It seems like there will need to be a huge rebuilding job at the Emirates Stadium and the club's next manager will have to bear this in mind. Read the full story Mertens is heading to Manchester Manchester United are planning to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens on a free transfer when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
We think Manchester City should score a couple of goals and have predicted a 2-0 win for the hosts in a result that gives them the qualification they seek without seeing them romp home. City have had 25 shots on target so far in the Champions League, scoring 11, and this kind of performance should give them a comfortable, if not commanding, win.
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It is not just going to be the case of a blank cheque coming in," Eales said. It is about how we can help each other to be successful within our means. There are some good win-wins for both parties. Sometimes you hear of these partnerships between clubs and, for the want of a better phrase, there's no skin in the game, but we put some money in to show our commitment. Eales said Atlanta had been looking for a "partner club" as they were "looking at any way we can punch above our weight".
Peter Bonetti (left) was one of three goalkeepers in England's 1966 World Cup winning squad, along with Gordon Banks (centre) and Ron Springett (right)Following all these years of consistency, which included playing in the 1967 FA Cup final defeat by Tottenham at Wembley, Bonetti's greatest glory lay ahead. His finest hour came arguably in the 1970 FA Cup final. After producing a magnificent individual display to defy a rampant Leeds United in a 2-2 draw at Wembley, he battled through the pain of an early injury in the replay, sustained in an aerial collision with Mick Jones, to play a huge part in Chelsea's 2-1 win, secured via David Webb's injury-time goal.
I'll try to remember, we played away against Kristiansund and lost 1-0. I missed against the keeper before the end. Haaland continued. Then we had a little holiday week, I trained with (Fredrik) Aursnes, and my brother and Eirik Hestad and a friend, Alexander. We were at Marbella training hard together, refining the combinations and relationships and getting sun.
In all honesty, neither Wimbledon nor Gillingham have impressed in their respective home or away games, though at the prices, the hosts make more appeal than their visitors. For all they've not been too impressive this term, Wimbledon are now unbeaten in three at home and are up against a Gills side that has won just one out of eight on the road. Add in that Gillingham, who happen to be the second worst team in League 1 when it comes to shots for on the road, have scored only two goals in their last four travelling matches and it's easy to feel that the Dons, who've notched six in their last four at home, should be clear favourites ahead of this home match. On this basis, the home win offers punters a small slice of value.
People expect us to have 70 percent possession but these guys have a lot of quality," said the Belgian. They work hard; they can keep the ball. They're doing really well. It's difficult to win the ball back from them. Maybe they had a little more of the ball but we created the better chances so we deserved to win, I guess.
COMING UP There will be no Warm-Up on New Year’s Day, as our staff contemplates what the year ahead may bring and perhaps more pertinently contemplates what an error staying up for that extra hour was and that everything now hurts. Anyway, ahead there is a full Premier League slate, as our insatiable lust for football and for flogging these highly-paid but still undeniably human athletes continues apace.
Those who earn less than 75,000 crowns and foreign players who do not have a contract of 12 months or more will not be entitled to unemployment benefits, and we and club organisations and federations have encouraged the clubs to pay special attention to these players," Walltin said. Despite the special circumstances, the union boss said that the layoffs, which apply to men and women at the elite levels of the game in Norway, did not mean that players were free to leave their clubs if they were not paid on time.
Lille are on a poor run going to this game and with a poor away record, they won’t have too many favors coming their way. PSG have a great run at home and have seven wins in eight matches against Lille. They have lost just once to Lille in 17 meetings and going by their run this season, we feel they will win this one too. The last six matches between these two have ended in over 2.5 goals and while we feel PSG will win this, perhaps going for over 2.5 goals will offer better odds.
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Club president Dirk Zingler described the situation as exceptional. Our club's purpose is football. If it ceases to exist, then it will touch the core of our existence," he said. The management, our staff, the squad and backroom staff have worked hard in recent months to ensure success in the Bundesliga.
Trezeguet's injury-time winner fired Aston Villa into the Carabao Cup final with victory over Leicester City on a dramatic night at Villa Park. The game had entered four minutes of stoppage time and penalties were looming when substitute Ahmed Elmohamedy sent over a superb cross for Trezeguet to drill a far-post finish across Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel. It sparked wild scenes of joy and a pitch invasion at Villa Park, as the hosts reached their first showpiece final since the FA Cup in 2015, when they lost 4-0 to Arsenal.
Paper Round’s view: If either cup is going to get axed for next season then surely it will be the Carabao Cup. That would be a blow to some teams (not just serial winners Manchester City), but the FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world and has been played since 1872. The worry for the Carabao Cup if it was to be scrapped for a season is would it come back? UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said earlier this year that “it would be better for everyone” if England only had one domestic cup competition.
