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• 'Our standards are high' - Le Bris proud after Man City draw

  01-01-2026 23:59 via bbc.com
  Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris discusses his team's high standards as they extend their unbeaten home record at the Stadium of Light after a 0-0 draw against Manchester City.
  
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• Man City held by stubborn Sunderland in entertaining draw

  01-01-2026 23:57 via bbc.com
  Manchester City fall four points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race after being held to a goalless draw by Sunderland, who maintain their unbeaten home record.
  
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• Ovation on Brentford return 'special' - Frank

  01-01-2026 23:55 via bbc.com
  Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank spoke on his joy at being welcomed back by the crowd at Bournemouth, where he spent nine years coaching.
  
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• Liverpool to sign Ordonez - Friday's gossip

  01-01-2026 23:50 via bbc.com
  Liverpool are set to spend £43m on defender Joel Ordonez, Roma want to re-sign Mohamed Salah, plus more.
  
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• Romero fortunate to avoid 'easy' red card - Andrews

  01-01-2026 23:47 via bbc.com
  Brentford manager Keith Andrews takes issue with the decision not to award a foul or show a red card for the potential denial of a goalscoring opportunity for Cristian Romero's challenge on Igor Thiago in a 0-0 draw with Spurs.
  
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• 'It's a tough place to come' - Guardiola on Sunderland draw

  01-01-2026 23:40 via bbc.com
  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Sunderland's performance after his team was held to a goalless at the Stadium of Light.
  
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• Leeds hold Liverpool to goalless draw at Anfield

  01-01-2026 23:31 via bbc.com
  Liverpool draw 0-0 with Leeds to start 2026 with their first goalless draw of Arne Slot's tenure at Anfield.
  
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• Spurs draw on Frank's return to Brentford

  01-01-2026 23:30 via bbc.com
  Spurs are unable to produce a win at manager Thomas Frank's former club as they draw 0-0 against Brentford.
  
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• Cairney scores stunning late equaliser for Fulham at Palace

  01-01-2026 23:30 via bbc.com
  Tom Cairney scores late to earn Fulham a 1-1 draw and extend Crystal Palace's winless run across competitions.
  
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• Silva calls for review of head injury treatment rules

  01-01-2026 23:27 via bbc.com
  Fulham manager Marco Silva wants a review of the rules on head injury treatment after Jorge Cuenca is off the pitch during Crystal Palace's goal.
  
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• 'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

  01-01-2026 23:11 via bbc.com
  As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.
  
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• Palace in 'survival mode' as winless run continues

  01-01-2026 21:49 via bbc.com
  Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says his thin squad are in "survival mode" after his tired squad hung on to a 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Premier League.
  
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• Leeds deserved 'hard-fought' point against Liverpool - Farke

  01-01-2026 21:46 via bbc.com
  Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says he is proud of his side's "hard-fought" clean sheet at Anfield, after they were "rock solid" against Liverpool.
  
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• Silva praises 'top level' Cainey performance

  01-01-2026 21:29 via bbc.com
  Fulham manager Marco Silva praises midfielder Tom Cairney after his second-half equaliser earned them a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
  
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• Liverpool needed more pace to break through difficult Leeds defence - Slot

  01-01-2026 21:17 via bbc.com
  Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his side needed more pace to break through and create chances against Leeds United's low block, following their goalless draw at Anfield.
  
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• Maresca leaves Chelsea after turbulent end to 2025

  01-01-2026 21:01 via bbc.com
  Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca leaves his role with the club fifth in the Premier League - 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
  
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• Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job

  01-01-2026 20:58 via bbc.com
  Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.
  
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• Who is Chelsea's Calum McFarlane?

  01-01-2026 20:56 via bbc.com
  Chelsea Under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane is set to take charge of the Premier League trip to Manchester City.
  
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• McFarlane to take on Guardiola - but who is he?

  01-01-2026 20:56 via bbc.com
  Chelsea Under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane is set to take charge of the Premier League trip to Manchester City.
  
