His speed is exceptional and the test results have got Genk's system to gauge. Berge has all the qualities required to become a quality central midfield player. He has taken on a little too much defensive responsibility, both for club and national teams, and we have never seen the extent of his offensive qualities.
It has led to The Times reporting that the Gunners are considering former captain and current Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta as his replacement. Paper Round's view: This isn't going to end well, is it? The demands of managing a club of Arsenal's level means you have to swat sides like Southampton away.
Valerenga and Model will face each other in the upcoming match in the Eliteserien in Norway. Valerenga this season have the following results: 8W, 10D and 10L. Meanwhile Molde have 19W, 5D and 4L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Patrick Vieira is the "right man" to become Arsenal boss, according to former Gunners goalkeeper David Seaman. Arsenal are starting their search for a new manager for only the second time in 23 years after sacking Unai Emery. And ex-Gunners captain Vieira, now manager of Nice, could be a candidate. I am sure Arsenal fans would love Patrick to come back to the club. Knowing Patrick, I think he would be the right man," Seaman told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily Podcast.
The visitors have already faced four of their fellow top seven sides on the road, going unbeaten through that run. They should expect to prey on this struggling Rs side, with the hosts losing three of their last four home meetings with Forest. That streak could well continue, as QPR have now faced six of the current top eight, losing all six. Given that form, Forest Double Chance seems like good value here.
Great Britain qualified for the knock-out stages of this revamped tournament by winning Group E. They were the only team in the group to win both of their matches with victories over the Netherlands and Kazazhstan. Their first match was against the Dutch side and was won 2-1. Andy Murray had to come from a set down to beat Tallon Griekspoor but Dan Evans (their present number one ranked player) lost to Robin Hasse in three sets.
And it was their talisman Zaha who took it upon himself to fire the struggling Eagles back on level terms, flashing a hard and high drive beyond the hapless Matt Ryan and sending Selhust Park into uproar. Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on December 16, 2019Getty Images Talking point - Palace's change in strategy It was a lacklustre performance from the home side, before their mentalities switched in the last 15 minutes; they pressed Brighton, stopped them playing out, and Zaha and Meyer got on the ball more.
Chilwell then broke the deadlock with his superb goal but the visitors could not hold on. A return to the Champions League looks likely for Rodgers' side, who now have an eight-point cushion to fifth-placed Manchester United. Manchester City's two-year ban from European competition - appeal pending - means fifth place will be enough for a Champions League spot. What the managers saidWatford boss Nigel Pearson, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was good to get something from the game.
The only chance for Diriangen to get to the big final, is to try getting victory here. Even only a win, if it is 1:0, will not be enough, but teams should go to the over time or penalties. It will be very hard since Diriangen is playing weaker on side, and has made only one victory here. However, this team is the squad with the most Champion titles in the country, and should not be considered as underdog.
Boavista vs Benfica predictions for Friday's match in the Primeira Liga. Boavista are flying high in the Primeira Liga but face the league leaders Benfica on Friday night where we are expecting a close and competitive ninety minutes. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Wolfsburg have scored just 11 goals in their 11 Bundesliga games this season. Their impressive defensive record is largely to thank for their unbeaten run at the beginning of the season. Wolfsburg have currently got the Bundesliga's best defensive record. They have conceded just 10 Bundesliga goals this season.
At all. He was so good. Anyway, the good people of Bolton put together a little snapshot of some of his greatest work in a Bolton shirt. It was great. IN THE CHANNELS 10 whole hours of football. There was 10 whole back-to-back hours of association football this weekend. Absolute scenes of it! HERO - Danny Rose Danny Rose is a decent, decent human being.
Both sides have injury problems but that shouldn't stop Seattle getting through to the Divisional play-off against the 49ers. They had a strong regular season, winning four more games than their opponents in this wild card match. They also have an excellent away record and have already won once in Philadelphia this season. Go for the Seahawks to win.
However, Lemar was once wanted by Arsenal and could make the move, though they really need a central striker, while Tottenham might prefer to find a replacement for Harry Kane, who could be out for two months. Read the full story Kroos-Pogba swap mooted The Sun claims that a swap between Real Madrid and Manchester United could be on the cards.
Fenerbahce avoid the relegation last year, they ran one of the worst season of club history. This season was much better, stands in the seventh position, but the UEFA competitions unavailable via league. So, this semifinal is a great chance to play Europa League in the next season.
BookingPosted at 73' Michael Johnston (Celtic) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration. Goal!Posted at 73' Goal! Ross County 1, Celtic 4. Michael Johnston (Celtic) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Greg Taylor. SubstitutionPosted at 72' Substitution, Celtic.
BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson has taken a look at all 16 of this weekend's ties and given his verdict on who will make it into round five. For selected matches, including Shrewsbury against Liverpool and the BBC's other two televised games - Brentford v Leicester (Saturday, 12:30) and Manchester City against Fulham (Sunday, 13:00) - Man Like Mobeen star Tolu Ogunmefun has made his predictions too.
Much of their success this season has been down to Dimitri Payet, the former West Ham star being the highest-rated non-PSG player in the top flight, according to WhoScored. Many will already be familiar with Payet's brand of virtuosity. He is capable of scoring (nine goals this season) and creating (four assists).
Mamelodi Sundowns are out of the CAF Champions League and will now keep more focus on their league campaign. They host Orlando Pirates in the 25th round of matches in the Premier Soccer League. Sundowns are second on the PSL standings with 44 points while Pirates have managed 40 points so far and are placed fourth.
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has signed a contract extension to June 2025, with an option to extend it for a further year. The deal is recognition for the huge progress the 23-year-old has made since he was given debut by former boss Jose Mourinho against Arsenal in May 2017. Born in Lancaster, McTominay is a full Scotland international. All I have ever known is United and I hope my passion for the club shows every time I go on the pitch," he said.
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While Coventry have done well at home, Ipswich have made light work of getting the job done away from home. In fact, somewhat strangely, the title challengers have taken considerably more points on the road than they have at Portman Road. They've won seven, drawn one and lost one of their nine travelling matches. Unsurprisingly, no team in League 1 has taken more away points than the Tractor Boys, while no team has a better away goal difference either.
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A 5th-placed Kilmarnock side come into this game on the back of a trio of unwanted results which include defeats to Motherwell and Aberdeen as well as a draw with Hamilton just before the international break.
Try to be prepared for the start of good competition next season. European leagues have until 25 May to tell European governing body Uefa whether they want to complete or cancel their seasons. There is a risk and it is not a risk that has small consequences," continued D'Hooghe. It can have consequences of life and death and that is why I am so careful and I ask everyone to be very careful before deciding to play again.
Manchester United vs Everton predictions for Sunday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Manchester United look to continue their recent winning streak when they face an Everton side revitalised by their Premier League win over Chelsea last weekend. Read on for all our free Premier League predictions and betting tips.
In the end they had to make a decision on next week's fixtures, but their hand was forced by those around them as a host of European countries issued a shutdown on all sporting activity. Yet still there is no word from UEFA on Euro 2020, a tournament that is scheduled to be held in 12 different countries across Europe.
I predict the away team and the home team will play at full strength in the first round and the second round runs during this match... and almost from the previous matches both teams will be able to score in the first half and the second half goes on during the match... I predict the away team and the home team will score in the first round and the second half runs during game time... for predictions the score of this match is over 2.5 goals in the last minute this match is running. I hope this prediction can benefit us all ...
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund predictions for this Friday's German Bundesliga fixture. Dortmund will hope to keep themselves hot on the heels of league leaders RB Leipzig as they visit Hoffenheim. Read on for all of our free German Bundesliga betting tips and predictions!
Heerenveen haven’t lost at home this season, but have drawn five of those seven matches, while Vitesse have picked up 10pts on the road this season. Heerenveen average 1.57 points per home games and Vitesse average 1.43 points per away game, all of which points towards a draw as the most likely outcome on Friday.
It is the 22nd round of the Austrian Bundesliga and Hartberg welcomes Swarovski Tirol. The home side is 6th in the league and they secured the championship round. They have 29 points and they will play for the Europa places. It is a big improvement from the previous season when they finished just above the relegation places. They are the third bet home side with 5-3-2 and even Salzburg and Rapid couldn`t win here. Tirol is just above the last place with 16 points and they will have 8 after the split. If they win today, they would have 9 which isn`t a big improvement. The matches with Asmira, Mattersburg, and Polten will count for much more. Hartberg has won the last 6 against Tirol.
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MONDAY'S STORIES Top stories Video - Zidane and Hazard defy PSG warning to continue Madrid’s pursuit of Mbappe - Euro Papers01:25 13:00 - Women in Football pen Barclays deal Women in Football (WiF), a network of professionals in the football industry, has signed a three-year deal with Barclays to expand its reach across the country and develop the skills of women working in football.
Managua and Real Esteli being the two strong forces in this league will make this game an exciting and thrilling game to watch. Managua who has managed to keep a clean sheet in most of its away games will make sure it keeps its clean sheet record clean and avoid any defeat in this first leg of the league final. However, the home side has to been exceptional as well in keeping a good record of keeping a draw or win in most of their matches. My tip for this game will be a win or draw for the away side and also a straight win for the away team is also ideal.
