The Brentford striker has been linked with a big-money move away from west London

Niewiadoma did just enough in a thrilling battle with rival Demi Vollering on the iconic Alpe d’Huez to win the women’s Tour de France by four seconds overall

Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City: More questions off the field gave way to continuing problems on it for the hosts as Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic secured three points for the champions

Kaden Groves pips new race leader Wout van AertJosh Tarling caught in crash but recovers to finish stageThe Australian rider Kaden Groves sprinted to victory in the second stage of the Vuelta a España on Sunday as Wout van Aert pulled on the overall leader’s red jersey.Groves, of the ­Alpecin-Deceuninck team, held off Van Aert (Visma‑Lease a Bike) …

Women’s final: London Spirit, 118-6, bt Welsh Fire, 115-8, by 4 wktsKnight hits 24 to finish second highest run-scorer overallLondon Spirit won a nerve-shredding final against Welsh Fire at Lord’s in the Women’s Hundred, chasing down their target of 116 with just two balls to spare.The match set an attendance record for a women’s game at Lord’s, …

A low attendance suggests Leeds did not embrace Magic Weekend but the event ended up in the blackSo, that was the 2024 Magic ­Weekend. Compelling on the field without doubt, with some intriguing results that sets things up for the final five rounds of the Super League season and means that nothing, in any part of the table, can be predicted with a degree of …

Polish rider clings to yellow jersey on Alpe d’HuezDemi Vollering wins stage but just falls short of titleKasia Niewiadoma won the 2024 women’s Tour de France by four seconds, the narrowest margin in the history of either the women’s or men’s race, clinging on to the yellow jersey, despite an Alpine assault from the defending champion, Demi …

Efficient, controlled and ruthless enough to win without hitting top speed, this was Manchester City proving that Diet Pep has a long way to go before challenging the full-fat version. Chelsea have taken a huge leap of faith with the appointment of Enzo Maresca, who was plotting how to take Leicester City out of the Championship a year ago, but based on …

Following Spain's Euro 2024 success, in which Cucurella played a key part, the left back was seen chanting during the parade: 'Haaland you'd better tremble, because Cucurella is coming'.

KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea are still looking to offload players as they try to trim their bloated squad, and one Man City sibling in particular is impressing.

It was one of several bold moves made by new Blues boss Enzo Maresca ahead of his first competitive match in charge at Stamford Bridge, with the Italian also dropping Raheem Sterling.

City were perhaps a little fortunate at times to keep a clean sheet as Chelsea fired off 10 shots, with three on target, but, sadly for the Blues they were unable to convert any of their chances into goals,

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained the shock axing of Raheem Sterling from the matchday squad for their Premier League opener against Manchester City.

Carsley ran the rule over several England players, with Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill starting for Chelsea, while Rico Lewis was in action for City, with Phil Foden coming on as a substitute.

CHELSEA 0-2 MAN CITY - IAN LADYMAN AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: A win for Manchester City and a goal for Erling Haaland. As for Chelsea, this was another day of noise and confusion.

SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Erling Haaland scored in the first half to open his account for the new season, while former Chelsea man Mateo Kovacic also netted.

Sanchez struggled with his distribution at times, with the goalkeeper particularly at fault in the build-up to City's second goal, which came via the foot of former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

Craig Jones defeated Gabi Garcia after controversially kissing her in the build-up to the fight.

Todd Boehly's reaction immediately after Man City's second goal vs Chelsea spoke volumes.

Chelsea started their Premier League campaign by hosting the champions Man City at Stamford Bridge.