It was a fantastic opportunity. The night before the game, Carlo was addressing the players, to talk about the tactics for the final. But rather than using the tactics flipchart, he started to ask the players questions. He said: 'We have been at it one season now. I think you know how I am asking you to play. What do you think about the tactics for tomorrow's game against Portsmouth?'"It was the first time I had seen that.
It was his mum, my grandma, who got me into football. She was an incredible lady, god rest her soul, who would just sit and chain-smoke watching Western films in her tiny council flat and the only time I ever saw her on her feet was playing football, training me. I remember she had a signed picture of David Beckham on her mantlepiece - he was her hero. My dad would take me to games and we would get to Old Trafford hours early and just walk around the ground to soak up the atmosphere.
On their own patch, David Guion's men are incredibly tough to beat. Only one team has returned victorious from a trip to Stade Auguste-Delaune, where Reims have conceded just five goals in ten games, keeping six clean sheets in the process, avoiding defeat against the likes of Lille, Monaco and Montpellier, all of whom are in the top half.
There have been numerous times during Ipswich's recent bad run that they appeared to have been presented with excellent opportunities to turn things around, but still The Tractor Boys find themselves on a winless streak. Paul Lambert's men, who not long ago were spoken about as certs for promotion, are now without a win in eight league matches. They've only lost three of those eight, but their inability to get their heads in front is starting to prove costly, as they've seen three teams overtake them.
A club statement said: "The initiative came from club owner Roman Abramovich and, after contact with the NHS was made by Chairman Bruce Buck, it was decided the best way Chelsea can assist the NHS is to provide accommodation for NHS staff. Mr Abramovich will be covering the costs of providing the accommodation.
Norwich keeper Tim Krul produced an outstanding save on the stroke of half-time to push a Ruben Neves free kick against the bar as Wolves looked to put the game beyond Daniel Farke's side. The third goal came early in the second half with Mexican Raul Jimenez slotting home after a Jota drive had flown out off the post.
In the end Liverpool, as champions do, got the job done. It was not an encounter that will live long in the memory but it keeps Klopp's side on course to add a couple more records to an already incredible season - the most points in a top-flight campaign and matching Sunderland's 128-year-old record of winning every home game in a season. Villa show fight, but need the pointsIt has been a tough return to Premier League action for Aston Villa as they look to avoid dropping straight back into the Championship.
The squad has underachieved this term but possesses the quality to be well clear of a relegation struggle and now needs to show it on a consistent basis. Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: Heart of Midlothian 0-1 St Johnstone Stendel suffers Hearts defeat in dugout debut Introduction gets tougher for StendelAfter a demoralising debut, new manager Daniel Stendel needs time to implement his ideas at Hearts.
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SubstitutionPosted at 79' Substitution, Newcastle United. Andy Carroll replaces Joelinton. Posted at 76' Attempt saved. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leander Dendoncker. Posted at 75' Foul by Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
If he's not, then we'll play without him. Rashford has featured in 13 matches - starting 11 of them - since the beginning of December, scoring nine goals in that period. United will now play either Watford or League One side Tranmere away from home in the fourth round of the FA Cup on 26 January. Solskjaer's side are also fifth in the Premier League, in the last 32 of the Europa League and trail Manchester City 3-1 after the opening leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
That run means QPR have now scored twice in four of their last five home matches, while they meet a Leeds team who have scored once in their last three. That form has us backing the hosts to get something, following Leeds’ tough form. We’re backing QPR Double Chance here, with the hosts well priced despite the previous record between these two.
Everyone has their own way of doing things,” he said, before lacing his comments with more sarcasm than a Blackadder episode. But it's really classy. Really classy to act like that. The background here is that Spurs are rumoured to be interested in taking Lille sporting director Luis Campos to set up a similar role in North London.
Recent confirmed promotions, relegations, titles & qualifications9 June: Coventry (champions) & Rotherham promoted to Championship after EFL ends season9 June: Tranmere, Southend & Bolton relegated to League Two after EFL ends season9 June: Swindon (champions), Crewe & Plymouth promoted to League One after EFL ends season18 May: Celtic win Scottish Premiership title after SPFL ends season18 May: Hearts relegated to Scottish Championship after SPFL ends seasonPremier LeagueThe season was suspended with teams having played 28 or 29 of their 38 games.
Posted at 84' Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 84' Foul by Lee Gregory (Stoke City). SubstitutionPosted at 84' Substitution, Leeds United. Gaetano Berardi replaces Liam Cooper. Posted at 83' Foul by Jamie Shackleton (Leeds United). Posted at 83' Lasse Sørensen (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 83' Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by James Chester.
