Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

While the Premier League takes a break in the first weekend after the international break, the FA Cup takes center stage in England as the last eight teams left hope to book a spot in the semifinals at London's Wembley Stadium.

Nottingham Forest have reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the 13th time in their history, most recently doing so in 1991 when they reached the final (lost to Tottenham). Nottingham Forest are the first team ever to win three penalty shootouts in a single season in the FA Cup.

The Blues are a point ahead of Manchester City, who face Leicester City on Wednesday, with Newcastle United and Brighton also within striking distance

Frustratingly for Brighton, they have led the Premier League this season when it comes to injuries - can they break the pattern?

Stamford Bridge sets the stage for Thursday’s high-stakes Premier League clash between fierce London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.Enzo Maresca’s future in the Blues dugout isn’t safe

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

The Premier League side were in talks over a move for Watson in January but a transfer did not happen before the deadline.

Aston Villa head to Brighton in the Premier League this evening with Champions League qualification in their sights.Just five points separate the teams from fourth to 10th in the Premier League, with