Tottenham, seventh in the Premier League, are playing seven times in December and their next two league matches are away at sixth-placed Wolves on Sunday and then at home to a Chelsea side who are fourth on 22 December. Bayern, who have been German champions seven years in a row, are struggling domestically and a 2-1 loss at leaders Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday left them seventh in the Bundesliga table.
Indeed, Argentinos are only behind Boca on goal difference and a win on Saturday would see them go top once again. Nonetheless, on paper the visitors are still by far a weaker side than the hosts and having looked slightly less consistent in recent weeks, taking 4 points from their last 3 matches, their prospects still look fairly bleak going into the game.
Fortunately, Rovers have done well away from home of late, winning each of their last three travelling matches in League 1. That said, they've not been overly secure defensively during that time, keeping zero clean sheets, which should add to the confidence of the hosts.
Raheem Sterling has been involved in 11 league goals in seven appearances against West Ham since the start of the 2016-17 season, including scoring a hat-trick in the reverse fixture in August. West Ham UnitedWest Ham are winless in five league matches (D2, L3). The Hammers have the worst form in the division over the past eight fixtures (W1, D2, L5). They've lost four of their past five Premier League away games.
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And it looked as if the tipsters had it right when Carsten Jancker put Germany ahead after only six minutes - but Michael Owen led what became a famous response from Sven-Goran Eriksson's team. Owen, already a world-class striker after his early deeds with Liverpool and England, equalised quickly with a right-foot finish from Nick Barmby's knockdown. He then fired the visitors ahead three minutes after half-time, taking an Emile Heskey header in his stride to beat Oliver Kahn with a shot the great German goalkeeper should have saved.
I think the boys handled it well and the club handled it well. In the penultimate group fixture, after securing a 0-0 draw away to Besiktas, Leeds almost exacted revenge in their return date with Barcelona, only for a Rivaldo strike in the dying seconds to salvage a draw for the visitors. But the result was enough to ensure a point in their final game, against Milan in the San Siro, would see Leeds through to the competition's second group stage.
Flick was promoted from the coaching staff after Niko Kovac's dismissal following Bayern's 5-1 thrashing away to Eintracht Frankfurt last month. He was initially hired for two matches against Olympiakos in the Champions League and against Borussia Dortmund in the league. But after two wins he was trusted to continue until the winter break.
The business end of the season requires teams that have been underperforming to get their act together. Both Galatasaray and Kayserispor are clutching at their tightened collars, but for different reasons. While both teams need points to meet their objectives, we can only see the hosts getting closer to their target by Sunday night. Back Galatasaray to win by three clear goals.
This is a club that slowly lost one of the strongest spines world football has ever seen, and, rather than replace them, elected to try short-term fixes or rely on individual brilliance. Former Chelsea player Eden HazardGetty Images And then they sold that individual brilliance and couldn’t spend to replace it.
Metta will play against Jelgava in the Optibet Virsliga of Latvia on Thursday. Metta finished last in the previous season but won Relegation Game to SuperNova . They lost both the matches played this season at home and away and just scored one goal and that was home game. While Jelgava finished 7th last season. They ended last season with unbeaten streak of five matches and won both the matches played this season . Defeated Tukums 2000 by 2-1 in the last away game. Jelgava also defeated Metta in all the last three head to head matches. So Jelgava likely to win .
Grandstand finish? 93’ GOAL! Real Madrid 3-4 Real Sociedad: What drama at the Santiago Bernabeu! It was a bit of a mess, but Real Madrid have a real chance of levelling this game now! Benzema's cross was headed home by Nacho and Real Sociedad have three minutes to hang on! 96’ SENT OFF! Gorosabel is shown a second yellow card for taking out Vinicius and Real Sociedad will now finish this match with 10 men! Real Madrid are giving this everything they've got! Video - Juventus targeting two Premier League midfielders - Euro Papers01:33 KEY STATS Four of the 15 goals Real Madrid have conceded at the Santiago Bernabeu this season have been scored by former Real Madrid players (Borja Mayoral, Willian Jose, Pablo Sarabia and Martin Odegaard).
It was hard to discern any kind of plan. Emery OutGetty Images Emery arrived at Arsenal with a reputation for having a sophisticated pressing system. Initial signs were that Arsenal were going to be more proactive and organised. But that soon disappeared. Formations have come and gone, players, like Lucas Torreira, given instructions which have confused them.
It was Spurs who had the elite defence, they had a fearsome attacking line-up and they had one of the best managers going. But they dillied and dallied, they didn’t identify their midfield issues quickly enough, they didn’t react to losing Kyle Walker and then Kieran Trippier. They didn’t do something to arrest the decline of Hugo Lloris and they didn’t give Harry Kane the support he so desperately needed.
Achraf Hakimi (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thorgan Hazard. Posted at 77' Foul by Dan-Axel Zagadou (Borussia Dortmund). Posted at 77' Lucas Höler (Sport-Club Freiburg) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 75' Axel Witsel (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 75' Foul by Christian Günter (Sport-Club Freiburg).
