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Advertising boards and chaos - how Sunderland stopped Arsenal machine

Sunderland halt Arsenal's winning run to give hope to the Premier League chasing pack, with the way they stifled the leaders catching the eye.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football - Premier League

Xhaka 'probably signing of the season' - Rooney

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney calls Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka "probably the signing of the season".
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football

Despite no first-team action this season, Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Craig Gordon insists he is ready to play for Scotland in World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football - Scottish Football

Gordon 'absolutely' ready to start for Scotland

Despite no first-team action this season, Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Craig Gordon insists he is ready to play for Scotland in World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s football

Everton duo stake England claim, Jaydee Canvot steps up for Crystal Palace, and Benjamin Sesko struggles to settle
Published 12 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League

Hoardings, showers & pink dressing rooms - the 'creative' ways clubs get an edge

After Sunderland moved advertising hoardings to stifle Arsenal's long throws, BBC Sport looks at some other creative ways teams have tried to gain an advantage.
Published 12 hours ago on BBC Football

Bodo/Glimt head coach Kjetil Knutsen responds to reports of interest from Celtic as the Scottish champions are linked with Morocco's under-20s captain.
Published 12 hours ago on BBC Football - Scottish Football

Knutsen says 'nothing is certain' amid Celtic link - gossip

Bodo/Glimt head coach Kjetil Knutsen responds to reports of interest from Celtic as the Scottish champions are linked with Morocco's under-20s captain.
Published 12 hours ago on BBC Football

North Stander: The shocking stat which has to change if we are to hit our potential

Journalist and Ipswich Town fan Terry Hunt shares his thoughts on the Blues after their impressive 4-1 win at Swansea City in the Championship...
Published 12 hours ago on EADT

Man City make ominous statement on chastening night for Liverpool

Manchester City delivered an ominous statement of intent by outclassing Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th match as a manager, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Published 23 hours ago on BBC Football