Guardiola: Rodgers has made Leicester title rivals Brendan Rodgers has made Leicester Premier League title rivals, says Pep Guardiola. While Guardiola's champions were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw at Newcastle United at the weekend, leaving them 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, Leicester secured a last-gasp 2-1 win over Everton the following day to cut the gap to eight.
Sadio Mané (Liverpool) WHY COULD HE MOVE Fourth in the Ballon d'Or, African Player of the Year, 18 goals, 12 assists, Sadio Mané, 27, is one of the best players in Europe. The Senegalese forward is one of the architects of Liverpool's remarkable season and, although he is under contract with Liverpool until June 2023, which club would not want to sign a player like him? WHO IS INTERESTED? Zinedine Zidane has made Mané one of his priorities for the summer transfer window.
An end to home advantage? Over 13,000 Borussia Monchengladbach fans paid to have a cardboard cut-out of themselves at Borussia ParkIs there any advantage still to be had when you don't have the support of your fans in the stadium and it's no longer intimidating for the opponents? The last two weeks of the Bundesliga suggest that could be the case. Only three wins have been picked up at home in 22 matches.
Lille OSC v HSC Montpellier predictions for this Ligue 1 match. The hosts have been on a good winning streak as of late but can they keep that up as they face a side that recently took PSG to the wire? Read on for our free Ligue 1 predictions and betting tips.
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Sheffield United players argued furiously that during the build-up the the ball had struck referee Chris Kavanagh and a drop ball should have been called, but after a brief review the goal stood. City wrapped up the win which leaves them just a point behind second-placed Leicester City, in the 82nd minute, when De Bruyne drove home at the end of a swift counter-attack from Riyad Mahrez.
Joe Jordan and Davie Hay played in all three matches in West Germany. They talk us through the campaign. Rowing boats & sinking the Auld EnemyPreparations were eye opening, to say the least. After mixed results in the Home Internationals, Scotland had warm-up matches in Belgium and Norway. Then there was the incident in Largs. Manager Willie Ormond allowed the players go for a night out in the coastal town and, in the early hours, winger Jimmy Johnstone decided to commandeer a rowing boat.
It's to say 'we're looking at you, don't do anything that breaches the regulations more broadly'. Accountancy firm and football business analysts Deloitte's own figures suggested Premier League and English Football League clubs had both, however, been paying an increasing sum of VAT on matchday income and other employment taxes such as National Insurance Contributions and PAYE on wages every year for the past decade.
It was the latter that earned them this appearance in the FA Cup final, their 21st in all with a record 13 victories. They have won three of their last four games and to reach this final have had to beat three Premier League sides and Championship winners Leeds United. A win at Wembley will make it four FA Cup triumphs in seven years.
Feb 25 (Reuters) - Video Assistant Referee has its critics in Major League Soccer, not least Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but for the most part it has avoided the widespread fan antipathy that has roiled the English Premier League, German Bundesliga and elsewhere. MLS was the first league in the world to use VAR in every game, starting in 2017.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will host Maccabi Haifa for this fixture of the league. Both teams are one of the ambitious teams in this league. Of course, both sides want to get a positive result. In my opinion, the visitors have better team than their opponent. Maccabi Haifa is the best offensive team in this season. Visitors have an effective attack. In any case, they have the potential to pick up the victory. Also, we have Hapoel Be'er Sheva who's is really strong team at home. However, they have a very difficult task in this game. So, I believe, Maccabi Haifa is really better team. My pick - Maccabi to win.
Northampton Town showed how to achieve play-off perfection on Monday at Wembley as they sealed a place in League One for next season. Now it's time for four third-tier sides to challenge for promotion to the Championship. BBC Sport takes a look at how Portsmouth, Oxford United, Wycombe Wanderers and Fleetwood Town have prepared in unprecedented circumstances because of Covid-19. Behind the scenes behind Wembley's closed doors'No home advantage' in play-offs Jackett was appointed Pompey boss in June 2017Portsmouth enter the League One play-offs for the second successive season under Kenny Jackett, but things will be a bit different this time around as they prepare to welcome Oxford United to Fratton Park for the first leg.
