Speaking before the weekend's game, he said the rest of the top four places are yet to be decided. He said: "I think probably Liverpool I would agree with you but the rest is up for grabs. Huge respect to Leicester for what they’ve done so far but there’s a long way to go for all of us. I don’t think we were very fancied (to make the top four) at the start of the season and it’s important that we carry on trying to prove people wrong with our performances.
Setien expects a more ambitious game plan from Valencia, who have not beaten the Catalans at their Mestalla ground since 2007 and are smarting from a heavy 4-1 defeat at Mallorca, but trusts his team to take advantage. When a team like Valencia loses they are always more eager to win the next game and I will expect the best of Valencia, who are a top team with top players," Setien told a news conference.
I knew what he was like as a player. I knew what he was like as a captain. He was a born leader and everybody knows that. Maybe go down that route instead of a tried and tested route. Freddie Ljungberg, 42, is the caretaker boss but Seaman says he hopes his former team-mate does not get the job. This job is much bigger than what Freddie is used to at the moment," said the ex-England international. He has only just got into the coaching side of the game and he will be really avant-garde as a manager but while he is taking charge now, please try and get some sort of defensive formation sorted out.
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.
Top league scorer: Franco Di Santo (7). Other key men: Gary Caldwell, Victor Moses, Shaun Maloney. With nine games left, Wigan were only three points from safety. But this survival act was about the volume of points and the quality of the opposition. After one win in 14, check out Wigan's next three away games - Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal. They also had to face leaders Manchester United. It was all hands up to the pump - and Roberto Martinez's side had eight different scorers in their last nine games.
There is "no rationale" to postponing sporting events in Britain because of coronavirus, according to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. A meeting between the DCMS and sport governing bodies on Monday discussed potential responses if the outbreak worsens and mass gatherings are banned. The basic message is 'let's not panic'," said Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney. Clearly it is a moving situation so just keep talking and go from there.
Record numbers of football players are expected to make claims for unpaid wages by the end of the 2020-21 season. On 15 June, world governing body Fifa said it had received 441 applications totalling millions of dollars for financial help from players after clubs had failed to honour their obligations. Within 24 hours, Fifa and world players' union Fifpro had received more than 100 more claims. No claims received so far relate to the coronavirus pandemic.
That's the schedule," said Solskjaer. We just have to accept it and carry on. Media playback is not supported on this device FA Cup third round: Panenka fails, epic comebacks & Terry's tekkers United play again on Tuesday when they entertain local rivals City. At least Wolves have a blank week in front of them, in which they hope to do some transfer business, although Nuno is still irritated at his side being asked to play Manchester City and Liverpool within the space of 45 hours over Christmas.
FC Girondins de Bordeaux v RC Strasbourg predictions for this Ligue 1 match. Both teams have been right on top of their game recently but who can get the better of their opponent in this one? Read on for our free Ligue 1 predictions and betting tips.
We have to scrap international friendlies or sacrifice one of the cups. Premier League, Euro 2020, Copa America, Olympics. The Premier League season ends on Sunday, 27 May before the European Championships and Copa America get under way 26 days later on 12 June. The 2020-21 season will then start on 8 August, just 27 days after the two finals on 12 July. Some players may also be involved in the Tokyo Olympics, with the men's competition starting on 23 July and ending on 8 August.
But there is only one race. Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on December 22, 2019. Eurosport "And just to show respect to everyone.
We suffered in the second half and we only have ourselves to blame. We are in a situation when I have to think, think, think. I look to bench and we don't have attacking players. I had to take off Erik Lamela because of fatigue but we showed an incredible reaction to score a second goal. When Chelsea want to win they bring on Michy Batshuayi. When Manchester City want to change Gabriel Jesus they bring in Sergio Aguero.
Assisted by Georgia Stanway. Posted at 88' Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Meaghan Sargeant. Goal!Posted at 87' Goal! Bristol City Women 0, Manchester City Women 4. Caroline Weir (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. SubstitutionPosted at 85' Substitution, Manchester City Women. Jessica Park replaces Lauren Hemp. Goal!Posted at 84' Goal! Bristol City Women 0, Manchester City Women 3.
Meanwhile, after reaching the play-offs and finishing just 5 points behind league winners Leyton Orient last term, Wrexham were expected to be a real contender in the National League this season. However, the side have thus far under performed massively, heading into this weekend inside the drop zone with just 29 points from 27 games.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa predictions for Wednesday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Can Chelsea recover straight away from their defeat at the weekend? Read on for all our free Premier League predictions and betting tips.
I think that was a wake-up call," Bakke says. That match was good for everybody to see that European football was different to English in the style of play. It was probably a blessing that that happened to us," suggests Harte, who took advantage of the Nou Camp's tunnel-side chapel to appeal to the heavens before kick-off. It kicked us on. Of course, you're gutted that you're losing - not losing, being battered - by a top side like Barcelona.
Watford vs Burnley predictions for Saturday's Premier League tie at Vicarage Road. Watford hope to build on their first Premier League win of the season when they take on Burnley on Saturday. Read on for all our free Premier League predictions and betting tips.
