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Football News Roundup – August 17, 2018
- Ipswich v Aston Villa preview
Ipswich winger Gwion Edwards should be available for the Sky Bet Championship match against Aston Villa.
- Villa in talks over new Grealish deal
Jack Grealish will be offered a new contract at Aston Villa after missing out on a move to Tottenham, manager Steve Bruce has confirmed.
- Prutton's EFL predictions
David Prutton returns with his Sky Bet EFL predictions ahead of this weekend's fixtures, but who is he tipping for victory? Find out here...
- Carabao Cup: Forest to face Newcastle
Newcastle will travel to four-time winners Nottingham Forest in the second round of the Carabao Cup while Brighton face south coast rivals Southampton in the only all-Premier League tie.
- Merson's predictions
After a fascinating opening weekend, the Premier League is back and so too is Paul Merson with his week two predictions.
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Football News Roundup – August 16, 2018
- Ndoye leaves Birmingham on loan
Birmingham midfielder Cheikh Ndoye has rejoined his former club Angers on a season-long loan, a year after he was signed by Harry Redknapp.
- PL squads compared
Which Premier League squads are tallest, youngest or most experienced? We take a look at the make-up of each club...
- Burke strike downs Luton
Oliver Burke's first West Brom goal downed plucky Luton and sent the Baggies into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win.
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Football News Roundup – August 15, 2018
- Hourihane scores as Villa progress
Aston Villa left it late to beat Yeovil as Conor Hourihane's 77th-minute strike saw them advance in the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win.
- WATCH: Carabao Cup highlights
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Football News Roundup – August 14, 2018
- Carabao Cup: What to look out for
The 2018/19 Carabao Cup gets underway on Tuesday evening and, from rule changes to historic clashes, there is plenty to look out for.
- Carabao Cup round one preview
Frank Lampard says his Derby players must have the right mentality as they look to bounce back from the humiliating 4-1 home defeat to Leeds against League Two Oldham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
- LISTEN: The Debate - August 13
Laura Woods was joined by Jens Lehmann and Paul Merson for Monday's edition of The Debate.
- Senior Birmingham trio depart
Birmingham City chief financial officer Roger Lloyd, financial controller Gary Moore and club secretary Julia Shelton have left the club, Sky Sports News understands.
- EFL essential stats
We take a look at the top stats and facts from the weekend's action in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two.
- Guedioura tops Power Rankings
Nottingham Forest's Adlene Guedioura has topped the first-ever Championship Power Rankings - but who else made the top 50?
- Premier League team of the weekend
Who looked like the "missing part of the jigsaw" on the opening weekend of the Premier League season and who looks like a "better version of Patrick Vieira"?
- Ref Watch: Mustafi pen, Jagielka red
Dermot Gallagher returns with the first Ref Watch of the new season and says Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi should have been awarded a penalty against Manchester City.
- Fantasy team of the week
We look at the first Sky Sports Fantasy Football team of the week after the Premier League got back underway with free-scoring midfielders at the forefront.
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Football News Roundup – August 11, 2018
- Championship weekend preview
Stoke boss Gary Rowett says his side 'must defend better and move as a unit' as they host Brentford in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday afternoon.
- Prutton's EFL predictions
David Prutton returns with his Sky Bet EFL predictions ahead of this weekend's fixtures, but who is he tipping for victory? Find out here...
- Charlton sign Steer on loan from Villa
Charlton have signed goalkeeper Jed Steer on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa v Wigan preview
Jack Grealish is expected to keep his place in the Aston Villa starting XI against Wigan after a move to the Premier League failed to materialise on transfer deadline day.
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Football News Roundup – August 10, 2018
- Bruce: I understand Grealish sadness
Steve Bruce says keeping Jack Grealish at Aston Villa is great for himself, but he can understand the midfielder's disappointment at missing out on a move to Tottenham.
- Championship ins and outs
Who has your team signed this summer? Who's been shipped out? A comprehensive guide to this summer's deals...
- Prutton's EFL predictions
David Prutton returns with his Sky Bet EFL predictions ahead of this weekend's fixtures, but who is he tipping for victory? Find out here...
- St Mirren sign Brock-Madsen on loan
St Mirren have signed forward Nicolai Brock-Madsen on a six-month loan from Birmingham City.
- Villa stand firm on Grealish
Tottenham failed to sign Jack Grealish on Deadline Day as Aston Villa stood firm on their refusal to sell at any price.
- Villa standing firm on Grealish
Tottenham look increasingly unlikely to be bringing Jack Grealish to north London on Deadline Day with Aston Villa standing firm on their refusal to sell at any price.
- No more Spurs Grealish bids expected
Tottenham will not be making a Deadline Day bid for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, Sky sources understand.
- No more Grealish bids, say Tottenham
Tottenham will not be making a Deadline Day bid for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, Sky sources understand.
- Leicester finalise Benkovic deal
Leicester City have finalised the signing of defender Filip Benkovic from Dinamo Zagreb.
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Football News Roundup – August 9, 2018
- Aston Villa sign McGinn from Hibs
Aston Villa have signed midfielder John McGinn from Hibernian despite strong interest from Celtic during the transfer window.
- Bristol City's Bryan set for Villa move
Joe Bryan has undergone a medical and looks set to join Aston Villa in the next few hours, Sky Sports News understands.
- 'Villa favourites to sign McGinn'
Aston Villa are in the "driving position" to sign John McGinn despite renewed interest from Celtic, according to Neil Lennon.
- Grealish still intent on Spurs move
Jack Grealish has not given up hope of joining Tottenham before the transfer deadline, according to Sky sources, despite Aston Villa halting a potential £25m move.
- Grealish desperate for Spurs move
Jack Grealish remains keen to move to Tottenham despite Aston Villa being adamant the player will not leave, Sky sources understand.
- Grealish staying at Villa
Aston Villa will not be selling Jack Grealish this summer, sources close to executive chairman Nassef Sawiris have told Sky Sports News.
- Why Grealish is in demand
Aston Villa are adamant they will not sell Jack Grealish this summer after Tottenham bid £25m for the midfielder - but why is the midfielder in such high demand?
- Derby sign Waghorn from Ipswich
Derby have completed the signing of Martyn Waghorn from Ipswich on a three-year contract.
- Traore completes Wolves move
Wolves have completed the signing of Adama Traore from Middlesbrough on a five-year contract.
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Football News Roundup – August 8, 2018
- Spurs bid £25m for Grealish
Tottenham have made a £25m bid for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, according to Sky sources.
- Villa sign Nyland from Ingolstadt
Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Orjan Nyland from German side FC Ingolstadt for an undisclosed fee.
- Transfer Talk: Courtois to get Real wish?
The latest episode from the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
- Deadline Day on Sky Sports
The summer transfer window closes on Thursday and you can follow all the Deadline Day news and drama with Sky Sports.
- WATCH: Nev & Carra recreate Neves' goal
Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both attempted to recreate Ruben Neves' wonder goal for Wolves against Derby on the Premier League Launch Show... with varying degrees of success.
- McGinn discussing Villa move
Hibernian midfielder John McGinn has arrived at Aston Villa's training ground for talks about a possible move to the club, Sky Sports News understands.
- McGinn arrives at Villa training ground
Hibernian midfielder John McGinn has arrived at Aston Villa's training ground for talks about a possible move to the club, Sky Sports News understands.
- Liverpool 'unluckiest' team last season
Liverpool were the unluckiest team in the Premier League last season while Manchester United were among the luckiest, new research has revealed.
- Boro's Traore undergoing Wolves medical
Adama Traore is undergoing a medical with Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of his club-record £18m move from Middlesbrough, according to Sky sources.
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Football News Roundup – August 7, 2018
- Bruce: No club close to Grealish figure
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says there is currently no decision to be made on selling Jack Grealish, because no club has come close to matching their valuation.
- Clinical Villa power past Hull
Aston Villa survived an early scare to come from behind and beat Hull 3-1 in the final game of the Sky Bet Championship opening weekend on Monday evening.
- Clinical Villa oust Hull
Aston Villa survived an early scare to come from behind and beat Hull 3-1 in the final game of the Sky Bet Championship opening weekend on Monday evening.
- Villa and Boro battle for Bryan
Aston Villa and Middlesbrough are fighting it out for the services of Bristol City defender Joe Bryan, according to Sky sources.
- Aston Villa £6m bid for Bryan accepted
Aston Villa are closing on Bristol City defender Joe Bryan having had a £6m bid accepted, according to Sky sources.
- Hull 1-3 Aston Villa recap
- Tuanzebe joins Villa on loan
Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan.
- WATCH: Boiler Man makes West Brom debut!
West Brom may have lost their season opener against Bolton but they came up trumps in the mascot stakes thanks to the unveiling of Boiler Man!
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Football News Roundup – August 6, 2018
- Bruce: Time for Villa to rebuild
Steve Bruce believes it is time for Aston Villa to rebuild themselves and challenge for promotion after the arrival of the club's new owners.
- Fantasy Football popular picks
We look at the ten most popular picks in Sky Sports Fantasy Football ahead of Friday night's Premier League kick-off.
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