Then, with the strikers, we split them instead of playing two down the middle. When City attacked us with their full-backs, we had a counter-attack threat in both channels - Callum McManaman with his pace and trickery down the right and Arouna Kone with his pace and power down the left. Graham Barrow: "It pretty much all went to plan. City started the game really well and Carlos Tevez had a great chance early on that Joel Robles saved with his feet, but that calmed us down and it was almost like scoring a goal because it gave everyone such a lift.
Goal!Posted at 77' Goal! Valencia 2, Barcelona 0. Maxi Gómez (Valencia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ferrán Torres. Posted at 76' Foul by Sergi Roberto (Barcelona). Posted at 76' José Gayá (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 76' Samuel Umtiti (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Werder Bremen have so far failed to keep a clean sheet at home this season and with a total of 51 goals conceded in 22 games, they have the worst defense in the Bundesliga. However, they already played against Dortmund this month in the cup at home and won with 3-2.
Meanwhile, Roma’s record in the Coppa Italia doesn’t inspire much confidence. The visitors come here having lost their last three away trips in this competition, including an incredible 7-1 mauling at the hands of Fiorentina last term. For one of Italy’s biggest sides, a run of four wins in 90 minutes from 11 cup games is quite disappointing. Now they are on the road to a Parma side who have built up momentum at home.
We’re also expecting the Foxes to get back to winning ways here. They have won four of their last five away games and are averaging 2.44 goals per away game this season. West Ham, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five and have shipped three goals in each of their last three at home. The hosts have also averaged 1.37 goals per game at home, so we like the look of a 3-1 correct score prediction.
For all the moralising, Hegerberg's ongoing absence has drawn more attention to the situation than it would have done had she played and then tried to make her voice heard post-match. Did you know about it before she got that public platform and that shiny trophy? Doubtful. Ada Hegerberg, winner ballon d'orGetty Images Then last year the USA's Megan Rapinoe won it.
Even after this defeat they remain in a very respectable 8th place in the top flight, and they’ll definitely make life hard for Liverpool on Thursday. However, the fact that they mustered no shots on target at the Etihad is a sign of how things are likely to go at Anfield, so we’re not expecting much from them going forward.
They may not be good enough, but better that risk than the certain liability that is the Everton keeper in this form. Man of the Match: Nemanja Matic His team-mate Bruno Fernandes will get a lot of votes but when United were at the best it was the Serbian midfielder was controlling the game. He looks as assured as he has in a United shirt at present.
Chelsea are taking on Nice at Stamford Bridge and there's a clash of two European giants at San Siro as Inter host Barcelona. City hit by injury blows Manchester City are set to be laid bare at the back as John Stones has been ruled out of the festive period, leaving Nicolas Otamendi without a senior recognised centre-back partner once more.
Yes, it required phase one of Ederson's personal nightmare day to allow Martial's shot to squirm in but Solskjaer will have been elated at the way two of his most threatening players are so clearly on the same wavelength in the crucial moment so early in their relationship. Fernandes has pushed thoughts of the permanently absent Paul Pogba even further into the background. At the other end, Solskjaer's defence is starting to have a look of solidity, with eight clean sheets and only two goals conceded in their last 10 games in all competitions.
They made a poor start to the new season though and were down in the bottom six. Form has picked up well though and Portsmouth have only lost two of their last 22 league and cup games. Their last five games have all ended in victory and they are up to seventh in League One, only out of the promotion play-offs on goal difference.
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It's been hard-earned. Experience tells us not to abandon it so easily. Reconstruction would cost each Premiership club money. There'd be 14 mouths to feed instead of 12. And that's where the doubts grow. Maybe they truly are at a point where they'll put aside their own interests and vote this through, but like Dundee's vote, you wouldn't bank on it. While we wait to hear what, if anything, the most vocal opponents of the SPFL - Rangers and Partick Thistle - are going to do next, Budge and Gray are about to embark on their bid for reconciliation and reconstruction.
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The exact score earns 40 points. LAWRO'S PREDICTIONSAll kick-offs 15:00 GMT unless stated. THURSDAY, 26 DECEMBER Tottenham v Brighton (12:30 GMT)Tottenham were out-thought tactically by Chelsea on Sunday, could not get control of the game in midfield and finished up well beaten. Brighton, meanwhile, became Sheffield United's latest victims on the road, and have now won only one of their past seven matches.
If team wants to make it to the playoff place, Cardiff has to be capable to get three points against Barry on the home field. They made some good results, especially by beating Champion TNS, few round ago, and now have chance to make step closer to the upper part of the table.
