England Secure Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot, While Motorsport and Football Offer Thrilling Weekend Action
England defeated Fiji 30-24 in a hard-fought Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, securing their place in the semi-finals. The victory marks a notable moment for the team as they progress in the tournament. Meanwhile,a packed sports weekend also features the São Paulo Grand Prix and a pivotal Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool.
Graham Searles is leading The Guardian’s rolling blog coverage as the NFL campaign reaches its midway point,with nine weeks remaining in the regular season. The Indianapolis Colts, following a defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will aim to rebound.
Premier league: Manchester City v Liverpool
Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium at 4.30pm on Sunday in a match that may reveal which team is best positioned to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title. Arsenal could be 10 points clear of Liverpool and nine ahead of Manchester City by kickoff, having played Sunderland on Saturday. City have lost only once in their last 13 games, recently defeating Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in the Champions League.Liverpool have recovered from a run of six defeats in seven matches, securing wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid. rob Smyth will host a clockwatch with David Hytner, Barney ronay, and Jamie Jackson reporting live from the Etihad.
Formula one: São Paulo Grand Prix
The São Paulo Grand Prix offers a substantial 33-point haul this weekend. Max Verstappen aims to close the gap on McLaren’s drivers, having reduced a 104-point deficit to Oscar Piastri in August to 36 points behind Lando Norris before Saturday’s sprint race. Verstappen is seeking his third consecutive win at the Interlagos circuit and his fourth overall. Alex Reid will provide lap-by-lap coverage, with Giles Richards reporting from the race.
