all raheem sterling had to do was to pass. the execution summed up by his manager's reaction.rling made amends, brought down in the box, and you know who finished the job, with a little help from the post. while arsenal offered little in attack, one of theirfew arsenal offered little in attack, one of their few chances was put away by substitute alexander la cazette. away by substitute alexander lacazette. petr cech had also saved brilliantly from gabriel jesus lacazette. petr cech had also saved brilliantly from gabrieljesus but could do nothing about that one. in truth, city were just a bit too good, like they have been all season. good, like they have been all season. 31 points from 11 games. it will not just be season. 31 points from 11 games. it will notjust be aguero flanking history this season. we made a good performance, considering the champions league game against napoli, we rested all the big players. we suffered together, fought together. i'm very pleased again for that victory, for the way we played. it was a provoked penalty by raheem sterling. we know he dives

that was raheem sterling scoring in his fourth consecutive champions league match and that was manchester. elsewhere in manchester city's group, napoli's 3—0 win over shaktar donetsk means city will go to ukraine knowing even a loss won't deny them a more favourable draw in the last 16. everton will appeal the fa's decision to charge striker 0umar niasse after he was deemed to have deliberately conned the referee during saturday's draw against crystal palace. the panel unanimously decided that he'd intentionally dived to win the fifth—minute spot—kick at selhurst park. the senegal international is the first premier league player to be charged for so—called "successful deception of a match official." matters off the pitch now and manchester united's romelu lukaku's brush with the law in california has left him out of pocket — of just £340. he's agreed to pay compensation to beverly hills police department after they responded to five noise complaints at a house he was renting over the summer. he was charged with a disturbance of the peace infraction but the case is to be heard again at los

the manchester city pair of raheem sterling and fabian delph — plus liverpool'sjordan henderson are allurray has the latest from england's training base. it never rains but it pours for gareth southgate and having lost harry kane, harry winks and dele alli from his original squad selection, now the manchester city pairof selection, now the manchester city pair of raheem sterling and fabian delph have had to return to the club and the liverpool captainjordan henderson is not even fit enough to join up with the party here at st george's park. but at least gary cahill has been able to join the squad. danny rose is not involved in training today but that was part of his rehabilitation, he has not played for england now for almost a year and played for england now for almost a yearand a played for england now for almost a year and a robert redford tottenham last month after a serious knee injury. he has been talking about how difficult it has been for him to cope with not playing. it has been really difficult. especially now with the manager starting to train in formation with three at the b

raheem sterling bundled over in the box, penalty to manchester city and sergio aguero kept the casualhe visitors level. from there they did not stop in their search for all three points, eventually finding their way through again, raheem sterling in the right place atjust about the right time. ceiling yet another win for manchester city. —— sealing. the day's other premier league results for you, everton suffered another heavy defeat under their caretaker manager david unsworth, they were beaten 4—1 by southampton. and arsenal are up to fourth after they beat burnely, thanks to a controversial injury—time penalty. celtic have won their fourth domestic trophy in a row, as they retained the scottish league cup this afternoon beating motherwell 2—0. motherwell held their own until james forrest curled an excellent shot into the far corner shortly after the break. hopes were over after cedric kipre was sent off for a controversial challenge on scott sinclair. and mousa dembele had no problem doubling the lead with the penalty kick. for celtic, that's 65 domestic games now without defeat.

raheem sterling scored the winner with six minutes remaining which added to the penalty converted byalf—time interval. it was the first time city have come from behind at half—time to win a premier league away match since april 1995. a controversial stoppage—time penalty from alexis sanchez handed arsenal a 1—0 victory against burnley at turf moor. the win moves the gunners up to fourth in the table ahead of north london rivals tottenham, while the clarets remain seventh. elsewhere, everton‘s wretched season continues losing 4—1 at southampton with saints striker charlie austin scoring two second—half headers on his first league start of the season. france have clinched their 10th davis cup title, after lucas pouille's convincing straight—sets victory over steve darcis in the deciding match in lille. it's their first title since 2001, as katherine downes reports. there is nothing quite like a davis cup finalfor there is nothing quite like a davis cup final for atmosphere. the way david goffin celebrated, you would be forgiven for thinking belgium had just won it. his victory was only

