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95 articles summarized · Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET LATEST

*Last updated: September 11, 2026, 2:15 PM ET*

**Premier League Spending Power**

The Premier League's financial muscle over the rest of Europe was on full display again this summer, with [Barcola's move](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/premier-league-spending-power-staggering-numbers-2026-378bd71e) from PSG to Liverpool serving as the headline example of English clubs effectively subsidizing big European leagues such as Ligue. The staggering numbers behind that spending gap continue to reshape the continental transfer market.

**Manchester Derby Build-Up**

Manchester United and Manchester City meet Sunday with local bragging rights at stake, and the debate over who truly rules [Manchester](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/man-utd-vs-man-city-kings-of-manchester-debate-7bd87b6c) has rarely been more one-sided in recent years. ESPN's [combined XI](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/man-united-vs-man-city-combined-xi-two-united-stars-94aeae34) ahead of the derby features just two United players, underlining the gap in quality between the squads.

Luke Shaw faces a [late fitness test](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/luke-shaw-late-fitness-test-for-manchester-derby-8169e478) before Michael Carrick decides whether the defender can face City. Carrick's attacking plans have been boosted by Benjamin Šeško, whose [form](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/sebastian-szechos-manchester-united-case-ahead-of-derby-99896df5) has handed the manager a genuine selection dilemma. Šeško has now scored [two goals in two games](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/benjamin-sesko-boosts-man-utd-form-792d8851), giving United a different kind of threat through the middle. City boss Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, said teams simply "need to [adapt](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/maresca-teams-must-adapt-to-scheduling-ahead-of-man-city-derby-e0e0ddc6)" to fixture scheduling, with his side entering the derby on two days' extra rest.

Paul Merson argued that Tottenham, City and United all face [defining games](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/merson-spurs-man-city-man-utd-face-defining-premier-league-tests-3c61fc30) this weekend despite the season's early stage. The wider weekend slate also sees Arsenal host Chelsea in a heavyweight clash, while PSG and Napoli find themselves [on the ropes](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/weekend-soccer-preview-man-derby-elversberg-vs-bayern-bbb69a35) in their respective title races.

**United's Champions League Return**

Manchester United marked their long-awaited return to the Champions League with a comprehensive [4-0 victory](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/man-united-rout-sabah-4-0-in-ucl-return-0b96955e) over debutants Sabah FK. Carrick hailed a [perfect night](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/carrick-praises-uniteds-perfect-champions-league-return-993e3d89) as his side eased back into Europe's elite competition. The club is also working carefully to manage 15-year-old talent JJ Gabriel, with a youth coach insisting his [job is not to ruin him](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/man-united-youth-coach-on-jj-gabriel-my-job-not-to-ruin-him-f85545f7) as the teenager makes waves. Off the pitch, United banned [685 fan accounts](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/man-utd-bans-685-accounts-after-touting-probe-d027645e) following a ticket touting investigation, while insisting innocent supporters were not punished.

**Champions League Matchday 1**

Como marked their Champions League debut in style with a one-sided [4-2 home win](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/comos-dream-ucl-debut-4-1-win-over-rb-leipzig-73058024) over RB Leipzig, with Cesc Fabregas at the helm. Manchester City's [2-0 win](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/man-citys-bouaddi-shines-in-porto-win-3ac80427) over Porto was patchier than the scoreline suggested, though it proved Rodri is replaceable after all. Bayern Munich's [dominant win](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/ucl-talking-points-mourinhos-champions-league-blueprint-d7d6cdaa) headlined Matchday 1 standouts, according to ESPN's panel of Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti, Rob Dawson and Sam Tighe.

Sergiño Dest scored his first Champions League goal in [six years](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/dest-scores-1st-ucl-goal-in-6-years-for-psv-draw-81cdd98c) to earn PSV Eindhoven a 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk. Roma and Fenerbahce also [ended all square](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/champions-league-roma-fenerbahce-psv-shakhtar-draw-22a27274) in their opening fixtures.

