Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
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Emma Hayes espn.com sees growth in the USWNT after their recent Portugal loss, with the team securing a 2-0 victory over Argentina in the She Believes Cup. Lindsey Heaps espn.com contributed with a goal and an assist, while Jaedyn Shaw also scored to maintain the team's sixth consecutive shutout. In other international news, Sam Kerr bbc.com scored her first international goal in 28 months as Australia opened their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines.
Premier League Drama
Arsenal bbc.com continue their Premier League title charge, relying heavily on set-pieces to maintain their five-point lead over Manchester City. Mikel Arteta bbc.com expressed delight after his team defeated "top side" Chelsea 2-1, with David Raya espn.com making a crucial stoppage-time save that left the manager's "heart almost stopped." Meanwhile, Chelsea bbc.com remain hampered by disciplinary issues, with their ninth red card this season contributing to their 2-1 defeat.
European Action
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang espn.com scored twice in the final nine minutes as Marseille came from behind to defeat Lyon 3-2 in Ligue. In LaLiga, a match between Espanyol and Elche espn.com was briefly interrupted when the referee activated the anti-racism protocol. Borussia Dortmund espn.com suffered a blow as captain Emre Can will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.
Scottish Premiership
Rangers and Celtic bbc.co.uk played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Old Firm fixture, with Reo Hatate skysports.com scoring a late penalty to salvage a point for Celtic after Dujon Sterling was penalized for handball. Youssef Chermiti skysports.com scored a sensational overhead kick for Rangers, described as "Rooney-like" by commentators. Despite the draw, Danny Röhl skysports.com maintains belief in Rangers' title chances.
Transfer Gossip
Chelsea bbc.com could join the race for Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez, while Mohamed Salah espn.com is increasingly likely to leave Liverpool this summer, with MLS and the Saudi Pro League as possible options. Manchester United espn.com are enjoying a revival, with Benjamin Sesko continuing his hot streak of crucial goals in their climb up the table.
Manager Reactions
Gary Neville skysports.com remains baffled by Chelsea's inconsistent performances, suggesting they need three more players to compete at the highest level. The pundit also predicts Arsenal skysports.com fans will face "10 more weeks of pain" but ultimately win their first Premier League title since 2004. At the bottom end, Tottenham espn.com face increasing relegation fears after a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat.