tonight, west brom's failure to beat huddersfield made it official. 16 years, leeds united are back in the premier league. the history of leeds united is peppered with soaring highs and crushing lows. one of the biggest clubs in britain in the 1970s, in 1992 they became the last champions of the old first division and at the turn of the century were one of the most exciting teams in the top flight. full—back danny mills had a front row seat. nobody deserves to be there, you have to earn the right. that's what they've done. i think the energy that they play with, the style of football that they have, the passion that they bring, the history, i think the premier will be a richer place for it. in the late 1990s, leeds were a force both at home and abroad. in 2001, they reached the semifinals of the champions league, but under chairman peter ridsdale, they were spending well beyond their means. after they missed out on europe in 2002, they were forced to sell some of their best players. just two years later, they were relegated to the championship. financ

leeds and west brom promoted, brentford, fulham, cardiff and swa nsea brentford, fulham, cardiff anddifference, and this is how things look at the bottom. it is whole and wig on, and cheltenham relegated. if wigan are successful in their appeal against that 12 point deduction for going into administration, then it will be ba rnsley administration, then it will be barnsley that go down to league 1. but as it stands it is though three. look at luton pulling off that remarkable survival with that win in their final remarkable survival with that win in theirfinal game. the champions liverpool have marked lifting the premier league trophy with a thrilling 5—3 win over chelsea at anfield, which leaves frank lampard's side needing a point on the final day of the season to guarantee champions league football. trent alexander arnold scored a stunning free—kick in the first half — it was 3—0 before chelsea pulled a goal back late in the first half, and they were right in it when christian pulisic made it 4—3 with over a quarter of an hour to play. but alex oxlaide chamberlain wrapped up all th

tonight, west brom's failure to beat huddersfield made it official. of leeds united is peppered with soaring highs and crushing lows. one of the biggest clubs in britain in the 19705, in 1992 they became the last champions of the old first division and at the turn of the century were one of the most exciting teams

became a massive asset on the pitch while on loan to west brom and everton eventually landed a high profile transfer to manchester united a profitable outcome for both club and player kevin deployed it was also a member of show season though while the blues made a pretty penny in transfer fees the belgian also saw a boost to the south korea most i was considered a failure at chelsea but after showing his true worth while on loan managed to hit the big time after all. but with the loan business getting out of hand fi fund has now intervened to play out hoarding as of 2021 clubs will be able to loan out a maximum of 8 players aged 22 over and a year after that only $6.00 fee for claims that this is an important step towards making transfers more money but will that do the trick some of the business model will not work. like now for sure you have to. grease the number of the long agreements but. as you can see also nowadays a lot of clubs have a club with this same owner so there will be different options too. to handle the situation restrictions of the fever. is referring to so-called farm cl

one of west brom, brentford or fulham will get the second automatic promotion place.ld still catch cardiff or nottingham forest for a play—off place. there's still work to be done, of course. even for the champions, ahead of the final round of fixtures. leeds were back in training today ahead of their game at derby tomorrow. but, maybe they could be forgiven for being in a celebratory mood. defender luke ayling filmed them as they chanted their manager's name as he arrived earlier. # marcelo bielsa # marcelo bielsa # marcelo bielsa #. and they've good reason to praise their manager... the man who's guided leeds back to the top flight after a 16 year wait. joe lynskey looks back on their return to the premier league. in return to the premier league. 2004, leeds united flight in 2004, leeds united left the top flight in tears. the three—time league champions hoped the drop down would be temporary. instead it took a generation. just three years earlier, leeds were in the champions league last four, but they got their expending what they could not afford. huge debts meant

leeds united fans will be a hoping their neighbours huddersfield can do them a favour against west bromwould mean leeds returning to the premier league for the first time in sixteen years. and. huddersfield took the lead after just four minutes. 0'shea has found an equaliser for west it's one —— one at the break. currently 11 into the second half at the moment. if it stays like this leads is returned to the premier league will be confirmed this evening. league will be confirmed this evening. there's a huge game at the bottom of the premier league tonight, 16th place west ham take on 17th place watford. they're both only three points clear of the relegation zone. watford have won their last two matches, while west ham go into the game having picked up seven points from their last 12. we have our noses are slightly in front. we have to stay in front and do everything to be in that position. we hoped it would get there. i would rather be in our position than a couple of other teams' position, that's for sure, but we have not done the job. far from it. the players are aware of that and we h