**Fenerbahce Chaos**

Ismail Kartal stunned Fenerbahce by [resigning](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/fenerbahce-boss-ismail-kartal-shocks-with-resignation-07183fcb) as head coach just minutes after the Turkish side's 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League. Club president Aziz Yildirim, however, [rejected the resignation](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/fenerbahce-president-rejects-kartals-resignation-after-roma-draw-4de840dd), saying Kartal remains in his position. The saga featured among the [Ballon d'Or shortlist](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/ballon-dor-shortlist-fenerbahce-coach-resigns-f1f5dacb) headlines, alongside the dominance of Spanish coaches.

**Real Madrid & Mourinho**

Real Madrid coach José Mourinho said he has seen improved performances from Vinícius Júnior and believes his [best is yet to come](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/mourinho-vinciuss-best-yet-to-come-at-real-madrid-5cc478d9). Mourinho also compared Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius to [fruit trees](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/mourinho-defends-mbappe-and-vinicius-jr-after-bernabeu-boos-30b32409) after the star duo were booed by supporters, saying fans "want a piece" of them. Mbappé, for his part, responded to criticism of his [defensive commitment](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/mbapp-responds-to-defensive-criticism-72473772) at Real Madrid without taking it personally. He separately criticized a viral [dictator meme](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/mbapp-dictator-meme-shows-lack-of-awareness-05081db4), saying the trend "shows a lack of political and human awareness in people."

**Arsenal News**

Arsenal agreed a pre-contract deal to sign 17-year-old Georgian forward [Andria Bartishvili](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/arsenal-agree-deal-for-andria-bartishvili-2aa9bbf0). Mikel Arteta said he was "very [surprised](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/arteta-surprised-by-criticism-over-jesus-martinelli-exits-fffda4db)" by criticism over the club's handling of the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli. Arteta also revealed he deliberately [disrupted](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/arteta-deliberately-disrupted-arsenal-pre-season-03931c5b) Arsenal's pre-season training and travel plans to prepare his players for difficulties on the road. He went further in a separate admission, saying he [sabotaged](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/arteta-i-sabotaged-arsenals-travel-to-build-resilience-d18065a2) the club's travel during pre-season to build resilience ahead of their midweek Champions League flight delay. The future of Martín Zubimendi remains uncertain, with reports suggesting he [may push to leave](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/arsenal-transfer-news-zubimendi-exit-rumors-81fd9e10) in January.

**Transfer News**

Tottenham's Richarlison is still looking for a [route out](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/richarlison-eyes-vasco-da-gama-exit-from-tottenham-47f1df1a) of the club, with Vasco da Gama among the possible destinations, while James Rodríguez is caught in a surprise transfer saga. Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi could reportedly [leave in January](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/man-united-spurs-eye-club-brugge-striker-tresoldi-7204fc6a), with United and Spurs among the clubs eyeing Club Brugge striker Tresoldi. Chelsea and Real Madrid are both [keen on Zubimendi](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/zubimendi-icardi-martial-transfer-rumours-9e730b05), while Mauro Icardi is open to an Everton move and the Toffees have played down a move for Anthony Martial.

**Tottenham's Struggles**

It has been a winless and goalless start to the Premier League season for big-spending Tottenham, who have [spent £332m](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/tottenham-winless-after-332m-summer-spend-45d80037) over the summer. Lucas Bergvall signed a new contract at Tottenham after telling the club he wanted to [leave](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/bergvall-signs-new-tottenham-deal-807f8653), but there is no update on Richarlison's future. Tottenham and Richarlison are in [dispute](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/richarlison-contract-dispute-spurs-everton-exit-2c26210b) over the remaining nine months on his contract.

**Wrexham & EFL**

Wrexham have been told to "get their act in order" by a local community council after the club built their new [training base](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/wrexham-told-to-get-act-in-order-over-training-ground-4fcb47ac) without planning permission. The Welsh club's on-field fortunes are also under scrutiny as part of the weekend's [soccer preview](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/weekend-soccer-preview-man-derby-elversberg-vs-bayern-bbb69a35). BBC Sport looked at five key [talking points](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/efl-weekend-watch-sheffield-wednesday-west-broms-momentum-efdca8fb) before the weekend's Championship, League One and League Two action. Watford announced the signing of former West Ham striker [Michail Antonio](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/michail-antonio-joins-watford-on-free-transfer-6863fada) on a free transfer. Hull City were fined [£30,000](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/hull-city-fined-30k-for-discriminatory-chants-8f69b4ed) over discriminatory chanting, with three supporter bans issued following their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February. Hull winger Sorba Thomas was [unhurt](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/hull-citys-sorba-thomas-car-crash-near-training-ground-e749d4e8) after his Land Rover overturned in Cottingham near the training ground.

**Managerial Pressure**

Leicester City boss Russell Martin said he does not know why he "upsets so many people" and that criticism has become [really personal](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/russell-martin-leicester-boss-on-criticism-a9692299). Hibernian's David Gray insisted he is not preoccupied by rumbling criticism after a [disappointing start](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/hibs-david-gray-unfazed-by-criticism-ahead-of-semi-final-0ecb89c9) to the season as Hibs set their sights on the first semi-final of his reign. A cup weekend could [define three tenures](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/scottish-league-cup-weekend-that-could-define-three-managerial-tenures-5932be27), with Aberdeen's Stephen Robinson, Hibernian's Gray and Kilmarnock's Neil McCann all feeling the heat. Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans said the club and boss Daniel Farke are "on the same page" as they look to agree a [long-term](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/daniel-farke-and-leeds-united-agree-new-contract-bae32aed) contract.

**Old Firm & Scottish Football**

Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a [timely reminder](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/oneill-police-gave-celtic-timely-reminder-78e51fb3)" about their general behaviour in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against Rangers. Martin O'Neill later revealed Celtic were given a "[general behaviour](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/oneill-police-warning-ahead-of-old-firm-6721d78a)" warning by Police Scotland ahead of the League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. It is the first Old Firm clash of the season, with a League Cup semi-final place at stake and plenty of [talking points](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/rangers-vs-celtic-old-firm-talking-points-e6def5e8) to consider. A Scottish football [podcast](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/scottish-football-podcast-league-cup-crunch-time-cfa104c8) asked whether Stenhousemuir can stun Hearts and whether Rangers will finally deliver against Celtic. Rangers defender Souttar is [set for Greece](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/rangers-souttar-set-for-greece-move-as-hibs-pair-loaned-8da1aff2), with a Hibs pair set for loans to a Championship club.

**International Duty**

Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams said the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end, [retiring from Ghana](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/inaki-williams-retires-from-ghana-duty-7b7df709) duty four years after making his international debut. Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins is a [doubt](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/nathan-collins-doubt-for-ireland-nations-league-eafd168a) for the start of the upcoming Nations League campaign after picking up a calf injury. West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez [categorically denied](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/edson-lvarez-denies-kidnapping-accusation-89029d0e) an accusation that he was involved in an alleged kidnapping. Álvarez posted a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer [Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/edson-alvarez-denies-kidnapping-accusation-in-mexico-4293102d). Rafael Márquez wants to take Mexico to [another level](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/marquez-takes-mexico-to-another-level-as-coach-af11a187) after assuming the role of manager, using the foundation established during the 2026 World Cup.

**USMNT & NWSL**

The U.S. is brimming with 20-somethings full of potential, and while a quintet of [fringe players](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/usmnt-fringe-players-eye-2030-world-cup-roles-74e297fc) missed this year's World Cup, they may get another chance in 2030. Racing Louisville has few fans, its best players want to leave, and there is no improvement in sight, raising questions over whether an [exit from the NWSL](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/racing-louisville-nwsl-future-uncertain-sale-or-relocation-looms-ca7f76ee) is next.

