In terms of a correct score tip, we are continuing with the theme that goals should prove to be at a bit of a premium in this fixture. The hosts average just 0.92 goals per game at home and have failed to score in 42% of their home matches. With the visitors scoring just 1.17 goals per game on the road and having kept four cleans sheets in their last seven outings, we think that they should edge this match with a vital 1-0 win.
Coronavirus got to football. In general, the request of the Italian Football Federation to conduct matches without fans is half advisory. But the players and the leadership of the clubs are well aware that it’s not worth the risk and this match the Roman “Lazio” will hold at home without fans. As for football itself, the Roman club is only one point behind the leading Juventus, which began to lose points more often than last season. The leader of the home team, Ciro Immobile, is leading the scorers, ahead of Ronaldo by six goals, and in the last round against the SPAL, the Italian distinguished himself again. This “Lazio" in this season may swing at the championship. “Bologna” confidently holds in the middle of the tournament table and regularly scores points, sometimes beating powerful teams. It is interesting whether “Lazio” will extend its unbeaten run in the championship, which is already more than twenty matches? No doubt, the lack of fans will affect the game, especially the game “Lazio”, which in its last matches spares neither itself nor the opponent. Of all their few points losses, the Romans committed it against the “Bologna” in the first round match, tied. But that was a completely different “Lazio”. Now the team of Simone Inzaghi has become stronger at times and, most likely, in this match the situation will turn out differently. Perhaps the heat in this game is not worth the wait, then the stands are empty.
With the rest of Europe watching on, Dortmund's 19-year-old Norwegian wonderkid reminded everyone of his precocious talent as he scored one goal, and helped make another. Haaland's goal means he now has a total of 37 in club competition for the season - before joining Dortmund he scored 14 goals in Austra's top division for Red Bull Salzburg, and eight more in the Champions LeagueHaaland now has hit 10 goals in his first nine Bundesliga appearances - and 13 in 12 games in all competitions - since his January move from Red Bull Salzburg and his prolific scoring rate shows no sign of slowing up.
In terms of the correct score prediction, we’re expecting an entertaining match. West Ham have conceded an average of 2.0 goals per game at home this season, while Arsenal have shipped an average of 1.57 goals per game on the road. Three of Arsenal’s last five trips away have ended all square, and with two of them being 2-2 draws we think backing this outcome is the best option on Monday.
We’re confident that both teams will score in Sunday’s clash and we have predicted a final scoreline of 3-1 in favour of the visitors. PSV have a great head to head record against VVV and have outplayed Sunday’s hosts in all departments so far this season. The visitors have been hot and cold at home in the Eredivisie and we are expecting another disappointing result for the relegation battlers this weekend.
They gamely kept themselves in contention, however, as City's overwhelming domination failed to present them with a shot on target until the 48th minute. Aguero, Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and David Silva all started for City, a mark of Guardiola's respect for the Cup, but they could find no way through Wednesday's massed defence.
Championship leaders Leeds have followed Birmingham in confirming wage deferrals have been agreed with their squad. But the EFL has been made aware, both verbally and in writing, about a number of concerns relating to the wage deferral debate. In particular, it has been asked when the deferred wages will be paid, whether this will be done in one lump sum - and where the funding will come from for that to be done.
A promotion play-off place is more likely though and after the weekend games, Forest are seven points clear of seventh with seven games left. They needed that win over Huddersfield as the previous three league games had only produced two points. That included conceding a 92nd minute equalizer at Sheffield Wednesday.
The boys they understood and actually it was pretty easy. Believe you can do something - that's my message'Gomes has been overwhelmed by the goodwill he has felt since his return and has commissioned a professional YouTube video-maker to document his rehabilitation and inspire others facing daunting obstacles in their lives. People have their own issues, their own problems," he said. There are worse problems than I had.
