That’s nobody’s idea of fun. Well, except Diego Simeone’s. IN OTHER NEWS Manchester City scored their 500th goal under Pep Guardiola’s management. That’s 500 goals in three and a bit years, well over 100 a year. Not bad going, on the whole. What a pity that they will all be overshadowed by that time he waved two fingers at the fourth official.
Having largely ground to a halt around the world during the coronavirus pandemic, football is finally beginning to re-emerge. In Europe, the German Bundesliga was given the go-ahead on Wednesday to resume behind closed doors this month, with the Turkish Super Lig set to follow in June. But in one Asian country friendlies have already been played and a competitive campaign will belatedly get under way this week.
Midfielder Rachel Furness and forward Rinsola Babajide hosted a music quiz for the squad last week and Liverpool also had a baby photo quiz and team yoga on Zoom. Furness said it was clear she had a "completely different" taste in music to Babajide. I had a lot of old school music and well, Rinsola's was more up to date, let's put it that way," Furness told BBC Sport. A lot of 'I have no clue' was spoken when we played Rinsola's.
Singing his praises, Guardiola added that he believes Emery will get a new job soon, Emery will no doubt be heartened to hear. Arsenal defence "uncoachable" says Neville In case you were wondering what Gary Neville has to say about all this, we can tell you that he has some stern words for Emery's former players.
The league title is a done deal. The only intrigue about the rest of Liverpool's league campaign is whether they will drop any points between now and May. They have won their last 13 matches in the Premier League and last conceded a goal at the start of December. Playing against a record-breaking team like Liverpool must alleviate the expectation that comes with most games.
A 1-2 reverse against Valencia on Matchday 12 marked Espanyol's sixth La Liga home defeat from six outings this season – a truly dismal run which has left Periquitos firmly entrenched in the relegation zone.
Approximate odds: 250-1Kalidou Koulibaly Club: Napoli Nation: SenegalAge: 28 Honours 2019: NoneContinually linked with a mega-money move to the top end of the Premier League, the dominant centre-half has been superb again - and was particularly excellent in Napoli's win over Liverpool in September. Approximate odds: 500-1Robert Lewandowski Club: Bayern Munich Nation: PolandAge: 31 Honours 2019: Bundesliga, DFB PokalThe only Bundesliga player on the list, Lewandowski scored 42 times for club and country in the 2018-19 season and then netted in 11 league games in a row from the start of this season.
The problems encountered by Felix before his injury are a neat microcosm of the wider issues facing Atletico: how to incorporate creative football within the unimaginative framework of manager Simeone's famous defensive rigidity?The right balance has not been struck this season, with the team's lack of attacking intent reflected in their paltry total of 25 goals from 24 league games. They have drawn nine of those encounters 0-0 or 1-1.
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The 52-year-old coached the US from 2014 to 2019, winning the World Cup twice. They have to cast the net worldwide. Someone who has been there and done it, who has got the experience but is very progressive," said former Everton and Liverpool player Brown-Finnis. Jill Ellis has the best experience as a female manager at the very, very top of the game. Emma Hayes and Casey Stoney have been mentioned - but they are both tied up at clubs.
Sol Campbell may have had to bide his time before getting into football management, but his performance at cash strapped Macclesfield Town in League Two last season clearly showed that he has a talent and, although the financial restraints eventually led to him leaving the club, it was not long before he was back in demand.
Cantering to another Ligue 1 title - they are 12 points ahead of nearest 'challengers' Marseille - Thomas Tuchel will try to inspire his players to focus on a clean sweep. A first Champions League title is the priority but winning the French Cup would also be nice - especially after last season's slip-up.
Everything went well” was an interesting reading of the match. And it’s one unlikely to be shared by Gerard Pique, who was turned into a human meme at one stage when Williams accelerated away from him and the Barca defender clung desperately to his shirt, being dragged along for a couple of metres before the referee issued him with his 15th (!) yellow card of the season.
Johnstone. Liam Craig replaces Jason Holt. Second HalfPosted at Second Half begins St. Johnstone 0, Celtic 3. SubstitutionPosted at 45' Substitution, St. Johnstone. Jamie McCart replaces Callum Booth. Rangers bounced back from defeat at Tynecastle on Sunday by beating Ross County to remain five points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.
