That being said, there have been a few glimmers of optimism for the Hornets. Despite their lack of victories, Watford have only lost two of their last six outings under Quique Sanchez Flores, and both of those came on home soil.
Jota was the star that evening, taking his tally to nine in the competition this season. However, in the league he had only managed three before Sunday. But the 23-year-old, who initially joined the club on loan in 2017 when they were in the Championship, seems to have rediscovered his best form - and at the perfect time for Wolves as they push for their best-ever finish in the Premier League. Nuno will also be hoping Jimenez's first goal in four matches will also send him on a run.
The two men in charge certainly help with the appeal to neutrals (not that 'neutrals' really matter!). With the possible exception of Pep Guardiola, there have been few managers as impressive in their words and deeds over the last few weeks as Carlo Ancelotti and Jurgen Klopp. Voluntary pay deferral; heartfelt messages of support for seriously ill and isolated fans; studied reaction to and understanding of the Black Lives Matter campaign - throughout lockdown these two vastly experienced and charismatic Premier League bosses have hit all the right notes.
We want to try and play attractive football," he added. I see how the supporters drive the team forward, this is good. The long-term objective is to be competitive in the Premier League. I have my idea of this team and squad. I want to try my best to help the team to be better and to help the club to be competitive and to give happiness to supporters.
Read the full story Chelsea join race for Lyon star Chelsea have already confirmed the summer signing of Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech, but they aren't finished just yet. The Sun report that the west London club have joined Manchester City and Juventus in the race for Lyon star Houssem Aouar. The report states that Chelsea have already submitted a £43 million bid for the Frenchman and "discussions between the various parties are underway".
Manchester United vs Everton predictions for Sunday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Manchester United look to continue their recent winning streak when they face an Everton side revitalised by their Premier League win over Chelsea last weekend. Read on for all our free Premier League predictions and betting tips.
An unpredictable match will take place at the end of the day between Shakhtar and Isloch, and it is possible that the same result can be repeated as with Dynamo Minsk - Slutsk. I don’t really want to go into clarifying the relationship, so you can take the best rate as the optimal rate. The miner, despite the departure from the Cup, showed a strong-willed character, losing 0: 2 after the first half to Dynamo Brest, were able to score four goals in the second half. Yes, quite a while ago it wasn’t seen exactly such a Miner, and Lisakovich’s game can be put on a level with the game of forwards of the top championships))
Olympiakos come into 2020 still to lose in the Greek Super League. They are in second place and just two points behind PAOK with a ten point gap to third. Home form has seen them fail to win just one of their home league games with just three goals conceded. Panathinaikos are the draw experts in the league but this is a tough game for them and the home side can get the win and be ahead at both half and full time.
The home side went ahead after 19 minutes when Michael Rangel’s header hit the woodwork and bounced in off keeper Mario Viera. Carlos Sierra doubled their lead 15 minutes later to seal a 2-0 aggregate victory after a stalemate in the final’s first leg on Monday. The triumph in the Clausura tournament was America’s 14th league title and their first since they returned to the top flight after being relegated in 2011.
Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Posted at 81' Attempt blocked. Mason Mount (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. SubstitutionPosted at 80' Substitution, Manchester United. Andreas Pereira replaces Daniel James. BookingPosted at 79' Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card. Posted at 78' Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 78' Foul by Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United).
Well there is no way to compare this two teams.Norwich are just so desperate. They are playing very bad football and they just look so so bad.It's like the players don't know each other and they are so desynchronized.Pukki who used to be the "engines of the club and the leader" is also rusty lately so I don't think that they can do anything at this point, and they just need to focus more to the PL and to somehow do some miracle and avoid relegation.I've watches their last 2 performances and they practically didn't do a single chance for scoring. On the other hand we have United... A different United if u ask me.Finally the things are doing good for united. With Bruno's arrival the team got a new leader , I mean this guy is amazing... Almost every match he plays he is getting MOTM award..Pogba also is doing good, and it looks like he finally decided that he is going to give his best to Man Utd..They haven't lost a match at the last 14+ matches including the wins against City 2-0 , Tranmere 6-0 , Brugge 5-0 , LASK 5-0 and so on... At this moment Norwich are NOTHING for the mighty red devils...
Genk v FC Salzburg predictions for Wednesday’s match in the Champions League. Salzburg need results to go their way but can still qualify for the knockout stages but Genk’s Champions League journey is already over. Is this one a foregone conclusion? Read on for all our free Champions League predictions and betting tips.
The club did not disclose the transfer fee but British media reported it was in the region of 8 million euros ($8. The 24-year-old, who can also play as a striker, has five goals and five assists in 50 appearances since his move to Udinese in 2018. Udinese is owned by Italian businessman Giampaolo Pozzo while his son Gino owns Watford, who have signed a number of players from the Serie A club in the past.