with west brom only drawing at blackburn, brentford are just three points off second place with threed's third — a real stunner — to seal victory. the bees have now won seven games in a row, including all six since the league resumed on 20th june. here's the rest of the results. wins for reading, bristol city, sheffield wednesday and millwall. hull's 1—0 defeat leaves them in the bottom three, while barnsley stay bottom after a goalless draw with wigan. wigan are appealing a i2—point penalty for going into administration. if that appeal fails, they would go to the foot of the table. the first test between england and the west indies is fascinatingly poised, heading into the fourth day in southampton. england's batsmen have improved on their brittle first innings effort. a few moments ago, they were... 276-6. that is 276—6. that is only a lead of 162. here's our sports correspondent, joe wilson. 0na sunny on a sunny saturday, west indies skipper told his players they could bowl england out. look into his eyes, he meant it. it was tough work though. conditions were good for batting, and

last night i went for a run, i couldn't bear to watch huddersfield and west brom.mike, i've been listening to everything you are saying but i've become increasingly interested, just over your right shoulder, there is one of the cutouts of a labrador. in the crowd. is it a labrador i can see, three up over there? there we are, there, can you see him? oh it isa are, there, can you see him? oh it is a golden retriever, i like that. in all i've seen about ten dogs here in the crowd because you can buy a seat here. i haven't found myself here yet. it was one way of helping the club, in the times when there are no fans coming in. i'll try to find any other animals that are here but there are a lot of dogs. thanks very much. i love that! so, as we've been hearing, there's plenty of football news to talk about this morning. football focus is on bbc one at 12pm and dan will be hosting. he's here with us now. morning, dan. good morning, everybody. great interview from mike. he has been through the wringer as many leeds united fans have been. i'll give you an idea of how litt

west brom and fulham are in action right now.put them within two points of second placed west brom with two games to go. half an hour in it. some key games down at the bottom later. hull and luton need wins to climb out of the relegation zone. former great britain cyclist jess varnish has lost her employment tribunal appeal against british cycling. varnish has spent years in a legal battle since being dropped from team gb in the lead up to the 2016 olympic games. the former european team sprint champion claimed she should be considered an employee of the governing body orfunding agency uk sport. she lost her initial case injanuary last year and her appeal has now been dismissed after a two—day remote hearing in may. 0lympic bronze medallist, amy tinkler, says she made a formal complaint to british gymnastics last december about her "experiences as a club and elite gymnast". in a statement the 20—year—old said she is "no closer to having any feedback or outcome". she also revealed she felt she had no option but to quit gymnastics

with west brom only drawing at blackburn, brentford are just three points off second place with three brentford's third — a real stunner — to seal victory. the bees have now won seven games in a row, including all six since the league resumed on 20th june. here's the rest of the results. hull's 1—0 defeat leaves them in the bottom three, while barnsley stay bottom after a goalless draw with wigan. wigan are appealing a 12 point penalty for going into administration. if that appeal fails they would go to the foot of the table. west indies have their noses in front heading into the fourth day of the first test in southampton. england's batsmen improved on their brittle first innings effort but lost five wickets for 30 runs to end the day 284 for 8 — to give them a lead ofjust 170. here's our sports correspondent, joe wilson. 0na sunny on a sunny saturday, west indies captain would have told his team they could take wickets. be patient, look into his eyes. of course, he meant it, but it was tough work. conditions were good for batting, and england were all good with that. 0dd bursts of e

they thrashed stoke city 5—0, patrick bamford capping off the win to move them a point above west brom relegation zone. england's cricketers are facing a real battle after the second day of their opening test against west indies in southampton. jason holder led the way with a career best six—wicket haul, as the tourists bowled england out for 204. the windies were 57 for one as bad light stopped play. joe wilson was watching. high above hampshire, beyond the empty seats, and the team huddle, the sun sort of shone... ..and the ball flew. commentator: gone! that wasjoe denly, gone. shannon gabriel puts everything into bowling at 90mph. it's worth it. england's up—and—coming batsmen fell away. ollie pope, the fifth man out. but the big wicket was ben, captain stokes. before lunch, he should have been out but wasn't. dropped catches are expensive, a rapid rate of inflation. stokes was dropped againjust after lunch. frustration for the west indies. and he got to 43, building another essential innings. but here came the west indies captain. jason holder is officially test cricket's best all—

