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Rangers were unexpectedly defeated 0-2 at home by St Mirren in a Scottish Premiership clash on February 22, 2025. St Mirren's first away victory against Rangers since 2013 was secured by second-half goals, including one by Tony Weston. The result underscores Ranger's inconsistency while St Mirren continues a positive streak.

Arsenal's hopes for a Premier League title were dashed by a 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the Emirates. Jarrod Bowen's decisive 44th-minute goal marked a milestone for him, while Arsenal's inability to score, despite bringing on high-profile subs, left them eight points behind Liverpool. West Ham secured a vital win under Graham Potter.

Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, driven by Brennan Johnson's double and two assists from Son Heung-min. Despite Ipswich's early efforts, the Spurs maintained control, adding late goals from Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski to secure their third consecutive Premier League win. Ipswich struggles near the relegation zone, while Tottenham gears up with heightened confidence.

Aston Villa secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea, overturning an early setback with standout performances by Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford. Chelsea initially led after Enzo Fernández's goal, but Villa rallied with two Asensio goals, both assisted by Rashford, to snatch the victory. This result propels Villa up the table while extending Chelsea's winless streak.

Wales will clash with Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations on February 22 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Ireland hopes to maintain their streak after decisive victories from 2022 to 2024, while Wales looks to regain dominance. Key players include Wales’ Jac Morgan and Ireland’s Dan Sheehan, with a packed stadium and live BBC broadcast.

Jamie Carragher stirred a debate by hinting that Erling Haaland might have skipped Manchester City's match against Real Madrid to avoid Antonio Rudiger. Haaland's injury absence raised questions, but Pep Guardiola asserted it was due to a genuine knee issue. While Carragher speculated on the situation, his claim was largely dismissed by other pundits.

Barcelona faces a pivotal La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano as they aim to reclaim the top position. With a strong lineup featuring key players like Lewandowski and Pedri, Barça hopes to overtake Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano is on an unbeaten streak and seeks to maintain momentum. This match could impact Champions League qualification and showcases both teams' attacking strengths.

Brazilian winger Antony shone in Real Betis' 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad, where he scored a remarkable goal and assisted another. The on-loan Manchester United player, who now has three goals in four games, earned his third consecutive Player of the Match award. Antony's revival contrasts with Manchester United's current struggles as fans question his loan.

Exploring Premier League transfers more costly than Antony's €95m move to Manchester United, we examine the performances of Enzo Fernandez, Jack Grealish, Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo, Romelu Lukaku, and Paul Pogba. Some have met the price tag with success, while others have struggled to justify the investment.

Leigh Leopards claimed a thrilling 1-0 victory over Wigan Warriors with Gareth O'Brien's decisive drop goal in extra time. The match was historic, being the first Super League game finishing 0-0 in regulation, drawing 21,748 fans. Milestones included Leigh's first win at Wigan since 1983 and the debut of the Captain's Challenge system, setting a dramatic tone for the 2025 season.