ben croucher reports. as the sun sets, the blue moon rises.england once again, a data ended in tears of the happy kinds of least —— a data ended in tears. if you want tension, the final day was always going to deliver it. it wasn't pretty, but for a time, it was enough. well below par, city were there for the taking. villa cashed in. tension turned up. it didn't help the blood pressure of the 50 or so thousand in east manchester, but what happened next made hearts sink. former liverpool winger there, an etihad stadium final day, so you know what happens next. two minutes later, threading a new stitch in the tapestry, now for the finishing touch. cheering. comeback complete. i'm coming back like that. it was an incredible achievement. it's visible and it's relief.— and it's relief. when you're a kid, ou and it's relief. when you're a kid, you dream _ and it's relief. when you're a kid, you dream of— and it's relief. when you're a kid, you dream of playing _ and it's relief. when you're a kid, you dream of playing a _ and it's relief. when you'r

ben croucher was watching.p a city fan in the last decade, you know little but success from their first premier league win. the heroes may have changed, but the dream doesn't them. they may not be sure how they lost to real madrid in midweek, nor maybe how they weren't ahead against newcastle. changed tack and turned for raheem sterling. quickly dispelled. theirfate remains in their own hands and martin's, and they're not as safe as they usually are. central midfieldersjoining in, third and three league games made it 3—0. city would be pulling clear of liverpool at the top. goal difference could be critical if they slip up before the season is done. right to the 90th minute, phil foden forfour. city need seven points to guarantee back to back titles. success they're getting used to. ben croucher, bbc news. it can happen... we didn't play to score the goals, but you know you can... has a big chance to go through. important that we win because it depends on that, some more big games in the premier league. rough d

ben croucher reports. formula 1 felt familiar this season, there are a battling red bull? well, into player three. no, there are a battling red bull? well, into playerthree. no, not there are a battling red bull? well, into player three. no, not him, there are a battling red bull? well, into playerthree. no, not him, but the greatest one formula 1 have had for the past few years, but... was supposed to push lewis hamilton goes to the front. how much closer? well, that he depend on the usual pretenders. mercedes would get a shot at goal, although that final part of qualifying would miss mr norris. pressure building, first to crack, championship leader charles leclerc. it meant he had it all to do with one flying lap for paul, as rival max. verstappen was hit by power problems, charles leclerc was inch perfect to take his fourth pole inch perfect to take his fourth pole in six races ahead of max verstappen and team—mate carlos. ahead of that revival, muscle fourth, hamilton six. on sunday, you may well have seen them at the front already this season. ben croucher, bbc news.

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ben croucher, bbc news. the results, because here they come. liverpool could only manage a draw with tottenham at anfield — city play newcastle tomorrow. that result hands the momentum to manchester city in the race for the premier league title. tottenham are just a point off fourth. the man leading the multi—billion dollar bid to buy chelsea was at stamford bridge today — american todd boly watching on as they threw away a two goal lead to draw with wolves. chelsea still in the champions league places — wolves stay 8th. but watford are relegated — losing to crystal palace i—0 — they go straight back down to the championship, along with norwich. while manchester united were beaten 4—0 by brighton. wigan and huddersfield will contest rugby league's challenge cup after semi—final wins today. while st helens beat leeds rhinos in front of a record crowd at elland road, to retain the women's challenge cup. and at the first miami grand prix, championship leader charles leclerc�*s ferrari is on pole for tomorrow's

ben croucher, bbc news.w, who's out in barcelona. good evening, jenny. fairly straight forward, not too many surprises, but charles leclerc put a lot of pressure on himself with that spin?— put a lot of pressure on himself with that spin? didn't he “ust? i soke to with that spin? didn't he “ust? i spoke to him i with that spin? didn't he “ust? i spoke to him afterfi with that spin? didn't he just? i spoke to him after qualifying i with that spin? didn't he just? i l spoke to him after qualifying and with that spin? didn't he just? i i spoke to him after qualifying and i said, wow, you made that really tough and that spin, just at the final corner on his lap, the first attempted to pull position was so costly and it meant all the pressure was on him to come out in one lap and perform. and perform he did. it was a stunning pole position for the driver and i think it really reaffirmed to everybody the quality that he can offer in this championship.- that he can offer in this championship. that he can offer in th

