It’s almost impressive how bad some of their calls have been, and it’s tough to see how they get out of this in a hurry. We wanted to be competitive right away. But recreating Berlusconi’s Milan in a year or two is impossible,” Boban said. It’s not going to be a good Christmas. HEROES AND ZEROS Hero: This guy Pick.
He is viewed as sort of a laughing stock but that view of Lukaku is detached from reality. He is an elite forward. He is only 26 but has been one of the leading strikers in Europe for about eight years. Even at United he scored 42 goals in around 90 games, which is not bad - one in every two which is what strikers aim for. That strike rate is all the more impressive when you could argue he wasn't used correctly at Manchester United.
Energetik have already lost one home league game this season. Dinamo Brest have won two of their three away league fixtures. Dinamo Brest have lost one of their last 19 away league games. This Belarus Premier League game is going to be fought out by two sides in good form. Energetik are fifth in the table and host defending champions Dinamo Brest, who are a place below them.
But it may just be that clubs feel under pressure to act because Brighton went public before the rest of the league could agree to the deal - now it looks like they are reluctant whatever they eventually decide to do. Read the full story Wimbledon may be cancelled The All England Club is holding an emergency meeting next week to consider the future of this year’s Wimbledon.
Wilfried Zaha rescued a point for Crystal Palace against rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League game that did not come to life until the second half. Brighton completely dominated the opening 70 minutes, and Neal Maupay gave them a deserved lead with a fine finish into the top corner. But, not for the first time this season, Graham Potter's side were made to pay for not taking their chances.
He told the BBC how his father had put him up to the prank, which happened before Chelsea's 2-0 home win over Liverpool on 5 February 2006. The week before, my dad found out that I was going to be mascot - he got it for me as a birthday present - and said you have to stand out," said Nickless. First of all they died my hair blue. It wasn't my idea. Then that thing with the handshake was his plan. I said: 'No, I'm not doing it.
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Chelmsford is in great form at this moment after not such a bright start in the league this season they are really closing in on the play-off places for promotion right now for example in their last 10 games played by them cup games included as well they won 7 of those games and drew 2 of those games as well just one defeat for them, and of course results have been better at home.
Bospor Bohumin is unstoppable at the moment. The team was able to beat every team on the way and won the 7 of the last 8 matches they have played. Bilovec and Hermione were defeated by them in the last 2 matches with same scoreline which is 4-1. Hlucin is not particularly in good form. But the team is seen as favorite here and it is formidable that the will suffer defeat in this friendly. The team won one of the last 5 games they played on trips and I think Bohumin would continue their winning series by beating Hlucin
On that day in 2016 - after scoring a penalty for AFC Wimbledon against Plymouth Argyle in the League Two play-off final - he famously said: "I think I'm technically unemployed, so any managers hit me up on the WhatsApp and get me a job. So after last night's result, Akinfenwa, a long-time Liverpool fan, joked: "Let me tell you something, the only person that can hit me up on WhatsApp this time is Klopp, so we can celebrate together.
Whilst recent performances will give hope to Lega supporters, their only victory this term was ultimately a scrappy 1-0 home win against Mallorca (who have lost every game on the road this season) and there's little to recommend them here at around the 11/8 mark despite Celta's obvious weaknesses and eight defeats from 15.
Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac will be sidelined until January after injuring the ligaments in his right ankle during Sunday's 3-0 defeat by Manchester City. The Bosnian, 26, came off after 40 minutes at the Emirates. Arsenal say the defender is "aiming to return to full training in January. Meanwhile, fellow left-back Kieran Tierney has had surgery after dislocating his shoulder in the 3-1 win at West Ham on 9 December.
Slough and Oxford City will face each other in the upcoming match in the National League South. Slough this season have the following results: 15W, 7D and 5L. Meanwhile Oxford City have 9W, 6D and 12L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Preston North End have signed Celtic winger Scott Sinclair on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The 30-year-old winger was initially linked with a loan to Deepdale, but has instead made a more permanent move. Sinclair, out of contract at Celtic this summer, has made seven appearances this season, mostly from the bench. Scott has had a great time here but wanted to play more and Preston are giving him that opportunity," said Celtic manager Neil Lennon.
