Arsenal returned to the top of the English Premier League table after a narrow 1–0 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday night at the Emirates Stadium. Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal that ended Arsenal’s run of four consecutive defeats, giving coach Mikel Arteta’s side a crucial win late in the season.

Elsewhere in the league, Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace 3–1 at Anfield, securing their third straight league victory. Despite a second-half push from Palace, goals from Aleksandar Isak, Andrew Robertson, and Florian Wirtz ensured Liverpool maintained control. In the FA Cup, Manchester City reached the final with a 2–1 comeback win over Southampton at Wembley Stadium, thanks to goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez after trailing early.

In Germany, Bayern Munich overcame a three-goal deficit to beat Mainz 4–3 away, continuing their strong form after already securing the Bundesliga title and advancing to the German Cup final earlier in the week.

Manchester City regained the top spot in the Premier League after a 1–0 victory over Burnley, overtaking Arsenal in a dramatic turn of the title race. Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the fifth minute, securing the win for Pep Guardiola’s side. Despite creating several chances, City could not extend their lead, with Guardiola later noting that fatigue prevented his players from finishing more opportunities.

Earlier, City had defeated Arsenal but remained three points behind. Arsenal once led the league by nine points, but consecutive losses to Bournemouth and City erased their advantage within just 11 days. After 33 matches, both teams now have 70 points and identical win-loss records, though City lead on goal difference with 66 goals compared to Arsenal’s 63.

With only five matches remaining, the title race is finely balanced. If both teams win all their remaining games, goal difference or total goals will decide the champion. Former footballer Gary Neville warned that missed chances could prove decisive in the final outcome.

Chelsea’s struggles deepened after a 3-0 loss to Brighton in the English Premier League on April 22, 2026. The defeat marked Chelsea’s fifth consecutive league match without scoring, a drought not seen since 1912. Brighton’s goals came from Kadioglu in the third minute, Hinshelwood around the hour mark, and Welbeck in injury time. Chelsea managed only six shots in the entire match, none on target, underscoring their poor performance.

Following the loss, Chelsea dropped to seventh place in the league table with 48 points from 34 matches, falling further behind in the race for a Champions League spot with only four games remaining. Brighton’s victory lifted them to sixth place, strengthening their position for European competition.

Head coach Liam Rosenior expressed deep frustration after the match, calling the performance unacceptable in every aspect and demanding immediate changes in mentality and intensity within the team.

Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title hopes with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday night. The match, considered crucial in the title race, saw City come from behind after Hayan Shehki’s opening goal. Arsenal briefly equalized through Kai Havertz, capitalizing on a major error by Gianluigi Donnarumma, but Erling Haaland’s second-half strike sealed the win for Pep Guardiola’s side.

City dominated possession with nearly 60 percent of the ball and took 15 shots, five of which were on target. Arsenal managed nine shots, three on target. The defeat marked Arsenal’s fifth loss of the season and their second consecutive setback, dealing a blow to their hopes of ending a two-decade title drought.

Despite the loss, Arsenal remain top of the league table with 70 points from 33 matches, while City sit second with 67 points from one game fewer, keeping the title race alive heading into the final stretch of the season.

Liverpool returned to winning form after three consecutive defeats across all competitions. Playing at their home ground Anfield, coach Arne Slot’s side defeated visiting Fulham 2-0. The goals came from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah, marking a crucial turnaround for the Reds after a difficult run.

Before this match, Liverpool had suffered three straight losses: 2-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, 4-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals, and 2-0 to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

In another Premier League development, Arsenal stumbled in their title race after a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. With 32 matches played, Arsenal remain on 70 points, while second-placed Manchester City trail by nine points but have two games in hand. City’s upcoming match against Chelsea could further narrow the gap.

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.