The boxer, 36, claimed earlier this week that he had not spoken to Paris for three months as he locked himself away for his training camp this time round in order to stay focused and win.

JACK GAUGHAN AT VILLA PARK: Still the division's top scorer, Haaland was a peripheral figure during City's ninth defeat in 12 matches at Aston Villa.

The £100million Manchester City man left Villa in 2021 and was welcomed back to his old club with a chorus of boos every time he had a touch during City's limp 2-1 Premier League defeat.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed what he feels the key issues are with his team following their latest defeat. City were beaten 2-1 away by Aston Villa.

IPSWICH 0-4 NEWCASTLE - AADAM PATEL AT PORTMAN ROAD: Howe's side were superb with Murphy enjoying one of his finest performances for the club,

JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Anthony Elanga celebrated his return to Nottingham Forest's starting line-up by helping inflict a first home defeat of the season on Brentford.

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest team news, live score and updates from the Premier League tie between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park. 

Erling Haaland was unable to inspire Manchester City to victory as they lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Crambo repeated his victory of last year when grimly holding on to win a second Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praises his side's "dominant" second-half performance in their 2-1 victory against Manchester City.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his team need to think more positively and "find a way" to improve their form following their 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

Crambo beats Hiddenvalley Lake and Beauport at a wet Ascot to successfully defend his Grade One Long Walk Hurdle crown.