Playing for keepsWe know how it is, you stock up on goalscorers, assist-makers and defenders who can contribute at both ends, and only then think about what goalkeeper to bring in. The unglamorous man between the sticks is so easy to overlook. You may well be considering your options in goal, though. So we've compiled some of the most useful stats to help you pick the right one for the festive period.
Spurs counterpart Mauricio Pochettino and his players slumped to the floor. City were in the semi-final - or were they?Time stood still as VAR delivered its verdict. Aguero was in an offside position because of Bernardo Silva's feather touch on Christian Eriksen's pass. Spurs were through again. Manchester City were out. It was a night to scramble the senses on and off the pitch. A magnificent football match.
Conceded by Nathan Baker. Posted at 73' Attempt blocked. Jacob Murphy (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Lee. Goal!Posted at 68' Goal! Bristol City 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Nahki Wells (Bristol City) header from very close range to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
However Bruce, who guided Hull City to the FA Cup final in 2014, has openly said he wants a strong run in the competition. Media playback is not supported on this device Joelinton adds a fourth for Newcastle, ending a 20-game goal drought 'I never worried about Joelinton' - what they saidNewcastle boss Steve Bruce: "I never worried because I could watch Joelinton in training and you can see what he's got.
Former Real Betis coach Setien has signed a contract until June 2022 after Valverde was sacked on Monday despite winning back-to-back league titles and the 2018 Copa del Rey. We made a change now because we are halfway through the season and we needed some new momentum to face the final stretch of the season as we always have very big objectives," Bartomeu said.
City moved within a point of second-placed Leicester after coming back from a goal down, scored by Jamie Vardy, to win the game comfortably thanks to goals from Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus. And Rodgers admits his side were taught “a good lesson”. Man City overwhelm Leicester to close gap on second “In the first half we weren’t good at all,” he told Sky Sports post-match.
Lionel Messi: Gary Lineker on football's 'bewildering talent'Restart: BBC to show Bournemouth v Crystal Palace, Norwich v EvertonWe have a multitude of things to sort out that seem insignificant, but are actually very important. We have been left short of time and this causes us a lot of stress. That said, we are keen to return even though at first it will all feel a bit strange for everyone, because without a crowd the atmosphere will be lost.
And here, for the most part, Spurs were flat and uninspired, looking like a team struggling to come to terms with Son's absence having already lost captain Harry Kane with a long-term hamstring injury. Mourinho must somehow galvanise a Spurs team that looks a bit sorry for itself. A defeatist attitude and body language is a very bad sign with still so much to play for. It was a joyless, lifeless display, with the additional shambles of VAR initially clearing Lo Celso for a challenge on Azpilicueta that looked the clearest of red-card offences - only for those examining the incident to later admit a mistake had been made.
Their behaviour is in contrast to that of the two Manchester clubs, neither of whom have sought to use the furlough scheme - with United confirming they would continue to pay all matchday staff during the crisis while the players have donated 30 percent of their wages to the NHS and City confirmed that they would not be furloughing any staff.
The thing that binds us all together is the support. It's glaringly obvious just watching the games being played behind closed doors in the Bundesliga right now that it's not the same without the crowds. Only once did the season threaten to derail, back in October, when they lost twice in successive games, a 4-0 thrashing at rivals Rotherham, then at home to struggling Tranmere - their only defeat at St Andrew's - and picked up just six points in a run of six games.
He did get a glance at some of the younger talent he will work with, although Arteta must add street-wisdom in defence and midfield. Emile Smith Rowe made his first Premier League start; Reiss Nelson and Gabriel Martinelli their third. Arteta will have noted their promise but his task is to organise what he has while eventually adding serious quality and steel. He will have been happy to watch his new Arsenal side take a point here - but both he and Ancelotti will be under no illusions after this turgid experience.
Football League chairman Rick Parry said "there haven't been any discussions about it", but did tell a Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee hearing: "I don't think we should be ruling out any creative ideas. The Premier League is hopeful of a potential 8 June resumption. No set date has been given for the EFL, but Parry said the current season must be concluded by July 31. Hard to see fans returning to football soon - FA ChairmanWho would suffer the most without any fans?What did Taylor say?Taylor was talking about combating player fatigue, with so many games expected to be played in a short period.
Granada are still in a run for an European spot and at home they have been very strong this season. They have so far lost only 3 of the 13 home games and with only 8 goals conceded they have the best defense at home in the league.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4' Second Half ends, Manchester United 3, Watford 0. Posted at 90'+1' Nemanja Matic (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Will Hughes (Watford). Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United). Posted at 90'+1' Danny Welbeck (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+1' Attempt blocked. Odion Ighalo (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
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Benfica haven’t lost in the league since August and have won four of their last six matches in all competitions while Famalicao have failed to win any of their last four league games, suffering back to back defeats against Portimonense and Tondela in their last two outings.
