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Arsenal: Freddie Ljungberg should not get manager's job on long-term basis - Chris Sutton
Freddie Ljungberg is not the right man to manage Arsenal on a long-term basis, says former Blackburn striker Chris Sutton.
Published about 6 years ago on BBC Football
'It's double figures' - Manchester City score 10 as they thrash Exeter
Seven-time winners Manchester City cruise into the fourth round of the FA Cup by thrashing League One side Exeter City 10-1, with new signing Antoine Semenyo scoring a debut goal at Etihad Stadium.
Published 7 minutes ago on BBC Football
Why Rosenior sees no need for drastic change at Chelsea
Liam Rosenior does not see a need for drastic change at Chelsea - and that was part of the reason he was brought in.
Published 12 minutes ago on BBC Football
Fletcher emerges as winner from week of turmoil at Man Utd
No matter who is appointed Manchester United caretaker manager, Darren Fletcher has emerged as one of the big winners from a week of turmoil at Old Trafford.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Another door closes for Spurs and Frank with damaging FA Cup exit
After Spurs' damaging FA Cup exit at home to Aston Villa, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks how long can head coach Thomas Frank survive?
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Barcelona want Rashford to stay - Sunday gossip
Barcelona want Marcus Rashford to stay beyond his loan, Aston Villa eyeing a return for Tammy Abraham, Manchester United hoping to beat Arsenal and sign teenager Igor Tyjon, plus more.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Grimsby score late winner to beat Weston-Super-Mare in five-goal thriller
Having led twice already, substitute Kieran Green scores an 86th-minute winner to send Grimsby Town into the FA Cup fourth round, with a 3-2 win against a spirited Weston-super-Mare.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller
Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Frank's failing Spurs knocked out of FA Cup by Aston Villa
Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers knock a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur side out of the FA Cup to pile more pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Given apologises for Holocaust remark
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given "unreservedly" apologises for describing Wilfried Nancy's short time as Celtic manager as an "absolute Holocaust" on BBC show Final Score.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
'Humble' Semenyo steals show in FA Cup mauling
Antoine Semenyo signed off at Bournemouth in fairytale fashion and makes start to life at Manchester City in a similarly dreamy manner during 10-1 FA Cup win over League One Exeter City.
Published 4 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 |