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Iraola Furious After Sub Board Delay Precedes Forest Penalty
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has hit out at fourth official Tim Robinson after a faulty substitution board delayed three changes and contributed to Nottingham Forest's second goal in a 2-2 draw at Anfield.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueSpurs vs Newcastle: Early Chances but No Goals at Tottenham
Tottenham and Newcastle are locked in a tense, goalless first half at Spurs, with chances falling to Mathys Tel and Pedro Porro as both sides probe.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueHull Stay Perfect as Millar's Late Strike Sinks Coventry
Liam Millar's 82nd-minute goal seals a 1-0 win at Coventry, giving Hull back-to-back Premier League victories and a perfect start to the season.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueHull Make It Six Points From Six as Millar Sinks Coventry
Liam Millar's 82nd-minute strike gave Hull a second straight Premier League win, condemning Coventry to back-to-back defeats on an emotional day at the CBS Arena.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueTarkowski Injury-Time Equaliser Denies Bournemouth at Vitality
James Tarkowski's stoppage-time header earned Everton a point at Bournemouth, cancelling out Alex Scott's composed first-half finish at the Vitality Stadium.
By Tom Ellis · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueTarkowski injury-time header rescues Everton point at Bournemouth
James Tarkowski headed home in stoppage time to cancel out Alex Scott's first-half strike and earn Everton a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
By Tom Ellis · 29 Aug 2026OpinionElversberg: The 13,000-Pop Town That Beat Leverkusen on Bundesliga Debut
SV Elversberg, from a German town of just 13,000 with no railway station, stunned Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 on their first-ever Bundesliga appearance.
By Tom Ellis · 29 Aug 2026ChampionshipNabizada Shines at Vicarage Road as West Ham Toil in Championship
Amin Nabizada's stunning opener gave Watford the lead but a fortunate West Ham equaliser means Nuno Espírito Santo is still searching for a first Championship win.
By Marcus Hopkins · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueForest Silence Anfield Again as Ndoye Strikes Early
Nottingham Forest have taken the lead at Anfield in the early Premier League kick-off, with Dan Ndoye finishing calmly after 24 minutes.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueNdoye Fires Forest Ahead at Anfield in Lively Opener
Dan Ndoye gives Nottingham Forest a 24th-minute lead at Anfield as the visitors dominate the early exchanges on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026TransfersFulham in talks to sign Rayo Vallecano right-back Andrei Ratiu
Fulham are in negotiations to bring Romania international Andrei Ratiu to Craven Cottage before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the 28-year-old open to the move.
By Tom Ellis · 29 Aug 2026TransfersFulham in Talks to Sign Rayo Vallecano's Andrei Ratiu
Fulham are in advanced discussions to bring Romania international Andrei Ratiu to Craven Cottage before Tuesday's transfer deadline, according to reports.
By James Wright · 29 Aug 2026TransfersFulham in Talks to Sign Rayo Vallecano Defender Andrei Ratiu
Fulham are in advanced talks to bring Romania international Andrei Ratiu to Craven Cottage before Tuesday night's transfer deadline, according to reports.
By Tom Ellis · 29 Aug 2026TransfersEmiliano Martínez Signs for Chelsea in £7.5m Deal from Aston Villa
Chelsea have moved to sign World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5m, ending years of uncertainty between the posts under Xabi Alonso.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026TransfersForest Table £40m Bid for Everton Teenager Harrison Armstrong
Nottingham Forest are preparing to offer £40m plus a potential sell-on clause for Everton's 19-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong as the window nears its close.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026TransfersForest Bid £40m for Everton Teenager Harrison Armstrong
Nottingham Forest are preparing a £40m offer plus a potential sell-on clause for Everton's highly rated teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong before the window closes.
By Priya Patel · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueHaaland and Cherki Both Score Twice as City Cruise Past Palace
Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki each score twice as Manchester City put on an impressive display to beat Crystal Palace 4-1 in the Premier League.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026TransfersTottenham Reject Sunderland Loan Bid for Kevin Danso
Tottenham Hotspur have turned down a season-long loan approach from Sunderland for Austria centre-back Kevin Danso, leaving his future at the club uncertain.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueMcInnes backs himself to turn Rangers around despite tough start
Derek McInnes admits Rangers are 'a long way away' from where he wants them but insists he will deliver success at Ibrox despite a difficult opening to the season.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026ChampionshipLampard on Mourinho, Ancelotti and Managing Coventry City
Frank Lampard explains how the contrasting styles of José Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti have shaped his management philosophy at Coventry City.
By Priya Patel · 29 Aug 2026ChampionshipLampard on Mourinho, Ancelotti and Managing Coventry in the PL
Frank Lampard says he blends the contrasting styles of Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti as he prepares Coventry City for top-flight football.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Stats & FPLBBC Sport Daily Football Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge
BBC Sport's trio of daily football quizzes — Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser — offer fans a sharp mental workout every single day.
By James Wright · 29 Aug 2026ChampionshipWrexham's Defensive Woes: Can the Red Dragons Find Their 'Horrible' Streak?
Four games in and Wrexham are yet to keep a clean sheet, with captain Dom Hyam calling for a nastier edge after Birmingham exposed familiar frailties at the Racecourse.
By Marcus Hopkins · 29 Aug 2026TransfersCeltic Close to Signing PSV's Van den Berg Amid Busy Transfer Window
Celtic appear on the verge of landing PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joel van den Berg as a delegation travels to the Netherlands, though other targets are slipping away.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueHaaland and Cherki Both Bag Braces as Man City Thrash Palace 4-1
Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki each score twice as Manchester City produce an emphatic Premier League statement, cruising to a 4-1 victory at Crystal Palace.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueIraola tells Liverpool forwards to burn out, not last 90 minutes
Andoni Iraola says he wants Liverpool's attackers to exhaust themselves rather than pace themselves, as he prepares for his first home game at Anfield.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026TransfersTottenham Reject Sunderland Loan Bid for Kevin Danso
Tottenham Hotspur have turned down a season-long loan approach from Sunderland for Austrian centre-back Kevin Danso, leaving his future at the club unclear.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026TransfersTottenham Reject Sunderland's Loan Bid for Kevin Danso
Spurs have turned down a season-long loan approach from Championship side Sunderland for Austria centre-back Kevin Danso, leaving his future uncertain.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueSage: Crystal Palace Lost Hope After City's Third Goal
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage admits his side's belief drained away once Manchester City made it 3-1, as the Eagles fell to a 4-1 home defeat.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026Premier LeagueSage: Palace Lost Belief After Manchester City's Third Goal
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage admits his side's spirit evaporated once Manchester City made it 3-1, as the Eagles slipped to a 4-1 home defeat.
By Sarah Akande · 29 Aug 2026