Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there is no "quick fix" to improve his squad. Pressure is mounting on Solskjaer to make January signings after Wednesday's 2-0 home defeat by Burnley. It was a second straight Premier League loss and the players were jeered. We've had one proper transfer window and we're trying to do something now," said Solskjaer, who took over - initially on an interim basis - in December 2018.
While minnows Unionistas went out at the hands of Real Madrid and Barcelona stumbled against Ibiza, the real story of this year's competition has been second-division semi-finalists Mirandes. Hailing from Miranda de Ebro, a town of just 35,000 people in the north of Spain, Mirandes knocked out La Liga sides Celta Vigo, Sevilla and Villarreal to reach the last four. They went down 2-1 away at Real Sociedad in the semi-final first leg, but a turnaround would ensure they become the first second-division club in a Copa del Rey final since Real Madrid Castilla in 1979-80.
Fuenlabrada's Marquez was initially shown a straight red card for a tackle on Girona's Alex Granell and trudged off down the tunnel. He was given a reprieve, however, as a VAR check deemed his challenge worthy of only a yellow card, shown to him as he walked back out to continue playing. Then matters descended into farce.
Former Germany striker Mario Gomez has retired from football at the age of 34 after helping his first club Stuttgart win promotion back to the Bundesliga. He got his side's only goal in a 3-1 defeat by Darmstadt 98 that still left Stuttgart in the second promotion spot. The five-time German champions finished behind Arminia Bielefeld to return to the top flight after one season away. It was my last mission for VfB," said Gomez.
Robbie Brady (Burnley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Post updateOffside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Dan Burn tries a through ball, but Aaron Connolly is caught offside. BookingPhil Bardsley (Burnley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Post updateFoul by Phil Bardsley (Burnley). Southampton overturned a half-time deficit for only the second time this season to end their Premier League campaign with victory over Sheffield United.
That isn't a problem. We got the option to come back to training and that's fine because we didn't have to but if the FA and the EFL and the government and Uefa and the Premier League all say you are going back to play, it really doesn't make any difference what the players think because you are going back to play. It is get in or get out. The Premier League did not comment on Mings' statements when contacted by BBC Sport.
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Messi rolled home the opener, and winner, with 14 minutes left to play, finishing a move which involved Riqui Puig, Antoine Griezmann and Arturo Vidal. It was a demonstration of what Setien wants from his new team. Video - Barca face competition for Serie A wonderkid - Euro Papers01:29 TALKING POINT - ‘Tiki-Taka’ is back at Barcelona The biggest criticism of Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona boss was that his pragmatism diluted the club’s famed philosophy.
Sane is left-footed and more direct on the left wing. He has only started in the same team as left-back Benjamin Mendy five times in three seasons. On three of those occasions, Sterling, who tends to start on the left, was also picked. So Mendy, who has suffered so much with injury, and Sane have only been paired together on the left twice. Does that suggest there is something about the partnership Guardiola didn't quite trust?Whatever the reason, after the March 2019 international break, Sane's game time was reduced.
Meanwhile, North Macedonia's federation said it had written to UEFA asking for a postponement of its team's Euro 2020 playoff match at home to Kosovo on March 26. Besides a government ban on spectators, the federation said there was a potential problem with players arriving from countries in a high-risk zone being ordered into quarantine.
The Puskas, named after Ferenc Puskas who starred for Real Madrid and played for the 'Magnificent Magyars' following the Second World War, officially opened last week with a friendly against Uruguay and was a culmination of that process. The Puskas was built on the precise location of the People’s Stadium, a drab Communist-era arena where Hungary played as they reached their peak, appearing in the 1954 World Cup final.
They love their club, so they love Solskjaer. England's Euro 2020 warm-ups England have added a couple of fixtures to their Euro 2020 build-up in June - matches against Austria and Romania. Pep: City don't miss Kompany Video - Guardiola claims ‘extraordinary’ Man City players don’t miss Vincent Kompany00:47 11:30 - Back to a 'happy place' Mourinho is excited for his Old Trafford return on Wednesday.
