Conquense Overview

Southampton are bracing for a fresh legal battle this week as coach Tonda Eckert faces a Football Association misconduct hearing following the explosive Spygate scandal. The club is already reeling from historic sanctions that cost them a shot at the Premier League, but the governing body could yet impose further penalties on the individuals involved.

The AC Milan star is finally back on the field, and he's already making a difference, headlining the best of Americans playing across the pond.

Crystal Palace comfortably booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a convincing 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park. A Jorgen Strand Larsen double and a sublime Daichi Kamada chip sealed a dominant evening for Pierre Sage’s rotated side.

Middlesbrough have been left furious after a bizarre chemical mishap at Turf Moor caused their pristine white away kit to turn bright green. The Championship side are now considering an official complaint to the EFL and seeking compensation from Burnley after industrial cleaning products completely failed to remove the persistent pitch dye.