It has been a pretty difficult end of 2019 for Carlisle United as they have only managed to secure one victory in their previous eight outings. The hosts lack of form has unsurprisingly left them struggling at the wrong end of the table and even though Cumbria has historically been a tough place for visiting teams to earn a positive result, they have not exactly made Brunton Park the fortress it was previously known as.
The former Tunisia and Kuwait coach replaces Fajr Ibrahim, who led Syria to the top of the standings in the ongoing qualifying rounds for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. I'm glad to be appointed head coach for the Syria national team and happy to have the trust of the Syria Football Association," Maaloul wrote on Twitter.
Pep Guardiola says Aymeric Laporte is the "best left-sided central defender in the world" after he returned from injury to help Manchester City beat Sheffield United. The 25-year-old was making his first start for 143 days after suffering a knee injury in August. The Frenchman impressed and played 78 minutes in the Blues' 1-0 win. We missed him a lot - in terms of the fast pace, headers, build-up, he is an exceptional player," said Guardiola.
And this is where Ancelotti's reputation will come in, where his name alone and the opportunity to play under him will attract players who would not have previously considered Everton. Would this be the case with Moyes, whose name was greeted with such negativity by Toffees supporters when raised? Would this be the case with Bournemouth's Eddie Howe or the Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira, who were also mentioned?It would not.
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner says he is having to "pinch himself" to believe the standards being set by Jurgen Klopp's team this season. The Reds have surged into a 22-point lead at the top of the Premier League, dropping only two points from their opening 25 games. Liverpool have also reached the Champions League knockout stage, and the fifth round of the FA Cup. I am pinching myself, but we haven't done the job yet," said Werner.
The former Liverpool player has also been subjected to racist abuse on international duty and has become a prominent figure on the subject. And his manager Pep Guardiola was quick to condemn the actions of any supporter found to have been involved in racism. Guardiola said: "I support the club and I'm going to work to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Read the full story Rakitic to remain at Barcelona Ivan Rakitic is set to stay at Barcelona after the January transfer window, despite plenty of rumours regarding his unhappiness at Camp Nou this season. The Mail have reported that the Croatian international has decided to stay and fight for his place at the club after starting the last four matches for the Catalan club.
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini says he still has the backing of the board and players despite being one point above the Premier League relegation zone. The Hammers are 16th after 16 games and Monday's 3-1 defeat by Arsenal was their seventh defeat in nine matches. Some people within the club believe Pellegrini, 66, could be sacked if the Hammers lose away to 18th-placed Southampton in the league on Saturday.
When Bruno Fernandes arrived at Manchester United, he joined a team which had been jeered off by their own fans in a home defeat by Burnley days earlier. It was the low point in the club's season, their fourth defeat in seven Premier League matches. The atmosphere at Old Trafford was called "toxic", the performance an "embarrassment" and United's squad was "the worst in the last 30 years" after that result on 22 January.
Outside the ground, there used to be a burger van," recalls Burchill. Who's standing on the corner waiting for a taxi eating the biggest burger I have ever seen? Lubomir Moravcik. On his own, no family. He'd walked out the stadium, walked 150 yards and bought this burger. Not one fan knew who he was. He had this ill-fitting suit on and he was standing just eating, waiting for a taxi. I was just thinking, 'This is amazing'.
Both sides missed chances to win the game but the Burnley faithful were vocally booing several Arsenal players, including Bukayo Saka, who went down after a challenge from Matthew Lowton. Dyche also slammed the Gunners after his side came away from the Emirates with a 2-1 defeat in August, saying the match had made him "worry about the game of football" and has once again claimed that Arsenal indulge in diving.
The Debate: Forget VAR, sin bins are what football needs The concept of an in-match substitute was brought into English football during the 1965–66 season. Its introduction was to mitigate for injuries and was extended to allow for tactical changes during 1967-68 season. In 1987 the rules were relaxed once more to allow for two outfield substitutes and a goalkeeper to be named on the bench and in 1996 the number increased to five and then to seven for the 2008-09 season.
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Media playback is not supported on this device I will be here, no matter what happens - Pep Guardiola If City do win here, then that would cement them in second place but I still think Leicester are looking pretty secure in third. They are up there because they have been more consistent than the teams fighting it out below them.
Such matches are known as "ghost games" and, according to some of those to have done it, playing in a top-class competitive match without a crowd is an "eerie experience". It is a rare occurrence for English clubs - only three have been in that position in the history of European competition - West Ham in 1980, Aston Villa in 1982 and Manchester City in 2014. It will not be new for some Premier League players.
Great match in perspective, both teams very well place on the table, fighting for a to guarantee a presence on next year's Chmapion's League, Borussia M is slightly favorite at home and both teams are coming from positive results from the last Bundesliga returning round after the long covid stop.
