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How European football's future will be decided
The future of European football this summer will be decided by four conference calls on Tuesday.
Published about 5 years ago on SkySports - Premier League
Ex-Swans boss Sheehan lined up by Oxford - Thursday's EFL gossip
Nathan Ake rejects interest from West Ham; Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain join Manchester United in battle for Yan Diomande's signature, and Brennan Johnson in line for medical at Crystal Palace.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Ipswich Town 2-1 Oxford United - Match Report
Town began 2026 with a 2-1 victory over Oxford United at Portman Road, a result which moves the Blues above Middlesbrough and into the top two. Jaden Philogene opened the scoring in the 17th minute, before Will Lankshear levelled for the visitors on 34, but Chuba Akpom restored the lead five minutes before half-time and that proved enough to take all three points.
Published 3 hours ago on TWTD.co.uk
Ipswich Town 2-1 Oxford United - Half-Time
Goals from Jaden Philogene and Chuba Akpom have given the Blues a 2-1 half-time lead over Oxford United at Portman Road, Will Lankshear having scored an equaliser for the visitors.
Published 4 hours ago on TWTD.co.uk
Ex-Swans boss Sheehan lined up by Oxford - Thursday's EFL gossip
Nathan Ake rejects interest from West Ham; Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain join Manchester United in battle for Yan Diomande's signature, and Brennan Johnson in line for medical at Crystal Palace.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Not Semenyo's 'last game', says Iraola as Man City close in
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has "definitely not" played his last game for the Cherries.
Published 9 hours ago on BBC Football - Premier League
Eight men's footballers hoping for a big 2026
BBC Sport looks at some of the players hoping for a big 2026 for various reasons.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
What I have learned from watching all 20 Premier League teams this season | John Brewin
Set pieces on the rise, fans transformed to customers and conspiracies seen in every decision – is football losing its fun?
Published 12 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Who might be on move in January in WSL?
With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?
Published 12 hours ago on BBC Football
Which men's footballers could be on the move in January?
Antoine Semenyo is widely expected to complete a move from Bournemouth to Manchester City shortly, but which other Premier League players could be on the move in January?
Published 13 hours ago on BBC Football
Who is Bendito Mantato? Man Utd debutant profiled
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at Manchester United teenager Bendito Mantato, who made his senior debut against Wolves in United's final match of 2025
Published yesterday at 05:06 pm on BBC Football
| Aston Villa's Results | |||
| Dec 30 | Arsenal | 1 - 4 | A |
| Dec 27 | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | A |
| Dec 21 | Manchester United | 2 - 1 | H |
| Aston Villa's Fixtures | |||
| Jan 3 | Nottingham Forest | H | |
| Jan 7 | Crystal Palace | A | |
| Jan 10 | Tottenham Hotspur | A | |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 19 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | Man City | 18 | 26 | 40 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 19 | 7 | 39 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 18 | 4 | 32 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 19 | 11 | 30 |