Lambert: Benteke needs 'reality check'
Paul Lambert warned Christian Benteke faces a "reality check" after reports suggesting the striker wants to leave Aston Villa.
The 2013/4 Championship season will see Wigan, Reading and QPR drop down from the Premier League while Doncaster, Bournemouth and Yeovil are promoted from League One.
| Time | Home | Draw | Away | Betting |
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27 May 2013 |
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15:00 |
Crystal Palace (12/5) |
Draw (12/5) |
Watford (7/5) |
All Odds |
Paul Lambert warned Christian Benteke faces a "reality check" after reports suggesting the striker wants to leave Aston Villa.
Leon Osman has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Everton until 2015.
Bayern Munich look worthy favourites for the Champions League final, but it's likely to be close, says our tipster Andy Schooler.
Manchester City are "not worried" by new financial rules and say they are catching up "very fast" with rivals in terms of revenue.
Steven Nzonzi has handed in a transfer request at Stoke, while keeper Asmir Begovic is eyeing a move to Liverpool.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is gearing up for a fight to hold on to skipper Fabricio Coloccini for the second time in five months.
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano is targeting five trophies in the next five years.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku says a move to Borussia Dortmund would appeal to him if he is to be loaned out again.
Gareth Bale should leave Tottenham for a club that has a "culture of victory", according to Marcel Desailly.
Our Championship tipster Craig Chisnall expects Watford and Crystal Palace to produce a goal-laden play-off final on Monday.
| Position | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cardiff |
87 |
| 2 |
Hull City |
79 |
| 3 |
Watford |
77 |
| 4 |
Brighton |
75 |
| 5 |
Crystal Palace |
72 |
| 6 |
Leicester |
68 |
| 7 |
Bolton |
68 |
| 8 |
Nottm Forest |
67 |
| 9 |
Charlton |
65 |
| 10 |
Derby |
61 |
| 11 |
Burnley |
61 |
| 12 |
Birmingham |
61 |
| 13 |
Leeds |
61 |
| 14 |
Ipswich |
60 |
| 15 |
Blackpool |
59 |
| 16 |
Middlesbrough |
59 |
| 17 |
Blackburn |
58 |
| 18 |
Sheffield Wed |
58 |
| 19 |
Huddersfield |
58 |
| 20 |
Millwall |
56 |
| 21 |
Barnsley |
55 |
| 22 |
Peterborough |
54 |
| 23 |
Wolverhampton |
51 |
| 24 |
Bristol City |
41 |