Guardiola impressed with fighting spirit as City’s title push gathers momentum

Brian Barry-Murphy, the manager of Cardiff City, is set to face his former mentor Enzo Maresca in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Chelsea. This match comes as Barry-Murphy reflects on his time developing players like Cole Palmer at Manchester City, who notably scored a hat-trick in a youth match shortly after debuting for the senior team. Palmer, however, will not be playing against Cardiff due to injury.

Khadija Shaw made history by becoming the first woman to score 100 goals for Manchester City, achieving this milestone during a match where City secured a 6-1 victory over Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Arsenal's Leah Williamson returned to competitive action after a lengthy injury layoff, contributing to Arsenal's 3-1 win against Everton.

Real Madrid secured a vital 2-1 victory against Alavés in La Liga, with Rodrygo scoring the decisive goal after Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring. This win ended a streak of two consecutive defeats for Real Madrid, allowing them to remain within four points of league leaders Barcelona.

Real Madrid secured a narrow victory, providing temporary relief for the team amidst ongoing challenges, while Aston Villa's impressive form continues to disrupt the Premier League hierarchy. The Villans have achieved significant success recently, showcasing their potential to challenge established teams.

Khadija Shaw scored four goals in Manchester City's 6-1 victory over Aston Villa, marking her 120th appearance for the club and bringing her total to 103 goals in all competitions. This performance solidifies her position as one of the top scorers in Women's Super League history, moving her into third place on the all-time list.

Raphinha scored twice in the second half, leading Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Osasuna, which solidified their position at the top of La Liga with a seven-point lead over Real Madrid. The match showcased Barcelona's struggle to penetrate Osasuna's defense until a breakthrough in the 70th minute.

Arsenal secured a dramatic victory against Wolves, thanks to a last-minute own goal by Cristhian Mosquera, marking a significant moment in a match where Wolves struggled throughout the season with a record low of two points after 15 matches.