For the first time this season, Evertonâs players could stride towards their supporters, chests puffed out. A small, yet vociferous, blue pocket of travelling fans roared in delight, celebrating a victory at Brentford few had predicted.
Top-ranked Ireland claimed a 13-8 statement victory over defending champions South Africa in a high-octane heavyweight World Cup clash that lived up to the hype at a sweltering Stade de France on Saturday.
Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley against Burnley drew shades of Robin van Persie's strike for Manchester United 10 years ago.
After spending ÂŁ175 million on signings this summer, Manchester Unitedâs inspiration to end their run of worrying defeats came in the form of Jonny Evans, their 35-year-old free agent who had been back at Carrington in pre-season while he looked for his next club.