Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea. Merino’s first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool.

A 56-year wait for a major trophy is over for Newcastle United after defeating Liverpool 2-1 to win the EFL Cup final on Sunday. Goals from boyhood Newcastle fan Dan Burn and their talisman Alexander Isak were enough to defeat a Liverpool side that entered the week with a chance to win three trophies and will exit it only remaining in the running for one,

The 2025 Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle takes place at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, March 16. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 p.m. PT in the US, and 3:30 a.m. AEDT on Monday, March 17, in Australia.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina's squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers. The 37-year-old returned to Miami's starting line-up for their Major League Soccer win over Atlanta United but reportedly picked up an injury during Sunday's game.