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Weekend in pictures: Liverpool lead Premier League, Pacquiao returns to ring, Murray world number one

| 07.11.2016
SPORTSBOOK ODDS

Weekend in pictures for November 5 and 6

There weren’t only fireworks at bonfire parties this weekend, with plenty of explosive sporting action to keep punters warm.

From more Andy Murray success, to Premier League goal fests and the brilliant Breeders’ Cup, Saturday and Sunday provided plenty of highlight reel moments.

If this is what the start of November is like, we can’t wait for the rest. So, relive the momentous moments in iconic images, as Coral present the weekend of November 5 and 6 in pictures…

Horse racing

There were huge races on this weekend, including the Breeders’ Cup and JnWine Champion Chase.

Arrogate guns down California Chrome in Breeders’ Cup Classic

Arrogate got the better of a titanic battle with California Chrome to prevail by 1/2 a length in the thrilling renewal of the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita. Odds-on favourite Chrome looked to have the race in the bag when two lengths clear and going well approaching the straight but Arrogate came with a sustained run to get up close home under a power-packed ride from Mike Smith.

Arrogate got the better of a titanic battle with California Chrome to prevail by 1/2 a length in the thrilling renewal of the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita. Odds-on favourite Chrome looked to have the race in the bag when two lengths clear and going well approaching the straight but Arrogate came with a sustained run to get up close home under a power-packed ride from Mike Smith.

Valseur Lido storms to glory in JnWine Champion Chase

Valseur Lido made an impressive return to action when slamming Silviniaco Conti in the Grade 1 JnWine Champion Chase at Down Royal. The Henry De Bromhead trained gelding travelled strongly and jumped superbly well throughout in the hands of jockey Ruby Walsh before pulling effortlessly clear after taking up the running to home to score by 11 lengths.

Valseur Lido made an impressive return to action when slamming Silviniaco Conti in the Grade 1 JnWine Champion Chase at Down Royal. The Henry De Bromhead trained gelding travelled strongly and jumped superbly well throughout in the hands of jockey Ruby Walsh, before pulling effortlessly clear after taking up the running to home to score by 11 lengths.

Football

Matchweek 11 of the Premier League saw changes at the top of the table, as Manchester City stumbled, Arsenal and Spurs cancelled each other out and Chelsea and Liverpool pummeled their opponents.

Boro a stumbling block for Man City

Middlesbrough's Marten de Roon helped resilient Boro bag a point away at the Etihad. Sergio Aguero's opener was cancelled out by the guests' last-gasp goal. After the 1-1 draw, Man City have lost their grasp on Premier League top spot, falling two points behind into third place.

Middlesbrough’s Marten de Roon helped resilient Boro bag a point away at the Etihad. Sergio Aguero’s opener was cancelled out by the guests’ last-gasp goal. After the 1-1 draw, Man City have since lost their grasp on Premier League top spot, falling two points behind into third place.

Chelsea fire five to chew up Toffees

It was hugs all round between Chelsea and Everton's Romelu Lukaku, though the striker had no luck at old stomping ground Stamford Bridge. The Toffees were thrashed 5-0 by the Blues, with home goals from Diego Costa, Pedro Rodriguez, Marcos Alonso and an Eden Hazard brace. It was enough for Chelsea to briefly top the table.

It was hugs all-around between Chelsea and Everton’s Romelu Lukaku, though the striker had no luck at old stomping ground Stamford Bridge. The Toffees were thrashed 5-0 by the Blues, with home goals from Diego Costa, Pedro Rodriguez, Marcos Alonso and an Eden Hazard brace. It was enough for Chelsea to briefly top the table.

Kane spot-kick spares Spurs blushes in north London derby

Sparks flew in the north London derby as Arsenal and Tottenham drew 1-1 at the Emirates. Kevin Wimmer's own goal gave the Gunners a lead, but Laurent Koscielny's clash with Mousa Dembele saw Spurs awarded a penalty. Harry Kane was the returning hero who stepped up to convert, save Spurs a point and prevent Arsenal from leading the league.

