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'It's a key moment that celebrates a young, black English manager'
Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor and ex-Chelsea defender Paul Elliott, former chair of the FA's inclusion and diversity board, talk to BBC Sport about the importance of appointing Liam Rosenior as Chelsea manager.
Published yesterday at 04:16 pm on BBC Football
Darren Fletcher’s Manchester United held by Burnley despite Sesko double
Jaidon Anthony’s stunning equaliser earned Burnley a 2-2 draw against a Manchester United side led by caretaker manager Darren Fletcher
Published 7 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Defensively, we are more stable than ever - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is pleased with his side's defensive performance highlighting Max Alleyne as "exceptional" in their 1-1 draw at home to Brighton.
Published 7 minutes ago on BBC Football
Brighton never gave up - Hurzeler
Fabian Hurzeler wants Brighton to cut out their individual errors, but is pleased they were able to fight back and claim a draw against Manchester City.
Published 17 minutes ago on BBC Football
Emery rages at Crystal Palace draw as Glasner extends record against Aston Villa
Unai Emery took out his anger on the officials at the end of the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace as Oliver Glasner extended his excellent record against Aston Villa
Published 32 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Fulham’s Harry Wilson piles pain on 10-man Chelsea as Liam Rosenior watches on
Fulham defeated Chelsea 2-1 after Marc Cucurella was sent off in the first half, Harry Wilson scoring a late winner with Liam Rosenior in attendance
Published 32 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Superb Mané secures draw for Wolves before Grealish and Keane see red
Wolves continued their mini revival with a valuable 1-1 draw away at Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton
Published 32 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Antoine Semenyo’s parting gift gives Bournemouth victory over shaky Spurs
Antoine Semenyo, on the verge of a move to Manchester City, scored deep into injury time to secure a rollercoaster 3-2 win for Bournemouth against Tottenham
Published 37 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma punishes Manchester City as title bid falters again
Manchester City slipped up in the title race again after Kaoru Mitoma’s second-half strike earned Brighton a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium
Published 47 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Thiago strikes twice for Brentford but Sunderland’s Le Fée fluffs panenka penalty
Igor Thiago kept his Brentford goal rush going in a 3-0 win over Sunderland, where Enzo Le Fée failed with an attempted panenka penalty with his side only 1-0 down
Published 57 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
How to follow the FA Cup on the BBC this weekend
BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the FA Cup third round on TV and radio this weekend.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Wednesday 7th January 2026 | ||
| Bournemouth | v | Tottenham |
| Brentford | v | Sunderland |
| Burnley | v | Man Utd |
| Palace | v | Aston Villa |
| Everton | v | Wolves |
| Fulham | v | Chelsea |
| Man City | v | Brighton |
| Newcastle | v | Leeds |
| Premier League Fixtures Thursday 8th January 2026 | ||
| Arsenal | v | Liverpool |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 20 | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Man City | 20 | 26 | 42 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 20 | 9 | 42 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 20 | 4 | 34 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 20 | 11 | 31 |