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Weekend in pictures: Nico Rosberg’s F1 success, Swansea star in nine-goal thriller

| 29.11.2016
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Weekend in pictures for November 26-27

Join Coral’s weekend in pictures as we sum up a thrilling few days of sport in amazing images. This weekend, across November 26-27 we’ve seen the Premier League bring us a nine-goal bonanza, as well as a first Formula 1 world championship being claimed by Nico Rosberg.

There was also top-class action in the boxing and horse racing worlds, so, relive or enjoy these moments for the first time if you missed them, thanks to Coral’s weekend in pictures…

Horse racing

There was much captivating horse racing action this weekend, with the Hennessy Gold Cup, Fighting Fifth Hurdle and Troytown Handicap Chase all contested.

Native River wins thrilling Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury

Native River wins thrilling Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury Native River dug deep to hold off the late challenge of Carole’s Destrier and land the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury. The Colin Tizzard trained gelding, who was sent off the heavily-backed 7-2 favourite, won by 1/2 a length to provide champion jockey Richard Johnson with a first win in the race.

Native River wins thrilling Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury
Native River dug deep to hold off the late challenge of Carole’s Destrier and land the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury. The Colin Tizzard trained gelding, who was sent off the heavily-backed 7-2 favourite, won by 1/2 a length to provide champion jockey Richard Johnson with a first win in the race.

Irving battles to victory in Fighting Fifth

Irving bounced back to his best to clinch his second victory in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. The Paul Nicholls trained eight-year-old battled on bravely to prevail by a short-head from favourite Apples Jade in a ding-dong tussle to the line to provide up-and-coming jockey Harry Cobden with a first Grade 1 success.

Irving bounced back to his best to clinch his second victory in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. The Paul Nicholls trained eight-year-old battled on bravely to prevail by a short-head from favourite Apples Jade in a ding-dong tussle to the line to provide up-and-coming jockey Harry Cobden with a first Grade 1 success.

Empire Of Dirt lands Troytown as Elliott lands stunning six-timer at Navan

Empire Of Dirt cruised to a four length length victory over Abolitionist to provide trainer Gordon Elliott with a third consecutive success in the valuable Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan. The County Meath handler won six of the seven races on the card for an accumulator that paid odds of 41,276/1. The only race he failed in was the beginners' chase, won impressively by Willie Mullins' Arkle hope Min.

Empire Of Dirt cruised to a four length length victory over Abolitionist to provide trainer Gordon Elliott with a third consecutive success in the valuable Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan. The County Meath handler won six of the seven races on the card for an accumulator that paid odds of 41,276/1. The only race he failed in was the beginners’ chase, won impressively by Willie Mullins’ Arkle hope Min.

Football: Premier League

The Premier League did not pause for breath this weekend, as Saturday saw a superb London derby plus nine goals as Swansea City took on Crystal Palace. While, Chelsea returned to the top of the PL table.

Swansea pip Palace at the last in nine-goal extravaganza

There was a flurry of four goals in 10 minutes as Swansea secured a last-gasp 5-4 victory over Crystal Palace. Viewers were treated to nine goals, with seven of those arriving in the second half, but it was super sub Fernando Llorente whose brace bagged the Swans a crucial three points.

There was a flurry of four goals in 10 minutes as Swansea secured a last-gasp 5-4 victory over Crystal Palace. Viewers were treated to nine goals, with seven of those arriving in the second half, but it was super sub Fernando Llorente whose brace bagged the Swans a crucial three points.

Liverpool keep pace with Chelsea after Sunderland success

Jurgen Klopp celebrated with Dejan Lovren at the final whistle, as Liverpool broke down a stubborn Sunderland side 2-0 thanks to Divock Origi and James Milner. The Reds' result means they keep pace just one point off Chelsea atop the PL standings, though Philippe Coutinho is a big loss after coming off through injury.

Jurgen Klopp celebrated with Dejan Lovren at the final whistle, as Liverpool broke down a stubborn Sunderland side 2-0 thanks to Divock Origi and James Milner. The Reds’ result means they keep pace just one point off Chelsea atop the PL standings, though Philippe Coutinho is a big loss after coming off through injury.

Moses makes the difference for Chelsea

There were celebration all-round a Stamford Bridge as Premier League leaders Chelsea came away unscathed from a London derby with Tottenham, ending their guests' unbeaten PL run 2-1. A super Christian Eriksen strike had put Spurs ahead, but the Blues fought back thanks to a great goal from Pedro Rodriguez and later a winner from Victor Moses, who happen to be the two players most revived by Antonio Conte.

There were celebration all-round a Stamford Bridge as Premier League leaders Chelsea came away unscathed from a London derby with Tottenham, ending their guests’ unbeaten PL run 2-1. A super Christian Eriksen strike had put Spurs ahead, but the Blues fought back thanks to a great goal from Pedro Rodriguez and later a winner from Victor Moses, who happen to be the two players most revived by Antonio Conte.

Sour return to St Mary’s for Ronald Koeman

An early Charlie Austin strike for Southampton sank a lacklustre Everton side on Sunday. Former Saints coach Ronald Koeman, who switched the Saints for the Toffees last summer, made an unhappy return to St Mary's.

An early Charlie Austin strike for Southampton sank a lacklustre Everton side on Sunday. Former Saints coach Ronald Koeman, who switched the Saints for the Toffees last summer, made an unhappy return to St Mary’s.

Boxing

In the world of boxing, there was a big bout in Las Vegas between Vasyl Lomachenko and Nicholas Walters, see how it ended up below…

Lomachenko made light work of Walters

A masterful Vasyl Lomachenko forced Jamaican opponent Nicholas Walters to quit after seven rounds of their fight in Las Vegas. The Ukrainian had dismantled his challenger before 'the Axe Man' called a halt to proceedings himself ahead of the eighth round, seeing 'Hi-Tech' defend his WBO super-featherweight title.

A masterful Vasyl Lomachenko forced Jamaican opponent Nicholas Walters to quit after seven rounds of their fight in Las Vegas. The Ukrainian had dismantled his challenger before ‘the Axe Man’ called a halt to proceedings himself ahead of the eighth round, seeing ‘Hi-Tech’ defend his WBO super-featherweight title.

Snooker: 2016 UK Championship

It was a weekend of brilliant baize battles in York, as the 2016 UK Championship continued, including a shock, as Oliver Lines upset the apple cart by ousting Judd Trump.

Between the Lines for Trump

Oliver Lines provided another upset at the 2016 UK Championship in York, as he knocked former champion Judd Trump out in their round 2 meeting. Lines' father had earlier sent Neil Robertson home too. Meanwhile, Ronnie O'Sullivan is yet to drop a frame in his campaign and Mark Allen knocked in his first competitive 147 against Rod Lawler.

Oliver Lines provided another upset at the 2016 UK Championship in York, as he knocked former champion Judd Trump out in their round 2 meeting. Lines’ father had earlier sent Neil Robertson home too. Meanwhile, Ronnie O’Sullivan is yet to drop a frame in his campaign and Mark Allen knocked in his first competitive 147 against Rod Lawler.

Formula 1

Meanwhile in Formula 1, the sport boasted a maiden world champion winner in Nico Rosberg, but the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was not without controversy…

Rosbeg anointed world champion

Rosberg was named world champion for the first time after placing second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton won the race but came under criticism for slowing the pace.

Rosberg was named world champion for the first time after placing second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton won the race but came under criticism for slowing the pace.

Related

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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.