Their treatment of Ernesto Valverde has been a complete and utter disgrace. Briefing against their incumbent manager that they are set to appoint a former legend who has utterly zero experience at the highest level of football coaching illustrates just how out of their depth the Barca board are. Valverde has his faults.
Fernandes has made a flying start to life at Old Trafford since his £55m move in January, with his arrival coinciding with an upturn in the Red Devils' form. The 25-year-old midfielder has scored two goals and recorded three assists in his five Premier League appearances so far which earned him the Premier League player of the month award for February.
Video - Chelsea set to battle Barca for Porto ace - Euro Papers01:36 Who knows whether the Brazilian may have already played his last game for Munich? It currently seems almost impossible that Bayern will prematurely shell out the fixed transfer fee of €120m. Under coach Hans-Dieter Flick, Coutinho has no regular place in the team, either deployed behind the striker or as a "false seven" on the left wing.
Oxford saw off Sunderland on post match penalties in the previous round while City beat Southampton to book their place here. Going to this game Oxford have not won in their last three matches and are placed eighth in League One with 30 points from 19 matches. Manchester City on their part, have back to back wins ahead of the game and are third in the Premier League with 35 points from 17 matches.
Relive Hull's crucial win over MiddlesbroughVictory was Hull's first in the league since New Year's Day and ended a run of 14 games without a win in all competitions. Grant McCann's men had lost 11 of those previous 14 and appeared to be tumbling towards League One, particularly since the January departures of talismanic duo Jarrod Bowen and Kamil Grosicki. The Tigers still have work to do to avoid the drop but Thursday's result will give a huge lift to McCann's side, who celebrated wildly as Wilks won the game with just moments remaining.
It's not always been a smooth road," said Abbott. After the euphoria of the initial startup it was clear that we needed to analyze our business and our business strategy. PIVOTAL TIME Abbott said part of the problem was that in the early years MLS had been too focused on the playing side of the business and as a result the commercial side was lacking.
Today: Getafe vs Las Palmas live 2 March 2024 - zYpper 7 hours ago — Getafe is playing home against Las Palmas at Estadio Coliseum on Sat, Mar 2, 2024, 17:30 UTC. This is Round 27 of the LaLiga.
Only Arsenal (6) have finished runners-up more often in League Cup history than Aston Villa (4 – level with Liverpool, Man Utd, Spurs). Man City manager Pep Guardiola has now won the League Cup on three occasions (2018, 2019, 2020) – only Alex Ferguson (4), Brian Clough (4) and Jose Mourinho (4) have won the competition more often amongst managers.
Los Palanganas were arguably a shade unlucky to lose against Villarreal last time out in Andalusia (dominated play but caught on the break) but they showed their resilience to see off Mallorca before the festive break.
Kane was completely unmarked to head home Tottenham's third on 49 minutes and move third on Spurs' list of all-time scorers, behind Jimmy Greaves (266) and Bobby Smith (208). Declan Rice had a late effort disallowed for offside by VAR as West Ham rallied, although the result was never in doubt, Ogbonna netting their second deep into stoppage-time.
Guangzhou are attempting to reclaim the title they won for seven straight years before relinquishing their crown to SIPG last year, and Talisca gave Cannavaro's side the lead just before the interval. Former Barcelona midfielder Paulinho surged through the heart of the Shanghai midfield before releasing his compatriot in the penalty area, from where Talisca clipped the ball past Yan Junling.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is yet to win an ATP title but he is certainly knocking on the door. Last week saw him lose to Gael Monfils in the Rotterdam final and he has a good chance here to reach another one. He is building up a good consistent run and climbing up the rankings. His opponent has made a slow start to the year but did have a good win over Medvedev this week. Felix Auger-Aliassime is ithe in form player and can get the win here.
Leeds have drawn their last two home matches 3-3 and 1-1. Again the three of the last six head to head matches against the two ended draw and also both team scored. But the last fixture between them ended 0-0 draw.
The 33-year-old Spanish international defender made a calamitous backpass within the first two minutes, allowing Willian Jose to calmly round keeper Thibaut Courtois and pass the ball into the empty net to put the visitors ahead and stun the Bernabeu into silence. Real, however, were back on level terms thanks to Karim Benzema after 37 minutes before running out winners with second-half goals from Federico Valverde and Luka Modric.
Palace had struggled to create against a resolute Canaries defence - who remain without a clean sheet at home this season - after Todd Cantwell put the hosts in front after only four minutes. But Norwich ultimately paid for not scoring a decisive second, having come close several times, with Emiliano Buendia drawing a fine save from Palace keeper Vicente Guaita and Kenny McLean hitting the underside of the crossbar.
