Five matches, 16 days, a season to save: Slot’s Liverpool vision faces a defining moment

Starting at Manchester City in the FA Cup, Arne Slot must show doubters his plan for a team in transition can succeed There were more important reasons for Jürgen Klopp’s return to Liverpool last Saturday , but it was apposite his presence reminded Anfield of the unshakable bond and belief they once shared, the joy his football brought. Those pillars of Klopp’s reign are weakening under Arne Slot and April may determine whether they are left standing at all. Two cup quarter-finals in succession should signal a season on the right track for Liverpool; showpiece occasions such as Manchester Cit

Championship talking points: Millwall blow autos race open; Wrexham back into top six

Coventry City v Derby County: Championship – live

⚽️ Championship updates from 8pm BST at CBS Arena ⚽️ Middlesbrough 1-2 Millwall | And you can email Scott Coventry make three changes to their starting line-up after the 3-0 win at Swansea a fortnight ago. Romain Esse, Liam Kitching and Josh Eccles come in for Ephron Mason-Clark, who drops to the bench, and Joel Latibeaudiere and Brandon Thomas-Asante, who miss out altogether (the former rested, the latter hamstrung). Derby also make three changes, following the 1-0 win over Birmingham City two weeks back. David Ozoh, Carlton Morris and Jaydon Banel come in for Patrick Agyemang, who drops

Roy Hodgson rolls back years on Bristol City managerial return with victory at Charlton

The first Championship match of Roy Hodgson’s half-century-long coaching career was not an easy one to watch but, at the end of it, the Bristol City interim head coach was shrugging his shoulders and smiling. A seesaw second half at Charlton, stuffed full of late chances for both teams, was enough to make even the youngest coach’s heart race. “There were a few five-minute periods where I thought: ‘This is fantastic.’ And there were a few periods where I was saying: ‘What on earth are you doing here?’” the 78-year-old smiled afterwards, victory secured in his first game back, 44 years after his

FA Cup quarter-final predictions: Man City to send Liverpool packing

Eight teams battle it out to make the Wembley semi-finals. Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, provides his betting insight across all four matches.

Wrexham back in top six as Parkinson to send dossier to head of referees

Phil Parkinson says he will send a compilation of incidents to referees in a bid to clear up his frustrations over some recent decisions involving his Wrexham side.

The Glen Rovers claims Easter Classic prize

The Glen Rovers sprang a 33-1 surprise in the Midnite All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap at Newcastle.

Kolli and Smyth help QPR to win over Watford

QPR beat Watford 2-1 at Loftus Road to make it three consecutive wins and deal a seemingly fatal blow to the Hornets' already slim chances of reaching the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

Daka’s double earns struggling Leicester a point against Preston

Patson Daka raced back from international duty to score twice and earn Leicester a point in their fight against relegation following a 2-2 draw against Preston.

Hodgson starts life at Bristol City with a victory

Roy Hodgson made a winning start as Bristol City interim head coach as they recorded a 2-1 victory at Charlton.

Swans battle back for entertaining draw at Sheff Utd

Swansea substitute Ji-Sung Eom struck a late equaliser as his side hit back from two goals down to draw 3-3 at mid-table Sky Bet Championship rivals Sheffield United.

Cantwell eases Blackburn relegation fears with winner at Birmingham

Captain Todd Cantwell’s strike secured three vital points for Blackburn in their quest for Sky Bet Championship survival as they edged past Birmingham 1-0 at St Andrew’s on Good Friday.