**Chelsea & FPL**

Chelsea have scored plenty and claimed some good results, but their early-season games under new coach Xabi Alonso have been [wild and out of control](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/chelseas-unusual-start-under-xabi-alonso-eac41f4f). Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers are helping each other [thrive](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/palmer-and-rogers-chelseas-rising-duo-e24c9e09) as Chelsea's rising duo. BBC Sport FPL expert Holly Shand examined the biggest [gameweek four dilemmas](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/fpl-gameweek-4-tips-palmer-rogers-isak-vs-gakpo-a811faf9), including whether to captain Erling Haaland or a Chelsea player.

**Bayern & Bundesliga**

Jamal Musiala celebrated his first goal of the season by pointing to his head after dealing with [seizures](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/musiala-scores-on-return-to-bayern-munich-lineup-after-seizures-espn-87b70691) on the field, marking a milestone Bayern Munich goal weeks after the episodes. BBC Sport also challenged readers to identify a Bundesliga star in the latest [Who Am I quiz](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/bbc-sport-bundesliga-quiz-who-am-i-no-3-87b1c896).

**Manchester United Defense & Analysis**

Questions persist over whether Manchester United made a mistake waiting until next summer to [rebuild the defense](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/man-uniteds-defense-rebuild-delay-a-mistake-2d986283), with their slow approach leaving them light in the position they arguably need most. The Premier League's Key Match Incident [KMI Panel](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/premier-leagues-kmi-panel-explained-4a5cc844), introduced four years ago, continues to shape officiating debate.

**Football Culture & Tributes**

Liverpool unveiled permanent [memorials](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/liverpool-unveil-matt-beard-memorials-ab60595b) at their training ground and outside Anfield in tribute to former women's team manager Matt Beard. Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross is preparing to play at Emirates Stadium for the first time since losing her mum Jess to cancer, saying "[I want to play for mum](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/kyra-cooney-cross-dedicates-emirates-return-to-late-mum-52ebda19)." Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin said he felt it was important to [speak out](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/saint-maximin-speaks-out-against-racism-after-children-abused-17568416) after his children were racially abused earlier this year in Mexico. John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball discussed life as football commentators on the [Football Daily](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/football-daily-la-manita-handclasps-moose-head-9a1962b7) podcast. BBC Sport also invited fans to test their knowledge with its [daily quizzes](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/daily-football-quizzes-test-your-knowledge-c2e260c2), including Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

**LaLiga & Colombia**

Barcelona's squad spending limit has risen by almost €150M ($174M) to [€582M ($676M)](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/barcelona-spending-cap-rises-150m-trails-real-madrid-6229ae7c), LaLiga announced Thursday, though it remains well below Real Madrid's. James Rodríguez has agreed to join Atlético Nacional while Juan Cuadrado will [sign with Millonarios](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-soccer/james-rodrguez-juan-cuadrado-return-to-colombian-league-bf4f48b3), both clubs announced Thursday.

**Manchester United Transfers & Squad**

Chris Sutton took on Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White, plus BBC readers and AI, with his [Premier League predictions](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/premier-league-predictions-sutton-vs-marc-white-ai-36f51554) for the weekend's fixtures. Shrewsbury Town's proposed takeover by Scott Davidson is [supported](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/shrewsbury-takeover-scott-davidson-backed-by-brad-friedel-c22e79aa) by fellow American Brad Friedel. Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall signed a new contract running until [2031](https://headlinesbriefing.com/home/bbc-sport-football/newcastle-united-lewis-hall-signs-new-contract-until-2031-33203c0b), following reported [Manchester United interest](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/lewis-hall-signs-new-newcastle-united-contract-20660c12) in the full-back.

