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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
Rangers consider move for Motherwell's Watt - gossip
Motherwell man linked with Rangers, defender closes in on Celtic move and Hibs backed for title.
Published 14 minutes ago on BBC Football
Man City assets to haul v Caicedo-less Chelsea - FPL team of week
With Moises Caicedo missing for Chelsea, Manchester City's attacking FPL assets could have a field day.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City players to get ‘heads up’ for visit of Chelsea
Pep Guardiola suggested he was content with a point at Sunderland after watching his Manchester City side lose ground on leaders Arsenal
Published 7 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
'Defending Haaland with no fear' - How Sunderland stopped Man City
Match of the Day Pundits Steph Houghton and Dion Dublin discuss the strength in Sunderland's defence to keep a clean sheet against Manchester City.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Why Maresca's tenure at Chelsea turned sour
BBC Sport reporter Nizaar Kinsella explains how Enzo Maresca's position as Chelsea's manager became "untenable".
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
How Farke's 'rock solid' Leeds turned the corner
Match of the Day Pundit Steph Houghton discusses Leeds United's performance against Liverpool and their recent development under Daniel Farke.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Match of the Day
Highlights from the four Premier League matches played on New Year’s Day.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race
Pep Guardiola questioned whether the Premier League title race was only a two-horse, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
'Our standards are high' - Le Bris proud after Man City draw
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris discusses his team's high standards as they extend their unbeaten home record at the Stadium of Light after a 0-0 draw against Manchester City.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Thursday 1st January 2026 | ||
| Brentford | v | Tottenham |
| Palace | v | Fulham |
| Liverpool | v | Leeds |
| Sunderland | v | Man City |
| Premier League Fixtures Saturday 3rd January 2026 | ||
| Bournemouth | v | Arsenal |
| Aston Villa | v | Nottm Forest |
| Brighton | v | Burnley |
| Wolves | v | West Ham |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 19 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | Man City | 18 | 26 | 40 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 19 | 7 | 39 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 18 | 4 | 32 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 19 | 11 | 30 |