After 16 years of frustration, heartbreak and turmoil, Leeds United will finally make their long-awaited Premier League return in 2020-21. Continue reading
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Championship Previews: West Brom host Derby, Millwall and Swansea among sides in action
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There’s a packed fixture schedule midweek as the Championship season intensifies, with title challengers West Brom set to face promotion hopefuls Derby County. Elsewhere, Millwall and Swansea are among the sides in action on Wednesday. Continue reading
Championship previews: Fulham host Brentford, West Brom entertain Birmingham
Read two match previews as the Championship is set to return this weekend, with a west London derby on show while West Brom can go top – at least momentarily – with a win over their local rivals Birmingham City later on Saturday. Continue reading
Ollie Watkins, Aleksandar Mitrovic score 20th league goals in wins for Brentford and Fulham
Brentford forward Ollie Watkins and Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic proved matchwinners in Saturday’s 3pm kick-offs – boosting their promotion push with narrow wins over Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers respectively. Continue reading
Stoke sack Nathan Jones after dismal start to season
In news that broke this lunchtime, Championship strugglers Stoke City have today sacked under-fire manager Nathan Jones after just nine months in charge. Despite successive wins in mid-October prompted suggestions of a resurgence, the Potters have endured a disastrous start this term: losing 10 of their opening 14 matches.
Fulham midfield wonderkid Harvey Elliott set for Liverpool move
Champions League winners Liverpool are set to sign Fulham’s highly-rated teenage midfielder Harvey Elliott, after the England under-17 international rejected a recent contract offer to remain in west London following their relegation back to the Championship in May.
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Leeds United (3) 2-4 (4) Derby County: Marriott the hero as Rams off to Wembley
Jack Marriott proved an inspired substitute with a brace to help Frank Lampard’s Derby make history, overturning a 1-0 deficit in an unpredictable six-goal thriller at Elland Road, sealing their place at Wembley in the Championship Playoff Final – against Aston Villa on May 27.
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Derby County 0-1 Leeds United: Roofe gifts Whites slender play-off advantage
Kemar Roofe’s deft finish during a controversial second-half proved enough for Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United as they earned a slender 1-0 lead over Derby County in their Championship playoff semi-final fixture at Pride Park. Continue reading
5 players that PSG should sell this summer
Paris Saint-Germain has been busy this summer, but need to sell more players if they are to effectively balance the books and keep UEFA content that they’re actually abiding by Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. The Ligue 1 champions have been linked with numerous top players who could all be lured to Paris before the new campaign starts next month, though this will only be successful if they allow for more departures. With that in mind, here are five players that PSG should sell this summer:
Lukaku reveals he expects more respect for goalscoring record
The 24-year-old netted his first goal against a top-six side for Manchester United this past weekend during their 2-1 win over Chelsea and naturally, believes he deserves more respect for his consistent goalscoring record throughout his career thus far.
Conte admits his Chelsea side played with fear at Watford, lack character
Antonio Conte responded to claims that his tenure at Chelsea is nearing its end with dogged defiance – stating he’s not worried about his job, while admitting the team’s performance was overshadowed by fear, questioning whether or not some have the strength of character to be at a big club.
West Brom sign Gibbs for £7m, capture Krychowiak on season-long loan
West Brom have completed two more signings on the eve of deadline day, confirming deals for Arsenal fullback Kieran Gibbs and PSG defensive midfielder Gregorz Krychowiak as new arrivals at the Hawthorns.
