This bank holiday weekend was supposed to bring the FA Cup and Championship play-off finals - arguably the most renowned and richest games in club football. Instead there is a void. While those at the top of the football food chain may be able to ride out the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic, clubs and players down the English Football League and below are preparing for seismic changes to both the sport and the livelihoods of those who rely on it.
Sofiane Boufal replaces Moussa Djenepo. Posted at 82' Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 82' Foul by Moussa Djenepo (Southampton). SubstitutionPosted at 81' Substitution, Liverpool. Takumi Minamino replaces Georginio Wijnaldum. Posted at 81' Offside, Southampton. Moussa Djenepo tries a through ball, but Che Adams is caught offside. Posted at 79' Attempt missed.
We are pretty much always ready," said Klopp. If we can do something which helps us, we will try to do it. If not we will not. He added that the summer transfer window was 'really difficult', since it closed for English clubs before the rest of Europe. We'll see how that goes in the future but the summer window only hurts English clubs and doesn't help them.
Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil said wage cut was necessary to guarantee the "survival of the club" with the staff being paid despite the season being suspended indefinitely, which has impacted revenues of clubs across Europe. Gil said the club made a "difficult decision" to request for a Temporary Employment Regulation File (ERTE) which allows them to cut wages when circumstances are beyond their control.
Because money was and is a big issue to deal with, in the sense of the financial fair play regulations, Boro were coming to the end of the parachute payments and had a squad which was too expensive," Drury added. He, like any manager coming in at that point, let alone one in their very first job, had a real big task on their hands, which was to reshape an expensive squad and completely overhaul the playing style.
The league commissioned auditors Deloitte to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Dundee's belatedly decisive vote, which found no evidence of wrongdoing. But Rangers said the scope was "too narrow". St Mirren's win over Hearts on 11 March was the last time an SPFL game was playedSeparately, a task force was set up to look at league reconstruction but a majority of Premiership clubs were against changing the 12-10-10-10 model to three larger divisions, meaning it would not get the required support at an all-42 club vote.
Half of Europe was there to watch him' - why Bellingham is attracting so much interestThe England Under-17 international became Birmingham's youngest player when he made his debut for them in August. Dortmund, in particular, are hoping to use England international Jadon Sancho as an example of the development Bellingham could make if he moved to the Bundesliga. Sancho left Manchester City for Germany at the age of 17, and has since won 11 England caps and scored 31 goals in 89 matches for Dortmund.
Regensburg will be in the field with the away team Number and this game we have given this two teams an under of 4.5 total goals as looking at the last game this two teams have meet they have not recorded an over of 4.5 total goals making us to be very sure with this prediction
After signing for Cardiff for 15 million pounds ($19. January, Sala was travelling there from the French club when his plane crashed in the English Channel. The body of the 28-year-old Argentine striker was recovered nearly three weeks later after an underwater search found the wreckage. In October, FIFA ordered Cardiff to play a six million-euro sum, relating to the first instalment of his transfer fee, to the French club.
Who is Ansu Fati?However, Real will cut the lead to two points if they beat Valencia at home on Thursday (21:00 BST). At 16 years and 298 days, Fati became the second-youngest first-team player in Barcelona history when he made his debut in a 5-2 win over Real Betis on 25 August. Having moved to Spain at the age of six with his family, he has been with Barcelona's youth academy since 2012. This was Barcelona's first match at the Nou Camp since La Liga resumed after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemicThe exciting youngster produced a composed finish to put Barca in control before Messi doubled the lead in the first match played at the Nou Camp since La Liga resumed after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The aim is definitely to end the current campaign at some point. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool team are 25 points clear at the top of the Premier LeagueWhat is the likelihood of the season being completely null and void?Stone: "It is very much the will of all the leagues and the majority of the clubs for that not to happen. There are so many complications that come with making a decision of that magnitude.
