The fallout means that Madrid’s Champions League last 16 second leg with Manchester City will almost certainly be postponed. Coronavirus has affected the world's sporting calendar, resulting in PSG-Dortmund and Atalanta-Valencia played behind closed doors in the Champions League, while Cristiano Ronaldo is in quarantine in Madeira after Juventus team-mate Daniele Rugani contracted the virus.
SouthamptonBen Stanfield - Total Saints Podcast Saints have been actively looking for defensive reinforcements this January and that will remain the key focus. Ralph Hasenhuttl's squad has looked light at the back and with Premier League survival within touching distance, it seems sensible to try to bring in players to see us through until the end of this season. Kyle Walker-Peters from Spurs has arrived after being strongly linked with us.
That is why they become racist. Dublin, 51, went on to speak about the moment he was racially abused by a woman in a supermarket in 2018. He said: "I was flabbergasted. I said to her: 'I didn't think racism was still in this country. I'm sick of it. Players and officials have shown their support for the movement for racial equality following the death of George Floyd in the United States last month.
Barnsley will host Birmingham City for this fixture of the league. No doubt, the visitors have better team than their opponent in this season. Birmingham is very average team in this league. They are undefeated in their last 5 matches. However, this will not be an easy task. I expect, the hosts will try to provide a strong resistance. Barnsley is one of the teams of relegation zone. The hosts have a poor results. They have three consecutive victories. Nevertheless, the hosts will try to break the poor series. Also, it should be said, Barnsley have better results in the last mutual matches. My pick - Barnsley will win.
And the risk taken by Derek McInnes in introducing Sam Cosgrove, Shay Logan and Dean Campbell for Craig Bryson, Dylan McGeouch and Connor McLennan at the break was the Hail Mary move that transformed the match. The visitors upped the tempo significantly, with Niall McGinn and Kennedy causing problems as crosses peppered the Kilmarnock box, but the hosts, as is their speciality, held a piercing threat on the break.
We already can't wait. FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces Qatar as the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Zurich December 2, 2010Reuters OK, UEFA's scheduling isn't perfect. UEFA are reportedly eyeing up June 24 and June 27 for the Europa League and Champions League finals respectively – despite the tournament being locked in the last 16 with no resumption in sight.
Southampton U23 will host Leicester City U23 for this fixture of the league. No doubt, the visitors have better team than their opponent in this season. Leicester is one of the best teams in this league. The visitors have an effective attack. Also, Leicester U23 are in solid shape. They have 3 wins in their last 4 matches. Also, we have Southampton U23 who's is one of the main outsiders in this league. Hosts have less potential in attack. They have a vulnerable defense. I think, this will not be an easy task. Southampton U23 have slight advantage at home stadium. I think, the visitors will try to pick up all three points.
I think footballers as a breed have been very harshly treated on this. I know a lot of footballers and managers and Ok some of them are their own worst enemy, some of them aren’t very nice people and some of them are very greedy, but most of them in my experience are not," he told Reuters. Campbell said that comments last week by Britain's health minister Matt Hancock, urging the players to take a pay cut and "play their part", had generated much of the heat.
No-one was making anything happen, and it helped the opposition by slowing the game down. I still think Spurs will beat Bournemouth, though. After seeing them lose five in a row, it is hard to back Bournemouth to get anything, anywhere, at the moment. Lawro's prediction: 0-2Joel's prediction: Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was being talked about as a future Arsenal manager at one point, but it is not going well for him at the moment.
Odds are excellent once more on the hosts to produce another game with over 2.5 goals being scored in it and they keep being this all season long even though 2/3 from their games in the league have ended with over 2.5 goals scored in them as they have the best attack in the league with almost 40 goals scored so far while they also conceded more than 20 goals in the league alone this season and 4 goals were scored when these two sides met at Zob Ahan earlier this season as it ended in a 2-2 draw in the end.
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Harry Kane's injury is likely to prompt Tottenham to bring a striker to White Hart Lane, while chairman Daniel Levy will also hope to offload Christian Eriksen before he leaves the club for free in the summer. Chelsea, with their transfer ban lifted, will certainly be big movers in the transfer window, with Jadon Sancho thought to be their premier target.
Posted at 90' Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sergi Roberto. BookingPosted at 89' Kenedy (Getafe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 88' Sergi Roberto (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 88' Foul by Kenedy (Getafe). Posted at 86' Arturo Vidal (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Estudiantes Caseros will host Barracas Central for this fixture of the league. In my opinion, the hosts are favorites in this match. Estudiantes are more ambitious team in this season. They are currently on the 2nd place with 32 points. Also, Estudiantes are in solid shape. They have three consecutive victories. Also, we have Barracas Central who's is one of the outsiders in this league. They are currently bottom of the table. The visitors have less potential. Also, they have two consecutive losses. In any case, they are not convincing team and for me they could lose. My pick - Estudiantes to win.
