he's won three premier league titles, will this be the season pep guardiola finally brings european glory? we'll be there too ahead of the visit of rb leipzig. and slightly further afield, we'll hear from the newly crowned we will look at why 2021 could be a landmark year for women's sport. welcome along, thanks forjoining us. it's another big night in the champions league and that includes at anfield, where liverpool take on ac milan. until now, both sides have only ever met in the final. it's 16 years since that famous, breathless match in istanbul, where liverpool came from 3—0 down to lift the trophy. jurgen klopp says he nearly turned the tv off at half—time that night, but in the end witnessed what he calls one of the biggest football sensations ever. it was impressive but i remember some impressive saves of dudek. they had to keep them in the game, dave scored three goals but milan could have scored more goals. after 3—0, milan were probably the favourite and stuff like this, it looked like the show was deciding and that it became the biggest football sensation ever. and i was real

elsewhere, manchester city manager pep guardiola says fans misunderstood him when he apparently complained—3 champions league win over rb leipzig on wednesday, and guardiola said his team would need more presence for their premier league match against southampton tomorrow. but fans told him to "stick to coaching" — and the general secretary of city's official supporters' club, kevin parker, said the manager should consider the difficulties supporters face. i said, "guys, if you want tojoin us, we'd be incredibly happy if you came to see the next game against southampton." because i know, i knew, and tomorrow i will know how difficult it will be. and i would prefer to be with my people than without my people. but if they don't come for any reason, it's perfect! i never was here to say, "why didn't you come?" if you don't come, don't come. if you want to come, it would be a pleasure. if you don't, you don't. so, he should review my comments after. so, i will not apologise to him, absolutely not. but i will not apologise to him, absolutely not. derby county are set to go into administration a

but, if there's anyone who knows just what the little magician is capable of, then it's pep guardiola one of the most successful player—manager combinations of the modern era at barcelona. they won 14 trophies together, in four years. but since pep left the club, messi's become a bit of a thorn in his side. he's scored six goals in four champions league games against teams managed by guardiola, the most of any player in the competition. and now, of course, he's got these two alongside him. world cup winner kylian mbappe and brazilian superstar neymar. they've not quite fired yet, but all of paris will be desperately hoping tonight is the night that they do. well, you can listen to it all unfold on bbc radio 5 live. 0ur football correspondent john murray is in paris for us. it is just it isjust a it is just a few months since it manchester city were last here for the first leg of the champions league semifinal, so a different matter this time when it is a group match. it matter this time when it is a group match. , ' matter this time when it is a group match. , , .,, ., , , match. it i

pep guardiola said he wanted the fans to make a lot of noise in the etihad after being a bit disappointed0 turned up but a very underwhelming performance, just one shot on target in the whole game, and that came in the 90th minute so very low pa. it will be interesting tomorrow. west ham against manchester united and spurs against chelsea,. at the bottom end of the table, norwich are still without a single point this season — they had a tough start fixtures wise but today was not a turning point against watford? two promoted sides, watford trying to get three points, but it did not work out. shah scored two goals in the second half to give watford all the second half to give watford all the three points, norwich remain winless in the premier league this season and just to show you how poor their form season and just to show you how poor theirform has been, the first manager to lose 15 consecutive games in the english top flight, that goes back to the ten games when they were relegated a couple of years ago, and he was asked just how he will change things around. the he was asked just how

for guardiola, though, 22ist celebrate. and in today's other early game, bruno fernandes missed a 93rd minute penalty as aston villa beat manchester united 1—0 for theirfirst win at old trafford in 12 years. kourtney hause headed villa into the lead with only two minutes to play, and then gave away the penalty that fernandes skied over the bar. the result means united's unbeaten start to the season has come to an end whilst villa are up to seventh for now. they have had lots of little chances, where we got in really good blocks, the penalty was going to be a chance for them, but i thought we deserved the win today and filled we were aggressive and brave today and were aggressive and brave today and we have to be sometimes. i have seen it back and i think it was a very harsh penalty. i'm not sure where he is meant to put his arm, it has flashed across and it has hit is arm, which is at his side, but justice was done when he missed it. four three o'clock kick offs in the premier league. andros townsend has given everton the l

