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BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage explains why Fernando Torres’s display at Arsenal was so impressive

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists he has no problem with Darren Bent despite dropping the striker for the 1-1 draw against West Brom.

Scrum V highlights from the Pro12 League. (UK users only)

Scrum V highlights from the Pro12 League. (UK users only)

Scrum V’s five top tries for September

Arsenal clinch their second successive Women’s Super League title after nearest rivals Birmingham fail to beat Bristol Academy.

Scrum V highlights from the Pro12 League. (UK users only)

Scrum V highlights from the Pro12 League. (UK users only)

West Brom boss Steve Clarke admits his side are “disappointed” after they drew 1-1 against Aston Villa at Villa Park

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says Darren Bent has nothing to prove, after the striker came off the substitute’s bench to score the equaliser in Villa’s 1-1 draw at home to West Brom.

Substitute Darren Bent scores a late equaliser to earn Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at home against local rivals West Brom.

Dexter Blackstock’s red card for Nottingham Forest against East Midlands rivals Derby County “stuns” Reds boss Sean O’Driscoll.

Dexter Blackstock’s red card for Nottingham Forest against East Midlands rivals Derby County “stuns” Reds boss Sean O’Driscoll.

Gloucester overcome a second-half fightback from London Welsh to extend their unbeaten Premiership run to four games.

Lord Triesman says the 11-month delay in handing out a punishment in the John Terry racism case “unconscionable”.

Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell kicks all 18 of his side’s points as Premiership champions Harlequins suffer their first loss this season.

Craig Bryson scores the only goal as Derby County clinch their third successive win against 10-man Nottingham Forest.

Donegal Celtic boss Stephen Small quits the job after the club’s poor start to the season and for personal reasons.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says it will take a miracle for the Reds to win the Premier League title before he retires.

Russia reveals that its preliminary budget for holding the 2018 World Cup is almost twice what it projected when it won the bid in 2010.

Defender Ashley Williams admits Swansea’s performance was “not good enough” after their third league defeat in a row at Stoke City.

Brechin City part company with manager Jim Weir after poor results and look to quickly appoint a successor.

Malky Mackay praise his defenders following Cardiff City’s 3-2 win over Blackpool, which maintained their 100% home record.

Malky Mackay praise his defenders following Cardiff City’s 3-2 win over Blackpool, which maintained their 100% home record.

Former Blackburn skipper Tim Sherwood plays down speculation he is set to replace Steve Kean as Ewood Park manager.

Cory Jane scores a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand beat Argentina 54-15 to win the inaugural Rugby Championship.

Andre Villas-Boas praises his “immense” team as Tottenham win at Manchester United for the first time in 23 years.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the amount of injury time added to his side’s defeat by Spurs insulting.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says his team’s 3-2 win over Man Utd at Old Trafford is one of his best results in English football.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Luis Suarez’s hat-trick in the 5-2 win at Norwich capped a “special day”.

Roberto Mancini feels the penalty Man City conceded in their win at Fulham was the latest key decision to go against them.

Richard Hibbard marks his 100th appearance for the Ospreys with a try in a deserved Pro12 win over Munster at the Liberty Stadium.

A superb strike from Chris Burke gives Birmingham their first away win of the season at Championship leaders Brighton.

Alberto di Bernardo’s last gasp penalty secures a dramatic victory for Treviso, who hit back to beat Scarlets at Stadio di Monigo.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is frustrated by the lack of injury time following his side’s 3-2 defeat to Tottenham.

Two goals by Nikica Jelavic continues Everton’s flying start as David Moyes’s side secure a fourth win in six league games.

David Moyes says he would pay to watch Everton’s latest success but tells fans not to get ‘too dizzy’ withe club’s lofty position.

Clint Dempsey’s first goal for Tottenham earns the club a first victory at Old Trafford since 1989 as Spurs defeat Manchester United 3-2.

Arsenal Ladies need one more point to seal a ninth consecutive Women’s Super League title against Doncaster Belles on Sunday.

Reading boss Brian McDermott says he is “gutted” with his team’s 2-2 draw at home to Newcastle.

Swansea boss Michael Laudrup says his side did not create enough chances during their 2-0 defeat at Stoke.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis praises the impact of striker Peter Crouch, after the striker’s brace gave the Potters a 2-0 win at home to Swansea.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits his team “struggled for rhythm” in their 2-2 draw against Reading at the Madejski Stadium.

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter tells BBC Radio Devon the performance at Welford Road disappointed him more than the scoreline.

Neil Lennon describes his Celtic side’s display as timely and brilliant as they beat Motherwell 2-0 to top the SPL table.

Neil Lennon describes his Celtic side’s display as timely and brilliant as they beat Motherwell 2-0 to top the SPL table.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believe Jordi Gomez did not deserve to be sent off in his team’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill admits he is relieved to see his side record their first league win of the season, beating Wigan 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.

Fulham boss Martin Jol admits Manchester City “deserved to win” at Craven Cottage in his sides 2-1 defeat.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says his side “deserved” victory as the visitors beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage.

Manager David Moyes says that the quality of Everton’s play at times in the first-half had him “clapping and smiling”, as the Toffees beat Southampton 3-1.

