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Leeds, Southampton, West Brom and Norwich are the four Championship clubs that will fight for the final spot in next season’s Premier League. Leicester City, who finished top of the league, won automatic promotion to the English topflight along with Ipswich Town, who beat Huddersfield on Saturday. Leeds will now face Norwich in the first […]
Championship: Ndidi celebrates Leicester City’s return to Premier League
Wilfred Ndidi is in a buoyant mood following Leicester City’s promotion to the Premier League. The Foxes confirmed their return to the top flight on Friday night after Leeds United lost 4-0 to Queens Park Rangers. Enzo Maresca’s side were relegated from the Premier League last season. Leeds United’s defeat to QPR means Leicester City […]
Championship: Ndidi’s fifth goal pushes Leicester City close to Premier League promotion
Wilfred Ndidi was on target as Leicester City defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It was the defensive midfielder’s fifth goal of the season. The win boosted Leicester City’s chances of securing promotion to the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s side now sit at the top of the Sky […]
Championship: Collins doubtful for Cardiff City’s clash with Aribo’s Southampton
Jamilu Collins is a major doubt for Cardiff City’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Southampton due to injury. Collins, according to Cardiff City manager, Erol Bulut is nursing a groin injury. The left-back featured for 90 minutes in the Blue Birds last game against Millwall which they lost 3-1. “This weekend, we will not have […]
Championship: Dennis wins Watford’s March Goal of the Month award
Nigeria winger, Emmanuel Dennis has won Watford’s March Goal of the Month award. Dennis won the award for his solo strike in Watford’s 2-2 draw against Leeds United at the Vicarage Road. The 26-year-old won an aerial duel and showed off his skills with two stepovers before placing the ball into the bottom corner. The […]
Championship: ‘I have missed this’ – Ndidi thrilled to be back after injury layoff
Wilfred Ndidi is delighted to be back on the pitch again after his injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi was a substitute in Leicester City’s 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night. It was the Nigeria international’s first appearance for the Foxes since the away win at Cardiff City late […]
Championship: Leicester City boss delighted with Ndidi’s return to action
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca is thrilled to have Wilfred Ndidi back in the squad, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi made his long awaited return to action in the Foxes’ 1-0 win at Sunderland on Tuesday night. The 27-year-old took the place of Yunus Akgun on 73 minutes. “I’m very happy. We need him, Wilf is […]
Championship: Fit-again Ndidi returns to action for Leicester City
Wilfred Ndidi was back in action for Leicester City in their Sky Bet Championship clash at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night. The Foxes won the tie 1-0 to keep their promotion hopes alive. Ndidi suffered a muscle injury which kept him out of action for over two months. The midfielder last appeared for […]
Championship: Dennis urges Watford to stick together despite poor run
Nigeria forward, Emmanuel Dennis has challenged his Watford teammates to stick together following their barren run in the Sky Bet Championship. The Hornets have lost five of their last six games. Dennis and his teammates endured another disappointing outing at The Den last Saturday going down to a 1-0 defeat to Millwall. Ziam Flemming scored […]
Championship: Southampton boss lavishes praise on match-winner Aribo
Southampton manager, Russell Martin has showered encomium on Joe Aribo after his impressive performance against Birmingham City on Saturday. Aribo came off the bench to score the winning goal for the Saints in the 4-3 away victory at St Andrew’s. The Nigeria international slotted the ball home from close range to hand Southampton a big […]