Premier League buildup, EFL, Afcon last 16 and Paris derby – matchday live

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Time to cast our eyes to the Championship where there’s (nearly) a full programme. Leicester host West Brom on Monday night but everyone else is in action today and one of the three 12pm kick-offs features runaway leaders Coventry. It’s a spicy one as Frank Lampard’s men are away to Birmingham in a Midlands derby. The hosts are down in 17th but in the mad world that is the Championship, Birmingham are only nine points adrift of the play-off spots. Coventry have lost just one of their last 10 games against Birmingham although they did lose this fixture 3-0 last season.

How about some league tables to give that all a bit of context and see how the land lies ahead of today’s action. It’s looking good for Arsenal while West Ham fans will surely be clogging phone-in lines today. Are you a Hammers fan with something to say? Get in touch! Continue reading...