The Foxes are actually two points better off now than at this stage of their remarkable 2015-16 title win, but the imperious form of Jurgen Klopp's side makes a repeat triumph even more improbable. However, this victory, four days after the win at West Ham, keeps the Foxes at least notionally in the hunt, restores the sense of supreme confidence that existed prior to the trip to the Etihad and sets them up for what is a crucial seven days in their season.
Boavista vs Portimonese predictions for Saturday's Portuguese Primeira Liga clash. Boavista hope to end their poor run of form as they return from the Portuguese Primeira Liga winter break to face a struggling Portimonense side. Read on for all our free Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions and betting tips.
Italy's Serie A has been suspended while French Ligue 1 and Spanish La Liga games are being played without spectators. Juventus on Wednesday said their defender Daniele Rugani had tested positive for coronavirus, casting doubt on the Italian side's Champions League last-16 return leg against Olympique Lyonnais next week.
Neman is near the top of the league, with good performances and well record 3-1-1. They are playing well, having to bigger up and down going in the league. This could be potentially tough task for the host, since Energetic is not such a weak side, as results may be showing currently.
The last time I saw an 18-year-old look so comfortable in a Premier League fixture was Wayne Rooney - the youngster has none of Rooney's brawn but plenty of grace and style. His goal was brilliantly taken, while his post-match interview was almost more composed and impressive than his performance on the park. Like Rooney, this lad can play anywhere on the pitch and does so willingly. Saka signed a long-term contract last week and, having seen some of his games, I'm not surprised.
While both sides are on form, Roma have been taking advantage of smaller sides this term. So far, 20 of Roma’s 28 points have come against bottom-half sides. They’ve been beaten by Atalanta and Parma, which is a concern ahead of this tough test. Inter have already been tested this term, winning at home to two of the current top four as well as seeing off Borussia Dortmund here in the Champions League.
Luciano put Gremio 1-0 up from the penalty spot after 56 minutes before an own goal from Vitor Bueno doubled the lead just two minutes later. Four minutes after that, Gremio made sure of the points when Luciano got his second with a powerful close-range strike. The result lifted Gremio above Athletico Paranaense into fourth place in the Serie A table on goal difference.
Chelsea will allow N'Golo Kante to stay away from training because of coronavirus fears - even if it means missing the rest of the season. The French midfielder, 29, returned to limited training on Tuesday at the club's Cobham base. But he has since decided to train at home, a move supported by Chelsea. Kante caused concern among team-mates in 2018 when he fainted after a training session; his brother died of a heart attack the same year.
I'd have done the same. I was trying to concentrate on anything except taking the pen. It didn't work, but I still scored. After that you could feel Celtic were lacking in confidence. We were in control. I had to be sick over the advertising board'Inverness grew in confidence, and Edward Ofere put them ahead in extra-time. That joy was short-lived, though, as goalkeeper Ryan Esson misjudged a John Guidetti free-kick to gift Celtic a 103rd-minute leveller.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4' Second Half ends, Barcelona 4, Alavés 1. Posted at 90'+2' Foul by Arturo Vidal (Barcelona). Posted at 90'+2' Manu García (Alavés) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+1' Carles Aleñá (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Manu García (Alavés). Posted at 88' Attempt saved. Manu García (Alavés) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Hearts is in 10th place while Livingston is in 7th place. Both teams needs points to avoid the relegation group. Hearts have scored 15 goals and have conceded 25 until now in this season while Livingston have scored 16 goals and have conceded 23 goals. Hearts, from 15 goals scored until now in this season, 10 goals they have scored at home matches and have conceded 9 goals. In home they are more strong. Livingston in away have scored 12 goals and have conceded 18 goals. Seems that Livingston scores a lot but also have problems with defend and concede a lot in away. I expect an open game here with both teams that wants 3 points and I predict an over 2.5 goals here.
Did you know? Rashford scored twice from three shots in Manchester United's win against Norwich. Danny Ings: The Southampton striker was a constant threat to Kasper Schmeichel and Leicester's defenders; he could have scored four goals rather than 'only' the winner. Ings was effervescent throughout but if, as some are suggesting, he has the potential to move to a bigger club, he needs to improve his chances-to-goals ratio.
They head into this clash in scoring form, having found the net in 89% of their league games this season. However, Fiorentina can rival them. The hosts have scored in eight of their last nine at home, while four of their last five have seen both teams score. The hosts have scored twice in 12 of their last 14 home meetings with Atalanta, while we’re backing them to add to that here. Both teams to score is our pick in this one.
Juventus extend record dominationJuventus are one of three European teams to be on a run of nine titles in a row, alongside Celtic in Scotland and Ludogorets Razgrad of Bulgaria. The world record for consecutive league titles is thought to be Tafea, who won the Vanuatu league for 15 seasons in a row (1994 to 2009), while Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps and the now dissolved Skonto of Latvia have the European record with 14 in a row.
