The brilliant Altior returned to action at Newbury on Saturday and produced a masterclass to win the Betfair Exchange Chase and his odds on another successful Cheltenham Festival were slashed.

Mick McCarthy has agreed to take charge of Republic of Ireland for a second time.

The Premier League weekend comes to an end on Monday evening at Turf Moor.

The Champions League returns on Tuesday and all four groups could be decided with both Manchester City and Manchester United looking to book their places in the last 16.

Leicester City host Southampton with the final place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals at stake.

Wednesday's action in the Champions League could see Groups A to D decided.

The Europa League enters it's fifth match-day, and seven teams have already booked their passages, including Arsenal and Chelsea.

The Premier League gets underway on Friday night, with Cardiff City hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Leaders Manchester City will go five points clear at the top of the Premier League with victory on Saturday.

Super Sunday is Derby Day in the Premier League with three huge games taking place.