I think up to Christmas they have some big, big games. When other teams do what Spurs did to Man City, will Spurs be able to break them down?
Northern Ireland moved back up into third in their World Cup qualifying table with a comfortable and much-needed 1-0 home win over Lithuania.
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, dominated the early exchanges with Gavin Bazunu having to save from Andre Silva and Seamus Coleman blocking the Manchester United forward's goal-bound shot, but the hosts held firm as the first half reached its mid-point.
The 6ft 7in defender, who joined Brighton from Wigan in 2018, can also play left-back. Because of that, they are now looking elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.
It's tough when you're at a new team and there's a lot expected, but he created a number of opportunities.
The ball's gone dead, albeit in the net and at that point, because the goal has been scored, the VAR can step in and look at it.
It was the worst situation I've ever been involved in in my life, just to see a friend like that. Our medical staff are absolutely fantastic though and the doctor and the physios did an incredible job.
DERMOT'S VERDICT: We talk about the red and the green, the capped sleeve and where does it go. The VAR felt there was enough on the sleeve.
“All the others signed since then have been signed exactly under those premises: how do we want to play? They have to be able and willing to run and sprint a lot. They have to be physical. They have to be technical. They have to be clinical. The profile for each position has been clear and that's why they are where they are.
Being able to grind out results is just as important as recording big wins and they managed to come out on top against a physical Brentford side who provided a stern test for Guardiola's team.
Hoolahan is pictured here playing for League of Ireland side Shelbourne against Deportivo La Coruna in a Champions League qualifier in 2004. He won 43 caps for the Republic of Ireland between 2008 and 2017
I'm not sure if Tite's too worried because he plays him never, so he will probably now not sit on the bench for the next three international games, Klopp said.
Kane's display was something of a surprise too, because this has not been a vintage campaign for him either, certainly in terms of goals. Before facing City he had only scored five times in the league all season.
Hang on, what's that? They've actually borrowed some more? And Torres will only be coming in as and when some first-teamers get bounced on, freeing up a bit of space in the wage bill? Ah. Still, sure it's all fine. Nobody in football would borrow beyond their means, after all.
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Wilson saw another shot blocked but Finland began to show more ambition, with Tom Lockyer and Levitt called upon to deflect efforts wide of Hennessey's goal.
It was a second straight setback for Algeria after a 0-0 draw against another big underdog in Sierra Leone. The defending champions are now last in Group E and must beat Ivory Coast in their final group game to have a chance of advancing.
It mattered not, however, with Ivory Coast securing the win to go top of Group E, after Algeria and Sierra Leone played out a 0-0 draw.
Not with the attitude but how much purpose we have and what determination we showed to change the game when it's difficult to play against and the way they play.
Kai Havertz’ nerveless 117th-minute penalty settled a gruelling Club World Cup final. It also and completed a remarkable personal double for Havertz, who also scored the winning goal in the Champions League final against Manchester City.
At the other end moments later, McGregor's poor clearance allowed Livingston's Odin Bailey an effort on goal from distance but the Gers keeper gathered comfortably.
We won't win every game but it's the performance that counts, and our performances have been so good.
I think I've been very consistent with what I think about him, how much we like him and his contribution for us every time he plays is top.
I have certainly learned some things about myself as a coach on how I need to be and how I can adjust and improve.
Managers are deemed to have wandered off into the wilderness once they’ve lost a gig, so it’s a warm welcome back from the woods to Frank Lampard, the latest boss to take charge of sometimes football club and full-time entertainers Everton.
Opta statsIn all competitions, Brighton have only won one of their last 13 matches against Aston Villa (D5 L7), a 2-1 away win last season in the Premier League.Brighton are winless in seven Premier League games, though five of these have ended level (L2).
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Standing in there and then trying to find space rather than going in there unexpectedly and confusing the opposition and just feeling the freedom to drift in there whenever I felt it was right. Alexander-Arnold is already a creator from midfield.
Everton may have only secured a point against Leicester but, with the Clarets registering back-to-back Premier League victories just once all season, it was a victory of sorts in the relegation battle which may just help them win the war.Jack Wilkinson Leicester lack cutting edge There was a frustrating sense of déjà vu for Leicester as they trudged off the field at Goodison Park.
Paper TalkAll January done deals | Deadline Day: How to followGet Sky Sports | Live football on Sky SportsThe Colombia international was a top target for manager Jurgen Klopp in the summer, but interest from Tottenham this month accelerated their plans.
Who knows how bad it would get if Demarai Gray had a spell on the sidelines? Of the 23 league goals Everton have scored this season, eight have resulted directly from a piece of brilliance from Gray.
How the teams lined up | Match statsChampionship fixtures | table | highlightsGet Sky SportsSecond-half substitute Callum Styles halved the deficit in the final seconds of injury time, but though the finish was emphatic, it was little more than a consolation (90+7).
West Ham have won just one of their last nine away London derbies in the Premier League (D2 L6), though that victory did come at Crystal Palace last season (3-2).
Nathan Patterson is ignoring the increasing glare of the spotlight to concentrate on progressing with club and country.
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Managers lose confidence, it's horrible. I've been there at a lower standard and can sympathise with him, it's horrible.
Ryan will be in the squad, Van Bronckhorst said. He had not played a lot of games in the last six or seven months.
We've looked back at half-time, and the fourth official apologised to me at the start of the second half, which probably makes it worse!
