Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Premier League Headlines
Arsenal bbc.com passed the north London derby test with flying colours as the Premier League title race looks likely to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil Mc Nulty. Gary Neville skysports.com says Arsenal have answered questions in their win at Tottenham and withstood the pressure put on them by Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Arsenal's 4-1 North London derby win over Tottenham was twice held up because of communication problems between the match officials, prompting Mikel Arteta bbc.com to question who would get the fine.
Eberechi Eze bbc.com 'proved something' as he tormented Spurs again, with those who have followed his career unsurprised to see him wheeling away to celebrate an important goal towards the end of the season. Wolves espn.com have reported "abhorrent and unlawful" racist abuse against striker Tolu Arokodare, who has become the latest Premier League player to be subjected to discriminatory social media attacks.
Transfer Rumours & Player News
Real Madrid and Barcelona bbc.com will try to tempt Rodri from Manchester City, while Liverpool's hopes of signing Zeki Celik are boosted. Arsenal and Chelsea want Julian Alvarez as the summer transfer window approaches. Raheem Sterling espn.com has said he was pleased with his start to life at Feyenoord after making his first competitive appearance since May 2025, while adding that he has not yet spoken to England about a return.
European Football
AC Milan espn.com lost more ground to city rival Inter Milan after a 1-0 loss to Parma at home on Sunday in a match which saw Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek hospitalised after a collision with the Parma goalkeeper. The midfielder's injury adds to Milan's mounting problems as they chase Champions League qualification.
Other Sports Updates
Luke Littler skysports.com defied a perfect leg from Dutchman Gian van Veen to win the first-ever Poland Darts Open on Sunday, showcasing his world-class talent. Meanwhile, Rory Mc Ilroy skysports.com missed chances to close the gap on the lead at the Genesis Invitational, continuing his putting frustration. Max Greyserman skysports.com delighted the crowd as he produced a stunning hole-in-one at the same tournament, providing a highlight in an otherwise challenging day for the leaders."