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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 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Liverpool needed more pace to break through difficult Leeds defence - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his side needed more pace to break through and create chances against Leeds United's low block, following their goalless draw at Anfield.
Published 11 minutes ago on BBC Football
Who is Chelsea's Calum McFarlane?
Chelsea Under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane is set to take charge of the Premier League trip to Manchester City.
Published 26 minutes ago on BBC Football
Tom Cairney earns Fulham a point at Crystal Palace with late leveller
Fulham midfielder came off the bench to score and earn a 1-1 draw after Jean-Philippe Mateta had put Crystal Palace ahead
Published 31 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Obdurate Leeds keep toiling Liverpool at arm’s length to earn point
Liverpool struggled to create chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Leeds at Anfield
Published 46 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
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 an hour ago on Guardian - Premier League
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 2 hours ago on BBC Football
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 4 hours 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 4 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 5 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 5 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Thursday 1st January 2026 | ||
| Brentford | v | Tottenham |
| Palace | v | Fulham |
| Liverpool | v | Leeds |
| Sunderland | v | Man City |
| Premier League Fixtures Saturday 3rd January 2026 | ||
| Bournemouth | v | Arsenal |
| Aston Villa | v | Nottm Forest |
| Brighton | v | Burnley |
| Wolves | v | West Ham |
| 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 |