Final Score pundit Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways from what we learned across the Championship, League One and League Two this weekend.

Arsenal missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points, having failed to win against a determined Nottingham Forest side that held the Gunners to a goalless draw.

Michael Carrick gets off to the perfect start in his first match as interim manager for Manchester United with a two-goal derby win against Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side winless in their last four matches.

Liverpool missed countless chances, including a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty, as a Michael Edwards equaliser grabbed Burnley an important point at Anfield.

A last-minute Callum Wilson goal sunk Tottenham Hotspur to another defeat, with pressure mounting on manager Thomas Frank.

Enzo Le fee and Brian Brobbey were on the scoresheet as Sunderland came from behind to beat Crystal Palace, who are without a win in 10 matches in all competitions.

Lukas Nmecha came off the bench, scoring in injury time to give Leeds an important win against Fulham, and keep them eight points clear of the relegation zone.

Cole Palmer scored a penalty to secure the win for Chelsea against Brentford and give Liam Rosenior his first Premier League win as manager.

Munster crash out of the Investec Champions Cup after losing an enthralling Pool Two encounter against Castres at Thomond Park.

Toulouse avoid a shock Investec Champions Cup exit by scoring 11 tries and inflicting Sale Sharks’ record defeat.

Nigeria won a penalty shoot-out against Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third place playoff.

Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean leaves Wrexham to return to Derry City on a multi-year-deal.

West Ham United forward Callum Wilson made light of the uncertainty surrounding his future, as he reacts to scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Brighton manager Dario Vidosic will take a period of leave for private family reasons, the club have confirmed.

Thomas Frank says he has the backing of the club’s hierarchy, but admits he sympathises with the fans who booed his side after a 2-1 loss at home to West Ham United.

Leicester face a nervous wait to find out if they will progress to the Champions Cup round of 16 after a 39-26 defeat against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Arne Slot felt Liverpool missed too many chances in their draw against Burnley at Anfield, whereas Burnley ‘only needed a couple moments’ to score.

The Stormers ground out a 39-26 win over the Leicester Tigers in Cape Town to book their place in the knockout-stage of the Champions Cup. 

Pakistan TV break a 232-year record by successfully defending the lowest total in first-class cricket to beat Sui Northern in the President’s Trophy.

Jonbon makes it back-to-back victories in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot as favourite Il Etait Temps falls at the second-to-last fence.

Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty in a comfortable win for Real Madrid over Levante, giving Alvaro Arbeloa his first win as Real Madrid boss. The victory came amid protests from fans at the Bernabeu.