Arteta, who replaced fellow Spaniard Unai Emery as Arsenal manager in December, conceded it was difficult to plan for a long-term rebuilding job in the current circumstances. I have very clear ideas in terms of what I would like to do in terms of the squad, in terms of certain individuals and how we can improve the team, but obviously the case or scenario (is something) we don't know," the Spanish coach added.
The reverse fixture ended 2-2 when these clubs met in September 2019. Survival is at stake for Watford when they travel to the Emirates on the Premier League's final day to take on Arsenal. The Hornets are 18th in the table, level with Aston Villa on points but worse off by a solitary goal. Watford could lose this match and still somehow stay up if Villa lost heavily to West Ham.
However, a couple of hours later all of that was rendered moot, when it emerged that Sturridge had actually been banned for four months – or the rest of the season – for breaching betting regulations. The instinctive reaction when this sort of thing happens is to have no sympathy, because betting on football is the one thing footballers know they absolutely shouldn’t do, but when you look at the details a little more closely, you do start to feel a little bit sorry for Sturridge.
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Martin Peters (r) is one of only two Englishmen to ever score in a World Cup finalAnd when Peters put England 2-0 up in the now infamous quarter-final against West Germany in Leon with one of those familiar far-post arrivals on the end of Newton's right-wing cross, Ramsey looked on course for more success. Instead, with the outstanding Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti having a rare off day as a late replacement after Gordon Banks was taken ill and Ramsey's substitution of Bobby Charlton with Colin Bell backfiring, West Germany fought back to win 3-2.
In the FA Cup, Manchester City from Premier League will face Port Vale from League Two, so it's a match where there is a huge difference between the two teams. Manchester city is a team that is among the best in the country and they are a team that is very strong against the weaker teams through their way of playing. In this match they are going up against a team from the fourth league in the country and I think they will have a hard time and lose big, so my tip for the match will be Manchester city -4 goals
Luis Orejuela gave the Belo Horizonte side the lead after 14 minutes but a goal from Eduardo Sasha midway through the first half brought Santos level before Marinho and Yeferson Soteldo scored in quick succession in the second half. Diego Pituca made it four in the 90th minute. The result extends Cruzeiro's winless run to five games and leaves them five places from bottom of Serie A, one point ahead of Fluminense, who have a game in hand.
Even the fans you see on the street were like 'Thank you, goodbye and good luck'. But I was still there. It was a bit weird. In my head and for my body, it is good that I am in a new place and I can start again. Can you wind back to the Champions League final? That was obviously a disappointing night. Mauricio) Pochettino raised doubts about your future. You gave the interview when you said you were thinking about a fresh challenge.
Bournemouth climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after they held on for a 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, despite being reduced to 10 men for the majority of the second half. Philip Billing broke the deadlock for the hosts when he slotted home a side-footed finish from close range, connecting with a knockdown from Dan Gosling.
Their ability to keep the ball made it difficult. We desperately needed three points and we got it. It's only us who can keep us up, we've got to win enough points. Sometimes clubs are in a position like this is because there's not enough care. I know that's not the case here. We're going to do everything we can to stay up.
Haaland, 19, is one of the most coveted players in Europe after scoring 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this season. Solskjaer worked with Haaland for two years at Molde, giving the striker his debut at 16. He is understood to have flown to Austria on Friday to talk with the teenager. He knows what he wants to do and knows what he is going to do," said Solskjaer, when asked if he had any advice for the youngster.
Talisca put the result beyond doubt deep into stoppage time when he slammed home a penalty to all but scupper SIPG's hopes of defending the title and leave Guangzhou with the chance of securing the trophy next week. Victory for Evergrande over Hebei CFFC coupled with a loss for Beijing against Guangzhou R&F would see the title return to southern China with one round of matches to play.
The mustards have picked up eleven of their 15 points at home this season and are currently on a run of three consecutive wins at the Stade Gaston Gérard. One of these victories came against PSG (2-1) so it shows that they can be quite the team when the circumstances are right. Dijon should also be bolstered by the fact that they have a terrific record against their opponents for this one, winning twice and drawing thrice.
