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WSL title race 'all comes down to this'
Former England players Ellen White and Katie Chapman say Chelsea have the upper hand on Manchester City going into an 'exciting' final day of the Women's Super League.

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:41:06 GMT

Classical music, not heavy metal – what could Slot's Liverpool look like?
After Arne Slot confirmed he will be Liverpool's new manager, what will the Reds look like under the Dutchman?

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:23:51 GMT

How well do you remember this season's Premier League?
This season's Premier League was full of drama, but were you paying attention? It's time to tackle our quiz.

Sat, 18 May 2024 06:24:46 GMT

Newcastle want Ramsdale for £15m - Saturday's gossip
Newcastle interested in Aaron Ramsdale, Crystal Palace and Fulham keen on Sofyan Amrabat, Bayern Munich want to appoint Roberto de Zerbi, plus more.

Sat, 18 May 2024 06:44:55 GMT

'We'll miss you, Jurgen'
German journalist and author Raphael Honigstein sums up the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool - and why all of English football should be grateful that the 'Normal One' graced our game.

Fri, 17 May 2024 07:34:45 GMT

Will Man City or Arsenal be crowned champions?
Premier League title race: Will Man City or Arsenal win?

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:17:02 GMT

'Do people like my team? I don't know!'
Watch Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's reaction when asked if people like his team.

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:34:49 GMT

'He would destroy everyone' - Silva on Mbappe at Monaco
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva recalls the first time he saw 'special' Kylian Mbappe train at Monaco, and his impact on the team.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:14:46 GMT

A two-horse race for the title - how to watch WSL final day
The title race is going down to the wire with City and Chelsea split only by goal difference going into their final matches.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:11:43 GMT

Giving up is not in the Scouse dictionary - Klopp
Liverpool's outgoing manager describes his adoptive home as "the city of open arms"

Sat, 18 May 2024 08:12:04 GMT

'World football' would respect Man City - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City team will get the respect they deserve within "football" if they win a fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:47:20 GMT

The Football News Show
Manchester City are in pole position, but is there still a glimmer of hope for Arsenal?

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Juventus fire Allegri after cup final antics
Juventus sack Massimiliano Allegri two days after he led the side to the Italian Cup.

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:13:31 GMT

Slot confirms he will become Liverpool manager
Arne Slot confirms he will replace the departing Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss next season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:01:20 GMT

Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400
The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400.

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:32:03 GMT

Vote for your Premier League club's player of the season
Who has been the standout performer for your Premier League team this season? You decide!

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:52:58 GMT

England U17s face Spain in Euro Championship final
FA technical director Kay Cossington wants winning major tournaments "to become the norm" as England prepare to take on Spain in the Women's Under-17s European Championship final on Saturday.

Fri, 17 May 2024 22:29:06 GMT

Arteta's Arsenal title dream 'still alive'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his "dream is still alive" ahead of the final day of the Premier League season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:09:44 GMT

Kane to miss Bayern's final game with back injury
England striker Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's final game of the Bundesliga season because of an ongoing back problem.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:41:23 GMT

Football Daily
Aaron Paul and guests look ahead to the final weekend of the Premier League season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 21:44:00 GMT

Fifa trials tennis-style VAR reviews in youth football
Fifa is trialling a 'VAR-lite' system in youth football where coaches can request two reviews per match by "twirling their finger".

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:09:34 GMT

Departing Liverpool boss Klopp 'would scrap VAR'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would vote to scrap video assistant referees because of how the system currently works.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:04:14 GMT

Sutton's Premier League final-day predictions v Gladiators star Legend
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Gladiators star and Arsenal fan Legend to make predictions for the final round of Premier League games.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:37:45 GMT

Letting Miedema go 'best for the club' - Eidevall
Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall says letting club record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema's contract expire is "what's best for the club".

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:10:17 GMT

Spurs loss to Man City 'worst experience' - Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou says Wednesday's 2-0 defeat by Manchester City was his "worst experience as a manager".

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:52:37 GMT

Barcelona considering sacking head coach Xavi
Barcelona are considering sacking head coach Xavi and replacing him with the club's B team coach Rafael Marquez.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:43:32 GMT

Norwich sack boss Wagner after play-off defeat
Norwich City sack boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off semi-final defeat by Leeds.

