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Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing'
Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.
Published yesterday at 10:36 pm on BBC Football
Fletcher to take charge for FA Cup - but Man Utd problems far bigger
Darren Fletcher will remain in charge of Manchester United for their FA Cup match against Brighton - as the club battle problems that go far deeper than sorting out managerial uncertainty.
Published 5 minutes ago on BBC Football
An Arsenal coffee cup and more pain for under-pressure Frank
Spurs boss Thomas Frank under more pressure and scrutiny after holding Arsenal-branded cup before 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth that left side 14th in Premier League.
Published 15 minutes ago on BBC Football
Wilson will have his 'pick of clubs' - MOTD's Murphy
Match of the Day's Danny Murphy analyses Fulham's Harry Wilson's current form and "intelligent" winning performance against Chelsea.
Published 20 minutes ago on BBC Football
Man Utd did more than enough to win - Fletcher
Manchester United Interim manager Darren Fletcher says they created enough chances to have beaten Burnley after their 2-2 draw at Turf Moor.
Published 20 minutes ago on BBC Football
Semenyo leaves Bournemouth in style and Newcastle score latest-ever winner
8 games, 26 goals, and storylines aplenty — Mark Chapman and co. react.
Published 30 minutes ago on BBC Football
Discipline, consistency & harmony - Rosenior's to-do list at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was optimistic when arriving, but Wednesday's 2-1 defeat at Fulham underlines the scale of the task ahead.
Published 35 minutes ago on BBC Football
Leeds were 'naive' in 'heartbreaking' loss - Farke
Leeds manager Daniel Farke believes his team's game management was "naive" in a "heartbreaking" loss against Newcastle which ends their seven game unbeaten run.
Published 35 minutes ago on BBC Football
Newcastle resilience pleases Howe after dramatic win over Leeds
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits there are plenty of things his side must work on but is nonetheless delighted with a dramatic win over Leeds at St James' Park.
Published 45 minutes ago on BBC Football
A big week? Brighton draw 'punch in ribs' for Man City
With Manchester City's crucial month beginning badly, Pep Guardiola is left to hope that their campaign is not derailing in similar fashion to last season.
Published 50 minutes ago on BBC Football
Newcastle score twice in injury time to win seven goal thriller
Harvey Barnes scores twice as Newcastle come from behind to beat Leeds in a dramatic seven goal thriller at St James' Park.
Published 55 minutes 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 |