With three successive wins in the Premier League, Arsenal look to have turned relegation fears into European hopes once again.

From relegation talk to European hopes - how have Arsenal turned it round?

The upcoming rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is one of the top stories in Sunday's papers.

Front pages of the Sunday Express and the Sunday Times

PM's 2021 Covid pledge, and jab 'postcode lottery'

The medical journal's editor says UK guidelines don't recommend giving different coronavirus jabs.

Doses of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

BMJ urges NYT to correct vaccine 'mixing' article

Man Utd to sell Paul Pogba in summer, new PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to keep Kylian Mbappe, plus more.

Sunday's gossip column

The government said soldiers had been sent to protect the area, close to Niger's border with Mali.

A Nigerien soldier stands guard in the Kouré Reserve, about 60 km from Niamey on August 21, 2020

Dozens killed in attacks on Niger villages

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is happy after his side ended a big week with a convincing 4-0 victory over West Brom at The Hawthorns.

Arteta delighted after great start to 2021

West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says it is a big month for his club and that they must work on keeping clean sheets and not conceding sloppy goals after a 4-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Baggies must stop conceding sloppy goals - Allardyce

Sunday's back pages

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he may stay in management much longer than he anticipated.

Guardiola rethinking early retirement

South Korea's Jegal Sam still practises everyday, just in case he is asked to perform.

The 96-year-old pianist refusing to stop the music

Two brothers make a documentary to show "you can still have a life" with terminal cancer.

'We filmed our dad's final months to help people'

About 30,000 birds are to be culled at the farm near Clough in north Antrim.

Poultry flock to be culled after bird flu outbreak

Vandals spray-paint House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell's homes.

Mitch McConnell (left) and Nancy Pelosi (right)

US congressional leaders' homes vandalised

The pardons come amid a rift between President Félix Tshisekedi and his predecessor, Kabila's son.

Journalists and supporters of the presidential party record the installation of the temporary board of the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Kinshasa on December 8, 2020

DR Congo issues pardons over Kabila assassination

Gerwyn Price beats Stephen Bunting 6-4 and will face Gary Anderson in the PDC World Championship final after the Scot beats Dave Chisnall 6-3.

Price to face Anderson in world final

The US vice-president appears to endorse a last-ditch effort to refuse to certify Joe Biden's victory.

US Vice-President Mike Pence at the White House (file photo)

Pence 'welcomes' senators' bid to derail Biden win

Dan McFarland applauds the contribution of his young players after Ulster's 15-10 win over Munster in Belfast.

McFarland praises youngsters after win

Marco Asensio scores one goal and provides an assist as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo to go top of La Liga.

Real Madrid celebrate scoring against Celta

Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo to go top

Brighton boss Graham Potter praises the character of his side after they come from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Wolves in the Premier League.

Brighton response was fantastic - Potter

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo says he is "sad" and "frustrated" after they let slip a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 at Brighton in the Premier League.

'There is no excuse' after Wolves waste 3-1 lead

"Covid is rife in hospitals, but not among children," consultant paediatrician Dr Ronny Cheung said.

No rise in severe Covid child cases, say doctors

Glentoran survive a late scare to beat Portadown 2-1 at the Oval and move into seventh in the Irish Premiership table.

Glentoran hold on to beat Portadown

Ospreys overpower an ill-disciplined Cardiff Blues side to claim victory at Cardiff City Stadium in the Pro14.

Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 3-17 Ospreys

Scarlets secure their second Pro14 derby win of the festive season with victory over Dragons.

Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 20-3 Dragons

A cordon is put in place and three homes evacuated while crews deal with the fire and gas cylinders.

Workshop and garages damaged in fire

Prof Linda Bauld says the situation is "fragile" and schools may not be able to fully reopen on 18 January.

'Scots should prepare for a longer period of level 4 restrictions'

A boy and a girl of 17 are held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Girl, seven, suffers fractured skull in crash

Cove Rangers narrow the gap at the top of Scottish League 1 after leaders Falkirk lose, while Stenhousemuir v Stirling Albion in League 2 is abandoned.

Falkirk stumble as Stenny game called off

Up to 300 people gather in London's Hyde Park to protest at Covid-19 restrictions.

Police arrest 17 at anti-lockdown protest

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says his side need an "incredible run" to survive relegation after their 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.

'Naive' Blades need incredible run to survive - Wilder

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson says his side's missed chances cost them as they drew 1-1 at Ross County.

