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Premier League leads call for temporary concussion subs
The Premier League again joins forces with leagues and player unions from around the world to ask football's lawmakers to trial temporary concussion substitutes.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Senegal walk off in Afcon final over controversial penalty
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw ecourages his team off the pitch after hosts Morocco are awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Published 2 minutes ago on BBC Football
Chelsea open to selling Fernandez - Monday's gossip
Chelsea tell Real Madrid they could sell Enzo Fernandez, Man Utd interested in Joao Gomes, and Nottingham Forest in talks for Lorenzo Lucca.
Published 2 minutes ago on BBC Football
'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now'
This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Published 37 minutes ago on BBC Football
Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure
From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.
Published 47 minutes ago on BBC Football
Aberdeen & Celtic progress in the Scottish Cup
Aberdeen and Celtic win their Scottish Cup ties and we have the draw for the fifth round.
Published 57 minutes ago on BBC Football
Celtic host Dundee in one of two last 16 all-Premiership ties
Celtic will face Dundee, and holders Aberdeen welcome Motherwell, in the only two all-Premiership ties in the last 16 of this season's Scottish Cup.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa
Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Newcastle miss out on top five spot after draw with Wolves
Wolves held Newcastle United to a goalless draw to prevent Eddie Howe's side from climbing into the top five of the Premier League table.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Villa did not deliver against 'fantastic' Everton - Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is disappointed that his team were unable to convert any of their chances losing 1-0 to a "fantastic" Everton side.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Everton win over Villa 'incredibly satisyfing' - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes says his side's performance against Aston Villa was "incredibly satisfying" as they held on to win 1-0 at Villa Park.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Sunday 18th January 2026 | ||
| Aston Villa | 0 - 1 | Everton |
| Wolves | 0 - 0 | Newcastle |
| Premier League Fixtures Monday 19th January 2026 | ||
| Brighton | v | Bournemouth |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 | 26 | 50 |
| 2 | Man City | 22 | 24 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 22 | 8 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | 4 | 36 |
| 5 | Man Utd | 22 | 6 | 35 |