They won the second leg 4-3. I think there was a lot of misinformation at the beginning and we all took it very lightly. We thought it was just another flu, a virus like any that comes around in the winter, so we kept on living a normal life," Gomez said. The other day, the military came to take the crates with the dead and cremate them somewhere else because there's no more room in the cemeteries here.
But it has not gone unnoticed that negotiations are being led by chief executive Gordon Taylor, who promised to stand down from his £2m per year role more than a year ago, but remains in power. The union has been holding out for a collective wage deferral and has finally broken its silence to explain its position, with some thinly-veiled digs at some clubs in its statement. But during talks with the Premier League over the past two days it has been made very clear to the PFA that an actual pay cut is required, with clubs deprived of matchday revenue and worried that TV rights-holders will start demanding hundreds of million of pounds worth of refunds.
We don't envy the defenders tasked with stopping Neymar on his current streak. Usually able to stay in first gear and still dominate, the forward has looked more determined since returning from injury this season. Montpellier are unlikely to have an answer to the challenges he poses. That's why you should back the home side to win both halves.
Santos did lose 2-1 to Fortaleza in the week but prior to that were in excellent form, taking 16 points from a possible 18. Typically powerful as hosts, winning 12 of their 17 home games this season, the side have every reason to be confident in securing victory this weekend, particularly as they've also won 6 of their last 7 games in Vila Belmiro.
The win over Belgian champions Genk was Napoli's first in nine games - but ultimately his last - and he left with last season's Serie A runners-up seventh in the table, 17 points behind leaders Inter Milan. So what does the man nicknamed Carletto bring and how do his methods compare to other managers? Ancelotti has managed more than two seasons at a club just once in his career - an eight-year spell at AC Milan"Since 1999, he has managed Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Napoli," says Balague.
Wolfsburg didn't concede over 1.5 goals in any of their competitive games from the beginning of the Bundesliga season, up until the 24th of October, six games ago. However, they have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six games in all competitions.
Other goalscoring factors have dropped too, including shots per game - down from 25. So are there signs that some teams have found it difficult to get going again?The struggling sides who occupy the bottom five places in the table have failed to win any of their games since the restart, while third-placed Leicester have not picked up a victory either. Sheffield United have suffered particularly badly, with their form pre-lockdown putting them in European contention but a draw and two losses since - without scoring - dropping them down to ninth.
Squad number1Player nameArrizabalagaAverage rating5. Squad number15Player nameZoumaAverage rating5. Squad number29Player nameTomoriAverage rating5. Squad number33Player nameEmersonAverage rating4. 14 of Crystal Palace's 20 league games this season have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. Only one of the last seven Crystal Palace league games have had over 2.5 goals scored in them.
Alajuelense have been the strongest home team so far in the Clausura with a 6-2-0 record and also the most productive home team with 22 goals. In 2 of the last 3 home games they have also kept a clean sheet.
His irritation that Ferguson had not spoken to him at the break was still in his mind, but so was another half-time team talk 11 days earlier. United were drawing 1-1 in their final league game at home to Spurs, a match they needed to win to regain the title. Don’t worry lads, keep playing like you are and you’ll get your goal,” said Ferguson.
They have incredible pace and talent to do that," the Spanish coach said. In general the game was good, we created chances. City confirmed defender Nicolas Otamendi, who missed the last two games against Port Vale and Everton, has returned to training and will be available for the match at Old Trafford.
As well as being capable of scoring plenty of goals, both of these teams have shown weaknesses at the back. These two teams currently have the two worst defensive records in the Bundesliga. Werder Bremen have conceded 35 goals this season. They have failed to keep a single clean sheet so far during this campaign.
A striker is what I call a number nine, a target man. Son is not. Some clubs have four or five. If it's true Inter are buying (Olivier) Giroud, if it's true, they have Giroud, (Romelu) Lukaku, (Lautaro) Martinez and (Alexis) Sanchez, some teams have four or five. While frustrated at the lack of free weeks to put across his ideas to the Tottenham players, he said he is enjoying the challenge of making do with a squad he has inherited.
Tottenham can qualify for the last sixteen even without winning this game. They got off to a winning start on Saturday with a win away at West Ham and now it's time for Jose Mourinho's first home game. Olympiakos drew with Tottenham at home but have lost the next three games played and have a poor away record in the group stages. The tip here is for Tottenham to win and be ahead at both half and full time.
