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| 'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup' Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap? Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:47:44 GMT |
| Uncertainty and lack of form - Palace's 'flat' end to historic year After arguably the greatest year in the club's history, Crystal Palace will begin 2026 out of form and surrounded by an air of uncertainty. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:54 GMT |
| 'More exciting than Yamal'. Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:47:48 GMT |
| Managers are not magicians - Guardiola on Man City revival Boss Pep Guardiola believes the "fog" has lifted as Manchester City extend run to eight victories in a row. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:31:20 GMT |
| Semenyo wants future resolved by 1 January Antoine Semenyo's future enters a crucial 48 hours with the Bournemouth attacker eager to have his potential departure to Manchester City concluded by 1 January. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:36:24 GMT |
| Liverpool set-piece problems a 'killer' - Van Dijk Virgil van Dijk says that Liverpool's problems from set-pieces "hurts" and that the second phase is a "killer" for them. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:41:17 GMT |
| Villa have been here before - but are they really in title race? Aston Villa have been here before and fallen away - but they must now be taken seriously as title contenders, writes Phil McNulty. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:21:19 GMT |
| Fulham want £40m-rated Pepi - Monday's gossip Fulham want PSV's £40m-rated striker Ricardo Pepi, Liverpool are set to rival Manchester City for Antoine Semenyo, Tottenham have been offered Leon Goretzka by Bayern Munich, plus more. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:26:02 GMT |
| Gray heads Spurs to victory at Crystal Palace Nineteen-year-old Archie Gray scores his first senior goal for Tottenham Hotspur to beat Crystal Palace 1-0. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:00:07 GMT |
| Calvert-Lewin earns draw for Leeds at Sunderland Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his seventh goal in six games for Leeds United to draw 1-1 with Sunderland. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:00:03 GMT |
| Spurs showed resilience - Frank Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank says he is proud of his side's discipline and resilience in their 1-0 win against Crystal Palace. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:26:00 GMT |
| Wirtz showing glimpses of a top, top player - Rooney Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney praises the performance and development of Florian Wirtz after he scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-1 win over Wolves. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:54:48 GMT |
| Emery's triple change fires Villa to victory at Chelsea Match of the Day's Wayne Rooney analyses why Unai Emery's second-half substitutions were so impactful as Aston Villa came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:54:57 GMT |
| Chelsea investigate after bottle thrown at Villa bench Chelsea will look into an incident after a plastic bottle containing what looked like water was thrown at Aston Villa's staff and players. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:19 GMT |
| Arsenal in 'survival' mode as 'sensational' Raya save keeps them top David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:03:54 GMT |
| Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:07:19 GMT |
| Moore sacked by League One strugglers Port Vale Darren Moore is sacked as manager of League One Port Vale with the club bottom of the table. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:05:16 GMT |
| 'He just needed more time' - Wirtz finally breaks Liverpool duck Florian Wirtz finally scores his first goal for Liverpool in Saturday's win over Wolves - and shows he adapting to "the hardest league in the world". Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:31:36 GMT |
| Football Daily Are Aston Villa title contenders? Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:14:00 GMT |
| Watkins double fires Aston Villa to stunning win at Chelsea Substitute Ollie Watkins fires a second-half double as Aston Villa fight back from a goal down to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:00:02 GMT |
| Arsenal return to top of table with win over Brighton Arsenal return to the top of the table with Martin Odegaard scoring his first Premier League goal of the season to beat Brighton 2-1. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:00:05 GMT |
| Cherki stars in late Manchester City win against Nottingham Forest Rayan Cherki assists in the first half and scores late in the second for Manchester City to beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 and get their sixth Premier League win in a row. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:00:08 GMT |
| Wirtz scores first Liverpool goal in victory against Wolves Liverpool score twice within a minute as Florian Wirtz scores his first goal for his side to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:00:11 GMT |
| Schade fires hat-trick as Brentford thrash Bournemouth Kevin Schade scores a hat-trick as Brentford beat Bournemouth 4-1. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:00:14 GMT |
| Jimenez grabs late winner for Fulham against West Ham Raul Jimenez scores in the 85th minute as Fulham extend West Ham United's winless run to seven games. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:00:18 GMT |
| Burnley hold Everton to goalless draw Burnley keep a clean sheet but still remain four points from safety in the Premier League table after a 0-0 draw with Everton. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:07:43 GMT |
| Five things in EFL: Whose 2025 will end on a high? Whose 2025 will end on a high as BBC Sport looks at the stories to follow in Monday, 29 December EFL programme. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:45:41 GMT |
| Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:26:36 GMT |
| Miyazawa signs long-term deal with Man Utd Hinata Miyazawa signs new deal with Manchester United after her previous contract was due to expire in June. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:56:27 GMT |
| Jota's widow thanks Liverpool fans for their 'love' Rute Cardoso says it has been an "incredibly difficult time" after Jota's death in a car crash. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:44:50 GMT |
