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)
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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)
Source: Wilshere to leave Arsenal for Norwich role
Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to join Norwich City as a first-team coach, sources have told ESPN.
Rooney charged over alleged violent conduct
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Preston's Osmajic given eight-game ban for bite
Preston forward Milutin Osmajic has been given an eight-game suspension for biting Blackburn's on-loan Liverpool defender Owen Beck during an EFL Championship match last month.
Preston player charged for alleged bite on neck
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Why Wrexham are 'no longer big fish in small pond' alongside Birmingham in League One (1:49)
Source: FA probe after player 'bitten' in game
The English FA are investigating an alleged biting incident during Sunday's EFL Championship clash between Preston and Blackburn Rovers, a source has told ESPN.
British player arrested for alleged drug smuggling
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You stay classy, Leeds? Ferrell attends home game
Hollwood actor Will Ferrell attended Leeds United's Championship fixture against Burnley on Saturday.
Cardiff ace Perry Ng edging closer towards Singapore dream
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Cardiff's Ng joins Singapore training for first time
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U.S. defender Trusty joins Celtic in $7.8M deal
U.S. international defender Auston Trusty has joined reigning Scottish champions Celtic FC on a five-year deal for a reported transfer fee of $7.8 million, the club announced on Friday.
Cardiff player injured by falling advertising board
Cardiff City forward Ollie Tanner suffered a leg injury when an advertising board fell on him during the draw against Swansea City.
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EFL Championship Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | +19 | 45 |
| Leeds United | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | +22 | 42 |
| Burnley | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | +18 | 41 |
| Sunderland | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | +15 | 40 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | +8 | 37 |
| Middlesbrough | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | +10 | 34 |
| Watford | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | +3 | 34 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 21 | 7 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 32 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | -4 | 29 |
| Swansea City | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | +1 | 27 |
| Bristol City | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
| Norwich City | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | +4 | 26 |
| Millwall | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | +2 | 25 |
| Luton Town | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | -13 | 25 |
| Derby County | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -1 | 24 |
| Coventry City | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 24 |
| Preston North End | 21 | 4 | 11 | 6 | -6 | 23 |
| Stoke City | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -5 | 22 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | -6 | 22 |
| Oxford United | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -12 | 18 |
| Cardiff City | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -13 | 18 |
| Portsmouth | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -13 | 17 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -23 | 17 |
| Hull City | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -11 | 16 |