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Brentford secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, extending the Foxes' home defeat streak to six matches without scoring. Goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Norgaard, and Fabio Carvalho highlighted Brentford's dominant display. Leicester's manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, labeled the loss as a major setback, while Brentford moved to 10th in the standings.

Dmitry Bivol emerged victorious in a majority decision rematch against Artur Beterbiev, reclaiming the light heavyweight titles. Key undercard victories included Joseph Parker's TKO win over Martin Bakole and Shakur Stevenson's successful defense of his WBC lightweight title despite an injury. Other notable outcomes included Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s victory and a split draw for Carlos Adames.

Australia pulled off a historic run chase against England in the Champions Trophy, with Josh Inglis' unbeaten century steering the team to victory. Despite a strong performance by England's Ben Duckett, Australia's depth and fielding prowess proved decisive, achieving a five-wicket win with just 15 balls to spare.

Aston Villa achieved a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chelsea, thanks to Marco Asensio's double strike with assists from Marcus Rashford. Despite Chelsea's early lead by Enzo Fernandez, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's mistake proved costly. Villa's win halts their poor run, climbing to 8th in the league, as Chelsea's struggles continue, extending their winless streak.

Philippe Clement, the manager of Rangers, addresses speculation about his future with the team as pressure mounts from recent poor performances. He dismisses rumors of an American takeover affecting his role and underscores his commitment to team improvement. While acknowledging the team's recent struggles, he emphasizes long-term development and collective responsibility to regain fan trust.

Arsenal faced a setback as West Ham claimed a 1-0 victory at the Emirates, dealing Arsenal their first home league defeat of the season. Jarrod Bowen's crucial header and a red card to Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly were pivotal, leaving Arsenal eight points behind leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions took a hit with a 1-0 defeat against West Ham at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners faltered as Jarrod Bowen's goal sealed the win for the visitors. A key red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly further foiled Arsenal's efforts, now eight points shy of Liverpool.

Australia made history by successfully chasing 352 against England in the ICC Champions Trophy. The victory was led by Josh Inglis with an impressive 120*, supported by Alex Carey. Despite Ben Duckett's record 165 for England, Australia's resilience prevailed, boosting their tournament prospects.

In a show of force, Brighton & Hove Albion triumphed over Southampton with a 4-0 victory, marking their third consecutive win and improving their position in the Premier League to eighth place, enhancing hopes for European qualification. Meanwhile, Southampton struggles continue, now 13 points behind safety.

In a gripping encounter in Riyadh, Callum Smith emerged victorious over Joshua Buatsi via unanimous decision, claiming the WBO interim light-heavyweight title. Both fighters demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, with Smith's strategic body shots playing a pivotal role. This triumph opens doors for Smith's future world title pursuits, while Buatsi remains a formidable contender.