When Nigel Pearson talks about what it takes to be successful in the fight against relegation, he does so from a position of considerable knowledge.

Aston Villa's £3million signing from Barcelona Louie Barry was on the scoresheet again after his heroics against Russia on Saturday as England U17s beat Ukraine 4-0 on Monday.

Callum Robinson became the 18th different West Brom player to score this season, emphasising the teamwork that sees them four points clear at the top of the Championship table.

Charlie Austin has been asked by the Football Association to explain his offensive comments aimed at Southampton fans on social media, the PA news agency understands.

Babel was so incensed by the reaction of the former West Brom defender that he decided to copy his action, falling to the floor and rolling around before mocking his opponent with a fake cry.

SIMON JONES: West Brom's highly rated young forward Rayhaan Tulloch is open to staying at the club despite failing to agree terms on a new contract.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE HAWTHORNS: Free-scoring Newcastle United are into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup - now there is a statement that requires a double-take.

West Brom winger Jonathan Leko has made the remarkable claim that he may decide to keep quiet if he is racially abused again after he hit out at the handling of his case against Kiko Casilla.

Kick It Out chief Troy Townsend admitted he had let Jonathan Leko down after the West Brom winger said he was not properly supported after suffering racial abuse.

Everton 'are targeting a summer move' for Newcastle United's £30million-rated Allan Saint-Maximin. The 22-year-old winger has been one of the bright sparks in Newcastle's season.

Championship leaders Leeds United believe it is 'vital' for the current season to be finished and are prepared to play behind closed doors to do so as they chase Premier League promotion.

The top six clubs in the Championship are prepared to launch a legal challenge against the Premier League if they are denied three promotion places.

Championship clubs are determined to resume playing and finish the season no matter what - even if it means completing the remaining fixtures behind closed doors.

The 30-year-old is self-isolating at home and has had no contact with his family since Saturday evening, when he started suffering from coronavirus-like symptoms.

West Brom have come up with an inventive way to show how the coronavirus can spread if people don't stay at home.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Casilla was banned for eight matches at the start of March following an incident which took place during a Championship match at the Valley.

The decision means Ajax will be denied the title while promotion and relegation has also been scrapped, meaning Alan Pardew's ADO Den Haag will avoid the drop.

In just a few short years, Pardew's stock has fallen at a rapid rate and he now returns to England with his tail tucked between his legs and no job offers on the horizon. But where did it all go so wrong?

As CVs go, the one held by Leganes coach Aguirre is pretty impressive apart from a gap he has always wanted to fill, that of managing in England. His one regret is turning down West Brom in 2013.

Rondon spent the entirety of the 2018-19 season on loan at Newcastle from West Brom and scored 12 goals in 33 appearances, which saw him crowned the club's player of the year.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I try not to be overly partisan in my columns because I love good rugby and admire top-quality play from all teams, but I hope Scotland record a thumping win over Italy.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mako Vunipola's unavailability for the rest of the Six Nations leaves me shaking my head at what goes on in the England camp sometimes.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It has been a disjointed Six Nations full of bad weather and postponed matches. England have spluttered a little but, I'm hoping and expecting to see an all-court performance,

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was really impressed with how England bounced back from their World Cup final disappointment because that will have been difficult.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was not surprised in the slightest at Scotland turning over France because they are a good and improving side. France are still a long way from the finished article.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The England legend has been answering all of your questions, ranging from the serious to the funny, on subjects such sport obsession and how to drop players.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: These are difficult times for all sports but I believe such moments create a time for organisations to demonstrate they are in touch with the world around them.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I wonder if all those voting for the chairmanship of World Rugby on Sunday realise the great gift and opportunity they have - or what a pivotal moment for the game this is.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is outcry over the game's governance, smaller nations are sick of being treated like second-class citizens and this crisis is threatening financial meltdown.

Maastricht, situated on the River Meuse, has plenty of great restaurants and narrow, cafe-filled streets along which to meander. Here's how to see its best bits...

CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Newcastle United and Norwich City played out a bore 0-0 draw at St James' Park which pushed the Canaries closer to Premier League relegation.

Kevin Nolan and Paul Nevin are being appointed to David Moyes' backroom staff at West Ham to boost the club as they battle against relegation.

Premier League clubs face the prospect of hurried pre-season preparations with the 2020-21 campaign set to start on the weekend of August 8-9 - just a month after the Euro 2020 final.

We are into the last few days of the winter break in the Premier League and while there are just six matches there is plenty to keep us entertained. Here are eight things to look out for across the grounds

The winter break is coming to an end and a group of clubs are returning to action this weekend. Here, Sportsmail looks at each club has performed against expectations going into the season.

It's a case of David versus Goliath on Saturday evening when runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to bottom of the table Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Despite the Canaries sitting rock bottom of the Premier League table, the 21-year-old has impressed in his first season in the top flight and has emerged as a key player for Daniel Farke's outfit.

STEVE STAMMERS AT MOLINEUX: For Nuno Espirito Santo and his men the signs are only positive. For Norwich manager Daniel Farke and his players, the Championship beckons.

The Premier League once again treated spectators to twists and turns galore, and here are 10 things we learned from all the action this weekend.

CRAIG HOPE AT BRAMALL LANE: Dean Henderson could well be playing his way out of a third season on loan at Sheffield United, as his heroics took them back into the top six.

Drastic action is set to be taken if the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) ends the Premier League season completely, though Liverpool are reportedly set to be confirmed as champions.

The Premier League could face legal action if it decides to end the season with the table as it stands. Norwich, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa would have a claim against them if relegated.

The Premier League has gone into lockdown as efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus intensify around the world. Here's the latest updates from each of the 20 clubs.

The Premier League's schedule proposal would allow the 2020-2021 campaign to begin on August 8, circumventing a financial catastrophe for clubs with mammoth wage bills.

EXCLUSIVE: Premier League clubs are facing the threat of a mass legal action from agents demanding up to £300million in fees due to be paid this season.

A growing number of Premier League clubs reportedly want to abandon the current season, despite last week agreeing to extend the campaign indefinitely.

JOE BERNSTEIN: The last active English footballers in Europe are returning home after lower division football in Sweden was called off until the end of April.

With the fate of the Premier League season still up in the air due to the coronavirus crisis, fans have been left to speculate about how the rest of the campaign will pan out.

EXCLUSIVE BY MARTIN SAMUEL AND MATT HUGHES: The ambitious proposals would need to be endorsed by the government, public health bodies and the PFA.

The Premier League stood accused of moral bankruptcy on Wednesday night as its clubs pocketed tax-payers' money for non-football staff while paying players more than £100,000-a-week.