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They have only lost two of the 17 matches played there this season, one of those being decided by penalties. However, they rarely blitz opponents on their own patch. Their 3-1 home win over Riga last August is the only one of their last ten European matches at Parken in which they have scored more than one goal.
This should be a very close affair as both teams look to end awful winless runs. However, with this game set to be staged in the chilly reaches of northern France as opposed to the slightly warmer stretches of the Burgundy region we're going to edge this match in favour of Amiens.
Nîmes Olympique v Stade de Reims predictions for this Ligue 1 match. The hosts have been searching far and wide for a league win recently but to no avail, will that come against Reims? Read on for our free Ligue 1 predictions and betting tips.
While Almeria are enjoying a pleasing campaign, Oviedo, who've challenged for a top-six place in recent seasons, are enduring a disappointing season. Thursday's visitors find themselves down in 17th position, just a single point above the dreaded drop-zone.
Anybody who has played football or been around the game knows it was a good goal," he told BBC Sport. From my point of view, and the people who watch football, the decision is not right. I wouldn't say I'm a great fan [of VAR] but we having to come to terms with it. People who have played football know when it's not right and tonight is one of those situations. Moyes added: "Whoever checked it I think got it wrong because it was a really good bit of play by Declan Rice - where would you put your hands, tie them behind your back?"'Blame the handball law, not VAR' Media playback is not supported on this device West Ham manager David Moyes says current and former footballers are not fans of VAR The handball law was changed after some high-profile goals were scored by the accidental use of a hand last season.
Brighton move up a place to 13th, above Burnley on goal difference. Live text coverage of the New Year's Day gamesBig blow for Lampard's side Cesar Azpilicueta has scored three goals in his past 11 games in all competitions, as many as in his previous 118This result is another setback for Frank Lampard and his side, who looked assured of an eighth league win on the road this season. Prior to Jahanbakhsh's goal his defence had suffocated Brighton's attack.
Even then City had long been known as a team who didn't do things the easy way, and so it proved at the old Wembley. Gillingham opened the scoring in the 81st minute through Carl Asaba before Bob Taylor seemingly put the final to bed with a second in the 86th minute. Nicky Weaver, a former England U21 goalkeeper, was Manchester City's hero in the penalty shootoutBut Kevin Horlock pulled one back with one minute to go and, in the dying seconds of injury time, Paul Dickov scored what is now City's second most famous late, late goal.
Spurs in for Cavani too? Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho wants two strikers to make up for losing Harry Kane to a long-term injury, the Independent reports. Krzysztof Piatek is one target, so too Edinson Cavani - though his wage demands could be too high - while Christian Benteke and Fernando Llorente are two more names mentioned.
While Liverpool were playing Flamengo, Leicester were in action at the Etihad and saw their title hopes hit with a 3-1 defeat and that was after taking the lead. That's just one point from their last two games after the draw with Norwich the previous weekend. City have lost three league games this season to both the Manchester clubs and Liverpool, perhaps up against top teams, they aren't quite such a force.
European matches involving Manchester United, Rangers and Chelsea will be held behind closed doors in Austria and Germany in the coming days, but this is the first match in the UK to be affected. The postponement means Premier League leaders Liverpool can no longer win their first title since 1990 this weekend. Liverpool would have been crowned champions if City had lost to Arsenal at Etihad Stadium and then also been beaten by Burnley on Saturday.
Saint-Étienne closed off 2019 with some awful form as they won just one of their final five games, the other four ending in defeat. Claude Puel's first few honeymoon months in charge of the club are over and the frenchman will now need to get the team ready for a second half charge for Europa League football. They currently sit 14th but have a great opportunity to get a few goals here as they face a side much further down the footballing pyramid than them.
Saudi Arabia has barred beIN Sport - the Premier League's official Middle East broadcasters - from operating in the country. It means there is now no legitimate way to watch English top-flight football in a nation whose public investment fund is trying to complete a takeover of Newcastle United. The proposed £300m buyout is awaiting Premier League approval. The decision is nonsensical on every single level," said Qatar-based beIN.
But to do so would need players to be tested and isolated. That is estimated to cost up to £5m, while Scottish clubs rely more heavily on matchday income than clubs in England, due to a much smaller television deal. In Scotland the fans are the lifeblood of the game and getting supporters into stadia is a major objective," Petrie added. But we can't do that until it's safe. Would games behind closed doors be as meaningful in Scotland as they're going to be in England? "We need to be patient and not feel pressured by football happening elsewhere in other countries where they've got more resource than we have.
You can be sure that they've prepared their players to do so on the field too, with Ancelotti mindful that his team will have to "play a perfect game" to have any chance of a first derby win in 22 attempts. Therein lies the problem. A first match back after such a long layoff will be quite a long way off being perfect - and a derby without fans even further. LAWRO'S PREDICTIONI am expecting Liverpool to be the team trying to set the pace but it is optimistic to expect the kind of performance that has put them so far clear at the top of the table.
