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Czech Republic 2-1 England: Fans don't go easy on Three Lions despite first defeat in 44 games
Forty-forty games, 34 wins, nine draws and now one defeat. Did social media go easy on England as their decade-long unbeaten run in Euro qualifying came to an end? No chance.
Published about 6 years ago on BBC Football
Charlton sign Scotland striker Dykes from Birmingham
Charlton Athletic sign Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes from Birmingham City on a permanent transfer.
Published 12 minutes ago on BBC Football
In a dreary season for Wolves, Mateus Mané has offered hope for the future
The teenager was on the books at non-league Rochdale two years ago. Now he is the star attraction for a Premier League club
Published 47 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Rejections, depression & promise to his mum - Thiago's route to top
Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - and BBC Sport charts the rise of the record-breaking Brazilian striker.
Published 47 minutes ago on BBC Football
More Than The Score
Big names have shone at the Africa Cup of Nations. How will they fare at the World Cup?
Published 52 minutes ago on BBC Football
Sutton's predictions v WWE superstar Drew McIntyre
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Paqueta could move but be loaned back to West Ham
Flamengo are exploring the possibility of loaning Lucas Paqueta back to West Ham as they try to sign the Brazil international this month.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Morocco set for derby with Algeria in Wafcon 2026 group
Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Managers' authority is being eroded - Southgate
Football managers' authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a "significant melting pot of problems and pressure".
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
No VAR error over Wirtz 'offside' goal, panel says
The VAR was correct to intervene and give Florian Wirtz's goal at Fulham despite the Liverpool player appearing to be offside, a panel says.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Thursday 8th January 2026 | ||
| Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Liverpool |
| Premier League Fixtures Saturday 17th January 2026 | ||
| Chelsea | v | Brentford |
| Leeds | v | Fulham |
| Liverpool | v | Burnley |
| Man Utd | v | Man City |
| Nottm Forest | v | Arsenal |
| Sunderland | v | Palace |
| Tottenham | v | West Ham |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 21 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | Man City | 21 | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 21 | 9 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 21 | 4 | 35 |
| 5 | Brentford | 21 | 7 | 33 |