to the international fixtures schedule that unsettled the premier league earlier this month. guardiola says he doesn't have an issue with letting players represent their country, but travel restrictions need to be sold to avoid more uncertain. see, a brazilian from the premier league had been selected for upcoming worldcom qualifiers and with games scheduled in columbia, and then as well. and brazil, those players would require 10 days of warranty. and upon returning to the u. k. hopefully, the thought it is. so premier legal berman to brazil, england, and of course the premier league into priscilla federation can have a solution for the like c, perfect for you know, post both sides. it's only what we want. liverpool manager, juergen club has given his backings in the trial of safe standing and the premier league still happened at the start of next year. some european clubs already have so called rail feeding in place, which allows fans to found that certain games fan areas and premier league stadiums were outlawed after the 1989 hillsboro, a disaster which resulted in the death of 97

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elsewhere, manchester city manager pep guardiola says fans misunderstood him when he apparently complainedesday, and guardiola said his team would need more presence for their premier league match against southampton tomorrow. but fans told him to "stick to coaching" — and the general secretary of city's official supporters' club, kevin parker, said the manager should consider the difficulties supporters face. i said, "guys, if you want tojoin us, we'd be incredibly happy if you came to see the next game against southampton." because i know, i knew, and tomorrow i will know how difficult it will be. and i would prefer to be with my people than without my people. but if they don't come for any reason, it's perfect! i never was here to say, "why didn't you come?" if you don't come, don't come. if you want to come, it would be a pleasure. if you don't, you don't. so, he should review my comments after. but i will not apologise to him, absolutely not. derby county are set to go into administration amid their continued financial problems. the club, which is up for sale, said despite negotiation

are gonna strip the etihad stadium and pep guardiola said he wanted it full after it was quiet in thens league but they... cargo covers centre. raheem sterling then had the ball on the back of the net but that was overturned correctly for offside. and this is helpful manchester city were, one shot on target and that came in the 90th minute. three points behind liverpool and a real missed opportunity. liverpool and a real missed opportunity-— liverpool and a real missed ouortuni .~ ., ., ., ,, , opportunity. what would happen is once sergio _ opportunity. what would happen is once sergio aguero _ opportunity. what would happen is once sergio aguero goes? - opportunity. what would happen is once sergio aguero goes? city - opportunity. what would happen is l once sergio aguero goes? city might need to do a lot more. the once sergio aguero goes? city might need to do a lot more.— need to do a lot more. the surprise result coming _ need to do a lot more. the surprise result coming at _ need to do a lot more. the surprise result coming at villa _ need to do a lot more. the surprise result c

elsewhere, manchester city manager pep guardiola says fans misunderstood him, when he apparently complainedgue match against southampton tomorrow. but fans told him to "stick to coaching" — and the general secretary of city's official supporters' club kevin parker said the manager should consider the difficulties supporters face. they say, guys, if you want to join us, we will be incredibly happy, if you come to see the next game, so thank them because i know, i knew, and tomorrow, i will know it, how difficult it will be. i prefer to be with my people, then without my people. but if they don't come for any reason, it is perfect. i never will be here to say why didn't you come? when you don't come, don't come, if you want to come, great, if you don't, don't. so he should review, especially the comments that have been done the same day after, but i will not apologise to him, absolutely not. england's run at the amputee euros is over. they were 1—0 up in their quarter—final against spain in krakov, but after they had a man sent off in extra time, spain equalised, it went to penalties, and eng

gabrieljesus in the second half giving city all three points in what is a big week ahead for pep guardiola'ss st—germain and liverpool to come. i know, come here, we are going to take our chances, we minimise the strength point is that they have, thatis strength point is that they have, that is why, yeah, good day, just three points, but top the table, it's a good way to start this fascinating week that we have ahead of us. ., fascinating week that we have ahead of us. . , , ., fascinating week that we have ahead ofus. . ,, ., , ., , of us. fernandez missed a penalty, headin: of us. fernandez missed a penalty, heading villa _ of us. fernandez missed a penalty, heading villa into _ of us. fernandez missed a penalty, heading villa into the _ of us. fernandez missed a penalty, heading villa into the lead, - of us. fernandez missed a penalty, heading villa into the lead, then i heading villa into the lead, then gave away the penalty that his guide over the bar. elsewhere, gave away the penalty that his guide overthe bar. elsewhere, everton,. watford and newcastle finished i—i. watford and newcas

