Messi inspires Barca win as Dortmund slip into third Disappointing Liverpool forced to wait for qualification after draw with Napoli Lautaro Martinez put Inter ahead in the 10th minute, connecting with a pass by Romelu Lukaku who beat two Slavia defenders on the right side of the box. The two swapped roles in the 35th minute, but the video referee disallowed Lukaku's effort because of a foul.
Given Leeds’ winning run in the league, we expect them to live up to their favourites tag and claim a victory in this trip. The hosts have one of the league’s worst home records – only Stoke have fewer home points this term. On top of that, the home side have lost all of their clashes with the top six this season, so we are going with a 2-0 victory for the visitors here.
But Messi eased their nerves with a magnificent curling strike from outside the box to restore Barca's two-goal cushion in the 69th and Suarez finally got on the scoresheet by converting from the penalty spot in the 75th. Barca lead the standings on 39 points from 18 games, three clear of second-placed Real Madrid who host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
Carlo Ancelotti's Everton, unbeaten in five league games, host Arsenal on Sunday. With Liverpool's title procession likely to continue when they host third from bottom West Ham United on Monday, the battle for second place goes head to head on Saturday. Manchester City shrugged off their looming UEFA ban by comfortably beating West Ham on Wednesday, moving four points clear of Leicester City, but they will be given a much tougher test of their morale at the King Power Stadium.
Tottenham vs Middlesbrough predictions for Tuesday’s FA Cup Replay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Can the Premier League hosts see off Championship opponents at the second time of asking? Read on for our free FA Cup predictions and betting tips.
I just accepted it, moving deeper. It happened before I retired with England, I was a bit of a liability in midfield because the only thought in my head was to score goals. Sometimes, especially in Europe, we were getting overrun and I was getting destroyed. It must have been a nightmare for Roy Keane alongside me. Sir Alex said I want you to sit. I remember thinking, 'what’s the point of that'. In my first big game I think I got into their box once but the manager pulled me and said that was brilliant, you played the position properly.
It sells shirts, it shows off, and it makes a point of the club’s success. And why not? This is a side that has remorselessly worked towards being the best and they have done so by entertaining almost everyone, and they deserve their plaudits. Read the full story Liverpool recall Phillips Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has recalled Nat Phillips from Bundesliga side Stuttgart.
It is the 25th day of the Raiffeisen Super League, the Swiss football championship where Lugano will host Luzern. Lugano sit 7th place with 27 points. Luzern sit 5th place with 34 points. Both teams are in identical form lately. Lugano are undefeated in 7 games, 3 games ended in draw. Away team in last game surprisingly defeated Basel 2:1. In my opinion Luzern is a favorite in this game. They just have a really strong run. Lugano, on the other hand, could only win one of the last five games. Today it will be a tough game between these two teams. The draw result would serve good for both team.
Aston Villa got a big win at Burnley last time out in the Premier League but this is a completely different task for them. Danny Drinkwater will boost Villa's midfield after joining from Chelsea on loan, but I still cannot see any further than a City win. Lawro's prediction: 0-3Hugh's prediction: 0-6Matthew's prediction: 1-4How did Lawro do last week?In the FA Cup third round, Lawro got 20 correct results out of the 32 ties, including six exact scores.
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has called on Premier League players and managers to help English football deal with the crisis. We have seen some of the biggest clubs in the world such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus take steps to reduce their costs," said Levy, who revealed Spurs had imposed a 20% pay cut on 550 non-playing staff in April and May.
His namesake Callum then forced Pascal Gross to bundle the ball into his own net from a corner five minutes later. Wilson then finally got on the scoresheet for the first time in more than three months in the Premier League when he rounded the keeper in the second half to score his first goal since Sept.
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MPs debated the FA's deal in Parliament on Thursday after Labour politician Carolyn Harris tabled an urgent question. Sports Minister Nigel Adams said the Government was "very angry" and would meet with the FA next week to urge them to "look at all options" to end the deal early. He said the FA had confirmed it would not renew the six-year IMG deal and that the governing body had confirmed matches would be available to be viewed live on its own website from 2021.
Russian Premier League side Rostov have urged supporters to look "on the bright side" after a makeshift team of teenagers lost 10-1 on Friday night. Fourth-placed Rostov had to quarantine their entire first team when six tested positive for Covid-19 before the trip to Sochi. Rostov took the lead in the opening minute as 17-year-old Roman Romanov became the club's youngest goalscorer. Goalkeeper Denis Popov, also 17, made 15 saves, a new RPL record.
Bochum and Hannover will face each other in the upcoming match in the Second Bundesliga. Bochum this season have the following results: 3W, 8D and 5L. Meanwhile Hannover have 5W, 5D and 6L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
They have now dropped 17 points from winning positions this season, more than other side in the top flight, and remain only one point above the relegation zone while his old club are 11th. I think every point is important in this league. I thought we created one or two good chances but I thought it was even between the two sides," Moyes said.