St Johnstone boss Davidson rues missed chances

Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer says his side threw away three points as they drew at home to St Mirren.

'Points thrown away' - Dyer

Motherwell's Keith Lasley is unable to hide disappointment after a 3-0 derby defeat by Hamilton Academical in his first match as caretaker manager.

We have to make changes - Lasley

Hamilton Academical head coach Brian Rice is full of praise for his side after their 3-0 win over neighbours Motherwell lifts his side off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

Hamilton Academical head coach Brian Rice

I can't think of anything better - Rice

'I've not seen a goal like that for a long time' says St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin after a bizarre own goal against Kilmarnock.

'I've not seen a goal like that for a long time' - Goodwin

Ross County manager John Hughes says he is seeing "real progress" from his team after their 1-1 draw with St Johnstone

Hughes sees 'real progress' from County

One says it is taking legal action against the Welsh Government to obtain scientific evidence.

Unions threaten action over Wales school return

Dundee United manager Micky Mellon says his side deserved the point they earned after a goalless draw against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

'United well worth a point' - Mellon

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes says his side "lost control" of the game after dominating the first half of their goalless draw with Dundee United.

Aberdeen 'lost control' in second half - McInnes

The renowned designer was buried in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery on Saturday.

Pierre Cardin stands in front of dummies bearing his clothes, 2014

Pierre Cardin buried in self-designed coffin

The number of cases on the isles remains at 72, despite increases over the past few days.

'Cautious optimism' as no new Shetland Covid cases

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson praises Eberechi Eze's "wonderful" solo goal following their 2-0 victory.

Hodgson praises Eze's 'wonderful' goal in Palace win

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross admits his side fell short in the 3-0 loss to Livingston.

'Real sore afternoon' for Hibs - Ross

David Martindale says Livingston need to aim to keep hold of their top-six place after the 3-0 win at Hibernian.

Martindale aims to keep Livingston in top six

Wakefield "strongly condemn" an incident in which some player appeared to breach tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions.

Wakefield condemn Covid 'rules breach'

Sam and Hannah Freeman bring forward the ceremony ahead of new coronavirus rules.

Sam and Hannah Freeman on their wedding day

Tier 4 couple rearrange wedding in two hours

The US Coast Guard says it has suspended its search after covering 17,000 square miles of sea.

Boat carrying 20 people goes missing off Florida

Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.

The puppet show in a box entertaining sick children

Larne relinquish their leadership of the Premiership after suffering a first league defeat of the season to Ballymena United.

Kofi Balmer celebrates his goal against Larne

Balmer gives Ballymena victory at Larne

Rangers will ignore the "noise" around claims the Scottish Premiership title is theirs to lose after defeating Celtic, says manager Steven Gerrard.

Rangers will ignore title 'noise'

The 71-year-old from County Louth was one of four men found liable for the Omagh bombing.

Michael McKevitt was one of four men found liable for the Omagh bombing

Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt dies

After Harry Kane and Son Heung-min continue their 'telepathic' understanding against Leeds, are they destined to be the Premier League's best ever pairing?

Are Kane & Son destined to be the best?

Ryan Curran's penalty with the final kick of the game gives Cliftonville a dramatic 2-1 win over Dungannon Swifts.

Last-gasp Curran penalty gives Reds win

Paul Heatley bags a quickfire treble to help title-chasing Crusaders to an emphatic 4-0 win over Warrenpoint Town at Seaview.

Crusaders players celebrate Adam Lecky's opener

Heatley hits hat-trick in Crues victory

Coleraine start the new year with victory after a 3-0 win over basement side Carrick Rangers in the Irish Premiership.

Coleraine see off Carrick challenge

Healthcare workers have criticised the red tape and paperwork needed to become an NHS vaccinator.

Medics face 'bureaucracy' in bid to give vaccines

Jordan Stewart scored a goal of the season contender as champions Linfield returned to the Irish Premiership summit with a 2-1 win at Glenavon.

Stewart hits winner to see off Glenavon

Edinburgh edge out Glasgow Warriors in a tense 1872 Cup tie at Murrayfield for just their third Pro14 win this term.

Edinburgh beat Glasgow in 1872 Cup

Staff members at schools in Liverpool give their thoughts on whether schools there should remain closed for the start of term.

Should schools in Liverpool close?

The first doses of the latest coronavirus vaccination to be approved are due to be given on Monday.