Bevan says no players would be forced into playing when it is not safe to do so. I think as long as we have maximum information and good protocol documents, players will make their own decisions and same for managers. And they'll be looking at best practice," he added. If we do get that information clearly and well-presented and governments are clear as well, there'll be some good decision-making - from a manager perspective.
So much so that of the 10 games he's scored in this season for Livingston, Gary Holt's side have remained unbeaten in all but one. Livingston four points off third after beating St Mirren Miserly at the back, hungry up frontOne defeat in seven league and cup matches in 2020 points to a marked improvement for Hibs under Jack Ross, who took over in November. In Scott Allan and loan signing Greg Docherty, they have midfielders with the vision to find Christian Doidge and Marc McNulty up front, while winger Martin Boyle adds pace to the attack.
The simple home win would do just fine for me in this one as Augsburg comes after a great result just a couple of days ago away from home at Schalke winning with no less than 3-0 that fixture, and although Schalke is really not in the best of form I saw them with Dortmund and losing 4-0 they were quite dangerous up-front and against Augsburg at home I would have expected them to at least get on the scoring sheet but not even that happened.
They start 2020 with a home game against Manchester United who are in fifth and only four points behind the final Champions League place. The Gunners gave away a lead on Sunday and eventually lost 2-1 at home to Chelsea. United would have been a lot happier if Arsenal had held onto that lead against fourth placed Chelsea.
However, fellow England midfielder Rice, 21, is not subject to the same self-isolation precautions as Mount because there have been no cases at his club. It is understood there have been no further cases of coronavirus involving Chelsea players or staff. England forward Hudson-Odoi, 19, said on Friday that he was recovering well. Last week, a deep clean of Chelsea's training facility at Cobham was carried out as a precaution.
They are brilliant," Ricketts said. They have a way of winning games and never look like losing. We will pick a game plan. They have weakness like any team. We will have to ride our luck and when we get chances have to try and take them. It will be a great occasion for the club in general, the players and myself.
The chemistry of a successful team takes time to foster, and the 47-year-old was not been afforded that time. Mauricio Pochettino (C), Manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Diego Simeone (R), Manager of Atletico de Madrid look on during the 2016 International Champions Cup Australia match between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico de MadridGetty Images By any reasonable measure, Pochettino should have had enough credit in the bank to address the decline – a decline that was largely not of his making.
West Ham and Arsenal will face each other in the upcoming match in the Premier League. West Ham this season have the following results: 4W, 4D and 7L. Meanwhile Arsenal have 4W, 7D and 4L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
West Ham United v Southampton *Since beating Watford 2-1 at the end of November, Southampton have earned 25 points from 14 Premier League games (W8 D1 L5). Only Liverpool and Manchester City have earned more points in the same period. West Ham have dropped 22 points from leading positions in the Premier League this season, more than any other side.
Subs: Tosun 6, Keane 6, Kean 6. ARSENAL: Leno 6, Maitland-Niles 7, Chambers 8, Luiz 6, Saka 7, Torreira 7, Xhaka 6, Nelson 7, Smith-Rowe 6, Martinelli 7, Aubameyang 6. Subs: Willock 6, Lacazette 6. Matchcast: Full match stats and commentary KEY MOMENTS 17' - EVERTON CHANCE! Bukayo Saka makes an important block after Richarlison had been left free at the far post to take down a flick-on and attempt a low drive at goal.
Sassuolo U19 will host Chievo U19 for this fixture of the league. Both teams have a poor results in this campaign. Both teams are currently bottom of the table. Hosts probably are favorites on the home field. Sassuolo U19 have a more offensive team. Also, they have a very vulnerable defense. However, they are not convincing team in recent times. Also, we have Chievo U19 who's is one of the main outsiders in this season. I think, the hosts have a very difficult task. However, it should be said, this is a very unpredictable league.. My pick - Chievo U19 to win.
But then if you take the example of Dynamo Dresden, and their situation, what happens if we schedule our games in for four or five weeks and then players, as Brighton have had, contract the virus and a whole team has to go down and a whole team has to quarantine. The whole season goes into jeopardy then and the competition can't be fulfilled. I just think it's nigh on impossible to do that. I want to win the league' Richie Wellens has been in charge of Swindon Town since November 2018While Rodman's Rovers are mid-table in League One, Swindon Town are second in League Two, behind leaders Crewe only on goal difference with a game in hand, and their manager, Richie Wellens, says he wants the season to be concluded one way or another.
In my opinion a win for Pyunik will not be so easy today: Banants has just collected the first win in the 2nd part of this season beating Gandzasar by 1-0 after a 1-0 loss vs Ararat, while Pyunik has shown a very poor shape losing at home vs Ararat-Armenia by 0-3. Pyunik has scored 12 goals more than Banants so far, but has also conceded 12 goals more than them and in tight matches like this defenses are usually more important than attacks. Banants is unbeaten in the last 3 matches played here and has also won once, so winning again seems to be likely for them.
Five the last six Norwich City home league games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. Norwich City have only scored once in their last eight league fixtures. It's going to take a miracle for Norwich City to avoid relegation to the Championship. They are bottom of the Premier League and host Brighton and Hove Albion who are 15th but not quite safe from relegation.
Chelsea could do a lot worse than keeping Kepa, they just need to have some faith and stick by him. Read the full story Cavani reveals reason behind failed Prem transfer Edinson Cavani's agent has revealed that money didn't play a factor in a failed January transfer to the Premier League. According to the Mirror, the decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain until his contract expires in the summer was because the Uruguayan forward already had his heart set on a "dream" move to Atletico Madrid.
Borja Valero (Inter Milan) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Antonio Candreva with a cross following a set piece situation. Posted at 85' Foul by Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo). Posted at 85' Ashley Young (Inter Milan) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 84' Offside, Inter Milan. Lautaro Martínez tries a through ball, but Romelu Lukaku is caught offside.
Read the full story Video - Barcelona plot five major signings to help 'alone' Messi - Euro Papers01:15 Foden set for England call-up Ahead of Euro 2020 this summer, the Telegraph believes that Phil Foden will get his first call-up to the full England team. The 19-year-old made his 10th start for Manchester City this season during their win over Aston Villa in Sunday’s League Cup final, and he could be given the chance to play against Italy and Denmark later in March, according to the Telegraph.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5' Second Half ends, Newcastle United 2, West Ham United 2. Posted at 89' Attempt missed. Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mark Noble with a cross following a corner. Posted at 89' Corner, West Ham United. Conceded by Jonjo Shelvey. Posted at 87' Foul by Andy Carroll (Newcastle United). Posted at 87' Tomas Soucek (West Ham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Teplice have struggled so far this season with a 5-9-9 record in 23 matches but at home they have lost only 3 of the 11 games so far. And against Slovan Liberec Teplice have a very good home record with only 3 defeats in the last 29 matches since 1997.
No-one is suggesting we will play now, says Saints chief executiveThe Premier League has been suspended since 13 March because of the coronavirus pandemic but all clubs are committed to playing the 92 remaining fixtures of the 2019-20 season. A major factor in the decision to use neutral venues is it try to reduce any chance of fans congregating, and the selected grounds will be largely based on a rating from the police and the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.
The visitors come into this clash under serious pressure. Since the start of November, Fiorentina have won the fewest points in the Serie A (two – D2 L5). That pushed them to make a big change. Out went former AC Milan boss Vincenzo Montella – a victim of landing at a few big clubs at the wrong time. Now la Viola kick-off 2020 under the watch of Giuseppe Iachini.
With one hand already on the league trophy thanks to a 22-point lead over second-placed Manchester City, Liverpool will look to regain lost momentum before next week's Champions League clash against Atletico. MAN UNITED EYE DERBY DELIGHT Manchester United will aim to avoid another dent in their bid for a top-four finish when they host City on Sunday and a victory will not only boost their chances but secure a rare league double over the champions.