Kal Naismith’s early goal gives Rangers victory over Forres Mechanics in the second round of the Scottish Cup.

Wolves defender George Elokobi fractures and dislocates his ankle on his loan debut for Bristol City and is ruled out for the season.

Manager Brendan Rodgers is delighted by Liverpool’s “outstanding” 5-2 victory over Norwich and singles out hat-trick hero Luis Suarez for his “incredible” finishing.

Manager Chris Hughton says he is “seething” after Norwich are thrashed 5-2 by Liverpool at Carrow Road.

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill tells BBC Radio Leicester that he is delighted with Adam Thompstone after a he scores three tries on his debut in their 30-3 win over Exeter.

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill tells BBC Radio Leicester that he is delighted with Adam Thompstone after a he scores three tries on his debut in their 30-3 win over Exeter.

Sunderland record their first Premier League win of the season as they beat 10-man Wigan at the Stadium of Light.

Manager Nigel Adkins targets “four away wins” as he defends Southampton’s attacking intent despite losing 3-1 to Everton having taken the lead.

Manager Nigel Adkins targets “four away wins” as he defends Southampton’s attacking intent despite losing 3-1 to Everton having taken the lead.

Peter Crouch ends Stoke’s search for a Premier League win as they consign Swansea to a third straight defeat.

Demba Ba continues his goalscoring run to score twice and earn Newcastle a point – denying Reading their first Premier League win.

Luis Suarez scores a hat-trick as Liverpool beat Norwich to earn a first Premier League win of the season.

Edin Dzeko scores within a minute of coming off the bench to give Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham.

Football results

Steven Thompson’s late winner for St Mirren hands Ross County a second defeat in a row after a nine-goal thriller.

Matthew Connolly scores twice as Cardiff City maintain their 100% home league record with a superb win over Blackpool at Cardiff City Stadium.

Coleraine continue their excellent start to the Premiership season with a home win over Dungannon Swifts.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger blames some ‘unacceptable’ defending as Chelsea send the Gunners to their first defeat of the season.

Olly Barkley kicks 16 points in his final game for Bath as they condemn Sale to a fifth straight defeat.

Gary Hooper is on target as Celtic overcome Motherwell to replace the Fir Park side as SPL leaders.

Roberto Di Matteo praises the contribution and ‘leadership qualities’ of Chelsea captain John Terry to the 2-1 win at Arsenal.

Blackburn Rovers managing director Derek Shaw believes Steve Kean had “had enough” of the pressure and uncertainty surrounding his position as manager.

A hat-trick by debutant Adam Thompstone and 15 points from Toby Flood see Leicester back to winning ways at home to Exeter.

Roberto Di Matteo praises his Chelsea players as they beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium to remain top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is “deeply disappointed” after a Laurent Koscielny own goal meant his team lost 2-1 at home to Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Leeds boss Neil Warnock has the support of potential investors GFH Capital as the group looks to push through its takeover.

Arsenal suffer their first defeat of the season as Chelsea score two soft goals from set-pieces to win 2-1 and take the points.

Gavin Rae’s second-half winner ends Aberdeen’s long wait for a home win and prevents Hibernian going top of the SPL.

England manager Roy Hodgson is knighted by Finland for his services to the national football team between 2006 and 2007.

Steve Kean leaves Blackburn Rovers after being “forced to resign” as manager, the Scot claims in a statement.

Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell for up

Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell for up

Adam Matthews thinks Wales will show Scotland they are a better team than their World Cup results have suggested.

Andy Goode kicks 15 points to help Worcester Warriors claim their first Premiership win of the season.

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder tells BBC Radio Northampton that his side controlled the full 80 minutes in their 24-6 victory over Wasps.

Connacht secure a surprise 34-6 bonus-point win over Leinster in the Pro12 derby clash at the Showgrounds.

Premiership leaders Cliftonville maintain their fine start to the campaign by beating Donegal Celtic 3-1 at Solitude.

Stephen Myler and James Wilson help Northampton to victory over Wasps to go top of the Premiership table.

Glasgow record a third win in the Pro12 – but only just against a Zebre side still looking for their first points.

Tommy Bowe and Nick Williams score two tries apiece as Ulster maintain their 100% start in the Pro12 with victory over Cardiff Blues.

A minute’s silence is held as Cardiff Blues play Ulster in the Irish team’s first game since centre Nevin Spence’s death with his father and brother in a farm accident.

Huddersfield Town sign striker Jermaine Beckford on loan from fellow Championship side Leicester City.

Score updates from Friday’s five games including leaders Cliftonville taking on lowly Donegal Celtic at Solitude.

Score updates from Friday’s five games including leaders Cliftonville taking on lowly Donegal Celtic at Solitude.

BBC Sport takes a look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League action with a focus on Chelsea’s visit to Arsenal.

BBC Sport takes a look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League action with a focus on Chelsea’s visit to Arsenal.

Sir Clive Woodward wants Team GB’s Rio 2016 Olympics men and women Sevens players to begin playing together in 2014.

Steve Kean’s departure brings to an end a bleak and brutal period for Blackburn, who must rebuild after a troubled few seasons

Steve Kean’s departure brings to an end a bleak and brutal period for Blackburn, who must rebuild after a troubled few seasons