Dybala, who has insisted he never wanted to leave the club, also sees more of the ball under Sarri who has given him a more central role. I'm lost without the ball, I need to touch it, I need action," he said. It's a necessity - a necessity to create something, to shoot at goal, to dribble. A goal is a goal, of course, but I like nothing more than to provide an assist.
Sevilla look sturdier, sharper and a far more complete outfit than we've seen over the last couple of years and they're in the midst of one of their best runs for a very long time. They're finding a way to grind out wins as typified by their 0-1 success at Valladolid last week thanks to an early Ever Banega penalty, a result which backed up a tenacious 1-2 victory away to Real Betis before the international break.
Reaction to Watford v Man Utd, plus Tottenham v ChelseaLawro's full predictions v Serge from KasabianPonderous United punished againSolskjaer celebrated his first anniversary in charge of Manchester United on Thursday but while his first game in charge resulted in a thumping 5-1 victory at Cardiff, this performance was the polar opposite. A recurring complaint throughout the season has been United's lack of midfield creativity and the ability play through teams in the bottom half of the table.
The most important thing is for everyone to show solidarity. Whatever happens regarding my future will happen but right now is not important as we don't even know when we will return to training. Paper Round’s view: Pedro has been mainly reliable, occasionally excellent and sometimes disappointing at Chelsea, but for £30 he has been a signing of exceptionally good value.
Nobbs is showing for the ball from the defence, which offers England more space to occupy, or she's running in behind and supporting the forwards. She's definitely been lively in there and making things happen," Bassett added. Scott said the team "knew they were going to miss Nobbs" at the World Cup and did their best to "fill the space that she had left". I thought we did well at the World Cup but to have her back is such an added bonus and as you have seen, she is a great player," Scott told BBC Sport.
All things considered, backing a home win to nil has captured our attention as far as the betting goes and is something we're more than happy to do. Roma have really tightened up defensively in recent matches and with Wolfsberger in wretched state, the threat they pose is expected to be minimal. Roma have scored exactly 3 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches and we fancy them to hit said total once again, with a 3-0 home win on the cards.
Hoffenheim last season only finished in 9th place, low position compared to what this team did last season because they have won tickets to the Champions League. Therefore, this season of the team of coach Alfred Schreuder wants to regain his position on the top of the Bundesliga in the 2019/2020 season, but that goal seems difficult to accomplish because they are ranked 9th in the rankings. Next to Hertha Berlin at home, a victory is what Hoffenheim aims to hope to climb to the higher position, most likely the home team will play well and get what they need. Hertha Berlin is 13th in the table. ranking, the position can be said to be low compared to what this team showed last season. With just 6 points more likely to be relegated, the position of Hertha Berlin is currently unsafe and they need to accumulate points soon to succeed. To visit Hoffenheim, the goal of Hertha Berlin is a victory, but before the home team is also eager to win 3 points, the visitors are likely to suffer the defeat.
Hasenhuttl's side managed 21 shots against the Gunners in north London, but they started anxiously against the Hornets and almost fell behind within the first two minutes. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's stray back-pass fell straight into the path of Sarr, who could only drill his shot into the arms of McCarthy. Saints remained nervous in possession as the half wore on with Stephens bundling an attempted clearance into the path of Sarr, allowing the Senegal forward to race clear and stroke home the opener.
Last season they drew here 2-2 the game while Shakhtyor 2 won 2-0 at home with Brest 2, but really Brest 2 lost 4 of the 5 games played by them so far this season at this reserves level, they try to be attacking minded but are very vulnerable in defense only keeping a clean sheet in a 2-0 home win with Slavia Mozyr 2 which is really not that strong but losing no less than 5-1 away at Slutsk 2, lost 4-2 a recent game with Isloch Minsk 2 at home, lost 2-1 with weak Smolevichi 2 at home and lost 2-1 last round away at modest Vitebsk 2 as well.
