Matchday & Results

Tudor fumes after Spurs derby humiliation, warns players to “look in the mirror” as relegation fear grows

Igor Tudor
February 2026

Tottenham were thrashed 4-1 by Arsenal in Igor Tudor’s first match in charge, leaving Spurs 16th and only four points above the relegation zone. Arsenal overwhelmed Spurs, with Eze and Gyökeres scoring two each and Kolo Muani’s goal only a consolation. Tudor said the gap between the teams was too big, called out Spurs’ confidence issues, and demanded a mindset reset through work, telling players to “look in the mirror” instead of using Arsenal’s quality as an excuse.

Guardiola hails Nico O’Reilly after brace fires Man City within two points of Arsenal

Nico O’Reilly
February 2026

Manchester City beat Newcastle with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice, closing to within two points of league leaders Arsenal. City struck early in a high-tempo first half where all goals arrived inside 27 minutes. O’Reilly scored either side of Hall’s equaliser. Guardiola credited his physicality and completeness in midfield, while Lescott said the manager’s trust to play him in his best role is accelerating his confidence and making him hard to drop.

Tammy Abraham insists Aston Villa can still hunt down Arsenal in title race after late Leeds draw

Aston Villa
February 2026

Tammy Abraham said Villa must keep pushing in the title race after his late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Leeds, leaving Villa seven points off top spot with 11 games left. Leeds led through Stach, then Abraham came off the bench to score in the 88th minute. He argued the race remains open given Arsenal’s recent dropped points and Villa’s proximity to Manchester City, despite Villa’s patchy form in recent weeks.

Cristiano Ronaldo double powers Al-Nassr to 4-0 win and back to top of Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr beat Al-Hazem 4-0, extending their winning streak to 10 and moving back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table. Ronaldo opened the scoring after an overturned offside, missed a one-on-one after rounding the keeper, then Coman finished a Félix through-ball. Ângelo ran through multiple defenders for a solo third, and Ronaldo added a late fourth from the edge of the box despite Zaied making numerous saves.

Wrexham win 5-3 thriller vs Ipswich to boost Championship play-off push

Wrexham A.F.C
February 2026

Wrexham beat Ipswich 5-3 in a wild comeback game, strengthening their grip on sixth place and their Championship play-off position. Wrexham led 2-1 and 3-2 but were pegged back, then responded after Kipré’s long-range strike and a disputed penalty incident. Doyle headed in the winner from O’Brien’s corner, and Broadhead sealed it late on the counter, with Moore and Windass both posting a goal plus an assist.

Declan Rice reveals Bukayo Saka’s derby message as Arsenal look to reset vs Spurs

Bukayo Saka
February 2026

Declan Rice shared that Bukayo Saka set expectations for north London derbies when Rice joined Arsenal, as the league leaders try to respond after conceding late in a damaging draw at Wolves. Arsenal let a 2-0 lead slip at Molineux and now face Spurs under new interim boss Igor Tudor; Rice points to the derby as the ideal pressure game to restore standards and momentum in the title race.

Marseille lose Habib Beye’s first match as Greenwood misses late penalty in Brest defeat

Habib Beye
February 2026

Marseille’s Champions League push took a hit as they lost 2-0 at Brest in Habib Beye’s first match, with Mason Greenwood missing a late penalty that could have changed the finish. Ludovic Ajorque scored twice to put Brest in control. Greenwood won a penalty late on but saw his effort saved by Grégoire Coudert, extending Marseille’s winless run and leaving their top-four chase under pressure.

Hoddle questions Saka’s leadership after Arsenal’s late collapse at Wolves

Bukayo Saka
February 2026

Glenn Hoddle criticised Bukayo Saka’s leadership and “flat” demeanour after Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with bottom-side Wolves, denting their title push. Saka admitted the dressing-room mood was “very flat” and called the second-half level below Arsenal’s standards. Arsenal controlled the first hour and held a two-goal cushion before conceding to Bueno and Edozie, dropping points from a winning position. The result boosts Manchester City’s chase, with City five points back and holding a game in hand.

Arteta demands Arsenal “stand up” after Wolves collapse ruins two-goal lead

Mikel Arteta
February 2026

Arteta criticised the second-half performance and said the team must “stand up” during a difficult spell. Saka ended his goal drought with an early header from Rice’s cross after being used centrally, and Hincapie doubled the lead early in the second half. Wolves responded through a long-range Bueno strike and then a late equaliser, punishing Arsenal for a flat second half and poor game management.

Son dismantles Real Espana with goal and three assists in LAFC 6-1 Champions Cup rout

Son Heung-min
February 2026

Son Heung-min scored and delivered three assists in the first half as LAFC crushed Real Espana 6-1. Denis Bouanga scored a hat-trick in a dominant away performance. LAFC struck early via Bouanga’s penalty, then Son created and finished chances repeatedly before the break, including a penalty and three key final passes. Bouanga completed his treble after halftime as LAFC finished the tie’s first leg with a five-goal margin.

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