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'An impossible task?' Winless run leaves West Ham facing drop
07.01.2026 00:10Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.
'Why Fletcher could be what Man Utd fans have been waiting for'
07.01.2026 06:28In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why Manchester United's interim manager Darren Fletcher would be the perfect choice to take the job on a longer-term basis.
'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?
07.01.2026 06:47England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?
Rangers have dragged themselves back into title race - but Rohl wants more
06.01.2026 23:45Rangers have made a "statement" by moving to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts - but head coach Danny Rohl says moving above Celtic into second place is "still not what we want".
Late Gibbs-White penalty sinks helpless Hammers
06.01.2026 22:58A late Morgan Gibbs-White penalty gave Nottingham Forest a crucial away victory over West Ham, leaving the London side seven points adrift of safety.
Neymar extends Santos deal in bid for World Cup spot
07.01.2026 07:49Neymar extends his Santos deal until the end of 2026 as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer seeks to earn a World Cup call-up.
'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers
06.01.2026 20:05Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League.
Interim manager Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing'
06.01.2026 22:30Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.
No Wales issue for 'best player' Davies - Bellamy
07.01.2026 09:00Ben Davies' limited game-time at Spurs is no issue for Wales, for whom he remains the "best player", says head coach Craig Bellamy.