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Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?
A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddles
Published 5 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
'He's a good healer' - McInnes hopes for positive Shankland news
Derek McInnes hopes Lawrence Shankland's injury "settles" this week as he hinted he may add to Hearts midfield options.
Published 27 minutes ago on BBC Football
Wolves v Newcastle: Premier League – live
Minute-by-minute report: Join John Brewin for updates as the bottom club seek to build on recent improvements when they face Eddie Howe’s side
Published 32 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Olise shines as Bayern score five second-half goals
Former Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise comes off the bench to grab a goal and three assists to help Bayern Munich fight back and beat RB Leipzig 5-1 at the Red Bull Arena.
Published 52 minutes ago on BBC Football
Wrexham could trim 'very strong squad' before window closes
BBC Sport Wales looks at how the final fortnight of the January transfer window could unfold for Championship side Wrexham.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
'No-one says anything in your face' - Martinez hits back at Scholes and Butt
Pundits discussing Man Utd "can talk on the television" but "no-one says anything" to your face, according to defender Lisandro Martinez.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
'Something lacking' about Liverpool - Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says there is "something lacking" about his side after they draw 1-1 with Burnley.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Spurs chiefs consider Frank's future as manager
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
'Dundee reject Portsmouth bid for Graham' - gossip
Dundee turn down an offer from Portsmouth for Luke Graham as Motherwell are linked with Barry Bannan and striker target Eythor Bjorgolfsson is spotted at Fir Park.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Huddersfield sack manager Grant after eight months
Huddersfield Town sack manager Lee Grant after eight months in charge following a run of four games without a win.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Celtic visit 'bigger than The Who' for Auchinleck
Hosting Celtic in the Scottish Cup on Sunday will be the biggest moment for the villagers of Auchinleck since a 1969 gig by The Who.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
| 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 | 0 - 0 | 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 | 22 | 26 | 50 |
| 2 | Man City | 22 | 24 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 21 | 9 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | 4 | 36 |
| 5 | Man Utd | 22 | 6 | 35 |