His save with his feet from Gerard Deulofeu's effort was as intuitive as it was excellent but the save from a free-kick moments later, bent around the wall by the same player, demonstrated Pope's confidence and the way he has grown into an international goalkeeper. Did you know? Nick Pope made four saves as Burnley ended an eight-match winless run away from home in the Premier League. Defenders - James Tarkowski (Burnley), Fernandinho (Man City), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) Tarkowski: If you win 3-0 away from home and keep a clean sheet, the likelihood of getting in my team of the week is very high and James Tarkowski has done just that.
Assisted by Dara O'Shea with a cross. SubstitutionPosted at 80' Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Lee Evans replaces Gary Roberts. Posted at 78' Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Semi Ajayi tries a through ball, but Kamil Grosicki is caught offside. Posted at 77' Gary Roberts (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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The winner of the Copa Libertadores final will qualify for the 2019 Fifa Club World Cup in Qatar, a competition that Uefa Champions League winners Liverpool have already qualified for. Liverpool play their semi-final on 18 December with either River or Flamengo playing the previous day. Should they both win they will meet in the final on 21 December. Any players I know?River Plate have a few players who played at the last World Cup such as Argentina goalkeeper Franco Armani and midfielder Enzo Perez, but no major household names - in the UK, anyway.
We’re confident that Wycombe will win on Saturday and we have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1. The hosts head into the game as the form favourites and are unbeaten in their own backyard, while Burton have struggled for consistency and have already lost three times on the road, so it’s difficult to see the visitors avoiding defeat at the home of the league leaders this weekend.
That prediction lends itself to our correct score prediction which sees Brisbane just edging things with a 2-1 win. There isn’t enough between the two sides to see a bigger victory for the home side but they should have enough in attack, with the likes of O’Donovan and O’Shea beginning to find their feet in Fowler’s system, to pick up the three points with a slender win.
Having won seven of their last eight at the Priestfield Stadium, we think Gillingham can harness the energy of the home support to avoid defeat again on Saturday, making them well worth considering in the double chance market.
Odense vs Midtjylland predictions for Monday’s Danish Superliga fixture at Nature Energy Park. Can the league leaders extend their advantage? Read on for our free Danish Superliga predictions and betting tips.
Osasuna B will play against Salamanca CF UDS in the Spain Segunda division. Salamanca have some chances to take the all the points here in this match. Osasuna B bagged 29 points after 18 matches so far in this season and sir on top zone at the table but have only 3 points adrift of the Salamanca. They are coming from a draw and won only twice in in the last 5 matches. Salamanca are in good form and are coming from a win and so despite away I see some chances for them and I like the odds offered here.
Betis' 1-2 home defeat to Sevilla in the Andalusian derby a fortnight ago was the sixth reverse suffered by Rubi's side this season; however both defeats at Benito Villamarin have been by a single goal. With Valencia only fancied to edge this encounter and both of the visitors' away wins this term secured by a single goal margin, another 1-2 scoreline could well be on the cards this Saturday afternoon.
In the 31st round, i.e. the first after the main round and division into championship and relegation groups in the premier league in football in Poland, Cracovia Krakow and Jagiellonia Białystok will compete with each other. It will be a match in the championship group, i.e. the fight for European cups. Due to the equal level of both teams I bet on a draw.
Klopp said that the result would have no effect on who plays at Chelsea, who Liverpool have beaten twice this season - in the league at Stamford Bridge and on penalties in the Super Cup. The Reds manager has named changed teams in previous rounds of the FA Cup and in the fourth-round replay win over Shrewsbury, Liverpool's youngest ever side was led by Neil Critchley, who has now joined Blackpool, because Klopp wanted his first team to have a winter break.
Waalwijk and FC Emmen will face each other in the upcoming match in the Eredivisie. Waalwijk this season have the following results: 1W, 1D and 11L. Meanwhile FC Emmen have 4W, 1D and 8L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Reaction to Tuesday's Premier League actionMartial spurns opportunity A lot of pre-match conversation was focused on how United would cope without Rashford, who is sidelined for at least six weeks with a stress fracture of the back. That gave an opportunity to Anthony Martial to stake his claim to be United's long-term number nine, but the Frenchman looked off the pace throughout and wasted two good first-half opportunities from Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross and Nemanja Matic's throughball.
Aston Villa have won three of their last five home games. Aston Villa have only lost one of their last five home games in this competition. Liverpool are fielding a vastly inexperienced side. Aston Villa host the Premier League leaders Liverpool in this EFL Cup quarter final. All is not as it should be though thanks to a mighty clash of fixtures for the visitors.
Bottom club Norwich were proving a tough nut to crack on a windy evening for Juergen Klopp's side but Mane, who came on as a substitute on the hour, pounced to drill home a fine finish from inside the area in the 78th minute. It was his first appearance since going off injured in Liverpool's win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Jan.
The 2-0 was bad enough but the hairdresser thing leaves me stunned. That is decadent. The distance from that to the golden steak is not far," he said. He was referring to incidents of footballers from other teams who displayed their wealth by eating gold-flaked steaks and uploading pictures on their social media accounts.
