Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday, driven by a first-half double from Nico O’Reilly. The 20-year-old midfielder struck in the 14th minute and restored City’s lead in the 27th with a header from Erling Haaland’s cross after Lewis Hall had equalised. The result reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points, with Pep Guardiola’s side now on 56 points from 27 games.

Arsenal, who drew with bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier in the week, face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday under increased pressure from City. Despite dominating early, City had to defend resolutely in the second half as Newcastle pressed for an equaliser. Haaland, though not on the scoresheet, contributed defensively and creatively, exemplifying the team’s determination.

O’Reilly expressed delight at his performance and the team’s progress, saying the win was vital to closing the gap and maintaining belief in their title ambitions. Elsewhere, Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Leeds United, Chelsea were held 1-1 by Burnley, Brighton’s James Milner broke the Premier League appearance record, and West Ham drew with Bournemouth.

Arsenal were denied a crucial Premier League victory after Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a dramatic 2–2 draw on February 19, 2026. Teenage debutant Tom Edozie scored in added time to rescue a point for Wolves, leaving Mikel Arteta’s team frustrated. Arsenal had led 2–0 through goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapié, but Hugo Bueno’s strike and Edozie’s late effort changed the outcome. With 58 points from 27 matches, Arsenal remain top, though their lead over Manchester City—who have played one more game—has narrowed to five points.

Arteta admitted disappointment after the match, saying his team failed to maintain their level in the second half and missed key moments. Saka echoed that view, noting the difference in performance between the two halves. For Wolves, who sit near the bottom with just 10 points from 27 matches, the draw was a morale boost and a sign of resilience.

The result means Arsenal have won only three of their last eight league games, increasing pressure in their pursuit of the title.

The English Premier League has announced that it will again allow short in-game breaks during matches throughout the holy month of Ramadan to enable Muslim players and officials to break their fast. The arrangement will begin this week as Ramadan starts and continue for the entire month. Team captains and match officials will jointly decide before each game whether a break is needed and at what point it should occur.

The designated time for iftar will not be treated as a tactical timeout or a regular water break. Matches will not be stopped mid-play, but a short pause will be allowed at the first natural stoppage, such as a goal kick, free kick, or throw-in, near sunset. In the United Kingdom, sunset during Ramadan is expected between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. GMT, so matches starting around 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. will include this brief pause.

This practice was first introduced in 2021, when Leicester City and Crystal Palace players were allowed to break their fast during a match, marking the beginning of this inclusive initiative.

Arsenal delivered a dominant performance in the FA Cup fourth round, defeating third-division side Wigan Athletic 4-0 at home. The London club sealed the result within just 16 minutes, scoring all four goals between the 11th and 27th minutes. With this victory, Arsenal advanced comfortably to the next round and kept their pursuit of titles alive in all four competitions this season.

Midfielder Eberechi Eze provided assists for the first two goals, finished by Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli. Wigan’s defender Jack Hunt then inadvertently scored an own goal, before Gabriel Jesus added the fourth to end any remaining suspense. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made several key saves to preserve a clean sheet, notably stopping efforts from Joe Taylor and Rafael Rodriguez. Although Victor Gyökeres struck the crossbar in the second half, Arsenal’s first-half surge proved decisive.

The win marked the first time since the 1992–93 season that Arsenal scored four goals within the opening 30 minutes of an FA Cup match.

Manchester City secured a 2–0 victory over lower-league side Salford City in the FA Cup fourth round at Etihad Stadium, but coach Pep Guardiola expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance. The Premier League champions took an early lead through an own goal by Alfie Dorrington and sealed the win late with Marc Guehi’s first goal for the club. Despite the result, Guardiola said his players failed to exploit the opponent’s weaknesses and described the match as frustrating.

In another fixture, Liverpool advanced to the fifth round with a commanding 3–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Curtis Jones ended his long goal drought with the opener, followed by a strike from in-form Dominik Szoboszlai. Mohamed Salah converted a late penalty to complete the victory. The result reinforced Liverpool’s confidence and underlined their status as strong contenders in the competition.

