The sporting weekend in pictures

Liverpool slipped up while Tom Brady took home another Super Bowl title.

Published Feb 8, 2021

Last updated Feb 8, 2021

Scotland claimed a famous win at Twickenham while Ireland’s hopes of overturning Wales was hit by Peter O’Mahony’s dismissal as the Six Nations Championship started on schedule.

In the Premier League, Liverpool keeper Alisson had a night to forget while Sam Allardyce attempted a bizarre intervention as his doomed West Brom side slid to another defeat.

Manchester City v Liverpool – Premier League – Etihad Stadium — Gabriel Jesus scored for Man City on a day to forget for Liverpool keeper Alisson (Clive Brunskill/PA)

Tottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich Albion – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — West Brom boss Sam Allardyce saw his side throw it all away against Spurs (Julian Finney/PA)

Sheffield United v Cheslea – Premier League – Bramall Lane — Thomas Tuchel continued his winning start with Chelsea (Clive Mason/PA)

Hamilton Academical v Rangers – Scottish Premiership – Fountain of Youth Stadium — Ross Callachan grabbed an injury-time equaliser for Hamilton against Rangers (Jane Barlow/PA)

England v Scotland – Guinness Six Nations – Twickenham Stadium — An empty stadium did not deter Scotland in the Calcutta Cup (David Davies/PA)

Australia Tennis — Daniil Medvedev starred as Russia won the ATP Cup (Hamish Blair/AP)