Here's Klopp praising the striker that loves to turn up for the big occasions. Video - Klopp: ‘Origi was exceptional against Everton’01:06 08:52 - Everton eye up ambitious Simeone move - Paper Round They couldn't. Read Thursday's Paper Round here with Everton reportedly looking to bring Diego Simeone to Everton.
The problem was the transitions, they scored on the counter. De Bruyne is a fantastic player but when they start like that it's very difficult to get going again and I felt we got low and they got confident. I said to the players at half-time it was about pride, you need to show some heart out there and show that you're proud. What's next?The Gunners face Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, 21 December (12:30 GMT).
Exactly seven weeks ago the Premier League found itself in a similar position to the precarious one it faces now. With sports event across the world shutting down or going behind closed doors, it defiantly pressed on, issuing a statement insisting that the following weekend's fixtures would go ahead as planned. Accused of poor judgement, less than an hour later it was forced into announcing an emergency meeting when Arsenal revealed coach Mikel Arteta had contracted coronavirus.
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Rangers have lost just one of their last six European matches away against Portuguese opposition (W2 D3 L1), with this run including a 1-1 draw away at Porto in the group stage this season. The 2-3 first leg defeat was SC Braga's first European loss this season after previously winning eight and drawing two of their UEFA Europa League matches in 2019-20 (four qualifiers, six group games). SC Braga are the highest scoring team in the 2019-20 UEFA Europa League, with 17 goals.
Crystal Palace will not have an easy job in this duel at home ground against Arsenal. Both sides are in the middle of standings, host is just one point above visitors, but it will not means a lot in this duel, they will need to prove their quality on the pitch. Arsenal has boosted their self confidence after a victory in last round against Manchester United, and no doubt they are eager to continue winning row. Crystal Palace have a long list of unavailable players including their suspended captain Luka Milivojevic. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta will ask full commitment from all players, and this is a very good opportunity for new three points. Victory for Arsenal with more than 1.5 goals
The Norwegian said there was much more to come from Rashford. As long as he keeps being positive and being direct and thinking about getting in front of the goal and getting chances, he'll score goals," Solskjaer said. United, who are fifth in the Premier League, face Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday.
You're training with the best players, day in, day out. I'm looking forward to learning. No matter what age you are, you can always learn new things. That's another inviting thing for me, hopefully sharing my experiences and them sharing theirs with me. Marta seems a character already, so I'm really looking forward to getting to know her and playing with her. Hopefully what I can bring to the table will help her deliver her strengths as well.
Fourth-tier Ipswich are the lowest-ranked side remaining in the competition after beating Huddersfield 4-1, while third-tier Sunderland and Championship outfits Lewes, Leicester City and Coventry United will also progress to the fifth round after picking up wins on Sunday. The Women's FA Cup fifth round draw will take place on Monday at 6.
There is a top-three clash at Pittodrie as Aberdeen aim to exact revenge on Rangers, following a comprehensive 5-0 loss to Steven Gerrard's men at Ibrox earlier this season. Elsewhere in the full card of games, Celtic - just one goal ahead at the top of the Premiership - host a Hamilton side winless in their last eight. Hearts, who have made an offer to Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel to become manager, sit just ahead of St Mirren and St Johnstone on goal difference at the bottom of the table and are at home to Livingston.
But with another year, the lads will have the opportunity to improve in every respect, they will gain experience. He added: "Our national side can compete among the best. I hope to be coach of the (Italy) team that will win the European Championship for the first time since 1968. Video - Pogba edges closer to Madrid - Euro Papers01:15 Italy's last match was a 9-1 win over Armenia in November.
He was fantastic with me, always very honest. In my first year at City, I had been hit and miss with injuries. I didn't play as much as I liked and had the opportunity to go. Mikel said 'I don't want you to leave. I feel there is a spot here. The way we want to play is different to what a lot of people have seen but you are very capable of doing it'. We worked on it a few times in training and I decided to stay.
Indeed, this match between these two teams is likely to be an exciting match. For my part, it is better to play the safety by playing the draw this which seems to me a good option, so good luck to all and may the best prevail. Both teams have been so far remained unbeaten in the beginning of this new season. Taichung won 2 games and draw 2 games and should not be willing to give up against the league leaders here. Taipower has a great shape thanks to the 4 wins from the first 4 games, which also brought them the table leader title in this early time of the season. But the game plan came a little bit, this is the first test and that could well backfire with a defeat they will be careful.
