Bournemouth boost European chances with 2-1 win at Newcastle

Bournemouth grabbed a late winner to secure a well-deserved 2-1 Premier League win away to Newcastle United on Saturday that boosts their hopes of European football next season while dealing a serious blow to those of their hosts, Reuters reported. 

Newcastle's William Osula struck in the 68th minute to cancel out Marcus Tavernier's first-half opener but, instead of kicking on to win, the home side floundered and Adrien Truffert scored five minutes from time to leave Bournemouth eighth in the table on 48 points, while Newcastle slip to 14th on 42 points. 

"We're in great form, 13 unbeaten (in the league) now - that's not lucky from us, we've worked hard and earned it on the training pitch," a delighted Tavernier said. 

Cunha strike earns Man United hard-fought 1-0 win at Chelsea

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha struck just before halftime to earn a 1-0 victory at luckless Chelsea on Saturday, taking them a big step closer to Champions League football next season, Reuters reported. 

Cunha fired home from a pinpoint Bruno Fernandes cross with the visitors' first and only shot on target in the 43rd minute.

United's interim coach Michael Carrick delighted in Cunha's composure after the Brazilian had missed a chance minutes before. But he had particular praise for his scratch centre back pairing of 19-year-old Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui.

Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday following a 2-2 draw after extra time, with their goalkeeper Unai Marrero saving two spot kicks in the shootout to help his side win the trophy for the fourth time, Reuters reported. 

Sociedad last won the Cup in 2021, when the delayed 2020 final was also played at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, but there were no supporters present due to the COVID pandemic.

This time, the Basque side's fans were behind the goal to witness Marrero save Atletico's first two penalties from Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez.

Katunje-Mangaltar road section obstructed

Vehicular movement along the Katunje-Mangaltar section of the BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning after continuous rainfall swept away diversions at different places. 

DSP Rabin Bista of the District Police Office said that efforts are being made to repair the diversions though it may take some time to resume traffic. 

The water level increased at Roshi river following the rainfall that had swept away diversions constructed earlier, he added. 

Meanwhile, police have halted vehicles at Kavrebhanjyang of Dhulikhel and Nepalthok of Sindhuli following the road obstruction. 

Police have requested not to travel along the section until next notice.