Meanwhile, second tier sides have been hard at work preparing for the January transfer window, where they'll look to bolster their sides ahead of the second half of the campaign. Click and scroll through the gallery to see all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...
1. Potters boss plays down dual job concerns
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has played down concerns that he could struggle managing both Stoke City and a national team, branding the task as "dead easy" (BBC Football)
2. Canaries ready to swoop for England hopeful
Norwich City have emerged as a potential destination for Stoke City Jack Butland, who is said to be desperate to secure a move to the Premier League to help his chances of making Euro 2020. (Stoke Sentinel)
3. Magpies step up interest in Tigers talisman
Newcastle United have again been linked with a move for Hull City star Jarrod Bowen, and will look to ramp up their efforts to secure a deal in January or next summer. (The 72)
4. Wolves join race for Reading starlet
Wolverhampton Wanderers are believed to be ready to go toe-to-toe with Manchester United in the pursuit of Reading youngster Danny Loader, who has excelled at youth level with England. (Birmingham Mail)
5. Whites tipped for quiet transfer window
Pundit Noel Whelan has suggested that Leeds United won't buy a single player in January, but has claimed it would be a risky move given the lack of depth in key positions. (The 72)
6. Bees signing ready to make impact in January
Brentford new boyHalil Dervisoglu has revealed that he's itching to get started in the Championship, and is expecting his game to progress to a new level once he officially joins in January. (Sport Witness)