He has the necessary quality to do well, but we are bottom of the table and you need more than a striker who can hit the ball hard and score when he gets it. You also need willingness, hard work and something more," Grosso said. If Mario cannot make himself available, the team will struggle to support him.
Under both average points per game and our predicted table, Tranmere are the final side to drop to League Two - in 67. Rovers finish third from bottom. Tranmere are also likely to be relegated in a predicted tableRovers fans might feel hard done by as, before the suspension of the season, Micky Mellon's side had won three matches in a row and still had to face relegation rivals Rochdale, AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons in successive games at the end of March.
Both sides will be looking to keep things tight and look to nick a goal and an early goal could change the complexion of this encounter. We’re confident that the two sides will both feature on the scoresheet though as they try and qualify as the biggest shock of the tournament.
With little to inspire confidence in either of these teams at present, we're swerving the match betting this Sunday in favour of backing under 2.5 goals, for what should be an extremely nervy relegation six-pointer.
All things considered, backing a Sevilla win looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we're more than happy to do. They are in simply unstoppable form at the moment and consistently dispatching of stronger opponents than APOEL on a weekly basis, they should be able to get the better of the hosts, with a 1-0 margin of away victory on the cards.
What Klopp said to anger Holt Klopp said no first-team players will be involved in their FA Cup fourth-round replay with third-tier Shrewsbury Town next month because it clashes with the inaugural Premier League break. Klopp's much-changed side were forced to a replay by third-tier Shrewsbury on Sunday as they let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in a pulsating tie at New Meadow.
Hearts interim manager Austin MacPhee faces his first away trip after successfully guiding his side to a 5-2 win over St Mirren at Tynecastle following their league cup semi-final exit and kick-starting the Jambos' season.
Burnley had been typically resilient in defence, while posing few questions of Everton, and it took a high-quality finish to separate the sides. Djibril Sidibe whipped in a cross from the right which Calvert-Lewin met with a superb angled diving header which flew in off the inside of the far post. Italian Ancelotti, a Champions League winner with AC Milan and Real Madrid, was appointed by Everton on Saturday to replace the sacked Marco Silva.
Posted at 85' Foul by Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund). Posted at 85' Bas Dost (Eintracht Frankfurt) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 82' Attempt saved. Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. SubstitutionPosted at 82' Substitution, Eintracht Frankfurt. Gonçalo Paciência replaces André Silva. Posted at 81' Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Their fans have accused them of lacking stomach for the fight for much of the season but they couldn't level that charge at them here. They were undone by a much better team, but they battled. The rising confidence in their ranks creaked when Celtic scored against the run of play. The visitors had done nothing in the game to that point, but the first chance they created, they converted. It was clever and clinical.
The intensity of the analysis and the scrutiny and the number of people who are interested in the national team is much bigger. Everyone in the country has an interest, suddenly, so that's what Stephen will have to deal with, that extra element of pressure. It has got easier to quality for tournaments now in that there are more places available, and you can see that with the Republic. We won no games in the Nations League and yet we're still in a position where we're in a play-off to get to the Euros having only won three games in the group.
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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has come under scrutiny again after his errors contributed to his side's FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea. The Spain international, 29, has made several high-profile mistakes in recent seasons, a far cry from when he was considered the best keeper in the Premier League and an ever dependable last line of defence for United. He's unrecognisable from the keeper who won four player of the year awards," said former United defender Phil Neville.
With both clubs caught in the grip of a crisis of confidence, we think a share of the spoils is the most likely eventual outcome at the London Stadium however, and with that considered, our correct score prediction settles on a 1-1 draw.
Palace are a stubborn side, as we know, but they are secure in mid-table and do not have an awful lot to play for. Lawro's prediction: 2-0Simon's prediction: I like the way Palace set up - they are a solid team. But Leicester need a win and they will get one here. Man Utd v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)United are scoring for fun and tearing teams apart - they are probably the last side that Bournemouth want to play at the moment.
Royals leave it late On paper the mid-table clash between Reading and Tottenham may not have caught the eye before kick-off, but then football matches aren't played on paper. It was a thriller at Adams Park as Reading staged a dramatic comeback from a goal down to win 3-1, with Remi Allen's poke at the death the crucial intervention.
There were some relegation fears for Eintracht Frankfurt but they have suddenly hit form. Seven points from three games has taken them clear of trouble and it's not out of the question they could get back into the Europa League. Mainz are in trouble and desperate for a win or they could be heading into Bundesliga II. Their away form isn't good and the tip here is for a home victory.
I'm hugely concerned it could have an impact on many clubs. We're very fortunate that we have a very experienced board and management team. That's not to say it's easier for us than any other club, but we will be thinking radically and using that experience in a very difficult environment to try to make the best of this that we can. However, Colchester chairman Robbie Cowling believes there were "alternatives" to cancelling matches altogether and said the next few weeks will be "really tough on clubs and other businesses".
DOHA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - There is a catchphrase that world soccer’s governing body FIFA frequently trots out when it discusses holding tournaments outside of the game’s traditional strongholds in Europe and South America -- “developing the game”. It is not, however, a phrase that appeals greatly to Hassan Al Thawadi, the man who heads Qatar’s organising body for the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in the Gulf state.
