Saracens Defeat Sale Sharks 45-26 in Premiership

Saracens secured a 45-26 victory over Sale Sharks, marking their second consecutive win in the Premiership and placing them at the top of the table for at least 24 hours. The match was marred by injuries to Sale's key players, with George Ford forced off after just four minutes due to a thigh injury, and Jean-Luc du Preez following shortly after due to a head injury. Saracens capitalized on these setbacks, with standout performances from Alex Lozowski, who scored seven penalties, and young winger Tobias Elliott, who scored a try. Despite trailing at halftime, Saracens dominated the second half, scoring 33 points and securing a bonus point. Sale's woes continued with Sam Dugdale receiving a red card in injury time, leaving them in seventh place in the standings. The outcome raises concerns for England's autumn squad ahead of the upcoming internationals, particularly regarding Ford's fitness.