Wednesday Morning Sport Update

Wednesday, 28 December 2022 09:03

By Clem Ryan

Man Utd Up to Within One Point of Top 4 Spot; Chelsea Win; Man City away to Leeds; Celtic away to Hibs tonight; Van Gerwen in action at PDC Darts; Day 3 of Leopardstown

Manchester United moved to within a point of the Premier League Top 4 last night.

United were 3 nil winners over struggling Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

Two goals in four minutes from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in the first half .

Fred's late strike in the second half wrapped up all three points for the home side.

Chelsea ended a run of five league games without a win.

First-half strikes from Kai Havertz and Mason Mount helped the hosts to a 2-nil victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.

However, Reece James was forced to retire early in the second half.

The right-back was making his first appearance for the Blues since suffering a knee injury in October.

Tonight, Manchester City will aim to climb past Newcastle in 2nd place.

They're away to Leeds United at 8pm

In the Scottish Premiership, League leaders Celtic are away to Hibernian at 8 o'clock

Rangers host Motherwell at 7.45pm.

DARTS

It's day 11 at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen vs Mensur Suljovic is the feature match of today's third round offerings.

Last night, top seed Gerwyn Price booked his place in the last 16, defeating Raymond van Barneveld in straight sets.

RACING

There are two Grade One races on day three of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard is the favourite in the featured Savills Chase.

The first in a seven-race card goes to post at 12 o'clock.

There's also racing today in Limerick, with the first on the cards off at twenty past twelve.