So even though some might worry about English football becoming a duopoly, it feels as if it might actually be good for it in terms of becoming an even more captivating league. It’ll help bring in new fans and it also helps the league when it comes to being dominant in Europe. That helps clubs recruit as smaller clubs can tout it as the chance to go against the best and bigger teams can persuade players to help them get into that battle.
Gareth Taylor's City, who had lost each of their last three matches in all competitions, registered all six of their goals in the second half, with Jamaica forward Shaw putting them ahead moments after the break.
I think it is more of the attitude with the players on the pitch than what it is in training because they'll be made to work and they'll have certain ways of playing.
Ralf Rangnick's side were knocked out the Champions League thanks to a 2-1 defeat on aggregate to Atletico.
When speaking to players who have made the journey from non-League into the professional game, there is generally one name that pops up again and again.
Barcelona's interest in Haaland was confirmed to Sky Sports News this week by Spanish football journalist Alvaro Montero, who cited reports from Spain claiming Raiola and Laporta discussed the transfer during a meeting at the Golden Boy gala in Torino, Italy, on December 13.
The fact that Brentford, if they had the opportunity to pick who to play, would have picked Arsenal over, say, West Ham and Everton just about sums it up.
The hosts looked to complete the turnaround before the interval as the lively Cancelo drifted inside and saw a shot deflected just wide off Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Small things in football make the difference, but he [Jorginho] could have still scored and it was 11 v 11. Tuchel's brave triple sub pays offAnalysis from Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at Stamford Bridge: Christian Pulisic got the plaudits for his late goal but Thomas Tuchel should really take the full credit for making a brave call with 15 minutes remaining.
Real Madrid head to the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes on Sunday afternoon with Carlo Ancelotti's men looking for their sixth away win of the Liga season.
If Barcelona lose and Benfica win against Dynamo Kiev, who are already confirmed as having finished fourth in the standings, then Benfica will qualify as runners-up and the Catalans will enter the Europa League, missing out on the Champions League knockout stages.
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Eight other first-team players, including Kalvin Phillips and skipper Liam Cooper (both hamstring), are definitely out, with Diego Llorente and Tyler Roberts both suspended.
New recruitsNewcastle once again dominated the headlines in January for spending more than any other club in the world during the transfer window, splashing £93m on Guimaraes (£40m), Chris Wood (£25m), Kieran Trippier (£15m) and Dan Burn (£13m) - in addition to signing Matt Targett on loan from Aston Villa.
While some Scrooges were against the scene, most Belgium supporters seemed to enjoy the bit. The 2022 World Cup looms large, and they'll need all the chemistry they can muster ahead of it.
St. Johnstone's away league games this season have seen just five goals (two for, three against), the fewest of any Scottish Premiership side in 2021-22.
Although some of the truisms remain - the close control, his use of the ball - his skill set has moved far beyond that now.
It wasn't what I've seen over the years from Granit Xhaka where I think, 'What have you done that for?' said Merson.
The play-offs are a 12-team mini-tournament from which the final three European places will be awarded.
Paper TalkThe Serie A club are not being investigated and released a statement confirming Ferrero has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.
Barcelona would clinch advancement with a victory in their next Champions League match. If they draw and Benfica lose, they would also move forward.
Having signed for Chelsea in 2012, Azpilicueta is the first player in the club’s history to win every major honour.
Its young leave in search of a better life. The 60-year-old Dacia 1300 car, a symbol of the Romanian communist regime, continues to run its streets. The world that gave it life is extinct, but time has not moved on.
But I thought the players responded magnificently. They gave it everything, I can't fault them for the effort and commitment they've given.
Steve Clarke's side face a Ukraine team that reached the Euro 2020 quarter-finals before running out of steam against England.
On skipper Lawrence's match-winning brace, Rooney added: The first goal was a great one and, then, there's always a lot of pressure on penalty kicks, but his energy and work-rate all season has been great.
We will continue to do it. Sterling has been in impressive form recently with a hat-trick against Norwich last weekend and a fine goal in the 5-0 Champions League last-16 first-leg victory at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday, taking him to 13 goals in all competitions this term.
“We didn't end up where we wanted to end up the season. We didn't make the playoffs, but I think we've come through a lot as a team which is going to stand us in good stead for the future.”
A former executive at InterVoice, a Nasdaq-listed technology company, Arnold, who is 50 and from the north west, has worked for United for over 14 years, operating as the club's commercial director since August 2007 before taking on the group managing director role in March 2013.
We have to remember that Villarreal is a club that has arrived to be one of the four best teams in Europe but they are from a tiny population of 5000 inhabitants, so playing against Liverpool for 180 minutes is almost impossible.
It must be noted that Barcelona’s struggles under now-fired Ronald Koeman and Atletico’s identity confusion have played a part in Madrid’s position as leaders and favourites, but as the league dissolved into chaos, Ancelotti’s steady hand at the wheel became a boon.
We play for all three points, which are so important, so we want to keep picking up points and stay top of the table to achieve our target which is to win the league and qualify for the Champions League if possible. Morelos enjoying life under Van Bronckhorst Since Giovanni van Bronckhorst's return to Ibrox, Morelos has scored six goals in nine matches across all competitions.
Speaking after the match, interim manager Ralf Rangnick said the 27-year-old had had tests and seems OK.
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By the 55th minute it was 3-1, Ward heading in a deflected cross from Sorba Thomas, which left Bentley stranded.
