we didn't give him the option in the last few months. he comes in and puts on the performance. overall, a lot of emotion, it was incredible to experience it with the crowd. commentator: could reiss nelson be your player to change things like federico macheda at manchester united?

i will remember this day for a few things. a lot of things happened, after conceding the second, from a set play, and the team has still found a way to win it. i loved the initiative, the personality and the willingness to make things happen when it is difficult. that is what big teams do. bournemouth more than played their part in a helter—skelter contest and to lose after taking a 2—0 lead left cherries boss gary 0'neil bitterly disappointed. devastating to lose in that way. the way the boys went about it, the work they put in, two goals they scored from routines we've worked. to lose late on, literally the last kick of the game, was a hard one to take. earlier, manchester city kept up the pressure by beating newcastle united in the lunch

time kick off. they won 2—0, with goals from phil foden and bernado silva. joe lynskey has this report. as this season steps towards its climax, manchester city know this time they are playing catch—up. 13 games to close the gap at the top, the first against newcastle, the new force who want to soon reach their level. but they haven't won in nine years. how far they still have to go, exposed by phil foden. his fourth goal in three games was at the end of a slalom, defenders beaten and newcastle with a hill to climb. without a win in seven games. had callum wilson made more contact, momentum may have changed. when alexander isak tried the same, the champions kept their lead. bernardo silva had been on for two minutes, when he found a second goal.

this season concludes on may 28th. if they are to catch the leaders, they need 12 more games like this one. both managers were pleased with their team's performances, but pep guardiola was the happier and seemed relieved with their clean sheet. yes, a real tough game, but we defended well, the solidarity between the guys was amazing. we had our moments, they had their moments. at the end, big action for both goals. they are good and have quality. but we didn't lose our composure, that is the most important thing in our momentum, always. a very good performance from us, in many aspects. we pressed very well, we were brave, we unsettled them, i think. they have a habit of scoring with minimal chances, which is what they did. we had our moments, but we weren't as clinical.

we have to be positive and acknowledge there are improvements to make in several aspects of our play, but compared to last year, we are getting closer. wesley fofana eased some of the pressure on graham potter as chelsea registered their first win in the premier league since january. the french defender headed the only goal of the game eight minutes after half—time to give chelsea the points, despite a number of chances for leeds united. the result ended a run of six games without a win in all competitions for chelsea — breathing space, perhaps, for graham potter. delighted for the players and supporters. we've had to suffer, it's been a challenging period. really happy for them that we get the win. i thought we played well in the first half, attacked well. against leeds, it is never easy to control the game. maybe when we scored, we had something to lose, which is normal when you consider what we had to endure. great character from the players, they were fantastic, they cared

and showed the togetherness. it gives us something to build on. the goal came from a corner kick from a set piece, because they are really strong, they have many players. it is not easy to defend the situation. my team fight until the end. created some chance. if we are lucky, we can score and get points. if you are unlucky, you don't do it. tottenham dropped valuable points in the race for a champions league place — they lost to wolves. adama traore�*s shot ricocheted off the crossbar to give wolves the late winner. wolves now six points clear of the relegation zone and continuing to climb up the table underjulen lopetegui. a clean sheet is always key, it is not easy against players like harry kane, son, richarlison.

it is not easy. but in the end, many tough players. they are strong, they win this mentality. we score a very good goal. i'm a bit angry because we had the possibility in the first half to kill the game. we have control of the game completely, we had also some chances to score, but we were not enough nasty and angry to keep the game. pressure has increased on west ham manager david moyes southampton one after being humbled by grimsby. they got a spot kick on the half—hour mark. but the captain, usually so deadly from the spot,

unable to beat danny ward from 12 yards out. three minutes later, the home side were up, alcatraz coolly finishing beyond the keeper. leicester came within inches an injury time equaliser, but only on the crossbar. southampton holding on for a vital win. west ham went into the match having lostjust one of their last five league games — but this was their biggest defeat of the season. goals from macallister, veltman, mitoma and welbeck. and west ham fans made their feelings known on the subject of their manager. there was anger from everybody, anger from the supporters. angerfrom the manager, the players are angry, they are disappointed with themselves. it happens, and that is the way it's got to be. we won't accept what happened, we will try and play much better, try and make

