Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 8, 2020
Mikel Arteta pleased with Arsenal response against Southampton
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck his first goal in six games as 10-man Arsenal avoided a fifth successive home league loss.
Dec 16, 21:10
Derby County's Graeme Shinnie in action with Swansea City's Korey Smith in the Championship on December 16, 2020
Wayne Rooney delighted with win over Swansea City
Derby are still in the bottom three on goal difference but are unbeaten in six since Wayne Rooney was made interim manager.
Dec 16, 21:09
Leeds United's Stuart Dallas celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on December 16, 2020
Leeds United put five goals past Newcastle United at Elland Road
Marcelo Bielsa's side scored three times in the last 15 minutes.
Dec 16, 21:07
Everton's Mason Holgate celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on December 16, 2020
Richarlison, Mason Holgate score as Everton win at Leicester City
Richarlison and Mason Holgate scored for the Toffees.
Dec 16, 21:06
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Southampton in the Premier League on December 16, 2020
Arsenal fight back to claim a point against Southampton
Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott had put the again-impressive Southampton into an early lead with a high-quality effort.
Dec 16, 21:05
Derby County's Graeme Shinnie in action with Swansea City's Korey Smith in the Championship on December 16, 2020
Colin Kazim-Richards, Kamil Jozwiak score the goals as Derby County beat Swansea City
It was also the first time this season that Derby had scored twice in a game.
Dec 16, 20:01
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
The key IFAB news explained on concussion subs, handball and offside
The game's lawmakers met for their annual business meeting on Wednesday.
Dec 16, 19:41
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Wednesday's sporting social: Deja vu darts and Kane Williamson's new child
Peter Wright's match-winning darts in round two looked very familiar.
Dec 16, 18:30
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
Clubs to receive two concussion substitutes per match in FA Cup
The trials could allow teams to make up to eight changes in FA Cup matches.
Dec 16, 18:25
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 22, 2020
Chris Wilder: 'We have to start delivering results'
Sheffield United are bottom of the Premier League with just one point from 12 games.
Dec 16, 18:24
General view of Burnley's Turf Moor taken April 2018
Burnley midfielder Josh Benson pens new contract
Josh Benson, 21, spent much of last season on loan at Grimsby, but has made five appearances for the Clarets this term.
Dec 16, 17:47
Ricardo Vaz Te and Sam Allardyce celebrate winning promotion with West Ham in 2012
A look at the career of West Bromwich Albion boss Sam Allardyce in pictures
The former Bolton and England manager is back in the Premier League.
Dec 16, 17:45
Sam Allardyce takes Soccer Aid training on June 7, 2018
A closer look at Sam Allardyce's track record
The Baggies have charged Sam Allardyce with repeating the feats he achieved with the likes of Blackburn and Sunderland.
Dec 16, 17:45
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
A look at the issues facing West Bromwich Albion boss Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce has returned to management after two-and-a-half years.
Dec 16, 17:44
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
West Bromwich Albion appoint Sam Allardyce as new head coach
Slaven Bilic was sacked on Wednesday morning.
Dec 16, 17:26
Andrew Considine in action for Aberdeen on December 2, 2018
Andrew Considine pens new one-year deal at Aberdeen
Andrew Considine made his debut for the Reds against Dundee in 2004 and he has made 537 games for the club.
Dec 16, 17:25
General view of Sunderland's Stadium of Light from January 2017
Coronavirus outbreak sees Sunderland's next three matches called off
The Black Cats have had five positive Covid-19 tests.
Dec 16, 17:24
Jeff Smith in action during the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on January 10, 2015
Darts roundup: Chris Dobey overcomes Jeff Smith to reach third round of PDC World Championship
The number 22 seed had to come back from two sets down.
Dec 16, 16:52
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
David Elleray discusses football's handball law
IFAB's AGM will consider approving changes to the handball wording in March.
Dec 16, 16:51
Sheffield United's Oliver McBurnie reacts on January 21, 2020
Team News: Oli McBurnie a doubt for Sheffield United's clash with Manchester United
Oli McBurnie came off early in the second half of the 3-0 loss at Southampton on Sunday having sustained a shoulder injury.
