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'I'm not doing my job well enough' - but is Howe now under pressure?
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he is "not doing my job well enough" after Saturday's defeat by Brentford - but is he under pressure?

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:54:13 GMT

Are West Ham single-handedly making relegation battle interesting?
BBC Sport looks at how things are shaping up as the fight for Premier League survival hots up.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:58:18 GMT

'Unstoppable at his best' - is Palmer in World Cup picture after hat-trick?
By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:06:23 GMT

How 'irresponsible' captain Romero's week ended in 'perfect storm'
Thomas Frank admits Tottenham captain Cristian Romero's week ended in a "perfect storm" with a red card at Manchester United.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:56:32 GMT

How did Arsenal 'unlock' Sunderland's defence?
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer explains how a "piece of brilliance" combined with effective substitutions allowed Arsenal to break down Sunderland's defence, in their 3-0 home win in the Premier League.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:07 GMT

Real Madrid step up Rodri interest - Sunday's gossip
Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Arsenal are among clubs keen on Leon Goretzka and Manchester United and Newcastle target Michael Kayode, plus more.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:56:03 GMT

Ouattara scores late to give Brentford win over Newcastle
Dango Ouattara scores in the 85th minute to give Brentford a 3-2 win over Newcastle United, as the visitors win their first game at St James' Park since 1934.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:06:17 GMT

Palmer scores first-half hat-trick as Chelsea beat Wolves
Cole Palmer becomes the first player in Premier League history to score three career first-half hat-tricks, as Chelsea see off Wolves 3-1 at Molineux.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:38 GMT

Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland
Viktor Gyokeres scores two goals as Arsenal comfortably beat Sunderland 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:56 GMT

Romero red helps Man Utd continue perfect start under Carrick
Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes help Manchester United to a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham, who saw captain Cristian Romero sent off for the second time this season in the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:53 GMT

Everton produce second-half comeback to beat Fulham
Everton score twice in the final fifteen minutes to secure a 2-1 away win over Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:01:12 GMT

West Ham beat Burnley to boost survival hopes
Goals from Crysencio Summerville and Taty Castellanos give West Ham a crucial 2-0 win against Burnley, to move them within three points of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:49 GMT

Teenager Rayan scores as Bournemouth draw against Villa
Bournemouth come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, thanks to a goal from Brazilian teenager Rayan on his first start for the club.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:01:06 GMT

Celtic 'perfect fit' as Oxlade-Chamberlain signs
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says Celtic is the "perfect fit" for him after joining the Scottish champions on a deal to the summer.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:36:00 GMT

Positivity key to West Ham's upturn in form - Shearer
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer explains how West Ham were able to "play on the front foot" and pressurise Burnley's defence, thanks to the 4-4-2 formation implemented by manager Nuno Espirito Santo in his side's 2-0 win away at Turf Moor in the Premier League.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:05:09 GMT

Yamal scores as Barcelona beat Mallorca to extend lead at top
Lamine Yamal scores again as Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:55:42 GMT

How Carrick set up brilliant Fernandes-led Man Utd attack
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy breaks down how Michael Carrick has set up Manchester United to get the most out of their potent attacking players.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:15 GMT

When I get back to full fitness I can go to another level - Palmer
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer discusses how his injuries have affected him this season, but says that he can "go to another level" when he reaches full fitness after the England international scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win at Wolves in the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:52:41 GMT

Man Utd beat Leicester to close gap on league leaders
Watch highlights as Elisabeth Terland continues her impressive scoring run against Leicester City as Manchester United close the gap on Women's Super League leaders Manchester City to eight points.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:29:27 GMT

Leicester's nightmare week and Millwall push for top two - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways
EFL pundit Sam Parkin delivers his verdict on the happenings across the EFL, from the promotion battles to the relegation scraps.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:53:53 GMT

Wigan sack Lowe after 11 months in charge
Wigan Athletic sack Ryan Lowe after 11 months in charge with the Latics in the League One relegation zone.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:35:42 GMT

Ouattara scores late to give Brentford win over Newcastle
Dango Ouattara scores in the 85th minute to give Brentford a 3-2 win over Newcastle United, as the visitors win their first game at St James' Park since 1934.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:06:17 GMT