Both clubs now progress in England’s prestigious domestic tournament, with Liverpool’s convincing form contrasting Guardiola’s concerns over City’s attacking sharpness.

Arsenal failed to secure a win against Brentford in their English Premier League match on Thursday night, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Gunners had a chance to move six points clear in the title race but could not capitalize. Noni Madueke gave Arsenal the lead early in the second half, but Keane Lewis-Potter equalized for Brentford ten minutes later. With this result, Arsenal have 57 points from 26 matches, while Manchester City remain second with 53 points from the same number of games.

Arsenal created early chances but struggled to convert them. Gabriel Magalhães missed a header from a Declan Rice cross in the 10th minute, and Brentford’s Igo Chiago was denied by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in the 22nd minute. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal failed to register a shot on target in the first half. Madueke’s goal in the 61st minute came from a Piero Hincapié cross, but Brentford responded through Lewis-Potter’s header following a throw-in.

The draw leaves Arsenal frustrated as they missed an opportunity to strengthen their lead in the Premier League standings.

Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday night in the English Premier League. Liverpool initially took the lead through a spectacular goal from Dominik Szoboszlai, but City equalized with a strike from Bernardo Silva. In injury time, Erling Haaland converted a decisive penalty to complete City’s comeback win.

The result allowed Pep Guardiola’s side to reduce the gap with league leaders Arsenal to six points. City now sit second in the table with 50 points from 25 matches, while Arsenal lead with 56 points from the same number of games. Liverpool, who had lost 3-0 in the first leg at City’s ground in November, remain in sixth place with 39 points.

Despite showing improvement in the second half, Liverpool failed to capitalize on their home advantage and missed the chance for revenge. The win strengthens City’s pursuit of the Premier League title as the season enters its final stretch.

Manchester United extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five matches with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on February 7, 2026. Under manager Michael Carrick, the team has now won four consecutive league games. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring after Tottenham’s Cristian Romero was sent off in the 29th minute for a foul on Casemiro. Bruno Fernandes sealed the victory with a goal in the 81st minute.

United dominated from the start, creating several chances in the first half. Tottenham’s defense initially held firm, but Romero’s red card left them with ten men, and they struggled to recover. Mbeumo’s goal came from a set-piece move involving Kobbie Mainoo and Fernandes, while the captain’s late strike confirmed the result.

With this win, Manchester United moved four points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea. Tottenham remain 14th in the table, having won only two of their last sixteen league matches.

England sealed a comprehensive 3–0 Twenty20 series victory over Sri Lanka after winning the third and final match by 12 runs. Batting first, England posted 128 for nine in their 20 overs, with Sam Curran scoring 58 off 48 balls and Jos Buttler adding 25. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 116 in 19.3 overs, falling short despite early aggression from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. England’s bowlers, led by Jacob Bethell with 4 for 11 and Will Jacks with 3 for 14, ensured the visitors’ clean sweep.

This was the second time Sri Lanka have been whitewashed by England in a three-match T20 series. England had already secured the series after winning the first two matches under the leadership of Harry Brook. Dushmantha Chameera took five wickets for 24 runs for Sri Lanka, but it was not enough to prevent defeat.

Sam Curran was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his all-round performance, highlighting England’s dominance throughout the contest.

Arsenal advanced to the League Cup final after defeating Chelsea 1-0 in the second leg of the semifinal at Emirates Stadium. The decisive goal came in added time from Kai Havertz, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory for Mikel Arteta’s side. The win marks Arsenal’s first appearance in the League Cup final in six years, continuing their strong form across competitions this season.

Chelsea, despite losing the first leg at home, pressed Arsenal for long periods but failed to create enough clear scoring chances. Arsenal’s Piero Hincapié tested Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez early in the match, while Chelsea’s five-man defense limited Arsenal’s attacking rhythm. In the second half, Chelsea introduced Cole Palmer and Estevão in search of an equalizer but could not find the net.

Arsenal maintained control throughout much of the match, and Havertz’s composed finish from Declan Rice’s pass sealed their place in the final, extending the team’s winning momentum in both the Premier League and the League Cup.

