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Nuno Espirito Santo says Wolves must believe they can score "in every moment" after they failed to find a way past Leicester during a 2-0 defeat.

Jamie Vardy was given a straight red card on his first start of the Premier League season as Leicester beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday.

Ipswich are still looking for their first win of the Sky Bet Championship campaign but they earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home to high-flying Aston Villa despite being a man down from the 39th minute.

Yeovil picked up their first League Two win of the season as Alex Fisher's hat-trick helped earn a 4-0 victory over Notts County on Friday.

After a fascinating opening weekend, the Premier League is back and so too is Paul Merson with his week two predictions.

Swansea maintained their unbeaten start in the Sky Bet Championship after holding a wasteful Birmingham to a goalless draw on Friday night.

The latest episode from the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!

New signing Adama Traore has recovered from injury to be in contention for his Wolves debut against Leicester, boss Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed.

Leicester winger Demarai Gray says he is targeting a place in the England squad as he does not want to be watching them "from the pub".

Ipswich winger Gwion Edwards should be available for the Sky Bet Championship match against Aston Villa.

Jack Grealish will be offered a new contract at Aston Villa after missing out on a move to Tottenham, manager Steve Bruce has confirmed.

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...

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.

After a fascinating opening weekend, the Premier League is back and so too is Paul Merson with his week two predictions.

Birmingham midfielder Cheikh Ndoye has rejoined his former club Angers on a season-long loan, a year after he was signed by Harry Redknapp.

Which Premier League squads are tallest, youngest or most experienced? We take a look at the make-up of each club...

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.

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.

The 2018/19 Carabao Cup gets underway on Tuesday evening and, from rule changes to historic clashes, there is plenty to look out for.

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.

Laura Woods was joined by Jens Lehmann and Paul Merson for Monday's edition of The Debate.

Birmingham City chief financial officer Roger Lloyd, financial controller Gary Moore and club secretary Julia Shelton have left the club, Sky Sports News understands.

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.

Nottingham Forest's Adlene Guedioura has topped the first-ever Championship Power Rankings - but who else made the top 50?

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"?

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.

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.

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.

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 have signed goalkeeper Jed Steer on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.

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.

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.

Who has your team signed this summer? Who's been shipped out? A comprehensive guide to this summer's deals...

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 have signed forward Nicolai Brock-Madsen on a six-month loan from Birmingham City.

Tottenham failed to sign Jack Grealish on Deadline Day as Aston Villa stood firm on their refusal to sell at any price.

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.

Tottenham will not be making a Deadline Day bid for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, Sky sources understand.

Tottenham will not be making a Deadline Day bid for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, Sky sources understand.

Leicester City have finalised the signing of defender Filip Benkovic from Dinamo Zagreb.

Aston Villa have signed midfielder John McGinn from Hibernian despite strong interest from Celtic during the transfer window.

Joe Bryan has undergone a medical and looks set to join Aston Villa in the next few hours, Sky Sports News understands.

Aston Villa are in the "driving position" to sign John McGinn despite renewed interest from Celtic, according to Neil Lennon.

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.

Jack Grealish remains keen to move to Tottenham despite Aston Villa being adamant the player will not leave, Sky sources understand.

Aston Villa will not be selling Jack Grealish this summer, sources close to executive chairman Nassef Sawiris have told Sky Sports News.

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 have completed the signing of Martyn Waghorn from Ipswich on a three-year contract.

Wolves have completed the signing of Adama Traore from Middlesbrough on a five-year contract.

Tottenham have made a £25m bid for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, according to Sky sources.

Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Orjan Nyland from German side FC Ingolstadt for an undisclosed fee.

The latest episode from the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!

The summer transfer window closes on Thursday and you can follow all the Deadline Day news and drama with Sky Sports.

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.

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.

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 were the unluckiest team in the Premier League last season while Manchester United were among the luckiest, new research has revealed.

Adama Traore is undergoing a medical with Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of his club-record £18m move from Middlesbrough, according to Sky sources.

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.

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.

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.

Aston Villa and Middlesbrough are fighting it out for the services of Bristol City defender Joe Bryan, according to Sky sources.

Aston Villa are closing on Bristol City defender Joe Bryan having had a £6m bid accepted, according to Sky sources.

Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan.

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!