How Klopp turned Liverpool into title winners - the inside story£1. Liverpool's 30-year wait in numbers10 games which shaped Jurgen Klopp's reignChelsea v Man City as it happenedThe outcome of this season's title race has been inevitable for many months but Liverpool's long wait to wrap up their 19th triumph, extended by the Premier League's three-month break amid the coronavirus pandemic, is finally over.
It was a perfect first half," said Garcia. It was a different story after the break as Juventus stepped up a gear and enjoyed more possession. In the second half, we were more pressed and it was harder to keep the ball. And when we had it we were not dangerous," Garcia admitted. Aouar is expecting a tough trip to Italy.
Paderborn have been no strangers to open and high scoring games this season. They have seen both teams score in nine of their 14 Bundesliga fixtures. Furthermore, five of Paderborn's seven Bundesliga home games this season have seen both teams score.
Kilmarnock continued their extended their winless run to four games last week when they lost 1-0 to Ross County away from home and the club is also in a goal drought, failing to score in any of their last trio of matches.
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Sheffield United are unbeaten against Arsenal since their recent Premier League promotion, winning one game and drawing the other. Arsenal have a terrible away record against Premier League opposition, failing to win 13 of their 15 away league matches. Sheffield United have won three of their last five home games against Premier League opposition.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says it is too soon to consider playing matches behind closed doors. Football in England is suspended until at least 30 April because of the coronavirus pandemic. Playing games without fans is one of the suggested possible measures to allow football to resume before coronavirus restrictions are lifted. But Neville told the BBC: "There are a lot of things to happen before we contemplate behind closed doors.
As for Brentford, the hosts have seen their record at Griffin Park slip. They were among the strongest home sides last season, but this time around the Bees are 14th in the home table this term. That poor return looks even worse when you consider their opposition. They’ve failed to win over half of their home games, without really being tested.
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But they began the 2020s playing catch-up, not just to runaway leaders Liverpool, but also to Leicester, who remain a point clear of them in second place. Guardiola's attempts to make up ground, and perhaps improve a porous defence before their Champions League campaign resumes next month, saw him change his formation as well as his personnel at the end of a frenetic festive period. Rodri, usually a holding midfielder, dropped into a three-man central defence, with Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne operating as a dual midfield pivot in front of them.
Liverpool's hopes of following Manchester City and winning a domestic treble are in big trouble. Fixture planners didn't work out that this League Cup quarter final clashed with the FIFA Club World Cup. That means all the top Liverpool players are in Qatar rather than at a cold Villa Park for this cup tie. That all gives Villa an excellent chance to reach the semi-final. Go for a home win in this match.
Laporte is also left-footed, so he brings proper balance to the team and is such a reassuring presence on the left-side of their defence for whoever gets the nod at left-back - Benjamin Mendy or Oleksandr Zinchenko. He is a physical presence too, for defending set-pieces, and is comfortable when he is left one-on-one, so he is the key to everything, really. If City play with a four-man defence then I would put Nicolas Otamendi next to him as an out-and-out defender to help deal with Benzema, but Guardiola clearly likes Fernandinho at centre-back, so I am not sure who will get the nod - it could be he goes with all three of them.
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But what we do want to ensure is that we've got a diverse pool of people who have the same opportunities if they are good enough. Still work to be done' Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop reported alleged abuse to referee John Busby at half-time in their win against Tranmere RoversMany referees working in English football can speak of the insults they are exposed to from the stands, and even as recently as the past week, there was an alleged incident of homophobic abuse in a League One game.
TALKING POINT - Should the goal have stood? There will be some hoo-ha after the match over the legitimacy of the goal, but it is for the sides to be ready for the referee. If he thought they’d had enough time to get themselves ready - and it seemed that way - then so be it. Dunk should be praised for his quick thinking, and Liverpool need to be wary of slipping into complacency.
Sadly for Fulham fans the Argentine only needed the mask six times in the Premier League in 2002 and 2003. He had 250 masks in Argentina but only brought one to England. The Shearer classic Alan Shearer's 'arm in the air' celebration was seen up and down the countryRunning away with his right arm in the air. That’s it. That’s the celebration. Sturridge’s dance Media playback is not supported on this device Sturridge dance surprises young fansDaniel Sturridge often marked his goals with a dance involving wriggling his arms.
Go back 11 years. Howe expects a relegation battle Eddie Howe described Bournemouth's last four seasons in the Premier League as relegation battles and said on Monday he expects the current campaign to be no different. Having slipped to 12th in the standings after a run of three defeats in their last three games, Howe called for more consistency ahead of Tuesday's trip to 11th-placed Crystal Palace.
Paper Round’s view: Mourinho was at one point keen to bring Rose to Manchester United when he was in charge at Old Trafford, and he has given him plenty of opportunities on the pitch since his arrival. While the manager can be fractious and abrasive, the rows do not usually start until a full season has passed.
The lower levels of club and regional soccer in New Zealand typically begin by mid-April but NZF said last month they would postpone the start of the season until the weekend of May 2. However, that date had been pushed back to May 30 at the earliest, NZF said in a statement on Thursday. Teams would be prevented from beginning training until May 16, while all in-person education courses were also suspended, the statement added.
Atalanta, the league's top goalscorers after winning their previous two Serie A matches by a 5-0 scoreline, deserved their equaliser, but Inter captain Handanovic produced a good save low to his right to prevent a late turnaround after Alessandro Bastoni had conceded an 88th-minute spot-kick. Elsewhere, third-placed Lazio celebrated their 120th anniversary by recording a 10th consecutive Serie A victory.
Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United). Posted at 88' Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin. Posted at 86' Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea). Posted at 86' Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 86' Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Miguel Almirón.
