Prince William was among those celebrating Aston Villa’s return to the Premier League after beating Derby 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.
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Aston Villa secure Premier League return
Aston Villa ended their three-year Premier League exile after goals from Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn secured a deserved 2-1 win over Derby at Wembley.
Lee Bowyer: Promotion gives Charlton a chance of keeping captain Patrick Bauer
Lee Bowyer believes Patrick Bauer’s promotion-winning goal hands Charlton a lifeline in their bid to retain their captain next season.
Bauer strikes at the death to send Charlton into the Championship
Captain Patrick Bauer’s scrambled last-gasp strike sealed Charlton’s Sky Bet Championship promotion in a dramatic 2-1 League One play-off final victory over Sunderland at Wembley.
Villa need Premier League football to be relevant again, insists Angel
Juan Pablo Angel believes Aston Villa’s Sky Bet Championship play-off final date offers the chance of his former club becoming relevant again on the football stage.
Villa need to win play-off final or season is a failure – McGinn
John McGinn thinks Aston Villa’s season is a failure as it stands after not challenging for automatic promotion.
Micky Mellon likens Connor Jennings’ story to a comic book after Tranmere go up
Tranmere manager Micky Mellon described Connor Jennings’ story as one from a comic book after he earned Rovers victory in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final.
The key areas of debate ahead of the Championship play-off final
Recognised as the richest fixture in football, the Sky Bet Championship play-off final will be contested by Aston Villa and Derby with a place in next season’s Premier League up for grabs.
A look at the key players in the Championship play-off final
Aston Villa take on Derby in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Monday.
Mings has relished learning from Terry during ‘perfect’ Villa loan
Tyrone Mings admits his time at Aston Villa has refreshed his career as the defender looks to round off a “perfect” loan spell with promotion.
Newport boss Michael Flynn aiming to add a promotion to his CV
Newport manager Michael Flynn is hoping to add a promotion to his CV as he takes his side to Wembley for the League Two play-off final.
Sunderland boss Ross aims to avoid history repeating against Charlton
Jack Ross was a 21-year-old defender with Camelon Juniors when Sunderland and Charlton played out arguably the most famous play-off final in history at Wembley in May 1998.
Tranmere goalkeeper Scott Davies believes ‘the only way is up’ for play-off finalists
Goalkeeper Scott Davies is convinced Tranmere are heading in the right direction regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two play-off final.
‘We don’t see Mike as a referee’ – Mellon wants to see Tranmere fan Dean celebrating at Wembley
While some managers may curse when they see Mike Dean arrive at their games, the feeling is quite different for Tranmere boss Micky Mellon.
New Spurs stadium will make no difference to Champions League clash – De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne claims Tottenham’s new stadium will not be a significant factor in Manchester City’s Champions League clash against Spurs.
Deeney brands Wolves star Jimenez a ‘loser’ over wrestling mask celebration
Watford captain Troy Deeney branded Wolves’ Raul Jimenez a “loser” and mocked his mask celebration after their dramatic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Foster will have no complaints at being on bench at Wembley
Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has backed team-mate Heurelho Gomes to keep his place for the FA Cup final.
Watford’s FA Cup semi-final win over Wolves in pictures
Gerard Deulofeu netted a brace to inspire Watford to a 3-2 comeback victory over Wolves to reach the FA Cup final.
Deulofeu was fuelled by anger – Watford boss Gracia hails match-winner
Watford boss Javi Gracia believes Gerard Deulofeu used his anger at being left on the bench to inspire Watford to a sensational FA Cup semi-final comeback against Wolves.
Deulofeu’s delightful double stuns Wolves and sends Watford into FA Cup final
Gerard Deulofeu inspired Watford to only their second FA Cup final as the super sub’s magical brace sealed an extraordinary 3-2 comeback win against Wolves in a semi-final that will live long in the memory.