Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on November22, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti plays down Everton's Premier League title chances
The Toffees are second in the table and host Manchester City on Monday.
Dec 27, 13:58
James Rodriguez celebrates scoring for Everton on September 19, 2020
Team News: Everton without James Rodriguez and Richarlison for Man City visit
Toffees remain without the attacking duo.
Dec 27, 13:13
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on July 14, 2020
Callum Hudson-Odoi admits Chelsea let themselves down against Arsenal
Blues were well beaten by a previously out-of-form opponent.
Dec 27, 13:12
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 22, 2020
Chris Wilder turning to Radio 4 to avoid Sheffield United coverage
The 1-0 home loss to Everton on Boxing Day left the Bramall Lane outfit winless after 15 top-flight encounters.
Dec 27, 13:09
General view of Sunderland's Stadium of Light from January 2017
Sunderland's clash with Accrington postponed amid coronavirus outbreak
The news comes after Sunderland's matches against Shrewsbury, Blackpool and Hull were called off.
Dec 27, 12:09
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes pictured in November 22, 2020
Derek McInnes challenges Aberdeen squad to prove themselves as the strongest
Sam Cosgrove and Ash Taylor scored the goals in a 2-1 win over 10-man St Johnstone.
Dec 27, 12:07
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Micky Mellon lavishes praise on "smashing lad" Nicky Clark
The striker came off the bench to earn his side a point with a late equaliser against Motherwell.
Dec 27, 12:05
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Alex Dyer issues rallying cry to Kilmarnock amid poor spell of form
Killie suffered their fifth consecutive defeat when losing to Livingston on Saturday.
Dec 27, 11:20
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 5, 2020
Neil Lennon: 'Leigh Griffiths has been a breath of fresh air'
The 30-year-old Hoops striker was out of the picture earlier in the season due to fitness issues.
Dec 27, 11:19
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 22, 2020
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has "tough decisions" to make for St Mirren clash
Rangers were dumped out of the Betfred Cup by the Buddies earlier this month and Steven Gerrard is still smarting.
Dec 27, 11:18
Fulham's Bobby Decordova-Reid celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League on December 13, 2020
Stuart Gray: 'Fulham are moving in the right direction'
Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl bemoaned the absence of Jannik Vestergaard through injury.
Dec 27, 10:24
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on November 6, 2020
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce claims mass hysteria is "unjust and unfair"
The Magpies manager feels securing the club's Premier League status should remain his principal aim.
Dec 27, 10:23
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NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder weather Hornets storm to win season opener
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a jumper at the buzzer to seal the Thunder's two-point win.
Dec 27, 09:00
Tom Brady pictured for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in December 2020
NFL roundup: Tom Brady stars for Buccaneers in dominant Lions win
Tampa Bay defeated the Detroit Lions 47-7.
Dec 27, 08:57
Greg Norman pictured in September 2015
Greg Norman awaiting coronavirus test results after leaving hospital
The 65-year-old spent Christmas Day in hospital after experiencing symptoms.
Dec 27, 08:54
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk pictured on August 29, 2020
On This Day: Liverpool confirm £75m Virgil van Dijk deal
The Dutch defender's record move from Southampton was confirmed four days ahead of the transfer window reopening.
Dec 27, 08:53
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Newcastle win was our best performance of the season'
Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres struck in each half at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 26, 23:59
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 22, 2020
Chris Wilder criticises senior Sheffield United players after Everton loss
The Blades are bottom of the table after losing 13 of their 15 Premier League matches this season.
Dec 26, 23:58
Ismaila Sarr celebrates scoring for Watford against Norwich City in the Championship on December 26, 2020
Xisco Munoz delighted to get Watford reign off to a flying start
Ismail Ismaila Sarr's 39th-minute goal turned out to be just enough at Vicarage Road.
Dec 26, 23:57
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on December 19, 2020
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists 2020 was a "special year"
The Reds were crowned Premier League champions in June after Covid-19 delayed the end of the season.
