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Mbappe scores as Arbeloa earns first Madrid win as boss
Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty in a comfortable win for Real Madrid over Levante, giving Álvaro Arbeloa his first win as new Real Madrid boss, as fans protested at the Bernabeu.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Brobbey 'getting better game after game' - Le Bris
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is happy with his side's maturity, singling out striker Brian Brobbey as "getting better game after game", after their 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.
Published 2 minutes ago on BBC Football
Brighton boss Vidosic on leave for family reasons
Brighton manager Dario Vidosic will take a period of leave for private family reasons, the club have confirmed.
Published 7 minutes ago on BBC Football
'No energy' and 'predictable' - Guardiola won't blame VAR for derby loss
Manchester City were outfought by rivals Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime and the damaging defeat could leave them outmanoeuvred in this season's Premier League title race.
Published 17 minutes ago on BBC Football
Frank understands booing Spurs fans' frustration
Thomas Frank says he has the backing of the club's hierarchy, but admits he sympathises with the fans who booed his side after a 2-1 loss at home to West Ham United.
Published 17 minutes ago on BBC Football
Rosenior 'delighted' with players after Brentford win
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he is "delighted with the attitude" of his players, after beating Brentford 2-0 in his first league game in charge.
Published 17 minutes ago on BBC Football
Glasner 'feels abandoned completely' at Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he feels his squad "are being abandoned completely" as he criticises the club's transfer strategy.
Published 22 minutes ago on BBC Football
Andrews - 'immensely proud' of Brentford despite Chelsea loss
Brentford manager Keith Andrews feels "immense pride" of his team's performance but "anger" and "frustration" with the result, after their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Published 32 minutes ago on BBC Football
We can only blame ourselves for dropped points - Slot
Arne Slot felt Liverpool missed too many chances in their draw against Burnley at Anfield, whereas Burnley 'only needed a couple moments' to score.
Published 37 minutes ago on BBC Football
A 'perfect' start for Carrick - how Man Utd ran rivals ragged
Michael Carrick gets his interim spell as Mancheter United head coach off to the perfect start as they out-play their Manchester rivals at Old Trafford.
Published 47 minutes ago on BBC Football
Wilson’s last-gasp West Ham winner deepens Frank’s Tottenham crisis
The pressure on Thomas Frank mounted further as Tottenham fell to a 2-1 defeat to West Ham after a stoppage-time winner from Callum Wilson
Published 57 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
| Premier League Results Saturday 17th January 2026 | ||
| Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Brentford |
| Leeds | 1 - 0 | Fulham |
| Liverpool | 1 - 1 | Burnley |
| Man Utd | 2 - 0 | Man City |
| Nottm Forest | v | Arsenal |
| Sunderland | 2 - 1 | Palace |
| Tottenham | 1 - 2 | West Ham |
| Premier League Fixtures Sunday 18th January 2026 | ||
| Aston Villa | v | Everton |
| Wolves | v | Newcastle |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 21 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | Man City | 22 | 24 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 21 | 9 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | 4 | 36 |
| 5 | Man Utd | 22 | 6 | 35 |