Postecoglou's assistant Peter Cklamovski has taken over at Shimizu S-Pulse but his squad features few changes to the one that ground down long-term leaders FC Tokyo last year and they will no doubt be among the challengers again. However, there has been a major change at eight-time champions Kashima, with Brazilian coach Antonio Carlos Zago replacing Go Oiwa, who stepped down after the challenge for a domestic and continental treble ran out of gas.
Lincoln's home efforts have been pleasing of late. Not only have they won four out of five, but they're now scoring regular goals in front of their own fans. Having notched eight in their last three at home, the Imps will surely fancy themselves to do well against the League 1 team with the fewest travelling points.
They say form often goes out the window in local derbies but Hearts' form is so poor you just can't see that being the case on Thursday. The hosts are in terrible shape, can't buy a draw, let alone a win and Hibs look reasonably well placed to take full advantage of that.
With eight games left to play they had already scored more league goals than they did all last season and all the season before. It was a powerhouse few months, all of it orchestrated by Neil Lennon, who has made Brendan Rodgers a distant memory, and Scott Brown, who couldn't be described as Celtic's most talented player but could absolutely be described as their most important. His leadership, his relentless driving of standards, is one of the things that separated Celtic from Rangers.
Union Berlin and Bayern Munich will face each other in the upcoming match in the Bundesliga. Union Berlin this season have the following results: 9W, 3D and 13L. Meanwhile Bayern Munich have 17W, 4D and 4L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
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When I have that time and space I have more time to think about where to put the ball. Some people don't understand it, but if you are clever in your head, even if you are slow in speed, you can still be quick. You can position yourself better and be even more use to your team. If you were to put it into order of the players who would run in my Tottenham team I would say Jermaine, Keane (Robbie Keane) and then probably everybody else, with me behind.
After the thrashing at Etihad Stadium, boss Jurgen Klopp said that his side had not lost any focus after achieving their main objective, but they were distinctly below par in a scrappy opening half against Villa. After being given a guard of honour by the visitors before kick-off, Liverpool struggled to get into any sort of rhythm and did not register a first shot on target until shortly before half-time when Mane's snapshot was comfortably saved by former Reds keeper Pepe Reina.
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Of more consequence for the major leagues is the massive financial hit taken by Ligue 1 after their domestic rights holders Canal+ and beIN Sports confirmed an intention to withhold the latest payment, which was due on 5 April. Should France, Italy or Spain close their leagues down for the season, that is likely to have far reaching consequences for the game given, together with England, 16 out of the 28 teams remaining in the Champions or Europa Leagues come from one of those four countries.
Making the trip to Whaddon Road is a Colchester United side who started the campaign reasonably slowly but who have improved recently. The visitors have scored three times in both of their last two games and that upturn in form means that they are now just three points behind this weekend’s hosts, albeit having played a game more. However they have conceded plenty in recent weeks and although they have one of the better defensive records in the division, their new attacking approach is putting stress on their defensive stability.
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Southampton have done well lately after their slump earlier in the season, but in all fairness, they will find it harder here. Liverpool have been unstoppable this season. In one competition or another, they have beaten most of the teams in the Premier League. They have done well at home and though Southampton have straight wins away from home, we feel the task here could be beyond them. However, looking at Southampton’s away run, they may get a goal here but the best bet, seeing that four of the last five meetings have yielded over 2.5 goals, we will pick that for this game.
Dinamo took four points from their two Group home matches so far against Atalanta and Shakhtar, and their return of seven goals from that brace of continental outings at the Stadion Maksimir suggests they have the attacking tools to trouble a City defence that are without a clean sheet in nine attempts.
In fact, Potter has made them a tighter outfit, conceding 1. Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy were the mainstays in central defence back then, but this season it has been Dunk and £20m signing Adam Webster. Both acted as barricades on Sunday, repelling Burnley's physical attack and aerial assaults. Dunk was particularly outstanding and made a superb block to deny Kevin Long. With centre-back Ben White set to return to the south coast from a very successful loan spell at Leeds, expect Brighton to be even tougher to break down next season.
The result was satisfactory. The second-half performance was satisfactory. Mourinho, however, will not be fooled. He was reminded of the flaws that brought him to Spurs. On this evidence, the relationship between the new manager and the Spurs supporters will be a slow burner and his applause to fans at the end was more polite than celebratory. This was a good start, a move in the right direction, a happy ending to a night that threatened a serious anti-climax - but it is only the start and much work remains.
Wolfsburg have one clean sheet in five away matches. Wolfsburg have scored two or more in three of their last five matches. Augsburg have conceded 10 goals in the last four home games. Augsburg have no win in the last five matches. Wolfsburg are unbeaten in the last four away matches. The recent matches have not borne the best experiences for Augsburg and as they host Wolfsburg in the 26th round of matches in Bundesliga, they will be keen on improvement.
ClapFourOurCarers Like many of you probably, maybe even most of you, The Warm-Up last night ventured outside (only about two metres, but still) and showed its appreciation for our incredible NHS by clapping loudly and cheering along with the rest of the street, and the rest of the country. Even in these times of isolation and social distancing, it was proof that beautiful communal experiences are still possible.
While Celtic have been very difficult to beat in recent weeks, the hoops haven't been hammering most of their opponents. Celtic have scored exactly two goals in five of their last seven Scottish Premiership games. This includes their most recent fixture versus their upcoming opponents, St Mirren.
Hakan Sukur is Turkey's greatest ever goalscorer and once one of Europe's most prolific strikers. A legend. So, how did he end up driving taxis and selling books for a living in the US, in exile from his home country?According to an interview with German newspaper, Welt am Sonntag, the 48-year-old former striker's life has taken an unusual and troubling turn since retiring from football in 2008. He claims that a rift with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has exposed him to death threats, false accusations and lack of access to funds.
But instead of his usual calm finish, he sees Van Dijk coming and spooked, swipes one that flies high! That was as good a chance as United are likely to get. GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United (Salah) Alisson collects another aimless cross and sends a fine pass into space for Salah to chase. James goes with him, for reasons known best to himself doesn't bring him down, and Salah holds him off then slots home.
Andre Gray replaces Roberto Pereyra. Posted at 81' Frederic Guilbert (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 81' Foul by Gerard Deulofeu (Watford). BookingPosted at 81' Abdoulaye Doucouré (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 80' Pepe Reina (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
While that year Liverpool went on to lose in the final, they were a fading force. This time they arrive restored to former glory and as European and World Club champions. Shrewsbury's only real hope is that some of Liverpool's big guns are kept under wraps. But Shrewsbury boss Sam Ricketts hopes his side face Liverpool's full force.
Change is coming': Tommie Smith backs current sports starsPremier League 'wants to be on the right side of history' - WrightIn addition to wearing shirts with the Black Lives Matter message, teams and officials also took a knee in solidarity with the protests against racial prejudice and inequality in the wake of the death of 46-year-old George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis in May. Four officers involved in Floyd's arrest have been sacked and charged over his death.
MSV Duisburg against Viktoria Koln in match Germany Bundesliga 3. My prediction this match could be won for MSV Duisburg with margin score is 1 goal. MSV Duisburg have good result on last 3 match in league due to MSV Duisburg have won for the all match. Meanwhile, Viktoria Koln have also good result on last 3 match in league due to Viktoria Koln have draw in 2 match and 1 match is lose. Nevertheless, my prediction that MSV Duisburg can defeat Viktoria Koln due to MSV Duisburg only have 1 lose in every home match on this season. Therefore, I'm sure that MSV Duisburg have more chance to win on this match.
Cantwell's goal in the 75th minute was a delight - cutting through the ball as his shot found the bottom corner. It was just reward for Norwich who controlled play after Ighalo's goal. However, when Klose was sent off the Canaries knew extra time would be spent trying to see the match through to penalties. They almost succeeded. Man of the match - Tim Krul (Norwich) It was a cruel day for Tim Krul who had made a number of brilliant saves to keep Norwich in the tie before Harry Maguire broke Norwich heartsWhat next?Norwich travel to Arsenal in the league on Wednesday (kick-off 18:00 BST), while Manchester United head to Brighton the day before (20:15).
