Guardian writers’ predicted position: 12th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 12th Prospects
Author: Sarah Mitchell
‘Celebrations of life’ increasingly replacing traditional funerals in UK, study shows
Traditional sombre funerals in religious settings are increasingly being replaced by “celebrations of life” with personal touches held at more unusual locations in the UK,
Jean-Philippe Mateta fires France into Olympic men’s final against Spain
Crystal Palace’s forward Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time and set up an Olympic men’s football
Police officers injured amid standoff in Plymouth – England riots as it happened
Ministers are preparing an additional 500 prison places to cope with an influx of people expected to be held on remand over the next month,
NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet puts almost a third of type 2 diabetes cases in remission
Tens of thousands more people in England living with type 2 diabetes could be offered an 800-calorie-a-day “soup and shake” diet after research found almost
Venezuela opposition leaders urge army and police to abandon Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition leaders, who are widely believed to have beaten Nicolás Maduro in last week’s disputed presidential election, have urged the police and armed forces
Two dolphins found dead on banks of Thames in London
Two dolphins have reportedly been found dead on the banks of the Thames in London, after one was spotted in the river last week. The
Worst far-right violence should be treated as terrorism, says ex-police chief
The worst of the far-right violence seen in England this weekend should be treated as terrorism, a prominent former police chief has said, amid warnings
Colombian congress debates banning souvenirs of drug lord Pablo Escobar
Souvenirs depicting the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar could be banned in Colombia if legislators approve a bill introduced this week in the nation’s
‘I have a very good feeling’ – Niclas Füllkrug joins West Ham for £27m
West Ham have completed the signing of the Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund. Füllkrug has agreed a four-year contract at the London Stadium