They are stretching the game in a way that has caused the entire sport to transform and shift. COMING UP Liverpool take on Arsenal in the Women’s Super League, and Milan play Juventus in the Coppa Italia. Tomorrow, after we’ve expelled the mighty from their palaces and toppled the statues in the squares, you’ll probably be wanting something to read.
Saturday was supposed to mark the end of the Championship's regular season. Would Leeds end their 16-year Premier League exile? Would West Brom return to the top flight? Which teams would fall in the eight-way survival scrap?Those questions remain unanswered, with professional football on hold indefinitely because of coronavirus. To help fill the void BBC Sport have compiled a selection (in no particular order) of the English Football League's most memorable final days - featuring winner-takes-all showdowns and the keeper who scored that goal.
Wales's staff will have experts looking at what is logistically the best strategy to prepare for those fixtures. I remember playing Azerbaijan with Wales and you look at everything that can help you. The Welsh squad will be looking at that to make sure they are in the best possible frame of mind and physically ready to go. I think that's a good point that it goes Baku, Baku, Rome for venues. If you had Italy in the middle then it would be more difficult.
Ultimately, this should be a very open and exciting game. River's attacking quality speaks for itself and they always approach games in an aggressive manner whilst for all their struggles, there's plenty of potency to this San Lorenzo team, with their issues very clearly coming at the other end of the pitch.
Of course that Doncaster Rovers is have better chances to win in this match from England League One, but I will bet on goals, because I know that Bolton sometimes can be very dangerous. This team is in last round played pretty good as a guests, but still they are not had luck - they are lost against Coventry City 2-1. Doncaster Rovers is team who is very offensive in last few weeks and in last four matches, they are three times played with three or more goals. I believe in same story and this time, so I will try that.
MAN OF THE MATCH - Lionel Messi (Barcelona) There was a level of intrigue over how and where Messi would play in a Setien team. The Argentine still had something of a free reign to roam wherever he liked, but was largely positioned as the man to lead the line through the centre. This gave Messi the kind of influence he hasn’t had for a number of years.
Man Of The Match - Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) This was far from a vintage Manchester City performance, and it was far from De Bruyne’s best efforts too. Nonetheless, he was at the heart of the home side’s best moves and without him they may well have come away without the win today. De Bruyne was the pick of an uninspiring City performanceGetty Images Matchcast: Full Match Stats And Commentary Player Ratings Manchester City: Bravo 6, Walker 6, Garcia 6, Fernandinho 6, Zinchenko 6, Rodrigo 6, Bernardo 6, De Bruyne 7, Sterling 6, Mahrez 7, Aguero 7.
Arsenal and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema has been named the Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year. The 23-year-old, who missed out on the award last season by a single vote, beat Chelsea's Bethany England by one vote to win the 2020 accolade. Miedema was the Women's Super League's top scorer in 2019-20 with 16 goals. She is also her country's leading goalscorer and helped the Netherlands reach last year's World Cup final.
Defensively, Simon Grayson's men haven't exactly flourished, even at home, but they've got an excellent habit of either matching or bettering their opponents in the final third. Despite conceding 12 goals in nine home games, which is not exactly a total to be proud of, Blackpool have lost only twice at Bloomfield Road.
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).
England's top order fared better than the South Africans in the second test. South Africa have several players that just aren't playing at their usual level. There is likely to be reverse swing and England have bowlers who can make the most of that. England have a habit of losing and then bouncing back with a win and that's just what they did in the second test against South Africa.
View more on twitterAt least the moment has been preserved for posterity. Bristol City go raise the roofView more on twitterBristol City signed Burnley striker Nahki Wells on a £5m deal on the penultimate day of the window, which meant another opportunity to open up the roof at Ashton Gate. In case you didn't already know, is where all new signings get announced. What an in-joke. View more on twitterViva la roof indeed.
Newcastle United have one win in eight meetings with Everton. Everton have five wins in seven matches against Newcastle. Both sides have scored in eight of their last 10 matches. Newcastle are unbeaten in eight home matches. Everton have six losses in nine away Premier League matches. Newcastle United will host Everton on Saturday as the Premier League enters the 20th week of action.