The service would be good at least. Anyone who hadn't heard of South Korean film director Bong Joon-ho before the weekend probably will have done now. He's the dude that had to apologise to Renee Zellweger for winning so many Oscars on Sunday night, for his film Parasite…View more on twitterWho shared this touching moment with one of his four Oscars… View more on twitterThe fella who made this beautiful gesture about LGBT visibility…View more on twitterThere's, understandably, been a lot of interest in the director since Sunday.
If you are viewing this page on the BBC News app please click here to vote. How can it be done? A 'mega event' or 'festival of football'Michael Brown: Finishing the season is the correct thing to do - it is the fairest way of deciding what happens. But the issue here is not 'who wins what?'. It is about more than the title, or even the top-four and relegation. Liverpool are 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League but they require two more wins to secure their first league title since 1990There are financial implications for every club, because of the amount of TV money every Premier League club will lose unless the games are played.
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Lampard drops 'transfer hint’ after chastening defeat Frank Lampard appears to have admitted he will be dipping into the transfer market in January after his Chelsea side were beaten 2-0 by Southampton, according to the Independent. The Blues boss masterminded a victory over mentor Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham less than a week ago before losing at home to Ralph Hassenhuttl’s south coast strugglers on Boxing Day.
It would certainly level the playing field across Europe but not just in individual matches. A by-product of smaller matchday squad could - probably would - be smaller squads, thus a broader spread of talent across leagues, which, in turn, could make the Champions League less of a borefest until the knockout rounds.
Diriangen will host Chinandega for this fixture of the league. So, the hosts are big favorites against this opponent. Diriangen is one of the ambitious teams in this season. They are currently on the 3rd place with 27 points. True, they are not convincing team in recent times. In previous game Diriangen lost 3-0 against Juventus Managua (away) Also, we have Chinandega who's is very average team in this league. They are currently on the 6th place with 18 points. However, the visitors are in better shape in recent times. They have two consecutive victories. No doubt, the visitors have a very difficult task. Perhaps, they will try to continue the winning track.
At the other end, that same pattern has been repeating itself, and while Wolves don't score many, they routinely register in the majority of their games. Wanderers rattled the net in each of their last 17 outings in all competitions, though they scored just 1.52 goals per 90 minutes on average.
Match factsOxford United and Manchester City met last season in the EFL Cup third round, with City winning 3-0 at the Kassam Stadium; it is their only previous meeting in the competition. In all competitions, Manchester City have lost none of their past five away visits to Oxford United (W3 D2 L0) since a 1-0 defeat in September 1985 in a top-flight encounter. This is Oxford United's first quarter-final in the competition since the 1987-88 season, when they beat Manchester United to reach the semi-final where they were eliminated by Luton Town.
That is my mentality and we continue with that mentality," Pellegrini, who took charge in 2018, told reporters ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at Chelsea. We had some very good moments last season, we finished the season very well with 10 points from 12, and we started this season very well. So you are always optimistic that you can improve.
PlayersTogether is about we, as players, collaborating together to create a voluntary initiative, separate to any other club and league conversations, that can help get much needed funds to those that need it right now. To try and help, along with so many others in the country, make a real difference.
They are currently five points adrift of the final Champions League position and a point off the one automatic Europa League place. They had been on a run of just two points from three league games but have won the last two, both 3-0. That included a home win over Willem II who are fifth in the league.
2023/24 EPCR pool stage fixture dates, venues, kick-off Leinster, tournament runners-up in the past two seasons, are at home in Rounds 2 and 3 against Sale Sharks and Stade Francais Paris respectively with either the ...
I think that's why he never returned to Sweden. In London it's much easier to be yourself and it doesn't matter what you're into or where you come from. Pre-Zlatan it was still very unusual to have outspoken and slightly unique characters within football. The truth is we don't really know much about Fredrik's style as a manager. What we do know is that he's done a brilliant job with the youngsters and is likely to continue on that path.
I am sure Carlo will not make many changes, having an opportunity to win at Anfield. The only advantage we have is Anfield. Everton have not won a Merseyside derby at Anfield since September 1999 and lost 5-2 in the league earlier this season, which led to Marco Silva's sacking as manager. Liverpool's win over the Blades also saw them go an entire calendar year unbeaten in the Premier League but Klopp said there was still room for improvement.
