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Watch: Match of the Day
Including a Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:59:59 GMT

Impressive Everton win to hit Liverpool title hopes
Everton take a giant step towards safety and deliver a huge blow to Liverpool's title aspirations with a thoroughly deserved victory.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:35:11 GMT

Man Utd fight back twice to beat Sheff Utd late on
Manchester United have to come from behind twice to beat bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United at Old Trafford.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:31:00 GMT

Mateta scores twice as Palace beat Newcastle
Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle at Selhurst Park to guarantee Premier League football for another season.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:23:58 GMT

Semenyo seals Bournemouth win against woeful Wolves
Antoine Semenyo scores the only goal of the game as 10-man Bournemouth win at Wolves to move into the top half of the table.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:44:27 GMT

Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025
Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:43:45 GMT

Hull win at Coventry to keep play-off hopes alive
Hull City win at Coventry to keep alive their Championship play-off bid, while all but ending the Sky Blues' hopes.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:42:50 GMT

'Just not good enough' - Klopp takes blame for derby defeat
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "just not good enough" in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:14:07 GMT

'Did you see us panic?' - Ten Hag hails 'composed' Man Utd
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side's "composure" after they come from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:02:31 GMT

Is Arne Slot the right fit for Liverpool?
Planet Premier League pundits Cesc Fabregas and Statman Dave discuss whether Feyenoord manager Arne Slot is the right fit for Liverpool.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:04:59 GMT

'It's a game for the people' - Dyche on derby win
Everton manager Sean Dyche describes their 2-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park over Merseyside rivals Liverpool as "a game for the people".

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:21:31 GMT

Why Cole became a Premier League Hall of Famer
In the week that Andy Cole entered the Premier League Hall of Fame, BBC Sport looks back at some of the best moments from his career.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:28:09 GMT

Slot - the 'control freak' inspired by Guardiola
With Liverpool set to open talks with Arne Slot over their manager's job, BBC Sport looks at the Feyenoord head coach's qualities, and the inspiration he has taken from Pep Guardiola.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:33:45 GMT

Man Utd interested in Toney - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United are interested in Ivan Toney, Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea future is in the balance, plus more.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:45:29 GMT

Premier League to discuss potential salary cap
Premier League clubs are to discuss the potential introduction of a salary cap at their shareholders' meeting on Monday.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:13:23 GMT

Lookman helps Atalanta to Coppa Italia final
Atalanta score twice in injury time - with ex-Everton forward Ademola Lookman on target - as they beat Fiorentina to reach the Coppa Italia final.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:10:17 GMT

Can you name Thursday's Premier League player?
Think you know your Premier League players? Try naming this current or former footballer from these clues.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:53:34 GMT

Liverpool to open talks with Feyenoord over Slot
Liverpool are set to open talks with Feyenoord over Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp's successor.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:16:31 GMT

Day named FA director of women's football
The Football Association (FA) appoint Sue Day as its new director of women’s football, replacing the outgoing Sue Campbell in December 2024.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:32:03 GMT

Cleverley named permanent Watford boss
Tom Cleverley is named the new permanent head coach of Championship club Watford.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:13:07 GMT

Mbappe and Dembele star as PSG edge closer to title
Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both score twice as Paris St-Germain move closer to the Ligue 1 title.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:00:13 GMT

A man in demand - why Amorim is ready to join elite
Ruben Amorim is the hottest property in management. This is his backstory, and what makes him so special.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:54:37 GMT

Rangnick 'contacted by Bayern Munich' about manager job
Austria boss Ralf Rangnick says he has been contacted by Bayern Munich over the manager's job at the Bundesliga club.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:44:55 GMT

Two Premier League players arrested over alleged rape
Two Premier League footballers are arrested in connection with an alleged rape.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:11:31 GMT

Tevez released from hospital after chest pains
Former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been released from hospital after suffering chest pains.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:50:39 GMT

Liverpool legend Barnes banned as company director over taxes
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:30:20 GMT

'Tremendous Havertz no longer Arteta's vanity project'
Kai Havertz could be the man to deliver Arsenal the Premier League title after starring against Chelsea, writes Phil McNulty.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:46:40 GMT

Celtic 'looking no further than Dundee' - Rodgers
Celtic are not looking beyond visiting Dundee on Sunday in their bid for a league and cup double, manager Brendan Rodgers says.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:54:59 GMT

Taming the Crazy Gang, a blank contract & David Currie - the legend of Clough
Mark Crossley on his former Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:20:44 GMT

Who will win the Premier League?
It is the closest three-way Premier League title race for years - but will Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City win it?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:12:54 GMT

'So soft' - Pochettino says Chelsea 'gave up' in Arsenal defeat
Mauricio Pochettino says his Chelsea side "gave up" during their damaging 5-0 defeat by Arsenal  at Emirates stadium.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:39:37 GMT

Fit-again Nelson open to Northern Ireland return
Julie Nelson, Northern Ireland women's record cap holder, would be open to a return to the international set-up under Tanya Oxtoby.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:11:59 GMT

Arrested football agent 'wanted to watch funeral'
Saif Alrubie felt he was owed a percentage of Kurt Zouma's transfer fee to West Ham, a court hears.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:26:13 GMT

Arsenal looked aggressive and sharp from start - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side looked aggressive and sharp from the start as they thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in the Premier League.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

'Soft' Chelsea 'gave up' in Arsenal loss - Pochettino
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side were "soft" and that they "gave up" in their 5-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

FA Cup semi-final win reaction a disgrace - Ten Hag
Manager Erik ten Hag says comments about Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry are "embarrassing".