Both of these sides have chances of winning promotion this season. They need to improve their current form though or could easily slip out of contention. Forest have had some good wins on the road this season but have struggled for form since that win over Leeds. Cardiff keep falling behind in home games and having to rescue a point. That could well happen again in this game, bet on it ending in a draw.
Last year, the honour of being named the world's best player fell to Luka Modric. But Messi is currently odds on to beat Virgil van Dijk to the 2019 prize. If he does so, Messi will edge clear of Ronaldo on six Ballon d'Or wins - an unprecedented feat and a possible fatal blow in their battle for supremacy.
I want to create a real pan-African league that would feature 20-24 clubs with a maximum of maybe two clubs per country that would still play in their national leagues but that would play during the year so we can really crown the club champions of Africa," he said. FIFA said in a statement that the permanent member clubs would be urged to provide an investment of $20 million annually over five years and would also have to meet other participation criteria such as investment in youth and women's football.
Another match where we should not see much goals or this should be a match where nothing special happens. Both teams are fighting at the bottom at the league to avoid relegation and as this is a direct duel between two teams that can be relegated I don't think that any of the coaches will want to risk anything and will force too much as this is a high value match. Both teams are mostly playing tight and even matches this season and the same goals when they are playing each other.I don't see any winner here. All I see is one boring match.
Hosts in their opening game in this group stage played away from home at Sturm Graz where they managed to claim a 2-1 win, it has been so far their only win in this group stage, but in their last two games they stayed unbeaten both at home and away from home with league leaders from Salzburg as they drew at first 0-0 at home, and a few days ago they also drew 2-2 away at Salzburg, so if they could be equal with the best club in Austria twice I see no reason why they would not be capable of beating Sturm Graz a second time.
Isloch fc is going to lock their horns with Slavia mozyr fc on Saturday afternoon ,the last fixture of these rivals have ended with 2-0 scoreline in favor of the visitors but they were at their home soil, their last visit at this venue the results favored the hosts with three goals recorded, two from the hosts and one from the visitors.
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Just eight minutes later, the 25-year-old beat Esme Morgan and this time drilled across the goalkeeper into the bottom corner to double United’s advantage. Ella Toone added a third and the Red Devils withstood a late Everton comeback to hold on for three valuable points. Martha Thomas – West Ham United Like Galton, Thomas was at the double on Sunday as her West Ham side saw off Liverpool 4-2 at Rush Green.
Posted at 80' Foul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa). Posted at 80' Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Douglas Luiz. Posted at 79' Attempt missed. Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Trézéguet with a cross. Posted at 78' Attempt missed. Sam Byram (Norwich City) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left.
Victory was Palace's first in four Premier League games and lifted them into the top half of the table while West Ham remain hovering just above the relegation zone. Ancelotti gets winning start as Everton beat Burnley Carlo Ancelotti enjoyed a winning start as Everton manager with an 80th-minute Dominic Calvert-Lewin header earning a 1-0 Premier League win over Burnley at Goodison Park.
Lawro's prediction: 0-2Sam's prediction: This one is a little bit closer to my heart because I know Cherries boss Eddie Howe and his assistant Jason Tindall quite well. My youngest son actually plays in the Bournemouth academy, and I know what they are capable of on their day. Match preview Newcastle United v BurnleyNewcastle have been sucked back into the relegation fight after going four games without a win - their recent performances have been pretty poor, and they are finding goals hard to come by.
SC Heerenveen against Vitesse Arnhem here, meeting of the Dutch football Eredivisie that is played tomorrow night at 8:00 pm. Heerenveen favored for the victory of the match comes from a 2-1 away defeat against PSV Eindhoven while the guests are coming from a 2-0 away defeat by Sparta Rotterdam. The Vitesse comes from 4 consecutive defeats and between these two teams there are only two points gap so I expect a good race from both the teams. Both teams will be focusing on not losing here and a draw is the most probable result here in this match. Going for a draw.
