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As Southampton crashed out of the Carabao Cup, Ralph Hasenhuttl sent a clear message. Back me or risk losing everything. After transforming the club from top to bottom, the Austrian needs some help of his own. But it’s not forthcoming. Jacob Tanswell writes.
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Since their ill-fated 4-1 defeat to Stoke City in the final game of the previous campaign, Nottingham Forest will be desperate to shake off the hangover which ultimately defined their season, as a failure as they welcome Neil Harris’ Cardiff City to Trentside on Saturday, both clubs will be hoping of a return to winning ways.
The Stags knew that they missed plenty of chances last weekend in their 0-0 draw against Tranmere and they’ll look to put it right at Brisbane Road against Leyton Orient.
There’s always difficulties when moving into a new home. Perhaps the electrics aren’t working or you’ve forgotten to pack the television remote. Not being able to move in altogether is a problem that not many people tend to come across, but that’s the reality facing Brentford fans this weekend.
A comprehensive performance from West Ham ensured they suffered no issues against Charlton, the Hammers emerging 3-0 winners to book their place in round three of the Carabao Cup.
It’s been a whirlwind of a time for Luton Town over the past three years. As recently as 2018 the Championship side were sat in the fourth division of English football, but back-to-back promotions saw the Hatters return to the Championship for the first time in 12 years.
With both Southampton and Brentford attempting to get going again after experiencing the highest of highs and lowest of lows last season, Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match could prove the catalyst for either side.
Reading are tipped for a mid-table finish in the Championship this year, so could they benefit from a good cup run this year? They face Luton in the EFL Cup second round with the winners facing Manchester United in the next round.
A place in round three of the Carabao Cup is at stake when Charlton travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham, but both sets of supporters will have their minds on other factors.
West Bromwich Albion marked their return to the top-flight with a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester, with all three goals for the Foxes coming in the second half.
It looked like Championship v Premier League as Arsenal beat promoted Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage. The debuts of Gabriel and Willian auger well but Fulham were three goals and four new signings off the pace.
Saturday’s return to league action proved a frustrating one for Nottingham Forest as mistakes at both ends resulted in a 2-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers.
Walsall and Grimsby are two well organised teams looking to improve on their previous seasons outings and have two managers who are not afraid to speak their minds.
A very hectic race saw three standing starts and another win at a new track for Lewis Hamilton as Valtteri Bottas finished second and Alex Albon made it third time lucky as he finished third.
Having not won on the opening day since 2015/16, Cambridge United were finally able to start off with three points after an emphatic win over Carlisle United at The Abbey.
Liam Lawson dominated the final race of the Formula 3 season – as Oscar Piastri edged a valiant Theo Pourchaire to take the championship.
One only gets one chance to make a good first impression and Aitor Karanka has done just that in his first league game as Birmingham City boss, overseeing a 1-0 victory over promotion favourites Brentford thanks to Jeremie Bela’s first half header.
Two Safety Cars cost Christian Lundgaard the win as Nikita Mazepin and Luca Ghiotto take a Hitech one-two and Louis Deletraz took home third place after a pass on Felipe Drugovich.
Lewis Hamilton took the first-ever Tuscan Grand Prix pole position as Mercedes lockout the front row with Max Verstappen in third for Red Bull.
Nottingham Forest take on Queens Park Rangers on the opening weekend of the Championship season. The Reds won 4-0 on their last visit to Loftus Road, but it will be a difficult one this time round.
Both teams finished mid-table last term, and both will feel an opening day win will be the first step to…
Christian Lundgaard managed to claim his first pole position of the F2 season as the Dane qualified five-thousandths quicker than Dan Ticktum with Callum Ilott in third.
It is looking likely to be a rollercoaster ride of a season for the newly-promoted Baggies, but they can kick it off with a statement against a Leicester side who ended the last Premier League campaign woefully.