Here are the latest updates from Saturday’s sporting action…
Soccer
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is on target to prevent Erling Haaland from scoring his 20th goal of the season this afternoon.
Manchester City’s game against Southampton is one of four 3pm kick-offs, with Guardiola’s side having a chance to overtake Arsenal with a win at the summit.
After Leicester finally clinched a first win of the season last week, they head to Bournemouth, while Chelsea welcome Wolves at Stamford Bridge and Newcastle host Brentford.
Brighton meet Tottenham in the late game from 5.30pm.
GAA
Sunday’s Donegal senior football final and all other league games in the county have been postponed this weekend following the tragedy in Creeslough on Friday.
St. Eunan’s and Naomh Conaill were set to meet in the senior playoff.
We would like to convey our best wishes to all those affected by this tragedy on the Craoslach. Rest in peace everyone. All of Donegal Club’s league games this weekend are over. https://t.co/pAouk1XCPG pic.twitter.com/HeeBpCOZVg
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) October 7, 2022
rugby
Leinster are aiming for four out of four wins in the United Rugby Championship (URC) tonight.
Leo Cullen’s squad welcomes the Sharks to the RDS at 5:05 p.m.
Johnny Sexton starts his first game of the season for the Blues while Will Connors replaces Josh van der Flier in the pack.
Round 4 ️⃣ Showdown on Saturday!
Which match are you looking forward to the most? 👀#BKTURC #URC pic.twitter.com/D7UL8hMLYF
— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) October 8, 2022
Elsewhere, Ulster Springbok’s back row welcomes Duane Vermeulen to his team for the Ospreys’ visit to Kingspan Stadium.
Ian Madigan is picked ahead of Billy Burns at half-time at 7.35pm in Belfast.
formula One
Max Verstappen has avoided a grid penalty and will start the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position – which could secure him a second world title.
The Red Bull champion was reprimanded after almost colliding with McLaren driver Lando Norris in qualifying for driving slowly.
Complete classification from that memorable qualifying session! #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/aKzkAGRbbZ
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2022
Verstappen retains the title if he wins and also secures the fastest lap of the race.
Ferrari couple Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will finish second and third respectively.
golf
Niall Kearney fell to three under par after six holes on day three of the Golf Open de Espana.
Paul Dunne is a two-under with Jonathan Caldwell level.
Paul Waring and Stephen Gallacher will tee off later in the hour as joint leaders at 12-under par.
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Stephanie Meadow is in third place going into the weekend at the LPGA Mediheal Championship in California.
The Antrim woman hit a 70 in the second round overnight to get six under par, five shots behind halftime leader Jodi Ewart Shadoff.
Run
There is an eight race map at The Curragh this afternoon with the first start at 1.25pm.
Meanwhile, at the Fairyhouse, a seven-race map begins at 2:10 p.m.
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