Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
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Newcastle bbc.com inflicted Michael Carrick's first defeat as Manchester United manager with a 2-1 victory at St James' Park. Substitute William Osula scored a stoppage-time winner after Jacob Ramsey's red card left the Magpies with ten men.
West Ham bbc.com boosted their survival hopes with a 1-0 win at Fulham. Crysencio Summerville capitalized on a defensive mix-up between Bernd Leno and Calvin Bassey to score the only goal.
Chelsea skysports.com dismantled Aston Villa 4-1 at Villa Park. Joao Pedro scored a hat-trick as the Blues came from behind to press their Champions League qualification claims.
Nottingham Forest bbc.com earned a crucial point in their battle against relegation with a 2-2 draw at Manchester City. The Reds came from behind twice to frustrate the champions.
Manager Reactions
Fabian Hurzeler skysports.com launched a furious attack on Arsenal following Brighton's 1-0 defeat. The Seagulls boss accused the Gunners of "making their own rules" and "time-wasting" during the match.
Marco Silva bbc.com criticized the referee and VAR after Fulham's 1-0 home defeat to West Ham. The Portuguese manager said the decisions impacted their performance against the struggling Hammers.
Michael Carrick bbc.com admitted he was "bitterly disappointed" after his first loss as Manchester United manager. The former midfielder said the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle "hurts a lot."
Scottish Premiership
Celtic skysports.com moved up to second place in the Premiership with a 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Benjamin Nygren came off the bench to score the winner, moving the Hoops within five points of Hearts.
Championship News
James Morrison bbc.com will remain West Bromwich Albion's interim head coach until the end of the season. The Championship strugglers confirmed the decision as they fight to avoid relegation.
International Football
FIFA espn.com representatives met with Mexican authorities to assess security for the World Cup matches in Mexico. The meeting focused on preparations for the tournament.
Iraq espn.com faces visa issues for the World Cup playoff tournament in Mexico. The team's coach is stranded in the UAE amid the ongoing Iran war.
Player Updates
Dele Alli espn.com has returned to train at Tottenham's facilities. The midfielder departed the north London club four years ago.
Sydney Leroux espn.com teased a return to Angel City FC after missing all of last year with an excused absence. The forward posted on social media about her potential comeback.
Transfer Rumors
Real Madrid bbc.com appear to have ended interest in Manchester City's Rodri. The Spanish giants are now focusing on other targets.
Disciplinary News
Harry Maguire bbc.com has had his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months at a retrial. The Manchester United defender faced charges following an incident in Greece in 2020.
Wrexham espn.com warned supporters they will face "serious consequences" if found using anti-gay slurs. The club said potential criminal charges could be brought against offenders.
Women's Football
Caroline Weir bbc.com showed her importance to Scotland with a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg. The midfielder scored as Scotland began their World Cup qualification campaign.
Other Sports
Jack Draper skysports.com revealed he questioned himself during his injury setback. The British No 1 said he is confident both physically and mentally for his comeback.
Mitchell Santner skysports.com hailed Finn Allen's "special" century in New Zealand's T20 World Cup semi-final victory over South Africa. The Proteas captain cursed another "bad night" for his team.