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Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward wins Ballon d'Or for record sixth time
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player for a record sixth time.
Published about 6 years ago on BBC Football
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Chelsea need to avoid long-throw blues, plus: a vacant spot for Liverpool and West Ham’s survival hope
Published 5 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
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What next for Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso's sacking?
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
Aston Villa eyeing Abraham return - Friday's gossip
Tammy Abraham could reunite with Aston Villa, Manchester United hope to sign Carlos Baleba in the summer, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for Juventus.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.
Published 9 hours ago on BBC Football
After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?
What does Mo Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
Richarlison out for seven weeks with hamstring injury
Tottenham forward Richarlison is ruled out for up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
'I've surprised myself' - Ballard on Premier League step-up
Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard admits he had "doubts" that he would be able to step up to the Premier League, but says he has been "surprised" by his and the Black Cats' start to life back in the top flight.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
Aberdeen manager shortlist 'in a few more days'
Aberdeen will be closer to a managerial shortlist "in a few more days", says sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
Wrexham's O'Connor fined for FA betting offences
Wrexham's Tom O'Connor - currently on loan at Peterborough United - has been fined for breaches of the Football Association's betting rules.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
Buonanotte joins Leeds as Chelsea loan cut short
Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte joins Leeds on loan after the Argentine's temporary spell at Chelsea is cut short.
Published 12 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 |