They are a very skilful outfit. Do I think they are going to be the team to end Liverpool's long unbeaten run? Not quite, because Wolves are not brilliant at home, but this is still the Reds' most difficult game for a long time - and I am going for a draw here. Lawro's prediction: 1-1Steve's prediction: I am going to go for a Wolves win, being a total idiot. Liverpool have been incredible this season but they are going to lose at some point so I am going to stick my neck out here.
Guardiola’s City team are prone to swift, dramatic implosions when circumstances start to stack up against them. At their crucial summit meeting with Liverpool at Anfield in November, they fell apart in the first fifteen minutes after they were denied what looked a decent shout for a penalty shortly before Fabinho put Liverpool ahead.
Toronto Raptors are in a tough battle to win the Atlantic division. A win at home to third placed Philadelphia 76ers will put them in a strong position and that's the result we're predicting. Toronto are on a good run at present and have a strong home record. Philadelphia have lost three away games already this month. Go for a Toronto victory.
If you have players who put in an effort for you and it's not enough, your opponent is finding solutions we are not - it is not fair to put that responsibility on the players. I know this wasn't a case of missing 10 chances in a game, it was very close. Neither team had many chances and what both sides did in attack was quite similar. But we needed goals and they scored first. We didn't create the same chances in this game that we have in previous ones and that is where I feel the responsibility.
Arsenal, who are without a permanent manager following the sacking of Unai Emery last week, dropped to 10th after they were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday, handing interim boss Freddie Ljungberg his first defeat in his second game. It's strange for Arsenal to be in this situation, over the last 20 years we're used to them being in the Champions League, but that's football," Pellegrini said.
But Comolli says reimbursing proportional costs of season tickets will be difficult if the league campaign is scrapped. Let's assume clubs have five home games left. Clubs like] Arsenal and Manchester United must be making £3-5m on ticket revenue and corporate seats, so they could lose £20-25m, which is a lot of money," he added. They can cope with it on a game-by-game basis because they are among the 10 richest clubs in the world, but can they reimburse people for season tickets?"'Clubs are going to struggle significantly'Football finance expert Kieran Maguire told BBC Breakfast clubs in the Football League would be badly hit by postponements.
Six torturous minutes of injury followed. Jakubiak blew a superb chance but Hearts fate was eventually sealed as St Mirren delivered a crucial victory in the race to stay in Premiership. Man of the match - Sam FoleyThere were a number of strong candidates for St Mirren. Time and time again, Wallace brought composure on the ball and some wonderful deliveries. Jakubiak threatened at times. MacPherson was impressive until being forced off.
Danish playmaker Eriksen will be out of contract at Spurs at the end of the season, and Italian media reports have linked him to a move to Conte's Inter in the January transfer window. Conte, who on Friday secured a deal for Manchester United defender Ashley Young, told Italian media: "Eriksen? We have to go to people who have already had a career, who are at the end of their contracts.
Bilbao boast the best defence in La Liga with just nine goals conceded although they have kept just two clean sheets on their travels, so both teams to score looks a cracking bet this weekend with a 1-1 scoreline also predicted.
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Paide were unlucky last season finishing 4th 3 points behind Kalju and an Europa league spot. But they are looking good again this season. They had a 3-1-1 record in the 5 friendlies and they started the league with a 8-1 win at Tallinna Kalev.
That being said, we are expecting the spoils to be shared on Saturday. Watford have drawn four of their eight games since Flores took charge, including three of their four home matches. Burnley have drawn half of their trips away, and with two of those ending as 1-1 stalemates we think backing a repeat of that scoreline is worth considering.
It was the moment a Champions League-winning captain was pranked in the tunnel by a cheeky mascot. Then aged five, young Chelsea fan Jake Nickless offered to shake the hand of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard before a big televised Premier League match in February 2006 - and then blew a raspberry at him. But 14 years on, and as the video has gone viral again, there appears to be no hard feelings. Gerrard, now manager of Rangers, mentioned the incident in his autobiography and said it was the only time he smiled in the tunnel before kick-off.
With growth has come change: in 1992 the European Cup grew into the Champions League. In 1971 the Uefa Cup replaced the Fairs Cup, only to be reformatted again as the Europa League in 2009. The Cup Winners' Cup has been consigned to history, and in 2021 Uefa's new Europa Conference League is due to begin. For 65 years planes, trains and automobiles have transported players, fans and reporters across borders from Reykjavik to Rijeka, from Tromso to Tbilisi, with barely a pause - until now.
Tuesday saw the Canaries lose 2-1 at Watford, despite taking an early lead. That made it six straight losses in the Premier League and you have to go back to February for their last win. Norwich are now ten points from safety, virtually 11 because of their inferior goal difference. A loss in this game will confirm their relegation but it’ll take a miracle to avoid that fate.
Teams are playing with a lot of scored goals in their games, and between two rival were also matches with over five goals very often. However, Stuttgart is fighting for the top, while Dynamo is trying to get out of the bottom place in the table.
Belshina returned to the top level, after winning league below with almost all victory games, and confidently went into the top tier again. However, they hard tough schedule, and did not make success in the first two round. They have scored some goals, but it was not enough for getting through for three points.
He’s been a major disappointment. WHY HAS HE NOT SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT THERE? He simply hasn’t proved to be good enough for this club. HOW HAS HIS CAREER PROGRESSED THE PAST FEW YEARS? He has regressed. Kurzawa was in the French national team when he arrived from Monaco in 2015. He was Maxwell’s backup at first and performed quite well when he played.