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:41:43 GMT

Rodgers praises Celtic board's 'brave decision'
Brendan Rodgers praises Dermott Desmond and the Celtic board for making "such a brave decision" in bringing him back to the club.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:18:05 GMT

Tuchel to leave Bayern despite U-turn talks
Manager Thomas Tuchel confirms he will leave Bayern Munich this summer despite holding talks about a potential U-turn to stay.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:32:59 GMT

Give the armband to Son - Premier League fantasy football tips
Could it be worth taking a risk on Son Heung-min? Alistair Bruce-Ball previews fantasy football gameweek 38.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:03:52 GMT

Brazil named as hosts for 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil are voted hosts of the 2027 Women's World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany at Fifa's congress.

Fri, 17 May 2024 06:21:22 GMT

Man Utd boss Skinner handed contract extension
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner signs a one-year contract extension with the option of extending for a further year.

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:10:11 GMT

I wouldn't change a thing - Hayes
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says she "wouldn't change a thing" about her time in charge as she prepares for the Women's Super League title decider.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:54:14 GMT

Man City's Shaw named WSL Player of the Season
Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw is named the Women's Super League Player of the Season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:52:36 GMT

Will is there for big Rangers rebuild - Clement
Rangers "need a big rebuild" but manager Philippe Clement believes "the will is there in the club" to bring about change.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:43 GMT

Watch the best goals in Celtic's title-winning season
Watch some of the best goals from a season in which Celtic have won a third consecutive Scottish Premiership title.

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:38:03 GMT

Watch: Klopp's first press conference as Liverpool boss
As Jurgen Klopp heads towards his last game as Liverpool manager, BBC Sport looks back at his first news conference as Reds boss in 2015.

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:26:56 GMT

'I wanted to feel at home at a club'
Brighton and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour discusses leaving Chelsea, playing under Roberto de Zerbi and Euro 2024.

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:56:02 GMT

'With that belief, anything can happen'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta discusses coaching, his chemistry with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and the Premier League final-day showdown.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:16:54 GMT

Chelsea go top of WSL after beating Spurs
Watch highlights as Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 to go top of Women's Super League and take the title race in to the final day.

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:09:22 GMT

Watch the official Season 1 trailer
Ready to rock through time with the Doctor and Ruby?

Fri, 10 May 2024 23:01:00 GMT

Take a trip to the far future in Episode 1
Ruby learns the Doctor's secrets when he takes her to a future with babies and a bogeyman.

Fri, 10 May 2024 22:57:00 GMT

How well do you remember this season's Premier League?
This season's Premier League was full of drama, but were you paying attention? It's time to tackle our quiz.

Sat, 18 May 2024 06:24:46 GMT

Classical music, not heavy metal – what could Slot's Liverpool look like?
After Arne Slot confirmed he will be Liverpool's new manager, what will the Reds look like under the Dutchman?

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:23:51 GMT

Arteta's Arsenal title dream 'still alive'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his "dream is still alive" ahead of the final day of the Premier League season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:09:44 GMT

'World football' would respect Man City - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City team will get the respect they deserve within "football" if they win a fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:47:20 GMT

Sutton's Premier League final-day predictions v Gladiators star Legend
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Gladiators star and Arsenal fan Legend to make predictions for the final round of Premier League games.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:37:45 GMT

Slot confirms he will become Liverpool manager
Arne Slot confirms he will replace the departing Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss next season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:01:20 GMT

Premier League 2023-24 - the alternative awards
From biggest VAR controversy to most awkward managerial sacking, here are BBC Sport's Alternative Premier League Awards 2023-24.

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:23:57 GMT

Forrest ready to 'play anywhere' for Scotland - gossip
James Forrest says he is ready to play anywhere for Scotland at Euro 2024.

Sat, 18 May 2024 08:09:51 GMT

Rodgers praises Celtic board's 'brave decision'
Brendan Rodgers praises Dermott Desmond and the Celtic board for making "such a brave decision" in bringing him back to the club.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:18:05 GMT

Will is there for big Rangers rebuild - Clement
Rangers "need a big rebuild" but manager Philippe Clement believes "the will is there in the club" to bring about change.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:43 GMT

Martindale may exit Livi depending on ownership court case
David Martindale will leave Livingston if legal action over ownership goes against those he feels are the rightful owners of the club.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:13:09 GMT

Juventus fire Allegri after cup final antics
Juventus sack Massimiliano Allegri two days after he led the side to the Italian Cup.

