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What does xG tell us about how Premier League teams have started the season?
The Premier League table is starting to take shape and while results are obviously what matter most, they don't tell the whole story.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Glasgow stun Koge with two late goals to progress in Europa Cup
Glasgow City score twice in stoppage time to secure a dramatic 5-3 win, 6-5 on aggregate, over Koge and move into the inaugural Women's Europa Cup's last 16.
Published 38 minutes ago on BBC Football
Chelsea & Man City eye Anderson -Thursday's gossip
Manchester City and Chelsea to battle for Elliot Anderson, Tottenham to make shock move for Harry Kane, Manchester United want Mateo Retegui and AS Roma lead the race for Joshua Zirkzee.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
How are World Cup favourites shaping up - and who will win?
Now England have booked their place at the 2026 World Cup attention turns to how they might fare in North America next summer - and how some of their rivals are looking.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
What is the Messi Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what the Messi Cup is and who will be involved.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
Icon, trailblazer & Wales hero - Fishlock's seismic legacy
On the eve of her international retirement, a look at how Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock's seismic impact has gone beyond her remarkable on-pitch exploits.
Published 6 hours ago on BBC Football
Retiring Fishlock's best Wales goals
As Wales great Jess Fishlock announces her plans to retire from international football, take a look back at some of the best goals the midfielder has scored for her country.
Published 6 hours ago on BBC Football
Maresca gets one-game ban for Liverpool celebrations
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is given a one-match touchline ban and £8,000 fine following his sending off in the last-gasp win against Liverpool.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Wales legend Fishlock to retire from international football
Wales' greatest female footballer Jess Fishlock will retire from international football after this month's friendly against Australia in Cardiff.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Finn and Ziu back in Republic of Ireland squad
Jamie Finn and Jess Ziu are back in the Republic of Ireland squad for the Women's Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Belgium.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
McInnes understands Ibrox talk but focus is on Hearts
Derek McInnes understands why there has been speculation around him and the Rangers job but says his full focus is on Hearts.
Published 7 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 |