Lionel Messi's second-half strike against 10-man Granada gave new coach Quique Setien a winning start at Barcelona, but it was not a convincing display by the La Liga champions. Barca had more than 80% of the possession, but the build-up was often slow and ponderous at the Camp Nou. Setien's tactics for Barcelona's attack was to try to go through the middle of the backline, but more often than not they were suffocated by a well-drilled defence.
Then his energy. I wanted to take him off a few times because he looked knackered. He was cramping and the next minute he's sprinting 60 yards again. He absolutely stepped up. OUR VIEW: Be wary of hype train Martinelli has taken his opportunity brilliantly but it’s worth revisiting how his recent goals in 2020 have come about before jumping on the hype train.
Wales already have friendlies scheduled in March against Austria at Swansea's Liberty Stadium on Friday, 27 March and United States at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, 30 March. Wales have played the Netherlands seven times, losing on every occasion including a 7-1 defeat in a World Cup qualifier in Eindhoven in 1996. The sides last met in November 2015 as Wales prepared for Euro 2016, their first appearance at a major finals in 58 years.
Jordan Ayew's deflected equaliser earned Crystal Palace a point at home against Arsenal, who had goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent off by the video assistant referee (VAR). Captain Aubameyang had put his side ahead with a well-worked team goal as Mikel Arteta's side dominated the first half. But Ayew brought Palace level after the break, his goal-bound effort leaving Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno with little chance after bouncing off David Luiz.
Racism claims mar Chelsea win at Tottenham Video - Lampard promises Rudiger support after alleged racist incident00:29 'WE SHALL TAKE THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE ACTION' Rudiger was caught by a petulant kick from Son Heung-min in the 61st minute, which saw the South Korean sent off after a long consultation with VAR.
I think it will be the window of the free transfers and they will be the new expensive. Guillem Balague added: "When you hear Ed Woodward saying in a meeting that even they are affected by it - and Manchester United are considered by agents as the ones they can do with what they want - it means not much will happen. There has been talk about Paul Pogba and Neymar to Real Madrid: forget about the big transfers, they will not happen.
West Ham go to this game on a really poor form, having won just one of their last 10 matches across all competitions. At the time the league was interrupted, they had lost to Arsenal right after beating Southampton 3-1. West Ham have three wins in the last 15 league matches, and have lost 10 of those.
The ban on matches being played with spectators will remain in place in three regions -- Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna -- until March 8 at least, and could well be extended. That suggests that the championship can only finish if matches are played behind closed doors. However, some clubs say that option was taken off the table by Serie A's decision on Saturday.
This will be good game for sure. Pick is based on teams form here and quality too. Away side team fight for top places on table have good squad and almost full team to try get win tonight vs host who have few players injured. Away team have good record last weeks and focused team as coach said on this game, despite upcoming cup game which will be played on Friday night. Many players can cover ideas of coach so rotation if we see it will not affect much. Hosts are in down part of table and will try to avoid defeat.
Aubameyang tells Arsenal he wants to leave There’s some bad news right at the end of 2019 for Arsenal with captain and top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang apparently informing the club of his desire to join a team capable of winning trophies at the end of the season. According to The Times, Aubameyang wants to play in the Champions League next season and this desire is shared by Alexandre Lacazette, who could also seek a summer exit.
His goal late in extra time should have been enough to send Arsenal into the next round but the Gunners' inability to deal with a set-piece - for the fourth time in just two games - was ultimately the knockout blow. It hurts a lot," said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. We were in control but conceded a set-piece to put us in a difficult position. If you concede four goals from set-pieces in two games it makes it very difficult.
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Southampton were nearly undone just before halftime when Sofiane Boufal used his upper arm to clear the ball inside the box, awarding Newcastle their first penalty of the season, but Alex McCarthy dived to his left to stop Matt Ritchie's effort. With Southampton a man down, it was down to McCarthy to deny the Newcastle players on numerous occasions -- particularly Dwight Gayle who had three shots on target blocked -- and the goalkeeper finished the first half with six saves.
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Posted at 79' Attempt saved. Ellen White (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Janine Beckie with a cross. Posted at 76' Attempt missed. Georgia Stanway (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ellen White. SubstitutionPosted at 75' Substitution, Everton Ladies.
Long, starting a league match for only the second time this season, nearly grabbed his first goal of the campaign but prodded an effort wide from 12 yards in the second half. Ings was unlucky to not grab his second and Southampton's third when he did well to control Nathan Redmond's pass on his chest and then, under pressure from two City defenders, volleyed just wide.
But who would you go for? Pick your Team of the WeekPick your XI from our list and share with your friends. Select formationConfirm teamThe Crooks of the Matter When I saw the picture of England forward Raheem Sterling with a Real Madrid shirt draped over one shoulder and a Manchester City shirt draped over the other on the front cover of a Spanish publication, I immediately thought 'here is a genuine situation where there is no smoke without fire'.
The PFA statement added: "We fully accept that players will have to be flexible and share the financial burden of the Covid-19 outbreak in order to secure the long-term future of their own club and indeed the wider game. Our advice going out to players at this point reflects that expectation. Premier League sides Tottenham, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Norwich have opted to utilise the government's job retention scheme.
What about safety concerns among players?Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has spoken out to say players are "scared" about returning to action amid the coronavirus outbreak. On returning to training, players will be tested for the virus twice a week and would be screened for symptoms every day. There will also be extra precautions for players at training, including wearing protective equipment and not showering or eating on premises.
Chelsea may have been in poor form over the last month or so, but Frank Lampard put on a tactical masterclass on Sunday as he outwitted his former boss Jose Mourinho to beat Spurs 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
A minute's silence to remember those who have died with coronavirus will be held before the first matches, while heart-shaped badges in tribute to frontline NHS staff will also be worn on kits. For the first 12 matches of the restarted campaign, all player names on the back of shirts will be replaced by "Black Lives Matter". This follows the death of George Floyd in the United States, which has sparked protests worldwide.
The north London side are currently 11th in the table, 10 points off Chelsea ahead of tonight’s clash with West Ham. The Swede has overseen a draw with Norwich and a dismal defeat to Brighton since taking over from Unai Emery at the Emirates, but still refuses to rule out Champions League qualification.