One very good reason for taking the home win in this one even with cover on the draw bet is the fact that Valencia in their last 10 home games has a record of 7-3-0, Real Madrid and Chelsea only drew here while Barcelona lost 2-0 here not so long ago, and usually Valencia is bossing their games at home while Atletico is not really the type of side to be dominating games, looking at their recent starting eleven I also see many missing players and overall a weak side compared to the previous seasons.
Only the most hardcore supporters, and barely anyone under 35, will remember the 2-2 draw in Piacenza or the 4-1 victory at Cesena in 1994 as the Blades went out in the group phase. Indeed, the 1,827 that watched the game against Ancona remains the lowest attendance at Bramall Lane in modern times. Sheffield United have not finished in the top six of the top flight since 1974-75Do the Blades want Europe this time around, and the extra burden placed on a playing squad, one in which Jack O'Connell, George Baldock and Enda Stevens have played every minute of every league match?Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, said it would be "special" if the Blades got into Europe but thinks they would need to sign more players.
Egypt's Olympic coach Shawky Gharib told Reuters on Wednesday that Salah's participation at the Tokyo Games later this year would depend on the forward and Klopp, but the German boss said he did not have any details to make a decision. We cannot discuss it as we don't know too much yet," Klopp said. We will speak and we will see.
Both of these two teams have been in impressive goalscoring form in recent weeks. Augsburg have scored at least two goals in each of their last three Bundesliga games. Similarly, Mainz have also scored at least two goals in each of their last three Bundesliga fixtures.
Restart now in the second division in Spain after a break of 3 months. Malaga sit 15th place and collected a total number of 35 points. The team is only 3 points ahead of the relegation zone, Huesca has ambition to advance and is with 50 points on playoff place 4. As usual, no team knows where they stand, I assume a close game with a draw at the end. The two teams are far apart in the table. Malaga has 7 draws at home in 15 games played at home. Huesca is best home team but one of the worst on the road but to lose it against malaga. Draw here.
All things considered, we see good value in backing Stockport to avoid defeat in this trip and feel it's by far the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned. Fylde aren’t in anywhere near strong enough form to justify their favourites tag and with Stockport plunging in goals for fun, we think the visitors could well run out 2-1 winners.
Fayzkand will host Istaravshan for this fixture of the league. I believe, the hosts have great chance to get all three points. I believe, the hosts have better team than their opponent. Fayzkand are currently on the 3rd place with 5 points. Also, they are undefeated in this new campaign. On the other hand Istaravshan is worst team in this league. They are currently bottom of the table. Visitors have fallen into a very poor show. They have three consecutive losses. In any case, the hosts have a very difficult task. The visitors have a very vulnerable defense. My pick - Fayzkand to win.
As our first recommended wager implies, we expect Sunday's clash to be fairly close despite preference for Getafe, so we're also forecasting a 0-1 scoreline. Getafe have kept three clean sheets in their last four games and can secure another shut out at Ipurua against an Eibar attack that has mustered just one goal in their last three outings.
His return would also allow Real to focus spending elsewhere in order to refresh their squad, which might be necessary as players like Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale come to the end of their careers. Read the full story Fosu-Mensah’s United future in doubt Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensha is unsure of his future at the club.
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Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on Tuesday it was crucial for the season to be completed as clubs look to minimise the financial damage. It is imperative that we play the season out," Rummenigge said. Both for reasons of sporting fairness but obviously also to keep the financial damage as low as possible 2:00 - We can all do that, Roger.
Can SPAL cause a major shock at the San Siro this week? They are bottom of the Serie A table heading into this clash with Milan in the Coppa Italia, with the visitors hoping to cause some problems for the Rossoneri. However, their dire form in the league this term points to a tough night and another Milan victory.
Media playback is not supported on this device Archive: 'When our players do something I don't like, they will soon know about it' Ray Houghton was another non Irish native who helped the country earn unprecedented success on the international stage and he wished his former manager "a very special birthday". I just wanted to say thank you for the 10 wonderful years you were in charge of the Republic of Ireland and particularly selecting me for your first game in charge against Wales," said Houghton, who also played alongside Aldridge at both Oxford United and Liverpool.
The SPFL now has seven days to respond to the petition. Thistle previously said they could not afford the six-figure legal costs but an offer to fund court action led to them joining Hearts in challenging the SPFL's resolution to end the season. The SPFL's reconstruction proposal - which would have reversed the demotions of Thistle, Hearts and Stranraer - failed after only 16 of the 42 clubs backed it.
Union have similarly seen plenty of open games away from home in recent weeks. Union have seen both teams score in each of their last four competitive away games. There have also been over 2.5 goals scored in each of Union's last four competitive away games.
Odds are only so big on the hosts in this one as the bookies still rate the reserve side of Smolevichi as quite inexperienced but boy their results so far have been a lot impressive winning 2-1 at Brest 2 and to remember Brest won the title at senior level last season in Belarus, won 3-2 away at Isloch Minsk 2 side which last round smashed decent Slutsk 2 at home with 4-0 in the end and last round with odds being 2.50 on them to win they won 4-0 at home with Vitebsk 2 so really solid side top of the league before this round started.