When he was injured I said 'forget him'," Mourinho added. Then I said 'one or two games'. At this moment, I have better hopes than that, hopefully that feeling is right and he can help us in the last few games of the season. Spurs, sixth, are part of a tight battle for Champions League spots and the London club have found goals hard to come by since Son was also sidelined this month with a fractured arm, with no timeline given for his return to training.
As such, the hosts will at least be looking to keep their slimmest of hopes alive by securing victory and confidence can be high in doing that, given their excellent home record. Indeed, most of Palmeiras' struggles have tended to come on the road and they come into this match unbeaten in a staggering 31 home league matches, of which they've won 26.
It just feels right. Having been part of the England Under-19 squad that reached 2013's European final - alongside now-senior stars including Nikita Paris and Beth Mead - and having started 2017's Women's FA Cup final at Wembley, Williams' footballing CV was undoubtedly among the strongest of last summer's free agents from the Women's Super League, but a number of options fell through. Everyone made me believe I was going to join Real Madrid'"I felt like I was giving a lot to football and it wasn't giving back," Williams added.
There were 10 positive results from clubs in the top two divisions following the first series of coronavirus tests - and two in the second series. On Wednesday, Chancellor Angela Merkel eased some restrictions, allowing shops to reopen with the country seeing fewer than 7,000 deaths from coronavirus. Seifert said: "The interest [globally] is big. I see reports from across the world that we are the first major league to return.
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Real Madrid were quick to register their interest in a potential £150 million summer deal for Sterling, as the Liga leader looked to take advantage of the current crisis at the Etihad Stadium. The Mirror also report that City are "confident of overturning" the ban and club officials are "updating the players on their appeal process on a daily basis".
He is the Gunners' top scorer, claiming three goals in four Premier League games under Arteta to reach 14 for the season, while fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette has failed to score in six games. You can help him by talking to him and giving him confidence, but that ball has to end up in the net," Arteta added. I think that's the best medicine for strikers. What we have to try to do is put 'Laca' in positions where he can have as many opportunities to do that as possible during a game.
Despite the roasting Wembley temperatures, there would be no slow start to this final. All five of the goals came in the first half. Twice Cardiff went ahead through Michael Chopra and Joe Ledley, only for a Charlie Adam free-kick and a Gary Taylor-Fletcher finish to cancel those goals out. Charlie Adam's (right) performances for Blackpool in the Premier League earned the Scotland midfielder a move to LiverpoolWith seconds to go until the break, Brett Ormerod struck to put Blackpool ahead for the first time - a lead they would not relinquish.
However, a Spurs statement on Monday said the club have now "exhausted all avenues of investigation". The police have notified us today that, having reviewed and investigated, they have closed the crime report as they can find no evidence to support the allegation of racial abuse," Spurs added. We fully support Antonio Rudiger with the action that he took - however there is no evidence to corroborate or contradict the allegation and as such neither ourselves nor the police are in a position to take any further action.
Since the start of the 2017-18 season, Burnley striker Chris Wood is one of only 12 players to have scored 30+ Premier League goals (30 in total). Three of the last seven occasions Manchester United have trailed by at least two goals in a home Premier League game have been against Burnley (also December 2017 and January 2019). Chris Wood's goal in the 39th minute was Burnley's first goal in the first half of a Premier League game since November, when they scored twice against West Ham.
It's four months since Cubanga won a league game and they are in deep relegation trouble. With no games won in ten and struggling for goals, they need a massive improvement in form to survive. Academicia are sixth in the league and in good form on their travels. Three of the last four have been won and they can be backed to get the win here.
The result left Fiorentina 13th in the standings with 16 points from 14 games, six points above the relegation zone. GROSSO EXPECTED TO BE NEXT MANAGER TO BE FIRED Brescia coach Fabio Grosso could be sacked on Monday after his team suffered their third consecutive defeat in a 3-0 loss to Atalanta on Saturday.
Maritimo extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to four matches last weekend when they beat Rio Ave 1-0 away, while Vitoria Guimaraes saw their own unbeaten streak come to an end as they lost 1-0 at home to Benfica. The visitors remain 5th in the table and Maritimo moved up to 12th with their win but there are only 3pts separating the two clubs heading into Sunday’s clash.
One of the big things he has already identified is the vulnerability of the team, and I think he is working hard to put that right. I don't mean any tactical weakness, more their state of mind. Yes, part of his time has to go on coaching and setting up the team the way he wants it, but he has also been trying to restore confidence, arrogance and belief to this Spurs side. As a team, they had completely lost that, especially at home, because they had suffered a few dodgy results there.
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Newcastle United v Sheffield United *Newcastle have won their last four league games against the Blades in the Premier League and second-tier Championship. The Blades have conceded 12 goals in away league games this season -- only leaders Liverpool have conceded fewer (nine). Blades' striker Billy Sharp has scored three goals in his last four matches in all competitions.
