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How did Arsenal 'unlock' Sunderland's defence?

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer explains how a "piece of brilliance" combined with effective substitutions allowed Arsenal to break down Sunderland's defence, in their 3-0 home win in the Premier League.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

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Positivity key to West Ham's upturn in form - Shearer

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer explains how West Ham were able to "play on the front foot" and pressurise Burnley's defence, thanks to the 4-4-2 formation implemented by manager Nuno Espirito Santo in his side's 2-0 win away at Turf Moor in the Premier League.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

How Carrick set up brilliant Fernandes-led Man Utd attack

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy breaks down how Michael Carrick has set up Manchester United to get the most out of their potent attacking players.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

How did Arsenal 'unlock' Sunderland's defence?

How did Arsenal 'unlock' Sunderland's defence?
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

'I'm not doing my job well enough' - but is Howe now under pressure?

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he is "not doing my job well enough" after Saturday's defeat by Brentford - but is he under pressure?
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

Celtic survive Dundee scare with extra-time cup win

Celtic level deep into stoppage-time before finding an extra-time winner against Dundee in the Scottish Cup.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football

Wigan sack Lowe after 11 months in charge

Wigan Athletic sack Ryan Lowe after 11 months in charge with the Latics in the League One relegation zone.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football

Real Madrid step up Rodri interest - Sunday's gossip

Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Arsenal are among clubs keen on Leon Goretzka and Manchester United and Newcastle target Michael Kayode, plus more.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football

Leicester's nightmare week and Millwall push for top two - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways

EFL pundit Sam Parkin delivers his verdict on the happenings across the EFL, from the promotion battles to the relegation scraps.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football

Are West Ham single-handedly keeping relegation battle alive?

BBC Sport looks at how things are shaping up as the fight for Premier League survival hots up.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football

When I get back to full fitness I can go to another level - Palmer

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer discusses how his injuries have affected him this season, but says that he can "go to another level" when he reaches full fitness after the England international scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win at Wolves in the Premier League.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football


Premier League Results
Saturday 7th February 2026
Bournemouth1 - 1Aston Villa
Arsenal3 - 0Sunderland
Burnley0 - 2West Ham
Fulham1 - 2Everton
Man Utd2 - 0Tottenham
Newcastle2 - 3Brentford
Wolves1 - 3Chelsea
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Premier League Fixtures
Sunday 8th February 2026
BrightonvPalace
LiverpoolvMan City
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Premier League Table
PosTeamPldGDPts
1Arsenal253256
2Man City242647
3Aston Villa25947
4Man Utd251044
5Chelsea251743
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