but a stunning last minute strike from raheem sterling means city stay eight points clear of their rivalsester united and have now won a club record 12 league games in a row. what happened in the locker room was amazing. that that is what it is. we do this kind ofjob not to title will not lift a title. it is when you leave these situations, you need to enjoy it and celebrated because you never know what will happen in the future. you have to celebrate when you have these occasions. chelsea are still third after a 1—0 win over swansea. the defending champions had manager antonio conte sent to the stands in the first half but they took the lead after the break through antonio rudiger. the summer signing from roma with the only goal of the game. arsenal are still fourth they thrashed huddersfield 5—0 at the emirates. alexandre lacazette opened the scoring afterjust minutes and the gunners never looked back. two goals for giroud, with sanchez and ozil also on the scoresheet. we started well and then we lost our urgency. when we scored the second goal, suddenly everybody played more freely and

if that wasn't enough, a magnificent performance ended in an appropriate manner, with raheem sterling'ssterous about four manchester city, though the evening was far from serene. and a perfect night for the british sides was completed by liverpool who eased past maribor 3—0. despite winning 7—0 in the reverse fixture, liverpool were frustrated in a goalless first half before top scorer mohammad salah broke the deadlock at anfield. a neatly—worked one—two allowed emre can to confidently slot home liverpool's second of the evening, and confirmation of the points was sealed by daniel sturridge, firing home in the final minute. it keeps liverpool top of group e. andy murray is to fall out of the world's top ten for the first time in three years when the new rankings are released on monday. he hasn't played sincejuly — and will fall to at least 15th. meanwhile, rafael nadal‘s straight sets win over hyeon chung in the second round of the paris masters today means he will end the year as the world number one for the fourth time. british number two kyle edmund, meanwhile, is out of the paris ma

aguero, who became city's record goalscorer in past week, added a second from the spot after raheem sterling an hour but when arsenal's defence was caught sleeping, david silva set up substitute gabrieljesus for their third. we make a good performance considering after the champions league game away against napoli was so league game away against napoli was so tough, they rest all the big—name players and we

aguero, who became city's record goalscorer in past week, added a second from the spot after raheem sterlingad been fouled. alexandre lacazette pulled a goal back inside the last half an hour but when arsenal's defence was caught sleeping, david silva set up substitute gabrieljesus for their third. we make a good performance considering after the champions league game away against napoli was so league game away against napoli was so tough, they rest all the big—name players and we showed in a tough moment, we fought together. i'm pleased again for the victory and the way we played. i believe it was no poultry, it was a provoked penalty by sterling. we know he dives very well. the third goal was offside. —— know he dives very well. the third goalwas offside. —— no know he dives very well. the third goal was offside. —— no penalty. know he dives very well. the third goalwas offside. —— no penalty. i'm very upset because at 2—1 we were in the game and we looked like we could score, the game and we looked like we could score , we the game and we looked like we could score, we had many dangerous

having lost harry kane, harry winks and dele alli from his original squad selection, now raheem sterling to return to their club and liverpool captain jordan henderson is not even fit enough to join up with the party here. at least gary cahill has been able to join the squad. danny rose is not involved in training but that was agreed as part of his rehabilitation. he has not played for england for almost a year and only returned for spurs last month after a serious knee injury. he has been talking about how difficult it has been for him to cope with not playing. it's been really difficult. especially with i'iow really difficult. especially with now the manager, stopping to try the new formation with the three at the back and that is something i have done well at my club, and it has been hard sitting at home watching the games on tv. i'm just so happy to be back and i can't wait to hopefully be given the chance to play on either friday or tuesday. so farjake livermore has been added to the squad but it is a party of only 21 now which must increase the chances of those who have been involv

raheem sterling scored a couple of late once this season. scored a couple of late once this season.. their lead is back up to eight points ahead of manchester united. oriol romeu scored a well worked equaliser before sterling's winner. arsenal are still fourth after a big win at home to huddersfield. three goals in five second half minutes saw them seal the points olivier giroud scored two, ozil, lacazette and sanchez also chipped in. here is the confirmation of those results and the rest of the games tonight. burnley are up to sixth after winning 2—1 away at bournemouth. chelsea manager antonio conte was sent to the stands in the first half but antonio rudiger scored the only goal to beat swansea. they are still third. liverpool are up to fifth after beating stoke 3—0. have a new manager. to that otherjob announcement, west bromwich albion have a new manager. alan pardew is back in work after 11 months, signing a contract at the hawthornes through to 2020. there hears. —— there he is. he was sacked at palace in december, coincidentally making way then for sam allardyce. pardew repl

but a stunning last minute strike from raheem sterling means city stay eight points clear of their rivalsd 12 league games in a row.

