Wigan Athletic, under new manager Gary Caldwell, are aiming for their best home run in two years. Luton Town, managed by Jack Wilshere, face Doncaster Rovers amidst a poor away record. Meanwhile, Reading are eyeing a spot in the top six.
The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia. The deal is for one year, with Ogbonnia joining from the Chargers. The Cowboys have also added Jalen Thompson, Rashan Gary, and P.J. Locke to their roster.
Substitute William Osula scored a late winner as Newcastle United defeated Manchester United. Anthony Gordon scored a penalty, and Casemiro equalised for Manchester United. Jacob Ramsey was sent off for a second booking.
Bayern Munich are set to face Atalanta Bergamo in the Champions League round of 16. Atalanta have proven to be a difficult opponent for Bundesliga teams. Josip Stanisic is particularly motivated, seeking to avenge a past defeat against the Italian side.
Sunderland lost to Port Vale in the FA Cup. A Newcastle fan and Alan Shearer tribute act, Ben Waine, settled the match. Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien almost scored an own goal.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed safety P.J. Locke to a one-year, $5 million deal. This move follows the signing of Jalen Thompson, as Dallas aims to address their secondary. Locke spent his six NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos.
American fans watching the Champions League this week will find the games are starting an hour later than usual in the United States. The reason comes down to the timing of daylight saving changes on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Most of Europe does not switch to daylight saving time until later in March.
Leicester City manager Gary Rowett is considering changes to the team to face Bristol City. This comes after he noticed the squad struggled to maintain energy levels during a three-game week. Fatigue was a factor in the defeat to Norwich.
Carlisle United are set to visit Aldershot Town. The match will be shown live in the Kingmoor Park Cumbria Lounge. Those not travelling to the EBB Stadium can still enjoy a matchday experience at home.
Hansi Flick has praised the Premier League’s quality and financial strength as Barcelona prepare for their Champions League round-of-16 first leg against Newcastle United. Flick acknowledged the challenge Newcastle will pose, highlighting the team’s passionate home support. Barcelona will be without several key players for the match.
