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Frank Lampard is enduring a disastrous return to the Premier League, as his Coventry City side suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. The Sky Blues remain rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point or goal after four matches, marking a catastrophic start to the campaign for the newly promoted team.

Leeds United have been rocked by the news that cornerstone defender Joe Rodon is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a serious injury blow. The Wales international is facing at least two months out of action after limping out of the club's recent Premier League fixture against Brentford.

England has one of the best women's national teams in the world and perhaps the best women's league on the planet, too, but the lack of opportunities for young players domestically is a real concern

Brighton have enjoyed a meteoric rise under the ownership of Tony Bloom, with ex-Seagulls boss Mark McGhee explaining to GOAL why a "mathematical genius” intends to be much more than a “generous benefactor”. Celebrations of a major trophy win have never been enjoyed on the south coast, but the intention is to make history in the not too distant future.