If Alli is going to be a success under Jose Mourinho, he will have to do more off the ball. Chuntering under his breath when the manager substitutes him after 70 minutes will not endear him either. Mourinho is only interested in team players. Did you know? As well as registering an assist, Dele Alli produced more tackles than any of his team-mates as Spurs made a winning start under Jose Mourinho against West Ham.
Spain's returning manager Luis Enrique says his predecessor Robert Moreno was "disloyal" and will not be part of his coaching team. Enrique resigned from the role in June to spend more time with his nine-year-old daughter Xana, who died from bone cancer in August. Moreno succeeded him but told Enrique he wanted to be in charge at Euro 2020 before returning to assistant manager. Moreno left the role after Spain's 5-0 win over Romania on 18 November.
Thomas Tuchel is a great coach and when I see him, I will certainly greet him and I think he will do the same. We worked well together for two years, and in the end things got a bit tough. We will certainly not become great friends in life any more. But that was three years ago. Match statsThe only previous encounter between Borussia Dortmund and PSG was in the 2010/11 Europa League group stages - both games ended in a draw (1-1 in Dortmund, 0-0 in Paris).
Osnabruck have been tough to beat in recent weeks. They are undefeated in their last five Bundesliga 2 games, drawing four. Furthermore, Osnabruck have lost just two of their seven Bundesliga 2 home games this season.
What is the background?Premier League clubs previously said they would ask players to take a 30% pay cut in order to protect jobs. However, the Professional Footballers' Association said such a cut could harm the NHS, adding players were "mindful of their social responsibilities". Speaking to BBC Sport earlier on Wednesday, former England striker and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer said it should be up to the players to decide the best way to help.
With the title race all but over, the battle for Champions League qualification - and the relative toughness of the fixtures facing those challenging for it - takes on even greater interest. Opta have provided BBC Sport with an analysis of each side's remaining matches and their difficulty, based on the probable outcome of each. This is based on a model that analyses a side's attacking and defensive qualities over four years of historic results, taking into account the strength of the opponent and with greater weighting given to recent results.
Another both to score value here. It's very normal to happen in Bundesliga 2 and this match is no exception. Most likely this match will either end up 1 x 1, 1 x 2 or the other way around, 2 x 1. Last season we saw a 1 x 0 to Bochum but I'm pretty convinced this time around we will see plenty of goals. In October at Heidenheim's we saw a 2 x 3 so it's a good indication for this match too. Bochum is slightly stronger so it's likely we will watch a home win at this come back
Did you know? Since the start of last season, Alisson has kept more Premier League clean sheets than any other goalkeeper (34). Defenders - Jack Stephens (Southampton), Shkodran Mustafi (Arsenal), John Egan (Sheff Utd) Stephens: Thou shall not pass. That seemed to be the theme of the entire Southampton team against Manchester City. The visitors absolutely dominated the ball but couldn't get through the Saints defences.
Abdoulaye Doucouré (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. SubstitutionPosted at 82' Substitution, Watford. Roberto Pereyra replaces Ismaila Sarr. Posted at 82' Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 82' Foul by Adrian Mariappa (Watford). Posted at 78' Foul by Callum Wilson (Bournemouth). Posted at 78' Nathaniel Chalobah (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Did you have a cage in your local park with actual goals? Lucky you! For mere mortals it was a case of piling up some jumpers - maybe a few T-shirts thrown in as well - and strategically placing them an equal length apart. Many debates were had over whether it had gone in off the inside of the "post". Pay your subs!Premier League stars are paid millions to play football. For the rest of us, we rocked up to five-a-side and Sunday league games with our £3 subs to pay for the pitch hire.
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Another slimline Premier League programme also has Arsenal hosting Newcastle United, with the London club hoping to snap a run of four successive draws that have left them meandering in mid-table. Liverpool's procession towards a first title for 30 years looks likely to continue at bottom club Norwich City on Saturday, when the only other game is Southampton's home clash against Burnley.
Wayne Rooney says the government and football authorities have treated footballers as "guinea pigs" during the coronavirus outbreak. Elite football in Britain has been suspended until at least 3 April, with the Premier League saying "conditions at the time" will determine its return. For players, staff and their families it has been a worrying week," he said. One in which you felt a lack of leadership from the government and from the FA and Premier League.