Liam Cooper (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kalvin Phillips with a cross following a set piece situation. Posted at 80' Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 80' Foul by John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers). Posted at 77' Attempt saved.
We are in Bundesliga 1 where VFL Wolfsburg plays against Werder Bremen on matchday 13. Wolfsburg is both in the Bundesliga and in the Europa League on the road. The come with a 1-0 away win against Olexsandrija in the Land before that there was a victory in Frankfurt. Werder won none of their last 7 games. Most recently, there were 2 defeats against league leaders Gladbach away and home against Schalke 1: 2. Wolfsburg played on Thursday and should be a bit too tired. Werder lost against Wolfsburg no game of the last 7, of which there were 3 wins in Wolfsburg. Bremen can score here.
In Mourinho, Tottenham sought to bring a big-name in as a status symbol but his best years were simply a decade ago and acrimonious spells at Chelsea and United do not augur well for his long-term prospects. The league provides plenty in the way of unpredictability and underdog storylines to sustain its interest, but the drop off in actual ability is stark.
We knew the change was coming but it was a massive thing to go from 18 to 10 - nearly half the league are playing to stay up," says Smith. It makes every game more nerve-wracking. There were seven or maybe more matches that were relegation battles every week and probably 12 clubs playing to avoid relegation. For Pettigrew, who only broke through midway through the season, the focus was simply on staying in the Motherwell team.
Albacete fc is going to welcome Ponferradina fc this afternoon in Spain La liga 2, the hosts are at the moment at 19th rank in the log standing while the visitors are about four steps apart them in the same league table.
Koln will against Fortuna Dusseldorf in match Germany Bundesliga. My prediction this match could be the end score is over 2.75 goals due to Koln on last 3 home match always make to score. Koln can make total score is 6 goals. Meanwhile, Fortuna Dusseldorf also always to make score on last 3 away match. Fortuna Dusseldorf can make total score is 4 goals. Therefore, I think this match could be the end score is over 2.75 goals. Moreover Koln more strong in every home match. Beside that Koln always to make score on last 3 match in league. Therefore, my predict this match will have total score is 3 or 4 goals.
The Bundesliga will resume behind closed doors on Saturday 16 May - and is the first European league to restart following the coronavirus shutdown. One of the games on the day of relaunch will be the derby between Schalke and Borussia Dortmund. Champions Bayern Munich, who are four points clear at the top of the table, travel to Union Berlin on Sunday. Most teams have nine games to play, with the final weekend of the season rescheduled for 27-28 June.
Perth Glory haven’t fared much better, winning just one game and picking up just a point in their last three games. Despite having a wealth of attacking talent, things just haven’t clicked for The Glory and they are starting to fall a little way behind the top five. Despite this they are unbeaten away from home this season, something they’ll be keen to keep up and return to nib Stadium with some improved form.
Video - Manchester United plan huge January spending spree. Haaland is just the start - Euro Papers01:27 Paper Round’s view: There always seems to be talk of a United clearout that never comes to fruition. Matic and Rojo are not the only deadweight within the squad, but you wonder whether the club’s hierarchy are wondering whether it should indeed be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who oversees a mega overhaul in the summer.
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Sassuolo vs Cagliari predictions in our match preview for Sunday's Serie A clash. The visitors look to continue their great recent record and chase a Champions League place. Read on for our free Serie A predictions and betting tips.
APOEL have had decent home form in Europe this season but conceded five goals in three home group matches. They take on a Basel side that has plenty of experience in Europe this season with campaigns in both the Champions and Europa Leagues. Basel aren't in the best of form but do tend to get on the scoresheet on their travels. A bet on both teams to score is the suggested wager.
Although there is still plenty of time to run in this campaign, the battle for the League Two is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years. One of the sides who are currently well placed and who look to have an excellent opportunity to go one better this year is last years defeated play-off finalists, Forest Green Rovers, and this weekend thy make the trip to a Leyton Orient side who have been struggling for consistency.
This is a chance for Daniel Farke’s men to improve, having arguably underperformed given their fixtures. So far, 10 of Norwich's 14 Premier League games this season have been against teams starting the day in the bottom half – they've lost eight of those. Things have to get better, or else they’ll be making a quick Championship return.