Palmer scores first-half hat-trick as Chelsea beat Wolves
Cole Palmer becomes the first player in Premier League history to score three career first-half hat-tricks, as Chelsea see off Wolves 3-1 at Molineux.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:38 GMT

Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland
Viktor Gyokeres scores two goals as Arsenal comfortably beat Sunderland 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:56 GMT

Romero red helps Man Utd continue perfect start under Carrick
Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes help Manchester United to a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham, who saw captain Cristian Romero sent off for the second time this season in the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:53 GMT

Everton produce second-half comeback to beat Fulham
Everton score twice in the final fifteen minutes to secure a 2-1 away win over Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:01:12 GMT

West Ham beat Burnley to boost survival hopes
Goals from Crysencio Summerville and Taty Castellanos give West Ham a crucial 2-0 win against Burnley, to move them within three points of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:49 GMT

Teenager Rayan scores as Bournemouth draw against Villa
Bournemouth come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, thanks to a goal from Brazilian teenager Rayan on his first start for the club.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:01:06 GMT

Some 'dark days and nights' at Arsenal, happiness at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his motivation for joining Sunderland, and falling out with the Arsenal fans.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:19:19 GMT

A result that puts Leeds safe, Forest in trouble - and Dyche in doubt?
After Leeds' win over Nottingham Forest on Friday, BBC Sport looks at what it all means for the Premier League relegation battle.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:57:15 GMT

Barcelona withdraw from European Super League project
Barcelona withdraw from the European Super League project, leaving rivals Real Madrid as the only one of the original 12 clubs still signed up to the plans.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:38:18 GMT

West Brom out of drop zone after draw with Stoke
West Bromwich Albion move out of the Championship relegation zone after a goalless draw with Stoke City at The Hawthorns.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:19:34 GMT

Holders Swifts, Reds, Coleraine & Larne progress in Irish Cup
Holders Dungannon Swifts beat Portadown 2-1 to reach the Irish Cup quarter-finals, while Cliftonville earn a dramatic late win over Glenavon by the same scoreline and Coleraine are extra-time winners over Carrick Rangers.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:15:39 GMT

'Why young British managers need lower-league experience'
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why he thinks there is a negative reaction to British managers when they get jobs in the Premier League - and the path young coaches should take.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:29:15 GMT

'I feel at home here' - Carrick hints he wants Man Utd stay
Michael Carrick drops the first hint he wants to remain as Manchester United head coach beyond the end of this season

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:30:36 GMT

Bompastor extends Chelsea contract until 2030
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor signs a contract extension with the Women's Super League club until 2030.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:48:17 GMT

'Football aspect of Liverpool season not so important after Jota'
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher says performances and results at his old club are not quite as important this season following the death of Diogo Jota.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:07:19 GMT

Sutton's predictions v Gladiators star Apollo
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Gladiators star Apollo and AI with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:09:47 GMT

Putellas' future? Chelsea's quiet window? Emma Sanders Q&A
BBC Sport reporter Emma Sanders takes fans' questions on the Women's Super League, the transfer window and the future of Alexia Putellas.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:32:43 GMT

I told Gyokeres he would have a big game - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises his side's "quality" and "intensity" as The Gunners secured a 3-0 victory against Sunderland to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:59:44 GMT

I love watching Palmer play football - Rosenior
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior praises Cole Palmer's performance after scoring a hat-trick against Wolves, and insists the midfielder is happy at the club.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:33:45 GMT

Man Utd not getting carried away - Carrick
Michael Carrick insists Manchester United will not get carried away following a fourth successive win since he took over as interim manager.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:39:04 GMT

Romero cost Tottenham, not the manager - Sutton
Jason Mohammad, Chris Sutton and Nedum Onuoha discuss Tottenham captain Cristian Romero's red card against Manchester United at Old Trafford and the impact it had on the game.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:54:24 GMT

In or out? Dunfermline's Kane goes agonisingly close to opener
Dunfermline's Chris Kane thought he had scored in his side's Scottish Cup fifth round tie with Kelty Hearts, but did the ball cross the line?

