5 h. ago How Wrexham and Birmingham City’s US owners got one step from the Premier League

Tom Brady, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s celebrity status isn’t the only thing that led their clubs to the ChampionshipIt’s been over four decades since Wrexham were last in the second tier of English football and a lot has changed in that time. (A lot has changed in four years, never mind four decades.) Four years ago, Wales’ oldest soccer club were at a non-league nadir. Now, they are preparing for life in the Championship, propelled to three straight promotions by the stardust (and money) of Ryan Reynolds and Ryan McElhenney.Birmingham City’s second tier exile was much shorter – just a single season – but like Wrexham their promotion had the spotlight of celebrity on it. While Wrexham have Reynolds and McElhenney, Birmingham have Tom Brady (albeit it in a far smaller profile). The English lower leagues have never been so glamorous, what with Wrexham players appearing in Marvel movies and David Beckham attending matches. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Ryan Reynolds told one signing that would take Wrexham to the Premier League

Wrexham have been tipped to make the step up to the Premier League after sealing their third straight promotion to the Championship and the club have been strongly linked with a move for Jamie Vardy

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6 d. ago Alan Shearer's stance on Wrexham reaching Premier League as he issues budget warning

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer wants to see Wrexham and Birmingham in the Premier League, but believes they'll find it tougher to compete if both reach the Championship next season

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7 d. ago What needs to happen in Arsenal vs Crystal Palace for Liverpool to win Premier League TONIGHT

Arne Slot's Liverpool are closing in on being crowned Premier League champions and the title could be theirs before they step onto the pitch for their 34th league match

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7 d. ago Pep Guardiola makes blunt Champions League admission after crucial Man City win

Manchester City moved up to third place in the Premier League table and took a big step towards playing in the Champions League next season by beating Aston Villa 2-1

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2 w. ago Liverpool news: Thierry Henry names 'most important player' as target sends three

Liverpool now sit 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League and will be hoping to take another major step towards lifting the title when they face Leicester this weekend

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2 w. ago Liverpool vs West Ham prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

The Reds will be looking to celebrate the news of Mo Salah's contract extension in style as they look to go one step closer of lifting the Premier League trophy when they welcome West Ham United to Anfield

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3 w. ago Fulham vs Liverpool prediction: Premier League betting preview, odds and tips

With Arsenal dropping more points, Liverpool can go another step closer to lifting the Premier League title for the first time under Arne Slot

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3 w. ago How to watch Fulham vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Reds looking to take one step closer to Premier League title

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3 w. ago Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on the cusp of more Premier League history vs Fulham

Liverpool will look to move one step closer to the Premier League title with a win against Fulham but Mohamed Salah could set a record to further add to his legacy in the top-flight

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3 w. ago What referee told Everton star after Liverpool controversy left David Moyes furious

Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 to move one step closer to the Premier League title but David Moyes was among those who had some questions over Diogo Jota's winning goal

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3 w. ago Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Liverpool move one step closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 derby win over EvertonRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Liverpool win a slightly nervy Merseyside derby at Anfield to send them 12 points clear of Arsenal in second place. Should the Diogo Jota goal have stood and should James Tarkowski have been on the pitch when it happened? Not the best night for VAR. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Wrexham sent transfer warning as Sky Sports star makes Birmingham City claim

Wrexham are closing in on another potential promotion to the Championship, but Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood thinks their squad would need major surgery to compete

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