West Brom have found their groove once again and we don't see them letting it go again for a while yet. Four of their last six Championship matches have been wins with clean sheets. We see them adding another to their collection at home to Wigan.
Premier League clubs will discuss the option of putting a 30 June deadline on the 2019-20 season at a meeting on Friday. Not all clubs have been involved in informal discussions at this stage but, with a hoped-for May resumption to the season unlikely, club owners are looking at how to avoid potentially difficult contractual situations. Numerous players' present deals expire on 30 June, notably Chelsea midfielder Willian and Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen.
West Brom are currently are second in the league behind Leeds. They have won last three matches on trot prior to this match and overall in 17 matches they have lost just once this season. They are yet to be beaten at home which shows their strength. Bristol City are also coming in this match unbeaten from last five matches and they have lost only two matches from 17 played so far and have drawn 8 matches from those 17 matches. Playing away they have lost only once so far from eight matches and that is why I am going for their double chance today.
Zamalek’s controversial president Mortada Mansour was among those fined and banned after the game, which they won 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw. Mortada said his side would not play in Monday’s postponed league game, adding to a long list of eccentric pronouncements that have characterised his time in charge of the Cairo club.
Goal!Posted at 70' Goal! FC Augsburg 3, Borussia Dortmund 4. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Thorgan Hazard. Posted at 69' Offside, Borussia Dortmund. Julian Brandt tries a through ball, but Jadon Sancho is caught offside. Posted at 67' Offside, FC Augsburg. Stephan Lichtsteiner tries a through ball, but Fredrik Jensen is caught offside.
Brahim Díaz replaces Rodrygo. SubstitutionPosted at 85' Substitution, Real Madrid. Eder Militão replaces Vinícius Júnior. Posted at 84' Raphael Varane (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 84' Foul by Bernardo Espinosa (Espanyol). SubstitutionPosted at 83' Substitution, Espanyol. Melendo replaces Jonathan Calleri. DismissalPosted at 83' Second yellow card to Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid) for a bad foul.
Now our moment is not good. Emery told reporters. We deserved more, we controlled the game in the first half, we scored one goal. In the second half. We didn't push, we didn't really take the chances to draw or win this match. I can understand the criticism about the team, about me. Arsenal had never experienced as poor a run across 1,235 games under previous manager Arsene Wenger, whom Emery replaced in May 2018, after the Frenchman's reign of 22 years.
Serie A is working on its official anti-racism campaign, which cannot be identified with Simone Fugazzotto's work, and it will be presented by the end of February. In November, Brescia's Mario Balotelli called fans who shouted racist abuse at him "small-minded" and "imbeciles". Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku said the abuse he suffered in September, when Cagliari fans made monkey noises after the Belgium striker scored a penalty against their team, showed the game was "going backwards".
AFC Fylde will make the trip to Bramall Lane as the lowest-ranked team left in this year’s FA Cup but they are by no means the poorest. Based at the Mill Farm complex near the Lanchashire town of Kirkham and the Coasters are financed by wealthy local businessman David Haythornthwaite and other non-league clubs often turn their noses up as they think both Fylde and Salford are guilty of trying to buy their way into the football league.
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The Champions League and Europa League returned this week, and while everyone loves a European classic it does present problems for fantasy football managers. Why? One word - rotation. Premier League managers love chopping and changing their starting teams in the games before and after their European exploits. How do you get around the problem? BBC Sport has taken a look at some of the options. Listen to the latest Fantasy 606 podcastThis gameweek's Premier League fixtures (all times GMT)Saturday, 22 February: Chelsea v Tottenham (12:30 GMT), Burnley v Bournemouth, Crystal Palace v Newcastle, Sheffield United v Brighton, Southampton v Aston Villa (all 15:00 GMT), Leicester v Manchester City (17:30 GMT) Sunday, 23 February: Manchester United v Watford, Wolves v Norwich (both 14:00 GMT), Arsenal v Everton (16:30 GMT) Monday, 24 February: Liverpool v West Ham United (20:00 GMT) Time to take out the big boys? With Manchester City facing Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday (26 February) and then missing a weekend because of their Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa before travelling to Old Trafford, it may be time to transfer out the likes of Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne as Pep Guardiola looks to rotate his squad.
