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England lead the five-match series 2-1 and victory at Trent Bridge would see them regain the Ashes after they were whitewashed 5-0 in Australia in 2013/14.

While the eye-catching Cup final performance showcased Arsenal‘s array of attacking talent, it was the mature way his players defended the lead against the Premier League champions on Sunday that provided most encouragement to Wenger.

Mitchell Starc struggled for control in the first three tests before claiming six wickets at Trent Bridge and with Josh Hazlewood proving steady but none too penetrating the Australian attack was toothless.

(Picture: Reuters)Victory tasted so sweet for Cook’s men!

Clarke retired from one-day cricket after leading his country to World Cup glory earlier this year but declared his intention to continue in the longer format despite long-standing back problems.

Chris Rogers was eight not out and David Warner one not out.

Again on Thursday night, amidst a rainy contest against the division rival Miami Marlins in a close game, Adonis Garcia hit a 2-run home-run to give the Atlanta Braves an 8-5 lead.

The 34-year-old made the decision after discussions with his pregnant wife Kyly on Friday night, with Australia just three wickets away from handing England an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series.

Di Maria, who was part of Real Madrid’s 2013-2013 roster that won the European Cup, completed a move with PSG after a lackluster season at the helm of United boss Louis Van Gaal.

Jordan Amavi, Jordan Ayew, Jose Crespo, Rudy Gestede, Jordan Veretout, Idrissa Gueye and Micah Richards could all make their Villa bows but Sherwood wants to ensure they are up to speed to face Bournemouth.

The Gunners have earned a reputation as poor starters to the season – with last term a chief example – but having won three trophies out of three in pre-season, they look in poised to hit the ground running at the weekend.

The fact of the matter is if Kevin Ward Jr. didn’t come down on the track that was active, Kevin Ward Jr. would be racing a sprint vehicle tomorrow night and Tony Stewart wouldn’t be replaying that tragedy everyday.

Costa was missing here because of the recurring hamstring problems that prematurely ended his involvement last season and if that is going to be a regular issue over the next 10 months Chelsea could be in trouble.

Manchester City have officially announced that boss Manuel Pellegrini has extended his contract with the club until 2017.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has signed a new two-year contract, the club has confirmed.