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Sunderland vs Blackpool predictions for Saturday's match in League One. Mid-table Sunderland need a win this weekend to keep in touch with the rest of the playoff hopefuls but face a Blackpool side that could move up one place and into third with as little as a draw. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Cameroon forward Toko-Ekambi, on loan from Villarreal, added to Maxwel Cornet and Moussa Dembele's earlier goals to put OL on 32 points from 21 matches. Toko-Ekambi came on for Martin Terrier in the first half after his team mate collapsed on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher to a standing ovation.
Golf. Madrid’ flag fiasco going down badly with Madrid chiefs. The club and fans still see the Welshman in their plans for the season and claim that situation around their player is media nonsense. According to Marca, Bale and Zidane’s relationship is closer than ever before as both the club and the manager regard him as an important player.
Rose warned people's "lives were at risk", while former Manchester United player Darren Fletcher has said he would have been hesitant to return to action as a result of an underlying health condition. Danny Rose expressed his concerns, but I've spoken to him and he is coming back as well," said Bruce. Everybody has their own set of circumstances and you have to take that into account. But, certainly, the measures being put in place, you're probably more at risk going to the supermarket or putting petrol in your car.
Leeds players, coaches agree wage deferral so club staff can be paid Juventus players, coach agree pay cut due to coronavirus Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis In a statement posted on his Instagram account, Messi revealed that the players would make an additional contribution to ensure that none of the club’s non-sporting staff would lose out during the State of Emergency, which has been in place in Spain since March 12.
After playing in the Champions League group stage this season, Lille is fighting once more for the 3rd spot in the league standings and currently with 37 points they are just 3 points behind the 4th placed club Rennes which they defeated last round at home with 1-0, while two rounds ago they played away from home at Strasbourg where they also won the game but with 2-1 in the end, so two wins in a row for Lille at this moment and they should be coming here looking for 3 more points.
FRIDAY’S BIG STORIES Some actual football news?! The Warm-Up can dimly remember a time, some decades ago, when the most important issue in English football wasn’t the raging pandemic standing on the neck of society. Strange as it may seem, we all used to get really upset about … video assistant referees? Ah, to be distracted by such trifling matters now.
Calvert-Lewin's 11 goals this season are the best by an English striker at Everton since Andy Johnson in 2006-07 and are clearly a product of the confidence he feels since Ancelotti and his assistant Duncan Ferguson took charge. I am enjoying playing with Richi (Richarlison), since Dunc (Ferguson) came in we have been a partnership - we work together, complement each other," said Calvert-Lewin.
Twente have lost four of their nine league games at home this season and ended 2019 in poor form, which is why we have backed Groningen to secure all three points on Saturday. The hosts average just 1.22 points per home game which is below the league average of 1.73, and score an average of 1.89 goals per home game but concede an average of 2.11 goals, which ties in well with our prediction for a 2-1 Groningen victory this weekend.
The penalty save by Lloris was one of the many turning points in this game against a Manchester City side that seemed to be in control from start to finish. However, from the moment Lloris saved the penalty and speedily recovered to stop Raheem Sterling from getting the rebound, his performance got better and better. His overall handling was clean and decisive while his decision-making was excellent.
LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Spurs manager Jose Mourinho would love to be the one who ends Liverpool's year-long unbeaten run in the Premier League, and Saturday's game could be closer than the standings suggest. The late match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be the first between Juergen Klopp's men and a Mourinho side since Manchester United dismissed the Portuguese after a 3-1 defeat at Anfield in December 2018.
Bromley vs Dagenham and Redbridge predictions and betting tips as they meet in the National League on Saturday. Will the visitors be able to end their recent away day blues? Read on for all our National League betting tips and predictions.
I would just love for us to be able to build on that next season, to bring in bigger and better signings that will develop the team instead of just treading water again. We have been safe from relegation for a few weeks now, but we should be aiming for a lot more than that. As a fan, I am always going to think we should be in the top 10 at the very least but, for now, the difficult tale continues. To hear us described as a 'sleeping giant' is bittersweet because 'giant' speaks to the potential and the greatness that is under the surface - but the sleeping bit is so frustrating, because that's the bit that carries on.
Will this be a game where Dortmund have to try and close a ten-point gap or could Bayern slip up earlier in the day? Whichever it is, Dortmund know they have to win this game against Hertha Berlin. That's not a given because the visitors are in good form and over the last five league games, only earned a point less than their opponents. They score on a regular basis and will make life difficult for Dortmund. Go for both teams to score in this match.