sure the next performance gets better. but it is sore. crystal palace still haven't won in the premier league in 2023. this time, they fell to an own goal from joachim andersen, losing 1—0 to aston villa. they were down to ten men, too — having had cheick doucoure sent off. both teams locked in the mid—table — palace at 12th, villa in 11th. in the championship, blackburn rovers boosted their promotion hopes after beating sheffield united 1—0 at ewood park. the only goal of the game came in the fifth minute, left back harry pickering finishing off a brilliant counter attack. rovers are now unbeaten in their last 11 games in all competitions. they stay fourth, six points behind the blades. the sides will meet again in the quarter—finals of the fa cup in two weeks time. here are the other scores. middlesbrough kept the pressure up in third place with a 5—0 win over reading. luton's 1—0 win over

swansea takes them fifth. norwich also go above millwall into sixth after winning 3—2 at the den. there was a heavy defeat at home for sunderland, beaten 5—1 by stoke, managed by alex neill, who started the season at the stadium of light. huddersfield drop to the bottom of the table after being beaten 4—0 at home by coventry. plenty more on the bbc website. rangers are back to within six points of the scottish premiership leaders celtic. after a 3—1 win over second from bottom kilmarnock. hearts beat stjohnstone 3—0. there were away wins for hibs and motherwell. dundee united and aberdeen kicked off at six o'clock. currently 3—1. still to come on sportsday: all the headlines from the european indoor athletics championships in istanbul — where there were more british medal chances on the track.

it will be the longest formula one season ever, and it's underway this weekend in bahrain. qualifying for the first of 23 races saw red bull underline their credentials as the team to beat with defending champion max verstappen taking pole position. nick parrott was watching. max verstappen was the red—hot favourite coming to bahrain, but played it cool in the desert. the former world champion fernando alonso has joined aston martin but couldn't keep up the pace. ferrari threatened, quick in the first session, his team—mate in second. it looked like the fans were in for a treat, but it turned out red bull were just keeping their powder dry. when it came to the battle for the top spot, verstappen turned things up to ii. the dutchman ended up a tenth quicker than his team—mate, and

more than a quarter of a second ahead of third place. happy to come last year and again adding such a strong car. it is amazing. i'm looking forward to tomorrow. we were in a fight for pole, i didn't expect it after testing and practices. we managed to find the base for the quality, which was great. however, we need to keep in our mind we need not to be on the backfoot. it came on verstappen's dad's birthday, but he has never won here before. so this is how they'll line up behind red bull for sunday's grand prix. both ferraris are on the second row. british drivers and mercedes team mates george russell and lewis hamilton line up behind the rejuvenated fernando alonso. britain's other driver

lando norris is eleventh. two games in rugby union's premiership today. leicester beat bath 48—27 — tigers in third, with bath still bottom of the table. harlequin secured their victory. in the allianz premier 15s at twickenham, exeter women overcame harlequin ladies winning 54—25. claudia macdonald scored two tries, as did american kate zackary. exeter go back to the top of the table above gloucester—hartpury women. and six games in the united rugby championship today. lei nster leinster137—27 to maintain their winning run. they play south africa

next. despite a revival from the ospreys, they had a chance to bounce back against the dragons. six games in total, these are the current scores. let's have a quick look at some of the other stories making the sports news today. zoe atkin took the silver in halfpipe at the freestyle ski and snowboarding world championshipsin georgia. she was looking good for gold but was eventuallyjust pipped by american hanna faulhaber. atkin, who isjust 20, won bronze at the event last year. tom pidcock has become the first briton to win the prestigious one—day cycling race strada bianche in italy. after more than four and a half hours in the saddle, he crossed the finish line in siena 20 seconds ahead of his nearest rival.

