Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski looked to be the front-runner, but Messi - a record six-time winner of the individual prize - scored his first league goal for
The stoppage in the second half was the same for both teams and not a reason why we didn't get back into the game.
Kasper Hjulmand's Group F winners are on a six-game winning run since losing 2-1 to England at the semi-final stage of the Euro 2020 finals this summer.
Sky Sports' Gary Neville has warned that the disappointment of losing the north London derby 3-1 to Arsenal may be the least of Tottenham's problems after a display he branded appalling during the game.
And Scott Hogan scored his fourth of the season soon after to secure back-to-back wins to move Birmingham up to 14th in Sky Bet Championship.
Fast forward five months, the Gunners got their wish against Tottenham on Sunday with the north London derby postponed with barely 24 hours' notice following an official request and accompanying press release from Arsenal, in which the club blamed injuries, Covid-19 and AFCON international duty for their appeal to call the game off.
Edwards became sporting director in 2016 and during his time in the role Liverpool brought in a number of key players, including goalkeeper Alisson, defender Virgil van Dijk and forward Mohamed Salah.
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Yet once in position there was no immediate removal of the manager. Bruce was allowed to continue for one match only, taking charge of his 1,000th game, a 3-2 defeat by Tottenham, telling journalists in a news conference beforehand that they deserve a slap for reporting he was set to be dismissed.
Rangnick totally defeated by these players This Manchester United team disappoint you on a consistent basis.
With Ansu Fati, Ousmane Dembele and Martin Braithwaite all still out, Xavi is woefully short in attack.
And, once we have seen a goalfest at the London Stadium, there should be another one along at Old Trafford.
However, after consultation with VAR official Jarred Gillett, Bankes was sent to the pitchside review monitor at which point he upgraded Dunk's punishment to a red card.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a gilt-edge chance to equalise in the final seconds of the match, sliding his shot wide of Jordan Pickford's right post to ensure Everton sealed a hugely important three points.
Striker: Ross Stewart (Sunderland) - 7.62 rating Sunderland may be performing below expectations, but the Black Cats remain in with a shot of promotion, provided Ross Stewart can maintain his goalscoring exploits.
Boina was finally beaten for the second time when Aboukhlal turned and shot in the 90th minute to give Morocco a more respectable winning scoreline.
I hope they all can make it somehow and can create - of course they will - an incredible atmosphere, Klopp went on to say.
Kevin de Bruyne - 9Outstanding. His run for the opening goal was brilliant and so too was the finish.
Jonny Evans launched a harmless ball forward which should have been comfortable for Ekong but the defender ducked underneath expecting Daniel Bachmann to collect.
Newcastle initially opened talks with Reims to sign Ekitike earlier this month prior to signing Chris Wood from Burnley.
THE SCOTTISH SUN St Johnstone target Daniel Cleary has announced he will be leaving his current club Dundalk.
[They have] less players out and less weeks where they miss them. And they did not suffer from Covid as we did over many weeks so this is a huge difference.
He added on Wednesday: I think Barcelona played exceptionally well against us. That's one opponent.
We had the last three defeats in a row but I think the team is showing a different level now, so I think we are moving forward. What does Gerrard bring to Villa?Villa then made a statement of intent by replacing Smith with Premier League legend Steven Gerrard, who had earned his managerial stripes by guiding Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years.
It was a tough game,” said Carrick. “They are a good team that make you work in possession and I thought the boys dug in and showed a little bit of everything.
I thinkshe's in a good place. Greenwood and Wubben-Moy did not make the trip, with Greenwood going back to Manchester City for rehabilitation for a persistent knee issue while Wubben-Moy returned to Arsenal to manage a thigh complaint.
We're two very similar players but work in different ways when we play together. I knew it would be hard to get someone's shirt after that, he said.
Marozsan said: “Of course, this news was shocking for me too and difficult for the entire league to process.
Van Bronckhorst got his first win with his first match in charge on Thursday night against Sparta Prague and made just one change as Arfield replaced Steven Davis in midfield.
I'm in the form-over-fixtures camp. I still can't trust Tottenham to fire and it's why I'm targeting Diogo Jota as my one transfer this week, much to the chagrin of Chris Sutton, who has issued a hands-off warning, as you can hear in this week's episode of Fantasy 606.
Scott McTominay is relishing the added responsibility Steve Clarke has placed upon him in the Scotland squad ahead of Euro 2020 and is ready to reach the next level as a player.
In the first 45 minutes it was a very difficult evening but the positives we can take from that was how we played in the second half because the reaction was very good.
“I found it hard to adjust, but also, I didn't really want to, to be honest. Henderson reached a crossroads in 2017.
Eddie Howe's desire to improve his defence is understandable, with his Newcastle side having conceded 43 goals in just 20 Premier League games this season.
Liverpool had been strangely nervous but came out rejuvenated after the re-start, equalising when Sadio Mane celebrated his 30th birthday by scoring from Mohamed Salah's perfect pass in the 47th minute.
Gareth Southgate's England have booked their place, while Wales and Scotland are in the play-offs to determine whether they will play in the tournament. Northern Ireland have failed to qualify.
United's performance was nothing short of a shambles as Liverpool feasted on some inept defending and questionable tactics, going ahead after five minutes through Naby Keita's low finish having been released through on goal.
Marcus Rashford has said he does not condone antisemitism after being pictured with the rapper Wiley, with Jesse Lingard also reinforcing his opposition to racism.
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However, City are not expecting much movement despite speculation around some of the players heading into the window.
The Premier League side's sporting director Fabio Paratici knows the 21-year-old from his time at Juve, with Antonio Conte looking to add to his squad before the January transfer window closes.
Attacking midfield: Joel Piroe (Swansea) - 7.44 rating The sole Swansea player in the side, Joel Piroe has proven a bargain buy for the Swans this season.
Chelsea's primary focus in the January transfer window has been to replace Ben Chilwell, who has had to have surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament and is out for the season.
They deserve that both for their club form and for the way they've played with the U21s and their professionalism.
But, for all their positive play in the second half, Spurs’ defending was ropey and two crosses from James Ward-Prowse created quick-fire goals for Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams late on.
“Winning the medal, it’s nice to be here, I have to thank my teammates, my coach, and all the people who supported me.
