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Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared

Only one of the top six made a notable signing – and they spent £172m – in a frustrating window for several managers

All the deals from Europe’s top five leagues

Mikel Arteta’s hopes of strengthening his squad never materialised, no doubt to his frustration and that of every Arsenal supporter, despite the surprise bid for Ollie Watkins and interest in Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel. The feelgood factor generated by the famous thrashing of Manchester City will not last long if a lack of attacking options means they cannot sustain their challenge in the Premier League. Arteta, who would not allow Kieran Tierney or Jorginho to leave with their contracts expiring in the summer, will be hoping that some winter sunshine in Dubai next week can give his players extra spark when they return. Ed Aarons

February 4, 2025

Troy plays James Madison on 4-game win streak

Troy Trojans (15-7, 8-3 Sun Belt) at James Madison Dukes (14-9, 7-4 Sun Belt) Harrisonburg, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Troy will attempt to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over James Madison. The Dukes have gone 10-2 in home games.

February 4, 2025

DePaul hosts Villanova after Poplar’s 24-point game

Villanova Wildcats (12-10, 5-6 Big East) at DePaul Blue Demons (11-12, 2-10 Big East) Chicago; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova visits DePaul after Wooga Poplar scored 24 points in Villanova's 62-60 loss to the Creighton Bluejays. The Blue Demons are 10-5 on their home court.

February 4, 2025

Anderson, Northern Iowa Panthers to visit Osei-Bonsu, Missouri State Bears

Northern Iowa Panthers (14-9, 8-4 MVC) at Missouri State Bears (8-15, 1-11 MVC) Springfield, Missouri; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tytan Anderson and Northern Iowa visit Michael Osei-Bonsu and Missouri State in MVC play. The Bears are 6-5 in home games.

February 4, 2025

Bradley hosts Belmont following Johnson’s 27-point performance

Belmont Bruins (15-8, 7-5 MVC) at Bradley Braves (18-5, 9-3 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley hosts Belmont after Jaquan Johnson scored 27 points in Bradley's 83-69 loss to the Northern Iowa Panthers. The Braves are 10-2 on their home court.

February 4, 2025

Thomas leads Rhode Island against Fordham after 22-point outing

Fordham scores 75.6 points per game, 2.8 more points than the 72.8 Rhode Island allows. Rhode Island averages 78.9 points per game, 2.2 more than the 76.7 Fordham allows. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.

February 4, 2025

UIC takes on Illinois State following Henderson’s 20-point game

Illinois State Redbirds (14-9, 6-6 MVC) at UIC Flames (15-8, 7-5 MVC) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UIC faces Illinois State after Ahmad Henderson II scored 20 points in UIC's 88-83 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Flames have gone 7-4 in home games.

February 4, 2025

Texas hosts Arkansas after Thiero’s 21-point outing

Texas is ninth in the SEC scoring 78.9 points while shooting 48.2% from the field. The Razorbacks have gone 2-6 against SEC opponents. Arkansas ranks ninth in the SEC with 14.7 assists per game led by Boogie Fland averaging 5.7.

February 4, 2025

Valparaiso visits Indiana State following Wagner’s 22-point game

Valparaiso Beacons (10-13, 3-9 MVC) at Indiana State Sycamores (11-12, 5-7 MVC) Terre Haute, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana State hosts Valparaiso after Camp Wagner scored 22 points in Indiana State's 88-83 victory over the UIC Flames. The Sycamores are 5-5 in home games.

February 4, 2025

Johnson leads Akron against Ball State after 20-point game

Ball State Cardinals (10-11, 4-5 MAC) at Akron Zips (16-5, 9-0 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -14; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Akron plays Ball State after Nate Johnson scored 20 points in Akron's 85-71 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Zips are 10-0 in home games.

February 4, 2025

No. 9 Michigan State visits Dailey and UCLA

Michigan State Spartans (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -2.5; over/under is 139 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA hosts No. Michigan State after Eric Dailey Jr. scored 21 points in UCLA's 78-52 win over the Oregon Ducks.

February 4, 2025

SMU takes on Virginia Tech for conference matchup

SMU Mustangs (17-5, 8-3 ACC) at Virginia Tech Hokies (10-12, 5-6 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toibu Lawal and Virginia Tech host Kevin Miller and SMU in ACC action Wednesday. The Hokies are 7-5 in home games.

February 4, 2025

Holiman and Georgia Southern host Louisiana

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (7-16, 5-6 Sun Belt) at Georgia Southern Eagles (11-12, 4-7 Sun Belt) Statesboro, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern hosts Louisiana after Adante' Holiman scored 24 points in Georgia Southern's 72-68 loss to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Eagles are 7-2 in home games.

February 4, 2025

Hall and UCF host Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bearcats (12-9, 2-8 Big 12) at UCF Knights (13-8, 4-6 Big 12) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCF takes on Cincinnati after Keyshawn Hall scored 20 points in UCF's 81-75 loss to the BYU Cougars. The Knights are 10-3 in home games.

February 4, 2025

Richmond takes on Duquesne, aims to halt 7-game skid

Duquesne Dukes (9-13, 4-5 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (7-15, 2-7 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Richmond will try to stop its seven-game skid when the Spiders play Duquesne. The Spiders are 4-6 in home games.