Football LIVE - What next for football as coronavirus pandemic bites? The European giants at risk from expiring contracts if season goes into summer Gremio wear masks in protest at having to play amid the coronavirus pandemic The Premier League has been suspended until at least April 4, following an emergency meeting sparked by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta testing positive for the virus last week.
Champions Liverpool beat struggling Aston Villa in their first home match since winning the title, while Manchester City suffered a third straight away league defeat with a loss to Southampton. Manchester United thrashed Bournemouth, and Chelsea and Leicester also won comfortably - beating Watford and Crystal Palace respectively - to stay in the hunt for Champions League qualification. Brighton piled further misery on Norwich, while Arsenal strengthened their Europa League push with a win over fellow European hopefuls Wolves.
The north London club have faced the Greeks on four separate seasons in the Champions League group stages this decade, with both teams winning four games apiece. Meanwhile, Manchester United have also faced Club Brugge in recent years, beating them 7-1 on aggregate in the Champions League play-off round in 2015-16.
Things we usually do naturally right we didn't do right. That already made the game pretty tense. We spoke about football things at half time and I really liked the start of the second half. The reaction was good but then we conceded the first goal and not long after that we conceded the second. But it has nothing to do with the games we won before and the games we will win - it was just this one football game and we have to admit we lost to the better team.
The home team have found scoring a problem at times and have not been able to score as many goals as they would have wanted in their matches. This could be another low scoring match for them after seeing not many goals in their past 2 matches and seeing under 1.5 goals in these matches. The amount of shots on target have been low and this could be exactly the same for this match. This could be a low scoring match as improvement will also need to be made on their defensive efforts with some recent losing matches in the league.
Fabian Delph, stationed in the centre of midfield, will have been pleased with their commitment to the basics of football. They sat deep, waited and pounced. Pounced on an error from Europe’s most sought after defender Matthijs de Ligt, whose heavy touch inside his own box was signal for the Manchester United man Marcus Rashford to surge forward, steal the ball and go down under the desperately out-stretched leg of the 19-year-old.
Ighalo, who will offer cover for United's injured forward Marcus Rashford, has Premier League experience having scored 33 goals in 82 games for Watford before moving to Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai and then Shanghai. Struggling West Ham United brought in highly-rated striker Jarrod Bowen from Championship (second-tier) club Hull City, while Sheffield United followed up the signing of Sander Berge with the capture of Dutch goalscorer Richairo Zivkovic.
FCSB lost in a long time in the league on the road in their first game after the winter break but it was an expected defeat on their still they conceded quite late away at league leaders from CFR Cluj near the 80 minute of the game and it was a defender Vinicius who scored the winning goal for CFR Cluj in that one. Smaller fish for FCSB this time as Voluntari is bottom of the league with just 11 points, they are stress free, any points they win do help the side in their quest for avoiding relegation, they know they are likely to lose.
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Amid concerns over coronavirus, the Slovak FA said they would respect any decision of the country's health officials. The Slovak FA said refunds would be given to fans if the game goes ahead behind closed doors. Youth matches in Slovakia have already been suspended indefinitely. Around 2,200 Republic fans have bought tickets for the game and it was anticipated additional supporters would also travel to Slovakia.
St. Polten vs Austria Wien is a match in the second round of the Relegation Round - the Austrian national team. Closing the circle kick phase 2 times, St. Polten came in last with 17 points, while Austria Wien came in seventh place with 8 points more.
When German minnows Saarbrucken reached the semi-finals of the German Cup, they joined a list of underdogs ripping up the established order in cup competitions across Europe this season. The South West Regional League side's dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf ensured they became the first team from the German fourth division to reach the last four in the German Cup's 85-year history.
Top-flight professionals have been coming under increasing pressure to take a drop in pay, especially with five Premier League clubs - Liverpool, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Norwich - now placing some non-playing staff on furlough leave under the government's coronavirus job retention scheme. Premier League leaders Liverpool have faced criticism from former players and fans for furloughing non-playing staff.