Burnley were another potential banana skin but finally, United dug deep, defended well, kept an all-too-rare clean sheet, and snuck over the line. More wins like this and a top-four finish is theirs. MAN OF THE MATCH Andreas Pereira (Manchester United): The 23-year-old has needed a performance like this for a while.
Four of the last six West Ham games have had over 2.5 goals scored in them. These two clubs have conceded 63 league goals between them this season but scored 36. 12 of the last 13 Southampton games have had over 2.5 goals scored in them. Southampton slipped back into the Premier League relegation zone after losing at Newcastle United at the weekend.
I tell you what, if you’re a lower-division club, you want every single game, especially if it gives you the opportunity to play a game at home because you can earn money. It’s a different choice if all the big clubs don’t want to because they’re worried about being tired. They’ve got loads of money, and they keep telling everyone it’s a squad game.
It was Mustafi’s poor back-pass that set Tammy Abraham free on goal, leading to the Chelsea striker rounding Bernd Leno and then Luiz chopping him down, giving away a penalty and then having the absolute brass swingers to look surprised when the referee wafted a red card in his direction. Mustafi then put a tin hat on things by booting the ball clear and hitting the hapless Luiz, and everyone had either a good chuckle or a good cry, depending on your point of view.
Hat-trick for Aguero as he makes it six. Dreadful from Kortney Hause as he is dispossessed by Mahrez, who feeds Aguero, with the Argentine given all the time in the world to complete his treble. GOAL! Aston Villa 1-6 Man City (El Ghazi). El Ghazi rifles home the penalty, awarded after Gundogan fells Trezeguet, to give Villa a consolation.
After more than two months of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Danish second division will return to play this weekend. After 20 rounds, Vejle is leading the rankings with 44 points, 6 points more than the next ranked opponent (Viborg). In the match of the 21st round tonight, Vejle returned to the home ground to welcome Naestved, the team standing at the bottom of the table with only 18 points.
BookingPosted at 84' Jamilu Collins (SC Paderborn 07) is shown the yellow card. Posted at 83' Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 83' Foul by Sebastian Schonlau (SC Paderborn 07). Posted at 83' Attempt saved. Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Ohod will host Al Batin for this fixture of the league. Both sides are one of the ambitious teams in this league. Yeah, Ohod have a great results in this campaign. Also, the hosts are in solid shape. They have five consecutive victories. However, this will not be an easy task. I expect, the visitors will try to provide a strong resistance. Also, we have Al Batin who's is also strong team in this season. The visitors are undefeated in their last 5 matches. They probably will try to make a positive result. I expect, this will be a very interesting match. I expect, this will be a very tense match. My pick - Al Batin to win.
Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin prediction, odds, time 21 hours ago — Jon Eimer has locked in his Bundesliga picks and best bets for Wednesday's Union Berlin vs. Bayern Munich match.
Currently the home team CD Lugo is showing signs of improving the game quite well; with 5 consecutive unbeaten matches with 2 wins and 3 draws. However, that also could not help them escape the dangerous group. After 31 matches, the CD Lugo ranked 20th in the rankings with 34 points. The distance of CD Lugo and the safety group is only a small point. It is true that the epidemic came at the wrong time, coming back to this match; CD Lugo is able to go home but it is very difficult to get 3 points.
Asked what his side needed to do, he said: "Work harder, play better, and pray. He added: "We can always do what we can do. But there are other issues we cannot control. We cannot control what a fantastic team like Liverpool have done so far, and there are other issues we cannot control. When asked if those "other issues" refereed to the video assistant referee system (VAR) and City's current injury list, Guardiola said: "You know that.
The visitors had done all they could to ensure survival, meaning all eyes were on events at West Ham, but a point was enough to keep Aston Villa in the top flight at Bournemouth's expense as Howe's side finished 18th. Reaction to the final day of the Premier LeagueCherries show fight, but ultimately too late Bournemouth have been relegated from the Premier League for the first time, ending a run of five seasons in the top flightBournemouth's players walked off the pitch at full time with their heads bowed in disappointment as news came through that a crucial result elsewhere had gone against them.
Jose Mourinho is still talking about them not having any fit strikers, and at the same time he only brought on teenage centre-forward Troy Parrott for the final moments over the weekend. Media playback is not supported on this device Tottenham punished for 'mentality mistakes' - Mourinho So, on the face of it, it might appear Norwich have a chance here, and they will be full of confidence after beating Leicester on Friday.