Chelsea host Manchester United on Monday in a match that is important to both clubs' Champions League aspirations. The hosts are currently fourth and United ninth, but only six points separate them in the congested race for European qualification. Which of the two sides have the better players? We want you to pick your combined XI from both teams. Bruno Fernandes or Mateo Kovacic? Cesar Azpilicueta or Aaron Wan-Bissaka?Select your team below and share it with your friends on social media.
Having returned from a holiday a few days earlier, Ben Johnson felt slightly unwell on the day of the Atletico game and sought medical advice. As he did not have a cough or fever, he was told to carry on as normal and attended the match. In the days that followed he developed coronavirus symptoms. He was not tested but says he was on the verge of going to hospital, before recovering. It was obvious it shouldn't have gone ahead," he said.
Paper Round’s view: It is always tempting to make huge changes at the time of trouble, but this Chelsea side is one that is on course for Champions League qualification despite the transfer ban of the summer and the transfer failure of the January transfer window. Selling talented players for one season of underperformance - if that - seems an overreaction.
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Life must take precedence. Indeed. Authorities across the world need to cancel football and do it now. Paul Pogba sets up coronavirus fundraiser Though some dinosaurs may say otherwise it is great that Paul Pogba doesn't just solely concentrate on football, otherwise perhaps he wouldn't have the awareness or means to set up a fundraiser that could provide crucial help to those who most need it.
Posted at 45'+3' Attempt missed. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Roberto Firmino following a corner. Posted at 45'+3' Attempt missed. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold with a cross following a corner. Posted at 45'+3' Corner, Liverpool.
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered a problem with his calf in training on Monday, the club have said. Reports suggested the latest injury to the 39-year-old Swede could be career threatening but Milan told BBC Sport he will have tests on Tuesday. We will know the entity of the problem [then]," said a statement. Former Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic rejoined Milan on a six-month deal in December scoring four goals in 10 appearances.
He told BBC Sport: "Because of lockdown I have just been celebrating at home, talking to all my friends and family that support Liverpool - just buzzing really. But I have made a freestyle for BBC Sport about us winning the league as well. I did one last season (see below) when we eventually just missed out - but this time we did it. I have just been kind of planning for when this new one will come out.
CVC executives were also recently approached by Real Madrid President Florentino Perez to create a rival annual competition featuring top clubs from around the world, the FT reported. The report said one option under consideration is creating two leagues of 20 teams each, with eight of those teams possibly including the founding clubs behind the World Football Club Association (WFCA) which is presided over by Perez.
The Ukrainian FA has been accused of "playing into the hands" of racists after midfielder Taison was given a one-match ban following a red card he received for reacting to racist abuse. Shakhtar Donetsk's Taison, 31, made a gesture towards Dynamo Kiev fans and kicked the ball at them during his side's 1-0 win. The referee took the players off the pitch in the 77th minute. When they returned five minutes later, Taison was shown a red card.
Pribram will host Slovan Liberec for this fixture of the league. No doubt, the visitors have better team than their opponent. Liberec are more ambitious team in this season. They are currently on the 3rd place with 46 points. Also, the visitors are undefeated in their last 4 matches. In any case, I think, they will try to make a positive result. On the other hand Pribram is worst team in the league. Pribram are currently on the 16th place with 18 points. Hosts have low potential. Also, they have a vulnerable defense. In any case, they have a very difficult task. My pick - Liberec with handicap (-1 )
Manchester City aren’t exactly in the same trouble as Aston Villa, but their season has been no less disappointing than the newly promoted club. The reigning Premier League champions sit 3rd in the table, but a huge 14 point chasm between themselves and the top spot makes a third consecutive title look almost impossible right now.
It's now just one clean sheet in Mourinho's first 10 games as Spurs boss. But after the restart it was much more like the Spurs of old. Inspired by Kane's fine equaliser, the brilliance of Lucas Moura and the introduction of Eriksen, there was much more pace and drive about their approach play, their interplay was promising and through Alli's fifth goal in seven games, Mourinho's men returned to winning ways.
In the betting, 'Both Teams to Score – NO' appeals. For a start, neither have been overly strong offensively in their respective home and away games. St. Mirren average just three shots on target for at home, while average 3.57 on the road. Moreover, St. Mirren have kept a clean sheet in four out of seven at home, while Motherwell have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their travelling matches against teams in the bottom half.
We needed this," said Villa boss Smith after beating the Gunners. We've got to go and do the same against West Ham on Sunday. It's a big boost, that's for sure. We knew we had to win to catch Watford up. Now we've got the season in our own hands and that's all you can ask for. Watford can go and win at Arsenal so we have to make sure we win at West Ham. Villa were only promoted from the Championship last term and could be relegated from the Premier League for the second time in five seasons.
