The sporting weekend in pictures

Some of the best images from Saturday and Sunday’s action.

Published Dec 4, 2023

Sunday’s Premier League action saw six goals at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City drew 3-3 with Tottenham, while Liverpool scored two late goals to snatch a 4-3 win against Fulham.

A day earlier, leaders Arsenal were 2-1 winners against Wolves and Newcastle squeezed past Manchester United 1-0.

Elsewhere, Ronnie O’Sullivan became the oldest winner of the UK Snooker Championship in York, while there was more woe for England’s cricketers.

Here the PA news agency takes a look at the best of the weekend’s sporting action.

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League – Etihad Stadium — Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic (left) react after referee Simon Hooper (right) stops play during the closing stages of Manchester City’s clash with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Liverpool v Fulham – Premier League – Anfield — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (centre) celebrates with Dominik Szoboszlai (left) and Darwin Nunez (right) after the last-gasp win against Fulham (Peter Byrne/PA)

Newcastle United v Manchester United – Premier League – St. James’ Park — Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon (right) is congratulated by team-mate Matt Ritchie following a 1-0 victory against Manchester United (Owen Humphreys/PA)

West Indies England Cricket — West Indies’ captain Shai Hope hits a four against England during the first ODI cricket match (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Eastleigh v Reading – Emirates FA Cup – Second Round – Silverlake Stadium — Eastleigh’s Paul McCallum (centre) scored twice as the National League side shocked Reading in the FA Cup (Bradley Collyer/PA)