I am savouring the moment. TRADITIONAL STRENGTHS Ferguson's decision to play to the club's traditional strengths, and field a 4-4-2 formation, said much about his suitability -- at least in the short term. He was particularly delighted with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who scored twice. We really like him here," he said.
Thomas Muller put the hosts ahead in the second half courtesy of a superbly controlled volley. They sealed victory through Leon Goretzka in injury time after the Germany international exchanges passes with Serge Gnabry before converting. Bayern host Premier League side Chelsea in the second leg of their last-16 tie on 18 March, holding a 3-0 advantage.
Kylian MbappeGetty Images Paper Round’s view: With Financial Fair Play a key consideration for Paris Saint-Germain after they spent so much money on Neymar and Mbappe, they will have to ensure they do not lose a player worth close to £200 million for nothing. If they do not tie him down to a new contract in the next few months they may even have to consider selling him and hope his value is raised by an impressive showing at the Euro 2020 tournament.
Two bits of lethal finishing gave them breathing space before the break but they only managed one further effort at goal in the second half, when Phil Foden saw his effort blocked at close-range by Aaron Ramsdale. With second-place already secured and next year's Champions League appearance now certain, they had little to play for against Bournemouth, and it showed. Man of the match - Junior Stanislas (Bournemouth) A live-wire down the right in terms of creating chances, and went agonisingly close to scoring himself with that free-kick.
Sometimes you get more than you deserve. Sometimes you get less. This was an occasion when we got nothing when we deserved something. This is the best team in the world against a team in a difficult moment, with injuries, in a difficult part of the season. The boys were fantastic when we tried to change and create problems.
The pair of them were at RB Salzburg together and while Minamino’s £7. Haaland and hit the ground running in Germany, where he can’t stop scoring. Getty Images Paper Round’s view: Minamino has an advantage in that Liverpool are already a high-functioning side on the way to winning the Premier League, and he there is little pressure for him to hit his top form right away.
Middlesbrough have enjoyed a strong run at home, while remaining one of the worst travellers in the league. Boro have yet to win a match on the road this term, which has caused major issues for boss Jonathan Woodgate this term. His men have needed results at home to take them out of the bottom three, with their recent four-match unbeaten run at the Riverside seeing them move out of the danger zone.
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In the first leg of the coppa Italia semi final between Milan and Juventus, Milan outplayed Juventus, however the match end with a draw 1:1. Now Juventus has huge advantage playing at home and I think they will win, but also they will try to recover some of the lost confidence after their shock defeat in the champions league vs Lyon. There is huge quality difference between these two teams, so I think there is big possibility Juventus to win by 2 goals difference. After all, they have Cristiano Ronaldo in their squad. As I said, my bet is Juventus ah -1.5
Groningen secured all three points away at Vitesse last time out, while Feyenoord edged a five-goal thriller at home to newly-promoted RKV 3-2 and the pair both sit on twenty points from their opening fifteen matches.
Posted at 62' Corner, Ross County. Conceded by Allan McGregor. Posted at 62' Attempt saved. Josh Mullin (Ross County) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Posted at 59' Attempt missed. Ross Stewart (Ross County) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
For the third time, Spurs were the beneficiaries of the use of technology at a crucial moment in a match between these two sides. MAN OF THE MATCH – Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur) Tottenham’s wide forwards, Bergwijn and Son, scored the match-winning goals today, but the home side would have been out of the match by half-time were it not for Lloris.
Savage, formerly of Leicester, Blackburn and Derby, has signed for the semi-professional side from the 10th tier of English football eight years after playing his last professional game. The 45-year-old has links to Stockport's owners Pro Football Academy. It's not a PR stunt, it's me trying to help youngsters progress in the game," Savage told the BBC after signing for the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) First Division South side.
Budapest Honved is an average team. Budapest recently won 1-2 to Mezokovesd. Budapest won only 4 of the last 13 matches. Budapest Honved in this season has in total 11 wins and 8 draws. Home form in not that bad for a mid table side. Budapest Honved were able to win 5 out of 15 home games. The most frequent result in the home matches last season was 1-1, 2-0 or 0-0.
People will point to the size of the Manchester City squad and its depth in quality, but it still doesn't mean that it's okay to play 24 matches in such a short period of time - especially with international tournaments looming large this summer. Uruguay striker Cavani struck his first goal in almost six months after being barely used on his return from injury.
Milan said they "strongly disagree" with the use of monkeys, while Roma expressed their "surprise", adding: "We understand the league wants to tackle racism but we don't believe this is the right way to do it. Anti-discriminatory body Fare said it was left "speechless" and the campaign looked like a "sick joke", while Kick It Out added the use of monkeys was "completely inappropriate". De Siervo added: "What cannot be questioned is the strong and constant condemnation by Serie A against all forms of discrimination and racism, and we are committed to eradicate this from our beloved league.