The Argentine made an emotional connection with Spurs fans, who warmed to him and his personality. Mourinho is not interested in warmth and emotion - only results. He is also ruthless and pragmatic - which brings us neatly on to his style of play. Tottenham supporters bought into the fast-paced, intense, pressing style of Pochettino's teams. They have been attractive to watch while moving into Europe's elite group.
Conceded by Brice Samba. Posted at 74' Attempt saved. Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matthew Cash. Posted at 70' Attempt missed. Jake Cooper (Millwall) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Shaun Williams with a cross following a corner.
It has been a privilege to play for Juventus. I have always tried to do my best for the Bianconeri. I wish you the best. And for me, it's time for a new chapter. Mandzukic has joined Al-Duhail on a free transfer. They are managed by Jose Mourinho's former assistant Rui Faria and currently sit four points clear at the top of the Qatar Stars League. Former Juventus team-mate Medhi Benatia, who joined Al-Duhail in January, posted on Twitter: "Welcome Mario Mandzukic to Duhail and your new adventure in Qatar.
The Premier League protocol differs from Uefa protocol in that it does not call for an announcement rather that the individual(s) be dealt with by the Safety Team in the first instance. We have asked that the Premier League clarifies the position regarding the use of these protocols to all stakeholders going forward. In the aftermath of the incident, the Professional Footballers' Association called for a government inquiry.
Fiorentina are not having the best season so far and in the Serie A they are only on the 14th place. But at home they have only lost 4 games so far this season. In the Coppa Italia they are also a difficult team to defeat at home losing only 3 of the last 20 matches in regular time.
Posted at 120'+2' Second Half Extra Time ends, Kilmarnock 3, Aberdeen 4. Goal!Posted at 120'+1' Own Goal by Connor Johnson, Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock 3, Aberdeen 4. Posted at 120' Foul by Nicke Kabamba (Kilmarnock). Posted at 120' Dean Campbell (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Goal!Posted at 119' Goal! Kilmarnock 3, Aberdeen 3. Sam Cosgrove (Aberdeen) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Unbeaten in an impressive 6 matches, of which they've won 4, Denizlispor come into Monday's game in excellent shape and confidence is high in home ranks. They've also now taken 10 points from their last 4 Super Lig matches and if they manage another win in his clash, could even start to think about mounting a push for a continental place.
Olympia surprised with the elimination of the Seattle Sounders in the previous round but they scored the important 2-2 in Seattle only in the 86th minute. And it was only the second time in the last 8 away games in the CONCACAF Champions League that they avoided a defeat.
SubstitutionPosted at 70' Substitution, Middlesbrough. Ben Liddle replaces Lewis Wing. Goal!Posted at 67' Goal! Leeds United 3, Middlesbrough 0. Hélder Costa (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. BookingPosted at 65' Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
Based on playing to his side's strengths, namely an outstanding keeper in Nick Pope and top-class defenders, but more strings to their bow. Worrying talk that the Dyche era may be over - Burnley would struggle to find someone better. Pre-season prediction: 15thWhat I said in August: "A smart manager who knows how it works and how to get the best out of his squad. He will keep Burnley up again. Chelsea - 4thFrank Lampard deserves great credit for his work this season, operating under a transfer ban at the start of his first season in charge (and his first as a Premier League manager) but blooded youngsters such as Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham successfully and utilised his squad well at the sharp end of the season.
At a news conference on Monday, artist Simone Fugazzotto, who always uses monkeys in his work, said: "For an artist there is nothing more important than trying to change the perception of things through his own work. I decided to portray monkeys to talk about racism because they are the metaphor for human beings. Last year I was at the stadium to see Inter v Napoli [a match in which Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was racially abused] and I felt humiliated, everyone was shouting 'monkey' at Koulibaly, a player I respect.
How many will be still standing to take part in season 2020-21?Hearts owner Ann Budge is preparing a fresh reconstruction proposal, which will include an expanded top flight to save her club from relegation. But it will have to take into account the chaos below. Might the proposed reconfiguration have to focus on clubs who are willing to play matches in empty stadiums? Maxwell has conceded Scottish football will undoubtedly be "different" and may not be "in the format that we are used to seeing it".
At 11pm in Shanghai, my agent called me [to say] that United want to do the deal, so I woke up that night and started looking for a translator to go to the directors' room and hit his door and all that. My agent wants to speak to you, United are coming for me, you have to make this happen and all that you know.
It is a run which stretches back to October 1937, where home-grown duo Tom Manley and Jackie Walsall featured in a 1-0 defeat to Fulham. Video - Solskjaer compares Greenwood to Rooney00:56 Current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also spoke of his pride at the 82-year run. It's something we're proud of and it's in our DNA," he said.
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Jose on Eriksen future Video - Jose on Eriksen future: Only me, Amazon and Christian know!00:56 08:30 - Big night of UCL matches Right then, big old evening of Champions League action tonight, with Jose Mourinho's first home game as Tottenham manager coming against Olympiacos. Man City host Shakhtar Donetsk, while there are two heavyweight European clashes as Real Madrid welcome PSG to the Bernabeu, and Juventus take on Atletico Madrid in Turin.