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One big development since that Watford defeat is the revival of Jamie Vardy. Under Rodgers’ watch, the Foxes frontman has become the leading striker in the Premier League. Under his current boss, Vardy has scored 22 league goals. That’s six more than any other player has managed in that time. He’s also topping the scoring charts for the current season, hitting 10 goals in his last eight matches to take control of the golden boot race.
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West Brom missed the chance to return to the top of the Championship but Charlie Austin's goal from a free-kick on the six-yard line saw them salvage a draw at Wigan. Slaven Bilic rested attacking trio Grady Diangana, Matheus Pereira and Hal Robson-Kanu and his side were second best in the first half as the Latics constantly threatened through Josh Windass and Jamal Lowe. The hosts eventually took a deserved, albeit fortuitous, lead when Sam Johnstone tipped a 35-yard Sam Morsy strike onto the post, only for the ball to rebound back off the Baggies keeper and in.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5' Second Half ends, Liverpool 4, Southampton 0. Posted at 90'+4' Attempt missed. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Salah. Posted at 90'+2' Foul by Roberto Firmino (Liverpool). Posted at 90'+2' Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal!Posted at 90' Goal! Liverpool 4, Southampton 0.
Arsenal's 1997-98 title win with a goal against Everton. Speaking of the Gunners, they would forever have to stomach the asterisk that would attach itself to their remarkable, iconic Invincibles season. Yes, technically unbeaten, but they didn't play the last nine games. Other such iconic incidents would also be lost, some with culture-changing consequences. Mentioning "Fergie Time" to someone would prompt only blank stares in return as the two Steve Bruce headers against Sheffield Wednesday that contributed so heavily to the term being coined would never have happened.
He said: 'I'll rules you! You're gonna give me nightmares'. I went through Charlton. I was quite pleased'The semi-final was now set. The best team in Scotland versus the best team in England. The winner of the 1967 European Cup versus the winner of the 1968 Fairs Cup. Jock Stein versus Don Revie. A clash of giants, first at Elland Road, then at Hampden Park, one of the few places on the planet that could come close to meeting the demand for tickets.
We expect Sheffield United to be in the fight for a Champions League place until the bitter end. They have shown English football that tactical discipline and team spirit can make up for a comparative lack of financial resources. We suspect many clubs will try to follow their blueprint in the coming years. Watch a case study of their economic brilliance this weekend. Back Sheffield United to win with a clean sheet.
Olympic year, so women's football will be in the spotlight once more. Although the men's competition at the Games is for young senior players, the top female stars will all be hoping to be in action - winning Olympic gold has long been one of the biggest prizes on offer. Phil Neville will be leading a combined Team GB; Vlatko Andonovski's USA team will go to Japan as favourites yet again.
Nuno Espirito Santo likes his players to have a sharp eye and to be able to hit the target but it is not just in front of goal that the Wolves manager values accuracy. One of the factors that has enabled the 46-year-old former goalkeeper to lead his team to sixth in the Premier League is a focus on team morale and bonding. Since the start of his coaching career, the Portuguese has placed great emphasis on tight-knit squads, and it all starts with paintball.
Chapecoense are now going to rebuild. Chapecoense are going to come back and come back stronger. The club from a small state in southern Brazil has had a fairy tale rise. Formed in 1973, it rose from the fourth division to the first between 2009 and 2013. Reaching the Copa Sudamericana final was the club’s greatest ever achievement and the crash - which took place three years ago on Nov 28, 2016 - was mourned across the globe.
The former Belgium and Ivory Coast coach was appointed in May to lead Iran in their quest for a sixth World Cup appearance after Queiroz had secured back-to-back qualifications for the first time in the country’s history. Iranian media reported on Wednesday that Wilmots had left the role and that a settlement had been agreed between the coach and the federation.
Atalanta have won once in their last eight games, while they come into this game winless in seven. They lost 3-1 against Juventus at the weekend, shipping three goals in the final 16 minutes. That could cost them again here, as Dinamo have scored three in the last 15 minutes across their last two in Europe – drawing 2-2 and 3-3 with Shakhtar Donetsk.
What this table does do is throw up a couple of interesting scenarios. Barrow boss Ian Evatt said it would be "harsh" if his side did not get promoted to League TwoFirst, Barrow are still top, further strengthening manager Ian Evatt's claims that his side should return to the English Football League. After playing each of the other 23 teams, Yeovil were second, up from fifth, while Bromley were third - they were 13th when the season was ended.