Shakhtyor Soligorsk are the key reason for my pick. They played goalless draw on the last two matches. They have big problem to score. Shakhtyor Soligorsk have played five official games in the new season (4 in the league, one in the national cup) and managed to score on just one match. So, five matches, just two goals scored. Slutsk play away from home and I think coach Vitaliy Pavlov will be satisfy not to lose. Almost empty stadium is also supporting my bet. It will be very hard for the players of both teams to find motivation. Draw will be good enough for both teams.
For some unknown reason, at least for me, the odds started to raise-up a little bit against favorites here. But despite this fact, I strongly believe that Benfica can close the match in a comfortable way.
United are fifth in the table, one point behind Leicester in fourth and two behind Chelsea in third. While fifth is currently high enough to qualify for the Champions League, that will only remain the case if Manchester City's appeal against their European ban is unsuccessful. United will not want to rely on issues out of their control and if they will win all of their remaining games, they won't have to, as they face Leicester on the final day.
However, Arteta has earned rave reviews for his work at Manchester City with Pep Guardiola, most notably from the City boss himself. The Spaniard has long been tipped to make the step into management and some believe that he will be the person City look to when it comes time to replace Guardiola. If Ljungberg fails will Arsenal really put their faith in a different rookie manager? Josep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Manchester CityGetty Images CARLO ANCELOTTI Age – 60 Current club – Napoli Next Arsenal manager odds – 5/1 Ancelotti is with Napoli and was initially at far longer odds than these before reports emerged that he is under consideration from the Arsenal board.
Burnley v NewcastleBurnley have lost their past three games, conceding 11 goals in the process, which is not what you expect from them under Sean Dyche - I bet training has not been much fun for them this week. Media playback is not supported on this device Sean Dyche admits Spurs loss a 'tough day' I think we will see a reaction from them here and, at the very least, they are going to be competitive against Newcastle.
The hosts are making the right moves once again, as they’re in fourth place in the table after their 2-1 victory over Leeds at the weekend. The Cottagers are now just nine points shy of Leeds in the table, with their return to winning ways coming after a disappointing three-game losing streak.
Real Madrid CF, its president and the Board of Directors regret with great consternation the death of Lorenzo Sanz, who was president of Real Madrid from 1995 to 2000," began the statement. They also want to express their deepest condolences and all their affection and affection for his wife. Mari Luz, her children, Lorenzo, Francisco, Fernando, María Luz (Malula) and Diana, and their family and friends.
Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar predictions for Saturday’s match in the A-League. Wellington Phoenix have got off to a disastrous start to their campaign, picking up just one point from 5 games, whilst Brisbane picked up their first win of the season last weekend. Who comes out on top this weekend? We’ve got some free predictions for this game. Read on for all our free A-League predictions and betting tips.
Willem II have won four of their last six matches and Fortuna Sittard have lost their last six away games, and that is why we have backed a home win this weekend. Both teams scored and over 2.5 goals were produced in three of Willem II’s last five matches as well as in two of Fortuna Sittard’s last four matches, which adds weight to our prediction for a 3-1 home win on Saturday.
I see very good chances in this one that we can see a high scoring win for the hosts, but goals scored by the hosts almost entirely as OFI Crete is a very weak away team this season even lost in the cup to a 3rd league club Kavala with 2-0 on the road and I watched them trying to defend in their last away game in the league at PAOK and it was just 0-0 at half-time of the game but in the second half they conceded with ease 4 goals as they even gave away two penalty kicks for stupid fouls.
Assisted by Clarke Oduor with a cross. SubstitutionPosted at 89' Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Conor Townsend replaces Kieran Gibbs because of an injury. Posted at 88' Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Hal Robson-Kanu tries a through ball, but Matheus Pereira is caught offside. Posted at 86' Foul by Bambo Diaby (Barnsley).
Hapoel beer sheva is better squad and also a big favorite for the win tonight but they are not in good shape at all and cause of that I think it is very possible they Will not get the win. Beer sheva won just 1 game from last 5 and that was in their last game versus the Ashdod with 3 4 and surely they are not going to be able to score that many goals tonight so I think they Will play again draw and 1 1 is very possible result at the end,of this Odd I think it is worth to try
Another manager under intense pressure is West Ham's Manuel Pellegrini who won't be looking forward to Saturday's visit to in-form fourth-placed Chelsea. Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in need of a convincing performance after struggling for large parts of their 3-3 draw at Sheffield United.
The Football Association said every club agreed to this season's FA Cup fixture schedule and knew fourth-round replays might cut into their winter breaks, as is also the case with Tottenham, Southampton and Newcastle United. I know the FA said that all the clubs agreed but no sports-responsible people were there," he said. There was not a manager or sporting director - that's what we need and has to change as well.
Goal!Posted at 79' Goal! TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 1. Sargis Adamyan (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Posted at 79' Attempt saved. Jürgen Locadia (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. SubstitutionPosted at 78' Substitution, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Pavel Kaderábek replaces Christoph Baumgartner.