VVV vs Emmen predictions for Saturday's match in the Eredivisie. Two struggling sides battle it out over three precious points in the Eredivisie this weekend as VVV play host to Emmen. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Sheffield have not lost in the last five matches, drawing two and winning three, and they have three clean sheets in their last five matches. They have scored in each of their last four matches and have conceded in nine of the last 14 matches. In the last seven matches, Sheffield have scored more than a goal in just once game.
Uefa is still planning for a June restart across its leagues but says in "special cases" some could be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. All 55 European national FAs met by video conference on Tuesday when ways to finish the season were outlined. Each involved a June start, with the Champions League final on 29 August. Earlier this month, Uefa warned leagues that ending competitions early could result in them forfeiting Champions League and Europa League places.
IOC confirm Olympics will be postponed Bach: 2021 Olympics 'not restricted to summer' Team GB welcome Olympic postponement 21:55 - Union Berlin players forfeit wages Union Berlin have announced that their playing staff has agreed to forego their wages while the Bundesliga is suspended because of the Covid-19 crisis.
But Lampard paid particular tribute to the returning former stalwarts who had endured frustrations earlier in the season. That is what we need. That's football, whether you're four months from the end of your contract, no matter if you were out of the team for a month," he said. You have to train every day, full pelt.
SHEFFIELD, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the fighting spirit his players showed to battle back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 at Sheffield United pleased him, but rued another poor overall performance in their 3-3 draw at Bramall Lane. Solskjaer's side looked dead and buried after trailing 2-0 at halftime on Sunday, having been completely out-played by the newly-promoted side.
I love the job I do and I think that comes across - that I'm enjoying what I do. Hmmm…"I've just got to be myself on the pitch or I just won't referee properly," he explains, adding, "I love a stepover," which is, of course, one of his trademarks. It's just there and you do it. If I didn't do it, I wouldn't feel comfortable. If the ball came and I thought, right, I'd better move out of the way, I'd be all over the place.
Rebrand it, rethink it, abandon it, but this cannot go on in its present form. This Liverpool side could be the greatest English football has ever seen Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates his opening goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton WanderersGetty Images A 1-0 win over Wolves on Sunday ensured Liverpool went the whole of 2019 unbeaten at Anfield.
Third-placed Brentford could move a point behind West Brom if they beat Preston North End on Wednesday (17:00 BST). But Albion know that wins in their final two games against struggling Huddersfield Town and mid-table Queens Park Rangers will see Slaven Bilic's men return to the top flight after a two-year absence. Fulham resigned to play-off challengeFulham were among the pre-season favourites for automatic promotion and an immediate return to the Premier League, but the Whites have not been in the top two at any point this season.
In their last seven matches, Birmingham have one win, and they have lost seven of their last 15 matches. They have failed to score in three of their last 10 matches and have no clean sheet in the last eight. In their last 14 matches, Birmingham have managed just one clean sheet. At home, Birmingham are winless in the last three matches and have just two clean sheets in 10 at home.
But they rarely looked like scoring in front of their impressive 5,129 away fans who made the trip across the midlands. Leicester named a strong team, with Wilfred Ndidi making his first start in a month following a knee injury. They dominated with 76. Ricardo's header was one of only two efforts on target. Brendan Rodgers' side could have won by more though with Maddison rattling the bar after his shot took a small deflection.
Gillingham continued to establish themselves as a proper top-half team last time out, as they secured a sturdy win over Rochdale at home. There was nothing glamorous about the score-line, but The Gills looked good going forward throughout the contest, while they resisted well at the other end, recording their second clean sheet in a row.
Everton will host Chelsea in the pick of the Women's FA Cup quarter-final ties, after both came through Monday night's fifth-round matches. The Toffees thrashed Bristol City 5-0, while Chelsea edged out Liverpool 1-0 to secure their last-eight spot. Tottenham's 5-0 win over Coventry sets up a potential derby date with Arsenal, who still have to play Lewes. Holders Manchester City travel to Leicester or Reading, while Crystal Palace or Brighton host Birmingham.
Arsenal can’t afford to dally, to pussyfoot around or give Freddie Ljungberg a chance. He may be a favourite with Arsenal fans as a player but to manage Arsenal you need a bit more about you and a bit more experience. There are good managers out there. Go after somebody. Be proactive. Welcome to a new week It's Monday morning but there's still one instalment of the weekend's Premier League action, a huge London derby at the London Stadium as beleaguered Arsenal take on beleaguered West Ham.
My only slight worry is where Everton are at the moment. They've not won anything since 1995, that's a long time ago. He needs to go in and rebuild the club - and I'm guessing that's why he's been given a 4-1/2 year deal. Ancelotti's first game in the dugout will be against Burnley at Goodison Park on Boxing Day.
