Chelsea made it five consecutive wins across all competitions at St James’ Park

Chelsea beat Newcastle United at 2-0 at St James' Park to go to the top of the Premier League table.

Players were back at their clubs on Thursday and Friday following the Scotland Under-21s' defeat in Greece and it is understood that players from three SPL clubs tested positive.

Andy Robertson suffered a hamstring injury during the international break with Scotland and was not named in the squad against Slovakia last Sunday, but will be fit to play against the Foxes.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid were left counting the clock down as their injury-hit team had to fight for a point against Unai Emery's Villarreal in a lethargic encounter.

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England defended well and two tries from Jonny May proved the difference as Ireland did not get their score until the late stages 5.02pm GMT Here’s Robert Kitson’s report from HQ. Related: Jonny May runs in rapid double as England see off Ireland 4.59pm GMT Jonny May, with resplendent Movember moustache, speaks. Defence won the day for us today but …

Emily Scarratt's penalty with the last kick of the game gives England victory over France in a breathless Twickenham encounter.

Rooney was one of English football's hottest prospects after starring for Everton and also scoring four times at Euro 2004, with Newcastle joining the Blues and United in the bidding for his services.

John Terry was alleged to have used a racial slur against Ferdinand when Chelsea lost to Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road in October 2011. He was later found not guilty following a court trial.

Notebook bounced back to winning form in the Grade Two Poplar Square Chase at Naas.

The Reds boss has overseen preparations for Leicester from a new training ground this week

Ten-man Brighton held on to win at Villa Park for the first time in their history, while Norwich went top of the Championship in a game of two penalties 5.12pm GMT That’s it for today’s clockwatch, but please do join Scott Murray for the evening’s big game: Jose v Pep, Spurs v Manchester City. Goodnight! Related: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City: …

Uruguay international Darwin Nunez, 21, has impressed for Portuguese outfit Benfica following his summer move from Spanish side Almeria in the summer, scoring five goals so far this season.

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: England parked a red and white tank on the Twickenham turf to steamroll their way over Ireland.d to go top of their Autumn Nations Cup group.

ASTON VILLA 1-2 BRIGHTON - JOE BERNSTEIN AT VILLA PARK: Danny Welbeck's first Brighton goal helped them achieve a first-ever win at Villa Park despite a late VAR scare.

The Monaco president who sold Kylian Mbappe to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 believes the French striker has his mind set on an exit from the French club, amid links to Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Minella Indo is the star attraction in the BetVictor Make Your Best Bet Chase at Navan on Sunday.

Shang Tang opened his account at the ninth time of asking when taking a step up in trip in his stride at Ascot.