| 'We're not Barcelona' - but McInnes knows how Hearts can respond Derek McInnes knows his Hearts side are not Barcelona, but he knows what his team need to be if they are to sustain a Scottish Premiership title challenge. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:42:50 GMT |
| We would have lost that game last season - Guardiola Pep Guardiola warned his players not to be overweight in the festive season - but there is little fat to trim at Manchester City who saw off Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:04:45 GMT |
| 'Such an easy game to ref' - Dyche 'stunned' by 'bizarre' VAR calls Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche is critical of the officials over some "bizarre" decisions in his side's late 2-1 defeat by Manchester City. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:56:39 GMT |
| Villa will not speak about league target until game 34 - Emery Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insists it is still too early to say whether his side is in contention for the Premier League title despite being third in the table after their 2-1 victory against Chelsea. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:23:37 GMT |
| How releasing Reijnders gave Man City win at Forest Match of the Day's Alan Shearer analyses the half-time tactical tweak from Manchester City which released Tijani Reijnders into attacking areas and gave City a vital 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:55:04 GMT |
| Equaliser changed dynamic of game - Maresca Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says that his side dominated the game in the first hour but were unable to respond to the shift in dynamics after they conceded the first goal to Aston Villa. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:16:58 GMT |
| Arsenal should have won by more - Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta say his team's next step is to capitalise on their chances more and create bigger scorelines after a 2-1 win against Brighton. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:04:13 GMT |
| Liverpool should be winning more comfortably - Slot Arne Slot says Liverpool are doing enough things right to be winning their matches more comfortably following a nervy 2-1 victory against Premier League bottom club Wolves. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:55:40 GMT |
| The best wonderkids outside big five leagues There are plenty of wonderkids catching the eye outside of Europe's big-five leagues - BBC Sport takes a look at the top 10 as ranked by the CIES Football Observatory research group. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:51:18 GMT |
| 'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:21:52 GMT |
| 'Gutting and frustrating' - Forest's Wood has surgery Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is set for extended spell on sidelines after having surgery. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:38:41 GMT |
| Man City found right mentality to beat Nottingham Forest - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that his side had the necessary mentality to come back after Christmas and beat Nottingham Forest 2-1. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:05:07 GMT |
| Match officials had 'bad day at office' - Dyche Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche says he cannot understand the match officials' calls against his side in their 2-1 defeat by Manchester City. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:12:00 GMT |
| 'Everything bad happens to us' - Nuno on West Ham defeat by Fulham West Ham United boss Nuno Santo says that his side were punished for a mistake during a 1-0 defeat by Fulham. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:37:52 GMT |
| Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:32:37 GMT |
| Semenyo? Guehi? Who will move in January? BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel gives Football Focus the lowdown on whether Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi will move clubs in January. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:48:11 GMT |
| In-demand Guehi expected to finish season at Palace Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is expected to see out the final six months of his contract at the club. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:26:51 GMT |
| Sweden defender Lundkvist agrees Man Utd deal Manchester United agree a deal to sign Sweden international Hanna Lundkvist. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:02:44 GMT |
| Forest to rename stand in honour of Robertson Nottingham Forest are to rename a stand at the City Ground to honour their "great hero" John Robertson, who died at the age of 72 this week. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:37:31 GMT |
| Sitting with Ferguson and getting 'knocked out' - a photographer's tales Magi Haroun, the first Premier League-accredited female photographer, shares her stories about sitting in the dugout with Sir Alex Ferguson and more. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:51:10 GMT |
| 'We only have ourselves to blame' - Howe Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he is "disappointed with performance" as his side loses 1-0 in a "frustrating game" against Manchester United on Boxing Day at Old Trafford. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:44:08 GMT |
| 'Everyone stepped up' - Amorim Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim "happy" with side's 1-0 win against Newcastle United after last minute injuries including Bruni Fernandes. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:55:27 GMT |
| The best players who never won Afcon? As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:04:48 GMT |
| Icons of Football How John Robertson twice conquered European football with Nottingham Forest. Sat, 25 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT |
| Impossible to replace Fernandes - Amorim Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace captain Bruno Fernandes, who is set for up to a month out with injury, but other players "must step up". Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:04:35 GMT |
| Mary Earps: Queen of Stops Goalkeeper Mary Earps offers an insight into her journey to the pinnacle of her sport. Fri, 30 May 2025 04:55:00 GMT |
| EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025? From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details? Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:06:15 GMT |
| Tomori on Tuchel, living in Italy and why this is the best he has felt Fikayo Tomori says his success at AC Milan shows English players "can go abroad and adapt to a different way of living". Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:59 GMT |
