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This post was originally published on BBC Football Erik ten Hag believes he still has Man Utd backing, and Brighton stun Tottenham.
Only 'liars and cheaters' blame Wolves boss O'Neil – Lemina
This post was originally published on BBC Football Wolves captain Mario Lemina says only “liars and cheaters” would blame manager Gary O’Neil for being bottom of the table.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
This post was originally published on BBC Football After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
NI's Evans signs short-term deal with Bradford City
This post was originally published on BBC Football Northern Ireland international Corry Evans signs a short-term deal with League Two side Bradford City until January.
Celtic doing 'exceptionally well' – owner Desmond
This post was originally published on BBC Football Majority shareholder Dermot Desmond believes Celtic have done “exceptionally well” in the early weeks of the current campaign.
‘Ludicrous Sylla red changes game for Dundee’
This post was originally published on BBC Football Sportscene pundits Michael Stewart and Shelley Kerr assess the second yellow card shown to Dundee’s Mo Sylla in their 3-2 defeat by Kilmarnock.
Watch Kilmarnock go from 2-0 down after 86 minutes to win 3-2
This post was originally published on BBC Football Sportscene pundits Michael Stewart and Shelley Kerr assess Kilmarnock’s stunning comeback to beat Dundee 3-2 at Dens Park.
'We are on one page' – Ten Hag believes he still has Man Utd backing
This post was originally published on BBC Football Erik ten Hag feels Manchester United’s hierarchy would have told him if his job was under threat.
Liverpool boss Beard fears Lundgaard ACL injury
This post was originally published on BBC Football Liverpool manager Matt Beard says he fears midfielder Sofie Lundgaard suffered a serious knee injury in their WSL win at Tottenham.
How penalty decisions shaped Everton v Newcastle – analysis
This post was originally published on BBC Football Watch as Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer analyse how different outcomes from penalty appeals shaped Everton v Newcastle.
How Frank's Brentford get forward 'as quick as possible'
This post was originally published on BBC Football Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards discusses the attacking form of Brentford after their 5-3 win over Wolves in the Premier League.
How 'so many missed chances' cost Fulham in Man City defeat
This post was originally published on BBC Football Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer analyses Fulham’s “so many missed chances” in their 3-2 defeat by Manchester City in the Premier League.
Lopetegui's West Ham show first signs of attacking future after Moyes
This post was originally published on BBC Football After a tough start for Julen Lopetegui, West Ham fans finally have something to be optimistic about and a glimpse of the football they have long been craving.
Two-goal Kovacic's 'copy and paste' Rodri job
This post was originally published on BBC Football Mateo Kovacic finds his scoring boots to get Manchester City back to winning ways, as boss Pep Guardiola jokes it is a “copy and paste” job of Rodri.
How Slot has tightened Liverpool's defence – and is powering their title bid
This post was originally published on BBC Football Sir Alex Ferguson once said “attack wins you games, defence wins you titles”, words that will be encouraging for Liverpool supporters after their strong defensive start to the season.
'I had to strip everything back – now management is my focus'
This post was originally published on BBC Football Former Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones explains how he came to terms with the end of his playing career and why he is focused on a path in management.
'Nightmare is over' – Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months
This post was originally published on BBC Football Paul Pogba says his “nightmare is over” after his four-year ban for a doping offence was reduced to 18 months following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).
Szczesny set for Barca bow and Conte faces Fabregas
This post was originally published on BBC Football Wojciech Szczesny is set for his Barcelona bow, Bayern Munich play bogey side Eintracht Frankfurt and Antonio Conte faces Cesc Fabregas.
James handed Wales captaincy full time
This post was originally published on BBC Football Seattle Reign midfielder Angharad James, one of four players who captained Wales during their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, will take on the role full-time.
Ten Hag and Man Utd – what do the stats tell us?
This post was originally published on BBC Football As scrutiny on Erik ten Hag continues, we look at how his Manchester United record compares to Premier League rivals.
'The finest moment in Emery's brilliant Villa rebuild'
This post was originally published on BBC Football Unai Emery’s brilliant Aston Villa rejuvenation hits new heights with Champions League victory over Bayern Munich.
'His dream has come true' – the story of Duran's rise
This post was originally published on BBC Football Common themes emerge when discussing Jhon Duran’s rise – the Aston Villa striker is a raw, supremely talented footballer, a family man, and somebody who needs to be guided.
Planet Premier League
This post was originally published on BBC Football Cesc Fàbregas & Nedum Onuoha talk Cole Palmer, hairstyles, quick starts & high lines.
Manager ins and outs – October 2024
This post was originally published on BBC Football 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.
Transfers – October 2024
This post was originally published on BBC Football Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women’s Super League.
East meets west London – the mentor who changed Chelsea
This post was originally published on BBC Football Vinay Menon knew nothing about football when he went for a meeting at a West London mansion in 2009. A few weeks later he was in the heart of the Chelsea dressing room.
The air crash and the underdogs – a triumph for a lost generation
This post was originally published on BBC Football Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia’s football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
The rise and fall of North Korea – the sleeping giant of women's football
This post was originally published on BBC Football North Korea lags behind most of the rest of the world in several areas. But the hermit state has had an outsized impact on international women’s football.
'Expertly finished!' – Williams scores early second-half goal for Spain
This post was originally published on BBC Football Spain winger Nico Williams scores the opening goal in the Euro 2024 final against England in Berlin.
'No limitations' – Mbappe and a mission of a lifetime
This post was originally published on BBC Football Kylian Mbappe wasn’t always the best footballing prospect. But he, and his family, had the clearest plan. Project Mbappe continues.
Chasing the 'Ghost' – a superstar struck down by lightning
This post was originally published on BBC Football John White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.
Panenka – the penalty that killed a career and started a feud
This post was originally published on BBC Football Antonin Panenka’s penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.
The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revival
This post was originally published on BBC Football Hungary have ridden back into contention for international honours on the back of billions of euros and one man’s passion for football.
Mbappé
This post was originally published on BBC Football From Paris suburbs to the pinnacle of football, a look at a once-in-a-generation talent.