He is understood to have already spoken to the sixth-tier side, who are waiting to discover if there will be play-offs to end their season. Ellison, who signed a one-year deal last summer, is one of two 41-year-olds to have played in the EFL this season - but is 23 days younger than Crawley's Dannie Bulman. View more on twitterThe former Leicester City, Stockport County, Lincoln City, Chester City, Hull City, Tranmere Rovers, Rotherham United and Bradford City striker has made 658 league appearances, but has not played since New Year's Day.
Holders Bayern fell behind when Jerome Boateng diverted a shot into his own net in the eighth minute but they soon levelled with an own goal by Hoffenheim's Benjamin Hubner before Thomas Mueller put them in front with a volley in the 20th minute. Lewandowski stretched Bayern's lead further in the 36th minute and looked to have wrapped the game up when he struck again with 10 minutes remaining, netting for the 35th time in all competitions this season.
Conceded by Philip Billing. Posted at 71' Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale. Posted at 71' Attempt saved. Aaron Mooy (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Davy Pröpper. Posted at 70' Attempt missed.
Zhodino reserves and FK Gorodeya reserves will face each other in the upcoming match in the Reserves league. Zhodino reserves this season have the following results: 4W, 2D and 2L. Meanwhile FK Gorodeya reserves have 0W, 1D and 7L and they are the worst in the league at the moment.
In Austria, Rheindorf Altach and Wattens Swarovski Tirol are expected to meet for a Bundesliga match which will be held at Cashpoint Arena stadium, Altach city. In the table, Altach is positioned at 2 with 13 points after playing 23 matches. Tirol takes positioned 6 with 9 points after playing 23 matches.
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Only this time, Jesus was on the left instead of Sterling, who was on the bench after his hamstring injury - Guardiola was waiting to use him, and what an impact he would have. City playing without a centre-forward gave Real something different to think about, as their two experienced centre-halves did not have a number nine to mark. I can see why Guardiola did it, because Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane would not have given Aguero or Jesus much space if they had led the City attack and I am not sure that role would have suited Jesus, in particular.
Braga are unbeaten in their last five matches against Gil Vicente in all competitions but both teams have scored in three of the pairs last five meetings. The hosts head into the match as the form favourites with four wins from their last six matches, but Gil Vicente have won three of their last six games and have been playing well.
Cadiz B and Marbella, which are two teams from the Spanish Segunda Division B - Group 4, face each other today in the 16th matchday. A competition where you can make good cash, taking advantage of great odds.
Earlier on Monday, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and chief executive Stephen Bettis agreed partial pay and bonus deferrals "to assist the club's cash flow issues". Watford, Southampton and West Ham are the other Premier League clubs to have agreed wage deferrals with their first-team squads. The Premier League asked clubs to put a 30% pay cut to players but the Professional Footballers' Association said that would affect tax contributions to the NHS.
I haven't slept for days and I may have lost five years of life after the game but I'd gladly lose five more to see our fans celebrate winning the Cup," Imanol Alguacil said ahead of Sunday's Basque derby at home to Athletic Bilbao. Sociedad, who have not won a major trophy since lifting the Cup in 1987, face second division Mirandes in the last four.
It is the final return leg game which will decide which club wins the title in Nicaragua and the first leg exceeded my expectations as I thought either a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 win for Esteli would happen and it was indeed 0-0 at half-time and somewhere after the 60 minute of the game Esteli opened the scoring but shortly after Managua FC had a reply and scored the 1-1 goal but it stayed like this till the end as it ended with under 2.5 goals and that bet was won but the under 2 goals bet was just void.
Manager Steve Bruce says Newcastle United are targeting "quality, not quantity" in January, following a meeting with owner Mike Ashley. The Magpies have been linked with a number of players, particularly in forward positions after injuries to Dwight Gayle and Andy Carroll. He's been fully supportive of the idea of trying to improve the squad," said Bruce, who was appointed in July. That's been my remit since I walked through the door.
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United are in Kazakhstan to face Astana, and Solskjaer has named just four senior players in his travelling squad - Lee Grant, Axel Tuanzebe, Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard. Video - United want 'new Totti' in Roma transfer shuffle - Euro Papers01:34 The academy stars in line for debuts Di'Shon Bernard The 19-year-old centre-back, formerly of Chelsea, has featured regularly for United’s U23 side this season.
West Bromwich Albion will play host to Sheffield Wednesday when the Championship resumes after the international break. Heading to the game, West Brom are top of the standings with 33 points, while Sheffield are eighth on 25 points. So far, West Brom have been the best team in the league, with just one loss in 16 matches in the Championship and they are the second best scorers, with 29 goals.
The ball balloons up into the air and from 25 yards out Kovacic drills a low volley into the bottom corner. This game is very much still on! 59’ BIG CHANCE! Could that have been the game? Walcott escapes from Kante down the right and bursts into the area unchallenged. He has a chance to square it to Richarlison but shoots instead, and Kepa gets a strong hand on the ball to parry it clear.
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