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'They should use common sense' - Dyche unlikely to weigh players after Christmas
Nottingham Forest's Sean Dyche is unlikely to mimic Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and check the weight of his players after Christmas.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
'Ambition makes Hearts good proposition' - McInnes
Head coach Derek McInnes insists Hearts are "a good proposition" as the Scottish Premiership leaders aim to strengthen in January.
Published 13 minutes ago on BBC Football
'Come on Pep!' - Dyche's response to Guardiola's weight demands
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has told his players to "enjoy themselves" but to "use common sense" over christmas. His comments follow Pep Guardiola's admission that Manchester City's players will be weighed when they return to training to check their fitness has not dropped over the festive period.
Published 43 minutes ago on BBC Football
Slot unimpressed as Liverpool prepare to lose Isak for 'a long time'
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he expects to lose Alexander Isak for "a couple of months" after the striker was injured in a tackle by Tottenham's Micky van de Ven - a challenge that Slot has called "reckless".
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Rohl seeks 'new momentum' with Rangers
Rangers need a "new momentum", says manager Danny Rohl after the "small setback" of Sunday's 2-1 loss at Tynecastle.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Fulham fell Forest and who’s top of the tree around Europe? – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair to wrap up the big stories from around Europe as their winter breaks begin.
Published 3 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Oxford sack manager Gary Rowett with club in Championship relegation zone
Oxford have sacked Gary Rowett with the club 22nd in the Championship, two points from safety
Published 4 hours ago on Guardian - Championship
Newcastle seek 'clarification' over non-penalty
Manager Eddie Howe says Newcastle "want to know the thought process behind the decision" not to award them a penalty against Chelsea on Saturday.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Eight goals in nine - is McBurnie worth Scotland recall?
BBC Scotland looks at Oli McBurnie's fractured relationship with the Tartan Army and what the in-form Hull City striker could bring to Steve Clarke's squad.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
Isak out for 'couple of months' after reckless tackle - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Alexander Isak faces "a couple of months" out injured after a "reckless" challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.
Published 6 hours ago on BBC Football
Head coach Rowett sacked by Oxford United
Oxford United head coach Gary Rowett is sacked with the club in the Championship relegation zone.
Published 6 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Monday 22nd December 2025 | ||
| Fulham | v | Nottm Forest |
| Premier League Fixtures Friday 26th December 2025 | ||
| Man Utd | v | Newcastle |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 17 | 21 | 39 |
| 2 | Man City | 17 | 25 | 37 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 17 | 9 | 36 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 3 | 29 |