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A much-changed Chelsea booked their place in round four with a comfortable 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest who they also beat at the same stage of the competition last season. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ross Barkley were both on target for eight-times winners Chelsea in the first half. Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney helped Championship side Derby County spring a surprise with a 1-0 victory at Premier League Crystal Palace.
Exactly 1 goal has been scored in 38% of Braga’s away games this season and, while the hosts are used to higher scoring matches in their own backyard, we are expecting a close and competitive ninety minutes between the pair this Friday. A majority of Porto’s wins this season (8) have been obtained with a margin of 2 goals or more but 5 of their wins had a 1-goal margin, while a majority of Sporting Braga’s defeats (4) had a 1-goal margin which ties in with our prediction for a 1-0 victory for the hosts.
Finland captain Tim Sparv "We've been looking forward to this for a really long time. It would have been the first time that Finland was in a European Championship so it's a bit sad," Sparv told Reuters. But in the general perspective, in the big picture, football is a really small matter. Now it's about life and death and trying to control the spread of the virus, so it's a good decision.
The home side are not in good shape right now. They have suffered 3 defeats in their last 5 matches they are coming into this math after a draw against Enfield town by 2-2. But scoring goals is not their problem. They have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches. Still they couldn't manage to win because of their defense.
There's not much praise you can heap on this red machine that hasn't already been done so some time ago. This was far from routine, but this team always seem to find a way. Indeed, Liverpool's Sat Nav remains firmly centred upon on a direct route to a 19th league title in their history. A staggering 26th win in 27 Premier League matches this term is just one of the latest jaw-dropping stats they have racked up.
Livingston comes into this tie after suffering their 3rd defeat in a row last weekend to Celtic which has left them hovering over the relegation zone and are now a mere 2 points above it. The West Lothian side suffered 2 of their last 3 defeats away, with their home loss coming against Rangers.
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He went on to score 62 goals in 167 appearances, in helping Celtic win their treble treble. Before his move to Scotland, he had won promotion to the Premier League with Swansea City via the Championship play-offs in 2011. I am so delighted to get the deal done," said Sinclair. I have been waiting to finally get down here to sign and I can't wait to get started and to finally meet the lads. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are among 86 European clubs using their social media to help find missing young people on Monday. Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Celtic and Rangers are also taking part. The 'Football Cares' initiative on International Missing Children's Day sees clubs share videos featuring children missing all over the world. They include photos, details of where they were last seen and a phone number to call with information.
Elsewhere, Chelsea lost 1-0 to West Ham, while Tottenham's winning run under José Mourinho continued as they beat Bournemouth 3-2. Arsenal fought back to draw 2-2 at Norwich, Wolves drew 1-1 with Sheffield United and Manchester United also drew 1-1 with Aston Villa. Burnley lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace and Southampton came back to win 2-1 against Watford. Here's my team of the week - have a read and then select your own below.
LIVERPOOL CHANCE! Mane robs Evans inside the Leicester box but sees his goal-bound shot brilliantly blocked by Schmeichel. The Liverpool No. Foxes stopper for making himself so big. LIVERPOOL CHANCE! Firmino arrives at the near post to meet Robertson's wonderful left-wing cross, but somehow guides his shot wide of target.
Negotiations between the Manchester City assistant manager and the Gunners are at a "sensitive stage", according to Sky Sports News. They may have Messi, but we also have weapons' Zinedine Zidane is in confident mood ahead of Real Madrid's trip to Barcelona for the Clasico, insisting his side have 'weapons' to dismantle their rivals.
EVERTON: Pickford 7, Coleman 6, Digne 7, Mina 7, Holgate 7, Sigurdsson 6, Schneiderlin 6, Sidibe 7, Walcott 7, Richarlison 6, Calvert-Lewin 6. Subs: Delph 5, Kean 5, Bernard 5. Matchcast: Full match stats and commentary KEY MOMENTS 6' - EVERTON CHANCE! Adrian with a super stop to keep out Calvert-Lewin's thumping effort from Walcott's nudge back to him.
Bernard Blaquart's Nîmes had gone four months without a win before they finally poked two past Reims on Saturday (2-0). It was a vital win for the Crocodiles that lifted them three points clear of bottom club Toulouse and they'll be hoping that the victory can set them on a run now.
At around the same time, there was a flurry of claims on social media that Sanchez himself may have contracted the coronavirus - reports later explained by a poor translation of a story about Sanchez’s team being impacted by the games ban. Chile is tracking people returning from countries affected by coronavirus in a bid to contain its spread.
Ulsan scored no less than 7 goal in their opening two games of the season as especially their Brazilian veteran striker Negao is feeling his scoring boots on at this moment scoring both from open play and also from the penalty spot if given the chance. For example last round they were 2-0 down away at Suwon, and still won the game with 3-2 in the end being very attacking minded and scoring goal after goal in that one, Negao once more scoring for them.
Listen to the interview with Trippier on Football Daily'Even the groundsman gives you a big hug in Madrid'Trippier made the switch to Atletico Madrid in a £20m move from Tottenham last summer, signing a three-year contract with the Spanish club. It's been amazing. My wife and two children are the most important thing to me, and also to make sure we found a place for them and for them to feel settled - and they have done, it's made my life a lot easier.
On the verge of a club record, we see Lazio securing a tenth win on the trot against a Napoli team that have been out of sorts for much of the season. Gattuso is still getting to grips with his team and this test has come too early in his reign for him to pass it.
A new deal for De Bruyne? Manchester City are set to offer midfielder Kevin de Bruyne a new contract worth £350,000 per week, according to the Express. The 28-year-old signed a six-year deal back in January 2018, but the Premier League club are looking to tie De Bruyne down to a new five-year deal after another impressive season at the Etihad Stadium.
The top-flight's bottom side recovered from conceding a Marios Ogkmpoe double, Jamie Walker and Craig Halkett's 87th-minute strike coming to the rescue. Accies defender Jamie Hamilton was sent off for handball on 21 minutes. Hearts sit a point adrift of Hamilton, who are two points off St Mirren in the relegation play-off place. Reaction & as it happenedStendel survives the stormStorm Dennis arrived just in time for kick-off, but Hearts were hit by a Hamilton hurricane with just five minutes on the clock.
AZ Alkmaar vs VVV predictions for Sunday's match in the Eredivisie. In-form AZ Alkmaar have the home advantage over relegation battlers VVV and will be looking for another clean sheet and another three points on Sunday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
The hosts are having problems in the league in Denmark where they are just 2nd at this moment and in their only game in the league after the winter break ended up losing with 1-0 away from home at Esbjerg increasing the difference separating them from the league leaders from Midtjylland there, while they had a really easy group in the Europa League and did not even win it, drawing twice with Dynamo Kyiv home and away they were lucky they defeated Lugano twice because Malmo defeated them last game away from home and if Dynamo would have defeated Lugano at home they would be out of the competition right now.
Woodward in the spotlightThere is distrust amongst United's support about the role Woodward plays in recruitment. The failure to appoint a director of football, which the club said was on the horizon 18 months ago, is being laid at his door. Woodward was not at Old Trafford on Wednesday but he is bound to be uneasy at the criticism being levelled at him and has employed an external public relations consultant to improve the way the club is viewed.
Coutinho, on the other hand, could soon be seen purely as money. Even Antoine Griezmann is now on the market, according to Spanish outlet Sport. Interest from England? Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are all interested in the Brazilian, according to the Daily Mail.
David Gray returned to training following a knee injury but is not ready for match action. Ross County co-manager Stuart Kettlewell: "We are back at home, we don't have any travelling to do this week. I think the best medicine is getting ourselves back out there against Hibs [after the 4-1 defeat to Celtic] and targeting three points if we can. Hibernian midfielder Martin Boyle: "He [Jack Ross] has not changed a lot around here, just bits and bobs in training and how we play with a fast build-up.
Brisbane Roar have found it difficult to hold down any form in recent weeks, alternating between wins and losses over the past five match weeks and this has led to them falling to 9th in the league, just about keeping in touch with the top six but not being able to draw clear of the very bottom of the league. A couple of wins in a row would really help the side to climb the table but they are struggling for consistency.
Any kind of positive result will do for Eibar this weekend to stop the rot, but that looks highly unlikely based on recent form and their overall away record this season. Los Armeros have only beaten second bottom Leganes on the road (1-2) and have registered three draws and four defeats in their other seven away matches.
