Stoke have never been in the Premier League but are on the verge of reaching the top flight after holding their form over recent weeks, winning their last three games.

BBC: Championship's day of destiny

But following the penalty shoot-out win in the final over second-flight Cardiff, Liverpool's league form has slipped alarmingly and they have missed out on qualification for next season's Champions League.

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During his evidence, Bradley stated that he had received presents in the form of nights out and the occasional flight, and cash payments, from a man called Brian Wright in return for privileged racing information.

BBC: Bradley begins appeal

But their loss is Cardiff's gain as the 31-year-old continued the form that often lit up the top-flight last season when he was wanted at Eastlands.

BBC: Cardiff 4-0 Doncaster

"That is in the form of an on board exercise video, exercises demonstrated in our in-flight magazine, a healthy journey information leaflet, and information on our website, with dedicated-to-health web pages, and over the phone, " she concluded.

BBC: Airlines face legal action over DVT

Despite the amount of negative rugby on show in the Premiership this season, the indifferent form of the national side, and the on-going recession, the English top flight appears to be in good shape as far as attendances go.

BBC: RFU and clubs agree changes aimed at boosting spectacle

The FAA said Monday it will form a government-industry group to study current policies regarding safe use of the devices during flight.

FORBES: Airlines Wary of Portable Electronic Devices on Planes