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Newcastle v Man City: Semenyo impact, Rodri return

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    Arsenal v Liverpool player ratings: Gyokeres 3, Rice 6; Gakpo 5, Wirtz 7

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  • Mitchell Starc, left, and Travis Head pose with the Ashes. The Australians were the dominant figures with bat and ball throughout the five-match series. Getty Images

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