Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Aston Villa will not have Ross Barkley available against Wolverhampton Wanderers
It is hoped the 27-year-old will return next week against either Burnley or West Brom.
Dec 10, 13:51
Curtis Jones celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Ajax in the Champions League on December 1, 2020
A look at Liverpool's latest crop of youngsters
The Reds' youngsters have stepped up this season in the absence of injured key players.
Dec 10, 13:50
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 8, 2020
Which clubs can English teams face in last-16 stage of Champions League?
The lowdown on which teams English clubs could face next in Europe's elite club competition
Dec 10, 13:49
General view of Nottingham Forest's City Ground taken August 2018
Nottingham Forest fined for Watford altercation
Forest's players reacted furiously following a challenge on Harry Arter.
Dec 10, 13:48
Rob Baxter pictured on May 18, 2019
Rob Baxter defends rugby union's concussion protocols
World Cup winner Steve Thompson says he can no longer remember England's 2003 triumph because of brain injuries he suffered playing the game.
Dec 10, 13:47
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England to play day-night Test in Ahmedabad on India tour next year
Next year's tour of India will consist of four Tests, five T20s and three ODIs.
Dec 10, 11:39
Oliver Dowden pictured in March 2020
Oliver Dowden hopes sporting stadiums will be at full capacity by next autumn
Small numbers of spectators returned to venues in England from December 2.
Dec 10, 11:38
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates opening the scoring for Liverpool on June 24, 2020
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'We can beat anyone in Champions League'
The Reds reached the knockout stages after topping their group.
Dec 10, 11:28
Ricky Hatton wins the belt from Kostya Tszyu during the IBF light welterweight title fight at the MEN Arena on June 4, 2005
Ricky Hatton's son Campbell signs professional deal with Matchroom
The 19-year-old will follow in his father's footsteps in 2021.
Dec 10, 11:27
Italy's Paolo Rossi in action against Germany on July 07, 1982.
Italy legend Paolo Rossi passes away at the age of 64
Former Juventus and AC Milan striker Paolo Rossi inspired his country to the 1982 World Cup.
Dec 10, 11:27
Former Swansea City chairman Trevor Birch pictured in January 2016
EFL appoint Trevor Birch as new chief executive
Trevor Birch is currently the director of football operations at Tottenham.
Dec 10, 11:26
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
A look back at Anthony Joshua's most important fights
The 31-year-old has faced many challenges during his rise to the top of heavyweight boxing.
Dec 10, 11:26
Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Gregor Townsend pens two-year Scotland deal
He took over as head coach in May 2017.
Dec 10, 11:22
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on November 22, 2020
Marcelo Bielsa: 'We need to learn from Chelsea loss'
Chelsea outclassed the Whites last weekend.
Dec 10, 09:10
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on November 8, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'Unfair Champions League clubs drop into Europa League'
The likes of Manchester United and Ajax will join Tottenham in the Europa League knockout rounds.
Dec 10, 08:57
Istanbul Basaksehir manager Okan Buruk pictured on November 4, 2020
Istanbul Basaksehir boss Okan Buruk: 'We must eliminate racism'
The match was abandoned on Tuesday after both sets of players walked off the pitch.
Dec 10, 08:55
Bradley Wiggins pictured on October 26, 2018
On This Day: Bradley Wiggins joins Team Sky
Bradley Wiggins went on to spectacularly fulfil his ambitions within his new team.
Dec 10, 08:54
David Alaba in action for Bayern Munich on December 5, 2020
Thursday's paper talk: David Alaba, Hulk, Paul Pogba
A Premier League club is on a shortlist of potential destinations for David Alaba, while Hulk's next move could include a drastic pay cut.
Dec 10, 08:53
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero will not start Manchester derby'
The striker came off the bench to score City's second against Marseille.
Dec 9, 23:43
Bristol City manager Dean Holden pictured in October 2020
Dean Holden hails matchwinner Famara Diedhiou
The substitute scored the only goal as Bristol City won 1-0 in the Championship.
Dec 9, 23:31
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in October 2020
Veljko Paunovic: 'We must show more maturity'
The Royals suffered their first defeat in five matches on Wednesday night.
Dec 9, 23:30
Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Jack Grealish, Ross Barkley escape punishment over coronavirus breaches
The midfield duo travelled to London for Ross Barkley's birthday.
Dec 9, 23:21
Wayne Rooney looks dejected as Gareth Ainsworth celebrates Wycombe's equaliser against Derby County in the Championship on November 28, 2020
Wayne Rooney: 'We are growing in confidence'
County are one point from safety in the Championship.
