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England Women are gearing up to take on Portugal in their first UEFA Women's Nations League match on February 21, 2025, with live coverage in both the UK and Portugal. England faces challenges with several key players missing due to injuries, while Portugal enters the game after a strong unbeaten run. The match affects both Euro 2025 preparations and 2027 World Cup qualification.

Manchester United will clash with Real Sociedad again in the Europa League round of 16 after their recent group-stage meeting. Tottenham Hotspur faces a familiar opponent in AZ Alkmaar. Other intriguing matchups abound, including Rangers vs. Mourinho's Fenerbahçe and AS Roma vs. Athletic Club. Semifinals await the winners, leading up to the final in Bilbao.

Brentford's Mathias Jensen is sidelined due to a minor adductor injury, with his return uncertain for the Everton match. Coach Thomas Frank praised his squad's performance in their win over Leicester, noting contributions from Schade, Mbeumo, and others.

Manchester United embarks on their Europa League journey, starting with a last-16 clash against Real Sociedad. Home advantage throughout the knockout stages presents a significant opportunity for the club, especially amidst their Premier League challenges. Key fixtures are scheduled from March to May, with the final in Bilbao, offering a potential lifeline for Champions League qualification.

Brentford secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, extending the Foxes' home defeat streak to six matches without scoring. Goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Norgaard, and Fabio Carvalho highlighted Brentford's dominant display. Leicester's manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, labeled the loss as a major setback, while Brentford moved to 10th in the standings.

Dmitry Bivol emerged victorious in a majority decision rematch against Artur Beterbiev, reclaiming the light heavyweight titles. Key undercard victories included Joseph Parker's TKO win over Martin Bakole and Shakur Stevenson's successful defense of his WBC lightweight title despite an injury. Other notable outcomes included Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s victory and a split draw for Carlos Adames.

Australia pulled off a historic run chase against England in the Champions Trophy, with Josh Inglis' unbeaten century steering the team to victory. Despite a strong performance by England's Ben Duckett, Australia's depth and fielding prowess proved decisive, achieving a five-wicket win with just 15 balls to spare.

Aston Villa achieved a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chelsea, thanks to Marco Asensio's double strike with assists from Marcus Rashford. Despite Chelsea's early lead by Enzo Fernandez, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's mistake proved costly. Villa's win halts their poor run, climbing to 8th in the league, as Chelsea's struggles continue, extending their winless streak.

Philippe Clement, the manager of Rangers, addresses speculation about his future with the team as pressure mounts from recent poor performances. He dismisses rumors of an American takeover affecting his role and underscores his commitment to team improvement. While acknowledging the team's recent struggles, he emphasizes long-term development and collective responsibility to regain fan trust.

Arsenal faced a setback as West Ham claimed a 1-0 victory at the Emirates, dealing Arsenal their first home league defeat of the season. Jarrod Bowen's crucial header and a red card to Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly were pivotal, leaving Arsenal eight points behind leaders Liverpool.