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Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list.

BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week.

In defence of Arsenal - BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty asks whether criticism of the Premier League leaders is unfair as they chase four trophies.

England's players are worried about being turned into "political spokespeople" at the World Cup, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association says.

Tottenham have written to Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb to raise their concerns over key refereeing decisions, sources have told BBC Sport.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler calls for stricter rules around set-pieces and criticises upcoming opponents Arsenal for time-wasting.

Brazil's Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury.

Why Cole Palmer, named the eighth‑best player in the world at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in September, is struggling to match his sensational 2024.

With 100 days until the World Cup, BBC Sport looks at the favourites to win, as well as players to watch and who could be outside contenders.