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'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea?
02.01.2026 14:13Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to become the Chelsea manager. BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.
'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'
02.01.2026 22:00Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.
Villa 'not convinced' to sign Elliott permanently - Emery
02.01.2026 16:25Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the club were "not convinced" two months ago to sign Harvey Elliott permanently.
Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin
02.01.2026 18:32BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
Is Gyokeres struggling to adapt or being misused?
02.01.2026 10:15Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal as Europe's most prolific goalscorer - so why have his numbers dropped so drastically?
Johnson 'excited to join Palace journey' after £35m move
02.01.2026 15:58Brennan Johnson is set to be included in Crystal Palace's squad to face Newcastle on Sunday after his club-record £35m move from Tottenham was finalised on Friday.
Salah goals & Hakimi's return - six Afcon group stage talking points
02.01.2026 18:03BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
'Crazy 24 hours' - McFarlane ready for Chelsea chance
02.01.2026 14:44Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane says it has been a "crazy" 24 hours since replacing Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
Spurs season hard to 'enjoy' for Frank as he shares fans' frustration
02.01.2026 22:37Thomas Frank says he understands and shares the frustration of Tottenham fans after he was booed following Thursday's Premier League draw at Brentford.