
‘Rangers right in mix’ – can they now go level with Celtic?
Danny Rohl has Rangers “right in the mix” for the Scottish Premiership title before Saturday’s mouth-watering Old Firm derby at Celtic.
FRIDAY, 02 JANUARY 2026, 19:08

Danny Rohl has Rangers “right in the mix” for the Scottish Premiership title before Saturday’s mouth-watering Old Firm derby at Celtic.

Celtic hirple into Saturday’s second league Old Firm derby of the season knowing Rangers can move level on points with a win.

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Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Rob Green discuss how James Garner influenced Everton’s 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side were “outstanding” as they scored four second-half goals to beat Aston Villa 4-1.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says his side lacked imagination during their “strange” 1-1 draw with bottom side Wolves at Old Trafford.

Bournemouth are winless against Chelsea in their last nine Premier League matches after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

Ladislav Krejci equaliser earns Wolverhampton Wanderers their first point since October as they draw 1-1 at Manchester United.

Burnley have confirmed captain Josh Cullen is set for a “prolonged period on the sidelines” after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Arsenal score four second-half goals to beat Aston Villa 4-1 and end the year five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Brighton & Hove Albion come back from behind twice to draw 2-2 with West Ham United in a match that saw three penalties awarded in the first half.