Meanwhile, after a surprising relegation from League 1 last term, Scunthorpe were expected to be amongst the front runners for promotion in the fourth tier this year. Nonetheless, currently 14th and 10 points short of the play-offs, the visitors aren't where they want to be at the moment.
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We've done well to get to the final, and now we've an opportunity against one of the world's best teams. Midfielder John McGinn has failed in his bid to make the squad for Sunday's final, having been unable to recover from a fractured ankle he sustained just before Christmas. Striker Keinan Davis returned to training on Monday from his latest hamstring injury and could be available. Match factsHead-to-headThis will be the 60th League Cup final and the 57th different match-up of teams in the final - Aston Villa and Manchester City have met four times previously in the competition, with Villa winning three times and City once.
Callum McGregor (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tomas Rogic. Posted at 78' Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Scott Fox. Posted at 78' Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Posted at 77' Foul by Reece Cole (Partick Thistle). Posted at 77' Jeremie Frimpong (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
This includes head coach Darren Currie, but the club say he has a long notice period and is expected to remain in charge if the current season resumes. United and City players also training at home Players of Manchester City and Manchester United have been told to stay away from the club's training grounds today amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Both teams are struggling in the league at the moment. FC Eindhoven have a 0-1-5 record in the last 6 games and have conceded 11 goals in the last 3 games at home. However, Eindhoven have scored in 9 of the 10 home games this season.
BookingPosted at 90'+3' Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 90'+3' Foul by Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal). Posted at 90'+3' Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 90'+2' Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Bukayo Saka. Posted at 90'+2' Foul by Shkodran Mustafi (Arsenal). Posted at 90'+2' Callum Wilson (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bayern are almost certain to have too much quality for what promises to be a makeshift Spurs XI, making the home win and both teams to score combination an attractive market for this week's encounter.
Les Capbourruts actually come into this match in rather poor form with the penalty win their only 'victory' in their last four matches. They have faced some difficult opponents like 7th placed Boulogne (0-0) and 5th placed Lyon Duchu00e8re (1-1) but really have been quite off the boil generally with their defeat to third bottom Le Puy (2-3) showcasing that.
Red Bull Leipzig have enjoyed a good Champions League campaign this year with just a 2-0 loss to Lyon in matchweek two being the only blemish. They've won their other three games and are on the brink of qualification with just a point needed in this game to assure them a place in the round of 16.
Whilst managing progress in that competition, Pepe Bordalas' charges have latched onto the leading bunch in La Liga following a shaky start and go into Sunday's game 7th and just two points behind the European spots. You sense that Getafe will start making some real headway once they can put Europa League matters aside for the winter months, but four points from their last four fixtures is still a healthy return.
Conceded by Carl Tremarco. Posted at 54' Steven Lawless (Livingston) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 54' Foul by Charlie Trafford (Inverness CT). Posted at 52' Attempt missed. Sean Welsh (Inverness CT) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Posted at 50' Foul by Keaghan Jacobs (Livingston).
There is also a £25 million fee to accommodate too. Paper Round’s view: The identification of Manchester City’s apparent deception is a huge problem for the club. Not only does the fine and lack of football prevent them from increasing their revenues, but the real figures they must now produce without ‘financial doping’ could leave them on the back foot for years in terms of meeting future Financial Fair Play regulations.
Posted at 79' Foul by Ross Barkley (Chelsea). Posted at 79' Will Hughes (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half. SubstitutionPosted at 78' Substitution, Chelsea. Billy Gilmour replaces N'Golo Kanté because of an injury. Posted at 76' Ross Barkley (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 76' Foul by Will Hughes (Watford). SubstitutionPosted at 76' Substitution, Chelsea. Callum Hudson-Odoi replaces Mason Mount.
Obviously the philosophy of fostering attacking football always has to guide us. We have to be aware of tradition but it is true the offside rule has evolved over time. We will look into providing strikers more goalscoring opportunities and that's why I think the feeling in the room and the feedback in the room was positive.
Skala will against AB in match Faroe Islands Meistaradeildin. My prediction this match could be the end score is under 2.75 goals due to AB on last 3 match in league they have yet make to score. Meanwhile, Skala on last 3 match in league they always to make score and Skala can make total score is 5 goals. Nevertheless, I think this match will have small score. Moreover both teams on last 2 match in league on last season that score is always under 3 goals. Beside that both teams have yet won on last 3 match in league and surely the both teams have the same strength on this match.
