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Arteta’s desire for complete control may derail Arsenal’s wobbling title drive

Now Guardiola has granted his players freedom to improvise, it’s the Gunners’ manager who is the stickler for blueprint over instinct

Hampshire v Somerset, Warwickshire v Essex, and more: county cricket

Hampshire were frustrated by Somerset’s wagging tail, but wiped out the deficit before bad light stopped play at Southampton. There was no century for James Rew, caught uncharacteristically skewing a half-volley for 86, one of three wickets for Codi Yusuf.

Spurs' survival hopes hit after Rutter rescues dramatic late point for Brighton

Roberto De Zerbi could only watch in stunned silence. The Italian had been a crucible of emotions as Tottenham tried to hold out against his former club after Xavi Simons scored the goal that looked like ending their long wait for a victory. But football is capable of providing the cruellest twists and Georginio Rutter’s late dramatic equaliser must have felt like a dagger to the heart for De Zerbi and the Tottenham fans.

Iceland v England: Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifier

That’s all from me today. Check out Suzanne Wrack’s match report.

England do just enough as Russo seals Women's World Cup qualifying win over Iceland

Russo goal and Hampton saves keep Lionesses top of group

Fin Smith’s last-gasp try breaks Exeter hearts and wins thriller for Northampton

Spring is here, the pitches are firming up and the playoff race is intensifying. As dramatic finishes go this was right up there, with both Northampton and Exeter sensing they had the game won at different moments. In the end the decisive thrust came from the Saints via a last-minute try from their England fly-half Fin Smith which kept the league leaders on track for a home semi-final.

Bournemouth turn up heat on Howe with dramatic late win at Newcastle

Is this the moment a rough patch turns into a full blown crisis for Eddie Howe? As Alex Scott shone in Bournemouth’s midfield and Adrien Truffert’s late winner prompted wild visiting celebrations, it certainly looked that way.

NFL reporter rescues man from car hours after resigning amid investigation

Dianna Russini, who was photographed with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, climbed on to Jeep to pull out man and dog

England run in 12 tries as Kildunne sparks demolition of Scotland in Women’s Six Nations

The fortress walls of Murrayfield were finally at Scotland women’s disposal for their first standalone game but England rocked its foundations with a statement performance where fans were left questioning if the world champions had injury problems at all.

Championship roundup: Leicester deeper in trouble as Bowat lifts Portsmouth

Foxes plunge closer to League One with latest defeat

If this is Guardiola’s last City season he will be as hard to replace as Ferguson at United

Manager goes into Sunday’s showdown with Arsenal as a subplot bubbles regarding whether this is a farewell title tilt

Moyes stirs up rivalry as Everton eye Europe and a derby debut to remember

Upwardly-mobile hosts are raising expectations heading into the first showdown against Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium