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How do England solve a problem like Buttler?
Stokes heroics and Broad headaches have dominated the headlines against the West Indies, but the issue of the wicketkeeper-batsman can’t be ignored for much longer.
Author Frank Oliver
After Johnson’s repeated failure, who next for Bristol City?
The Robins have thrown away a play-off place in the last three seasons, so we look at four men who could finally get them into the Championship top six next year.
Where does VAR go from here?
The use of video technology to help Premier League referees is far from perfect but it’s here to stay, so we look at how the system can be improved for next season and beyond.
Dean set for BBC bow as Burnley host Wolves
The Premier League’s most famous referee could have a huge influence on the battle for European places in what should be a tight contest at Turf Moor.
Late Reds heartbreak again as Martin rescues a point for Derby
Forest outclassed their hosts for 97 minutes, until the veteran Striker nodded in an equaliser out of nowhere to leave the Rams celebrating a dramatic draw.
Play-off places on the line in East Midlands Derby
Seventh place Derby host fourth place Forest, with the battle for top six places adding extra spice to the Championship’s fiercest rivalry.
High-flying Forest continue to prove that keeping the ball isn’t necessary
Sabri Lamouchi’s side, who currently sit fourth in the Championship, are flying in the face of football statisticians who say possession wins matches.
Forest stroll to success against Huddersfield
Inspired by a brace from top scorer Lewis Grabban, the Reds easily saw off the relegation-threatened visitors 3-1 at the City Ground.
Struggling Huddersfield face tricky trip to Nottingham
The Terriers are in desperate need of points at the wrong end of the Championship table, but face a Forest side hoping to build momentum towards securing a play-off spot.
Arsenal gifted much-needed win at St Mary’s
A howler from Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy put the Gunners on course for their first away league victory since early December.
Martial hits hat-trick as Solskjær’s side blunt Blades
The Frenchman struck all three goals as Manchester United completely dominated their opponents from Sheffield with a performance that Sir Alex Ferguson would’ve been proud of.
Champions League contenders clash at Old Trafford
Manchester United meet Sheffield United with the sides two points apart, in fifth and seventh respectively, and Manchester City currently banned from European competitions.
Cardiff prove too strong for Leeds
The Yorkshire side’s pretty passing football proved ineffective against the play-off chasing hosts, who ran out deserved 2-0 winners in South Wales.
Forest denied at the death in Sheffield
An injury-time header from Wednesday’s Connor Wickham meant the promotion-chasing visitors had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Brentford snatch late win at Fulham
Saïd Benrahma and substitute Emiliano Marcondes twice combined in the last couple of minutes to hand the visitors a dramatic 2-0 win.
FOOTBALL RETURNS: Bielsa’s Leeds aiming to prove their mettle at Cardiff
The league leaders are seven points clear of third with nine games to play, but faltered at the final hurdle last season and face a solid Welsh side on their return.
FOOTBALL RETURNS: Forest travel to Hillsborough seeking revenge
Sheffield Wednesday won 4-0 at the City Ground in the reverse fixture, but putting that right would cement the Reds’ position in the top six.
FOOTBALL RETURNS: Championship back with a bang as Fulham face Brentford
It’s third against fourth in a tasty local derby and both teams still harbour ambitions of automatic promotion.
City ease to victory over Arsenal as Luiz sees red
The home side looked a class above the Gunners throughout their 3-0 victory, but were given a significant helping hand by the unreliable Brazilian defender.
FOOTBALL RETURNS: Master versus apprentice as City take on Arsenal
Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta sit in opposite dugouts for the first time, with the former hoping to delay Liverpool’s title celebrations.
Sending-off hands Espanyol La Liga lifeline
A routine 2-0 win over ten-man Alavés means Aberlado’s side move within three points of safety.
Juve through to Coppa Italia final after scoreless second-leg
AC Milan fail to make Ronaldo pay for his missed penalty, thanks to Rebic’s reckless red card seconds later.
Espanyol hope to kick-start survival bid against Alavés
The Catalans will be eyeing up Saturday’s home match as a great opportunity to close the gap on the sides above them.
Juventus host AC Milan in finely poised Coppa Italia semi-final
Italian football returns on Friday night with a mouth-watering second-leg between two giant clubs and the score is currently tied 1-1 on aggregate.