But camaraderie is important to Ancelotti, who has allowed them nights out, so long as they are ready to work the next day. You can be relaxed around Carlo and talk to him like you would anyone else," said Walcott in the club's programme. We saw the other side of him at West Ham [where Ancelotti delivered a half-time rollocking during the 1-1 draw]. He has that in him - but he is a very calming influence in the dressing room.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5' Second Half ends, Newcastle United 2, West Ham United 2. Posted at 89' Attempt missed. Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mark Noble with a cross following a corner. Posted at 89' Corner, West Ham United. Conceded by Jonjo Shelvey. Posted at 87' Foul by Andy Carroll (Newcastle United). Posted at 87' Tomas Soucek (West Ham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Wolfsberger should feel quite cocky about the win coming into this fixture, but it could very well cost them two points or even three as even LASK at home against Hartberg after beating them with ease no less than 5-1 a couple of months ago during the normal season they ended up losing to the counters made by Hartberg with 2-1 the game. It was also a bit of luck on the Hartberg side while last round they got crushed 6-0 at home by Salzburg but I expect them to score an play much better here.
Ins: Takumi Minamino (Red Bull Salzburg, £7. Joe Hardy (Brentford, undisclosed) Outs: Herbie Kane (Hull City, loan), Rhian Brewster (Swansea City, loan), Isaac Christie-Davies (Cercle Brugge) , Nathaniel Phillips (Stuttgart, loan), Allan Rodrigues de Souza (Atletico Mineiro, undisclosed), Dan Atherton (Marine AFC, loan) Net spend: -£7.
It’s not that bad. But he will be out, I think, for three weeks or so, which is not cool. But how we see it, we were still lucky. That’s it. Henderson is a key part of the Reds team but now faces a race to be fit in time for their return leg against Atletico in March. The 29-year-old has been hailed for his performances this season, leading for calls from many for him to be named Premier League Player of the Season.
Although the result meant the Blades, who were out of the Premier League for 12 years, slip to seventh, manager Chris Wilder has created a team that look comfortable in the top half, especially away from home where they have picked up 16 points. United have never played in UEFA competition. CHERRIES FALL Bournemouth's 1-0 defeat by bottom club Norwich City was the latest indication that the Cherries are in serious risk of relegation this season with Eddie Howe's side having picked up just four points from the last 36 available.
Granada CF vs Villarreal CF - Form - Football Match ends, Granada CF 2, Villarreal 3. 90'+6. End of Second Half. Second Half ends ...
Paper Round’s view: Such an agreement may not be legal as it could count as a restriction of trade for the players. Moreover, in these two leagues are huge numbers of European and international talent, and such a deal might simply see clubs from abroad swoop in to take players off their hands, especially if their clubs are in breach of contract.
But Chris Wilder's team paid for costly misses by David McGoldrick early in the second half when they were in the ascendancy. Sheffield United, who have not lost away in the league since January, remain a place below Wolves in seventh. Lys Mousset has been directly involved in eight of Sheffield United's last 11 Premier League goals (five goals, three assists). Mousset underlines value to BladesWilder would have been pleased his side continued their impressive start to the season, especially as Baldock rode his luck by avoiding a second yellow when he fouled Diogo Jota with 10 minutes left.
The midfielder almost had a goal inside eight minutes, his deflected strike hitting the outside of the post as the hosts pinned Villa into their own half in the opening stages. Djenepo then got to the byeline and his awkward-looking centre with the outside of his right foot found Long, who was able to convert at the near post for his third goal in six games. Danny Ings and Djenepo were denied by Reina but Saints remained on top after the break, with captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg forcing a low save from the veteran Spanish keeper.
The defeat took them out of the Champions League places but victory here will see them return and go to within six points of leaders Bayern Munich. Home form has seen them win eight league games with only two losses. A win in this game will see them join Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund as the teams with most home league wins.
I believe he [Arteta] can improve every player," said Luiz. Mikel is a great coach and knows football. He was a great player, he brings things and I believe in his philosophy. We are going to do big things in the future, but step by step. Arsenal beat Man Utd to give Arteta first win After two draws and a defeat since the former Manchester City coach was appointed, an uplifting win was rapturously received by a lively crowd inside Emirates Stadium.
Striker Faal has struck 24 times for seventh-tier Enfield Town, attracting the attention of Premier League clubs. If he does get a move, Faal might find himself playing against Liverpool defender Joe Gomez - his second cousin. ScotlandSCOTT SINCLAIR (30, winger, Celtic)Linked with: DerbyThe English attacker has fallen out of favour since Neil Lennon's return to the Glasgow club despite three stellar seasons that have yielded multiple trophies and 40 goals in 103 games.
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Odds are decent for taking 2nd placed Plzen to carry on their chase of the league leaders from Slavia Prague and get themselves 3 easy points here away from home at Karvina which is simply awful in this start of the season with no less than 5 defeats in a row in the league at this moment and I don't think they scored a single goal in those game as they have a really poor squad and their coach is not that bright either as he is quite defensive minded and they refuse to attack even when going a goal down at home.
