Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers extended manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst's winning league start after a blistering first-half attacking display earned victory at Hearts.
Ralf Rangnick, who recalled Cristiano Ronaldo in place of the injured Edinson Cavani, saw his side create a hatful of chances in the first half as they have done in their previous games - with the Portuguese forward missing a gilt-edged opportunity after rounding the 'keeper.
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“Everyone will tell you about ‘the stare’,” he says. “He doesn’t b*llock you, he just looks straight through you and you absolutely fall apart! Yeah, you don't want the stare!
His contribution was handily-timed for Pep Guardiola, given he was once again without Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish.
But you cannot deny the excellence of both of these clubs and both of these teams at this moment in time because it is a standard that we've not seen before in terms of consistency at the end of the season.
There will be two rest days on December 7 and 8 before the quarter-finals are played on December 9 and 10.
At Wolves, he worked with Pedro Goncalves, now Sporting's star man, tipped for a huge move to the Premier League.
Mark Warburton's team survived a barrage from the Sky Blues almost all afternoon but met David Marshall in top form before Adomah popped up to head home the winner.
If Erik ten Hag needed another reminder of the mess he is inheriting when he takes over this summer, he got one.
“We cannot tolerate discriminatory acts, we cannot play in empty stadiums, we cannot put the soccer authorities at risk of taking away points or affecting our sports performance. We invite our great fans, who want to support the national team, to adopt these measures that allow us to count on their support in all the games.”
According to the report, a number of senior players believe the Argentine is the right man to take the role on a permanent basis, and his appointment has been discussed.
Frank Lampard managed Chelsea for 84 games in total, winning 44 and losing 23. The club's former captain lasted 18 months before being replaced in January 2021 by Thomas Tuchel.
In these two players, we found all the characteristics for this league, said Conte recently. Their team-mates have been similarly impressed.
They have done well, taken part in the group and training and have made contributions, they have their caps now.
Pope, who had already shown bravery to claim two corners under pressure, then made an instinctive stop to keep out Diop's header from close range.
And while Watzke hopes he will continue at the club, he understands that the all the world's best sides are interested in the striker.
I believe Jozy can continue to be an outstanding goalscorer, and we will work hard to get him back to full fitness and in good form over the next couple of months.”
They also had the first and ultimately final say of the second half, drawing level when Diego Llorente fired in following a fluffed Tyrone Mings clearance from a corner.
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Whether it was fatigue, nerves, Solskjaer’s introduction, the removal of Matthaus or a combination of all four, the match underwent a character change in the 87th minute. Bayern, who had kept United at arm’s length with almost disdainful ease for most of the game, suddenly fell off a cliff. United created four opportunities in barely 90 seconds. Sheringham’s shot was saved by Kahn after a backheel from Solskjaer; Yorke headed Beckham’s cross too far in front of Sheringham and then missed an excellent chance, miskicking desperately after a low cross from Gary Neville. Finally Kahn danced across his line to make another comfortable save from Solskjaer’s header.
“Of course, he’s doing good stuff in the Premier League because he’s been in a team that’s been there for years. He’s a good player but not at the level of someone like (Kylian) Mbappe.”
The former Woking player, who left Charlton Athletic early in his career without making a league appearance, scored with the first half's only shot on target.
Lewandowski backed Jorginho as his number one vote, but gave his second vote to Messi and his third to Ronaldo.
In addition, the Norwich star won more WhoScored.com man of the match awards (14) than any other player.
I think that's very dangerous because the people we're putting in charge to teach our kids don't feel confident enough within their role to talk about subjects that are happening in the world.
But those with glasses still half full can now draw on a performance of grit and occasional guile that not only outstrips all others they have produced this season but belies their lowly spot in the table.
City have the chance to move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table when they host Leeds on Tuesday evening.
Saliba impressed again with Nice, making 20 appearances to help the club to a ninth-place finish in Ligue 1 before returning to Arsenal once again in the summer of 2021.
Rangnick 'highly unlikely' to become sporting directorUnited's Champions League exit allows more time for some forward planning, but the notion Rangnick could operate as a loose version of a sporting director, helping John Murtough and Darren Fletcher knit a solid strategy behind the scenes, has been labelled hugely unlikely. Sources have intimated his role in all probability will be centered around sharing insights on innovation, scouting and linking the club with bright football minds rather than fundamentally altering their set-up.
Senegal play their first match of the tournament - which begins on Sunday when hosts Cameron face Burkina Faso in Group A at 4pm - against Zimbabwe on Monday.
Courts' side rallied after the hour but Motherwell should have been out of sight by then. Van Veen spun on the penalty spot with poise only to lash wide. He'd fire wide later when it looked easier to hit the target.
There are a notable handful of former Reds greats whose allegiances were with the Blue side of Liverpool as kids.
The profile of the playing squad is suited to the brand of football their manager aims to play. It is not perfect - how can it be when their biggest outlay was £20-odd million on Enock Mwepu. And Graham Potter has thus far been unable to mask the lack of a genuine goal threat. That inability to score undermined their superiority over Chelsea elsewhere on the pitch on Tuesday.
Watch free highlights of this game at FTBrentford restricted them to just 1.04 worth of expected goals in the 1-0 win for City in the reverse fixture.
I've played Liverpool, managed against Liverpool - it's always daunting because you respect the level of player and manager they have.
Pre-qualifiers has been a potential solution that many have touted recently, in both the men’s and the women’s games. Former England striker Gary Lineker called for as much after the Three Lions beat San Marino – and that was only a 5-0 result.
Steve Cooper's appointment has been somewhat revolutionary, instilling drive and attractive attacking threat into the team and building vital engagement with the fans.
He is unlucky to get injured. When he was struggling to come back in the schedule we have, he caught Covid.
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota and Daizen Maeda are all loan transfers. The first two have been big successes. Maeda is only just in the door. After the slapstick days of spending £8m on Albian Ajeti and Patryk Klimala combined plus another £5m on Vasilis Barkas and the chunky loan fees for the likes of Shane Duffy, Diego Laxalt and Jonjoe Kenny and assorted other failures, this must feel like nirvana for Celtic fans.
Leicester, who are currently top of Group C in the Europa League with eight points from five games, will qualify for the last 16 if they beat Napoli.
In contrast, the Bianconeri were just getting into their stride after a poor start to the campaign, finishing the year with five wins and a draw from the final six games.
It remains to be seen whether Pepe does emerge as an option for Arteta in the central attacking areas over the next few months.
But at the same time it brings a smile to my face because I've got the opportunity to go there and compete against a good team and a good manager and try to win the game.
Ayr United 0-2 St MirrenSt Mirren booked their place in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win at Ayr.
With his side currently fourth in the Premier League - two points clear of West Ham in fifth and a further two points clear of sixth-placed Arsenal - Rangnick was asked if the Atletico tie was less important than the upcoming Premier League fixtures.
