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Cesar Peixoto knows he cannot afford another below par home display this weekend, with the Watford fixture marking the end of a five-game run in the space of 14 days.

Sarina Weigman has signed a contract extension which keeps her tied to the England post for a further two years. This comes at a time when the squad is at a crossroads, blending a new generation of talent with the experienced core players.

Chris Davies insists that Blues won't slacken off against Cardiff City, plus there is good news about Liam Millar's loan

Manager Ian Holloway reported on Thursday (October 22) that Palmer looks likely to be back on grass at some point next week. His initial prognosis was a 10-week absence, and that now looks like a timescale which could be beaten.

Sunderland continue their Europa League campaign tonight when they travel to Poland to face Lech Poznań. Kick-off is scheduled for 5.45pm at Enea Stadion as the Black Cats look to extend their perfect start to the league phase and take another positive step in their return to European competition.

Reading edged Leyton Orient 1-0 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium as Paddy Lane’s superb second-half strike proved the difference. The O’s had chances through Dane Scarlett and Aaron Connolly, while Nathan Baxter saved a penalty, but Orient struggled to create enough after the break and left Berkshire empty-handed.

Manchester United slumped to a catastrophic defeat at Como, their heaviest European defeat of the 21st century, to leave Michael Carrick under severe pressure as head coach, and putting the club on the brink of significant change once again. WAYNE BARTON reflects on a dismal night for Carrick and United.

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