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| 'Only one team tried to play' - Hurzeler criticises Arsenal Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:06:48 GMT |
| 'I never point fingers' - Man City blink first in title race Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have blinked first in the run-in during this season's Premier League title race - so has the momentum now swung Arsenal's way? Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:29:16 GMT |
| Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated? From handball, to offside and VAR, it has become difficult for supporters to follow what is going on with football. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:40:19 GMT |
| Are big-game players keeping Celtic in title hunt? Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:27:42 GMT |
| Carrick looks for 'lessons' after first Man Utd loss MIchael Carrick says he will take "lessons" from his first defeat in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:35:44 GMT |
| Real Madrid calm Rodri interest - Thursday's gossip Real Madrid look to have ended interest in Manchester City's Rodri, three Premier League clubs keen on Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, Liverpool want RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, plus more. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:52:23 GMT |
| 'So special' - Kelly honoured with Barbie doll Arsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly is transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series to mark International Women's Day. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:29:51 GMT |
| 'World class' Joao Pedro fills Costa's shoes at Chelsea It has taken nine years, but Chelsea look to have found a striker in Joao Pedro capable of leading the line in the way Diego Costa did during the 2016–17 title‑winning season. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:53:33 GMT |
| Summerville proves he could be West Ham's saviour Crysencio Summerville is finding form at the right time for West Ham - and might yet prove the man to save them from relegation. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:22:59 GMT |
| Why are celebrities buying stakes in football clubs? BBC Sport explores the growing trend for big household names to invest in clubs in the lower leagues of English football. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:12:33 GMT |
| Ten-man Newcastle score late winner to beat Man Utd Substitute William Osula scores a stoppage-time winner to help 10-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 2-1 at St James' Park, as Michael Carrick suffers his first defeat as Red Devils boss. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:49:10 GMT |
| Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League suffer a setback as they are held at home by strugglers Nottingham Forest, as the away side come from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:14 GMT |
| Joao Pedro hat-trick as Chelsea come from behind to beat Villa Joao Pedro scores a hat-trick as Chelsea come from a goal down to secure an impressive win against Aston Villa, boosting their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:17 GMT |
| Saka scores only goal as leaders Arsenal edge past Brighton Bukayo Saka scores the only goal as Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:22 GMT |
| Summerville strike enough to give West Ham crucial win at Fulham Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal of the game as West Ham boosted their hopes of Premier League survival with a hard-fought win against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:19 GMT |
| Maguire given reduced 15-month suspended sentence for Greece incident Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months at a retrial following an incident in Greece in 2020. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:02:27 GMT |
| 'Don't be so ridiculous' - Richards & Murphy debate Haaland penalty decision Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy debate if Matz Sels' collision with Erling Haaland should have resulted in a penalty for Manchester City. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:22 GMT |
| 'We always knew he had elite potential' BBC Sport charts the rise of exciting young forward Mateus Mane – from his childhood in Portugal, to moving to Manchester and now making waves with Wolves Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:18:25 GMT |
| 'Bitterly disappointed' - Carrick loses first match as Man Utd manager Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says defeat to 10-man Newcastle "hurts a lot" and he is "bitterly disappointed" after the 2-1 loss at St James' Park in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:10 GMT |
| Did Ramsey deserve to be sent off? Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss if Newcastle's Jacob Ramsey's second yellow card for diving was deserved. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:32 GMT |
| Osula on practising match-winning finish Newcastle's match-winner William Osula talks about how he practised in training the exact finish that gave the Magpies their 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester United at St James' Park. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:24:18 GMT |
| 'It's better to be chased' - the mentality of a title race The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:50:04 GMT |
| Fletcher banned for six games for homophobic slur Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher apologises for using a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:32:01 GMT |
| Leeds director warns regeneration is now or 'never' Leeds director Peter Lowy urges government to back plans to regenerate the Elland Road area. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:16:10 GMT |
| Adams to leave Norwich in shake-up Assistant sporting director Neil Adams will leave Norwich with head of recruitment Lee Dunn being promoted. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:55:16 GMT |
| Galatasaray fans banned from Liverpool second leg Galatasaray fans are banned from the club's Champions League visit to Liverpool after disturbances during their game with Juventus in the previous round. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:26:26 GMT |
| Calls for lifetime ban on coach who secretly filmed women players Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:35:33 GMT |
| Arsenal's commitment and desire to win is incredible - Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team's "commitment and desire to win is incredible" after the leaders beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 to go seven points clear in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:07:29 GMT |