The home team have become a better team lately compared to what they used to be. They are winning home matches or drawing but not losing as much. They are scoring in most matches at home and really making some good attacks on goals in their matches. They look like a team good enough to be scoring again this weekend, their good record at home makes them want to keep on playing good and winning well. They might be able to score a few goals in this match, they look the stronger of both teams and 2 or 3 goals to be seen
Ferguson resented the cultural cringe that has been a part of English football throughout the Premier League era, and raged against the idea that European football was intrinsically superior. For most of the 1990s, however, he had to accept it was presently superior. English teams were out of their depth in the new Champions League, and United had an extended adolescence in the tournament: humiliated in 1993-94 and 1994-95, intrepid semi-finalists in 1996-97 and frustrated quarter-finalists a year later.
Middlesbrough’s season has turned on a great run at the Riverside, which saw them win four on the spin at their own ground. That has inspired confidence for Boro, which has brought big away wins at Preston and West Brom in the aftermath. With a draw against Spurs further showing their progress, there’s a lot for the hosts to be excited about.
Ultimately, it's not hard to work out who the favourites to win this game are and that's the hosts. Man for man, they are stronger than Cruzeiro in all areas of the pitch and there's a reason 26 points separate the two in the standings.
I doubt we are going to see plenty of goals in this match. Usually Bayer Leverkusen plays on counter attacks, when they are away from home, however they have more quality in their squad than the hosts Rangers, so they will probably have more possession. However, rangers will also try not to concede at home, so they will be more careful. For that same reason, I decided to bet on this match on total goals, 3,0 under. These teams met three times before, and all of their matches were under 2,5 goals, except for one, which enden 2:1. Good luck guys.
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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.
Michael Bradley will undergo ankle surgery and could be out for up to four months, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club's general manager said on Monday. Bradley, who suffered the injury during his team's loss to Seattle in the MLS Cup last November, is scheduled to undergo surgery in New York on Tuesday, according to Toronto General Manager Ali Curtis.
Gordon leaves Celtic to rejoin Hearts'More pressure on Gerrard than Lennon' - Hay'Celtic should pay if aware of abuse' - Nevin"Since the league stopped, I got a lot of positive messages from fans. They told me what they thought about me, and for me to take another year, and that made the choice even easier. It's hard to say no when you get so many messages and feedback - love from the fans, and obviously I will try to give something back.
Hamilton is in 10th place while St Mirren is in the last place in the table, 12nd. Hamilton have 12 points and St Mirren have 11 points. Both teams need points that will give them some breathe. Hamilton have a lot of draws and is a team that defends well even they have conceded 29 goals. St Mirren conceded 24 goals in 16 matches played until now and I expect here an over 2.5. I believe that both teams wants to win this match and will make a good performance and both will have many chances to score and I see 3 goals here at least.
SubstitutionPosted at 72' Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Solly March replaces Aaron Mooy. Posted at 70' Attempt saved. Michail Antonio (West Ham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Declan Rice. Posted at 59' Attempt missed.
Southampton scored twice in the final 15 minutes to beat Watford 2-1 in the battle of the Premier League's bottom two sides. See alsoSouthampton v Watford - LIVE Premier League updates On a nervy night, Ismaila Sarr got on the end of a simple ball forward and finished calmly to give Watford the lead after 24 minutes, and Southampton were booed off at the break after a sloppy half of football.
Santa Clara playing far from their pitch. They are pretty safe on table and can be very relax in this game. Visitors still have chances to survive but I am not sure how big they are. Still, I can see here open game for goal more and both teams to try to win. Not many option for visitors. They must attack and try to score as early as they can but Santa Clara is good team with many good players in, and they are team who love to create chances and score goals. I can see value in over 2.5 goals here.
Shakhtyor Soligorsk were impressive in offense in the latest games played. They have scored twice in the latest league match against Brest, they have also recorded a 4-2 win against Brest in the Cup game.
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interesting game between two teams on the middle of the table and I think it is going to be tough for both teams to score a goal, derby defense at home is pretty good with just 13 conceded goals and on the other side Blackburn is very tough team to beat and they are undefeated for at least 5 games in a row, so I think we are not going to see more than 2 goals scored and maybe even that is too much so who wants to risk could try with under 1,5, in first game this season Blackburn won at home with 1-0
Sheffield United are confident of extending goalkeeper Dean Henderson's loan from Manchester United to cover the remainder of the elongated season. Henderson, 23, who helped the Blades to secure promotion last season, is only contracted until 30 June. Blades boss Chris Wilder has spoken to United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about prolonging the Englishman's stay. Ole was fine with extending his loan, hopefully that will get signed off before the deadline," Wilder said.
