Championship XI of season so far includes three Sunderland standouts but no Leeds United stars
Leeds United are top of the Championship, but none of their players are in the team of the season so far, which includes three Sunderland standouts…
Championship Sack Race: Manning clear favourite but McKenna, Still and Cifuentes also in danger
Norwich City have a ‘first-choice’ replacement for sack race favourite Liam Manning, while Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna could also be in danger…
Big Midweek: Maresca v Mourinho, Barcelona v PSG, Konate v Osimhen and batsh*t Frankfurt
The last manager Maresca wants at Stamford Bridge right now is Mourinho and we can’t imagine Konate is much more positive about the prospect of Osimhen.
Leeds, Sunderland lose on pens, West Ham f**k it: Carabao Cup second round results
On a busy Tuesday night of Carabao Cup action, four Premier League clubs were eliminated in the second round – including Leeds United
Can you name every losing finalist in the FA Cup since 2000?
There have been 25 FA Cup final winners this century, but what about the teams who finished as runners-up? You’ve got 365 seconds to name them all…
FA Cup: Edwards scores winner on Burnley debut v Southampton; Bournemouth knock Everton out
Marcus Edwards scored the only goal on his debut as Burnley won at Premier League strugglers Southampton to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Nottingham Forest could emulate Newcastle with stunning record or rule-breaking January transfer plans
Nottingham Forest are throwing their weight around with plans for signings which were previously unrealistic. Either break transfer records or all the rules.
FA Cup fourth round draw: Ruud van Nistelrooy gets Manchester United return
Tottenham v Aston Villa and Brighton v Chelsea are among the other standout ties from the fourth round draw
FA Cup third round: Chelsea, Liverpool through as Slot creates history; Plymouth shock Brentford
Premier League clubs Chelsea and Liverpool made light work of League Two opposition to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Sheff Weds flop, Rooney’s goal-shy striker and Leeds starlet – Every Champ club’s worst player in 24/25
Here is the worst player at every Championship club during the 2024/25 season, according to WhoScored’s average match ratings…
Arsenal told one key star ‘wouldn’t get into Stoke team’ as pundit blasts ‘lazy and disrespectful’ claim
Troy Deeney has boldly claimed that one key Arsenal star “wouldn’t get into Stoke City’s team” after Dimitar Berbatov’s “lazy” comparison.
Arsenal: Arteta responds to Berbatov’s ‘new Stoke’ jibe after Man Utd win – ‘I understood very well’
Head coach Mikel Arteta has responded after Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov jokingly claimed Arsenal are the “new Stoke City”.
FA Cup third round draw: Arsenal v holders Man Utd, Spurs at Tamworth, Man City host Salford…
Arsenal will host Man Utd in the third round of the FA Cup as Manchester City were drawn against Salford City and Tottenham against non-league Tamworth.
Ten phenomenal last-ditch tackles, including ‘crouching tiger’ Van Dijk’s perfect timing
Virgil van Dijk, Phil Jones and James Tomkins surely have a group chat discussing the art of the last-ditch tackle. Spurs should probably try to avoid them.
Carabao Cup fourth-round draw: Manchester City to face Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool visit Brighton
Manchester City will travel to face Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
One per club: Man City, Newcastle and Villa Barclaysmen in list of iconic stars for peak-era PL teams
The Barclaysmen trend is still running wild all over social media, so here are 20 iconic stars for clubs from the peak era of the Premier League…
The Ultimate Barclays XI of pure Barclaysmen includes Okocha, Everton strike partnership
There is lots of Barclays reminiscing on social media and we could not resist bringing you our Ultimate Barclaysmen XI including Yakubu and Tugay.
Championship stats: Luton Town star underperforms as Middlesbrough men dominate 2024/25 metrics
To satisfy the statistic nerds, here are the leading performers in the Championship during the 2024/25 campaign across 29 different metrics.
Ten proper volleys, including Manchester United title winner clincher and Zidane magic
After the admin of clearing up precisely what constitutes a ‘proper volley’, it is time to marvel at Manchester United’s title winner and the Zidane swivel.
Rooney sack, Leeds United heartache among eight Championship opening weekend kneejerk reactions
The 24/25 Championship opening weekend has been and gone, so here are some kneejerk reactions, including Plymouth Argyle being tipped to sack Wayne Rooney.
Eight best Championship summer signings include Sheffield United freebie, surprise Watford returnee
Our eight-man list of the best Championship summer signings includes additions for Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and a shock Watford returnee…
The nine greatest purveyors of the long throw-in, including Liverpool world-record holder Andy Gray scoffed at
A Liverpool coach who Andy Gray criticised and an Arsenal enemy who reduced Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes to tears are long throw-in heroes.
Ten brilliant goals from keepers, including header which rescued Liverpool and obviously Jimmy Glass
Jose Luis Chilavert’s ears will be burning as it is time to run down the greatest goals scored by keepers. Liverpool and Manchester United get a mention.
Ten Premier League flops signed for £221m who will be at Euro 2024, ft. Chelsea hijack, West Ham disasters
Some of the world’s finest will be at Euro 2024, but Premier League flops will be flocking to Germany too. Chelsea, Leicester and West Ham should be ashamed.
Ten multiple ‘raids’ which should warn Manchester United, including sackable Liverpool failure
Before Manchester United definitely complete their Crystal Palace ‘triple raid’, Steve Bruce, Harry Redknapp and especially Spurs want a quiet word.
Eight Championship relegation candidates ranked based on likelihood of dropping to League One
Eight Championship clubs are at risk of joining Rotherham United in League One. We have ranked each team based on the likelihood of them getting relegated…
Championship Spotlight: Leicester City set for post-promotion disarray? Rohl to exit Sheff Weds?
The Championship Spotlight is on Leicester City as their financial situation threatens to spoil their incoming promotion with mass sales possible in the summer.
The 10 most depressing one-time Premier League clubs to support in the last decade
Prompted by the sadness at Stoke and Manchester United, we take a look at the most miserable Premier League clubs to support over the last decade.
Championship Spotlight: West Brom must learn from Birmingham mistake; Leeds sent ‘vultures’ warning
The Championship Spotlight is on West Brom following their morale-boosting takeover, while Premier League ‘vultures’ may steal Leeds United’s prized asset.
Championship Spotlight: Stoke manager curse strikes *again* as Leeds steal promotion impetus
The Championship Spotlight is on Stoke City with new boss Steven Schumacher on the brink and perhaps regretting his decision to leave Plymouth Argyle…
West Ham threaten to end Sunderland’s season, Hull’s X Factor signing and Plymouth punished
The first Championship Spotlight column of 2024 covers is a transfer special as Hull City make an X Factor signing and Sunderland risk losing their best player…
FA Cup round-up: Non-league Maidstone make history as they join Chelsea, Newcastle in fourth round
Sixth-tier Maidstone qualified for the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history as they earned a narrow win over League One Stevenage.
Stoke City 2-4 Brighton: Pedro double sees De Zerbi’s side beat the Potters in FA Cup thriller
A late Joao Pedro brace took the game away from Stoke City as Brighton and Hove Albion beat their Championship opponents in a six-goal FA Cup thriller.
Schumacher takes risky Stoke leap, Rosenior’s Hull shine ahead of Leeds’ must-win Ipswich rematch
This Championship Spotlight is on Steven Schumacher after he gave up his cushty Plymouth Argyle gig for a tilt at halting Stoke City’s decline.
Stoke in perilous position amid QPR’s rapid rise; Sunderland to make Still-less manager appointment
The Championship Spotlight is on Stoke City, who are in an increasingly perilous position amid QPR’s rapid rise and are set to make a defining manager appointment.