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Nice v Metz, Saturday 8 pm Nice continue to be the surprise package in France as they lead the chasing pack behind Paris St-Germain, and they can close to within eight points of the leaders on Saturday when they host bottom side Metz. Manager Christophe Galtier famously led Lille to the Ligue 1 title last…

Paul Higham previews the latest round of Europa League fixtures.

Can Chelsea capitalise on their excellent form against a struggling Leicester City?

How will Xavi’s Barca fare in his opening game as manager against local rivals, Espanyol?

Steven Gerrard takes charge of his first Aston Villa game this weekend against Brighton, but how will this Premier League legend fare from the dugout?

Emile Smith Rowe running downstairs to tell his mum that he had been called up to the England senior squad in what he describes as an “emotional moment” really does sum up the grounding and relatability of Gareth Southgate’s modern version of the national side. Cohesion and connectivity, with each other but also the media…

Ste Tudor speaks to the Welsh FA’s Senior Reporter Mark Pitman and former national team manager Bobby Gould about the prospect of a first World Cup appearance since 1958.

Ste Tudor previews the latest round of qualification matches for the 2022 World Cup.

Gerrard’s tactics at Rangers focused on a modern possession and pressing style that should suit the Aston Villa squad, although one or two new signings are needed in January.

As Antonio Conte returns to London for his second spell in charge of a Premier League club, Graham Ruthven tips him to enjoy more success than his predecessors Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo.

Paul Higham previews the pick of this weekend’s European fixtures.

Ste Tudor previews the weekend’s Premier League fixtures