raheem sterling bundled over in the box, penalty to manchester city.tinuing the casual goal—scoring theme. from there, they did not stop in their search for all three points, eventually finding their way through again. sterling in the right place atjust about the right time to seal yet another win for manchester city. we had to work really, really hard. they had 11 man behind the ball, the striker was right behind our holding midfielder. it was a real fight for us midfielder. it was a real fight for us but the new plea came out strong in the second half we could do it, and that is what they did. we got the three points i think we deserved. we got the three points i think we deserved. there has been another heavy defeat for everton under caretaker manager david unsworth — they lost a—i to southampton this afternoon. saints striker charlie austin scored two second—half headers on his first league start of the season, before steven davis beat jordan pickford from the edge of the box to wrap up the victory. everton have won just once in seven games under u

he called it unacceptable and raheem sterling as well in their 3—1 defeat.many dangerous situations. manchester united slipped further behind their city rivals as they lost 1—0 at chelsea. 0nly behind their city rivals as they lost 1—0 at chelsea. only one goal for the game as mourinho returned to face his former club. chelsea then defeating crystal palace. will finish in everton‘s game. came from two games down to draw. but there was 12 minutes of injury time added on in this game and that meant watford had a chance to pull level. as you can see, tom missing that chance. david moyes has confirmed he is interested in replacing village. there weren‘t any real shocks in yesterday‘s nine fa cup first round matches but woking from the national league have taken league one bury to a replay. woking went a goal down inside the first minute. but a goal from jamie philpot means they‘ll be in the hat for the second round. kilmarnock chalked up a much needed victory in the scottish premiership it was their first win under manager steve clarke. adam frizzell was on hand

he owes raheem sterling an apology. no way that a dive, and it was a penalty. will have to wait and see. managers can be fined for speaking out against referees and officials. jose mourinho had a couple of times last season after being outspoken against refereeing mistakes, as he saw them. but it seems the stakes are so high in the premier league that managers can't keep a lid on their frustration. premier league that managers can't keep a lid on theirfrustration. and the fines do not match the salaries they earn so they make no impact whatsoever. a former conservative party activist has told this programme she reported an alleged rape to house of commons authorities but was completely ignored and left feeling worthless. she says she told the commons clerk a "toxic, heavy drinking and sex driven culture within westminster" had contributed to the alleged attack, which "destroyed" her. in an exclusive interview, amanda — whose name has been changed to protect identities — says she was raped by someone who worked for a conservative mp. after it was reported to pol

raheem sterling bundled over in the box, penalty to manchester city.aguero the casual goal—scoring theme up. from there, they did not stop in their search for all three points, eventually finding their way through again. sterling in the right place just about the right time to seal yet another win for manchester city. there has been another heavy defeat for everton under caretaker manager david unsworth — they lost a—i to southampton this afternoon. saints striker charlie austin scored two second—half headers on his first league start of the season, before steven davis beat jordan pickford from the edge of the box to wrap up the victory. everton have won just once in seven games under unsworth. we are not performing and confidence is, you know, probably lower than it ever has been. this is a team that has been underperforming for the majority of the season and we have had a lot of tough games, a lot of away games, and i think we need to get back tojust away games, and i think we need to get back to just some basics. we need to stop conceding goals. the

southampton but it took a 96th minute goal from raheem sterling to do so.decision on whether he'll be charged by the cps after his arrest in september may take several weeks. that's all the sport for now. we made it through. back with more after 11. thank you very much. we'll cross to the commons when we get that question about the status of donald trump's planned state visit to the uk after the issue on the re—tweeting of the islamic videos. we're all familiar with vulnerable children being placed with foster carers, or found adoptive parents. but in some cases, the best option for them is what's known as kinship care, where the child is looked after by a relative, often a grandparent. until now, very little research has been done into the outcomes for these children to identify the benefits of staying with a family member, but also consider if there are any downsides. today, the charity grandparents plus publishes the findings of a two—year research project based on in—depth interviews with young adults and their kinship carers. one of the main findings i

