Sean Walsh

Tottenham boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League with a commanding 4-0 win at home to Copenhagen, despite playing much of the second half one man light. Goalscorer Brennan Johnson was sent off with Spurs already two to the good, but Thomas Frank's side showed fantastic character to score twice more as they put in arguably their best performance of his tenure so far.

Chelsea climbed back into the Premier League's top four with a deserved 1-0 win away at Tottenham on Saturday. The Blues were head and shoulders above their London rivals, and though Joao Pedro scored the game's only goal, the disparity between the two teams was clear for all to see, with Spurs registering just three shots in total and one on target.

Arsenal booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory at home to Brighton on Wednesday night. Second-half goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka saw Mikel Arteta's men into the next round, with several young players impressing for the Gunners after weathering an early Seagulls storm.

Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Chemsdine Talbi, with the Blues throwing away the chance to move into the Premier League's top four on Saturday. Alejandro Garnacho scored his first goal for the club since joining from Manchester United, but it mattered very little as the spirited Black Cats fought tooth and nail to claim a precious three points.

Ex-Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has claimed he feared going bankrupt during his playing days, despite being handsomely paid throughout his glittering career. Bale won a staggering 20 major trophies as an electric winger and is widely considered to be one of Britain’s best-ever footballers, yet even he still had anxieties over the prospect of somehow blowing away all his money.

Scottish football has been dominated by two clubs since forever. The country's first season of top-flight action in 1890-91 saw Rangers share the crown with Dumbarton as joint-winners, while Celtic finished third in the 11-team division. Since its inception, the title has only gone to a team outside the Old Firm 19 times, with the Glasgow duo taking home the remaining 110.

Ange Postecoglou was uncharacteristically fuming in the aftermath of Tottenham's 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Saturday.

Rodrigo Bentancur has confirmed he is "all good" after worryingly collapsing to the ground unchallenged during Tottenham's win over Liverpool.

Kyle Walker is said not to have travelled with the Manchester City squad to face Brentford on Tuesday as speculation grows over his future.

The German has been named the permanent successor to Gareth Southgate, but who will be relishing his appointment? And who will be fearing the worst?

The reigning champions end the weekend back at the top of the table after their main title rivals played out a draw in north London

The 32-team lineup for the expanded edition of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is now complete following Saturday's Copa Libertadores final.

Frank Lampard has told Coventry City fans he is at the club to win games as manager rather than as a 'celebrity' who wants everything to be about him.

Levi Colwill has relished taking on the Chelsea captaincy over the last couple of seasons in the prolonged absence of skipper Reece James.

The Red Devils' trip to north London ended in defeat as the Gunners closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to seven points

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou was not happy after his approach was again questioned following his side's 6-3 loss to Liverpool.

Tottenham have announced the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague, subject to a work permit and international clearance.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was honest in his assessment of his side's recent scoring struggles after their 2-0 win at Brentford.