Tottenham have appealed against the red card shown to Son Heung-min in the loss to Chelsea on Sunday, manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed. The South Korean was sent off in the second half of the 2-0 defeat after VAR ruled he had kicked out at Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. Spurs are waiting to find out if Son will be available for the Boxing Day game with Brighton. I hope Son is not punished five times," Mourinho said.
Real Esteli is hosting Diriangen as slightly favorites this time. The questions is, are they really favorites? Well true odds don't say so and actually they put Diriangen as slightly favorites. True odds would be at 3,29 - 2,64 - 3,16 at the 1 X 2 market accordingly. We have value on the away team and also the draw. Last 6 matches between those two clubs ended under 2.5 goals and especially the last 3 we had only 3 goals total. I'll go for the under 2.5 goals this time. Despite the low odds we can see value on it. True odds is 1,21 and we're betting at 1,50
What are Premier League clubs doing on pay?Premier League players' initiative to generate & distribute NHS fundsWest Ham say the payments will help retain jobs and allow them to pay 100% of non-playing staff salaries. Premier League clubs previously said they would ask players to take a 30% pay cut in order to protect jobs. However, the Professional Footballers' Association said that would hit tax contributions to the NHS.
Four of the last six Leicester City home league games have seen both teams score. Alll bar one of the last six Leicester City games in all competitions have seen both teams get on the scoresheet. Only two of the last 11 Chelsea away league games have failed to see both teams score. A new month begins and the weekend fixtures commence with third placed Leicester City hosting Chelsea who are fourth.
I really see plenty of goals in this friendly match and that will be my option for this time, because I think that is pretty real. So, Austria Wien is surely better team than Hartberg, but that is not mean anything, that is clear. This team is played solid so far in Austrian Bundesliga, but main problem of this team, surely is bad defense and probably it will be similar situation and this time, that is clear. Austria can beat anyone, but this is friendly match and probably and it is very real to expect at least one goal of guests.
That statement came and the league insisted that all games will go ahead as planned in accordance with advice from the government although contingency plans are being put in place. Less than an hour after the Premier League statement Arsenal released a statement of their own saying that their manager Arteta had tested positive for coronavirus.
Benfica are unbeaten in their last 11 matches. Desportivo Aves have never beaten Benfica. Benfica are unbeaten in nine home matches. Desportivo Aves have conceded two or more in nine of the last 15 matches. Desportivo Aves have 13 losses in their last 14 matches. Top of the table side Benfica will play host to bottom placed Desportivo Aves on Friday when the Primeira Liga enters Match Day 16.
They have qualities, characteristics, that are different to all those teams we have admired: they’re much more direct, much more intense, have much more variety. I feel a great admiration for them. Oh. Still, the other game should be a rasper, as the combined attacking talents of Kylian Mbappe, Jadon Sancho, Neymar, Mauro Icardi, Erling Haaland, Thorgan Hazard and Angel di Maria meet to face defences who, to say the least, have not exactly been watertight in recent times.
I spoke before about how some of the Chelsea team are on trial under Lampard, but I think Ancelotti has already made his mind up about a number of his players, and decided whether they are what he wants or not. Lawro's prediction: 2-0Nathan's prediction: We are struggling for two big reasons - a lack of goals, because we can't find a goal anywhere, and also the defence leaking goals everywhere. We've only had three clean sheets in 35 league games which is always an issue when you've been promoted.
Augsburg and Dusseldorf will face each other in the upcoming match in the Bundesliga. Augsburg this season have the following results: 5W, 5D and 5L. Meanwhile Dusseldorf have 3W, 3D and 9L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
We just looked at it and looked at the personnel we had. We can always go back to that or we can stay with the three [at the back]. So we're flexible with whatever formation we want to play. The new system allows Lennon to play an extra central defender, as well as full-backs like Greg Taylor and Jeremie Frimpong in more attacking roles on either wing. Yet the manager thinks the addition of an a second central forward is the most important element of the tactical switch.
