Football fans were treated to an action-packed night on February 15, 2025, as the Premier League and top European leagues delivered thrilling matches with significant implications for title races and relegation battles. Here’s a look at the key results from last night’s fixtures.
Premier League Highlights
Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle United
Manchester City dominated Newcastle United with a remarkable performance from Omar Marmoush, who scored a stunning hat-trick within just 14 minutes. His goals in the 19th, 24th, and 33rd minutes put City in firm control, with James McAtee sealing the victory with a late goal in the 84th minute. The win keeps City firmly in the title race.
Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal maintained their push for the Premier League crown with a hard-fought victory over Leicester. The Gunners left it late, but substitute Mikel Merino delivered the goods with two goals in the 81st and 87th minutes, securing all three points for Mikel Arteta’s men.
Southampton 1-3 Bournemouth
Bournemouth climbed to fifth place in the league standings after an impressive away win at Southampton. Goals from Dango Ouattara, Ryan Christie, and Marcus Tavernier propelled them to victory, while Kamaldeen Sulemana’s goal for the hosts proved to be a mere consolation. Southampton’s struggles continue as they remain at the bottom of the table.
Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Fulham claimed a crucial win at home, thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Calvin Bassey. Chris Wood netted for Nottingham Forest, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a result.
West Ham United 0-1 Brentford
Brentford secured a narrow victory over West Ham with an early goal from Kevin Schade in the 4th minute, which proved to be the decisive strike.
Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich Town
Both teams shared the spoils in an evenly contested match, with Liam Delap scoring for Ipswich and Ollie Watkins getting on the scoresheet for Aston Villa.
Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton
Everton picked up a crucial away win, with goals from Carlos Alcaraz and Jean-Philippe Mateta helping them overcome Crystal Palace. Mateta also scored for Palace, but his effort was not enough to turn the tide.
Bundesliga: Top-of-the-Table Clash Ends in Stalemate
Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Bayern Munich
A highly anticipated match between Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen ended in a goalless draw. Despite a fast-paced contest, neither side could find the breakthrough, leaving Bayern with an eight-point advantage at the top of the table.
Scottish Premiership: Celtic Extend Their Lead
Celtic 3-0 Dundee United
Celtic continued their march toward the Scottish Premiership title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Dundee United. Goals from Callum McGregor, Jota, and Adam Idah helped them extend their lead at the top to 16 points.
Implications and Looking Ahead
These results have shaken up the league tables across Europe. Manchester City’s dominant display keeps them firmly in the Premier League title race, while Arsenal’s win adds pressure on their rivals. Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s impressive surge into the top five suggests they are serious contenders for European football next season.
In Germany, Bayern Munich remain in pole position but will need to stay consistent to fend off challengers like Leverkusen. Celtic, on the other hand, appear to be running away with the Scottish Premiership title.
With more exciting fixtures ahead, football fans can expect even more drama as the season reaches its decisive phase.