about the on—going duel between the managers, but chelsea's thomas tuchel says any rivalry with pep guardiola told me that i don't know how to beat pep. anyway, it is not between me and him. we do not play a game of tennis or chess tomorrow, we've play with our teams, and the teams play against each other on a very high level. if we look at it honestly, i see the last three games, ic 350—50 matches. this is the top quality managers, players. — this is the top quality managers, players, and, yeah, it is really, really— players, and, yeah, it is really, really tough, it is equally challenging for us, so, yeah, we will go _ challenging for us, so, yeah, we will go forward. i think is a big complement for the premier league. i think the _ complement for the premier league. i think the premier league has to be so proud, _ think the premier league has to be so proud, for the fantastic league that we have. now, fifa's idea to move the world cup to every two years hasn't gone down well with the european clubs association, who represent europe's top football sides. the eca have raised what they call "

pep guardiola knew his defence could not afford to give anything away cheaply. drawn level 20 minutes later, raheem sterling's had crashing against the bar. this miss proved costly. in six previous appearances against manchester city, lionel messi has scored six goals, this brilliant run finish made it seven in seven. manchester city well beaten, psg banking all three points. liverpool, the other british team involved in champions league action wore black arm bands away to fc porto. it was a mark of respect to roger hunt, theirformer striker who has died aged 83. as for the game itself, this sadio mane goal made it 2—0 and there was brake, burst from my seller, and then roberto firmino scored twice as they thrashed the portuguese side 5—1. eight matches this evening. as you heard, the liverpool players were wearing black arm bands tonight in tribute to their former striker roger hunt who has died at the age of 83. the england world cup winner scored 2aa league goals for liverpool, which is still a goal record. the club manager paid tribute saying he comes second

this was his first goal everfor psg and pep guardiola. to control leo in 90 minutes. but they were not a lot in charge of the ball. he came back from some injuries, he needed a good rhythm. but we know lionel white well. when he can run and be close to the ball —— quite well. he is unstoppable. following the passing of former striker and england world cup winner roger hunt, liverpool players wore black armbands as a mark of respect during, what was a very successful night for them. they thrashed porto 51. mo salah opened the scoring before sadio mane doubled their lead just before half time. salah then got his second of the night, but porto were able to get one in reply. their hopes were short lived though, as roberto firmino exploited a dreadful mistake from the keeper. before rounding off the match with his second, maintaining their unbeaten start to the champions league. liverpool wasn't the most impressive away win of the night. riel, 13 time winners were stunned by debutants sheriff. sheriff tiraspol. it's their first ever season in

the final repair guardiola men were beaten by the london club, tried to read what they are, what we have done in the recent games. again, chelsea and to show and, and try to you know, to every game is a new challenge of paternity to improve, to learn and to do better. let's be honest. like if we win tomorrow, we will not be crowned as champions and, and if city wins tomorrow, they will not be the champions and we will not be like in depression it's, it's, it's important match, of course, and it's a big match in tennis. europe have a 31 advantage of the world for him in this years lay become taking place in boston that he will, number 7, the matthew, a better, teeny, completing victory against canada. felix, those in the me on friday for the day, pretty single rebels before the we'll see the double formula. one cabbage of lead max, the stop and we'll stop the russian growing pre from the back of the grid. the punishment for the red bull team changing engines too many times for stopping as a 5 point leader. the live with hamilton in the standing that that's been anything who had already be