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Linkopings played 1-1 in the 1st round against Trollhattan where they were the favorites and Qviding was defeated 1-0 by Lunds on the road in the 1st round. In this match between Qviding and Linkoeping, I think Qvinding is going to win this match because if we look at Qviding's last five matches at home, we can see that they have won 4 matches while Linkoping on the road has won only once in last five.
Moreno will have to contend with Monaco's awful away form though as they have won just two of their nine matches on the road this season. This, coupled with their extremely poor record against PSG which hasn't seen them beat the capital club since 2016, could mean a baptism of fire for Moreno but it'll be interesting to see how the Spaniard copes with the challenge.
The change in form for Western Sydney Wanderers has been the biggest influence in determining the outcome of this game with the side looking a bit more confident and rejuvenated last weekend. We’re predicting that they will come out on top once again this week with Brisbane Roar looking really poor in front of goal and struggling to create chances, let alone score goals, especially away from home where they have just three points this season.
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Ultimately, there only looks like being one thing on the cards on Saturday and that's goals. Both teams are extremely aggressive in their approach, have talent in abundance in attack and will be desperate to kick off the closing phase by securing all 3 points.
But unfortunately for City, it's OFFSIDE. Mahrez received his pass from Cancelo in an offside position, so it's chalked off. GOAL! City 1-0 Everton. Jesus scores - Jesus receives the ball from Gundogan, between two defenders in the box. He takes a touch back, gives himself space and curls a shot to the top corner that Pickford cannot keep out despite getting a hand to it.
Willem II have won four of their last six matches in all competitions and head into the game as the clear form favourites, while Sparta Rotterdam have lost three of their last six matches in league and cup and haven’t won any of their last five away games. The hosts have won four of their seven home games this season while their guests have lost three of their seven away games.
Front row (l-r) Steve Finnan, Milan Baros, Luis Garcia, Steven Gerrard and John Arne RiiseIt was not the greatest Liverpool team that has ever won the Champions League or European Cup, as everyone knows. That is all part of the story, but the delicious irony for me is with Rafa Benitez's tactics. He went into the final thinking he could stop Milan, and he had picked a team to do that, but that plan went totally out of the window in the first half.
In their last 11 matches Tottenham have won six and lost three while 11 of their last 15 matches have produced over 2. They have conceded two or more goals in six of their last eight matches and only failed to score in two of the last 15 matches. In their last five home matches, Spurs have managed just one clean sheet.
Real Oviedo will host Tenerife for this fixture of the league. I believe, Real Oviedo have a very difficult task in this season. They are no longer a major threat for big clubs. Nevertheless, Oviedo is better team at home. I think, the hosts will try to make a positive result. Of course, this will not be an easy task. Also, we have Tenerife who's is very average team in this campaign. Tenerife are undefeated in their last 5 matches. However, Tenerife is also better team at home. In any case, I expect, this will be tense match. I think, the hosts will try to break the poor series.
It gives me a hope that instead of [being available for] one or two matches, [he plays] three, four, five [matches]," Mourinho told reporters ahead of Sunday's match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He's the kind of guy that doesn't accept protocol or a single date or fixture [for his return]. He's a great professional and a fighter and he wants to be back as soon as possible.
Werder Bremen have seen four 2-2 draws in their last six Bundesliga games. We feel that another 2-2 draw could be on the cards this Saturday versus Schalke. We predict that a 2-2 draw is a likely result of this game.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers said he has never considered leaving the club following reports he was wanted by Tottenham to replace Mauricio Pochettino. Spurs appointed Jose Mourinho as Pochettino's successor on Wednesday. However, it had been claimed that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy had first made an enquiry about Rodgers' availability. There is nothing to talk about on it," the ex-Liverpool manager said.
Real Madrid toppled Valencia 3-1 as Atletico beat Barcelona 3-2 to set up the final. This match pits the second placed side in La Liga – Real, against third placed Atletico with five points separating them back home. La Liga ambitions will take a back seat here but we are sure to get the taste of the Madrid rivalry.
Posted at 79' Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Christopher Jullien. Posted at 78' Foul by Callum McGregor (Celtic). Posted at 78' Ryan Kent (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 77' Attempt missed. Joe Aribo (Rangers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Going to the game Preston have 31 points and are placed seventh while Fulham have 35 points, and are placed third. It has not been an easy ride for Preston in the past few matches; they head to this clash on the back of four straight losses, in which they have also failed to score. They have managed just one clean sheet in the last 13 matches and have four wins in the 13.