Rebic came on at halftime and levelled from close range within three minutes, his first goal since joining on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt at the start of the season. Donnarumma made amends for his mistake with saves from Rolando Mandragora and Stefano Okaka before Theo Hernandez rifled Milan in front from outside the area, meeting the ball first time after a clearance was headed straight to him.
While there is no confirmed link between the match and any coronavirus cases, the government's deputy chief scientific adviser, Angela McLean, said it warranted further investigation. It will be very interesting to see in the future, when all the science is done, what relationship there is between the viruses that have circulated in Liverpool and the viruses that have circulated in Spain," she said at the UK government's daily coronavirus news briefing on Monday.
Both teams need points from this game but for different reasons. Middlesbrough finally won a league match in 2020 when winning at Charlton last weekend. They continue to struggle for goals though but will want to build on that result. Considering Swansea have a poor away record and have drawn 14 games, it's amazing they are still in with a chance of promotion. A bet on under 2.5 goals in this game is the suggested bet to make.
The Conservatives are leading the opposition Labour Party in opinion polls before the Dec. The party said that the investment was part of a 2 billion pound plan to ensure that by the time of the 2030 World Cup, every family in England would on average be 15 minutes from a local football pitch. The money will also be used to support growth in women's football.
SubstitutionPosted at 61' Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Toprak replaces Kevin Vogt because of an injury. SubstitutionPosted at 60' Substitution, RB Leipzig. Ethan Ampadu replaces Lukas Klostermann. SubstitutionPosted at 60' Substitution, RB Leipzig. Amadou Haidara replaces Konrad Laimer. Posted at 59' Attempt missed. Niklas Moisander (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left.
Recently, Belarusian football has become fashionable. There are no major football events due to self-isolation and quarantine regimes almost all over the world, but the Higher League continues to play in Belarus, and the First League has started now. In one of her matches, the Orsha and Lida teams will compete for three points.
Defoe agrees permanent Rangers deal from BournemouthBournemouth end six-game winless runFraser joined Bournemouth in January 2013 from Aberdeen and has established himself as a key player, contributing eight goals and 15 assists last term. The Scot's contract is up this summer and, despite saying he does not know what the future holds, has dedicated himself to maintaining his club's Premier League status.
Well, not the really pointy end, but nearly the pointy end. If the Champions League is a Black & Decker screwdriver, we’re probably about three-quarters of the way up the shaft, getting towards the actual pointy end. Anyway, it’s the second leg of two ties, as Valencia and Atalanta look to repeat that absolutely tonto first game which ended 4-1 to the Italians, while the eternal sadness of Tottenham Hotspur look to overturn a 1-0 deficit to RB Leipzig, with the stirring, Churchillian encouragement of Jose Mourinho ringing in their ears.
Weary legs set in and quality became at a premium and there was a brief lull, before the incredulousness of the match continued when Aberdeen substitute Mikey Devlin made a hash of a clearance, allowing Kabamba to finish from close range. But back came Aberdeen, their season on the line, and when Lewis Ferguson was brought down in the box, up stepped Cosgrove to slam home his ninth spot-kick of the season to seemingly set up another nerve-shredding shootout.
The former Manchester City and Liverpool forward has struggled to find form since joining Brescia in August, scoring two goals in eight league appearances. Last month, Balotelli threatened to walk off the pitch after suffering racist abuse during a Serie A match against Hellas Verona. Mario is sad because he is unable to play his game," Cellino said on the Italian television programme Le Iene.
Wolves is always one of the toughest opponents," Guardiola said. What Nuno is doing is incredible. It is one of the toughest games and at home they are incredibly organised with pace up front. Hopefully we can maintain the level of the last weeks and last games. Guardiola's also touched upon his long-time assistant manager Mikel Arteta, who replaced Unai Emery as manager at Arsenal last week.
United are unbeaten in their last 10 Europa League knockout stage games (W6 D4), since a 2-0 loss at Liverpool in March 2016. Indeed, they won the competition the last time they were in it in 2016-17. United have fielded 32 different players in the Europa League this season, more than any other side. They've also had 11 different teenage players play for them in the competition this season, more than double that of any other side.
