Liverpool completed a remarkable unbeaten calendar year with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at Anfield. See alsoLiverpool v Sheffield United - Premier League updates Goals from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in either half extended Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to 37 games. The win is Liverpool’s 11th in a row and stretches their lead at the top of the table to 13 points with a game in hand.
The Rams will host Manchester United in the week commencing 2 March. Reaction to the FA Cup fourth-round replaysIn-form Rooney ready for reunion Derby have lost just once since Rooney joined at the start of JanuaryIt will be the first time that Rooney - United and England's all-time top scorer - has faced his former side since playing for Everton in a 2-0 defeat at Goodison on 1 January, 2018. Playing as a deep-lying midfielder, the 34-year-old has been a key player for Derby since joining Philip Cocu's side at the start of January.
He is a big player in the making. If he keeps working hard he has a great chance. Burnley boss Sean Dyche: "Chelsea were too strong. We're a little bit stretched at the minute. We set about it quite well in the first half. We calmed it down after going behind but the second goal - if you look at the build-up James Tarkowski is pushed in the back. That's a really import moment. At 3-0 Chelsea are too comfortable.
The home side's defence hasn’t been good enough for us to consider predicting them as the winner of this game but with Paris' far from bulletproof away record we can see this one finishing as a draw. PSG have scored in each of their seven away games in the league this season but with them finding the net just once in four of these matches we're backing this game to finish 1-1.
Posted at 120'+2' Second Half Extra Time ends, Al Sadd 3, Hienghène Sport 1. Posted at 119' Offside, Al Sadd. Hashim Ali tries a through ball, but Jung Woo-Young is caught offside. Posted at 119' Attempt missed. Hashim Ali (Al Sadd) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jung Woo-Young. Posted at 118' Attempt missed. Boualem Khoukhi (Al Sadd) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
It seems to me that for “Manchester City” came the moment when you need to decide. For the team of Pep Guardiola is now an extremely important segment of the season. As part of the round of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League playoffs, “citizens” will face off against Madrid “Real” Zinedine Zidane. I think that Guardiola may sacrifice a meeting of the domestic championship before the European Cup match. Perhaps, “Manchester City” will even play in a not very optimal composition.
Video - Hot-shot striker Lautaro Martinez attracts interest from a Premier League club - Euro Papers01:18 The result ended an 18-match winless run for Atalanta in Serie A trips to Florence, stretching back to January 1993, and saw them move on to 42 points in fourth, three ahead of fifth-placed AS Roma, who lost 3-2 at home to Bologna on Friday.
Odds have gone down quite a lot on the home win and the handicap bets on the hosts in this one and for good reasons as the hosts are league leaders with 30 points 3 more points than 2nd placed Esteli at this moment while Ocotal is really playing like the worst club in the league right now, their last two away games they lost with 2-0 in the end, scored just 2 goals in 6 away games this season while conceding 13 goals total as they even lost with 5-0 away from home at Esteli early on.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0James' prediction: 3-0 Leicester v Man UtdUnited don't need a win to make the top four but I think they will get one - they are definitely playing Leicester at the right time. Lawro's prediction: 1-2James' prediction: I want to see Leicester fight for the top four but I just think United are in a good place at the moment. What happens could depend on whether United keeper David de Gea has another nightmare or not, though.
Al Fujairah and Al Sharjah will face each other in the upcoming match in the UAE League. Al Fujairah this season have the following results: 3W, 3D and 12L. Meanwhile Al Sharjah have 9W, 5D and 4L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
I'll speak to president Aurelio de Laurentiis tomorrow and we'll make the best decision for Napoli. Manager Carlo Ancelotti was seemingly looking ahead after his side's 4-0 thrashing of Genk took the Serie A club into the last 16 of the Champions League. But the 60-year-old Italian was unaware about what was to follow - he was sacked as manager just a few hours later. With vacancies available at Arsenal and Everton, could the former Chelsea boss potentially make a return to the Premier League in his next job?European football journalists Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and Kristof Terreur discuss the options on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
David Beckham's Inter Miami scored their first-ever goal in Major League Soccer but were denied a maiden victory as DC United fought back to win 2-1. Rodolfo Pizarro got Inter Miami off to a dream start in what was just their second league game with the landmark goal after two minutes. They then had a goal ruled out by VAR and Roman Torres sent off for handball. Yamil Asad and Frederic Brillant then scored twice in two minutes as DC United turned the game around to win.
