Aston Villa’s decline runs deeper than a poor opening
The early evidence points to a team weakened at both ends, making the slide more likely to persist than disappear on its own.
Gibbs-White called up by England, report says
The Nottingham Forest captain has been drafted into the England squad for this international window and has returned from a family holiday in Dubai to join the camp.
City must deny Sunderland the shelter of a low-event game
The latest stalemate shows Sunderland’s route, but City should prevail if pressure becomes repeated penalty-area access.
Nottingham Forest agree January free for Noonan with medical set
Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan on a free transfer in January, with a medical scheduled for Wednesday.
Liverpool festive PL fixtures moved for Sky coverage, says report
Three Liverpool away matches over the festive period have new TV kick-offs at Hull, Aston Villa and Sunderland, while the home game with Coventry stays at 3pm on Saturday 2 January.
Edu Gaspar’s Nottingham Forest contract terminated, report says
Nottingham Forest’s global head of football, Edu Gaspar, has departed the club after his contract was terminated last week, according to a report on Monday.
Aston Villa’s early plunge is real but not yet durable
Failure at both ends explains Villa’s fall, but the evidence remains too slight to show that last season’s level has vanished.
Harwood-Bellis travels to Hull but not in Aston Villa squad
Taylor Harwood-Bellis made the trip to Hull but was not named in Aston Villa’s squad on Saturday, following several frustrating days after his departure from Southampton.
Neco Williams signs new Forest contract to 2030, report says
The Wales defender has committed to Nottingham Forest until summer 2030, with the deal described as signed in reporting published on Friday.
Manchester City’s narrow win carried the round’s weight
Liverpool gained relief, but City’s less spectacular victory is the result most likely to shape the table in a month.
Forest agree record deal to sign Liam Delap
Nottingham Forest have agreed a club-record deal to sign Liam Delap, with the development reported on Tuesday evening and said to surpass the club’s previous highest fee.
Everton interested in Abraham loan but striker reluctant
The Merseyside club looked into a temporary move for the Aston Villa forward, but the player’s reluctance has prevented the idea from developing into anything more concrete.