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Liverpool, Arsenal claim narrow derby wins

Liverpool and Arsenal relied on goals from their in-form strikers to secure 1-0 home wins over their biggest rivals on Sunday.

FP Archives|Sep 01, 2013, 23:36:54 IST

Liverpool and Arsenal relied on goals from their in-form strikers to secure 1-0 home wins over their biggest rivals on Sunday, handing Manchester United and Tottenham their first defeats of the Premier League season.[caption id="attachment_1077449" align="alignleft" width="380"] Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger reacts to their win against Tottenham Hotspur. AP[/caption]England international Daniel Sturridge flicked in a fourth-minute header in Liverpool's gritty victory over United at Anfield, putting his team top of the standings on a maximum nine points.France striker Olivier Giroud also grabbed his third goal in as many games, settling the north London derby at Emirates Stadium against a Tottenham side that has spent more than 100 million pounds this summer but still hasn't scored in open play.Swansea won 2-0 at West Bromwich Albion in Sunday's other game thanks to goals by Ben Davies and Pablo Hernandez.

Vozinha, Haaland lead fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland headline the fan-selected World Cup XI after standout performances, joining stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

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PV Sindhu's China Open hopes end after agonising second-round defeat to Chen Yufei

Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu suffered a heartbreaking exit at the China Open after falling to local favourite Chen Yufei in the second round.

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Check schedule, star athletes, medal favourites and everything you need to know

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2, stepping in after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs. The Scottish city has promised a streamlined edition, featuring only ten sports across four venues.

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High-flying PV Sindhu defeats fellow Indian Unnati Hooda, advances into 2026 China Open round two

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled past teenage compatriot Unnati Hooda in a hard‑fought opening‑round clash to reach the second round of the China Open.

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What Is 3x3 Basketball, and why India Is playing It at the 2026 CWG for the first time

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have sparked debate with the exclusion of nine sporting events, but they will mark a historic milestone with India’s maiden appearance in the women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball competition.