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| Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:53:50 GMT |
| Hull remain unbeaten in league after impressive Chelsea draw In-form striker Joao Pedro scores a second-half equaliser as Chelsea rescues a point at home to promoted Hull City. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:30:16 GMT |
| Jesus snatches late win for Forest as Villa's poor start continues Igor Jesus scores an 88th minute winner as Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa at Villa Park for the first time in 32 years and gives Oliver Glasner his first victory as Forest head coach since taking charge in the summer. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:30:21 GMT |
| Flemming's late strike earns Ipswich win over 10-man Crystal Palace Zian Flemming scores his first goal for Ipswich to give the club a late victory over 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:31:11 GMT |
| Brentford hold Bournemouth as Rose's wait for a win continues Marco Rose's wait for a first Premier League victory as Bournemouth head coach continues as they are held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Vitality Stadium. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:30:25 GMT |
| Fulham take first point of the season at lacklustre Liverpool Fulham claim their first Premier League point of the season after a difficult start under Alvaro Arbeloa, as Liverpool fail to score for the first time this season just days after their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:31:46 GMT |
| Tottenham's wait for league goal continues after Everton draw Tottenham's wait for a first Premier League goal and win this season continues after Roberto de Zerbi's side were held to a goalless home draw by Everton. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:32:43 GMT |
| 'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:57:13 GMT |
| Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:38:33 GMT |
| Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings How Sunderland and Arsenal players rated following their Premier League match. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:56:48 GMT |
| More dropped points at Anfield - is it too early for Liverpool to worry? Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry? Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:30:02 GMT |
| New system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:22:46 GMT |
| Emery left searching for answers after another Villa loss Aston Villa have lost three of their opening four Premier League games to leave boss Unai Emery struggling for answers. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:06:29 GMT |
| Arsenal monitoring Como's Paz - Sunday's gossip Arsenal are monitoring Nico Paz, Liverpool and Aston Villa are tracking Cher Ndour and Sunderland are refusing to give up on Geny Catamo, plus more. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:35:12 GMT |
| Pickford joins Premier League clean sheet 100 club Our Ask Me Anything team look at which goalkeepers have achieved 100 Premier League clean sheets. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:36:17 GMT |
| Signed instead of Rashford, Gordon is proving worth at Barca Anthony Gordon's £70m move to Barcelona was questioned by some - but the England winger is already proving his worth for the free-scoring Spanish giants. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:14:51 GMT |
| Arteta 'very worried & very sad' over penalty incident Mikel Arteta is pleased with Arsenal's performance against Sunderland, but is "very worried and very sad" about the penalty awarded to their opponents during the match at the Stadium of Light. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:45:43 GMT |
| Referee 'completely wrong' to award penalty - Williams Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank believe Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to foul Dan Ballard, instead claiming that Arsenal should have had a free kick. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:00:41 GMT |
| 'A clear red card' - Emery berates VAR as Villa lose late to Forest Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was left frustrated with the match officials after they chose to not send off Nottingham Forest's James McAtee, following a challenge on Ian Maatsen which left the defender injured and meant Villa had to play the closing stages of the match with 10 men, with Forest taking advantage, scoring late to win 2-1 at Villa Park. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:36:02 GMT |
| West Ham shock new-look London City West Ham United earn their first win of the WSL season, holding on to beat a highly-touted London City Lionesses side at home. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:43:56 GMT |
| We got what we deserved - Alonso on draw with Hull Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admits his side "got what they deserved" as they drew 2-2 against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:48:10 GMT |
| Chelsea's defence looks 'weak & disjointed' - analysis Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams says Chelsea's "struggling" defence looked "weak and disjointed" in their 2-2 draw against Hull at Stamford Bridge. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:07:03 GMT |
| Maresca is 'perfect person' for Man City job - Dias Manchester City defender Ruben Dias speaks to BBC Sport's Kelly Somers about the changes at the club following Pep Guardiola's departure. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:19:02 GMT |
| Europe's next great coach? How Fabregas led Como into Champions League BBC Sport visits Como to discover the vision and philosophy of the club's coach, Cesc Fabregas, who has overseen the team's remarkable rise to the Champions League. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:35:25 GMT |
| All the goals from the opening weekend of the WSL Watch every goal from the opening weekend of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:21:29 GMT |
| New camera angle shows Williams' disallowed goal hit arm New video footage shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm before his disallowed goal for Nottingham Forest in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:31:43 GMT |
| Solanke struggles, but Branthwaite solid - Spurs v Everton player ratings How Spurs and Everton's players rated following their Premier League match, which ended in a goalless draw. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:32:15 GMT |
| No away fans, Euro calamities & derby debuts - why Old Firm tie is crucial BBC Scotland previews the first meeting of Rangers and Celtic this season as the Old Firm rivals prepare to face off in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:36:14 GMT |
| West Ham ominous and relief for Martin - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including West Ham and Swansea. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:57:08 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:47:34 GMT |
| Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:54:29 GMT |
| Celtic given 'timely' police reminder before derby Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a timely reminder" about their "general behaviour" in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against city rivals Rangers, manager Martin O'Neill reveals. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:16:39 GMT |
| 'A legacy' at 26 - how Hemp has grown at Man City Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has already achieved more than most footballers at the age of 26. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:39:53 GMT |