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We feel that there is value in backing Mainz, draw no bet in this fixture. We feel that Mainz are more likely to come out on top in this one than Eintracht. Mainz are also yet to draw a game this season, while Eintracht have not drawn an away Bundesliga game either.
The first Premier League winter break is upon us, with 10 games staggered over the next two weeks. There are only four matches this weekend, but they could prove pivotal in the race to avoid relegation, with four of the bottom six involved before they head to the beach, or a warm-weather training camp. BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson said: "For all the struggling teams, winning this weekend and heading off on holiday on the back of a positive result would make a massive difference.
Even if this assembly of tartan talent only added up to the sum of its parts, then BA Robertson's paean to hope 'We have a Dream' trumped the blind faith of Ally's Army four years previous. This was their time. Scotland at their third straight World Cup finals. Cracked it. What could possibly go wrong in Spain?The build-upJohn Wark: "It must be the best squad we've ever taken to a finals - and the best manager.
RSC Anderlecht vs Sint-Truiden Stats, Predictions & H2H RSC Anderlecht vs Sint-Truiden's head to head record shows that of the 16 meetings they've had, RSC Anderlecht has won 10 times and Sint-Truiden has won 3 ...
But that’s OK, because you’re supposedly one of the world’s greatest managers. You still have competent footballers at your disposal. Try something. And to his credit, he did at least try against Leipzig. But when you’re commending a manager for taking part in the right spirit after a 3-0 defeat, it’s probably time to say goodbye.
Posted at 90'+2' Foul by Marcelo (Lyon). Posted at 90'+1' Attempt saved. Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint Germain) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Idrissa Gueye. BookingPosted at 90' Karl Toko Ekambi (Lyon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 90' Leandro Paredes (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 90' Foul by Karl Toko Ekambi (Lyon).
West Bromwich Albion kept their automatic promotion hopes in their own hands despite a goalless draw against play-off bound Fulham at The Hawthorns. Baggies defender Ahmed Hegazi made a crucial clearance to turn away Ivan Cavaleiro's header back across goal from in front of his own line in an otherwise cagey first half. Visiting keeper Marek Rodak denied Grady Diangana from close range after the break, while Albion defender Semi Ajayi sent two headers from corners narrowly off target.
Two teams from top of the table and bottom of the table will meet each other. Their form is also opposite. Intercity are sitting on the 2nd spot with 43 points while the visitors are sitting on the 16th spot with 23 Points. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Intercity's last 6 matches and they have won 4 of those matches. Also there have been over 2.5 goals in 3 of villamarxant's last 5 matches. This will be a high scoring contest and I expect goals at the both ends. My tip is on over 2.5 goals to be scored.
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Everton brought in Brands in May 2018, shortly before Silva's arrival as manager, after huge success at PSV Eindhoven. Such was his early impact that he was appointed to the board in January 2019 and, according to chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, was responsible for the "whole football strategy". This dynamic surely shifts, even with subtlety, with Ancelotti coming in. It is clear this move is driven by the ambition of Moshiri and it is likely such a significant and influential figure as Ancelotti will want to exert more power, understandably, than the understated Silva.
Chelmsford and Tonbridge will face each other in the upcoming match in the National League South. Chelmsford this season have the following results: 9W, 9D and 11L. Meanwhile Tonbridge have 7W, 8D and 12L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
He was strapped to my chest, allowing me to contemplate my options. Stay in Leicester for an improbable party - Spurs would surely beat mid-table Chelsea - or go for the small chance the stars line up and Leicester City are crowned Premier League champions? Oliver was born at Leicester Royal Infirmary just weeks before this incredible day. Such is the geography of our city, the bathing room has a view of the King Power Stadium.
