Liverpool climb to 2nd with win over Arsenal

LIVERPOOL, September 29

Premier League champions Liverpool maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a 3-1 win against Arsenal at Anfield yesterday, leaving them level on nine points with pacesetters Everton and Leicester City.

The visitors took the lead through an Alexandre Lacazette strike but Liverpool were in front by the break thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Andy Robertson, while substitute Diogo Jota made sure of the win with a late strike on his debut. — Reuters

Bayern’s Sane to miss Super Cup

BERLIN: Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane will miss tomorrow’s domestic Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund with a knee injury while defender David Alaba is doubtful, coach Hansi Flick said today. Defender Alaba is doubtful with a muscle problem, with a final decision to be taken on matchday.