Sparks flew in the north London derby as Arsenal and Tottenham drew 1-1 at the Emirates. Kevin Wimmer’s own goal gave the Gunners a lead, but Laurent Koscielny’s clash with Mousa Dembele saw Spurs awarded a penalty. Harry Kane was the returning hero who stepped up to convert, save Spurs a point and prevent Arsenal from leading the league.

Liverpool school Watford with six strikes to go top

Meanwhile on Merseyside, it was a momentous matchweek for Liverpool, who went one point clear in the PL standings after smashing Watford 6-1. The table toppers saw strikes from Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho, Emre Can, Roberto Firmino and Georginio Wijnaldum all go in as the hammered the Hornets to leapfrog their title rivals.

Meanwhile on Merseyside, it was a momentous matchweek for Liverpool, who went one point clear in the PL standings after smashing Watford 6-1. The table toppers saw strikes from Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho, Emre Can, Roberto Firmino and Georginio Wijnaldum all go in as they hammered the Hornets to leapfrog their title rivals.

Mourinho’s Man Utd men back on track after sinking Swans

Manchester United got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Swansea City, though Jose Mourinho's team selection starring Phil Jones and Ashley Young had surprised many pundits. Paul Pogba got proceedings underway with a spectacular volley, before Zlatan Ibrahimovic's deadly double sank the Swans.

Manchester United got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Swansea City, though Jose Mourinho’s team selection starring Phil Jones and Ashley Young had surprised many pundits. Paul Pogba got proceedings underway with a spectacular volley, before Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s deadly double sank the Swans.

Rugby union

Ireland and the all-conquering New Zealand travelled all the way to the USA to battle it out at Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium in front of 60,000 spectators. No one was expecting the result…

Irish break All Blacks’ run in Chicago

Ireland did the impossible over New Zealand on Saturday as they defeated them for the first time in 111 years after 29 attempts, while they also broke their world record run of 18 straight wins. The Irish ended up winning 40-29 thanks to their strong start.

Ireland did the impossible over New Zealand on Saturday as they defeated them for the first time in 111 years after 29 attempts, while they also broke their world record run of 18 straight wins. The Irish ended up winning 40-29 thanks to their strong start.

Boxing

Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring was bad news for Jessie Vargas this weekend….

Pacquiao in Vegas victory

Legendary Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao secured a victorious return to the ring by overcoming Jessie Vargas by unanimous decision and claiming the WBO welterweight title in Las Vegas. 'Pacman' was observed at ringside by former foe Floyd Mayweather, with speculation now rife that the pair will once again collide in 2017.

Legendary Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao secured a victorious return to the ring by overcoming Jessie Vargas by unanimous decision and claiming the WBO welterweight title in Las Vegas. ‘Pacman’ was observed at ringside by former foe Floyd Mayweather, with speculation now rife that the pair will once again collide in 2017.

Tennis

Andy Murray has finally usurped Novak Djokovic as ATP world number one after the Serb went out in the quarter-finals of the recent Paris Masters to Marin Cilic. But how did the Scot handle the pressure of his new position mid-tournament?

Murray lands maiden Paris Masters title

Superstar Scotsman Murray won the Paris Masters final on Sunday to not only break Djokovic's run of three straight titles at the event but also take his world rankings top spot position. He defeated John Isner in three sets to win the trophy for the first time in his career.

Superstar Scotsman Murray won the Paris Masters final on Sunday to not only break Djokovic’s run of three straight titles at the event but also take his world rankings top spot position. He defeated John Isner in three sets to win the trophy for the first time in his career.

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Holly Thackeray

Holly is a member of the content team, and can often be found on the sports desk writing about favourite topics Serie A and East Asian footballing nations. A recent darts convert, she is also a fully-fledged member of Barney's Army and a proud Leeds-born Manchester United fan.