In the 'Correct Score' market, a 1-0 home win appeals. Blackpool have failed to score in each of their last two, both of which they lost by a goal to nil, while they've also been shut out in two of their last four on the road. The hosts have notched exactly once in three of their last four at home.
When Huddersfield to Griffin Park and picked up a narrow win, Brentford had won just one of their last four at home. Things weren't looking so great. However, Thomas Frank's men have since steadied themselves and after winning each of their last three at home, scoring ten goals in the process, look a menacing side in front of their own fans.
Garbine Muguruza has won both of her previous meetings on a hard court against Bertens. Garbine Muguruza only dropped three games when beating fifth seeded Elina Svitolina. Kiki Bertens has had an easy route to the last sixteen, this is her first major test. Garbine Muguruzab but the former Grand Slam winner has made a good start to 2020.
Incheon United will host Busan I'Park for this fixture of the league. Both teams are one of the main outsiders in this campaign. Both teams are currently bottom of the table. Busan have better results than their opponent. However, they are not convincing team. Also, Busan is not very good team away from home. On the other hand Incheon is worst team in the league. Also, the hosts have fallen into a very poor show. They have five consecutive losses. In any case, I expect another one tough match for both sides. I expect, the hosts will have invest great effort in this game. Incheon will try to break the poor series.
The Clarets come into their clash with the Eagles on the back of successive 3-0 Premier League wins over West Ham and Watford respectively – results that should ensure that Burnley carry huge amounts of self-belief into their latest top-flight assignment.
Goals having exactly been flowing in Group B with group leaders Copenhagen only scoring 4, an average of just one per game. Five of the eight games in Group B have finished in a draw and only one has beaten the over 2.5 goal line with four of the games seeing 1 goal or less in what has been the lowest scoring group this season.
Follow it here! We'll be back bright and early tomorrow for more glorious updates from the world of football. Can't wait? Get the below anthem in your ears. It's almost back in your lives. Feyenoord fans banned from Porto trip Feyenoord have been banned from selling tickets to their fans for next month's Europa League game at Porto following crowd trouble in their match at Young Boys in Basel, UEFA said on Monday.
In an earlier tweet on the club's official Twitter account, they said: "Everton Football Club can confirm that, as a precautionary measure, its entire first-team squad and coaching staff are undertaking a period of self-isolation following medical advice. The step has been taken after a first-team player reported symptoms consistent with coronavirus.
In the 'Correct Score' market, Rangers are backed to do to Young Boys what the Swiss did to them in the reverse fixture and that is win by two goals to one. Rangers have scored twice in each of their last two in this group, while the visitors have scored exactly once in each of their travelling matches.
The formbook points to a home win in this match. The Kings are longing to end their play-off drought and their improved November has given them a chance of doing that. Home form is good and a win here will give them a chance of getting in the top eight. It's not such good news for the Bulls who are struggling at present. They have lost three in a row and away form isn't good either. Go for a home win here.
Posted at 71' Rodrigo (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 71' Foul by Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United). SubstitutionPosted at 71' Substitution, Manchester City. Rodrigo replaces Kevin De Bruyne. SubstitutionPosted at 71' Substitution, Manchester City. João Cancelo replaces Kyle Walker. Goal!Posted at 68' Goal! Newcastle United 0, Manchester City 2. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
Liverpool are currently on 86 points, 23 points clear, and have 28 wins from 31 games. Big difference between the top two is at the backAs far as the game itself goes, I'm expecting more of what we have seen from both sides over the past few months. Both teams have been incredible going forward but City are certainly not as strong as Liverpool are defensively, and I don't see them keeping the Reds out.
He is clean through but guides his low shot wide of the far post. Antonio Rudiger celebrates with his team-matesGetty Images KEY STATS Aged 38 years and 126 days old, Willy Caballero is the oldest player to make a PL appearance this season; indeed, only Mark Schwarzer (41 years old in 2014) has played in the competition for Chelsea at an older age than the Argentinean.
It had rained all day. It was very, very wet. They had unbelievable players in their team, but it was that little bit of luck that you need. After their thrashing by Barcelona, there had been fears Leeds' Champions League campaign might be an embarrassment but that changed when they stunned AC MilanThe 35,000 Leeds fans exultant beneath the floodlit shower that night could have been forgiven for allowing themselves to believe the good times had arrived and were here to stay.
He has helped them to score twice in five of their last six home games, while they have scored twice or more in eight of their home matches this term. That form should help them here, especially with Forest shipping nine goals in their last four league games. The visitors are in bad form and they are too open at the back, so we think that over 1.5 Hull goals is the value here as the Tigers chase another positive result.
Nonetheless, Barcelona closed out an important victory. TALKING POINT - This was the most interesting tactical match of Quique Setien’s Barca reign so far When Setien was appointed Barcelona manager we were told to expect a tactical showcase from a man with great ideas on how the game should be played.
