Blues without at least seven players for tough trip as Enzo Maresca’s fitness woes worsen

Statement wins for Joseph Parker, Callum Smith and Agit Kabayel on the undercard

Wales threatened to end 14-match losing streak but Ireland held nerve late on

Tottenham secured a third straight win in the Premier League for the first time in more than a year

Everton 2-2 Manchester United: The visitors were outclassed by Everton but, inspired by Bruno Fernandes and perhaps fortunate to avoid a late penalty, they overcame another slow start

But the Red Devils boss focused on the positives of their comeback 2-2 draw at Everton.

Wales 18-27 Ireland: Wales ultimately fell to a 15th successive Test match defeat but started the post-Warren Gatland era with plenty of positives

Updates from the 5.30pm GMT kick-off at Villa ParkEmail Barry here | Sign up to Football Daily here1 min: Villa get the ball rolling, their players wearing their usual home kit. Their visitors are in – I’m going to say – cream shirts, shorts and socks, with blue and orange trim.Not long now: Black Sabbath are blaring over the Tannoy and the Champions …

Wales 18-27 IrelandVisitors fight back to overturn eight-point deficitThe triple crown belongs to Ireland. The champions’ grand slam attempt remains alive, and Simon Easterby’s supremely well-drilled team are on course to claim a historic third successive Six Nations title.They had a serious scare under the roof in Cardiff, though, thanks to a …

Updates from the 4.45pm kick-off at TwickenhamGet in touch with Lee | Sign up to the Breakdown10 mins. Both teams are already trading penalties at the breakdown as their combative backrows spoil possession and win turnovers. The latest is Ritchie setting up a lineout platform in the England half.7 mins. England hit back into the 22 via lineout. There are …

Debate is raging over the red card handed to Ireland centre Garry Ringrose in Cardiff.