After their industrious and impressive end to the first half, it would have given them a deserved lead. As it stands, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s goal changed the entire match. MAN OF THE MATCH Jordan Henderson (Liverpool): Henderson has come to the fore in recent weeks and the Liverpool captain put in another fine performance today.
Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold with a cross. Posted at 52' Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Rúben Vinagre. Posted at 51' Hand ball by Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers). Posted at 50' Joseph Gomez (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 50' Foul by Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
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The Uefa route didn't happen a while ago," the Parishes of Jersey manager James Scott told BBC Radio Jersey. Has much happened since then regarding the Uefa offer of maybe getting some fixtures for the Jersey FA when they were unsuccessful with their application? Honestly, no. So Conifa offers something completely different. The reality is, we haven't got into Uefa, so what is the Plan B? If this World Cup goes to plan, potentially this could be the route going forward.
Shakhtyor were down in the bottom half of the table but have won their last two league games. They have scored ten goals in their last three league and cup fixtures and are yet to concede an away league goal this season. Vitebsk have lost their last two and dropped to eighth in the table. The away side have the confidence and can get the win here.
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We’re confident that both teams will score on Sunday and we have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1 in favour of the visitors. Sporting are the favourites for this game even though Gil Vicente haven’t lost at home in the league, as the visitors have outperformed their hosts and head into the match as the clear form favourites. We’re expecting a close and competitive ninety minutes this Sunday but believe Sporting’s extra quality on the ball will see them through to victory.
Groningen vs Utrecht predictions for Sunday's match in the Eredivisie. Visiting Utrecht sit two points and two places above this weekend's hosts Groningen but have lost and failed to score in each of their last three league games. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
The worrying thing is they don't score goals," former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson told Final Score. The way they set up is probably the way to go with the players they've got. Roy's team try to protect what they've got and then nick goals. He does well with what he's got there, but if you're not scoring you're not going to win games. It's obvious but it's true. Media playback is not supported on this device Palace defeat at Everton 'cruel' - Hodgson Hope from within in the shape of Benteke?It is not all doom and gloom and there were reasons for Palace optimism after the Everton game, despite the scoreline.
The team are also keeping busy supporting Everton In The Community, making calls to local supporters, which Turner says is something she "really enjoys" as it's "nice to keep in touch". And forward Simone Magill even read a bedtime story on Twitter. View more on twitterMeanwhile at Arsenal. Switzerland international Lia Walti has been practising her juggling skills using toilet roll, while Australian Caitlin Foord has been 'DJing' in her kitchen.
West Bromwich Albion chief executive Mark Jenkins has said he will not receive pay while the UK is in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Executives and management at a number of clubs have taken pay deferrals for the period that football is suspended. Football in England is currently suspended indefinitely. Jenkins said that "other members of the senior management team have also offered to take significant reductions in their remuneration".
Their play-off position would already be confirmed if they hadn't drawn 14 league games. They boosted their play-off chances with a surprise 1-0 win at league champions Benevento. That was the second win in a row for Chievo following a run of two points from the previous four games. Home form had been inconsistent with three wins and three losses.
It took Aribo's smart intervention to finally splinter Accies. The midfielder galloped into the box and clipped Kent's delivery into the bottom-right corner with a languid flick of his right boot. Then the flood gates opened. Morelos made Rangers' passage to the last eight safe with a predatory header five minutes from time after Greg Stewart's shot took a looping deflection and dropped for him six yards out.
