I don't watch their games in their entirety, usually only highlights, but what I do see of Man City I do always like a lot," he said. Soon after he took the head coach position at Barcelona in 2008, Guardiola dropped Ronaldinho from the squad, ending what is widely considered the peak period of the Brazilian's career, which included guiding Barca to a Champions' League title.
However, adjustments may have to be made, including the potential for one-off ties and regional qualifying, if the process is to be completed in time. Logistical headaches also exist with the calendar for international football. Uefa's plan to normalise the situation is to arrange triple-header international windows in October and November. However, while this might work in Europe, it would be difficult to implement in other confederations given the number of key players needing to make lengthy journeys 'home'.
Emmen’s home games this season average 3.14 goals and PSV’s away games this season average 3.14 goals, which is why we have backed three goals to be scored in Sunday’s clash, while 71% of Emmen’s home games and PSV;’s away games have produced over 2.5 goals and that adds more weight to our prediction.
That's something that disturbs me. Mourinho: Football 'going in the wrong direction'Spurs have qualified for the Champions League for the last four seasons and have not finished lower than sixth in 11 years, but Mourinho's side have won just one of their last six Premier League matches. The defeat at Bramall Lane, in which a Harry Kane equaliser was controversially ruled out by VAR because the ball had brushed the tumbling Lucas Moura's hand in the build-up, saw Sheffield United move above Tottenham in the table.
They have won 17 games in a row - one shy of Manchester City's record - and kept 10 clean sheets in their past 11 games. The result also means 76 points after 26 games is the best record at this juncture in the history of Europe's top five leagues - something even the continent's great sides including La Liga's Barcelona, Juventus of Serie A, Bundesliga's Bayern Munich and Ligue 1's Paris St-Germain were unable to achieve.
The podcast team met William at Kensington Palace before lockdown - and even shared a curry - before a follow-up Zoom call this month. Here are the highlights:Football is more important to him now he's a parent Prince William says he finds it very important to talk to people about footballAsked if football is his "release", William replies: "It is now. Since becoming a dad, without a doubt, football has become way more important than it used to be.
After the final whistle at Stamford Bridge, Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo's thoughts switch to the Europa League and a delayed last-16 second-leg tie at home to Greek side Olympiakos on 6 August. The previous longest campaign for a Premier League team in terms of days was Bradford City's 2000-01 season, which lasted 321 days because of their involvement in the now defunct Intertoto Cup. Should Wolves make it to the Europa League final in Cologne on 21 August, a season suspended for three months because of the coronavirus pandemic will have lasted nearly 400 days and featured 61 games.
Assisted by Raúl Jiménez. Posted at 88' Attempt blocked. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by João Moutinho. Posted at 88' Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 88' Foul by Bernardo Silva (Manchester City). Posted at 84' Romain Saïss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Assisted by László Bénes with a cross. Posted at 87' Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Mitchell Weiser. Posted at 86' Foul by Kerem Demirbay (Bayer 04 Leverkusen). Posted at 86' Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 85' Attempt missed. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high.
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All things considered, backing an away win looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we're more than happy to do. River are unbeaten in a staggering 12 away league matches, winning 8 times in the process and that's a streak we fancy them to continue via a 1-0 margin of victory.
Assisted by Robert Lewandowski. Posted at 66' Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 66' Foul by Chang-Hoon Kwon (Sport-Club Freiburg). Posted at 66' Hand ball by Chang-Hoon Kwon (Sport-Club Freiburg). Posted at 64' Foul by Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München). Posted at 64' Nicolas Höfler (Sport-Club Freiburg) wins a free kick on the left wing. SubstitutionPosted at 64' Substitution, FC Bayern München.
Chemnitzer is in 12th place and the team has a score of 9 wins, 10 draws and 9 losses and a goal difference of 45:44 in 28 games. On the other hand, the Grossaspach team is in the penultimate 19th place with 16 points less and with a goal difference of 23:54. I'm waiting for an open match here.
Will Hull still be in the relegation mire or could a victory over Charlton earlier on have seen the Tigers get their teeth back?Right now, Wigan are just two points above the relegation zone, but their fans will point to their relatively kind run of fixtures post restart - their only game against a top-six side before this round is against Brentford. Round 46: Wednesday, 22nd July (TBC)Again, plenty could have changed by the time Bristol City and Preston North End lock horns on the final day of the campaign - but if the table then looks like it does now, then all eyes will be on their meeting.
Lampard also gave a first Premier League start to 18-year-old anchor Billy Gilmour in the absence of experienced midfielders N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic, who were both injured, and Jorginho who was suspended. Two more teenagers who joined Chelsea as youngsters - Faustino Anjorin and Armando Broja - came on in the second half to make their league debuts, following on the heels of other young prospects who have broken into the team this season.
