They are comfortable in the way they are playing and, although Brighton and Bournemouth have a different style, they are all successful. Everything around those clubs is positive, internally and externally at the moment.

That is part of the issue, but also they cannot deny that the game management needs to be better. They missed Martin Odegaard when he was out injured and as he came back, Bukayo Saka was sidelined, so they have struggled with creativity building up to goals.

McKenna spoke highly of new signing Julio Enciso: "He's a very talented young player. He's had some great experiences at a young age and had a really good impact at Brighton. It's a good move for both parties and hopefully it will be a good boost for us."

The Old Course is confirmed as the host of the Open Championship in 2027, 100 years after Bobby Jones' win in St Andrews.

Omer Riza says Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is back in Cardiff City training earlier than expected, but cannot put a timeframe on his return to playing.

Esse fits that mould. The 19-year-old came close to leaving the Lions in the summer before signing a new long-term contract and, after a slightly shaky start in Millwall's 3-2 loss to Watford on the opening day of the season, the versatile attacker flourished and pitched in with a total of five goals in 26 appearances.

Notts County striker Alassana Jatta has been linked with Plymouth, Portsmouth and Bolton, but what chance do they have of signing him?

Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell has dismissed criticism of his tactics by people who have never "walked in the shoes" of a manager. The Steelmen were knocked out of the Scottish Cup as they lost meekly 1-0 to the Scottish Premiership's bottom club St Johnstone.

Carlisle United have brought in 10 players this month in a desperate attempt to avoid relegation to the National League.

We asked for your views on Celtic's 1-0 win against Young Boys which secured a place in the Champions League play-off phase. Here's what some of you said:

Stoke City welcome a buoyant Oxford United as they look to clear away from the relegation battle on Saturday's early afternoon kick-off (15:00 GMT) - here are the stats.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: