As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 19 of the Premier League, scheduled from Tuesday, December 30, 2025, to Thursday, January 1, 2026, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place.
Sir David Beckham’s knighthood felt like one of those rare “full circle” moments for Manchester United supporters. After Beckham was initially tipped for a knighthood in 2011, the Inter Miami owner finally received the award this year.
England and Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood tells BBC Radio 5 Live she is "proud of the journey" she has been on as she is appointed an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours.
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.
Former Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann and ex-Hearts chair Ann Budge have been recognised in the New Year Honours.
Manchester United will be looking at a significant number of incomings and outgoings to their midfield this January. After a summer that saw the club spent over £200 million on attacking talent, their midfield seems set to be the next part of the pitch to receive a makeover.
Girona management are currently cooking up a plan to sign one of the biggest names in La Liga. They want Marc-André ter Stegen. They are looking right at their neighbours in Barcelona to get him.
Fresh speculation surrounds the Real Madrid squad. Defensa Central reports that AC Milan are targeting Andriy Lunin for a potential summer transfer. This interest arises because the Italian giants are having a hard time renewing Mike Maignan’s contract.
Richarlison provided the crucial assist for Archie Gray’s goal that helped Tottenham beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The game at Selhurst Park was far from classic, and Tottenham Hotspur had to dig deep, defend in numbers and make right decisions of the ball for large parts to win the contest via Archie Gray’s first-half header.
Manchester United got back to winning ways on Boxing Day. A brilliant strike by Patrick Dorgu was the difference as United beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Premier League at Old Trafford.
Reputed outlet Sport Witness relayed recent reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, regarding a transfer chase. These reports indicate that Aston Villa and Chelsea intend to compete for Bologna striker Santiago Castro in the approaching transfer window.
Bournemouth identify Brennan Johnson and Abdul Fatawu as potential replacements for Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool want to wait until the summer to sign Marc Guehi, and Everton are interested in Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, plus more.
West Ham United executives are hunting for fresh cash to fund vital January signings. However, they need to sell big players first to keep the finances in check.
San Diego Wave FC and goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan have agreed to a mutual termination of her contract. The veteran goalkeeper signed a four-year extension with the southern California club in July 2023.
Nottingham Forest have asked to hear the VAR audio as they consider making an official complaint following the Premier League defeat by Manchester City.
Motherwell are seeking an explanation for a rejected penalty claim at Ibrox, although manager Jens Berthel Askou is keen to move on from the incident.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter and Sunderland fan Tom A Smith - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri, 66, undergoes a minor heart operation.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says it "does not make sense" to speak about the title race in December, after rising to third place in the Premier League.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has not changed their formation because of "pressure from the media or fans".
Manchester United have signed Germany international Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich until June 2029.
Boss Unai Emery insists any title talk "does not make sense" at the moment for Aston Villa.
Relegation-threatened West Ham are committed to backing manager Nuno Espirito Santo in the transfer market next month.
Liverpool legend Ian Rush says he thought he was close to dying after contracting superflu earlier in December and spending five days in hospital.
Chelsea dropping more points from winning positions than any other Premier League team is "not random" says manager Enzo Maresca as he tries "to understand why".
Head coach Ruben Amorim says if he had changed Manchester United's formation because of media pressure it would have been "the end" for him.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino defends the cost of World Cup tickets following "absolutely crazy" demand from the public.
Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta.
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.