Zhodino have made a good start to the season but like their opponents, the goals haven't been flowing. The two teams have played ten league games this season and only 12 goals have been scored in them. All ten of those games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. Zhodino have a 100% home record with no goals conceded, go for them to win in a game with under 2.5 goals scored.
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Last season this fixture had no less than 7 goals scored total in it with both teams scoring 3+ goals in that game as Hertha emerged victorious but very tough with 4-3 in the end as they were down by 1-0, 2-1 and also 3-2 in the game but found the strength every time to come from behind and come on top in the end still both teams with a really poor start to this season just one and two points above the relegation zone at this moment but Hertha seems stronger once more and will take the over 3.5 goals bet here.
Above all, it's sparked a mini revolution in the leagues above, with their superior non-league cousins demanding the same outcome: Farewell Willian Has Willian played his last game in England? With his contract due to expire on June 30, and little suggestion it could be renewed, Chelsea have allowed the Brazilian to return home to be with his wife and daughters during these sad times.
The home team Porto will be meeting with the away team Maritimo and this game we have given this two teams an under of 4.5 total goals as looking at the last games this two teams have meet together they are not used of scoring many goals
This will be one of the most interesting matches tonight in Europa League and probably this duel will bring at least three goals. So, Young Boys is excellent team who is in last two years won two titles in Swiss Super league. In last two matches in the league, this team is played with even 14 goals, what is amazing. In both of that duels, it was 4-3 and that is main reason for this bet. Porto is always good rival and team who can score against any rival. They are not in perfect form, but never mind. Over is very real.
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Talking Point - Valencia's tentativeness and rigidity In their 4-4-2, there wasn't much scope for tactical expression and creativity, and Valencia truly paid the price for it. The full-backs hardly got forward, and yes, the wing-backs of Atalanta helped to pin them back, but it was such rigidity of the shape that forced them to play sideways iinstead of forwards, and thus not create many golden opportunities.
Paper Round’s view: The FA need to properly scrutinise all new owners given the farce that surrounded Bury, and a few other lower league clubs that have not been properly managed. Charlton are another club to suffer from poor ownership, so it is right that the proper checks are done now to make sure another desperate situation is not repeated in a couple of years.
Venlo and Heracles will face each other in the upcoming match in the Eredivisie. Venlo this season have the following results: 6W, 3D and 13L. Meanwhile Heracles have 8W, 5D and 9L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
It is now five goals in his past five in the Premier League - as many as in previous 28. Perhaps more pertinently for Ancelotti and the Everton fans, is that the nine shots on target was the most in a league away game this season. The last time the Toffees managed more on the road was at Swansea in 2011. Carroll impresses for MagpiesThis was a second successive defeat for Newcastle and their first at home since August, but Magpies fans need not worry too much.
He was) very well-respected in-house and I think the fans respect his period at the club. He was a gentleman, a fantastic manger. I loved working with him personally and I think he'll get a great reception. He's a great man-manager, he was really great on a personal level. He was great at striking relationships with players, he was very good tactically and had a really calm manner.
Al Ittihad Kalba will host Ajman for this fixture of the league. Both sides are not very good teams in this new campaign. True, the visitors have better position than their opponent. They are currently on the 7th place with 8 points. However, Ajman have fallen in their shape. They earned only 1 point in their last 4 matches. Also, we have Al Ittihad Kalba who's is a very unpredictable team in this season. They are currently on the 12th place with 6 points. True, the hosts are better at home. I think, they will try to capitalize advantage on their pitch.
Liverpool have one win in six away matches in the FA Cup. Chelsea have one loss in the last 15 FA Cup matches. Chelsea have seven clean sheets in eight FA Cup matches at home. Liverpool have no clean sheet in their last three matches. Liverpool have lost the last two away matches. Liverpool suffered their first loss of the season in the Premier League on Saturday and will be hoping to recover when they travel to Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Tuesday.