ben croucher, bbc news. what a win for them. well, there was on sour note after city's win today. aston villa goalkeeper robin olsen was assaulted by a manchester city fan after the final whistle. city have a released a statemnt saying that they sincerely city have a released a statement saying that they sincerely apologise to olsen. the club has launched an immediate investiagtion and have said that once identified, the individual responsible will be issued with an indefinite stadium ban. well, what a season it's been for liverpool. in the premier league run, in they pushed city all the way, and despite beating wolves, they leave empty handed meaning hopes for that famous quadruple are over. patrick gearey was at anfield for us, and told me how the team will respond, given they have the champions league final in a few days�* time. i think it will be depleting —— deflating for some extent. they didn't really want to win the premier league. they thought at one point they had a chance to do it, but they were equally always up against it. the title was always in city's hands and they

ben croucher was watching.n in the last decade, you know little but success from their first premier league win. they may not be sure how they lost to real madrid in midweek, nor may be how they won against newcastle. changed tack and turned for raheem sterling. theirfate remains in their own hands and martin nebraska, they're not as safe as they usually are. central midfieldersjoining in, third and three league games made it 3-0. third and three league games made it 3—0. city would be pulling clear of liverpool at the top. goal difference could be critical if they slip up before the season is done. no holding back. right to the 90th minute, fill food in first four —— phil foden. city need seven points to guarantee back to back titles. success they�* re to guarantee back to back titles. success they're getting used to. been culture, bbc news. some more big games in the premier league. leeds have dropped into the relegation spots after a 2—1 defeat to arsenal. it was a nightmare of a start for leeds as eddie nke

ben croucher reports.d the tight twisty circuit, this playground carries danger around every corner. the main protagonist aid in one piece, and when it was time to take it right to the wall, ferrari's charles leclerc had the edge, feeling right at home. lewis hamilton committee times a winner here, only managed eighth behind lando norris and team—mate george russell. as everyone tried to catch leclerc, some were left chasing their tails. leclerc, some were left chasing theirtails. sergio leclerc, some were left chasing their tails. sergio perez lost a rare, and remember the danger around every corner? callow assignees didn't see it coming. the world's riches, brightest and fattest may flock here but to go fast a little note local knowledge can go a long way. —— brightest and fastest. next to the french open tennis — where the world number two danil medede is into the last 16. —— medvedev. he's yet to drop a set despite playing on clay which he says he doesn't always enjoy. the russian was in impressive for

ben croucher reports.dible drama, as you say for city micro to come back from 2—0 down to win and clinch the title, remember the situation at the start of the day, manchester city knew they had to beat aston villa to guarantee the title but they were in trouble, they were not at the best, they went 1—0 down before the break, matty cash scored for aston villa and then aston villa went to having zero up thanks to philippe coutinho. there was realfear zero up thanks to philippe coutinho. there was real fear amongst the fans here in the stadium, but thrillingly, they managed to turn it around after 75 minutes, three goals in the space of barely five minutes. it transformed the moon, transformed the match, they held on to win, amid delirious seems, there will be huge relief and delight here at city. they have just awarded the trophy and there was a huge roar. city, interesting times over the summer, a new striker will arrive, that will give them great hope going into next season, that perhaps finally they might

ben croucher has been watching the action. it's hard to believe this game ended in a goalless draw.a goalless draw. like were here ended in a goalless draw. for the night. yes if it's anything here for the night. yes if it's anything like league cup final we could be here for quite some time again. zach is stepping up, we are into southern death now. for all after the five penalties are taken, aliquippa missed chelsea. and marnie had the chance to win the game for liverpool taking the last penalty but mandate the chelsea goalkeeper saved the spot kick. here we are at wembley stadium in the fa cup final with penalties, the buries that onepass so. this means liverpool must score if they want to stay in this game or chelsea will be the winters. ~ , , ., ~ winters. whenever this is the leak out, i've winters. whenever this is the leak out. i've never— winters. whenever this is the leak out, i've never seen _ winters. whenever this is the leak out, i've never seen anything - winters. whenever this is the leak| out, i've never seen anything quite like that. nobody would blink ist. they we

