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| Man City have psychological edge over Arsenal - Rooney Wayne Rooney says Manchester City have the psychological edge over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:21:34 GMT |
| Will Romero's tears become the enduring image of Tottenham's season? Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:35:37 GMT |
| Will thrilling Scottish title race be decided on goal difference? Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:57:15 GMT |
| 'I'm not blind' - Howe 'accountable' for loss after three-week break Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:40:47 GMT |
| Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:21:58 GMT |
| Newcastle want Man Utd's Ugarte - Monday's gossip Newcastle want Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, Liverpool face a battle with Chelsea for Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:22:32 GMT |
| New Mainoo deal closer, says Man Utd boss Carrick Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer to agreeing a new contract with the club, head coach Michael Carrick says. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:30:31 GMT |
| What is going on with Garnacho? Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge? Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:50:40 GMT |
| Union Berlin appoint first female boss in Europe's top men's leagues Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman appointed to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues as she is named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:37:10 GMT |
| Man City make statement in dominant win over Chelsea Manchester City put three goals past Chelsea in a 17-minute spell at Stamford Bridge, to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points with a game in hand in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:23 GMT |
| Sunderland sink Spurs in De Zerbi's opening game in charge Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele scores the only goal in the Black Cats 1-0 home win against Tottenham, handing Roberto De Zerbi a loss in his first game in charge as Tottenham manager. The result leaves Spurs in the Premier League relegation zone. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:11 GMT |
| Forest hit back to earn crucial point against Villa Neco Williams scores his first goal since September to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa at the City Ground. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:18 GMT |
| Stoppage-time Mateta penalty seals comeback win for Palace against Newcastle Jean-Philippe Mateta comes off the bench to score a late double, including a 94th-minute penalty, as Crystal Palace come back to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:14 GMT |
| Wrexham not down and out yet - Parkinson Phil Parkinson says his side are still in the mix to earn a Championship play-off place, despite their blunt showing in a 2-0 loss to Birmingham City. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:12:17 GMT |
| Brentford to host World Sevens as Villa & Man Utd enter Aston Villa and Manchester United will compete in this year's Women's World Sevens tournament, which will be hosted in Brentford. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:17:40 GMT |
| The Wayne Rooney Show Are Arteta’s Arsenal cracking just as Guardiola’s Manchester City hit top gear? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Four months and counting - De Ligt's wait for Man Utd return goes on Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has been out for over four months with a back injury and still doesn't know when he will return. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:32:56 GMT |
| How relentless Manchester City punished Chelsea Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City's second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:55:44 GMT |
| Tottenham players don't need a coach - De Zerbi Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a "big brother" and "father" figure to his players after their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in his first game in charge leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:13:15 GMT |
| 'You don't want an opportunity just because you're female' Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton debate Fifa's new ruling that every team in international women's football tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:04 GMT |
| De Zerbi has a lot of work to do with Spurs - Nevin Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:07:11 GMT |
| Title race over if Man City don't beat Arsenal - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O'Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat "extraordinary" Arsenal. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:47:06 GMT |
| I like proving the doubters wrong, says England's Blindkilde Brown England midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown says she "likes proving people wrong" after becoming a regular starter at Manchester City this season. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:25:09 GMT |
| Blackpool fan dies following medical emergency Blackpool Football Club pay tribute to supporter Graham Sharman who died following a medical emergency at Bloomfield Road on Saturday. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:25:36 GMT |
| 'Big punch in the face' - could Arsenal really blow title from here? Nine points clear with six games to play - could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position? Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:50:05 GMT |
| Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG? Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG? Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:52:09 GMT |
| Who will finish 18th in the Premier League this season? Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin have their say on which team they think are most likely to finish the season in 18th spot and be relegated from the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:32:56 GMT |
| Palace kept believing in Newcastle win - Glasner Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he wants to keep his team's forward momentum going after Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score a late double in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:25:05 GMT |
| Newcastle defeat to Palace 'deflating' - Howe Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his sides 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace was "deflating" and calls the decision to award a late penalty against them "soft", as The Magpies fall to 14th in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:54:12 GMT |
| Villa are 'motivated and excited' by Champions League prospect - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side are feeling "motivated and excited" at the prospect of qualifying for the Champions League next season, after their 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:37:18 GMT |
| Chelsea need to improve their resilience - Rosenior Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior admits his side need to "improve their resilience in difficult moments" and focus on winning their next league game against Manchester United to stay in contention for a Champions League spot. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:19:24 GMT |
| Top 10 is a good target for Sunderland - Le Bris Sunderland manager Regis le Bris believes his side can secure a top half finish in the table come the end of the season, after Sunderland's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them to 10th in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:01:41 GMT |
| Farke says FA Cup buzz can lift Leeds for relegation fight Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke dismisses suggestions the FA Cup could distract his side from their Premier League relegation battle, as they prepare to face Manchester United. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:38:17 GMT |
| No Semenyo, no problem? How Bournemouth continue to defy the odds Bournemouth have not lost a game since star forward Antoine Semenyo left for Manchester City in January - how have they done it? Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:10:48 GMT |
| Wood's return from injury feels like a new signing - Pereira Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira praises Chris Wood's character and connection with his team-mates, after the New Zealand striker returned from a six-month injury lay-off in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:51:45 GMT |
