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Alexis Sanchez provides an X-factor for Arsenal
Arsenal v West Brom

Greater discipline can help Gunners deal with pressure
Wenger's boys should run tight ship against Albion
West Brom's Gareth Barry Premier League

Record-breaker Barry backed for man of the match
Liverpool can return from Russia with love Spartak v Liverpool

Liverpool can make light work of injury-hit Spartak
Harry Kane celebrates scoring against West Ham Apoel v Tottenham

Tottenham can edge their way to crucial Champions League success
Manchester City’s star striker Sergio Aguero caused problems for the Feyenoord defence in Rotterdam on matchday one Man City v Shakhtar

Slick City can send Shakhtar packing
Real Madrid are on the brink of another Champions League final Champions League

Real and Dortmund lock horns in epic clash
Leeds striker Kemar Roofe scored a hat-trick against Newport Cardiff v Leeds

Bluebirds could have wings clipped by Leeds
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NFL Week Three

Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer has struggled
Dallas at Arizona

Struggling Cardinals have lots on their plate
Points may be at a premium
Atlanta gained a valuable win over Green Bay Power rankings

New England bounce back but Falcons make a big move

Team in focus

Atletico celebrate their win over Sevilla
Atletico Madrid

New stadium but same old Atletico Madrid
Carrasco and Saul the stars
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16:Matt Crooks of Northampton Town is congratulated by team mates Alex Revell and Ash Taylor after scoring his sides second goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Southend United and Northampton Town at Roots Hall o Northampton

Frustrated Hasselbaink needs to strike the right balance at Northampton
Dortmund star Mario Gotze Borussia Dortmund

Predictable Dortmund face defensive concerns
Oxford centre-back Mike Williamson Oxford United

Outlook promising for Oxford with talented Payne pulling strings
Marcel Franke of Norwich Norwich

Norwich not as bad as shocking scoreline at Millwall suggests
Wolves manager Nuno has much to ponder at Molineux Wolves

Wolves unable to justify market confidence
Luton boss Nathan Jones Luton Town

Luton diamond fails to sparkle at Barnet
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Rugby Union

Exeter and Leicester could be the teams setting the pace this season
Premiership preview

Exeter Chiefs have the all-round game to scalp Premiership rivals
Tigers to make stability count
Vereniki Goneva could score plenty of tries at Kingston Park Premiership tryscorers

Floodgates could open for Newcastle speedster Goneva
George Ford is back at Leicester Premiership team guide

England fly-half Ford returns to Leicester
Scarlets claimed Pro12 glory in last season's Dublin final Pro14 season preview

Scarlets in the pink to retain crown in revamped Pro14
Makazole Mapimpi of Southern Kings Pro14 top tryscorer

Try-machine Mapimpi can take it in his stride
Leigh Halfpenny in action for the Lions Pro14 team guide

Halfpenny returns to Wales to boost Scarlets

Tennis

Dominic Thiem in action against Gilles Simon
Tournament previews

Thiem looks too talented for his Chengdu rivals
Classy Kvitova could defend her Wuhan crown
Borna Coric can often offer value to win matches ATP & WTA Tour

Classy Coric has enough to pip Pella

Snooker

Tian Pengfei (centre) celebrates with his pals Ding Junhui and Liang Wenbo
International Ch'ship

Improving Tian is expected to tan veteran Wattana
Old-timer has seen better days and can be opposed

Sport Columnists

Manchester City’s star striker Sergio Aguero caused problems for the Feyenoord defence in Rotterdam on matchday one
Pullein on Football

Europe’s top sides spend more time further up the field
Where possession falls is a key consideration
New Zealand were far too strong for South Africa Bruce Millington

Don't let bookmakers cash in on poor cashout offers

Champions League Special

Bayern Munich celebrate winning the Bundesliga
Who will lift the trophy?

Bayern Munich have the talent to break Real's stranglehold
Napoli are interesting underdogs
Real Madrid are on the brink of another Champions League final Top goalscorer

Goal machine Ronaldo just can't be ignored
New PSG signing Kylian Mbappe Didi Hamann

Mega-money deals give PSG a serious chance
Barcelona's Leo Messi toys with the Osasuna defence Kevin Pullein

Champions League field can be cut down to four likely winners
Man United's Anthony Martial (left) and Romelu Lukaku Groups A-D best bets

United-Real double looks a safe bet
Pep Guardiola embraces Sergio Aguero Groups E-H best bets

Liverpool and City should make last 16

Team profiles

United boss Jose Mourinho gives his team instructions
Group A

Soft draw gives Man United a great chance
Red Devils well balanced
Celtic celebrate a goal against Linfield in the second qualifying round Group B

Celtic have it tough with Bayern and PSG
Atletico Madrid celebrate their 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in La Liga Group C

Chelsea offer no value in difficult section
Gianluigi Buffon celebrates Juventus's first-leg win at Monaco Group D

Juventus look weaker after key departures
Liverpool travel to Manchester City with high hopes of victory Group E

Top seeds Spartak won't scare Liverpool
Lorenzo Insigne (centre) celebrates a goal with his Napoli teammates Group F

Man City and Napoli are the standout teams
Lethal Leipzig hotshot Timo Werner Group G

Leipzig should not be underestimated
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