Manchester City have claimed a partial victory in a legal fight with the Premier League over commercial rules governing clubs, including two large sponsorship deals the club was blocked from completing.

It feels slightly jarring to be talking about season-defining fixtures three weeks into a new campaign, but Arsenal's puzzling start has prompted the conversation.

Nikita Parris scores on her first Women's Super League start for Brighton as they come from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 at Broadfield Stadium.

The verdict is announced in Manchester City's legal case against the Premier League's associated party transaction rules.

Coleen Rooney seized victory over Rebekah Vardy in a High Court battle in 2022 laced with explosive revelations. Now Vardy is fighting back with a dispute over the £1.8 million costs she has been asked to pay

Winger joins Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui as new additions to Erik ten Hag’s injury list after Aston Villa stalemate

Late wicket flurry gives England hope in sweltering Multan, but Pakistan dominate on flat pitch after winning the toss

The Rugby League great had been due to step down after the recent tour to Japan and New Zealand.

City launched a challenge to the associated party transaction rules under competition law earlier this year.

Coming straight from the pitch after helping Arsenal beat Southampton, Saka took over his favourite restaurant on Saturday evening.

MIKE KEEGAN: One word, delivered by the three experienced and former high-ranking retired judges on the panel, screamed out. The rules are 'unlawful'. This was a victory for City.

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MULTAN: By stump on Monday, on a surface flatter than the roads connecting the centre of Multan with its cricket stadium, the hosts had eased to 328 for four.

Manchester City secured a landmark win over the Premier League as a panel of judges ruled that the Premier League's Associated Parties Transctions regulations were 'unlawful'.

MIKE KEEGAN: The Abu Dhabi-owned four-in-a-row champions, currently facing 115 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules in a separate case, took the league to court.

Parent Trap celebrations, Greg Zuerlein's cheerleader audition, Lamar Jackson wizardry and Aaron Rodgers' Christmas present - it's Week Five awards time in the NFL!