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Kings or kingmakers? Villa entering decisive run
Aston Villa have won nine straight matches to emerge as title contenders despite a poor start to the season. Could 2026 be their year?
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Why is Afcon taking place in December?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Hearts ready to handle pressure, says Shankland - gossip
Captain backs Hearts to handle pressure, Aberdeen expecting "best" Celtic and Saints boss feeling festive.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Who are the contenders to win Afcon?
BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Can Aston Villa sustain a title challenge?
Football Focus's Alex Scott, Nedum Onuoha and Glenn Murray look at Aston Villa's incredible Premier League form and whether they can sustain a title challenge this season.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Steve Evans returns reinvigorated on mission to spark Bristol Rovers revival
The veteran manager has lost eight stone on a health kick since his last job and made an immediate impact by halting the League Two club’s 10-game losing run
Published 3 hours ago on Guardian - League Two
Karen Carney becomes first footballer to win Strictly
The winner of this year's contest is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Smaller teams expect Boxing Day bonanza thanks to lack of Premier League games
Clubs including Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City hope to entice fans of top teams looking for festive football fix
Published 11 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Given shares Howe's frustrations on trio of decisions
Match of the Day's Shay Given shares Newcastle manager Eddie Howe's frustrations after a trio of decisions went against the Magpies in their 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
Spurs 'lost control' in defeat to Liverpool - Hart
MOTD Analysis: Ill-discipline cost Tottenham against Liverpool - Joe Hart
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
How Man City smothered West Ham with 'suffocating' press
Match of the Day's Joe Hart looks at Manchester City's "suffocating" press as they looked back to their dominant best in a 3-0 win over West Ham.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Saturday 20th December 2025 | ||
| Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Burnley |
| Brighton | 0 - 0 | Sunderland |
| Everton | v | Arsenal |
| Leeds | v | Palace |
| Man City | 3 - 0 | West Ham |
| Newcastle | 2 - 2 | Chelsea |
| Tottenham | v | Liverpool |
| Wolves | 0 - 2 | Brentford |
| Premier League Fixtures Sunday 21st December 2025 | ||
| Aston Villa | v | Man Utd |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Man City | 17 | 25 | 37 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 16 | 8 | 33 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 | Sunderland | 17 | 2 | 27 |