Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on November 22, 2020
Diogo Jota determined to become "a big influence" at Liverpool
The Portugal international is making good progress in recovering from a knee injury and could return before the end of January.
Jan 2, 09:48
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola confident coronavirus-hit Manchester City can compete at Chelsea
Five of the squad will miss out, including Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker, because of positive Covid-19 tests.
Jan 2, 09:46
Nat Phillips warms up for Liverpool in October 2020
Nat Phillips does not feel out of his depth at Liverpool
The 23-year-old has helped deputise for the likes of Virgil Van Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez this season
Jan 2, 09:45
West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates in October 2020
West Ham manager David Moyes refuses to rule out January signings
The Hammers boss is also mindful of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on club revenues.
Jan 2, 09:42
A general basketball shot
NBA roundup: Anthony Davis inspires Lakers to win over Spurs
Over on the West Coast, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers moved to 14th on the all-time scoring list with 26,498 points.
Jan 2, 09:10
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 26, 2020
Saturday's papers: Lionel Messi, Dele Alli, Jack Grealish
Xherdan Shaqiri impressed Liverpool's manager and could be back to stay at Anfield.
Jan 2, 09:09
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
On This Day: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed Cardiff manager
The former Manchester United star took over following the sacking of Malky Mackay.
Jan 2, 09:08
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demands improvement after narrow Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored to earn Manchester United a 2-1 victory.
Jan 2, 00:02
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020
Jose Mourinho compares Fulham postponement to Under-13 matches
Spurs are set for a congested fixture list in the second half of the campaign as they challenge on four fronts.
Jan 2, 00:00
General view of Rugby Park, home to Kilmarnock, from 2011
Danny Whitehall keen to stay on at Kilmarnock
The 25-year-old's future is up in the air.
Jan 1, 23:58
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on November 22, 2020
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers ignoring talk of title challenge
The Foxes spent the majority of last season in the top four before they finished in fifth spot.
Jan 1, 22:40
Jak Alnwick pictured in February 2016
St Mirren goalkeeper Jak Alnwick delighted to see the back of 2020
The goalkeeper is targeting success against Livingston in the Betfred Cup semi-finals and a push up the Premiership table.
Jan 1, 22:38
Premier League manager Graham Potter pictured in November 2020
Graham Potter admits criticism from Brighton fans is hard to handle
The Seagulls are hovering above the Premier League relegation zone.
Jan 1, 22:38
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 4, 2020
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard vows to stick to his principles
A run of three defeats and a draw from their last five matches has seen the Blues lose ground in the Premier League title race.
Jan 1, 22:36
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal needed a player like Emile Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe has impressed on his recent Premier League starts for the Gunners.
Jan 1, 22:35
Michael van Gerwen in action in March 2016
Michael van Gerwen crashes out of World Championship in quarter-finals
The Englishman ended a run of 27 matches without a victory over Michael van Gerwen in emphatic fashion.
Jan 1, 22:28
Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Manchester United level on points with Liverpool after Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored in the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Jan 1, 22:27
Tomas Soucek celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Everton in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Tomas Soucek lifts lid on swapping potato salad for festive football
Tomas Soucek is used to enjoying a winter break playing in the Czech League.
Jan 1, 22:25
Southampton's Stuart Armstrong celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on November 6, 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl talks up "very smart" Stuart Armstrong after new deal
The 28-year-old, who arrived from Celtic in 2018, has committed himself to the Saints until 2024.
Jan 1, 21:50
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Team News: Ralph Hasenhuttl returns to the touchline for Liverpool visit
The Saints boss had to stay away from the team after his wife returned a positive test for Covid-19.
Jan 1, 21:49
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured in December 2020
Wayne Rooney angered by late penalty call in Wednesday defeat
The Scotland international scored the only goal as Sheffield Wednesday beat Derby.
Jan 1, 20:51
West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates in October 2020
David Moyes delighted with "special" night as West Ham win at Everton
Everton missed the chance to move within a point of leaders Liverpool.
Jan 1, 20:49
Callum Paterson celebrates scoring for Sheffield Wednesday against Derby County on January 1, 2021
Sheffield Wednesday leapfrog Derby with narrow victory at Hillsborough
Callum Paterson's fourth goal of the season was enough to earn the Owls the points.
Jan 1, 19:49
Tomas Soucek celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Everton in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Tomas Soucek scores again as West Ham prevail at Everton
A favourable deflection allowed Tomas Soucek to stab home.
Jan 1, 19:44
Karen Carney pictured on June 14, 2019
Karen Carney deletes Twitter account following online abuse
The former England international received a barrage of abusive messages after having her comments mocked by the official Leeds account.
Jan 1, 19:11
General view of Bristol City's Ashton Gate taken January 2018
Bristol City and Luton's games called off following coronavirus outbreaks
Bristol City have reported possible cases, while Luton have confirmed an outbreak of the virus.
Jan 1, 19:10
Leeds United striker Rodrigo Moreno in action in September 2020
Rodrigo hopes Leeds can pick up where they left off in 2021
Leeds finished 2020 with back-to-back Premier League wins over Burnley and West Brom.
Jan 1, 19:09
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020
New Year's Day sporting social: World of sport celebrates the beginning of 2021
Happy New Year messages were unsurprisingly a big theme of the day.
Jan 1, 18:23
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root pleased to see psychologist join England staff for Sri Lanka tour
The tourists have seen their last two tours cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan 1, 18:22
Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Moura pictured on March 10, 2020
Team News: Lucas Moura and Carlos Vinicius expected to be available for Leeds visit
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa continues to have defensive problems.
Jan 1, 17:57
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured in November 2020
The major talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
Chelsea host Manchester City in one of the fixtures of the weekend.
Jan 1, 17:55
Gary Anderson lets one go in March 2016
Gary Anderson advances to semi-finals after beating Dirk Van Duijvenbode
The other match of the afternoon session saw Stephen Bunting defeat Krzysztof Ratajski.
Jan 1, 17:08
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Keith Lasley to take charge of Motherwell against rivals Hamilton
The Northern Irishman claimed some players believed that they were better than they are.
Jan 1, 17:06
Hakim Ziyech pictured for Chelsea in October 2020
Team News: Hakim Ziyech in line for potential Chelsea return against Man City
City will be without the five first-team players who have tested positive for coronavirus.
Jan 1, 17:05
John Hughes in charge of Hibernian in 2010
John Hughes urges Ross County to push forward after Hibernian victory
County host St Johnstone on Saturday after getting off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Hibernian.
Jan 1, 17:03
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 4, 2020
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists safety must be "paramount"
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard said football gives people "a release" and "something to watch" during the pandemic.
Jan 1, 17:02
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola insists Everton postponement was the correct decision
The match at Goodison Park was postponed just hours before kick-off.
Jan 1, 17:00
Burnley's Charlie Taylor receives treatment on July 15, 2020
Team News: Burnley's Charlie Taylor to miss out against Fulham
The visitors are battling a coronavirus outbreak.
Jan 1, 16:59
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on November 22, 2020
Scott Parker understands Jose Mourinho's frustration over postponement
The Fulham boss admits he cannot be certain his team will play against Burnley on Sunday.
Jan 1, 15:51
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'Premier League season started in the wrong way'
Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was called off less than three hours before kick-off.
Jan 1, 15:23
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