I'll fight for club, I'll fight for the badge, I'll fight for my team-mates, I'll fight for the manager and fans. Manchester City's bid to retain their Premier League title is all but over, but their hopes of securing a top-four place - and Champions League football - for a 10th straight season appear a whole lot healthier. City are 17th points clear of fifth-placed Manchester United and sixth-placed Spurs, whom they play at the weekend.
Juventus still lead Serie A by seven points but it could easily have been less than that. The league leaders lost at AC Milan but Lazio also met defeat and now Juventus face the tough task of hosting third placed Atalanta. Juventus led 2-0 at AC Milan but then conceded three goals in five minutes, eventually losing 4-2.
Did you know? Firmino has scored five goals in his last six games for Liverpool in all competitions, as many as he had in his previous 30 appearances for the Reds. Forwards - Marcus Rashford (Man United), Danny Ings (Southampton), Sergio Aguero (Man City) Marcus Rashford: The way Rashford nonchalantly took his first goal against Norwich told you all you need to know about his development.
Did you know? Among all Manchester City players, only Kevin De Bruyne (24) has made more successful crosses from open play than Mendy (21) in the Premier League this season. Midfielders - Kevin de Bruyne (Man City), Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd), Willian (Chelsea), Leander Dendoncker (Wolves) De Bruyne: There are very few players who when they step up to take a penalty you're almost certain of the outcome.
It was all about resilience and character and just getting stuck in, basically. I'm just delighted for the players. Hearts manager Daniel Stendel: "St Mirren fought from the first minute. Forty-five minutes is not enough in a game like this. Everybody expected that you fight and have desire in every game. I know this is disappointing for all. Maybe they've lost a little bit of hope for our big goal.
Alaves aren't exactly amongst the most reliable teams in La Liga, but they look well priced to claim the spoils this Friday night, based on their home form this season, Lega's problems on the road and recent encounters between the sides at Mendizorroza.
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Chelsea is strong favorite in this duel against Burnley, quality is on their side, and it will be a big surprise if they not win in this duel with more than 1.5 goals. Visitors are defeated in last three rounds in a row, Barnes and Wood will be in attack, but their efficiency is on low level, and I doubt that Burnley is able to score a goal against very strong defense of the host. Chelsea is at 4th place at standings, in last round they played a draw at away against Brighton, William and Abraham will be in attack, Jorginho will be behind them, an easy victory for Chelsea with more than 1.5 goals AH.
SubstitutionPosted at 74' Substitution, Heart of Midlothian. Ryotaro Meshino replaces Loïc Damour. BookingPosted at 71' Loïc Damour (Heart of Midlothian) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 71' Jamie McGrath (St. Mirren) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 71' Foul by Loïc Damour (Heart of Midlothian).
It was Ronaldo, the Brazilian. He was the player that got close to what Diego used to do. The difference that there was between Diego and the others, was similar to Ronaldo and the others. It is difficult to compare to nowadays, in those years it was much harder to score goals. Favourite goal scored?"The first goal in Serie A. It was very important, gave me such a boost, also with the supporters. It was a home game against Atalanta.
Only real reason why odds should be this high on the home win here is the fact that Valencia played this week in the Champions League a tough game against Chelsea which they drew 2-2 in the end but I was impressed with their attack, and in the league they are unbeaten so far at home, while Villarreal even lost to 3rd from bottom Celta Vigo with 3-1 at home last round and have many losses on the road this season.
The greatest I've seen, though, is David Silva. It is going to be a sad day when he leaves at the end of the season - he is my favourite City player since Kinky [Georgi Kinkladze] or the Goat [Shaun Goater]. Like De Bruyne, he has got a brilliant football brain. David does not often look flash but he can do that stuff when he wants to, like his free-kick against Bournemouth on Wednesday. He has got the lot.
RATING: C - - - - - NEWCASTLE Steve Bruce looks to have made some smart additions, but no striker reinforcements will annoy the Newcastle faithful. Ins: Nabil Bentaleb (Schalke, loan), Valentino Lazaro (Inter, loan), Danny Rose (Spurs, loan) Outs: Ki Sung-yueng (released), Rolando Aarons (Motherwell, loan) Net spend: £-2.
