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Semenyo makes the difference as Man City beat Leeds
Antoine Semenyo's goal for Man City moments before half-time is enough to beat Leeds United and close in on leaders Arsenal in the Premier League.
Liverpool score five in dominant win over West Ham
Liverpool put five past West Ham United in a dominant performance that moves them up to fifth in the Premier League table.
Late Brentford winner thwarts spirited Burnley comeback
Brentford hold on as Burnley have their three-goal comeback against squashed by Mikel Damsgaard's injury-time winner, with Ashley Barnes' last gasp equaliser ruled out.
Pickford and Barry heroics earn Everton late win at Newcastle
Thierno Barry responds to Newcastle's late equaliser with a goal of his own to see Everton beat Newcastle 3-2.
Evanilson goal extends Bournemouth unbeaten run
Bournemouth's unbeaten run extends to eight Premier League games after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Sunderland.
'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.
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.
'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.
'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.
Celtic & Rangers face double jeopardy in derby like no other
BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene going into a compelling Old Firm spectacle on Sunday.
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.
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.
Rashford agrees Barcelona deal - Sunday's gossip
Barcelona's on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford agrees a deal with the Spanish club, Aston Villa are keen on Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid want Manchester City's Rodri, plus more.
'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.
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.
Guardiola lauds 'complete' Man City performance at Leeds
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side's win tonight was an important one in closing the gap with Arsenal, and growing the gap for Champions League qualification.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
West Ham must sell players in summer after £104m loss
West Ham will need to sell players this summer even if they avoid relegation from the Premier League, after revealing a ?104.2m loss for the last financial year.
Wider VAR scope and more countdowns to tackle time-wasting at World Cup
Corners and second yellow cards are added to the scope of the video assistant referee for this summer's World Cup.
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.
Derby points record was 'hanging over our heads' - Edwards
Wolves head coach Rob Edwards says the prospect of ending the season with fewer points than record-holders Derby County was "hanging over their heads", and believes his side will have more confidence going forward after their 2-0 win over local rivals Aston Villa.
'Laser-focused' - is lack of European football helping Man United?
Manchester United caretaker head coach Michael Carrick says "it's a relief" his side aren't in any European competitions this season, which has allowed them to focus solely on the Premier League with the club unbeaten in six matches in all competitions.
Emery preaches positivity after loss to bottom side Wolves
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reflects on his side's performance against Wolves and says "now is the time to be together" in the Premier League top-four race after their 2-0 defeat at Molineux.
'He's a tough guy' - Rosenior supports Fofana after online racist abuse
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has urged his squad to ignore comments on social media after defender Wesley Fofana was subject to racist abuse following Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Burnley in the Premier League.
Messi wrestled to ground by pitch invader
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is hauled to the ground by a pitch invader during Inter Miami's friendly in Puerto Rico.
Benfica suspend five fans over racist incidents
Benfica suspend five supporters for racist incidents following the recent Champions League game against Real Madrid.
PSG granted more time off between Chelsea ties
Paris St-Germain will have five days off between the two legs of their Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea after their request to postpone a Ligue 1 match is granted.
Firhill to host final between Caley Thistle & Rovers live on BBC
Partick Thistle's Wyre Stadium at Firhill is chosen to host the KDM Evolution Trophy final between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rovers live on BBC Alba.
'Very easy to abuse online without consequences'
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior condemns the racial abuse aimed at players - warning it is "very easy" for social media users to target them without punishment.
'Extraordinary' Rohl comments rile O'Neill before derby
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expresses surprise at Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl's comments about his team before Sunday's crucial Old Firm derby.
Nuno helps me improve every day - Summerville
West Ham's Crysencio Summerville shares how manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been helping him improve this season.
Newcastle can 'raise game' in Champions League last 16
Eddie Howe says Newcastle can "raise their game" and "compete with anybody" after they swept aside Qarabag in the Champions League knockout play-offs to set up a last-16 tie against Barcelona or Chelsea.
Super-sub Sesko earns Man Utd win at Everton
Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United earn a narrow win over Everton thanks to a goal from substitute Benjamin Sesko.
Will EFL Cup final affect Premier League title race?
Mark Chapman, Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton discuss the potential impact of the Carabao Cup final on the Premier League title race.
Snoop Dogg meets the Swans
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg paid a visit to the Swansea City training ground the day before watching the club for the first time since becoming an investor.
Carrick praises 'ruthless' goalscorer Sesko
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praises the impact of striker Benjamin Sesko, who came off the bench to score in a 1-0 win at Everton.
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
Podcast: Extraordinary Premiership season continues
The fans react to another big Saturday across Scottish football
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.
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Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
'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.
Arsenal's Smith out of Canada squad with concussion
Arsenal forward Olivia Smith withdraws from the Canada squad for the SheBelieves Cup because of concussion.
'I'm ready' - Park bids to show Man Utd form for England
Manchester United midfielder Jess Park has been in brilliant form since her move in the summer - but can she take that into England's upcoming matches?
Who is most affected by WSL Asian Cup exodus?
As the Asian Cup gets under way on Sunday, BBC Sport assesses its impact on Women's Super League sides.
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.