We put in a decent performance and we know we can be better. We've got a second leg to put it right. They are coming to Anfield and we know our fans will be there. Captain Jordan Henderson, who came close with one of Liverpool's two openings, was substituted in the 80th minute after picking up an injury. Klopp added: "Hendo felt his hamstring unfortunately. We have to wait. He was not too concerned, but enough to go off obviously.
Frenkie de Jong is one of the finest midfielders in world football. In an exclusive interview with Guillem Balague for BBC Radio 5 Live's European Football Podcast, the 23-year-old Barcelona and Netherlands man talks about how sport can lead the fight against racism, returning to football after the coronavirus, learning from Lionel Messi and the musical inspiration behind his name. It does not matter what colour you are, everyone is the same'View more on twitterThe tweet at the top of Frenkie de Jong's Twitter account is a poignant one.
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Game for the second division of Germany and the teams of Arminia Bielefeld, leader of the tournament with 65 points, receive the Heidenheim team that is third with 55 points. So I think it is more important for Heidenheim to win today. Bielefeld is already champion and this match counts for butter for them. Heidenheim for its part has an opportunity to get into auto promotion place and for that they must do better than Hamburg which is one point ahead of them. Advantage to visitors on this match who will be more motivated. But I think both can live with one point. So I'm assuming a draw. With good defenses, their last meeting ended 0:0.
Watford moved to within one point of safety as their revival under Nigel Pearson continued with a 2-1 home win over Wolves, despite having 10 men. Gerard Delofeu and Abdoulaye Doucoure fired Watford ahead before Pedro Neto pulled one back for Wolves, who failed to capitalise on a numerical advantage in the last 20 minutes after defender Christian Kabasele was sent off for the hosts.
Jurgen Klopp described guiding Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years as "more than I ever thought possible". The Reds were confirmed as Premier League champions without kicking a ball on Thursday as Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Chelsea meant they could no longer be mathematically caught. Liverpool are 23 points clear with seven games remaining. I have no words," Klopp told Sky Sports.
Bayer Leverkusen have 12 wins in 16 meetings with Stuttgart. Stuttgart have one win in 16 matches against Leverkusen. Stuttgart have one loss in the last nine matches. Leverkusen have scored in 11 of their last 14 home matches. Stuttgart are winless in the last five away matches. In the third round of the German Cup, Bayer Leverkusen will be hosting VfB Stuttgart as the two sides seek to advance in the competition.
It's down to the manager to discipline them and teach them how to do it. Paul Pogba is an example at Manchester United - he is so different playing for France because he has Chelsea's N'Golo Kante behind him. Why Ozil's relationship with Emery is important You want to be inspired by the manager and work hard for them every single day. You want them to get the best out of you. Nobody wants to work for somebody they don't get on with or don't believe in their philosophy.
Video - Juve 'desperate' to sell Ronaldo quickly due to coronavirus crisis - Euro Papers01:30 "It is foreseen that in many parts of the world a considerable number of persons involved in football including both men and women players will be left in extremely difficult economic conditions. The spokesperson added that due to FIFA's strong financial situation, the body has a duty to help those in need.
It was preceded by a minute's silence for those who have lost their lives to coronavirus. This was a very different experience and environment - but we are living in a very different world to the one the Premier League left behind when Aston Villa lost 4-0 at Leicester City on 9 March. As you pulled off the M6 and headed towards Villa Park, you could see old haunts and gathering places were not the usual seething mass of claret and blue.
Burnley wasted the chance to punish Arsenal, who escaped from Turf Moor with a point from a goalless draw. The Clarets at least ended a run that had seen them beaten in their previous 11 games against the Gunners, but the home side should have had more. After riding some early pressure from the visitors, Burnley gradually asserted themselves to bombard the Arsenal goal with headed efforts. Jeff Hendrick and James Tarkowski were most culpable of missing with headers, both failing to hit the target from close range, while Jay Rodriguez volleyed against the underside of the bar when he should have scored.
Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is too high. Assisted by Cristiano Biraghi. Posted at 74' Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku. Posted at 73' Attempt saved. Lukas Masopust (Slavia Prague) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Some don't even have hot water. It's very windy, there might be 500 watching, it's really hard to get up for. But it's the real world and I wouldn't have it any other way. Obviously I do look back and think 'what if I had played more games at Arsenal?' but you've got to be positive. I've got six or seven assists this season and I couldn't be happier. Changing lives for the betterMaidstone - nicknamed the Stones - finished bottom of the National League last season but their summer signings reflect a club determined to make a quick return to non-league's top flight.
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She was the person who had made it but there were so many others who just did it as a hobby. At that time there were doubts whether the women's game had a future or not, so I am so chuffed that it is now where it is at, and girls can now have a future and a career in it. I still play when I can. I was in San Francisco recently and one of my crew members, Tristan, had this app on his phone and we met up with this group of people by the Golden Gate Bridge for a game.
