Pereira, 38, was seeking revenge for a decisive unanimous decision loss to Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March, claiming he was only at 40 percent for that match.

Mount said the team were “100 per cent behind the gaffer”.

Knowing he will have the advantage in grappling, Ankalaev will go into the rematch on Saturday with confidence.

In a rip-roaring second half, Leinster scored two tries in the space of three-minutes through Hugh Cooney and then Tommy O’Brien to turn a 22-10 half-time deficit into a 24-22 lead.

The teenager sealed victory after Moises Caicedo’s opener was cancelled out by Cody Gakpo in a match watched by pop star Madonna.

Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko were on target for the hosts in the first half at Old Trafford.

Arteta celebrated three points but Martin Odegaard limped off and Viktor Gyokeres failed to score again.

Earlier, Tottenham moved up to second in the Premier League.

Mohammed Kudus scored the winner.

Leinster's defence of their URC title could not have got off to a worse start as they suffered a heavy 35-0 defeat to the Stormers in South Africa.

Two goals from Evan McLaughlin and one from Seani Maguire have given City a 3-0 win against St Pat's at Turner's Cross.

Estimated up to €3,000, it sold for €11,000 during an auction of Rare Books, Manuscripts and Collectors

Consultants estimated it will generate a €93 million tourism dividend over five years

Postecoglou took charge last month but has failed to win in any of his first six games in charge.

Aston Martin chief Andy Cowell insists there are ‘no plans’ for the team to bring in the former Red Bull principal and CEO.

United are 14th after six games with two wins and a draw to their name.

Foden has missed out on England selection for a third straight camp despite rediscovering his club form this season.

In rugby, the URC game between Edinburgh and Ulster has been postponed due to weather conditions in Scotland.

The England manager insisted the Real Madrid star has missed out on his squad solely due to a ‘lack of rhythm’ after his recent injury.

Anderson is thriving at Nottingham Forest and has broken into the England team.