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Arsenal beat 10-man Chelsea to extend lead
Arsenal get an important win in the title race against Chelsea, who had Pedro Neto sent off for a second yellow in a game with three goals scored from corners.

Sesko leads Man Utd to victory against 10-man Crystal Palace
Benjamin Sesko scores his sixth goal in eight games to help Manchester United secure a comeback victory against Crystal Palace and move up to third in the Premier League.

Fulham sink struggling Spurs with incredible Iwobi goal
Alex Iwobi scores a beautifully-placed goal as Fulham hold off late pressure from Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1.

Forest fall to defeat at Brighton despite Gibbs White stunner
Brighton beat Nottingham Forest as Danny Welbeck scored his 10th goal of the season, to claim back-to-back wins for the first time since November.

'Ugly' or 'beautiful'? Set-pieces prove decisive for Arsenal again
Arsenal move five points clear in the Premier League title race but is their reliance on set-pieces an issue?

Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job?
With six wins and a draw from seven games in charge of Manchester United, would it prove more of a gamble not to give Michael Carrick the head coach position full-time?

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?

'Hearts & Motherwell the winners after damaging Old Firm stalemate'
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English evaluates the impact of Sunday's draw at Ibrox.

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?

Prestianni's Benfica career 'over' if abuse proven - Mourinho
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho says Gianluca Prestianni's career under him will be "over" if it is found he racially abused Vinicius Jr.

Forest 'focusing on the present' - but will they stay up?
As Nottingham Forest balance Europa League football with a relegation battle, how likely is it that they will stay above the bottom three and survive this season?

What now for 'epic' Scottish title race after Old Firm draw?
Amid one of the most captivating title fights in the history Scotland's top flight, BBC Scotland looks at the state of play for each of the four clubs involved.

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?

I don't like 'home team referee' Bramall - Tudor
Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor call into doubt the decision-making of referee Thomas Bramall, after the official allowed Fulham's opening goal to stand, and demands greater consistency on fouls given for pushing.

Chelsea won't achieve anything with disciplinary issues - Rosenior
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says his side's "very good team performance" was let down by "not managing moments" as they received a ninth red card in all competitions this season in a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal.

Arteta delighted with win over 'top side' Chelsea
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted with the win against "top side" Chelsea which as his side came out 2-1 winners at the Emirates.

Starting Sesko is not a gamble - Carrick
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says it is "not a gamble" to change his preferred XI to start striker Benjamin Sesko, after the Slovenian scored the winner against Crystal Palace for his sixth goal in eight games.

'Handball rule is a mess' - Shearer unimpressed by Burnley VAR decision
'Handball rule is a mess' - Alan Shearer unimpressed by Burnley VAR decision.

Players covering mouths during confrontations should be sent off - Infantino
Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.

Who will win race for the Champions League?
England are likely to have five spots in next season's Champions League. With Arsenal and Manchester City set to take two of them, who will claim the others?

Warnock, 77, back in dugout as Torquay caretaker
Neil Warnock is placed in temporary charge of Torquay United after boss Paul Wotton is sacked following Saturday's 5-0 defeat by Chelmsford City.

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Will Spurs get relegated? Does Arsenal's 'boring' tag matter? Everton to get Europe?

'Not fair to fans' - how VAR denied Burnley one of greatest comebacks
Burnley were set to complete one of the greatest Premier League comebacks - until VAR intervened. BBC Sport takes a look at whether the decisions were correct.

Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland
Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing.

'Best save I've ever seen' - how good was Pickford's stop?
Where does Jordan Pickford's flying save to deny Sandro Tonali rank among the best-ever stops?

New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'
Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

Boos heard during Ramadan pause at Elland Road
Boos are heard during a brief break in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast during Saturday's match between Leeds United and Manchester City.

'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner
Lamine Yamal goes on a brilliant solo run before curling an effort into the far corner to score his second goal, en route to his first career hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal in La Liga.

'Foul starts outside the box' - Glasner disputes Man Utd penalty
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he does not believe the penalty awarded to Manchester United for a foul by Maxence Lacroix, who was shown a red card, should have been awarded.

Kane scores twice as Bayern come from behind to beat Dortmund
Harry Kane scores two second-half goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling match and move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

'World-class save' - how Pickford and Everton thwarted Newcastle
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams react to Jordan Pickford's "remarkable" injury-time save against Newcastle.

Silva praises 'fantastic' Iwobi in different role
Fulham manager Marco Silva is full of praise for midfielder Alex Iwobi, who scored a superb goal while playing a deeper role in their 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotsur.

Fishlock ambassadorial role 'important for visibility'
Jess Fishlock, generally regarded as Wales' greatest ever female footballer, says she felt compelled to become an ambassador for the 2027 EuroGames in Cardiff due to the "political climate right now" for LGBTQ+ people.

