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The Sport360 Team is in place bringing you a wrap of our top stories on Wednesday.
TOP STORY
It couldn’t be tighter at the top of the Premier League.
Champions Manchester City, Maurizio Sarri’s revitalised Chelsea and big-spending Liverpool all sit on 20 points from eight games played.
Matt Monaghan weighs up each of the top three.
FOOTBALL
Gareth Bale is set to win his fitness battle and play in Wales’ Nations League tie against the Republic of Ireland next Tuesday in Dublin.
Bale remains doubtful for the Cardiff friendly with Spain on Thursday after coming off in the closing stages of Real Madrid‘s La Liga defeat at Alaves last weekend.
CRICKET
Pakistan are in full control of the first Test against Australia in Dubai. Ahead of day four, catch up on all of Tuesday’s coverage as it was a day to remember for debutant Bilal Asif.
FEATURE OF THE DAY
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WHAT’S ON
Cricket: Pakistan v Australia, first Test, day four (10am)
Cricket: Sri Lanka v England, first ODI (1pm)