Is the race for the top four now a race for the top five?Heading into this weekend's games, Chelsea had a two-point advantage over Sheffield United in the battle for the fourth Champions League place. It is not entirely clear what will happen if City are excluded but if Uefa decide to retain England's four spots and the team in fifth gets the spare one, a fascinating battle will be in process. From Sheffield United in fifth to Crystal Palace in 14th, there are just nine points separating 10 teams.
The Tynesiders lie 12th in the table, seven points clear of the drop zone having been just one point outside the relegation place at this stage last term, but this heavy loss was a big setback for the visitors. Bruce's defensive plan with five-at-the-back did not work on this occasion as they were picked off by Arsenal's front-foot pressure and finishing in key moments. But it is at the other end of the pitch where they really struggle, they have scored just 24 times, with only Crystal Palace less prolific.
You cannot play good games in the knockout competitions if you are not running well in the Premier League. It is not that you are good one day and bad in another. You have to maintain your standards. City travel to Sheffield United on Tuesday but Guardiola confirmed they will be without defenders John Stones and Benjamin Mendy .
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The Blues' have carried just about enough attacking threat to balance out their problems at the other end this season, and that has led to a high prevalence of both teams scoring in their Premier League games since the summer.
Julien: "The showboating incident led to another clash between Neymar and the fourth official. He said 'this is crazy'. Neymar has a point, the ref should ref. He is intelligent enough to know if he showboats there is a risk the opponent thinks he is taking the mick. He has been doing it all his life. No-one should tell Neymar how to do his job. Balague: "If he was a Brazilian ref he would say please showboat some more.
The #Footballsstayinghome Cup kicks off on Friday, with the 16 players including Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Liverpool's Trent Alexander Arnold and Olympique Lyonnais defender Lucy Bronze set to battle it out on the popular video game. Fans can follow the action on the FA's Twitter and YouTube channels from 1600GMT on Friday with commentary provided by leading esports commentators Brandon Smith and Richard Buckley.
I'd be locked in. He met Ian Holloway on a stag do William tells a great story about watching Blackpool, then managed by Ian Holloway, on a stag do with friends from the Royal Air Force. Apparently the manager came to meet the group at half-time, which William says surprised him - given he should probably have been delivering his team talk at that point. He was just like, 'there's no point doing a team talk, they're not listening anyway'," William says.
Fresh from their tremendous 0-1 triumph over Ajax which secured their passage to the Last 16 of the Champions League, Valencia were by far the better side in last weekend's feature game, and looked to have won it after Carlos Soler broke the deadlock 12 minutes from time.
After a wide open start to the game, Jack Grealish fired Villa ahead in the 11th minute, cutting in from the left and then expertly curling the ball into the far, top corner. Villa substitute Trezeguet had the ball in the net in the 29th minute but his effort was ruled out for offside and three minutes before the break United got a barely deserved equaliser.
Both teams scored in 57% of Emmen’s home games and in 57% of PSV’s away games this season and the hosts have only failed to score in 14% of their home games and the visitors have failed to score in the same percentage of their away games, which is why we have backed both teams to score this weekend.
This game we have given it an under of 4.5 total goals as looking at the past games of this two teams they are very used of scoring an under of 4.5 total goals and so this game we can say the trend will continue as the home team ha e a very good defense as so as the away team and so with this we can say that that they will not let each other to score many goals
Assisted by Connor Jennings. Posted at 62' Foul by Charlie Wyke (Sunderland). Posted at 62' Emmanuel Monthe (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. West Brom's teenage defender Nathan Ferguson is on the brink of joining Premier League side Crystal Palace. Ferguson joined Albion at the age of eight but is out of contract in the summer and has refused to sign a new deal.
We had a great journey. You can't help but feel a bit to blame because we were out there but when I look back I gave 110% and so did all the players. I think it's so clear what Mauricio meant to the players. He helped me grow a lot. I came here as an 18-year-old and had my ups and downs here. We owe (Pochettino) a lot of thanks.
It's a tough group with two favourites for the title and one candidate. We are going to believe in our chances. Southgate dismissed suggestions that England could have an easier draw by finishing second in their group. If you can win and be top seeds then you have to take control of your destiny," he said.
Barcelona have gone 19 home league games without defeat. Barcelona have won their last 14 home league matches. Real Madrid have only won two of their last five away matches. Barcelona are unbeaten in their last six league games played against Real Madrid. It’s the first El Clasico of the season and what a game it promises to be.