nailand not only goal came in the first half to make it 1— nail and not match, one point behind west bromre voted yesterday, can't be caught at the top nine. lewis hamilton was once again and a league of his own as he claimed, paul, the hungarian grand prix, as a six time world champion bids for a record equalling victory, this report. qualifying is simple, these race car show up at the track to see if it is even simpler in 2020, to find out which mercedes will make it, lewis hamilton is doubled in and that record for eve ryo ne doubled in and that record for everyone else to catch, indeed, so dominant is he that the nearest challenges where a car that was pretty much copied from their 29 —— 2019 version. at their record of third and fourth, hamilton went and smashed his lap record again to confirm. hamilton is on it in hungry once again! nice work, you found your group there. it makes it rather ha rd your group there. it makes it rather hard for hamilton. the frenchman who rides for yamaha broke the record, world champion com plete broke the record, world champion complete set front row

joining leeds in the premier league will be west brom, whose fans also gathered outside their stadiumiverpool's fate has seemed certain for months. keita's shot! oh, i say, what a strike! after a thrilling win over chelsea, the european and world champions finally lifted the trophy that means the world to them. champions of england again. outside anfield, around 3,000 fans ignored calls to stay away and celebrated long into the night. police confirmed there were nine arrests. unlike in leeds, there was no opportunity to see the players. probably the only downside is that the fans aren't here, you know, to share the moment with us, but i'm sure they're celebrating at home and i know how happy they will be for all of us, for the club, for the team, for the lads and i look forward to that moment when we come back in the stadium and we can have it together. after 30 years, liverpool's long—awaited coronation is complete and the real party is yet to come. katie gornall, bbc news. for the first time in its 29 year history, female artists and female—fronted bands outnumber men on the shortli

it‘s west brom who like leeds, are promoted automatically.brentford‘s automatic promotion hopes and it meant wigan, hull, and charlton were relegated. so the play—offs, brentford against swansea after the welsh side edged into sixth place on goal difference. they beat reading 4—1. huge celebrations at the end. they play their first leg on sunday. the other semi—final is cardiff against fulham on monday. as it was and, in nottingham forest, absolute despair. they were edged out from goal difference from this player places. that is this but for now. thank you. thanks very much. see you later on. it is 7:33am. wearing face coverings shops is mandatory in england from tomorrow. ministers have been accused of mixed messaging over they are meant to be worn in takeaways and sandwich shops. let‘s speak now to the northern ireland secretary, brandon lewis, who joins us from westminster. good morning to you. thank you for your time this morning. can ijust establish, what is it that will be announced today? we know regulations come in two floors, i‘m as

from lee gregory to make it 1—nil — ensuring the bees remain third in the table and a point behind west bromerday, cannot be caught at the top. lewis hamilton was once again in a league of his own has he claimed pole at the hungarian grand prix. he beat team—mate valtteri bottas to lead a mercedes one—two in qualifying — as the six time world champion bids for a record—equalling eighth victory at one circuit.

west brom are second at the moment but only by a point.beat qpr at home to be sure of goint up to the premier league with leeds, but if they slip up, brentford or fulham could jump above them it is 90 minutes until the end or something great and we are ready to cross that line. we are ready to give everything. we are playing at home, on our pitch. i'm extremely positive and i'm extremely optimistic. we should be proud of what we have done so far. the whole west bromwich albion team. now is the time to finish it off. we have got to do it. the premier league season comes to a close on sunday. aston villa moved out of the relegation zone last night, but only on goal difference. their bid to stay up will go to the final day. joe lynskey reports. aston villa's manager barely raised a smile. his team have one game to go and the job a smile. his team have one game to go and thejob is not done a smile. his team have one game to go and the job is not done yet but this was a night when they held their nerve. villa could see the route to safety earli

west brom's defeat at huddersfield last night meant that one of the biggest clubs in england return toresult sparked celebrations across the city. 0ur reporter mike bushell has spent the morning at the home of leeds, elland road. yes, so leeds united fans and players, indeed, have been celebrating into the night after getting back into the premier league for the first time in 16 years. for thenit for the first time in 16 years. for then it seems like an eternity. five owners, 15 managers, they have finally done it after all of their financial problems and what they have been through. you can see what it means to the city into the fans andi it means to the city into the fans and i amjoined it means to the city into the fans and i am joined by dave simpson, author of the last champion is all about leeds united. what was it like last night for you? it was incredible. it does feel slightly surreal. you wait so long for something and then it is finally here. you wake up the morning and think it is real, isn't it? we are actually back in the premier league for the first time since 200a. last

