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Tottenham Hotspur will go head-to-head with AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League round of 16. The first leg is at AZ's AFAS Stadium on 6 March, and the second leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 13 March. AZ qualified after beating Galatasaray in play-offs, while Tottenham already bested them in a previous encounter. Other noteworthy matchups include Real Sociedad vs Manchester United and AS Roma vs Athletic Club.

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.

Sunderland and Watford thrilled fans with a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light. A crucial match for both teams saw Sunderland's Luke O’Nien and Dennis Cirkin score, while Watford's Ademola Dele-Bashiru converted a penalty and Imrân Louza struck. The draw kept Sunderland 4th and Watford 12th in the rankings, highlighting their differing ambitions this season.

Birmingham City takes on Premier League team Newcastle United in a thrilling FA Cup fourth round face-off. Despite being League One leaders, Birmingham is up against a formidable Newcastle squad. The match, scheduled for February 8, 2025, will be broadcasted on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, featuring live updates via BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and talkSPORT. Can Birmingham disrupt Newcastle’s momentum following their Carabao Cup victory?

Leyton Orient faced Manchester City in a gripping FA Cup fourth-round match. Despite leading at halftime through Jamie Donley, Orient succumbed to City's comeback in the second half with goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne. The game highlighted Orient's progress and City's squad depth, drawing global audiences on BBC One and ESPN+.