The sporting weekend in pictures

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Jan 8, 2024

Liverpool scored two late goals to beat Arsenal 2-0 in the FA Cup third round and Newcastle claimed north east bragging rights when they won against rivals Sunderland 3-0.

Coco Gauff beat Elina Svitolina in the Auckland Classic final to retain her title and Patrick Bamford scored a memorable strike, helping Leeds to a 3-0 victory over Peterborough.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the top images from the weekend’s sporting action.

Arsenal v Liverpool – Emirates FA Cup – Third Round – Emirates StadiumNew Zealand TennisPeterborough United v Leeds United – Emirates FA Cup – Third Round – Weston Homes StadiumNaas Races – Sunday January 7thChelsea v Preston North End – Emirates FA Cup – Third Round – Stamford Bridge

Manchester City v Huddersfield Town – Emirates FA Cup – Third Round – Etihad Stadium
Kevin De Bruyne (right) returned to action for Manchester City with an assist (Martin Rickett/PA)

The Sentry GolfMaidstone United v Stevenage – Emirates FA Cup – Third Round – Gallagher StadiumSunderland v Newcastle United – Emirates FA Cup – Third Round – Stadium of Light