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| Are Man City now title favourites after win over Arsenal? Erling Haaland's winning goal, the explosion of noise, the reaction at full-time - are Man City now favourites to win the Premier League title? Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:35:20 GMT |
| Man City beat Arsenal to close gap in title race Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki strike as Manchester City beat league leaders Arsenal to close the gap to three points with a game in hand and pile more pressure on Mikel Arteta's side. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:20:04 GMT |
| Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man' Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:03:55 GMT |
| Dream derby result for Liverpool fans but huge summer ahead for Slot Liverpool's 100th-minute winner at Everton moves the Reds closer to a Champions League spot - but issues still remain. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:03:09 GMT |
| 'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:41:46 GMT |
| Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:05:10 GMT |
| Why evergreen Forrest is Celtic's enduring influencer Veteran winger James Forrest remains Celtic's constant, the great survivor and the enduring influencer, writes Tom English. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:23:53 GMT |
| Arsenal & Chelsea keen on Bergvall - Monday's gossip Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall, while Paris St-Germain hold talks with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:53:08 GMT |
| Champions League almost sewn up but race for Europe tighter than ever Scrolling down the Premier League table, the Europa League and Europa Conference League spots are still anyone's guess. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:11:15 GMT |
| Forest hero Gibbs-White plunges summer suitors Spurs into deeper danger Morgan Gibbs-White's hat-trick for Nottingham Forest serves as another painful reminder of Tottenham's failed pursuit of the striker last summer. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:56:06 GMT |
| Will lack of a ruthless match-winner cost Arsenal the title? Arsenal's lack of killer instinct is looking like it could damage their chance of a first league title in 22 years. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:27:44 GMT |
| Van Dijk 100th-minute winner sees Liverpool beat Everton Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scores a 100th-minute winner to secure an important victory against Everton in the first Merseyside Derby at The Hill Dickinson Stadium. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:49 GMT |
| Villa score late to beat Sunderland in seven-goal thriller Tammy Abraham's late winner helps Aston Villa survive a late Sunderland fightback and give Unai Emery's side a crucial 4-3 victory in their quest for Champions League football next season. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:46 GMT |
| Gibbs-White hat-trick earns Forest win over Burnley Morgan Gibbs-White's hat-trick helps Nottingham Forest secure a vital 4-1 comeback victory in their bid for Premier League survival, and leaves Burnley on the brink of relegation. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:43 GMT |
| Rutter scores late equaliser to deny Spurs crucial win Tottenham remain in the bottom three and are denied their first Premier League victory since December as Georginio Rutter scores a late equaliser for Brighton as the two sides draw 2-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:30:38 GMT |
| Man Utd boost Champions League hopes with victory at Chelsea Manchester United move closer to booking a place in next seasons Champions League after Matheus Cunha scores the only goal of the game in their 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:35:16 GMT |
| Ten days to decide second place in the Championship? Four clubs are locked in a battle to secure the second promotion spot in the Championship. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:03:54 GMT |
| Coventry's Lampard and Boro's Hackney win at EFL Awards Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney are named the EFL Championship manager and player of the season. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:01:01 GMT |
| First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canada The first goal allowed under the experimental "daylight" ​offside rule is scored in Canada Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:24:10 GMT |
| How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in an 'old school battle' Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss how "two top players" in Erling Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in Manchester City's 2-1 victory against Arsenal. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:06:40 GMT |
| Bayern beat Stuttgart to seal 35th Bundesliga title Bayern Munich come from behind to secure a 4-2 victory against Stuttgart and win their 35th German Bundesliga title with four games to spare. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:08:20 GMT |
| Rooney and Murphy predict Premier League title outcome Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss Arsenal and Manchester City's remaining fixtures in the Premier League title race and have their say on who they think will lift this year's trophy. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:53:55 GMT |
| Arteta rues missed Arsenal chances in loss at Man City Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side had "the best chances in the game" against Manchester City. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:28:28 GMT |
| How Liverpool's improved creative play helped them beat Everton Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses how Liverpool's performance "got better" from a "creative" and "footballing aspect" as The Reds secured a 2-1 victory at Everton in the Merseyside Derby. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:02:27 GMT |
| Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT |
| Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:18:56 GMT |
| Spurs condemn 'vile' racist abuse aimed at Danso Tottenham Hotspur have reported "vile, dehumanising" abuse towards defender Kevin Danso to the police. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:26:56 GMT |
| How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:48:59 GMT |
| Watch: Celtic put six past St Mirren to reach final Celtic net six goals to St Mirren's two and set up a return to Hampden in the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline Athletic. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:52 GMT |
| 'We're not top yet' - Guardiola cautious despite win Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side are still not top of the league and their remaining fixtures are going to be "so difficult" after The Blues beat league leaders Arsenal to go three points behind with a game in hand. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:23:24 GMT |
| How Gibbs-White made a 'huge difference' in Forest's win against Burnley Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy discusses how VÃtor Pereira's half-time changes "benefitted" Morgan Gibbs-White as the England international made a "huge difference" in Nottingham Forest's 4-1 comeback victory against Burnley. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:06:37 GMT |
| First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canadian Premier League Pacific FC forward Alejandro Diaz scores against Halifax Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League, the first instance of a "daylight offside" situation resulting in a goal. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:30:17 GMT |
| Derby win for the fans after tough season - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his side's late derby victory against Everton is "definitely a day for the fans to be happy about" after The Reds' recent quarter-final defeats in the FA Cup and Champions League. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:58:57 GMT |
| Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:14:50 GMT |
| Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around? Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:43:02 GMT |