Arsenal ended their three-match winless run in the English Premier League with a dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United on Saturday night at Elland Road. Under coach Mikel Arteta, the London club regained momentum as goals from Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyökeres, and Gabriel Jesus, along with an own goal by Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow, sealed the comprehensive win.

From the start, Arsenal applied pressure and controlled the match, leaving Leeds with little chance to recover. The result strengthened Arsenal’s position at the top of the Premier League standings, extending their lead to seven points over second-placed Manchester City and third-placed Aston Villa.

The emphatic win not only restored Arsenal’s confidence after a difficult run but also reinforced their title credentials as the season progresses.

Arsenal, currently leading the English Premier League table, will face Manchester United tonight in a high-voltage encounter. After drawing their last two matches, Mikel Arteta’s side aim to return to winning ways. The match, scheduled for 10:30 p.m. Bangladesh time, also marks a major test for United’s interim coach Michael Carrick, whose team sits fifth in the standings.

Arsenal’s inconsistency has often hindered their title ambitions, and this season has shown similar patterns. Following a series of victories, they were held to goalless draws by Liverpool at home and Nottingham Forest away. For Carrick, the challenge is steep—United have lost five of their last six meetings with Arsenal and all four of their most recent league games at the Emirates. However, United fans recall last season’s FA Cup third-round win on penalties at Arsenal despite being reduced to ten men.

The match will determine whether Arsenal can consolidate their top position or if Manchester United can signal a resurgence under new leadership.

Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over third-tier English side Barnsley at Anfield on January 13, 2026. Despite a major defensive error by midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai that led to Barnsley’s only goal, the home side maintained control throughout the match. Liverpool’s goals came from Dominik Szoboszlai in the ninth minute, Jeremie Frimpong in the 36th, Florian Wirtz six minutes before full time, and Hugo Ekitike in stoppage time.

Szoboszlai’s mistake occurred in the 40th minute when he attempted a back-heel pass near his own goal, losing possession to Barnsley’s Adam Phillips, who scored easily. Liverpool coach Arne Slot later commented that such errors should not happen in any competition or even in training, calling it a strange decision but declined to elaborate further.

The win secured Liverpool’s place in the next round of the FA Cup, overshadowing the midfielder’s blunder that had briefly given Barnsley hope.

Manchester United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Friday night in the English Premier League at Old Trafford. Despite being outplayed in possession, attack creation, and shots, the home side clinched the win through a decisive strike from Danish left-back Patrick Dorgu. The goal, coming from a corner in the 24th minute, marked Dorgu’s first for United and ended the team’s three-match winless run under coach Ruben Amorim. With this result, United climbed to fifth place in the league table with 29 points from 18 matches.

Newcastle created several chances but failed to convert. Bruno Guimaraes’ header was denied by goalkeeper Sen Lammens, while Lewis Hall and Lewis Miley both missed key opportunities, including one that struck the crossbar. Dorgu nearly doubled his tally in the 34th minute, but his close-range effort was saved by Aaron Ramsdale. The match ended with United holding on to their narrow lead despite sustained pressure from the visitors.

The win provided a much-needed boost for Manchester United after a series of draws and losses, strengthening their position in the top five of the Premier League standings.

Argentine World Cup winner Cristian Romero delivered a remarkable performance for Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League clash against Newcastle United, scoring twice to secure a 2–2 draw. Tottenham fell behind twice, but Romero equalized on both occasions, with his second goal — a spectacular bicycle kick in stoppage time — drawing comparisons to Hamza Choudhury’s stunning goal for Bangladesh against Nepal in Dhaka just 20 days earlier. The goal came after Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes had put his side ahead in the 71st minute, followed by Romero’s first equalizer from a Mohamed Kudus cross in the 78th. When Newcastle regained the lead in the 86th minute, Romero responded again in injury time, sealing the draw with his acrobatic strike. The rare feat of a defender scoring twice, including a bicycle kick, evoked memories of iconic goals by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Zlatan Ibrahimović, marking Romero’s first such goal in European football.