Sunderland vs Blackpool predictions for Saturday's match in League One. Mid-table Sunderland need a win this weekend to keep in touch with the rest of the playoff hopefuls but face a Blackpool side that could move up one place and into third with as little as a draw. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jérémie Bela with a cross. BookingPosted at 88' Luke Ayling (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card. Posted at 87' Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Ezgjan Alioski. SubstitutionPosted at 86' Substitution, Leeds United.
City title defence in tatters after astonishing game The 89th minute winner from Matt Doherty means Liverpool have a 13 point lead over second-placed Leicester City, who they beat 4-0 on Thursday, and Juergen Klopp's side have played one game less than their two challengers. Wolves, who also beat City 2-0 in October, became just the second team to complete a league double over Pep Guardiola's side, following Chelsea in 2016-17 and it was another comeback triumph for Nuno Espirito Santo's team.
Eight years old: 'I wanted to beat my brother'Born in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, Bronze grew up with her younger sister, Sophie, and older brother, Jorge. She joined the Sunderland academy at under-12 level. I've just realised now in my late 20s that being a competitive, strong little girl was the best thing that could have happened to me" - here Bronze plays football with her brother Jorge in Portugal"When I was with my brother it was about being like him.
Aguero - Manchester CityGetty Images TALKING POINT Another day of VAR controversy Brendan Rodgers will be aggrieved that VAR did not judge De Bruyne's handball from Maddison's free-kick to be a penalty in the first half, only for Praet to be penalised for a similar incident in the second half. Where is the consistency? On a day when Stockley Park admitted fault over its decision not to send Giovanni Lo Celso off in the Spurs-Chelsea game.
Dijon’s home games produce an average of 2.00 total goals and Metz away games produce an average of 2.11 total goals, which points towards a total of two goals being scored in Saturday’s clash. Only 22% of Metz’s away games have produced over 2.5 goals and both teams have scored in 50% of Dijon’s home games, adding further reason to back a final scoreline of 1-1.
After the restart of the season Dornbirn won against Amnsdetten, then Dornbirn won away in Kapfenberg and is therefore still in 11th place in the table. Steyr played two draws after the restart and thus held 5th place, but they are only 4 points ahead of Relegation and is inclusive. pre-Corona period 5 games without a win, so Dornbirn can get something here. I think the visitors will want to take advantage of the home condition to seek victory so let's hope he comes out with a point, although their defense is average. But they can snatch point from this one.
Everton have failed to keep an away clean sheet in the league since a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the season. West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion *West Ham have not beaten Brighton in the Premier League in five attempts. Graham Potter's Brighton have won just one of their last nine league matches.
And Chelsea and United both look like they will make it harder for us next year too. Liverpool's title was confirmed when City lost at Chelsea last week and Big Zuu definitely enjoyed the moment. He explained: "Kevin de Bruyne scored one of the best goals of the season to equalise for City in that game - I have not seen a free-kick hit like that. He hit it and it went into the sky then somehow dipped under the bar.
Australia, Japan and Hong Kong have continued to stage race meetings behind closed doors in recent weeks despite the developing coronavirus crisis, and Japan staged the first Classic of the new Flat season in the northern hemisphere on Sunday when Daring Tact stormed home from a long way off the pace to win the Oka Sho.
Tomkins: This is a player who quietly gets on with the business of defending and seldom gets the limelight or the credit his performances often deserve. The Crystal Palace defender played every minute of the four points gained by his side over the festive period. He was a tremendous influence in their victory over West Ham and scored a brilliant headed goal to earn the Eagles a point away at Southampton.
The 34-year-old, who joined Juventus from Real Madrid in 2018, sat out as the team eased past Udinese en route to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on Wednesday, and his manager says he is determined to help him to match his great rival and win a sixth world crown. I would like to help Cristiano win the sixth Ballon d'Or first," Sarri told reporters post-game in Turin.