He is our vice-captain and obviously one of the big leaders in our squad. He is just as important to us off the pitch in the dressing room as he is on the field, and that tells you everything as he is a big, big player for us. He is a big voice in the dressing room and someone all of the players look up to and respect.
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Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust said the Premier League club's decision to use the government scheme, where employers can claim for 80% of furloughed staff's monthly wages up to 2,500 pounds ($3,000) per month - was harming its reputation. We have been saying consistently @SpursOfficial - pause and rethink," it said on Twitter.
The away side were noticeably superior in the first half and could easily have led by more had Thorgan Hazard been able to steer his first-time effort from the edge of the box on target instead of wide. Wolfsburg came out fighting in the second half, though, and should have been level soon after the break. However, Renato Steffen could only hit the top of the bar with his shot after being put through on goal by Wout Weghorst.
They sit 20th in the table, only outside the drop zone on goals scored but harbouring a game in hand on many of the teams around them. Their 1-1 draw at home to Blackpool on Sunday made it two wins, three draws and five defeats from their last 10 League One matches, but they do have cause for optimism as they prepare for the first match of 2020.
Unlike the hosts, who're probably feeling relatively anxious ahead of this make-or-break game, the visitors will be nice and relaxed, safe in the knowledge that they're through no matter what happens in Germany.
Last season Volna had not played well and had an average season - as a result, the team finished only the 12th in the table of the 1.Division, having managed only 3 points more than Smorgon. Volna also did not disdain productive football - an average of 2.8 goals was scored per match. Volna tied with a 0-0 score against Slonim and they will aim for a win. It seems to me that in this match both teams has the similar possibility to snatch the victory because Smorgon’s defense cannot flaunt much. It seems to me that it is worth betting that this match will end in draw. Both teams are some of the outsiders of the 1.Division. Betting on the draw is the wisest option to me.
Regar was one of the Tajikistan teams that were playing in the era of the Soviet Union, and they are now behind the top favorites in the league, like Istalol and Khujand. They have played in the AFC Cup qualification in Asia, and should be able to repeat good season in this one.
Barcelona have had some legends up front - Hristo Stoichkov, Romario, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o, Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi. And now they have Martin Braithwaite. The La Liga title contenders have become the first team to take advantage of a rule in Spain which allows them to sign a player outside of the transfer window - and they have moved for 28-year-old Leganes forward Braithwaite, paying the Denmark international's 18m euros (£15m release clause).
Yet Setien said he was relaxed about his relationship with the Barca squad. We are delighted with the dressing room we have found here. There are no problems. I thought it would be more difficult than it is. The players accept everything with an extraordinary attitude," he added. Setien's side were dealt another setback on Friday with the news midfielder Arthur Melo had injured his ankle, joining Ousmane Dembele, Luis Suarez and Sergi Roberto in missing the game with Sociedad.
The implications were not lost on Mark Bullingham, chief executive of England's Football Association. It will be an absolutely huge change to the game at every level, there’s no question of that," he told reporters. The review has been prompted because of the ability of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to measure offside more precisely than the eyes of a moving linesman, which has led to concerns that goals are being chalked off too frequently for tiny margins.
everything is telling that Jablonec is going to lose this game, they have bad offense on the road and also a bad defense but still they managed to avoid defeat on 6/14 road games this season and even win two of them and tonight they have nothing to lost, they could win a better position before play out so I expect from them to attack and to score a goal but on the other side ceske Budejovice are extremely strong team at home so I expect from them to score at least two goals so I surely recommend this over to the anyone
Chindia is really not doing that great in defense, they conceded 5 goals at home from a modest Clinceni side and despite scoring 2 goals they lost that one with 5-2 in the end, they conceded 4 goals at CFR and lost 4-0 they conceded 4 goals at Dinamo and lost 4-1, but won last round coming from one goal behind at home against Poli Iasi and won 2-1 the game scoring two goals in a quick amount of time. They are really not that bad in attack but quite weak at this moment in defense.
Augsburg changed their coach in March as former Bayer Leverkusen coach Heiko Herrlich is now in charge and he was known while coaching that club for having a quite attacking minded view of the game especially in home games, of course this is a different challenge as the aim for Augsburg is that to avoid relegation but they do have many decent options up-front and even though the game is going to be played without their fans the quality remains up-front for Augsburg.
My pick for this match between Merw vs Balkan is over 2.5 goals. Od for this pick is 2.0. I think that this match will end 2:1. Both teams are in bad shape but for this match I see over 2.5 is better than under and I think that Mars may will win this match 2:1. The away team lost 4 times at the last 5 matches. They play very bad in defense. In the last 5 matches 2 times was over 2.5 goals. I think the home team must dominate this match and they will win it 2: 1.
How and why was the decision to end the campaign reached?The FA formally ended the WSL and Championship seasons on 25 May after "overwhelming feedback from clubs", and Simmons stressed the issues were not purely down to finances. Obviously we were guided by government policy," she said. When you read through the protocols around coming back to training and understanding that some of the clubs don't own their own training grounds; one or two of them were in public venues that were shut.