aguero became city's record goal—scorer in the last week, scoring from the spot after this file on raheem sterlinghour, that city pressed on, david silva looked to be offside but the arsenal defence waited for the sign from the assistant linesman but it never came. gabriel to jesus got assistant linesman but it never came. gabriel tojesus got their third. spurs are still third in the table third. spurs are still third in the ta ble after third. spurs are still third in the table after beating crystal palace at wembley. they were riding their luck against bottom club in the division. roy hodgson‘s side created many more division. roy hodgson's side created many more chances and wilfried zaha had the best of them. he was making his spurs debut after injuries to hugo lloris and michel vorm. this was one of spurs‘s few shots on target, dele alli had a hamstring problem which will see him missing the upcoming england matches against brazil and germany. the challenge was amazing. we started to feel after madrid that the challenge would be very tough, we tried to keep the feet on the ground and be profes

raheem sterling scored the winner with six minutes remaining.w that they are so aggressive. they are so strong. we are so happy for the way we won again. a controversial stoppage time penalty from alexis sanchez handed arsenal a 1—0 victory against burnley at turf moor. the win moves the gunners up to fourth in the table ahead of north london rivals tottenham, while the clarets remain seventh. i would say in the first half it was a very different game for us. we didn't find a very different game for us. we didn'tfind our a very different game for us. we didn't find our stride and a bit too slow in the buildup. and the second half we upped the tempo and dominated the game and it was a question of the final ball, patients and, as well, beat a team who defends extremely well. france have clinched their 10th davis cup title after lucas pouille's convincing victory over steve da rcis in the deciding match in lille. the world number 18 won in straight sets wrapping up the best—of—five tie 3—2. it's france's first title since 2001 celebrated by a 27,00

raheem sterling scored the winner with six minutes remaining which added to the penalty converted byl. it was the first time city have come from behind at half—time to win a premier league away match since april 1995. the premier league is so tough, especially now winter has come. they are so especially now winter has come. they are so aggressive. so strong, but we are so aggressive. so strong, but we are so are so aggressive. so strong, but we are so happy for the way we have won this. a controversial stoppage time penalty from alexis sanchez handed arsenal a 1—0 victory against burnley at turf moor. the win moves the gunners up to fourth in the table ahead of north london rivals tottenham, while the clarets remain 7th. elsewhere everton's wretched season continues losing 4—1 at southampton with saints striker charlie austin scoring two second—half headers on his first league start of the season. france have clinched their 10th davis cup title, after lucas pouille's convincing victory over steve darcis in the deciding match in lille. the frenchman won in straight sets 6—3, 6—1, 6—0,

raheem sterling was pep guardiola's magic man as he produced a stunning free kick to create pandemoniumt happened in the locker room was amazing. we do this kind ofjob. not to have the title or not have the title, you have to enjoy coming out to celebrate it in a situation. you don't know what will happen in the future. of course we want to win. like all teams, all contenders. five other results in the english premier league. all the big guns winning, chelsea stay third with their victory over swansea, arsenal thrashed huddersfield to stay fourth. mo salah scored twice as liverpool won at stoke. burnley are up to sixth after winning 2—1 at bournemouth. and wayne rooney scored a hat—trick as everton thrashed west ham 4—0. and how about this for one of football's biggest career changes? from the dugout to the desert. the former chelsea and tottenham manager andre villas—boas has left his position as boss of chinese side shanghai sipg, next up for him is competing in the dakar rally — as you do. the 40—year—old, whose uncle took part in 1982 edition, will drive a toyota hilux in the car ca

manchester city needed and 96 winner from raheem sterling to give them a 2-1 from raheem sterling tordiola. it is amazing, but that is what it is. we do this kind ofjob, not to wait to lift the title or not lift the title, it is when you are in these kind of situations, you have to enjoy it, you have to celebrate it, because you never know what will happen in the future. of course we wa nt to happen in the future. of course we want to win the league, the premier league, like all the teams, all the contenders, but you have to celebrate when you have this kind of situation. after touching down in new zealand, ben stokes has signed to play domestic cricket for canterbury, but is unlikely to play in the ashes. he's still to hear if he'll be charged following an incident outside a bristol nightclub in september. the police have handed theirfile to the crown prosecution service. but that may take a few weeks. he could be here until the end of the t20 competition. any time you get to rub shoulders with a player of that calibre, it is exciting for our players, and that is great for us. our p

