UAE golf, Premier League, Brazil GP: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview

Dubai: This weekend in the UAE brings another exciting sports lineup, complementing the major events worldwide. The Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links starts with Francesco Laporta leading by three strokes after a flawless round of 10-under-par 62. Jon Rahm, Sam Bairstow and Bernd Wiesberger are tied for second. Rory McIlroy faces a two-shot penalty for improving his ball on the 12th hole, leaving him eight shots behind the leader.

The Premier League resumes with Manchester United hosting Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. United, currently 17th in the table, aim to win their first league match since August. Everton vs Coventry City, Leeds United vs Tottenham, Arsenal vs Hull City, Fulham vs Newcastle and Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest are among the fixtures. Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, Chelsea vs Sunderland, Brighton vs Brentford and Ipswich vs Bournemouth follow on Sunday.

Kimi Antonelli, the youngest world champion in F1 history, leads the Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo. Mercedes aims to secure both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton (400th Grand Prix start), George Russell and other drivers compete for second place in the Drivers' standings. Lewis Hamilton will celebrate his 400th Grand Prix start, while Brazilian rookie Rafael Câmara makes his F1 debut at Interlagos.

Elena Rybakina, the defending WTA Finals champion, begins her title defense in California on Sunday, November 8. World No. 1 Rybakina faces Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, while an all-American match between Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula is another highlight. The tournament concludes on November 15 with the champion crowned.