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Southampton have sacked manager Russell Martin after a 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham on Sunday left them nine points off Premier League safety. Martin, 38, guided the Saints to promotion last year in his first season in charge, beating Leeds United in the play-off final at Wembley. But the loss against Spurs was Southampton’s 13th in the league this campaign from …

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he never gave up believing his side could fight back from falling a goal behind against Manchester City.

Benetton: Smith; Lynagh, Menoncello, Fekitoa, Ratave; Albornoz, Uren; Spagnolo, Maile, Ferrari, Cannone, Ruzza (capt), Negri, Zuliani, Halafihi. Replacements: Bernasconi, Gallo, Pasquali, Favretto, Izekor, Garbisi, Umaga, Brex Bath: De Glanville; Grace, Ojomoh, Redpath, McConnochie; Bailey, Schreuder; Van Wyk, Annett, Sela, Richards, Molony, Bayliss, Staddon, Reid (capt). Replacements: Tuipulotu, Cordwell, Du Toit, Roux, Hill, Carr-Smith, Hennessey, Coetzee Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)

O’Neil was well liked and had the loyalty of the players, but the decision-makers saw no alternative. This season’s run of 11 defeats in their opening 16 games continued a worrying trend from the end of the previous campaign. And O’Neil had already been to the brink once. Sources told BBC Sport there was an acceptance from O’Neil’s team that …

Woking have sacked manager Michael Doyle following Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Gateshead. They are currently 19th in the National League – one point above the relegation zone – after three defeats in their past four games. Former Coventry and Sheffield United midfielder Doyle was appointed in December 2023 and helped Woking finish 17th last season. Assistant manager Ben Turner has …

After leaving New Zealand 315-9 overnight and returning with a second new ball 11 deliveries old, England could have been batting almost instantly on Sunday morning. Instead, they paid Santner too much respect, allowing him to farm the strike. The left-hander added 26 to his first-day 50. O’Rourke held up his end for five not out from 30 deliveries. If …

Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker, Theo Walcott and Ashley Williams look at the conceded goals and ugly scenes from Wolverhampton Wanderers during their 2-1 defeat by Ipswich as the club battles against relegation. READ MORE: Frustration, anger & fighting – Wolves’ unity falling apart Watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only.

Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Theo Walcott discuss how “brave” Fulham and “fighting” Liverpool both delivered strong performances during their 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield. READ MORE: Leaders Liverpool ‘phenomenal in face of adversity’ Watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only.

Leicester Tigers: Steward; Bassett, Perese, Kata, Hassell-Collins; Pollard, Van Poortvliet; Smith, Montoya (c), Heyes, Wells, Martin, Liebenberg, Reffell, Cracknell. Replacements: Clare, Cronin, Cole, Henderson, Ilione, Youngs, Shillcock, Woodward. Sharks: Jo Hendrikse; Keyter, Hooker, Venter, Penxe; Masuku, Ja Hendrikse; Mchunu, Richardson, Nyakane, Jenkins, Van Heerden, Buthelezi (c), Labuschagne, Tshituka. Replacements: Bester, Ganyane, Jacobs, Rahl, Mavesere, Davids, Appollis, Kunene. Referee: Andrea Piardi …

Since this latest spell of total dominance began with the arrival of Ange Postecoglou in Glasgow there’s been 17 meetings. Of those 1,560 minutes (including extra time in the Scottish Cup semi-final of 2022), Rangers have been in front for just 154 minutes – and 85 of those minutes were in the dead rubber derby two seasons ago when Celtic …