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Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup final on April 25, 2021
EFL Cup semi-finals to be played over two legs next season
The ties were played as one-off matches in the 2020-21 season.
Jul 13, 18:31
Liverpool fans protest the planned European Super League outside the stadium before the match. It was announced twelve of Europe's top football clubs will launch a breakaway Super League
What off-the-pitch issues plagued the Premier League this season?
Project Big Picture, the European Super League and the global pandemic all presented serious challenges.
May 21, 12:19
Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers players observe a period of silence following Prince Philip's death on April 9, 2021
Sport continues to pay tribute to Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh, who died at the age of 99, was a passionate supporter of sport.
Apr 10, 09:07
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
EFL secures £117.5m rescue package for Championship clubs
The loan matches the figure requested by the 24 second-tier clubs in order to meet PAYE liabilities.
Mar 30, 11:50
Steve Parish pictured in August 2019
Steve Parish: 'Changes to format of Champions League would devastate competitions in England'
UEFA is looking to add four extra matches per club in a new 36-team league as part of its Horizon 2024 project.
Mar 10, 14:02
Former Swansea City chairman Trevor Birch pictured in January 2016
EFL appoint Trevor Birch as new chief executive
Trevor Birch is currently the director of football operations at Tottenham.
Dec 10, 11:26
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Government to review betting advertising and investigate "evidence of harm"
The review of the 2005 Gambling Act has been announced by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.
Dec 8, 17:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
An in-depth look at the Premier League and EFL's bailout package
A deal was done on Thursday.
Dec 3, 15:47
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
EFL to have access to £250m in funding after rescue package agreed
The bailout package has been months in the making.
Dec 3, 15:46
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
Rick Parry suggests big clubs could field Under-23 teams in EFL Cup
Project Big Picture proposed scrapping the competition.
Dec 1, 16:41
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
EFL chief says decisions on vaccine passports to be made next year
Some EFL clubs will be able to welcome back spectators from Wednesday onwards.
Dec 1, 16:38
Fans attend a pilot event during a pre-season friendly between Brighton and Chelsea at the Amex in August 2020
Brighton chairman: 'Fans returning is first step towards normality'
Up to 4,000 supporters will be permitted to attend some football matches from December 2.
Nov 24, 17:31
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
Julian Knight calls for regular updates on Premier League, EFL bailout talks
EFL chairman Rick Parry hopes a deal can be agreed by the end of the month.
Nov 11, 00:05
Boris Johnson appears at a press conference on October 31, 2020 to announce a second lockdown in England
Boris Johnson urged to fulfil election promise on football fan-led review
MP warns football is in an existential crisis because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Nov 6, 14:36
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
English football chiefs to face MPs over lack of EFL rescue package
The Government says the Premier League must help out the EFL, with Richard Masters, Rick Parry and Greg Clarke set to be questioned.
Nov 5, 08:38
Norwich owner Delia Smith pictured in April 2019
Norwich "disappointed and frustrated" over perceived lack of Government support
The Canaries have followed the lead of majority shareholder Delia Smith in calling for action.
Oct 30, 20:22
General view of Rochdale's Spotland Stadium from July 2015
Rochdale chief criticises Government for lack of support for EFL clubs
The chief executive of the League One club has backed EFL chairman Rick Parry's letter.
Oct 29, 08:55
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
Jobi McAnuff supports EFL chairman Rick Parry after letter to Government
Rick Parry warned that clubs will go out of business without a financial rescue package.
Oct 29, 08:50
Portsmouth chief executive Mark Catlin pictured in October 2014
Portsmouth chief slams Premier League rescue package for EFL clubs
The EFL rejected the offer of support, saying it fell some way short of what was required.
Oct 16, 15:19
Gary Neville pictured in January 2020
Gary Neville hits out at "embarrassing" Premier League rescue package for EFL
A £50million bailout offer comprised of grants and interest-free loans to League One and Two clubs was rejected by the EFL on Thursday.
Oct 16, 14:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Richard Masters: 'Premier League and EFL will need to re-establish trust'
The relationship between the competitions was strained when the Project Big Picture proposals became public knowledge
Oct 14, 22:40
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
The key debates surrounding 'Project Big Picture'
The Big Picture proposals look to have fallen at the first hurdle.
Oct 14, 18:12
Oliver Dowden pictured in March 2020
Oliver Dowden dismisses 'Project Big Picture' discussions
The Culture Secretary has urged EFL chairman Rick Parry to focus on agreeing a rescue package with the Premier League.
Oct 14, 14:57
Christian Purslow at an Aston Villa press conference in late 2018
Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow provides opposition to 'Project Big Picture'
Project Big Picture will be discussed at a Premier League shareholders' meeting on Wednesday.
Oct 14, 10:28
FA chairman Greg Clarke pictured in 2017
Premier League clubs to debate 'Project Big Picture' on Wednesday
FA chairman Greg Clarke has claimed the leading lights behind the move could split the top flight.
Oct 14, 09:11
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Peter Ridsdale voices distrust over big six motivations for Project Big Picture
The proposals behind Project Big Picture are said to command near unanimous support among the 72 EFL clubs.
Oct 13, 20:16
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
FSA: Project Big Picture plans "a sugar-coated cyanide pill"
Game-changing proposals first became public knowledge on Sunday.
Oct 13, 14:09
Arsene Wenger pictured in February 2019
Arsene Wenger fears "smaller clubs will die" unless urgent action is taken
The former Arsenal manager does not think a one-off payment from Premier League clubs to EFL sides is the solution.
Oct 13, 09:45
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David Baldwin to stand down as EFL chief executive
David Baldwin was confirmed as the permanent successor to Shaun Harvey in December last year.
Oct 12, 18:45
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
Project Big Picture: A closer look at EFL chairman Rick Parry
Rick Parry has served as chief executive of the Premier League and Liverpool and is now chairman of the EFL.
Oct 12, 15:10
Forest Green Rovers chairman Dale Vince pictured in November 2019
Dale Vince: 'Project Big Picture could gain support if PL majority vote kept'
The Forest Green chairman believes the proposals could be viewed as a 'power grab'.
Oct 12, 12:31
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
EFL chief Rick Parry defends radical plans to overhaul English top flight
The deal proposes EFL clubs will receive an immediate £250million rescue package.
Oct 12, 08:49
Liverpool players and staff celebrate winning the 2019-20 Premier League title
A closer look at 10 key proposals included in 'Project Big Picture'
The plans have been criticised by the Premier League, the Government and the Football Supporters' Association.
Oct 11, 19:08
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
Rick Parry: 'Project Big Picture will revitalise the football pyramid'
The radical plans would see the Premier League reduced to 18 teams.
Oct 11, 17:54
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
Rick Parry: 'Project Big Picture is for the greater good'
Move would bring about a raft of changes.
Oct 11, 14:49
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
EFL chairman Rick Parry vows to increase coronavirus testing
Leyton Orient's trip to Walsall had already been postponed.
Sep 25, 23:30
General view of Rochdale's Spotland Stadium from July 2015
Rochdale chief issues urgent appeal to save clubs hit by lack of fans
Rochdale chief executive David Bottomley has spoken to the PA news agency about the Government's decision to press pause on the return of fans.
Sep 25, 13:44
General view of Hull City's KCOM Stadium taken May 2017
Hull City refused permission to host EFL crowd pilot event
Seven EFL matches are now set to welcome spectators this weekend.
Sep 17, 15:38
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Premiership rugby, Super League matches selected as test events for return of fans
Up to 1,000 spectators will be allowed to attend Bath against Gloucester at the Recreation Ground next Tuesday.
Sep 17, 11:09
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
Sports leaders 'hoping for decision on return of supporters next week'
Representatives from various sports met with Oliver Dowden on Wednesday.
Sep 16, 18:59
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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