| How 'sensational' Joao Pedro made Chelsea tick against Villa Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss how Chelsea striker Joao Pedro uses his movement to cause problems for defenders. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:26 GMT |
| 'We did everything to beat Forest' - Guardiola disappointed by draw Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side "did everything" they could to beat Nottingham Forest in their 2-2 Premier League draw, a result which leaves City seven points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:40:29 GMT |
| 'An amazing night' - Howe delight at last-gasp win Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe is ecstatic with his side's late winner against Manchester United, as they overcome Jacob Ramsey's "really harsh" red card. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:13:22 GMT |
| Pereira 'very proud' of Forest as they fight back to draw at Man City Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira says he is "very proud" of his side's fight back as they come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Manchester City and earn a vital point in their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:20 GMT |
| Man Utd eye wingers, after getting rid under Amorim Manchester United are likely to look at signing a left winger this summer even though former head coach Ruben Amorim spent three windows getting rid of them. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:34:57 GMT |
| Liverpool top-five failure 'could cost £120m' Failure to qualify for the Champions League would have financial implications for Liverpool. How much would it impact them? Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:38:33 GMT |
| Morrison to stay West Brom boss until end of season Championship strugglers West Bromwich Albion confirm interim head coach James Morrison will stay in charge until the end of the season. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:47:19 GMT |
| Does 'class' captain Weir hold the key to Scotland's World Cup return? Caroline Weir again showed how vital she is to Scotland as the new permanent captain scored a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg at the start of their World Cup qualification campaign. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:29:28 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly England and Scotland get their World Cup qualifying campaigns off to a flying start! Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:27:00 GMT |
| Why does Scotland lead the way on heading in football? BBC Scotland sports news correspondent Chris McLaughlin examines the landscape about the impact of heading the ball in Scottish football. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:22:01 GMT |
| 'We could not be happier' - Nuno proud of West Ham 'fight' after vital win West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his team "must keep going" but he "could not be happier" as his side beat Fulham to earn a vital win as they aim to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:13:40 GMT |
| Emery praises Chelsea as Aston Villa in a 'bad moment' Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Chelsea "deserved" to win and admits his side have plenty of work to do after losing 4-1 at home in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:59:21 GMT |
| 'We deserved much more' - Silva frustrated by referee after defeat Marco Silva criticises the referee and VAR, saying the decisions impacted their match as they were beaten 1-0 at home by strugglers West Ham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:21:31 GMT |
| Kofane scores stunner as Leverkusen beat Hamburg to close in on top four Christian Kofane produces a brilliant finish to help Bayern Leverkusen beat Hamburg 1-0 in the German Bundesliga to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for next season's Champions League, with the win leaving them three points off the top four. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:10:22 GMT |
| The fans want to see football, not time-wasting - Hurzeler Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler praises his fans' support but says they "want to see football" and not time-wasting following their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:20:53 GMT |
| 'I had the heart pumping' - Warnock returns to management at 77 Neil Warnock reflects on his first game back as a manager as the 77-year-old guides Torquay United to a 2-2 draw against Farnborough. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:51 GMT |
| England deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:39:37 GMT |
| How to follow the FA Cup fifth round on the BBC BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup fifth round. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:39:37 GMT |
| WSL 2 side to host promotion play-off in May The Women's Super League promotion play-off will be held at the home of the second-tier side on Saturday, 23 May at 12:30 BST, confirms WSL Football. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:55:38 GMT |
| Football Daily Reading boss Leam Richardson joins Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown to talk EFL. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:08:00 GMT |
| Wales aiming for World Cup qualifying winning run - Hughes Elise Hughes came off the bench to head in a late equaliser as Wales drew 2-2 in their opening 2027 World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:23:04 GMT |
| 'Same old story' for Slot as Wolves 'keep fighting' Liverpool head coach Arne Slot began the week by saying he found most Premier League games no longer a joy to watch - and had little to enjoy as he described defeat at Wolves as the "same old story". Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:33:47 GMT |
| Weir hits hat-trick as Scotland hammer Luxembourg Captain Caroline Weir hits a hat-trick in a comfortable win for Scotland against a limited Luxembourg side in World Cup qualifying. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:28:32 GMT |
| Wolves winner 'not even a chance' - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the late 2-1 defeat by Wolves followed a pattern he has seen "many times this season" with his team dominating possession and conceding from "not even a chance". Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:05:55 GMT |
| 'We'd forgotten how to win' - Edwards on 'enjoyable' victory Wolves manager Rob Edwards praises his sides commitment to improvement, but insists they're not thinking about staying in the Premier League, despite beating Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux to give them back-to-back league wins for the first time this season. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:59:04 GMT |
| Port Vale enjoy cup upset as they knock out Bristol City League One strugglers Port Vale cause a cup upset as they beat Championship side Bristol City 1-0 in extra-time at Vale Park to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 30 years. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:56:07 GMT |