Dec 16, 15:58
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Kelly Sotherton wants Birmingham to host World Athletics Championship
The Alexander Stadium is undergoing a £72.4million upgrade ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Dec 16, 15:56
Manchester United's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring against Southampton in the Premier League on November 29, 2020
Edinson Cavani unlikely to face Sheffield United
Marcos Rojo has also been ruled out over the festive period.
Dec 16, 15:55
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Exeter Chiefs' clash with Toulouse called off due to coronavirus outbreak
The Chiefs have reported a number of positive tests for Covid-19.
Dec 16, 15:54
Jamie Murray pictured in February 2020
Jamie Murray combines with LTA once again for Battle of the Brits Premier League Tennis
Former world number one Andy Jamie Murray is among those to have signed up
Dec 16, 14:23
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
Football's lawmakers approve "extensive trials" for concussion substitutes in early 2021
The go-ahead has been given for trials to start from January 2021.
Dec 16, 14:23
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante pictured on July 4, 2020
N'Golo Kante: 'We did not manage the game well against Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after losing at Wolves.
Dec 16, 14:22
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured in November 2020
Sean Dyche: 'We are not desperate for January reinforcements'
Sunday's win at Arsenal made it eight points from five games for Sean Dyche's side.
Dec 16, 14:20
Sam Allardyce takes Soccer Aid training on June 7, 2018
Who is in the running to replace Slaven Bilic at West Bromwich Albion?
Slaven Bilic has paid the price for a poor run of results.
Dec 16, 12:36
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic pictured in November 2020
West Bromwich Albion sack head coach Slaven Bilic
Croatian Slaven Bilic was appointed in 2019 and won promotion from the Championship.
Dec 16, 12:34
General view of Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium from 2015
Cambridge United: 'Fans who booed players taking a knee are not welcome'
The Football Association launched an investigation after players were booed at Millwall and Colchester earlier this month.
Dec 16, 11:52
Kevin Nisbet pictured for Hibernian in October 2020
Kevin Nisbet could return for Hibernian against Dundee United
The striker, who has 11 goals this season, was absent as Hibs beat Alloa 2-1 to reach the semi-finals but could face Dundee United.
Dec 16, 11:50
West Bromwich Albion celebrate Ruben Dias's own goal for Manchester City in the Premier League on December 15, 2020
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Busy schedule to blame for poor displays'
Ilkay Gundogan suggested the lack of a break between seasons was part of the problem.
Dec 16, 11:49
George Baldock celebrates scoring Sheffield United's second on December 8, 2019
George Baldock delighted club are backing Chris Wilder
George Baldock has also stressed the need for the players to repay the faith Chris Wilder has shown in them.
Dec 16, 11:48
General view of Sunderland's Stadium of Light from January 2017
EFL: 'Sunderland had option to postpone Wimbledon game'
The Black Cats had eight players missing for Tuesday night's 1-1 draw.
Dec 16, 10:48
General view of Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium from 2015
Cambridge United boss Mark Bonner blasts "unacceptable" booing of players taking a knee
The Football Association launched an investigation after players were booed earlier this month.
Dec 16, 08:36
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar pictured for France in October 2020
Wednesday's paper talk: Houssem Aouar, Mesut Ozil, Slaven Bilic
Moves at the Hawthorns feature in Wednesday's papers.
Dec 16, 08:33
PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
Clarification on handball ruling 'to arrive on Wednesday'
IFAB's annual business meeting will be held on Wednesday.
Dec 16, 08:30
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas pictured in October 2020
On This Day: Tottenham Hotspur sack Andre Villas-Boas
The humiliation, which followed a 6-0 drubbing by Manchester City the previous month, was the final straw for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
Dec 16, 08:29
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic pictured in November 2020
West Brom boss Slaven Bilic relaxed over future after Man City draw
For City, it was another frustrating night after their flat performance in the goalless Manchester derby on Saturday.
Dec 16, 00:02
General view of McDiarmid Park, home to St Johnstone, from 2015
Callum Davidson admits he could not watch St Johnstone shoot-out
Perth keeper Zander Clark made saves from Paul Watson and Kevin O'Hara.
Dec 16, 00:00
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