This could strengthen our confidence in our Japanese hosts that we could, with certain safety restrictions, organise Olympic Games in the country whilst respecting our principle of safeguarding the health of everyone involved. Premier League could be screened every day The Premier League could resume before coronavirus restrictions are lifted, according to Southampton chief executive Martin Semmens.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0Tom's prediction: Norwich to nick this - Teemu Pukki to get both their goals. Southampton v WolvesIf I was making predictions for some of this week's fixtures a month or so ago, I would be tipping some very different outcomes - and this match is a good example of how much things have changed for some teams. Media playback is not supported on this device Saints didn't want revenge for 9-0 - Hasenhuttl Danny Ings cannot stop scoring for Southampton and they keep on picking up points.
Assisted by Christian Atsu following a set piece situation. Posted at 87' Foul by Fernandinho (Manchester City). Posted at 87' Javier Manquillo (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 86' Attempt missed. Fernandinho (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Players resist pay cuts The Mirror reports that Premier League players continue to resist the idea of a pay cut. The players believe that there is still a chance that the league will resume, so they don’t want to give up any wages - preferring a deferral to any permanent pay cut. The Mirror reports that players who are out of contract are particularly reluctant to give up any money.
Home keeper Brice Samba twice had to make decent saves, stopping a fierce Alfie Doughty strike at his near post and, after Taylor struck, also pushing away a long-range Erhun Oztumer effort. Forest's best first-half moments mainly stemmed from Silva, who was every bit as influential in midfield as Oztumer. Silva tested keeper Dillon Phillips with a sharp turn and shot and then bounced an effort wide from distance.
I need them all on board. All the meetings we've had is to get everyone on board and so far I'm very happy with the reaction. What we are going to transmit to the team is accountability to play for this football club. This is the basic. We are much more committed. The body language (in the Everton draw) was much better and they had much more passion, that is non-negotiable.
Penalties overPosted at 127' Penalty Shootout ends, Oxford United 1(5), Portsmouth 1(4). Posted at 127' Goal! Oxford United 1(5), Portsmouth 1(4). Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Posted at 126' Goal! Oxford United 1(4), Portsmouth 1(4). Oliver Hawkins (Portsmouth) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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Derby are struggling with no win in the last 7 games and have dropped to the 20th place in the league. But at home they have not been so bad with 20 of the 27 points collected at home. With 9 goals conceded at home, they also have the 4th best defense in the league.
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Sixth in the table, level on points with fifth-placed Manchester United, Wolves have won three of their last four fixtures. Brighton, meanwhile, must get back into the winning habit if they are to avoid relegation trouble. Yet to win in the Premier League in 2020, Brighton have failed to pick a victory in their last eight matches.
Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row - and Hearts relegated - after the SPFL ended the season. The decision was taken at a board meeting on Monday after the 12 clubs agreed at the end of last week that completing the campaign was unfeasible. Average points per game played has been used to determine final placings. The only change to the table from when football was halted on 13 March sees St Johnstone go sixth, above Hibernian.
The FA said the new guidelines will take effect immediately but it will not recommend an end to headers during youth matches. This updated heading guidance is an evolution of our current guidelines and will help coaches and teachers to reduce and remove repetitive and unnecessary heading from youth football," FA chief executive officer Mark Bullingham said.
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has urged the Premier League to provide "clarity" about the proposed takeover of the club. A Saudi Arabian bid, worth £300m, is awaiting approval via the Premier League's owners' and directors' test. Documents for the deal were passed to the league almost three months ago. For everybody, we need a bit of clarity," Bruce said after Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Manchester City.
The approach taken by Fifa to this case has been deeply unsatisfactory. Fifa accused Chelsea of breaching rules on the signing of 27 under-18 players. However, the Blues claimed that in 16 of those cases, the players were registered in line with advice that the game's global governing body had given the Football Association in 2009. Chelsea argued that the alleged rules breaches in the remaining 11 cases were either "procedural" or there was no case to answer because of precedents set in Cas' ruling on Spanish side Real Madrid's transfer ban in 2016.
Form and head to head stats Saudi Arabia vs Palestine International Match match Saudi Arabia vs Palestine 09.01.2024. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.
Game for the Croatia 1 HNL League with Dinamo Zagreb facing Hajduk Split on this match between the two best teams in the league. Dinamo Zagreb is currently in the 1st place with a 4 point gap and also one less game than their rivals, which means that they can create a huge gap on this contest if they managed to get the win. Dinamo Zagreb has a perfect record at home with 6 wins in 6 games and only conceded 1 goal on those 6 contests, which makes their -1.5 Asian Handicap the best line to bet on this match.
Cagliari are flying at the minute in Serie A, as they scored twice for the sixth time in seven matches. They have the league’s highest shot conversion rate, while at home they are looking tough to beat. Six wins in seven with a total of 18 goals scored has pushed Cagliari into the top four, while they know they can cause problems for the strugglers.
