Reinventing Football – five things fans would change
BBC Sport asked football fans to rip up the rulebook and suggest one change to the game. Here are the top five talking points from thousands of replies.
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1,000 games in, Guardiola has new energy for new era
Sunday began with a celebration of Pep Guardiola and ended in the same manner, with the Manchester City boss showing he has new energy in a new era for the club.
Man City make ominous statement on chastening night for Liverpool
Manchester City deliver an ominous statement of intent by outclassing Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th match as a manager, says Phil McNulty.
Sunderland battle for draw as Arsenal’s winning streak ends
Brian Brobbey scores a dramatic injury-time equaliser for Sunderland against Arsenal, who concede their first goals since September to end a run of 10 consecutive wins in all competitions.
Frustration and experimentation as England spin reels for Fiji Test
England head coach Steve Borthwick changes and challenges his side with an eye on an all-court, high-energy style that can smother the best in the world.
‘Immense’ Bellingham and Foden recalled by England
Thomas Tuchel also hands a first call-up to Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with England having already qualified for the World Cup.
Wolves set to make approach for Boro boss Edwards
Wolves are set to make an approach to Championship side Middlesbrough over appointing Rob Edwards as their head coach.
McIlroy reveals ‘lovely letter of apology’ over Ryder Cup abuse
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica receive an apology from the boss of the PGA of America over the abuse they suffered at the Ryder Cup.
Taunting Trent & brilliant Bradley – the night Liverpool fully moved on
As Conor Bradley shone, Trent Alexander-Arnold was given a brutal and hostile reminder of his fall from grace, writes Phil McNulty.
