Sunderland play Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday in the Championship before taking on Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light the following week in their last game of the 2023-24 campaign. The Black Cats, who are currently under the stewardship of interim head coach Mike Dodds, lost 1-0 to Millwall at home last time out and have seen their season fizzle out with the play-offs out of reach whilst mathematically safe of the relegation places. Despite Sunderland’s dull end to the season,...
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick was left frustrated by a 'massive' offside decision that went Leeds United's way in their 4-3 Riverside win. A madcap game saw Boro take an early lead through Isaiah Jones before Crysencio Summerville's penalty and Patrick Bamford's goal against his former side swung things towards the visitors. Carrick's men hit back through Emmanuel Latte Lath's long-distance strike, only to fall behind once more when a clearly offside Willy Gnonto smashed home to make it...
Sunderland may be destined for a midtable finish under Mike Dodds but it's still all to play for at the top and bottom of the Championship. It's a dramatic promotion race with four teams still competing for a top two spot, while the relegation battle is far from settled Sunderland's season hasn't gone as planned but they'll be keen to bounce back and compete at the top end of the table next time around under a new permanent manager. For now, though, here's a look at what's going on elsewhere in...
Middlesbrough come into this one on the back of a nine-match unbeaten streak and will make it ten-in-a-row should they avoid defeat against Daniel Farke's side. Leeds' own aim will be to get back to winning ways after a three-match spell without taking maximum points, as they had done in 13 of their previous 15. Leeds beat Carrick's Boro at Elland Road earlier this season by a 3-2 scoreline and the head coach at the Riverside Stadium knows no matter the two sides' places in the form table, the...
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick praised his side after they handed a boost to Leeds United’s promotion hopes by battling to a point at Ipswich Town. Boro struck first at Portman Road as Emmanuel Latte Lath continued his impressive run of form with a neat finish just before the midway point of the first-half. However, the spoils were shared as Massimo Luongo’s equaliser gave the Tractor Boys what could be a crucial point in their push for a return to the Premier League. Boro manager Carrick...
Leeds United are back in action on Friday night when they take on a QPR side that could secure safety with with a win, although they look as though they will beat the drop anyway. As for Daniel Farke’s men, they need to win to remain in with a real shot of automatic promotion, currently just one point ahead of Ipswich Town but having played a game more. Leeds won’t want to give second place back to Ipswich ahead of next weekend’s final games, but even with a win on Friday night, if Ipswich win...
Leeds' 4-3 win at the Riverside Stadium could prove to be one of their most consequential of the season as fading hopes of automatic promotion were renewed on Teesside. A Crysencio Summerville brace, in addition to finishes from Patrick Bamford and Willy Gnonto helped Leeds to their 27th league victory of the season, taking the team onto 90 points and back up into second place after 44 games played. Leeds went in at the break 3-2 up after an enthralling opening 45 minutes but did not have a grip...
Despite reports in the national media, the likelihood of England international Phillips making an Elland Road comeback are particularly slim, on account of the fact Leeds are not in a position to commit the necessary resources to signing such a player at this point in time. Sentimentality is all well and good but since Phillips left in a £42 million transfer two summers ago, plenty has changed at Elland Road, not least the ownership. 49ers Enterprises have taken majority control of the club and...
Southampton could be without forward Sekou Mara for three games as they await news on a potential ban for violent conduct. Mara is facing the prospect of a suspension for his part on an off-the-ball collision with Ryan Porteous during Saturday’s dramatic 3-2 win over Watford. The pair clashed in the closing stages of the game and Southampton’s 21-year-old man could be adjudged to have struck his rival. Watford manager Tom Cleverley highlighted the incident after the game, insisting Mara should...
Jon Obi Mikel has opened up on his failed move to Man United. The former Blue has revealed he met with Sir Alex Ferguson and the FA. If Erik ten Hag wins the FA Cup with Man United, does he deserve to keep his job?
Erik ten Hag will be sweating on the fitness of four Manchester United stars ahead of this evening’s Premier League clash against Sheffield United. Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay are all doubts for the visit of Chris Wilder’s side, having picked up knocks during Sunday’s dramatic FA Cup win over Coventry City. Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead and had to play through extra-time before winning on penalties. United have enjoyed an extra day’s...
There's no doubt about it, Monday night's clash with Middlesbrough is a must win for Leeds United. The Whites are two points adrift of the automatic promotion pace at present and they know a win would be enough to carry them into the top two until next weekend at the very least. Ahead of that contest, the Yorkshire Evening Post takes a look at some of the biggest stories out there. Leeds United continue to be linked with a move for Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff with the Sunday People...