as they prepare to face leipzig later, manager pep guardiola has told his team they must forget what. sport is always a new challenge, so what happened in the past happened in the past, we have experience, new ones, but that doesn't mean it is going to be well this season. so start a new competition lucky and fortunate to be involved and try to win the first game of many. liverpool face the italian giants ac milan. both sides remain unbeaten in the league this season, but have enjoyed so many memorable nights in this competition, including that memorable final in 2005, which saw liverpool overturn a three—goal first half deficit. this is in fact the first time the two sides have met in europe outside of a final. it's a long time ago that we had a champions league game at home. we now have the opportunity to experience again the atmosphere anfield is able to produce in the premier league, but we have spoken a lot in the past, rightly so, about european nights at anfield and i can't wait to experience that. it will be great and i'm really looking forward to it. i'm sure the liverpool f

manchester city manager pep guardiola has refused to apologise for comments he made calling on more citych had an attendance ofjust 38 thousand — the stadium's capacity is 55,000. the comments attracted criticism from the club's fans, but guardiola has insisted they were misinterpreted. they say, guys, if you want to join us we'll be happy if you come to see the next game against southampton because i know, i knew and tomorrow i will know it, how difficult it will be. and i prefer to be with my people than without my people but if they don't come for any reason it is perfect. i never have the words he had to say why you didn't come. and you don't come, don't comfort up if you don't come, don't comfort up if you want to a pleasure. if you don't, you don't. so they should reveal especially the comments after but i will not apologise. absolutely not. there could be implications for other countries after new zealand pulled out of their tour of pakistan this morning because of a security alert. england men and women's teams are scheduled to play there next month and the ecb have said they are

fee does play against man, said he, he will be coming up against the form of golf boss. alona pit guardiola. the city manager knows the side will have a job on their hands to contain messy names and killing them. bobby, i don't know which isn't one of quality. i don't know what you should do to stuff constantly. i don't know. they're so good. so the talon in these amount of talent together to be controlled, so dish. so we're going to try to, to defend, well, when we had the ball and tied to, you know, to let them run when you had to both do what you have to do when you n b a season is just 3 weeks away and up to 2 seasons disrupted by the crew of virus. the pandemic remains a hot topic and this time it is to do with vaccinations. on monday, some i'm vaccinated. players had to sit out their teams media days because of current of ours protocols, unvaccinated players will set to be tested on all practice, travel and game days. you know, obviously i'm not able to be present there today. but it doesn't mean that i'm putting any limits on the future of me being able to join the team. and i just w

will this be the season pep guardiola finally brings european glory to manchester city?h since the taliban swept to power in afghanistan and declared the country an islamic emirate. as the international community grapples with the enormity of the change — how are things changing in afghanistan under taliban rule. secunder kermani and camera journalist malik mudassir report from afghanistan's fourth largest city — mazar—i—sharif. crossing into the islamic emirate, a cargo train from uzbekistan. this is now passport control. the taliban even have own stamps. and hour's drive away, the city of mazar—i—sharif. 0n the surface, life appears to be continuing as normal, though many are suffering with a shortage of cash in banks. this was the blue mosque, the city's cultural heart, shortly before the taliban takeover last month. now the group have allocated separate visiting times for men and women. some are still coming, but there seem significantly fewer than before. my host here is a leading local taliban figure. your critics would say you are killing off the cultural life in

leaves the former england keeper scott carson who was given a game at the end of last season by pep guardiolast premier league match in ten years and his first senior game of any description for two years so at the moment it looks as though scott carson is going to play for manchester city at leicester on saturday afternoon.— saturday afternoon. thank you, simon. emma raducanu will hope to continue what she's described as a �*surreal�* summer later. the 18 year old's extraordinary run at the us open has taken her to the quarter finals... where she'll play the olympic champion from tokyo belinda bencic. raducanu still hasn't lost a set... champion from tokyo belinda bencic. in either qualifying orthe main draw... in reaching the last 8. england captainjoe root sez he's frustrated about the lack of information ahead of this winter's ashes series. cricket australia say they're �*hopeful�* of getting crowds for the five tests... but they haven't confirmed a number of arrangements for the tour... and root says england's players are still in the dark. everyone wants to know is far in advance as pos

