“I really couldn’t be prouder of the team. For us to go toe-to-toe with two Premier League teams and to only lose by an own goal is something I’m incredibly proud of. “All the lads are down and Sam’s the same obviously, having scored an own goal. It’s natural, but every player knows what they […]

But this was not the first time that Saka has played in a central role under Arteta. During the lockdown season of 2020, Saka played in midfield against Brighton in a 2-1 loss, hitting the crossbar from the edge of the box with a right-footed shot and providing an assist for Nicolas Pepe. Saka is […]

England have not had a competitive fixture since winning Euro 2025 as they beat China 8-0 and Ghana 2-0 in friendly matches at the end of last year. Before that, they suffered a 2-1 defeat by Brazil on their homecoming return but recorded a 3-0 win over Australia three days later. The matches gave Wiegman […]

League One side Mansfield Town will host 14-time winners Arsenal in the FA Cup fifth round. The Stags defeated Premier League stragglers Burnley 2-1 on Saturday afternoon, producing a remarkable second-half comeback at Turf Moor. Elsewhere, Manchester City will visit Newcastle in one of two all-Premier League ties, in a repeat of one of this […]

Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have not been selected for a Premier League game this weekend. The pair were heavily criticised for their decisions in the fourth round FA Cup tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle United on Saturday, in which there was no video assistant referee. VAR will not be brought […]

Fara Williams suggests that Phallon Tullis‑Joyce’s ‘tactical injury’ was a clever move, as it gave Manchester United players the chance to receive instructions – guidance that subsequently contributed to their goal in the 2–1 victory over London City Lionesses. Watch the Women’s Football Show on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. Source link

Neil Paterson, commercial, rights and business affairs manager at the BBC, said: “I’m 42, so I loved the Channel 4 show and wanted it to be a nod to that. “The BBC has blanket music agreements with a company called BMG, and the theme song was included in that, so it was pretty straightforward. “I […]

Celtic fan David: “Wow that result just goes to show that Celtic have not given up on winning the title this season. Let’s hope the players respond for the rest of the season. Big games coming up.” Hearts supporter Mike: “Unfortunately our three high profile signings, Ageu, Chesnokov and Kabore were posted missing in the […]

Sunday was a dramatic day in the three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership title. First up, Celtic came from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 victory at Kilmarnock – with Julian Araujo scoring the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Then there was a six-pointer between Rangers and Hearts at Ibrox. Twice […]

It appears Ratcliffe’s relationship with many of United’s fans has been harmed too. Ghulam Haydar of the Manchester United Muslim Supporters’ Club (MUMSC) told BBC Sport that his apology was “a first step”, but said he would like the 73-year-old to agree to a meeting in order to provide some assurances. “This is a global […]