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Jack Grealish of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Hill Dickinson Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

Grealish's season is over after surgery on left foot

Jack Grealish has revealed he will be out for the remainder of the season following surgery on his left foot.

Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 07, 2026 in Manchester, England

Carrick keeps focus on Hammers rather than scissors

Michael Carrick joked the viral fan hoping for a long-awaited haircut will not be making it into his team talk as Manchester United head to West Ham looking for a fifth straight Premier League win.

Soccer • 09 Feb

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is seen during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Van Dijk demands 'better performances' from Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists there is not yet any concern about becoming detached from the top of the table, but admits the club need "better performances and finding ways to win".

Soccer • 09 Feb

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 8: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 8, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by

Silva feared title race was over before late comeback

Bernardo Silva feared the title race was over before Manchester City produced a late comeback to win at Liverpool on Sunday.

Soccer • 09 Feb

Crystal Palace's Senegalese midfielder #07 Ismaila Sarr (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, s

Sarr strike brings Palace winless run to an end

Ismaila Sarr struck a second-half winner as Crystal Palace halted a miserable 12-match winless run by snatching a 1-0 Premier League victory away to bitter rivals Brighton.

Soccer • 08 Feb

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 8, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Im

Premier League: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City recap

Manchester City keep their title hopes alive as they came from behind to turn their game against Liverpool on it's head in an extraordinary game at Anfield. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 08 Feb

Michael Carrick, manager of Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes

Fernandes: Carrick now showing his managerial pedigree

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes heaped praise on "great manager" Michael Carrick after he masterminded a fourth-straight victory.

Soccer • 08 Feb

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, walks from the field after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St James' Park on February 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo

Howe takes 'full responsibility' as Newcastle booed off

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe took full responsibility after his players were booed from the pitch following a 3-2 home defeat by Brentford.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Dango Ouattara of Brentford scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St James' Park on February 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ouattara's late goal sees Brentford overcome Newcastle

Dango Ouattara blasted Brentford victory at Newcastle to boost their hopes of European qualification and further dent those of the Magpies.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Cole Palmer of Chelsea after scoring his first goal against Wolves in Premier League, February 2026

PL wrap: Palmer sets record, crucial win for West Ham

Cole Palmer made a stunning return to form while West Ham earned a crucial win over fellow strugglers Burnley with Everton leaving it late to beat Fulham.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Martin Zubimendi after scoring for Arsenal against Sunderland in Premier League, February 2026

Arsenal see off Sunderland and stretch lead at the top

Viktor Gyokeres scored a second-half brace as Arsenal piled the pressure on rivals Manchester City with a statement 3-0 win over Sunderland to move nine points clear in the Premier League title race.

Soccer • 07 Feb

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Rayan of Bournemouth celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium on February 07, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Robin

Villa drop points as Rayan fires Bournemouth leveller

Rayan's first goal in English football ensured Bournemouth split the points with Aston Villa in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Feb

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 7: during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 7, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Carrick: Man United in 'good emotional place'

Michael Carrick is not being fooled into thinking Manchester United have "cracked it" after his dream start continued by beating a Tottenham side that captain Cristian Romero apologised to after his costly red card.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United scores against Tottenham in Premier League, February 2026

Man United win again as ten-man Tottenham are seen off

Michael Carrick oversaw a fourth straight victory as revitalised Manchester United capitalised on Cristian Romero's red card to extend Tottenham's wait for a first Premier League win of 2026.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United shoots past Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 07, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty I

Premier League: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham recap

Manchester United claimed their fourth consecutive win against a Tottenham side who had to contend with an early red card for their captain Cristian Romero. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 31, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

'I couldn't say no' - Ekitike on choosing Liverpool

Hugo Ekitike has revealed he chose Liverpool over Newcastle in the summer because he could not say no to the champions.

Soccer • 07 Feb

League title still within City's grasp, says Guehi

Marc Guehi believes Manchester City can still land the title this season as he prepares to face the club that almost signed him.

Soccer • 07 Feb

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Michael Carrick, Head Coach of Manchester United, celebrates as he shows appreciation to the fans following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 2

Carrick: Nothing has changed at Man Utd despite wins

Michael Carrick says Manchester United cannot make a "knee-jerk" decision about their long-term future on the back of him winning his first three matches as head coach.

Soccer • 06 Feb

LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest at Elland Road on February 06, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michae

Leeds ease relegation concerns with Forest victory

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season as Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 to climb nine points clear of the relegation zone.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Florian Wirtz of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Newcastle United with Mohamed Salah - Premier League, January 2026

Slot: Better connection with team-mates helping Wirtz

Arne Slot believes Florian Wirtz's recent strong form is down to a growing understanding with his Liverpool team-mates.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Michael van Gerwen celebrates winning his match against Netherlands' Gian van Veen during the BetMGM Premier League Darts at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne. Picture date: Thursday February 5, 2026.

Van Gerwen triumphs on opening night of Premier League

Michael van Gerwen hopes to keep challenging in the Premier League after storming to victory on the opening night in Newcastle with a 6-4 win over Gian van Veen in the final.

Darts • 06 Feb

Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on February 03, 2026 in London, England

Rosenior says Arsenal showed lack of respect in warm-up

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted he lost his cool at Arsenal's players over a lack of "respect" shown to his team ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Soccer • 05 Feb

Liverpool manager Arne Slot looks on before the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Liverpool FC and Qarabag FK at Anfield on January 28, 2026 in Liverpool, England

Slot says Jacquet can brighten post-Van Dijk future

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has welcomed the upcoming arrival of a "very big talent" in Jeremy Jacquet as he admitted the club are already thinking about life without captain Virgil van Dijk.

Soccer • 05 Feb

Marc Guehi of Manchester City applauds the fans after the teams draw following the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 1, 2026

Cup-tied Guehi to miss final showdown with Arsenal

Marc Guehi will not be allowed to play in the Carabao Cup final for Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Feb

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 4: Pep Guardiola Manager / Head Coach of Manchester City celebrates during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 4, 2026 in Manchester, England

City will make Guehi plea for Carabao Cup final

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the Carabao Cup final after they breezed past Newcastle to set up a showdown with Arsenal.

Soccer • 04 Feb