Gloucester earn their first win of the season
Sale - Tries: James, Neild; Pen: Addison
Gloucester - Tries: Afoa, Sharples; Cons: Laidlaw 2; Pen: Laidlaw 4
HT: Sale 8-17 Gloucester
He was awarded Sale's young player of the year award after a breakthrough campaign last season, and 22-year-old Sam Jones has certainly made his mark tonight.
His try adds to the seven he scored last season - if he shows that instinct on the wing more often I'm sure he'll get similar numbers, if not better, this term.
Image source, Getty ImagesHT: Sale 8-17 Gloucester
Image source, Getty ImagesMike Brown, who helped England record a 3-0 Test series whitewash in Australia this summer, is set to make his first appearance this season for Harlequins
An England international set to return after recovering from septicaemia and an Olympian back in the Premiership fold headline the team news for what remains of the weekend's action.
Head to the English rugby page on the BBC Sports website for all the previews.
HT: Sale 8-17 Gloucester
Books. Check. Pencil. Check. Scum cap, mouth guard, boots... um, check.
In a rare mix of sport and academics, Premiership champions and European Cup holders Saracens will run one of a new wave free schools approved to open in England.
Sarries are among a total of 77 new approved state-funded schools, run by academy trusts, community groups, parents and teachers, say ministers.
Saracens High School, a new secondary for north London, is the result of a partnership between the club and another local school, Ashmole Academy, says the Department for Education.
It is very much a redefinition of school of hard knocks as they aim to combine academic achievement with sporting success and teamwork.
Image source, Getty ImagesMako Vunipola is expected to stick to big tackles, rather than make a move into academics
Sale 8-17 Gloucester
What a great time to score.
The Cherry and Whites start and finish the half as the better side, scoring a try in each period of dominance.
Sale probably had the better of the middle bit, but a mixture of handling errors and strong defence prevented them from putting a real dent in Gloucester.
Sale 8-17 Gloucester
Well that was smash and grab from the visitors, but they won't care one bit.
New Zealander Tom Marshall shows vision, composure and skill to chip through to Charlie Sharples, who dots down for Gloucester.
Greig Laidlaw adds the extras.
Image source, Rex FeaturesSale 8-15 Gloucester
Sale 8-10 Gloucester
Something's clearly up with Sale Sharks playmaker Dan Mugford, as when the hosts win yet another penalty, it's winger Will Addison who steps into the breach.
Judging by that effort, he'll retaining kicking duties as he finds the middle of the posts.
Sale have definitely had the upper hand for the last 10 minutes, but need to be more clinical in attack.
Sale 5-10 Gloucester
This one's ebbing and flowing, but it has the feel of a game which will be decided by fine margins - after all this match finished 12-11 to Gloucester last season.
Meanwhile England international flanker Matt Kvesic has spent time off the pitch with a head injury, but returns 12 stitches later for the Cherry and Whites.
Ouch!
Sale 5-10 Gloucester
Gloucester are penalised for being offside, and Dan Mugford goes for the posts from all of 44 metres.
In hindsight it was a poor decision as the fly-half's kick lacks power and Sharks miss the opportunity to close the deficit.
Sale 5-10 Gloucester
The home side are finding their feet and earn a penalty after some free-flowing rugby, opting to kick to the corner.
Pressure is built and a try seems in the offing, but Gloucester defend strongly and repel Sale's famous driving maul by winning a penalty.
Sale 5-10 Gloucester
We're midway through the first half.
Gloucester have been the better side overall but turned off after the opening score, allowing Sale a try of their own.
However, the boot of scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has been reliable as always, and to the relief of Cherry and Whites head coach Laurie Fisher, they have the lead they deserve.
Image source, Rex FeaturesSale 5-10 Gloucester
Sharks hooker Neil Briggs is penalised for not rolling away, and Greig Laidlaw points to the posts.
The kick is from some distance, but the Scotsman hits a looping effort, with pinpoint accuracy and just enough legs to go over.
Cherry and White nerves are settled.
Sale 5-7 Gloucester
Nigel Yates
former Sale centre on BBC Radio Manchester
"Very bright play from Sale. It's bright play from both sides and it's a really entertaining game so far."
Sale 5-7 Gloucester
Sale hit back very quickly.
A decoy run creates space on the outside and Sam James shows both good hands and bravery on the right touchline, taking the tackle and diving over the line.
It was a difficult conversion for Dan Mugford, who still hasn't got over his earlier niggle, and his kick misses the posts.
Sale 0-7 Gloucester
Nigel Yates
former Sale centre on BBC Radio Manchester
"I think he did more than trundle over there, that is a tight-head prop being up there with the outside half when he made the break, supporting him and timing his run so the pass wasn't forward.He then moved very rapidly to the line. A really good score for Gloucester.
"Sale won't be happy with the tackling."
Sale 0-7 Gloucester
Well, it was coming.
Billy Burns broke through the line superbly, looked up and saw prop John Afoa to his right, who did the rest.
It's a first try in around two years for the former New Zealand international.
Image source, Rex FeaturesGreig Laidlaw has the simple task of adding the extras from in-front of the posts.
Sale 0-0 Gloucester
Sale still struggling to get into his game on home turf.
They've lost just one league game here since April 2015, but a handling error by Will Addison results in a Gloucester scrum.
Food for thought for Sharks head coach Steve Diamond at this early stage.
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The visitors have started the stronger here at the AJ Bell Stadium.
They're one of four sides yet to win in the Premiership this season, so have that extra motivation.
Meanwhile, Sale fly-half Dan Mugford is limping - he was their matchwinner last time out, so let's hope that's nothing too serious.
Sale 0-0 Gloucester
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd we're off!
The hosts in navy blue and Gloucester sporting their traditional cherry and white colours.
Sale v Gloucester (19:45 BST)
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