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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 an hour ago on BBC Football
Buonanotte joins Leeds as Chelsea loan cut short
Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte joins Leeds on loan after the Argentine's temporary spell at Chelsea is cut short.
Published 8 minutes ago on BBC Football
Scotland's Clarke open to new players but loyal to 'core group'
Steve Clarke is open to potential new faces in his Scotland squad but hints his player pool for the World Cup will be along familiar lines.
Published 28 minutes ago on BBC Football
Charlton sign Scotland striker Dykes from Birmingham
Charlton Athletic sign Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes from Birmingham City on a permanent transfer.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
In a dreary season for Wolves, Mateus Mané has offered hope for the future
The teenager was on the books at non-league Rochdale two years ago. Now he is the star attraction for a Premier League club
Published an hour ago on Guardian - Premier League
Rejections, depression & promise to his mum - Thiago's route to top
Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - and BBC Sport charts the rise of the record-breaking Brazilian striker.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
More Than The Score
Big names have shone at the Africa Cup of Nations. How will they fare at the World Cup?
Published an hour 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 2 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 |