Quique Setien suffered his first defeat as Barcelona manager as Valencia claimed their first home win over the Spanish champions since 2007. The hosts broke the deadlock when Jordi Alba deflected Maxi Gomez's powerful strike past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Gomez, who had a first-half penalty saved by Ter Stegen, completed the scoring in the second half. There were unsavoury scenes before the game as rival fans clashed outside the Mestalla Stadium.
Wilfred Ndidi replaces Nampalys Mendy. Posted at 76' Ben Chilwell (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 76' Foul by Joe Williams (Wigan Athletic). Posted at 72' Attempt missed. Demarai Gray (Leicester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Posted at 72' Demarai Gray (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 72' Foul by Sam Morsy (Wigan Athletic).
Assisted by Riyad Mahrez with a cross following a corner. Posted at 77' Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Jack O'Connell. Posted at 76' Kyle Walker (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 76' Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United). Goal!Posted at 73' Goal! Sheffield United 0, Manchester City 1. Sergio Agüero (Manchester City) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
Legia Warszawa will against Cracovia Krakow in match Poland Ekstraklasa. My prediction this match could be the won for Legia Warszawa with margin score is 2 goals. Legia Warszawa have better result on last 3 match in league due to Legia Warszawa have won in 2 match and 1 match is draw. Meanwhile, Cracovia Krakow have also great result on last 3 match in league due to Cracovia Krakow have won in 2 match and 1 match is lose. Nevertheless, I think that Legia Warszawa can beat Cracovia Krakow on this match due to Legia Warszawa more strong in every home match.
Anthony Gordon replaces Alex Iwobi. Posted at 89' Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton). Posted at 89' Timm Klose (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 88' Offside, Norwich City. Todd Cantwell tries a through ball, but Max Aarons is caught offside. SubstitutionPosted at 87' Substitution, Everton.
But you look to the goals and they are not a consequence of any superiority. The first goal is a short corner with a big mistake. We know how to defend short corners, we train how to deal with short corners. The players involved were not focused. Mourinho admitted VAR was correct to award Chelsea their penalty despite referee Anthony Taylor not giving it but said Son's red card, also awarded via VAR, was harsh.
Slavia will against Gorodeya in match Belarus Vysshaya Liga. My prediction this match could be the end score due to Gorodeya always make to score on last 3 match. Even though Slavia have not to score on last 3 match, I think Slavia will make to score on this match due to Slavia will play this match in the home. Slavia on last 3 match in league can make total score is 3 goals. Meanwhile Gorodeya on last 3 match in league can make total score also is 3 goals. Even though average score on both teams is only 1 goal, I think this match will the end score is over 2 goals due to Slavia more strong in every home match.
Posted at 61' Foul by Fernando (Sevilla). If anyone thought Erling Braut Haaland's move to Borussia Dortmund would signal a tempering of his goalscoring exploits, the Norwegian proved them emphatically wrong on Saturday with a stunning 23-minute debut hat-trick. The 19-year-old joined Dortmund for £17. Red Bull Salzburg this season - a tally that included five hat-tricks. He made that six courtesy of the perfect introduction to his new club and league.
Within seconds of coming on, he side-footed an equaliser from close range. He scored again as a substitute against PSV later the same month, and by November's end he was starting regularly. After establishing himself as Vitesse's rampaging, goal-threatening midfield heartbeat, with 13 goals and 10 assists in all competitions, he was named in the Eredivisie Team of the Season. Circumstances conspired in Mount's favour in the lead-up to the 2019-20 season.
Will they be lifted in time so you can play these games in front of fans? That seems unlikely to me. Karen Carney: Health and safety is the priority. They have got to try to finish it if they can, but only when it is safe to do so. People have talked about giving the title to Liverpool too because they were going to win it but they have the right to win it properly. If they were just to be given it, you know full well people would say they were the team who 'did not really win it'.
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Winning just one of their last five league games, Le Mans will view this a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Ligue 2. They'll know that they stand little chance of progressing, but they will of course be looking forward to the occasion, as will their fans, who're expected to arrive at MMArena in their droves. Le Mans have been away from the top-flight for nearly ten years and are a now a side fighting for survival in the second tier, so for most of their players, a game against the mighty PSG will be a once in a lifetime experience.