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World cycling governing body UCI to furlough staff, reimburse event fees Cycling's world governing body the UCI said on Thursday it was furloughing its entire staff, either fully or partially, in a bid to "weather the storm" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. FULL STORY 13:30 - Man Utd announce support package to aid NHS fight against coronavirus Manchester United have donated medical equipment and provided vehicles for courier operations to support the National Health Service (NHS) in their battle against the coronavirus pandemic, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
I am not going to do it. I don't see any sense. Roberto MorenoGetty Images 19:00: Jose Mourinho has given his first interview since being appointed as Tottenham manager. What can I promise? Passion - for my job but also passion for my club. It's a privilege when a manager goes to a club and feels that happiness in relation to the squad that he's going to have.
A fine strike by Jamal Lewis clinched a shock win for the Premier League’s bottom club against a Leicester City side who struggled without their talisman Jamie Vardy. See alsoNorwich City v Leicester City - LIVE Premier League updates Leicester grew into the contest after a slow start and thought they’d made the breakthrough four minutes into the second half when Kelechi Iheanacho, the man deputising for Vardy, guided a brilliant shot into the bottom corner from outside the box – only for VAR to rule it out for handball.
Controversially high I fancy. France's favourite Kylian Mbappe has arrived and is getting absolutely mobbed, as you might expect. The guests are arriving It's a glitzy ceremony as usual with a lovely red carpet - with a Fiat hatchback parked in the middle of it. Anyway, Robert Lewandowski is here, looking well given that he's currently in rehab for an addiction to scoring goals.
Odds are dropping in this fixture on the home win as it is a chance for some of the reserves of the first team to get some playing minutes at this 4th league level for the second team, who is currently 4-1-4 at home with 21 points but just 5 points above the relegation zone, they have scored 21 goals at home also conceding 16 times so they are really efficient with 21 goals in 9 home games even though losing 4 of those home games.
Osnabruck have got an impressive defensive record to go along with their poor goalscoring record, of late. They have conceded 13 goals in the Bundesliga 2 this season. This gives them the Bundesliga 2's joint best defensive record, along with their opponents, Hamburg.
Heerenveen average 1.60 points per game which make a draw look the most likely result this weekend and RKC have only kept clean sheets in 14% of their home games while Heerenveen have only kept cleans sheets in 29% of their away games. RKC have also only failed to score in 29% of their home games while the visitors have only failed to score in 14% of their away games, and this is why we have backed both teams to score on Sunday.
With so much debate over what the FA Cup means and the value of replays, the pitch invasion that ensued after Shrewsbury secured a 2-2 draw with champions-elect Liverpool was a sight to behold. After all, what screams magic of the cup more than a bunch of kids and reserves being pegged back in the second half by a bloke who once brought a travel adaptor with him when he went from Scotland to Wales… Perhaps the best embodiment was Jurgen Klopp saying afterwards that he and his starters will not be partaking in the replay as it comes during the new Premier League winter break, so instead it will be Neil Critchley in charge once more.
La Liga returns to action on Thursday and there is plenty at stake with the title race, European places and the battle to avoid relegation all wide open. Games will be played behind closed doors every single day so the pace will be frantic, and with a host of compelling storylines to cover here is your guide to the remainder of the Spanish season. What is it like managing La Liga team as Spanish football returns?De Jong on life at BarcelonaGary Lineker on 'bewildering' Lionel MessiSuarez's return to boost Barca? Luis Suarez has been back in training for Barcelona following the coronavirus pandemicA tight title race is in store, with Barcelona two points ahead of Real Madrid.
As good as it gets in that position. England, almost inevitably, lost on penalties, but such was the quality of Cole's display his full-back partner Gary Neville singled him out for sympathy after the game as one player who did not deserve to taste defeat. He really was that good. Andrey Arshavin: Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal - Anfield, 21 April 2009 Andrey Arshavin joined Arsenal from Zenit St Petersburg in February 2009Andrey Arshavin was a mercurial figure, capable of brilliance and anonymity in equal measure - but he was never more productive and efficient than he was on this night at Anfield.
Perhaps no-one will notice. View more on twitterWould the manager may be more amenable and open? Media playback is not supported on this device Frank Lampard plays deadline-day 'Deal or No Deal' with reporter Ah, so, no, in short. Ever feel like you're talking to yourself?View more on twitterOf course, Jose Mourinho has been in this game longer than Frank Lampard. He knows how to play the media game.