ben croucher reports.drivers got to show off their wheels around the tight twisty circuit, this playground carries danger around every corner. the main protagonist stayed in one piece, and when it was time to take it right to the wall, ferrari's charles leclerc had the edge, feeling right at home. lewis hamilton, three times a winner here, only managed eighth behind lando norris and team—mate george russell. as everyone tried to catch leclerc, some were left chasing their tails. sergio perez lost a rear, and remember the danger around every corner? sainz didn't see it coming. the world's richest, brightest and fastest may flock here but to go fast a little note local knowledge can go a long way. so after retiring from the lead last weekend in barcelona, could leclerc�*s fortunes be changing at a track where he's never even finished a race? let's hear from the two title contenders. iamso i am so incredibly happy. it has been a very smooth weekend until now, i knew the pace was in the car, i had to do thejob

ben croucher reports.ises, a day that ended in tears of the happy count at least. manchester city are kings of england once again in a manner that left us all breathless. if you want attention, the final day was always going to deliver it, huff, puff, scarf, it was not pretty, but for a time it was not pretty, but for a time it was enough. city were well below par, they are for the taking, so aston villa cashed in. tension turned up. it did not help the blood pressure of 50 or so thousand here, but what happened next would make hearts sink. philip continue there. this is the etihad stadium, the final day, so you know what happens next. gundogan came back on and two minutes later, rodri threading a new stage in the rich tapestry of manchester city, now for the finishing touch. come back complete. coming back like that, i think it was an incredible achievement. the happiness is visible.— was an incredible achievement. the happiness is visible. when you are a kid, ou happiness is visible. when you are a kid.

ben croucher reports: at celtic park, the outcome and expectation, rather than hope, when rather than scottish premiership, by beating hearts the f would be all but gone. one problem... as it turned out, the setback would be minor. the response,... with the title within reach, celtic were making hard work of getting over the line. shaky start to suppress, this was now a day to celebrate the trophy not being on their handset, but this was the perfect issues to get the party started early. something late on to tutor about two, nine points clear, three games to go, healthy goal difference to boot, celtic are almost there and nothing less than they expected. elsewhere in scotland, dundee are all but relegated from the premiership after a 2—0 win for st mirren ensured safety for them. motherwell have moved closer towards securing european football with a 1—0 win at ross county. there were one all draws at hibs and livingston. this is how things look in the top half of the scottish premiership table. rangers need a miracle to catch leaders celtic now, they're nine points behind with three g

the famous isle of man tt returns this weekend though and ben croucher�*s been to the island to see howunday, is about to get a lot louder. after covid—19 complications cancelled the event in 2020 and 2021, the event is back.- cancelled the event in 2020 and 2021, the event is back. there is nothina 2021, the event is back. there is nothing in _ 2021, the event is back. there is nothing in the — 2021, the event is back. there is nothing in the world _ 2021, the event is back. there is nothing in the world like - 2021, the event is back. there is nothing in the world like this. i nothing in the world like this. whether it has to deal with the history, the typography, the challenge and the danger, there's just nothing that compares to it. tt just nothing that compares to it. it is a huge draw for fans around 40,000 flock to the island every year. so, when the red flag fell in the spring of 2020, its impact was significant. illur the spring of 2020, its impact was siunificant. :, , , :, , significant. our flagship tourism event runs _ significant. our flagship tourism event runs about _ si