Palmeiras have nothing of note left to play for but won their first match under caretaker boss Andrey Lopes via a 5-1 margin in midweek against Goias, so are clearly still a motivated outfit. Gabriel Veron, a youngster with an ever-growing reputation came off the bench to notch twice in said win and could start this Sunday, as Palmeiras look to set a foundation for their return in 2020.
Gil Vincente face Sporting CP on this round of Primeira Liga in Portugal. Sporting CP come into this game feeling great after they finally find consistency throughout the season. They are strong, they have good players and the sky is the limit. Gil Vicente are doing a good campaign considering they had to change all their squad in pre season. They have a good defense and that might get tricky for Sporting. Gil Vicente are on the lower half of the table but don't get wrong they play good. Sporting is just on great form and I have to go with them on this one.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has signed a new "long-term" contract with the Premier League club. The 18-year-old has broken into the Gunners' first team this season, making 33 appearances. The versatile England Under-19 international's previous deal was due to expire next summer, leading to reports he could leave. This is so important for us as we move forward as a club," said Arsenal technical director Edu.
Even Arsenal tried it, although the reality was always that Messi needs to be somewhere where he does not feel out of his comfort zone. Offers have arrived from everywhere, from China to the United States, where a consortium has considered the ambitious possibility of putting Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi together in the same team in a few years' time. So how can they guarantee keeping him happy?Fundamentally Barcelona need to strengthen their side, and quickly, not just to keep Messi happy but also if they want to remain competitive on all fronts.
Caretaker manager Ferguson, who finished with five points from three league games against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal, said: "He gave a fantastic speech. It was wonderful how he spoke to the players. In some ways, this was a difficult occasion for Ancelotti to make a serious early assessment of the squad at his disposal. Everton looked leg-weary after three games in six days and even this line-up was disrupted by an early injury to former Arsenal midfield man Alex Iwobi.
Remember: Messi has already won, apparently. Big Virg? Of course, it's not just Messi in the hunt for the Ballon d'Or. Liverpool supremo Virgil van Dijk is also hoping to scoop football's most coveted individual prize - and his team-mate James Milner is backing him. Happy Ballon d'or Day! What a time to be alive.
Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Adebayo Akinfenwa (Wycombe Wanderers). Posted at 90' Anthony Forde (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 90' Foul by Jack Grimmer (Wycombe Wanderers). SubstitutionPosted at 89' Substitution, Oxford United. Ben Woodburn replaces Marcus Browne. Posted at 88' Attempt saved.
We missed two or three chances but we have to be realistic that not every shot is a goal. Over the entire game, we played a good game of football today. Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray told BBC Radio Lancashire:"Derby were better than us today, they played particularly well. They built from the back really well and they've got some talented young players.
Crystal Palace have had it rough after lockdown and can only hope for a positive finish when they host Tottenham Hotspur at home in the final round of Premier League matches. Going to this game, Palace have managed 42 points and are placed 14th in the standings while Spurs have 58 points and in seventh place.
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Whilst visibly disappointed by the late sucker punch, Albert Celades' side will have reflected positively on their recent form over the past few days and they have now amassed 13 points from their last six league matches.
Arsenal started brightly and the returning Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should have put them in front when he got round the back of Burnley to collect a through ball from David Luiz but sent his shot wide. The Clarets looked the more determined, however, and with Dwight McNeil causing trouble down the left flank, they caused Arsenal plenty of problems after the break.
The Blues, after recovering from a 4-0 humbling at Old Trafford, enjoyed a fantastic opening half to this Premier League campaign. However, the wheels have begun to wobble a bit over the past couple of months, leaving Chelsea with just four wins from their last 10 top flight matches.
England went from leading France 1-0 in their opening game of Euro 2004 after 90 minutes to losing 2-1. In an extraordinary finish, Zidane scored a majestic 91st-minute free-kick to cancel out Frank Lampard's first-half goal. It got worse for the Three Lions as Zidane converted from the spot in the 93rd minute after David James fouled Thierry Henry. To rub salt into England's wounds, David Beckham missed a penalty which would have made it 2-0.
With the recent upturn in form demonstrated by the hosts and a poor showing on the road by the visitors, it is hard to make a case for anything other than a home win in this contest. We do not believe it to be a runaway result, however, and a low scoring game with the hosts getting the edge appears to be the most likely outcome.
Spurs are one of six Premier League clubs still searching for their first away clean sheet of the season – and fixing their problems at the back is certain to be Mourinho's priority between now and Christmas.
Posted at 74' Attempt blocked. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Swift. Posted at 73' Attempt missed. Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski.
Posted at 90'+3' Foul by Kilian Ludewig (Barnsley). Posted at 90'+3' Ben Pearson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+2' Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Josh Harrop. Posted at 90' Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Ben Davies. Posted at 90' Attempt blocked. Alex Mowatt (Barnsley) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