and the women's race was won by demi vollering of the netherlands in a photo finish against her teammate lotte kopecky. britain's pfeiffer georgi was tenth. now to athletics, the european indoors championships are taking place in istanbul. laura muir has claimed gold again. the scot defended her i,500m title comfortably to make it three in a row at that distance. she also has two other golds at 3,000m from previous years, which make her the most successful british athlete in the history of the championships. you have to be adaptable when it comes to the 1,500 metres. i was tired at the end, but it worked out in the end. i am fortunate i'm in a place where i'm experienced, to deal with different things. to come away with the win and i've done that. yes, i'm so happy. as you get older, you appreciate the opportunities.

would i rather be here not 100% fit or at home, i would rather be here. i'm in a good spot, i'm not in a bad place, but i have been fitter. a good place to build on the summer, and to come away with the win, i'm happy. to have three british people in the final, it is exciting for the summer season. and in the men's 60m — the final event of the evening — the olympic 100m champion marceljacobs was beaten into second by his fellow italian samuel checcarelli jeremiah azu came 6th for great britain with reece prescod in 8th. i feel if you miss your start, you miss your start. unfortunately, we didn't get our steps right. ultimately, we have run well, got our chance. 0utdoors is where matters,

but it congratulations to the other guys. i need to work harder and get better. i am gutted and upset, but i've been up and down, i'm used to the game. it is get better next time. richard kilty — twice a european indoor champion — joins me now. twice a european champion. lets start with a 60 metres, it is fresh in our mind. two disappointed runners, but a great run for the italian. he ran amazing. we saw him win two weeks ago. we were very surprised to see him drop that incredible time in the semifinal, and before the final, i was

thinking, can he back the time up? he came in and nailed it. it shocked everyone. jacobs is covered in strapping, he's not at his best. he looks like he's been struggling, he had issues with footwear and contracts and doesn't seem like he is firing. he was limping after the semifinal, but if you aren't healthy, you shouldn't be at the championships and put yourself on the line, and i was disappointed to see him not do his celebration with his team—mates. he's got to come and bounce back from this. in sport, you aren't always at your best. even laura muir said she wasn't at her best. is that because where the championships are falling, the athletes coming from the indoor season are looking at starting the outdoor season? to say she would prefer to be fitter, but to put down a performance, she is something special. that is a true measure of the champion she is.

if you are at your best and go and win a gold, that is easy. when everything is perfect and smooth, it is easier to win a gold, but the true measure of a champion is when the chips are down, things are going your way, if you can come and deliver a gold medal winning performance, that is testament to the champion she is. she won a bronze medal last year. this year there is another world championships, because it is back to back this year. what are her chances to go better than the bronze, when she steps out on the world stage? yes, she's won world medals, i would never doubt laura muir. she's so brave, has a huge heart. you can't go any harder than her, she so phenomenally works hard. nothing will surprise

me, she's got the world at her feet. she is capable of multiple more medals. we will see more of her on the podium. exciting to see the rest of the season for her, the olympics next year. a word for katie snowden and ellie baker. they should be proud of themselves, now they will learn a lot from it. if i was them, i know them well, especially ellie, she will be looking to improve on that performance. it didn't go how she wanted it, but she can progress. they should look at laura and see how she conducts herself at the championships, and they can learn and go on to win medals.

