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Aston Villa marked manager Steve Bruce's 99th game in charge with their first win in seven games, a 2-0 Championship home success over Rotherham.

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

There were plenty of goals in the Premier League over the weekend with some wonderful strikes in the mix and you can vote for your favourite!

Harry Maguire's new contract with Leicester City does not contain a buy-out clause, Sky Sports News has learned.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard is top of the Power Rankings for the first time this season.

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

Frank Lampard and Mason Mount's alliance began at Chelsea several years ago and no one is a bigger fan of the thriving youngster than the Derby boss.

Watch Premier League goals and highlights from all the weekend's games, including wins for Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as a stunning goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

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

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.

The Premier League tested VAR in all five of Saturday's 3pm kick-offs and only one decision would have been overturned.

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan has topped the Championship Power Rankings this week.

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed the influence that Jose Mourinho has had on his career.

Should Harry Maguire have picked up a second yellow card against Bournemouth?

Watch Premier League goals and highlights from Saturday's games, including wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi believes the club has the potential to rival Manchester City and become one of the top teams in world football.

Conor Hourihane came to Aston Villa's rescue as his brilliant 93rd-minute free-kick snatched a late point in the 1-1 draw against Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Conor Hourihane's 93rd-minute free-kick salvaged a point for Aston Villa in an entertaining 1-1 draw against Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed the influence that Jose Mourinho has had on his career.

The latest news and gossip as Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho reportedly plots a £98m move for Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi.d.

Birmingham City were denied a first win of the season on Friday evening as Matt Phillips' strike earned West Brom a 1-1 draw at St Andrew's.

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

Jay Rodriguez has lifted the lid on the "very difficult" time he faced after being accused of racism during a Premier League game last season.

Marc Albrighton admits he will feel a little disappointed if he never gets an England call-up, but the Leicester winger does not feel he could have done any more to earn international recognition.

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan is the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month winner for August, receiving 63% of the public vote.

The Magic Man Paul Merson is back with his latest round of Premier League predictions...

Listen to the EFL Matters podcast, as Simon Grayson and Don Goodman join David Prutton.

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...

Aston Villa were 90 minutes away from a return to the Premier League in May, but they have got off to an indifferent start in the Sky Bet Championship this season.

Arsenal Under-21s started their maiden Checkatrade Trophy campaign with a 3-0 win at Coventry on Wednesday.

John Terry has turned down a move to Russian side Spartak Moscow for family reasons.

With the international break coming to an end, how have your Premier League players fared? We look at the key contributions...

Kemar Roofe is leading the charge for Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa, with four goals in six appearances so far. Nick Wright speaks to his former coaches to find out how he overcame a tough start to his career to become one of the stars of the Sky Bet Championship.

Leicester City U21s fought back from two goals down to beat Fleetwood on penalties in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night.

Leicester City defender Jonny Evans says he feels frustrated with a lack of game-time at his new club, but admits in-form Harry Maguire deserves his place in the team as well as a new five-year contract.

Kasper Schmeichel says Harry Maguire's new five-year contract at Leicester sends out a statement of intent from the former Premier League champions.

Danny Cowley is glad he learnt his trade in non-league rather than dealing with the "pressure and scrutiny" Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard face.

Harry Maguire says it was an easy decision to sign a new five-year Leicester contract, which he sees as a reward for a great season.

Rosenborg are investigating after Nicklas Bendtner was reported to police by a taxi driver who claims the striker was behind a violent attack.

Manchester United issued a statement of intent as they began their FA Women's Championship campaign with a 12-0 hammering of Aston Villa.

Harry Kewell hit out at referee Neil Hair's performance as his first league game in charge of Notts County saw him sent to the stands in a disastrous 5-1 defeat at Exeter City.

Moments before Walsall scored a stoppage-time equaliser against Barnsley, Jack Fitzwater missed a golden chance from just eight yards out.

Skipper Lee Frecklington was shown a straight red card as Lincoln lost 1-0 in their first defeat of the season at the hands of Crawley.

Barnsley extended their unbeaten run to seven games as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Oakwell by Walsall.

Cheltenham claimed just their second victory of the season with a 3-1 win at Northampton.

Harry Kewell was sent off in his first league game in charge of Notts County as they were thrashed 5-1 by Exeter City.

Billy Kee scored from the penalty spot to rescue a point for Accrington in their 1-1 draw with Burton.

Coventry have found the return to Sky Bet League One challenging, but Tom Bayliss - the latest academy graduate to cement a first-team spot - is not worried by their faltering start of one win in six.

John Terry has hinted a return to Aston Villa is on the cards after declaring he has "unfinished business" at Villa Park.

Birmingham could be hit with a 12-point deduction by the English Football League after allegedly breaking Financial Fair Play rules.

Accrington are monitoring the fitness of striker Billy Kee ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League One home clash with Burton.

Northampton will be without striker Junior Morais for the home clash with Cheltenham.

Barnsley goalkeeper Jack Walton will make his first Sky Bet League One appearance of the season in the home game against Walsall.

Exeter striker Jonathan Forte hopes to return from injury against his former club Notts County.