Segunda Liga - QualificationVue d'ensemble

Manchester City are seeing a tumble into the Championship speculated on, as their long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) case stumbles towards a conclusion, and that situation could play into the hands of Kalvin Phillips. The England international midfielder has become a forgotten man at the Etihad Stadium, as he takes in another loan at Sheffield United, but Matt Kilgallon has told GOAL that a clean slate could be offered in the second tier.

Manchester City are reportedly staring down a catastrophic disciplinary verdict that could see them banished from the Premier League for two consecutive seasons. Despite a perfect start to life under new head coach Enzo Maresca, the Citizens are bracing for a points deduction so severe it would guarantee their demotion to the second tier.

Jamie Vardy marked his return to English football with a first-half goal, but Burnley saw their disastrous winless streak at Turf Moor extended to 21 league matches following a painful 2-1 defeat to Wolves. Defensive blunders allowed Fer Lopez and Tawanda Chirewa to capitalise, completing a superb comeback for the visitors and leaving the frustrated home supporters furious.

Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Mexican national team have suffered a major setback after veteran forward Raul Jimenez was sidelined until the New Year. The 35-year-old marksman requires corrective surgery this week after a persistent knee problem failed to heal naturally over the past month.