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Manchester City capitalised on Chelsea's defeat to open up a nine-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League. Is the title race over?

Marti Cifuentes is sacked as Leicester City manager after just six months in charge with the Foxes in the bottom half of the Championship.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he wants Andy Robertson, who is a target for Tottenham, to stay at the club as he remains a "very important" member of the squad.

Amine Adli scores a stoppage-time winner as Bournemouth end Liverpool's 13-game unbeaten run in a thrilling match at Vitality Stadium.

A fantastic first-half performance helps West Ham blow away Sunderland and move to within two points of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest and safety.

Cristian Romero rescues a point for Tottenham Hotspur late on just as under-pressure head coach Thomas Frank faced further embarrassment against struggling Burnley at Turf Moor.

Omar Marmoush scores his first Premier League goal of the season to help Manchester City return to winning ways by easing past bottom side Wolves at Etihad Stadium.

Harry Wilson scores a spectacular late free-kick as Fulham come from behind to defeat Brighton at Craven Cottage.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank remains in deep trouble despite his side rescuing a late draw at Burnley, writes Phil McNulty.