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No VAR error over Wirtz 'offside' goal, panel says
The VAR was correct to intervene and give Florian Wirtz's goal at Fulham despite the Liverpool player appearing to be offside, a panel says.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Sutton's predictions v WWE superstar Drew McIntyre
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
Published 13 minutes ago on BBC Football
Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.
Published 18 minutes ago on BBC Football
Paqueta could move but be loaned back to West Ham
Flamengo are exploring the possibility of loaning Lucas Paqueta back to West Ham as they try to sign the Brazil international this month.
Published 23 minutes ago on BBC Football
Morocco set for derby with Algeria in Wafcon 2026 group
Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Published 42 minutes ago on BBC Football
Managers' authority is being eroded - Southgate
Football managers' authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a "significant melting pot of problems and pressure".
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Offside or not? Man City, Arsenal and VAR inconsistencies
Manchester City had their goal disallowed, while Arsenal's was allowed to stand. But the VAR should not look to be consistent with a previous bad decision.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Rangers' Rohl predicts final day title showdown
Rangers manager Danny Rohl believes the Scottish Premiership title race could go to a dramatic three-team shootout on the final day of the season.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Robertson keen to stay at Liverpool but 'wants to play football'
Liverpool's Andy Robertson on contract talks, a "stressful summer" and why he "wants to play" rather than sit on the bench.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Hearts seal McPake deal and consider new Mato move
Hearts confirmed that St Johnstone winger Josh McPake is to join under freedom of contract in the summer and may try to speed up the arrival of "brilliant talent" Rogers Mato.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
'He knows what he wants' - Chalobah on new manager Rosenior
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah says new manager Liam Rosenior has asked the squad to "trust in themselves" and to "rely on each other" following his appointment at Stamford Bridge, replacing Enzo Maresca who left the club earlier this month.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Thursday 8th January 2026 | ||
| Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Liverpool |
| Premier League Fixtures Saturday 17th January 2026 | ||
| Chelsea | v | Brentford |
| Leeds | v | Fulham |
| Liverpool | v | Burnley |
| Man Utd | v | Man City |
| Nottm Forest | v | Arsenal |
| Sunderland | v | Palace |
| Tottenham | v | West Ham |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 21 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | Man City | 21 | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 21 | 9 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 21 | 4 | 35 |
| 5 | Brentford | 21 | 7 | 33 |