Maxence Lacroix was the villain for Crystal Palace as he scored an own-goal, then missed the crucial penalty to earn Arsenal a Carabao Cup semi-final spot after a dramatic tie that went to spot kicks.
Yafai will get a world title shot after it emerged that lone professional conqueror Rodriguez had failed a drug test.
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Pep Guardiola was involved in a heated exchange of words between Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes following Manchester City's 2-1 loss to Newcastle.
Ruben Dias fumed over the decision not to punish Harvey Barnes' push on Gianluigi Donnarumma in the build-up to Newcastle's winner over Manchester City - asking the officials to "make it make sense".
Despite a near remarkable Irish effort to remain in the contest after being shown five cards and reduced to 12 players at one stage, South Africa posted a 24-13 win for a first success in Dublin since 2012.
You head into an intimidating environment with hopes of success and then it goes so epically, spectacularly badly.
Bournemouth missed out on a chance to climb into a top four spot as the Cherries came from behind to draw 2-2 with West Ham.
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The Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast looks ahead to how the Championship promotion race could unfold over the festive season.
He's one of the most in-form players in the Premier League right now, but this season could have looked very different for Harry Wilson.