pep guardiola says he won't apologise for calling on more manchester city fans to attend their home gamend two thirds full for their midweek champions league win over rb leipzig. it has been close to full for league games so far this season. city supporter groups have called his comments disappointing. the city boss says after a tough week every supporter counts. when you play champions league it is so demanding. so demanding in your physicality and mentally, when they have a long, long week to prepare the game, so that is why we need altogether, the players, our supporters and everyone to help us. you know, to do our best. after their champions league win overac milan, liverpool are back out at anfield this afternoon. crystal palace the visitors in the premier league. sadio mane missed a host of chances in liverpool's 3—0 win over leeds last weekend, before scoring the third. there've been questions about his form, but manager jurgen klopp says he has no concerns. that was a really good moment. , physically and i think mentally as well, so we are really confident and you can see that if

pep guardiola is now the most successful manager in the cup mac history. mo salah put them ahead in the second half. liverpool were 3— is it to up when brentford got the second equaliser of the match. 3—3 was the final score, liverpool are top of the table tonight but only by one point. we played really good football, created incredible chances, we scored three, should have scored four, five, six. they deserved their three goals, could have scored a fourth one with the way they played. it was pretty much always the same but we couldn't deal with it today so it was not perfect for us. we have never before struggled that much in the situation.— much in the situation. bruno fernandes — much in the situation. bruno fernandes missed _ much in the situation. bruno fernandes missed a - much in the situation. bruno fernandes missed a penalty| much in the situation. bruno i fernandes missed a penalty as much in the situation. bruno - fernandes missed a penalty as aston villa beat manchester united 1—0 for their first win at old trafford in 12 years. elsewhere, ever

pep guardiola has refused to apologise for comments calling on more manchester city fans to attend their i know, and tomorrow i will know how difficult it will be. and i would prefer to be with my people then without my people. but if they don't come for any reason, it's perfect! i never was here to say, "why didn't you come? " if you don't come, don't come. " so i will not apologise to him, absolutely not.— come. " so i will not apologise to him, absolutely not. there's more reaction to — him, absolutely not. there's more reaction to emma _ him, absolutely not. there's more reaction to emma raducanu - him, absolutely not. there's more | reaction to emma raducanu coming back home to britain after her phenomenal win at the us open. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. just over a month after the taliban swept to power in afghanistan, there is economic chaos. many people aren't being paid salaries and can't withdraw money from banks — so they're selling their possessions just to make ends meet. our afghanistan correspondent secunder kermani sent this repor

pep guardiola knew his defence could not afford to give anything away cheaply. scored six goals, this brilliant run finish made it seven in seven. manchester city well beaten, psg banking all three points. liverpool, the other british team involved in champions league action wore black arm bands away to fc porto. it was a mark of respect to roger hunt, theirformer striker who has died aged 83. as for the game itself, this sadio mane goal made it 2—0 and there was a brace, first from mo salah and then roberto firmino scored twice as they thrashed the portuguese side 5—1. eight matches in total this evening. all tonight and that results are over on the bbc sport website. as you heard, the liverpool players were wearing black arm bands in tribute to roger hunt, the former player, who has died at the age of 83. the current manager, jurgen klopp, was among those to play tribute to him and said he comes second to no one as important in the history of liverpool fc.— history of liverpool fc. roger was like a demigod. _ history of liverpool fc. roger was like a demigod.

pep guardiola knew he couldn't afford to give anything away cheaply.t unsaleable. 20 minutes later city should have drawn level. raheem sterling's header crashing against the bar and then bernardo silva missing this golden opportunity. hose missing this golden opportunity. how did the not missing this golden opportunity. firm" did they not equalise? missing this golden opportunity. how did they not equalise? that _ missing this golden opportunity. how did they not equalise? that would i did they not equalise? that would rove did they not equalise? that would prove costly- _ did they not equalise? that would prove costly. messi _ did they not equalise? that would prove costly. messi had _ did they not equalise? that would prove costly. messi had scored i did they not equalise? that would| prove costly. messi had scored six goals at this brilliant run and finish made it seven in seven games. manchester city were beaten. psg banking all three points. livable, the other british team involved in champions league action while black armbands away to fc porto.