**Cricket & Racing**

Durham clinched promotion to Division One of the Rothesay County Championship with a [93-run victory](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/durham-promoted-to-division-one-after-beating-middlesex-f14512bf) over Middlesex at Chester-le-Street, with Ben Stokes back in the top flight. In racing, Caballo De Mar bounced back from disappointing efforts at Royal Ascot and York to win the [Doncaster Cup](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/caballo-de-mar-wins-doncaster-cup-final-objective-flying-childers-02f85381), and was set to face [Queenstown](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/doncaster-cup-caballo-de-mar-faces-queenstown-f5aab7ba) in the same race. Hollie Doyle marked cards for the [250th St Leger](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/hollie-doyles-st-leger-tips-pierre-bonnard-3232941e) and the stellar Doncaster undercard. The Weekend Winners team discussed their top [St Leger tips](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/amelia-earhart-tipped-for-st-leger-upset-at-doncaster-edf3cbe9), including an Amelia Earhart upset.

**Golf & Tennis**

Shane Lowry broke the course record to lead the [Irish Open](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/lowry-fires-course-record-at-irish-open-mcilroy-frustrated-844fc904) on home soil, as Rory McIlroy was left feeling "frustration" in his putting. At the Solheim Cup, Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz created [history](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/korda-corpuz-set-solheim-cup-history-with-friday-foursomes-win-3ba81dfd) with their foursomes win over Charley Hull and Lottie Woad. Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist said the Solheim Cup [first tee](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/solheim-cup-europe-usa-embrace-first-tee-party-59dd2523) would be "the place to be in the golfing world." Live coverage continued with Hull struggling alongside Woad as [Korda and Corpuz](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/2026-solheim-cup-live-korda-corpuz-korda-lead-as-us-prepares-40623907) moved ahead. Sky agreed a [three-year extension](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/sky-sports-extends-us-open-deal-to-2030-72ba8bbc) to its US Open deal, keeping the tournament in the UK and Ireland until the end of 2030. US Open chief Craig Tiley confirmed the [day-night format](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/us-open-chief-craig-tiley-confirms-day-night-format-for-2027-103ba46d) would continue at Flushing Meadows in 2027. Elena Rybakina silenced Coco Gauff and the New York crowd to set up a [US Open final](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/rybakina-beats-gauff-sets-sabalenka-final-4535e987) against Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Jessica Pegula. Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe continued their [American dream](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/us-open-shelton-tiafoe-chase-american-dream-47afd487) of becoming the first U.S. men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick in 2003.

**Motorsport & Boxing**

Kimi Antonelli was fastest on Formula 1's first day at the new Madrid circuit, as the [challenging Madring](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/antonelli-fastest-in-madrid-practice-lindblad-crashes-72c5c91a) caught out Lindblad in the first crash. George Russell topped first practice from Mercedes teammate [Antonelli](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/russell-tops-first-practice-at-new-madring-circuit-70ef8b58), with Ferrari showing promise. Drivers took on the [new Madring](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/spanish-gp-drivers-face-new-madring-live-1cb0f0d4) for the first time in live coverage. In boxing, Tyson Fury's manager confirmed the Anthony Joshua fight is "[100 per cent happening](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/fury-joshua-fight-confirmed-100-per-cent-says-manager-91ad50ef)" as Cardiff emerges as a potential venue. Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia resumed their heated war of words in a [bizarre press conference](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/garcia-benn-lopez-clash-in-vegas-presser-323c1edf) in Las Vegas.

**NFL & Cricket**

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers dominated the Los Angeles Rams [27-7](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/49ers-beat-rams-27-7-in-melbourne-purdy-throws-3-tds-0d6e9e2e) in the first-ever NFL regular-season game in Australia, with 100,000 attending. England looked to wrap up a [Test series sweep](https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/skysports-champions-league/england-aim-to-sweep-pakistan-in-test-series-27025023) of Pakistan on day three.

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