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The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row
You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.
September 30, 2026Red Roses to return to Sunderland for Women's Six Nations
England will return to Sunderland's Stadium of Light – the venue for their record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup opener – for the 2027 Six Nations.
September 29, 2026'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
September 22, 2026Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
September 22, 2026'I think he's a genius' - Hart hails Cherki strike
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart hails Manchester City's Rayan Cherki as a "genius" after the forward scored in his side's 5-3 Premier League win over Sunderland.
September 20, 2026Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City
Josko Gvardiol's season last time out was disrupted by a serious injury but the defender now appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign.
September 19, 2026Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
September 14, 2026Is the Premier League already a two-team title race?
Four games is far too soon to be talking about who is in or out of the title race... isn't it? BBC Sport asks if this is already a two-horse race.
September 14, 2026Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence
Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt.
September 12, 2026Arteta 'very worried & very sad' over penalty incident
Mikel Arteta is pleased with Arsenal's performance against Sunderland, but is "very worried and very sad" about the penalty awarded to their opponents during the match at the Stadium of Light.
September 12, 2026Palace and Sunderland battling for £30m Fofana
Crystal Palace attempt to hijack Sunderland's move for Lyon's Malick Fofana.
September 1, 2026Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
August 31, 2026How the 'new boys' of Ipswich got their season off to a dream start
Match of the Day's Wayne Rooney is full of praise for Ipswich Town on their return to the Premier League as they earn a late victory over Sunderland.
August 22, 2026Late drama as Ipswich stun Sunderland
Ipswich Town beat Sunderland as Jack Clarke scores a 90th minute winner to open their account on their return to the Premier League.
August 22, 2026Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory
Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.
August 20, 2026Sunderland agree £25.6m fee for defender Methalie
Sunderland agree a £25.6m fee to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse.
August 15, 2026Premier League clubs looking to EFL for next Semenyo & Eze
Premier League clubs are continuing to recruit young players from EFL and Scottish academies for their U21 and B-team squads.
August 15, 2026Transfer 'shark' De Zerbi hopes to drag Spurs up from depths
Through his self-confessed love of the transfer window, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes he can guide his club back up the Premier League table.
August 5, 2026Record number of new managers for season like no other
The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history for its managerial changes.
August 4, 2026Fenerbahce ready huge Rashford offer - Tuesday's gossip
Fenerbahce prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford, RB Leipzig hold out on Real Madrid over Yan Diomande deal, Arsenal open talks for Bruno Guimaraes
August 3, 2026From European hopes to relegation form - will Moyes reignite Everton?
Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season. BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn them around this term.
August 3, 2026Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners
Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.
July 30, 2026'Ready to write Chelsea story' - Lacroix makes £52m move
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
July 30, 2026Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip
Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.
July 14, 2026E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.
July 7, 2026Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.
July 3, 2026Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka
Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.
June 27, 2026Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge
Some festivals are rolling out calm spaces and noise-cancelling headphones, but there are calls to go further.
June 26, 2026Exclusive: UK in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plant support, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: UK in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plant support, sources say Reuters
June 18, 2026Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
June 13, 2026Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs
Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.
May 5, 2026West Ham have fresh hope - but Spurs now in uncharted territory
West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths.
April 10, 2026Target Liverpool, Brentford & Bournemouth - the FPL talking point
FPL expert Heisenberg and the FPL podcast team assess the Premier League clubs with favourable fixture lists in the next gameweeks.
February 20, 2026