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Lazio Eye Italy's Top Four After Seeing Off Nine-Man Cagliari

Lazio continued their bid to crack Serie A's top four with a 2-1 win on Monday over struggling Cagliari, who finished the match in Rome with nine men. Mattia Zaccagni struck the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 76th minute at the Stadio Olimpico to put Lazio fifth, Marco Baroni's team separated from the Champions League positions by goal difference. Lazio are level on 22 points with third-placed Atalanta and Fiorentina after an eighth win in nine matches in all competitions which also put them within three points of league leaders Napoli.

Aleksandar Mitrovic Hat-Trick Fires Al Hilal Past Esteghlal, Neymar Replaced Early

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored three times on Monday as Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal beat Iranian side Esteghlal in the AFC Champions Elite to maintain their 100 percent start to the competition. Brazil star Neymar came on as a second-half substitute but was then replaced. It was the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain attacker's second appearance in two weeks following almost one year out after rupturing ligaments in his left knee. Neymar, 32, came on after 58 minutes at Kingdom Arena with Al Hilal already 2-0 up thanks to a first-half double from Serbia striker Mitrovic.

Edu Gaspar Resigns As Arsenal Sporting Director

Arsenal's sporting director Edu Gaspar resigned on Monday, citing his desire to "pursue a different challenge" after spearheading the Gunners' revival in recent years. The former midfielder, who was part of the Arsenal side that last won the Premier League in 2003/04, was installed as the club's first technical director in 2019. The 46-year-old played a key role in the appointment of Mikel Arteta as manager later that year. Reports suggest the Brazilian could be set for a role working for Greek businessman Evangelos Marinakis, who owns Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos.

Premier League: Fulham Strike Twice In Stoppage Time To Beat Brentford

Harry Wilson struck twice in stoppage time to give Fulham a dramatic 2-1 victory over west London rivals Brentford on Monday. Vitaly Janelt had blasted the Bees in front against the run of play midway through the first half. Fulham were frustrated until added time when substitute Wilson flicked home the equaliser and then head in a winner at the death. "It was an amazing feeling to come on and get the two goals to win the game. We deserved it, we kept them pinned in throughout," said Wilson.

Chennaiyin FC Return To Winning Ways, Thrash Jamshedpur FC 5-1 In ISL

A dominant Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways in style as they pumped in five goals to register a crushing 5-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday. It was a thoroughly professional performance from Chennaiyin FC as they dominated the match from start to finish with Irfan Yadwad, Connor Shields, Wilmar Jordan Gil, and Lukas Brambilla all registering their names on the scoresheet.

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Lazio Eye Italy's Top Four After Seeing Off Nine-Man Cagliari

Aleksandar Mitrovic Hat-Trick Fires Al Hilal Past Esteghlal, Neymar Replaced Early

Edu Gaspar Resigns As Arsenal Sporting Director

Premier League: Fulham Strike Twice In Stoppage Time To Beat Brentford

Chennaiyin FC Return To Winning Ways, Thrash Jamshedpur FC 5-1 In ISL

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