United head for the Etihad Stadium next looking for another big performance. Their recent form against the Premier League's heavyweights suggests they will find one. City will keep the ball, but United can create chances' Media playback is not supported on this device Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased with performance Solskjaer's side are yet to lose against a team that finished in last season's top six, and they are one of only two teams to get the better of Leicester in 2019-20 too.
Even Arsenal tried it, although the reality was always that Messi needs to be somewhere where he does not feel out of his comfort zone. Offers have arrived from everywhere, from China to the United States, where a consortium has considered the ambitious possibility of putting Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi together in the same team in a few years' time. So how can they guarantee keeping him happy?Fundamentally Barcelona need to strengthen their side, and quickly, not just to keep Messi happy but also if they want to remain competitive on all fronts.
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From that moment, City were on top and Mahrez produced a wonderful effort to give them the lead. The Algeria winger was fed by Rodri down the right, skipped between two defenders as he cut in before firing a shot between the legs of Tomori and into the net. City's fightback should have been even more comprehensive when Kepa passed the ball straight to Aguero, but the Argentina striker lifted the ball over the Spain goalkeeper but off the bar.
Karim Benzema has only scored one goal in his last ten LaLiga appearances. This after scoring 12 in his first 15 of the season. Leo Messi has become FC Barcelona´s player with most appearances in El Clásico history in all competitions (43) after surpassed Xavi Hernández (42). Leo Messi has not scored or assisted in any of his last five appearances against Real Madrid in all competitions, his worst historic run in the Clásico.
On taking the Betis job, Setien revealed in an interview with El Periodico that despite his love for football he didn't really understand it "until I saw the football of Johan Cruyff". It was with coaches like him when I began to get it," he continued. When to touch the ball, to pass, the spaces. I try to communicate to the players, to keep the ball and to run as little as possible after it. He added he would have had his little finger cut off to be given the chance to play for one of Cruyff's sides, "not because I wanted to be a Barcelona footballer, but rather because of the way they played because I could see just how much the footballers were enjoying themselves".
The main problem for The Imps when they play away is that they lack both creativity and end-product. They're not a team that gets battered, who cannot compete defensively, but because they lack goals, scoring just two in their last five on the road, they're finding it extremely tough to get their noses in front.
At first it's about their state of mind and how can I help?" Wayne Richardson worked with Mario Balotelli before the striker moved to AC Milan in 2013'It's the mental side people need help with'He set up his own business, Richardson Sport, in 2010, before sports science staff and psychologists were commonplace at Football League clubs. He offered not just one-to-one fitness coaching but also sports mentoring, and was soon spending more time talking to players than training them.
Injuries meant Giggs was in and out of the side that season, with Jesper Blomqvist his regular deputy, while the squad was replete with alternate talent in the likes of Phil Neville, Henning Berg, Nicky Butt, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Invincibles?The Arsenal side that went a whole season unbeaten in 2003-04 is one of the most iconic of the Premier League era. Would it surprise you to learn that this side started only two league games together for the Gunners?The two matches in question give us just a small glimpse of the potency that side possessed - both wins, one to put a major rival to the sword, the other to seal that undefeated season.
Probably this will be very easy match for home team and I believe that they will easy win here, what is more than ok and real. So, for me this team is huge positive surprise. This season, they were in Europa League with strong PSV and they are secure one of two first places, and in first eliminated round, they are beat AZ Alkmaar, also very good team, after 1-1 and 2-0 in two matches. Hartberg is bad team and they are have problematic defense. I don't see really here problems for home team and they will easy win here.
Inter face Roma in Serie A on Friday, in a match which sees former Manchester United team-mates Lukaku and Smalling go head to head. Corriere dello Sport ran with the ‘Black Friday’ headline for its Thursday edition, a move which "overshadowed" its intention to be positive, said Roma chief strategy officer Paul Rogers.
Assisted by Josh Onomah. Posted at 62' Josh Onomah (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 62' Foul by Max Lowe (Derby County). Real had sealed their place in the knockout stages for a record-extending 23rd successive year thanks to Club Bruges' 1-1 draw at Galatasaray earlier while PSG had also already qualified.