| 'He brings an energy' - Should Ngumoha start against PSG? Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate whether 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha should start for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG, after starring and scoring in the Reds' 2-0 win over Fulham. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:57:28 GMT |
| Ngumoha getting 'stronger and stronger' - Slot Arne Slot says Rio Ngumoha showed "how important his quality is" after the 17-year-old scores during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:35:57 GMT |
| Tottenham will go down - Sutton Football Focus pundits Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss whether Roberto de Zerbi can improve Spurs and keep them in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:34 GMT |
| Everything he does is impressive - Shearer lauds Igor Thiago Match of the Day's Alan Shearer analyses the performance of Brentford's Igor Thiago, as the Brazilian striker took his Premier League tally to 21 goals with a brace in his side's 2-2 draw with Everton. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:57:19 GMT |
| Fulham 'cannot repeat' first-half display - Silva Fulham manager Marco Silva criticises his sides first-half display, after conceding twice in four minutes against Liverpool. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:58:40 GMT |
| Ipswich looking good but Foxes look doomed - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:45:49 GMT |
| West Ham have fresh hope - but Spurs now in uncharted territory West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:23:27 GMT |
| It makes English football unique - why the Football League is important too Tony Pulis explains why the English Football League is so important and why he loved life in the lower divisions, as well as the lessons he learned. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:29:56 GMT |
| 54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:06:36 GMT |
| 'You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:22:37 GMT |
| Seven games to go - how will De Zerbi try to save Spurs? Clubs at risk of relegation tend to hire pragmatic coaches - but Spurs have not done that by appointing Roberto de Zerbi. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:36:31 GMT |
| How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided? The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT |
| How WSL aims to bridge academy gap - and why it needs to Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor raised concerns over the gap between academy football and the first team - so is it an issue in the game and how could it be solved? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:34:57 GMT |
| All February and March's done deals, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:17:09 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| The award-winning story of a code-busting hero The story of Alan Turing, whose team of cryptographers cracked the German Enigma code. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:50:15 GMT |
| How to follow the FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup quarter-finals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:20 GMT |
| How does Scottish Premiership split work? The Scottish Premiership title race has been a hot topic all season and it's about to become even more interesting with the league's split. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:25 GMT |
| How does Tudor's record compare to other Tottenham bosses? Our Ask Me Anything team compare Igor Tudor's managerial record to other Tottenham managers of recent years. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:20:39 GMT |
| Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup? With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualifiers in March. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:24 GMT |
| Who is one card away from suspension in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:56:52 GMT |
| All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at everything you need to know for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:17 GMT |
| When can Arsenal win the Premier League? Arsenal are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title? Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:37 GMT |
| Will thrilling Scottish title race be decided on goal difference? Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:57:15 GMT |
| Watch highlights as Rangers stun Falkirk 6-3 Highlights of Falkirk v Rangers, and the best of Saturday’s Premiership action. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:39 GMT |
| Are these the 30 minutes that saved Hearts' title bid? As Heart of Midlothian fight back to beat Motherwell, it could prove to be the 30 minutes that saved their Scottish title chances. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:40:21 GMT |
| 'More twists in most exciting race in 40 years' The final fixture before the Premiership split saw title-chasing Rangers beat Falkirk 6-3 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:26:00 GMT |
| Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:09 GMT |
| How fluid PSG exposed Slot's back-five tweak Arne Slot changed Liverpool's shape for their Champions League quarter-final first leg - but their tactics were still bested by European champions Paris St-Germain. Umir Irfan explains how. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:14:01 GMT |
| After more than 14 years at Atletico Madrid, what next for Simeone? BBC Sport asks if Atletico Madrid could really part ways with manager Diego Simeone at the end of the season? Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:33:33 GMT |
| Napoli warn they could punish Lukaku over training no-show Striker Romelu Lukaku could face disciplinary action after Napoli released a statement to say he has ignored a request to return to the club. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:38:27 GMT |
| How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:07:25 GMT |
| From shame to pride - inside Europe's most exciting league Poland's top flight has become Europe's most exciting league. Guillem Balague looks at how they have achieved it. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:01:24 GMT |
| Brentford to host World Sevens as Villa & Man Utd enter Aston Villa and Manchester United will compete in this year's Women's World Sevens tournament, which will be hosted in Brentford. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:17:40 GMT |
| Union Berlin appoint first female boss in Europe's elite men's leagues Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman appointed to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues as she is named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:37:10 GMT |
| I like proving the doubters wrong, says England's Blindkilde Brown England midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown says she "likes proving people wrong" after becoming a regular starter at Manchester City this season. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:25:09 GMT |
| New faces pushing Wales - and why game in Wrexham is so important In her debut BBC Sport column, Rhiannon Roberts discusses Wales' World Cup qualifying double-header with Albania, the changing of the guard within the squad, and excitement at playing for her country in Wrexham. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:37:55 GMT |
| Wales told to show up in Albania qualifiers Rhian Wilkinson tells Wales they must "show up" in their Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania in bid to finish top of group. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:55:13 GMT |
| Liverpool to sign Germany forward Endemann in July Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Germany international Vivien Endemann upon the expiry of her contract at Wolfsburg. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT |
| Uncapped Chambers deserves NI chance - Bell Northern Ireland midfielder Megan Bell says that she is "really delighted" that uncapped Linfield striker Cora Chambers has been included in the squad for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers against Malta. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:38:35 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT |
| Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT |
| Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse? BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:07:36 GMT |
| The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone? BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:13:20 GMT |
| Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:03:26 GMT |
| From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:36:01 GMT |
| Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A? Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:43:39 GMT |