You need to stroke a few egos from time to time. Ancelotti can do that. Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich coach Ancelotti is making a return to English football 8-1/2 years after he was sacked by Chelsea. He guided Chelsea to the Premier League title and FA Cup in his first season in 2009-10, but former Everton striker Tony Cottee said Ancelotti will need more time for what will be a rebuilding job at Goodison Park.
It’s turned a little sour since that 2-0 defeat, with Kane’s injury compounding the misery, but it’s hardly the most disastrous of spells. In truth, there hasn’t been much life at Tottenham since the end of 2018 - aside from the performance-masking run to the Champions League final - and they are certainly no worse under Mourinho than the final embers of Mauricio Pochettino's spell.
It seemed the manager brought that at half-time. In the second half Arsenal played with freedom, they had been told to express themselves, with the full-backs and Mesut Ozil key to the eventual win. Saka was a constant nuisance down the Arsenal left, providing an excellent assist for the game's second goalLeft-back Bukayo Saka summed up the difference perfectly. In the first half he frustrated me at times, never wanting to take on his opposite number Valentino Lazaro and too often taking the easy way out by passing inside.
Posted at 87' Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Rúben Neves. Posted at 87' Attempt blocked. Joseph Willock (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Goal!Posted at 86' Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Arsenal 2. Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joseph Willock with a cross.
Frank Lampard, on the other hand, was furious with his team's performance and quite rightly. However wasn't it Chelsea fans who were telling me at the start of the season that mid-table would be fine in Frank's first season in the Premier League? Now it appears only Champions League will do? Did you know? McGoldrick (32 years and 225 days) became the oldest player to score a Premier League brace against Chelsea since Paolo Di Canio in September 2002 (34 years, 81 days)Antonio: I took one look on the face of Tettey during the second-half water break and the expression on the Norwich City captain's face said it all: We are down.
Those braving the 'Correct Score' market can try a 2-0 win for the hosts, who've kept a clean sheet in three of their last five at home. The visitors have failed to score on five occasions away from home this term, while they've surrendered an average of 1.69 goals and have shipped exactly twice in three of their last four and on a further three occasions.
Grossaspach and Unterhaching will face each other in the upcoming match in the 3. Liga in Germany. Grossaspach this season have the following results: 5W, 6D and 16L. Meanwhile Unterhaching have 11W, 11D and 5L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
I regret leaving England so soon'Scholes starred for England at the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 Euros, but by the time Euro 2004 came around he had been moved to the left of a midfield four to accommodate Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. He retired from international duty soon after at the age of just 29. I had a young family at the time and going away for England for 10 days at a time, sometimes six weeks in the summer, it just wasn’t ideal and I wasn’t enjoying it.
With a single point separating the first three teams, the top of Serie A hasn't been as tight at this stage of the season for 18 years. STRUGGLING SARRI BLASTS 'SUPERFICIAL' JUVENTUS Maurizio Sarri is facing mounting pressure after his Juventus side fell to a shock 2-1 defeat by Hellas Verona on Saturday.
Certainly since the dismal 1-0 away defeat to Sheffield United which ushered in a run of one win in nine games. Perhaps as far back as the ruinous run of form towards the end of last season which saw Arsenal meekly surrender in the race for the top four and then suffer the humiliation of losing 4-1 to Chelsea in the Europa League final – a match that Arsenal needed to win to return to the top table of European football, while Chelsea had already qualified.
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michail Antonio with a through ball. Posted at 86' VAR Decision: No Goal Liverpool 3-2 West Ham United. Posted at 86' GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Sadio Mané (Liverpool) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review. Posted at 86' Offside, Liverpool. Trent Alexander-Arnold tries a through ball, but Sadio Mané is caught offside.
West Ham had a stoppage-time equaliser from Robert Snodgrass ruled out, however, after a VAR check harshly ruled that Declan Rice had handled the ball in the build-up. Chris Wilder's side should have increased their lead but had to survive some anxious moments as West Ham's Sebastien Haller had a goal ruled out for offside and keeper Dean Henderson made a couple of sharp saves before the dramatic VAR intervention.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4' Second Half ends, Nantes 1, Paris Saint Germain 2. BookingPosted at 90'+2' Layvin Kurzawa (Paris Saint Germain) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 90'+2' Foul by Layvin Kurzawa (Paris Saint Germain). Posted at 90'+2' Renaud Emond (Nantes) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 90'+2' Attempt saved. Renaud Emond (Nantes) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
A talisman for many of those years, there have been few finer sights than Silva in full flow orchestrating City's attacking play. While the Spaniard is set to leave the club this summer, he has won the Premier League four times, the FA Cup twice and the League Cup on five occasions. Not a bad return. Wright: "You can't question how integral he has been to Manchester City and he is a World Cup winner.
Manchester United's Paul Pogba says he is "more hungry" to succeed after missing most of the season with injury. The France international, 27, has not played since 26 December, having suffered a further setback following an early-season foot problem. Pogba told the United Podcast he has been "frustrated for a long time" but will resume training when the club return after the coronavirus pandemic. I'm almost there; I'm just thinking about training with the team," he said.
