On top of that, there's now an FA Cup clash against Arsenal on the horizon. Meanwhile, there's lots of transfer buzz going on in the background, ahead of the window opening again next month. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...
1. Aston Villa in pole position to sign Serbian marksman
Aston Villa are believed to be the front-runners to sign striker Aleksandar Mitrovic from Fulham in January. He's netted 15 goals in 18 Championship outings so far this season. (Birmingham Mail) | Getty
2. Hornets target Forest boss
Watford are said to have their sights set on luring Sabri Lamouchi away from Nottingham Forest, as they continue their efforts to find a manager capable of saving them from relegation. (L'Equipe) | Getty
3. Owls 'keeper sets sights on top tier
Sheffield Wednesday Cameron Dawson has insisted that he's looking to remain at the club amid interest from the likes of Rangers and Preston, and is targetingplaying top tier football with the Owls in the future. (Sheffield Star) | Getty
4. Turkish sides jostle for Stoke City midfielder
Galatasaray look ready to battle their divisional rivals Trabzonspor for Stoke City for midfield Badou Ndiaye, who looks increasingly to make a return to Turkish football in January. (Sport Witness) | Getty
5. Leeds must offer first team football to secure Liverpool man on loan
Leeds United's hopes of landing Liverpool wonderkid Rhian Brewster will be determinedby whether they can offer him regular first team football - an issue which has seen Eddie Nketiah'sfuture called into question. (Daily Mail) | Getty
6. Championship sides must spend big to sign Dons sensation
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has admitted that striker Sam Cosgrove could be sold in January. but has insisted that potential buyers - including Derby, Middlesbrough and Stoke - will have to spend big to sign him. (Daily Record) | Getty