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Yeni Malatyaspor have failed to in any of their last 11 matches, losing nine of those games. Kasimpasa have won three of their last four matches, all wins taking place at home. Kasimpasa have failed to win any of their last five away matches in the Super Lig. Two teams hovering just above the Super Lig relegation zone go head to head this weekend when Yeni Malatyaspor host Kasimpasa at the Malatya Arena.
The quick feet, blistering acceleration, aerial prowess and ability to score outstanding goals were all a feature of his final two seasons at United, where he won the first of five Ballon d'Or titles, as well as three Premier League crowns, an FA Cup, two League Cups and a Champions League winner's medal. Wright: "When you look at Ronaldo at Manchester United you saw a prelude of what was going to happen at Real Madrid.
We need to pick up fast. Leicester show their strength in depthAlthough bruising defeats by Manchester City and Liverpool have seemingly ended Leicester's title challenge, the Foxes are a strong bet to finish in the top four and earn a return to the Champions League next season. Most pleasing for manager Brendan Rodgers was how the decision to make sweeping changes paid off. Rodgers had been clear that he would rest players in the middle of a hectic Christmas period of four league matches in 12 days, with the likes of striker Jamie Vardy - who stayed at home after his wife Rebekah gave birth - midfielder James Maddison and right-back Ricardo Pereira all left out.
Uefa criticised the Belgian championship, in my view justifiably, for declaring the season suspended. In Germany we all agree: the 36 clubs have decided to end the season, even if it should be after 30 June for political or health reasons. National leagues have priority over the cups, this was decided by Uefa.
The second goal wasn't long in coming, however, Martial squeezing home a low, left-foot shot after a swift exchange with Dan James. City felt they should have had a penalty before the break when Fred slid in to block a low pull-back from Kyle Walker with the home players feeling the ball struck his arm but the VAR review backed referee Anthony Taylor's judgement.
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Nice haven't been great recently with just their home form saving them but Metz's away record is too poor to consider them for this game so we're edging this one in favour of the home side. The visitors are so bad going forward away from home and with Nice creating a lot of chances and scoring six goals in their last three matches at the Allianz Riviera we're backing this one to finish 2-0 to the hosts. We’re also backing Kasper Dolberg to score for Nice as the Dane has three goals in his last three matches.
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Vialli helped Chelsea win the FA Cup in 1997'It helped becoming more spiritual'In 2018, Vialli said he had received eight months of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiotherapy. Talking on Thursday, he explained how his cancer diagnosis had changed his outlook on life. I tried to start looking at things differently; I tried to surround myself with positive energy," he said. Meditation helped, exercising, writing, reading and learning new things.
The Greek government announced on Sunday that all professional sports events for the next two weeks will be played without spectators. On Monday, Uefa confirmed it was the case for this fixture. Wolves had sold 1,000 tickets for the match. There is also disappointment that the match will be played without home and away supporters, as that is part of what makes European competition so special," said Wolves.
However, the introduction of Kamberi at half-time changed things. He provided a different option, and came short to set up a good chance for Scott Arfield just a few minutes before beautifully volleying in the equaliser from James Tavernier's early cross, his first Rangers goal. The on-loan Hibs forward gave St Johnstone something different to think about by running across defenders who had comfortably held Rangers at arm's length throughout the first half.
Probably Manchester City will win in this big derby in Premier league in England because they are in this moment better team than it is Manchester United and that is what everyone know, who is following the best league in the world. I was watched them in last round in this interesting league, when they are beat Burnley as a guests, even 4-1 while and Manchester United is played very good match in last round, when they are beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home. I believe in very interesting duel today and in at least four goals. I will try.
I know how I feel. If any of my family get infected through me because I've had to play when it's not safe, and they get seriously ill, I'd have to think hard about ever playing again. I would never forgive the authorities. Wayne RooneyGetty Images Rooney's conviction is so strong that if things had turned out differently he would have considered retirement.
He eventually moved to Atletico Madrid that summer for £52. In December, he was booed off by his own fans, despite the team beating Osasuna. NICOLO ZANIOLO (20, midfielder, Roma)Value: £22mLinked with: Tottenham, Manchester United, PSGMidfielder Zaniolo moved to Roma as part of the deal that took Radja Nainggolan to Inter Milan at the start of the 2018-19 season. It is fair to say Roma got a bargain.
The Gunners looked vulnerable throughout. At no point of the match were they comfortable and in control. So will this mark the end for the Spaniard at the Emirates Stadium? The fans’ patience is wearing thin. MAN OF THE MATCH - Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) Lacazette and Tierney (before he conceded the penalty that led to Southampton’s second goal) were the standout performers for Arsenal, but that isn’t exactly saying much.