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:10:56 GMT

Pochettino 'like a father' to me - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is like a "father" to him before Tuesday's match at Emirates Stadium.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:16:54 GMT

Micah's not-so-solo goal makes top 10
This week's episode of Match of the Day Top 10 is all about solo strikes, so how does a goal - during which Micah Richards passed to a team-mate - qualify for the list?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:14:08 GMT

Premier League: Everton beat Liverpool to dent Reds' title hopes
Follow 5 Live coverage & live text commentary as Everton host Liverpool, plus three more fixtures in the Premier League.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:40:28 GMT

Impressive Everton win to hit Liverpool title hopes
Everton take a giant step towards safety and deliver a huge blow to Liverpool's title aspirations with a thoroughly deserved victory.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:35:11 GMT

Man Utd fight back twice to beat Sheff Utd late on
Manchester United have to come from behind twice to beat bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United at Old Trafford.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:31:00 GMT

Semenyo seals Bournemouth win against woeful Wolves
Antoine Semenyo scores the only goal of the game as 10-man Bournemouth win at Wolves to move into the top half of the table.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:44:27 GMT

Mateta scores twice as Palace beat Newcastle
Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle at Selhurst Park to guarantee Premier League football for another season.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:23:58 GMT

Liverpool to open talks with Feyenoord over Slot
Liverpool are set to open talks with Feyenoord over Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp's successor.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:16:31 GMT

Premier League to discuss potential salary cap
Premier League clubs are to discuss the potential introduction of a salary cap at their shareholders' meeting on Monday.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:13:23 GMT

Scottish clubs in Europe next season - what do we now know?
With the Premiership now cut in half, and the Scottish Cup finalists confirmed, BBC Scotland looks at the lay of the land in the race for Europe.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:12:12 GMT

Celtic 'looking no further than Dundee' - Rodgers
Celtic are not looking beyond visiting Dundee on Sunday in their bid for a league and cup double, manager Brendan Rodgers says.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:54:59 GMT

Scottish Football Podcast
Alasdair Lamont, Scott Allan and Liam Bryce discuss the situation at Easter Road.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Celtic among clubs chasing keeper Pentz - gossip
Celtic credited with interest in goalkeeper as two former players are linked with youth coach role while Aberdeen interim boss attracts interest.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:42:36 GMT

Taming the Crazy Gang, a blank contract & David Currie - the legend of Clough on Sacked in the Morning
Mark Crossley on his former Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:20:44 GMT

Dundee Utd make rapid return, but why so little fanfare?
Dundee United have effectively won Scottish Championship title, but why does it seem low-key?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:22:30 GMT

Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025
Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:43:45 GMT

Slot - the 'control freak' inspired by Guardiola
With Liverpool set to open talks with Arne Slot over their manager's job, BBC Sport looks at the Feyenoord head coach's qualities, and the inspiration he has taken from Pep Guardiola.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:33:45 GMT

Rangnick 'contacted by Bayern Munich' about manager job
Austria boss Ralf Rangnick says he has been contacted by Bayern Munich over the manager's job at the Bundesliga club.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:44:55 GMT

Lookman helps Atalanta to Coppa Italia final
Atalanta score twice in injury time - with ex-Everton forward Ademola Lookman on target - as they beat Fiorentina to reach the Coppa Italia final.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:10:17 GMT

Mbappe and Dembele star as PSG edge closer to title
Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both score twice as Paris St-Germain move closer to the Ligue 1 title.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:00:13 GMT

Late Milik goal fires Juventus to Coppa Italia final
Juventus book their place in the Coppa Italia final in dramatic fashion after a 3-2 aggregate win against Lazio.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:20:01 GMT

A man in demand - why Amorim is ready to join elite
Ruben Amorim is the hottest property in management. This is his backstory, and what makes him so special.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:54:37 GMT

Hull win at Coventry to keep play-off hopes alive
Hull City win at Coventry to keep alive their Championship play-off bid, while all but ending the Sky Blues' hopes.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:42:50 GMT

Cleverley named permanent Watford boss
Tom Cleverley is named the new permanent head coach of Championship club Watford.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:13:07 GMT

Saints boss Martin apologises to fans for Foxes rout
Southampton boss Russell Martin apologises to supporters who travelled to Leicester after their humiliating 5-0 defeat.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:47:32 GMT

Leicester's Fatawu 'has to learn many things' - Maresca
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca says Abdul Fatawu still has many things to learn after the winger scored a hat-trick against Southampton.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:23:06 GMT

EFL approves Norwich's new majority shareholder
The English Football League has approved a move to make an American-led group a majority shareholder in Norwich City.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:15:14 GMT

I lacked ambition as a player but not as a coach - Cleverley
BBC Sport finds out what drives interim Watford manager Tom Cleverley, the former Manchester United and England midfielder.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:03:47 GMT

Day named FA director of women's football
The Football Association (FA) appoint Sue Day as its new director of women’s football, replacing the outgoing Sue Campbell in December 2024.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:32:03 GMT

Wales forward Hughes suffers serious knee injury
Wales and Crystal Palace forward Elise Hughes is facing a significant spell on the sidelines because of a serious knee injury.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:01:05 GMT

Who will come out on top in WSL title race?
A thrilling Women's Super League title race is reaching boiling point - but who will be triumphant at the end of the season?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:21:58 GMT

Fit-again Nelson open to Northern Ireland return
Julie Nelson, Northern Ireland women's record cap holder, would be open to a return to the international set-up under Tanya Oxtoby.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:11:59 GMT

Dream start shows 'why Man City are top of league'
Manchester City's two goals in less than three minutes shows why they have the calibre to be at the top of the Women's Super League.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:54:29 GMT

Man City cruise past West Ham to move top of WSL
Manchester City score twice in the first three minutes as they go top of the Women's Super League by thrashing West Ham.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:19:16 GMT

Arsenal beat Leicester to secure Champions League place
Arsenal secured the Women's Super League's third and final Champions League place with a comfortable home win over Leicester.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:05:55 GMT

Who will win the Premier League?
It is the closest three-way Premier League title race for years - but will Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City win it?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:12:54 GMT

Fight for Premier League survival - who will go down?
With points deductions awaiting appeals for Nottingham Forest and Everton, who is facing relegation from the Premier League?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:00:35 GMT

Who will come out on top in WSL title race?
A thrilling Women's Super League title race is reaching boiling point - but who will be triumphant at the end of the season?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:21:58 GMT

Who will win Championship title & automatic promotion?
The Championship title race and automatic promotion battle is epic - will Leicester, Leeds, Ipswich or Southampton reach the Premier League?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:37:25 GMT

Ups, downs and the race for Europe
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:06:04 GMT

Transfers - February to April 2024
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:34:45 GMT

Manager ins and outs - April 2024
Track the managerial ins and outs and a list of every boss in the main leagues in England and the Scottish Premiership.

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:19:10 GMT

Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait
Inaki and Nico Williams' parents travelled to Bilbao from Ghana hoping the city would change their sons' lives. Their sons, in turn, have changed the city.

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:04:50 GMT

From Paris to the world - football's hottest talent factory
How people, policy and the shortcomings of the city's premier club have helped Paris export players in a quantity and quality unmatched anywhere in the world.

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:01:23 GMT

Guardiola, Mourinho and the game that changed everything
Pep Guardiola was a coaching novice. What did Barcelona see to convince them to turn down Jose Mourinho and give him one of the biggest jobs in the game?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:40 GMT

From bidding for Bale to selling team bus - the fall of Chinese Super League
Once it was China, not Saudi Arabia, on a multi-million pound recruitment drive to buy in the world's best football talent. In just a few years though, the Chinese Super League's big-money plans have imploded.

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:01:27 GMT

England's pioneer who died with a tale untold
There was little fanfare when Frank Soo passed away in 1991, but his story as the first non-white England international has emerged from obscurity since.

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:04:34 GMT

A rivalry heated by history - the significance of Morocco's win over Spain
When Morocco beat Spain at last year's World Cup, it was a result that struck at the core of a long, complicated relationship between the two countries.

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:01:11 GMT

Premier League quizzes: April's editions
Have you missed any of our 2023-24 Premier League quizzes? Find all of April's here and see if you can do them all.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:54:10 GMT

Can you name the FA Cup finalists?
Can you name all the FA Cup finalists since 1987, when Coventry City famously shocked Tottenham?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:50:03 GMT

Name the players to have represented Man City & Chelsea
Manchester City face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday - but can you name these players to have featured for both clubs?

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:03:15 GMT

Name players with 10 goals and assists in a Premier League season
How many of the 44 players to reach double figures for goals and assists can you name?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:27:09 GMT

How well do you know Manchester derby players & bosses?
Before Sunday's Manchester derby, how well do you know the players and managers who have featured in the fixture in the Premier League era?

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06:48:38 GMT

Can you name top 52 Champions League appearance makers?
Can you name the 52 players with the most Champions League appearances? Good luck!

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:41:04 GMT

20 teams, 240 questions - the big 2023 Premier League quiz
How much can you remember about Premier League clubs in 2023? Test your knowledge with a question from every month of the campaign for each of the 20 teams.

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 09:59:32 GMT


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