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How football star's transfer sparked Korean saying
Alan Smith's transfer from Elland Road to Old Trafford sparked a phrase which lives on in Korea.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Sunderland v Manchester City: Premier League – live
Minute-by-minute report: Join John Brewin as Pep Guardiola’s troops travel to the Stadium of Light in the Premier League
Published 4 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Government suspends Gabon team, bans Aubameyang and sacks coach
Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Published 28 minutes ago on BBC Football
Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.
Published 59 minutes ago on BBC Football
Liverpool v Leeds United: Premier League – live
Minute-by-minute report: Join Michael Butler from updates as the Premier League in 2026 gets under way at Anfield
Published 2 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Ollie Rathbone’s sublime volley helps Wrexham brush aside woeful Blackburn
Ollie Rathbone marked his first league start of the campaign with a goal-of-the-season contender as Wrexham brushed aside Blackburn 2-0 to rack up their third straight Championship win
Published 3 hours ago on Guardian - Championship
American Smith completes Hartlepool takeover
Hartlepool United's long-awaited sale is completed with American real estate developer Landon Smith buying the National League side.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
How does Maresca's Chelsea record compare?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore Enzo Maresca's records as Chelsea manager and how it compared to previous bosses.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Charlton v Coventry, Derby v Middlesbrough, and more: Football League – live
Join Niall McVeigh for updates from around the grounds on a busy New Year’s Day of Football League matches
Published 4 hours ago on Guardian - League Two
Charlton v Coventry, Derby v Middlesbrough, and more: Football League – live
Join Niall McVeigh for updates from around the grounds on a busy New Year’s Day of Football League matches
Published 4 hours ago on Guardian - Championship
Charlton v Coventry, Derby v Middlesbrough, and more: Football League – live
Join Niall McVeigh for updates from around the grounds on a busy New Year’s Day of Football League matches
Published 4 hours ago on Guardian - League One
| Premier League Results Thursday 1st January 2026 | ||
| Brentford | v | Tottenham |
| Palace | v | Fulham |
| Liverpool | v | Leeds |
| Sunderland | v | Man City |
| Premier League Fixtures Thursday 1st January 2026 | ||
| Brentford | v | Tottenham |
| Palace | v | Fulham |
| Liverpool | v | Leeds |
| Sunderland | v | Man City |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 19 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | Man City | 18 | 26 | 40 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 19 | 7 | 39 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 18 | 4 | 32 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 19 | 11 | 30 |