Match between two teams with similar quality at their squad and experience.Both teams are fighting for nothing so the players can play without any burden on their back and without pressure.Sepidrood Rasht is currently at the 9th position with overall of 7 - 12 - 6 ; 30 - 28 while Persepolis Pakdasht Sorkhpooshan are at the 16th position with overall of 7 - 5 - 13 ; 23 - 36. Both teams are in very good form lately and this should be one very even match for sure. The thing is that both teams cannot go up and under. They cannot be relegated but also and don't stand a chance for that TOP 2 places.
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Fernandes had a good opportunity just before the break with the ball falling to him invitingly but his well-struck effort was straight at compatriot Rui Patricio in the Wolves goal. The midfielder tested Rui Patricio with a long-range free-kick after the break and Juan Mata saw an effort flash just wide of the post.
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Both of these sides are currently struggling, but we think that Fiorentina will take advantage with a result. La Viola will eventually turn things around under Iachini and meeting this SPAL side is the perfect chance. The visitors have lost seven of nine away trips this season, while Fiorentina won both meetings last term. With goals likely here, we’re backing a narrow victory for Fiorentina with a 2-1 home win our correct score pick.
Fay and started their campaign with a positive result against Lokomotiv Pamir where they were able to drew 1-1. They are hosting Regar Tadaz and it is going to be a good test for their abilities and readiness for this league. Although Fayzkand managed to pick up a point in their last match, it is difficult to interpret just how ready the team is for first division football.
In the past some managers have changed their whole system to deal with Hazard, but Guardiola would not have been making any plans just to stop one player, so it will not affect his thinking too much. Instead, he will have been working on a formation he thinks is best suited against Real in every area of the pitch. Real still have a lot of quality right through their side, but other than Karim Benzema, who scores most of their goals, their strength is more as a unit.
I think that we’ve made a good start to the season. We’re up towards the top, which is where we want to be, and I’m happy with how I’m playing too. My goal is to make it at Real Madrid. That’s why I signed for them, to play there. I’m in no rush, though. I’m happy here and if I play for Madrid two or five years down the line, it doesn’t matter.
Borussia Dortmund have won their last three away league games. Borussia Dortmund have won their last five matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding just once. Wolfsburg have only won four home league games this season. Borussia Dortmund can close to within a point of leaders Bayern Munich if winning at Wolfsburg.
If this game would have been played at Zapresic I would not be so sure about the both teams scoring as there Istra won in opening games this season with 2-0 while last game between them also in the league was also there and that time it was Zapresic who won the game with 2-0 in the end but they also met here at Istra in the cup game won by Zapresic with 2-1 and in the league a game with scoring chances at both ends which ended up in a 2-2 draw in the end, so more likely games played at Istra between them end up with both teams scoring.
MAN CITY: Ederson 3, Walker 6, Fernandinho 7, Otamendi 7, Mendy 5, De Bruyne 6, Rodrigo 6, B Silva 6, Mahrez 6, Aguero 5, Sterling 7. Subs: Bravo 6, Garcia 6, Gundogan 6. Matchcast: Full match stats and commentary KEY MOMENTS 12' - MAN CITY RED CARD! Jota charges clear on to Coady's raking ball over the top.
Paper Round's views: It is clear that Tottenham need a new goalkeeper, with Lloris making a string of high-profile gaffes over the past couple of years and advancing in years. If Strakosha has indeed decided to stay at Lazio, then they need to prioritise a new keeper in the summer transfer window and attempt to sell on the Frenchman.
In the end, we’re expecting the hosts to emerge triumphant. They have won eight of their last 10 home league matches against Norwich and are facing a team that have lost 70% of their away games this season. With the hosts averaging exactly two goals per home game and conceding exactly one per game, backing a 2-1 correct score prediction seems a very good choice.
RSC Anderlecht - Sint-Truiden Head to Head Statistics Games The Soccer Teams RSC Anderlecht and Sint-Truiden played 23 Games up to today. In this common Games the Teams scored a average of 2.8 Goals per Match. RSC ...