We played away at Notts County and after the game he was in a foul mood. We'd won the game but he spoke to the captain before his post-match interview and said, 'Look, I'm going to go in on the club a little bit. He went mad. We had an offer from somebody who wanted to buy the club, the old chairman he'd been with at Oxford, and the club were stalling on it," recalls Byrom. He wanted the lads and the staff getting paid and we had a decent offer for a takeover.
Posted at 75' Offside, Sunderland. Chris Maguire tries a through ball, but Joel Lynch is caught offside. BookingPosted at 74' Emmanuel Monthe (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 74' Charlie Wyke (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 74' Foul by Emmanuel Monthe (Tranmere Rovers).
Part of QPR’s high scoring season has been their entertaining draws. They’ve seen four score draws at home, three of which have finished 2-2. With 75% of QPR’s home games seeing over 3.5 goals, we’re backing another four-goal thriller as Hull look to punish the hosts’ leaky defence.
But a stalemate was probably the right result on a day when both sides had their moments but neither could conjure the sort of moment of quality required to break the deadlock. Relive Sunday's south Wales derbyA goal from Ben Wilmot had settled the reverse fixture at the Liberty Stadium in October, though Swansea might have won that game more comfortably having been in control for long periods. Neil Warnock was in charge of Cardiff at that stage, but it was a different story as Neil Harris sampled this fixture for the first time.
Reaction: Leinster beat Tigers to book semi spot 7 May 2022 — FT: Leicester Tigers 14-23 Leinster. Scott Bemand. England women's attack coach and former Leicester scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
Isloch Reserves are going to face Slavia Reserves. After two defeats at the start of the new season, the hosts won two matches in a row against Slutsk and Brest. They scored 8 goals in only two matches and conceded two. Isloch is strong team and I think that there is a chance to see victory for the hosts. Slavia lost three of four matches in this season and conceded 8 goals while scored 5. I think that Isloch will be able to even keep the clean sheet against Slavia. My bet here is an Asian handicap -1.0 for Isloch
But they failed. He is a machine and a player that the other defenders fear facing. When it is Erling Braut Haaland in the opposite half they fear him, he is the worst player for a defender to face. Video - The birth of a superstar: When Haaland scored 4 goals in 21 minutes for Molde00:48 Those performances haven’t gone unnoticed and he’s already being linked with another move but Rekdal thinks there will be no need to rush from Haaland’s camp.
Real Madrid is few days ago lost match in Cup of Spain, against Real Sociedad, 3-4, but they are played that match with reserve team, so that was not so big surprise. Of course, first wish for this team is title in Spain Primera and so far, team is playing very good - they are leaders. In Pamplona, in meantime, they are beat Osasuna more than easy 1-4 and of course, team is huge favorite and in this duel. I believe that they will not have any problems and Real Madrid will win this match 2-0, 3-1 or similar, I'm sure.
Stomil Olsztyn will host Chrobry Glogow for this fixture of the league. Olsztyn is very average team in this season. They are currently on the 12th place with 29 points. I think, the hosts will try to capitalize advantage on their pitch. I expect, the hosts will try to dominate from the start match. They tend to score a goal. On the other hand Chrobry Glogow are currently on the 13th place with 26 points. The visitors will try to provide a strong resistance. However, this will not be an easy task. They have a vulnerable defense. My pick - Olsztyn to win.
La Paillade have struggled when playing away from home though with the recent cup win over lower-league opposition their only away victory of the season in any competition. Even when travelling to struggling teams like Saint-Étienne (0-0), Metz (2-2) and Dijon (2-2) they have faltered and this will be a worry for Der Zakarian as they go to the north of France.
Slutsk will against Slavia in match Belarusian Premier League. My prediction this match could be the won or draw for Slavia. Slavia have great result on last 8 match in club friendly due to Slavia have won in 6 match, 1 match is draw and 1 match is lose. Meanwhile, Slutsk have also good result on last 6 match in club friendly due to Slutsk have won in 3 match and 3 match is draw. Nevertheless, my prediction that Slavia can beat Slutsk on this match due to Slavia have great result on club friendly. Beside that Slavia have better rank on last season rather than Slutsk.
FC Koln has only just returned to the Bundesliga this season, but with the experience gained from the past, the team nicknamed "The Goats" has not had much difficulty adapting. Specifically, after 26 rounds, they ranked 10th in the rankings, less than the team ranked 1 point but kicked less than 1 match.
