The Mavericks should rise from their No. 5 finish. They were a far more competitive team after the trade deadline last year ...

Nuri Sahin faces the biggest test of his mettle to date with his Dortmund team having looked inconsistent and still appearing to lack a clear tactical identity.

There is no suggestion that the pressure is mounting on Howe, but any dissent headed his way would be completely misplaced.

Newport County have been told they will have “no problems” turning around their form – by the manager that inflicted a third ...