Talks on the potential £340m takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund are "advanced". Negotiations between the Arab state's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Newcastle owner Mike Ashley have been in progress for several months. The chances of an agreement are now "high" according to one source familiar with the discussions. But they also warned that the talks were "complicated" and a deal could still collapse.
Lyon have kept just two clean sheets in the six matches under García and with seven goals conceded in that time, it's clear where they need to improve as their attack has continued to be rather impressive with ten scored in this time. Lyon's home form had been pretty disastrous before García joined but it has improved since with two wins and a draw. However, with Benfica being the only real team of quality in those three games, a team with an awful away record in the UCL, they are still to be really tested under García at the Groupama and Nice could pose quite the issue for Lyon.
Given the defensive record of both, this match represents a huge opportunity for each side to hit their stride offensively. In the betting, 'Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score' appeals. Brescia have surrendered an average of 2.5 goals at home, while Lecce have conceded an average of 2.00 on the road. Moreover, at least three goals have been scored in five of Brescia's six home games, as well as in six of Lecce's eight away games. In addition, the pair have kept just one clean sheet between them in those 14 matches, while both rank inside the bottom six when it comes to shots on target against in Serie A this season.
Conceded by Romain Saïss. Posted at 54' Attempt blocked. Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jetro Willems. Posted at 53' Foul by Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers). Posted at 53' Matthew Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
A joint statement issued by both clubs shortly after kick-off said they "were proud to stand in solidarity" with the actions of their players and coaching staff in "expressing our collective support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Both clubs also said they hoped that the act of 'taking a knee' will "send a strong message of unity and amplify the many messages of support from Premier League players and the wider football family".
They didn't heed the warning as just a minute later the deadlock was broken when England continued her tremendous form in front of goal by netting the opener. The striker pounced on a loose ball in the Arsenal penalty area to notch her 20th of the campaign, with Joe Montemurro's side all at sea when defending a ball in from the Chelsea left.
The key points from today's top-flight meeting of all 20 clubs are: Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration. The league unanimously voted to advance funds of £125 million to the EFL and National League.
GOAL! Man Utd 2-0 Watford (Martial) A little bit of genius from Anthony Martial makes it 2-0! He was put through on goal by Fernandes and had his first shot blocked by the outrushing Foster. Then he collected the loose ball and improvised brilliantly to dummy a couple of defenders and flip the ball cockily over the keeper.
Not people with no knowledge, like me, talking about something," Klopp added. People with knowledge should tell the people to do this, do that and everything will be fine, or not. Not football managers. I don't understand politics, coronavirus. I wear a baseball cap and have a bad shave. Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have lost three of their last four games in all competitions, host Bournemouth on Saturday.
Manchester City will be hoping to take advantage of this defensive frailty, especially after their hopes of retaining the Premier League title took another huge blow on Saturday. They were held to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, leaving them 11 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool and in need of something of a miracle.
The Finn, who has 11 Premier League goals this season, blazed over from a counter attack and was also thwarted on separate occasions by Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and defender Federico Fernandez. Sam Byram also went close but found Dubravka in fine form to deny the Norwich full-back from a corner.
The following day, elite football in Britain was suspended and would not resume until 17 June. Blades suffer goalline technology blow Orjan Nyland carried the ball over the goalline but it was not picked up by technologyIt did not take long for technology to become a talking point after the season restarted - the very day it returned in fact - although this wasn't to do with the much-maligned video assistant referee.
Dinamo Brest started slowly, after winning the title in the previous competition, and they already did not won two of three matches in the new competition. That could make the team weaker, in front of this hard duel, with another league favorite, and there is a chance for Soligorsk to make break in the first game of the semi finals.
In fact, their 3-0 loss to Leicester at the start of 2020 made it three defeats on the bounce for Newcastle and four losses in their last five league games. They went on to draw with Rochdale in the FA Cup last weekend, so confidence is low at St James’ Park right now. Away from home they have lost six of their last eight league matches too, so victory is looking unlikely for them on Saturday.
Odds are very decent to take the hosts to win this one as there are even chances they shall win this one by more than one goal difference, I mean recently they defeated Poli Iasi with no less than 4-0 at home and Iasi rarely losses by more than one goal difference, they won a few days ago with 3-1 away from home at decent FCSB side easily breaking through that defense and scoring 3 times could have been even more goals from them.
The club knows it needs to do better, the team the same, the coach also and we are all involved and we want to do it tomorrow. But I assure you that there is full harmony. That's why I never thought of resigning. In thirty years of my career, I've never been without the confidence of the club and the players.
