This should be a very tactical affair with both teams vying to control the game through possession and expert organisation at the back where chances are hard to come by for the opposition.
There was a risk with going with the same starting lineup that played against Everton, but this time, the personnel on the pitch delivered. Martin Odegaard once again on the scoresheet, Alexandre Lacazette leading the line superbly, Bukayo Saka causing havoc to the Saints defence on the right, and Aaron Ramsdale making key saves and most importantly, keeping a clean sheet.
A slither of hope looked to have arrived on 77 minutes after the lively Van de Beek found Ronaldo with a through ball but the Portugal captain's goal was ruled out for offside.
Then when the transfer window opened he soon realised that his weighty job of 'manager' was set to extend to 'director of football' as well.
The fans are still supporting the team and the club. They've been through this period and backed this team through the rebuild.
Tuchel is a good fit for Chelsea. He understands how things work at the club and he has every chance of staying longer than the 18 months Chelsea managers average under Abramovich.
Fellow hot prospect Gabriel had previously revealed that a deal was done for Ronaldo when announcing his own agreement on social media.
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Just when Rangers' heavy European schedule looked to be catching up with them, Kent set up Sakala for a low drive inside goalkeeper Joe Hart's near post.
We've been getting good results, which is so important to me. A total of 107 goals in 214 appearances for Rangers has seen the Colombian become a fans' favourite and Morelos says he is proud of the connection he has with the supporters.
What the managers said...Blackpool's Neil Critchley: That was a brilliant effort from my lads in what was a really good game.
Alsu is a versatile player who can play any position on the left, adding more depth to the squad, said Blues boss Emma Hayes.
“This club deserves to win the Champions League. It’s what this club works towards. And it’s what we are trying to do this season.”
Speaking before Saturday's trip to Norwich, Rangnick was asked about his transfer plans for the January window.
Trump helped out on a draw for the fifth round of the Rumbelows Cup before being presented with a coveted 'Saint and Greavsie Mug' for his efforts in handing Manchester United a trip to Leeds.
However, I also don't want to trust Leeds without Kalvin Phillips. The draw stands out like a sore thumb at 13/5 with Sky Bet.
Hull replaced Callum Elder with the experienced Tom Huddlestone just before half-time as Cardiff were booed off at the break.
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It looks like that dressing room, in the kindest way, it feels like it would be a bit of a holiday camp.
It's been a great project that Leon and Rodney have put together and it's grown significantly over the years.
After a performance like that, for 80 minutes at least, the manager and his players should wonder what they might achieve in future years - and whether they can make a real impact in the Europa Conference League after Christmas.Ron Walker Professional West Ham get the job done West Ham have reached the last 16 of the Europa League after winning their group with a 2-0 victory at Rapid Vienna.
Brentford threw bodies forward in search of the winner and the pressure paid off when Sama Ghoddos was taken out by William Troost-Ekong's clumsy challenge inside the box.
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Only Robbie Fowler, with nine, has scored more on 26 December than the former Republic of Ireland striker.
To my eye there isn't an better all-round midfielder than him in the Premier League - he can do it all.
With Rodgers making seven changes to the side that lost at Newcastle on Sunday, the visitors were able to cut through the Everton defence easily. Dewsbury-Hall and Maddison both caused problems for the Everton defence, who had Yerry Mina back for the first time since February following a hamstring injury.
After that, we even worked together when he was the head of education and I was a coach, Pahlplatz tells Sky Sports.
It may sound crazy to people outside football but they have no knowledge about how a proper agency works. FIFA chief legal and compliance officer Emilio Garcia Silvero said on Wednesday that there are some groups who prefer not to be consulted but Barnett feels he and the remaining members of The Football Forum - an international movement of football agents - are being widely ignored.
The BBC add that securing the services of Pochettino mid-season is not as straightforward as has been suggested.
Mauricio Pochettino insists he is “so happy” at Paris Saint-Germain amid strong speculation that he is set to take over at Manchester United.
The players are getting better and better and I can see that. Birmingham's Lee Bowyer: The rewards of VAR are massive.
This summer, we saw the Great Britain hockey captain at the Olympics wear a rainbow armband, and we saw it from the England men's football team.
His wife is a successful television presenter there and is believed to spend most of her time in the city.
The players have not just been fighting against unequal pay during the most successful time in US Soccer history but also what they call 'blatant misogyny'.
It added: He has led the League during the most challenging period in its history and leaves it in a stronger position than ever.
The competition will take place in England, with matches taking place at Middlesbrough's Riverside, Norwich's Carrow Road and Wolves' Molineux.
Opta stats ● Aberdeen have won each of their last six home games against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership, with this their first such meeting since a 5-1 victory in December 2018.
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That's a 71 per cent win-rate and we're getting odds-against here. They are the best bet of the weekend.
Rangnick was hoping United might act quickly to bolster the squad before deadline day and mentioned Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, who has been a revelation since arriving from Porto on January 30, as one of the potential solutions along with Dusan Vlahovic, signed by Juventus, and Julian Alvarez, who will join Manchester City this summer.
When the U.S. women’s national team announced its roster for this month’s double-header against Australia, there was huge excitement surrounding the young players who were set for a chance with the senior team.
We've been in this situation a few times of course, since the last game we played here it has been a very difficult period.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has apologised for using an expletive in reference to the club. Toney is thought to be on holiday in Dubai during the Premier League's winter break.
But they are yet to see a bounce to move them above their relegation rivals, and once again their fallibility in central defence was exposed.
I don’t want to comment on this decision or situation [to disallow a goal for a foul on the keeper]. There is the referee and the VAR. We have to accept the decision.”
It was a landmark day for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who becomes the fourth-youngest Liverpool player to reach 200 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Aymeric Laporte was sent off for a challenge on Wilfried Zaha in first half injury time, penalised for denying him a clear goalscoring opportunity.