Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Action
Manchester United bbc.com earned a narrow 1-0 win over Everton thanks to substitute Benjamin Sesko, with goalkeeper Senne Lammens putting in a man-of-the-match performance. David Moyes felt his Everton side were "worth more than a defeat" bbc.com after the loss. The victory has led Jamie Carragher to believe Champions League qualification is "guaranteed" for United this season skysports.com.
Arsenal espn.com secured a significant north London derby victory that may have provided a "defining moment" in their Premier League title chase against Manchester City. Meanwhile, Liverpool continues to find late drama in their matches, with their 97th-minute winner being another heart-stopping moment in a season full of them espn.com.
Transfer News
Barcelona espn.com has completed the signing of 16-year-old Norwich City winger Ajay Tavares, who has represented England at youth international level. Meanwhile, Orlando City espn.com is reportedly in talks to sign Atlético Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann.
Manchester United bbc.com is considering bringing Scott Mc Tominay back to Old Trafford, while the club is also keeping tabs on Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven along with Liverpool and Real Madrid espn.com. Tottenham and Newcastle are also reportedly interested in signing Darwin Nunez skysports.com.
European Competition & International
Benfica espn.com faces Real Madrid in what might be José Mourinho's audition to return as coach at the Bernabéu. The Champions League last-16 draw is imminent bbc.com, with Premier League teams eager to learn their knockout stage opponents.
Mexico espn.com plans to proceed with their friendly match against Iceland on Wednesday amid unrest and violence in the country, though security concerns remain for the upcoming World Cup espn.com. In Argentina, professional clubs have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of AFA president Claudio Tapia espn.com.
Women's Football
England skysports.com has been grouped with Scotland and Ireland for this summer's Women's T20 World Cup as hosts. In the Women's FA Cup, holders Chelsea espn.com will face Tottenham Hotspur in the quarterfinals, while Manchester City are poised for a test against Birmingham City.