Leicester City Football Club has parted ways with manager Steve Cooper after a disappointing five-month tenure marked by a five-game winless streak and a current position just above the relegation zone. Assistant manager Alan Tate and first-team coach Steve Rands have also departed.
Former Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux have been relegated to France’s fourth-tier National 2 after entering receivership. The club, facing financial difficulties, was initially relegated to the third tier but further demotion was decided by the DNCG due to the receivership status.
Manchester City moved two points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Fulham, while Burnley’s relegation from the top flight was confirmed following their defeat to Tottenham. Arsenal’s title hopes suffered a blow as they could only manage a draw at home to Brighton, leaving them four points behind City with two games remaining. At the other end of the table, Burnley’s fate was sealed after they lost 2-1 at Tottenham, joining Sheffield United in the Championship next season. Luton Town remain in danger of relegation but were given a reprieve when Nottingham Forest lost at home to Chelsea, while Tottenham kept their Champions League hopes alive with a come-from-behind win over Burnley.
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards maintains his belief that his team can avoid Premier League relegation, regardless of the outcome of Nottingham Forest’s appeal against a four-point deduction.
Leeds United are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League, but they face a tough test against Queens Park Rangers, who are battling to avoid relegation. The Whites have the best defensive record in the Championship, conceding a league-low 37 goals, but QPR have scored in 10 of their 12 home games since the turn of the year. Leeds are favorites to win, but QPR have a chance to secure their Championship status for another year with a victory. The match is also important for Leeds’ top-two hopes, as they need to win both of their remaining matches to have a chance of automatic promotion.
A thrilling final matchday in League Two promises drama as Colchester United and Crewe Alexandra square off with contrasting objectives. Colchester need just a point to secure their EFL status after a dismal 4-1 defeat to Doncaster Rovers, while Crewe can seal a draw to maintain their playoff aspirations despite a disappointing 3-0 loss to Wrexham.
The Championship season is nearing its conclusion with just two weekends of play remaining, leaving only nine teams without anything but pride to play for. The battles across automatic promotion, the play-offs, and survival are well underway and increasingly tight, promising a nail-biting finish. Three sides are set to finish on more than 90 points this term, while Southampton are the only team who can begin to prepare for the play-offs. Teams 17th and below are at risk of relegation to League One next season and face anxious moments with two matches remaining. Here’s a detailed look at the remaining fixtures and the stakes involved in each race:
Sheffield United’s John Egan remains optimistic despite the club’s struggles, as they face relegation from the Premier League. Despite being bottom of the table, Egan highlights the team’s positive attitude and strong performances in recent games. He reflects on his injury and potential departure from the club in the summer, while acknowledging the challenges of facing top strikers like Erling Haaland. Egan also discusses the importance of young players in the Irish national team and the changing landscape of the Premier League as a global competition.
Giovanni Lonardi has been awarded the victory in stage 3 of the Tour of Turkey, after Danny van Poppel was relegated for an illegal move during the sprint finish. Van Poppel, who initially crossed the line first, was found to have squeezed Giovanni Lonardi (Polti-Kometa) against the barriers, leading to his relegation to 81st place. Lonardi now leads the overall race classification, with Enrico Zanoncello (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè) in second and Max Kanter (Astana Qazaqstan) in third.