Kerr scores first international goal in 28 months in Australia win
Sam Kerr scores her first international goal in 28 months as Australia open their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth.

'Rules are there to be broken': The women's team who defied football ban
The Manchester-formed team, known as The Corinthians, were determined to play the game they loved.

'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards
Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any competition.

Impossible to ignore Millwall - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways
Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.

Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course
With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

'Manager of season contender' Andrews has Brentford dreaming of Europe
That Brentford are seventh in the Premier League is credit to Keith Andrews, who - it is easy to forget - is in his debut season as a manager.

Forest must focus on one game at a time - Pereira
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira wants his side to "focus on the present," and take one game at a time in their relegation fight.

Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick as Barcelona hit four
Lamine Yamal puts on a show, scoring the first hat-trick of his career, as Barcelona soundly defeat Villarreal 4-1 to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points.

How Guehi and Dias partnership shone against Leeds
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams look at Marc Guehi's impressive partnership with Ruben Dias in Manchester City's 1-0 win at Leeds.

Pickford save 'out of this world' - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes praises the late-game heroics of Jordan Pickford, who made a stunning save to deny Sandro Tonali in Everton's 3-2 win over Newcastle United.

'It's not a good look' - Howe calls for accountability
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his side must take collective accountability for their errors against Everton and their defensive track record over the past few weeks.

How one of Europe's best defences has Motherwell in title mix
BBC Scotland examines Motherwell's incredible defensive record as they move into the Scottish Premiership title mix.

More VAR challenge trials expected during two-year review
Pierluigi Collina says there will be further trials of a challenge system as part of a two-year review of VAR.

The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed
England captain Leah Williamson tells presenter Kelly Somers about her journey in football - and life away from the game.

'Too much drama for my liking' - Andrews on seven-goal thriller
Brentford manager Keith Andrews is pleased with his side's "grit and character" as they hold out against Burnley in a dramatic 4-3 win.

Branthwaite to give 'best shot' at making World Cup squad
Branthwaite to give 'best shot' at making World Cup squad

Slot happy to be on right side of 'important' set-pieces
Arne Slot is happy that his side are using set-pieces to their advantage, after scoring 3 goals from corners against West Ham, as earlier in the season Liverpool's set-piece record was an issue.

'He cares so much about this team' - Damsgaard on Andrews
Brentford midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard praises manager Keith Andrews after the Bees beat Burnley in a thriller at Turf Moor.

'Everybody knew what they were part of' - Williamson on Euro 2022
Leah Williamson speaks to Kelly Somers on The Football Interview.

Augsburg mark landmark game with win over Cologne
Watch Bundesliga highlights, as hostAugsburg celebrate their 500th game in the competition with a win over Cologne, thanks to a well-taken goal by Rodrigo Ribeiro.

So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity?
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game.

Emery's title 'dream' over - but will Villa salvage top-five hopes?
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery concedes his Premier League title "dreams" are over, but will the club salvage their Champions League hopes?

Sutton's predictions v Oli Fox of Good Neighbours
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Oli Fox from indie band Good Neighbours, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?
Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of ?355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?

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.

Is England on course for fifth Champions League spot?
Could the Premier League get an extra place in the Champions League again? This is how it looks at the end of the league phase.

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.

The making of Charli XCX's fourth album, during the 2020 lockdown
Documentary chronicling the making of Charli XCX's fourth album, How I'm Feeling Now.

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

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.

Who has the most Premier League appearances?
Our Ask Me Anything Team look at which players have the highest total Premier League appearances.

Where do iconic football moves originate from?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain where the names of iconic football moves come from.

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.

Why are some football shin pads so small?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore why some football shin pads are so small, and what the laws are around wearing them.

How does the Nations League work and when is the draw?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Uefa Nations League works ahead of the draw for the 2026-27 competition

Watch: Rangers v Celtic - Sportscene highlights
Extended highlights of Rangers v Celtic.

Podcast: Celtic's late equaliser salvages draw against Rangers
Late drama at Ibrox after Celtic get a 2-2 draw against Rangers in the race for the title

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.

PSG's Hakimi to face trial after rape allegation
Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.

Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares
Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.

Loftus-Cheek out for around eight weeks with broken jaw
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be out for around eight weeks after having surgery on a broken jaw, AC Milan say.

Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.

'Breath of fresh air' Lindsay backed for NI job
Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell backs Kris Lindsay to take the manager's job permanently after impressing players in camp before their opening two World Cup qualifiers

Wales 'grateful' to have Fishlock on board
Carrie Jones says Wales' players are grateful to have Jess Fishlock in the dressing room as they head into their Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

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.

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?
BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.