Minutes after blocking a powerful Harrison strike, Belgian defender De Wijs once again threw his body in the way of a Leeds ball into the box but unwittingly slid the ball past Hull keeper George Long. The Whites had their Spanish keeper Casilla to thank for their second - his reaction save from a Hull corner launching a breakaway which saw Alioski sweep in a rebound. Leeds are now unbeaten in 10 Championship matches, conceding just three times in that time, with this their fourth consecutive clean sheet.
Then US Soccer, which most fans already had little time for, made degrading and dismissive remarks about how the women weren't earning their keep. US Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro released an open letter on 7 March saying that the governing body had made multiple attempts to meet with the women's national team. Prize money gap Carlos Cordeiro, US Soccer's president, says that the organisation offered equal pay in matches under its controlCordeiro claimed that US Soccer had offered an equal pay package for matches under its control.
They host France who have surprised many by winning their first couple of games. The home side has had the upperhand on their opponents with eight wins in the last nine played. The only loss to France was in Paris and not since 2010 have the French won in Cardiff. Wales began the defence of their title with a 42-0 home win over Italy.
That meant it wasn't that intimidating on the pitch. It was more a feeling of responsibility because the fans were there to celebrate a victory, not go away with their tails between their legs. It was an intimidating arena, the towers and the scale of the tunnel where the bus dropped you off. The dressing rooms were enormous, you could almost have another game in them. But I had been trying to get myself on to a stage like this and prove that I was good enough.
The derby win over Torino was also notable for Gianluigi Buffon's record-breaking 648th Serie A appearance. Paulo Dybala put Juve ahead and Ronaldo set up a Juan Cuadrado goal. Andrea Belotti pulled one back before Ronaldo struck, with the final goal a Torino own goal. Ronaldo has now scored 46 free-kick goals at club level, with 32 for Real Madrid and 13 for Manchester United. He becomes the first Juve player to score 25 goals in a Serie A season since Omar Sivori in 1960-61.
Ancelotti represents Everton's best opportunity to achieve Moshiri's high ambitions - now the Italian will expect him to support his equally ambitious plans. Leeds United are within touching distance of ending their 16-year Premier League exile after a last-gasp victory at Swansea City. Leeds marked the passing of club legend Jack Charlton before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium, then produced a solid, organised performance which leaves them needing just four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion.
Goztepe has been very good at home winning 60% of their last ten matches at home. While Besiktas has been so poor this season and even very worse when playing away from home having lost their last 3 away matches on the bounce. If goztepe don't come in this match very confident I see them winning against a very poor Besiktas I have seen in recent years. They are having their worst season so far and I don't see that changing today. They lost in the mid week during a cup game they were expected to win. Home win for sure
The top four sides qualify for the Champions League and Villarreal face Atletico on SundayNow he is back in fine form - scoring six goals since Christmas - and has guided the Yellow Submarine into contention for a top-four place. Even more incredibly, Cazorla - part of the Spain team who won Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 - could be going for a third European title this summer after starting Spain's last two qualifiers in November.
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That's the reason we are all here. Spanish Super Cup - who, why and where?"It's a completely different format to what we're used to. It was always the first title and the opener of the season and to me that seemed fine. It's been changed and let's see, it will be judged once it has happened. It's interesting, with four good teams, but from a sporting point of view, I'm not sure. There has been criticism of the decision to host the event in Saudi Arabia - a nation with many human rights issues.
Despite the disappointment, keeper Williams looks back on that night in Milan with fond memories. I cherish it even though we lost," he states emphatically. Don't worry, I won plenty. Leagues, cups, the lot. It was my privilege to play with and get to know those Celtic boys, to say I was a player under Jock Stein. I'm a lucky man to have those memories. Evan is right," says Auld. Although we lost, it is such a highlight - Celtic in a second European Cup final.
Benfica haven't been great in Group G, there can be no denying that, but their home efforts have been better than Zenit's exploits on the road, so much so that they get the nod in the betting. Specifically, 'Benfica to Win & Both Teams to Score' stands out.
The hosts are backed up by in form forward Jarrod Bowen, who has notched 12 goals so far this season. The forward scores a variety of chances, while he can even create them for himself. Bowen has had the most goal ending ball carries in the Championship this season (five goals). With Bowen up top in a side who are packing a goal threat, we see them troubling a Stoke team who have conceded twice in 12 games this term.
