Portuguese manager and ex-player. Guided Wolves to promotion and Porto to success; later led Spurs, Valencia, and West Ham. Now in focus amid relegation chatter and club reshuffling.
Cardiff City face fresh fitness concerns as defenders Will Fish and Perry Ng, and midfielder Alex Robertson, are assessed ahead of a Wednesday home game against West Ham. The squad has already been stretched by injuries to Lawlor, Chambers, Bielik and the suspended Osho, with Rubin Colwill returning from injury to feature as a substitute.
West Ham United has reached an in-principle agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Israel winger Solomon for around £5 million, plus up to £2 million in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause. Solomon has been with Spurs since 2023 but has been sidelined by knee injuries and loan spells. The signing follows a separate, high-value deal in which Mateus Fernandes moved from West Ham to Spurs. West Ham started the season with a 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Portsmouth and will open their Championship campaign against Burnley.
Manchester United are enduring a painful start to the season, with a 2-2 draw after an own goal by Lisandro Martinez and late leveller by Cunha. The club sits mid-table after five matches, and manager Michael Carrick faces mounting scrutiny as results fail to meet expectations.
Swansea City has climbed to second in the Championship after a 3-1 win over Burnley, with Idah, Yeo, and Vipotnik scoring. Manager Matos says the squad can compete with any team, signaling growing optimism for a promotion push. Inoussa seeks regular football on loan to gain playing time, while Franco’s return strengthens midfield options as Swansea prepares for a crucial clash.
BBC and Guardian reports converge on the long-awaited Dockers Derby as Millwall hosts West Ham at The Den for the first time in nearly 15 years. The match underscores London football’s fierce rivalry, the emotional pull for fans, and the policing measures expected around a high-stakes clash.