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NI turn attention to play-off after Germany defeat
As Monday night's loss to Germany ends any realistic hopes of automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Northern Ireland's players are already looking forward to their attempts to secure a play-off berth when Group A concludes next month.
Published 6 hours ago on BBC Football
Inter Milan want Palace's Guehi - Wednesday's gossip
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is now a target for Inter Milan, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has a secret release clause, Chelsea want Portuguese teenager Cardoso Varela, plus more.
Published 7 minutes ago on BBC Football
'I love the country' - Potter open to Sweden job
Former Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter is interested in becoming Sweden's next head coach.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Muscat leads race to become new Rangers head coach
Kevin Muscat is the leading candidate to replace Russell Martin as Rangers head coach, although the Ibrox club are talking to other targets.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Ward urges Wales to use Euros as World Cup fuel
Wales must use their historic appearance at Euro 2025 as a springboard to qualify for a first World Cup, says former striker Helen Ward.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
BBC Women's Football Weekly
Is the England squad light on attack?
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot
Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it as the best day since gaining independence from Portugal in 1975.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Suspended sanction for Rangers' pyro rule breach
The SPFL issue a suspended reduction of 50 tickets on Rangers for future away matches after the Ibrox club are found to have breached SPFL rules on the opening day of the Premiership season.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Liverpool midfielder Hobinger suffers ACL injury
Liverpool confirm Austria midfielder Marie Hobinger suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Manchester City last weekend.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon?
Kevin de Bruyne is in sparkling form for Napoli and Belgium this season - did he leave Man City too soon?
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Republic of Ireland defender Campbell retires
Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell announces her decision to retire from football after winning 57 caps for her country.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Sunday 5th October 2025 | ||
| Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Burnley |
| Brentford | 0 - 1 | Man City |
| Everton | 2 - 1 | Palace |
| Newcastle | 2 - 0 | Nottm Forest |
| Wolves | 1 - 1 | Brighton |
| Premier League Fixtures Saturday 18th October 2025 | ||
| Brighton | v | Newcastle |
| Burnley | v | Leeds |
| Palace | v | Bournemouth |
| Fulham | v | Arsenal |
| Man City | v | Everton |
| Nottm Forest | v | Chelsea |
| Sunderland | v | Wolves |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 7 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 7 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | Tottenham | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | Bournemouth | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Man City | 7 | 9 | 13 |