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Tom Aspinall banished a ghost at the O2 Arena on Saturday, securing a statement victory at UFC London to make a triumphant return, one year after suffering a severe injury in the same building. In July 2022, Aspinall tore his MCL and stretched his ACL just 15 seconds into his main event with Curtis Blaydes, and almost exactly 365 days later, the Wigan heavyweight stopped Marcin Tybura in the first round to get back to winning ways. Aspinall, 30, hurt Tybura early with a head kick but resisted getting carried away, instead biding his time – briefly, at least – before dropping the Pole, 37, with a straight right hand. Aspinall then pounced with hammer fists, forcing the stoppage with 1:13 on the clock, before climbing atop the cage to celebrate. “I wasn’t myself last year, this is a whole new version of me,” Aspinall said in his post-fight interview. “I’m not gonna say that I’m back, because I’m different. My mind’s different, my body’s different. I’m going all the way [to the belt]. “I’ll tell you exactly what I’m gonna do: I’m gonna go to Paris [in September], I’m gonna be sat front row for Ciryl Gane against Sergey Spivak. I’m gonna beat the winner, and then I’m gonna beat [champion] Jon Jones.” The result put the crowd back in jubilant spirits, after “Meatball” Molly McCann suffered a submission loss in the co-main event. The Liverpudlian fan favourite tapped to an armbar in her flyweight contest with Julija Stoliarenko, on what was a night of mixed fortunes for British fighters. Full UFC London results (* denotes British fighter) Main card *Tom Aspinall def. Marcin Tybura via first-round TKO (punches, 1:13) Julija Stoliarenko def. *Molly McCann via first-round submission (armbar, 1:55) *Nathaniel Wood def. Andre Fili via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) *Paul Craig def. Andre Muniz via second-round TKO (punches and elbows, 4:40) Fares Ziam def. *Jai Herbert via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) *Lerone Murphy def. Josh Culibao via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27) Daniel Marcos def. *Davey Grant via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Prelims Jonny Parsons def. *Danny Roberts via second-round TKO (punches, 4:57) Joel Alvarez def. *Marc Diakiese via second-round submission (head-arm choke, 4:26) *Mick Parkin def. Jamal Pogues via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Makhmud Muradov def. Bryan Barberena via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Ketlen Vieira def. Pannie Kianzad via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) *Chris Duncan def. Yanal Ashmouz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Bruna Brasil def. Shauna Bannon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Jafel Filho def. Daniel Barez via first-round submission (arm-triangle choke, 1:34) Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Tyson Fury seeks UFC star Tom Aspinall’s help ahead of Francis Ngannou fight Makhachev vs Oliveira official for UFC 294 as Khamzat Chimaev returns on undercard ‘The Rock’s shoes can go f*** themselves’: UFC fighter hits out at company’s sponsors Tyson Fury seeks UFC star’s help ahead of Francis Ngannou fight Two major fights announced for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi ‘The Rock’s shoes can go f*** themselves’: UFC fighter hits out at sponsors

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Newcastle host Manchester City in the tie of the Carabao Cup fourth round tonight. Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final last season, where they were defeated by Manchester United at Wembley, but Eddie Howe’s side got the worst possible draw when they landed the European champions at St James Park. City will be attempting to regain the Carabao Cup this season and have a strong record in the competition under Pep Guardiola. Last season’s treble winners have won every game they have played so far this campaign, including a 1-0 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League at the Etihad. Here’s everything you need to know before the Carabao Cup tie tonight and get all the latest football odds here When is Newcastle vs Manchester City? The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 27 September at the Etihad Stadium. Will it be shown on TV? Newcastle vs Man City will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage kicking off from 7pm. Subscribers can also stream the game via Sky Go. If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch the event, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are and also with the terms of their service provider. What is the team news? Newcastle have been rocked by the news that summer signing Harvey Barnes has been ruled out for “months” with a foot injury picked up in the 8-0 win over Newcastle. Eddie Howe’s men are already stretched, with Joelinton and Joe Willock also currently sidelined. Manchester City midfielder Rodri will serve the first game of his three-match suspension after he was sent off against Nottingham Forest. Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will be given a rare start and also said to expect several changes from his first-choice team. Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic are available but City are without John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne. Odds Newcastle 8/5 Draw 5/2 Man City 6/4 Get the latest matchday odds and betting tips for Newcastle vs Man City here. When is the fourth round draw? The fourth round draw takes place after the match between Newcastle and Manchester City and will be televised from St James’ Park. The draw will follow after full time, starting between 10-10:10pm. When will the fourth round fixtures be played? The fourth round of the Carabao Cup will be played in the week commencing Monday 30 October. When is the Carabao Cup final? The Carabao Cup final is scheduled for 25 February 2024 at Wembley Stadium. Read More No arm around the shoulder – Pep Guardiola counts the cost of Rodri red card Phil Foden admits Rodri will be a ‘big miss’ during his three-match suspension Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes facing ‘months’ out due to ‘unusual injury’ Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes facing ‘months’ out due to ‘unusual injury’ No suspicious circumstances in death of footballer Maddy Cusack, police say Premier League clubs pressurise government over state ownership

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