Norwich's Sainz gets FA ban for spitting at player
Norwich City top scorer Borja Sainz has been handed a six-game ban after admitting to spitting at an opponent, the Football Association confirmed on Friday.
FA Cup third round preview: Arsenal vs. Man United, can Tamworth stun Spurs?
The FA Cup third round is here! Here's a look at some of the matches to keep an eye on -- including non-league Tamworth hosting Tottenham -- in England's most prestigious cup competition.
Potter: The West Ham board have belief in me (2:44)
United legend Rooney departs as Plymouth boss
Wayne Rooney has departed as manager of second-tier Plymouth Argyle after agreeing to mutually parts ways with the club after 25 games.
Could Bryan Mbeumo be the attacker Arsenal need? (2:20)
How are Rooney and Lampard's teams performing? (1:33)
How can Chelsea bounce back after West London derby loss? (2:03)
Lampard sympathises with Rooney after 4-0 rout
Frank Lampard showed sympathy for Wayne Rooney after Coventry thrashed Plymouth 4-0 to increase the pressure on his former England teammate.
Jude Bellingham attends brother's game on break
Jude Bellingham made an unlikely appearance at Ewood Park on Thursday -- but only in a spectatorial capacity.
Valencia hire WBA's Corberan amid relegation fear
Valencia have named Carlos Corberan as head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal following the Spaniard's departure from West Bromwich Albion, the struggling LaLiga club said.
Are Slot and Iraola the best managers in the Prem so far? (1:20)
Van Nistelrooy 'astonished' by club interest after Man United stint (1:47)
Lampard: Chelsea interim stint like 'babysitting'
Newly appointed Coventry City manager Frank Lampard said he was ready to prove the doubters wrong after joining the Championship side on Thursday.
Would Ruud van Nistelrooy be a success at Leicester? (0:52)
Frank Lampard confirmed as Coventry manager
Frank Lampard has been appointed as manager of Championship side Coventry City, the club confirmed on Thursday.
Have Liverpool been as good as their Premier League lead suggests? (1:32)
Have Mikel Arteta's Arsenal answered questions from critics? (2:44)
USMNT forward Sargent out 8 weeks after surgery
Norwich forward Josh Sargent underwent surgery for a groin injury and will be out for two months, the second-tier English club has confirmed.
Salazar: Sargent's spot at 2026 World Cup at risk after injury (1:23)
Rooney's Plymouth pull off sensational 3-3 draw
Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle side fought back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Preston North End in the Championship on Saturday.
English football regulator moves step closer
An independent football regulator (IFR) for the English game is a step closer to becoming reality, with the Football Governance Bill set to be introduced to parliament on Thursday in the House of Lords.
Wilshere leaves Arsenal for Norwich coaching role
Jack Wilshere has left his role as Arsenal's under-18s coach, joining Championship club Norwich City as a first-team coach in Johannes Hoff Thorup's backroom staff.
Jay-Jay Okocha scores from range in match with Samuel Eto'o & El Hadji Diouf (0:58)
EFL Championship Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | +29 | 53 |
| Burnley | 26 | 14 | 10 | 2 | +22 | 52 |
| Sheffield United | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | +19 | 52 |
| Sunderland | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | +17 | 50 |
| Middlesbrough | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | +11 | 41 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 26 | 9 | 13 | 4 | +11 | 40 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | +5 | 39 |
| Bristol City | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 37 |
| Watford | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | -1 | 37 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 37 |
| Norwich City | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | +6 | 36 |
| Swansea City | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | -5 | 32 |
| Millwall | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | +1 | 30 |
| Preston North End | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | -6 | 30 |
| Coventry City | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 29 |
| Oxford United | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -12 | 28 |
| Derby County | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -4 | 27 |
| Stoke City | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | -8 | 27 |
| Luton Town | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | -17 | 25 |
| Portsmouth | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -11 | 23 |
| Hull City | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -11 | 23 |
| Cardiff City | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -15 | 23 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -29 | 20 |