A small group of fans, some with red flares, greeted the team coach when it arrived at the ground before kick-off, while fireworks were set off outside Anfield throughout the match. During the game, Merseyside Police announced they had put in place a dispersal order between 21:30 BST today and 21:30 BST on Friday as they anticipate large crowds gathering in Liverpool after the club lifted the trophy.
Solskjaer's side are unbeaten in 13 Premier League games (W8 D5), which is now the Norwegian's best run in the competition with the Red Devils and his best league run in his managerial career with a single club. West Ham have dropped 26 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season, more than any other team in the competition in 2019-20. Man Utd's Greenwood has become the first player to score 10 Premier League goals in a season as a teenager since Romelu Lukaku in 2012-13 (14), and the first English player to do so since Wayne Rooney in 2004-05 (11).
The Blues have now won three of their four games since the top flight resumed in June. Reaction to Chelsea's win over Watford plus all the rest of Saturday's Premier League actionChelsea regain mojo and top four placeManchester United's thumping victory against Bournemouth had seen Chelsea drop out of the top four places for the first time since 26 October. But this was the perfect response from Frank Lampard's side who were brimming with energy throughout and appeared galvanised by Wednesday's lacklustre defeat at West Ham.
Played in front of a sparse crowd at the Estadio Municipal de La Cisterna, Palestino were mostly restricted to shots outside the box before their opponents were reduced to ten men. Thereafter, genuine chances became even rarer for the Chilean side as Guarani looked to protect their lead. Sitting back and waiting for their opponents to attack, Guarani dealt with the attacking threats of Palestino comfortably.
Van Basten apologised later in the programme while Fox said in a statement on Monday that the comment was "stupid and inappropriate" and that it had suspended the three-times Ballon d'Or winner until December 7. The channel added that Van Basten's wages for the week would be donated to the Netherlands Institute for War Documentation.
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.
A deal to show FA Cup matches via seven betting sites is being investigated by the Gambling Commission, the industry regulator. The Football Association has been criticised after it sold the rights to the competition via a third party. Sanctions for bookmakers involved could include a warning, financial penalties or the revoking of licences. Our investigations into that matter are ongoing," Gambling Commission chief executive Neil McArthur told 5 Live.
THURSDAY’S BIG STORIES Breaking: No Liverpool game today The Warm-Up was just getting used to it. A new festive tradition, perhaps: advent calendar in the morning — oh, hey, a little chocolate Santa — and then, come the evening, a Liverpool game. Anyway, hopefully this strange experiment in back-to-back football is gone, and never to be repeated.
Personally, it's an emotional reunion for me as my father late RP Goenka was a member of Mohun Bagan. The merged club will come into existence on June 1 and will also participate in other major competitions in the All India Football Federation calendar. Mohun Bagan chairman Swapan Sadhan Bose said the club, which participates in the I-League, recognised the need for bigger investment and a corporate force to take it forward.
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Premier League clubs spend an average of around 60% of their income on salaries. Getty Images The average monthly salary of a Premier League player is around 240,000 pounds with the top-earner, Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea, making a reported 1. The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), who represent players at all levels of the game, including low-paid lower league footballers, say that the players are willing to give up some of their income -- but not to let club owners keep it.
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Ronaldo did something that you see in the NBA, he was up in the air for an hour and a half. That was Sampdoria manager Claudio Ranieri's assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo's gravity defying leap to score in Juventus' 2-1 win against his side on Wednesday night. The 34-year-old Portuguese produced a leap of 71cm as he met Alex Sandro's cross at the back post at a height of 8. It was the sort of skill seen by the likes of LeBron James and James Harden in the NBA.
one of the best bets for today because St Pauli is trying to get away from the relegation zone and they are playing much better at home than on the road, so this kind of matches are very very important to them, at home they have 5-3-3 and last game they played 1-1 versus a title contender Stuttgart which is surely a good result and tonight they are going to play versus the very bad team,Dresden on the road has 0-3-7 and it is hard to tell if their offense or defense is worse on the road so I have no doubts in St Pauli victory!
The 22-year-old Dutchman has a few months left on his current contract and can leave for free in the summer, unless United activate a 12-month extension on his deal. The player wants to stay and is willing to delay any decision until the season postponement is resolved, reports the Sunday Mirror. Paper Round’s view: The next transfer window is hugely uncertain and for a club with financial advantages like United, there could be bargains to be had from clubs who are more stretched economically.