manchester city's raheem sterling and fabian delph have returned to their club after being ruled outcoming friendlies. liverpool'sjordan henderson will also miss out on the back—to—back games against germany and brazil at wembley stadium through injury. both harry kane and harry winks have already been ruled out, while chelsea defender gary cahill hasjoined the squad for training today. steven finn will miss the ashes series after picking up a knee injury while training in australia. finn was brought in to replace ben stokes, who hasn't travelled with the squad, following his arrest. but the seamer is flying home for treatment on a knee injury. the first ashes test starts on the 23rd of this month and the england coach has already decided on most of the side for that test. we know the team for england's opening first—class match, against a cricket australia eleven starting tomorrow in adelaide. jake ball and craig overton are given a chance to make a claim for an ashes spot. stuart broad is rested, but he's sure to feature in that first test in just over a fortnight and he says that

former england captain alan shearer says arsene wenger owes raheem sterling an apology, after the arsenalal lost 3—1 at manchester city — and wenger questioned whether sterling had been brought down or had dived to win a penalty, but shearer said it was a clear—cut foul. wenger also said the standard of refereeing in the premier league was getting worse and worse, and that city's third goal was offside. i believe there was no penalty, it was a provoked penalty by sterling. we know that he dives very well. he does that very well. and the third goal was offside. and i'm very upset because at 2—1, we were in the game and we looked like we could score, we had many dangerous situations. the fa cup provided an upset or two this weekend, with a few league sides knocked out by non—league opposition, so they'll be eagerly—awaiting this evening's draw for the second round. and woking, from the national league, will be in the hat, despite going 1—0 down to league one bury in the opening minute. a goal from jamie philpot earned them a replay. everton defender michael keane has been called into the en

. —— 4—0. 96 minutes on the clock, being held to a 1—all draw with southampton, raheem sterling scored it a club—record 12th—successive premier league win. fair to say he and his manager enjoyed it. after arriving in new zealand, ben stokes has signed to play domestic cricket for canterbury, but is unlikely to play in the ashes. a decision on whether to charge him following an incident outside a bristol nightclub isn't expected for several weeks with his case now in the hands of the crown prosecution service. chris froome says he's targetting victory in next year's giro d'italia to complete a hattrick of cycling's biggest events. he'd become only the third rider to win the giro, the vuelta d'espana and the tour de france. he keeps a sort of setting is girls andi he keeps a sort of setting is girls and i think that's the thing, he wa nts to and i think that's the thing, he wants to break new boundaries and where he to win, it would be historic achievement if he did when the giro d'italia. that is what is setting its sights on. just remarkable. superhuman. back to our main story this mor

raheem sterling, jordan henderson and fabian delph have all withdrawn through injury. they can't afford to lose this evening. defeat would mean australia retain the ashes. the men are also in action. they are playing in the first of two warmup matches before the series gets underway. obviously a pair of big matches for both of women and the men. and in the sunshine as well. what a place to be at this time of year. here is carol with a look at this morning's weather. good morning. good morning all. this morning if you have not stepped outside, it is a chilly start to the day. temperatures not far off freezing for many parts. you won't be surprised to hear there is a touch of frost. there are also pockets of patchy and fog, but they should lift readily. a weather front in the south—east producing some cloud and also some rain and drizzle. nothing too heavy at this stage. but as we move away from that we are back under clearer skies, and look at the temperatures. it is rather nippy and these are the temperatures at eight a.m.. not the current temperatures but it also mean

guardiola side came from a goal down to beat huddersfield two one on sunday so levelled it before raheem sterling school the went out late in the second half we need this kind of situations happen. we have to leave that situation so good last month in the happening one has to leave be in trouble because. one yells down on us to leave it to him not doing the right the last seven games think games to fight to win the premier league you have to leave these kind of games elsewhere everton's ways continued as they slumped to afford to feed as southampton but arsenal have moved into the top four in the premier league a last minute penalty from alexis sanchez earning them a one zero win at burnley organizers of the castle twenty twenty two world cup have unveiled the design for what they say will be the torments first reusable stadium brewed in doha will see forty thousand spectators and host matches up to the quarterfinals and it's made up of shipping containers which can then be taken down and reassembled for use elsewhere once the world cup is over. russia's ban from international track and field eve

