Newcastle United secured a vital 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, increasing the mounting pressure on under-fire manager Pierre Sage. Meanwhile, Dango Ouattara scored a crucial second-half equaliser to earn Brentford a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Hull City. These results leave Newcastle eighth and Brentford sixth, while Palace languish in 17th place.
League Two outfit Rotherham United have offered former Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams a fresh route back into the professional game after more than a year on the sidelines. The 26-year-old defender has signed a short-term contract with the South Yorkshire club following an extended trial period at their training ground.
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