The club filed an appeal with CAS in June in a bid to be able to recruit in the January transfer window, and Lampard was asked at a news conference when a decision could be expected. Very soon, I believe. Days, I think," he replied. I haven't heard any more, so I would wait and reserve judgement (on Chelsea's plans for January) until we get the judgement and see where we want to go from there.
Wolfsburg are without a win in each of their last four Bundesliga fixtures. When we include their European and domestic cup results, their recent form makes for even grimmer reading. Die Wölfe have lost each of their last four competitive games. Furthermore, they are without a win in their last seven competitive fixtures.
And Spain's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas said: "Goodbye friend, it was a pleasure to share so many moments with you. You leave a big mark. Beloved throughout Spain'Spanish football writer Andy WestRobinson really was truly beloved throughout Spain, and his passing has prompted a mass outpouring of sympathy and appreciation from fans, players and clubs. Robinson's popularity stemmed from his brilliance as a pundit: he was fabulously insightful, making every word count and possessing a unique ability to explain complex tactical ideas in a straightforward and easily understood manner.
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Hello everyone I want to give you prediction about this game from Spain Primera Division between Betis and Barcelona. This game is very important for guest team Barcelona because they have less three points from Real who take the sin today with Osasuna 4:1 and now Barcelona must to take this game. Betis are on the middle of the league and they play for nothing to end of the season. That's why I think Barca will take this game and they will be first again. Barca are not good condition last few games and they lost last game with Athletic.
Claudio Ranieri's men have done a slightly better job of taking points at home than Genoa this term but they've by no means done well at this venue, winning two, drawing three and losing three, scoring just five and conceding nine in the process. They've conceded one fewer than their rivals but have scored three less.
Aston Villa, Watford and Bournemouth were separated by just three points and with almost identical goal differences as they scrambled to avoid joining Norwich City in next season's Championship. It was Villa who had their fate in their own hands, with a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday taking them out of the bottom three on goal difference from Watford, with Bournemouth three points behind them. The Cherries began the day favourites for the drop but goals from Joshua King, Dominic Solanke and Junior Stanislas gave them hope at Goodison Park.
Parma have only lost one of their last six league games. Milan have lost four of their six away league games this season. Three of the last four Milan away league games have ended in them losing. Milan have only won one of their last six league games and that was over SPAL who are one from bottom. December begins for Parma with a home game against AC Milan.
City can't afford to lose any more fixtures. It's Liverpool's title to lose as it is. Did you know? Gabriel Jesus has been directly involved in 69 goals in his 75 starts for Manchester City in all competitions, scoring 53 and assisting 16. Now it's your turn You've seen my selections this week. But who would you go for? Pick your Team of the WeekPick your XI from our list and share with your friends.
That was another lousy effort in a long back catalogue of lousy Hearts efforts. This game had the look of an annihilation in the offing. Celtic can't stop winning and can't stop scoring and Hearts' much-discussed high press looked like offering meat and drink to Celtic's ruthless attackers. It turned out to be a comfortable win for Celtic, but only after close to half an hour of solid stuff from Hearts.
Wolves take an impressive nine Premier League match unbeaten run into their meeting with West Ham on Wednesday evening, though the division's draw specialist's return of fives ties from that stretch means their points return wasn't as hefty as it might have been.
There are 11 players on the pitch. Mourinho's return to Old Trafford on Wednesday ended in a 2-1 defeat by Manchester United that left Spurs eighth in the standings -- nine points away from Champions League places. It was Mourinho's first defeat after winning his first three matches in charge and the Portuguese boss said the defeat should fuel the squad's anger instead of casting a pall of gloom ahead of a busy schedule this month.
He added: "I am absolutely delighted that our approach has been vindicated throughout, following an intense period of legal scrutiny and review. It has been a very demanding process, but I had complete confidence in the actions and decisions of the SPFL board and the SPFL executive team. SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan confirmed that three members of the organisation's executive team were interviewed by the panel and thousands of pages of evidence were considered.
Irish Transport Minister Shane Ross will not publish nor comment on the findings of the report, his department said in a statement after it referred the audit to police. Delaney, who had led the association since 2005 and remains a member of the executive committee of European soccer's ruling body UEFA, left the FAI completely in September after being on gardening leave for months.