He looks set to steer Leicester into the Champions League next decade having been an integral part of their Premier League title-winning season. You get to a point where you’re questioning your own XI and asking why on earth you’ve left the likes of Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale and Sergio Aguero out, but along with Kante for Chelsea, one-season wonder Harry Kane deserved the nod, as did Vincent Kompany for leading City during their greatest era to date.
See alsoMatchcast: Chelsea v Lille The Blues, who needed to win to be sure of progressing, took the lead when a flowing Chelsea attack allowed Tammy Abraham to tap into an empty net, before Cesar Azpilicueta followed up with a header from a corner to make it two. In the second half, Willian went close early with a free kick, and Mike Maignan - eventually substituted due to injury - was called into action to keep the score down twice in quick succession.
Apart from their three straight wins, Lille have scored in each of the last four matches. They have scored two goals in four of their last seven matches. They have two straight clean sheets going to the game but have conceded in the remaining four of the last six matches. Lille have four wins and three clean sheets in their last five home matches and have lost just once in their last 12 home matches in Ligue 1, winning nine.
We expect Wednesday to share the goals with Cardiff, who have seen both teams score in seven of their last nine matches on the road. The Bluebirds have seen both teams score in four of their last five matches overall, while the same has landed in eight of Wednesday’s last 10 matches. Given that form we are expecting goals, with both teams to score our pick for this clash.
Posted at 73' Guillermo Varela (FC København) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 71' Attempt saved. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Posted at 71' Attempt blocked. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tomas Rogic. Posted at 71' Attempt blocked. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
First game in London won by Leipzig 0-1. That was hard game with few chances but nothing special. Still without Kane and Son Tottenham can score tonight as well. Mourinho is one of the worst managers in world right now and he will try to defend and try to score from contra. German side don't need to rush and they will take it slowly for sure. I think we have here for under 2.5 goals very good odds and we can't miss them at all. German side is better team at moment, still Tottenham was finalist last season. So under is the best bet IMO.
However, the hosts sparked into life just after the half hour mark, creating three chances in quick succession before Harry Wilson dispatched a low drive past Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan from 12 yards. Callum Wilson's jostling presence contributed to their second goal, with the ball flicking off his marker Pascal Gross from a Diego Rico corner.
Then a new coach came in and put me in midfield but it was so strange because the first game I played there I was substituted in the 32nd minute. After that I went back to basics - take the ball, look around, pass, take the ball, look around, pass. Kante is brilliant but there's no-one better than Ndidi'Keeping it simple has undoubtedly worked wonders for Ndidi and statistically he is now one of the best players in his position.
The three sides in the relegation zone - Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Norwich City - would presumably be relieved if the season was called off and they were given the chance to play for their survival once more. However, other teams around the drop zone might not want to risk the remainder of the season, either.
There last match of head to head at this venue was ended with one nil win in favor of the home team but their last game played on different venue they have shared the spoil and that game were not goals it was ended with 0-0 scoreline.
And while Liverpool can dismiss a 4-0 thumping at Etihad Stadium as a post-title celebration hangover, it is through Phil Foden that they can be sure Jurgen Klopp was right when he said on the eve of the game: "I can't see the end of anything for Manchester City. Man City v Liverpool - how did you rate the players?Man City 'Centurions' v Liverpool 'Incredibles' - who made your team?Man City v Liverpool: The most memorable guards of honourFaith in Foden to pay off next season?Like Guardiola, Foden will be around next season.
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Like Daniel Radcliffe, Bart Simpson and Baby Spice, Theo Walcott will always be young to us. He just lives his life outside of time. That's how it seems, anyway. The truth is the Everton forward is actually the other side of 30. We know that because his birthday last year brought with it the long-awaited punchline of a joke made years ago on Peep Show. View more on twitterView more on twitterBut - as he tells Peter Crouch, Tom Fordyce and Chris Stark on this week's That Peter Crouch Podcast - he's "been around forever".
Liverpool team news - Salah in 18:00 - #Messi700 A decent return from his first 699 games, you'd have to say. His 700th is set to come against Dortmund at the Nou Camp tonight! 17:30 - Chelsea live blog Kick-off for this one is under 30 minutes away. Follow our live blog below. Valencia v Chelsea - Champions League LIVE 17:00 - Valencia vs Chelsea team news An early kick-off this one, starting at 17:55 GMT - we'll have a blog running shortly to cover goings on in Spain! 16:50 - Mustafi calls for Arsenal unity Shkodran Mustafi has called for his Arsenal team-mates to stick together and get through their current bad run as a unit.
Betis is generally very good team but they are not playing too good. They are have very good players in all lines but team is not on good level with football. I was watched them in fantastic duel against Barcelona at home, in Andalusia also, when they are lead two times, but finally, they are lost that duel 2-3. I believe that this match will be similar and efficient. Real Madrid is favorite, but they are prepare for Champions League and match against Manchester City (1-2). I believe in very interesting duel tonight and I surely see goals on both sides.