as manchester city begin their champions league campaign, pep guardiola reiterated some will see his etihad tonight. having lost in in the final of the european cup to chelsea last season, they are ready to go again. sport is always a new challenge, so what happened in the past happened in the past, we have experience, new ones, but that doesn't mean it is going to be well this season. so start a new competition lucky and fortunate to be involved and try to win the first game of many. liverpool face the italian giants ac milan. both sides remain unbeaten in the league this season but have enjoyed so many memorable nights in this competition, including that final in 2005 which saw liverpool overturn a three—goal first—half deficit. also in the group or spanish champions atletico also in the group or spanish champions atletico madrid also in the group or spanish champions atletico madrid who also in the group or spanish champions atletico madrid who host last season's semifinalist, porto. jurgen klopp is travelling been back in front of a full house at anfield once again. it has been a

after the game, city's manager pep guardiola promised that this was just the start of things to come., it was good. nottingham forest are now looking for a new manager, just seven weeks into the season, christian has been sacked. forest are bottom of the league with just one point from theirfirst league with just one point from their first seven league with just one point from theirfirst seven games, league with just one point from their first seven games, their worst start to the season 108 years. four times world champion sebastian vettel and canadian lance stroll, son of the owner, will race for aston martin again next season in an unchanged driver line—up, vettel won four formula one championships in a row with red bull between 2010 and 2013. executive chairman lawrence stroll said that he was "delighted to be continuing with such an excellent blend of youthful talent and experienced expertise. " the world's most high—profile gymnast, simone biles, has given an emotional testimony before the senate, about abuse she suffered at the hands of disgraced former team doctor, larry nassa

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fans told him to stick to coaching but guardiola said he wouldn't apologise for his comments.e to say why you didn't come. derby county are set to go into administration due to their ongoing financial problems. the club, which is up for sale, say despite negotiations finding a buyer is unlikely in the short term. it means they could face a 12—point deduction in the championship. derby, managed by former england captain wayne rooney, are 16th in the table with seven points from their first seven matches. the new rugby union premiership season got under way last night and there was a big win for saracens, who made a brilliant return to the top flight, beating bristol 26—9 at ashton gate. alex lozowski kicked 21 points and cleverly teed up alex lewington, who scored the game's only try. saracens are back in the top flight a year after being relegated for breaching salary cap rules. bristol finished top of the league last season before losing in the semi—finals. in rugby league, leeds ended the regular super league season with a comfortable 36—12 win against hull kr ahead of the p

of discussion about who's the greatest coach, with chelsea's thomas tuchel outwitting city's pep guardiolawith our teams and the clubs compete each other against each other on a very high level. t other against each other on a very hiuh level. ., ., ., other against each other on a very high level-— other against each other on a very hiuh level. ., ., ., , high level. i would love to see them -la high level. i would love to see them play chess. — high level. i would love to see them play chess, actually, _ high level. i would love to see them play chess, actually, to _ high level. i would love to see them play chess, actually, to be - high level. i would love to see them play chess, actually, to be fair. i play chess, actually, to be fair. two great minds, two great thinkers. it's congratulations to warwickshire, who are are county cricket champions, for the first time in nine yea rs. they needed to beat somerset to pip lancashire to the title. and liam norwell claimed the final wicket at edgbaston, to ensure victory by 118 runs. so that wrapped up the bears' first county championship titl

jack grealish scored on his champions league debut and city's manager pep guardiola promised that thist season in an unchanged driver line—up. vettel won four formula one championships in a row with red bull between 2010 and 2013. executive chairman lawrence stroll said that he was "delighted to be continuing with such an excellent blend of youthful talent and experienced expertise," mo farah's former coach, alberto salazar, will have to serve the whole of his four—year ban after losing his appeal in the court of arbitration for sport. salazar was banned for a series of doping violations by the us anti doping agency two years ago, and appealed the decision. salazar ran the nike oregon project, which was the training base of mo farah. farah has not been accused of doping, and left the set—up in 2017. that's all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories, plus all the build up to england women's first one day international against new zealand in bristol on the bbc sport website. that's bbc.co.uk/sport after a ruthless day of firing and hiring, the prime minister is set to

