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'Spurs want to stick with Frank but may have no choice'
The Football Focus team preview the game between Spurs and Man City, debating whether Spurs boss Thomas Frank will be able to navigate this challenging period.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
The Basque derby - the friendliest rivalry in world football?
With a sense of shared identity and fans mixing in the stands, is the Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad the friendliest in the world?
Published 9 minutes ago on BBC Football
Premier League and WSL buildup, transfer news and more – matchday live
Rolling report: Get the latest pre-match football news from our writers ahead of a big day in the Premier League and Women’s Super League
Published 14 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Hull and high water: Blackburn left fighting the drop in chaotic campaign
Saturday’s home defeat leaves Rovers in relegation trouble amid pitch problems and fan anger with Venky’s
Published 24 minutes ago on Guardian - Championship
The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent
Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after some of the biggest names in the game. She has been speaking exclusively to the BBC
Published 29 minutes ago on BBC Football
Pick your combined Man City-Chelsea XI
Women's Super League top Manchester City and Chelsea face each other on Sunday. Who makes your best XI from the two teams?
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
'Someone will cry' - do clubs hold the power in the transfer market?
Football agent Rafaela Pimenta says the transfer system needs to change as clubs have too much power and are treating their players as "assets in a business", not as "humans".
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Holloway slams 'unprofessional' Clarke ban
Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway criticises FA officials as captain Ollie Clarke is banned 24 hours before Saturday's League Two meeting with Barrow.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
'Torres-like' Ekitike haunts long-term admirers Newcastle
Newcastle United needed no reminding of Hugo Ekitike's quality after trying to sign him last summer - and the Liverpool striker haunted his former suitors at Anfield on Saturday.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
'The fans love him' - Slot praises Ekitike performance
Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks on the fans love for star striker Hugo Ekitike, and his developing relationship with Florian Wirtz, in reaction to their win against Newcastle in the Premier League.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
How Ekitike is becoming Liverpool's star man
Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Shay Given discuss how Hugo Ekitike has become Liverpool's star striker, as his chemistry with summer signing Florian Wirtz has emerged.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Saturday 31st January 2026 | ||
| Brighton | 1 - 1 | Everton |
| Chelsea | 3 - 2 | West Ham |
| Leeds | 0 - 4 | Arsenal |
| Liverpool | 4 - 1 | Newcastle |
| Wolves | 0 - 2 | Bournemouth |
| Premier League Fixtures Sunday 1st February 2026 | ||
| Aston Villa | v | Brentford |
| Man Utd | v | Fulham |
| Nottm Forest | v | Palace |
| Tottenham | v | Man City |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 24 | 29 | 53 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 26 | 46 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 23 | 10 | 46 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 24 | 15 | 40 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 24 | 6 | 39 |