There have been some heavy losses on the way, but perhaps no result was as painful as their 2-2 draw last season when Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead - the match where their title collapse began.

The Welshman was sacked as Forest manager earlier this week having won just once in his last 13 games, bringing an end to his two year stint at the City Ground having taken the club to the top flight.

The Eagles have been hit by a new injury blow but Eberechi Eze is set to return against their rivals

Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin face off ahead of Saturday's fight (vid courtesy of Braincup Media). Sky customers can purchase on TNT Sports Box Office at www.sky.com/boxoffice/tnt-sports/day-of-reckoning

William Buick and Brian Hughes have successfully defended their Flat Jockey of the Year and Jump Jockey of the Year titles, respectively, at the Lesters 2023.

Premier League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-offLive scoreboard | Mail Michael or tweet him @michaelbutler182 min: Palace playing a very high line as they attempt to press Brighton. João Pedro turns neatly in midfield and has an opportunity to play a through pass to Gross, but the pass is wayward.Peeeeeeeep! And we’re away in south London. Continue …

With Aston Villa in fantastic form and knowing that victory on Friday will take them to the top of the Premier League, Unai Emery still finds time to talk tactics. In the players' lounge at the club's training ground, he is talking Sky Sports through some of the graphics that highlight Villa's success. As ever, it is an education...

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace host Brighton in Premier League action. 

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The RFU have proposed a two-tier franchise plan for the Premiership and Championship despite opposition from the latter, to reshape and save the domestic game.

Wales lock Natalia John says she is ready to prove herself on the pitch after fighting back from a year of loss.

Judges found against UEFA and FIFA to open the door once again to talk of a European Super League

Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus