5 talking points ahead of the FA Cup final
Premier League champions Manchester City will take on Watford in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 18.
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Paul Cook delighted as Wigan end season with five-match unbeaten run
Wigan manager Paul Cook hailed his players for overcoming their poor away record to finish comfortably clear of the relegation zone.
Garner goal ensures Latics finish on a high
Joe Garner’s first-half goal ensured Wigan finished their Sky Bet Championship campaign on a high with a 1-0 home victory over Millwall.
Reece James to end Wigan loan spell with captaincy
Reece James is set to captain Wigan in Sunday’s clash with Millwall at the DW Stadium.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland ‘sick of reading’ Shaun Edwards speculation
Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is “sick of reading” about the speculation surrounding Shaun Edwards’ post-World Cup coaching future.
Garry Monk confident Birmingham can make progress next season
Birmingham manager Garry Monk is optimistic that the Blues can progress next season despite a low-key 1-1 draw against Wigan in their last home game of the season.
Birmingham held by Wigan as points shared at St Andrew’s
Birmingham shared the spoils with Wigan in a 1-1 draw in their final home Sky Bet Championship game of the season at St Andrew’s.
Birmingham to face Wigan without Harlee Dean
Harlee Dean will miss Birmingham’s final two games of the season as he needs an operation.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Atletico Madrid and Napoli are keeping tabs on Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier, the Express says. It comes amid reports that Spurs could look to bolster their full-back options in the summer, leaving a question mark over Trippier’s long-term future at the club. The race could really hot up at the end of the campaign, however, with Manchester United and Everton also said to be interested in the £40million-rated 28-year-old.
Wigan certain of another season in the Championship after seeing off Preston
Wigan secured their Sky Bet Championship status in style with a 2-0 derby-day triumph over a Preston side who played for most of the game with 10 men after Ryan Ledson was sent off.
Suspended Kipre sits out derby showdown with Preston
Wigan will be without Cedric Kipre for Monday’s derby with Preston after his early red card in the surprise 2-1 win at Leeds on Friday.
Norwich edge closer to promotion as Vrancic nets dramatic equaliser against Owls
Norwich need five more points to secure promotion to the Premier League after snatching a dramatic 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday at Carrow Road.
Bielsa baffled by Leeds slip-up
Manager Marcelo Bielsa says he has no explanation for Leeds’ shock 2-1 defeat at home to Wigan.
Leeds stunned by 10-man Wigan as Bolton’s relegation is confirmed
Leeds’ automatic promotion hopes suffered a major setback as they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at home to 10 man Wigan.
Gavin Massey at the double as 10-man Wigan dent Leeds promotion hopes
Gavin Massey bagged a brace as 10-man Wigan dented Leeds’ automatic promotion dreams with a shock 2-1 win at Elland Road.
Leeds set to be unchanged against Wigan
Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa expects to name an unchanged side for the clash with Wigan at Elland Road.
Sports Direct to close Wigan warehouse with 300 jobs set to go
Sports Direct is to close its warehouse in Wigan, resulting in the likely loss of 300 jobs.
Norwich boss Farke happy to claim point at Wigan
Norwich manager Daniel Farke admitted the 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at Wigan was a ‘good point’ as the race for promotion heads to an exciting climax.
Leaders Norwich grind out draw against Wigan
Norwich extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship after grinding out a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Wigan.
Wigan midfielder Powell poised to be fit for clash with Norwich
Relegation-battlers Wigan hope to have midfielder Nick Powell available for Sunday’s visit of Sky Bet Championship leaders Norwich.
Nigel Adkins: Hull are still in the play-off mix
Hull boss Nigel Adkins is refusing to rule out his side from gatecrashing the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after the 2-1 win over Wigan.
Nigel Adkins: Hull are still in the play-off mix
Hull boss Nigel Adkins is refusing to rule out his side from gatecrashing the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after the 2-1 win over Wigan.
Jordy De Wijs winner keeps Hull play-off bit on track
Jordy De Wijs headed a late winner to give Hull a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Wigan and keep them in Sky Bet Championship play-off contention.
Jordy De Wijs winner keeps Hull play-off bit on track
Jordy De Wijs headed a late winner to give Hull a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Wigan and keep them in Sky Bet Championship play-off contention.
Adkins to choose from same squad as Hull bid for play-offs
Hull boss Nigel Adkins is expected to choose from an unchanged squad for the home game against Wigan.
Northampton players praised for reaction to alleged racist abuse
Northampton manager Keith Curle has praised his players for the way they reacted to an incident of alleged racist abuse prior to Saturday’s draw at Notts County.
Pochettino calls for action on racism in all areas of society
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes racism must be tackled at every level of society after a weekend of shameful incidents in football.
The racist incidents shaming football
Derby midfielder Duane Holmes and Wigan wing-back Nathan Byrne became the latest players to be subjected to alleged racist abuse while in action for their clubs over the weekend.
EFL condemns alleged racist abuse
The English Football League is “saddened, disappointed and angered” by instances of alleged racist abuse towards several players this weekend.
Northampton duo allege team-mates were racially abused in Nottingham
Northampton pair Timi Elsnik and David Buchanan have alleged some of their team-mates were racially abused at a hotel prior to their Sky Bet League Two clash at Notts County.
Racist abuse allegations mar Saturday’s Championship fixtures
Two Championships clubs are investigating incidents of alleged racist abuse of players following Saturday’s fixtures.
Teenager James ‘outstanding’ says Cook as Wigan strive for safety
Paul Cook heaped praise on Reece James after the Chelsea loanee helped Wigan to a battling point from a 2-2 Championship draw at Bristol City.