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine arrives at hospitals

Members of the cluster visited two more locations but the risk remains "low", the government says.

More locations visited by Covid cluster identified

An investigation into the cause of the fire in Gillingham, Kent, is underway.

Man dies in New Year's Day house fire

Neil Lennon has refused to concede the Scottish Premiership title after his Celtic side slipped 19 points behind Rangers following defeat at Ibrox.

Lennon refuses to concede league title

A second attack in Bristol in 24 hours left a 15-year-old boy hospitalised.

Police say New Year stabbings 'may be linked'

Known active cases of Covid-19 in Jersey drop to just over 550 from over 710.

Health officials welcome Covid cases drop

Thirteen months after leaving Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino is back in football. Guillem Balague looks at why he has taken on the challenge at PSG.

Pochettino is back - but why has he chosen PSG?

Peterborough United winger Joe Ward signs a new contract to run until the summer of 2023.

Peterborough winger Ward signs new deal

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa says his side could have avoided making errors that led to goalscoring opportunities in their 3-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Bielsa disappointed by 'avoidable errors' from Leeds

Seven bodies have been recovered after a landslide that destroyed homes in Ask village, near Oslo.

Damaged house in landslide area in Ask on 1 January 2021

Seventh body found after Norway landslide

Some are "not certain that they are being adequately protected" by the change, a union leader says.

Health worker receives Covid vaccination at centre in Cwmbran, Torfaen

Doctors' concern over 12-week Covid vaccine gap

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho says his side's 3-0 win over Leeds United was "important" after a string of bad results in the Premier League.

Mourinho happy with 'important points' for Spurs

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiracy against the state after his brother, the president, was ousted from office.

Said Bouteflika is the younger brother of the deposed long-serving president of Algeria

Ex-Algerian president's brother cleared of charges

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is named Paris St-Germain boss following Thomas Tuchel's sacking.

Pochettino named Paris St-Germain boss

The cryptocurrency's gain so far this year was almost $5,000 - after the value surged 300% in 2020.

A representation of Bitcoin in front of some pound notes

Bitcoin tops $34,000 as record rally continues

The British and Irish Lions board will hold talks in the coming weeks to decide whether this summer's tour can go ahead.

Lions 'aware' of need to make SA decision

Figures show that more than 3,500 positive Covid-19 cases have been reported in the last 48 hours.

NI records 26 more virus-linked deaths

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is expected to be out for three months after knee surgery.

Injured Coutinho out for three months

The latest government figures show a further 2,137 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Scotland on Friday.

Covid restrictions 'could continue' as cases rise

Saturday's League Two reports

Saturday's National League reports

Saturday's League One reports

Saturday's Championship reports

BBC Sport's Micah Richards and Dion Dublin discuss the positive effect Bruno Fernandes has had on Manchester United since his arrival and the credit manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves following their recent run of good form.

Fernandes & Solskjaer deserve credit for Man Utd improvement - Richards

An area of farmland next to the A2 is earmarked for the checking of imported goods, due to Brexit.

The site of the new border check facility will require building on farmland.

HGV inland border checkpoint planned near Dover

A woman was injured but her pet Millie died at the side of the road in Great Barr.

Teenager charged over dog walker crash

Live coverage of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Montrose and Forfar Athletic.

Montrose v Forfar Athletic

A couple move their wedding at short notice to beat new Covid tier changes.

Wedding changed in three hours to beat tier 3 move

The 52-year-old man, thought to be Romanian, was hit near Boston on Thursday.

Injured cyclist dies after car collision

Police say they clashed with attendees while attempting to break up the event.

2,500 take part in illegal French rave

Track the managerial ins and outs and a list of every boss in the top five leagues in England and the Scottish Premiership.

Manager ins and outs - January 2021

Some 299 people died in commercial plane crashes last year, rising from 257 casualties in 2019.

Commercial airplanes parked at an airport in Birmingham, Alabama due to the coronavirus pandemic

Plane crash deaths rise in 2020 despite pandemic

Citizens Advice Scotland say payment breaks allowed by councils during the pandemic have led to council tax arrears building up.

Council tax pandemic debt 'explosion' feared

Australian surfer Mikey Wright told the BBC how he rescued a woman from 'sharp rocks and waves' on a beach in Hawaii.

Australian surfer rescues woman from Hawaii waves

Rate every player in every Scottish Premiership game on Saturday.

2 January 2021