| 'Just reach out' - Man Utd's Bennett on his father's suicide Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett discusses his father's death in October to help raise awareness of mental health issues. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:03:55 GMT |
| Mancini, sibling rivalry and wanting to excite fans - the Yaya Toure story Yaya Toure reflects on a glittering career at clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester City as well as with his country, Ivory Coast. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:57:09 GMT |
| McTominay-style finish - but what else did Scots learn about Morocco? Hosts Morocco kick off the Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Comoros - but what did we discover about Scotland's World Cup opponents? Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:06:55 GMT |
| Transfers - September to December 2025 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:15:21 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:41 GMT |
| Is a leg break worse than an ACL tear? Our Ask Me Anything team look at the different recovery periods for common football injuries. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:27:16 GMT |
| Who's leading the race for the Golden Shoe? As the halfway mark of the 2025-26 campaign approaches, BBC Sport takes a look at the frontrunners for this season's European Golden Shoe award. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:18:48 GMT |
| Spain to face Argentina in Finalissima - but what is it? Our Ask Me Anything team explain when and where the 2026 Finalissima is. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:01:24 GMT |
| Why is there only one Premier League game on Sunday? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there is just one Premier League match on Sunday this weekend Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:30:03 GMT |
| Unlucky to miss out? Who makes the alternative World XI? The Fifa Best Men's XI was announced on Tuesday in Qatar, but who was unfortunate to miss out? BBC Sport takes a look at an alternative World XI. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:41:42 GMT |
| Why have footballers started their own YouTube channels? Our Ask Me Anything team explain why football players have started their own YouTube channels. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:40:11 GMT |
| Why are the queues to enter Anfield growing? Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Liverpool fans have been asked to arrive at Anfield 10 minutes earlier than usual. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:42:38 GMT |
| Rohl's Rangers in race - but 'brave & bold' backing needed Danny Rohl has asked for backing in the January transfer window from the Rangers board. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:48:11 GMT |
| Why Celtic fans must 'strap themselves in' for Nancy's 'chaotic' football Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy said after Saturday's 4-2 Scottish Premiership win at Livingston that he wanted "a chaotic game" and that's certainly what he got. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:39:56 GMT |
| 'We're not Barcelona' - but McInnes knows how Hearts can respond Derek McInnes knows his Hearts side are not Barcelona, but he knows what his team need to be if they are to sustain a Scottish Premiership title challenge. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:42:50 GMT |
| Rangers' Curtis could leave on loan - gossip Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has urged the club to be "bold" in the transfer window, Findlay Curtis could leave Ibrox on loan, and Jimmy Thelin addresses Jesper Karlsson's future. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:26:51 GMT |
| Reaction to Hibs' derby win as Celtic close gap at top Hibs derby victory, wins for Celtic, Rangers and Dundee and draws in Paisley and Aberdeen Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:09:00 GMT |
| Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC BBC Sport announce broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:31:25 GMT |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv given suspended one-match away fan ban Maccabi Tel Aviv receive a suspended one-match away fan ban by Uefa after racist chanting during their Europa League game against Stuttgart. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:05:33 GMT |
| PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros Paris St-Germain are ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60m euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:37:31 GMT |
| Dembele wins Fifa Best men's player of the year Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best awards. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:47:17 GMT |
| Miyazawa signs long-term deal with Man Utd Hinata Miyazawa signs new deal with Manchester United after her previous contract was due to expire in June. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:56:27 GMT |
| Sweden defender Lundkvist agrees Man Utd deal Manchester United agree a deal to sign Sweden international Hanna Lundkvist. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:02:44 GMT |
| Precheur gone - so what's next for London City? When London City Lionesses sacked manager Jocelyn Precheur it sparked controversy - but they are a club who have always done things differently. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:07:22 GMT |
| London City set to appoint Maestre as manager London City Lionesses are set to appoint Spanish coach Edere Maestre as manager following the sacking of Jocelyn Precheur. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:54:09 GMT |
| Football Daily Who will be crowned the Women’s Football Weekly friends quiz champion? Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| West Ham appoint Guarino as manager Women's Super League side West Ham appoint Rita Guarino as manager following the sacking of Rehanne Skinner. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:12:33 GMT |
| Scott 'honoured' to replace Sadiku as Celtic head coach Former title-winning manager Elena Sadiku has left Celtic and has been replaced by Hibernian boss Grant Scott. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:04:39 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 |
| East meets west London - the mentor who changed Chelsea Vinay Menon knew nothing about football when he went for a meeting at a west London mansion in 2009. A few weeks later he was in the heart of the Chelsea dressing room. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:04:58 GMT |
| The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generation Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:01:06 GMT |