0ur reporter ben croucher has been watching and joins us now. and joins us now. what i've watched so fa ha rd from what i've watched so far it's hard to understand weather hasn't been a goal. it’s hard to understand weather hasn't been a goal-— hard to understand weather hasn't been a goal. it's been an intriguing came. been a goal. it's been an intriguing game- not — been a goal. it's been an intriguing game- not a _ been a goal. it's been an intriguing game. not a classic _ been a goal. it's been an intriguing game. not a classic by _ been a goal. it's been an intriguing game. not a classic by any - game. not a classic by any means. both teams have had plenty of chances but i don't think you could really say that anyone deserves ahead. there's nothing to clear cut. maybe it's not necessarily a surprise that it's goal is because the league cup final between these two teams was goalless when all the way to penalties and liverpool ended up winning and of course you've got half or two in this game because he has a hamstring injury mo salah went of

ben croucher reports. formula 1 felt familiar this season, there are a battling red bull?tling red bull? well, into playerthree. no, not him, but the greatest one formula 1 have had for the past few years, but... was supposed to push lewis hamilton goes to the front. how much closer? well, that he depend on the usual pretenders. mercedes would get a shot at goal, although that final part of qualifying would miss mr norris. pressure building, first to crack, championship leader charles leclerc. it meant he had it all to do with one flying lap

ben croucher is there to tell is more.ent is back. it's a cliche, but it's absolutely unique and there is nothing in the world like this — whether it's to do with the history, the topography, the challenge and the dangers — there's just nothing that compares to it as such. it's a huge draw for fans. around 40,000 flock to the island every year. so when the red flag fell in that spring of 2020, its impact was significant. one particular event orflagship tourism event generates around about £39 million for the manx economy, and plus it creates thousands ofjobs. so it's incredibly important. that includes businesses from retail to leisure, from the service sector to hospitality. martin runs one of the island's biggest breweries. so 2020, covid-19 hit. tell us the impact that that had on your business. it was a huge i mean, obviously, it's notjust us but as brewers you know the tt with everything else that we do during that period, it does it represents over half of our annual turnover. but we're here, we're still going. and n

ben croucher, bbc news. this morning there have been developments from greater manchester police. the past week. and it should be a day to remember at the french open, with novak djokovic, rafael nadal and five british players all in action today. one of those british stars who'll be on court is emma raducanu. the us open champion is making her debut at roland garros and will face the czech qualifier linda noskova in the opening round. britain's harriett dart, heather watson, dan evans and cameron norrie are all also on court throughout the day. that's all the sport for now. manchester city fans can relive what happened yesterday, an open top bus tour on the streets of manchester where they will parade the trophy. no trophy celebrations yet for liverpool when you consider despite the two trophies they have in the bag, there is the small matter of the champions league final to come in paris this weekend. an inquiry by the charity birthrights says black and asian women in the uk are being harmed by racial discrimination in maternity care. the year—long study found that some women fe

ben croucher, bbc news.tt fitzpatrick and tommy fleetwood both just fell short of winning golf�*s us pga championship — finishing two shots behind the winnerjustin thomas. the american won the second major of his career — after producing a stunning final round. thomas trailed by seven shots at the start of the day — but produced a 3—under par round of 67 to move joint top of the leaderboard — and then beat fellow american will zalatoris on the third hole of a play—off. max verstappen is top of the formula one drivers' standings after being gifted victory in the spanish grand prix. title rival charles leclerc was forced to retire with engine problems. then red bull team orders meant sergio perez gave way for verstappen to take the win. britons george russell and lewis hamilton were third and fifth. the second major tennis tournament of the year is already under way in paris and a number of britain's top players will be in action later at the french open. they'll be hoping to avoid an upset at roland garros —

ben croucher reports.n dubravka's fortunately for laporte. they're not as safe as they usually are. centre halves finishing like centre forwards. central midfielders joining in too. rodri's third in three league games made it 3—0 and ensured manchester city would be pulling clear of liverpool at the top. goal difference could be critical if they slip up before the season is done. no holding back. right to the 90th minute. phil foden forfour. right till the very last minute. sterling book ended when that means city needs seven points from their final three matches to guarantee back—to—back titles, success they are getting used to in manchester. ben croucher, bbc news. at the other end of the table, there was another crucial win for everton. this one of their two goals against leicester, that came from ukraine defender vitaliy mykolenko. they're a point above the drop zone with a game in hand. we should enjoy results like that because they're huge and that's what we're in football for. it's ups and downs at