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Guardiola’s side host Everton on Boxing Day, before a trip to Leicester on 29 December and a home match against West Ham on 4 January. Given all three opponents are in the bottom seven, it offers City a chance to improve on an appalling recent record of four points from eight games, which Guardiola acknowledges … Read more
Watch highlights as Green Bay Packers seal play-off qualification with a 34-0 victory over the visiting New Orleans Saints, the first ‘shutout’ in this season’s NFL. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/5459/live/ccb73470-c1d8-11ef-a2ca-e99d0c9a24e3.jpg Watch highlights as Green Bay Packers seal play-off qualification with a 34-0 victory over the visiting New Orleans Saints, the first ‘shutout’ in this season’s NFL. 2024-12-24 11:01:44
They are also in contention to qualify for the next phase of the Europa League, and play Tamworth in the third round of the FA Cup on 12 January. “It’s not like our schedule’s going to ease up at any stage. So I think it makes sense. We will try and reinforce,” added Postecoglou. “You … Read more
One of the Premiership’s newest managers, Simo Valakari, is facing a big challenge at St Johnstone. With just one point from a possible 12 so far in December, the Perth side are a point adrift in 12th place. However, Saints supporters will know their three defeats so far this month have been by a margin … Read more
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/branded_sport/1200/cpsprodpb/b897/live/137604d0-c1f3-11ef-b28c-1f5932281567.jpg A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days. 2024-12-24 12:30:03
West Bromwich Albion left it late to deliver their Christmas Eve bombshell that Carlos Corberan was leaving to take over at Valencia. Santa Claus was well into his round when the announcement came at just 20 minutes to midnight. But where does it now leave the club? And their now former head coach. Going back … Read more
Rob Crossan is a partially sighted travel journalist who has travelled the UK visiting his favourite old-fashioned football terraces and taking photographs. He told BBC Sport why, as a visually impaired fan, these terraces allow him to experience football in a different way, by moving around to follow the action. Old-style terracing was phased out … Read more
We’ve built five unique quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows – but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all. So, is your knowledge the Strongest Link or is it more Pointless? With the exception of our Pointless quiz, which has been taken from past questions on the show, all these … Read more
The task for British tennis is developing the next generation of talent and avoiding another 35-year wait for a Grand Slam singles champion. The performances of the British juniors this year – across singles, doubles and team events, external – have provided optimism. Mika Stojsavljevic, who turned 16 last week, won the US Open girls’ … Read more
The discovery of mouse droppings at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium has led inspectors to downgrade the football club’s food hygiene rating. Though no droppings were found in the actual kitchens, a council environmental health officer slashed the club’s rating down from four to two out of five, following a visit in November. The club … Read more