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Which English top-flight side has the most consecutive clean sheets?

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Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at which club holds the most clean sheets in a row.

How Arsenal are supporting teenage superstar Dowman

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Max Dowman made his Premier League debut at 15 years and 234 days last weekend - this is how Arsenal are supporting his progress in every sense.

San Siro's demolition confirmed but can Milan clubs compete with Premier League?

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The two Milan football clubs announce plans to demolish San Siro and build a new stadium - but they can they claw the back the gap with English clubs?

Isak in but no Gyokeres in Potter's Sweden squad

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Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres is not named in Graham Potter's first Sweden squad, but Liverpool's Alexander Isak is included.

DP World Tour Play-Offs: Key info as Race to Dubai reaches thrilling finale

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All you need to know as the DP World Tour reaches a thrilling conclusion with two play-off events determining the 2025 Race to Dubai champion...

After 'ridiculous' Van de Ven strike, vote for best ever centre-back goal

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You know you have scored a special goal when you are then being compared to Lionel Messi - and even more so if you are a centre-half, but that is what's happened to Tottenham's Micky van de Ven.

Does winning the Grand Slam of Darts help you win the Worlds?

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Within seconds of winning the Grand Slam of Darts back in 2024, Luke Littler was installed as the bookmakers' favourite to win the World Darts Championship.

Ramsey left out of Wales squad as James receives call-up

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Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been left out of Craig Bellamy's national team squad for their final two Group J World Cup qualifying matches.

Vucevic completes Bulls 24-point comeback with 3-point game-winner

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Nikola Vucevic hit the game winning shot to complete the Chicago Bulls' 24-point comeback over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Aussie newspaper calls Stokes 'cocky complainer' as he lands in Perth

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Ben Stokes has been called a "cocky complainer" by Australian media as the England captain arrived in Perth ahead of the first Ashes Test.

Palace charged by FA after Marinakis gun banner

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The Football Association charges Crystal Palace with misconduct after supporters held a banner depicting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

Davies back to lead Wales for crucial qualifiers

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Tottenham defender Ben Davies returns from injury to lead Wales in their final World Cup qualifying games against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia, but Aaron Ramsey remains out.

Who are the youngest Champions League players?

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the youngest players have ever played in the Champions League

'So much of the modern game is data-driven - I had a database in my head'

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In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.

Sabalenka makes third set comeback to defeat Pegula at WTA Finals

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Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula from the WTA Finals.

'Stick to driving!' | When Alonso hilariously failed at being a camera operator

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Fernando Alonso tried and failed at being a camera operator during P2 of the 2016 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

'It's just business for AJ' - Nelson questions Joshua's motives for continuing career

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Johnny Nelson believes Anthony Joshua is 'half in, half out' as he questions the heavyweight's motives for continuing his boxing career.

'I've come out of retirement for Ricky' | Brook hails Hatton ahead of comeback fight

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Kell Brook has credited Ricky Hatton for inspiring his boxing comeback against Eisa Al Dah, who Hatton had originally been scheduled to fight before his tragic death aged 46.

Labuschagne returns, three uncapped players in Australia squad for Ashes opener

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Jake Weatherald could make his debut in the first Ashes Test, while Australia have also recalled Marnus Labuschagne for the series opener in Perth.

Longer international break 'bit unfair' on smaller nations - O'Neill

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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes changes to the international calendar are making it "more challenging" for smaller nations to succeed.

Norris the new favourite in F1's title race as crunch time looms

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Formula 1's three-way title race resumes this weekend in Brazil with a different McLaren driver at the top of the standings for the first time in over six months.

Best vs best? The NFL makes its Berlin debut

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The NFL reaches the penultimate stop on its international tour this weekend as two of the league's most enigmatic teams meet in Berlin, Germany.

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Sober Glory makes hurdling debut at Chepstow

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After an unbeaten campaign in bumpers, Sober Glory heads to Chepstow on Wednesday afternoon in search of victory on his hurdling debut for the Philip Hobbs and Johnson White team.

Mayer urges Price to take undisputed fight next

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Mikaela Mayer has urged Lauren Price to take the undisputed welterweight world championship fight with her next.

Australia recall Labuschagne with Weatherald in squad for Ashes opener

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Jake Weatherald could make his debut in the first Ashes Test, while Australia have also recalled Marnus Labuschagne for the series opener in Perth.