Dec 9, 23:20
Norwich City manager Daniel Farke pictured on November 7, 2020
Daniel Farke praises character of Norwich City players
It was the ninth time this season the Canaries have won a game by a single goal margin..
Dec 9, 23:19
Tyson Fury in action on February 22, 2020
Eddie Hearn does not want Tyson Fury to have warm-up fight ahead of potential Anthony Joshua showdown
The Matchroom promoter says Anthony Joshua has been 'edgy' ahead of Saturday's fight.
Dec 9, 23:18
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020
Valerien Ismael delighted with win over Wycombe Wanderers
Cauley Woodrow's 61st-minute penalty earned the Tykes victory.
Dec 9, 23:18
Kubrat Pulev pictured with Anthony Joshua in September 2017
Kubrat Pulev relishing chance to take on Anthony Joshua
The veteran boxer has won 28 of his 29 fights since he turned professional in 2009.
Dec 9, 23:16
Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir players before their Champions League clash on December 9, 2020
Champions League roundup: Paris Saint-Germain, Istanbul Basaksehir players show united front against racism
The tie had been stopped after 13 minutes on Tuesday but the home side won 5-1 on Wednesday.
Dec 9, 23:15
Preston North End manager Alex Neil pictured in September 2020
Alex Neil pleased with team's defending against Middlesbrough
The 3-0 win was a second home victory of the Championship season for the Lilywhites.
Dec 9, 22:25
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on November 7, 2020
Derby County pick up welcome point against Brentford
Third-bottom County are one point behind rivals Nottingham Forest.
Dec 9, 22:24
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Sergio Aguero nets as Manchester City overcome Marseille
The Argentinian had missed three games with a knee problem.
Dec 9, 22:22
Bristol City manager Dean Holden pictured in October 2020
Bristol City end Blackburn Rovers's seven-match unbeaten run with late winner
The substitute scored the only goal after Callum O'Dowda nodded down a Nahki Wells cross.
Dec 9, 22:07
Birmingham City's Jon Toral celebrates scoring against Reading in the Championship on December 9, 2020
Jon Toral nets brace as Birmingham City overcome Reading
Lucas Joao missed a penalty for the Royals to make it 2-2.
Dec 9, 22:04
Barnsley's Callum Styles scores against Wycombe Wanderers in the Championship on December 9, 2020
Callum Styles, Cauley Woodrow score as Barnsley overcome Wycombe Wanderers
Joe Jacobson spot-kick had cancelled out Callum Styles' first-half opener before Cauley Woodrow's penalty settled matters.
Dec 9, 22:01
Norwich City's Emiliano Buendia celebrates scoring against Nottingham Forest in the Championship on December 9, 2020
Norwich City open up three-point advantage at top with win over Nottingham Forest
Emi Buendia's deflected effort snatched the Canaries the points.
Dec 9, 21:59
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
Ramona Petzelberger, Shania Hayles score as Aston Villa Women win
Aston Villa beat Bristol City 4-0 in a bottom-of-the-table clash in the Women's Super League with two goals apiece from Ramona Petzelberger and Shania Hayles.Villa's second win of the season saw them move up to ninth place in the table, leaving Bristol in 12th and still searching for their first victory.Villa took the lead in the 42nd minute with only their fourth goal of the WSL season.Emma Follis claimed possession before breaking away and crossing for Petzelberger who slid in to nudge into the right corner from inside the six-yard box.Hayles made it 2-0 in the 58th minute, the 20-year-old forward running onto a long ball from Follis before managing to slot into the corner from a tight angle on the left of the 18-yard box.Villa cemented their lead in the 67th minute with a second goal from German forward Petzelberger. Hayles broke forward and crossed into the path of Petzelberger who scored a second goal which was much like her first, sliding in to tap into the bottom corner.Hayles scored her second in the 77th minute, turning on a pass from Follis to shoot into the bottom right corner.
Dec 9, 21:57
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 8, 2020
Jurgen Klopp unhappy with VAR after FC Midtjylland clash
The Reds drew 1-1 in Denmark.
Dec 9, 21:56
Preston North End's Emil Riis Jakobsen celebrates scoring against Middlesbrough in the Championship on December 9, 2020
Preston North End put three goals past Middlesbrough at Deepdale
Brad Potts, Scott Sinclair and Emil Riis all found the target.
Dec 9, 21:45
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
Rhys Norrington-Davies pens new Sheffield United deal
The 21-year-old has won three Wales caps.
Dec 9, 21:41
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on October 22, 2020
Mikel Arteta: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang not guaranteed starting role'
The striker did not travel for the Europa League game against Dundalk.
Dec 9, 21:40
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