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Welsh Open 2023: In-form Robert Milkins stuns weary Mark Selby to make last-16 in Llandudno

Robert Milkins is through to the last-16 of the Welsh Open after he stunned a weary Mark Selby 4-2 in Llandudno. It was an error-strewn display from Selby, who was playing his third consecutive late session of the week, and the in-form Milkins — despite not being at his best – would take full advantage. Ad Milkins' reward for his first victory over Selby since 2011 is a meeting with Barry Hawkins or Hossein Vafaei on Thursday evening.

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly flies to France for Neymar talks with Paris Saint-Germain - Paper Round

Boehly's secret meeting Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has reportedly met with Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to discuss a potential transfer for Neymar. The Blues have been splashing the cash under their new ownership and it does not seem like they are looking to stop any time soon. Ad The Mirror (via Le Parisien) reveal: «Boehly reportedly flew into the French capital on Tuesday ahead of PSG’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

Rio Ferdinand sees Chelsea positives but blasts failure to sign striker - ‘All this money and no No. 9’

Chelsea can take positives from their Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund, says Rio Ferdinand, but the pundit questioned the club for splashing the cash without signing a striker. The Blues created a string of good chances in the last-16 clash at Signal Iduna Park but couldn’t put them away. Ad And Graham Potter’s side were made to pay when Karim Adeyemi scored a spectacular solo goal on the counter-attack midway through the second half, which proved enough to clinch a 1-0 first-leg win.

Pep Guardiola warns Man City must 'be patient' in title race after 'horrible' tactical mistake against Arsenal

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City “have to be patient” as he still considers Arsenal to be the Premier League “leaders”. Guardiola was speaking after his side’s 3-1 victory took them top of the table on goal difference, albeit with Arsenal able to go back on top of the table if they win their game in hand. Ad He said: “We are top of the league but they have one game in hand.

Graham Potter stays positive despite Chelsea defeat to Borussia Dortmund - 'We're a team in progress'

Graham Potter bemoaned Chelsea's poor defending and bad luck after a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund, but insisted he saw plenty of positives in the performance. The Blues created a string of good chances at Signal Iduna Park, the best coming when Joao Felix struck the crossbar, but they couldn’t find a way past Gregor Kobel in the Dortmund goal. Ad Karim Adeyemi then produced the decisive moment with a superb individual goal on the counter-attack, putting on the afterburners to leave Enzo Fernandez in his wake before rounding Kepa Arrizabalaga to tap in.

Mikel Arteta has 'belief' in Arsenal title challenge despite disappointment after Man City defeat

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted his “disappointment” over his side’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, but said he had more “belief” in his players following the game. Manchester City went top of the Premier League after defensive errors from Arsenal cost them all three points, though Arsenal could go back in front if they win their game in hand on the current champions. Ad Nevertheless, the Spaniard believed that the moments where Arsenal had the away side on the back foot is a reason to feel the challengers can prosper in the title run-in to come.

Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he was ready to concede match to Rod Lawler after yet more tip trouble at Welsh Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed he was ready to concede his third round match to Rod Lawler after more tip troubles at the Welsh Open. O’Sullivan was on a break to go 3-0 up on Wednesday night before his tip flew off for a third time this week in Llandudno, having come off twice against Ross Muir, which left him frustrated before he went on to whitewash his opponent. Ad He told Lawler his “cue was broken” before getting a new tip fitted by tournament director Paul Collier.

Iga Swiatek thrashes Danielle Collins to set up Qatar Open quarter-final with Belinda Bencic

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was on blistering form in her first match since the Australian Open as she thrashed Danielle Collins 6-0 6-1 at the Qatar Open. Collins, ranked No.42 in the world, was no match for her dominant opponent, and she could not hold Swiatek at bay for more than an hour, with the Pole winning the first three games in fewer than 10 minutes, and taking the first set in just 21.

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Welsh Open 2023: In-form Robert Milkins stuns weary Mark Selby to make last-16 in Llandudno

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly flies to France for Neymar talks with Paris Saint-Germain - Paper Round

Rio Ferdinand sees Chelsea positives but blasts failure to sign striker - ‘All this money and no No. 9’

Pep Guardiola warns Man City must 'be patient' in title race after 'horrible' tactical mistake against Arsenal

Graham Potter stays positive despite Chelsea defeat to Borussia Dortmund - 'We're a team in progress'

Mikel Arteta has 'belief' in Arsenal title challenge despite disappointment after Man City defeat

Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he was ready to concede match to Rod Lawler after yet more tip trouble at Welsh Open

Iga Swiatek thrashes Danielle Collins to set up Qatar Open quarter-final with Belinda Bencic