for third place chelsea and liverpool who move up to fifth in the table and a late goal from raheem sterling so manchester city beat southampton two one syrian footballer caravan has been crowned asian player of the year on wednesday is the first time anyone from syria has won the accolade caribbean place for saudi arabian car hell out who lost in the asian champions league final last weekend he scored ten times for them this season and also helped his national team reach the world cup playoffs only now really missing out on a place at russia twenty eighteen the women's player of the year title was awarded to australia's samantha kerr who place for perth glory in her home country and sky blue in the united states. we play and fight to bring happiness to our people this is my main target we have determination to play football and it becomes stronger and you have people who hunger for happiness and joy i promise to the syrian people that i would do my best to bring happiness and joy during the asian cup final two thousand and nineteen people deserve to be happy. this is the third correct me if

manchester city's raheem sterling and fabian delph have returned to their club after being ruled oute squad for training today ahead of back—to—back games against germany and brazil at wembley stadium. liverpool'sjordan henderson also misses out with a thigh problem. more bad knews for england's ashes preparations. steven finn will miss the series after picking up a knee injury while training in australia. the pace bowler has damaged cartilige in his left knee — ending his hopes of making the squad for the series — which starts on the 23rd of this month. he's been replaced by the uncapped surrey fast bowler tom curran. england take on an australia eleven starting tomorrow in adelaide. stuart broad is rested for that match — but he's sure to feature in that first test in just over a fortnight — and he says that although the squad is missing ben stokes, his spirit is still in the camp. every tea m every team in the world would want someone every team in the world would want someone like ben stokes in there but we still have his characteristics, that competitive spirit of the arm around

raheem sterling fouled in the box. penalty to city.est yorkshire and it's all square at one all. there's been another heavy defeat for everton, under caretaker manager david unsworth — they lost 4—1 to southampton this afternoon. saints striker charlie austin scored two second—half headers on his first league start of the season before steven davis beatjordan pickford from the edge of the box to wrap up the victory. everton have won just once in seven games under unsworth. confidence is probably lower than it has ever been. this is a team that has ever been. this is a team that has been underperforming for the majority of the season and we have had a lot of tough games and away games andi had a lot of tough games and away games and i think we need to get back to just games and i think we need to get back tojust some games and i think we need to get back to just some basics, we games and i think we need to get back tojust some basics, we need to stop conceding goals, they are killing us. we need some home comforts, we need to get back t

raheem sterling's goal won it for them at the etihad.n a permanent basis. taylor was the top goalscorer at euro 2017, scoring five goals for england in four appearances. she's been at arsenal since march 2016 but says she's looking for a fresh challenge. they've been probably the most dominant club. the core group of players, the core values of the team, the location as well, absolutely team, the location as well, a bsolutely love team, the location as well, absolutely love the pacific northwest. the thing i admire the most about seattle as well is the drive and motivation they've got to succeed and to keep pushing forward. england's women secured a series victory over canada with a test to spare with a comfortable a9—12 win at twickenham last night. captain sarah hunter led out her side on her 100th cap in a fixture that saw the red roses score eight tries, with rachel burford and 18—year—old ellie kildunne both crossing twice. england will secure a series whitewashwith victory in the final test on saturday. if you had a more productive

raheem sterling was the match winner for city with just six minutes left in the game.e one of the worst times how much of a premier league game it was today. the guys competed amazingly so that's why we won and we're still there. everton are two points off the premier league relegation zone after suffering another heavy defeat under caretaker manager david unsworth, they lost 4—1 to southampton yesterday. charlie austin scored two second—half headers before steven davis beatjordan pickford from the edge of the box to wrap up the victory. everton have won just once in seven games under unsworth. it's killing me. it's really tough. but the situation's been tough for a while so i have to take responsibility and i will, i'll stand here and take responsibility as manager, but we've all got to ta ke as manager, but we've all got to take our responsibility as well. it's tough at the moment, we're in a tough place. things have to change quickly. arsenal move up to fourth in the table after a controversial injury—time penalty against burnley at turf moor. alexis sanchez scored