AS Roma is sitting on 5th place at this moment and they are equal on points with 4th placed Atalanta who are on the last Champions League place. They played away from home at Bologna earlier this season dominating the game but scored the winning goal late in added time while playing in just 10 men, so a bit of a lucky late win but a deserved result by the way the game went.
They had more edge, more physicality, more intent. They looked fitter and stronger. They over-ran Celtic in midfield. Ryan Christie, James Forrest and Odsonne Edouard have 49 goals between them this season. There was barely a peep out of any of them. Christie, a major influence in most of the games he's played, missed a penalty, Forrest was anonymous and Edouard, so impressive for so long, got lucky with his goal and didn't do a whole lot else.
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I connect with people, I'm quite sociable. So it even confuses me because I am really mean to myself. So I don't need other people to see that. I'm not faking when I am happy or glad, or when I meet people and when I have a good conversation, but I'm just really, really not nice to myself. Football has saved my life' Lynn was part of the Scotland squad that played in the 2019 World Cup in FranceThroughout her struggles, football and family have been Lynn's support.
In the last 8 meetings this two trips have meet together the home team are very defensive on their home games and so this game looking at it we can say they will continue with the same trend and so making us to be very sure with this prediction
Over the past five seasons, we have built and developed a young and talented squad with international experience, which I believe can thrive in the Championship," he said. That is what we are now fully focused on. While it is important to analyse and assess the past 12 months, we are looking to the future and ensuring that we are a stronger and better club for this experience. Long-serving boss Howe is reviewing his own future, but the Cherries are expected to want the former defender to stay at the helm.
The France forward left the pitch in tears and later returned to the dugout on crutches. He will be a serious doubt for PSG's Champions League quarter-final with Atalanta in August. Neymar's goal proved enough to seal a 13th French Cup for PSG as the second half played out with few incidents of note, with both sides showing tiredness on their return to competitive action. Mbappe injury takes shine off win Mbappe left the pitch in tears after suffering the injuryPSG were awarded the league title after the season was ended early and this win means they have completed a league and cup double.
Assisted by Kylian Mbappé following a fast break. Posted at 76' Foul by Julian Draxler (Paris Saint Germain). Posted at 76' Mickaël Alphonse (Dijon) wins a free kick in the defensive half. SubstitutionPosted at 75' Substitution, Dijon. Jhonder Cádiz replaces Senou Coulibaly. Goal!Posted at 74' Goal! Paris Saint Germain 2, Dijon 0. Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
Now that is a worst case scenario but what is clear is that there is no chance football resumes on April 4. When it returns is, at this stage, guesswork. That inevitably raises the prospect of the season not being completed, or perhaps extended. It genuinely doesn't matter when football kicks back into gear again, though.
The Toffees, who finished eighth following a strong finish last season, have lost six of their last nine league matches and kept one clean sheet in their last 11. Fixtures: Everton now face a daunting run of fixtures as they travel to high-flying Leicester City on Sunday before facing leaders Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Leicester again in the quarter-final of the League Cup, and Arsenal before Christmas.
Leeds United took another big step towards ending their 16-year wait for promotion to the Premier League by battling past bottom-of-the-table Barnsley in a tense Yorkshire derby. The Whites now need just one point in their final two matches, but could be promoted as soon as Friday if West Bromwich Albion fail to beat Huddersfield.
BATE Borisov have won eight of their last ten league games. BATE Borisov have won four out of five home league matches with no losses. Shakhtyor are in good form but the vast majority of their recent games have been against sides lower in the table. BATE Borisov top the Belarus Premier League by two points from their opponents Shakhtyor Soligorsk.
Karol Linetty scored a consolation goal for Sampdoria with 20 minutes remaining, but their afternoon worsened four minutes later when defender Julian Chabot was sent off for a last-man challenge. Lazio have become just the fifth team in Serie A history to put together a winning run of more than 10 games, along with Juventus (four times), Roma (twice), Napoli and Inter Milan.