
‘Don’t be so ridiculous’ – Richards & Murphy debate Haaland penalty decision
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy debate if Matz Sels’ collision with Erling Haaland should have resulted in a penalty for Manchester City.
THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2026, 10:55

Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy debate if Matz Sels’ collision with Erling Haaland should have resulted in a penalty for Manchester City.

Christian Kofane produces a brilliant finish to help Bayern Leverkusen beat Hamburg 1-0 in the German Bundesliga to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, with the win leaving them three points off the top four.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says defeat to 10-man Newcastle “hurts a lot” and he is “bitterly disappointed” after the 2-1 loss at St James’ Park in the Premier League.

Newcastle’s match-winner William Osula talks about how he practiced in training the exact finish that gave the Magpies their 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester United at St James’ Park.

Highlights from the week’s rescheduled fixtures.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his sides “commitment and desire to win is incredible” after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.

England full-back Elliot Daly believes England are not far from rediscovering the form they showed on a year-long 12-match winning streak.

Real Madrid look to have ended interest in Manchester City’s Rodri, three Premier League clubs keen on Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, Liverpool want RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, plus more.

Substitute William Osula scores a stoppage time winner to help 10-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 3-2 at St James’ Park, as Michael Carrick suffers his first defeat as Manchester United manager.

Bukayo Saka scores the only goal as Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal of the game as West Ham boosted their hopes of Premier League survival with a hard-fought win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Joao Pedro scores a hat-trick as Chelsea come from a goal down to secure an impressive win against Aston Villa, boosting their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Manchester City’s hopes of winning the Premier League suffer a setback as they’re held at home by strugglers Nottingham Forest, as the away side come from behind twice to grab a crucial 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Great Britain’s Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean lose 10-7 to Estonia in their Winter Paralympics wheelchair curling opener in Cortina.

Orlando Pirates tightened their grip on first place in the Betway Premiership after edging Polokwane City 2-1 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald tells BBC Sport about making the decision to lead Europe for a third time and family backing.

England, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says it feels “like a miracle to be able to walk” following his release from hospital after a fall down an open lift shaft.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has been discharged from hospital, a week after suffering serious injuries in an elevator accident in Cape Town.
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