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The sporting weekend in pictures

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it a perfect seven in charge of Manchester United.

Roger Federer crashed out of the Australian Open at the hands of 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round, while defending champion Caroline Wozniacki was also beaten in a busy weekend of sporting action.

In the Premier League, Marcus Rashford continued to flourish under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer while Judd Trump claimed an impressive win over favourite Ronnie O'Sullivan to lift the Masters title at Alexandra Palace.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at the best pictures from a busy weekend of sport.

Rangers' Scottish Cup clash at Cowdenbeath was called over concerns about the pitch
Rangers' Scottish Cup clash at Cowdenbeath was called over concerns about the pitch (Jeff Holmes/PA)
Maria Sharapova knocked out defending champion Caroline Wozniacki in the fourth round of the Australian Open
Maria Sharapova knocked out defending champion Caroline Wozniacki in the fourth round of the Australian Open (Kin Cheung/AP)
Exeter were knocked out of the Champions Cup after losing 9-7 to Munster
Exeter were knocked out of the Champions Cup after losing 9-7 to Munster (Niall Carson/PA)
Serena Williams consoled Dayana Yastremska after beating her in the third round in Melbourne
Serena Williams consoled Dayana Yastremska after beating her in the third round in Melbourne (Andy Brownbill/AP)
Marcus Rashford scored for a fourth game in a row as Manchester United beat Brighton
Marcus Rashford scored for a fourth game in a row as Manchester United beat Brighton (Martin Rickett/PA)
The 2-1 win made it seven from seven for interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
The 2-1 win made it seven from seven for interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Martin Rickett/PA)
Leeds were beaten 2-1 at Stoke in their first game since Marcelo Bielsa admitted he had been spying on every team in training this season
Leeds were beaten 2-1 at Stoke in their first game since Marcelo Bielsa admitted he had been spying on every team in training this season (Dave Thompson/PA)
Mo Salah scored two more as Liverpool maintained their momentum at the top of the Premier League with a 4-3 win over Crystal Palace
Mohamed Salah scored two more as Liverpool maintained their momentum at the top of the Premier League with a 4-3 win over Crystal Palace (Darren Staples/PA)
Alexandre Lacazette was on target as Arsenal comfortably beat their London rivals Chelsea 2-0
Alexandre Lacazette was on target as Arsenal comfortably beat their London rivals Chelsea 2-0 (Nick Potts/PA)
Saracens beat Glasgow 38-19 at the Alianz Arena before the two were drawn against each other in the Champions Cup quarter-finals
Saracens beat Glasgow 38-19 at the Allianz Arena before the two clubs were drawn against each other in the Champions Cup quarter-finals (David Davies/PA)
Roger Federer was stunned in the fourth round of the Australian Open by Greek 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas
Roger Federer was stunned in the fourth round of the Australian Open by Greek 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas (Kin Cheung/AP)
Angelique Kerber was another high-profile exit
Angelique Kerber made another high-profile exit (Andy Brownbill/AP)
Harry Winks scored a dramatic late goal as Tottenham came from behind to beat Fulham
Harry Winks scored a dramatic late goal as Tottenham came from behind to beat Fulham (Adam Davy/PA)
Martin Warhurst, a Manchester City fan, was mistaken for a German football manager when television tried to interview him during City's win at Huddersfield
Martin Warhurst, a Manchester City fan, was mistaken for a German football manager when television tried to interview him during City's win at Huddersfield (Eorl Crabtree)
England beat Australia 52-49 in the Quad Series but fell just short of the five-goal margin needed to take the title
England beat Australia 52-49 in the Quad Series but fell just short of the five-goal margin needed to take the title (Nigel French/PA)
Gareth Southgate was presented with the Football Writers' Association Tribute Award
Gareth Southgate was presented with the Football Writers' Association Tribute Award (Jim Van Wijk/PA)
Judd Trump beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-4 to win his first Masters title at Alexandra Palace
Judd Trump beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-4 to win his first Masters title at Alexandra Palace (Steven Paston/PA)
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City158342721627
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Fulham166642422224
10Brentford157263128323
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton153661421-715
16Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1512121131-205
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