A behemoth clash between two of the fourth tier’s big-hitters, both in tremendous form of late, with Stockport top and Bradford rapidly improving under Graham Alexander to push into the playoff positions.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2023/dec/29/southampton-v-plymouth-cardiff-v-leicester-west-brom-v-leeds-football-league-live

Arteta responded by bringing on the big-hitters as Saka and Thomas Partey were introduced in the immediate aftermath of the Sporting goal.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23392646.arsenal-europa-league-shootout-loss-sporting-lisbon/?ref=rss

Ritchie believes it would represent a solid building block ahead of the World Cup in the autumn if Scotland can get the win that all but guarantees they will finish as best of the rest behind the two clear big-hitters.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/scotland-scots-jamie-ritchie-italy-six-nations-b2303001.html