Add to all this the new requirements for fans to demonstrate either vaccination or a negative test, and it seems clear that football's slow creep back towards normality has been arrested. Fingers crossed, then, that this negotiated abnormality has the desired effect, and keeps thing going while keeping everybody safe. Covidball isn't perfect for anybody, but it's a clear sight better than no football at all.
He is isolating while awaiting the results of a PCR test, but did not make the trip to London with his side on Saturday afternoon, and is also likely to miss Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie at Arsenal.
He'd get his second not too long after. After a wonderful driving run from Tiago Djalo into midfield from centre-back, the Portuguese delivered an inch-perfect pass for David to slide between the onrushing Nubel's legs.
Italy's opportunities were little better themselves, with Bailey Peacock-Farrell making light work of tame Chiesa and Insigne efforts and the visitors surprisingly lethargic given only victory would ensure their path to Qatar.
There has also been a high turnover of managers, with Benitez the fifth permanent Everton boss in five years.
Cornet went close again in the 21st minute. Charlie Taylor did well to recycle the ball after his initial cross was seen away.
De Bruyne hit the post moments later while Rodri and Gabriel Jesus also struck the woodwork. Forster denied Raheem Sterling too with his legs at close range from a glorious chance in the first half.
With my manager's hat on I don't want that reaction from him, you don't want to see that, but in his defence, on Monday night he was lively and he has that danger element. Souness: Everton were so negative Sky Sports' Graeme Souness was critical of a mostly lethargic Everton performance at Selhurst Park and questioned why they did not capitalise on their victory against Arsenal last time out.
When I was playing I didn't take much notice of the fact players in Spain and Germany had time off. I just always knew that when December came along it was time to really knuckle down on recovery.
With the carrot of that top-six place in front of them, though reliant on results elsewhere, the Dons made two changes from their draw at Dundee with Marley Watkins coming into the starting XI along with Funso Ojo.
That’s what makes him special. Not only are player comparisons lazy but they’re also not accurate, such is the uniqueness of Gallagher. As Vieira said after the game at the weekend, “What is really extraordinary is that we are talking about the 90th minute of the game. He [Gallagher] has been running all around the field. To find the energy to score that goal it takes a lot of quality.”
Guro Reiten was the next player to miss for Chelsea, sending her effort straight at the keeper when it appeared easier to score.
Speaking to M6 after the game, Mbappe said: Yes, the match ball is in the locker room. Speaking about the World Cup, Mbappe said of the 2018 champions: We're going to go there to win.
The hosts had to hold their nerve in the closing stages and Theo Walcott's header flew narrowly wide in stoppage time, but it was ultimately a second-half performance that will fill Smith with optimism at the beginning of his new challenge.
I couldn't be prouder to have signed a new contract and am so grateful to everyone that's supported me so far. Manager Marc Skinner added: I'm delighted that Ella (Toone) has signed a new contract with the club, she is a wonderful talent and her stats this season speak for themselves, she has been an integral part of the squad.
Wales played 16 matches in 2021 - which included group matches in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and the delayed Euro 2020 finals.
There were a few incentives tonight. Dembele winking at the camera in the first leg and then their Twitter admin saying they can't see how they wouldn't get through.
The giant Dutchman is undoubtedly a threat to opposition defences, but launching long balls towards him without anyone there to attack the second balls was a curious tactic that saw Burnley record just three touches in the opposition box in the first half.
But that is the best way of getting over it, the way we performed against a team that pound for pound is one of the best squads in the division.
He added: There is a history of strikers struggling a little bit at Chelsea so it may not be the easiest place in the world for strikers. I don't know why it's like this.
Villa are said to want a new manager in place by Monday and as per the report, have carried out background checks on Gerrard and his staff.
Team newsBrentford will have an unchanged squad from Wednesday's defeat by Manchester United when they host Wolves.
Of course I am - I'm my own biggest critic. It's been a tough start but I'm determined to prove my worth.
A minor football-related storyline has even been woven into the show, featuring Scottish sides Hearts and Hibs. So why have these teams been included in Succession? GOAL takes a look.
It was a totally wild and open game in the first half - already a 2-2 after we came back twice. But we're doing it.
Vinicius Junior is now the present and the future, while Hazard is a costly relic of the past, similarly to Philippe Coutinho at Madrid’s rivals Barcelona.
Given the nature of his fitness problems, Rashford’s current blip isn’t a cause for major concern, even if his statistics make for bad reading.
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We have a group of hungry boys and they put demands on themselves. Hedges has cleared the ball and kicked Jackson in the calf.
Defender Schar missed training at the start of the week because of a rib problem, while winger Fraser sat out last Saturday's 1-0 win over Burnley with a minor hamstring issue, but both are expected to be fit for the trip to the King Power Stadium.
They are super excited, she said. Some were raised and born here and played for Sunderland. It is a special moment.
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Barnes has started the campaign relatively slowly but this performance suggests he is back up to speed.
He was a Tukker - a man from the east of the country, a region known for a down-to-earth approach. His methods have delivered success, his manner has won over the doubters.
Off the pitch, skipper Liam Moore was stripped of the captaincy last weekend after, the club claimed, he had expressed a desire to move elsewhere.
It took a long time for me to get used to that and figure out how to deal with it. It was like being thrown in somewhere where you are just not comfortable. That was tough for me.
Courtesy of their win over Denmark in their final qualifying match, Scotland are seeded for the play-offs, which means they will play at home in their play-off semi-final.
The adjustment to international football had to be swift - he made his competitive debut against Algeria.
It hurt because I don't think there was any need to say that. It's like taking the ball from you and not accepting the responsibility or taking charge of things.
Benitez even went on record to confirm he was ready to sell the player, but Delph's willingness to stay for the final year of his contract and work under the new manager in times of adversity is finally endearing him to the fanbase.
Against Jamaica, he did less of that, with Berhalter revealing after the game that the youngster was battling strep throat.
