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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has praised Rui Patricio's focus as a £15m deal with Sporting Lisbon edges closer.

Wolves and Watford will meet for the first time in the Premier League on Saturday with the two sides coming into the game in differing form.

We cast our eye over five things to look out for in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two this weekend.

Captain James Chester will return for Dean Smith's first game in charge of Aston Villa.

Watch and vote for your favourite September goals in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two here...

Listen to the EFL Matters podcast, as Bradford City captain Josh Wright and Don Goodman join David Prutton.

David Prutton returns with his Sky Bet EFL predictions ahead of the weekend fixtures, but who is he tipping for victory?

As we head into Gameweek 11, 2016/17 Sky Sports Fantasy Football champion Dan Cox highlights five players for you to consider for your XI this week.

The death of former Aston Villa player Dalian Atkinson has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consider potential criminal charges against two police officers.

Soccer Saturday Super 6 sees the £1m jackpot return this weekend, and we have compiled a stat pack to boost your chances of winning the cash.

Gabby Agbonlahor says he offered to play for Aston Villa for free and insists he is not ready to retire.

Wolves are close to settling a compensation agreement with Sporting Lisbon for goalkeeper Rui Patricio, which will cost the Premier League club around £15m, according to Sky sources.

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith insists it was his decision to bring John Terry back to the club as part of his coaching staff.

Dean Smith insists promotion remains a realistic aim for Aston Villa this season despite the club's disappointing start to the campaign.

New Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has been joined at the club by Richard O'Kelly, who was his assistant at Brentford and Walsall.

Sky Bet League Two leaders Lincoln produced a scintillating display to win 6-2 at Port Vale.

Ben Fox's first goal in the Football League snatched all three points for Burton in a 1-0 victory against struggling Bristol Rovers in a low-quality League One encounter at the Pirelli Stadium.

Conor Chaplin grabbed a late winner as Coventry beat Wycombe 1-0 to move up to 12th in League One.

Andy Williams scored deep into stoppage-time as Northampton ended Forest Green's unbeaten start to the season with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Sixfields.

The latest transfer news and gossip, with Liverpool and Chelsea reportedly chasing big-money targets in Italy.

Nuno Espirito Santo is the Premier League's manager of the month for September, after leading Wolves to 10 points from four games.

Northampton midfielder John-Joe O'Toole will be suspended against Forest Green on Saturday.

Port Vale boss Neil Aspin has several injury concerns ahead of his side's home game against League Two leaders Lincoln.

David Templeton is a doubt for Burton's Sky Bet League One clash against Bristol Rovers.

Coventry boss Mark Robins must decide whether to reward Amadou Bakayoko for his match-winning brace against Charlton last weekend with a start at home to Wycombe.

Arsenal and Liverpool have both made high-profile errors in attempts to pass from the back this season - so is it worth the risk?

Coventry hope to agree a new deal to stay at the Ricoh Arena beyond the end of
this season, the club confirmed on Thursday.

Gareth Southgate has described the late Sir Doug Ellis as "a fantastic custodian" for Aston Villa.

Gareth Southgate has described Sir Doug Ellis as "a fantastic custodian" for Aston Villa following his death on Thursday.

The respect John Terry earned from the players during his season at Aston Villa will be key in his new role at the club, says Danny Higginbotham.

Remi Garde played for Arsenal and France, Roberto Di Matteo won the Champions League with Chelsea and Steve Bruce had managed almost 400 games in the Premier League, as well as winning promotion four times.

Dean Smith’s success at forward-thinking Brentford bodes well for Aston Villa, says Danny Higginbotham.

Dean Smith has been joined at Aston Villa by Richard O'Kelly, who was his assistant at Brentford and Walsall, according to Sky sources.

Former Aston Villa owner Sir Doug Ellis has died at the age of 94.

The 2018/19 Sky Bet League One season has well and truly taken shape after 12 games.

James Maddison and Mason Mount have made the step up from England's U21s to the senior squad for Nations League ties with Croatia and Spain. But which other youngsters are pushing for a promotion?

Aston Villa have appointed Dean Smith as their new head coach, while John Terry has been appointed as his number two.

Rui Faria emerged as a candidate to replace Steve Bruce as Aston Villa manager, but he has since ruled himself out of the job. We take a look at why the club's new owners showed an interest in Jose Mourinho's former assistant...

Republic of Ireland's Scott Hogan and Sean Maguire are desperate for a chance to prove they can fill Robbie Keane's sizeable boots.

Rui Faria has ruled himself out of the running to become the next manager of Aston Villa, according to Sky sources.

John Terry has told Sky Sports News he wants to be a manager "in the long run" but refused to comment on reports linking him with the Aston Villa vacancy.

Aston Villa are considering making Rui Faria their new manager, with John Terry as his assistant, according to Sky sources.

Glenn Hoddle has warned that it may take some time for England's creative midfielders to get used to playing for their country.

The 2018/19 Sky Bet League Two season has well and truly taken shape after 12 games.

Thierry Henry is no longer under consideration to be the next Aston Villa manager and is now a leading contender to take charge at Monaco, according to Sky sources.

Aston Villa being linked with Thierry Henry as their potential next manager is "huge", believes striker Scott Hogan.

Thierry Henry remains undecided on his future following links with the vacant Aston Villa manager's role, Sky sources understand.

All the latest news and gossip, with updates on the futures of Eden Hazard, Paul Pogba and reported Arsenal target Miguel Almiron.

Frank Lampard believes John Terry has all it takes to be a successful manager.

Former Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has applied for the vacant manger's role at his old club, Sky Sports News understands.

Roberto Martinez could become the new Aston Villa manager if his current Belgium No 2 Thierry Henry does not get the job, Sky Sports News understands.

Birmingham striker Lukas Jutkiewicz has topped the Sky Bet Championship Power Rankings this week.

John Terry is under consideration to join Aston Villa's coaching staff as a number two, but any possible appointment remains dependent on the identity of their new boss, according to Sky sources.

There were some outstanding saves in the Premier League this weekend, and you can watch the best in our latest round-up.

Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson has ousted Raheem Sterling atop the Power Rankings chart.

There were plenty of goals in the Premier League over the weekend, and you can vote for your favourite!

It has been another busy weekend of Premier League action, but who tops the class and who sits bottom of the pack?

Birmingham chalked up their first home win of the season, at the sixth attempt, with a convincing 3-1 success over Rotherham.

Aston Villa made a poor start to life after Steve Bruce as they were beaten 2-1 by Millwall at the Den.