When these two met in August last year, it was a top-two encounter between two managers set on promotion. Now one of them – Tony Pulis – has left, with Middlesbrough collapsing without him. Pulis took them from second to seventh by the end of last season, now Jonathan Woodgate has led them into a relegation battle.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong features in what is a very attacking line-up, with Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne also selected. The usual suspects Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo feature, with Mane and Robert Lewandowski completing the XI, ousting the likes of Neymar, Mbappe and Hazard in the process.
That may well prove too much of an ask, especially as Atleti still have away days against Barca and Real Madrid to come, but they should at least kick-off 2020 in the right way this Saturday against Levante, considering they have won their last ten La Liga home games against Granotas and 20 of their last 29 La Liga matches overall in front of their own supporters.
Eintracht haven't been much better than Hertha of late. They have lost each of their last three Bundesliga games. They have been poor going forward ever since their 5-1 win over Bayern Munich.In the five games since that impressive win over Bayern, Eintracht have failed to score in two. They have only managed to score over 1.5 goals in one of their five games since that fixture.
If successful, it would be the first World Cup hosted across two of football's continental confederations (Asia and Oceania). They have proposed to stage matches at up to eight grounds in Australia:Stadium Australia, Sydney (the final), capacity: 70,000Sydney Football Stadium, capacity: 42,512 Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, capacity: 30,052Brisbane Stadium, capacity: 52,263Perth Rectangular Stadium, capacity: 22,225Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, capacity: 18,435Newcastle Stadium, capacity: 25,945York Park, Launceston, Tasmania, capacity: 22,065And in five stadiums in New Zealand:Eden Park, Auckland (opening game), capacity: 48,276Wellington Stadium, capacity: 39,000Christchurch Stadium, capacity: 22,556Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, capacity: 25,111Dunedin Stadium, capacity: 28,744Proposed dates: 10 July to 20 August Sydney Stadium would host the final in the event of the Australia-New Zealand joint bid being successfulWhat are their key strengths? Both countries have vast experience of hosting major international sporting events in recent years, as well as large, modern stadia and impressive infrastructure.
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It's true they were let off by Spurs' missed chances but there is perhaps a sense that Liverpool's dominance is having a psychological impact on their opponents so that when rare opportunities come along, they are being snatched at. And even when not in prime form, Liverpool's forward line is so potent that there is always a goal in them - as Firmino proved with his neat 37th-minute sidestep and thumping finish.
Victory would have taken Tottenham above London rivals Chelsea into fourth but instead they slipped to sixth, two points behind. TOP FOUR While the title race may lack drama, the battle for the top four is set to be a close one and Manchester United are firmly in contention after ending the year with back-to-back wins.
My thoughts are with the frontline workers - the doctors, nurses, paramedics and everyone. The self-sacrifices are heroic and we really support them," he added. Hugely disappointing' - McCarthy on Republic of Ireland exitDuff & Andrews join Republic of Ireland coaching staffKenny was set to replace McCarthy, 61, after Euro 2020 but the postponement of the play-offs and the tournament itself until 2021 because of Covid-19 led the FAI to bring their plan forward.
I will do the same. So far, so really good. Today it wasn't our best game but a very good one. In the end it was a proper fight. For Tottenham manager Mourinho, the initial bounce he induced after replacing Mauricio Pochettino in November has been replaced by a chastening reality that the squad he has inherited has fallen an alarmingly long way since facing Liverpool in last season's Champions League final in Madrid.
BookingPosted at 87' Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card. Posted at 87' Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove Albion) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation. BookingPosted at 85' David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 85' Aaron Mooy (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 85' Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
Forest Green have scored 17 goals on the road this season and have only conceded 9 times while Mansfield have hit the back of the net 18 times in their own backyard but have conceded 23 goals, and one of the reasons we have gone with a double chance bet on Forest Green is down to the visitors decent defensive record on the road. Forest Green have kept clean sheets in 46% of their away games but both teams have scored in 54% of Mansfield’s home games which is why we have predicted a final score of 1-1.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0James' prediction: 3-0 Leicester v Man UtdUnited don't need a win to make the top four but I think they will get one - they are definitely playing Leicester at the right time. Lawro's prediction: 1-2James' prediction: I want to see Leicester fight for the top four but I just think United are in a good place at the moment. What happens could depend on whether United keeper David de Gea has another nightmare or not, though.
Assisted by Chris Martin. Posted at 70' Curtis Davies (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 70' Foul by Matthew Warburton (Northampton Town). Posted at 69' Louie Sibley (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 69' Foul by Chris Lines (Northampton Town).
Goal!Posted at 67' Goal! Juventus 2, Cagliari 0. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. Posted at 66' Penalty Juventus. Paulo Dybala draws a foul in the penalty area. Posted at 66' Penalty conceded by Marko Rog (Cagliari) after a foul in the penalty area.
Brighton are unbeaten in five matches against West Ham United. Brighton have three straight away losses in the league. West Ham have six losses in their last nine home league matches. West Ham have no win in their last four league matches. Both sides are winless in their last five matches. West Ham United are having a really bad season; they will be hoping to start their recovery when they host Brighton in the next league encounter.
Mallorca vs Real Betis predictions for Saturday’s early evening La Liga action at Son Moix. Can Mallorca enhance their decent record in Palma this season or will Betis bank their first away success of the campaign? Read on for all our free La Liga predictions and betting tips.