The latest three matches Isloch Minsk reserves have played in the reserves league in Belarus were very high scoring. Isloch Minsk reserves are coming from a 4-2 win against Brest rest, before that they won 4-0 against Slutsk res and lost to Smolevichi res with the score 2-3.
this is going to be pretty close game and it is not easy call to say that any of these two teams are favorites for the win but I think Bucheon 1995 is slightly closer to win the game cause first of all they started pretty good with 2 wins and also on the other hand Ansan greeners seems not to be that strong when they are playing at home, they lost the first home game this season and also in head to head they lost last two from Bucheon so for me this is very good option and I recommend it
Leicester City boss Rodgers is winless in all 15 of his meetings with Chelsea as a manager (drawn eight, lost seven), the most times he has faced a single opponent without winning in his managerial career. This was the first time that Leicester had conceded a goal in this season's FA Cup, making them the last of the 123 sides to participate in the competition proper in 2019-20 to concede a goal. Chelsea have won five consecutive matches across all competitions, their best such winning run since they won seven in succession between September and October 2019.
16 round in Nicaragua U20 match between Deportivo Ocotal and Walter Ferretti. After 16 games Ocotal is on 7 place on table with 4 wins, 5 draw and 6 losses games with goal different 19:25. On the another side Ferretti is on 3 place on table with 6 wins, 4 draw and 5 losses games with goal different 34:27. On last 5 matches Ocotal have one win, one draw and 3 losses games but Ferretti have one win, two draw and two losses games. In first match this season win Ferretti 3:1. My opinion for this match is over 2.5 goals. Good luck
60% of Helmond Sport’s home games have ended in defeat this season and the hosts concede an average of 1.80 goals per home game, while Breda have won 44% of their away games, which is well above the league average of 26%, and the visitors score an average of 1.56 goals per away game which is why we have backed a final scoreline of 2-0 in favour of Breda this Friday.
Forest Green Rovers go into this game knowing that three points will see them reclaim their spot at the top of the table. The hosts have been excellent so far and boast the best defensive record in League 2, however there have been signs of a dip at the back and they have conceded four in the last three league matches. They have not exactly had it all their own way at home either, as they have won just one of their last four at home and with just 14 points earned at The New Lawn, they have a home record which is well down on their promotion rivals.
Teixeira, former son-in-law of long-time FIFA boss Joao Havelange and ex-head of the Brazilian soccer federation (CBF), was investigated in relation to contracts for media and marketing rights during the 2006-2012 period. The adjudicatory chamber of FIFA's independent Ethics Committee imposed the ban with immediate effect on the former FIFA executive committee member.
So the rate of pay is just so different. It's just so frustrating. I think so many women can understand what this feeling is of going into a negotiation, knowing equal pay is not on the table, knowing anywhere close to your male counterparts is not even on the table. In March, former USSF president Carlos Cordeiro resigned after lawyers for US football's governing body made submissions as part of the lawsuit in which it was claimed that the job of a male footballer on the national team "requires a higher level of skill based on speed and strength" than their female counterparts.
In total, Sheffield United shared the spoils with their opponents in five of their last 10 Premier League contests, and in six of the eight away games they have navigated since the summer in total. No other team in fact, has drawn more often than the Blades on the road this term.
Records in sight for Liverpool The Warm-Up: It’s name on the trophy time for Liverpool Liverpool crush Leicester to go 13 points clear 13 points clear. A game in hand. It sounds ridiculous, but now the conversation has moved from if Liverpool will end their 30-year wait, to when. A first league title since 1990 appears destined to head to Anfield after Jurgen Klopp’s side opened up a 13-point lead when demolishing second-placed Leicester 4-0 on Boxing Day.
Benfica haven’t lost in the league since August and have won four of their last six matches in all competitions while Famalicao have failed to win any of their last four league games, suffering back to back defeats against Portimonense and Tondela in their last two outings.
In the most recent match, they were coasting to a 1-0 win over Juventus but conceded a last minute goal through a penalty. One positive factor they take to this game is that they have scored in each of their last eight matches. Milan have won five of their last 11 matches and have four clean sheets in their last 10 matches and have scored more than one goal in five of their last 10 matches.
This season the 24-year-old has, through force of not only talent but also will, dragged this Villa team towards Premier League survival. His captaincy - his effortless leadership - of Villa is something that Grealish has not received enough credit for. And if Villa are to claim a shock win against Manchester City in Sunday's League Cup final, then Grealish will be central to that.
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LASK and Rapid Vienna will face each other in the upcoming match in the Austrian Bundesliga. LASK this season have the following results: 17W, 4D and 3L. Meanwhile Rapid Vienna have 12W, 7D and 5L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Former Manchester City, Inter Milan and AC Milan forward Balotelli has struggled since joining Brescia this season and was also the victim of racist insults at Verona. I saw a mature player," said Corini when asked about Balotelli's performance. Sometimes he drops off a bit but I want him connected for the whole game.
There have been 1.5 goals scored in all of Celtic's home games as well as in all of Hibs' away days, and there's no reason why this won't happen again. However, the hosts' firepower up front- namely their 3.63 goals on average at home- will more than likely be too much for a Hibs side that has failed to keep a clean sheet on the road this season. We think there's value in Celtic -2, as they have won by a margin of two goals in seven of their eight games in Glasgow. We're also going for a 3-1 win for the Hoops, as we feel the visitors will be able to keep up with their scoring trend on the road- where they've netted an average of 1.25 goals this season and have done so in their last five fixtures.
Whilst Euro 2020 has already been postponed to 2021 there is still some concern about how the remaining games, including European fixtures, will be played. However Neville isn’t concerned at all. The last thing I'm worried about is sorting out the fixtures,” Neville wrote in his column for Sky Sports.
Incredible goal once more from City. GOAL! Burnley 0-4 Manchester City. Another brilliant, brilliant goal, this time from Mahrez, makes it four. Great feet from Mahrez to work space for the shot before firing into the bottom corner. That is his 50th Premier League goal. GOAL! Burnley 1-4 Manchester City.
All things considered, we see good value in backing the hosts and doing so with a -1 handicap in place. Dundee United are scoring goals for fun, aren't conceding often and given the manner in which they've beaten Dundee twice already, we fancy them to win by more than a single goal via a 2-0 margin of victory.
From the rebound Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck towards goal but the ball deflected off Harry Maguire and Sigurdsson lying on the ground in an offside position lifted his legs towards his body allowing the ball to pass by him and into the United net. The referee indicated a goal but spoke to the linesman and clearly wanted to wait to see the VAR verdict which correctly adjudged Sigurdsson to have been in-play as the ball passed him.
None of the last 11 meetings between these two sides has produced a draw. Sheffield have one win in six away matches. The last seven meetings between these two sides have produced over 2.5 goals. Nottingham Forest are winless in the last three matches. Sheffield have eight wins in nine meetings with Nottingham Forest.
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The see-saw game could not have got off to a worse start for Arteta's side, though, as their shambolic defending allowed Dominic Calvert-Lewin to overhead kick Everton into the lead following a Gylfi Sigurdsson free-kick after just 49 seconds. But the Gunners slowly wrestled control of the game away from the visitors, with Eddie Nketiah side-footing a volley home to draw them level from early substitute Bukayo Saka's superb left-wing cross, before Aubameyang slotted them into the lead.
Given the visitors’ recent record of goals conceded, we are going with a 2-0 home win as our correct score prediction. Wigan don’t score anywhere near enough goals on the road while they are far too open, which has prompted us to back a 2-0 home win this weekend.
Arsenal overcame struggling Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium to set up an FA Cup fifth-round trip to Portsmouth. Mikel Arteta's side were good value for their victory, the platform for progress into the next round built on first-half goals from Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah. Bournemouth substitute Sam Surridge pulled a goal back deep into eight minutes of stoppage to give the scoreline a look of respectability and give Arsenal some late anxious moments, but in reality the Gunners were by far the superior team.
WBA is not in good shape UT still they are pretty safe on top of the table and also which is very important to them, they won fa cup game so the ehas a lot of time for them to start winning in a row again in league and this game could be easy start cause on the other side Charlton is definitely not in good shape and it just 1 win on last 15 games I some think they could score even a goal today and surely they are not going to score 3 so 0 1 or 0 2 at the end
Liverpool are currently on course to get 110, and the scary thing is that they genuinely look capable of doing it. They look, quite literally, unstoppable. The only thing which can prevent Liverpool winning the league now is an apocalyptic meteor strike in the next couple of months which would mean that Sadio Mane failing to get his hands on a much-deserved trophy would be the last of our problems.
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Liverpool require two wins to secure their first English top flight title in 30 years and former boss Kenny Dalglish said it would be a travesty if the season is cancelled. That wouldn't be fair and any person with football at heart would admit that would be totally out of order," Dalglish wrote in his column for The Sunday Post newspaper.
As we mentioned previously, Hertha have struggled to score goals away from home this season. Hertha have also conceded at least two goals in five of their last six competitive games. We predict that Eintracht will take a 2-0 win from this game.
AZ v LASK 12:22 - Arsenal draw familiar foes in Olympiacos Arsenal will face a team they have plenty of experience of coming up against in Olympiacos. Here are some other ties meanwhile. APOEL v Basel Cluj v Sevilla 12:19 - Celtic to take on Copenhagen Celtic have a decent draw, they'll face FC Copenhagen.