| Can Leeds feel safe from relegation after back-to-back wins? Leeds United are eight points above the Premier League drop zone after back-to-back wins - so can they feel safe from relegation? Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:19:25 GMT |
| Goalscoring keeper Bycroft has 'incredible eye for goal' How Exeter City's goalscoring keeper Jack Bycroft has 'an incredible eye for a goal'. . Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:57:55 GMT |
| Lessons to be learned as Wales chase top spot Wales kept their qualifying campaign on track with victory in Albania, but better is required if they are to reach a first Women's World Cup. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:11:15 GMT |
| FA probes alleged discriminatory remark to referee The Football Association is investigating an alleged discriminatory remark made to referee Sunny Singh Gill during Solihull's game with Boston. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:22:27 GMT |
| 'I need a day off!' - Emery on rollercoaster Villa win Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praises his side's display of "heart and passion" to beat Sunderland 4-3, despite losing some focus in allowing Sunderland to score twice in quick succession to equalise. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:54:31 GMT |
| How Porro let Tottenham down in defensive areas against Brighton Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams praises Pedro Porro's attacking play but thinks he needs to do more defensively with his team in a relegation battle. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:12 GMT |
| Carrick 'not getting carried away' in pursuit of Champions League place Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says his side "won't get carried away" in their pursuit of a Champions League place after they beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to open up a 10-point gap to sixth place. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:54:54 GMT |
| Heaven impresses amid Man Utd centre-back crisis Match of the Day pundits Ashely Williams and Joe Hart analyse Ayden Heaven's performance against Chelsea after the young defender played a key role in Manchester United's win alongside strong performances from other senior players. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:09:31 GMT |
| Any small mistake we make is being punished - Rosenior Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was rueful of his sides mistakes, as they suffered a fourth straight Premier League defeat after being beaten 1-0 by Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:54:57 GMT |
| Leeds, Forest, West Ham or Spurs - who will be relegated? Match of the Day pundits Ashely Williams and Joe Hart look at the remaining fixtures the four teams in the Premier League relegation battle have before the end of the season. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:32:29 GMT |
| 'The writing's on the wall' - Edwards accepts relegation Wolves manager Rob Edwards says "the writing's on the wall" for his side as they edge closer to relegation following a 3-0 defeat by Leeds. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:20:10 GMT |
| Iraola bowing out in style - where will he go next? Any suggestion of distraction following Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth was firmly dismissed by his players in their statement victory against Newcastle. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:58 GMT |
| Can Coventry keep Lampard? - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including whether Coventry can hold on to Frank Lampard. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:58:37 GMT |
| Wilkinson pleased as Wales find a way to win Rhian Wilkinson is pleased to see Wales grind out victory despite a below-par performance in their Women's World Cup qualifier in Albania. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:43:56 GMT |
| £111 train tickets will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect". Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:57:07 GMT |
| How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:46:47 GMT |
| One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who has died at the age of 48. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:36:46 GMT |
| How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:08:52 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v boxer Molly McCann & the Boo Radleys Chris Sutton takes on boxer Molly McCann and The Boo Radley's frontman Sice Rowbottom plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:39:32 GMT |
| From FA ban to double Euros winners - Lionesses reach 500 games BBC Sport takes a look at 11 defining moments in the history of England women before their milestone 500th official fixture on Saturday. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:43:43 GMT |
| Why Silva will be remembered as a Man City legend BBC Sport takes a look at Bernardo Silva's glittering career at Manchester City and why fans will never forget him. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:11:11 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:06 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 |
| How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:44:04 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 |
| 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, 13 Apr 2026 08:52:49 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 six points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:52:33 GMT |
| Why evergreen Forrest is Celtic's enduring influencer Veteran winger James Forrest remains Celtic's constant, the great survivor and the enduring influencer, writes Tom English. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:23:53 GMT |
| Watch: Celtic put six past St Mirren to reach final Celtic net six goals to St Mirren's two and set up a return to Hampden in the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline Athletic. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:52 GMT |
| Podcast: Sportsound reaction as Celtic beat St Mirren in semi-final epic Celtic will face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final after beating St Mirren 6-2 (aet). Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:58:00 GMT |
| Leading Dunfermline to final 'up there with anything' for Lennon Dunfermline's penalty shootout victory over Falkirk on Saturday means they await the winners of Sunday's second semi-final between Celtic and St Mirren. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:22:36 GMT |
| Linlithgow Rose miss out on pyramid play-offs over licence, setting up Brora v Edinburgh final Linlithgow Rose "are not eligible to participate in" this season's SPFL pyramid play-offs, meaning Brora Rangers will take on Edinburgh City in the final. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:54:50 GMT |
| Rangers to demand £20m for Fernandez - gossip Rangers will demand a big fee for centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez this summer, while Celtic will need to make a sizeabe offer to lure a potential manager. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:53:05 GMT |
| FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:09 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 Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:47 GMT |
| Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:19 GMT |
| How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:48:59 GMT |
| Lessons to be learned as Wales chase top spot Wales kept their qualifying campaign on track with victory in Albania, but better is required if they are to reach a first Women's World Cup. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:11:15 GMT |
| What did we learn from McArdle's first two games in charge? Following two impressive wins against Malta, BBC Sport NI looks at what we've learnt from Michael McArdle's first two games in charge. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:27:46 GMT |
| Can you name every Women's World Cup host? Challenge yourself with our Women's World Cup hosts quiz. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:18:21 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 |
