First Professional League Overview

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle has insisted he still retains the total backing of the club's board despite a dismal run of form that has left the Magpies languishing in 13th place. The German tactician finds himself under increasing scrutiny following a string of defeats and reports of a fractured dressing room at St. James' Park.

Jack Grealish’s difficult second spell at Everton has taken another frustrating turn as manager David Moyes confirmed the midfielder will not feature in Friday’s Premier League meeting with Coventry City. The 31-year-old remains on the sidelines following a recent disciplinary issue that has seen him excluded from the first-team setup.

Harry Kane opened up on his strong working relationship with Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany following his contract extension until 2029. The striker also reflected on his choice to swap Premier League familiarity at Tottenham for a challenge in Germany.

Brenden Aaronson is “never going to be a David Silva type”, ex-Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford has told GOAL, with the USMNT star being told what needs adding to his game as “question marks” continue to linger. There has never been any doubting the American’s tenacity and willingness to work hard for the collective cause, but his end product can be sporadic.