Clubs in the EFLhave undergone twice weekly Covid testing for the first time as the EFL seeks to slow the spread of the new variant of the virus after more than 50 games were called off.

Team news and stats ahead of Livingston vs Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 8.15pm.

Spending £220m changes the optics. Expectations escalate overnight and big fees typically buy players more lives, more chances to 'prove' why Chelsea invested so heavily in them.

George Russell has been tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2021.

Bale has struggled to make any impact in Jose Mourinho's starting XI and has started just one Premier League game this season, while failing to complete 90 minutes in any competition

The contact tracing process is under way and an additional round of testing will take place on Thursday. The training ground is being deep cleaned in an effort to halt the outbreak.

The 25-year-old Brazilian joined Albion from RB Leipzig in 2018 and made his 50th appearance for the club in last week's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Brentford said they made a complaint to the social media company as soon as they became aware of the post, as well as reporting the abuse to the police.

Bayern would be one of the clubs at the front of the queue to join the competition, given they are one of the most successful clubs in history and are also the reigning champions of Europe.

The red carpet has been rolled out for Conor McGregor and his family ahead of this Saturday's UFC 257 showdown against Dustin Poirier. He was given an incredible welcome by hotel staff.

IAN HERBERT: Neville's infectious enthusiasm and energy across a few short weeks in France at the 2019 World Cup took the team's profile and footballing ambition to a level we have not seen.

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT LONDON STADIUM: Michail Antonio's acrobatic strike saw West Ham beat West Brom 2-1 and go up to seventh. Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring before Matheus Pereira levelled.

Alex Volkanovski would welcome the chance to fight Conor McGregor and secure his legacy as the greatest of all time. The Irishman returns to action this weekend at UFC 257 when he takes on Dustin Poirier in a rematch of their 2014 classic. Although their first encounter lasted one round, their clash at UFC 178 […]

The EFL has confirmed 32 positive coronavirus cases out of 4,598 players and club staff tested in the latest week of results.

Preliminary discussions were held between the club and Buendia’s representatives

Leicester and Chelsea face off tonight in a big game for both at the top of the Premier League table. Leicester can leapfrog league leaders Manchester United and claim top spot with a win at home. Chelsea, meanwhile, need to build on their narrow win over Fulham last time out and get themselves back into […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the club need striker Sergio Aguero back rather than possible replacement signings.

West Ham will look to continue their excellent recent run tonight against a West Brom side managed by former boss Sam Allardyce.

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