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Tottenham: Is this a fresh start for Gareth Bale, or will things fall apart - Jermaine Jenas
Gareth Bale gave a glimpse of why he might still have a future at Tottenham after all with his cameo performance against Manchester City, says ex-Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
Published about 4 years ago on BBC Football
Murray appointed as new Morton manager
Greenock Morton appoint Ian Murray as their new manager, with the former Scotland defender signing an 18-month contract.
Published 51 minutes ago on BBC Football
Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Salah goals & Hakimi return - six things from Afcon 2025's group stage
BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
Bournemouth take on leaders Arsenal on Saturday while Manchester City host Chelsea in Sunday’s big game
Published 2 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Two SPFL games off because of snow
Two of this weekend's SPFL matches have been postponed because of freezing weather across Scotland with further pitch inspections to follow on Saturday.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
'I will leave one day' - Guardiola on City future
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has insisted he wants to "fight with his team" and see out his contract at the club, following reported interest in former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Keeper Forster joins Bournemouth on six-month deal
Bournemouth sign former Tottenham and Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a six-month deal.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Gross rejoins Brighton until June 2027
Midfielder Pascal Gross returns to Brighton from Borussia Dortmund on a deal until June 2027.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Passionate Nancy pleads, 'I need time' at Celtic
Wilfried Nancy launches a passionate defence of his methods and stresses the need for time if he is to succeed at Celtic.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Villa 'not convinced' to sign Elliott permanently - Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the club were "not convinced" two months ago to sign Harvey Elliott permanently.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Thursday 1st January 2026 | ||
| Brentford | 0 - 0 | Tottenham |
| Palace | 1 - 1 | Fulham |
| Liverpool | 0 - 0 | Leeds |
| Sunderland | 0 - 0 | 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 | 19 | 26 | 41 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 19 | 7 | 39 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 19 | 4 | 33 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 19 | 11 | 30 |