Vincent Kompany takes down Mo Salah during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Vincent Kompany thought his tackle on Mohamed Salah was a 'great challenge'
Kompany was booked but Jurgen Klopp felt he should have seen red.
Jan 4, 07:52
Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal on November 3, 2018
Football rumours from the media
Stay or go? Mesut Ozil was thought to be among a contender for a move in the January transfer window.
Jan 4, 07:14
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
It was a final for us: Guardiola hails team as Manchester City revive title race
The champions cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points.
Jan 4, 04:30
Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon pictured on December 17, 2018
Micky Mellon well aware of how important Tottenham FA Cup tie is for Tranmere
The game at Prenton Park takes place on Friday night.
Jan 4, 04:30
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the title race is back on
City are now four points behind leaders Liverpool.
Jan 3, 23:50
Vincent Kompany takes down Mo Salah during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Klopp unhappy with Kompany challenge as Liverpool lose unbeaten record
The Manchester City captain was only booked for his first-half challenge on Mohamed Salah.
Jan 3, 23:35
Graeme Souness doing punditry in late 2016
Graeme Souness still has Liverpool as favourites to win title despite City loss
The Reds remain four points clear at the top of the table.
Jan 3, 23:22
Arsenal manager Unai Emery gives orders on January 1, 2019
Unai Emery vows to respect Blackpool and avoid 'dark day' in FA Cup
The Arsenal boss is keen to avoid an upset at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.
Jan 3, 22:30
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on December 29, 2018
Tottenham boss Pochettino admits Champions League ambitions
Pochettino has turned Spurs into one of the top clubs in England.
Jan 3, 22:30
Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Through the years – Sergio's magnificent seven
The Manchester City striker has a fantastic home record against Liverpool.
Jan 3, 21:19
Troy Deeney celebrates scoring for Watford on January 2, 2019
FA asks Watford captain Deeney to explain post-match comments
The Hornets forward was critical of the performance of referee David Coote in the 3-3 draw with Bournemouth.
Jan 3, 20:14
Nick Pope warms up for Burnley on December 26, 2018
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope closing in on return from injury
The 26-year-old dislocated his shoulder at Aberdeen in July.
Jan 3, 18:40
Tom Lapslie in action for Colchester United in November 2015
Tom Lapslie signs two-year contract extension at Colchester
Academy graduate Lapslie made his debut for Colchester four years ago.
Jan 3, 17:22
Lincoln City boss Danny Cowley gives a thumb up on October 13, 2018
Lincoln boss Danny Cowley hoping for more FA Cup giant-killing
The Imps take on Everton on Saturday.
Jan 3, 17:17
Jermain Defoe with a pair of balls on November 10, 2018
Defoe set to join Rangers on loan
The 36-year-old attacker is closing in on a move to the Ladbrokes Premiership outfit.
Jan 3, 17:16
Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips pictured on October 31, 2018
Blackpool boss McPhillips takes solace from near miss against Arsenal
The Seasiders threatened to upset the Gunners in this season's Carabao Cup campaign.
Jan 3, 17:13
Newcastle United's Isaac Hayden on July 24, 2018
Isaac Hayden still determined to leave Newcastle
The 23-year-old midfielder wanted to move during the summer.
Jan 3, 16:46
Kyle Edmund in action on October 12, 2018
Kyle Edmund fully focused on Australian Open bid
The British number one has withdrawn from the Sydney International.
Jan 3, 15:49
Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon pictured on December 17, 2018
Micky Mellon calls on Tranmere to 'announce it is still here' against Spurs
Rovers face the Premier League side in the third round of the FA Cup at Prenton Park on Friday.
Jan 3, 15:37
Interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on January 2, 2019
John O'Shea backs Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep Manchester United job
O'Shea was a team-mate of Solskjaer at Old Trafford but will be plotting his downfall when Reading visit in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
Jan 3, 15:19
Brighton manager Chris Hughton pictured on December 29, 2018
Hughton hopes Brighton can go far in the 'best cup competition in the world'
Brighton reached the quarter-finals last season before losing to Manchester United.