Plus, some teams in the lower leagues train at council facilities, which could make complying with the regulations all the more challenging. Show clubs the moneyAt the heart of all of these issues is money, which is where the philanthropist James Anderson may come in. The Edinburgh-based investor has held discussions with the SPFL about donating money to help clubs during the crisis, understood to be around £2m.
Manchester City will continue with their title defence when they host Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend. Going to the game, Manchester City are second in the league standings with 47 points and ninth placed Palace have 29 points. City take to this game a run of five straight wins since their shock loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Premier League "risks becoming a patsy" unless it looks at Saudi Arabia's human rights record as a possible takeover of Newcastle United moves nearer, according to Amnesty International. A Saudi-backed consortium involving Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly on the verge of buying the Tyneside club for about £300m. The Premier League must decide whether the group of investors backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund meets its owners' and directors' test.
Germany Bundesliga is now back in action from a long break caused by Covid -19 as Borussia Dortmund will be hosting Schalke fc. The home team are currently ranked at number two in the league table behind the log leaders Bayern Munich with a small gap between them so they are coming into this game while they are in need of a win in order for them to run after the log leaders so there will be more goals. The visitors have gone to a break while they were not in good form, they have a weak defense that could cost them from this game.Over 2.5 is expected.
Lampard, Chelsea's record scorer who won three Premier League titles during his playing career at Stamford Bridge, said his side should have won more easily. I am happy but I want more," Lampard, whose side are six points clear of fifth-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers, told reporters. We have had a pretty good start because most people probably expected us otherwise.
Posted at 82' Foul by Kortney Hause (Aston Villa). Posted at 82' Michael Obafemi (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing. SubstitutionPosted at 81' Substitution, Aston Villa. Borja Bastón replaces Marvelous Nakamba. Posted at 81' Offside, Aston Villa. Douglas Luiz tries a through ball, but Trézéguet is caught offside.
I love this club. I am committed to it and desperate to bring it back to the top, where it belongs. Aubameyang is ultimately reiterating his desire to stay at the Emirates Stadium, having made similar comments on New Year’s Day after their 2-0 win over Manchester United. Manchester United's English defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka (R) vies with Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates StadiumGetty Images “For now, I'm here.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had given the Gunners the lead as Mikel Arteta's side dominated the first half but he was later sent off for a dangerous tackle on Max Meyer. The Gabon striker was initially booked by referee Paul Tierney but VAR upgraded it to a red. Report: Leicester 1-2 SouthamptonReport: Crystal Palace 1-1 ArsenalElsewhere, Richarlison scored the only goal of the game as Everton edged a 1-0 win over Brighton, curling in an inch-perfect shot towards the end of the first half.
AZ have won all of their last six matches while VVV have lost five of their last six matches, and the hosts have kept clean sheets in each of their last six matches while the visitors have failed to score in two of their last five league games. AZ have scored three or more goals in each of their last six matches and VVV have conceded three or more goals in four of their last six matches, adding weight to our prediction for a 3-0 home win on Sunday.
Elsewhere, West Ham moved a point closer to safety with a draw at Newcastle,Sheffield United drew at Burnley and Tottenham edged past Everton. Goalkeeper - Alisson (Liverpool) Alisson: Liverpool were 2-0 up against Aston Villa and in stoppage time when Alisson made the save of the match from Jack Grealish. The ability to make great saves when you have hardly touched the ball is a feature of great keepers.
Fortuna Sittard average 1.75 points per home game while RKC average 0.50 points per away game, but the visitors did win at Utrecht in their last away game, and we have backed the pair to play out a 1-1 draw this weekend. Fortuna Sittard score an average of 1.88 goals per home game and concede an average of 1.25 goals while RKC score an average of 1.25 goals per away game, which adds weight to our prediction for a final score of 1-1.
