Blues make changes from midweek European clash

Two Spurs strikers ruled out for the trip to St James’ Park

Nicolas Jackson and Eberechi Eze on target as spoils shared

Recent history suggests another goal-fest is in store

Bamba was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2021, but was declared cancer-free after a course of chemotherapy

Gary Lineker paid an emotional tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson on Match of the Day, describing the former England manager as a “true gentleman until the end”.

Jadon Sancho has revealed what Chelsea fans can expect from him this season.

Bamba played more than 100 times for the Cardiff City and was assistant manager for six months in 2023

Sean Dyche called Everton’s stunning 3-2 home loss to Bournemouth the most frustrating defeat of his career after three goals in 10 minutes saw Bournemouth come from 2-0 down to win it at the death.

The Matildas forward joins Tottenham as a free agent having spent last season with Liga F side Real Madrid.

Erik ten Hag’s side look to immediately recover from their loss against Brighton as the Dutchman faces an old adversary for the first time in England

Celtic 3-0 Rangers: Goals from Daizen Maeda, Kyogo and Callum McGregor secured victory for the hosts

Denmark’s most successful club have created women’s side and are doing it sustainably to secure long-term futureFC Copenhagen’s chief executive, Jacob Lauesen, is a little late to our morning interview but he has a good excuse, having been delayed travelling back from Gothenburg, where he watched Rosengård’s 1-0 defeat of Häcken in the Swedish …

Australian back in WSL after Everton and Man City stintsForward joins Spurs after one season at MadridTottenham have announced the signing of the former Real Madrid forward Hayley Raso after the expiration of her contract with the Spanish club.The Australia international, who has 82 caps and has scored 19 goals for her country, has signed a two-year deal and …

Spin dominated on the final day around the country as Somerset cut Surrey’s lead at the Division One summitThey’re off for rain at Taunton. As SonOfTheDesert BTL says: “Drizzle upon Drissell.” The forecast offers a bit of hope for later, though. Not sure they’ll spend too much time off the field.It’s all-out attack for Somerset this morning …

Celtic earned the bragging rights from the first Old Firm derby of the season and go five points clear of their rivalsYou’ll Never Walk Alone plays out. It is a spectacular rendition.The teams are out! The atmosphere is electric at Parkhead, even with an absence of away supporters. Continue reading...

Updates from St James’ Park (1.30pm kick-off)Get in touch – email Taha with your thoughtsAn astute observation from Justin Perry.“I’m guessing that’s it’s not an entirely healthy look for a team (like Newcastle) to have so few numbers under 12 on the backs of their players in the pitch. Or maybe that’s very old fashioned. Continue reading...

Follow live updates from the 11am BST start at Lord’sGet in touch – drop a mail to Rob23rd over: Sri Lanka 55-2 (Karunaratne 25, Jayasuriya 3) Woakes sends down a maiden of his own, stitching together six balls outside off stump with a hint of movement back in. Karunaratne defends solidly.Not many shadows being cast by supporters at Lord’s today. …

Yee was still yards away from the finish when he brought out the celebration and even had to take a look over his shoulder to make sure that his rival Hayden Wilde was not about to retake the lead.

The Red Devils spent more than £200million during the course of a busy summer transfer window but have a number of players facing spells on the sidelines.