But the Italian striker received a warm reception from the home fans when he came on against the Clarets in the 77th minute, three minutes before the goal. Can Ancelotti get the best out of his countryman? Everton fans will be desperately hoping so. Ancelotti finds a club craving successAround Everton's wonderfully atmospheric but outdated Goodison Park are 122 picture boards, a timeline representing memorable moments in the club's 141-year history, including trophies won and magical players.
When I was a player I remember Platini arriving at Juventus from Saint Etienne (at 27). It took him six months to adjust and that was Platini," Ancelotti told the British media. I had the same problem with Hirving Lozano when he came to Napoli and he was two or three years older than Kean. We should always be patient with young players.
Brighton's attacking fortunes improved slightly in the second half as the rain poured down, with teenage striker Connolly proving a handful with his quick feet and direct style, but they could not force an equaliser. Late Rodriguez goal seals Burnley win at Bournemouth A last-gasp goal from Jay Rodriguez helped Burnley snatch a 1-0 away victory over Bournemouth in a scrappy affair at the Vitality Stadium.
I believe we will defeat this virus and I can't wait to be back playing matches. Wu is the first player from China to have contracted COVID-19, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan late last year. The start of the Chinese Super League season has been delayed indefinitely and China’s World Cup qualifying matches in March and June were postponed until October and November.
Washington Aguerre was booked in the first half for celebrating Cerro's opening goal seated in the zen position similar to that made famous by Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund in last week’s Champions League game against Paris St Germain. Aguerre, who has spent most of his career with Nacional’s arch-rivals Penarol, was sent off in the final minute of the match for a foul that led to a penalty.
The Hornets’ problems this season have been wide ranging, but it looks like it’s third time lucky for them with Nigel Pearson. He is their third manager already this season, and in their four games since he took charge they have taken five points – 38% of their total points this term.
Round 45: Saturday, 18 July (both 15:00 BST)As it stands six points separate Wigan Athletic, Hull City, Charlton Athletic and Luton Town - the four clubs occupying the final two relegation places and the two spots immediately above. How important, then, will the penultimate round of fixtures be when this potential relegation double header takes place?Luton will have had time to get used to the returning Nathan Jones in their dugout, and if he can sprinkle some of the magic he spread during his first spell in charge, then it would be easy to see an argument for the Hatters getting closer to safety.
Not so this time around as leaders Juventus travel to Napoli who began the weekend down in 13th place in Serie A. The home side are nine points above the relegation zone so there are no immediate worries on that score. In terms of European football qualification, they are seven points behind the final Europa League place and 14 behind qualifying for the Champions League, so plenty to worry about.
Despite his support role the Belgian has still played a third of all possible minutes in the current season (more than ex-Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, for example). When does the exit clause apply - and who can trigger it? However, even if Werner was Liverpool’s prime target, the exit clause figures involved in the new contract he signed last summer (until 2023) are unknown.
Liverpool's recent 2-0 win over Aston Villa was their 24th consecutive home win in the league, a record that they look to extend for the foreseeable future. They won the reverse fixture against Burnley 3-0 earlier in the campaign, their first clean sheet against Burnley in several seasons. Liverpool have been brilliant in general in defence this season, particularly at home, where they kept seven clean sheets in their last nine Premier League matches.
Savage, formerly of Leicester, Blackburn and Derby, has signed for the semi-professional side from the 10th tier of English football eight years after playing his last professional game. The 45-year-old has links to Stockport's owners Pro Football Academy. It's not a PR stunt, it's me trying to help youngsters progress in the game," Savage told the BBC after signing for the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) First Division South side.
The league will be in regular contact with the PFA and the union will join a meeting which will be held tomorrow (Saturday) between the league, players and club representatives. Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend had spoken of his frustration with Hancock "deflecting blame on to footballers", stating players were an "easy target" and often supported charities. The Premier League said it was aware of "severe difficulties" throughout the football pyramid and with clubs unable to play fixtures, moved to help "immediately deal with the impact of falling cash flow" at EFL and National League clubs.
Also the same voice after six years starts to wear a little thin, a new man can find another 10%, they will find a spring in their step for Jose's first game. Redknapp understands why Spurs have given Pochettino the chopPA Sport 09. More excellent Mourinho emerging, specifically about managing Tottenham.
Go back 11 years. Howe expects a relegation battle Eddie Howe described Bournemouth's last four seasons in the Premier League as relegation battles and said on Monday he expects the current campaign to be no different. Having slipped to 12th in the standings after a run of three defeats in their last three games, Howe called for more consistency ahead of Tuesday's trip to 11th-placed Crystal Palace.
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Ancelotti brings success wherever he goes, often in an attacking style that is pleasing to the fans. The only issue is whether Arsenal could persuade Ancelotti to leave Napoli, who he could take into the knockout stages of the Champions League, even if they are off the pace in Serie A. Carlo AncelottiGetty Images MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI Age – 52 Current club – Unattached Next Arsenal manager odds – 6/1 Allegri led Juventus to five straight Serie A titles and two Champions League finals, winning plaudits for his shrewd tactical ability, regularly switching formations at will.