had their chances, hitting the bar twice in one passge of play but it was messi's night and for guardiola all the goals. sadio mane made it 2—0 at the break. salah scored twice as did roberto firmino, his first coming after a dreadful mistake from the porto keeper diogo costa. they stay top of their group with a 100 percent record. the result of the night came in spain, as real madrid, , the 13 time winners were stunned 2—1 by debutants sheriff tiraspol. it's the moldovan minnows first season in the champions league, and their entire squad's worth would just about cover the annual salary of one madrid player. but luxembourg international sebastien thill scored the winner in the last minute to complete one of the biggest shocks in champions league history. that tattoo on thill�*s leg is of him dreaming of the champions league trophy. doesn't seem like such a daft idea now. emma raducanu is back on court next week, in herfirst touranment since winning the us open earlier this month. the 18 year old has been given a wild card into the main draw of the prestigious indian wells event. the entr

it ended chelsea's unbeaten start of the season and it means pep guardiola is now the most successfule working here. and achieving this milestone in doing it in five years is because we won many, many games. aston villa ended manchester united's unbeaten run. united could have equalised with a stoppage penalty, you don't see that often. from bruno fernandes because of his effort over the bar. britain's lando norris qualified to take his first formula i pole position. he will start from the front of the grid three places ahead of lewis hamilton who had any —— embarrassing pitlane crash and then a spin. hamilton can breathe slightly easy knowing that max verstappen is starting last after being penalised for a new engine. i'll try to get in out as quick as possible and 100% my fault. ultimately really disappointed in myself. up until then i was clean. every lap, bohm, warm. no problem. —— boom, boom. so ebacc said one the women's junior road race at the road cycling world championships. adding a gold medal to the silver she already one in the junior event. you might remember earlier this

but whatever happened last time is now behind them, according to pep guardiola.the world anti—doping agency is to review whether cannabis should remain on the list of banned substances. the american sprinter sha'carri richardson missed the tokyo olympics after testing positive for cannabis in june. she said she'd used it to help cope with the death of her mother and wada say they've had numerous requests to look again at its status. the review will begin next year and cannabis will remain prohibited for the time being. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. thank you, john. let's return to our top story — government scientists say there could be a largejump in covid hospital admissions in england if restrictions aren't tightened. they say they would like to see a light touch measures in order to stave off a rise in infections. the government says it is talking about plan eight, essentially relying on vaccinations and testing. the plan b, if it were to come into place, that would include mandatory at mask wearing and perhaps vaccine

manager pep guardiola has told their team they must forget about what has gone before.is able to produce in the premier league. but we spoke a lot in the past, rightly so, about european nights at anfield, and i can't wait to experience that. it will be great and, erm, i'm really looking forward. it will be another one later against another european giant. it will be another one later against another european giant. pele has provided an update on his health, saying he feels ready for "90 minutes, plus extra time", after leaving intensive care. the three—time world cup winner has had surgery to remove a tumour in his colon. he posted on social media — "i have already left the icu and i am in my room. we will be together soon". pele is brazil's all—time leading scorer, and one of only four players to have scored in four world cups. good to see him out of hospital. europe's ryder cup captain padraig harrington has appointed the 2016 open champion, henrik stenson, as his fifth and final vice—captain for the contest, which begins on friday week, at whistling straits in wisco

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so a real goal frenzy for fans at the etihad last night, and afterwards pep guardiola praised his sidesus gymnast, simone biles, gave an emotional testimony before the senate, about abuse she suffered at the hands of disgraced former team doctor, larry nassar. former teammates also appeared before the committee, along with fbi director christopher wray. the hearing is examining shortcomings, in the f.b.i's investigation into nassar, who was later convicted, of sexually abusing girls and sentenced to life in prison. i don't want another young gymnast, 0lympic athlete or any individual to experience the horror that i and hundreds of others have enjoyed before, during and continuing to this day in the wake of the abuse. to be clear, i blame him and i also blame an entire system that enabled and perpetrated his views. mo farah's former coach — alberto salazar — has seen his appeal against a four yearsuspension, upheld by the court of arbitration for sport. salazar was banned for a series of doping violations, by the us anti doping agency two years ago, and appealed the decision. salazar ran