English FA Cup. Manchester Utd will play at home with team Wolverhampton Wanderers. Man Utd did 1 -1 - 2 at last 4 matches played. Their shape is not well. But last match they won won at home with weakest team Norwich 4 - 0 .
Anything and everything is possible," he posted on his personal Twitter account. We won a tough game in Thessaloniki, now we're focused on Arsenal and we'll fight for our place in the next round of the Europa League. We'll give our all to make every Olympiakos fan proud. MATCH FACTSHead-to-headArsenal have won three of their four home meetings with Olympiakos in all competitions, though they did lose the last match 3-2 in the 2015-16 Champions League group stage.
In the last seven matches, Palace have scored in just one and have conceded two or more in six. Palace have managed just four wins in their last 18 matches and have lost 10 of their last 14 while in their last 15 matches they have conceded two or more goals in nine. They have lost to nine of the top 10 sides that have visited Selhurst Park this season; the only time they avoided defeat at home was in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal but six of their nine wins this season have come at Selhurst Park.
These requirements are very similar to those of the Premier League, around disinfecting football equipment, keeping communal areas of the training ground such as gyms and changing rooms closed, and no tackling or contact sessions. Clubs must appoint a specialist Covid-19 officer, and draw up an operational policy which players and staff must signTwice weekly coronavirus antibody tests and temperature screening protocols for players and staff - a positive test means the training group self isolates for 14 daysPlayers must arrive already changed and provide their own drinksNo 'manual therapy treatment' such as massages.
But Chelsea held on to maintain their top-four berth and now have a four point gap over fifth-placed Tottenham. TALKING POINT - Giovani Lo Celso should have been sent off The VAR officials at Stockley Park admitted they should have sent Lo Celso off for his clear stamp on Azpilicueta earlier on and said it was not a VAR error but a human error.
The hosts also had two goals ruled out after the break, one for handball and the other for offside, but St Etienne got the upper hand in the second half and missed several chances. Lyon keeper Lopes parried a stinging low drive by Lois Diony in the 50th minute and then twice denied Denis Bouanga as the visitors piled on the pressure in the closing stages.
Nurnberg will host Erzgebirge Aue for this fixture of the league. In my opinion, the visitors have better team than their opponent. Aue is very average team in this season. They are currently on the 6th place with 37 points. However, Are is not very good team away from home. I think, visitors will have not be an easy task. On the other hand Nurnberg have advantage at home stadium. However, the hosts are in poor shape. Nurnberg are currently on the 15th place with 29 points. They have two consecutive losses. So, I expect another one tough match for both sides. My pick - draw.
Famalicao vs Tondela predictions for Saturday's match in the Primeira Liga. High-flying Famalicao are enjoying life in the Primeira Liga and will be confident they can add to their points tally at home to mid-table Tondela on Saturday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
That does not include spending on Goodison Park and the club's academy, which reduces that loss. But spending on players has taken wages to £160m, with Everton's wage-to-revenue ratio increasing from 77% in 2018 to 85% for last season. Moshiri has spent about £450m on players and changed manager four times since he took over at the club in February 2016, leading to questions from fans about the club's sustainability.
He was the only natural midfielder in red with defenders Greg Leigh and Zac Vyner again providing company, and he was the main driving force, burrowing his way through the middle on numerous occasions. But ahead of him he found Cosgrove having an off day, and James Wilson, who had not scored since Aberdeen's last visit to Easter Road in May.
Leeds United are winless in four Championship away matches. Middlesbrough are winless in their last 10 matches. Leeds United have two straight wins. Middlesbrough have one loss in 11 home matches. Three of the last six meetings between the two sides ended in draws. Middlesbrough’s freefall continued on Saturday with a loss to relegation threatened Barnsley and they will be hoping to recover when they host promotion chasing Leeds United on Wednesday.
One interested club held a clear advantage, though. Managed by Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, Derby County were the obvious choice. The additional presence of Jody Morris, under whose tutelage Mount had lifted the FA Youth Cup, as assistant manager only further sealed the deal. The year he spent at Derby, learning at Lampard's feet and playing 35 times in the Championship, certainly aided Mount's growth into the player he has become.
Leipzig's next opponents, Schalke are looking for their first win in five games, and have scored just one goal in their last four league games. They are now in sixth place, having briefly broken into the top four earlier in the campaign. Borussia Dortmund, in third on 42, will take on strugglers Werder Bremen, having notched a 2-1 victory over Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Spurs? Expert view from Germany: What next for Philippe Coutinho? Milan and the turning point of Gazidis: What happens now? Since the departure of Zvonimir Boban, Milan’s former Chief Football Officer, Ivan Gazidis has consolidated power to mark a decisive change of course. The former CEO of Arsenal seems to now be intent on asserting his policy: cheaper signings with a reliance on youth.
