Allen steals point against Arsenal
Joe Allen's 90th minute equaliser snatched a point for Liverpoolin a frenetic encounter at Anfield last night, leaving Arsenal to rue a missed opportunity to cement their status as champions-elect.
Arsene Wenger’s side came from behind twice in a breathless opening 25 minutes before taking control of the game and then the lead in the second half through Olivier Giroud, however the Gunners left Merseyside disappointed after Allen’s later intervention.
Arsenal are now back level on points with Leicester City after Claudio Ranieri's side kept their improbable title challenge rolling on, Robert Huth's late header giving them a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Elsewhere Manchester City remain three off the top after a goalless draw with Everton at the Etihad, Sunderland beat fellow-strugglers Swansea 4-2 away from home, James McClean’s 86th minute strike gave West Brom a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, Shane Long helped Southampton to a 2-0 win over Watford and Jon Walters scored for Stoke as they beat 10-man Norwich 3-1.
Sonia O’Sullivan column
In her column today Sonia O'Sullivan discusses the doping issue plaguing athletics and responds to calls this week for world records to be reset, she writes: "But rather than erase what's gone before, I think in time we need to analyse the records that have been set in the past and document any credibility issues by highlighting the uncertainty of some records.
“We cannot simply delete history as many past athletes have clean sheets and they deserve to be recognised as pure athletes, with clean honest performances that have set the benchmarks for future generations to either emulate or surpass.”
Women in sport
Also available in the newspaper and online today is an interview with mountain bike rider Beth McCluskey, Malachy Clerkin speaks to Wexford hurling and camogie siblings Rory and Urusula Jacobs, while Mary Hannigan speaks to Irish footballer Louise Quinn, who is currently plying her trade in Sweden, as well as Rio canoeing hopeful Jenny Egan.
Payne to return for Ulster
Jared Payne is set to return for Ulster this weekend when the province take onSaracens in the Champions Cup. It will be Payne's first competitive action since injuring his foot playing for Ireland against Romania in the Ruby World Cup.
McKenna Cup
Fermanagh are through to the semi-finals of the McKenna Cup after scoring six of the last eight points at Brewster Park to beat Donegal 0-12 to 0-8.
What to watch out for:
Cricket
England take on South Africa in the third Test at the Wanderers looking to secure the series. (SS2 from 8am)
