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Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.

The Scotland and Manchester United legend had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a playmaker and a goalscorer, a total footballer, adored by his team-mates and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.

Liverpool forward Olivia Smith "is probably going to get hurt" if the "treatment she is getting" from opponents continues to go unpunished by officials, says manager Matt Beard.

As Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signs a new contract until 2034, BBC Sport looks at whether he could beat Alan Shearer's Premier League goalscoring record and also get Shearer's thoughts.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been likened to a Jose Mourinho team this season - but how accurate are those comparisons and will it bring success?

Remembering Manchester United & Scotland legend Denis Law as he passes away aged 84.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland signed a new contract at the Etihad because he has faith in the club.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on doctor and comedian Ed Patrick with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Manchester United hopeful of singing Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal interested in Norwegian teenager Sverre Nypan, Chelsea targeting Alejandro Garnacho for a January move, plus more.