While most leagues in Europe hope to finish their domestic seasons once restrictions on movement and social contact are lifted, Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin said last week the season could be lost if play does not start by the end of June. If we don't succeed in restarting, the season will probably be lost," the Slovenian said. He told Italian newspaper La Repubblica: "There is a plan A, B and C.
The answer is a simple one - a whole lot better than this joyless, negative, attritional performance that got exactly what it deserved. Yes, Mourinho has injury problems but carping about how difficult the next three months will be is in danger of providing Spurs' players with a ready-made excuse for coming up short in the chase for the top four, the Champions League and the FA Cup.
Shakhtyor are the home team and huge favorite for the win, although Slutsk arr very dangerous and tricky opponent. After 4 rounds, Shakhtyor are ranked 12th place with only 5 points. The guests, Slutsk are ranked 4th place in the league with 7 points won.
Ismaila Sarr had given the Hornets a deserved lead in the first half, capitalising on poor defending by Jack Stephens before lifting the ball beyond Alex McCarthy for his first Premier League goal. Southampton's first league win since September moves them above Norwich and to within two points of safety, while Watford remain six points adrift of 17th place. Second-half substitutions inspire SaintsOnly Southampton's profligacy prevented them from leaving Arsenal's Emirates Stadium with all three points last weekend.
With a small squad the Christmas period is the ultimate test and you need to rotate players," Howe said. It's very difficult to ask players to go twice in three days. The games come thick and fast and this was one of the games we needed to get something and we didn't. We need to learn our lessons. Howe also said he would take a call on whether to sign new recruits in the January transfer window depending on how long his players would be sidelined.
We saw that at Aston Villa to make something feel like a penalty where maybe it even isn't. As a player we can talk about VAR decisions and whether they're right or wrong. But if a player is going to dangle a leg and not move their feet then you obviously do leave yourself open to penalties, VAR or no VAR. Solskjaer, speaking before his side meet Chelsea at Wembley, said: "If you've got quick feet like Dan James, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood you'll get tackled outside and inside the box," said Solskjaer.
Bani Yas and Ittihad Kalba will face each other in the upcoming match in the UAE League. Bani Yas this season have the following results: 5W, 5D and 8L. Meanwhile Ittihad Kalba have 5W, 1D and 12L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
They start 2020 with a home game against Manchester United who are in fifth and only four points behind the final Champions League place. The Gunners gave away a lead on Sunday and eventually lost 2-1 at home to Chelsea. United would have been a lot happier if Arsenal had held onto that lead against fourth placed Chelsea.
AlbinoLeffe have recently had 3 wins and 1 loss. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 5 goals in the last 5 league matches. At home they managed to win 4 and lost 1 of their last 5 league games scoring 9 goal and conceding 3.
They should have won by more but a combination of the woodwork and some wasteful finishing meant the final scoreline flattered Spurs, who last week pushed north London rivals Arsenal all the way in front of a WSL record crowd. BBC Sport has launched #ChangeTheGame to showcase female athletes in a way they never have been before. Through more live women's sport available to watch across the BBC in 2019, complemented by our journalism, we are aiming to turn up the volume on women's sport and alter perceptions.
Manchester City Manchester City have won the League Cup six times, a tally surpassed only by Liverpool (eight). City have won the trophy in four of the last six seasons, including each of the last two; the only team to win it three years in a row are Liverpool, who won it in four consecutive years between 1981 and 1984. Man City have won seven of their last eight matches against Aston Villa in all competitions (D1), scoring 26 goals and conceding just three across those games.
Klopp says there is still "a lot of work to do" and Liverpool "want to win as many games as possible". It's nice to think about it but we are not champions yet and we know that," he added. We know we are close but close is not there. There are 27 points left for us and we will try everything to take them all. We are still not champions. We have to play football games and we have to win them. We don't want to stop winning after two games or whatever it is.
The Canaries remain seven points adrift of safety at the foot of the table and face an increasingly uphill task to avoid the drop. Next up, Liverpool travel to Atletico Madrid for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash while Norwich travel to Wolves next Sunday. TALKING POINT Five to go.
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Roma defender Chris Smalling still hopes he can make England's Euro 2020 squad despite not playing for Gareth Southgate's team since 2017. The 30-year-old, on loan from Manchester United, says he has become a better player since moving to Serie A. The centre-back also said his family feels settled in Rome and suggested he wants to stay in Italy next season. Obviously it's been a couple of years now, but that ambition is always there with England," he told BBC Sport.