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• Enzo Maresca forgot Chelsea’s golden rule: the manager does not call the shots | Jacob Steinberg

  01-01-2026 20:35 via theguardian.com
  Coach stopped toeing the line at Stamford Bridge with one eye on the Manchester City job, frustrating his employersIt was late on New Year’s Eve when Chelsea’s patience ran out. They knew that Enzo Maresca was attempting to engineer an exit from the club and now they were ready to call his bluff. Midnight was approaching and the fireworks at Stamford Bridge were about to erupt.A baffling story soon had a familiar, predictable ending. Maresca, who is not the first manager to run out o
  
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• What went wrong between Chelsea and Maresca?

  01-01-2026 19:21 via bbc.com
  Less than six months after guiding Chelsea to Club World Cup success, Enzo Maresca has left. But how did things unravel?
  
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• Government suspends Gabon team, bans Aubameyang and sacks coach

  01-01-2026 19:14 via bbc.com
  Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.
  
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• Johnson agrees to join Palace in £35m move

  01-01-2026 18:58 via bbc.com
  Tottenham attacker Brennan Johnson will undergo the first part of his medical on Thursday after agreeing to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth £35m.
  
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• American Smith completes Hartlepool takeover

  01-01-2026 15:39 via bbc.com
  Hartlepool United's long-awaited sale is completed with American real estate developer Landon Smith buying the National League side.
  
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• David Squires on … a totally realistic wishlist for Australian football in 2026

  01-01-2026 15:00 via theguardian.com
  Our cartoonist reflects on what Socceroos, Matildas and A-League fans are crossing their fingers for this year Continue reading...
  
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• Gabon ditch Aubameyang and suspend national team after ‘disgraceful’ Afcon

  01-01-2026 14:59 via theguardian.com
  Coach Thierry Mouyouma also sacked by governmentVeteran defender Bruno Ecuele Manga ditched tooGabon’s government has announced the suspension of the national football team, the sacking of their coach and the kicking of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of the squad after three defeats at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.Gabon’s acting sports minister announced the suspension of the national team on television after they finished last in their group and were eliminated from the tournamen
  
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• How does Maresca's Chelsea record compare?

  01-01-2026 14:45 via bbc.com
  Our Ask Me Anything team explore Enzo Maresca's records as Chelsea manager and how it compared to previous bosses.
  
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• Transfers - January 2026

  01-01-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
  
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• Why is the Dundee derby not part of the 3pm blackout?

  01-01-2026 12:43 via bbc.com
  Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the Dundee derby is being shown on TV despite the 3pm blackout.
  
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• From Sehitler to Armstrong: 10 female footballers set for breakthrough in 2026

  01-01-2026 12:30 via theguardian.com
  Today’s newsletter looks at 10 superlative talents who are ready to take the next step in the coming 12 monthsAlara Sehitler, Bayern Munich and Germany (19): Sehitler’s transition into Bayern Munich’s first team has come as little surprise and the creative midfielder has established herself as a strong impact player for José Barcala’s side. She has three Frauen Bundesliga goals this season and sparked Bayern’s comeback against Arsenal in the Champions League.
  
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• How football star's transfer sparked Korean saying

  01-01-2026 10:40 via bbc.com
  Alan Smith's transfer from Elland Road to Old Trafford sparked a phrase which lives on in Korea.
  
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• Eight men's footballers hoping for a big 2026

  01-01-2026 09:44 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport looks at some of the players hoping for a big 2026 for various reasons.
  
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• Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital

  01-01-2026 09:12 via bbc.com
  Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he describes as "a preventative medical procedure".
  
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• What I have learned from watching all 20 Premier League teams this season | John Brewin

  01-01-2026 09:00 via theguardian.com
  Set pieces on the rise, fans transformed to customers and conspiracies seen in every decision – is football losing its fun?English football has always mirrored the passions, conflicts, identities and inequalities of the age. After the golden 1960s, the decay of the 1970s and ensuing disasters of the 1980s came the cap-sleeved, rebounding self-confidence of the 1990s. The 21st century so far has taken in globalisation and wanton commercialism. After that rabid, often reckless push for conti
  
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• Who might be on move in January in WSL?

  01-01-2026 08:40 via bbc.com
  With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?
  
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• Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London

  01-01-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.
  
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