Mourinho would like to build his defence around Toby Alderweireld, who could leave for nothing at the end of the season. However, the 30-year-old Belgian may reconsider his future and sign a new deal, if Daniel Levy offers the right terms, says the Telegraph. Paper Round’s view: Mourinho historically has put more emphasis on experienced players than on bringing through young players.
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The list of participants will be announced soon, according to ATP. Close of play Thanks for reading throughout the day, but that's the end of the coverage for Monday. We'll be back on Tuesday morning. Mancini: Delay could help Italy at Euro 2020 Italy manager Roberto Mancini likes Italy's chances at next year's Euro 2020 tournament.
Ryan McGowan liked a beer, he liked a night out and he'd obviously scored in the game. Ian Black was another one who, being a local lad and Hearts man, he knew what it was all about. They all knew how to enjoy themselves, that's for sure. The celebrations probably lasted a lot longer than they should have. A lot of the boys had a good drink in them. We had a great time at Tynecastle. On the Sunday, my mates had organised a party in Dalkeith, so Danny Grainger and Ryan came to that and they couldn't believe how well they got treated.
GremioGetty Images FULL STORY 19:10 - Liverpool reverse furlough decision Liverpool have listened to the cacophanous volume of pelters being aimed their way since they said they were going to take state cash to furlough their workers, and announced they will front up the whole wedge instead. FULL STORY 18:20 - Italian referee sceptical of VAR during coronavirus "In some cases for the video assistants today, we use narrow spaces, such as vans, where the referees work in a space of two square metres, without a safe distance between them and other workers," Marcello Nicci - the head of Italy's referees' association (AIA) - told RAI television.
With the huge following and global reach that these clubs boast, we hope that someone, somewhere might recognise one of the missing children in the videos so they can be reunited with their loved ones," said the European Club Association, which is co-ordinating the project. Clubs who have signed up for the initiative so far include Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund in Germany, Inter Milan, Juventus and Lazio in Italy, Barcelona, Athletico Madrid and Valencia in Spain, Irish side Cork City and Northern Ireland's Linfield.
TUESDAY’S BIG STORIES Arsenal win! Arsenal win! Arsenal win! To put into some perspective just how very long ago Arsenal’s previous victory was, Unai Emery was still their manager. That 3-2 ROMP against Vitoria Guimaraes in the Europa League sure does feel like a long time ago now, but on Monday night they broke their nearly two month-long duck by coming from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 in the typically cauldron-like atmosphere of the London Stadium.
Players will be monitored by an appointed team health and safety official and will undergo regular testing. An infection to a player will be reported to authorities, who will be in charge of any other steps, but the team will not be automatically quarantined. Germany’s death toll from coronavirus is much lower than the likes of Italy, Spain, France or the UK, with its large-scale testing and strict, early lockdown believed to have kept the rate of infection down.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "thought about himself before the player" when Marcus Rashford picked up a back injury which could keep him out for three months, says former England striker Ian Wright. Rashford, 22, came on as a substitute and then went off injured during United's 1-0 home win over Wolves in last week's FA Cup third-round replay. Wright, speaking on the Monday Night Club on BBC Radio 5 Live, believes "someone should be held accountable" because it is likely to cost United.
Brest have been alright going forward at home this season with eight goals in their last six matches at the Stade Francis-Le-Blé so we're backing them to convert here against Strasbourg. However, Dall'Oglio's men have been conceding so many chances recently and with Strasbourg scoring four goals in two of their last three matches we're expecting a few goals here. We think this will finish 3-1 to the visitors.
Nicola will still hope for his second win in his just second Serie A game on the Genoa bench: although, in his two previous managerial roles, he recorded his second Serie A victory after seven games with Udinese and after 16 matches with Crotone. Two from two – or even two from three including the cup – seems unlikely in a difficult trip.
It was without doubt a renewed Everton performance last weekend, but you can’t ignore the situation they find themselves in. They sit 14th in the Premier League table and are just two points clear of the relegation zone, and away from home they have lost six of their last seven league matches.
Danielle van de Donk cut in the from the left to slot the defending champions into an early lead. Unmarked Netherlands team-mate Jill Roord fired in the second from the edge of the box, before Jordan Nobbs drove in the third after the break. Beth Mead smashed in to complete the scoring late on after Brighton keeper Megan Walsh spilled Lia Walti's cross. The closest Brighton came to a response was when Emily Simpkins fired wide just before half-time.
