In 1986 an inability to score one goal against 10-man Uruguay ended hopes once more. Yet it is Covid-19 that threatens to strike a blow to Scotland's hopes.
“They will go with all they have. That is absolutely clear from the things Unai said after the game. Everything we are will be required. We have to be ready to play a top, top, top game. It will be tough but that is fine, a Champions League semi-final should be tough. We don't expect it to be easy but we played a good game at home.”
To put that into context, his replacement leading the line against Lille – Havertz – managed 23 in the first half and had already passed Lukaku’s Palace tally by the 14th minute. Indeed, Havertz has emerged as a more likely man for the big occasion. The German scored the winner in last season’s Champions League final and followed up his trophy-clinching exploits in the World Club Cup final 10 days ago with another huge impact here.
Only Chelsea have won more WSL points (32) than Manchester City (28) in 2022, while Birmingham have picked up the fewest points (seven)
Jones Knows predictionCrystal Palace have lost their last three Premier League games, all coinciding with the absence of central defender Joachim Andersen, whose ability to push up the pitch makes it easier for Palace to control games.
Premier League table | Chelsea fixturesHe is a key figure and will stay that way until the end of the season.
But the international break brought confusion with three players left quarantining in Dubrovnik and three defeats in a row followed.
I'm feeling good and ready to help the team when asked. And also to get the call-up here was fantastic.
Analysis: Palmer ready for the big-time Sky Sports' Lewis Jones: When you have talent like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer progressing from the youth team into the first team, it perhaps explains why Pep Guardiola rarely gets too worked up about not signing players to beef up his forward line.
More than two-thirds of supporters in England (68 per cent) thought they could do more to cut out racism themselves.
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According to United sources, there is no early favourite yet and they are open-minded about the identity of their new manager.
The Toffees have got massive problems, said BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson. Even if it is just by getting a draw, their manager Rafa Benitez needs to stop the rot.
If Grealish and Foden are back, I'd be more confident of a City victory. Without them, Villa might nick something, especially because their tails are up at the moment.
Paul Pogba is back from injury and available for the first time since Rangnick took charge. If Pogba is fit, I'd be tempted to start him and let him show him what he can do.
Then Benzema kept his cool from the penalty spot to complete yet another unthinkable Real comeback. But Kyle Walker had the pace and the nous to cope with that threat.
Depay lashed in a superb opener after taking down Jordi Alba's ball before Busquets doubled the advantage after the break from outside the penalty box.
Former Red Devils captain Keane was baffled by the selection, with the Irishman adamant the 36-year-old forward remains the best player at Old Trafford.
Prutton predicts: 2-2 (Sky Bet odds) Sheffield United vs Barnsley, Saturday 12.30pm - Live on Sky Sports Football Red Button It's not been a great week for Sheffield United.
Now they drop into the Europa League knockout round play-off. That is a game against a Europa League group runner-up for the right to play the group winners in the last 16.
The former defender also managed to score 67 goals and provide 29 assists while becoming the most successful captain in the Blues' entire history.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Jorginho's availability will allow Reece James the chance to shift back to his regular right wing-back role.
I don't think I'd be bringing Pep a drink to the training ground! Lowe jokes. It might not be appropriate for that time of day!
Saving some players, it cannot be analysed just like that. First of all, I have confidence in all the players.
It is not an exaggeration to say that they were reminiscent of the kind of goals Gerrard himself scored during his 18-year playing career, spent predominantly driving through midfield and lashing in for Liverpool for England.
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He informed me some days ago in a personal talk. I have the feeling that we gave everything over many months - me personally but also the club.
It was at Bournemouth. I remember I nearly cried afterwards because I was that pleased I had won a game, he recalled.
“Since when we last spoke one and a half weeks ago I told him it's about being professional until the very last day no matter how long he stays or when he leaves, it's about being professional, it was good to have this conversation with him. In the last two games, he was part of the squad and he played a vital role in the goal that we scored,” Rangnick said.
Villarreal's Europe League triumph last May was the fourth of Emery's managerial career and the 50-year-old deserves acclaim for transferring that success to the Champions League this season.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY West Ham are making a record-breaking £50m bid to team up Kalvin Phillips with his England buddy Declan Rice.
On the plus side, Jason Knight will come into the squad. Kelleher: I still want to be No 1 at AnfieldKelleher has insisted he would not still be at Liverpool if he did not think there was a chance he could one day become their first-choice goalkeeper.
“We have to look at home and develop the league system, in terms of the clubs, how we develop these players in different positions, roles and responsibilities,” Keister continued.
Betis continued to knock on the door without reward. Again, Mamardashvili was Valencia's hero as he repelled Nabil Fekir when through on goal.
On balance, and for all that Rafa Benítez chafed against the word interim while at Chelsea, this seems quite a sweet gig for any wandering coach. Two-thirds of a season, some wonderful footballers, and hardly any expectations beyond make things better. If things don't go well, you can shrug, blame the dysfunction of the club, and go on with your life. If they do, then who knows? The last bloke who came in just to cheer things up a bit ended up staying for years.
Defender Ozan Kabak (illness), midfielder Jacob Sorensen (knee) and goalkeeper Tim Krul (shoulder) remain sidelined.
Leicester have dropped into the Europa Conference League but manager Brendan Rodgers admitted he does not even know what the competition is.
Win them both and they could be back into the top half again, even if a top six push looks unlikely at this point.
The former Arsenal defender has recalled the moment Rangnick handed him his professional debut when they were at Hannover in 2003.
Zouma is also seen chasing the Bengal cat around his dining room in front of a child while the cameraman is heard laughing.
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The official proposal to give Pele's name to the ground that hosted the final of the 2014 World Cup and the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games was vetoed by state governor Claudio Castro.
