Forget H2H records: are Premier League games now about the manager’s form?

With 110 matches to feature two coaches appointed this year, tactical history is becoming harder to ignore in a league of rapid turnover New managers are facing an almost one-in-two chance of being fired before the end of the season, a finding from Guardian analysis that shows 22 of the last 50 permanent Premier League managers to leave their roles lasted less than a year. The betting markets reflect this reality. Six of the eight Premier League managers deemed most likely by bookmakers to be next to leave their post were appointed in 2026. Football management is a very precarious employment p

Celtic and Rangers to play next Scottish Cup home game behind closed doors

Celtic and Rangers will play their next home ties in the Scottish Cup behind closed doors.

Trabzonspor reject manager's 'emotional' resignation

Trabzonspor say Fatih Tekke's decision stems from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.

Former QPR player Buzsaky confirms he is safe

Former QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky posts a message on social media to confirm he is safe after being reported missing.

Celtic & Rangers must play next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors

Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.

Mercedes confirm Russell grid penalty - but where will he take it?

Mercedes have confirmed George Russell will take a grid penalty for exceeding his engine allocation, but are yet to decide which race to serve it at.

Southampton re-sign former captain Ward-Prowse

Southampton complete a deal to sign their former captain James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United.

Can All Blacks weather Springboks backlash to cement progress?

The second instalment of 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' sees South Africa host New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, with Springbok hopes already at the make-or-break stage and the All Blacks presented with a historic opportunity...

Weekend Winners: 14/1 ante-post Arc tip & 11/4 Leger pick

With the flat season building to an exciting crescendo, the Weekend Winners team have taken a look at some ante-post fancies for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the Leger and the Ayr Gold Cup.

England to resume on 248-9 against Pakistan on day two at Lord's LIVE!

Frustrated O'Sullivan knocked out of Wuhan Open semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the Wuhan Open after a dismal 6-3 defeat to China's Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals.

'They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?

Pre-season camps in Spain and full-time training throughout the season - the rigorous regimes top-flight officials undergo to keep up with the pace of play in the Premier League