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In the world of football, the manager Mikel Arteta remarked that Arsenal are back in the Premier League title race after defeating Liverpool by 3-1. In the world of boxing, World boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury shared a strong message for his next opponent Oleksandr Usyk after their forthcoming fight got rescheduled.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Mikel Arteta asserts Arsenal are back in title race after defeating Liverpool by 3-1
After Arsenal got the better of the Premier League leaders Liverpool by 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium, the manager Mikel Arteta spoke about how the team are back in the title race in the second half of the season. When asked about their Premier League title challenge, the 41-year-old was quoted as saying, “We are there, that’s for sure. We want to continue to be there. We’ve been really consistent all season, if not you aren’t where we are today. We take it game by game and the availability of the squad is going to be crucial, we have learned that from last season. Let’s try to make that happen.”
Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez’s injury “doesn’t look good”
Following a 3-0 win for Manchester United against West Ham United at Old Trafford in the Premier League, the manager Erik ten Hag was concerned about the injury to the star defender Lisandro Martinez. The 26-year-old was playing only his third match upon return from a foot injury, and after he limped off the ground in the second half, Erik ten Hag provided the latest update on him and said, “It doesn't look good. There is a bad concern. We have to wait for a few days for the diagnosis. He is very sad, very disappointed. We all feel really with him.”
Jesse Lingard set to have medical with FC Seoul before signing two-year contract: Reports
The former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, who has been a free agent for quite some time, is reportedly set to have a medical with FC Seoul before signing a two-year contract. According to the report from the Daily Mail, the 31-year-old is not bound by the recently concluded January transfer window, so the deal between him and FC Seoul is expected to be completed in the next few days.
Al-Hilal to renew interest in signing Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes: Reports
Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club, are reportedly set to renew their interest in signing the Manchester United midfielder after he denied their lucrative contract in the January transfer window, as per the Daily Mail. With that, the 29-year-old could be the next high-profile name to move to play football in Saudi Arabia in the summer, if Al-Hilal manages to persuade him to sign a contract with them.
Some major results in football are as under:
Premier League 2023-24
Chelsea 2-4 Wolves
Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United
Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool
La Liga 2023-24
Villarreal 0-0 Cadiz
Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Bundesliga 2023-24
RB Leipzig 2-0 Union Berlin
Serie A 2023-24
Napoli 2-1 Hellas Verona
Atalanta 3-1 Lazio
Inter Milan 1-0 Juventus
Ligue 1 2023-24
Monaco 1-1 Le Havre
Lyon 1-0 Marseille
Eredivisie 2023-24
AZ Alkmaar 0-1 Feyenoord
Boxing
You're getting knocked: Tyson Fury’s message for Oleksandr Usyk
World boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury shared a strong message for his next opponent Oleksandr Usyk after their forthcoming fight got rescheduled. Fury and Usyk were set to lock horns on February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, their fight got postponed as Fury suffered a freaky cut above his right eye in a training session, a few days before the fight. In his Instagram Live, Fury said, “Usyk crying his eyes out. Tyson should retire. Oh, he wants to retire. No retirement here m******er. You're getting knocked spark out. May 18, the new date. Live and exclusive from Saudi Arabia."
F1
Singapore government to review Singapore GP after ex-transport minister faces charges
The Singapore government on Monday announced that they will be reviewing the terms of the annually held Formula 1 race. The decision was made after the Singapore GP came under scrutiny after the arrest of ex-Indian-origin transport minister Subramaniam Iswaran faced corruption charges. The government also revealed that the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will be auditing the 2022 Grand Prix. Minister-in-charge for Trade Relations Grace Fu informed about the decision in Parliament on Monday.
Chess
Saint Louis Chess Club bans Hans Niemann for “inappropriate behaviour”
The American GM Hans Niemann has been banned by the Saint Louis Chess Club from participating in any of the invitational tournaments organised by them throughout 2024. The premier chess facility in the United States of America took the “difficult decision” following the “inappropriate behaviour” from the 20-year-old in regards to damaging private property, making rude comments, and being uncooperative.
NBA
Two-time NBA champion Earl Cureton passes away
Former NBA player Earl Cureton died unexpectedly on Sunday. No cause of death was revealed. The Detroit News reported that Cureton collapsed Sunday morning at his home in Farmington Hills, Mich. Cureton played 12 seasons in the NBA and won titles in the 1982-83 season with the Philadelphia 76ers and in the 1993-94 season with the Houston Rockets. Addressing Cureton’s death, Pistons owner Tom Gores said "Earl was one of the most generous, positive and caring people I knew. He was a loving father, devoted to his family, and I was honoured to be his friend. He was a champion as a player and an important ambassador in our community. We are heartbroken over his loss."
