Newly-promoted Aston Villa are out of the relegation zone.
They played out a goalless draw against West Ham on Monday night to rise above Newcastle in the points table.
Villa enjoyed the better chances of the two teams as goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was forced to make two saves.
West Ham were reduced to 10 men with 23 minutes left after Arthur Masuaku was given a red card.
India seize control of Colombo test after Jurel hundred
Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115 powered India to a commanding 503-9 before they declared late on day two of the second and final test against Sri Lanka on Monday.
Abu Dhabi launches Euroleague Basketball SuperCup
Abu Dhabi is set to host the first edition of the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup at Etihad Arena on Yas Island from September 18-19.
MENA Golf Tour expands global pathway with 3 qualifying schools in UK, USA
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Fils claims first ATP Masters title, Gauff clinches second Cincinnati crown
Arthur Fils has defeated Frances Tiafoe to secure his first ATP Masters 1000 title on Sunday, while Coco Gauff beat Jessica Pegula to win her second Cincinnati Open title.
Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition
Barcelona has begun their LaLiga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche on Sunday as Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored twice each.
