Football

Reaction and analysis as Aberdeen end the nine-month tenure of manager Barry Robson.

West Ham are close to signing Sweden midfielder Marika Bergman-Lundin from BK Hacken.

Football agent Tony Sharkey recalls the time Pep Guardiola almost signed for Manchester City as a player, but a drab game against West Bromwich Albion may have scuppered the deal.

Aberdeen sack Barry Robson while describing eighth place in the Scottish Premiership as "unacceptable".

Port Vale deny singer Robbie Williams has made a bid for the League One club.

West Ham accept an offer from Lyon to sign winger Said Benrahma on loan until the end of the season.

Aston Villa are looking to sign Liverpool midfielder Miri Taylor on loan until the end of the season.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he is "fully committed" to the club amid reports he could leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Manchester United forward Leah Galton agrees a contract extension with the Women's Super League club.

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson unlocks her phone to reveal her last psychic reading, who she would call in an emergency and what hobby she is addicted to.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six stars whose performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations could attract bids from European clubs.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hails a "big result" following his side's 3-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Arsenal's scenes of celebration at the final whistle at the City Ground show sharp contrast to their last visit to Nottingham Forest, writes Phil McNulty.

Michael Olise scores the winning goal on his return from injury as Crystal Palace come from behind twice to secure a vital win over Sheffield United in the Premier League at Selhurst Park.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says he hopes his side will sign Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers on Wednesday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he "loved" seeing Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko clash at the end of their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.

Luton score twice inside the opening three minutes and Elijah Adebayo claims a hat-trick in a remarkable win over Brighton which lifts the Hatters out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Achraf Hakimi misses from the penalty spot as South Africa shock 10-man Morocco to set up a quarter-final against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Everton drop into the Premier League relegation zone despite holding on for a hard-fought goalless draw at Fulham.

Paris St-Germain consider a move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Fulham are keen on late deal for Armando Broja, Lyon and Everton battle for Said Benrahma, plus more.