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In-form Preston lead surprise surge for Championship’s unfancied contenders

Months after close shave with relegation, North End face Blackburn on Friday night with second spot in their sights

The Guardian - UK

FourFourTwo's half-term report: Which teams have surprised us so far this season?

FourFourTwo looked back at our 2025/26 season predictions to see which teams are exceeding expectations so far... and who's falling short

FourFourTwo

English Manager Furious With ‘Social Media’ Trainers After Canadian Star Injured

Daniel Jebbison picked up an injury before he could make his regular season debut with Preston North End.

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Liverpool: Paul Heckingbottom proud as Preston help commemorate Diogo Jota with emotional pre-season tributes

The Reds’ first pre-season friendly on the summer was a mere sideshow

Evening Standard

Preston vs Liverpool: Kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, prediction, odds

Reds return to action for the first time since the death of Diogo Jota

Evening Standard

Preston’s attempts to bore Aston Villa to distraction crumble like pastry

Championship perennials are beige down to their signature snack but their existence is still something to savour

The Guardian - UK

Is Preston vs Aston Villa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch FA Cup fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final clash

The Independent UK

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Ex-Rangers ace Ryan Kent garners interest from English Championship club

Preston North End are reportedly considering a move for Ryan Kent, a player who has previously garnered acclaim during his time at Rangers.

The National (Scotland)

FA to investigate biting allegation in red card clash during Preston vs Blackburn

On-loan Liverpool defender Owen Beck claims he received a bite from Milutin Osmajic after he commited a foul which led to him being sent-off

The Independent UK

Paul Heckingbottom was desperate for Preston to win marathon penalty shoot-out

After a 1-1 draw in normal time, Timothy Castagne ballooned over and Ryan Ledson sent Steven Benda the wrong way.

The Independent UK

Which teams have won domestic cups playing every game at one ground?

Plus: biggest swings in results from opening game to the second and colourful team selections

The Guardian - UK

Preston name Paul Heckingbottom as their third manager in two weeks

Preston will host Luton on Saturday with Paul Heckingbottom in charge, their third manager in three games at the start of the Championship season

The Guardian - UK

Premier League 2023-24 review: flops of the season

We make our picks for the season’s poorest performers and invite you to have your say below

The Guardian - UK

Chris Wilder’s chaotic Sheffield United return looks doomed to end in failure

The manager’s homecoming has been marked by player fights, sandwiches and thrashings. Next up: Arsenal at home

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Dominik Szoboszlai seals Liverpool win but Sheffield United find steel

Chris Wilder lost his first match back as Sheffield United manager 2-0, but a Liverpool side who returned to two points off the top had to battle

The Guardian - UK

What is the longest sequential run of points in a football league table?

Plus: late Premier League sackings; which club has had the most England managers; and a Son Heung-min double

The Independent UK

Chris Wilder feels back to his best as he starts second Sheffield United spell

Wilder has replaced Paul Heckingbottom at Bramall Lane.

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The Independent UK

Chris Wilder returns as Sheffield United manager after Paul Heckingbottom exit

The Blades fired Heckingbottom after they slipped to the bottom of the Premier League table.

Evening Standard

Sheffield United sack Paul Heckingbottom as Chris Wilder returns

Paul Heckingbottom becomes the first Premier League manager sacked this season

The Independent UK

A look at Sheffield United’s recent record following Paul Heckingbottom’s exit

It is the first managerial departure of an unusually quiet top-flight season on that front.

The Guardian - UK

Sheffield United owner says Wilder is perfect fit as Heckingbottom sacked

Sheffield United have confirmed the departure of Paul Heckingbottom and replaced him with former manager Chris Wilder

The Independent UK

Sheffield United owner explains decision to sack Paul Heckingbottom and re-sign Chris Wilder

Chris Wilder is set to replace Heckingbottom with the Blades rooted to the bottom of the Premier League

The Guardian - UK

Sometimes the Premier League delivers and Sundays really are super

In today’s Football Daily: The Best League in the World™

The Guardian - UK

Sheffield United set to sack Paul Heckingbottom and turn to Chris Wilder

Sheffield United are set to sack Paul Heckingbottom and turn to former manager Chris Wilder in an attempt to revive their Premier League campaign

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