Every time a new manager comes in, there is a stimulus for everyone inside the dressing room. You notice it immediately,” Setien added. This stimulus that we saw in the session today, we need to maintain that and I have never met a coach who is the same. Many people say ‘this coach is exactly the same’, but the reality is we are all very different.
Stephen Robinson's side has also won their last four home ties in a row, with the Steelmen scoring nine times in those matches. They've also bagged at least one goal in eight of their nine home matches but have tended to concede, failing to keep a cleans sheet five times at Fir Park.
Dwight Gayle almost levelled when his header hit the post and Matt Ritchie blasted an equaliser home 11 minutes after the restart. But that parity only lasted four minutes as Kane headed home a deep cross from substitute Steven Bergwijn. That was the England captain's 200th club goal in 350 appearances, with 184 coming for Spurs and the other 16 for loan clubs Millwall, Leyton Orient and Leicester.
I'm 100 per cent here,” he told RMC Sport. As soon as he (Mikel Arteta) got here, he put things on the table. He made it clear what he expected from us and that it was non-negotiable. Everyone has got to work. Everyone wanted to make an effort because we have pride there too. We wanted to regain the taste for victory and please our supporters.
He made 85 touches and covered 11. Nemanja Matic was the only United player to cover moreCrouch: "Watching Fernandes run the show against Watford showed exactly what United have been missing while Paul Pogba has been injured. He has got a bit of arrogance about him that I quite liked to be honest. They have not had anyone playing with that kind of confidence or flair, because it has not been that kind of season for them.
Tianjin Teda and Chongqing Lifan will face each other in the upcoming match in the Super League in China. Tianjin Teda this season have the following results: 11W, 5D and 13L. Meanwhile Chongqing Lifan have 9W, 9D and 11L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Both teams scored in five of Heerenveen’s last six matches and Vitesse have only kept two clean sheets in their last six attempts. Both teams scored in 71% of Heerenveen’s home games and in 43% of Vitesse’s away games this season, so you can start to see just why we have backed goals to be scored by both side on Friday night.
As soon as you go past that date there are then those legal challenges and issues that we have to fulfil. But if we end up playing until 15 July and you had to extend a players contract by two weeks, I just don’t think when you look at all the challenges the country is facing right now, to try and convince a player to play two more weeks football and get paid very nicely to do it before he moves to a new club, I don’t believe that will be a substantial challenge.
Of course the more sure bet is taking the over 2.5 goals in this one as for example 2nd placed Marseille has 5 wins in a row at home at this moment problem for them being they conceded one goal in each of those wins as they won 3 times with 2-1 and their last two home games with 3-1 in the end, this while last season while hosting same Angers side they drew the game 2-2 in the end, and Angers is in good form right now.
Atalanta have scored two or more goals in eight of the last 15 matches. AC Milan have scored in 12 of their last 15 matches. Five of the last eight meetings between the two sides have produced draws. AC Milan have scored the least goals among the top 15 sides. Atalanta’s matches have produced over 2.5 goals in 11 of the last 15.
Liverpool’s winning ways have turned the Premier League into something of a one horse race as we approach the halfway point. Jurgen Klopp’s men are eight points clear of Leicester in 2nd, and their 3-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend made it seven league wins on the bounce. They are unbeaten in the top flight since their very first game of 2019, and they haven’t lost a Premier League match at Anfield since April 2017.
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We’re confident that both teams will score in Sunday’s match and we have predicted a final scoreline of 1-1. Feyenoord are enjoying an unbeaten run right now but most of those games have ended in stalemates, while PSV have not been their normal formidable selves this season and look like they can drop points in any games. The duos’ last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw and the way both teams are playing right now suggests we will see that very same scoreline produced on Sunday.
This summer, many of the Premier League's top players will be involved in Euro 2020, Copa America or the Olympics, with the Africa Cup of Nations taking place in January and February 2021. Klopp said that many top players do not get enough rest due to club and international commitments, adding "The Manes, Salahs, Hendersons - all these guys have two weeks off a year, in a physically demanding job. Guardiola added: "We need less fixtures, less competitions, more recovery.
With most of the squad away on international duty when Pochettino was sacked, the Argentine manager did not get to say farewell to the players and a number of them visited him at his house the day after. When I found out I was upset and I wanted to speak to him. I went to see him," Alli added. I've seen him more than my family over the past five years.