Jan 3, 15:09
Pelle Clement in action for Reading in March 2018
Clement teams up with Stam at PEC Zwolle
The midfielder joined Reading from Ajax.
Jan 3, 14:56
Christian Eriksen in action for Tottenham Hotspur on August 27, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino relaxed over Christian Eriksen contract
The Dane's current deal expires in 2020.
Jan 3, 14:24
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas pictured in October 2018
Unai Emery rules out Arsenal move for Keylor Navas
The Real Madrid keeper is not a target for the Gunners in January.
Jan 3, 14:20
Alfredo Morelos in action for Rangers on December 29, 2018
Morelos avoids Old Firm punishment
The striker had been accused of lashing out in the Glasgow derby.
Jan 3, 13:31
Steven Davis in action for Southampton in the EFL Cup on November 27, 2018
Hasenhuttl confirms Davis is poised to leave Southampton for Rangers
The Northern Ireland captain looks set to return to Ibrox.
Jan 3, 13:04
Jayden Stockley in action for Exeter City in the League Two playoff semi-final on May 12, 2018
Stockley makes Championship move after leaving Exeter for Preston
The striker has been in prolific form in League Two.
Jan 3, 13:02
Jordan Ayew scores for Crystal Palace on January 2, 2019
Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew knew his goal drought would end
Ayew had not scored since netting for Swansea in April last year.
Jan 3, 12:47
Michael Schumacher pictured in December 2012
#KeepFightingMichael: Sporting world pays tribute to Schumacher on 50th birthday
The seven-time F1 champion continues to recover from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a 2013 skiing accident.
Jan 3, 12:31
Scotland assistant coach James McFadden pictured on November 18, 2018
James McFadden wants Premiership battle to provide Scotland boost
Scotland begin their qualifying campaign in March.
Jan 3, 12:30
Ben Foster in action for Watford on December 29, 2018
Javi Gracia: I know now Big Ben is in Watford not London
Goalkeeper Ben Foster has been in impressive form for Watford.
Jan 3, 12:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
McShane departs Buddies to join Falkirk
The midfielder has struggled for games in the Premiership.
Jan 3, 12:10
Ander Herrera scores the second during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Manchester United on December 22, 2018
I do not think about the top four – Ander Herrera
A first clean sheet under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it a particularly pleasing win over Newcastle.
Jan 3, 12:01
Martin Braithwaite in action for Middlesbrough on August 24, 2018
Martin Braithwaite joins Leganes on loan from Middlesbrough
The Dane has not featured much for Boro this season.
Jan 3, 11:45
Steve Mounie celebrates scoring for Huddersfield Town on January 2, 2019
Steve Mounie not giving up on Huddersfield's survival chances
The Terriers are eight points adrift of safety after Wednesday's 2-1 home defeat against Burnley.
Jan 3, 11:35
Charlie Austin celebrates scoring late on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Charlie Austin facing FA charge
The charge relates to his substitution against Manchester City on December 30.
Jan 3, 10:59
Michael Schumacher pictured in December 2012
Michael Schumacher hailed as a 'founding father' of Mercedes' F1 dominance
Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday.
Jan 3, 10:51
Mark Noble in action for West Ham United on January 2, 2019
Noble relieved with a point against 'bogey team' Brighton
Chris Hughton's side had won the previous four Premier League meetings.
Jan 3, 10:31
Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018
Loftus-Cheek admits Chelsea must learn to break teams down
Cesc Fabregas could have played his last league game for the Blues in the goalless draw against Southampton.
Jan 3, 10:01
Craig Bellamy pictured in December 2016
Craig Bellamy strongly denies bullying claim as Cardiff start investigation
The former Wales captain says he has decided to temporarily step down but will fully cooperate with club investigation.
Jan 3, 09:53
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