FPL podcast: Firing from the hip

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave return ahead of Gameweek 11.

Inside Bellingham's tough start at Dortmund

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Jobe Bellingham impressed after first arriving at Borussia Dortmund in the summer, but has since struggled to find his best form.

The unique bond which led Newcastle fans to wear red and white

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Newcastle United meet Athletic Club in the Champions League on Wednesday - and Magpies fans still talk about an away day in 1994 they will never forget.

'More data than ever, but does it help managers?'

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In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.

Papers: Barcelona to get cut-price deal for Man Utd forward Rashford

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

'It's got to sting' - Alexander-Arnold's hostile Anfield reception

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BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha and tactics correspondent Umir Irfan join Sam Harris to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's tough return to Anfield with Real Madrid.

'He's been very special to me' - Slot on Alexander-Arnold return

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Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold has been very special to him as a player and person after Liverpool fans booed him on his first return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid.

'Like Lionel Messi' - Frank stunned by Van de Ven goal

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Tottenham manager Thomas Frank jokes that Micky van de Ven looked like Lionel Messi when scoring a stunning solo goal in a 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League.

Spurs support Udogie after alleged gun threat

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Tottenham say they are supporting Destiny Udogie after confirming their Italy defender was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent.

'It was over the top' - Van Dijk and Rooney's awkward on-air exchange

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The full transcript of Virgil van Dijk calling out Wayne Rooney's "over the top" criticism of him live on air after Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League win against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Micky van de Messi? How Spurs defender scored 'ridiculous' solo goal

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You know you have scored a special goal when you are then being compared to Lionel Messi - and even more so if you are a centre-half, but that is what's happened to Tottenham's Micky van de Ven.

Taunting Trent & brilliant Bradley - the night Liverpool fully moved on

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As Conor Bradley shone, Trent Alexander-Arnold was given a brutal and hostile reminder of his fall from grace, writes Phil McNulty.

Spurs supporting Udogie after defender allegedly threatened with gun

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Tottenham Hotspur are supporting left-back Destiny Udogie and his family after he was allegedly threatened with a gun in September.

Van Dijk challenges Rooney in awkward exchange after 'over the top' criticism

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk challenged Wayne Rooney about the pundit's criticism of his leadership during the team's losing run in an awkward post-match interview following their win over Real Madrid.

Champions League football at 15? 'Massive player' Dowman makes history

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Max Dowman becomes the youngest player in Champions League history after coming on against Slavia Prague on Tuesday, aged 15 years and 308 days.

Free-kick, penalty... or drop ball? VAR intervenes on Real Madrid handball

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Handball or not? Liverpool and Arsenal were both on the end of VAR decisions for penalties in the Champions League.

No Gyokeres, no problem - makeshift Merino provides Arsenal 'solution'

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The sight of Mikel Merino wheeling away in celebration after scoring while playing as a striker is something that Arsenal fans have got used to seeing over the past nine months.

Where did it go wrong for Still? And what next for Southampton?

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Hovering just three points above the Championship relegation zone, four wins in 51 league games and now on the hunt for a new manager.

Real Madrid to sell Vinicius - Wednesday's gossip

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Real Madrid are set to sell Vinicius Jr next summer, Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in Rodrygo, and Manchester United are willing let Jadon Sancho leave for free.

Why VAR intervened on Liverpool's handball penalty

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Handball or not? Liverpool and Arsenal were both on the end of VAR decisions for penalties in the Champions League.

'Dowman has personality and courage' - Arteta hails 15-year-old CL record breaker

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Mikel Arteta believes Max Dowman's personality and courage on the pitch is unteachable - after the 15-year-old made history to become the youngest-ever Champions League player.

Striker Merino's double sees Arsenal past Slavia Prague

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Mikel Merino showed his makeshift striker skills once again in place of the injured Viktor Gyokeres as his double sent Arsenal top of the Champions League via a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague.

Merino's versatility a 'joy' for Arsenal - Arteta

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino's versatility is a joy" for Arsenal after he netted twice to help beat Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League.

Arsenal's Dowman youngest Champions League player at 15

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Max Dowman becomes the youngest player in Champions League history after coming on against Slavia Prague on Tuesday, aged 15 years and 308 days.

Fundraiser for player injured in train stabbing

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Jonathan Gjoshe "sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the attack", the club says.