Pep Guardiola urges his Manchester City players to lift their heads after a frustrating 0-0 draw at Sunderland. The result leaves City four points behind Arsenal ahead of Chelsea's visit to the Etihad. Read the full match analysis.
Sunderland's resilient defence denies Manchester City victory at the Stadium of Light, handing Arsenal a crucial four-point lead at the Premier League summit. Read the full match report.
Arsenal began their New Year's fixture at Sunderland's Stadium of Light to the sound of Elvis Presley. Discover the match atmosphere and insights from John Brewin's Premier League analysis.
A selection of Guardian letters reveals Bradford City fans' witty chants, concerns over tree sizes, AI quiz answers, and New Year's wishes for a crossword cat. Read the full correspondence.
Championship clubs QPR and Leicester City are considering a January move for Sunderland's out-of-favour goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, with the Black Cats seeking a permanent deal.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris provides a positive update on Dan Ballard's ankle injury ahead of the New Year's Day Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's seventh goal in six games secured a 1-1 draw for Leeds United at Sunderland. Read the full match report and analysis from the Premier League clash.
Live coverage of Sunderland vs Leeds United. A win for the Black Cats could propel them to fifth. Leeds aim to continue their recent revival. Kick-off 2pm.
Follow our live football coverage for all today's major fixtures, including Sunderland vs Leeds in the Premier League, Afcon action, and AC Milan in Serie A. Get the latest news and updates.
Bristol City striker Fally Mayulu faces a month out with a quad injury ahead of Millwall clash. Charlton's Kayne Ramsay is a doubt for Portsmouth with a calf issue. Full details.
Sunderland is named England and Wales's fastest-moving property market, with homes selling in 23 days. Discover the affordable 'Queen of the North' and 2025's top property trends.
Ephron Mason-Clark's goal seals a 1-0 win for Coventry over Swansea, stretching their lead at the top. Meanwhile, Watford stun Leicester, and Oxford shock Southampton. Full Championship roundup.
Ex-Man Utd defender Mikael Silvestre reveals he abandoned a Man City medical in 2008 after Arsene Wenger called. He signed for Arsenal the next day in a dramatic transfer twist.
Expert analysis and predictions for the Premier League's festive fixtures. Can Arsenal and Man City pull away? Will the relegation picture become clearer? Read our full match-by-match guide.
Lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart joins Swansea City's ownership group, bringing her business acumen to the Championship club. Discover what this means for the Swans' future.
Wayne Kilty, 43, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for a brutal attack on a Chinese takeaway worker who refused him a free meal in Sunderland. Read the full court details.
London City Lionesses have dismissed manager Jocelyn Prêcheur despite a top-half WSL position. This marks the second WSL sacking this week. Read the full story.
Brighton's barren run continues as they fail to score at home for the first time this season, held by a gritty Sunderland side missing key players to AFCON. Read the full match report.
Financial News editor Shruti Chopra receives the prestigious Freedom of the City of London award, recognising her contributions to financial journalism. Discover the ceremony details and its significance.
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck remains a fitness doubt for Saturday's Premier League match against his former club Sunderland due to a back issue. Get the latest team news.
Nissan begins production of the third-generation Leaf at its upgraded Sunderland plant, a £450m bet on the UK's EV future, despite a global retreat from strict electrification targets.
The first UK hotel from the Sircle Collection has opened at Devonshire Square, blending heritage with modern design. Discover how it supports the City's Destination City vision.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's greatest engineering achievements. New research shows 94% of Brits are proud of this heritage, as Nissan celebrates its Sunderland plant.
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, with 32 Premier League stars departing. Discover which clubs, like Sunderland and Fulham, face the most significant squad disruption and which escape unscathed.
The UK government will review its electric vehicle sales targets in 2024, a move welcomed by carmakers. Ministers confirm the 2035 petrol car ban stays, despite EU softening its rules.
Nissan begins production of the new Leaf EV in Sunderland, a major boost for UK manufacturing with over £450m invested. Discover the future of the plant.
An 18-year-old woman has been bailed following chaotic scenes in Manchester city centre where a car was driven erratically into crowds. One man was hospitalised. Read the latest.
Khadija Shaw stars as Manchester City Women secure a 3-0 victory at Leicester, making it nine consecutive WSL wins. Can they finally reclaim the title? Read the full match report.
A crucial Women's Super League Sunday sees Manchester United host West Ham, while Manchester City aim to extend their lead. Get the latest team news and previews.
Manchester City moved second in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Sunderland. Rayan Cherki's stunning rabona assist for Phil Foden capped a dominant display. Read the full match report.