He does seem to be sulking all the time, why that is I don't know. He doesn't seem to be happy, but whose job is it to put that right? The manager's. That is the point of managing - you have all these different personalities and you have to get the best out of each individual. Jose needs to find a way to get Ndombele on to the pitch because the team just looks slow. Harry Winks isn't quick, Giovani lo Celso doesn't seem that quick.
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It is a third chance for Udoh to make it in league football. And, after the thrill of coming off the bench to score a late winner just 10 minutes into his debut at Accrington in August, he has acclimatised to League One level. I always wanted to play at as high a level as possible but there was a period when I struggled and thought maybe it wasn't for me," he said. But I felt I had to prove to myself that I can play.
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You have to know that we will be there and we will find solutions together," he said. You will never be alone… (and) the world will know where the money goes and, equally important, why the money goes there. If football manages to have a discussion where everyone contributes positively, and keeps in mind the global interest over the individual one, I am convinced our future can be better than our past, and we will be better prepared for the times ahead," Infantino added.
That the sensible decision has now been reached should not detract from the fact that unless a Premier League manager or player tested positive the league were intending to DO NOTHING. To encourage mass gathering - regardless of government advice - in this form was irresponsible. Coronavirus can be passed on without exhibiting symptoms.
Bayern Munich remain in fourth position with Paris St Germain entering the top five ahead of Manchester City. Champions League winners Liverpool are seventh, one place ahead of Tottenham Hotspur who they beat in the final. Tottenham's 521. Chelsea and Arsenal, making them the capital's highest revenue generating club for the first time since 1996-97.
Beth England's double secured Chelsea's first-ever Continental Cup trophy, with the England striker netting in injury time to cap off a dramatic match at the City Ground just five minutes after Leah Williamson had brought the Gunners level. England opened the scoring after just eight minutes in Nottingham and although Arsenal dominated the rest the equaliser was hard to come by, with Ann-Katrin Berger in inspired form in the Chelsea net.
A tough match in Egypt between El Entag and Smouha. I expect this match to end in sharing points so I am going for the draw. Clearly, the home side play well and has a record of 2-1-3 and that's not bad. The guest has a record of 2-3-1 and has 9 points and only lost 1, but that doesn't mean anything, they may lose here. Draw is the possible result. It may not be easy, but we'll see how it goes. Odds are more than good, so draw is the best bet here. El Entag is a strong team with 7 points and the visitors are really good too.
Sometimes you would listen to commentary on the radio. Sometimes you would go out to watch at the viewing centre because some of us didn't have the opportunity to subscribe or pay to watch. During the week, you had to save every day from Monday to Friday to be able to do that, so I'm happy I did that because my life was all about football. I played football and I watched my team and it was one of those things I cherished every weekend.
ZIFA went on to plead for stakeholders including the government to provide funding to complete the work needed at the dilapidated venues. In this moment we urge all stakeholders to work for a common cause for us to quickly right this wrong which takes away our sovereignty. We have been using stadiums which do not meet CAF and FIFA standards for a while now, but we need to put our heads together as a country to ensure that our stadiums are renovated to meet required standards," it said.
I would like to thank the Academy for giving me this recognition," Messi said in a video message as he was not able to attend the ceremony. This is a very important and special award. For me it is a huge delight to be part of this award and the first team player to receive it. Of course I would like to thank my team-mates, my family and the fans who support me.
Society needs help. And then football is a micro-society. Do we need help? Yes. But society needs help. We need to eradicate any form of discrimination and this case we are talking about racism. Football and society needs help. It is happening before and I feel it is going to happen again in the future, that is the problem.
This qabala has a regular defense but that throws itself into the attack quickly from the midfield this team is quite screwed up in attack but at a lower level in defense it is not the team that generated a lot of danger in attack that team that goes away with everything and generates many scoring chances, but what is that is quite a fighter in front is the zira this team is quite charged in attack has good game in midfield and by the bands is quite expensive this team has players with good shot from outside the area, let's go for both lucky goals to all.
January has always been difficult. It's not something you do just like that. I am happy with the ones I have here. Solskjaer has previously said that Ashley Young and Marcos Rojo would not be leaving Old Trafford this month but Young has moved to Inter Milan, while Rojo has gone on loan to former club Estudiantes in his native Argentina. Asked about King's link with United and whether the 28-year-old could move before Friday's 23:00 GMT deadline, Howe said: "I am not going to deny anything you have read.
Marcel Schmelzer replaces Jadon Sancho. Posted at 90' Offside, Hertha Berlin. Thomas Kraft tries a through ball, but Salomon Kalou is caught offside. Posted at 88' Offside, Hertha Berlin. Karim Rekik tries a through ball, but Dedryck Boyata is caught offside. Posted at 88' Foul by Axel Witsel (Borussia Dortmund).
Den Haag’s home games produce an average of 2.63 goals and Groningen’s away games produce an average of 2.00 goals, and we have backed two goals to be scored when the pair clash this weekend. Only 38% of Den Haag’s home games and Groningen’s away games have produced over 2.5 goals, which against suggests that no more than two goals will be scored on Saturday.