Scottish football authorities to share £1. Football bosses wait to decide fate of seasonHearts staff have been told that they will receive their salaries as normal next week, while players will receive their pay at the end of the month. The reduced wages would apply from April. Those who feel "unable or unwilling" to accept the cut, will be offered the chance to leave the club. Budge has reassured workers that despite the cut, nobody will be paid less than the living wage of a full-time worker, which is £18,135.
Halep celebrates two-year Wimbledon trophy Simon Halep is trying to look on the bright side regarding the suspension of the tennis season due to the coronavirus pandemic, which means at least she will be referred to as reigning Wimbledon champion for two years, reports Reuters. More here. Simona Halep, Serena Williams, WimbledonGetty Images 15:49 - Olympics delay helps banned athletes The Mirror has discovered that athletes who are currently banned for doping offences will not have their bans stretched to ensure they miss the Olympics rearranged for next year.
Euro 2020: Record-chasing Ronaldo and echoes of 1996Euro 2020 quiz: How much can you remember from qualifying?Where are the home nations going to be playing?The top two teams in each group go through to the last 16, along with the four best third-placed finishers. It's almost another home tournament for England.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said "people need to wake up to the enormity" of the coronavirus pandemic as the club announced 550 non-playing staff will take a 20% pay cut. Levy, who earned £7m last year - £4m in wages plus £3m for the completion of Tottenham's stadium move - is among the non-playing directors and employees at the club who will take a cut in salary, initially for April and May. The club will also use the government's furlough scheme in an attempt to "protect jobs".
For my head and my body. Then after I need to think about everything - what I have and what is better for me. I want to continue to play, like I have done since I was 17 years old. I want to play all the time like I have done over these last two years with Dortmund. If I play regularly, I think I can be a good player - you learn more and become better. I don't care where, you know. I think only that wherever I go, I go to play.
Los Leones have really struggled on their travels, winning just one and losing three of their eight away games so far, including a 3-2 defeat at Real Betis a fortnight ago, where they fell 3-0 down inside the opening 30 minutes.
Posted at 74' Kevin-Prince Boateng (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 74' Foul by Marcelo Brozovic (Inter Milan). BookingPosted at 73' Borja Valero (Inter Milan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 73' Kevin-Prince Boateng (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 73' Foul by Borja Valero (Inter Milan). Posted at 73' Attempt saved. Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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Extension Gunners will host Orapa United for this fixture of the league. No doubt, the visitors have better team than their opponent. Orapa is one of the best teams in this league. They are currently on the 3rd place with 25 points. Also, Orapa ara in solid shape. They are undefeated in their last 5 matches. Also, we have Extension Gunners who's is not very good team in this campaign. They are currently on the 11th place with 8 points. Hosts are more vulnerable team in the last matches. They have two consecutive losses. I think, Orapa have the potential to pick up the victory.
SubstitutionPosted at 75' Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Charlie Austin replaces Hal Robson-Kanu. SubstitutionPosted at 75' Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Chris Brunt replaces Conor Townsend. Posted at 74' Foul by Jake Livermore (West Bromwich Albion). Posted at 74' Sam Clucas (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
This poor form on the road stretches further back than just this season though – they have won two of their last 13 Premier League away games and haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last 14. Meanwhile, they have failed to score themselves in four of their last seven.
After all, they started the weekend level on points with Newcastle, who now look in trouble after defeat. That could have been Arsenal. Arteta has some selection issues to contend with after leaving Alexandre Lacazette, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Lucas Torreira and Gabriel Martinelli on the bench - with all of them having good arguments to be in the starting XI. The positives were that Lacazette came on to end a nine-game wait for a goal with the late fourth, and that the Gunners look like a very together squad.
Son Heung-min's late penalty set up a fifth-round home tie against Norwich City on Wednesday, 4 March. I think a trophy is what every club wants," Mourinho told Football Focus. I think the FA Cup is a competition that is open to dreams. Even teams that are not in the top four, they can dream when they are in the draws because it's a knockout. Again, with the draws, the top teams are all there - they never play against each other in a way, so it looks to me the top eight or the top four, in the final, the top teams will be there.