Ostrava defeated Pribram here with 2-0 last season and in their last two home games against them they also won big with 3-0 both times and even before that 2-0 win here when they last played at Pribram they won the game with 2-1. But this season Pribram is clinging with bare life to get away from direct relegation as they are bottom in the league with just 3 wins all season long and all of them at home, but even here they have lost more games than they managed to win and quite low scoring side they are.
One concern for Hasenhuttl will be Saints again failed to keep a clean sheet and their tally of 33 goals conceded in 15 matches this season is the highest of any top-flight team. Norwich continue to struggle on the roadNorwich had won their last away game - 2-0 at fellow strugglers Everton on 23 November - but were poor in the first half here and wasteful late on, this defeat meaning they have only picked up four points from eight away league games.
Match where team Club Brugge will play at home with team Man Utd. It will be a first match between clubs on this stage. Man Utd have a big chance to reach the 4 place in Premier league. They just played match with Chelsea in this week. It seems that guests will be happy with a draw here. And then at home they will make a result. Club Brugge haven't any problems in their league. They are prepared for this match vs Man Utd. In this season Brugge did a draw 2-2 with Realm . Belgian team have a good quality players and experience. Hosts must to show a spectacular match today and to get a positive result .
Posted at 71' Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 71' Foul by James McCarthy (Crystal Palace). SubstitutionPosted at 70' Substitution, Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli replaces Mesut Özil. SubstitutionPosted at 68' Substitution, Crystal Palace. Cenk Tosun replaces Max Meyer because of an injury. DismissalPosted at 67' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) is shown the red card.
Alashkert will host Ararat-Armenia for this fixture of the league. In my opinion, the visitors are favorites in this match, Ararat-Armenia is the best team in this campaign. Also, the visitors are in solid shape. They are undefeated in their last 5 matches. True, in last game Ararat-Armenia played in a 0-0 draw with Lori. Also, we have Alashkert who's is very average team in this season. Hosts have highly variable results. In last game Alashkert lost 1-0 against Noah. Perhaps, the hosts will try to provide a strong resistance. In any case, the visitors have the potential to pick up the victory.
He is only the second player born in New Caledonia to be crowned Oceania Player of the Year, following in the footsteps of France World Cup winner Christian Karembeu. But football does not take up all of Kai's time, despite the team training five days a week and playing matches every Saturday. The 36-year-old has also been a boarding school manager since 2013, is a father of two and is from the indigenous Kanak community, which represents around 39% of the population.
West Ham have averaged just 1.33 goals per 90 minutes at home this season, and Spurs have scored exactly one goal in each of their last four Premier League fixtures, with three of those games finishing level at 1-1.
The 10 challenges facing the new Premier League bossChelsea chairman Bruce Buck said Masters had "risen to the occasion" since being appointed interim chief. The clubs believe that this is the right appointment now in the long-term interests of the Premier League," added Buck. Masters said: "This is one of the most incredible jobs in the world of sport and I now look forward to leading the league in the many opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Gareth Bale scored twice and was named man of the match in Real Madrid's 2018 Champions League final win over Liverpool Bale the 'shy and quiet' teenagerBale has long led Wales by his deeds on the pitch and, with captain Ashley Williams losing his place in the side lately, the Real Madrid forward often wears the armband. His development as a leader has taken time, as has his physical progression from a boyish Wales debutant to his current muscular frame.
Verona have not lost any of their last seven matches but here they will have a tougher challenge. They have beaten Genoa, SPAL and Lecce, with four matches ending in draws. They didn’t score in their last match as they drew 0-0 with Lazio, which was the only game in 13 that they failed to score. In the last two matches they have drawn with Milan and Lazio, which shows their mettle.
Third-placed Chelsea actually fell behind as Ebony Salmon fired visitors Bristol City in front. Beth England equalised in the 28th minute and Chelsea turned on the style to have the points in the bag before halftime. Hannah Blundell put Chelsea ahead in the 40th minute before Jess Carter scrambled in her first Chelsea goal and Ji So-yun made it 4-1 two minutes into first-half stoppage time.
