The EU has launched two new probes into allegations of unfair Chinese business practices, days ahead of a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The European Commission launched a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices on Wednesday, the latest in a series of moves that ratchet up trade tensions ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe next month.

The European Union launched an investigation into China’s procurement of medical devices, the latest in a spate of actions that are raising tension ahead of President Xi Jinping’s first visit to the bloc in five years.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been ruled out of Thursday’s Premier League clash with Brighton. The Norwegian striker was substituted off against Real Madrid, due to fatigue according to Pep Guardiola, before missing the weekend’s FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea.

Erik ten Hag has mixed news over a number of key Manchester United players ahead of their Premier League clash with Sheffield United this evening. There is hope the Red Devils will be able to call on Alejandro Garnacho after he came off during the dramatic FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Erling Haaland will miss their Premier League trip to Brighton because of injury. Haaland was not included in the squad for the FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea on Saturday,

Rocky Flintoff, the teenage son of former England all-rounder Andrew, makes his maiden century for Lancashire second XI.

Rocky Flintoff, the 16-year-old son of former England allrounder Andrew, has scored his maiden century for Lancashire's 2nd XI, reaching three figures against Warwickshire at Edgbaston after a 39-run partnership with his older brother Corey.

Freddie Flintoff’s 16-year-old son Rocky displays eerily similar shots to England great in hitting century for Lancashire 2nd XI against Warkwickshire 2nd XI