FIFPRO General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann said failing to complete the current season was not an option at the moment. Everyone in football will lose out if that happens," he told reporters in a conference call. I don't think it's responsible to make that consideration at the moment. If we have any chance of finishing the season, we have to do so because the impact for players and everyone else in the game will be great if we don't.
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente predictions for Monday's match in the Primeira Liga. Mid-table sides Rio Ave and Gil Vicente will be pleased with the starts they have made to the season and we are expecting a close and competitive ninety minutes between the pair on Monday night. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld (Bournemouth) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner. SubstitutionPosted at 82' Substitution, Bournemouth. Lloyd Kelly replaces Jack Stacey. Posted at 82' Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Romain Saïss. Posted at 78' Attempt saved.
The new facility costs $28. Aug. Don Garber becomes MLS commissioner, replacing Logan. Jan. The struggling Tampa Bay Mutiny and Miami Fusion franchises fold. Dec. MLS and the MLS Players Union sign the league's first collective bargaining agreement 2007 Jan. David Beckham brings a new buzz to the league when he announces he will join the LA Galaxy and sign a five-year, $250 million deal.
Bayern II and Preussen Munster will face each other in the upcoming match in the 3. Liga in Germany. Bayern II this season have the following results: 13W, 5D and 10L. Meanwhile Preussen Munster have 7W, 9D and 12L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
His decision will no doubt hurt his own reputation in the Bundesliga, given that his only other league experience was a failed brief spell at Bayern Munich more than a decade ago. But it also leaves Hertha with a black eye and in complete turmoil. Players said they were stunned and confused by the decision but they must now recover in time for their trip to bottom club Paderborn on Saturday as they battle to avoid the drop and earn back the trust of their fans.
UEFA told Reuters that it chose the format through "sporting, organisational and financial considerations" and had consulted national associations. Still, Challandes praised UEFA for introducing the Nations League which has allowed Kosovo to play teams of a similar ranking. It's good for the development of Kosovo.
Really, it isn’t. Video - 'Coronavirus? Ask the experts, not me!' - Klopp00:41 Klopp also sent his best wishes to rival teams and players already directly affected by coronavirus, and urged supporters to take extra care with their own health, adding: "Put your health first. Don’t take any risk. Think about the vulnerable in our society and act where possible with compassion for them.
Southend conceded a lot really a lot of goals in their home games this season and it comes as no surprise as they are already more than 12 points inside the relegation zone as they have rarely beaten anyone this season even in home games although they did score a couple of goals at home, for example their past two home games ended in two high scoring draws first an unexpected 2-2 draw with a strong Rotherham side and second a 2-2 draw with MK Dons as well, but they really have nothing left to lose and attack is doing it's job.
This fund consists of the remaining Basic Award payments being advanced to clubs immediately, with the remainder made up through interest-free loan facility available to clubs, calculated in line with the EFL’s Article of Associations. The cash injection is included as part of a series of measures, that includes potential government support to help clubs and their associated businesses through this period of uncertainty.
Abdelkarim Hassan (Al Sadd) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Akram Afif with a cross following a corner. Posted at 79' Corner, Al Sadd. Conceded by Leonel Vangioni. Goal!Posted at 77' Goal! Monterrey 3, Al Sadd 1. Carlos Rodríguez (Monterrey) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Jesús Gallardo. Posted at 75' Hand ball by Maximiliano Meza (Monterrey).
Juventus have won nine out of ten home league games this season. Juventus are unbeaten in their last 31 home league games. Fiorentina have lost three of their last five away league matches. Juventus have won their last eight home league games against Fiorentina. Juventus had their lead at the top of Serie A reduced to three points when losing to Napoli last week.
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Without the money it doesn't work but without players it doesn't work. I'll go there. Liverpool will be without Naby Keita for the Everton game after the midfielder sustained a groin injury, but their other absentees are progressing well. They're all in a good way, our only problem is the games are coming so quick," Klopp said.
It’s now eight games (in all competitions) since the Gunners last tasted victory. It remains to be seen whether things will improve now that Unai Emery is no longer in charge, though if the performance at Carrow Road is anything to go by, it’s going to be a while before major improvements occur. Somewhat surprisingly, Arsenal are yet to lose at home in the Premier League this term, though that hasn’t been for the want of trying.
The draw was attended by former Fifa president Sepp Blatter in November. For ‘PSG’ this “experience of a lifetime” started with a simple email back in 2015. Having played on the pitches of various English league grounds in previous summers, they wanted something bigger - or higher. FC Gspon, coincidentally the 2020 tournament hosts and whose pitch is perched 2,000m above sea level on the side of one of the mountains in the Alps, seemed like the perfect choice.