from laura muir to keeley hutchinson, she is phenomenal. by an absolute mile, she won. she didn't get into fourth gear, let alone fifth. she is the superstar of athletics, the queen of athletics. nothing surprises me about her, she is supreme. tomorrow will be here against the clock. she will want to break the record and put on a show tomorrow, which i think she will. she's a superstar and the best athlete we've got in britain, hands down, in any event. i love watching her. i've seen herfrom being a junior to the star she is. she puts on an amazing show. would you say she's nailed on for the title? in my opinion, no weapon formed

against her, she will win it, hands down, and she will put on a show. she runs in the finaljust after 5:30pm. you can watch it on bbc two on the bbc sport website, and iplayer coverage starts at 330. the morning coverage starts at 645. you can see if richard is correct in his predictions. daniil medvedev has won the dubai tennis championship after a 6—2, 6—2 victory over defending champion andrey rublev. medvedev dominated throughout in the all—russian final — breaking his rival in the first game. it took him just over an hour to complete the win. he's been in great form lately and didn't drop a set all week in dubai. it's his third title in a row after victories in doha and rotterdam. the united states tennis association

and the us open say they're hopeful that novak djokovic will be able to enter the country soon. the world number one — who's not vaccinated against covid—i9 — has asked for special permission to enter the us to compete in this month's indian wells and miami masters events. under current vaccine rules, he's unable to travel there which means he'll miss out on competing for a second straight year. in a statement on twitter, the us open say that... indian wells tournament director tommy haas said injanuary it would be a "disgrace" if djokovic was not allowed to compete this year. and before i go, one line for you from the indian premier league, under way in from the indian premier league, underway in mumbai,

from the indian premier league, under way in mumbai, with the mumbai indians starting with a win. the inaugural women's indian premier league is under way with the mumbai indians starting with a comfortable win. england's nat sciver brunt was sold for over £300,000 in the auction and she made 23 as mumbai smashed 207 from their 20 overs. she then took two wickets with the ball as the gujarat giants were bowled out forjust 64 in reply, with mumbai indians winning by 143 runs. that is all, thank you for watching. more sport on bbc news throughout the evening, but from me, have a very good saturday night. hello there. it's been a rather grey and gloomy saturday for many. a few scattered showers around as well. take a look at this weather watcher picture from thurnby in leicester, fairly indicative of the day. now, if you take a look at the satellite picture, you can see how extensive the cloud has been. there were some breaks across north east england and parts of scotland,

but also some showers. and drawing your attention to this speckled cloud in the far northeast, potential for some snow showers waiting in the wings to arrive later on monday. so, through the next few hours, we keep that blanket of cloud for many, some coastal showers out to the west and east, perhaps more persistent ones in the far north east of scotland. but because of the cloud around, on the whole, temperatures should just stay up into low single figures, but it's going to be a chilly start to our sunday morning. once again, another grey and gloomy day, almost a repeat performance of saturday's story. there will be some coastal showers around, on the whole, largely quiet and temperatures sitting between 6—9 celsius, just that little bit colder in the northern isles as that cold air starts to descend. so arctic air pushing its way steadily southwards as we go into monday. so really from monday onwards, you're going to start to notice the difference to the feel of our weather. if you haven't already heard, it's going to turn cold and windy, and snow and ice could be an issue, particularly to the far

north and east. so it's likely as we go through the day on monday, this weather front will introduce the colder air. it's going to turn the rain ahead of the front into snow showers behind it, particularly across the far north and east of scotland and northeast england. to the south of that weather front we'll still keep those temperatures around generally 7—9 celsius. but then that sinks it's way steadily south, so we start off on tuesday with some sunny spells, cold and frosty. and, yes, there will be further snow showers across northern and eastern coasts, and those temperatures are going to struggle, 4—5 celsius, but factor in the strength and the direction of the wind, it certainly will feel noticeably colder. so certainly you'll need to wrap up warm. it looks likely that we are going to see that cold snap continuing through the middle part of the week as well. so if you've got outdoor travel plans monday into tuesday, do be aware that there's a potential for snow and ice in the northeast.

hello and welcome to bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. russian and ukrainian forces are still fighting in the streets of bakhmut — which russia has been trying to capture for several months. the deputy mayor of the city has told the bbc that the 4,000 civilians still living there — out of an original population of 75,000 — have no gas, electricity or water. thousands of russian troops have died trying to take the eastern city. if it falls, it would be the first russian victory of note in more than 6 months. 0ur diplomatic correspondent, james landale, reports from kyiv.