| Moyes wants players to believe Europe is within reach Everton manager David Moyes is pleased his side ended their winless home run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, and says he wants his players to be looking up the table and putting some of the top teams under pressure. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:43:30 GMT |
| Farke 'frustrated' as 'dominant' Leeds lose to Sunderland Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says it felt like it was "written in the stars" that his side would lose against Sunderland, after Leeds were beaten 1-0 at Elland Road in the Premier League. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:39:05 GMT |
| Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:34:58 GMT |
| Messi, McTominay, Kane or Estevao - who to watch with 100 days to World Cup With 100 days until the World Cup, BBC Sport looks at the favourites to win, as well as players to watch and who could be outside contenders. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:15:22 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Noah Kahan BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Noah Kahan plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:40:11 GMT |
| How can football's lawmakers fix Premier League corner chaos? Holding, wrestling, battling - call it what you will. Corner kicks in the Premier League are becoming dominated by it. Can anything be done? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:39 GMT |
| Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:27:34 GMT |
| How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem? Will the Lionesses find a solution for their full-back problem in time for the 2027 Women's World Cup? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:52:18 GMT |
| All February's done deals, including deadline day, in one place 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 |
| 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. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:06:26 GMT |
| Which club has the most red cards in a Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the record for most red cards in a Premier League season Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:11:06 GMT |
| What is St Totteringham's Day and when could it happen? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what St Totteringham's Day is and what its origins are Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:24 GMT |
| VAR vs TMO – what are the key differences? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the key differences between football's video assistant referees and rugby union's use of television match officials. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:14:37 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League appearances? Our Ask Me Anything Team look at which players have the highest total Premier League appearances. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:05:45 GMT |
| Where do iconic football moves originate from? Our Ask Me Anything team explain where the names of iconic football moves come from. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:14:10 GMT |
| Why is there a four-week break in the WSL? BBC Sport takes a look at why there is a second hiatus in the Women's Super League so soon after the winter break. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:56:51 GMT |
| Are big-game players keeping Celtic in title hunt? Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:27:42 GMT |
| Podcast: Seething mass of anxiety' - Old Firm Scottish Cup clash preview We focus on Sunday’s Old Firm Scottish Cup tie as fans question both Rangers and Celtic. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT |
| Celtic's Murray a doubt for cup tie as Hearts set for £2m - gossip Thigh injury could keep Celtic defender out of Scottish Cup tie as Hearts set for £2m fee for teenager. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:38:18 GMT |
| Watch: Aberdeen v Celtic highlights on iPlayer Highlights from the week's rescheduled fixtures. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:13:15 GMT |
| Why does Scotland lead the way on football headers? BBC Scotland sports news correspondent Chris McLaughlin examines the landscape about the impact of heading the ball in Scottish football. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:22:01 GMT |
| From 'scary' beginnings, McGlynn's Falkirk are 'miles ahead' John McGlynn says Falkirk are "miles ahead" of the plan they made for a club he found "scary" when he became manager in 2022. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:37:04 GMT |
| Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League last 16 Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:34:40 GMT |
| Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC BBC Sport has broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:12:07 GMT |
| From Hearts failure to Estoril excitement - the 'most Portuguese Scot there is' After a forgettable seven months in charge at Hearts in 2017, Scottish manager Ian Cathro is rebuilding his reputation at Estoril. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:53:35 GMT |
| Ronaldo becomes co-owner of Spanish side Almeria Cristiano Ronaldo becomes part-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the Saudi Arabian-owned club. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:35:51 GMT |
| 'So special' - Kelly honoured with Barbie doll Arsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly is transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series to mark International Women's Day. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:29:51 GMT |
| Calls for lifetime ban on coach who secretly filmed women players Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:35:33 GMT |
| England deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:39:37 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly England and Scotland get their World Cup qualifying campaigns off to a flying start! Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:27:00 GMT |
| Does 'class' captain Weir hold the key to Scotland's World Cup return? Caroline Weir again showed how vital she is to Scotland as the new permanent captain scored a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg at the start of their World Cup qualification campaign. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:29:28 GMT |
| Wales aiming for World Cup qualifying winning run - Hughes Elise Hughes came off the bench to head in a late equaliser as Wales drew 2-2 in their opening 2027 World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:23:04 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 |
| When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:01:52 GMT |