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City did make some important away victories with good performing in the recent period, and team is in good winning run now. With few points, Bristol could be close in the playoff teams and they should make it here, as light better team in the match.
Three Fiorentina players and three members of the club's support staff have tested positive for coronavirus. Serie A clubs have been given permission by the Italian government to resume training, although players can only train individually. The players and staff have been isolated and the rest of the group will have medical and fitness tests. A Torino player also tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was placed in quarantine.
What can we expect from him in terms of tactics? Historically, Ancelotti adapts himself to the team he trains, avoiding upsetting the work done by the previous coach. Over the years he has gone from Milan's 4-3-2-1 (in Italy, "The Christmas tree"), with which he won everything, to Bayern Munich's 4-3-3 inherited from Pep Guardiola until the last 4-4-2 with Naples.
In addition, the EFL is mindful of the pressing need for clarity in a number of areas, including the practicalities and timeframes of clubs being able to facilitate a return to training. To address this, clubs have today been issued with the latest draft of the EFL's 'return to training protocols', so that they can prepare appropriately. However, until all outstanding matters are concluded, including finalising a comprehensive testing programme on matchdays and non-matchdays, the EFL board has informed its clubs that a return to training should not take place until 25 May at the earliest.
Paul Pogba returned to action for first time since 26 December to win the late penalty that earned Manchester United a crucial point at Tottenham Hotspur. Pogba, who had not played for almost six months because of an ankle injury that needed surgery, emerged as a second-half substitute and demonstrated he has the creativity to make a difference as United battle for a place in the top four. United keeper David de Gea was badly at fault when he failed to stop Steven Bergwijn's powerful 27th-minute drive, so there was relief all-round for the visitors when Pogba surged into the area before he was hauled down clumsily by Eric Dier.
Will Hull still be in the relegation mire or could a victory over Charlton earlier on have seen the Tigers get their teeth back?Right now, Wigan are just two points above the relegation zone, but their fans will point to their relatively kind run of fixtures post restart - their only game against a top-six side before this round is against Brentford. Round 46: Wednesday, 22nd July (TBC)Again, plenty could have changed by the time Bristol City and Preston North End lock horns on the final day of the campaign - but if the table then looks like it does now, then all eyes will be on their meeting.
PSG have 15 wins in 18 matches. Lille have conceded two or more in five of their last eight matches. Lille are winless in six away Ligue 1 matches this season. PSG have scored three or more in four of their last six Ligue 1 home matches. Lille have two wins in the last 12 matches. PSG will be hosting Lille in the first match of the weekend when Ligue 1 resumes after the international break.
Video - 'It's so special' - Klopp on Liverpool's winning streak00:32 Arteta has improved Arsenal but needs a full summer Everyone could see against Everton that Arsenal are still vulnerable defensively, even if they have very good players in attack. Mikel Arteta is getting more from his players but Arsenal's problems are still the same - the back line and Mesut Ozil.
WSL clubs have between six and nine matches remaining this season, depending on games in hand, meaning the campaign will need to have resumed by mid-July in order to finish by the cut-off that has been set by the FA. Coronavirus: What next for football as cracks begin to appear?What does this mean for the title race?Before elite football across England was suspended earlier in March, the title race in the WSL was far less clear cut than that of the men's top flight, where Liverpool have a 25-point lead.
Manchester City's parent company has agreed a deal for Belgian second-tier outfit Lommel SK. They are the ninth club to join the City Football Group (CFG), which has stakes in teams playing in the United States, Japan, Australia and China, among others. As BBC Sport reported last week, CFG will wipe out the club's £1. Man City’s owner, Abu Dhabi United Group, has a majority stake in CFG. Significant stakes are also held by American and Chinese organisations.
The player is unsettled and Borussia Dortmund are open to a sale, but only in the summer. Despite Liverpool and United’s interest the German club believe they will not maximise his value in January, and will wait for the summer when Real Madrid and Manchester City could give extra competition. Paper Round’s view: The rumours of Sancho and Dortmund being at odds have continued for most of the season, but he continues to feature in the first team.
The European Championship's move to next summer means there is more time to complete domestic league seasons. La Liga initially took action after a Real Madrid basketball player, who shares training facilities with the football club, tested positive for coronavirus. Real are second in the table, behind fierce rivals Barca. On Sunday, the Spanish government sought to extend the state of emergency declared earlier in March until 11 April.
Inter are having a great season and will head to this clash looking to extend that, though they will be aware of the threat posed by Atalanta. In their last three meetings, Inter have no win, and while they will be right to feel as favorites here, Atalanta will not be an easy side to face. Inter are good both in defence and attack. The same applies to Atalanta but their away run may jeopardize their ambitions for this game. While Inter have six wins in the last nine home matches, Atalanta have one win in five. We believe Atalanta will struggle in this clash, facing the third best attacking side and with the meanest defence in the league. A win for Inter is our pick.
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I don’t understand with the quality they have, the football they play. They could play proper football but they stand deep and have counter attacks," Klopp told reporters. We accept it of course but it doesn’t feel right tonight. I realise I am a really bad loser, especially when the boys put such an effort in against world class players on the other side who defend with two rows of four," he said.
It look to me that Lyon playing this season much better away from home. 4-2-3 score away from home and goal difference 17-11 makes good stats for them and more than 3 goals average per game. They had 3 games in row at home and last one won away against Nimes 0-4.
I will try in this match from Dutch second league with option on over 3,5 what is pretty real for me, but in this league, you never know anything for sure. So, NEC is team who is after three losses in a row, every time with plenty of goals, beat in last round Eindhoven, as a guests, with even 4-1. FC Den Bosch, on the other side is won in last four of five matches and in the same time, team is in last two rounds won 2-1 and 2-1. Yes, I see here very interesting and efficient duel, so I will try.
