Chris Hughton had a ringside seat at the Etihad as Manchester City’s latest collapse gifted Real Madrid a 3-2 victory in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
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Chris Dunlavy: Defensive duo give Plymouth Argyle new hope
They couldn’t, could they? Plymouth Argyle have looked about as capable of staying up as a toddler on roller skates over the course of a truly desperate season.
Chris Dunlavy: Scott Parker’s stingy Burnley ready to break records
Forget Fort Knox. Move over, Area 51. When it comes to impenetrable security, nothing holds a candle to Burnley’s back four.
Chris Dunlavy: Magic Enzo Le Fee shows he’s a class apart
What is Enzo Le Fee doing at Sunderland? No disrespect to the Wearsiders, but the Frenchman does not belong in the Championship.
Chris Dunlavy: There was no need for Leeds United to recruit
Some Leeds United supporters seem to feel that the club missed a trick by not making any January signings.
Ryan Giles is so happy to be back with Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick
Ryan Giles doesn’t like lamenting his misfortune, but there’s no hiding the fact that things have not gone to plan since his last stint in a Middlesbrough shirt.
Chris Dunlavy: Josh Sargent will soon merit a promotion
Is any Championship player more crucial to the success of their team than Norwich City’s Josh Sargent?
Hungry Hannes Delcroix has high hopes at Swansea City
Swansea City new boy Hannes Delcroix says their possession play will fit him like a glove after arriving on loan from Burnley.
Burnley vs Leeds United: Daniel Farke urges his Whites to break through the Clarets’ wall
Top of the table and scoring for fun, Leeds United have fulfilled every possible expectation so far this season – except one.
Zian Flemming’s talent was clear to see says Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen
Josh Cullen has hailed Burnley striker Zian Flemming after the Dutchman’s sensational scoring streak continued with a brace against Plymouth Argyle in midweek.
Ace Morgan Whittaker looks after number one
Plymouth Argyle’s Morgan Whittaker must have known what was coming with his no-show against Burnley in midweek.
Can Burnley afford ‘luxury’ player Jonjo Shelvey?
Burnley boss Scott Parker clearly has doubts about signing Jonjo Shelvey and that’s no surprise.
Hungry ace Joe Taylor on goal mission for Huddersfield Town
Joe Taylor is ready to unload six months of pent-up frustration after completing a £3m switch from Luton Town to Huddersfield Town.
Matej Jurasek ‘excited’ to make switch to Norwich City
Norwich City reckon they have captured a ‘huge talent’ by signing Czech international winger Matej Jurasek from Slavia Prague for a reported fee of £5.8m.
‘I’d like to see Pep Guardiola do better at Shrewbury!’ – Paul Hurst
Everyone talks about budgets in football, but nobody ever reveals what they are – Paul Hurst would like that to change.
Blow for Leeds United after Pascal Struijk is sidelined with injury
Leeds United have been rocked by the loss of centre-back and vice-captain Pascal Struijk on the eve of this afternoon’s Yorkshire derby.
Chris Dunlavy: Let’s open door to loan recall window
January is the most perilous month of the entire season for any club in the EFL – just ask Hull City.
John Coleman is just so glad to be back
JOHN Coleman feared he would never get another job in management before replacing Mark Bonner at Gillingham.
Matt Crooks ‘Buzzing’ after Hull City switch
Matt Crooks has become Hull’s first signing of the January transfer window after joining the Tigers from MLS side Real Salt Lake.
Walsall boss Mat Sadler on potentially facing inspiration Steve Bruce
This time next year, Mat Sadler could be pitting his wits against one of the most inspirational figures from his footballing career.