BBC · Jan 24, 2025

EFL preview: Winter resurgences and winless runs

Image caption, Marti Cifuentes has taken QPR from bottom to 10th in the Championship, while Miron Muslic has a big task on his hands at PlymouthHave we ever mentioned that the English Football League is relentless? The games just keep on coming.

Less than 48 hours after the final whistles went on Wednesday to conclude a midweek round of Championship fixtures, it all gets going again for another on Friday.

Not to mention the thrills and spills of League One and League Two we have in store after the 1-1 "Hollywood derby" on Thursday.

Here's a look at some of the key talking points ahead of the weekend's EFL action.

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