Dec 26, 22:40
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on December 20, 2020
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce will not wind up managers just yet
The West Brom boss will leave his usual 'tittle-tattle' to one side while he focuses on leading a rescue effort at the Hawthorns.
Dec 26, 22:39
Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on November 30, 2020
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen challenged by David Moyes to score more goals
The attacker joined West Ham for a £20million fee in February.
Dec 26, 22:38
Raul Jimenez lies unconscious during the game between Arsenal and Wolves on November 29, 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo says Wolves looking to strike in January transfer window
The Mexican suffered a fractured skull following his clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz last month.
Dec 26, 22:37
Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates scoring for Everton against Sheffield United in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
Gylfi Sigurdsson strikes late as Everton win at Sheffield United
The Toffees have won four Premier League games on the bounce.
Dec 26, 22:35
Ferran Torres celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Newcastle United in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
Gundogan and Torres on target as Man City sweep aside Newcastle
Both sides were missing key players following positive Covid-19 tests.
Dec 26, 22:18
Ismaila Sarr celebrates scoring for Watford against Norwich City in the Championship on December 26, 2020
Ismaila Sarr scores winner as Watford beat table-toppers Norwich
Norwich should have been awarded a penalty late on.
Dec 26, 22:17
Tannadice Park, the home of Dundee United
Maurice Malpas pays tribute to "one of the greatest" Jim McLean
Former Dundee United favourite fondly remembers his former manager.
Dec 26, 21:38
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta: 'Chelsea win can be a turning point for Arsenal'
It was the Gunners' first league victory since November 1.
Dec 26, 21:00
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on November 7, 2020
Thomas Frank delighted with "confident but humble" Brentford in Cardiff win
Sergi Canos' second-half hat-trick saw the Bees claim all three points at Cardiff.
Dec 26, 20:35
Tannadice Park, the home of Dundee United
A look at the career of former Dundee United manager Jim McLean
McLean led Dundee United to the league title in 1983.
Dec 26, 20:04
Tannadice Park, the home of Dundee United
Former Dundee United manager Jim McLean dies aged 83
Jim McLean helped shake up Scottish football in the 1980s.
Dec 26, 20:03
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
PL roundup: Arsenal dominate Chelsea, Villa win and Leicester draw with Man Utd
The Gunners won for the first time in the Premier League since November 1.
Dec 26, 20:02
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
Arsenal outclass Chelsea to end seven-game winless run
Bukayo Saka scored the Gunners' final goal in a 3-1 victory.
Dec 26, 19:45
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in October 2020
Reading boss Veljko Paunovic pleased with "very important" win against Luton
Tom McIntyre and Alfa Semedo found the net for the Royals.
Dec 26, 19:17
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Northampton end home losing streak with Worcester victory
Northampton end home hoodoo with victory over Worcester.
Dec 26, 19:16
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Stephen Robinson unimpressed with "not ideal" timing of SFA appeals announcement
Motherwell drew 1-1 at Dundee United after seeing the six points they had been awarded for two postponed games removed from their tally.
Dec 26, 19:15
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020
Michael O'Neill looks ahead to 2021 as Stoke players return from injury
Midfielder Joe Allen made his first appearance in nine months as Stoke drew 0-0 at Coventry.
Dec 26, 19:13
Bristol City manager Dean Holden pictured in October 2020
Dean Holden hails "outstanding" Famara Diedhiou strike in Wycombe win
Diedhiou struck in the 87th minute.
Dec 26, 19:11
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured in December 2020
Wayne Rooney says Preston loss was Derby's best performance of the season
Alan Browne scored in stoppage time to snatch the points for North End.
Dec 26, 19:10
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020
Valerien Ismael "overjoyed" for Michal Helik following Huddersfield winner
The Tykes struck deep into time added on at Oakwell.
Dec 26, 19:08
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