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:13:31 GMT

Slot confirms he will become Liverpool manager
Arne Slot confirms he will replace the departing Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss next season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:01:20 GMT

Tuchel to leave Bayern despite U-turn talks
Manager Thomas Tuchel confirms he will leave Bayern Munich this summer despite holding talks about a potential U-turn to stay.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:32:59 GMT

Barcelona considering sacking head coach Xavi
Barcelona are considering sacking head coach Xavi and replacing him with the club's B team coach Rafael Marquez.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:43:32 GMT

Kane to miss Bayern's final game with back injury
England striker Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's final game of the Bundesliga season because of an ongoing back problem.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:41:23 GMT

Fabregas the coach looks to compete in Serie A
After a stellar playing career, former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is looking to shine as a coach with Italian side Como.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:59:15 GMT

Norwich sack boss Wagner after play-off defeat
Norwich City sack boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off semi-final defeat by Leeds.

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:41:43 GMT

Wednesday aiming to keep seven out-of-contract players
Barry Bannan heads a list of seven Sheffield Wednesday players having talks with the club over new contracts

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:07:33 GMT

Farke surprised by Leeds progress
Leeds boss Daniel Farke says he could not have envisioned winning promotion back to the Premier League after their start to the season.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:39:14 GMT

Preston offer new deal to captain Browne
Championship side Preston North End offer a new deal to captain Alan Browne.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:55:54 GMT

Evans and Dack to leave Sunderland
Sunderland announce they will release Corry Evans and Bradley Dack at the end of their contracts this summer.

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:51:07 GMT

WSL title race 'all comes down to this'
Former England players Ellen White and Katie Chapman say Chelsea have the upper hand on Manchester City going into an 'exciting' final day of the Women's Super League.

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:41:06 GMT

A two-horse race for the title - how to watch WSL final day
The title race is going down to the wire with City and Chelsea split only by goal difference going into their final matches.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:11:43 GMT

Why departing Hayes' WSL legacy goes beyond trophies
Emma Hayes will go down as one of Chelsea's greatest managers when she leaves the club at the end of the season - and her role in helping grow the Women's Super League must not be forgotten.

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:19:58 GMT

Man City know what is needed to win WSL - Taylor
Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor says his players "know exactly what we have to do" as they bid to win the WSL title on Saturday.

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:51:33 GMT

England U17s face Spain in Euro Championship final
FA technical director Kay Cossington wants winning major tournaments "to become the norm" as England prepare to take on Spain in the Women's Under-17s European Championship final on Saturday.

Fri, 17 May 2024 22:29:06 GMT

I wouldn't change a thing - Hayes
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says she "wouldn't change a thing" about her time in charge as she prepares for the Women's Super League title decider.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:54:14 GMT

Letting Miedema go 'best for the club' - Eidevall
Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall says letting club record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema's contract expire is "what's best for the club".

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:10:17 GMT

Premier League 2023-24 - the alternative awards
From biggest VAR controversy to most awkward managerial sacking, here are BBC Sport's Alternative Premier League Awards 2023-24.

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:23:57 GMT

Will Premier League VAR vote be passed & what happens next?
With Wolves triggering a vote to scrap VAR, BBC Sport understands the majority of clubs are unlikely to agree. So what happens next?

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:38:17 GMT

At home with Arteta - childhood, career and family
BBC Sport visits Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at his home to discuss his career on the pitch and the touchline.

Thu, 16 May 2024 06:46:43 GMT

The ups and downs of Hayes' final Chelsea season
As Emma Hayes' Chelsea chase a fifth successive WSL trophy, BBC Sport looks back on the story of her final season with the club.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:41:21 GMT

Past against Arsenal - who wins Premier League?
The Premier League title race is going down to the final day for just the 10th time. Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal fans celebrating on Sunday?

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:05:04 GMT

'We have Pele here' - Wenger on first time he saw Mbappe play
A new BBC film dives deep into the origins of one of the world's best footballers - Kylian Mbappe.

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:58:27 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.

Sat, 18 May 2024 00:42:05 GMT

Schalke's fall to the edge of existence
Despite recent assurances that Schalke’s finances are holding up, the viability of the debt-saddled club as a genuine power is in doubt.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:01:22 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

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

Thu, 16 May 2024 21:26:24 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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