If you didn’t pay much attention to Crystal Palace this season then there is probably one moment in particular that would come to mind if someone mentioned the name, Vicente Guaita. The Debate: Why Lucas Moura is the most underrated player in the Premier League RESULT: Kevin De Bruyne should win PFA Player of the Year That moment came just a couple of months ago during Crystal Palace’s home clash with Sheffield United at the start of February.
I've been in love with Mbappé for a long time," said Zidane. I've been seeing him for a long time, when he came here [to Real Madrid] for trials. Spurs lineup Ake transfer Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Bournemouth defender Nathan Aké as they look to bolster their defence, having kept just one clean sheet this season, the lowest of any side in the Premier League.
Juventus had just been stunned. A few days ago, they lost to Napoli in a penalty shootout, after the two teams drew no goals in 120 minutes of competition in the Coppa Italia final. More than ever, the Turin city team desperately needs a victory to regain their enthusiasm, in the context that they are being closely followed by Lazio in the race to win the Serie A this season. So coach Maurizio Sarri and his teachers marched to Bologna's yard tonight with the determination to win all 3 points.
BATE have recovered from a poor start of the season with a 5-1-0 record in the last 6 matches. They have also been scoring goals easily in the last matches with a total of 12 goals in the last 4. BATE are the most productive team so far in the league.
Anthony has got his critics and I am one of the biggest," he said. He scored a number nine's goal against Chelsea, did everything to get the goal against Bruges and this one is more the Anthony we know about. The skill is just mind-blowing. But I want more from him. We need to kick on' Greenwood returned to the side after missing the 1-1 draw with Club Bruges in the Europa LeagueMason Greenwood's goal took him to 11 for the season, the most of any teenager in the Premier League era.
Speaking to The National, Fred said: "It’s sad. Skin colour should not matter. But we have to raise our heads, we cannot give them attention when there is so much beauty to see. Fred reacts after being hit by a lighter thrown from the crowd during Manchester United's win over Manchester CityGetty Images 10:15 - Ljungberg still targeting top-four finish Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg believes a top-four Premier League finish is possible, despite the Gunners’ inconsistent start to the season.
Man of the match - Bruno Guimares It could have been any of the Lyon midfield really who dominated the game for their side. The goalscorer Tousart was always involved while Dubois and Maxwel Cornet on the flanks were always dangerous, but it was the guile from Guimares who stood out the most controlling the game putting his team-mates in positions to hurt the Italian champions.
Aston Villa are on a relegation spot and have the worst defense so far in the league conceding 56 goals already in the 28 games. In the last 3 home games in the league they conceded 10 goals. However, since half September last year Aston Villa have also scored in each home game.
Real Madrid toppled Valencia 3-1 as Atletico beat Barcelona 3-2 to set up the final. This match pits the second placed side in La Liga – Real, against third placed Atletico with five points separating them back home. La Liga ambitions will take a back seat here but we are sure to get the taste of the Madrid rivalry.
Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 10 matches against Valladolid. Real Madrid are unbeaten in 11 La Liga matches. Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 18 matches. Valladolid have no win in their last eight La Liga matches. Valladolid have one win in their last 10 matches. Real Valladolid will host Real Madrid when the Spanish Primera Liga enters round 21 this weekend.
He found the back of the the net again with supreme poise after the restart, running on to a magnificently weighted through ball from Ameobi before sliding his shot past Lossl. Grabban went close to competing his hat-trick, while Ameobi, Lolley and Joao Carvalho also had chances for a Reds side that got a deserved third when Yates nodded home from a corner. As for the Terriers, they remain in the bottom three on goal difference, with their first goal since football's resumption coming after Bacuna was sent off in the 89th minute.
Four points from safety and no wins in eight league games - it's fair to say things have not gone to plan for Southampton this season. Now Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has been dealt a new blow after Morocco midfielder Sofiane Boufal suffered a toe injury - running into a kitchen table. Boufal, who has played in 10 of his team's 13 league games this season, is a doubt for Saturday's crucial home game with bottom club Watford.
