Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Drama
Arsenal bbc.com manager Mikel Arteta praised Viktor Gyokeres' "outstanding" performance in their derby win against Tottenham. Gyokeres scored twice, helping the Gunners secure a 4-1 victory. Eberechi Eze also starred for Arsenal bbc.com with two goals. Tottenham's interim manager bbc.com Igor Tudor is confident his side will avoid relegation.
Manchester City bbc.com edged Newcastle to cut the gap at the top, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice. Pep Guardiola has told his players to enjoy life after the win.
Title Race Twists
The latest weekend of drama in the Scottish Premiership title race has left the title race in a twist bbc.com, with Celtic losing and Rangers drawing. Martin O’Neill and Dany Röhl remain defiant despite dropping points.
Other Premier League Action
Alexis Mac Allister scored a 97th-minute winner bbc.com for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest. Raul Jimenez scored twice as Fulham defeated Sunderland, boosting their European qualification hopes Jimenez brace boosts skysports.com.
Crystal Palace secured a late win over Wolves, with Evann Guessand scoring. Oliver Glasner bbc.com said it is "absolutely OK" to "face criticism". Chelsea bbc.com dropped points again, drawing with Burnley.
Player Performances and Reactions
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal "showed what we're made of" after their win against Tottenham Arteta: 'Ashamed' Arsenal espn.com. Vitor Pereira believes his Nottingham Forest side deserved more against Liverpool Defeat against Liverpool bbc.com.
Jamie Redknapp skysports.com says Arsenal are in a different league to Tottenham. Rob Edwards praised Wolves' performance after their defeat.
Women's FA Cup
Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City advanced bbc.com to the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals.
Racism and Abuse
Wolves say they are "disgusted" after Tolu Arokodare was sent racist abuse Wolves' Arokodare bbc.com. Burnley and Chelsea condemned racist abuse of their players Burnley, Chelsea espn.com.
MLS and Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr espn.com beat Al Hazem. Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC Messi struggles in MLS espn.com.
Other Football News
Sheffield Wednesday bbc.com are the first EFL club to go down in February. Celtic bbc.com are watching a Mexican striker.
Additional Sports Briefs
France skysports.com maintained their Six Nations Grand Slam bid. South Africa hammered India in the opening Super 8s game South Africa hammer hosts skysports.com.