Huddersfield vs Nottingham Forest predictions ahead of this clash on Saturday. Can Nottingham Forest produce three points to make up for last weekend's humiliation? Read on for our free Championship predictions and match preview.
It is the first time they have lost four consecutive home matches in all competitions since December 1959. Reaction from Emirates Stadium and Sunday's Premier League gamesArteta learning the hard wayArteta understandably looked downcast as he and his players took sympathetic applause from their fans after they were left stunned by Chelsea's late surge. Arsenal, for the first half-hour, dominated a desperately poor Chelsea and there was much to encourage everyone inside a vibrant Emirates Stadium as the new era kicked into life.
Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg, who became the first winner of the women's version of the award last year, finished fourth, while Arsenal and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema rounded out the top five. The men's award was won by Argentina and Barcelona's Lionel Messi for a record sixth time. Rapinoe, who was not in attendance at the awards ceremony, said in a recorded message: "I'm so sad I can't make it tonight.
Match Guide: Caldy (A) ... and vocal home crowd. Close early losses against Hartpury, Nottingham and Ampthill and an impressive away win at Richmond put the new boys on the right path ...
Well done. Tottenham are definitely better without Harry Kane That's three games with zip goals for a Harry Kane-less Spurs but it is okay because according some egg on Twitter, whose avatar is an egg, Tottenham Hotspur are a much better outfit without Kane. The evidence is undeniable: Tottenham won some games before Kane was injured.
West Ham are trying to conclude a £20m-plus deal to sign forward Jarrod Bowen from Championship club Hull City. Crystal Palace had appeared favourites to sign Bowen, one of the most highly-rated players outside the top-flight. But West Ham, desperate to reinforce David Moyes' squad for a battle to avoid the drop, have edged in front. It has been suggested West Ham have arranged a medical for Friday lunchtime but club sources have said the deal is still not done.
Posted at 66' Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 66' Foul by Aleix Vidal (Alavés). Posted at 64' Foul by Samuel Umtiti (Barcelona). Posted at 64' Aleix Vidal (Alavés) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 63' Foul by Arturo Vidal (Barcelona). Posted at 63' Rubén Duarte (Alavés) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 61' Attempt missed. Rubén Duarte (Alavés) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Both sides have achieved that success through their scoring record this season. The Swans have scored in seven of their last eight trips. They come into this one averaging over 11 shots per game, while they convert 12% of those chances. Given that the Terriers concede just shy of 15 shots per game, they are going to be tested by the high-flying Swans.
I would go fresh and opt for him over Pickford. The back four Trent Alexander-Arnold If you look at his stats for what he creates then he has to be in the team. The only issue is when you go into international football you wonder if you need someone who is more defensive such as Kieran Trippier, depending on the match.
But whether De Bruyne sees his future in Manchester or not is arguably just as important to City's success. The Belgian has enjoyed yet another stellar season, registering 16 assists and eight goals - the most of any player in the Premier League this campaign. He was close to his brilliant best tonight, driving forward effortlessly, exploiting space in the West Ham defence and midfield and generally causing mayhem.
They look to get a third straight league victory when hosting 14th placed Everton. United have had an inconsistent season and have struggled to string wins together. The past week has been impressive though and they are now only five points behind the final Champions League place. Home form is impressive with 15 points from eight games and only one defeat.
Last weekend's 2-0 loss against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu was Periquitos' 11th defeat of the campaign and they are now six games without a win (D1, L5) since edging out Levante 0-1 at the end of October.
The 30-year-old will be fulfilling a lifelong ambition, having grown up in Nigeria as a United supporter. Ighalo has joined United on loan from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season but Solskjaer is not ruling out a permanent transfer. When you are in the door, it gives you a chance," he said. If you impress as a player and a person and help the group improve, of course there's a chance we'll look at extending things and signing.
Worse than all of that, if a player were to die or forced into retirement as a result of the illness, then clubs could have to examine any insurance cover they have over their squads. They are not always comprehensively insured due to the costs of doing so. Further down the stream, the costs get more diffuse but no less critical.
Unfortunately for fans heading to Brunton Park on Boxing Day, we do not see this one being a classic and think goals will come at a bit of premium. The lack of goalscoring threat by the hosts means that they are unlikely to put their opposition to the sword and, given that four of Bradford’s last five league matches have finished with less than 2.5 goals scored, we think backing the same result again is the way to go.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has said off-field issues will not distract the team in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg. Barca fans protested against club president Josep Maria Bartomeu during Saturday's 5-0 victory over Eibar after the club were accused of manipulating social media coverage of the team. We know the waters will not be calm if the results are not good," said Pique. This match is too important to be thinking about other things.
Istra 1961 host Hajduk Split in the 28th round of the Croatian Football League 1. HNL. Istra 1961 are big underdog in this game, despite the fact they play at home, after all Hajduk Split are arguably one of the strongest teams in the league.
