
Sutton’s predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.
FRIDAY, 02 JANUARY 2026, 23:57

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

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Bournemouth sign former Tottenham and Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a six-month deal.

Wilfried Nancy launches a passionate defence of his methods and stresses the need for time if he is to succeed at Celtic.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the club were “not convinced” two months ago to sign Harvey Elliott permanently.

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Thomas Frank says he understands and shares the frustration of Tottenham fans after he was booed following Thursday’s Premier League draw at Brentford.

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Wales head coach Craig Bellamy is attracting interest from clubs – but FAW boss Noel Mooney hopes he will stay until Euro 2028.

Celtic sign Bournemouth right-back Julian Araujo on loan for rest of season, Wilfried Nancy’s first recruit.

Heather Watson will miss the Australian Open but says she is on course to return from injury by the end of February.

Rangers are working round the clock to recruit players now that the January window is open, says head coach Danny Rohl.

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England have spent almost two years getting off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ready for an Ashes tour of Australia, BBC Sport looks at how he may fare in the fifth Test in Sydney if selected.

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Itumeleng Khune praised Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster for his performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).