Kayserispor have collected just eight points away from home, making them the poorest team on the road. Here they head to a must win game, away to a side with the best home form in the league, and seeking a win to be declared champions. With the weak defence they have had in the season, especially away from home, we don’t see Kayserispor completely locking out Istanbul Basaksehir, though they have scored in most of their away matches. On the other hand, Istanbul Basaksehir have conceded in most of their home matches. With this in mind, and considering the pressure Istanbul Basaksehir have ahead of this game, we will go with a 2-1 win for the hosts here.
So in the moment when you go through a phase or a period like this it’s not possible to see that, especially not for the people who are ill, but there will be a point in the future, a moment in the future when we look back and hopefully then we can see it like this. Liverpool's last game was their Champions League defeat to Atletico MadridGetty Images The Liverpool manager also added: “There are so many people out there that have much bigger problems so it would feel really embarrassing to myself if I was to talk about my ‘problems’ – I have the problems every person in the world has in the moment.
It remains unclear how or when the season will be concluded, although some managers have said the campaign must be played to a finish to preserve the "integrity of the game". Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Warburton said that even if it took until the end of the year to complete the season that would be the right thing to do. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the Premier League, EFL and Professional Footballers' Association said "difficult decisions will have to be taken" to counter the financial impact of coronavirus.
He could not continue and almost fainted. Everyone was coughing and had a fever. When I was warming up, I felt a lot hotter than usual. I hadn't suffered from a fever in years. After the game there was a planned dinner with guests from Puma, but I thanked them and went straight to bed. We never did the Covid-19 tests at that moment, so we will never know for sure. As of Wednesday, Italy had the highest mortality rate in Europe with over 25,000 deaths from coronavirus.
I would have taken the over 3 goals option in this one to be a bit more safe but I have to choose between odds at 1.65 for the over 2.5 goals and odds of 2.62 on the over 3.5 goals and I will choose the bigger odds as I believe there are really good chances that this over bet can be covered all alone by the hosts who won last round with no less than 4-1 away from home at Lyngby in a game where most expected them to fail as they do not have the best of seasons but with Midtjylland losing last round they have come closer to the league leaders.
Posted at 90'+2' Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Jonny Howson. Posted at 84' Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Maxime Colin. Posted at 84' Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 84' Foul by Daniel Crowley (Birmingham City). Posted at 82' Foul by Patrick McNair (Middlesbrough).
Tidy throughout and capped a fine showing with a stunning winner in a match that was looking all set to go to a replay. PLAYER RATINGS LIVERPOOL: Adrian 8, Milner 5, Gomez 8, Phillips 8, Williams 8, Lallana 7, Chirivella 8, Jones 8, Elliott 8, Minamino 6, Origi 6. Subs: Larouci 8, Oxlade-Chamberlain 7, Brewster 5.
It's going to depend on what we do this season and what happened in the last few seasons is going to have a big impact as well. Arsenal's Lucas Torreira will miss the West Ham clash after he fractured his ankle against Portsmouth in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday. He was quite positive this morning.
Despite the disruption, Tokyo Olympics organisers continued to sound an upbeat note on Friday, saying this year's Games will go ahead as planned, although the iconic torch relay through Greece was cancelled after fears that unexpectedly large crowds could spread the coronavirus. While Tokyo organisers still have the luxury of time on their side, the impact on other sporting bodies wrestling with the coronavirus is immediate.
Now it's your turn You've seen my selections this season. But who would you go for?Pick your Team of the WeekPick your XI from our list and share with your friends. Select formationConfirm teamCrooks of the matterAs we approach the Christmas period there doesn't appear to be too much Christmas cheer or goodwill towards Premier League club managers. In a matter of days, top-flight bosses have been falling like ten pins.
With the Toffees' handy habit of notching consolations and Liverpool's continued troubles at the back a factor, we think there is value in coupling a home win with a both teams to score selection for Wednesday's derby, while our correct score prediction settles on a 2-1 Liverpool win.