and they rounded off the victory late on, as raheem sterling scored their fourth.managers, it is big news for him, so he is a legend. for the club, for the history, and... enjoy it, so everybody has to be so proud of him. the perfect night in europe was completed by liverpool, who eased past maribor 3—0. after a goalless first half, mohamed salah opened the scoring with a neat finish off his knee. emre can and then daniel sturridge, in the final minute, keep liverpool top of group e, a point clear of sevilla. england cricket coach trevor bayliss says the players have agreed sensible rules for drinking on the upcoming ashes tour, but there will be no curfews in australia. the squad is in perth preparing for their first tour match without ben stokes, who is still in england, awaiting news on whether he will be charged over an incident outside a bristol nightclub. the players have sat down and had a chat, and they are the ones who have come up with it. we certainly don't wa nt to come up with it. we certainly don't want to put too many curfews on them, that keep them

manchester city‘s raheem sterling and fabian delph have returned to their club after being ruled outcurran. finn was initially brought back into the england side to replace ben stokes, who is under investigation by police after a brawl outside a brecel my club. with stokes missing, the west indies great sir vivian richards believes england are more like pussycat and lions. in my opinion, having someone like stokes, who is pretty strong in himself about how he feels, the confidence that he brings, the aggression that he brings, it will be quite crucial down under. i was hearing some stuff that was touch and go, whether he is going to be down under are not. but let me say this. without ben stokes down under, the english team is going to look like it and is. kit symons indeed. well, england‘s women are preparing for their crucial ashes test, which begins on thursday. they have been training in the sydney oval. knowing only a win will do. they currently trail australia 4—2, and in australia win the test, they can‘t be beaten in the test, they can‘t be beaten in the series. it is imperati

he questioned whether raheem sterling had been brought down or he‘d dived to win a penalty, which sergioside. i believe it was no penalty, it was a provoked penalty by stirling. we know that he dives very well. he does that very well. and the third goal was offside. i‘m very upset because at 2—1, we were in the game and we looked like we could score, we had many dangerous situations. the draw for a tournament to be held in milan next week has been criticised as sexist, after players were asked to select a female model to determine which group they would play in. players at the next gen atp finals — for players under 21 — found out if they were in group a or group b, when the models revealed which letter was hidden beneath their clothing. 0ur tennis correspondent, russell fuller, joins me for more on this. this sounds like an extraordinary launch of a tournament. how did this work? especially as this is an event that is meant to showcase the future stars of the game, the future of men‘s tennis. milan bisevac and capital of the world was the inspiration behind this ceremony that taught pla

man city's raheem sterling and fabian delph have returned after being ruled out of the england friendliesrest. but he flies home for treatment on a knee injury. the first test match starts on november 23. the england coach has already decided on most of his side for that test match. has already decided on most of his side for that test matchlj has already decided on most of his side for that test match. i think we area side for that test match. i think we are a little bit like australia. we are a little bit like australia. we are probably down to nine of the 11. there are one spots we are still discussing. we still have two more matches to go yet. i am sure it will work itself out before the first test match. the england women are preparing for their crucial ashes test match, which starts on thursday. they have been training at the sydney oval, knowing only a win will do. they trail australia 4—2. if australia when they cannot be beaten in the series. it was imperative we learned a lot from the last game, the last three days. i think not only have we learned more but some of the youngster

the england manager has lost harry kane, harry winks, dele alli, raheem sterling and jordan hendersone would have a really open conversation. but i think, as a manager, you have a duty of care to your players. to make sure things are done correctly. it is the start of the rugby union autumn internationals this weekend. exeter‘s henry slade will start at inside centre for england against argentina on saturday, with owen farrell and maro itoje rested. slade starts alongside jonathanjoseph in the midfield, while in the absence of itoje, george kruis partners courtney lawes at lock. head coach eddiejones says it's his side's "most important game this year". that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. iranian state tv has said borisjohnson's recent remarks confirm a british—iranian dual national was spying in the country. the foreign secretary had been criticised for saying that nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe, who has beenjailed in iran, had been training journalists there. mrs zaghari—ratcliffe was detained at tehran airport in april 2016. she says her trip was so he