Officiating getting worse because of VAR - Shearer
2026-03-21 14:22 UTCPundits discuss the use of VAR, saying refereeing standards are "only getting worse" because of it.
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Liverpool are looking to respond with renewed determination after their 1-1 draw against a resilient Sunderland on Wednesday night. The squad is eager to shift the momentum in their favour. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch noted that the team intends to rely on its collective strength and intensity to secure a positive result at Elland Road.
Fixtures — English Premier League
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| Time (UTC) | Home | Away | Venue |
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| 15:00:00 | Fulham | Burnley | Craven Cottage |
| 15:00:00 | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Etihad Stadium |
| 17:30:00 | Everton | Chelsea | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 12:45:00 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Liverpool | American Express Stadium |
| 20:00:00 | Leeds United | Brentford | Elland Road |
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'Wowzer!' - Shoes fly and athletes collide in mixed relay
2026-03-21 12:18 UTCBelgium win a chaotic 4x400m mixed relay final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
The indoor evolution threatening to outstrip outdoor golf
2026-03-21 06:55 UTCWhisper it quietly, but by the end of 2028 it is predicted there will be more rounds of virtual golf played in the UK than outdoors ones.
O'Sullivan beats Wu to reach World Open final
2026-03-21 10:37 UTCRonnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.
'The referee got it wrong' - Pundits disagree on Amad penalty claim
2026-03-21 13:24 UTCFootball Focus' Dion Dublin says he thinks "the referee got it wrong" and Manchester United should have been awarded a penalty when Amad Diallo appeared to be pulled back inside the box by Adrien Truffert.
Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for 800m final
2026-03-21 11:49 UTCOlympic champion and world record holder Keely Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for Sunday's 800m final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
Asher‑Smith & Hunt into World Indoor 60m semis
2026-03-21 11:19 UTCWatch as Great Britain's Dina Asher‑Smith and Amy Hunt qualify for the 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
Maguire sent off as Bournemouth fight back to draw with Man Utd
2026-03-20 22:47 UTCDespite taking the lead twice, Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and have Harry Maguire sent off as they drop points in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
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Swansea criticise TV coverage of Wrexham loss with rivals' owners as co-commentators
2026-03-21 13:53 UTCSwansea City chief executive Tom Gorringe criticises the television coverage of their Championship defeat at Wrexham, when the north Wales club's Hollywood owners were guest commentators.
Man Utd to make formal complaint over 'astonishing' penalty decisions
2026-03-21 12:05 UTCManchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.
I could play a few more years - Milner
2026-03-21 06:07 UTCBrighton's 40-year-old midfielder James Milner says he's capable of playing for a "few more years".
'It was chaos' - referee frustrates Carrick as Bournemouth hold Man Utd
2026-03-20 23:35 UTCManchester United manager Michael Carrick was left frustrated by what he considered to be inconsistent refereeing decisions during his side's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.
'There isn't much to discuss' - Iraola unfazed by penalty decisions
2026-03-20 23:08 UTCBournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says "there isn't much to discuss" when asked about the controversial penalty decisions during his sides 2-2 with Manchester United, a draw which takes Bournemouth's unbeaten run in the …
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Man Utd to make formal complaint at 'astonishing' penalty decisions
2026-03-21 12:05 UTCManchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.
Kinsky set to return as Vicario awaits surgery
2026-03-20 16:39 UTCTottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will have surgery on a hernia problem, paving the way for Antonin Kinsky to return to the side.
Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate
2026-03-20 14:06 UTCLiverpool say they are "appalled and disgusted" by racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate on social media.
Premier League quiz: The best teams to go down and worst teams to stay up
2026-03-20 10:29 UTCTo celebrate an especially competitive relegation battle, test yourself on the best Premier League teams to go down and the worst to stay up.
How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this weekend
2026-03-20 09:04 UTCBBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week.
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