Boss Eddie Howe felt his side had done enough to win any one of their previous three games, but the same could not be said about this one as they failed to make the most of the extra man. They lacked urgency and creativity and, as they pushed forward in the closing stages in a desperate bid to end their losing run, left themselves exposed to Palace's effective counter attack. With three of their next four games coming against Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal, this was a fixture Bournemouth really needed to get something from.
Our former goalkeeper had been suffering from long-term illness. All at Chelsea wish to send our heartfelt and deepest condolences to Peter's family and friends. Bonetti kept over 200 clean sheets for the club over two decades and he also made seven England appearances. He was a back-up goalkeeper to Gordon Banks in the squad that won the 1966 World Cup but he never played a match in the tournament.
I'm just happy that we are back and we can play again. I'm not sure if it would give an edge [playing at Anfield]. If you look at Germany for example, they have not had a lot of home wins! We will speak to our supporters, although I'm not sure we have to because they know. It is a positive situation for us and our fans will not make a negative situation of it, I know that. If the alternative is not to play at all, then I will play wherever you want.
Seven of the last eight West Brom home league games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. Two of the last three Birmingham City away league games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. West Brom have failed to score in their last two league fixtures. West Bromwich Albion resume the season in second place and looking good for promotion.
Man of the match - Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) Wilfried Zaha scored the opening goal and provided the most crosses (three) for his side'We got sucked in' - what they saidBurnley manager Sean Dyche, speaking to Match of the Day: "I think we got sucked in to what Palace do. We could not break it down and then we let in a soft goal just before half-time.
Brighton & Hove Albion has lost 3 of their games in a row. During the last 8 meetings played by Brighton & Hove Albion at home, Brighton & Hove Albion have won 4 times, there have been 2 draws and Wolverhampton Wanderers has won 2 times. The average number of goals between Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers is 1
Juventus are two points behind league leaders Lazio but have a game in hand. With the league leaders not playing this weekend, a win for Juventus will take them back to the top of Serie A. They have won three of their last four league games and have a great home record. Only in one of their 12 home league games have they failed to score at least twice.
We're still in the hat," said Bruce. We'll be better when we go to Oxford. We couldn't be as poor as we were today. Oxford fully deserve replay - and it could have been better Dickie, left, had one of Oxford's best chances to win the gameOxford have been excellent this season, although performances have dipped recently - with one win in six games including this one.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5' Second Half ends, Leeds United 3, Cardiff City 3. Posted at 90'+4' Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Lee Peltier. Posted at 90'+4' Attempt missed. Ben White (Leeds United) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the right. Posted at 90'+4' Attempt saved. Eddie Nketiah (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner.
With Zapata, we had some great results last year," he said. This year we missed him for a long time and we found alternatives. Sometimes we used Luis Muriel, sometimes we didn't field a specialised striker. This has enriched us, giving us alternatives. We have always been prolific in the penalty area and this is an asset that we can use in upcoming game.
It was always going to be a big ask for Russell Martin, who took his first managerial job by replacing Paul Tisdale a month ago, to change The Dons' fortunes. As it turns out, it's a very big ask. Since taking the reins, Martin has overseen one win and four losses. Unfortunately for him, the win wasn't in the league, which means that MK Dons are winless in no less than 11 League 1 matches.
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Much of this defensive turmoil has come on the road as Strasbourg have lost seven of their last eight away games. Their most recent trip to Brest saw them concede five goals in an awful performance from Strasbourg and while they'll be determined to not disappoint their fans again in this away trip, they have showed very little to suggest that they can get the three points. They have scored in just one of their last nine away games in all competitions and with those goals coming against an extremely out-of-sorts Amiens side, it could be a different story as they travel to the home of les Girondins.
We are very happy to announce the arrival of Robert Moreno," said Monaco vice-president Oleg Petrov. We believe a lot in him and his ability to bring success to the team. Monaco thrashed Lille 5-1 in their last league game on 21 December but Jardim had been under increasing pressure after a 3-0 defeat by the same opponents in the French League Cup earlier this month. Moreno was accused by Enrique of being "disloyal" last month when the returning Spain manager explained why Moreno would not be part of his coaching team.
If you look at the characteristics of Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side that Freddie and I played in, then it seems that is the way he wants his team to play football too. In possession, they were certainly a lot better than they have been recently. But if you concede space, and you don't compete for the ball or get close to the opposition players, then you don't win football matches. That is what happened to Arsenal at Carrow Road.
Aston Villa’s first-team players, coaches and senior management will defer 25% of their salaries for four months to ease the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Non-playing staff will be retained and paid in full during the lockdown and the Premier League club will not make use of the government furlough scheme. Our players and staff feel great solidarity with the many clubs in the football pyramid who have financial problems,” Aston Villa’s chief executive Christian Purslow said.