Post updateDanny Ward (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing. Post updateOffside, Fulham. Cyrus Christie tries a through ball, but Josh Onomah is caught offside. Post updateOffside, Cardiff City. Alex Smithies tries a through ball, but Danny Ward is caught offside. Post updateOffside, Fulham. Aboubakar Kamara tries a through ball, but Bobby De Cordova-Reid is caught offside. Post updateOffside, Cardiff City.
Bolton vs Southend predictions and betting tips as they meet in League One on Saturday. Will the visitors be able to end their miserable run with a vital three points? Read on for all our League One betting tips and predictions.
Guadalupe Will Play Against Limon in the Costa Rica in the Primera Division- Clausura on Monday. Guadalupe are currently sixth in the Primera Division standings and They are currently on unbeaten run of three matches and Defeated Saprissa and Santos DG and Drawn to San Carlos by 2-2 in the last game before Covid break. While Limon are currently 10th on the table. They are remained unbeaten in the eight matches from start of the season but won three of the last five matches. Also away team failed to win any of the last 7 head to head matches between these two teams .
Erik’s goal shortly before halftime all but secured the title and left Tokyo an almost impossible task of having to score six goals in a half to get their hands on the trophy. Park’s sending off for a rash challenge on Tokyo striker Kensuke Nagai with 30 minutes remaining would have made only the most pessimistic of Yokohama fans worry but Endo’s goal on 77 minutes put all fears to rest.
Feyenoord, managed by former Ibrox boss Dick Advocaat, must win to have any chance of progressing. BBC Scotland has the team news and stats to preview the match. Rangers' 'quantum leap' under KingRangers 'most beautiful period of my life' - AdvocaatTeam newsFeyenoord right-back Rick Karsdrop has not recovered sufficiently from the knock picked up in the 1-1 Europa League draw with Young Boys, while fellow defender Edgar Ie also misses his third game in a row with the hamstring strain the Portugal cap suffered in that game.
Thomas Muller's experience makes him attractive, but it seems Lyon's Moussa Dembele is the top target up front. Ex-United academy graduate Josh King could be re-visited as an option, but a summer transfer is unlikely. Paper Round's view: It's not surprising to see United planning another host of big-money signings.
Wang Ziming completed the comeback in injury time as Beijing finished the season on a high. Deposed champions Shanghai SIPG thrashed already-relegated Shenzhen FC 6-0 as they finished in third while Jiangsu Suning jumped into fourth on the final day when their 2-0 win over Tianjin Tianhai moved them ahead of Shandong Luneng.
Luton is very bad team on the road lost recently a few days ago with 3-0 away from home at Bristol City but it was not their only big defeat recently on the road being even hammered with no less than 7-0 away from home at Brentford a month ago, also losing with 3-0 away from home at both Reading and Stoke and they are just 2-0-11 on the road this season with no less than 33 goals conceded and just 12 goals scored.
Preston North End, despite their home-field advantage, has nothing to guarantee for them to win against the guests. 15 times compared to the previous match, the two sides won 5, drew 5, and lost 5, the number of talents balanced. The problem is that the current performance between the two teams is very different, Preston North End did not win in the last 4 rounds (draw 1, lose 3) and are playing somewhat down at the right sprint stage. Meanwhile, Cardiff knows how to take advantage of the opponent's mistakes and earn 7 points in the last 3 rounds, thereby approaching Preston and 7th place in the rankings. Because of that, it is the homeowners who are worried about this match, even if they do not revive their spirits soon, the ability to retain even 1 point is very difficult for Preston North End.
Slavia Mozyr has won the first leg of this semifinal in the Belarus Cup by 1-0, so BATTE now needs a win by more than a goal here at home to reach the final. I think collecting a large win will be quite easy for BATE, which is one of the best teams in Belarus and has even conceded no goal in the last 3 official matches after 2 surprising losses in the first 2 games of this season. Slavia Mozyr has scored no goal in the last 4 games played here @BATE, even conceding 6 in the last 2 matches, so I will bet on a large win for the home team.
I think it's important you show respect to all the people at the club whatever your role is, and I think we have shown real good togetherness by doing this. Rangers said some of their employees would be furloughed due to "extraordinary challenges" from the crisis but would continue to receive their full salary through "top up" assistance from the club.