Midfielder Bruno Zucolini was on the books at Manchester City but didn't play in the Premier League and joined Middlesbrough on loan, while forward Ignacio Scocco had six goalless months with Sunderland under Gus Poyet. Another trophy incoming for Filipe Luis?Flamengo also have a former Manchester City player who didn't play for the club - defender Pablo Mari - but do possess a Premier League winner in former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea left-back Filipe Luis.
Leicester have remained unbeaten in all of their home games against London sides in a single Premier League season for the first time since 2000-01. After a run of four consecutive Premier League victories, Crystal Palace have lost their last three by an aggregate score of 8-0. Crystal Palace mustered just one shot on target in this match, by defender Gary Cahill.
Newcastle had other ideas though and grabbed a point to leave City manager Pep Guardiola frustrated. Should Liverpool beat Brighton & Hove Albion later on Saturday, they will move 11 points clear of the champions. Steve Bruce's Newcastle moved six points clear of the relegation zone before the later kickoffs.
Assisted by Aaron Mooy. Posted at 68' Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 68' Foul by Simon Francis (Bournemouth). Posted at 67' Foul by Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion). Posted at 67' Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Naestved will host HB Koge in the 1st Division game of Denmark on Sunday. Host Naestved are currently bottom of the table. They Drawn last game to Vejle on road and all the last three Division 1 matches finished in Draw. However they are Winless from last 8 matches and five of the six matches saw less than 2.5 Goals. While Koge Drawn last game to Hvidovre by 1-1 and Defeated Vendsyssel by 2-0 at home. Meanwhile all the last six Koge matches saw less than 2.5 goals in 1st Division. Also all the last four head to head matches just produced four goals .
Zamora will be meeting today with the away team Trujillano and this game we have given the home team to win it without us betting on a draw as looking at the last e between this two teams the home team is more stronger than the away team as the last games it had won 15 games and the away team win 8 and so this numbers makes us to be very sure that this bet I'll be a winning bet and so that all said I wish everyone good luck e this game and always bet responsibly and with what you can afford to lose
Paper Round’s view: Rakitic has been one of the few impressive transfer recruits made by Barcelona as they have moved on from some of their most famous players. However, it is obvious that he has been in the shop window for a couple of seasons. Atleti would allow him and his family to stay in Spain and continue to earn well into the latter stages of his career.
GOAL FOR MARTIAL! United take a short corner. It's another brilliant Mata delivery and the Frenchman heads it in to make it 3-0! Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich CityGetty Images 59' - WHAT A MISS! Martial does well to feed Pereira on the byline, who finds Williams who blazes it over from around 5 yards, it looked harder to miss! 76' - GOAL FOR GREENWOOD! A fine low strike from around 18 yards from the youngster.
Already there is talk of Liverpool going through the league entire season unbeaten -- matching the 'The Invincibles' of Arsenal in 2003/04 and Preston North End in 1888/89. It may be predictable but Klopp is surely wise to avoid such discussions, especially as his club have never won the Premier League and are without a domestic league title for 30 years.
Although the final was a heavyweight affair between Brazil and Italy, many of the regular big-hitters had failed to qualify or underperformed once there. There are too many unknowns to say how Yugoslavia would have fared, but it would have been a lot of fun to watch this group trying to win the World Cup. Separate Balkan national teams re-emerged in Euro 96 qualifiers, players now spread through five countries.
It all depends on what mood the Celtic players are for this encounter, the starting players were rested this midweek in the Europa League having already secured 1st place in a tough group with Lazio and Rennes where the surprise was CFR Cluj 2nd finished from Romania. And I say it depends on the mood of the Celtic players as for example at the start of this season in the league they drew just 1-1 at Hibernian while in a more recent game in the League Cup also at Hibernian they won that time 5-2.
Having won 3 league matches on the bounce, confidence is sky high in home ranks coming into the game and those taking to the pitch will be looking for maximum points once again. Having also claimed victory in 6 of their last 9 home league games, Boreham Wood are typically strong as hosts and that has their prospects looking bright heading into the game.
Goal!Posted at 90' Goal! Watford 2, Everton 3. Theo Walcott (Everton) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Moise Kean following a fast break. Posted at 90' Attempt missed. Moise Kean (Everton) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
Man goes to work in a foundry and he’s tired and all of sudden, he kind of falls asleep and he bangs his head. But then he thinks: ‘Oh, where am I? I’ve got a bit of a headache’. Man wakes up in the morning and he decides he has to go to work because he has a family to feed. As far as I’m concerned, you can’t play football being 100 per cent every single game.
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I've had quieter breakfasts, if I'm honest. The milk hadn't even touch the Weetabix (other breakfast cereals are available, but they're not as good) when Tottenham announced that they had completed a deal to bring in Jose Mourinho less than 12 hours after announcing the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.