The problems at Stoke will be a major boost for Hull, who are hoping to take advantage with a victory as they search for a return to form. The hosts may be coming off a tough result, but that was days after a commanding 4-0 win over Preston here. That was the third time in four games in which the Tigers scored at least twice, while they have now hit 16 goals in 10 home games, 13 of which have come in the last seven.
Regensburg and Holstein Kiel will face each other in the upcoming match in the Second Bundesliga. Regensburg this season have the following results: 9W, 5D and 11L. Meanwhile Holstein Kiel have 9W, 7D and 9L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
PARIS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain started the year with a bang in the League Cup and the form of their fabulous four suggests they will again run unopposed to the Ligue 1 title. After first suggesting he could not field Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi at the same time, coach Thomas Tuchel has been using them together with devastating effect.
We need to rebuild and change the culture. We need to strengthen the squad in depth and quality. When we get those players in, I am sure the gap is going to close. But do I look like I am going to spend hundreds of millions of pounds on players I am not sure of?"For now, that means relying on fast, attacking players. Former United manager Jose Mourinho said so after his Tottenham side lost at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Craig Dawson replaces Nathaniel Chalobah. BookingPosted at 88' Nathaniel Chalobah (Watford) is shown the yellow card. Posted at 88' Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Christian Kabasele. Posted at 87' Offside, Watford. Ben Foster tries a through ball, but Gerard Deulofeu is caught offside. Posted at 86' Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United). Posted at 86' Will Hughes (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
It was clearly onside. It was such a bad mistake from Sheffield United to not play on. Ex-Everton midfielder Leon Osman felt the technology did exactly what it was supposed to do. He said on BBC Radio 5 Live: "We've spoke many times about whether VAR is adding or taking away from the game but that's exactly why it came in or Newcastle would have had that goal taken away from them when he was clearly onside.
Posted at 68' Offside, Watford. Troy Deeney tries a through ball, but Adrian Mariappa is caught offside. Posted at 68' Attempt missed. Troy Deeney (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Adrian Mariappa with a cross. Posted at 68' Attempt blocked. Ismaila Sarr (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gerard Deulofeu.
Everton were handed a relatively kind opening fixture list, yet were uninspired and insipid, losing to all three newly promoted teams, including Sheffield United and Norwich City at home, the latter provoking a fierce, toxic reaction. Silva's quiet, understated personality also meant he struggled to make a connection with Everton's fans. While no-one can be something they are not, he cut a sharp contrast to the animated, and successful, Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
The European governing body announced the winning line-up on Wednesday, one week later than originally planned, and left fans confused by the use of an unorthodox 4-2-4 formation. As reported by the Daily Mail, the delay was allegedly caused when Uefa decided to seek a way for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who finished fourth in the voting amongst forward players, to still be included despite failing to make the cut.
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The 2020-21 season problems In addition to this season's tournaments, the meeting will also discuss how the complicated qualifying system for the 2020-21 club competitions are going to work. It is anticipated Uefa will have a six-week window to complete its qualifiers, which normally involve more than 200 two-legged ties and all 55 member nations at some stage in the five rounds of competition. Recognising that for the majority of clubs, the qualifiers represent the extent of their involvement in European competition, Uefa would only cut the access list as a last resort.
Crouch discusses how important it is to have personal goals and explains how things can become difficult for ex-footballers otherwise. He said: "I know some friends of mine [who have retired from professional football] got in a really, really dark place - waking up and not having any real goal, splitting up with their wives, not having a job, not having any real money coming in and going from a hero to basically a nobody.
Hapoel Katamon have won their recent league game as visitor 1:0, and they are now again high at the league table, with good chances in the playoff part of the competition. They are hoisting rival which is in the playout zone and which is coming after tough matchup at the home stand.
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Altach today will be meeting with the away team Salzburg and this game we have given it that this two teams will record over of 2.5 total goals as looking at their last meetings their are very used of scoring many goals
While praising his team's transformation at the break, Mourinho did not disguise his frustration with Ndombele. In the first half we didn’t have a midfield," said the Portuguese. Of course I’m not speaking of Skipp because he’s a kid of 19 who’s played two hours in the last few days. I don’t criticise him at all.