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:48:33 GMT

Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola
BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's evolution and why the January window has offered renewed belief.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:22:10 GMT

The talented playmaker no-one seems to want
Harvey Elliott is one of England's most gifted young players - but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:56:11 GMT

'Strong and smart' - Liverpool's £60m man, who can 'become like Van Dijk'
Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool for £60m from Rennes in the summer - but why are the Reds signing him?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:31:35 GMT

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent
Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after some of the biggest names in the game - and has spoken exclusively to the BBC.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:50:03 GMT

Nine siblings and a dog called Zoomer - Wirtz in his own words
Florian Wirtz sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his slow start at Anfield, playing padel and making Bundesliga history.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:31:09 GMT

All the done deals on deadline day in one place
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:20:28 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, 01 Feb 2026 18:55:42 GMT

Eddie takes up ski jumping to try and become an Olympian
Feel-good drama starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:53:21 GMT

What do you get for winning EFL Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the winner of the Carabao Cup gets.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:44 GMT

When is transfer deadline day around the world?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the transfer deadline is set around the world.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:27:32 GMT

How many players are clubs allowed to loan out?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain the rules around how many players clubs are allowed to send out on loan

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:25:14 GMT

What happens during a football medical?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what is involved in a medical exam when a football player joins a new club.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:49:53 GMT

What is a transfer deal sheet?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what a transfer deal sheet is and why it is needed for transfers on deadline day.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:35:15 GMT

How much do teams earn for reaching Champions League knockouts?
Our Ask Me Anything team breaks down how much money Premier League teams have received by advancing to the knockout phase of the competition.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:17:57 GMT

Which countries haven't had a Premier League player?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore which countries have not been represented in the Premier League.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:32:57 GMT

Celtic survive Dundee scare with extra-time cup win
Celtic level deep into stoppage-time before finding an extra-time winner against Dundee in the Scottish Cup.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:39:45 GMT

Celtic 'perfect fit' as Oxlade-Chamberlain signs
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says Celtic is the "perfect fit" for him after joining the Scottish champions on a deal to the summer.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:36:00 GMT

In or out? Dunfermline's Kane goes agonisingly close to opener
Dunfermline's Chris Kane thought he had scored in his side's Scottish Cup fifth round tie with Kelty Hearts, but did the ball cross the line?

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:48:33 GMT

Dundee Utd v Spartans & Aberdeen v Motherwell off after heavy rain
Dundee United v Spartans is the latest Scottish Cup game to be called off.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:05:03 GMT

Real and England wait on Bellingham injury
Real Madrid are waiting to discover if midfielder Jude Bellingham faces a spell out after he suffers a muscle injury during the win against Rayo Vallecano.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:12:17 GMT

Arsenal defender Zinchenko seals move to Ajax
Ajax sign Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko on a permanent deal after the defender's season-long loan with Nottingham Forest is brought to an early end.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:52:53 GMT

Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move
PSG sign 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Dro Fernandez, with the Spanish side's president calling the situation around the transfer "unpleasant".

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:30:35 GMT

The Basque derby - the friendliest rivalry in world football?
With a sense of shared identity and fans mixing in the stands, is the Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad the friendliest in the world?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:11:07 GMT

Why are Paris St-Germain struggling to hit top form?
European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday - but why have Luis Enrique's side not been at their best so far this term?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:42:38 GMT

Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin
Harry Kane is entering the final 18 months of his Bayern Munich contract, and the German champions are eager to keep the prolific striker, as German football writer Constantin Eckner explains.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:35:26 GMT

Bompastor extends Chelsea contract until 2030
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor signs a contract extension with the Women's Super League club until 2030.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:48:17 GMT

Putellas' future? Chelsea's quiet window? Emma Sanders transfers Q&A
BBC Sport reporter Emma Sanders takes fans' questions on the Women's Super League, the transfer window and the future of Alexia Putellas.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:32:43 GMT

Man Utd prepare to honour Munich disaster victims
It is impossible to fully understand the magnitude of the crash that killed 23 people, eight of them Manchester United players, until you work for the club, says women's coach Marc Skinner.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:13:15 GMT

Ex-England netball boss Neville takes Stockport role
Former England netball player and head coach Tracey Neville is appointed managing director of the Stockport County Women football team.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:32:14 GMT

Extra: Revisiting London City Lionesses with Godfrey, Cascarino and Van de Donk
Ben Haines is back at Cobdown Park to catch up with a trio of London City Lionesses.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Fishlock has 'had conversations' over Wales role
Jess Fishlock says she is "fleshing out the details" over a potential role with Wales following her retirement from international football.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:54:34 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

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


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