We used the same tactics in the FA Cup final, with three at the back and wing-backs in a kind of 3-4-1-2 formation. Joleon Lescott: "It just threw us. We were winning most games because we were better than anyone else, and tactically we were good enough to hold out and defend - but no-one had done what Wigan were doing. Gary Caldwell: "We always tried to keep the ball and attack - Martinez wanted us to play football, but we also had to respect how good City were, so our wing-backs dropped into a five at the back when they had possession.
Fulham will host Brentford for this fixture of the league. Both sides are one of the ambitious teams in this campaign. Of course, both teams have the motivation to get a positive result. I think, the hosts will closer to victory in this game. Fulham have advantage at home stadium. I expect, the hosts will try to dominate on the home field. However, they will have to invest a great effort in this game. On the other hand the visitors want also to make a positive result. However, Brentford is not very good team away from home. They have only 1 victory in their last 5 matches on the road. My pick - Fulham to win.
Only Jamie Vardy (23 goals) has scored more goals than Danny Ings (21) in the Premier League this season. Only Ederson, Alisson, and Nick Pope have kept more clean sheets than Dean Henderson in the Premier League this season. Sheffield United have failed to win their last five away games in the Premier League.
Posted at 65' Attempt saved. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andrew Robertson. SubstitutionPosted at 64' Substitution, Liverpool. Divock Origi replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Posted at 63' Attempt missed. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Sadio Mané.
To come from England and play with us is not easy,” Sarri said, adding: " He had a series of physical problems at the beginning. We had to wait and now I like how he is emerging. Ramsey’s time at Arsenal was also punctuated by lengthy injury lay-offs. But despite those absences the Wales international made 262 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 40 goals and winning Arsenal’s Player of the Season award on two separate occasions.
The only certainty is the uncertainty' - what next for football?Kane echoes the thoughts of Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin, who said on Saturday "the season will probably be lost" it if cannot restart before the end of June. Most Premier League clubs have nine games remaining in the 2019-20 campaign. Liverpool are 25 points clear of second-placed Manchester City at the top of the table, while Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Norwich City occupy the relegation places.
FCSB lost in a long time in the league on the road in their first game after the winter break but it was an expected defeat on their still they conceded quite late away at league leaders from CFR Cluj near the 80 minute of the game and it was a defender Vinicius who scored the winning goal for CFR Cluj in that one. Smaller fish for FCSB this time as Voluntari is bottom of the league with just 11 points, they are stress free, any points they win do help the side in their quest for avoiding relegation, they know they are likely to lose.
It’s been 13 games since Burnley drew a match. That was a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa back in September. Burnley have been winning at half-time in just two of their 10 home league games but haven’t drew at Turf Moor since February. Burnley’s last 7 PL home wins have been to-nil. Aston Villa are now entangled in a fully-fledged relegation dogfight after losing four of their last five matches.
Neymar) changes everything because if he plays we have his quality and confidence and ability to do decisive. It changes everything. Tuchel, who coached Dortmund for two seasons before going to Paris, will need to devise a plan to stop the Germans' formidable attack, which has scored 22 goals in their five Bundesliga games this year.
He can play through the defence or over the top, and his distribution, when he is not put under pressure, is very good. Percentage (%) of possession lost by central defenders in the Premier League this season - David Luiz ranks 19th1) Jack Stephens - 1,266 touches, 26. Ben Mee - 1,676 touches, 22. Jack O'Connell - 1,794 touches, 24. Kortney Hause - 1,022 touches, 22. James Tarkowski - 1,603 touches, 23% possession lost** 19) David Luiz - 1,788 touches, 14.
Here we have two eternal contenders for a promotion, last year they finished 3rd and 4th, they're playing at K2 at least since 2013 and have been improving since then. Maybe we will see one of them promoted this season. This both to score at 1,80 has value and therefore here it goes. Last two matches at Bucheon 1995's stadium finished 0 x 0 and the last one 2 x 2. Anyang is slightly stronger I think and they will be waiting to redeem their last result at home against a weaker side. Bucheon will be wanting to show their fans some goals too!
