Saturday Sport

There’s a seven-race meeting at Punchestown.

SOCCER

Two first-half own goals from Wout Faes saw Liverpool secure a fourth straight Premier League victory last night.

Jurgen Klopp’s side came from a goal down to beat Leicester 2-1 at Anfield and move within two-points of the top-4.

Ending 2022 with our fourth consecutive Premier League win 🙌 pic.twitter.com/pPeNXseuZV

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 31, 2022

West Ham could start the new year inside the Premier League’s relegation zone.

Ivan Toney scored one and set up Josh Dasilva for the other as Brentford won 2-nil at the London Stadium last night.

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The final batch of Premier League fixtures of 2022 begins at Molineux where Wolves take on Manchester United.

At 3, second placed Manchester City welcome struggling Everton to the Etihad.

Newcastle are looking to make it seven straight wins for the first time since 1996 as they take on Leeds.

Bournemouth play Crystal Palace,

Fulham take on Southampton,

And at 5.30, leaders Arsenal will be away to Brighton.

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Cristiano Ronaldo last night completed his move to Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr.

It’s believed the 37-year old will earn around 70-million euro a year, having signed a two-year deal.

RUGBY

Glasgow Warriors claimed the 1872 Cup last night.

Second half tries from Tom Jordan and George Horne saw them come from behind to seal a 32-points to 25 bonus point win over Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

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Today’s United Rugby Championship action begins with the Italian derby meeting of Zebre and Benetton at 12.30.

The Vodacom Bulls can temporarily move above Ulster in the table with a win away to the Cell C Sharks from 2.45.

And the DHL Stormers can close the gap on leaders Leinster if they win at home to the Emirates Lions from 5.

DARTS

There were mixed fortunes for former champions at the PDC World Darts Championship last night.

Michael van Gerwen beat Dirk van Duyvenbode by 4-sets to 1, and will face Chris Dobey in the last-8.

But 2018 champion Rob Cross threw away a 2-1 lead to lose 4-2 to Chris Dobey.

RACING

There’s a seven-race meeting at Punchestown this afternoon.

The first goes to post at 12.15.

Following 4mm of rain overnight, @punchestownrace remains soft to heavy. Possibility of showers this afternoon. Using inside Hurdle track first circuit only, finishing on Main track

— IHRB Raceday information (@IHRBRaceday) December 31, 2022