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Claudio Ranieri: Sampdoria appoint former Chelsea & Leicester manager
Serie A's bottom side Sampdoria name former Chelsea and Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri as their manager.
Published about 6 years ago on BBC Football
'We are not top-five contenders' - is January make or break for Villa?
After manager Unai Emery says Aston Villa are not top-five contenders in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at the importance of the transfer window.
Published 29 minutes ago on BBC Football
Moment player elbows opponent in face
An amateur footballer has been arrested by police over an alleged assault and suspended by his club.
Published 29 minutes ago on BBC Football
When is the Women's FA Cup fifth-round draw?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team provide the details for the Women's FA Cup fifth round draw.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Football worth over £800m to Scottish economy
Research by the Fraser of Allander Institute finds that the beautiful game supports more than 14,000 jobs across the country.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Can January signings play in the Champions League?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Antoine Semenyo and Conor Gallagher won't yet be able to play for their new clubs in the Champions League.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Scotland confirm Japan and Curacao Hampden friendlies
Scotland announce friendlies against fellow World Cup finalists Japan and Curacao as final home warm-up matches for this summer's tournament in the Americas.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Watch: Highlights as Celtic beat Auchinleck in Scottish Cup
Watch highlights as Celtic overcome a brave backs-to-the-wall effort from sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Listen: Scottish Cup debrief as Edinburgh duo exit as Dons progress
Aberdeen struggle through while Hearts and Hibs are out – it's the Scottish Cup debrief.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Highlights: Celtic beat Auchinleck to progress to last 16
Highlights: Celtic progress to last 16 after defeating Auchinleck Talbot
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
'Celtic interested in Wolsburg striker Wind' - gossip
Celtic, Hibernian and Rangers continue to be linked with signing targets as Heart of Midlothian reportedly hold talks designed to accelerate arrivals amid their injury crisis.
Published 3 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 |