The sporting weekend in pictures

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England kicked off a bumper weekend of sporting action with a 39-10 win over Argentina the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Dina Asher-Smith completed a historic hat-trick of medals at the IAAF World Championships with her part in the women’s 4x100m relay silver while Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Here, the PA news agency picks out the weekend’s best pictures.

Ben Youngs was among the scorers as England saw off Argentina at Tokyo Stadium.
Ben Youngs was among the scorers as England saw off Argentina at Tokyo Stadium.
Asha Philip, Dina Asher-Smith, Ashleigh Nelson and Daryll Neita celebrate their 4x100m relay silver
Asha Philip, Dina Asher-Smith, Ashleigh Nelson and Daryll Neita celebrate their 4x100m relay silver
Adama Traore scored twice as Premier League champions Manchester City suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat by Wolves.
Adama Traore scored twice as Premier League champions Manchester City suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat by Wolves.
James Milner (left) kept his cool to score a stoppage-time penalty as Premier League leaders Liverpool maintained their perfect start at Anfield.
James Milner (left) kept his cool to score a stoppage-time penalty as Premier League leaders Liverpool maintained their perfect start at Anfield.
A dropped baton dashed Great Britain’s hopes of finishing the World Championships with another relay medal.
A dropped baton dashed Great Britain’s hopes of finishing the World Championships with another relay medal.
Matthew Longstaff had a Premier League debut to remember with Newcastle's winning goal against Manchester United at St James’ Park.
Matthew Longstaff had a Premier League debut to remember with Newcastle's winning goal against Manchester United at St James’ Park.
Brighton pulled off a shock 3-0 win over Tottenham, who saw goalkeeper Hugo Lloris suffer an elbow injury.
Brighton pulled off a shock 3-0 win over Tottenham, who saw goalkeeper Hugo Lloris suffer an elbow injury.
The Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders went head to head in the NFL International Series at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders went head to head in the NFL International Series at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
England Women suffered a 2-1 defeat by Brazil in their friendly at the Riverside Stadium.
England Women suffered a 2-1 defeat by Brazil in their friendly at the Riverside Stadium.
Celtic lost to Livingston for the first time as they were leapfrogged at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership by Rangers.
Celtic lost to Livingston for the first time as they were leapfrogged at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership by Rangers.
New Zealand ran in 11 tries as they demolished Namibia 71-9 at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
New Zealand ran in 11 tries as they demolished Namibia 71-9 at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Defender David Luiz scored his first Arsenal goal, which was enough to beat Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium.
Defender David Luiz scored his first Arsenal goal, which was enough to beat Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium.
Ott Tanak, right, and Martin Jarveoja celebrated victory in the the Wales Rally GB.
Ott Tanak, right, and Martin Jarveoja celebrated victory in the the Wales Rally GB.
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi (right) was among the goals as Chelsea ran out 4-1 winners at Southampton.
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi (right) was among the goals as Chelsea ran out 4-1 winners at Southampton.
Rugby Cup final with a 54-28 win over the holders at Franklin's Gardens.
Rugby Cup final with a 54-28 win over the holders at Franklin's Gardens.
Brazilian forward Wesley scored twice as Aston Villa ran out 5-1 winners at Norwich.
Brazilian forward Wesley scored twice as Aston Villa ran out 5-1 winners at Norwich.
Specialise, ridden by David Egan (right), won the British EBF Premier Fillies Handicap at Newmarket.
Specialise, ridden by David Egan (right), won the British EBF Premier Fillies Handicap at Newmarket.

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