Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League
Arsenal espn.com responded to title race pressure with a 4-1 derby win over Tottenham. Viktor Gyokeres bbc.com delivered his best performance for the Gunners with two goals, while Eberechi Eze bbc.com also scored in the dominant display. Mikel Arteta espn.com praised his team's grit after feeling "ashamed" by their previous draw at Wolves.
Liverpool bbc.com snatched a dramatic 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest with Alexis Mac Allister bbc.com scoring in the 97th minute. Arne Slot espn.com admitted his side's performance was "the worst we've played" but celebrated the crucial three points that boost their top-four hopes. Vitor Pereira bbc.com felt the defeat was "not fair" on Forest, saying "one point was a minimum" his side deserved.
Fulham skysports.com kept their European qualification hopes alive with a 3-1 win over Sunderland. Raul Jimenez bbc.com scored twice, including a penalty after VAR intervention, as the Cottagers moved up the table. Marco Silva bbc.com praised his team's "clinical" finishing and "maturity" in the victory.
Crystal Palace skysports.com ended a long wait for a home win with a 1-0 victory over Wolves. Evann Guessand bbc.com scored the winner in the 90th minute after Dean Henderson skysports.com saved a Tolu Arokodare penalty. Oliver Glasner bbc.com called it a "big relief" despite some fans questioning his future, while Rob Edwards bbc.com felt his Wolves side "deserved a lot more."
Tottenham skysports.com interim manager Igor Tudor skysports.com demanded his team shed "bad habits" and become "serious" after the heavy defeat. Tudor labelled Arsenal "the best team in the world" and gave his side a "reality check." Gary Neville skysports.com warned Spurs are in "serious trouble" with relegation looming, while Jamie Redknapp skysports.com said Arsenal are "in a different league."
Scottish Premiership
Rangers skysports.com mounted an incredible comeback to draw 2-2 at Livingston, dropping crucial points in the title race. Martin O'Neill skysports.com suffered his first domestic defeat since returning to Celtic as his side lost 2-1 to Hibernian. The result leaves the title race finely poised with both Glasgow giants failing to win on the same day.
Other Football News
Wolves espn.com reported "abhorrent and unlawful" racist abuse against striker Tolu Arokodare, the latest Premier League player targeted on social media. Raheem Sterling espn.com said he was pleased with his start at Feyenoord after making his first competitive appearance since May 2025, while adding he has not yet spoken to England about a return.
AC Milan espn.com lost more ground to city rivals Inter after a 1-0 defeat to Parma, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek hospitalized following a collision with the Parma goalkeeper. Sheffield United bbc.com defender Kalvin Phillips skysports.com saw red for a "horror tackle" in the Steel City derby, with manager Chris Wilder defending his side against accusations of recklessness.
Manchester United espn.com boss Michael Carrick said his side aren't letting themselves get "carried away" after recent form put them firmly in Champions League contention. Sources suggest Harry Maguire bbc.com will remain at Old Trafford at least for next season, which fans should welcome according to Simon Stone.
Women's Football
Chelsea espn.com knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup in a replay of last year's final, but will miss Sam Kerr when she leaves for the Asian Cup. Arsenal bbc.com advanced with a 3-0 victory over Bristol City, though forward Olivia Smith was taken off on a stretcher during the match. Chelsea bbc.com, Arsenal and Man City all reached the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals.
International Football
Major League Soccer espn.com is investigating allegations that Lionel Messi gained unauthorized access to the officials' locker room following Inter Miami's match against LAFC. Cristiano Ronaldo bbc.com said he is "happy" at Al Nassr following doubts over his future in the Saudi Pro League, declaring "I belong to Saudi Arabia."
England skysports.com continued their T20 dominance of Sri Lanka with a 51-run victory in the World Cup Super 8s, with Jacks skysports.com shining again despite Buttler toiling. South Africa skysports.com hammered hosts India by 76 runs in the opening Super 8s game, inflicting India's first loss in 13 T20 World Cup matches.
Frenkie De Jong espn.com scored his first goal in over a year as Barcelona beat Levante 3-0 to return to the top of La Liga. Meanwhile, Real Madrid bbc.com and Barcelona are reportedly targeting Rodri from Manchester City, while Liverpool and Arsenal show interest in Julian Alvarez."