Iraq defeated Bolivia 2-1 in an inter-confederation playoff to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years. Aymen Hussein scored the winning goal, securing Iraq's place in Group I alongside France, Norway, and Senegal.
Erling Haaland roared back to his best form with a five-goal salvo as Manchester City thumped Luton Town 6-2 at Kenilworth Road to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Tuesday.
The Premier League match between Bournemouth and visitors Luton Town was abandoned in the 65th minute after Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch on Saturday.
Luton Town knocked out Everton and sixth tier Maidstone United upset Championship Ipswich Town
Vitaliy Mykolenko's 39th-minute own goal had put Luton ahead before Jack Harrison cheered the Everton faithful with an equaliser in the 55th minute, hammering in a low shot that Luton keeper Tim Krul allowed to let slip through his hands.
Arsenal closed the gap on leaders Liverpool with a 2-1 Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest
Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer said on Sunday he was "doing very well" after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match at Bournemouth earlier this month.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 13.
IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Liverpool and Luton at Anfield on Wednesday
Xabi Alonso scored twice as the European champions rallied from 1-3 down to win 5-3.
Liverpool thrashed third division Luton Town 5-0 in an FA Cup third-round replay with Steven Gerrard grabbing a hat-trick.
Images from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.
Luton Town made a mockery of the 85 places between themselves and Norwich City to become the first minor league club to beat a top-flight side in the FA Cup for 24 years on Saturday.
'I would love to make the first game, but I don't want to rush too quickly because realistically I've only got one chance. If I feel something, then that's it. I don't want that to happen.'
IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played in England on Sunday.
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Luton Town
Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the English Premier League with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them.
A summary of Saturday's action in the FA Cup third round.
City open the season on Aug. 11, with the final round of matches scheduled for May 19, 2024.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United both sealed comeback victories to boost their European qualification hopes.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.
Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 with stoppage-time goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina on Saturday, thwarting the visitors in their bid to reclaim top spot in the Premier League table.
Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Chelsea won their first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino with a 3-0 home victory over Premier League new boys Luton Town.
Manchester City took another decisive step toward an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title with a 4-0 demolition of Fulham.
Eriksen sends message of support to Lockyer following cardiac arrest
Liverpool's slim Premier League title hopes faded further on Saturday when Michail Antonio's late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 draw.
The battle for Champions League qualification continues with fourth-placed Aston Villa away to Luton Town on Saturday and Tottenham Hotspur, who are five points behind with a game in hand, hosting Crystal Palace.
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move into the top four when they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United
n own goal by Jakub Kiwior and a thumping late strike by Luis Diaz sealed a 2-0 victory for Liverpool at Arsenal
'If we play at the level of Liverpool or Tottenham we'll do it again.'
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory at struggling Burnley
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