Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Premier League Action
Manchester City bbc.com secured a 1-0 victory over Leeds United thanks to Antoine Semenyo's first-half goal, cutting Arsenal's lead at the top to two points. Everton bbc.com mounted a stunning comeback at Newcastle, with Thierno Barry scoring the winner after Jordan Pickford made a "world-class" save to deny Sandro Tonali. Liverpool bbc.com put five past West Ham in a seven-goal thriller, with their improved set-piece execution finally paying dividends after first-half struggles. Bournemouth bbc.com extended their unbeaten run to eight games with a 1-1 draw against Sunderland.
Bundesliga & European Football
Bayern Munich espn.com stretched their Bundesliga lead to 11 points with a thrilling Klassiker victory over Borussia Dortmund, featuring Harry Kane's brace and Joshua Kimmich's late volley. In Scotland, Hearts took another giant stride towards the title with Sir Alex Ferguson watching as a VIP guest at Tynecastle. The Old Firm derby looms with Celtic and Rangers facing "double jeopardy" in what's being billed as a derby like no other.
Other Notable Results
Wrexham espn.com maintained their fine away record in the Championship with a 1-0 win at Charlton, prompting manager Phil Parkinson to praise their tenacity. Brentford bbc.com survived a seven-goal thriller at Burnley, with manager Keith Andrews admitting "it was too much drama for my liking" after his side's 4-3 victory. In Spain, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal revealed he's "happy again" after scoring his first career hat-trick, ending a period where he "hadn't felt good this season."
International Football
England defender Jarrad Branthwaite said he'll give his "best shot" at making the World Cup squad. Meanwhile, Inter Miami's German Berterame expressed awe at training alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Rodrigo de Paul, admitting he feels constantly inspired by his new teammates.