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'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'
As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City players to get ‘heads up’ for visit of Chelsea
Pep Guardiola suggested he was content with a point at Sunderland after watching his Manchester City side lose ground on leaders Arsenal
Published 25 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
'Defending Haaland with no fear' - How Sunderland stopped Man City
Match of the Day Pundits Steph Houghton and Dion Dublin discuss the strength in Sunderland's defence to keep a clean sheet against Manchester City.
Published 25 minutes ago on BBC Football
Why Maresca's tenure at Chelsea turned sour
BBC Sport reporter Nizaar Kinsella explains how Enzo Maresca's position as Chelsea's manager became "untenable".
Published 25 minutes ago on BBC Football
How Farke's 'rock solid' Leeds turned the corner
Match of the Day Pundit Steph Houghton discusses Leeds United's performance against Liverpool and their recent development under Daniel Farke.
Published 25 minutes ago on BBC Football
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Published 25 minutes ago on BBC Football
Match of the Day
Highlights from the four Premier League matches played on New Year’s Day.
Published 45 minutes ago on BBC Football
'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race
Pep Guardiola questioned whether the Premier League title race was only a two-horse, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.
Published 50 minutes ago on BBC Football
'Our standards are high' - Le Bris proud after Man City draw
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris discusses his team's high standards as they extend their unbeaten home record at the Stadium of Light after a 0-0 draw against Manchester City.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Ovation on Brentford return 'special' - Frank
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank spoke on his joy at being welcomed back by the crowd at Bournemouth, where he spent nine years coaching.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Romero fortunate to avoid 'easy' red card - Andrews
Brentford manager Keith Andrews takes issue with the decision not to award a foul or show a red card for the potential denial of a goalscoring opportunity for Cristian Romero's challenge on Igor Thiago in a 0-0 draw with Spurs.
Published an hour 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 |