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West Ham United are firm favourites to secure an immediate return to the Premier League as champions, according to the latest supercomputer predictions for the 2026-27 Championship season. While multiple simulations back the London club for title glory and automatic promotion, there are sharply contrasting forecasts regarding which unlucky clubs will suffer relegation to League One.

Everything you need to know about the race for promotion to the Premier League.

As speculation intensifies regarding Pep Guardiola’s potential departure from Manchester City this summer, the debate over his standing among managerial greats has been reignited. Tony Pulis argues that while the Spaniard’s tactical influence is peerless, he remains second to Sir Alex Ferguson due to the sheer scale of the Scotsman's rebuilding job.

Phil Parkinson has warned Wrexham's promotion rivals that the Red Dragons are ready to fight until the final whistle in their quest for a Premier League place. After a vital victory over Stoke City, the Welsh side have moved within touching distance of the play-off positions.