| 'I've turned the page' - Camara on Chelsea deal collapse Monaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara says he is moving on from his failed £47.1m move to Chelsea. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:07:36 GMT |
| Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:30:23 GMT |
| West Ham rout among 'lowest points' for Wrexham boss Manager Phil Parkinson is downbeat after Wrexham suffer their heaviest league defeat for more than 22 years at London Stadium. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:40:40 GMT |
| New Man City signings desperate to win - Dias Manchester City have brought in summer signings who are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:24:51 GMT |
| 'I want to play for mum' – Arsenal's Cooney-Cross Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross is preparing to play at Emirates Stadium for the first time since losing her mum Jess to cancer, and explains how she has been facing up to her bereavement "one day at a time". Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:52:56 GMT |
| I disrupted pre-season travel plans to prepare players - Arteta Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were ready for their midweek Champions League flight delay - because he deliberately disrupted their training and travel plans in pre-season to prepare them. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:32:20 GMT |
| Moroccan official told to stop making 2030 final promise Morocco's prime minister tells the head of the country's football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final, while the head of the Spanish federation says the showpiece should be played in Spain. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:58:10 GMT |
| West Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:42:22 GMT |
| Richarlison's move to Vasco da Gama falls through Tottenham forward Richarlison's proposed move to Vasco da Gama falls through amid ongoing uncertainty over the Brazilian's future. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:49:46 GMT |
| Liverpool unveil memorials for former manager Beard Liverpool have unveiled permanent memorials at their training ground and outside Anfield in tribute to former women's team manager Matt Beard. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:32:08 GMT |
| Can you make a case for Chelsea being stripped of 2016-17 title? Does Mauricio Pochettino have a case that Tottenham should be retrospectively crowned Premier League champions? Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:55:43 GMT |
| Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face? The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:52:04 GMT |
| How teenage keeper's van trip around Europe ended with new club After setting out on a van journey to find a new club, goalkeeper Milo Beimers has signed for Viterbese in Italy in an unexpected turn. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:56:29 GMT |
| The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:13:06 GMT |
| Breaking down Chelsea's staggering 39 summer exits Chelsea are believed to have recouped more than £500m this summer by either selling or loaning out a staggering 39 players. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:42 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2026-27 BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:20:23 GMT |
| All done deals in September 2026 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:05:33 GMT |
| Football Daily John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:59:00 GMT |
| Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history The blockbuster exhibition - with a stellar cast of experts telling the Tapestry's story Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| What is the Premier League's KMI Panel and how does it work? The Premier League introduced its Key Match Incident (KMI) Panel four years ago Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:16:27 GMT |
| Why have the Premier League announced Christmas fixtures early? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain why this season's Christmas fixtures have been announced more than a month earlier than scheduled Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:57 GMT |
| Why is Sunderland vs Arsenal at 8pm on Saturday? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Saturday's Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Arsenal is kicking off at 8pm Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:54:22 GMT |
| Why do Tottenham Hotspur not have a stadium sponsor? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why after more than seven years, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to agree a stadium sponsorship deal. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:57:36 GMT |
| How do European squad lists work? Our Ask Me Anything team explain the rules that teams have to stick to when selecting their Champions League, Europa League and Conference League squads. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:19:44 GMT |
| How does prize money work in the EFL Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how prize money works in the EFL Cup Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:54:07 GMT |
| No away fans, Euro calamities & derby debuts - why Old Firm tie is crucial BBC Scotland previews the first meeting of Rangers and Celtic this season as the Old Firm rivals prepare to face off in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:36:14 GMT |
| Sportsound: Reaction as 10-man Dons heap misery on Killie Reaction to Saturday’s Scottish League Cup action as Aberdeen and Hibs make it through. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:50:00 GMT |
| Celtic given 'timely' police reminder before derby Celtic players had a visit from Police Scotland on Friday to give them "a timely reminder" about their "general behaviour" in Sunday's Premier Sport Cup quarter-final against city rivals Rangers, manager Martin O'Neill reveals. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:16:39 GMT |
| 'A legacy' at 26 - how Hemp has grown at Man City Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has already achieved more than most footballers at the age of 26. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:39:53 GMT |
| 'I want to play for mum' – Arsenal's Cooney-Cross Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross is preparing to play at Emirates Stadium for the first time since losing her mum Jess to cancer, and explains how she has been facing up to her bereavement "one day at a time". Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:52:56 GMT |
| Liverpool unveil memorials for former manager Beard Liverpool have unveiled permanent memorials at their training ground and outside Anfield in tribute to former women's team manager Matt Beard. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:32:08 GMT |
| Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal? Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:10:00 GMT |
| Russo and Greenwood nominated for Ballon d'Or England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:40:01 GMT |
| Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:08:30 GMT |
| 73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did it Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:31:21 GMT |
| Life as a Wag in the transfer window What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles? Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:15:34 GMT |
| A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:51 GMT |
| The summer that changed Welsh football A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:17:17 GMT |
| The country that doesn't play football... yet Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change? Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:47:13 GMT |
| In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:02:02 GMT |