west brom are second at the moment but only by a point.ove them. it is 90 minutes till the end for something great, and we are ready to cross that line. we are ready to give everything. we are playing at home, we are playing on our pitch. i'm extremely positive and i'm extremely optimistic. we should be proud of what we have done so far. the whole west bromwich albion team. now is the time to finish it off. we've got to do it. staying with the championship, wigan administrator gerald krasner has confirmed a preferred bidder has been chosen to buy the club. the bidder — who has has not been named — has until noon tomorrow to sign a letter, confirming their lawyers are holding the entire funds. contracts have to be exchanged by 31st july. wigan were deducted 12 points as punishment for going into administration and that could see them relegated after tonight's matches. evenif even if they win. they are appealing the points deduction. liverpool play their final home game tonight. after the match against chelsea, they will be presented with th

they stay third, a point behind west brom with one game to go.it was another masterclass for hamilton during qualifying. mercedes were miles ahead of everyone else — but the six time world champion finished just ahead of teammate valtteri bottas. it's the 90th pole of his career — hamilton admitting himself that that requires nothing less than perfection. thankful to everyone back home and the guys here that do such an amazing job and valtteri bottas doesn't make it easy for me at all. it requires absolute perfection when it comes to doing laps and qualifying like that, is one of the things i enjoy most. so modest, isn't he? better weather is forecast for today's fourth day of the 2nd test between england and west indies after yesterday's play was abandoned without a ball being bowled. it's a race against time for england as they try to square the 3 match series at old trafford. west indies will return to the crease 32—1 in reply to the hosts' first innings total of 469. england's danny willett is six shots off the lead going into the final day o

west brom closing the gap. birmingham and swansea tied up. first home game since going into administration, we can make. more on that story now. english football has been disrespected — that's according to the head of the efl. rick parry has been talking to our sports editor dan roan about wigan‘s slide into administration. he says the rules regarding overseas ownership need to change — and that much of the championship is a "financial nonsense". but he says the first priority is to investigate what went wrong at wigan athletic: it will be challenging. we are not competing with administrators. we are have a coming got interest and share information on an entirely regular basis. he is a legal duty to get to the bottom of this and greater powers of investigation that we do probably. but the point is that it matters. we want to try to get to the bottom of this. on the face of it, the wigan staff and the fa ns face of it, the wigan staff and the fans in the players and the town, english football has been treated with disrespect in this. this is n

can west brom hang on to second in the table and clinch promotion? was there every morning in the pandemic, good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. after more than three months, families and friends of some care home residents in england, will now be allowed to visit their loved ones once again, after an easing of coronavirus restrictions. local authorities and public health directors, if they‘ re happy safety procedures are in place, can allow visits with face coverings and social distancing. however, where possible, attendance will be limited to one regular visitor, per resident. similar measures have already been announced in scotland, northern ireland and parts of wales. our political correspondent, alex forsyth, has our top story. for months, the doors have been closed to visitors, shut to the 00:02:49,749 --> 4294966103:13:29,430 outside, to keep those inside say. she needs that home and she needs to know she is not for four long she needs that home and she needs to know she is not forfour long months they have been managing barriers.

from lee gregory to make it 1—nil — ensuring the bees remain third in the table and a point behind west bromng into wednesday's final round of fixtures. it means leeds, who were promoted yesterday, cannot be caught at the top. lewis hamilton was once again in a league of his own has he claimed pole at the hungarian grand prix. he beat team—mate valtteri bottas to lead a mercedes one—two in qualifying — as the six time world champion bids for a record—equalling eighth victory at one circuit. ben croucher reports. qualifying in f1 is a simple beast. 20 cars turn up at a racetrack to see who's fastest. it's even simpler in 2020 — find out which mercedes that is and by how much. with seven poles before, lewis hamilton is dialled in around the hungaroring, and promptly clocks a lap record for everyone else to catch. indeed, so dominant is the mercedes that their nearest challengers are in a car that was pretty much copied from their 2019 version. racing point were well behind in real terms, but their effort of third and forth to lock out the second row is the best for two years. nice work, mate.