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'A bit early' for Rangers to put pressure on Celtic & Hearts - McInnes

Derek McInnes dismissed the idea that Rangers could put pressure on Celtic and Hearts with a win against Dundee on Saturday evening.

Arteta told Arsenal job cuts will help create success

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was told the club's decision to cut 60 jobs had been made to "achieve the success we want to create".

'I am telling you the truth' - Carrick on Martinez fallout

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.

Celtic-Hearts showdown tops weekend's Premiership bill

Celtic face Heart of Midlothian in the big game of the Scottish Premiership weekend on Sunday, but there is plenty of interest in Saturday's five gam…

Chelsea's James out for three months after knee surgery

Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.

Spain handed partial stadium closure after discriminatory chants v Egypt

Spain must play their next international friendly with a partial stadium closure after supporters sang a discriminatory chant about Muslims multiple…

'Not about me' - Arbeloa dismisses future questions

Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says the focus should not be on him as his side searches for a first Premier League win this season against Hull Cit…

Rugby League World Cup 2026: Papua New Guinea impress against Lebanon

'I'm fortunate to be alive' - Merino relives bus attack

Arsenal and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino reflects on the attack on Dortmund's team bus in 2017, when he was 20 years old.

Are De Cuyper and Gross essential? FPL gameweek seven dilemmas

BBC Sport's FPL expert Gianni Buttice looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing Fantasy Premier League managers heading into gameweek seven.