I don't know why but the lines her on goal in my opinion are wrong posted. Both teams are in good shape lately especially Zalaegerszegi and both of them still have some chance to catch that last train for Europe(but given the fact that Honved already are qualified for that because they won the cup) the burden here will be on hosts side. However their H2H shows that whenever this two teams met a lot of goals were rarely seen. At the last 9 encounters between this two side only only 2 of them were seen two or more goal. Good Luck people .
Hi. My pick for this match in 3. Bundesliga between Eintracht Braunschweig v Viktoria Koln is double chance - draw or the away team to win. In the last direct match was draw. Away team play very well on always - in the last 5 matches on always they won 3 times and 3 won. I think that this match will end 1:1. I have a interesting bet on X2 to the odds of 1.73. I think that the chances for the outcome to happen are bigger than the odds indicates, and therefore I think this is a value bet. Good luck !
If he can get out of Arsenal in the summer he may be able to secure a short-term move to a team who can offer him the chance of more success. The club may also be looking to refresh their forward line too. Read the full story Ljungberg on the edge at Arsenal It is not just the playing staff whose futures are in doubt at Arsenal, as the Daily Mail believes that there are growing doubts over the suitability of Freddie Ljungberg to take over as permanent boss at the club following two disappointing results.
We played well but lost the game. It happened again. They had two shots and scored two goals. I don't have too many things to say about the performance. We have to accept it and analyse it. It is not easy. We did really well, honestly. With this performance, how should I be critical? This performance would be an incredible mistake to say how bad they are.
David Beckham fired England's first one over, and though Rui Costa missed soon after, keeper Ricardo saved from Darius Vassell - and then scored the winner himself. Another penalty shootout, another painful tournament exit for England. If you are viewing this page on the BBC News app please click here to vote. France 2-1 England (2004) v Yugoslavia 3-4 Spain (2000) Media playback is not supported on this device Archive: France v England - Euro 2004 It's never over until it's over - especially when Zinedine Zidane was on the pitch.
Liverpool vs Everton predictions for Wednesday’s Merseyside Derby at Anfield. Liverpool are favourites to maintain their winning streak at Everton’s expense. Read on for all our free Premier League predictions and betting tips.
Harry Maguire, Wilfried Zaha and Thomas Partey were all identified as key targets for the Gunners, but Maguire moved to Manchester United while Zaha and Partey stayed at Crystal Palace and Atletico Madrid respectively. Unai Emery was sacked by Arsenal after the club's worst run of results in four decadesGetty Images 12:50 - Niko Kovac ‘wants’ Arsenal job and set to watch Gunners face West Ham Former Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac reportedly wants the vacant Arsenal job and is set to watch the Gunners take on West Ham at the London Stadium tonight.
Fiorentina are not having the best season so far and in the Serie A they are only on the 14th place. But at home they have only lost 4 games so far this season. In the Coppa Italia they are also a difficult team to defeat at home losing only 3 of the last 20 matches in regular time.
Manchester United continue their bd to get back into the Champions League. They are fifth in the table and host Sheffield United who are in seventh but just two points behind their opponents. The home side are unbeaten in their last six league games, last losing on January 22. That was a home loss to Burnley, only their second defeat in the Premier League this season at Old Trafford.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Posted at 64' Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Ryan Fraser. Posted at 63' James Milner (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 63' Foul by Jack Stacey (Bournemouth). Posted at 62' Attempt blocked. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
St-Maximin: This was a professional and disciplined performance by Newcastle United. When this season started, the team and their manager got a roasting for their lack of managerial leadership and absence of ambition on the field. They reacted to that stinging criticism and retained that spirit against Sheffield United. I thought the Blades might have the edge, as it was their second game in a week, but the Magpies were always the better side, even before the enforced departure of John Egan.
Only bottom-placed Norwich City (12) have conceded more Premier League goals from corner situations than Chelsea (10) this season. Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has scored three direct free-kicks in the Premier League; only Jamie Redknapp (four) scored more at the age of 21 or under in the competition. Mohamed Salah is the only Liverpool player to reach 10-plus goals and 10-plus assists in two separate Premier League seasons (also 2017-18).
Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Timo Werner with a cross. Posted at 90'+5' Attempt saved. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Timo Werner with a cross. Posted at 90'+3' Attempt missed. Timo Werner (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
He won a league there, got them into a Champions League final. He was a winner with really good young players. He developed these players and even the players he has right now, look at what he's done with Andrew Robertson, Georginio Wijnaldum, who got relegated with Newcastle, and look how Jordan Henderson has evolved over the last two years. Jenas thinks United would be closer to challenging for titles if they had ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino in charge.
